1879

Okabena's 125th Birthday Celebration
July 3 & 4, 2004
"Come Home To The Nesting Place"

2004

2004 marked the 125th Birthday Celebration of Okabena, Minnesota.    Okabena is an Indian name that means "Nesting Place Of The Heron."  Hundreds of Alumni returned "Home to the Nesting Place" for the July 3rd All-School Reunion.  Reservations received for the buffet meal came from 26 states and Canada.