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Southwest Class of 1969
55 Year Reunion
September 14^th, 2024

Can you believe it's been fifty-five years since we last walked the halls together, shared laughter, and forged friendships that have stood the test of time?

The organizing committee is working to ensure that this reunion becomes a cherished memory. We hope that you’ll be able to join us for an evening filled with joy, laughter, and memories as we come together to celebrate the journeys we've taken since our high school days.

Plans will include:

• Our traditional Friday night meet & greet at Bunny’s Bar & Grill in St. Louis Park on September 13, 2024, from 5pm to 10pm. We will be providing complimentary pizza from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. You do not need to be attending the dinner on Saturday to come to Bunny's.
• A tour of SWHS on Saturday at 10:00am is scheduled. Meet at 10:00 am at Door #1.
  You do not need to be attending the dinner on Saturday to come to the tour.
• The main event is at The Minikahda Club in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 14 from 5pm to 11pm.
  • This is a casual event. However, no denim or shorts and gents, no shirts without a collar.
  • The evening will begin with registration, then a cash bar (no checks, credit or debit cards) and hors d’oeuvres.
  • A delicious and varied buffet dinner will be served in the main ballroom followed by entertainment that will transport you back to our high school days.
  • The ticket price will be $69.00 prior to September 3, 2024 when registration closes. After that $100.00 at the door. We want to minimize at the door attendees, so please help us by reserving before the 3rd if you can.
  • Payment: Your payment is your registration. You can mail a check payable to “SWHS Class of 1969” to Steve Hanson, 4101 Dynasty Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55345. If you’ll be attending with a guest, please include their name on the memo line of your check. Also, you can pay via PayPal to paypal.me/SHanson572, or via Venmo to 612-760-2500. Again please include the name of any guests with your payment.
  • Financial assistance may be available if you need it. Email Steve Hanson at stevenj5151@gmail.com. Your request will remain confidential.

The ballroom and deck have been totally rebuilt and they look great! Please mark your calendar for September 13 and 14! Whether you’ll be travelling across an ocean, the country, or just around the corner, we look forward to reconnecting, reminiscing, and creating new memories together. Let's make this reunion a night to remember!

A special note: We will not be using any USPS mailed postcards or invitations. All information will come to you through emails from our website and announcements on the homepage. Keep your email address up to date and watch for them.

U.S. News and World Report Ranking of SWHS (Click Here)

Minneapolis Hockey Hall of Fame
Please see the following link for details; check out the photos and view the video:
http://www.mplshockey.com/halloffame

We Are Southwest High School

Video posted by Michelle Klein on YouTube for the Southwest Foundation 

Minneapolis Southwest High School Hockey History 

Video posted by JAWishart1972 on YouTube

Look for me on the Southwest Links page.

Photos courtesy of Minneapolis Downtown Public Library History Collection

The Southwest Rouser
by Kenneth Dixon, Class of 1943

March on South-west, March on-ward;
Victory's sure this time.
Fight for the pur-ple and white
Fight Southwest Fight!

Let's shout it from the hill-tops
Prove it every way.
Tell the world we're here to see
A Southwest vic-tor-y!

 RAH RAH

 When from these halls we leave thee
Loyal we will be
True to the pur-ple and white
Fight Southwest Fight.