Tremper Class of 1982 Reunion

Any updates or progress on the planned tour of Tremper High school this Saturday early afternoon, August 27th? That sounds like fun. I heard it was approved and we are nailing down the details today.

A bit of history as our Reunion Weekend approaches!

Today in 1961... the site for Tremper High School chosen.

In 1960, Bradford High School was the only public high school in the city. Built for 1800 students, it was host to almost 2400 with a projected 3250 by 1964. But the city was unsure what to do about it.

What we mean is, there wasn't a single agreed-upon solution. Essentially everyone involved accepted the need for at least one new high school, if not two. But the number and locations were undecided.

It was mildly controversial when the site of Tremper was chosen due to the location. It was over a mile south of the city limits, and not near significant residential development (the Evening News quoted Alderman Wallace Burkee was saying he'd never heard of a high school next to a gravel pit). But it was well located in anticipation of future growth, which was the point.

The plan was to have the new school open for 1963. And it would be named for George Nelson Tremper.

George Tremper had served as the Principal of Bradford High School for 34 years (1910-1944), and passed away in 1958.

The name was chosen as the result of a contest among students. Bill Schmelling, a Junior at Bradford, submitted the winning entry. He won $25. His brother, John, a Ninth-grader at Lincoln, submitted the winning entry for the name for Lance School (built at the same time). Ain't that a thing?

Last year, when the 60th anniversary came up, it was noted that Tremper isn't precisely on 39th... The location in the article refers to a large chunk of land owned by the Greater Kenosha Land Company which was known at the time as the Isetts Plot or Isetts Land. It ran roughly from 22nd Ave to 39th Ave and included the land on which Tremper would be built. Basically Jane Vernon, Anderson Park, Tremper, and the subdivision west of Tremper.

One week from today,
the Class of '82
will be meeting up at Sunnyside!

Need a hotel room for the Reunion Weekend? *TODAY IS THE DAY* to make your reservations. After today, any unreserved rooms will go back into their room inventory.

Special discount at the Best Western Executive Inn (I-94 & Hwy 50)
Click here to reserve your room:

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We have a few rooms (either King Bed Room or 2 Queen Beds Room available) at the Best Western Executive Inn for the Reunion Weekend. If you are coming in from out of town, and need a place to stay, they are offering these rooms at about 25% off published rates! They will only be holding these rooms until Friday, August 5th. So... if this is something you plan on doing, please make your reservation before Aug 5.

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

Here is the link to make your reservation:

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REMINDER:
40th Reunion Planning Committee
ALL are welcome!
Sunday, February 27th
3:30pm
The Kenosha Senior Center
2717 67th Street
OR via Zoom (DM Karla Glover Mortensen for link)
Please RSVP in the comments if you are planning on attending the meeting!

40th Reunion Planning Committee
ALL are welcome!
Sunday, February 27th
3:30pm
The Kenosha Senior Center
2717 67th Street
OR via Zoom (DM Karla Glover Mortensen for link)
Please RSVP in the comments if you are planning on attending the meeting!

Not sure who knew her, but going to post this in the Tremper 81/82 groups.... RIP Sandy.....

Sandra E. Feest Sandra Feest, 59 years old of Bristol, WI, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born March 31, 1962, in Kenosha, WI the daughter of the late Joseph and Carolyne (Sullivan) Feest. She was passionate about nature, animals, and anything outdoors. Survivors include her son Steven Etzelmuell...

I vowed to not be part of the reunion committee going forward. it's just time for others to lead us. but it really is time to start planning for next year

Hey Tremper peeps, please pray for Darren...