High School Flashback Party – Apartment Guide’s Challenge
March 8, 2011 by Shelley
Apartment Guide challenged us to ‘create an entertainment area or tablescape and throw a party in that space, within the next 10 days’. Talk about a time crunch! I’ve been so excited to show you the results from all of your suggestions!!! Make sure you read to the end of the post because there is a surprise especially for you!
One High School Flashback Party coming right up…
The main inspiration behind this high school flashback party was,… Cafeteria Trays. I couldn’t get them out of my mind. I HAD TO HAVE THEM, or this party would not go on! 
Once I found them, I was full speed ahead.
Thanks to all of our facebook friends who gave cafeteria food suggestions. I incorporated as many as I possibly could. This seriously was the tastiest ‘hot lunch’ EVER!
My absolute favorite part about this gathering was the participation. Each guest provided several High School pictures (some willingly, some not so willingly) to help set the mood. Their CLASSIC photos were used as party photo garland.
The guests arrived dressed as High School stereotypes. Everyone was immediately drawn to the FABULOUS flashback pictures of their friends.
Then we played SPIN. THE. BOTTLE.
No sickos! Not like “the REAL” version. Sheesh! We were are all happily married here! In this modified version, the two party guests were competing in a high school challenge. From spelling words to cheerleading stunts, we had this crowd flashing back.
The night wouldn’t have been complete without everyone having their YEARBOOK picture taken…
The results…
Don’t worry. Rob’s scary teeth were fake. Thank goodness.
I think it’s fair to say we had a blast.
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Have I convinced you to have a High School Flashback Party of your own? Well if so, you are in luck! I had Chickabug (of course) design the high school printables for this party. She generously decided to offer ALL of the printables, to you, for F.R.E.E. Thank you Chickabug! You ROCK! -You can download your FULL free set of High School Party printables here. Make sure to take a peek at all of her other amazing creations.
*Apartment Guide just randomly provided a $100 gift card to Stacy for commenting on this post! Stacy said “I think this is such a cute idea…I especially liked the cute cheerleader couple! I think I might have to throw a party like this especially since chickabug designed all that I need to pull it off…i LOVe you HowDoesShe!” Congrats Stacy! We just emailed you!*
Thanks again to Apartment Guide for sponsoring this wonderful party and for providing great tips and inspiration. They have great advice on moving, parties, and food. Get over and support their amazing site by liking them on facebook (sheesh, like us too while you are there).
And a special thanks to Polka Dot Market for providing the adorable, vintage ‘spin the bottle‘ and party poms. For all your party decor needs, they’ve got you covered.
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I just liked Apartment Guide on FB…. and I already like you! What type of party? The high school party sounds like a lot of fun but a welcome to spring party would be oh so nice as well. (we are still a bit on the wet chilly side right now….)
Thank you for this opportunity!
I just like them on FB. What a fun party. I was a little skeptical when I saw that was the theme you chose, but it turned out SO FUN!! It makes me want to do one also.
I liked apartment guide on facebook, as well as you on facebook.
I am totally a bandwagon jumper here and would love to have a high school flashback party.
LOVE this idea!! The yearbook pictures are just too fun.
I’m no longer on FB, or I would “like” them! Great job on the party, Shelley! It looks like it was a blast!
I just ‘liked’ them on facebook. My baby turns one in 2 months so I would have an amazing party for her!!!
I liked apartment guide on FB! and i love the idea of a high school party, all the guests can really get into it
I liked apartment guide on fb and I already liked you guys!
I think a high school party would be a lot of fun!!! 
I liked them on FB and I am already a fan of you guys! I would love to attend an old hollywood glamour party
I am in desperate need of some sunshine! I would love to throw an “Early Summer” party with everything summer! Getting everyone in the mood for some fun in the sun days would be a blast! Thanks girls.. And GREAT JOB Shell!!
Super cute party idea! Where did you get the fun school lunch trays?
I’m not on FB otherwise I would have liked them. The High School Flashback party looks great. I’m thinking of useing it for our Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. I think it would be a blast and bring back lots of memories. Thanks so much!
Usually the pictures to a party turn out way better than the real party actually was…not the case here! Shelley – it was SO fun! You did an EXCELLENT job and I am still laughing at some of the pictures and comments! It was so fun to get to know everyone better with a little insight into high school:) Well done, my friend.
Just checked them out on FB and liked them. Thanks for putting me on to them…Great stuff there!
What kind of party would I like to throw? Hmmmm…I think a decade party. Like the 70′s. That would be a blast.
I liked them & you on FB!
I absolutley love the idea of a high school flashback party! I love the school lunch trays and all the cafeteria food & the yearbook photos are SO FUN!
I’m a fan (of you and apartment guide) on FB.
I have always wanted to throw a mystery dinner! Great job on the party… looks like you all had a wonderful time!
Liked AG on FB. I could totally do a HS party, or a murder mystery. Both sound like a lot of fun right now.
I liked Apartment Guide on FB! Any theme/excuse for a party works for me!
i liked them on FB.
as soon as i saw your HS flashback title, i started thinking of all the fun things i could do at one too. but i would probably do a beach party themed one, since although i live in southern utah and you think it would be warm, it keeps snowing!
I would LOVE to do this for all my old HS friends-so cute & fun!
I like Apartment Guide on FB. I would love to throw a high school flashback party. Your party looked super fun! I’d also love to do a kick off Summer party.
I’m planning a 50th birthday party for my graduating class on June 25th. I would love to know where you found the cafeteria trays. Were they expensive? Please let me know when you can.
Thank you so very much
Joy
I liked Apartment Guide on Facebook . . . and you’ll as well
My son’s birthday is in a month so I would love to use it for his Monster Truck Dirt Party.
