SAVE THE DATE: Sept 20, 2025 alumni REUNION: 1963 - 1985
Andrean High School and The Andrean Endowment are hosting something new. We’re gathering together as many Andrean alumni with forty years (or more) since graduation and starting what is hoped will become a new tradition.
YOU'RE INVITED!
Saturday, Sept 20: The Reunion
Who: If you graduated between the years 1963 – 1985, join us!
What: Brunch 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM, Breakfast and luncheon foods, cash bar.
Where: Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft St, Merrillville
When: September 20, 2025
Speakers: Jaycob Knazur, Andrean Principal, Class of 2005
Steve Nicksic, Andrean Endowment Chairperson, Class of 1978
Other Special Guests: Austin Bonta, Mayor of Portage, Class of 2009
Friday, Sept 19: Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tent
Join us the night before the reunion in the Alumni & Friends tent for food, beverages, and Niner nostalgia; located in the end zone opposite the scoreboard.
This section opens at 6:00pm and will be reserved for our tent-ticketed guests aged 21+.
Purchase of a Homecoming tent ticket includes food, beverages, and end zone view of the game.
(Please note, this does not include entry into the football game. A game ticket is required and can be purchased on the Andrean High School Athletics website or at the gate. Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tent tickets will be available beginning in August. Stay tuned for more info!)
Who Will Be There?
This historical event will gather the Old Guard (Any Andean High School graduate with 40 years since graduation). The capacity at Innsbrook is 220 attendees. Interest in this event is already building so register soon. See the Registration Form included in these pages.
Register EARLY and tell your classmates.
Let’s make this another Andrean Tradition.
Depending on the success of this event, it may become a new tradition.
The Andrean Endowment Fund sponsors events to bring the Andrean Family together. We believe doing so enriches the Andrean tapestry, the relationships of the Niner community and its connection to Andrean High School.
2025 Andrean Endowment Board Officers
Andrean High School Principal:
Jaycob Knazur (2005)
Andrean Endowment Chairperson:
Steven Nicksic (1978)
Andrean Endowment Vice-Chairman:
Fred C. Ruiz, Parent and Grandparent of Alumni
Andrean Endowment Treasurer:
Kyle Schmied (1999)
Andrean Alumni Association:
Kathleen Yurechko (1969)
The Andrean Endowment Fund supports our Andrean faculty and student scholarships. We will always be there to support Andrean should a special need arise.
Co-Sponsored By Andrean High School and the Andrean Endowment Fund
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS THIS EVENT?
We hope this event is the beginning of a new Andrean Family tradition. Gathering AHS alumni and family together during homecoming, a festive time each year
WHY DO I WANT TO COME?
If you want to see Niners or see how the school has evolved, you’ll want to join us! Especially if you haven’t seen them for a long time. You will have fun.
IS THIS A FORMAL EVENT?
Wear what you want, no jacket required.
IF I HAVEN'T CONNECTED IN A LONG TIME, WHO WILL I TALK TO?
This is a good reason to make that call that you haven’t made in a while. Social interaction is the key to staying mentally and physically healthy.
WILL IT BE A FUN EVENT?
Of course! We promise you’ll be entertained!
Scholarships & Endowments
Andrean High School Class of 1985
Anonymous Donor
The Cary Bosak Endowment, Established by Jennifer Bosak
David and Holly Brandewie
Michael and Marilyn Dolder
Domenica and Gary Hartman
Dr. David and Virginia Lebioda
Fred and Verna Ruiz Charitable Giving Account
Helen (Lauerman) and Joe Thoesen
John Pruzin
The Joseph G. Starkey Endowment for Educators
Judith Forte Scholarship Fund
The Kulsakdinun Wang Fund
Mark Magura
Michael Halfman
Lebioda Family
Lori Dobis
Mike and Mary Halfman
Milan and Shirley Magura Endowment for
The Andrean HS Wrestling Program
Milan and Shirley Memorial Endowment
Pete and Vickie Peuquet
Rob Hanrahan
Ron and Linda Izinski DAF
Russell Farrell
Steve and Tami Nicksic