Class of 1955 Birthday Party
September 11, 2010
Reunion Contact: Martha Bachrach Geller, satteach@one.net

Class of 1960
Saturday, September 4th, Meet and Greet, featuring nostalgia fare from Big Boys to Graeter's!
Sunday, September 5th, WHHS of Today and Tomorrow
Sunday Evening, September 5th, Celebrate aboard the Belle of Cincinnati with Dinner and Fireworks
Monday, September 6th, Farewell Brunch
Reunion Contacts: Cathy Lippert, cathlipp@fuse.net
Louiso Susie, jlouiso@cinci.rr.com
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Class of 1970
Friday, September 24, Meet and Greet
Saturday, September 25 AM WHHS School Tour and dinner and dancing overlooking the Ohio River
Sunday, September 26 Brunch
Reunion Contact: John Fox, johnfoxmktg@gmail.com
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Class of 1978
Saturday, July 3, 2010

Happy 50th Birthday Walnut Hills High School Class of 1978!
Let's Set Sail On Saturday, July 3, 2010
A Fun and Affordable Evening of Dining and Dancing
Underneath The Stars
For Only $50.00 A Person!

You and a guest are invited to join your classmates for an evening cruise on the beautiful Ohio River on the evening of Saturday, July 3rd ~ rain or shine as we embark upon our 6th decade! Complete with food, cocktails (cash bar) and dancing to your favorite tunes from the 70's. Boarding takes place promptly at 6:00 p.m., and we cruise until 9:30 p.m. Dressy casual attire.

But the fun doesn't stop there. The birthday celebration will move to Bar Louie in Newport on the Levee immediately following the cruise. Price of cruise does not include food or drinks at Bar Louie.

Tickets for the cruise are limited as boat has a maximum capacity. We need at least 75 people to attend to keep the cost at $50 - if we do not receive enough reservations by the cut-off date then the boat won't set sail. Please send your reservation and payment in ASAP to assure a guaranteed spot on the 50th Birthday Cruise!

The cut-off date for reservations is March 26th 2010. Register here.

Questions, call the Walnut Hills Alumni Office at (513) 363-8500, contact Keena McDowell Smith, Jenny Rudy Ostendorf, Kim Gilyard Burns, Melanie Armstrong Moody or Julie Lewis Whitney at whhs78is50@yahoo.com or visit our Walnut Hills High School 1978 Facebook page.

Class of 1985
Sept. 3, 4, & 5, 2010
Friday, September 3rd @ GameWorks, 1 Levee Way; Newport, KY, 7 to 11pm
Saturday, September 4th @ Kingsgate Marriott, 151 Goodman Drive, Cincinnati, 7pm to Midnight (Dinner/Dance)
Sunday, September 5th @ Paula Tojo-Hensley's Farm (3pm to 8pm)
Games, pig roast, swimming and family fun!
Reunion Contact: Terez Mays-Jones, terezmays@hotmail.com
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Class of 1990
August 13 & 14, 2010
Reunion Contacts: Glenn Minano, glen@minano.org
Sharon Bronson, silkysmooth92@yahoo.com

Class of 2000
Sept 4, 5, & 6, 2010
Save the Date cards just went out… check your mailboxes!
Reunion Contacts: Bridget Hall, hall_bridget_t@yahoo.com Josh Hardin, joshuahardin3@hotmail.com

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2010 REUNION PLANNING UNDERWAY...

Class of 1998
The Class of 1998 reunion committee took planning to a new level for their August 30, 2008 reunion. Chaired by Co-Presidents Tifanie McMillan and Charmaine Kyles, technology was their key. For the first time ever (for WHHS) all classmates' communications were conducted via the web with no paper invitations! MySpace, Facebook, and emails kept this class up to date. The committee was anxious to reconnect with faculty too, sending them an "old school" invitation. Reservations for the reunion were strong as these young alumni signed in, clicked on, searched the web and got the word out to, Come out and reminisce with The Class of 1998! We would love to see your face in the place!

Alum traveled from all across the country to attend their first class reunion. The first stop for 1998 classmates was to check--in for their WHHS update and school tour Saturday morning. This lively crowd took to the halls in search of their favorite hang-outs, lockers, classrooms and of course to "check out" the library.

Later that evening, classmates enjoyed a beautiful evening at the Ridge Club. A barbeque dinner served out on the lawn was a perfect choice for this fabulous summer evening. As the sun went down the dance music cranked up as this party got started.

If you couldn't make it... be sure to connect on the Class of 1998 Facebook page, where the reunion is going strong.

Class of 1988
The Class of 1988 got an early start planning their 20th reunion. The date was set for Thanksgiving Weekend 2008 to maximize the number of classmates coming back to Cincinnati. Then a highly organized committee led by Rachel Ganim Heitkamp and Josh Guttman got busy with the details.

