In 2006, Jack Champaigne (Adams 1961) built a reunion web site for John Adams class of 1961 -Check out the WayBack Machine Site

He then suggested we help the South Bend Alumni Association (SBAA) get more exposure to South Bend schools and he joined the South Bend Alumni Association Board of Directors.

In 2015, Jack, along with his brother Jim Champaigne (Adams 1961) started these sites through the South Bend Alumni Association to help you to connect with your classmates and join in reunions. 

We upgraded the Adams class of 1961 website to be a multi-year website using Class Creator, and purchased licenses for all seven of the South Bend high schools. Class Creator is free to join and use, although we do pay a yearly license fee for each site. 

The SBAA already had a collection of year books back to the early 1900’s for several of the schools. Jim and other volunteers have scanned many yearbooks for senior photos. This builds the database for our work. These photos can be used for name tag badges at reunions. Not all seniors have a senior photo in a yearbook, thus we started scanning the Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior pages as a substitute. Many classmates do not finish the entire four years, but the PHOTOS gallery may have a photo we can use.

We also scanned many issues of school newspapers so you can join us going down memory lane. You are welcome to visit any of the sites. By registering, you get complete access to your graduation website and limited access to the remaining websites. You can also get notifications of upcoming reunions or other events.