Hey Class of '97!:

Planning Your High School Reunion Has Never Been Easier with Online People Searches

It used to be that planning a high school reunion was a monumental task. Reunion planning committees would meet for months leading up to the reunion and would try to piece together a master class list from various out-dated sources. The end result typically was a reunion that was poorly attended because most classmates weren't aware it was even taking place. However, unlike previous graduating classes, our class and the classes of the future have a distinct advantage in planning their reunions: The online people search.

Though many people use people search web sites for background checks, many are unaware that these sites are invaluable for finding people or "people searching." Sites like PeopleFinders.com and VoomPeople.com provide access to billions of public records at the click of a mouse. Within the last few years, people search sites have also dramatically improved their search technology allowing users to locate almost anyone in a matter of moments. Thus, finding former classmates and spreading the word about the reunion has never been easier!

To start searching for a classmate online, first sign up at a people search web site. Once you have registered at one of these sites, PSN recommends purchasing a monthly membership. Therefore, you can have an unlimited amount of searches instead of paying by the search. (Note, the cost of a monthly membership is usually justified if you are looking up more than three people in a one month period.) After purchasing your membership, it is time to search.

Your first step in people searching is to enter into a search box any current information that you have on your former classmate. Information such as a classmate's current address, phone number or city of residence can be extremely helpful in locating him or her. Current information, along with a classmate's first and last name, is often enough information to obtain a classmate's complete contact information.