The festivities began Friday at Jasper's Night Club. Classmates bridged the years with conversation, appetizers and dancing. It was a perfect fall evening to rekindle friendships.

Bright and early Saturday morning, the halls of WHHS came alive with voices from the past. Alumni roamed the halls to show family where they received their top notch education and learned the ways of the world.

The Contemporary Arts Center served as backdrop for a spectacular evening of alumni fun. A great turnout, good food and entertainment capped off the weekend in style.

Class of 1978
Thanks to those of you that helped to make our Fourth of July spectacular 30th high school reunion such an overwhelming success! For those of you that were unable to make it, mark your calendars now for our 35th reunion which will take place July 5-6, 2013! And check us out on Facebook where we still connect.

Jenny Ostendorf started the ball rolling and with the support of a large and enthusiastic committee this reunion extravaganza came together. And this class has connections... current WHHS Principal and '78 classmate, Jeff Brokamp offered up the school as the perfect spot to start this party. Alum, family and friends converged on WHHS for school tours, updates and to enjoy the famous BBQ of Kenny Tessel '76 (Ken was famous even before BarbieQ!) After the kids are tucked in... the bash continued in O'Bryonville. Rumor has it, Saturday night, the Kenwood Country Club was the place to be... as classmates ate, danced and partied well into the night morning.

We are pleased to announce, that with your generous support, we have raised $13,721 for the for the 1978 Class Gift, to be used for ongoing program support, such as the College Information Center, Tutoring Programs, Writing Resource Center and other important educational-related needs.

Sursum Ad Summum,
Your Reunion Committee
Jenny Rudy Ostendorf
Frank Chaiken
John Rosenberg
Richard Betagole
Melanie Armstrong Moody
Kim Gilyard Burns
Tom Reynolds
Julie Lewis Whitney

Class of 1958
Labor Day has always meant Back to School time. This 2008, our school was calling the Class of 1958 back to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our graduation. FIFTY YEARS!!! We don't feel old. But the reality is, if we want to see our former friends, the people that helped shape who we are today, the time in NOW!

Three events were planned to span the spectrum from "janing" in the main hall, to an informal party at the Westin Hotel, and a lovely dinner celebration Saturday evening at the Netherland Hotel. We sang songs we haven't thought about in years but remembered instantly. Several classmates presented the WHHS library with copies of books they authored. We came to celebrate our memories, catch up on what we are doing now, and look to the future as an educated, caring, productive group of friends. We pulled out all the stops because we came to share our spirit!

As is tradition, the 50th reunion classes make a class gift. We wanted to take this time to give back to the institution that gave so much to us. Dave Schiering kindly chaired this project to great success. The Class of 1958 raised $XXXXXX.XX to totally renovate the Graphic Design lab in the Art Department. New MAC computers and printers were purchased. As a result of our class gift, a new Digital Imaging class has been added to the 2009-10 curriculum. We are proud our purchases will enhance the daily quality of life for many current and future Walnut Hills students.

Congratulation members of the WHHS Class of 1958

Loyally,
Liz Bishop, Chairman
Tom Schaber, Web Master
Dee Larkin Vockell, Finder of Missing Persons
Karen Crauder Snyder, Class Survey
Robbie Frankel Michelman, Friday Event
Art Richards, Friday Event
Nancy Strickman Seltz, Back To School
Ted Smith, Reunion Choir Director
David Schiering, Class Gift Chair
Ester Minson Grubbs, Saturday Event

The WHHS Class of 1944, Stimulus Package Reunion!
The Class of 1944 did their part to stimulate the economy and reunion attendance by designing an action packed weekend. The weekend of June 26 & 27, 2009 classmates gathered to celebrate an amazing 65 years of friendship!

Friday morning, the first class coach pulled out of Blair Circle destined for the Toyota Plant Tram Tour. The transportation, provided by a generous classmate, allowed these spry classmates a luxury journey to Georgetown, KY for the noon tour. A tram transported classmates around the huge plant. The guided tour pointed out various departments where raw materials are processed through a modern assembly line to the finished car. Many robots are used for efficiency and quality, as well as driverless trains to deliver sub-assemblies to installers. Toyota uses a minimum of 70% American content in every car, and has a work force of over 95% Americans, mostly from the Blue Grass State. We recommend this plant tour to all our alumni friends. The next stop was lunch on the campus of Georgetown College. It was a stimulating full day by the time they returned to WHHS.

Saturday evening, classmates assembled for the WHHS Class of 1944 Reunion Dinner. Embers Gourmet Restaurant was the perfect setting to spark conversation, an address by class president Rabbi Jack Stern, and comments by many. Principal Jeff Brokamp '78 was in attendance and delivered an inspiring update of the school's continued progress and growth... Many of us wondered if we could handle the current high standards of our alma mater!

It was a cherished evening made possible by a dedicated reunion committee. As in many previous reunions, hats were tipped to Fran Ahlering Browne who led the committee to pull off a perfect reunion. We look forward to the next one, 70th, Wow!

