Our Story

In 1976 — America's bicentennial year — we walked out of Denbigh High School and into the rest of our lives. While the nation celebrated 200 years, we were just getting started. We were Patriots then, and we're Patriots still.


Through careers, families, moves across the country, and everything life has thrown our way — the bond we share as the Class of '76 has never faded. Now, 50 years later, it's time to come home.


This reunion is more than a party — it's a chance to reconnect, remember, and celebrate the journey. Whether you've stayed in Newport News or traveled the world, this night is for you. We're gathering to share stories, laugh about the old days, and honor the classmates who shaped our lives. Because some things — like being a Denbigh Patriot — never change.

Organizing Committee

A dedicated group of classmates has been working hard to make this reunion unforgettable. Want to help? Get in touch.

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Debbie White

Lead Organizer

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Chris Hailer Baker

Committee Member

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Mary Cotrupi Commander

Committee Member

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Cindy Landrum Jacobs

Committee Member

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Jack Noble

Committee Member

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Charlene Copeland

Committee Member

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Ricky Hurst

Committee Member

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Doris Nugent

Committee Member

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Doug Carter

Committee Member

Shared Memories

Have a favorite memory from your time at Denbigh? We'd love to feature it here. Send us your story and help us build a collection of moments that made our years at Denbigh special.

"The friendships we made at Denbigh were the real education. Fifty years later, those bonds still hold."
"I'll never forget the pride we felt wearing red, white, and blue on game days. Go Patriots!"
"Denbigh gave us roots and wings. Time to come back and celebrate both."