Wilson HS ... now known as Ida B. Wells High School
Alumni Update - June, 2025

http://www.wilsonalumni.com
edited by Linda Doyle

WILSON'S FIGHT SONG
“Come Join the Band”.  A classmate posted, we think it was a great choice and hearing New Colonial today, still a popular march, brings back many memories of our years at Wilson and playing in the concert and pep bands. Click here to listen to Wilson's fight song.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW

2025 AMAZING EDUCATOR SELECTED BY YOUR OREGON NEWS

By Jim Redden Mar 15, 2025 YOUR OREGON NEWS

Our very own Jeremy Shetler '92 was chosen as 2025 Amazing Educator. After graduating from the Southwest Portland school when it was still Wilson in 1992, he returned 16 years later as a coach and teacher. Since then, Shetler has worked to inspire generations of students to be prepared to succeed when it is their time to graduate.

Click here to read more about Jeremy's amazing journey and dedication to our students.

SCHOOL NEWS

A LOOK BACK AT WILSON
Enjoy these aerial photos from the 1950s of Wilson High School being built in Hillsdale. Photos courtesy Renato Rodriguez '93, Reference Librarian, Oregon Historical Society.

PIL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES OF THE MONTH
Profile written by Dick Baltus (Wilson, 1973)

Congratulations to RON WOLD (Jackson 1981)

To read more about Ron, go to: https://pilhalloffame.org/members-of-the-month/ron-wold/

Congratulations to SUSAN WEITZEL DAVIS (Jackson 1978)

To read more about Susan, go to: https://pilhalloffame.org/members-of-the-month/susan-weitzel-davis/

Congratulations to KENT DORSEY (Jackson 1978)

To read more about Kent, go to: https://pilhalloffame.org/members-of-the-month/kent-dorsey/

Do you have any stats you would like us to remember and document on the alumni website? Send your details to Linda Doyle.


COMMUNITY NEWS
Do you remember shopping at Paloma Clothing store in Hillsdale? How about your Mom? Paloma turns 50 this year and is ready to celebrate. Read all about their history and planned celebrations.


RECALLING GREAT MEMORIES THROUGH STORIES AND PHOTOGRAPHS
If you would like to share stories and/or photographs with names, places/events, and the year, please send them to Linda Doyle: Lsdoyle@earthlink.net. So, make sure to look for RECALLING GREAT MEMORIES THROUGH STORIES AND PHOTOGRAPHS in every alumni e-newsletter.

SEND YOUR UPDATES
Send us the details on where/what you have been doing since graduation from Ida B. Wells/Wilson, and we'll post in an upcoming IBW-WWHS Alumni Update e-newsletter. Send details to Linda Doyle.


KNOWN CLASSMATES/TEACHERS NO LONGER WITH US
Please send an email with details to Linda Doyle if you have an obituary that should be posted here. Below is a list of classmates who have just been added to the list:


ERIC PHIFER '62
MARTIN "MARTY" WEINSTEIN '77
JOHN EARLS '64
JUDITH (JUDY) CORE GOWDY '58
MICHAEL SCOTT MANGOLD '65
PETER LUTHY ’73
JANICE HILLISON JOERLING '58
RICHARD WHEELER DITEWIG '58
ANDREA J. CUNNINGHAM '63
MICHAEL RAY BOTTERON '65
CHARLES (CHUCK) SLUYTER '65
RICHARD DEHAAN '64
RALPH EDWARD ANDYKE '65
SHAYLA LYNN MILLER HERZOG '62
LESLIE DIANE (ROUSSEAU) RICHTER '63


Click on this link to read more about classmates, teachers, community members who have passed away...  Once on the page, scroll down to find the class year.

REUNIONS

GET ALL THE DETAILS ... updates to reunions are happening all the time, so make sure to check out upcoming reunions at: http://www.wilsonalumni.com/reunions.htm.

CLASS OF 1962 ... 63rd Reunion on Saturday, July 12, 2025
CLASS OF 1963 ... 62nd Reunion on Saturday, October 4, 2025
CLASS OF 1965 ... 60th Reunion Saturday, October 4th, 2025
CLASS OF 1975 ... 50th Reunion on Saturday, July 26, 2025
CLASS OF 1985 ... 40th Reunion 2025 on July 25, 2025
CLASS OF 1995 ... 30th Reunion on June 21, 2025
CLASS OF 2005 ... 20th Reunion on Saturday, August 30, 2025

MILITARY SERVICE

GRADUATES WHO HAVE SERVED OR ARE SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Please check out the IBW-WWHS Military Alumni page and read all about our amazing military graduates. To add your name and information to the WWHS Military page, Send your information to Linda Doyle at LSDOYLE@EARTHLINK.NET.

Name:
Year graduated from Wilson/Ida B Wells:
Military branch:
Years of service:
Service description:
Photo (optional):
Do you give permission to post this information on our website (required):

WWHS (now known as IDA B. WELLS) ALUMNI
Alumni and community members are continuing to move forward to establish the WWHS Alumni Association.  Application process for tax-exempt status of association is progressing (with special thanks to Jack Bertell '58).  If you would like to join them, contact Jack Bertell '58.

STAY IN TOUCH

Wilson High School (now known as IDA B. WELLS HS) ALUMNI
- WEBSITE
Check out the Alumni website and don't forget to complete the simple online form to join the WWHS Alumni database. To help us reach as many graduates as possible, please consider adding the link to our website (http://www.wilsonalumni.com/) from your website. Pass the word along to your Wilson (now Ida B. Wells) High School classmates about the Alumni website and the opportunity to register. Tell your friends.

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