@ 5:30!
Friday Night Football
Arrive at 6:30 PM 5:30 pm
Kickoff at 7:00 PM
William Chrisman High School
1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
Kick off reunion weekend as the Chrisman Bears take on the Excelsior Springs Tigers.
The Class of 1986 will have a banner on the fence, so we should be easy to find.
Admission Note:
Classmates age 55 and older should let the people at the gate know so they can get in free.
Guests, friends, and family members under age 55 will need to pay regular admission.
After the Game: Let's meet at Diamond Bowl
Saturday Morning Brunch / Breakfast with the Bears
8:00 AM
Rae’s Cafe
2411 Rte 291 J
Independence, MO 64057
Join us for a relaxed brunch and a chance to catch up before the evening reunion events begin.
EVENT RESCHEDULED
The William Chrisman Junior High Tour has been rescheduled.
Saturday Evening Reunion Dinner
Arrive at 5:00 PM
Ophelia’s
201 N Main St
Independence, MO 64050
Join us for our main reunion dinner on Saturday evening at Ophelia’s on Independence Square.
Event Details: Saturday evening, arrive at 5:00 PM. Location: Ophelia’s, 201 N Main St, Independence, MO 64050.
Menu:
- House Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette and Ranch Dressing
- Rolls and Butter
- Roasted Chicken with Ancho Honey Glaze
- Sliced Sirloin with Candied Thyme Jus
- Mixed Seasonal Sautéed Vegetables
- Five Cheese Macaroni Gratin
- Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
- Soda, Coffee, and Tea Service
All of this will be included in the price. Reservations are non-refundable.
After Dinner Party at Diamond Bowl
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
After dinner at O’Phelia’s, the night does not have to end. We are excited to officially announce our after-dinner get-together at Diamond Bowl, located on the historic Independence Square.
Diamond Bowl is just a short walk from dinner—about a block and a half away at 218 N. Osage St., Independence, MO—making it the perfect spot to keep the evening going with friends and classmates.
Whether you want to bowl a few frames, play video games, shoot some pool, or simply relax and catch up with everyone, this will be a fun and easygoing way to wind down the evening together.
There is no cover charge for this event. It is free to attend unless you choose to spend your own money on games, drinks, or anything else available at the venue.
No speeches, no agenda—just more time to laugh, reconnect, and enjoy being together again after dinner.
We hope you will join us for a memorable Saturday night as we continue celebrating the William Chrisman High School Class of 1986 40th Reunion.
Sunday Picnic / Mixer and School Tour
1 PM
William Chrisman High School
1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
Join us at the high school for a casual mixer and meet-and-greet. We plan to have simple snacks and food items available, followed by a tour of the school.
Please meet in the high school parking lot and enter through the front door of the school.
Nametag Request Form
Help us prepare nametags for reunion weekend. Please use the form below to request nametags for yourself and your guest, and let us know which events you’ll be joining.