Banquet to bring alums home

RITZVILLE -- The Ritzville High School Alumni will gather for the 116th annual banquet and meeting this Saturday, May 27, in Gilson Gymnasium.

Spokeswoman Marilyn Sielaff said about 160 former students are expected to be at the event that begins at 6 p.m.

The toastmaster for the evening is Scott Sprenger from the Class of 1977.

But the catered event is only part of the overall homecoming for alumni.

From noon to 4 p.m. , there will be a display of alumni memorabilia at Railroad Depot Museum. And at the same time, the Burroughs Museum will be open to tour.

The. banquet will feature the traditio...