FAQs 2025 Reunion
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (FAQs)
June 21, 2025
80th Anniversary Celebration
at Crowne Plaza Hotel Boston – Woburn, MA
12:00 NOON to 5:00 PM
Celebration 1945 founding of
Christopher Columbus Central Catholic High School
Boston, MA North End
All Alumni Classes 1949 to 1990
Columbus High School (CC)
and Julie Billiart High School (JB)
Alumni, Guests & Teachers
Q1: Who is attending?
Answer 1: Nearly 200 alumni of CC and JB will attend on Saturday, June 21st.
These are Alumni, teachers, and guests of Christopher Columbus Central Catholic High School and of Julie Billiart High School – both formerly in Boston, North End neighborhood.
Q2: When is the event being held for the 80th Anniversary Celebration of the founding of Columbus
High School Boston?
Answer 2: On Saturday, June 21, 2025, a Celebration Luncheon will be from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm in Woburn, MA. Check in from 12:00 pm to 12:20 pm.
Q3: Where is the event being held?
Answer 3: The event will be held at:
Crowne Plaza Boston – Woburn
15 Middlesex Canal Park
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: (781) 935-8760
(Free parking is in rear of the hotel. Enter the building through the rear parking lot entrance door. Event is held on the first floor.)
Q4. When to pay?
Answer 4: All attendees have ALREADY registered and fully paid in advance. There are no refunds.
Q5: When to Arrive?
Answer 5: 12:00 NOON to 12:20 PM Check in for prepaid quests.
Q6: Where to Park?
Answer 6: Park in the rear parking lot of the hotel.
Q7: Is parking FREE?
Answer 7. Yes! Parking is FREE!
Q8: Where do I enter the building and where do I check in?
Answer 8: Enter the hotel from the rear parking lot. In the rear hallway you will see the Check-In table which is staffed by alumni of CC and JB. Receive your nametag and your table assignment.
Q9: Where do I pick up my nametag and assigned Table Number?
Answer 9: Pick up your nametag and table assignment at the Check-In table located in the hallway inside the door from the rear parking lot.
This is the same place where the memorabilia table and the dinner buffet will be located.
Q10: How do I find my table?
Answer 10:
Each table is assigned one or multiple graduating class years. Each person is assigned to sit at a specific table.
When you check in your nametag will show your school logo (CC or JB) and your graduation class year. The person at the check-in table will tell you the table number where you are sitting in the ballroom.
The ballroom tables will be numbered from 1 to 24.
Each table will also have a table tent that indicates “CC” or “JB” and the graduation year, or years, of alumni sitting at that table. For example, your table may read “CC ‘57”, or “JB ‘73”. Some tables will list multiple graduating class years sitting at the same table – for example “CC ’61, ‘62, ‘63”.
Q11: What is the program schedule on event day June 21, 2025?
Answer 11: The program schedule on June 21, 2025 is:
12:00 noon to 12:20 pm Check-In of alumni and quests in Grand Foyer at registration tables.
(Pick up nametags and receive table assignment)
12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Reception with cash bars
12:30 pm to 12:45 pm – Call to Order – Opening Remarks – Grace
12:45 pm to 2:15 pm LUNCHEON BUFFET
(See Menu in Answer 12 below.)
2:15 pm to 4:45 pm Group Photo – Mingling – DJ Music
4:45 pm Closing Announcement
5:00 pm Farewell
Note: DJ and dance floor available.
Q12: What is the Luncheon Buffet menu?
Answer 12: The Menu on June 21, 2025 is:
Starters
Caesar Salad
(Construct your own | Gluten Free dressing alternative)
Chicken Noodle Soup
(Dairy Free)
Entrees
Chicken Parmesan
Sliced Sirloin of Beef
(Sauce on side – Gluten Free & Dairy Free)
Ritz Cracker Crusted Cod
Accompaniments
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, & Vegetarian)
Orecchiette Pasta with Basil Pesto and Sun-dried Tomato
(Dairy Free & Vegetarian)
Desert
Sweet Treats (Shortbread Cookies, Cannoli, Eclairs, Cream Puffs, Fruit Tarts)
Fresh Fruit Display
Beverages
Free Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Tea
Cash bars are available.
