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  • SWHS 50th Reunion Recap

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    From the song “Beginnings” by Chicago: “When I’m with you, it doesn’t matter where we areOr what we’re doing, I’m with you, that’s all that mattersTime passes much too quickly when we’re together laughing” The reunion committee hopes you had a wonderful time at the reunion! If you want to see photos of the event,…

  • The Dawn of a New Era

    The Dawn of a New Era

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    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

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    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

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    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…