There have been a few 'mini'-reunions since the creation of the WPHS Class of 1961 Alumni Web Site. These gatherings were brought about as a result of the web site. This section will host the directory of mini-reunions. It will be updated as new gatherings are shared with us.
     There is no limit to the size of the reunion. If you connect with a classmate via this web site and you get together to talk over old time, share it with us.  Feel free to contact the webmaster if you have a mini-reunion with pictures that you would like to share.
WPHS Picnic in the Park mini-reunions were officially discontinued by Winter Park High School effective 2015. WPHS cited 'lack of participation' as the reason for ending the tradition. Needless to say we, as a class, are very disappointed by their decision to cancel. If we hear of any changes in their decision we will contact our Class of 1961 classmates asap.
WPHS Picnic in the Park 2014 was held in Central Park downtown Winter Park on February 22, 2014. The Class fo 1961's table wa hosted by Vic Vermillion and Marcia Gruber and a fine job they did! The weather, however, did not cooperate and about two hours into the event the skies opened up and the storms came. The announcement of closing the celebration came and people ran for cover.
WPHS Picnic in the Park 2013 was held in Central Park downtown Winter Park. The Class of 1961 had our table hosted by Marcia Gruber and Vic Vermillion who were the official 'meeters' and 'greeters'. A small number of members of the Class of 1961 were in attendance - all with broad smiles. Classes interacted with one another for as far back as 1950. Those in attendance were Bob Finfrock and his wife Ginny seen along with Gary Malterer, Ray Myers, Donna Frome Deverell, Joanne Horvath LaPoma and her husband Mario, Jack and Jolene Billingham, Fred Good and Charlene McKay Good, Terry Gartside, Chip Lipps, Bill Ronay and his wife Camille, Anne Laing Ryder and her husband Jack, Charlie and Connie Cayll, Marcia Gruber Holbrook, Vic Vermillion, Bill Schwartz and wife Rebekah, Terry Williams' wife Nancy, Cheney Mason and his wife Shirley, and others. The Salute to Veterans was compiled by Vic for the 50th class reunion.

Mini-Reunion in Montgomery, Alabama began Friday evening, May 4th, 2012 and lasted through Saturday evening, May 5th - Kentucky Derby Day -- with authenic Mint Juleps served to all! Those in attendance were Vic Vermillion with friend Kalyn Johnson, David and Susan Riddle, Mary Carter (Lavelle), Susan Carter (Ricks), Bill and Camille Ronay along with host and hostess Dave and Katherine Rees. The theme was 'Southern Hospitality' on Kentucky Derby Day and it turned out to be another smashing success.
WPHS Picnic in the Park 2012 was held in Central Park downtown Winter Park. The event was held in Central Park downtown Winter Park. The Class of 1961 had our table hosted by Marcia Gruber and Vic Vermillion who were the official 'meeters' and 'greeters'. Thanks for a job well done. A small number of members of the Class of 1961 were in attendance - all with broad smiles. Classes interacted with one another for as far back as 1950. Those in attendance were Marcia Gruber, Vic Vermillion, Terry Williams and his wife Nancy, Charlie Cayll, Allen Burris, Tommy Bledsoe, Bob Finfrock, Sharon Spelzhausen, Carol Cubbedge, Ray Myers, Cheney Mason and others.
WPHS Picnic in the Park 2011 was held in Central Park downtown Winter Park. The event was held in Central Park downtown Winter Park. The Class of 1961 had our table hosted by Marcia Gruber and Vic Vermillion who were the official 'meeters' and 'greeters'. Thanks for a job well done. A small number of members of the Class of 1961 were in attendance but it was great fun. Classes interacted with one another for as far back as 1950. Those in attendance were Marcia Gruber, Vic Vermillion, Terry Williams and his wife Nancy, Jack Billingham with his wife Jolene, Chuck Fout with his wife Betty, Mary Phillips and others.
