Dear Members of the St. Bede Academy Class of 1975,
Congratulations on your 50th reunion and your induction into the Golden Bedans! This is a significant milestone, and we are thrilled to celebrate it with you. Your legacy at St. Bede continues to inspire current and future generations of Bruins.
We are excited to welcome you back to campus during Homecoming Weekend – October 3–5, 2025, the Homecoming events are:
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Parade – the Class of 1975 will have a float.
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Fri, Oct. 3
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5:00pm
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Parade begins at Washington Park, Peru IL and will head west to St. Bede on 4th Street.
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Friday Night Gathering – Verucchi’s, Spring Valley, IL
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Fri, Oct 3
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7:00pm
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$40 per person - Spouse/Partners are invited.
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Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
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Sat, Oct 4
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10:00am
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1974/75 football team will be inducted
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Academy Open House
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Sat, Oct 4
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11:30am to 1pm
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Optional
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Homecoming Game – Golden Bedan introduced during halftime
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Sat, Oct 4
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1:00pm
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Meet at the bottom of the east-end of the field (by the stairs) at the 2nd quarter. Sign up for transportation, if needed.
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BruinsJam
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Sat, Oct 4
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All Day
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Class of 1975 will have a designated space.
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Alumni Mass, Induction into the Golden Bedan (during Mass), Group Photo after Mass
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Sun, Oct 5
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10:00am
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Alumni Brunch
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Sun, Oct 5
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11:15am
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$25 per person - Spouse/Partners are invited.
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As part of our reunion celebration, our class is proudly supporting the 2025 Fund-A-Need project: Refectory Revival. The Refectory was a central part of our time at St. Bede—a place where friendships were formed and memories made. Our class goal is to raise $50,000 to help restore this cherished space for future generations of Bedans. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference.
Stay connected! For updates and to connect with classmates, join the St Bede Class of 1975 Facebook page or contact Steve Ludford at s.ludford@comcast.net or 815-228-4420.
For assistance or questions, please contact: Gerri Pearse – Development Department at gpearse@st-bede.com or 815-250-0358.
