newark hosted a millennium reunion in june 2000. the event was the brainchild of nhs 1978 grad the late kay cole buglass, and welcomed alumni from all graduating years up till 2000. the event was hosted by many volunteer organizations including the then-active army jrotc unit, the key club and many volunteer alumni. the event was a big success that was complemented by the book "buzzing through the years", authored by kay, who had written the book to complement the reunion and to provide a detailed history of newark high school for its alumni. two copies of this book were provided to the high school's library. the millennium reunion was instrumental in the reunion committee receiving an award from the delaware house of representatives for building better school spirit. it also revitalized the dormant nhs alumni association.