City of Axtell, Kansas Webpage

ALUMNI PAGE

On this page we will post any news sent us concerning Alumni from either the Axtell School system or the old St. Michael High School and Elementary schools. Contributors can send the info to Alumni News (c/o frtom@htlenexa.org) about any births, deaths, marriages, divorces of class members; or any reunions or get-togethers planned by the individual classes.

In order for us to post it to this page, you must include your name (maiden name if married): Year of Graduation, and how people can contact you (e-mail or snail address and phone number, etc.) Thank-you.

ALUMNI NEWS

CLASS OF 1998:

Rachel Jones from Australia writes:

I was in Axtell 97-98 on exchange and I extreamly pleased to find your web page on the net. I'd like to congradulate you for your brilliant effort this page is fantastic. Although I would like to see a map of Kansas with Axtell circled or something along those lines, this would help viewers understand were Axtell is. Thanks Rachel Jones

CLASS OF 1995:

Darin Nichols writes from Emporia, Kansas:

It is so neat to see Axtell being recognized for its true beauty. I am currently atttending Emporia State University studying in Business Education. My current address is 1309 Sylvan Emporia, KS 66801. My Phone # is (316)340-0653. I would also like to send my gratitude out to everyone who supported my family during my fathers recent death. He was very proud of Axtell and the surronding community. It is times like that, that truely show you how close of a family the Axtell community is.

Christoph Schlimbach writes from Neustadt, Germany:

Hi dear axtell people! perhaps one or another might remember me- i've been a foreign student for 5 months living at the Nanninga's back in '95! Since I started at Koeln University, I've got the opporunity to surf a lot-glad to see sth. from Axtell! Whoever's gonna read this, will you please give my address and greetings to Karen Nanninga or Miss Julia and Chris Alfers which I know from Axtell High School? Would be glad to hear from them.... I suppose Axtell still looks quite much as it did 3 years ago... would be glad to visit the town again! Greetings, Christoph Schlimbach

Mika Mantyla from Finland writes:

Hello Axtell nice to see you again. I was an exchange student at Axtell high 94-95. I don't know if anyone remembers me but sure remember you. Greetings to Nichols.

Christelle Amerio from the Class of 1995 writes:

Hey there, I was one of the foreign exchange students in the class of '95. I haven't heard from very many of you these past years, I don't have any addresses. But I figured this would be a way to let you know I'm coming back. I'll stay with Nanningas the first two weeks of April and I would love to get to see again. I hope to here from at least some of you. Christelle Amerio

CLASS OF 1994:

Chuck and Sanna Alfers writes from Anchorage, Alaska:

My name is Chuck Alfers. My wife, Sanna, and I are now living in Anchorage, Alaska. I work for Alaska Village Electric Co-op. I graduated from Axtell in 1994. I have lived in Axtell all my life. I married Sanna Kinnunen from Espoo, Finland in November of 1994. We have been here in Alaska since February of 1998.

CLASS OF 1991:

Jeanne (Porting) Parry from Manhattan, Kansas writes:

I just recently got married. I used to be Jeanne Porting. My parents are Eugene and Darleen Porting of Beattie, Kansas. I went to school at Axtell and graduated from Axtell High School in May of 1991. Go Eagles!

Mike Nichols writes:

I just want to say "hey" to all the Axtell grads out there. I am a 1991 graduate of Axtell, and am pleased to see the presence of all the past graduates on this web page. This type of turnout is just representative of the pride that is possessed by the past, present, and future graduates of Axtell High School. Thanks.

CLASS OF 1990:

Grant & Chelle Lackey from Omaha, Nebraska write:

Grant is the son of Gary & Sharon Lackey and graduated from AHS in 1990. Chelle and I got married on June 20, 1998 and enjoyed an awsome honymoon in Jamacia!

CLASS OF 1988:

Bella Tellstrom from Stockholm, Sweden writes:

Hello Axtell!!!! My name is Bella Tellstrom, and I was an exhange student in Axtell, and I graduated with the class of 88!!! I lived with the Nanningas, maybe somebody remembers me!! My life has turned out well, I currently study to become a history teacher at high school level, (thanks to Mr Wenz, the best teacher I've ever had) and I am expecting my first child. It would be nice if someone that remembers me would drop a line!! Nice homepage by the way, feels like I am "home" again!!! Lots of swedish hugs to all of you!!! Bella

CLASS OF 1986:

Jayne Norwood Pugh writes concerning their upcoming 1986 reunion plans:

The Axtell High Class of 1986 is planning a 15 year reunion for June 2nd, 2001 in Axtell, Kansas. For information please contact Jayne Norwood Pugh at 785-273-3127 or Bruce Koelzer at 785-736-2793.

