OSMOND — The Osmond High School 36th biennial alumni reunion will take place this year on Saturday, June 27. Activities will take place at Osmond city auditorium.
The theme for this year’s reunion is “Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger.” Those who have any old class photos are asked to email them to osmondalumni@ gmail.com. Osmond alumni are encouraged to wear orange and black to show their school spirit.
Alumni committee members advised that tickets for the alumni reunion will not be mailed out. Alumni will be accounted for at the door.
There will be tours of Osmond Community School from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon, before the banquet starts.
The reunion will include coffee and cocktail hour, a catered Swiss steak dinner, program, honors and meeting, all at the auditorium.
During the reunion, a new member will be inducted to the OHS Hall of Fame. Members of that committee are Kelsey (Nuesch) Curtis (2007), chairman; Bryan Manzer (2017), cochairman; Jerry Johnson (1985), Greg Kumm (1988), Shanelle (Stech) Timmerman (2009) and Lacey (Johnson) Stelling (2008).
Honor classes will be recognized during the program. They include the 25-year classes (2000 and 2001), 50-year classes (1975 and 1976), 60year classes (1965 and 1966), 70 year classes (1955 and 1956) and classes graduating earlier than 1955. Also introduced will be the oldest graduate present and the newest classes — 2025 and 2026.
Erwin is Keynote Speaker
Guest speaker for the evening will be Commander Katie A. Erwin. Commander Erwin is a native of Osmond, the daughter of Rod and Rhonda Erwin, and a 2004 graduate of Osmond High School. She was the speaker at the OHS Veterans Day program in 2021.
Erwin earned her bachelor of science degree in history from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, in 2008 and was selected for Naval Aviation. Katie received her “Wings of Gold” and was designated a Naval Aviator in 2010. She has traveled the world through her service and various leadership roles in the United States Navy.
Alumni Committee
The 2026 OHS Alumni Committee members include Chris Schmit (Class 36TH OHS ALUMNI REUNION TO BE HELD THIS YEAR of 2012), Brianna (Kumm) Schmit (2013), Evan Timmerman (2008), Jennifer (Ekberg) Hodson (1999), Richard Hodson (1998), Ryan Bu - chanan (1995), Kelli (Kumm) Bu - chanan (1994), Pam (Bahr) Buchholz (1986), Jackie (Johnson) Hitz (1981), Doug Johnson (1975), and Barb (Gei -
ger) Johnson (1977).
Anyone who would like to volunteer or nominate someone to be on the next alumni committee is asked to let one of the current committee members know, as the 2028 committee will be announced at this year's reunion.
The alumni committee continues to seek out class representatives who are willing to keep the contact information of classmates up-to-date. Those interested in helping out with this effort moving forward are asked to email [email protected] and let them know.
To keep up-to-date on the happen- ings for this year's alumni reunion, follow the "Osmond Alumni" Face book page.
Note: Alumni Golf will not be held the weekend of the reunion. It will be held on Aug. 15 this year, at Rolling Hills Country Club.
More Entertainment
Also on Saturday,American Legion Post 326 will hold an open house at its new location at 108 N. State St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stick around after the alumni banquet for the Ganseboom Fireworks Show Saturday evening, and enjoy one of the highlights of the weekend.
The fireworks crew puts in countless hours of planning, preparation, and hard work to make this show possible.
Also on tap for that weekend is the Chrome N Smoke Truck Show, taking place Friday through Sunday, June 26-28. It includes the free truck show, vendors, kids' activities and live music, plus a parade on Sunday at 1 p.m.
