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Madison West Class of 1972

 

November 2025 Update

 

Please hold these dates on your calendar:

  • August 28-30, 2026 for the 54th reunion, and 
  • August 27-29, 2027 for the 55th reunion. 

The 54th West High Class of '72 Reunion is planned for the weekend of August 28-30. Given the success of the 53rd reunion*, we're planning to meet again on Friday night at the Memorial Union Terrace, and at Garner Park on Saturday afternoon. 

 

And the 55th reunion is planned for August 27-29, 2027. We've reserved the Blackhawk Country Club again, and are planning other gatherings. Please let us know if you'd like to help out plan the weekend. 

 

Your reunion planning committee

 

*Our 53rd West High Reunion is in the books!  We met at the Memorial Union on Friday night, and at Garner Park on Saturday. We had about 30 classmates who came to one or the other events, with about 10 who came from out of town (Anne R, John O, Courtney M, Randy W, June M, Linda R, Bill H, Nito P, Mike L, Tim A, others?). On Friday night we had about 28-30 people show up at the Terrace with about 20 classmates. We had a few partners attend, and a few Edgewood grads too (Mark, DC, Schwab, Jim VanG). On Saturday at Garner Park, we had almost 30 people there with about 25 classmates (see photo below) and about 5 guests.

See additional reunion pictures at: 

49th reunion photos (Aug 2021)

50th reunion photos (Aug 2022)

51st reunion photos (Aug 2023)

52nd reunion photos (Aug 2024)

53rd reunion photos (Aug 2025)

August 2025 Update

August 24 (12:11 CDT)
Our 53rd West High Reunion is this upcoming weekend, August 22-23. We're looking forward to seeing you again, either at the Memorial Union on Friday night, at Garner Park on Saturday, or at other informal gatherings (e.g., farmer's market, riding Madison's e-bikes, a walk on Picnic Point).  ...

June 2025 Update

July 23 (07:05 CDT)
Our committee met in June 2025, and discussed the various options for getting together this year. We decided to stick with what's worked in the past, and gather for our 53rd West High Class Reunion next August. So here's the proposed schedule:   Friday, August 22nd, (5-10 PM): Meet at the Mem...

August 2024 Update

Aug 25, 2024 (19:17 CDT)
The 52nd West High Reunion was held the weekend of August 23-24, 2024. We first met on Friday, August 23rd (5-10 PM) at the Memorial Union Terrace.  We then met again on Saturday, August 24th (2-8 PM) at Garner Park, at 333 S Rosa Rd.  2-4 PM: We played pickleball again. 4-8 PM: This year, we pro...

Spring 2024 Update

Jul 13, 2024 (07:32 CDT)
The 52nd Annual West High Reunion is planned for August 24-25, 2024.  Based on the responses to our survey (see summary below), the planning committee picked the last full weekend in August for another West High "Class of '72" gathering. Most of those who responded preferred this date, suggesting t...

August 2023 Update

Aug 28, 2023 (09:51 CDT)
We had a successful 51st High School Reunion weekend. Check out the photos at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kSXQDM8ewi66skCM6 Friday, August 25th, 2023 Friday night, August 25th, 5 PM: Informal gathering at the Memorial Union: We met on the 2nd floor, above the “Sunset Lounge” (h...

July 2022 Update

Aug 04, 2022 (14:11 CDT)
There’s less than a month to go before our 50th reunion weekend. If you’d like to come to the Saturday night event at Blackhawk Country Club, and have not signed up yet, do it today – as the price goes up to $100 on August 15th. As of today, about 180 classmates are coming, with an additional 70 gue...

June 2022 Update

Jun 30, 2022 (09:27 CDT)
Dear Classmates, there are only TWO months to go before our 50th reunion, and our planning activities are in high gear. So don’t delay – now is the time to: 1.    Buy your ticket(s) to the Saturday night event—before the price increases on July 1st •    The cost is $50 and will increase to $60/pers...

May 2022 Update

Jun 19, 2022 (21:25 CDT)
Dear Classmates, there are only three months to go before our reunion, and our planning activities are starting to pick up. Here are a few things to do, you’re planning to attend: Buy your ticket(s) to the Saturday night event: The main reunion event will be on Saturday, August 27th, from 5 PM -...

April 27, 2022 Update

Apr 27, 2022 (13:48 CDT)
Dear Classmates, it is hard to believe that there are only 4 months to go before our reunion. We’ve been making good progress on the plans for that weekend, and appreciate your help finding missing classmates, adding your information to the reunion website, and making plans for the weekend.   The...

March 2022 Update

Apr 17, 2022 (18:03 CDT)
Dear Classmates, we are writing with our 6th monthly update regarding the plans for the 50th West High Reunion. With less than six months to go, our plans are starting to take shape. Here are a few simple things that you can do to help us: Buy your tickets for the reunion! We are now selling tick...

Jan/Feb 2022 Update

Apr 17, 2022 (18:02 CDT)
Dear Classmates, we’re writing with our fifth update regarding the plans for the 50th West High Reunion. With only six months to go before our 50th reunion, our plans are starting to take shape. Join us for an informal Zoom gathering on Sunday, February 20th, between 5-6 PM CST. If you’re fre...

November/December 2021 Update

Dec 20, 2021 (08:46 CST)
Dear Classmates, this is our fourth update regarding the plans for the 50th West High Reunion: Please join us for our holiday gathering: Sunday, December 19, at 5 PM CST Click here: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/91640419408 (meeting ID: 916 4041 9408). We’ll begin with a round of introductions,...

October 2021 Update

Oct 28, 2021 (21:03 CDT)
Dear Classmates, check out these updates:  Classmate Updates. Check out the most recent updates from our classmates Tommi Scheler, Dianne (Owen) Bowman, John Pike, Mary Beth Ball, Susan Nerlinger, Jay Simon, Rick Schurman, Jane (Erbach) Kinney, Courtney (Moffatt) Brightbill, June (Miller) Wolf, R...

September 2021 Update

Oct 28, 2021 (21:01 CDT)
Dear Classmates, this is our second monthly update, regarding the plans for the 50th West High Reunion: Class picnic at Festge Park. We had a good time at our recent class picnic (aka “49th reunion”). We’ve added photos to our new “West High 50th Reunion” Google Photos album. Check them out at: h...

August 2021 Update

Aug 25, 2021 (11:41 CDT)
Dear Classmates, we’re writing with our first “official” update, regarding the plans for the 50th West High Reunion: We’ve created a website for the reunion at https://myevent.com/westhighclassof72 Please visit the site and add your information. Details are below. We continue to search for email...