Iowa City West High Class of 1973
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West won the state championship in football. Of course, the Weldon family was there. Larry does the team taping and our oldest son Eric is the Director of football operations and helps coach the kicker. It was a very exciting game against DM Dowling. But we did it. It was so nice for the guys and the school.
Bonnie
West is in the finals for the football playoffs. If we win on Friday, we win another state championship. Love those Trojans. Of course, I will be there as Larry tapes the game for the West coaches and our son Eric is the manager and kicking coach. Go West!!!!
For those interested, West beat City High, 18-0.
Just thought I would let you know a couple of updates on classmates. I got together with Tracy Hirt the other night when he was in town. He is still in SD teaching and coaching. He has three children and is still married to Faye. We had a good time talking about OLD TIMES.
I also got a call from Becky (Irvin) Daniel. She is back in Iowa City after many years. I gave her the web site address also. I also see Karen Villhauer and she is doing good too. Deb Rogers and I survived the graduations and parties of our sons who recently graduated from West.
The sports scene at West has been very good. We came in ninth in the state with boys track. Our son (Matt) won state in the 400 low hurdles. We are very proud of him. He also received the honor of player of the year at West. Coach Gary Hollingsworth (Holly)….remember him????….got coach of the year for track. It has been a good year for West. Well, until later.
Thought I would let everyone know that there are three teachers retiring next month. They are Dale Dye, Don Leaman, and Rod Lanaghan. Between all three of them, there is 90 years of teaching experience.
I am thankful that they all stayed around and actually taught both of my sons at West. It is neat that Matt and Eric (my sons) were taught drivers ed by Rod and so was I. Oh, well!
Just thought I would pass along to everyone that the boys basketball team from West won state last night (March 21st). They did an excellent job and it is the first time since 1977, that a West team has brought home the state championship. We are very proud of all the guys on the team. It feels so good to be the champs in this town!!!!
I wanted to let everyone know that if they wanted to donate money to a baseball field that West is trying to raise money for, to let me know. It doesn’t have to be much…whatever anyone could give. It would be nice to have the class of 1973 mentioned as a class that had donated. I would be willing to collect the money and give it to West from us. They have a deadline of March 15th. This came up fairly suddenly and they have some money already donated but could use more. Our class name would be on a permanent display somewhere by the field. We would like to have the field available for this coming season.