Class Announcements
To: Employees of McCook Public Schools-Past and Present. We would like to have your contact information, so we could send you the newsletter. If you know of someone who does not receive the newsletter, please contact us: Al Cuellar acuellar@swnebr.net or 345-2393
Class of 1931
Dorothy Fitch Nicholson,
345-4148
Class of 1932
Mary Austin Horendeck, 1602 W 81/2 St,
345-7637
Class of 1934
Don Rowland, 16575 Antero Circle, Broomfield, CO 80023, 720-353-4413, don.rowland@comcast.net
Class of 1935
Russ Dowling, 907 E 5th 345-2984, or Phyllis Olson Marsh, 111 Seminole
Class of 1938
Send news and addresses to: Bernadine Traphagan Malcom,
Class of 1939
Please send in address changes and news. Have someone in your family designated to do this, if you can’t. Helen Dutton Allen, P.O. Box 364, 345-6907, hallen@ocsmccook.com
Class of 1940
Evelyn Frank Morgan,
Class of 1941
It can’t be 68 years since we were seniors! Please let me know of any news you would like to share with our classmates. Send news to: Ardis Randel Vukas, 209 W M St, 345-5369
Class of 1942
Patty Eisenhart, PO Box 8, Culbertson, NE 69024, 278-2115, russpat@gpcom.net
Class of 1943
Thanks for the donations. See Thank You’s. Ruth Bamesberger Shields,
Class of 1944
Thank you for donations toward newsletter costs. Virgil Huff expressed an interest in a class gathering at the 2010 All School Reunion. Any interest? Send your news and address changes! Shirley Axelson Johnson, 903 Sunset, sjohnson@ocsmccook.com 345-2458, or Gwenn Ream Brooks,
Class of 1945
We are planning a
Class of 1946
Our sympathy to the families of Pat Larson Kay, Beth Nutzman Wing, and Willard Teel. Please read about the plans for the all class reunion in 2010. Do you want a ‘46 gathering and dinner at this time? I will be sending out a letter asking for your thoughts. Shirley Muffley Wallen, 1006 W 3rd St, 345-1658 swallen @mccooknet.com
Class of 1947
First off, I want to wish all of you 80 year old folks a very Happy Birthday! Keep taking your vitamins and minerals and stay healthy so you can attend the Bison reunion in 2010! Rosalie Teel Weskamp, 709 E 2nd St, 345-1666, rwesk@mccooknet.com
Class of 1948
Our sympathy to the families of Joan Fletcher Olson and Rose Koetter Doyle. A donation from our class was given to the newsletter in their memory. See “Thank yous” for those helping with our newsletter and reunion costs. Plan now for our next reunion
Class of 1949
Our 60th
Class of 1950
Dale and LaVonne Carter plan to be here McCook this summer. Donna Lee and I will
make plans for some kind of gathering while they are here.
Class 1951
CONGRATULATIONS to: Harry Lebsack on his retirement and Leora Norman on “Still Dancing the Days Away”. Janice Eisenbarth Waddell, 712 E 2nd St, 345-6663 jklwaddell @mccooknet.com
Class of 1952
Our sympathy to the family of Murel McNutt. Send news/addresses & money to: Peggy Appleyard,
The committee is working hard on the Reunion 2010 so hope a lot of you will be able to attend. Pat Rogers Schmid, 1514 West 1st, 345-308; pschmid@netitlegroup.com
Class of 1954
Heads up classmates! We will be celebrating our 55th reunion
Class of 1955
Congratulations. ’55 grads have kept the Grim Reaper at bay. I say “Keep up the valiant efforts!”. Jeanne Boyle Oldweiler, has released her book Ant Hill Challenge ISBN: 978-1-4389-1531-9(sc) It is a wonderful read; about us and how we lived life in our time! Order from Amazon or Jeanne direct at jeanne 704.socket. net. Current plans are to have two reunions in 2010. We will join the “All Class Reunion” on the 4th of July and then have our regular 5 year reunion during Heritage Activities in September. Come one, come all.
