Omaha Benson, Class of '74

Omaha Benson, Class of '74 We're the best of all before because we're the class of '74. Benson High School is one of the oldest high schools in Nebraska, founded in 1904. It stuck.

It is currently a decision science and career pathways magnet. Famous alumni include 1939 University of Iowa quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, Nile Kinnick, and Floyd Kalber, an NBC news anchor, host of the Today Show and WLS-Chicago news anchor. The school is reputed to have gained its rather unusual nickname, the Bunnies, in the 1920s. The legend is that following a loss to BHS, a rival foo

tball coach was grousing to a local newspaper about the condition of Benson's football field and referring to the many rodent dens in the field was quoted as saying,"we didn't lose to Benson, we lost to the bunnies." In 1974, the Omaha Public School District used junior high schools rather than middle schools. Benson was, at the time, a three year high school with grades 10 through 12 only. As sophomores, there were just over 600 members of the class of 1974. From that class have emerged chemists, teachers, lawyers, physicians, entertainers, nurses, clergy, musicians, judges, journalists, writers, homemakers, entrepreneurs and any number of others who have given back to their communities. The purpose of this page is to allow members of the class of '74 to network and to provide information on upcoming events and reunions.

Latest Details: 70th Bunny Birthday Bash*Date: Friday, September 11th*Time: 5:00 PM until past your bedtime*Venue: Cunni...
09/02/2026

Latest Details:
70th Bunny Birthday Bash

*Date: Friday, September 11th
*Time: 5:00 PM until past your bedtime
*Venue: Cunningham’s Pub and Grill, located at 108th and Dodge St.

There’s no charge to attend, as your presence is the greatest gift we could ask for! However, if you’d like to contribute to covering the buffet and room rental, a suggested donation of $10-$20 per person would be greatly appreciated.

You can easily make a donation by paying cash at the door or through Venmo.

So excited to celebrate this special milestone with everyone!
Ps - Evite company sent out an email suggesting gift card purchases. Please ignore this request as it is it NOT from us

On August 18th his family said good bye and we lost another classmate. Rest in Peace, Raymond and thank you for your se...
08/31/2026

On August 18th his family said good bye and we lost another classmate. Rest in Peace, Raymond and thank you for your service.

Please let us know you are coming so we can save you a piece of cake for your 70th birthday celebration! https://evite.m...
08/20/2026

Please let us know you are coming so we can save you a piece of cake for your 70th birthday celebration!

https://evite.me/AMFGMKEJgz

Bruce Young, another Bunny classmate, has passed away. Rest in Peace, Bruce.
08/14/2026

Bruce Young, another Bunny classmate, has passed away. Rest in Peace, Bruce.

Let’s Make It 70 for Our 70th!We are about one month out, and the excitement is building! So far, 60 amazing Bunnies hav...
08/09/2026

Let’s Make It 70 for Our 70th!

We are about one month out, and the excitement is building! So far, 60 amazing Bunnies have already confirmed they’ll be joining us to celebrate. Another 20 confirmed “maybe” and trying to make the date work.

Will you be coming to party with us?
*Friday, September 11th
*5:00 pm - until your bedtime
*Cunningham’s Pub and Grill
10904 W Dodge Rd

RSVP Today!
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https://evite.me/AMFGMKEJgz

We can’t wait to celebrate with you

07/25/2026
07/19/2026

Our school building is 100 years old this fall. We are celebrating——HOMECOMING—SEPTEMBER 25-26..

FRIDAY
SCHOOL PARADE—TIME TBA
DINNER—$30 per person—5-7 pm—football ticket included
Tables will be reserved for classes.
Football game 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

ANTIQUE CAR SHOW. Downtown Benson. 60 Ave to 60th Street 100 year old cars. 4-8 pm
Art show and sale—Radial Arts Gallery. 4-8 pm and Maple St Construct 5912 and 5915 Maple Street

Music—band—playing at the Masonic Temple 4-8 pm

Times subject to change—not likely but may be more time available for browsing and listening.

More details coming. Mark your calendar—this is a wonderful celebration of 100 years of students in our school.

From our friend and classmate, Tim OConnor“Zaiden is now joining his big brother. I can't even..... 💔💔💔💔”If you are a...
07/16/2026

From our friend and classmate, Tim OConnor

“Zaiden is now joining his big brother. I can't even..... 💔💔💔💔”

If you are able, please donate
https://gofund.me/3d9f5dd52

Address

5120 Maple Street
Omaha, NE
68104

Telephone

+14025573000

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