By: John Bartels, Class of 1985
Lisle High School Friends,
Over the past 12 years, I’ve had the honor of serving as president of the Carlin Nalley Foundation Board. Over the years, I’ve connected with and reconnected with graduates spanning every decade since our first class in 1959. What I’ve discovered is that there is something truly unique about us—something I call our “Lisleness.”
It’s hard to describe, but you know it when you feel it. Lisleness is the instant recognition when you bump into a classmate you haven’t seen in 30, 40, or even 50 years, and it feels like no time has passed. It’s the shared experiences— Walking the same hallways, cheering on the Lions, growing up in a town that shaped who we are.
That’s why our All-Years Reunions are so special. They’re not just gatherings; they’re living reminders of where we came from and who we became because of it. They’re rare opportunities—only once every 3 to 5 years—to immerse yourself in that sense of belonging, to laugh about old stories, and to create brand-new memories with people who “get it.”
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Lisle alumni from across the country will come together at Benedictine University for “Blue & White: Reunite”—our sixth All Years Reunion. It will be an evening to celebrate our community, our friendships, and our shared bond of Lisleness.
We only get so many trips around the sun. Don’t miss this chance to feel the joy, pride, and connection that only a Lisle reunion can bring.
I look forward to seeing you there. Register today by clicking the banner below and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
— John Bartels, Class of 1985
Lisle High School Friends,
Over the past 12 years, I’ve had the honor of serving as president of the Carlin Nalley Foundation Board. Over the years, I’ve connected with and reconnected with graduates spanning every decade since our first class in 1959. What I’ve discovered is that there is something truly unique about us—something I call our “Lisleness.”
It’s hard to describe, but you know it when you feel it. Lisleness is the instant recognition when you bump into a classmate you haven’t seen in 30, 40, or even 50 years, and it feels like no time has passed. It’s the shared experiences— Walking the same hallways, cheering on the Lions, growing up in a town that shaped who we are.
That’s why our All-Years Reunions are so special. They’re not just gatherings; they’re living reminders of where we came from and who we became because of it. They’re rare opportunities—only once every 3 to 5 years—to immerse yourself in that sense of belonging, to laugh about old stories, and to create brand-new memories with people who “get it.”
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Lisle alumni from across the country will come together at Benedictine University for “Blue & White: Reunite”—our sixth All Years Reunion. It will be an evening to celebrate our community, our friendships, and our shared bond of Lisleness.
We only get so many trips around the sun. Don’t miss this chance to feel the joy, pride, and connection that only a Lisle reunion can bring.
I look forward to seeing you there. Register today by clicking the banner below and be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
— John Bartels, Class of 1985
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