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All Class AHS Alumni Holiday Get Together will be 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 will be 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!
what: 14th annual AHS All Alumni
HOLIDAY GET TOGETHER
who: 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
AHS Alumni email:
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AHS Alumni mailing address:
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per year in the spring to your mailbox? 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. To receive all
AHSAA newsletters click join Perry Beeman`77
AHS Class of 1943 & 1944 65 Year Reunion
AHS 1943 & 1944
May 30-31, 2008
The
AHS class of '43 & '44 65th reunion will be held on May 30-31, 2008.
AHS Alumni email:
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per year in the spring to your mailbox? 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. To receive all
AHSAA newsletters click join Martha (Coover) Anderson '44
AHS Class of 1948
Year Class Reunion
AHS 1948
September 12-14 2008
The
Ames High School Class of 1948 60-year Diamond
reunion is in the works. Yes, our 60 year reunion is only about 9 months from today.
Save the Date: September 12 - 14, 2008
note: because of a scheduling conflict, this date was recently changed to this new date, please update your calendar
Tentative plans include:
Friday night September 12
Friday evening re-acquaintance event
Saturday September 13
Saturday's events in the planning stages
Sunday September 14
Sunday brunch/picnic
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:
robert.amme(at)nsm.du.edu
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AHS Alumni email:
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AHS Alumni mailing address:
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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
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 will be held August 12-13, 2008 in Ames.
Contact:
Chuck Benson: 5 1 5 - 2 3 2 - 9 3 2 2 nlclb (at) isunet.net
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AHS Alumni email:
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per year in the spring to your mailbox? 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. To receive all
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Chuck Benson Class of '53
AHS Class of 1958 50 Year GOLD Reunion
AHS 1958
June 20-22, 2008
The AHS class of '58 is pleased to announce a
Golden 50th reunion will be held on June 20-22, 2008.
AHS Alumni email:
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per year in the spring to your mailbox? 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. To receive all
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Class of '58
AHS Class of 1978 30-Year Reunion
AHS 1978
July 25-26, 2008
The
AHS class of '78 30th reunion will be 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.
AHS Alumni email:
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AHS Alumni mailing address:
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per year in the spring to your mailbox? 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. To receive all
AHSAA newsletters click join
Dan Houk '78
AHS Class of 1988 20-Year Reunion
AHS 1988
July 25-27, 2008
Save the date: the
AHS class of '88 20th reunion will be 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
ksfriedrich (at) isunet(dot)net
AHS Alumni email:
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AHS Alumni mailing address:
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per year in the spring to your mailbox? 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. To receive all
AHSAA newsletters click join
Kurt Friedrich '88
AHS Class of 1998 10-Year Reunion
AHS 1998
July 18-19, 2008
Save the date: the
AHS class of '98 10th reunion will be 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 will be
sent via Evite by mid-March so please update your email on this site and email to Robbie.
AHS Alumni email:
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AHS Alumni mailing address:
Is your Alumni mailing address current? Do you receive at least one AHSAA newsletter
per year in the spring to your mailbox? 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. To receive all
AHSAA newsletters click join
Robbie Smalling '98
