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Thursday Night “Jam”
Loveland Lunch Group
Oakdale Lunch Group
Tour of Westside
Friday Night
October 14, 2016
Omaha Design Center
Saturday Night
October 15, 2016
Embassy Suites
Suzanne (Susie) Albert GreeneClass of '76
Family: HUSBAND, MARK--MARRIED 31 YEARS-- 1 DAUGHTER, 23 YEARS OLD
Douglas Barton Class of '76
Ellene Abrahamson EdelsteinClass of '76
Occupation: SPECIAL EDUCATION/ELEMENTARY TEACHER
Family: MARRIED IN 1981 ---HAVE 3 CHILDREN----SARAH, SAM, & JULIA
Interests: BAKING, SPINNING, RIDING BIKES, LIFTING WEIGHTS, GARDENING,TRAVEL
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: CELEBRATING MY PARENTS 65TH ANNIVERSARY. WHITE WATER RAFTING WITH MY FAMILY IN COLORADO. STAYING IN CABINS AT MAHONEY STATE PARK. CARRIBEAN CRUISES, TRAVELING TO HAWAII. FAMILY CRUISE WITH MY BROTHERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, MY PARENTS, AND MY FAMILY. VISITING WITH FRIENDS, TRAVEL
Kathleen (Kathy) Barie AndersonClass of '76
Karen Belknap MailanderClass of '76
Occupation: attorney/Magistrate
Family: Empty nester with husband Jim. 5 adult kids and one awesome grandson!
Interests: Reading, gardening, spending time with family and friends.Love the beach!!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been married for 34 years this summer to my husband/law partner. We have had a small legal practice together for about 25 years. Our youngest son joined the practice 2 years ago, and are we ever glad to have him here!All of my children have gone into service professions. Two are social workers, one is an attorney, one is a court co-ordinator, and our youngest is about to start her final year of college in elementary education/special ed.We live in a tiny town in southwest Iowa, but travel pretty regularly to various tropical locations. I don't like Iowa winters at all!
Julie Bennett ColemanClass of '76
Occupation: ParaPro Sped Moscow Middle School
Family: Husband Mark Coleman, sons Daryl and Brian.
Interests: Seattle Sounder Soccer, Husker Football, U of Idaho sports. Genealogy.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BA History UNL. After college lived in Natchez, MS; Seattle, WA; Rhinelander, WI; Aiken, SC and current location Moscow, ID.
Robert (Bob) Belgrade Class of '76
Gregory (Greg) Benak Class of '76
Occupation: attorney/business owner
Family: Married 31 years to wife Anne. 3 adult children, Matt, Joe and Emily.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attorney in private and corporate practice. Co-founder Adesta, LLC. Co-founder/employee EX2 Technology, LLC.
Gary Bliss Class of '76
Occupation: Director of National Accounts - Nestle
Family: Married for 28 years to Heidi Bliss, 2 children - Haley and Dylan
Interests: Spending time with family and friends, Golf, Arizona Cardinal's Football,
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from University of South Florida (Tampa) in 1982, relocated to Phoenix, AZ in 1984. Several Westside friends in Phoenix area, so thankful for all the years we have all lived there. We get together often to watch NU Football games and play golf. Great support system! Worked for over 25 years in Lodging and Gaming side of National Accounts for both Sara Lee and Nestle. Met my wife Heidi in 1986 and have a great family. Love keeping up with them and watching all of their accomplishments over the years. Heidi is an OR Nurse at Phoenix Children's Hospital. I feel truly blessed.
Marcia Booth MalnackClass of '76
Dave Berg Class of '76
Occupation: Property & Casualty Insurance
Family: Wife - Chris, Children - Joseph, Ryan & Nicole & 5 Grand Kids.
Interests: We enjoy Indy Car racing, Seahawk & NE. football. I enjoy duck hunting w/ Bella
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Played Basketball @ Tarkio College was All Conference and Team Captain. I've traveled to all but 4 of States in the US. I volunteer teach, Dave Ramsey Financial Peace classes.
Jaqueline (Jackie) Bloom HogshireClass of '76
Occupation: Investor / Homemaker
Family: Husband, David, Daughters, Constance Ann "Connie" & Elizabeth Claire Hogshire
Interests: Travel, Husker Football, Indy Car Racing, Gardening, Kayaking, Games, Snorkeling
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Marriage to Dave 10-7-1989 Career with Merrill Lynch Birth and raising of our two daughters Many travel destinations Volunteering, fundraising with many charitable organizations Establishing Teddy Bear Children's Fund Foundation
Randall (Randy) Bosse Class of '76
Occupation: Commercial Developer
Family: 2 daughters; Dr Dorthy Young and Anne Kennedy, son Charlie, 3 grandchildren
Interests: Organizing large community fund raising events
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My wife Karen and I have raised a wonderful family of 3 and have lived in the Carolina's now for over 20 yrs. Enjoy coming "home" to Omaha and Lincoln (Karen's home).
Doug Bowerman Class of '76
Occupation: Construction Senior Superintendent
Family: Wife: JaneanChildren: Jessie, Keri, Caleb, Shawn
Mark Booth Class of '76
Andrew Boucher Class of '76
Occupation: Engineer/Teacher
Family: I am in a relationship with my girlfriend Laura and she has a daughter.
Interests: Music, sports (tennis), movies, space videos, etc.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school I went on to college at UNL. There I had a fairly typical college experience learning to balance social life, studying and becoming an adult. After graduating in engineering, I thought I would end up in the midwest region but I was pleasantly surprised when I got a job in the oil & gas industry in southern California. I enjoyed the myself a lot in those years but soon found that my industry had ups and downs. I decided make a change and ended up moving to Texas, apparently because I like sweating. Houston is a very diverse place and it has been interesting experience.
Ted Bridges Class of '76
Occupation: investment management
Family: Married to Tracy for 33 years. Max (WHS '07), Taylor, and Molly are great kids!
Interests: Hanging with our kids, still play hoops, love to golf, enjoy anything outside!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Dartmouth '80, UNL Law '83. Blessed to have a great family and a fun job. Still go to some WHS football, hoops, and baseball games (son Max was on WHS state championship baseball team in '06). Active in the community, particularly where there is an intersection of education/kids/sports/inner city. Was in NYC on 9/11 and saw WTC collapse - our generation's Pearl Harbor. Thankful for WHS, a great education, great family and friends, and good health.
Mark Bro Class of '76
Gary Brady Class of '76
Occupation: IT Project Manager
Family: Married to Mary for the past 34 years. Two children Stephanie and Matthew.
Interests: Hiking, photography and travel.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Really enjoyed Westside High. Sports teams, hanging out, taking pictures for the Lance. Football games and of course going to Council Bluffs.
