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  • Saturday Morning at Southwest

    Saturday morning ……. …..  a time to enjoy the neighborhood sights and activities …..  a time for special moments …..  a time to make a new friend We’re looking forward to a weekend full of memorable moments during our 50th Reunion the first weekend in October! If you’re thinking about attending, we’d love to hear from…

  • Wednesday Night at Southwest – Agenda Reminder

    A recent Wednesday night at Southwest featured beautiful blue skies with some thin clouds, mild temperatures, and a group of about 40 rugby players enjoying their weekly practice on the football field. The reunion committee looks forward to seeing you at all of the reunion events. Be sure to make plans now for a memorable…

  • The Dawn of a New Era

    The Dawn of a New Era

    As Southwest begins its second century, the dawn of a new era for the building is beginning. On Tuesday, April 8th, voters in the Kansas City School District overwhelmingly approved a $474 million bond issue. About 85% of the people voted yes. The money from these bonds will finance significant renovations and new construction throughout…

  • An April Evening at Southwest

    With our 50th Graduation Anniversary Weekend coming up this fall, we wanted to share a few recent photos taken on a quiet April evening. These images capture the school grounds in a soft, golden light—evoking memories of late practices, fall sunsets, and the steady rhythm of days gone by. Though the building now stands empty,…

  • Southwest High School – Time Passes

    Many things have changed since we graduated from Southwest in 1975, but the building and surrounding area are still remarkably similar. A planetarium and additional classroom space were added to the south end of the building several years after we graduated, otherwise the building is basically the same. The trees on the front lawn add…