WEBSTER CITY — Summer isn’t just summer, it’s also “Reunion Season.” That time of year when people get together with family members they barely know and classmates whose names they struggle to recall.

The Webster City High School Class of 1980 is gearing up for its 45th Reunion June 6, 7 and 8 in Webster City. For all those who have never been to a reunion, organizer Kathy Lee is putting out a special welcome to encourage everyone to take part in some or all of the weekend.

“I have never been to a reunion, just for various reasons,” Lee said. “I was going to come for our 30th reunion, but at that time my job involved being on call, and I had to take call.

Due to a Covid-cancellation in 2020, it’s now been 10 years since the Class of 1980 has gathered together again. Lee is hoping many will make the effort to attend.

“We are getting older, so let’s take time to reminisce about the good times we had, and make some new memories,” she said.

The monumental process of finding classmates and organizing the reunion has been an adventure in itself

“We have had a blast getting this ready,” she said of her co-planners, including Rita Wesselman Wolfgram, Patti Newby and Tim Adams.

“I would say everyone is really excited about seeing each other,” Lee added.

Here’s a look at the agenda for the reunion weekend:

Friday, June 6

∫ 6 to 10 p.m.: Barbeque pork dinner, courtesy of Terry Long, at Brewer Creek Park shelter. Bring marshmallows for toasting and beverage of your choice.

Saturday, June 7

∫ 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Coffee, doughnuts, and a tour at Kendall Young Library.

∫ 1 to 3 p.m.; Tours to include Wilson Brewer Museum and Park, and the restored Elk’s building

∫ 1 to 4 p.m.; Classmate and Homecoming King Ken Ambrose will have open house at Hamilton Antiques, Randall.

∫ 5:30 p.m., doors open for the main event at the Link’s Country Club. Dinner to be served at 6 p.m. Casual dress is recommended, along with any vintage outfits from the 1970s. This will be a backyard cook-out with brats, burgers, chicken breasts, side dishes and desserts. There will be a cash bar.

Sunday, June 8

∫ 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Reminisce with a tour of Webster City High School

Register by May 22

The cost for the weekend is $36 per person. Classmates can sign up and pay on the class Facebook page at Webster City High School Class of 1980. You may also sign up by mail by sending payment to Kathy Lee at PO Box 53, Johnston, IA 50131.

For those unable to attend, Lee asks that they still participate by provided the information for the class booklet. Go to https://forms.gle/HNWftbvG2pYmZuwz8 to fill out the brief questionnaire.