The Class of 1976 from the Bonn American High School (BAHS) holds a unique place in history, not just for its time but also for its international setting. Situated in Bonn, Germany, during the Cold War era, the school was a gathering point for children of U.S. military personnel, diplomats, and other expatriates. This class was part of an international community, offering a unique blend of American and global perspectives.

Members of the BAHS Class of 1976 would have experienced the dynamic political landscape of the 1970s, with Bonn serving as the capital of West Germany at the time. Many alumni recall a close-knit community, bonded by shared experiences in a foreign country, often forming lifelong friendships that have lasted across decades and continents.

Reunions for this group, like for many BAHS alumni classes, are marked by a strong sense of nostalgia and a desire to reconnect, with shared memories of school traditions, sports events, and life in Bonn. Given the transient nature of military and diplomatic assignments, many in this class likely moved frequently during their childhood, making the friendships and experiences at BAHS even more significant.

Today, these alumni are spread across the globe, but they often come together virtually or at reunions to reminisce about their time at BAHS. They celebrate not only their academic journey but also the unique cultural and personal growth they experienced while living abroad during a pivotal time in history.

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George´s Crossing

Elizabeth Baker, Kathleen-McMahon-Connell, Randy Steffen, Linda Chaffee

The BAHS Spirit lives

Caution, risk of infection! No matter from where they come or where they go, the BAHS students spread the spirit of BAHS worldwide

Classmates

Melinda Miller-Wicker, Linda Chaffee, Monte Gartner, Barbara Harrington-Olson, Phillip Brown und-Kathleen McMahon-Connell

The Spirit of 1976

Christine Evans Steadman has identified the folks on the ground. From the left: Kiet Luyendijk, Gaby Schlidt, Linda Chaffee, Randy Steffen, Andrea Frenette, Jeff McClelland, Jeff Zellner, Vicki Hensler, Christine Evans, Steve, Kimbrough, Doris Sakala, Julie Getz, John Swierszek, Tammi McGinnis, Anita Stephen, Neal Lehnert, Mike Shaw, Doreen Nkama, Thoula Frangos, Eugene Bellingnan, Yafa Vilnai, Amy Ray, Gina Schmidt, Van Chuchom, Elizabeth Eromobar, Joy Debhavalya, Christine Bachmann, Marjan Hagemoradi, Paul Clayton, Alexandra Nehren, Betsy Lee, Leilani Henderson.