WELCOME PIONEERS

TO OUR WEBSITE FOR THE CLASS OF 1974! 

Nov. 21, 2026

Bumped to the top of the Announcements:   

70th Birthday Cruise

Date:  April 19-26, 2026  (from Galveston TX port)

Cruise Line:  Royal Carribbean, Allure of the Seas

If you are interested, we are working to get numbers together, then we can plan from the numbers, and the earlier we know, we can get the best rate.  No deposit needed until a block of rooms are booked.  We would like to block the rooms soon.  We have a travel agent (at no cost) that will be looking for 'deals' since Black Friday deals are coming out this week.  So don't delay.  Thanks!

Join us for a week-long Caribbean cruise departing from Galveston, Texas! This trip falls outside hurricane season while schools are in session. We’re considering Norwegian and Royal Caribbean, both highly rated cruise lines (note: Princess does not sail in April).

If you’re interested, please email Travel Agent Kelsi Nelson:   kelsi.nelson@fora.travel

Once we know how many are interested, we can begin planning and secure the best group rates.

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Class of 74' -- Save the Dates -- 2026
 

Quarterly Lunches (Location will be Wichita Restaurants):

Jan 9^th - East side restaurant TBD

April 10^th - West side restaurant TBD

July 10^th - Midtown restaurant TBD

Oct 9^th - East side restaurant TBD

All times are scheduled for noon.

Any restaurant recommendations are welcome! Check back for locations as we get closer to each Quarterly Luncheon. Facebook Class Page will have updated locations also.

Facebook pages: ‘West Hi’ or ‘Wichita West Class of 1974’
 

70th Birthday Bash - Sept/Oct  2026

The boys are securing a venue. So the date will be announced soon.

70th Birthday Cruise – April 2026
Join us for a week-long Caribbean cruise departing from Galveston, Texas! This trip falls outside hurricane season while schools are in session. We’re considering Norwegian and Royal Caribbean, both highly rated cruise lines (note: Princess does not sail in April).

If you’re interested, please email:   westhigh1974classmates@gmail.com.

Once we know how many are interested, we can begin planning and secure the best group rates.

70th Birthday Trip to KC - stay at a hotel on the Plaza during the week, try to reserve a place for dinner a couple of nights, do some shopping, offer some tours? Thinking of spring or fall.

We had some great ideas at our Quarterly luncheon. Any other ideas are welcome for the get togethers.

Email suggestions for any of the above to: westhigh1974classmates@gmail.com

or message to this website, see the “Contact Us” link on the left.

We want to especially thank the following people for making this website financially possible with their generous donations:

• Kaelene Jurgensen Artz
• Jim Barnes
• Sandy Priemer Barnes
• Ted Farha
• Kelly Peterson Harper
• Jay Johnson
• Mike Pool
• Bill Russell
• Anonymous (2 donors)

Once a Pioneer, always a Pioneer!

West High Has No Fear!  Follow the Pioneers!

We are in the process of creating a comprehensive class list, so please click on the "Classmate Profiles" tab from the menu on the lefthand side to make your personal updates so we can keep you informed! 

This includes your email address, snail mail address, house and/or cell phone numbers, and name change (if applicable).

None of your contact information will be shared publicly. 

Classmates can send each other a private message via the website, but it does not provide the classmate's specific contact information.  BOTH individuals need to have a profile though, so be sure to set yours up!

If you don't create a profile, we'll think you are "missing" and lost forever!

FOR THE CLASS OF 1974

OCTOBER 18 & 19, 2024

Has it really been 50 years since we graduated?  Yes, it certainly has and it's time to celebrate with old friends, share memories, and create some new ones!

We hope to see everyone at our upcoming events.  The reunion committee has lots of fun things planned and we're looking for a great turnout, especially if YOU are there with us too!

Take a look at all the events we currently have scheduled on the "50th Class Reunion - event details" page.  You'll find all of the socials and activities there, listed in one place.  Then, click over to the "50th Class Reunion - event registration" page as soon as possible so we'll know you are planning to attend!

If you have any questions, please reach out to anyone on the reunion committee.  Go to the "Committee List" page to find their contact information.

Till next we meet,

Class of 1974 Reunion Committee

We're also on Facebook, so you can visit us here:  www.facebook.com/groups/5296824343775232

We need your help in order to keep this website updated, to provide fun events, to give financial assistance to students at West High, and to remember those who are no longer with us.  Please click on the "Donations" tab and select a category to give.

• 50th Class Reunion
• Student Assistance, at West High School
• Website Maintenance
• In Memory and Not Forgotten                                                          (See tab for list of donors who have honored deceased classmates.)