Theresa Briggs PetersonClass of '76
Forrest Carlson Class of '76
Occupation: Tube bender
Family: Married to Cindy for 12 yrs. We have 4 daughters between us. 4 grandchildren
Interests: Traveling (Aruba every year) Spending time with family and friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Been at Valmont for 37 years.
Kris Chelf Class of '76
Occupation: Web Developer
Family: Married to Rita (Willmott), no children.
Interests: Music, Photography, Art, Hiking, Golf
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from the University of Nebraska @ Kearney in 1982 with a degree in Music / Industrial Education. Played music professionally from 1983 to 1989 with the band "Sidekick" in Kearney, Nebraska. Played music professionally from 1995 to 1999 with the band "The Rumbles". Highlights: Opened for the Beach Boys, Doobie Brothers and The Turtles in those years. Currently retired from music and work as a Web Developer for a local Omaha company.
Connie Busboom ChristianClass of '76
Susan (Sue) Carson MooreClass of '76
Occupation: Director of Homeless & PH Health Service
Family: Married to Mike Moore('75) for 38 years, 4 children all married, 4 grandchildren
Interests: Family, traveling, gardening, concerts.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I earned my degree late in life. I received a Masters of Public Administration/Health Administration at University of Nebraska at Omaha. I presented my final masters thesis on my 50th birthday! My family is my greatest passion! Our children are Joshua ('98), Joel ('02), Michelle ('03), and Brian ('05). All are WHS grads and Michelle (now Michelle Parys) is a 2nd grade teacher at Westbrook Elementary school and lives in Loveland. Three of my grandchildren 11, 9, 7 (Joshua's) live 4 houses down from me in Prairie Lane and attend Prairie Lane elementary - we are a diehard Westside family!!
Carol (Sue) Conley Class of '76
Occupation: dermatologist
Family: married 20 years to Michael Stieghorst, also a physician--good dogs
Interests: enjoying nature, travel, reading
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: enjoyed living and working in Tanzania, Norway, England, Germany, Ireland---barred owlets fledging outside our cabin window in Lac du Flambeau Wisconsin--penguins leaping Antarctica, New Zealand, South Africa, kayaking with river otters up north and sea otters Pacific , sunrise Taj Mahal and Uhuru peak Kilimanjaro, touchstones of sandhill crane chortles and crisp jonathans with exclamations points of loved ones
Thomas (Tom) Constantino Class of '76
Kathleen Combs FerrandClass of '76
Occupation: Pastry Chef
Family: Married to husband Jeff. No children.
Interests: International Travel. Music Festivals. Gardening. Reading.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Celebrating 50th birthday on th Nile River. Kayaking in Antarctica. Seeing the Northern Lights in Norway. Swimming with sea lions in the Galapagos. Being lost on a moped in Cappadoccia. Snorkeling in the Seychelles, Great Barrier Reef and Red Sea. Watching a leopard napping in a tree in the Masai Mara. Watching a polar bear with her three month old cub. Hiking up to the Sun Gate at Machu Pichu. Stumbling back to our hotel in Paris after New Year's Eve. White knuckling the side of the canoe in the San Blas Islands.
Charlotte Conner Class of '76
Occupation: Attorney and Farmer
Family: Married to Bill Dana-WHS '75. Three children-one son and two daughters.
Interests: Family, horses, water skiing, reading, learning about anything and everything
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I suffered for two years at Baylor, ran back to the Good Life in Nebraska, graduated from UNL, earned my J.D. from UNL law school, earned an LL.M. from UMKC law school. I've lived in the same house and been married to the same person for 36 years. I have three fantastic children and a daughter-in-law and the first grandchild is on the way. Four horses and a small farm keep me busy along with a part time law practice.
Lisa Crisp GloverClass of '76
Daniel (Danny) Darst Class of '76
Occupation: Publishing
Family: Wifey - Amy Jean Daughter - Nikki Ann Sonny - Grant
Interests: Golf Gardening Star Gazing Sitting on the Front Stoop with Spouse
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Left O in '81 after 4+ years at UNL. Used to boo Tom Osborne. It's true! Moved to Vegas and worked directly with Jackie Gaughan for 4 years. Moved to Newport Beach to become first computer consultant for KPMG. Eloped in '86 with Amy to Reno, telling no one until late '13. Even Mom. Lived in Trabuco Canyon until '99. Added kids in '89 and '95. Moved to Boston so we could care for her elderly, but very cool, parents. Her father still lives and at 99, was born on the same day as JFK. Walked Nikki down the aisle this fall in Newport RI. She's a PA at Yale. Grant grads Bentley in '17
Beth Crandell Class of '76
Bill Danenauer Class of '76
Occupation: Sales, Coachcomm
Family: Donna Wife, 6 Children, Aaron, Melissa, Marcus, Ashley, Blake and Zack
Interests: Fishing and Outdoors.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: All Conference at UNO Football. Play a couple of years with Steelers and Colts.Coached at St.Cloud, Washburn Univ., and Dana College.Pro Wrestled with WCW and WWF, named Equalizer, Barbarian, and Dave Sullivan.
Timothy (Tim) Davis Class of '76
Occupation: Periodontist
Family: Wife- Kari, son Taylor- 22, son Connor-21, daughter Mackenzie 16,
Mark Dickhute Class of '76
Occupation: Attorney at Law
Family: Married for 33 (soon to be 34) years. Two sons, Andrew and Christopher.
Interests: Daily walks on the beach, traveling, tennis, golf, snow skiing, fine wines.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Underage drinking (everywhere) with "the Rogues."
Kathryn (Kathy) Davis EvanoffClass of '76
Occupation: Medical Biller/Coder
Family: Married 24 years. No children
Interests: Making fleece blankets and spending time with my family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated from UNO with a BS in Elementary Education in 1980 but that must not have been my calling. I then started working at UNMC where I took an interest in medical billing. I have worked the last 27 years for an Anesthesiology group and I just love it. In high school I hung out in the Math IMC and I don't know why. I didn't like math. A couple of my favorite teachers were Mr Andreas and Mr Herring. I would like to travel more. Favorite places to visit at Lake Tahoe and Grand Teton National Park. Bucket list is going to Alaska to see the Northern Lights and Ireland/Scotland.
Janice (Jan) Dejnozka JanskyClass of '76
Occupation: Director of Investments @ Methodist Hosp
Family: Jan has two daughters, Amanda and Monica. Married 1979 to Larry R. Jansky.
Interests: Jan loved family gatherings, friends, cooking, gardening, music, and her work.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Jan passed away 10/2/14 from multiple battles with cancer. She is missed by family, many friends and others. After graduating from Westside, she entered U.N.O. and studied Broadcasting for a year but knew Finance was her calling. She graduated from U.N.O. with a business degree and also gained her Master's from Creighton University in Business Finance and Portfolio Management. Along the way she met her future husband at KOIL Radio in 1974. They were married in 1979 and spent 35 wonderful years together before her passing. The family enjoyed trips to see family members in Nevada and Florida.
