UPCOMING REUNIONS
CLASS OF 1966 – 60 Year Reunion!
June 5 & 6, 2026
Marriott Regency Hotel
10220 Regency Circle, Omaha, NE
Reunion Schedule
Friday, June 5
5:00–10:00 PM
Meet & Greet
* Cash bar available
Saturday, June 6
10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Westside High School Tour
Hosted by Principal Jay Dostal
4:00 PM
Cash bar opens
4:45 PM
Smoke Pit BBQ Dinner Buffet
5:00–8:00 PM
Entertainment (stay until 11:00 PM)
Featuring professional hypnotist Rick Bultez and a fun 1950s–1960s nostalgia show
Cost
$75 per person
(Event only; lodging not included)
Guests are welcome.
Hotel Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Marriott for $115 per night + tax.
Room Block Name:
Westside High School Class of 1966 – 60th Reunion
Reservations:
Call 1-888-236-2427
Block available through May 14, 2026
Reservation & Payment
Your check is your reservation.
Make checks for $75 (per person) payable to:
Westside High School Class of 1966
Please include the name of your guest with your payment.
Mail payment to:
Barb Nelson
1700 Tower Pt., Apt. 303
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814-6192
Please email, call, or text Barb to let her know your check is on the way.
Questions?
Barb (Stein) Nelson Ken Hermsen
📧 westside66reunion@gmail.com 📧 kenher8630@gmail.com
📞 303-246-8784 📞 402-578-5260
CLASS OF 1971 – 55 Year Reunion!
August 28 & 29, 2026
Omaha Comfort Inn & Suites
72nd & Grover, Omaha, NE
Reunion Plans
Friday Evening
• Music in the lounge with some very familiar classmates & Heavy Appetizers
Saturday Evening
• Sit-down buffet dinner
• Plenty of time to visit, laugh, and catch up—in the lounge, breakfast area, poolside, or by the fire pit
** More details will be shared. Check out WHS 1971 Facebook Group
Reunion Reservations & Donations
Reunion reservations will be sent out later for payment details.
However, we are currently accepting voluntary donations to:
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Help classmates who may need assistance attending, and
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Reduce overall costs to ensure a fun and memorable reunion experience.
Three classmates have already donated— if you’d like to contribute please send your donation to:
Ric Jensen
3730 N. 95th St.
Omaha, NE 68134
Let Us Know If You’re In
Please contact Rhonda Chantry if you plan to attend—or even if you’re just thinking about it.
Call/Text: 402-612-3215
Email: chantry-hickey@cox.net
Mail: 331 S. 94th St, Omaha, NE 68114-3853
If you don’t use email or a cell phone, please let us know the best way to reach you.
Class of 1976 – 50th Year Reunion
Same class… New Stories! 50 years later!
August 21 & 22, 2026
Class of 1986 – 40th Year Reunion
SAVE THE DATE! CLASS OF ’86 TURNS 40!!
July 31 & August 1, 2026
August 1, 2026: 10:30-12:00
Westside High School Tour
Join the conversation – Find us on Facebook: Westside Class of 1986
Class of 1996 – 30th Year Reunion
September 18 & 19, 2026
Class of 2016 – 10th Reunion
SAVE THE DATE!
10 years later & still the same… just with better stories!!
September 18 & 19, 2026
Tour of Westside High School
Saturday September 19th, 10:30 – 12:00pm
Meet inside the main entrance
Join Us at Little Riot!
September 19th, 3-5pm
6201 Maple Street
Omaha, NE
WHS Reunion
planning committee guidelines
The Alumni Association agrees to publicize the date in its publications, and agrees to provide existing addresses for members of the class. The Class agrees to provide the Alumni Association with copies of all materials sent out to it alums, and to provide all address updates after the reunion.
Event Considerations
- Develop small working committee of 4-6 (or more) people.
- Select reunion weekend date, you can do only one day or all three.
- Contact the Alumni Association for your class list and divide the missing class members among committee and try to locate
- Advise classmates to check with the Alumni Association to make sure their contact information is update and includes their email address
- Check with the Alumni Association to find out if your class has funds that have been set aside.
Schedule Considerations
- Friday Events: Determine venue and pricing
- Saturday events: Determine venue and pricing
- Sunday Events: Determine venue and pricing
- Tour of the high school: Contact the Principal at 402-343-2601
- Facebook/webpage set up by reunion committee
Create a Facebook Reunion Group or Page. Check out guidelines here. Share your Reunion Facebook page with the Westside Alumni Association’s Facebook page - Mailings: A Save the Date sent out four months prior to reunion. RSVP & Invitation mailed out two months prior to reunion.
* The loan amount will be repaid to the Westside Alumni Association, with no interest thereon, prior to the scheduled date of the reunion.
* In the event that the above amount is not paid back prior to the reunion, the principle amount shall draw interest at the rate of 5% per annum until paid, and the signer agrees to personally guarantee repayment of the loan until paid.