Alumni

Learn more about upcoming reunions below. Most recently received information is on top.
Class Reunions
Class of 1971
The Jefferson High School Class of 1971 will hold its 55th Reunion during Labor Day weekend, September 4, 5, and 6, 2026. Watch for updates on this website, as well as online on Facebook – ‘Cedar Rapids Jefferson Class of 1971’.
All of our events are free to classmates and their spouses to attend, however if you would like to help defray costs, see information below. The Class of 1972 is invited to attend any of our reunion activities. Please pass this information on to other classmates as we do not have contact information for everyone, and no mailings will be sent.
Classmates – please send information about deceased classmates that have occurred within the last 5 years to Kevin Wade wadekm53@icloud.com or by mail to 5841 Sandy Point Rd, Rockwell City, IA 50579.
REUNION CONTACT:
Gary Reid, 319-560-0880, or crjhawk1971@gmail.com
FRIDAY, SEPT 4
5-9 PM – Informal Gathering at Parlor City Pub and Eatery back room, New Bohemia area at 1125 3rd St SE in Cedar Rapids, purchase your own food and drinks
SATURDAY, SEPT 5
6-10 PM — REUNION RECEPTION and Museum Tour at Czech Museum in Czech Village, 1400 Inspiration Place SW in Cedar Rapids, finger foods provided, purchase your own drinks
SUNDAY, SEPT 6
9:30 to 11:30 — COFFEE AND KOLACHES at (location TBA)
DONATIONS
To donate to our class fund for expenses, either mail a check titled ‘Class of 1971’ to c/o Gary Reid, 2446 Mallory St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, or watch to find out how to contribute online. Thank you in advance to those of you able to help.
REUNION COMMITTEE:
Gary Reid – Chair, Nancy Powell Sadler, John Sadler, Blake DeMaria, Kevin Wade, Craig Kroupa, Dennis Roloff, Bill Savel, Debra Dunek White, Kathy Carstens Staskal
50TH REUNION — held in 2021 –look for pictures on Facebook or find photos and videos of our 50th Reunion held in 2021 at this link: Class of 1971 50th Reunion Photos
YEARBOOK — View the 1971 yearbook
DONATIONS
To donate to our class fund for expenses, either mail a check titled ‘Class of 1971’ to c/o Gary Reid, 2446 Mallory St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, or contribute online using Venmo, @jhawk1971. Thank you in advance to those of you able to help.
Contact us using this information:
Gary Reid
1971 Reunion Cmte. Chair

