Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


	What was for Dinner? Were there fabulous flower arrangements again? Was there good music at the Dance?	Farmers Salad with shaved fennel, baby heirloom tomatoes, charred corn, toasted hazelnuts, pinot noir vinaigrette, and green goddess dressing Classic Caesar with focaccia croutons, parmesan, and house made Caesar dressing Fire Roasted Asparagus and Tri-colored Carrots Tri-colored Confit Fingerling Potatoes Grilled Marinated Chicken with peach bourbon BBQ sauce Slow Braised Short Ribs with pan reduction and fried leeks Old Bay Seared Salmon with Meyer lemon butter sauce Cream Cheese Carrot Cake with walnuts Fresh Berries with whipped lemon Chantilly cream Soup of the Day Freshly Brewed Coffee Specialty Teas Artisan Rolls & Butter (regular and decaffeinated) Yes! Our very own Nancy Hipsley Horrigan designed, setting, and donated beautiful flower arrangements. Our very own WHS71 Classmate and disc jockey Tony Compofelice played a fabulous mix of '60, '70s, and current popular songs.
	Was there bar service at the Dinner/Dance?	Yes, everyone got a drink ticket for use at the cash bar, in the Dinner/Dance room. Wine, Beer, Spirits, and Bottled Water were available.



	Venue information:

		Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center 9751 Washingtonian Boulevard Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (301) 590-0044 (Rio Site Map)	Reservation	Map


		5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd (240)-261-4967 Olney, MD 20832 28.66 acres of bucolic fields and streams, a pond, and wide-open spaces.	Menus Brews - Bites	Map

Should I register even if I I did not attend?	Wheaton High School 12401 Dalewood Drive Map Silver Spring, MD 20906 YES! If you want to be included in the on-line directory that will be published. Go ahead and register now to be included in the Alumni Directory so we can keep you informed about future events.


What attire was suitable?	There wasn’t a dress code – come as you are. Classmates wore everything from business casual to cocktail dresses. We wanted everyone to be comfortable and enjoy themselves!
Can we e-mail you?	Yes, use the following e-mail address: wheatonclassof1971@gmail.com
What else could be done in the area?	Link to shops, stores, in Rio - http://www.riowashingtonian.com (Rio Site Map showing Hotel and other establishments) Things to do in the area: - https://visitmontgomery.com/blog/see-do/7-places-to-check-out-the-next-time-youre-in-gaithersburg-md/ https://www.familydaysout.com/kids-things-to-do-usa/gaithersburg/md
Did the hotel have a free Airport transfer service?	No, but there were several ways to get there, see below. Taxi or Shuttle ($90.00 fare, 60 minute transfer) available from: - Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport - Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), or - Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Metro from DCA, to Shady Grove Station ($6-$8 fare, 55 minute transit): https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Reagan-Washington-Airport-DCA/Shady-Grove-Station BWI Shuttle bus to Shady Grove Station ($4 Sr. fare, 75 minute transit): https://www.mta.maryland.gov/schedule/201?schedule_date=10%2F16%2F2021&direction=1&origin=12461&destination=11915 Taxis are available at the Shady Grove Metro Station for the short cab ride to the hotel (approx. $13-$17 fare, 7 minutes/4 miles): https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Shady-Grove-Station/Gaithersburg-Marriott-Washingtonian-Center Super Shuttle information at https://www.supershuttle.com/
50^th + 1 Reunion Pictures	- Coming soon
45^th Reunion Pictures	- Pictures here (send yours in to be uploaded) - Slide show from that night (expect a long time to download as it is 167 MB)