HERE ARE THE STORIES of the places we grew up. Did you ever wonder where Highland Springs got its name, and who named the streets after plants? When was the first school built?

It's not Mr. Mehfoud's class, but you can jump behind the wheel of our Wayback Machine. Pay attention, there might be a pop quiz >>>

Class of '73 Reunion Committee
INFO in the ongoing mission...

The Highland Springs Class of 1973 had their SIXTH 35-Year Reunion Committee Meeting Monday April 7th, 2008.

The reunion will be held Saturday, October 11th at the Wyndham Airport Hotel, with a mixer at the hotel on Friday, October 10. More details to come soon. We look forward to seeing everyone. If we don't have your e-mail address, send it to 1973reunion@springerconnection.com!
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NEW INFO: Class of '83 planning 25-Year Reunion for 2008
Mixer Friday September 26 at James River Cellers Winery
Picnic Saturday, September 27 at New Highland Baptist Church

It's that time again!  Reunion 2008 is underway and we want You to save the dates. 

The Class of 1988 will have their 20 year reunion in August on Friday the 8th and Saturday the 9th. More information will follow stay here to keep informed.

We are also still looking for a lot of our class members! Follow the link to contact us and find our class mates >>
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Class of '88 planning 20-Year Reunion for 2008
Jump to the Message Board for up-to-date info!

The Class of 1988 will have their 20 year reunion in August on Friday the 8th and Saturday the 9th. More information will follow stay here to keep informed.

We are also still looking for a lot of our class members! Follow the link below to contact us and find our class mates, jump to the OFFICIAL MESSAGEBOARD STRING >>
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Class of '98 announces 10-year Reunion for 2008
Download the Registration Form and get more info!

The Highland Springs Class of 1998 will be having their 10 year reunion Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the Doubletree Hotel (Richmond Hotel) from 6pm - 11pm. The Class of '98 has their own Reunion website at www.hshs98reunion.com. Get more info and download the Registration Form >>

Jump to the Reunions page to get dates, and times. Find out what is going on and how you can help your class have a fantastic Reunion >>

River Country, a new book by Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda
Class of '65 Springer is Virginia's Poet Laureate

Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda is Virginia's current Poet Laureate, HSHS class of 1965 and daughter of former principal Victor W. Kreiter.

Carolyn's latest book, River Country, has recently been released by San Francisco Bay Press. River Country captures the setting of Tidewater Virginia, all the way to the Bay.

Get more information and your own signed copy at her website: carolynforonda.com >>

Or visit Amazon.com or SanFranciscoBayPress.com for more.

New Sign for Springers' Stadium
Story now in the Henrico Citizen newspaper!

Betsy Kreiter Lackey (HSHS Class of '63) points to a new sign that was installed recently at Highland Springs High School in honor of her father, former HSHS principal Victor W. Kreiter, Sr., for whom the stadium was named in 1974.

Get the full story at the Henrico Citizen web site >>

MARJORIE BOOTH BONNET was Principal at Highland Springs School from 1924 to 1944.

She oversaw the largest High School in the County at a time when men were expected to hold the position. Her students felt such regard for her that they called her "Mommie" Bonnet.

Read the story of this amazing woman. GO >>

Jump in the Wayback Machine and bring your appetite! Check out the Highland Springs Favorite Recipes of 1953.

In this classic book from the Highland Springs Women's Club, find Coach Gilly Sorrell's recipe for Chop Suey, Mrs. Alvin Hechler's directions for Salt Pork Soup (eeeuuu) and two fine recipes for hot bread (page 8 - yum!).

Don't forget your Library Card. GO >>>

The Springer Connection Collection!

Ever since we produced limited runs of Springer Connection T-Shirts and Sweatshirts in 2003, we have gotten requests for Springer Connection items of all sorts. We have now partnered with CafePress.com to produce a variety of high-quality Springer Connection printed items.

Dark colors and long-sleeved shirts highlight the winter releases. Black and Navy, Cardinal and Military Green. Springer Connection designs include the classic WGOE Radio logo.

Get your winter shirts from the Connection Collection. >>

The pictures from the Class of 1987 20-year reunion have been added to the Yearbook Web Album.

Good music, good food, good fun, and good friends... It was a party that will be hard to top! This section will open in a new window. GO >>

Blast From The Past photo album now online!
Check out the pics in the Yearbook

The 6th Annual Blast From The Past rocked the night of August 18, 2007.

428 folks partied the night away at the Acca Auditorium as The Barracudas, Loose Gravel and The River Rockers played from 8 to 11:30PM. From 11:30 to Midnight, all three bands came together to perform six pre-chosen songs.

106 photos have been loaded so far. GO >>>

For all of you that are Jonesin' for Springer Sports, get to the GYM, drop and give me twenty.

Want to run 'til you're ready to die? Give it everything you have and come back for more? Learn to hit and throw from the best?

Step up front and shake hands with Coach Bob Bralley -- Head of the Class >>