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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
FACEBOOK – Click here for a link to our NEW Facebook group!
YEARBOOK — View the 1971 yearbook
Contact us using this information:
Class of 1974
The Big 5-0 Class Reunion – July 19-21- 2024.
*Facebook reunion page for info and updates: ‘Cedar Rapids Jefferson Class of ’74 Reunion’
*Committee head: Gail Horsky Fuqua-email: Gfuqua74@gmail.com for info if not on FB.
*Classmate callers will be reaching out to classmates for their current contact info. If not on Facebook, please email Gail.
Hope to see you there!!
Class of 1977
Dear Class of ‘77 Alumni,
Our 45th reunion is fast approaching! Mark your calendar and join us Friday, July 8th and Saturday, July 9th, 2022. Whether this is your first chance to attend a reunion, or you are an experienced reunion attendee, you won’t want to miss the festivities. Reunions provide a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new friends and rediscover the life as a teen in 1977. The celebration activities are as follows:
Friday, July 8, 2022
Ice Breaker 5:30 PM until 12:00 AM, at Stadium Bar and Grill, 957 ROCKFORD RD SW.
There will be karaoke at this event.
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Banquet at Union Sation Sports Bar and Grill ANNEX 1724-16TH AVE SW
Social Hour begins at 5:30pm. Dinner begins at 7:00pm
Dinner will be a buffet. There will be a DJ at this event.
Notifications will be sent to email addresses as well as being posted on FACEBOOK. If you know of any classmates who have not been contacted, please extend this invitation to them, or send their email address to one of the committee members. We are also seeking the names of any deceased members.
Thank you for your efforts in making this 45th Anniversary Class Reunion the best. Do not hesitate to contact any of the committee members with questions. We look forward to seeing you at the reunion.
Sincerely,
Your Class of ’77 Reunion Committee:
Janice Goodman – janicelgoodman@gmail.com
Dan LeGrand – danmlegrand@aol.com
Deb Hutton – dhutton315@gmail.com
Karen Goodwater Slingluff – karenkamberling@yahoo.com
Dave Koolbeck – dave.koolbeck@gmail.com
Jim Novak – novakautosales@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/151386941730457/
https://www.facebook.com/events/543508360175691/
https://www.facebook.com/events/698586500953331/
Class of 1976—45th reunion
August 13-14, 2021
Class of 1981—40th reunion
August 6-8, 2021
Class of 1987—35th reunion
August 6, 2022