Great Job on the party too, looks like it was tons of fun
Like ya both! ” )
Seeing as my big 4-0 bday is next month, I would like to have a spring planting party. I think planting flowers would be awesome and give everyone a growing plant to take home.
I liked them on Facebook! I already liked you! ha! – Karen
I am already planning on celebrating the 5th Anniversary of my 29th Birthday later this year with a big party – a high school flashback would be fun!
I liked the them and you on facebook. I would love to throw a 20s Great Gatsby themed party! The party you threw was awesome!!
I liked them and you on facebook! I would love to do a 20s theme party with outfits like they wear in the Great Gatsby
I like both Apartment Guide and How Does She on facebook! Oh and as for the party, my hubby is dying to throw a 80′s flashback party. It has been something he has mentioned for 2 years and we never get around to it!
This is so awesome!!!! I love all the ideas for this party! It looks like a blast! I would definitely just copy all of this and throw a high school party! So much fun! I like apartment guide on facebook!
I like both of you on Facebook. If I could throw a party, I think I would like to do a Tacky Party…I got thinking and now I have a ton of ideas!
Liked the both of you just now. I love the high school reunion party. I live in a different town than when I went to school, but it could still be fun and just have people send their own pics from hs before the party. Too cute!
I liked them on FB. I would love to do a high school flashback party like you did. Turned out so cute!! Or maybe an 80s or a movie party…where everyone comes dressed as a character from their fave movie.
Could I get the full spin the bottle game? I’m in charge of my 10 year high school reunion and would love to use the idea.
the hs party looks fun!
I liked them on FB. I LOVE this party!!! Seriously SO cute. I love all the details and the old photos are to die for. Especially Missy’s hair
(love you). I really want to throw a party like this one. Love it!!!
Like Apartment Guide on fb. Even though I didn’t really care for high school, I’d love to throw that high school party!
Hmm…I think in honor of today, I’d like to throw or at least attend a MARDI GRAS party!
This is such a great idea…I love it! I especially liked the cute cheerleader couple! I think I might have to throw a party like this especially since chickabug designed all that I need to pull it off…i LOVe you HowDoesShe!
I think this is such a cute idea…I especially liked the cute cheerleader couple! I think I might have to throw a party like this especially since chickabug designed all that I need to pull it off…i LOVe you HowDoesShe!
HOW FUN is this! This is the coolest idea! Way to go!
I like Apartment Guide on FB, already like you.
That party looks like a blast! I’d love to throw an 80′s party!
liked them on facebook— liked ya’ll already! SUPER cute party!!! our sunday school class is having a get together in a few weeks- i may try to encourage a high school party!! fun!!
Likin’ you on FB. What a great theme, and LOTS to talk about during the party. My fav part were the pictures, I’m sure there were a million stories to share.
I liked them on facebook!!
I think a flash back party would be soooo cute…I also want to have a trailer trash party, grungy clothes and sloppy joes!
Oh. Em. Gee!!! This party looks like it was tons of fun! I would love to do something like this for my 20th class reunion. It would be a fabulous change to the ho-hum regular class reunions. Thanks for the wonderful party idea. I “liked” Apartment Guide on FB.
I loved the HS Flashback idea! So many of my friends have moved across the country since graduation and a girlfriend and I are planning a reunion. We plan on staying the night at her mom’s house like we all used to in HS. I can’t wait! I liked AG on FB and I already like HDS!
A high school party would be so much fun.
Party looked great! I think a flashback music party would be fun. Whether your era is records, 8 tracks, tapes, or cd’s, you could make some great decorations out of them. Have people bring their t-shirts, record jackets, etc. from their favorite bands, and have karioke and lip-syncing! You could play great games with it, too! Name that tune, Scene-it has great music games, etc!
what a fun party! could I get some more details on the spin the bottle game? We’re haveing a girls weekend and I think I can adapt the party.
thanks
It wasn’t anything fancy. We just had challenges for the two people based on ‘highschool’ themes. Spelling B’s, Cheerleading stunt, Science questions,…. you get the idea. I am sure you could google some fun ideas too!
Let us know how it goes. 
I just “liked” Apartment Guide!
What a fun party idea–I love all your party ideas! I’m planning a sixteenth birthday party for my sister next month. It would be awesome to have a little extra money to spend.
I liked Apartment Guide on Facebook (and of course I am already a fan of HowDoeShe!).
What a fun idea! I love the new take on Spin the Bottle.
I like Apartment Guide on FB (as well as HowDoesShe
— and I would love to attend (or host) a mocktail party — get all dressed up for no big reason at all and drink fun drinks!
Love this idea! I liked Apartment Guide on FB and already liked HowDoesShe already! My dream party with be a James Bond 007 Party for the hubs! Thanks for the contest!
My high school friends and I still get together once a month for lunch/dinner/brunch or whatever so we can stay in touch. It’s been 11 years now & we’ve been going strong! They are some of my very best friends & I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to host a High school throwback party for them! What a FUN idea!!!
I was totally impressed! But obviously, if anyone could throw a fabulous party, it would be you gals! I want to have my own High School party now that I can see how fun and yummy it could be!
I am DEFINITELY throwing a high school flashback party for our 10 year!! I cant wait! Thanks!
This is adorable!! How fun! My fav is the year book pics! Super cute idea
Ha Ha I wish I could have been there to see all those pics! Although I wouldn’t want mine displayed. Way fun idea miss Valedictorian…couldn’t let the hubby be one too though? You girlie
This party was exceedingly more joyful than my actual high school experience! Thanks Shelley!
Love the way you did the photos on the clothesline. Definitely using this idea. Thanks.