02FRI
BACK TO SCHOOL
Homecoming Parade & Football
Parade at 4:00 PM · Game at 7:00 PM
Shadow Mountain High School
Shadow Mountain High School · Class of 1996
Same kids.
Better stories.
Thirty years later, the Matadors are getting back together for one unforgettable Phoenix weekend.
OCT 2–42026 · PHOENIX, AZ
30YEARS
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON
—days—hours—minutes
Three days. One class.
The reunion weekend
Come for one event or make a weekend of it. The Saturday reunion bash is the ticketed main event.
02FRI
KEEP IT GOING
Homecoming After Party
After the game · About 9:00 PM
The Playa II · 3217 E Shea Blvd
03SAT
THE MAIN EVENT
30th Reunion Bash
6:00–10:00 PM · Melrose Pool
11424 N 30th St, Phoenix, AZ 85028
- Dinner & drinks included
- Swimming optional, weather permitting
- Casual attire
04SUN
THE RECOVERY PLAN
Hike & Brunch
Meet at 8:00 AM · Brunch around 10:00 AM
40th St Trail (Trail 8) · OHSO
Saturday night
$55 through Sept. 18
$65 after Sept. 18. Please include your full name—and maiden name, if applicable—in the Venmo payment note.
While we were busy growing up…
Phoenix grew up, too.
Dial-up internet, pagers, mixtapes—and the whole future ahead.
Major League Baseball arrives in downtown Phoenix.
The Diamondbacks win an unforgettable seven-game World Series.
Metro Phoenix’s first light-rail line begins service.
Sky Harbor opens the first stage of its automated train.
Phoenix reaches the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993.
Thirty years of life. One weekend to pick up where we left off.
Swipe the timeline →
Bring the yearbook energy
Find your people.
Tell your stories.
Make new ones.
We’re the same kids—just with adult money and better stories.
Good to know
Reunion FAQ
Who can attend?
Class of 1996 graduates and their guests. Guest pricing is the same as alumni pricing unless organizers announce otherwise.
What does my Saturday ticket include?
Dinner and drinks at the Reunion Bash. Swimming is optional and weather permitting.
What if the ticket cost is a hardship?
Because the whole point of our 30-year reunion is coming together… 💙💛
We know life looks different for everyone, and we don’t want the cost of a ticket to be the reason someone misses out on seeing old friends and making new memories.
If you’d love to come but the ticket price is a hardship right now, please reach out to Mindy McCrary at 480-815-0659. We have a small number of complimentary tickets available, no questions asked and no explanation needed.
This is completely confidential. No awkwardness, no judgment—just an invitation to come home and celebrate 30 years with the people who shared those years with you.
If you want to be there, we want you there. 💙💛
What should I wear?
Casual attire. Choose something comfortable enough for a Phoenix evening and thirty years of catching up.
How do I stay updated?
Follow the class Facebook group for organizer announcements, schedule changes and attendee updates. The exact group link is coming soon.
Where should out-of-town classmates stay?
A recommended hotel or room block has not yet been announced. Check back before booking if you’d like to stay near other classmates.
Who do I contact with a question?
Mindy McCraryat 480-815-0659.