Alumni Holiday Reunion last updated 2/1/2008
All Class AHS Alumni Holiday Get Together was held
Friday December 26, 2008
All AHS Classes
Holiday Get Together
All AHS Alumni, significant others, friends, elves, whoever
Hosted mostly by late 1970's and early 1980's AHS Alumni. All AHS class years are encouraged and welcome.
The idea for an informal All Classes AHS reunion came out of years of discussions among Perry Beeman, Julie (Anderson) Larson, Bill Nutty (all AHS Class of '77) and others. The thought was to catch people while they were back in town for the holidays, and to have an informal, annual bar night/reunion for those of us who hate to wait five years for our own class gatherings to roll around. Finally, the trio of big talkers backed it up by actually planning an event.This year's Ames High School Alumni Holiday Reunion night was December 26, 2008 at Olde Main Brewing Co. in downtown Ames. We basically take over the place. It's so simple. We set the date. You show up, buy your own drinks, and, if you're a big spender, for your friends. Then drink up (in moderation of course), chat, and get caught up. This has been a meaningful, wonderful reconnection for many people, and we've had classmates from New York City, San Diego, Miami and elsewhere attend. The holiday gathering got off the ground 13 years ago, in a small way and mostly involving the AHS Class of '77, but has become much more. "We started out with about 30 people a year, but in the last couple of years, this has really taken off," Beeman said. "I rely heavily on the this alumni site for email addresses - and beg people to update theirs -- and that helps. What really got this going, though, is the simple act of friends letting their friends know about it through personal email address books and phone calls. The alumni newsletter and the website also carry notices.
In 2006, the reunion drew more than 100 people for the first time. Last year, a record 110 showed up, from the AHS classes of 1967 to 2003. Some scholars think it might have even been more. The discrepancy comes from impaired judgement, vision, and math skills among some of the leaders.
The gathering is usually the Friday between Christmas and New Year's. If the holiday's hit that day, watch this page or the Alumni Calendar for adjustments to the schedule. Please help get the word out. Every year, we have hurt feelings because someone didn't get the word. The more emails and phone calls, the better.
See you at the next AHS Holiday Reunion!
Details: Just like last year! Lots of fun. About 100 AHS Alumni turned out for the 2006 AHS Holiday event, and a record 110 turned out in 2007. Lets try for 200 in 2008!
AHS ">what: 14th annual AHS All Alumni HOLIDAY GET TOGETHERwho: All AHS Alum, significant others, friends, elves, whoever.
host: Hosted mostly by people from late 70s, early 80s classes, but every year is invited to attend.
where: Olde Main Brewing Co. on Main Street in Ames
how: Cash bar
when: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. (if we can find an afterparty), Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
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Perry Beeman`77
1943 & 1944 Reunion updated 1/1/2008
AHS Class of 1943 & 1944 65 Year Reunion
AHS 1943 & 1944
May 30-31, 2008
The AHS class of '43 & '44 65th reunion was held on May 30-31, 2008.
Contact:
Martha (Coover) Anderson
k e n m a r a m e s (at) aol.com
Einar Larsen is the contact for the Class of 1943:
b o o m p a 7 (at) yahoo.com
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Martha (Coover) Anderson '44
1948 reunion updated 7/12/2008
AHS Class of 1948 Diamond
60th Class Reunion
AMES HIGH SCHOOL AMES IOWA 1948
September 12-14 2008
The Ames High School Class of 1948 60-year Diamond
reunion plans have been finalized.September 12 - 14, 2008
BIG SIX-OH approaches!
Yes, Friends/classmates, believe it! Our sixtieth High School AHS class-of-1948 reunion draws nigh. We surely hope you have placed it on your calendars: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 12, 13, & 14, 2008. If you failed to send us your response earlier, NOW IS THE TIME! We are hoping for a great turnout, and have used the addresses provided by the AHS Alumni Association to reach you.
