Weekend is free and open to the public
Dances, a parade, block party and more are being planned by a team of 14 NHS Alumni
Nowata All School Reunion 2025
HEY NOWATA ALUMS! a.lum.ni (noun, party of the educated sort): Fancy term for those who’ve graduated or graced the halls of a school, college, or university. 🎓🎉
The Nowata All School Reunion Committee is bouncing with joy to unveil three days packed with fun! Grab those dusty yearbooks, slip into your Ironman outfit, and get ready to reconnect with old pals!
Class Get-togethers
See the old gang! We will have Class Get-Togethers on Friday and Saturday (June 13 and 14) tba at the High School.
We will have room assignments posted soon.
Coordinator, Debbie (Gillespey) Stewart dstewart@npsok.org
2 Dances
1. “Homecoming” dance held in the Old Gym starting at 7pm
Friday night
Coordinator: Cindy Kuehler purplefrog12@yahoo.com
Block Party Saturday Kicking off with the Parade at 5pm on Saturday
Draggin Main, Food Trucks and music in the heart of downtown
2. The Legendary Band “Jaguars” will play Saturday evening starting at 8pm in the Old Gym
Coordinator: Dane Warner danewarnerav@gmail.com
Educators Meet & Greet
Come see your former teachers and school staff! The Nowata All School Reunion Committee invites you to chat with former and current educators and staff members at the Educators Meet and Greet during the Reunion. The gathering will be on Saturday, June 14 Everyone Welcome!
Coordinator: Johnna Bridges bridgesj1745@yahoo.com
Merch & Memberships
Coordinator: Debbie (Delozier) Fink
“Homecoming” Parade
So who is ready to get those floats and show that Ironman spirit??
The online Entry Form is here http://bit.ly/NowataParade Bring a folding chair to claim your vantage spot along Main Street (Cherokee).
The capable and comic Kelly Collins will be the Parade Announcer this year!
The Parade Marshalls planned for 2025
Coordinator: Donna (Jordan) Aultz aultzdonna@gmail.com
Draggin’ Main
Where? Downtown Silly!
Make the loop.
Starting Friday night “6-8pm” and again Saturday “6-midnight”
Who had a curfew?
Just like old times …honk, stop, party, repeat
Worship Service time
The historic Presbyterian Church (at the corner of Pine and Delaware streets) will be the site of this year’s non-denominational Sunday Morning Worship Service. An all-Alumni cast will lead the full hour in the stained glass encased Sanctuary from 9-10am. Doors will open at 8am, so come early for free coffee and donuts. Don’t miss the prelude on the landmark Pipe Organ by guest organist Scott Crow! This will be a special time with sunshine filtering in through the colorful glass, and the sound of sweet hymns flowing out through the doorways.
Coordinator: Brandon Watters brandonw0303@gmail.com
Community Social Event
A community gathering, lovingly referred to as Bittersweet Goodbyes, will take place at the Nowata Historical Museum. This relaxed, drop-in afternoon will feature snacks, stories of fact or fiction, cherished memories, and heartfelt farewells as the long weekend comes to a close.
Coordinator: Margie Blackwell Learned
2025 Team:
Brandon Watters – Worship Service
Cheryl Long Reid
Cindy Kuehler - Homecoming Dance
Cocieta Collins - Saturday Breakfast
Colleen (Stipe) Park – Registration
Dane Warner - Dances
Debbie (Delozier) Fink – Merchandise & Memberships
Debbie (Gillespey) Stewart – Rooms/Facilities
Donna (Jordan) Aultz – Parade
John Carroll H Director #1 Financials
Johnna Bridges – Educators Meet & Greet
Margie (Blackwell) Learned – Community Social
Ronda (Flemings) Harbour – Publicity
Terry Jordan - VarietyShow
Thank You for your support!
There are expenses to hosting and creating the reunion events every 5 years, so your donations are truly appreciated. The directors and coordinators do not receive payment for their contributions of time and energy. Local businesses, banks, clubs, and others do as much as they can for free. Still there are expenses beyond what a small town can handle. Please donate to ensure the next five Nowata All School Reunion can continue to be as successful and fun-filled as the past five.
Did you know?... The original event was conceived by Dee (Ryan) Armstrong and John Carroll in 1996, and continues today as they intended – a labor of love for our hometown, a sense of pride for all Ironmen, and a heartfelt desire to sustain lifelong friendships.