Class News of 1986: We are taking contributions with our class reunion to purchase an item for the new Axtell School addition. If anyone would like to contribute they can contact Bruce Koelzer at 785-736-2793.

Matt Perry and his wife and 2 boys have moved to Lyons, Kansas. Matt will be taking over the head football position for the 1998-99 school year. New address and phone: 615 S. St. John, Lyons, KS 67554 (316) 257-2909

CLASS OF 1985:

Angie (Lackey) Barrett from Kansas City, Mo. writes:

I'm a 1985 Axtell Graduate. I was looking for information on other '85 Grads. I like the website. My husband Ben has a home business constructing websites. I am Homeschooling two of our four kids and I am a Creative Memories Instructor (photo albums). Contact me at above e-mail for more information on preserving your families memories.

CLASS OF 1984:

Mark Lackey from Caney, KS writes:

Hello to everyone in Axtell, Kansas. I am Mark Allen Lackey, Son of Gary and Sharon Lackey. I am a Graduate of Axtell High School 1984. I'm currently Teaching Seventh Grade English at Independence Middle School. Independence is a 5A school. Our junior high girls basketball team was 8-3 this year. Track season is just around the coner and the students are getting spring fever. My wife, Krisit, and I have a very talented 3 year old daughter. Addie Mae Lackey. Basketball is one of her favorite sports along with dancing. We live at 101 West Second Ave. Caney, Kansas 67333. Phone 316-879- 5699. I'm very proud to be a graduate of Axtell High School. Hope to here from those of you who can attend this summers class re-union.

Kim Burton-Heiman of Axtell writes:

I am a 1984 graduate of Axtell. I think its great that so many of you are interested about your home town. It really hasn't changed a whole lot. We have a bunch of great people around here. Bruce and I have five wonderful little boys. I'm ever fortunate to get to stay home to raise them. We try to be active in our town so we both recently took EMT classes to run with the ambulance in town. Bruce is active with the fire department and of course having five boys involved in coaching baseball. Thanks again for thinking of your home town, theirs no place like home. If you are a 1984 graduate we have a reunion this summer on June 19, 1999. See you there.

CLASS OF 1983:

Shelly (Nanninga) Hauschel from Omaha writes:

It's fun to check out the hometown on the net. I graduated in 1983 from AHS.

Stacey (Nanninga) Francis from Idaho Falls, Idaho writes:

I am a 1983 AHS graduate (that seems like a long time ago!). I moved to Idaho in 1989 and live in Idaho Falls with my husband, Scott, and two very lovely girls, Hannah (6) and Sarah (3). After graduation, I went to Cloud County Community College and on to Kansas State University. I work at the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory doing public relations work. Our address is 2006 McKinzie Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83404.

CLASS OF 1981:

Arlene (Eagan) Talbert from Independence, MO writes:

I graduated from Axtell High in 1981. I have been married to my husband, Martin for 9 years. I am currently teaching physical education at Good Shepherd Catholic School in Shawnee, Kansas. I really think this is a great way to keep in touch with other former graduates. GO EAGLES!

CLASS OF 1980:

Alice Olson Roepke from Waterville writes:

Thank you for all the work you've done to promote Axtell and keep it a progressive community! What a great place to raise a family!! I graduated from AHS in 1980 and have wonderful memories of my youth! I'm proud to be from Axtell! I'd love to hear from classmates and friends!

Barb (Wullschleger) Rodgers from Topeka writes:

This is GREAT!! I've enjoyed this very much. I am from the class of 1980, and the daughter of Clarence and Phyllis Wullschleger. I would love to hear from classmates and any long lost friends.

CLASS OF 1976:

Rex Johnson from Orlando, Florida writes:

Enjoyed visiting the Axtell website! It is very progressive! I am a graduate of Axtell in 1976. I went to K-State and since that time have been working with Campus Crusade for Christ. Would love to hear from friends!

CLASS OF 1970:

Joe Shaughnessy of Axtell wants to inform his class:

The class of 1970 are planning a 30 year reunion the weekend of the alumni banquet in May of 2000. Anyone with suggestions should contact Joe at the link above.

CLASS OF 1969:

Pat Oenbring of Doha, Qatar writes:

I am a 1969 grad of AHS. I went to KU, and went to work in the oil patch. I currently work for Occidental Petroleum in Doha, Qatar. Qatar is a tiny Middle Eastern country north of Saudi Arabia, if you want to check it out on your globe.