Here's the scoop:I. Conference headquarters
After looking at other options, we settled again on the same location as for our 50- year reunion, viz., the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center (slight name change), at 2100 Green Hills Drive (new address, too!). Green Hills Drive runs east and west, just south of US-30, and south of the ISU football stadium. The north-south road exiting from US-30 WAS called Elwood Drive, but its new name is University Blvd. It is Exit 146 (If you're on US-30 (south of Lincoln Way); take this exit and turn south. You will see a Best Western Hotel on your left, and Green Hill Drive on your right, which leads directly to the Gateway. Here is a Google Map.II. Lodging
The Gateway has reserved a block of rooms for us ("Ames High Reunions"). The rate is $99 per night plus hotel room tax and sales tax. The sooner you call, the better your chances; the number is 800-FOR-AMES, or 800.367.2637. A local number is 515.292.8600 for Front Desk.Other lodging nearby is the aforementioned Best Western at 2500 S. University Blvd, telephone 515.296.2500. The rate is $75 with breakfast. A bit farther south on University (2609) there is a new Holiday Inn; Tel. 515.268.8808. The rate there is $95 plus taxes. Back east near I-35 is the Heartland Inn, just off US-30. They advertise a rate of $75 with breakfast also. There are several other nice hotels in that same vicinity. Please make your reservations early, especially if you plan to stay at the Gateway. Be sure to indicate that you are with the Ames High Reunions group. Cutoff date for the rate guarantee is August 22. After that, reservations are subject to availability, and at the prevailing rate. Check-in time is 4:00 PM.
III. Activities
We have planned three main events:Friday, Sept. 12 starting at 5:30 PM
We'll again have a come-as- you-are reacquaintance party at the Ames Elks Club on Douglas Ave. across from the Public Library. We'll have some snacks and a cash bar. This has been a lot of fun! But this time, Ames High is playing a home football game with Ft. Dodge at 7:30. So you may elect to buy some tickets and go to the game (and be recognized at half time if our number warrants). We can later drift out and re-join the Elks party, go to dinner on our own, or just call it a day.Saturday morning
We are free to just visit or (if enough people are interested) we can take a bus tour of Greater Ames (including Iowa State). Other prospects include a visit to the famed Reimann Gardens & Butterfly House which is located close by on University Blvd. near the Iowa State Center. If interested, one might also enjoy the Living History Farms north of Des Moines, as well as several parks and golf courses. There is also now an Ames Historical Museum (Some of these sites can be placed on the bus tour, as well as the old Ames High School building). We will provide more instructions and a detailed list at the Elks Club Party. Bob Shaffer has extended an Open House invitation to his log cabin home on Saturday, ca. 1:00 to 3:00 PM northeast of town (6107 North Fork Road). Maps will be available, and transportation can be arranged.IV. Saturday night Banquet
Starting at 6:00 PM, we will gather in the foyer outside the South Prairie banquet room for drinks and hors d'oeuvres (cash bar). We'll have tables and a bulletin board set up there, where you may display whatever memorabilia (letters, photos, short updates on work, retirement, etc) you wish. Even if you can't come we'd be happy to post your items for you (They'll be returned only if they're clearly marked and identified with an address).Dinner is at 6:45 PM
We think you'll really enjoy what we're planning for entertainment. Tom Kelly will again serve as Master of Ceremonies.Please select from our choice of entrees: 1) Prime rib, Chicken Wellington, or Rack of Pork (see prices below, Part VI).
V. Sunday Picnic Luncheon at Moore Park
Serving is at 12:00 noon
We have reserved the Moore Park shelter in northwest Ames (same site as for our 1998 picnic). The luncheon was catered (cost $12 each). Directions was be provided, and transportation as needed.VI. Cost Summary
We will need an advance payment for your banquet meal and picnic. The price of $40/dinner includes a modest charge for audio-visual equipment, banquet charge (20%) and tax (7%). You can select from three choices:- Prime rib (How many?____)
- Chicken Wellington (How many?____)
- Rack of pork (How many?____)
The dinner includes Chef's choice of potato or rice, vegetable, warm rolls, beverage, and a dessert. This will
also allow us to provide some hors d'oeuvres for Friday & Saturday receptions.