Michael Doody Class of '76
Pam Duis ShieldClass of '76
Family: 3 children, Josh, Melanie and Justin. All who graduated from Westside High.
Interests: Riding my motorcycle, gardening, grilling out.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Family is the most important thing there is. That's why I just sold my home of 20 years and moved back home. I keep my promises and I promised my dad that I would take care of mom and the house I grew up in when he passed away 2 years ago in 2014. A house is just a house. Family is everything.
Mark Donovan Class of '76
Janet (Jakie) Dorothy PawlingClass of '76
Occupation: Educator
Family: Allen and I have been married for 35 years and we have 2 boys - ages 27 and 29.
Interests: Reading, traveling, gardening, cooking and baking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We've taken advantage of the different states that we have lived in, Michigan, Georgia and New Jersey, by taking in as many sights as possible. For the last 28 years we have been in New Jersey, where both of the boys were raised. I have been with The Bancroft School, a private Special Education facility, for 27 years. We plan to retire to Fremont, Nebraska in the near future.
Lisa Earle KolstadClass of '76
Family: 3 Daughters, 2 Sons in Law, 2 Grandsons
Interests: Traveling, Kayaking, Sailing, Bicycling, Cooking
Pamela (Pam) Elder StackClass of '76
Anne Dworak Class of '76
Nene Ehlers McManusClass of '76
Roberta Feinberg Class of '76
Mike (Mickey) Finn Class of '76
Lorrie Farris KatelmanClass of '76
Occupation: Office Administrator
Family: Married 30 years with 2 kids, 2 step kids, 2 grandkids & 2 step grandkids.
Interests: Love my backyard & watching the seasons. Hanging with 'old' friends is the best!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After Westside I graduated from TCU, in Ft. Worth, TX. Later I moved back home to Omaha and worked in the insurance industry. Gary & I had an early 'midlife crisis' and moved to Florida in 1995. 7 1/2 years later, we came 'home'. Something special about Omaha, and it's people that keep us here. Fortunate to have my 2 kids here in Omaha. They both have babies that were born 5 weeks a part in Spring 2015. Life is good.
Catherine (Kit) Fieber Class of '76
Occupation: Artist, retired engineer
Family: Husband Jack Lewnard, daughter Irene (27), son Joseph (25), and son Peter (23)
Interests: Music, Art, Skiing, Kayaking & Canoeing, Scuba,
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Georgia Tech with degrees in Chemical Engineering. Worked in semiconductor engineering for AT&T Technologies and AT&T Bell Laboratories in Allentown, PA for 11 years, leaving to spend time at home with the three kids. After 13 years, returned to semiconductor engineering with Intel near Boston, MA. In 2008, accompanied husband Jack to Chicago and then Delaware in 2013, where we are enjoying life on a small ranch. Currently running an artisan ceramic tile production studio, selling through showrooms across the country.
Kim Flagg Class of '76
Occupation: Comedy Writer
Lynn Fleming Class of '76
Occupation: Retired 2013
Family: Wife Debbie 32 years married. Children JC, Brandi, Lynn Jr., Landrum, Lexie
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired Navy. 20 Years at USPS.
Mary Fischer EngdahlClass of '76
Occupation: Mental Health Therapist
Family: husband: John. son: Graham. daughters: Marie and Hollie. 1 granddaughter
Interests: hiking, music, travel, reading.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from UNL in 1979. Graduate degree from the University of Wyoming. Happily married for 36 years. Raised 3 children who are all college grads and doing well. Have enjoyed lots of travel to beaches and mtns and an especially memorable trip to Australia. Resident of Midtown since long before there was a "Midtown." Played soccer for 15 years with and against some former h.s. classmates. Long-term companion to 3 wonderful dogs. I don't do Facebook, but I'm on Twitter: @jacksonscafe
Joseph Flanagan Class of '76
Kathleen (Kathy) Foley Class of '76
Andrea Fritz Class of '76
Christina Fogle RadaClass of '76
Randi Friedel JablinClass of '76
Occupation: Teacher; community volunteer
Family: Daughter, Lyndsi, 26; Son, Mathew 23; married to Alan since 2012; we met online
Interests: Teaching and shaping young minds; making the world a better place.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Taught elementary school for ten years; Currently substitute teaching; Fortunate to have traveled to many countries around the world; Was in Israel during 9/11; quite a surreal experience to be there and to watch on CCN reports about attacks on our own soil while being in a country that had been attacked by terrorists for years (and still is)! Fortunate to have found love again later in life; I'm sure we have all faced many challenges over the years. My motto: Take it all one day at a time!
Leslie Fryar BranzClass of '76
Occupation: Retired CPA
Family: Three children: Adrienne, Philip and Matthew. Oh yeah, and a husband, Bill.
Interests: Sewing, crochet, cross-stitch; genealogy
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated KU in 1980 and moved to Dallas, Texas. Met my future husband at Fast-Tax and got married in 1983. Two weeks later, I became a CPA. We moved to Coppell in 1984 and been here ever since. After leaving my last job in 2006, I started to travel a bit more, mostly with my dad. Went on a land-sea tour from Alaska to Vancouver in 2011 during the hottest summer that North Texas had ever experienced. Retirement keeps me busy with family, Pomeranians, Boy Scouts and DAR.
Nina Grove ClarkClass of '76
Sara Frost SharpeClass of '76
Occupation: Office administrator
Family: Married to Dave Sharpe for 35 years. Three children, Lizze, Will and Jake.
Interests: Music, painting, photography, gardening, exploring new restaurants.
Michael Grasso Class of '76
Holly Hahn WichitaClass of '76
Occupation: Office Manager
Family: Tim -Husband since 1981Lindsey - daughter 1988John - son 1990
Interests: Jewelry making, gardening
Patrick (Pat) Hamilton Class of '76
Stephanie Guinane HerringtonClass of '76
Occupation: Psychotherapist, and college instructor
Family: Spouse Jeff (36 years); 2 sons, 1 da, 2 da in law, 4 beautiful grandchildren
Interests: Family time, sailing, bikes, skiing (snow), fast cars :)
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Omaha for 22 years; then on to Lincoln and then North Platte where all three of our children were born. Moved to Calif when they were very young. Live in Palm Desert but spend much of our time in both San Diego and Vail, Colo. So proud of all three of our children and so in love with all four of our grandbabies- all are miracles for very different reasons!