Class of 1956
Make plans to come
Class of 1957
Be thinking about the McCook All Class Reunion,
Class of 1958
We had so much fun this year at our 50 year reunion that we want you each to be here for the all school 2010 reunion in McCook. We will hold a class party during the event. A donation was given to the newsletter in memory of our deceased classmates, see “Gifts Given”. Please thank Sharon Dowling Felker, 1401 W 1st
Class of 1959
Plans are made for 50th
Class of 1960
Plans are being made for our 50th class reunion in 2010. If you have suggestions please let us know. Send email address corrections to Connie Carlson Bennett connieb1942@ netscape.net. Send any news items or address corrections to Pat Wakefield Fredde,
Class of 1961
Read about the all school reunion
Class of 1962
Mary Jo Wagner Baumfalk, 1104 W 1st, 345-2026 or Tom Buresh, 1212 Norris Ave, 345-5441, NEW: tnburesh@msn.com
Class of 1963
Our 45th reunion was held in October. A big thank you to Lorraine Rose Goldenstein, Linda McGooden Hedges, Ken Mathias and Dick Cappel for the tremendous effort they put out to make the reunion such a success. Send class info to:
Class of 1964
Make plans to attend the
Class of 1965
We are planning our 45 reunion during the all class reunion in 2010 so please confirm your email address with Steve. Check our website: www.mccookdirect.com/classof65/index.htm. Send news or pictures to Steve Batty, Box 464, 308-345-4021, sbatty@mccooknet.com; Colleen Grant, 105 E K St, 345-3423, colleensue 47@mccooknet.com
Class of 1966
Please keep me updated on any address changes so you don’t miss the next newsletter. Visit our website (http://www.mccook high1966.myevent.com). Send news: Cathy Bunstock Cox,
Class of 1967
Send new addresses, etc. to: Jean Harmon Hallowell,
Class of 1968
Thank you to those who sent a contribution to keep our newsletter going. If you want a picture from the 40th reunion for $5.00, please contact us & we will send it to you. We are still planning on our 45th to be held during the 2010 All Class Reunion. Lost Classmates: John Wacker, Art Askew, David Salisbury, Susan McNulty, Mike Stewart, Terri Huff, & Jerry Harris. If you know where they are or IF YOU HAVE MOVED, please contact us. See you in 2010. Send your contact info to: Sue Coady Doak,
Class of 1969
We are saddened by the death of Dan Wallen, Dec. 2nd. Condolences will reach Kathy Wallen at 71217 DR 381, 345-2899, dankatw @gmail.com Plans are set for a 40th reunion on September 11-12, 2009, we will be sending postcards with more info. NEW class rep: Debbie Krieger Jenkins,
Class of 1970
Send address changes & news to: Cathy Glick Robinson-Brown, 71386 DR 387, 345-2721
Class of 1971
Steve Clapp, 307 Park Ave, 345-6835, NEW: sclapp@gpcom.net
Class of 1972
Please classmates continue to send address changes to: Anne Unger Confer,
Class of 1973
Send your e-mail address. Mary Anderson Dueland, 112 E N St, 345-6163, dmandue @ocsmccook.com
Class of 1974
Nancy Lewis Frecks, 37098 Valley Dr, Culbertson 69024, 278-2520, nancyfrecks @yahoo.com
Class of 1975
Dari Tucker Olson, 705 W 5th St, 345-5147 ,dlolson_1@gpcom.net
Class of 1976
I thoroughly enjoyed all the Christmas messages our classmates sent out using our email class contact list. If you have an email address but aren’t on our list, then please send it to me so I can put you on as a member. Diane Wilson Lyons, 1007 E 1st St, 345-2189, pdlyons@gpcom.net
Class of 1977
Hello class of “77” It’s been awhile, I thought it was time to communicate. We need to get your e-mail addresses collected so when we can get ready for the next reunion. Please contact me. I can do it by e-mail or facebook. Let me hear from you ASAP. Please pray for our classmate Linda Grabowski (614 West F, McCook, NE 69001) who is bravely fighting a tough battle with cancer. Thanks. Donna Roberts Stone, 71981 US Hwy 83, 345-3214, NEW: dstone77@hotmail.com
Class of 1978
Send news and updates to: Jerry Calvin,
Class of 1979
Celebrate 30 years since H.S. graduation, July 17, 18 & 19. Go to www.bisonalumni.com (under Class Announcements) to access the party details! On Facebook you can find us at McCook class of ’79. We need your current contact information. Send to; Dan Becker, drdanbecker@comcast.net. Questions? Contact; Janet Benzing McCammon at jemcascadia@hotmail.com or Susan Buxton Marsh at osuzzana79@gmail.net. Robin Frick Calvin,
