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Past Reunions:

DHS Class of 1960's 60th year Reunion
Location: Warren Riverview Park
Details: Plans are for a group attending Derby's first home football game Sept. 4 in addition to time at the park's lodge anytime 4:00 p.m. to midnight.
When: Friday, September 4th, 2020 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1959, 1960
Event Details
1970 50th Class Reunion
Location: American Legion
Details: Thanks to Covid we are have our 50th reunion plus 1 yr is on. Beginning Friday night 10/22/2021, there is a home football game. Saturday night 10/23/21, dinner with classmates at the American Legion at 410 SE Louis Dr in Mulvane. There is bar at the Legion and dinner will be catered from Hog Wild BBQ. Classmate email is dhsksclassof1970@gmail.com. Please verify that we have all of your contact information. Hope to see you there!
When: Friday, October 22nd, 2021 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1970
Event Details
Class of 1980 40th reunion
Location: Madison Avenue Park Venue
Details: More details coming soon! You can contact me at annenewkold@gmail.com for more details or to give us your mailing address so we can send you a save a date and future info.
When: Saturday, July 18th, 2020
Invited Classes: 1980
Event Details
40th Reunion Class of 1978
Location: Warren Farm
Details: 40th Reunion Class of 1978 on Saturday September 29th There will be food, music, memories and prizes at Warren Farm at 9117 E. 95th South, Derby, KS 67037. Cost per person is $25 for this event. Open at 4 pm, catered food at 5:30 pm (Roast Beef, Fried Chicken, Pulled Pork with side dishes), Snacks, Desserts, and soft drinks. (BYOB event) Please indicate you are coming and pay by September 19th via this PayPal link: PayPal.Me/78panthers (copy & paste) or if you prefer send a check or money order to “Class of 1978 c/o Michael Hebert”, P.O. Box 482 Andover KS 67002. Any questions contact email 78panthers@cox.net
When: Saturday, September 29th, 2018 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: All Classes
Event Details
Derby Class of '63' 55th class reunion
Details: We will finalize the information as soon as possible. We will meet a one of the local bars on Fri evening June 1st , play golf on Sat, meet for lunch Sat at noon, then gather locally on Sat. evening. No one will pay ahead but keep their own tab each place we meet. We're trying to keep this reunion as casual as possible. Just visiting and catching up. We look forward to seeing everyone in June.
When: Friday, June 1st, 2018 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1963
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DHS 68-69 Combined “50th” Class Reunion
Location: The Round Barn
Details: Jacket/sweater might be appropriate to bring—inside/outside events—145605a6fd4aa22dd15ad57684d4d9872 more details soon—145605a6fd4aa22dd15ad57684d4d9872 “SAVE THE DATE” of SEPTEMBER 28th & 29th, 2018 for the DHS ‘68-‘69 COMBINED “50th” CLASS REUNION in Hometown, DERBY, KANSAS, USA!
When: Friday, September 28th, 2018 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1968, 1969
Event Details
Derby Senior High Class of 1980 Reunion 35 years later
Location: Derby Senior High Football field
Details: Welcome to the Derby High School class of 1980’s 35th class reunion. On Friday Sept 25th, we will meet at the Derby High School Football Stadium at 6pm for a home game. The game will start at 7pm. After the game, you will have two choices for continued conversations with your long lost classmates. First is The Boswell Compound which is located down by the river at 701 S. Buckner in Derby. Bring your coolers along for whatever you may want to drink. Or if you are not the outdoorsy type, you may choose to go to Madrocks Sports Bar instead located at 1821 East Madison in Derby
Saturday Sept 26th we will meet at the Lange Derby Community Center from 5pm to Midnight. It is Located at 844 N. Baltimore in Derby. We will be serving Pig In Pig Out Barbeque for dinner at approximately 6pm. This is a BYOB event.
For those who will be needing hotel accommodations, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn in Derby, Located at 1701 Cambridge. Phone number is 316-425-7900. They have given us a discounted rate. A single queen room is $99 and double queen room is $109. They serve a full free breakfast. Just let them know you are with the Derby High School 35th class reunion.
There is a $15.00 charge per person for this event. This will cover food and community center rental fees.
RSVP is requested by August 31st, 2015. Send email confirmation to annnewkold@yahoo.com or d.hill10@cox.net.
Payments can be made by mailing a check made out to Daphne Hill @ 225 Lauber Lane, Derby KS 67037 or through a paypal account to annnewkold@yahoo.com
Payments should be received by September 11th 2015.
For question or concerns you may contact
Annette Newkold 316-217-8641, Daphne Kennedy Hill 316-250-9653 or
Deena Sorensen Rutter 316-788-6752
Panthers for Life! Green is Magic!
When: Friday, September 25th, 2015 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1980
Event Details
Class of 1960 Friday night mixer
Location: Derby VFW
Details: This Friday Mixer is a chance to catch up with each other! Each person attending this casual evening will order and pay for their own items. Thanks to Larry Kirkham for these arrangements.
When: Friday, May 8th, 2015 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1960
Event Details
Class of 1959
Location: Sixth Grade Center
When: Saturday, October 18th, 2014 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1959
Event Details
Class of 1979 35 Year Reunion
Location: Warren Farm
Details: What: Class of ’79 35th Reunion
When: Friday, July 25, 2014, 6:00 PM
Where: The Warren Farm
Food: BBQ and trimmings, keg will be provided
What to bring: Side dish to share, BYOB if you want something other than beer, soft drinks, etc. Plates, plasticware, napkins, cups, ice, etc. will all be provided
Cost: Here’s where it gets good—donations only! Just chip into the donations jar during our reunion. No pressure, we want everyone to join back together and relive old (I mean “really old”) memories. We know the past few years have been hard on a lot of folks, but this is a time for us all to have fun and nobody needs to worry about cost. SO NO EXCUSES!!
Music: Cindy's husband Steve has graciously offered to burn CDs of our favorite rock music from our high school years, need someone to volunteer a stereo and speakers we can easily set up (I hate to date myself with words like "Boom Box" but that thought comes to mind).
What else: Billy Wenzel, Class of ’79 Golf Director, is setting up some tee times for Saturday morning the 26th (please, not too early) for those interested, and I believe others are planning some side outings that we will continue to gather details on and get out to everyone. Also, Friday Sandy is organizing a reserved area for our class at Marrocks, just south of the high school on Rock Rd.
Head count: Let Mike Read know if you are planning to attend the Friday BBQ so he can plan for the meat, michael.e.read@nasa.gov, and if you are interested in golf Saturday you can let him know that also and he will pass along to Bill.