Daniel Hamann Class of '76
Julie Harmon Class of '76
Occupation: Finance Director - Boys Town (1989-now)
Family: Mother of rescue dogs. Current spoiled child is 3 yr old Gracie the Daniff
Interests: Friends, Traveling, Reading, Crafts
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attended the University of Kansas '80 grad in Business. Ventured to Oregon for the 1st half of the 80's for the green earthy living experience. Hiking and white water rafting prevailed to working. Back to Nebraska for M&D. MBA.Love my job. Love traveling. Head to Oregon every year for back to nature and the Ashland Shakespeare Festival. Head to Arkansas every spring to bond with friends at the horse races. Life goes on, somethings never change.
Sandy Healy Class of '76
Occupation: Government Nerd
Family: I have been happily single, never married.
Interests: Gardening, home, swimming, pets, charity work: homeless & hospitals.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Since moving to Portland, our immediate family stayed with extended family still in Omaha. Came back for a Westside tour in 1998 as I was in town for a family wedding. Wow it's changed alot. Hey Bobby Sue Feinberg: Since our tearful parting in 1975 I want you to know that I still have the collage poster you made for me. It's framed and hanging in my home office. March 15 baby! I posted our escapade on my Pinterest board. I hope you have a fabulous time! I wish I was there. I'm on FB if you want to reach out. Sweet little friend, I've never forgotten you. Sandy
John Hansen Class of '76
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married- Cheryl- 35 years, Kids- Nathan & Christine-both married. 3 grandkids
Interests: Church planting, International travel, vintage cars, music, drama
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BA Economics, MBA, MRE- Worked as an accountant for UP, UT - Arlington, IMB Connecting, Association Director NBA, CPC - HCN. Cheryl and I lived for 9 years in Taiwan, 5 years in Panama + St. Louis, Ft. Worth, Norfolk, Oakland, NE and Omaha. I am continuing to serve as a consultant with NAMB and E3 Partners. We have studied Mandarin and Spanish. I have been making 4 trips a year to China. Currently back in Omaha enjoying parents and married adult children's families. We have a 5 year old granddaughter and two 2 year old grandsons. We do outreach to Internationals in the area.
Robert (Bob) Hartford Class of '76
Joni Hildreth DempseyClass of '76
Occupation: RN- Neonatal Intensive Care
Family: Husband -MichaelDaughter Erin Son- Kian Son- Liam
Interests: Reading, ipad games, spinning, water aerobics, baking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved around alot as a kid and ended up in Omaha in 7th grade at Valley View. Moved to California in the middle of Senior year. Moved back to Nebraska 2 years later to go to Nursing school. Got married in 1981 and moved to Connecticut so my husband could get a Masters. Back to Lincoln 2 years after that and have been at the same hospital since then in various departments. My husband is currently working in Boston on a 3 year project and would like to stay there. I want to stay here and not start over again. We will see what happens. My kids live in Lincoln but no grandchildren yet.
Barbara Holland KralClass of '76
Jennifer (Jen) Hein Class of '76
Occupation: Exec. Director, Ann Arbor Public Schools
Family: Brother: Chuck Hein, WHS class of 1980.
Interests: Traveling, volunteering with animal rescue organizations.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Walking in Red Square at midnight; canoeing in the Boundary Waters; rafting the Green River; becoming a teacher, public school administrator and activist.
John Hoich Class of '76
Connie Hubbard Class of '76
Occupation: Retired May 31, 2016 from Forest Service
Family: Not married, but with partner of 23 years, Bill.
Interests: Backcountry skiing, whitewater kayaking and rafting, hiking and biking.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Currently working hard building our retirement home in Alaska. We are on year 5 of building, yes, doing it ourselves!! This home base is by the Matanuska Glacier and has rivers and mountains to play in. Come to Alaska and visit, it's an awesome place!!
David (Dave) Johnson Class of '76
Occupation: Account Executive, TSYS Merchant Solutio
Family: Wife: Merry. Daughters: Moriah, 24 & Meghan, 22. Granddaughter: Mya, 4 months.
Interests: I like to be outside during the summer, golfing or somewhere by the water.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Kind of boring, don't change a lot. Married 34 years, worked for the same company for 34 years. We have lived in two houses 16 years a piece. Mostly like to spend time with family and friends.
Julie (Jules) Holmstrom MunsonClass of '76
Mary Jensen ConnollyClass of '76
Kevin Karas Class of '76
Julie Kathrein FryClass of '76
Occupation: CEO~West IP Corporation
Family: 4 Daughters~3 Grandchildren
Interests: Live on Bennington Lake~enjoy Boating & Jet Ski's~Snow Skiing and Travel.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduate Degrees & Masters~ International Model ~Philanthropist~Former Government Agent~President of National Greek Alumni Association.
Beth Kaplan SholkClass of '76
Occupation: Venture Investing & Consulting
Family: Husband -- Bruce Sholk Children -- Henry (23) and Seth (19) Sholk
Interests: I am a competitive ballroom dancer competing across the US with a professional.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have had a wonderful 35+ plus career working for large companies like Procter & Gamble, Bath & Body Works, and GNC (we IPO'd in 2011). Most recently was the President & COO of Rent The Runway. If you have daughters who are 20-something, they probably know us. Fashion tech disrupter in NYC. I live in the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD with my husband. My oldest son just moved to Chicago to work, My youngest son is a freshman at Penn. My high school memories are rich with wonderful experiences -- the Lance, summer musical theater, choir! So sorry I am missing this amazing reunion.
Gretchen Katelman Class of '76
Occupation: Insurance Agent
Family: 2 Kids, 4 Grandkids 1 grand puppy
Interests: To be able to WaterSki again!, golf, cooking!!! Love college Football
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked in dental field for 24 years in Fort Lauderdale, move into Insurance & then moved to Fort Myers/ Estero! Love the West Coast of Florida... Lorrie if you changed this .........
Cynthia (Cindy) Kelly GibneyClass of '76
Occupation: Stocker
Family: One daughter devin age 23 recently divorced
Interests: Enjoy window shopping spending time with my daughter
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Recently divorced my now ex-husband mike daughter devin currently resides with me in an apt here in omaha. Daughter and I are looking forward to an upcoming Disney Cruise to the Bahamas in February 2017
Rebecca Kiehl SanteClass of '76
Occupation: CEO Executive Assistant
Family: Married with 1 child - Spencer age 28
Michelle (Mishy) Katz Class of '76
Occupation: Pottery Studio Guru and Musician Wannabe
Family: Two sons, two daughters, one granddaughter, two grandsons
Interests: Love to play live music and recently been taking up the craft of songwriting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I run a very busy pottery studio where folks come and live their clay dreams, and I work very hard but I love it! Amazing art is created with my guidance and I am very blessed. I play music to retain my sanity as owning a pottery studio is like having a tiger by the tail, don't let go or it'll eat you alive! www.desertdragonpottery.com
Selma Kessler PetrocchiClass of '76
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Family: Dave Petrocchi; Mike & Brianne Petrocchi; Ryan and Jenna Petrocchi
Interests: Husker Volleyball, Cornish Rex Cats and Afternoon Tea
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 76-81 I worked mundane jobs until my boss/mentor encouraged me to go to college. 1981- Started college at the University of Wyoming and finished at the University of Nebraska in 1986 with a BSCE. In 1988 I met my husband, Dave Petrocchi, and my two awesome stepsons, Mike and Ryan. Dave and I were married in 1990, I received my professional engineer license in 1992 and I've worked in the field of stormwater management ever since. In 2015, I became a grandmother for the first time to two adorable twin boys, Cruz and Rocco. :) I am super ordinary, but very happy!