Class of 1980
We need your input for our 30th reunion. Bison Alumni is planning a huge
reunion for 2010. Do we want to do it with them or have something ourselves or both? I need to know as we are only one year away. I would like to get as many of the Class of 1980 in my e-mail, as then I can get you updated on ideas or issues that need to be decided! I could use any and all of your help!!! Lanae Hoyt Fritsch, 1109 W 2nd St, 308-340-2556, naefritsch@hotmail.com
Class of 1981
Memorials, donations and new addresses are always welcome. Interested in a get together for the 2010, let us know. Send to: Class 81, Leila Hoyt Koetter, 1603 West 1st,
Class of 1982
Please keep in touch with email if possible! It keeps it so easy. Sara Wiemers Rippen,
Box 57
Class of 1983
Looking for a new “Class Representative” please contact me if you are interested. Send address changes and news to: Kristy Ziemann Pollnow,
Class of 1984
With plans for the 2010 reunion, we are going to hold off a year and do our 25 year reunion at that time. I would like to get current email addresses for everyone. Please drop me a short email so we can stay better connected and plan for 2010. Lori McNutt started a MHS Class of 1984 group on face book. Come join- it’s a great way to reconnect! Let me know of any news and PLEASE, PLEASE email me with your information. I will also be looking for someone to replace me next year for the Class Rep. Tammy Bradley Decker, 18403 Pasadena Ave., Omaha, NE 68130, 402-896-2479, tjdecker@cox.net
Class of 1985
Next summer will be our 25th any ideas? Maybe we could tie in with 2010
Look for more information to come. Annette Kool Wagner, 1609 Centennial Dr, 345-3852, acwagner2@msn.com
Class of 1986
Want to get together during the Bison 2010 reunion? Let me know your thoughts. I need your current e-mail address; please send! Send money, news & address changes: Tracy Lucas,
Class of 1987
Ann Guthrie Teel, PO Box 128, McCook, NE 69001, 364-928; annteel88@hotmail.com
Class of 1988
Keep us updated on your address and e-mail changes. Check our website (http://bison1988.myevent.com) for our class pictures. Kerri Davis Unger, 37923 Road 721, Culbertson, NE 69024, 345-2379, kerriunger@netscape.net
Class of 1989
Chanin Hugel Monestero (cd_monestero@ hotmail.com) and Tobi Davis Hunter (sunstroke13@hotmail.com) are thinking of planning our reunion
Class of 1990
We need someone to organize our 20th reunion.
Class of 1991
Michelle Chancellor Henrickson, s-mhenrickson@hotmail.com,
Class of 1992
Jason Loop,
Class of 1993
Joann Pick Barenberg, 704 Missouri Ave, 345-2317, joann@mnb1.com
Class of 1994
Happy 15th!! It’s already been that long since we’ve graduated, but there will not be a reunion this year. We will be planning a small reunion during the BISON 2010 all-alumni reunion. Mark your calendars for July 2-4. I look forward to seeing ALL of you in 2010! Stephanie Hays Stevens, 1606 West 2nd, McCook, NE, 345-5688, steph@swnebr.net
Class of 1995
We are out of funds to mail the newsletter. Another class is paying mailing costs for this newsletter. We will send a postcard request for money soon. Please send a donation. Carmen Irwin Lervold 15788 W. Acapulco Lane Surprise, AZ 85379, 623-322-9281, bisonclass95@cox.net or Kristin Townsley Vielma, 8951 W Melinda LN, Peoria, AZ 85382, ktownsley@hotmail.com
Class of 1996
Emmilynn Karre had back surgery in February. She will be recovering at Hillcrest Nursing Home here in McCook. Amy Vontz Kehler, 810 W 10th, 345-5497 or amy-kehler@ hotmail.com
Class of 1997
Mark your calendars for the all class Bison Alumni reunion
Class of 1998
Please send updates and announcements you would like placed in the newsletter to Brian Symington,
Class of 1999
Our 10 year class reunion is scheduled for
Class of 2000
Can you believe our ten year class reunion is just around the corner? If you are interested in being a part of planning this event, please contact Anna Dueland Hunnicutt , 1121 10th St, Aurora, NE 68818, 402-694-5787, mccook2000@gmail.com or to parent rep. Russ Ankersen (Stephanie), 402 East 6th St, 345-7132, RJAnkersen@parker.com