For many years following World War II, Frannie Weiland ‘45 was probably McCook’s most visible citizen, as he worked in downtown McCook. He was a familiar sight as he pulled his little red wagon, filled with window washing equipment, along Norris Avenue.
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It is interesting how events and trends in history tend to repeat themselves from time to time. After the present Red Willow County Courthouse was built in 1926, McCook’s city offices shared facilities with the county, in the county courthouse. But as more and more services were added to both the city’s and county’s responsibilities, more space was needed by both organizations.

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A few years ago I made a memory trip to McCook. Mid afternoon as I was driving past the McCook Auditorium I did a double take. Quickly, as if a magnet grabbed me I hung a U-turn and parked my Acura in front of the building. As I bounded out of the car I said to no one in particular, Hey, this is a remarkable building!!
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Thank you to the following people for Donations of TIME OR MONEY to this volume of the Newsletter. If names have been inadvertently missed? Please send a note to us and we will get it in the next letter.

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Everyone should try to come in and visit the old Carnegie Library. Since the Historical Society has finished repairing, renovating and restoring the old building, it is a wondrous sight to behold.

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The end of the 2004-2005 school year saw several long-time McCook teachers hanging up their grade books and heading out the school doors to begin enjoying their retirement.

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Your generosity is what keeps this newsletter going. Thank you.
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Three major projects that benefit the athletes and fans at MHS have recently been finished due to the generous donations of many alumni and businesses. With the encouragement of activities director, Rick Haney 80, these volunteers have given freely of their time, their expertise, and their money to improve the facilities of McCook schools.
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Don Schaaf (’55), after graduating from McCook High School, moved to Chicago where he attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and later worked in advertising agencies there. He was an Executive Art Director, producing and directing various national TV commercials.
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The McCook Educational Foundation represents a source of support for building upon the tradition of excellence which has been established in the McCook Public Schools.
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Amos McPherson 93, Corpus Christi, TX has been body building since he was in jr. high.
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Do you believe it? Who is married? You must be kidding! :)
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For a community of only 8,000, McCook continues to prosper culturally with something to enjoy on a regular basis. The past six months was no exception. I (Randy) returned to my home town only two years ago, and I continue to marvel at the talent on display by productions of the Buffalo Commons Story Telling Festival, the Hot Summer Nights concert series, the Southwest Nebraska Community Theater Association, and the Missoula Childrens Theatre.

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All alumni, students and classmates might wish to send condolences to the familes of the following people. If you need an address please contact their class representative.
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Many MHS students ended up competing at the state level in their various activities during the second half of the school year.
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Bison Alumni Wall of Fame inductees for 2005 are Colonel Linda S. Aldrich ‘69, and Stanley Hasty ‘37. Read the rest of this entry »

We are now an official, non-profit organization: Bison Alumni and Newsletter. We have affiliated with the McCook Community Foundation which is a part of the Nebraska Community Foundation, a 501 C3 corporation. (See Insert of paper newsletter.) This affiliation gives us legal and accounting benefits, as well as tax-deductible status.
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The McCook Junior High boys and girls track teams broke school records in the Dutch Zorn Relays in Gothenburg in May.
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