Q: What is the IHS All-Class Reunion Weekend?

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A: A two-day event on Friday, October 19th and Saturday, October 20th, 2018, open to all former alum and students of the 41 graduating classes of Independence High School from 1978 to 2018. This weekend includes a football game Friday night, with performances by the IHS "SuperBand," All-Class Spirit Squad and All-Class Dance Ensemble.

 

On Saturday, come make history, as we set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for "The Most Consecutive Graduating Classes Represented at a High School Reunion," by bringing together 3,300 IHS alum and students from 41 classes. In addition, we also be attempting to break the current GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for "The Most Signatures in a Yearbook in 24-hour Period," 

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Q: How do I register and purchase tickets?

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A: Tickets for Friday's football game and the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD attempt and BBQ are being sold separately.Pre-sale for the football game are over, but available at the door the night of the game for $6. Tickets for family and friends for the BBQ as well as the football game can be purchase here: https://IHS.myschoolcentral.com

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Q. How do I get tickets for Saturday?

 

A: Registration and ticket purchase is a two-step process - begin by clicking on this link to register: http://www.esuhsdef.org/ihs-reunion/ Once you have completed your registration, you will be directed to our PayPal page to pay for your ticket. NOTE: You must register AND pay for your ticket in order to attend the event. 

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Q. How to I pay for more than one ticket or tickets for fellow classmates?

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A: Please follow the same process outlined in the previous question and remember, you must register each person Individually , in addition to paying for their ticket. In other words, if you're purchasing three (3) tickets, there must also be three separate registrations to go along with them.

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Q: How do I buy tickets for family/friends/other non-alum?

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A: Use the same link https://IHS.myschoolcentral.com, to purchase tickets for family and friends for the BBQ; the ticket price for the BBQ is the same for all ages, including children.

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Q: Will I receive my ticket(s) in the mail or electronically?

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A: Other than the "commemorative" tickets mentioned in our FB posts, we will not be issuing physical tickets. Your email from Paypal is your proof of registration- please bring it with you the day of the event. We will have a master list of names to verify registration and will be issuing wristbands to participants for the count.

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Q: What happens if I purchase a ticket but can't attend? 

 

A: The IHS All-Class Reunion is a fundraiser benefiting a variety of school programs, as well as paying for the event itself, so we are unfortunately not able to issue refunds if you are not to attend. But rest assured, your payment is going to a good cause and will benefit future classes of IHS for years to come!

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Q: What time do I need to be there?

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A: Checkin for the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD attempt will begin at 11 AM at two checkin stations at the north and south entrances to the football stadium. Participants will be asked for proof of ticket purchase and photo ID in order to gain entry. Once inside, participants will be issued an official lanyard (wristbands for guests) and directed to their graduating class section in the bleachers.  We're gates will be open from 11 AM to 2:15 PM for check in and will close in preparation for the program which begins at 2:30. Once the program concludes, approximately 3:30 PM, gates will reopen at the north entrance only. 

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Q: How will I find my fellow classmates among the thousands who will be attending?

 

A: The bleachers will be divided up chronologically into 41 sections, beginning with the class of 1978 at the southwest corner of the stadium. Note: students who attended but did not graduate are welcome to sit with the class they would have graduated with.  Once you've checked in and receive your lanyard, you can proceed to your class section. Class reps will also be on hand to assist and there will be signs and banners to make it easier to find your group. 

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Q: What will the BBQ include?

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A: The school will be providing a basic BBQ - hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, sodas and water. We have had several inquiries as to vegan options and will be addressing this concern as we get closer to the event and will make every attempt to be accommodating.

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Q: Is alcohol or smoking permitted? 

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A: Due to campus and district policies and for the safety and enjoyment of all participants,  alcohol, drugs and smoking - including cigarettes, canibus and vaping - are strictly prohibited inside the stadium (including the bleachers) and on surrounding school property. There will be designated smoking areas just outside the stadium, but be aware that security and San Jose PD officers will be onsite to monitor and eject violators. We want everyone to have a blast and be safe and there will likely be 'after parties' scheduled where you can indulge in a more appropriate location.

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Q: Can I bring my own lawn chairs, coolers, etc?

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A: Other than stadium cushions and folding bleacher seats, lawn chairs, coolers, canopies and other picnic-related furniture will not be allowed in the stadium.

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Q: What things are not allowed? 

 

A: For the safety of all of our guests and volunteers everyone entering the stadium and BBQ area will be subject to a bag check upon. The following are prohibited in the stadium, BBQ and parking lot areas:

 

• Dogs, with the exception of service animals

• Smoking/vaping devices

• Alcohol and drugs

• Glass bottles/containers of any size

• Backpacks, purses and strollers are subject to search 

• Video recordings - other than social media posts on your own personal page - video
  recording of the event is strictly prohibited by our contract with GUINNESS - this
  includes ‘going live,’ the use of video cameras and drones.

• Drones - unless otherwise cleared through the Committee, security and SJPD

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