How to Find Former Classmates for a Class Reunion

One of the hardest aspects of planning a class reunion is locating former classmates. People move or change names and connections are lost. There are methods of making this chore easier, however. Follow these steps to find former classmates for a class reunion.

Instructions

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.

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.

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.

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.