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Step 1
While some classmates are hard to find, others are not. Start with the classmates that you CAN locate and see with whom they might still be in touch.
Repeat this step with each person you locate and you'll find that your list will start to grow. -
Step 2
Contact parents.
While former classmates may have moved away or changed names, that's less likely to be the case with their parents. Usually parents will be happy to put you in touch with a classmate, or at least be willing to pass the information along to their child. -
Step 3
Contact the school.
If you're planning a college reunion, most colleges or universities will have an alumni association that may be able to assist. Even some high schools can be helpful in getting the word out about class reunions. -
Step 4
Use the internet.
Some higher-profile classmates might come up in an internet search, particularly if they have unusual or unique names. If you know the city in which a classmate lives, a site as simple as whitepages.com might help you turn them up.
Alternatively, websites like Classmates.com and Reunion.com are devoted to putting former classmates in touch with each other. Register with these sites and you're sure to make at least a few connections.
Comments
showpup said
on 10/31/2008 Great advice. Our 'huge' graduating class of 11 students never did have a reunion yet and I graduated in 87'. Sad. But I do still see some of them now and again. Maybe it's time to take the bull by the horns and get to planning one! :) 5 stars
MIghtyDreamer said
on 10/29/2008 Great advice
eaglet7777 said
on 10/29/2008 The internet definitely makes this easier to do now than it used to be. Good tips.. parents tend to stay in one place.
Danniboi33 said
on 10/29/2008 Great suggestions
LilacGirl said
on 10/29/2008 These are all great suggestions and tips for finding your former classmates for that class reunion. Thank you for a good article.