Cynthia (Cindy) Kubat Class of '76
Occupation: Attorney
Family: Husband Lee Janecek Children - Zachary (22), Ben (20), Hannah (17)
Susan (Sue) Kurtz SmithClass of '76
Daniel Knight Class of '76
Holly Kupka CiminoClass of '76
Occupation: Tour Guide
Family: Husband, John.Kids: Angela 22, Caroline 21, Christian 20, Roger 18,Anthony 14
Interests: Speaking Italian, traveling to Italy, anything Italian
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I started my business 3 years ago after being a stay at home mom for 20 years.I specialize in small group tours to the Italian Riviera in Cinque Terre. For moreinformation see my website ciminotours.com
Paul Latenser Class of '76
Susan (Sue) Lewis KurtenbachClass of '76
Clarence (Cl) Landen Class of '76
Joan Latta KoneckyClass of '76
Deborah Lind BainClass of '76
Occupation: Retired United States Army
Family: Daughter Heather 29 years oldSon Greg 23 years oldHusband Linden
Interests: traveling, working out, crafts,
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated from UNO and joined the military. Got my masters degree then decided to go to nursing school. After becoming a nurse I went back into the military and just retired last year. I have two children. Heather is a Captain in the Army and Greg is attending college at Texas A&M. I also got married last year (second time) and we currently live in San Antonio, TX. My husband is also retired military and currently works for the Corps of Engineers. He is currently traveling to almost every Air Force base in the world so many times I go along. It's been great fun. Life is good.
Daniel (Dan) Lyman Class of '76
Occupation: Lutheran Minister and Hospice Chaplain
Family: wife: Sheryle Lyman, 2 daughters: Alice & Anna, 2 stepchildren: Molly & David
Interests: Writing, amateur astronomy, gardening, music/singing, Rotary Club
Cynthia (Cindy) Lienemann RoseClass of '76
Marc Lowe Class of '76
Mary Meier MacFarlaneClass of '76
Cynthia (Cyndi) Mitchell SheltonClass of '76
Occupation: On A 3 Year (so far) Extended Vacation!
Family: Stars of my life are my 3 sons, Nick, Brandon and Alex. Two Grandsons 1&4
Interests: Beaches, gardening, painting, walking, traveling, making life better for all!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated with a BA in Communications from UNL. Kappa Delta Sorority. Married 30 years then divorced. Lived in Millard. Blessed to have many diverse career stints for 5-7 years each. Fell into most through volunteer work that became vocations. Started with ConAgra and became Regional Sales Manager. Director of Metro Mediation Center, Omaha under the NE Supreme Court and became Lead Mediation Trainer conducting national trainings. Family Housing Center in Omaha Program Development Manager and Interim ED. Hospice Sales and CEU Trainer. Currently in FL wondering what my next adventure will be!
Michael McHugh Class of '76
Occupation: Founder of Buyout Equity Financing Fund
Family: Wife Charlene, Children Trevor (21), Shae (18) and Seringa (15)
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: College at University of NebraskaMarried a Nebraska girl from Albion; met in MinneapolisWorked at banks Wells Fargo (then Norwest) and US Bank in Omaha and Minneapolis. Joined the private equity business working for Churchill Capital in Minneapolis. Started own private equity company (GMB Mezzzanine Capital) 12 years ago.
Jonathan (Jon) Meyers Class of '76
Occupation: Damn Near Retired (end of this year!)
Family: Wife Denise-18ys 5 kids ages 31-19, 8 grandkids ages 0-19
Interests: Wine, Cigars, Food, Travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Went to KU for pharmacy school, father had heart attack middle of 4th year. Was President of my fraternity at the time. Took the option to quit school, and come back to Omaha to enter family business, Nebraska Warehouse and Cannonball Express. Just finishing 36 year career and now passing on to 2 of my kids! Married 1983, 3 Kids, divorced in 1996. Re-married 1998. Was President of my synagogue, Temple Israel-Omaha 2007-2009. Was founding member of the Tri-Faith Initiative of Omaha.
David Morar Class of '76
Occupation: Insurance Agent @ DVI Insurance Group
Family: Wife Dee Dee, son Justin, daughter Ashley, daughter in law Jessica, grandson Khy
Interests: Coaching Khy in baseball, cooking BBQ, spending time with family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Just celebrated 34 years of marriage to Dee Dee. Have 2 beautiful children, a great daughter in law and my beautiful Grandson Khy. I am currently a managing partner at DVI Insurance. I am a volunteer board member at Keystone Little league. I have served on many non-profit boards including Angels Among Us, Project Night Lights, Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, and the Better Business Bureau. My parents, Alex and Betty Morar are still alive and living in Omaha with the rest of my family. I love to smoke (cook slowly over low heat) brisket, pork, and ribs. I have a passion for BBQ.
David (Dave) Morgan Class of '76
Occupation: Owner of energy consulting company
Family: Married with two boys. Living in San Diego.
Interests: Bicycling, climbing, surfing
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (marine engineering) and worked on a research ship in the Antarctic and South America. I worked in the shipping industry and then moved into power generation and electric utilities. In 2001 I got an MBA from Colorado State. I get to Omaha about once a year to visit my mom and go to a Husker game.
Kristine Moeller JohnsonClass of '76
Occupation: Dialysis Group Facility Administrator
Family: Married in 1980. Three children. One grandson
Interests: Cooking. Music. Anything outdoors. Spending time with family and friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married to Jon (PGA Golf Professional) in 1980. Also graduated from nursing school in the same year. Have lived in several different states before settling in Florida in 1998. Obtained Master's Degree and currently work in dialysis management. Now that the children are independent, we look forward to travel adventures and enjoying ourselves. Don't miss the snow!
