Northwestern High School Class of 1985 celebrates 40th reunion weekend

Alumni reconnected Sept. 12-13, sharing memories and planning annual gatherings moving forward.

The Northwestern High School Class of 1985 celebrated its 40-year class reunion the weekend of Sept. 12-13. Attending class members were Kent Fourman, back left, Rob Eicher, Mike Guidetti, Bev Kahrig, Deb Mendenhall, Mark Hostettler, Bruce Imhoff and Terry Hines; middle row, Barb Graham, Vivian Svoboda Carmany, Andi Carter Tibbs Poiner, Laura Pierson Smith, Reggie Kline, Denise Babbs Tanner, Beth Miles Markley and Rick McClure; front row, Lesa Bower Forbes, Helen Dohy Schemrich, Michelle Dilyard Hann and Sandy Hyatt. The class plans to have a gathering annually moving forward.

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Published September 30, 2025 - 7:00 a.m.

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