The 52nd West High Reunion is planned for the weekend of August 23-24, 2024.
If you’re planning to come, RSVP by emailing us at: WestHighClassof72@gmail.com, so that we can plan for the right amount of food and drink. See below for the list of those planning to attend.
Schedule:
Friday, August 23rd (5-10 PM): Meet at the Memorial Union Terrace.
--Where?: We’ll meet on the 2nd floor, above the “Sunset Lounge” (https://union.wisc.edu/assets/Terrace-map-webPDF-22-0389-copy.pdf). This is the same location where we met for the 50th and 51st reunions. You can locate it by entering the Terrace at the far north end of Park Street, and taking the stairs that are to your right, to the second story level.
--Getting there:
--Accessibility:
The Sunset Lounge is accessible by the elevators in the main part of the Memorial Union. Handicap-accessible parking is also available. For more information see: https://union.wisc.edu/visit/hours/accessibility/ https://union.wisc.edu/visit/hours/accessibility/ or contact us via email for assistance: westhighclassof72@gmail.com
Saturday, August 24th (2-8 PM) Meet at Garner Park, at 333 S Rosa Rd.
2-4 PM: This year we’ll gather again at 2 PM for pickleball and possibly other games. If you're interested in other games (e.g., cornhole), please let us know.
4-8 PM: The picnic will begin at 4 PM. This year, we’re planning to provide food (a variety of sub sandwiches, chips, cookies, and water) at 5 PM, to those who RSVP. If you don’t RSVP, you’re welcome to bring your own food and beverages.
6 PM: Group photos.
--Accessibility:
The picnic shelter is about 100 yards from the parking lot. Please email us if you need assistance getting to the shelter.
Please let us know if you’re interested in helping. We are always looking for more ideas, and people to help with organizing the games or other outings that weekend (e.g., Farmers’ Market, Arboretum walk, meeting at a local tavern).
And don't forget:
It's not too late to add your profile on the West High "MyEvent" Classmates page: https://myevent.com/westhighclassof72
Join the Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/104938602940042
We hope to see you there!
West High Reunion Planning Committee
Attendees (as of July 18, 2024)
Athan, Tim
Bloch, Cam
Byrns, Sarah Byrns-Grindrod
Curry, Bob
Davison, Diana
Dykman, Erika
Emmerich, Bob
Harris, Bill
Hunt, Julie Roach
L’Heureux, Katie Remington
Lathrop, David
Lucas, Bob
McIntosh, Andrew
Moffatt, Courtney Brightbill
O'Brien, Mike
Owen, Dianne Bowman
Panganiban, Nito
Payton, Betsy Duren
Phillips, Bob
Remington, Pat
Rohlich, Ginny
Roenneburg, Ellen Emmitt
Schallert, Ruth Ann Wygal
Schroeder, Mark
Sherman, Vicki McCaulley
Sielaff, Jerry
Skilton, Margaret Zutter
Togstad, Sue Stockinger Andrie
Vogleman, Reid
Weinstein Naomi Cobb
Wexler, Janice
Zitzer, Janet
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