I am impressed with the Axtell web site, and glad to hear from so many old grads. The web site is very well done and represents Axtell well. By the way, the class of 1969 had our 30th reunion on May 29. We had about 50 % attendance, and we enjoyed it. It's amazing how much better the stories get after 30 years!
Pat Oenbring

CLASS OF 1965:

Karen Nanninga of Axtell writes:

I am writing to inform friends and class mates of Karl Nanninga that on Jan 13 he had a massive heart attack and died at the age of 51. He was in the class of 65. He had taught school for 30 years. His brother Terry still lives on the homeplace. Cards can be sent to his wife:

Mrs. Karl (JoAnn) Nanninga; Route 3; Marysville, MO 64468

CLASS OF 1962:

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A sad note: Deanna Alquist-Rombeck posted this note before her death from cancer.

Deanna Alquist-Rombeck writes:

My husband Mel and I in 1993 moved to Mt. Moriah, Harrison County, Missouri. I am the Mayor of the Mt. Moriah Village, population a whopping 110. On July 4, 1998, a friend and I opened the Village Package Store, a small convience store. Mt. Moriah is located 13 miles east of Bethany, Mo. Bethany is on Interstate 35. We are half way between K.C., Mo. and Des Moines, Ia. We are about 14 miles from the Iowa line. We have 2 children, Angie and Jeff. Mel has his own carpentary business. Our Address: Dee and Mel Rombeck, 915 State Highway Y; Ridgeway, Mo. 64481 Phone: 660-824-4126 My email address is: angies@netins.net. Hope to hear from the home area. Dee Alquist-Rombeck

CLASS OF 1956:

Gary & Eileen Johnson from Sparks, Nevada:

Eileen and I are both graduates of Axtell High School with the class of 1956. We now live in Sparks, Nevada after moving here from Olathe, Ks., in 1985. We both graduated from Washburn University with education degrees. I taught and coached on the high school level at Dover, Centralia, and Sabetha. After leaving the education field in 1968, I spent the next 26 years in the sporting goods industry. I retired in 1999 after serving as the Western Sales Manager for Russell Athletic. Eileen retired from teaching elementary school in Olathe, Ks., and Sparks, Nevada in 1998. Eileen grew up in the Swede settlement and is the daughter of Hubert and Verda Vandorn. My parents were Ted and Lucille Johnson of Axtell. We will celebrate our 45th high school reunion in 2001. Both of us are looking forward to the Axtell High School Alumni Banquet this coming Memorial Day weekend. We are extremely proud of our Axtell heritage. Our address is: 1468 Bluehaven Dr., Sparks, Nv., 89434, E-mail address is gtjohnson@uisreno.com, and our phone number is 775-355-9333

CLASS OF 1951:

Dick Hawkins from Summerville/Charleston, SC writes:

I'm a 1951 AHS grad, a K-Stater, retired from the Air Force here in Charleston in 1977, and have operated a tax and accounting business here since. Was pleasantly surprised to find your homepage while just surfing around for Marshall & Nemaha counties. (My wife Norma is a '54 grad from Centralia). We have a mini East Coast AHS alumni group who have met the last 2 years in the NC Great Smoky Mtn area. If there are any others interested for the '99 reunion (Nov 5-7), give me a call at 843-871-3541 or above email address.

CLASS OF 1948:

Gerald "Buck" McAtee from Jewell, Kansas writes:

Hi to all the Axtell alumni. I was looking around and found the page and found it very interesting. I can still remember some of those that have added to the page. My name is Gerald "Buck " McAtee, son of Bill and Ruby McAtee. I am a graduate of the class of 1948. I worked for Nemaha Marshall Electric Coop after graduating and was drafted into the Marine Corps about 4 years later. After a 2 year hitch, I worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for a few months and then went to work at the Jewell- Mitchell Electric Coop in Mankato until my retirement in 1993. I was married to Betty Johnson, daughter of Ted and Lucille Johnson. Betty was a 1948 graduate also. We had one son, Steven, who is living in Pratt, Kansas now. Betty passed away in 1991 and I remarried in 1996 and am currently living in Jewell, Kansas.

CLASS OF 1938:

Nita Anderson Focks from ? writes:

Hi! I graduated from Axtell High in 1938 with my brother Jack Anderson (passed away about 2 years ago). Would love to hear from anyone from my class. My phone # is 321-267-6976 or my neice's email rbeverly@mindspring.com and she'll call me. Nita Anderson Focks