Birmingham, September 25, 2025
News Summary
Birmingham’s Ramsay International Baccalaureate High School is celebrating its 95th anniversary with a week of events, culminating in a special breakfast celebration. Alumni and community members will commemorate the school’s achievements and connections. The festivities include various activities such as mixers, game nights, and a homecoming parade, while emphasizing safety during the celebration.
Birmingham’s Ramsay International Baccalaureate High School is gearing up to celebrate its 95th Anniversary with a weeklong series of events, culminating in a breakfast celebration on Friday, September 26, at 9:30 a.m. The event will take place in Ramsay’s Willie Scoggins Gymnasium and aims to unite alumni, community members, dignitaries, faculty, staff, and supporters in a commemoration of the school’s long-standing excellence.
The celebration will feature special presentations from students and supporters, showcasing the school’s achievements over nearly a century. Attendees can purchase tickets for the celebration from the school office located at 1800 13th Avenue South.
This anniversary celebration coincides with Ramsay Alumni Week, where forty classes from the Class of 1973 to 2020 will gather in Birmingham. The week’s festivities are designed to foster connections among former students and the broader community.
The events span from September 21 to September 27 and include various activities to engage alumni and current students. Notably, the celebration marks the culmination of homecoming week, during which Ramsay will face Minor High School at Legion Field.
In light of recent safety concerns raised at other schools, safety remains a top priority for organizers during the celebration. The week will kick off with a church service at Bryant Chapel AME Church on Sunday, September 21. Following this, the schedule includes:
- September 21, 2025: Official Alumni Week Kickoff Mixer at Club 1102.
- September 22, 2025: Updown Level Up Game Night.
- September 23, 2025: Meet and Eat Alumni Lunch at Fish Market Restaurant; The Framework Ramsay Takeover at Platinum of Birmingham.
- September 24, 2025: Midweek Groove at Uptown Jazz; Midweek Groove 2.0 at Denim on 7th.
- September 25, 2025: Back to The Hill Homecoming Parade; The Interior Plan Party at American Legion Post 347.
- September 26, 2025: Special Birthday Breakfast for Ramsay; Homecoming game against Minor High School; Open House Mixer at Ampersand.
- September 27, 2025: Ramsay Alumni Picnic at Legion Field; Grown Folks Mixer at Black Leaf Cigar Company; After Dark Alumni Edition at Emerald Lounge.
For more information regarding the celebration, interested individuals may contact Jennifer Gilbert via email at [email protected] or by phone at 205-231-9616.
The Ramsay High School Alumni Association is enthusiastic about this milestone and the opportunity to celebrate 95 years of history, tradition, and community spirit.
FAQ
What date is the 95th Anniversary Breakfast Celebration?
The 95th Anniversary Breakfast Celebration will take place on Friday, September 26, at 9:30 a.m.
Where will the celebration be held?
The event will be held in Ramsay’s Willie Scoggins Gymnasium.
How can attendees purchase tickets for the celebration?
Tickets for the celebration can be purchased from the school office located at 1800 13th Avenue South.
What events are scheduled during Ramsay Alumni Week?
Scheduled activities include a kickoff mixer, game night, alumni lunch, midweek groove events, and various mixers leading up to the final celebration on September 26.
Key Features of Ramsay’s 95th Anniversary Celebration
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2025 | Church Service | Bryant Chapel AME Church |
| September 21, 2025 | Alumni Week Kickoff Mixer | Club 1102 |
| September 22, 2025 | Game Night | Updown |
| September 23, 2025 | Meet and Eat Alumni Lunch | Fish Market Restaurant |
| September 24, 2025 | Midweek Groove | Uptown Jazz |
| September 25, 2025 | Back to The Hill Homecoming Parade | Legion Field |
| September 26, 2025 | 95th Anniversary Celebration | Willie Scoggins Gymnasium |
| September 27, 2025 | Alumni Picnic | Legion Field |
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