Q13: Who do I inform of dietary restrictions? When to tell the Committee?
Answer 13: If you have dietary restrictions, then please tell the Committee as soon as possible and by Noon ET Friday June 6th. Please advise any dietary restrictions by email to reunioninfo@columbusHSBoston.com .
(See Menu in Answer 12 above.)
Q14: Will there be music and a dance floor?
Answer 14: Yes! We hired a DJ and a dance floor is in the ballroom.
Q15: What is the dress code?
Answer 15: The dress code is business casual.
Q16: Are hotel rooms available at the hotel?
Answer 16: For Hotel Sleeping Room Reservations:
Call the hotel directly at (781) 935-8760.
Then press number “0” and ask for the front desk.
Do not go through online reservations:
Group Code: CHA
($179/NIGHT)
Offer Ends: Friday, May 30, 2025Limited number of hotel guest rooms at this special rate.
Question 17: Why are Columbus and Julie Billiart celebrating together the 80th Anniversary of Columbus? I thought these were separate schools – except for the shared library and morning caféteria time!
Answer 17: “On October 12, 1945, Christopher Columbus Central Catholic High School was opened as a coed building with boys in the West wing and girls in the East Wing.” Columbus became a separate school with the girls being under the instruction of the Sisters of Notre Dame for many decades. Then “in the fall of 1981 under the direction of Fr. Gilbert Silverio, OFM Columbus became a truly coeducational high school. Julie Billiart High School was closed, the swinging doors that divided each floor came down and Julie Billiart joined the Columbus Family.” Columbus closed for good in 1990 – but the graduates carry on as “Christbearers” and “peacemakers for life”.
Learn more about Columbus history on this page: https://columbushsboston.com/history/ ).
Q18: Can I purchase a ticket at the door?
Answer 18: No, you cannot purchase a ticket at the door. Instead, all tickets are pre-purchased and fully prepaid in advance by Venmo or check. TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.
Note: For questions about possible last minute ticket availability until June 10, 2025 email to reunioninfo@columbushsboston.com.
Payment Option 1. Mail CHECK payable to
“Columbus 80th Reunion” to:
Columbus 80th Reunion
PO Box 166
Wilmington, MA 01887
OR
Payment Option 2. Pay by VENMO to “@Bob-Mitchell-23”
IN VENMO, PLEASE BE SURE TO USE “TRANSFER” – WHICH IS FREE.
DO NOT USE “PURCHASE” – WHICH INCURS AN EXTRA COST.
IN VENMO, IF YOUR BANK ASKS FOR LAST 4 DIGITS OF BOB’S PHONE NUMBER THEN USE 1454.
SOME BANKS ALLOW YOU TO SKIP THIS STEP.
Note: For both CHECK and VENMO Payments.
WHEN SUBMITTING PAYMENT,
PLEASE STATE: 1) FIRST NAME, 2) MAIDEN NAME (OPTIONAL), 3) LAST NAME, 4) CLASS YEAR, 5) CC OR JB, 6) GUEST NAME, 7) EMAIL ADDRESS, 8) PHONE NUMBER (OPTIONAL) AND 9) TABLE LEADERS INFO (OPTIONAL): A) FULL NAME, B) GRADUATION YEAR, AND C) CC OR JB.
ALSO, PLEASE EMAIL THE SAME INFORMATION (1 TO 8) TO US AT REUNIONINFO@COLUMBUSHSBOSTON.COM SO WE CAN TRACK YOUR PAYMENT.
Q19: What if I have another question that is NOT listed here.
Answer 19: Please email us your other questions to:
reunioninfo@ColumbusHSBoston.com
We will reply to you PRIVATELY by email from ReunionINFO@Columbushsboston.com.
we may add your question on this web page. It Would be Done anonymously.