Linda Moreland WeinmasterClass of '76
Dennis Myers Class of '76
Amy Nelson KowalskiClass of '76
Occupation: Prof. Engineer & Park Lane Jewelry Sales
Family: Husband Joe (33 yr); Dan-31 (Ellen); Ben-27(Margot; Grandson Jack 1); Tom-24-FL
Interests: Time with family; travel; hockey (NHL and watching my boys play); reading
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BS Marine Science - Jacksonville Univ.; Masters of Engineering - UF7 yrs as an environmental consultant and 27 yrs with our own consulting firm - K2 Engineering, Inc. in Tampa. Expecting our second grandchild on reunion weekend...a girl for Dan & Ellen in Charlotte, NC. Dan works as an Analyst with Deloitte Consulting. Ben is a Senior Designer for Door Dash in Oakland, CA and Tom is a personal trainer with his own business in Tampa. I've been with Park Lane Jewelry for 4 years and have earned trips to London, Barcelona, Aruba, Paris and Punta Cana.
Kelly Muchemore BrozClass of '76
Occupation: retired (whoo hoo!)
Family: Hubby Greg/Elliot=dog/Pussy cats=Miriam/Tia/Penelope/Winnie/Lydia/Rosie/Marshall
Interests: Needlepoint & a bunch of other stuff that really isn't all that noteworthy
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married for the first time 11 years ago (today!) Worked as Annual Meeting Director for Berkshire Hathaway 200+ years (give or take) Retired 6 years ago and still sleeping in.
Nanci Neal DeckertClass of '76
Occupation: 6th grade teacher
Family: Amanda, Shawn and Matthew Deckert children
Interests: Traveling, nature photography, family and friends
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Relocated to the Omaha area and now work for District 66. I have a son in the army, a son that is a pipe welder and a daughter that is a counselor. I love learning and have a masters, working on Ph.D.
Sheri Noar Class of '76
Nancy Novak LeeClass of '76
Jack Nelson Class of '76
Occupation: Union Pacific
Family: Married to Lori for 31 years, we have two daughters Natalie 25 and Jaclyn 23
Interests: Travel, golf
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: In my 33rd year at Union Pacific. Currently a Director of Sales in Chicago. Lori and I celebrated our 30th anniversary with our daughters last year in Riviera Maya, with a side trip to Chitzen Itza being one of the highlights. Unfortunately we will be in New York over the reunion weekend. Hope to make the 50th, and wish everyone the best.
Jay Noddle Class of '76
Barry O'Halloran Class of '76
Occupation: Owner/Operator Barry O's Tavern
Family: Wife: Judy (Lind) O'Halloran, Sons: Brandon, Jackson and Michael
Interests: gardening, fishing, camping, watching rugby and taking care of our home.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation from WHS, worked a variety of positions in retail, before moving to a traveling sales position. In 1985, my father Ray and I opened Barry O's Tavern in the Old Market, long before most of the changes you'll see downtown. Judy and I still work the business with our sons and loyal crew. Our boys are the pride of our lives, Brandon is in Scottsdale, AZ & will be married this fall to his long time sweetheart Shannon. Jackson is our Manager at the tavern and Michael recently received his degree from UNL. Our health is great and look forward to many more reunions.
Vicki Palleck DeboerClass of '76
Occupation: Insurance, P & C
Family: Son; Nick McLaughlin
Interests: muscle cars, wine, travel
Jean (Rebee) O'Doherty DanielsonClass of '76
Mariann Padgett Class of '76
Occupation: Interior Designer
Family: Divorced. Sister, Brother, niece and nephews. Parents deceased.
Interests: Running, hiking, gardening, traveling, skiing. I enjoy friends and good wine.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After Westside I attended UNL and received my degree in interior design. A few years later I started working as a civil servant for the US Air Force as an interior designer. It has taken me to many interesting places all over the world. I have lived in Colorado Springs for the past 16 years. I am still employed by the Air Force and enjoying living is a beautiful part of the country. I love to travel. My two favorite places are the mountains and the ocean.
Thomas (Tom) Pflug Class of '76
Occupation: Investment advisor
Family: Married to my best friend, Dorothy. 4 children.
Interests: Marriage and family, flying, exercise.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from UNL in 1980. Worked as a CPA for several years in Nebraska and for InterNorth in Houston. Married to Dorothy in 1982. We came back to Nebraska in 1986 to raise our family. Four beautiful children: William lives and works in Seattle as an aerospace engineer for Boeing, Elizabeth works as a pediatric resident at the Children's Hospital at OU in Oklahoma City, Rebecca works in Lincoln for NRC, and Kathryn is a sophomore at UNL. We have one grandchild: Ethan who lives in Seattle. The Lord is good!
Daniel (Dan) Rasmussen Class of '76
Judy Paul Class of '76
Patrice Rahel O'Donnell-RatherClass of '76
Occupation: CPA
Family: Husband-Pete, 3 Girls - Aryn, Megan & Molly 3 Step Kids - Alex, Wes, Elizabeth
Interests: Anything in Colorado-fly fish, ski, hike 14'rs, bike. Beach Stuff-scuba dive
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Memories from WHS are living on 87th street next to the Westside football stadium & driving to school every day (1 block) Getting in good with the WHS bouncers, who happened to be my friends brothers so I could sneak out for lunch as a sophomore and junior, driving the cheerleading gang around to egg houses & throw water balloons at the 90th St Burger King in my lime green Country Squire station wagon. Denver is home for the past 30 years, raising my kids and spending some time in my Tax/CPA practice. Girls are grown now and after 15 years of single life, I got lucky to find a great guy.
Christine (Chris) Roach CableClass of '76
Durnae Rohrberg SchuetzClass of '76
Occupation: real Estate agent
Family: Deceased husband-Tony, Married daughter-Brier, Married son-Brock
Interests: Creighton Basketball,piano, stained glass, wine tasting, American History
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married for 32 years to Tony Schuetz. Taught elementary school for 33 years. Spent 3 summers traveling the East coast with an American History Grant. Raised to children- who are currently married- daughter Brier-secondary teacher for Papillion Public schools. Son Brock-traveling psych nurse. Currently working a new career - Real Estate Agent for CBSHome.
Larry Reimer Class of '76
Occupation: Home Improvement Business
Family: Married to Cindi for 22 years. Daughter, Marissa age 19. Son, Daniel age 17.
Interests: Detailing, painting and showing cars since high school.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Four years of college @ UNO.Worked on drag race car pit crew for 10 years.Married and raise family.Attend and participate in car shows nationally.
John Rohde Class of '76
David (Dave) Rose Class of '76
Occupation: AVP - IT, Lincoln Financial Group
Family: 5 kids/step-kids ages 13-26.. Two grandkids - 20 months & six. Wife Cheri.