Class of 1979
Are you ready to party like it's 1979? That was the question posed to classmates as Sean Mullaney and the reunion committee planned their 30th Reunion. On June 19 & 20, 2009, the answer was a resounding YES! Enthusiastic classmates returned to Cincinnati and WHHS in huge numbers. Eager to recapture a blast from their past, what better way than to start the weekend at Skyline on 4th street? Coneys and conversation flowed into the wee hours. Saturday morning, the halls of WHHS came alive with voices from years past. Classmates retraced their steps and peeked into the crevices from the library to the salt mines. Known to many, Jeff Brokamp '78 was again in the house... but this time as the Principal. Jeff brought classmates up to date on the WHHS of today. Saturday evening classmates did party like it was 1979 to 70's music and a photo montage. A great time was had by all... and a huge thank you goes out to the committee for recreating the excitement of years gone by.

Class of 1955
70 YEARS!!??
But we're still rather cute,
A little bit older
And much more astute.
One thing we've learned
Is have fun CELEBRATE!
Class of '55.
They made a date!

On Saturday June 16, 2007 classmates from the WHHS Class of 55 gathered at The Ridge Club to collectively celebrate their 70th birthday. It was a beautiful evening on the lawn filled with friendship and singing and of course they had their cake and ate it too!

Classes of 1967 and 1977
WHHS was hopping the weekend of June 29th & 30th, 2007 with two reunion classes. The Class of 1967 gathered at the Banker's Club to celebrate their 40th Anniversary Reunion. Their highly organized reunion committee rousted a great crowd. Spirits were high when they arrived for the school tour, led by Alumni Director, Debbie Heldman.

The Class of 1977 was equally spirited as they gathered to celebrate their 30 year reunion. What better way to start the festivities than a gathering at Skyline Chili Friday evening! So many attended, Skyline ran out of food! The '77 classmates poured in the halls of WHHS for their Saturday A.M. school tour. Marcia Scacchetti put together a wonderful Saturday evening event at The Ridge Club to cap off the reunion. A barbeque on the lawn was the perfect setting for classmates to mingle and reconnect on this beautiful summer evening.

Class of 1987
The WHHS Class of 1987 was In the Limelight during their reunion weekend, October 5 & 6, 2007. Their 20 year reunion got underway with classmates making an appearance at the 1st Annual Homecoming Festival and special seating at the Homecoming football game. Then gathering at the home of classmate Jenni Paulson Roudebush, a lively crowd of approximately 135 WHHS alumnus reminisced into the wee hours of the morning. The family friendly tour of WHHS rolled around early Saturday and was well attended by alum, spouses and children. The committee did a great job coordinating food, fun and Homecoming games of yesterday. For many in the class, it was the first opportunity to view the new Alumni Arts and Science Center and the latest WHHS facilities addition, the state-of-the-art DeHart Hubbard track and field. The spotlight event was held at the Contemporary Arts Center Saturday evening. A big shout-out to the planning committee, your efforts everyone had a wonderful time and appreciates the great turnout.

Class of 1957
The WHHS Class of 1957 celebrated their golden reunion in grand style the weekend of October 12 14, 2007. Their 20 member committee put together a spectacular weekend reminiscent of their high school years. Friday evening, classmates gathered for a cocktail hour in the Netherland Plaza's Pavilion Room, slipping instantly into friendships of old. The Saturday WHHS tour brought out this lively group to walk the old familiar halls. Recollections of favorite teachers and Johnny Marzetti came streaming back. Addressed by new principal and alum, Jeffrey Brokamp '78, the Class of '57 also heard the good news of today's Walnut Hills High School. Classmates traveled from around the world to attend the main event. A delightful evening chucked full of WHHS memories, a unique memory book, and great photo opportunities capped off this exceptional weekend.

Class of '47 Octogenarians
80 candles on a cake! No way, said the Fire Marshall. "You'll trip the smoke alarm."

WHHS's stellar 1947 class celebrated their personal age milestone with a June weekend bash. A school lunch, Arts and Science Wing tour, and an inspiring talk by Debbie Heldman kicked off the affair - not the kind you're dreaming about! A serene boat ride on the Beautiful Ohio followed, where some of the classmates dozed. On Sunday, a gala dinner at Kenwood Country Club was opened with a prayer by Deacon Jack Rose.

A delicious meal, selected by Eileen Durbin and Marcia Winborne, was consumed by the clean plate club. Everyone enjoyed an interview of all present by attorney Pete Tobias. Dancing was at a minimum, but hugs and kisses were abundant with no sexual harassment charges filed! Actually, the class was overheard crying, "More, more!"

Thankfully, the financial contribution books balanced according to class agent Millard Mack, and without stimulus funds! In view of the class' mature ages, the next B'day will be at age 81 and 1/2.