Maine West's 50th Birthday Party - Two BIG events will start off a year of celebration for all Maine West students, alumni, teachers and administration. The first is Homecoming on October 9th and the second is a Rededication, set to happen 50 years to the day of the original Dedication, Sunday, November 8. Details of these two events are just now being worked out but as soon as we know anything more we will start a separate page just for these parties. We'll also let you know of all other events planned during the year. (Rumor has it that they are even thinking of an alumni band to march at homecoming . . . so warm up those talented lips.)
WMTH's 50th Anniversary Party - WMTH radio will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a reunion September 25-27, 2009. All WMTH radio and tv alumni are invited to attend the events throughout the weekend. Come reminisce, reconnect with old friends, and celebrate this historic occasion. For further info, please email REUNION@WMTHALUMNI.COM or visit their website www.WMTHalumni.com
Class '77 Announcement ! You're turning 50 this year so a committee is planning on a 50th Birthday Bash. The date and location are yet to be determined. Sign into Facebook and search for Maine West Class of '77 Birthday Bash for more information. They're taking suggestions and planning help. Also, please check the missing alumni. If you know the location of someone on that list, please get them hooked up !
VISITORS TO MAINE WEST - We welcome visitors to Maine West as long as you have set an appointment ahead of time! If you wish to see a teacher, counselor or administrator, please make arrangements in advance by emailing or calling to schedule an appointment. When you arrive to Maine West, we will contact that person to come and greet you at the door. Without an appointment during school hours, you may not be allowed to enter the building.
Thanks for your cooperation!
Distinguished Alumni - John Schafer '63 was inducted to the wall of fame at the Seniors' Honors Assembly. Use the Distinguished Alumni menu selection to check out a color version of his plaque, now hanging on the wall outside of R-202, The Warrior Room.
Teachers Coaches and Students Foundation - A new 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation has been set up by Erv Geisler '64, Bryan Real '75, and Phil Lambrechts '75. Its initial goal is to help pay for the medical expenses of Coach Dick Carlini. It further hopes to help all former Maine West sports students and coaches. Anyone interested in supporting this new foundation with a tax deductible donation please visit their new site: www.teacherscoachesandstudentsfoundation.com
LEGENDs FOR SALE - Last August we discovered boxes of extra LEGENDs and started selling them last September. For the past year we only allowed you to purchase your senior yearbook. We are now opening the sales to ALL FOUR YEARS. The proceeds of the sales go to the LEGEND office budget and the budget for the new Warrior Room (R-202). Visit the LEGEND SALE.
The Des Plaines Historical Society is looking for help. Check their page.
The school has designated R-202, one of the meeting rooms, as the Warrior Room. This room will be a school museum. They've purchased a couple of glass display cases to hold things from each decade and framed things for the walls. The school is requesting all alumni who have memorabilia they no longer wish to store and have historical interest (Letter Sweaters, trophies, books, pictures, buttons, etc) consider sending it (or them) to the school. The school will not be returning things to you, this is a permanent donation. The school hopes to have much more than it can display so that they can rotate the displays every year. If you would like to talk to a teacher involved in this project, call the school and ask for John Wood (Art).
We have many alumni who've authored books. We have set up a new page under the Alumni&Teacher Info/Authors, to be used to show their books and where to purchase them.
The third batch Engraved Bricks are in. Check out the Brick Project to see some of the samples. Go to the Alumni&Teacher Info/Things to Buy to get an order form.
We are accepting Business Cards. If you would like to advertise your business send in a card and we'll get it on the site. Go to Alumni Info/Business Cards.
All reunion committees should check in with us for any assistance as well as info posting.
Class '60 - 50 Year Reunion (In 2010)
Class '67 - 60th Birthday Party
Mail:
Maine West Alumni Association
Maine West High School
1755 S Wolf Rd
Des Plaines IL 60018-1994
Email: MWAA
Phone: 847-827-6176
Fax: 847-296-4916
