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Left to Right: Westside Alumni Association President Jason Hellman, Suzanne (Hutchinson) Verma, Mark Hasebroock, William Trowbridge, Mike Saklar,
Dana Bradford, Pete Ricketts, and Westside Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Blane McCann
The Westside Hall of Fame and Lighthouse Among all of the incredible achievements of Pete Ricketts (82) has risen to the top
Leader Dinner on November 3, 2016, was the 2016 Westside Hall of Fame inductees, in both business and politics. He founded
truly a night to celebrate. Six prominent alumni their highlights include: Drakon, LLC, served as President and
were inducted into the Westside Hall of Fame Chief Operating Officer in his familys
Dana Bradford (83) serves as Chairman
and two couples were recognized as Westside business Ameritrade, served as a Director
and CEO of Waitt Brands, and he is a
Lighthouse Leaders; the most ever honored at for the Chicago Cubs, and was elected as
Governor of the Knights of Aksarben. Dana is
this event. Nebraskas 40th Governor.
a board member of Innovation Campus, the
Westsides Director of Communications Brandi Omaha Chamber of Commerce, the Omaha Stan Mike Saklar (64) has become
Petersen was the emcee for the evening. She Community Foundation, and 75 North. a respected ambassador for tens of
had the pleasure of introducing Dana Bradford, thousands of homeless men, women and
Mark Hasebroock (78) is a visionary
Mark Hasebroock, Suzanne (Hutchinson) children in our city through four decades
businessman who founded Omaha-based
Verma, Governor Pete Ricketts, Mike Saklar of service with the City of Omaha Planning
Hayneedle.com, one of the nations largest
and William Trowbridge as the 2016 inductees Department and as the Executive Director
online retailers of home furnishings.
into the Westside Hall of Fame. Chrisi and of the Siena/Francis House.
John Hughes and Jackie and Terry Kroeger Suzanne Suzi (Hutchinson) Verma,
William Trowbridge (59) is a Poet
were then announced as the well-deserving MAMS, CCA (95) is a Certified Clinical
Laureate whose 435 poems have been
Lighthouse Leaders. Each honoree shared Anaplastologist with the Center for
featured in more than 30 anthologies,
impassioned words about the honor and their Maxillofacial Prosthodontics in Dallas, who
textbooks and periodicals. His work has
connection to Westside. provides facial prosthetic reconstruction to
netted awards including an Academy of
patients with disfigurements due to cancer,
Poets Prize, a Pushcart Prize and
trauma and birth defects.
fellowships from multiple institutions.
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Winter 2017
Woody Bradford and Clark and Emily (Wahl) Lauritzen (98) Kolleen Thompson and Rick Berkshire (72)
Kathy (Carney) Encell (59) with Paul Meyers (83)
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The Annual Alumni Homecoming Tailgate on was Bruce Moore (67), who taught first and for tomorrow. Look for more stories and
Friday, September 23rd, was held on second grade at Loveland and Underwood company to enjoy at the next Homecoming
the grassy field behind the John L. Hoich Hills from 1971 until 2004. He also coached Tailgate on September 15, 2017!
Alumni House. There were beverages, football and wrestling for Westside. Others
hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill, and included former Nebraska Congressman and Homecoming Game
tables full of alumni from every decade of State Senator Brad Ashford (67), who is a The Alumni Homecoming Tailgate led right
the Westside familyfrom 1950s graduates 2004 Westside Hall of Fame inductee. Julie into the Homecoming Football Game against
to future graduates. Gibson-Beier (78) and Scott Beier (78) Omaha Central at Westsides Phelps Field.
were also in attendance, and are the parents At halftime the 2016 Homecoming Court
Every table was packed with alumni,
of the 2016 homecoming king. took the field to celebrate their nominations.
teachers, and district leaders who mingled
and shared stories about their ties to This is what the tailgate was all about: At Saturdays Homecoming dance Carlee
Westside. Conversations included kids sharing stories, learning about the Guyette and Ethan Beier were crowned
talking about their new elementary school community, and being a proud Warrior. Homecoming Queen and King. The Warriors
class and teacher. All could shake hands A big thanks to our Official Sponsors for took home the win, 31-20. At the end of the
and converse with well-known alumni in making the event possible: Tim and Linda game fireworks exploded above to mark the
the community, or even crack jokes with Daugherty, Thomas Hood, Clark and Emily homecoming festivities for the weekend,
longtime graduates who came out to relive Lauritzen, Kimberly and Andrew Robinson, celebrate an exciting win over Central, and
fond memories of the past. and Michael Staenberg. The alumni to show pride for the Westside Warriors.
community is a web of connections to
Many alumni in attendance had fascinating
learn from, contribute to and build stronger
ties to Westside. Among these graduates
Left to Right: Mark Donovan, Chris (Roach) Cable, Cyndi (Mitchell) Shelton,
Mariann Padgett, Melanie (Snyder) Coon, Vicki (Palleck) DeBoer, Pam (Duis)
Shields, and Cindy (Smith) Stowell
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I would like to take this opportunity to wish you the very best for the New Year. As an
alumna of Westside High School, your involvement and contributions make an invaluable
impact in our District.
In 2016, the Westside Foundation has contributed over $100,000 to Westside Community
Schools. Our grants reach a large number of students in a variety of educational disciplines. A
hallmark of our efforts is the ability to continue to fund Outdoor Educationa program that
builds community, serves as a real-life connection to science and creates lifelong memories
for every 6th grade student in every elementary school. In addition, we have funded musical
instruments for our esteemed band program, enhanced microscopes for the science program
at Westside High School and granted funds for additional sewing machines for the Family and
Consumer Science program at Westside Middle School.
We are so grateful to you for helping to support the continuance of educational, artistic and
athletic excellence for our students and community. We are successful due to the continued
dedication and loyalty of our alumni.
Go Warriors!
Laura Iliff
President
Westside Community Schools Foundation
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WARRIOR: Cathy Clark Dave Carl
David & Bethany Clark John Clifton We never know what our young people will
Tim & Linda Daugherty
Thomas Hood Dodie Douglas Kimberly & Carl Falk accomplish once they leave, but we recognize
Clark & Emily Lauritzen Gary D. Epstein Mary Fieber and celebrate every milestone they achieve
Kimberly & Andrew Robinson Ed & Lynn Fleming Jeffrey Glass
while they are Westside Warriors:
Michael Staenberg Friedel Family Foundation Walter Graham
Chuck Garlock Pendery Haines
Two CAPS students were awarded $5000
SQUIRE: Lynne Friedel Gellman Jason & Courtney Hellman
James & Lori Gigantelli Scott Hinckley scholarships, a first as part of this unique
Fred & Sally Bekins Foundation
Lynn Krelle-Gaither
John & Jennifer Glazer Mary & Jim Jansen partnership created between local
David & Whitney Goldner Eileen (Finn) Kroeger businesses and our Center for Advanced
Kayla & Chris Hawkins
William & Deborah Guild William Lake
Cindy Heider
Molly Hallett Lauren Ledger Professional Studies.
Randy Horn
Amy & Terry Hanna Sonja Barton Loar
Doug & Kari Krenzer
Greg Havelka Jenny & Scott Meyerson Since Spring 2016, Westside has had
Wendi & Scott Kroeger two students achieve perfect ACT scores,
Roger & Sharon Herring Gunner Mossblad
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Eric Hofschire Ann Galloway Olipnant Josh Millitti and Preston Noll. These
Dean & Jessie Rasmussen
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