Welcome to the Official LHS Class of 1961 Website

Since 2009 - over 296,000 Visit

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We are excited!! Reunion reservations are coming in! Click here or on the top left tab "65th Reunion - Who's Coming?" for a list of classmates who've made reservations as of September 12.

The LHS Class of 1961 65th Class Reunion information has been mailed and should have reached you by now.  If not, please let Donna or Cathy know!  

Thanks to our faithful organizers for stuffing, licking and stamping.  Always ready to help.  Lots of laughs, too.

When paying by check, make it out to "Lincoln High School Class of 1961", and mail in envelope provided to Mary Gilbert Jorgensen.

Another Lincoln High job well done!

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Deceased Classmates

Our condolences go to the following classmates' families:

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Classmate Sandra Kay Gordon Shapo, of Marion, IA, formerly of Turnersville NJ, died September 20, 2022.  Please click here to see Sandra's "In Memory" page.

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Classmate Roger D. Hawk died in 2023 in Oregon.  Brief details are available on his "In Memory" page.  Please click here to read.

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Classmate Corey M. Gacusana died March 18, 2026 in Spink SD.  His detailed obituary appears on his "In Memory" page.  Click here to read.

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Classmate Susan Evans Olson died on April 12, 2021 in Arvada CO.  Please click here to see her "In Memory" page.

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Classmate Judith K. Thompson Vidlak died February 2, 2023 in Omaha.  This information has just been found.  Please click here to see her "In Memory" page.

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News has been received that classmate Wayne Ehlers of Lincoln died February 27, 2026.  Click here for his "In Memory" page and read Wayne's obituary.  Condolences to Wayne's wife and our classmate, Linda Scaggs Ehlers, and all of Wayne's family and friends.

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Carol Gartin Stewart's husband, Edwin Charles "Ed" Stewart passed away March 20, 2026 in Lawrence, KS. The Class of 1961 sends our sincere condolences to Carol and her family.  Click here for Ed's obituary on our "News and Concerns" page. 

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Connie L. Vernon Blake died Feb. 13, 2026 in Westminster, CO. Click here for a photo and obituary on her "In Memory" page. Our condolences go to her family and friends.

Judith E. Greely Hanham died March 21, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Click here for her "In Memory" page that includes a photo and obituary. We send sympathies to her family and friends.

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Scroll down for recent photos class gatherings.

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HELLO CLASSMATES - Have you moved?

Addresses of all classmates are being checked and updated as needed.  If you have moved please send your new address.  You can change it in your profile or you can send it to Donna or Cathy and we will change it for you.  Use the "private message" option which appears on everyone's profile page.  Or contact Cathy through her email at <heycathy@gmail.com> or Donna at <dewoldt74@gmail.com>.

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For the April 8 Guys Dinner, they wore "farmer" suspenders and for May 13, the guys are going to the War Horse Casino for races and the hot dog special. Meet at front entrance at 2 pm. 

Later on May 13, 6 pm at Mulligan's, the guys meet for dinner as usual.

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April 8, 2026 Guys Dinner at Mulligan's

LHS Ladies Lunch

The April 19 lunch is at Valentino's on Holdrege.

Ladies LHS Lunch, Thursday, March 19, at Paddy's Pub, 1 block north from 56th and North Cotner on the west side of the street. No picture of ladies at the Feb. lunch but attending were: Cathy Stump Rauch, Mary Gilbert Jorgensen, Gidge Kowrack Schmidt, Vi Marks Baker, Shiela Thomas Alemzadeh, Karen Dahlbeck Nuttleman, Donna Filbert Ewoldt. Thanks for keeping us connected Shiela!

Photos of the Feb.5 LHS Monthly Dinner are in Classmate Gatherings, a sub menu of Photo Galleries and scroll to the bottom. Click here for a shortcut!

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June 65th Reunion Survey (left tab) results show 21 YES, 3 NO, 5 Undecided to date. Please take the survey  if you plan to attend. Committees are planning now.

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Lincoln & Nebraska News

Three earthquakes have been recorded recently in South Central Nebraska. Two were rated at 2.6 magnitude, one at 2.5 and another at  4.1 that was felt in Lincoln. There's a whole lotta shakin' goin' on!

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Pershing Mural tiles have all been cleaned and repaired and are ready to install on the new mural site in Wyuka Park. Estimated completion is June 2026--reunion time!

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Formerly part of the railyard, South Haymarket Park includes a water park, dog park, playground, and inground skate park. Estimated 12,000 downtown residents will have close access. 

