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Our 45th Reunion is
Sept. 12-14, 2025!
Register online now ➔
Prefer a paper registration form? Download a registration form (PDF)
If you'd like to help out at the reunion, please contact us
Schedule
Even though some events are listed as free, if you plan to attend, please register so we can plan accordingly.
Friday, Sept. 12
SOCIAL @ Sweet Caroline's (Free)
6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Hors d'oeuvres provided courtesy of anonymous classmates. Cash bar.
316 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
Saturday, Sept. 13
GOLF @ Homewood Golf Course
8:00 am
$40 per person, cart included.
401 E 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
AMES HIGH TOUR (Free)
10:00 am
1801 Ridgewood Ave, Ames, IA 50010
LUNCH @ Homewood Golf Clubhouse - For EVERYONE, not just golfers.
11:00 am-1:00pm
Food available for purchase from Comfort Food foodtruck.
401 E 20th St, Ames, IA 50010
SOCIAL & DINNER @ The Farmer's Daughter
5:00 pm: Social
6:30 pm: Dinner
$50 per person.
Cash bar: ONLY CASH accepted at the bar, no credit cards.
2361 220th St, Ames, IA 50014
Sunday, Sept. 14
PICNIC @ Brookside Park (Free)
Noon-4:00pm
Bring your own lunch.
Beer and wine are OK (no kegs). No smoking.
EVERYONE welcome—family members, other AHS grads.
Hickory Shelter—North parking lot—Shelter closest to the fire engine
Register online ➔
Will you be in town early for the reunion? Check out these two pre-reunion gatherings!
Gathering #1: Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Stacy and Lisa Johnson invite you to gather for a pre-reunion "Garden Party" to kick-off our AHS 1980 Reunion weekend! It's a casual come & go between 6 & 9 pm on Thursday, Sept. 11.
- There will be drinks and lots of appetizers (feel free to BYOB if you have a particular beverage you'd prefer)
- Lawn chairs are welcome
- Parking on their circle is limited but there's more on Buchanan Drive or Hoover. (Please be courteous of their neighbors.)
- Come and have a nice evening chatting with friends and classmates. Everyone welcome!
Location:
Stacy & Lisa Johnson's
3410 Buchanan Court, Ames
Thurs., Sept. 11, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Gathering #2: Friday, Sept. 12, 11:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m.
Kathy (Smithson) Vannoy invites you to a "Memory Lane: Pre-reunion Gathering" at the Ames History Museum!
- FREE ADMISSION to Museum (just mention you're with Class of 1980)
- Stop by the 2nd floor meeting room for beverages and snacks, including chips and Anderson Erickson sour cream dip!
- All classmates and their guests are welcome!
- Please RSVP to Kathy's phone or email so she can plan for food:
515-509-4641 or kathy.vannoy.50010@gmail.com
Location:
Ames History Museum
416 Douglas Ave.
Fri., Sept. 12, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In the meantime, please stay in the loop:
- Update your profile, including your email address, here on our website. If you're unsure what email is listed, log in and go to Member Functions > Edit Contact Info to see what's listed.
- Forgot your password? Password resets are not automated. We handle them manually and appreciate your patience while we process your request.
- Like & Follow our reunion Facebook page
- Share with your friends—encourage them to do the same (members of all classes are welcome too, especially 1979 & 1981)
Committee:
Kathy Smithson Vannoy 515.509.4641
Leslie Fenimore (Golf)
Cassie Anderson Wherry (Golf)
Jim Twetten
Nancy Olson Settles
Linda Litchfield Gregory
Bill Futrell
Brian Stoll
Emeritus committee members:
Clay Gurganus
Jana Tschopp
Laura Besch Bauer
Kathy McDaniel Smith (deceased, 2024)
Don Dobell (deceased, 2023)
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