FROM THE CLASS OF ‘73 REUNION COMMITTEE

Post-Reunion Update - August 21, 2023

The 50-Year Reunion of our West High Class of ‘73 was a wonderful time for everyone who was able to attend; and
for those unable to attend, we missed you and hope to see you at an upcoming event. Thanks to many of you for
your kind words about how much fun the reunion weekend was for everyone, and we can’t wait to see you all again!

First - we’d appreciate your help!

Did your contact information change? Please email us at:
Do you have info on Missing Classmates? ` RockfordWestClassof1973@gmail.com
Do you have news about Deceased Classmates?

Next - some news you can use:

● 50-Year Reunion photos: We have lots of photos from our reunion. Use these links to view and/or
download all the photos you’d like:
○ Photography by Brad Clift:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cnw1g50kw5d609z/AAClIBXiWh_7sSHZ5c8fmTEGa?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR
0AxOVWgWAas__xn30bR7o2pjcQwXWcYh6d3Z9e9-4PQRJWJoE8dJENiEU
○ Ken Bruner’s collection: https://photos.app.goo.gl/eAGrfdZxJAQz5xJW7

● Brand New - Class of ‘73 Website: Thanks to Ken and Marie Bruner’s initiative and creativity, we are on
the verge of having our own Class of ‘73 website. It’s a “work in progress” right now - but please take a look
and then check back occasionally to see the variety of news, event information and pictures we can make
available to you. Here’s the website link: https://rockfordwestclassof1973.weebly.com/

● Mr. George Whinna: Mr. Whinna - the advisor for our Class of 1973, a respected and irreplaceable
teacher, mentor, travel guide, food reviewer and friend to many passed away on Tuesday, August 15th
after a short illness. His legacy and the impact he had on so many of us will live forever. See his obituary
and information about a scholarship established in his honor by our class at the links below. Rest in
peace, George.
○ Obituary: https://memorials.delehantyfuneralhome.com/george-
whinna/5254410/index.php?fbclid=IwAR1GD69c7FgB7HrtWjUUHVFRMr6PzOJlodntqIK2ViEO7pESUOVIa
EXoCBs
○ The George Whinna Memorial Scholarship administered by Community Foundation of Illinois:
https://www.cfnil.org/scholarships/george-whinna-memorial-scholarship?fbclid=IwAR2cLC-
ykHl3fXQIEvNzGPqnrO3C-BXnSnF3knOsZ098yg7nelzFhOVEhd0

● Upcoming Class Events - Mark your Calendar!

Event Date Details & Comments

West High Tour Saturday West Tour: 10 am - 12 noon; meet at Door K

& Lunch 10/21/2023 Lunch: after tour; TBD; pay your own bill.

70th Birthday Saturday Watch our website, Facebook Group (Rockford West High Class of
Celebration 8/2/2025 1973), and Classmates.com for details as we finalize them.
Stay tuned and please stay in touch!
55-Year Reunion Coming - 2028!