Gull Lake, Michigan — Class of 1976

# The Spirit of '76

Still making waves in Gull Lake.

Our class has been part of the fabric of this town for 50 years. Now we're bringing Gull Lake together again — and giving back to the community we've always called home.

A celebration for all of Gull Lake/Richland

Celebrating the 50th reunion of our centennial graduates who continue to care and support their beloved school district. Additionally, we want to support activities that will benefit our seniors and beyond.

Those who stood with us — 1976

The businesses that supported our class 50 years ago.

Some sponsor scans from 1976

Legacy project — Gull Lake School District's Gateway Academy

Giving back

Select sponsorships go directly to Gull Lake Schools' Gateway Academy — supporting students who need a different path to success. Our class knows what it means to find your own way. This is how we pay it forward.

50

years part of Gull Lake

100%

funds stay local

1976

still giving back

Gull Lake families
Local businesses
Classmates & neighbors
Seniors & beyond

"We've always been part of the fabric of Richland. Sponsoring this reunion is a chance to strengthen those threads — for the whole community, and for the students and seniors who carry this town forward."

— The Class of 1976 Reunion Committee

Richland-wide reach

Centennial graduates, families, and community members all weekend.

50-year legacy

Your name part of a milestone Richland will remember.

School & senior impact

Funds support the Alternative School and senior activities.

Word spreads fast

In a small town, sponsors get noticed and remembered.

Founding sponsors — 1976

These businesses are among those who stood with our class 50 years ago. Their support helped make us who we are.

Sponsorship Opportunities · Class of 1976
The Four Waves
Four distinct sponsorship tiers, each with exclusive visibility and a clear return on community investment. Every wave carries your name forward.
Tier One
Tidal Wave
Main Event Sponsor
Defrays the heavy overhead — venue rental and catering deposits — bringing the baseline ticket price down for every classmate who walks through the door.
"A rising tide lifts all boats."
— John F. Kennedy
Tier Two
Harbor
The Inclusion Fund
Fully covers individual ticket costs for classmates who request financial accommodation — handled with complete confidentiality between the committee and the guest.
"No one has ever become poor by giving."
— Anne Frank
Tier Three
Crest
The Gateway Raffle Partner
Provides seed money or matches funds raised during the raffle benefiting the Gull Lake Gateway Academy — investing in alternative education and local workforce development.
"The best investment you can make is in the tools of one's own trade."
— Benjamin Franklin
Tier Four
Ripple
The Memory & Keepsake Sponsor
Covers the memory books, photo backdrops, and the vintage 1976 soundtrack — the nostalgic touchstones that make the night unforgettable and last long after the music fades.
"Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things."
— Marcus Tullius Cicero
Tier Five
Breaker
The Community Raffle Basket
Local businesses donate goods, services, and experiences to create raffle baskets that delight classmates while raising funds for the Gull Lake Gateway Academy. Every ticket sold is a direct investment in Gull Lake's next generation.
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
— Winston Churchill
To discuss sponsorship opportunities and secure your wave, reach out to the Class of 1976 Reunion Committee. We'd love to have you with us.
Become a Sponsor
Welcome, Class of 2026 sponsors

Join us as a sponsor and help us support the Richland Alternative School and our beloved senior community.

Anchor sponsors — 4 spots
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Small business sponsors — 10 spots
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Questions about sponsorship? The Class of 1976 reunion committee would love to hear from you.

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