Your ROC (Reunion Organizing Committee

Michelle Dakes Palmer, Cindy Swaney Niedens, Sandy Bade, Mike Read, Billie Wenzel
When: Friday, July 25th, 2014
Invited Classes: 1979
Event Details
Derby High School Alumni Annual Banquet
Location: Derby High School Commons
Details: Send reservations to:
Kelly L Herring
1141 Bodine Dr
Derby KS 67037
$13.00 Per person
Deadline: April 28, 2014
When: Saturday, May 3rd, 2014
Invited Classes: All Classes
Event Details
1968 & 1969 Class Reunion
Details: Please check website www.dhs6869.com for updates on the reunion.
Respond as soon as possible. Reunion will be June 6 & 7th. Web site will be updated regularly.
When: Friday, June 6th, 2014 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1968, 1969
Event Details
Derby High School Class of 1983 - 30 Year Reunion
Location: Derby Parade Route
Details: The 2013 Homecoming Parade is Thursday evening. We are hoping to have a float in the parade, if we can get enough people to help put one together. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Lisa Kersting Crittenden, Laura Cary Branstetter, Janice Roberts Williamson, or Mark Staats.
When: Thursday, October 17th, 2013 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1983
Event Details
Class of 1978 Reunion - 35 year
Location: Classmate's Private Home
Details: ALL DERBY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1978 ALUMNI
35 YEAR REUNION INFORMATION

Are you ready for some reminiscing? It’s been 35 years since we walked those hallowed halls of Derby Senior High School and we will be celebrating on Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th, 2013.

Friday evening, October 11th, we plan to gather at the football stadium to watch Derby defeat Hutch! GO PANTHERS!! The game starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 (adult) and $4 (student). During the game, ’76 Derby graduate, Duane Howard, and several others will be honored as the 2013 Derby Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. An after-game event is planned as well.

A 9 a.m. breakfast at Village Inn in Derby will start the Saturday, October 12th events followed by a golf tournament at Hidden Lakes Golf Course with first tee off at 11 a.m. The day will conclude with our main event starting at 4:00 p.m.

Plan to join us for this weekend of good food, great fun, and catching up with former classmates and friends.

