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Bonham All School Reunion kicks off June 27
By Dana Parker
Jun 13, 2025
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Bonham, Texas -- The Bonham All School Reunion is slated to kick off Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29, 2025.  This is the first one since 2015 as 2020 was not held due to COVID.

According to the Bonhi All School Reunion board, over 600-700 former students and graduates are expected for the festivities.   Everyone who attended Bonham High School is invited to join in the weekend events that bring many graduates and former students to Bonham.

“The tradition to gather everyone every five years probably started in about 1950.  As one of the oldest board members it gives me great pride to see the tradition is continue,” stated Tom Thornton, class of 1954.

Current Board President Jim Simpson said, “The goal is to be the best reunion ever and to entice the more recent graduates and former students to attend.”

“We have changed a lot of things for this year.  We are having a big street party on Friday night on Main Street right on the square.  Instead of a catered meal on Saturday night we are having food trucks.  Also Saturday night we will have a DJ for the dance and there will be beer and wine for purchase,” Simpson stated.

Online registration closes on June 13 but those that wait until later can register on Friday, June 27 from 12noon to 6 pm and on Saturday, June 28 from 8 am until 12 noon.  Everyone that registers whether online or later will need to pick up their registration packets at the Bonham High School cafeteria during those times.  Also bus tours of Bonham showcasing all the improvements and changes around Bonham will be on Saturday morning.  Bus tour tickets need to be purchased online prior as there is a limited number available.

The events are as follows:

June 13, 2025 last day for online registration at myevent.com/bonhamhireunion

June 27, 2025

Registration Bonham High School Cafeteria

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Roy Floyd Center "Armory"

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Visitation

Food Truck 5-7:30 p.m.

Bonhi "Back on the Square"

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Time to Party, Live DJ

Bring Lawn Chairs if desired as a limited number of chairs will be available

BYOB Coolers Allowed

June 28, 2025 

Registration Bonham High School Cafeteria

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fannin County Multipurpose Complex 

700 FM 87 (Hwy. 56 West)

5:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.

Food and Visitation

5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.

Come early, visit and grab something to eat.

Food Trucks will be available for food purchases.

Bonhi Ex-Student Program 

7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

DJ and Dancing

8:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Food trucks and beverage stations will be available at the complex, where you can purchase food and drinks, including beer and wine.

Please note coolers are not allowed.

Class Parties will be scheduled throughout the weekend. Contact your class rep. for times and location.

June 29, 2025

Worship Service

[Attend the church of your choice]

 To register in advance, go to myevent.com/bonhamhireunion.  Early registration is encouraged to facilitate the necessary planning.  Please note paid registration is necessary to attend Friday and Saturday events.  The registration fee is necessary to pay for the many expenses incurred for such a large event. The schedule of class parties will be updated on the website frequently.  You can also purchase your t-shirt on this website.  A limited number of tee shirts will be available at registration.

This event has been a tradition for decades and the reunion board of directors encourages every Bonhi class member to participate.  Watch for more updates in news releases, Facebook and on the website.

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