How To Plan A Reunion

Reunion Recap:


Upcoming Reunions:

If you have questions or need more information on any reunion, contact alumni relations coordinator, Kim Gajewski, at (414) 453-4567 x 2015 or email kpgajews@wlhs.k12.wi.us.

1938
Mark your calendar for June 14, 2008, for our 70-year reunion. It will be held at Harwood Place. Future details will be posted here, or you may contact Ila Mae (Sohm) Hora at 262-821-1992 or ilamae@milwpc.com for more information.

1942
The Class of 1942 holds annual reunion get-togethers. If you would like to attend your next reunion, contact Kim Gajewski at Wisconsin Lutheran High School.

1944
Our annual reunion will be held on September 27, 2008, at Harwood Place in Wauwatosa. If you would like to attend your next reunion, contact Kim Gajewski at Wisconsin Lutheran High School.

1945
Our next reunion will be held on June 14, 2008, at Silver Spring Country Club. Call Myra (Bruck) Goetsch at 414-466-7251 or email Dick Maas at maasdikker@aol.com if you have any questions.

1946
The Class of 1946 holds annual reunion get-togethers. If you would like to attend your next reunion, contact Kim Gajewski at Wisconsin Lutheran High School.

1947
The next gathering of our class will be in the fall of 2009 for our 62-year reunion. Keep reading future Contacts for more details! For more information, contact Warren or Carol (Miksch) Pape at 414-466-2562 or email capwwp@juno.com.

1948
Our class will celebrate our 60-year reunion on June 29, 2008, at the Venice Club in Brookfield. If you have questions, please contact Donna (Dobbert) Franklin at 262-783-4184.

1951
Your reunion committee is anxious to plan another reunion for 2008. We are looking for reunion ideas as to month, time, place, activity, tours, etc. Contact Barb (Luberti) Bergquist at 414-476-2384 or email barbie33@netzero.net.

1953
LHS Class of 1953 will gather on Saturday, August 16, 2008, for a 55-year reunion at the Tuckaway Country Club, Franklin. Contact Joyce (Vojtik) Tucek at 414-353-8429, joykentuc@aol.com, or Elaine (Hackbarth) Kraft at 262-376-7641, erkraft376@execpc.com, with your thoughts on expanding to a two-day celebration including daytime events.

1954
54-year reunion of the class of ’54! If you would like to attend your next reunion, contact Kim Gajewski at Wisconsin Lutheran High School.

1958
Our 50-year class reunion is set for Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Charcoal Grill in New Berlin. A letter with more information will be sent in January of 2008. Any questions about these events, contact Sylvia (Schuler) McDonald at 262-547-9289.

1963
 Our 45-year reunion will be held on October 11, 2008, at New Berlin Hills Golf Course. Contact Bob Lehninger at 414-453-4567 x 1225 or email rflehnin@wlhs.k12.wi.us for more information.

1973
Wanted! Alumni from the class of 1973 to help with 35-year reunion plans. Our next planning meeting is January 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Lutheran Church 2217 S 99 St, West Allis. If you are willing to be part of the reunion team or have questions, call Cindy Walker at 414-443-0623, or email Jodi (Bruss) Sherman at brusssherman73@hotmail.com.

1978
Our reunion will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2008, at the Bugline Sports Bar and Grill located inside the Village Bowl in Menomonee Falls. Details will be mailed in late spring. Questions? Call Bob or Debbie (Bartz) Weisheim at 262-835-2107 or email Bob.Weisheim@we-energies.com, or call Terry (Lassanske) Gilman at 708-297-4492 or email ctgilman@juno.com.

1979
A group of classmates is planning our 2009 reunion. Read future Contacts for more details. Contact Kim Gajewski at Wisconsin Lutheran High School if you want to join the planning team.

1983
A planning team is getting together for our reunion in 2008. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kim Gajewski at Wisconsin Lutheran High School.

1989
Planning has begun for a 20-year reunion in 2009. If you are interested in helping or sharing ideas, please contact Brian Perdue at bperdue@minoltaman.com.

1998
Reunion plans in the works for 2008. If you want to share ideas or join the planning team, contact Jenny Guenther at 309-310-9949 (preferred) or email fit4diamond@hotmail.com.



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Reunion Snapshots:

Class of 1980:

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How Do I Plan A Class Reunion?
Following is a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding class reunion events.

Who may plan a class reunion?
 Traditionally, the class officers initiate the planning process, although any eager classmate may make the first move. A short notice may be printed in the Contact to generate volunteers.  Ex: "Anyone interested in helping to plan the 25-year reunion for the Class of 1980, please contact Joe Smith at Jsmith@aol.com.

How far in advance should planning begin?
For reservations, mailings, and other details, most reunion committees allow for one year of planning. Informal gatherings require less preparation.

How do we publicize our event?
The Mission Advancement Office can help promote your event in two ways - through editions of the Contact, and through our website on the Alumni page.  Your reunion committee is responsible for mailing the event notices and/or invitations.  Any address, name, and phone updates discovered by the committee are important to future reunion planners, so please share them with the Mission Advancement as they become available.

 How can we obtain class contact information?
Contact Kim Gajewski, Alumni Relations Coordinator, in the Mission Advancement Office at (414) 453-4567 x 2015 or at kpgajews@wlhs.k12.wi.us to obtain your reunion kit, which contains current contact information, address labels, and information for your classmates, or for help in getting started.

 Who pays for the cost of a reunion?
Most reunion committees include food, mailing, and additional expenses in the “ticket” price for the event. The WLHS Business Office can provide a tax-exempt number to help lower reunion costs.

 What events are usually included?
The sky is the limit!  From Homecoming cookouts, luncheon gatherings, tours of WLHS, dinner cruises, or golf outings, the list of reunion options is endless. The event can last one evening, or an entire weekend.

 And, after the reunion?
Share a reunion summary and up to three photos with the Mission Advancement Office.  The MA Office will publish and mail a reunion summary report to your classmates and post it on the WLHS website.  Also, a copy of your reunion booklet or program and any additional name or address updates should be given to WLHS at this time.