Nora Marris’ film entitled “Her Habitat” was accepted at the 2022 Buffalo International Film Festival and may be viewed as part of the BIFF SHORTS: STUDENTS on Sunday, October 9,2022 at 4:15 PM at the North Park Theatre.
The 92nd All Class Reunion is in two weeks: Thursday, July 28 thru Saturday, July 30! We have a few updates – see below for details or visit the Amherst All Class Reunion website!
Remember to get your tickets and/or RSVP to our free events by Friday, July 15. Ticketing/RSVP links for each event can be found below.
As a reminder:
For up-to-date information on what’s new and what’s next, follow the official Alumni Facebook page:
2022 All Class Reunion Co-Chairs Whitney Manalio Creighton ‘95 & Maria Schenk ‘96, Foundation Co-Presidents Nicole Hannotte Phillips ‘77 & Marilyn Rohl ‘70, & the entire Amherst Central Alumni Foundation Board of Directors
The 90th (+2!) ALL CLASS REUNION is just around the corner! The weekend will be action packed with Amherst Tiger fun. Take a look at the schedule of events below. Please RSVP and get your tickets before July 15!
Prefer to register for the All Class Reunion by mail? Download the Registration Formhere.
Can’t attend? Consider making a donation. Your support directly strengthens, endorses and supports our mission to provide a superior educational and student experience in the Amherst Central School District. (Read all about the grants we have awarded since 2003 here!)
THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022
Annual Golf Classic at Glen Oak Golf Course 11 Smith Road, East Amherst, NY 14051
Prefer to register for the Golf Classic by mail? Download the Registration Form here.
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022
Back-to-School Event at Amherst Central High School! 4301 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226
1:30pm – 3:00pm Walking Tour of Snyder, NY Meet Snyder historian, Julianna Woite, at the ACHS flag pole at 1:30pm for a walk through history. Compare the Snyder landscape of yesteryear to the present and learn about the people and places that made Snyder what it is today!
TICKETS: SOLD OUT!
3:00pm – 7:00pm Back-to-School Open to the entire Amherst Central Schools community, this family-friendly event will feature tours of the newly renovated high school, Daily Bread & Sweet Melody’s food trucks, music by Dave-N-Cyn of Busted Stuff, activities, and more!
Each ACHS Class can use this time to connect at a venue of choice. For a full list of class reunions in 2022, please visit the Reunions page of the Alumni Foundation website!
SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2022
10:00am – 1:00pm “Best of Buffalo” Double Decker Bus Tour
We will meet at Amherst Central High School and take a 3-hour historic, educational and humorous guided bus tour through downtown Buffalo which will include stops at ACHS Alumni owned Winkler & Samuels and Buffalo Brewing Company.
About the “Best of Buffalo” Tour:
Your guide is Officer O’Connor, an Irish cop from 1860 who brings to life all the hidden stories of the Queen City. Once aboard the bus, we’ll explore:
How Buffalo Got its Name
Plight of the Irish Grain Scoopers
Pirates and Portuguese Fisherman of Buffalo’s Secret Beach Community
How Booze and a Buffalo Dentist Helped Create the Electric Chair
The Triple Hanging at City Hall
The Naval Park and America’s Most Famous Photo
Canalside
Seating is limited. Light snacks & refreshments are included!
TICKETS: SOLD OUT!
6:00pm – 10:00pm An Evening of Celebration: Music, Dinner & Drinks at Resurgence Brewing Company 55 Chicago Street, Buffalo, NY 14204
Meet & mingle with your classmates as we celebrate 92 years of Amherst Central High School in a unique setting – a favorite hometown brewery! The event space at Resurgence allows you to experience their state-of-the-art brewing process up close.
The evening will feature music by Russ Burton Entertainment who will be spinning your favorite classics while you enjoy appetizers, food stations, sweet treats, cocktails & conversation long into the night. Share stories as you view a decade-by-decade slideshow of Amherst High School memories and toast to 92 years of orange & black spirit. Go Tigers!
With all hotels, please mention “Amherst High School All Class Reunion.” If you encounter difficulty with any property regarding making a reservation, please contact Clay Pasternack at 440.655.6180 or claypasternack@gmail.com
Timothy F. Jacques, 42, of Denver, formerly of Long Island and Amherst, died suddenly on Sept. 12, 2021. Tim was the beloved husband of Heather, devoted son of Paul and Monica, cherished brother of Gregory (Kathleen) and uncle to Dylan, Abigail and Avery. Fond son-in-law of late Denver Rost. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services were held in Denver and Long Island.
Tim was born in NYC and came into this world two weeks early. As a child he began his path of always looking for and taking on challenges. He started to play piano at age five and later taught himself to play guitar. He took advanced classes at Amherst Central High School, became a Scholar athlete, achieving high academic honors while competing in football, wrestling and lacrosse. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout by age 18. After graduating Amherst HS in 1997, Tim attended Catholic University of America, where he obtained his BA in Architecture.
In 2002, Tim moved to Denver to attend the University of Colorado and earned his MA in Architecture. He spent many years studying and working and achieved his goal of becoming a licensed architect. He then established an independent practice, Double Aught Architecture. He had a creative mind which he brought to his multiple architectural projects in and around Denver.
In Denver Tim met the love of his life, Heather, whom he married in 2011. He had two furry kids, Jules and Iris. Tim brought much joy to all of his family and friends with his quick wit and fun personality. He enjoyed his times with family and was dearly loved by all. He accomplished much in his short life, and his passing leaves a huge void in our lives.
“As some of you may know, we lost one of the most loving, kindest, and craziest Tiger that graced the halls of ACS, Steven Drachenberg. Please join us as we come together to help his family through this devastating loss.
April 9th we will be holding a benefit to honor him and spread some love to his girls. https://fb.me/e/34I6lLO4F
We’ve also started a go fund me for those who would like to donate. Thank you for your love and support. https://gofund.me/ea1cb800“
A musical production not often done by high schools was selected for this year’s 73rd annual ACHS Operetta because there is a strong group of actor-singers who can handle the complexities of the score for “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (School Edition).”
“This Stephen Sondheim piece is one that I have always wanted to do,” said Justin Pomietlarz, director of choral activities and operetta director. “It is complex in its characters, music, and orchestration, yet tells a witty and poignant story about the complexities of human nature – love, revenge, anger, and compassion.”
Tickets can be purchased online at the following link—>
Tickets can also be purchased at the door the night of the performance as well. Ticket prices are $12.50 for general admission, $10 for students and senior citizens. Through the online ticketing platform, the Amherst Operetta Association can accept donations as well as ticket purchases.
Though much of the piece is quite funny, the second act gets very dark as the principal character, Sweeney Todd, goes on a killing spree to seek revenge on the local Judge Turpin who at some previous point banished Todd from London and took in his daughter to raise as his own.
“It was chosen because there are a strong group of actor-singers who can handle the complexities of this score,” said Pomietlarz. “It’s also not frequently done by high schools as it poses many challenges musically and theatrically. However, we are blessed with a fantastic design team who can tackle these issues with creativity and artistry. It’s challenging, yet exciting music, and the kids are having a lot of fun.”
The Operetta poster was designed by ACHS sophomores Sage Sabatino and Chloe Camping with assistance from graphic designer Katherine Kuo who combined the work of both students.
The audience will be in-person, limited capacity and socially distanced. Performances will be Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m. and 7:30 pm.
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