Liane Buix Moved

We just received word from Liane that her contact information has changed.  See our Contact Info page for her new street address, phone number and email address.

Kathy Haag Passed Away

We are sorry to hear that Reggie's wife, Kathy, passed away from cancer on May 13.  Her obituary can be found at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Reggie, his family and their friends.

Taking the Pulse

Tom Overton & Carrie Stark (Co64) have confirmed plans for another joint luncheon later this year.  Check our Class Gathering page for more details on our both our 2021 class luncheon and our 2023  60-Year Reunion.

12th Monthly Zoom Meeting

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May 15, 2021, L to R: Carolyn McGawn Morris & Reid Simmons.

WCCHS Class of 1963 - Reunion 2023 Planning

Classmates, early as it is, we want to stir the pot and ask if the Class of 1963 will have a 60 year anniversary reunion.  Sign in and check the new Reunion 2023 Planning page.  If you don’t remember your wego1963.com log-in User Name and Password, please see our Member Registration notes or use our Contact Us page to get started.

City of West Chicago cancels both Blooming Fest and Railroad Days 2021

How are you?

Our classmates want to know how you and your family are doing during this difficult time. Please Contact Us with news you are able to share and we'll publish on our the secure
Classmate News page. Log in to see updates.

COVID-19: We All Need to do Our Part!

As soon as you can, get the
Whether you've had the or not
Continue to wash your frequently with or
Wear a face
Practice social and
Whenever possible, stay
Let's try to get back to a new normal!
Jun 19 - 2:00 PM CT
See ​Co63 Lounge for details
Jul 17 - 2:00 PM CT
See ​Co63 Lounge for details
Aug 21 - 2:00 PM CT
See ​Co63 Lounge for details
Sep 11 - Noon to 3:30 PM CT
Class Gathering 2021. Joint luncheon with the Class of '64.  Pal Joey's, Batavia.

Recent Site Changes

5/25/2021 - Updated Lian Buix's Contact Information.
5/18/2021 - Added a note about the passing of Reggie's wife, Kathy, to this page.
5/16/2021 - Updated the Lincoln School page and added related information to the Timeline page.
5/15/2021 - Replaced the 11th monthly meeting picture with the 12th meeting.
4/17/2021 - Replaced the 10th monthly meeting picture with the 11th meeting.
4/15/2021 - Revised the new "Taking the Pulse" paragraph and the Gathering 2021 page.
Removed the Train Derails in West Chicago story from this page.
4/14/2021 - Added Taking the Pulse to Home page and new Gathering/Reunion page. Added link to cancellation of RR Days and Blooming Fest.
4/05/2021 - Added Jim Smith (Co64) passing.  Jim was Kathy Sproat's brother-in-law.
3/20/2021 - Replaced the 9th monthly Zoom meeting picture with our 10th monthly Zoom picture.
3/7/2021 - Re-arranged our Home page to emphasize our 60 year reunion planning for 2023.
2/21/2021 - Added a new picture to the St John the Baptist School page (combined 1st & 2nd grades, March, 1952).
Site Changes are continued on our Site Change Log page.
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WebMaster's Need Your Help?

Please help us keep this site interesting, current and relevant by submitting memories, stories and/or pictures form our high school days.   Have you taken an interesting trip?  Did you recently visit, or were your visited by, a follow classmate?   What's happening in your life today?

While we can use all most anything, we are particularly interested in the following:
  1. Pictures or memories from our first 3 reunions to add to Our Reunions page.
  2. The names of more local businesses from the 50's & 60's to add our Local Businesses page.
  3. Suggestions for things you remember from the "good old days" and might be wondering what they look like today or even if they still exist.
  4. Taken an interesting trip in recent years?   Do you have a favorite memory or story from your youthful years in West Chicago?
  5. Would you be interested in participating in an interactive BLOG?
  6. ​Are you looking forward to our next reunion?  Perhaps our 60 year reunion in 2023?
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