We Appreciate
our amazing alumni
The Alumni Association values our amazing Alumni. Learn more about some of the Alumni who have been recognized for their involvement in our community.
Westside Hall of Fame Recipients
1987
- Alice Gillogly
- Dr. H. Vaughn Phelps
- Irvin Yaffe
1988
- Dr. Kenneth K. Hansen
1989
- Dr. Elizabeth Lueder Karnes (’67)
- Maria Laas
- Verne Moore
1990
- Judith Nelsen Keep (’62)
- P.J. Morgan (’58)
- Dr. Richard Winchell
1991
- Paul Andreas
- Margre Durham
- William D. Haffey
- Ronald H. Hinkley
- Henry “Cam” Lucas, Jr. (’62)
1992
- Kurt Andersen (’72)
- Al Gloor
- Dr. John Goldner
- Sally and Ken Kampfe
- Dr. James A. Tangdall
- Ed Zschau (’57)
1993
- Pat Fischer (’57)
- Terry Kiser (’57)
- Mike Moran (’60)
1994
- Gail Parish Erwin (’59)
- Lyn Wallin Ziegenbein (’70)
1996
- Dr. Ron and Linda Wax
- J. Robert Duncan (’61)
1998
- Ruby Huebner
- Dr. William D. Hoyt
- John L. Hoich (’76)
2001
- Stephen J. Dickinson (’58)
- Richard H. Jones (’68)
2002
- Dr. Robert J. Henderson (’67)
- Jay Noddle (’76)
2004
- Brad Ashford (’67)
- Joseph Limprecht (’64)
- Steve McWhorter (’60)
2006
- Charles M. Kierscht (’56)
- Susan Petersen Kennedy (’62)
2008
- Dr. Kenneth M. Bird (’66)
- Terry J. Kroeger (’80)
2010
- Dr. Michael J. Hopkins (’76)
2012
- Jacquie Estee (’68)
- Kristin Grady Gilger (’71)
- Karen Sokolof Javitch
2014
- Michael Cassling (’82)
- Fred H. Hawkins, Jr. (’68)
- Kim Hawkins (’72)
- Kimberly C. Krhounek (’84)
- James A. Woodland (’66)
2016
- Dana Bradford (’83)
- Mark Hasebroock (’78)
- Suzanne Hutchinson Verma (’95)
- Governor Pete Ricketts
- Mike Saklar (’88)
- William Trowbridge (’59)
2018
- Brian Halla (’64)
- Nancy Keegan (’78)
- Gunnar Mossblad (’73)
- Michele (Zipay) Olsen (’93)
- Pamela Rowe Smith (’68)
- Jordan Tappero (’75)
- Judy Youngman Wigton (’57)
2020
- Scott Carlson (’75)
- Linda Sorensen Meigs (’68)
- Chris Mundy (’84)
- Robert Rose
- Michael Staenberg (’72)
2022
- Garnet Blatchford, MD (’75)
- Gregg Baldwin Millett (’57)
- Thomas Pflug (’76)
- Bruce Simon (’75)
- Lisa Worrall (’73)
2024
- Don Eckles (’73)
- Todd Simon (’82)
- Dr. Steven Gundry (’68)
- Ashley Kuhn (’01)
Hall of Fame Nominations
Established in 1987, the Westside Alumni Association Hall of Fame honors outstanding graduates of Westside High School. Inductees may be honored posthumously.
Upcoming Awards Ceremony:
The next induction banquet will be held in Fall 2026 at Happy Hollow Club. Inductees must be able to attend the event.
Nominate a Candidate:
To submit a nomination, please complete the form below and provide all information requested under the “Nomination Requirements.”
Nominations must be submitted by April 1, 2026.
Selection Process:
Inductees are chosen at the discretion of the Selection Committee. New members may not be selected every year. If a nominee is not selected in 2026, they will be reconsidered in 2028.
Contact
Kristi Davis
Westside Alumni Association
Hall of Fame
1101 South 90th St.
Omaha, NE 68124
p: 402-390-2183
e: alumni@westside66.net
Athletic Hall of Fame Recipients
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Westside High School Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize the athletic accomplishments of Westside High School students and others associated with Westside High School whose contributions to athletics are worthy of merit.
Eligibility Requirement
The prospective inductee will become eligible for admission 10 years after the graduation year.
Nomination Committee
This committee has the responsibility to gather and review nominations for the Hall of Fame. Recommendations shall be submitted to the Board of Directors. To nominate a Westside alum for the Hall of Fame, please contact the Westside Athletic Director at kerkman.thomas@westside66.net or 402-343-2605.
