Category Archives: Links of Interest

A Little History…….

Posted on January 1, 2009 by webmasterchuck

In the early 1980’s senior members of the West High faculty compiled a fascinating booklet called “The First Fifty Years”.   It is a chronology of how the school evolved over time.  One chapter called “In Addition” covered what was … Continue reading →

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“Proud to be a Mid-Westerner”… an essay for “displaced midwesterners”

Posted on December 8, 2008 by webmasterchuck

This “essay” was sent to me by classmate John Lorimer. ============================================== Thought you might enjoy this since you are all displaced from the Midwest. Subject: Proud to be a Mid-westerner If You Grew Up in the Midwest, then…     … Continue reading →

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Jon Gilbertson shares his thoughts and memories….

Posted on October 30, 2008 by webmasterchuck

I received the following message from Jon Gilbertson (husband of the late Mary (Kay) Gilbertson, (Note: the original message included photo attachments that are not included due to file size restrictions. Chuck.) October 29, 2008 Dear Family & Friends; As … Continue reading →

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New Olson Elementary School has indirect class connection

Posted on September 15, 2008 by webmasterchuck

Many of the members of our class recall the late Paul Olson as a science teacher at Randall School and West High, and longtime Principal of Midvale School.  Mr. Olson was also classmate Judy Plaenert Olson’s father-in-law. The following article … Continue reading →

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Who’s on First – High Tech Version

Posted on June 11, 2008 by webmasterchuck

If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their famous sketch, “Who’s on First?” might have turned out something like this: COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT (The phone rings.) ABBOTT: Super Duper Computer Store. Can I … Continue reading →

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