Mini-Reunion in Social Circle, Georgia Saturday, August 7, 2010 was another enjoyable afternoon hosted by Bill and Camille Ronay. Those in attendance were Polly Gouck and her son Liam with his fiance Tracy, JoAnn Engle Crawford and her husband Don, Jeanne Williams Stanley, Dave Rees and wife Katherine, and Susan Carter Ricks, Susan Keller Strickland with friend Charles Head, Terry Williams, Charlie Cayll, Ronnie Peacock with wife Tony, and Brian Jones ('62) with his daughter Jessica Jones Woody. Another wonderful meal at the Blue Willow Inn with some great friends and memories.
WPHS Picnic in the Park 2010 was held in Central Park downtown Winter Park. The Class of 1961 had our table hosted by Marcia Gruber and Vic Vermillion who were the official 'meeters' and 'greeters'. Thanks for a job well done. There was a good crowd of classmates and folks from other classes who mingled in the park for several hours. Those from the Class of 1961 were Ann Joslin, Mary Phillips, Carol Cubbedge, Marcia Gruber, Anne Laing, Fran Ussery, Helen Whittington, Sharon Spelzhausen, Susan Kelly, Mary Carter, Betty Jane Lucius, Linda Bair, Helen Vinson, Gloria Pipich, Donna Frome, Vic Vermillion, Bob Finfrock, Charlie Cayll, Bob Cross, Terry Williams, Eugene Mooney, Dennis Siewert, Terry Gartside, Ed Adamkiewicz, Jack Billingham, Pat Phillips, Gary Malterer, Marilyn Murphy and John Bowman.
Mini-Reunion in Lake Mary, Florida was arranged by Bob and Cheryl Cross to welcome Bruce MacMillan back to Central Florida for a visit. November 11th at 1:00 PM a group of WPHS alums met for lunch at Jax 5th Ave & Ale House in Lake Mary. Those in attendance to greet Bruce were Fred and Jo Hale, Ed and Jane Newton, Johnny and Lois Simpson, Fred Good, Tom Tobin, Vic Vermillion, Jo Ann Snodgrass, Carol Sue Cozad, Sandy Simpson, George and Carrie Knupp, Jerry Cruews, Sue Parsons and Donna Gilliam.
Mini-Reunion in Montgomery, Alabama began Friday evening, May 1st and lasted through Saturday late evening, May 2nd - Kentucky Derby Day -- with authenic Mint Juleps served to all! Those in attendance were Dick Grimm and his wife Laura, Katherine and Dave Rees, Nancy and Terry Williams and Camille and Bill Ronay, Connie Shoup (Hudson) and her husband Bill, Susan Carter (Ricks), Don and Joann (Engle) Crawford, Mary Carter (Lavelle), Sue and Lynn Nidy and JoAnn Horvath (LaPoma) and her husband Mario. The theme was 'Southern Hospitality' on Kentucky Derby Day and it turned out to be a smashing success.
WPHS Picnic in the Park 2009 At the 11th hour Vic Vermillion threw a table and a few chairs in the back of his SUV and drove to Winter Park Friday night in the hope of finding someone who could tell him how the Picnic in the Park was going to be set up for the different graduating classes. Vic didn't give up even though he got no answers Friday night. Vic showed up at 8:30 Saturday morning and a representative from the high school gave him a place (under a great shade tree) where he could set up the table for the Class of 1961 - with the Class of 1960 on the right, and the Class of 1962 on the left.
Mini-Reunion in Social Circle, Georgia Saturday, August 23, 2008 was another enjoyable afternoon hosted by Bill and Camille Ronay. Those in attendance were Polly Gouck and her son Liam, JoAnn Engle Crawford and her husband Don, Jeannie Williams Stanley and husband Roy, Connie Shoup and husband Bill Hudson ('60), Dave Rees and wife Katherine, Dick Bergen and wife Maryanne, Sarah Moores York and husband Chuck, Mary Carter Levalle and Susan Carter Ricks. Another wonderful meal at the Blue Willow Inn with some great friends.