2004
- Pat Fischer ’57
- Guy Ingles ’67
- Linda Rosenberg Stanchi ’86
- Chuck Sharpe ’77
- Dean Thompson ’80
- Coach Bill Hoyt
2005
- John Buller ’65
- Ali Nuzum Majerus ’83
- Tom Pate ’70
- Steve Sorenson ’64
- Jeff Taylor ’83
- Coach Cal Bentz
2006
- Mark Boyer ’73
- Marnee Dietrich Jepsen ’89
- Mark Eversden ’88
- Jim Jansen ’66
- Paul Meyers ’83
- Warren Whitted, Jr. ’67
- Coach Dan Young
2007
- Scott Hill ’83
- Mark Jensen ’66
- Craig Johnson ’77
- Bart Kofoed ’82
- Anne Watland Morrison ’76
- Coach Hugh Morrison
Class of 2008
- Bob Danenhauer ’77
- Mark Dietrich ’86
- Colleen Hurley Hurtado ’87
- Randy Naran ’80
- Coach Tom Hall
2009
- Robyn DeSmet Brewington ’83
- Roger Herring ’66
- Dan Overton ’76
- Dave Walton ’76
- Coach Lou Miloni
2010
- Jennifer Johnson Atkinson ’90
- Steve Mariucci ’82
- Brad Metzler ’00
- Roy Smith ’72
- Dick Tharp ’66
- Coach Bob Klein
2011
- Greg Armitage ’91
- Ira Cooper 2000
- Megan Hurley Clayberg ’85
- Joe Sloan ’72
- Coach Jim Tangdall
- Ron Huston
2012
- Al Bach ’67
- Bob Saffer ’61
- Tony Schrager ’95
- Beth Williams Leach ’98
- Dan Wingard ’81
- Coach Ann Royle
2013
- Mark Passer ’86
- Doug Humphrey ’91
- Carla Bennett ’99
- Tim Green ’99
- Coach Bruce Skinner
- 1982 Varsity Football Team
2014
- Ron Volberding ’67
- Steve Gerdes ’70
- Anne Gilmore Jordan ’74
- Ty Stewart ’90
- Coach Larry Morrissey
- 1971 Varsity Boys Swim Team
2015
- Bob Hardt ’67
- Brian Horn ’75
- Dea Fredrick-Cristea ’80
- Derron Fredrick ’85
- Coach Don Gilpin
- 1966 Varsity Football Team
- 1967 Varsity Boys Track Team
2016
- Bill Hanley ’83
- Kim Lorenz ’99
- 1980 Varsity Boys Basketball
- Ross Jernstrom ’74
2017
- Dr. Jeff Seume ’72
- DJ Rezac ’89
- Linda Schabloske Roh ’91
- Coach Roger Hoffman
- 1976 & 1977 Wrestling Teams
- Harley Schrager
2018
- Cameron Hubbs ’07
- Alex Suarez – ’00
- Joe Finocchiaro ’04
- Pat DiBiase ’73
- Coach Fred Hutchinson
- 1986 Girls Swim Team
2019
- Rick Berkshire ’72
- Michael Cooper ’93
- Abby Johnson ’00
- Laurel Karnes ’02
- Maggie Howell ’02
- 1999 Varsity Baseball Team
2020
- Kristin Fasbender ’93
- Haley Cameron ’03
- Brett Seger ’02
- Nate Wurth ’02
Lighthouse Leaders Recipients
1999
- Security National Bank
- Robert and Joan Masterson
- Phillip Schrager Foundation
2000
- Dick and Helen Kelley
- Qwest
- ServiceMaster
2001
- Jim Fitl, Mid City Bank
- Larry W. Myers
- Marjorie and Warren R. Whitted, Sr.
2002
- W. David Scott
- Fred Hawkins, Jr. & Kim Hawkins, Hawkins Construction
- Bill Carver & Warren R. Whitted, Jr., Citizens for Excellence in District 66
2008
- Jeffrey D. Sharp
- Martha and David Slosburg
2004
- Clifford S. Alexander
2005
- Paul C. Jessen
2006
- American National Bank
- Phyllis D. Choat
2020
- Children’s Hospital
- Nebraska Furniture Mart
2010
- Bob Belgrade
- Ed and Carrie May
2012
- Sue and Steve Seline
- Ken West
2014
- Michael F. Coyle
- Mike Williams
2016
- Chrisi and John Hughes
- Jackie and Terry Kroeger
2018
- Amy and Kris Brown
- Ann Christiansen
- Lisa and DJ Rezac