It has been a pleasure to serve as the President of the Westside Alumni Association. I have been on the WAA board since I planned my 10 year reunion in 2015.
As of January 2024, your new President is Stan Jensen ('06). Other updates to the executive committee include Mark Dudley ('73) to replace Jason Hellman ('90) as Vice President and Laura (Ernst) Beerman ('77) to replace Phyllis (Donaldson) Choat ('65) as Secretary. Marc Lowe ('76) will remain as Treasurer. Finally, I would like to extend a thank you to Lindsey Natvig for her 13 years serving in the critical WAA admin role. And, welcome to Kristi (Thomas) Davis ('93) as the new administrator for our organization. Thank you all for your dedicated service!
If you have a little spare time and would like to be part of something BIG, please consider joining the Westside Alumni Association board of directors! You can contact us at alumni@westside66.net.
There are so many things for Westside Alumni and supporters to be proud of. Our district continues to thrive in the classroom and in competition. Our vast alumni network is out there accomplishing great things to be celebrated. Which is EXACTLY what we will do October 30th, 2024 at the biennial Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet! Be sure to submit your nomination for an OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS on the alumni website.
Go Warriors!
Ricky Anderson '05
WAA President
Several hundred Westside alums, families and friends from across the metro enjoyed socializing and tailgate fare at the annual Homecoming Tailgate on Friday, September 29, 2023. Sponsored by the Westside Alumni Association and the Westside Foundation, the free family-friendly event was held at the John L. Hoich Alumni House.
Westside dominated the Bulldogs of North Platte with a 63-0 victory on their way to winning back-to-back Class A State Football Championships. Go Warriors!
The Westside Alumni Association and Westside Community Schools will honor outstanding alumni at a gala awards dinner on October 30, 2024 at Happy Hollow Club.
Submit nominations by April 1, 2024 for any Alumnus who has achieved outstanding accomplishments or community impact by filling out the form on the alumni website.
Westside COMMUNITY Schools is a special place and it is that "community" piece that is so important. As someone who has worked in six different school districts in two different states, I often get asked what makes Westside different. It's the people, the community, the support, the tradition, and the pride that we all take in that beautiful and bold Westside "W." We are working hard to make our alumni proud. Our students realize that all of us involved with Westside have a tremendous responsibility to live up to the high standards that those who came before us have set. Our students are well aware of the positive impact that Westside alumni make all across the globe in a variety of settings. Our current strategic plan is helping guide us as we move forward with the founding pillars of our school district in mind; innovation, excellence, and community. There's no better place to be than Westside!
Dr. Mike Lucas, Superintendent
The class of 1977 is raising $77,000 for an endowed scholarship. 448,496 has been collected or committed from 73 donors. All '77 Class Members are encouraged to make a contribution of any amount.
Donations may be made online using the button below. Under "Designate my Gift to", drop down to "Class of 1977 Scholarship" and indicate amount of your donation.