The Gold Lion Luncheon is just around the corner!
Get registered now!
October 12, 2024, doors open 11:00am
The Gold Lion Luncheon will be held October 12, 2024 in the Peoria High School Foyer. The doors open at 11:00am and the program will start @12:00pm. Please submit by Oct 8th.
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We would love to see our Alumni attend, especially those past +50 years of graduation.
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You can register:
1. Online- It will take you to PayPal to continue as a guest.
2. Download the registration form and mail it in.
3. If you received a mailing from us....please mail it in.
Gold Lion Registration Form for mailing to Alumni Office
Check out our newly selected Distinguished Alumni! Registration to attend will be posted soon. The Gold Lion Luncheon is not only for classes that have been out of PHS for +50 years but also for any Alumnus to attend. It can be a venue for a local reunion if your class desires. For those who recognize the Distinguished Alumni who may have come from your class, we urge you to come out and enjoy some time with all! Seating is limited to 250 people. Proceeds from registration go to support the programs and administration of the Alumni Association. If you would like to be a sponsor or contribute to the Gold Lion Luncheon please contact the Alumni Office at 309-682-4854. Check out below our newest Inductees!
The Class of 2024 Distinguished Alumni!
It's Time for the Annual Fund Drive!
Please take a minute to donate!
Dear Alumni- It's that time of year where we make the final push for 2024 and into Jan 2025 for our annual fund. So please help out with your generousity!
Thank you in advance for your donations this year!
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1978 Speech Team takes honors with State Championship
"It seems like this is going to be another rewarding year for the speech and debate team"
Dana Morris, PHS Opinion Staff 1977-78
(L to R) Melanie McNeil, Carolyn Mungo, Morri Douglas, Lee Rubin, Mark Collins, Ann Marie Mungo, Jenni Erbe
1978 Speech Team State Champs
After winning the IHSA and Sectional Speech tournaments, Peoria High School's Speech Team ranked first out of 87 schools in the State Speech Tournament. Carolyn Mungo was the State Championing Declamation, while Ann Marie Mungo garnered two state championships in dramatic interpretation and original oratory. Strengthen underclass team members forecast the continuance of a winning tradition speech Peoria High.
-From the Crest 1978
Article from 1978 Opinion
Speech Coach John Davidson
Debate Coach Jay Glatz
1978 Crest photo of PHS Speech Team
Opinion article 1977
In looking back at PHS Speech and Debate....I found that Debate was started in 1955. The Crests offer a picture of how the school has evolved over the years. Speech and Debate has made a major impact in prior years on the students who have participated. If you don't believe me, well I can think of some great orators out there that graduated from PHS. It just so happens that three Alumni from Peoria High who have learned these skills at PHS have put them to good use in later years. They will be honored as Distinguished Alumni along with other great inductees. wpr
From the Crest 1955
Opinion Article February 1977, Courtesy of the Journal Star
1978 Debate Team coached by Jay Glatz
These three particular soon to be Distinguished Alumni below excelled in Speech and Debate. Their coaches from back then made an impact. Jay Janssen went on to be a prominent lawyer not only recognized in Peoria but across the country. He has presented before the Illinois Supreme Court on different cases. He attended Bradley University where he honed his debate skills. He offers an Oratory Contest at Bradley University where $40,000.00 in scholarship money is awarded to the top three finishers to be used at Bradley the first year. Carolyn Mungo went on to be a TV Journalist and later a station manager for a large major network affiliate. Dr John Davidson was Carolyn's coach of the Speech Team that won State in 1978. Steve Osunsami went on to be (and still is) a major news reporter for ABC News. He has received many accolades and recognition throughout his career. Our hats off to his coaches Molly Burroughs and Lois Litterist. Come join us at the Gold Lion.
The Peoria High School Alumni Association Facebook Feed
Another great story by Tracy Riebel '87!
We all remember where we liked to hangout after school, at lunch and after the games. As Tracy looks back at the "Haunts, Hangouts and Happenings", we realize that there were many throughout the decades. If you have a story you would like to submit, you can reach Tracy at her email with your story. Her contact info is at the end of the article. Happy Reading.
