ELLINWOOD — The "Gathering of the Eagles" alumni event, which happens every three years, will be held this year during Ellinwood High School’s Homecoming on Sept. 30.- Oct.1.

The :Gathering of the Eagles" is a gathering of all alumni from EHS with special class reunions for the classes of ‘76, ‘36 and ‘56.

There will be a tailgate party with the Booster Club prior to the football game on Friday, and a dance that night at the American Legion.

On Oct. 1, tours will be held of the high school at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A banquet will be held at the Great Bend Convention Center that evening. Cost is $28. This includes a banquet, casino games, a dance and performances by the EHS Cheer Squad, Band and Mystic Blues.

There will be a silent auction. Items include a jacket from Kimbos, a signed Kansas City Chief football, a quilt, T-shirts from class reunions, photos of Ellinwood and glasses from Froggies’ Pool Hall.

There will be a DJ. To get reservations, call Susie Batchman at 620-564-2767.