Tue 20 Sep 2005
Alumni from the Hastings College Cross Country and Track team had a Reunion over the past weekend. Some came from all over the nation, Vail, Fort Collins, Phoenix, Indianapolis and Boston. We had a chance to catch up, some of us hadn’t seen each other for 5 years.
On Friday, everyone started to show up. Once everyone was in Omaha, we met for dinner. Jed Cornforth, Mike Baptiste, Scott Miller, Ryan Wells, Brandon Petersen, Laurie Starr and friends walked around the Old Market in Omaha. We had a great time, trying several bars.
Saturday morning we got up early and drove to Lincoln to watch the Woody Greeno Invitational. A group of us ran the 5k course at Pioneer Park. It was a casual run, Chip Uhrmacher was pushing his son Xavier in a special running stroller the whole way. We saw the HC Cross Country team compete, bringing back memories of when we ran the same race.
At Lincoln, we had a chance to hang out with more people. Chip & Amy Uhrmacher, Jackie Walford, Tim Bucholz, Ben Clark, Jeremiah Lepird, Laura Parrish, Julie Baumert, Ivy Sample, Carrie & Graham Frank, Michelle Paxton, Elizabeth, Bryce Noll, Mike Mahoney, and many other friends. After the race, we headed to Valentinos for a big Alumni dinner that included the current HC Cross Country team. It was a good chance to get to know the current team. They really look like a great squad.
Next we drove to Jackie Walford’s house in Lincoln to watch the Nebraska Huskers play football. More time to talk and catch up. Thankfully, the Huskers beat Pittsburg. (Even if it was only barely by one point) Then we went to get dinner and walking around O Street in Lincoln. Lots of fun on Saturday night, just like the good old days.
On Sunday morning, we showed up to the Omaha Corporate Cup Run for a 10k race. We had lots of Alumni run the race: Jed Cornforth, Brandon Petersen, Lara Johnson, Laura Parrish, and Carrie Frank & Emily Persson. It was a good race, even though I’m still waiting for the official results 3 days later.
We then went to Buffalo Wild Wings to eat lunch and watch some Sunday football games. After lunch, we finally had to say goodbye and end the weekend. I’m really glad we had a chance to see everyone and hang out. It was a very successful weekend.
Don’t be shy and post any stories and replies about the weekend. So much happened and I know I missed lots of details.
Update: I’ve posted some email that I’ve received from other people that came. What a great time!
September 21st, 2005 at 9:04 am
It was so wonderful to see everyone, just like Brandon has said!
I have to admit, I am recovering still from the lack of sleep I got this weekend, but it was well worth it!
Brandon, thanks for putting us all up and sooooo happy you found your camera! Jackie thanks for being such a gracious host, and a special thanks to Jed for putting almost all of this together!
And yeah, for those of you who didn’t come, we missed you there and hope you can join us at the next one!!!
September 21st, 2005 at 9:05 am
It was a great time and so worth it. I am about falling asleep at my desk, so it must have been a great time! Take care everyone and if anyone needs a mini ski vacation this winter, let me know.
September 21st, 2005 at 9:06 am
It was a fantastic time. Not at all restful, but oh so definitely worth it! I feel fortunate to know such wonderful people. Thank you all!
September 21st, 2005 at 9:08 am
I just wanted to take a chance to reiterate some of the recent comments! I had a great time!
Thanks to those of you that were able and willing to host others over the weekend. We’ll have to start some sort of a tradition centered on track/XC alumni…
For those of you familiar with the David Letterman show…I was watching last night and Rupert in the deli had a full blown Hastings College T-Shirt (complete with the maroon H with the “bronco� logo imbedded)! Crazy! Small world and unlikely coincidence after having just been to a reunion!
Anyway, take care and keep in touch!
Jed