The Bench Project
A gift from the Bicentennial Class to mark our 50th reunion
1776 — 1976 — 2026
As the Bicentennial Class, we graduated in 1976 during America’s 200th birthday. Now, 50 years later, we’re marking both our reunion and the nation’s semiquincentennial with a permanent gift to the school that shaped us. The Class of 1976 is designing, constructing, and donating a commemorative bench to be installed near the flagpole outside Wilmington Area High School.
The Bench Project team consists of Bill Burig, Peter Jensen and Todd Sherrod.
Design & Site Plan
Bench design rendering — was approved unanimously by the School Board on May 19, 2026
Bench design rendering — was approved unanimously by the School Board on May 19, 2026
Site plan showing bench location near flagpole — was approved unanimously by the School Board on May 19, 2026
Bench Project Updates
The bench is currently in the design and construction phase. The Class of 1976 Bench Project proposal was unanimously approved by the School Board on May 19, 2026. Photos of the finished bench and the dedication ceremony will be added to this page after the bench is installed. Check back for updates.