Interests: Kids/grandkids activities, home improvement, skiing, soccer, environment
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved around a bit - Dallas for 14, back to Lincoln for a few years, and have been in North Carolina for 16. It's nice here - you should come visit :) Parents and sister still in Omaha. Funny, no matter how long I've been gone I still call NE home. Best wishes to all of my classmates. Look me up if you are ever down this way. Have Fun! -Dave
Sandra (Sandy) Ross WatsonClass of '76
Janet Rome GarvertClass of '76
Occupation: Retired dental hygienist
Family: Married to my wonderful husband for 33 years. We adopted 2 children at birth .
Interests: Love the activities that living in Colorado has to offer!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Three very memorable experiences in my life. The day I married my husband. The adoption of both of our children who are 3 years apart. Of course I don't want to forget the arrival of my two King Charles cavaliers who are the hi-lite of my life!
Stuart Rosenberg Class of '76
Katherine (Katie) Saniuk Class of '76
Occupation: Retired City of Omaha
Jeff Schiebur Class of '76
Occupation: Teacher/Softball Coach
Family: Wife MIchelle, 2 daughters Ashley and Kelsey
Interests: I enjoy boating, fishing and coaching
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Memorable life experiences are getting married been married 34 years. the births of my 2 daughters Ashley and Kelsey and coaching them both in high school softball and also coaching two teams to the Nebraska state softball tournament.
Kathy Rudeen AndersonClass of '76
Occupation: Teacher for OPS for 30 years. Sub now.
Family: Married to Don for 35 years. We have 3 adult children and two grandsons.
Interests: Watching sporting events. Being with family and friends. Playing games. Reading.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I remember my Westside years with fond memories! I enjoyed being on the first Girl's basketball team, cheering our Warriors on, decorating Homecoming floats and lockers, hanging out in the Social Studies IMC, drinking shakes for lunch, participating in service projects, and driving around in Skoogy's Bug seeing who was at Burger King! Still cherish all those friendships!
Ronald Schempp Class of '76
Ann Scholz HoughClass of '76
Patricia Seidl GarnerClass of '76
Occupation: Business Manager
Family: Husband Bob of 7 years, 3 adult daughters, 2 grandsons, 1 adult step daughter.
Interests: Music and spending time with family, traveling and outdoors.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have worked for the local Fox affiliate television station for 28 years in several different capacities...currently Business Manager. I raised 3 independent young women, the oldest lives in Oregon, my middle daughter is currently living in Japan with her husband who is in the USMC and youngest lives here in Omaha. My step daughter also lives in Omaha. I have a 17 year old grandson in Oregon and a 1 year old grandson in Japan (too far away, but we keep in touch via Facetime). My travels include Japan, Aruba, Cancun, Hawaii, Canada and lots of US locations for both business and pleasure.
Marsha Schmidt SkaggsClass of '76
Occupation: Registrar/Executive Secretary
Family: Brother and nephews in Tulsa; stepdaughter in Phoenix
Interests: My dogs (90# lab & 4 Chihuahuas) and 4 cats, & a new hobby--roller skating!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Spending the past 33 years with my wonderful husband who passed away suddenly this year. I still work full time, currently at the IAFE (an association supporting and educating fairs internationally). Prior to that, was a paralegal & legal secretary for 25+ years at numerous law firms here in Springfield, MO, St. Louis and Phoenix. In Phoenix my husband and I used to ride matching motorcycles--Honda Shadow 1100s. I took care of my mother who lived with us for many years prior to her passing in 2014.
Roger Schultz Class of '76
David (Dave) Sharpe Class of '76
Occupation: Insurance professional
Family: Married to Sara Frost for 35 years. Three children, Lizzie, Will, and Jake.
Steven (Steve) Simon Class of '76
Occupation: Owner, Simon & Simon Home Repair & Remod
Family: Marsha, Michelle & Josh
Interests: Golf, Fishing & Cruising
Dan Severa Class of '76
Occupation: Family Practice physician
Family: Kaela (27), Kendyll (23), Kieran (21), Kyleigh (19) Wife of 33 years-Kathy
Interests: Visiting our kids in Indianapolis, Austin, Des Moines, Wichita
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Kathy (wife) runs our Family Practice and Medical Spa.Kaela is getting her doctorate in biomedical research.Kendyll works at Bazaar Voice in marketing@ Austin,TX.Kieran plays football for Drake U.Kyleigh is a heptathlete for Wichita State U.
Robert (Bob) Shriner Class of '76
Occupation: Retired, Advertising/Creative Director
Family: Family: Wife, Diane – married in 1981. Two children, Karen and Todd
Interests: Bicycling and bike tours, golf, car enthusiast, spending winter in Arizona
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked 34 years in advertising as art director/creative director. After graduating from Iowa State, worked for ad agencies in Omaha, Milwaukee, WI, and moved back to Lincoln to finish off career. Had the opportunity to retire early -- and took it! I have tons of memorable life experiences just from raising two wonderful kids. Otherwise, some super family vacations, bike riding in the Tetons, car show at Pebble Beach, Scottsdale car auctions – those rank pretty high. Still have fond memories of good times at Westside, Arbor and especially Loveland.
Lisa Skoog Class of '76
Occupation: Attorney
Family: Married to Paul Gabbert (1990) & son, Drew (1991). Just moved my parents to MN.
Interests: Family history, traveling, gardening, Colorado, football, needlepoint
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Loved my WHS years & friends. Undergrad at Univ. of No. CO & law school in MN. Married law school classmate, Paul Gabbert & have a son, Drew (Wisc.-Badger) born in 1991. Worked for a judge for several years & have been prosecuting for the past 25+. Love traveling. Visited my son in China, Scandinavia, & all around the world. Looking forward to visiting him in Belgium soon. Favorite H.S. memory: Severa, Sullivan, Singer, Kalina & Davis stuffing my VW full of leaves & tipping it on its side. Birthday kidnaps with Kinsley, Rahel, Talty & Rudeen. Hope your children were as crazy as you!!
Melanie Snyder CoonClass of '76
Occupation: Realtor
Family: 2 Boys, both graphic designers. One lives in Tulsa and the other in St. Louis.
Interests: I love to travel, read, and be with people and especially love being outdoors!
William (Bill) Singer Class of '76
Cindy Smith StowellClass of '76
Michael Stadie Class of '76
Occupation: Director Lutheran Disaster Response
Family: 3 Children 2 Grandchilden
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lived in Iowa for 23 years, 11 in Davenport Moved to Chicago in June 2012 to work at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Churchwide Office Been ordained a Lutheran Pastor since 1984 Been in 36 states since taking this position
Barbara Sullivan VanhoutteClass of '76
Occupation: Project Manager of technical writers
Family: 2 sons, husband of 39 years
Interests: Reading, crafts, traveling
Jane Somberg LawlessClass of '76
Susan Strecker KellerClass of '76
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Family: Husband: Mike Keller Sons: Jason Keller & Justin Keller Daughter: Jessica Keller
Interests: Reading and spending time with family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Mike and I have been married for 38 years. We have 3 children; Jason (28) is a lawyer in Chicago, IL; Justin (25) is an engineer in St. Louis, MO; Jessica (22) will graduate with her BSN from Indiana Wesleyan University in May. We've lived in 4 different states and have spent the last 28 years in Delaware. We're looking forward to retirement and possibly relocating back to the Midwest. Our most memorable family trip was a week long vacation to the Grand Canyon with our children for our 25th anniversary.
