The Centennial of Renton High School is fast-approaching, or, perhaps better said, it took 100 years to get here.

Friends of Renton High School have spent the last several months planning a  celebration, including honoring some well-known Renton High grads, such as Mark Prothero, a Kent attorney, and Ron Crockett, owner of Emerald Downs racetrack in Auburn.

Daytime activities at Renton High, 400 S. Second St., are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 7. There’s a reception at 5 p.m. The banquet, which will include honoring 22 outstanding Renton High graduates, starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $65 each.

HERE’S THE SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

• 10 a.m.-3 p.m., school tours led by students or self-guided

• 10 a.m.-noon: RHS Alumni Mini-Reunions

– The Silent Generation: Grads of 1940–1962

– The Baby Boom Generation: Grads of 1963–1979

– Generation X: Grads of 1980–1999

– Generation Y: Grads of 2000–2011

• 11 a.m.-noon: Reception for current and former faculty and staff

• Noon-12:30 p.m., Renton High Centennial Program in the Commons. Presentation and cutting of the Centennial Cake prepared by the Renton High School culinary program

• 1-1:45 p.m., Centennial Concert—Alumni Choir performance, IKEA Performing Arts Center. Free

• 2-2:45 p.m., Centennial Concert—student performances, IKEA Performing Arts Center. Free

ALL DAY, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• Centennial memorabilia

• Displays in recognition of military service

• Art, writing and other displays, throughout school

• Video presentations: student and alumni videos

• Special Edition Centennial Newspaper

• Renton High School Memories book, by local journalist Barb Nilson based on interviews with alumni

• Classic Car Show—West parking lot

• Tee-shirts and other school mementos sales

• Distinguished Alumni Wall of Honor

• Athletic Hall of Fame