Please indicate (AND REMEMBER) what your meal choices are! Add to the meal charges of $40 each the Sunday
picnic charges ($12 each) and send a check for the total to our treasurer, Mary Ann Barnes, 4009 Mathews Road,
Ames, Iowa 50014. All other charges/costs are to be covered directly
(lodging, travel, etc.) Please send Mary Ann your check as soon as your plans are firm.
If you have questions, call, write, or e-mail Bob Amme (303)871-3852, 261 E. Graves Ave., Centennial, CO 80121,
ramme (at) du (dot) edu, or call any of the other members of the planning committee:
- John Angle (641) 357-2916
- Sharon Arrasmith Petersma (641) 792-1109
- Forry Barnes (515) 232-7380
- Mary Ann (Plagman) Barnes same
- Janet Hoff (712) 792-1109
- Tom Kelly (515) 232 5752
- Darrell Moore (563) 332-5299
- Nancy (Neff ) (515)232-6039
Please spread the word to our classmates, and be sure to update your contact information in the AHS Alumni Web email database (see instructions below).
Contact:
Robert C. Amme: r o b e r t . a m m e (at) nsm.du.edu replace (at) with @AHS Alumni email: search add View by class year update
AHS Alumni mailing address: Is your Alumni mailing address current? Do you receive at least one AHSAA newsletter per year in the spring? If not, please click the "Contact AHSAA" button at the top of the page and email your current address and year of graduation to the AHSAA. Join to receive all newsletters.
Robert C. Amme '48
1953 Reunion updated 1/2/2008
AHS Class of 1953 55 Year Reunion
AHS 1953
August 12-13, 2008
The AHS class of '53 is pleased to announce their 55th reunion was held August 12-13, 2008 in Ames.
Click here to see a photo of 4 of your 1953 Alumnae that had a good reason to miss the 1953 reunion.
Contact:
Chuck Benson: 5 1 5 - 2 three 2 - 9 three 2 2 n l c l b (at) isunet.net
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Chuck Benson Class of '53
1958 Reunion updated 12/10/2007
AHS Class of 1958 50 Year GOLD Reunion
AHS 1958
June 20-22, 2008
The AHS class of '58 is pleased to announce the Golden 50th reunion was held on June 20-22, 2008.
Reunion Photos
Photos from the AHS Class of 1958 Ames High School 50th reunion held in
2008 are below!!
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Class of '58
1978 reunion updated 6/13/2008
AHS Class of 1978 30-Year Reunion
AHS 1978
July 25-26, 2008
The AHS class of '78 30th reunion was held on July 25-26th 2008
Please click www.ameshigh1978.com for more 1978 AHS reunion news, registration form, and bios.
The Ames High School Class of 1978 30-year reunion plans have been finalized. Yes, our 30 year reunion is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for the weekend of July 25-26 2008.
Contact:
Dan Houk
d h o u k (at) munnlumber (dot) com
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Dan Houk '78
1988 reunion updated 1/15/2008
AHS Class of 1988 20-Year Reunion
AHS 1988
July 25-27, 2008
Save the date: the AHS class of '88 20th reunion was held on July 25-27th 2008.
The Ames High School Class of 1988 20-year reunion is in the works. Our 20 year reunion is now only months away. Plans are underway to create a great reunion, so please save-the-date on your calendars for the weekend of July 25-27 2008, and plan on attending.
Contact:
Kurt W. Friedrich
k s f r i e d r i c h (at) isunet(dot)net
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Kurt Friedrich '88
1998 reunion updated 2/21/2008
AHS Class of 1998 10-Year Reunion
AHS 1998
July 18-19, 2008
Save the date: the AHS class of '98 10th reunion was held on July 18-19th 2008.
The Ames High School Class of 1998 10-year reunion is in the works. The best 10 year reunion ever is now only months away, so please mark your calendars now for the weekend of July 18-19 2008, and plan on attending. Please email Robbie Smalling with your email address and those of any other classmates. Actual reunion details were sent via Evite in March so please update your email on this site and email to Robbie.
Contact:
Robbie Smalling
s m a l l i n g 9 8 (at) gmail(dot)com
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