Brian Swift Class of '76
Occupation: Principal Support Analyst for ACI
Family: Wife Karen Son Adam his wife Erica Daughter Sarah Rodriguiz- husband Richard
Interests: Golf Guitars Family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My job provided travel to a variety of places including Riyadh Saudi Arabia and Quito Ecuador and more exotic places like Buffalo NY. Favorite family vacations were a bus tour in the UK and trip to Southern California - sea world, disney etc.Currently playing bass and guitar in an old guy band. I am the second oldest and it is hard to get the guys 15 yrs younger than I excited about playing music from the best era (70s). The crowd responds well to the old stuff.I get to play acoustic guitar every Sunday at our second service at church which I really enjoy.
Debra Tripp DropinskiClass of '76
Occupation: Housewife
Family: It's just my husband of 37 years Bob and I.
Interests: We love camping and exploring our new home state of Colorado.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We'd love to see any of you coming to Colorado. We currently live in Colorado Springs but recently bought land near Westcliffe and are looking forward to making our retirement home there among the trees and views of the Sangre De Christo mountains!
Patrick (Pat) Sullivan Class of '76
Occupation: Oil & Gas and Aerospace Quality Manager
Family: Married to Laura, we have three daughters & four grandchildren.
Interests: Very much enjoyed being back in the state of Nebraska for our reunion.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I lived in Nebraska for only three years, (74-76) and must say my WHS experience was phenomenal. I had many friends and we did many things (some stories modified over the years) and I think I learned a few things from school too! Enjoyed connecting with many friends!Glad Matt & I are cleared of the rodent escapade during graduation. Recalled Skoog calling up to my Dad asleep in the bedroom at 2am, Hey George I'm here! I didn't get to share a Coke with Bobbie Sue. Glad I reconciled with Kitty about her mailbox and that Tim didn't suffer life long injuries when I ran over his foot. Severa?
Richard (Rich) Thiesfeld Class of '76
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Family: Married to Laurie for 34 years. Two sons, Aaron and Colin.
Interests: Family get-togethers, adventure travel, sports, exploring the natural world
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Covered many memorable events at venues around the country and met many notable people during ten years as a television sportscaster...loved following Nebraska football! Enjoy living in a beach community and have had widespread travels with my family. Also appreciate solo adventure travels in various national and international locations...good excuse to work at becoming a better photographer. Love getting outdoors and am always up for the latest adventure.
Jan Tuerk DaltonClass of '76
Occupation: Licensed nursing assistant-case manager
Family: 3 children, 4 grandchildren
Interests: Hiking, golfing, skiing
Julie Tully WestmanClass of '76
Douglas (Doug) Tubach Class of '76
Julie Tuerk RudeenClass of '76
Nanette Wales BroClass of '76
Kimberly (Kim) Wells LarsenClass of '76
Occupation: physician
Family: Married, one daughter (whose wedding was in April 2016)
Interests: Reading, walking, swimming
Lisa Vohoska Class of '76
Occupation: Early Childhood Special Education Teache
Family: Children: Benjamin, Rachel and John 3 grandchildren Charlotte, Henry, Carolyn
Interests: quilting, camping, hiking and biking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Love to travel and have been to Egypt, Italy, Czech Republic and Costa Rica. Hope to do more traveling once I retire and even live overseas.
Jacqueline (Jackie) Weir Class of '76
Mark Wiesman Class of '76
Occupation: Commercial Real Estate
Family: Married 4 children ages 27, 25, 23, 20.
Interests: Shakuhachi, flute, guitar, bonsai, tribal art, Japanese art and culture, nature,
Jeffrey (Jeff) Ziegler Class of '76
Robert (Bob) Wheeler Class of '76
Occupation: General Management & Sales
Family: Wife, Perla; Daughter, Christian; Son, Alan
Interests: reading, movies, grilling out, being with family and friends
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been border to border and coast to coast, with 25 years in Mexico. I think that I speak decent Spanish (Mexican lexicon) today - it's about time! Was able to pursue and earn a masters degree from Thunderbird, a long time goal of mine. Life has been interesting and fulfilling - with its share of trials and tribulations. I'm thankful for being from Nebraska, for the many friends I've made along the way, the experiences I've had and the loves of my life - Perla, Christian and Alan.
Andrew (Andy) Winstrom Class of '76
Christine Zorad Class of '76
Westside High School - Class of 1976
Fred Amoura
Dennis Busch
Andy Bachorsky
Bill Byam
Mark Bragdon
William Farrell
Westside High School - Class of 1976
David Gass
John Gunset
Kay Gloor
John Hathaway
Michael Goodrich
Jay Hawthorne
Westside High School - Class of 1976
Fred Heimrod
Robert Johnson
John Hughes
Rick Jorgensen
Merrill Johnson
Debbie Kaldenberg
Westside High School - Class of 1976
Mark Koehler
Nancy Manzitto
Mike Korff
Thomas McFadden
Leah Malec
Kari Megard
Westside High School - Class of 1976
Laura Messer
Ron Olsen
Leann Naran
Tresa Payne
Edward Oglesby
Bret Perry
Westside High School - Class of 1976
Richard Prince
Casey Randall
Patrick Quinn
Craig Roberts
Jim Racine
James Roncka
Westside High School - Class of 1976
Laurie Santora
Dave Swigart
David Stastny
Paul Terry
Tom Struyk
Steve Utiger
Westside High School - Class of 1976
Mitchell Weak
Westside High School - Class of 1976Fred Amoura
Dennis Busch
David Gass
John Gunset
Fred Heimrod
Robert Johnson
Mark Koehler
Nancy Manzitto
Laura Messer
Ron Olsen
Richard Prince
Casey Randall
Laurie Santora
Dave Swigart
Mitchell Weak
Andy Bachorsky
Bill Byam
Kay Gloor
John Hathaway
John Hughes
Rick Jorgensen
Mike Korff
Thomas McFadden
Leann Naran
Tresa Payne
Patrick Quinn
Craig Roberts
David Stastny
Paul Terry
Mark Bragdon
William Farrell
Michael Goodrich
Jay Hawthorne
Merrill Johnson
Debbie Kaldenberg
Leah Malec
Kari Megard
Edward Oglesby
Bret Perry
Jim Racine
James Roncka
Tom Struyk
Steve Utiger
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