WPHS Picnic in the Park 2007 WPHS hosted it's annual Spring Picnic in the Park on Saturday, April 14, 2007. The "All School Reunion" honored teachers, staff, students and community friends of WPHS. A small representation of the Class of '61 was noted with pictures provided by Marcia Gruber Hollbrook. From Class of '62 was Carl Hopf and Martha Baker, George Bridges, and Class of '63 Lorna Richter (Boone) and Tim Boone.
Mini-Reunion in Social Circle, Georgia Saturday, March 31, 2007 was an enjoyable afternoon for classmates Bill Ronay (host) with wife Camille, Polly Gouck with her son Liam, Connie Shoup with husband Bill, Dave Rees with wife Katherine, Deanna Dudley, JoAnn Engle with husband Don, and Susan Carter. Another wonderful meal at the Blue Willow Inn with some great friends.
Mini-Reunion in Social Circle, Georgia Saturday, August 19, 2006 a group of classmates made the trip to Social Circle, Georgia for the fifth time. JoAnn Engle Crawford and her husband Don attended for the first time having retired not to far out of the Atlanta area... A very special group of alums enjoyed another luncheon at the Blue Willow Inn.
WPHS Picnic in the Park 2005 WPHS hosted it's annual Picnic in the Park on Saturday, April 16th. The "All School Reunion" honored teachers, staff, students and community friends of WPHS. The community-wide celebration will be an annual event with games, food, clubs, sports, alumni and performing arts.
Mini-Reunion in Social Circle, Georgia Saturday, August 21, 2004 a group of classmates made the trip to Social Circle, Georgia for the third time. A 3rd mini-reunion took place at the Blue Willow Inn hosted by Bill and Camille Ronay.
Mini-Reunion in Social Circle, Georgia Saturday, February 28, 2004 a group of classmates made the trip to Social Circle, Georgia for the second time. A 2nd mini-reunion took place at the Blue Willow Inn hosted by Bill and Camille Ronay.
Bruce MacMillan Mini-Reunion  Bob Cross & Bruce had been best friends since the 8th grade and Bob knew Bruce's wife Karen Rothrock (Class of '61) since the 6th grade. Some of Bruce's closest high school friends and classmates were in attendance at Bob and Cheryl Cross' house.
Maitland Teen Center Mini-Reunion Bobby Cross tells us that the OLD Maitland Teen Center group had a reunion Thursday evening, October 16th, 2003, at Steak and Ale.  "The 'Center' is where Fred Hale, Bruce MacMillan, Ed Newton, Tom Tobin, Charlie Davis, Jerry Hunter and myself learned to dance", said Bob. "Also, Sheriff George Knupp used to be the Disc Jockey and he is going to be there tonight." With the help of Joann Snodgrass ('63) and others, Bob and wife Cheryl, took their camera along to Steak and Ale and caught up on 40 years of news. And Sheriff George Knupp and his wife were there and looking mighty fine!
Mini-Reunion at Chili's - Orlando/OIA September 17, 2003 a group from the class of 1963 met to welcome Cathy Patch to Orlando. Cathy contacted classmate Bob Cross who made arrangements for the gathering. The WPHS class of 1963 is hosting their 40th reunion this year.
Mini-Reunion in Social Circle, Georgia  August 9, 2003 classmate Bill Ronay and his wife Camille hosted a gathering at the Willow Inn. Several Georgia residents attended. A second event is scheduled for Spring 2004.
WPHS's 75th Anniversary Celebration! A reunion was held April 5th, 2003 in Central Park on Park Avenue in celebration of WPHS's 75th anniversary. Several from the class of 1961 showed up along with many other alums. Visit the web site for pictures and a short video clip.
Cookout with Bob Cross! April, 2001, Bob and Cheryl Cross opened their home to classmates in the celebration of Bob's birthday and the new online web site. The internet was used to invite classmates along with snail-mail. Everyone had a great time.