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THE 65TH CLASS OF 1961 REUNION

 The 65th and final Class of 1961 reunion event will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Lee's Restaurant on West Van Dorn, anytme 2-7 pm. Please help us plan by filling out the short "65th Reunion Survey", top left tab or click here. Thanks!

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Monthly LHS Gatherings 

LHS Dinner, Thursday, April 2, The Eatery, 5 pm.

l to r: Gary Drager. Janell Winsor, Bob Marker, Cathy Marker, Gidge Kowrack Schmidt, Ken Schmidt, Sharon Dumler Gottsche, Mary Ann Meisner,Shiela Thomas Alemzadeh, Donna Filbert Ewoldt, Steve Davidson, Barb Pangle Clark, Ken Clark, Vi Marks Baker, John Baker.d

LHS Dinner, Thursday, March 5, The Eatery, 5 pm.

LHS Guys Dinner, Wednesday, April 8, Mulligan's

LHS Ladies Lunch, Thurs. April 16, Valentino's, 35th and Holdrege, 11:30 am.

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LINCOLN HIGH NEWS

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Links Basketball Team goes to the NE State Championship Tourney!  In first round they played Number 1 seed Westside and lost in close game 58-61. They led for most of the game but Westside snuck in a win.

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State Swimming and Diving Championships 

LHS Jr. Colin Farr Wins State Diving Championship

Brother Owen comes in 2nd place.

Breaks LHS Record with 505.95 points

Click here for LJS article 

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Boys Basketball

The Links Boys Basketball team had a "turnaround" season and is ranked in the top ten. Click here for the LJS article and photos.

Coach Richie Ross talks to team.

Russell Rucks goes in for the dunk.

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Girls Wrestling

Links Girls Wrestler, Evie Becher, is experiencing success again this year. As the 2-time state medalist in the 125 lb division, she is 31-1 against competition so far.  She credits the former boys coach, Andy Genrich, for the success of the whole team. "He's taken all these girls from barely knowing what wrestling is, to people going to state."   Click here for the LJS article.

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The LHS library media center staff has completed a huge project of digitizing LHS history and records from their collection. It includes photos, Advocates, LINKS yearbooks and other sources. Click here to reach the web site and enjoy the search through our history. Huge thanks to the media staff from the Class of '61!

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Photos classmate dinners are now posted on the "Photo Galleries" left tab and use the fly out menu to scroll to the bottom of "Classmate Gatherings" or Click Here and scroll down.

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LHS Ladies Lunch, Sept. 18 at McAllister's 

l to r: Vi Marks Baker, Shiela Thomas Alemzadeh, Janell Winsor, Mary Ann Meisner, Gidge Kowrack Schmidt, Donna Filbert Ewoldt, Karen Dahlbeck Nuttleman. 

LHS Ladies Lunch, Nov. 20 at Cheddar's

l to r: Mary Ann Meisner, Janell Winsor, Gidge Kowrack Schmidt, Karen Dahlbeck Nuttleman, Shiela Thomas Alemzadeh, Donna Filbert Ewoldt, Vi Marks Baker, Sharon Dumler Gottsche, Toni Churchil friend of the late Les McGeer

LHS Ladies Lunch, Dec.18 at Lazlos 

Sharon Dumler Gottsche, Vi Marks Baker, Shiela Thomas Alemzadeh, Mary Ann Meisner, Donna Filbert Ewoldt

Karen Dahlbeck Nuttleman, Gidge Kowrack Baker, Janell Winsor

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LHS Guys Dinner - Western Night

November 12, 2025 at Mulligan's

 l to r: Tim Timpkin, Ted Vosta, Harold Monismith, Ray Frey, Steve Davidson,  Bob Marker, Lou Stanard, Gary Haas, Mike Schneider, Dave Drevo.

LHS Guys Dinner - Hawaiian Night

December 10, 2025 at Mulligan's

 l to r: Gary Haas, Tim Timpkin Steve Davidson, Mike Schneider, Ray Frey. Ted Vosta, Bob Marker, Dave Drevo, Lou Stanard.

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All Deceased Classmates - Click Here

Deceased Family Members - Click Here

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Lincoln High Mascot, the Links, is featured in a syndicated cartoon "Thatababy" by Paul Tapp. Click here to see the fun article and why the Links were chosen in the "Mascoties" special issue.

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PHOTOS OF THE 61ST REUNION!!!

Click here for the
Reunion Photo Gallery to date. Send your photos.

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