For location information and more detail on other events contact: Michael Hebert via email at 78panthers@cox.net. Also, check out our Facebook page Derby Senior High School Class of 1978.
When: Friday, October 11th, 2013 (multiple event dates, click here for full details)
Invited Classes: 1978
Event Details
Class of 63's 50th reunion.
Location: Fri evening 6 till 11 PM at Keglers Grill and Bar, inside Derby Bowl 444S. Baltimore Dr. - Cash bar and Appetizers.
Details: Sat. 6-15 Appx. 9 AM golf at Derby G&CC 2600 Triple Creek Dr., Derby $25.includes golf and cart. Need number of players to make tee times. Lunch at Pizza John's 12:30 . Pay your own bill. Marriott Hotel, East Kellogg Happy hr 6 PM buffett meal with cash bar. cost is $40. per person. Sent money to Karon Lawson Ramirez . Panther Tales cost $12. must know how many to have printed....
When: Friday, June 14th, 2013
Invited Classes: 1963
Event Details
DHS All Alumni Banquet
Location: DHS Commons 920 N Rock Rd Derby KS
Details: Mail check with reservations to: Kelly Herring 1141 Bodine Dr Derby KS 67037 List your graduation year and guests if applicable.
When: Saturday, May 4th, 2013
Invited Classes: All Classes
Event Details
DHS Alumnae Banquet
Location: DHS High School on Rock Road
Details: '62 reserved a conference room at the Hampton Inn 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Coffee, water, soda pop, great memories!!!
When: Saturday, May 4th, 2013
Invited Classes: All Classes
Event Details
DHS Alumni Banquet
Location: DHS Commons
Details: Guests are welcome. Social starts at 4:00---Banquet begins at 6:00. This is the 50th year for 1962 & we want to see your
When: Saturday, May 12th, 2012
Invited Classes: All Classes
Event Details
Derby High School 72', Derby, Ks
Location: Not set yet, check back later,
Details: We need your address
When: Undetermined
Invited Classes: 1972
Event Details
Derby High School, KS, Class of 1957 Reunion
Location: Derby High School, Derby, KS
Details: Please contact Judy Means Franksen with your current contact information, i.e. mail address, e-mail address, phone number.
When: Saturday, May 12th, 2012
Invited Classes: 1957
Event Details
DHS Class of '71 Reunion
Location: Friday night will be a mixer at: - - Hidden Lakes Golf Course - 6020 S. Greenwich Road - Derby, KS 67037 - - This is firm now. A deposit has been paid for Friday night. - - We are booked for the Warren Family Farm for Saturday's event. - -
When: Friday, July 1st, 2011
Invited Classes: 1971
Event Details
DHS Class of '71 Reunion
Location: Warren Family Farm 9119 E. 95th Street SouthFriday night will be a mixer at:Hidden Lakes Golf Course6020 S. Greenwich RoadDerby, KS 67037This is a firm tentative for right now.We are booked for the Farm for Saturday's event. Estimated cost for weekend: $4
When: Friday, July 1st, 2011
Invited Classes: 1971
Event Details
Class of 1999 Reunion
Location: Holiday Inn
Details: Tickets will be cheaper until May. May and Beyond they will be offered at a raised price! Itinerary is JUNE 25th, 2010 Friday night a mixer at a bar in Derby JUNE 26th, 2010 Saturday 11-2 Family Picnic $5 for adults $3 for kids Saturday night 6pm-midnight Class of 1999 Bash at Holiday Inn. $45 dollars a person in Advance!!!! *Cash Bar *Food Provided *BUFFET WHICH INCLUDES 2 ENTREES, 2 STARCHES, 4 SALADS, AND COFFEE, TEA AND A DESSERT THAT IS CHEF's CHOICE . Also for you out of towners. Rooms will be available for $89 dollars a room. You can call the Holiday Inn to reserve them. (316)686-7131 You will need to tell them you are with the Class of 1999 as we have some rooms blocked off so we can continue the party if we choose to!!! :) We are wanting to have some type of dedication for those who are in the armed forces and those who have passed away. We would love for people to send in pictures. WE THUS FAR HAVE RECEIVED NO PICTURES and only ONE INQUIRY! We also of course want to have a slide who of some sort that has pictures from high school as we all love memories. We are needing pictures sent in for this. We prefer digital which could be sent to classof1999reunion@ymail.com However, if you would like you can send in a photo to the PO BOX listed below. We can not guarantee these to be returned but we will have them in envelopes at the reunion to be returned. Regarding Tickets you may purchase them online via PAYPAL on the website that has been created www.derby1999reunion.webs.com or you may mail a check payable to: CLASS OF 1999 to CLASS OF 1999 PO BOX 1154 Derby KS 67037 In summary Tickets in Advance are $45 a person for the Saturday night event. $5 an adult for Picnic and $3 for kids for picnic. Thanks so much. You can always contact us via email at Classof1999reunion@ymail.com
When: Friday, June 25th, 2010
Invited Classes: 1999
Event Details
Derby 20 Year Class Reunion
Location: October 1st - Derby High School Football Night - October 2nd - Warren Farm / Derby Bowl
Details: Friday Evening Oct 1st - Meeting for Derby Football Game, then to Madrocks. Sat, Oct 2nd - Class Photo, Picnic in Afternoon at Warren Farm, and Derby Bowling at night with Pizza Johns pizza being served
When: Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
Invited Classes: 1990
Event Details
The Class of '60 Celebrates 50
Location: June 4-6, 2010 is set for the Class of 1960 of Derby High School to celebrate 50 years since our graduation. Friday and Saturday events take place at the Hotel at Old Town in Wichita, KS, and on Sunday, a brunch and school tours in Derby. More details l
Details: One mailing (3 different pages) has gone out already with general information. Please e-mail Kay if we missed you with that one, or note the forms attached below for your access. A second, more detailed mailing will be sent out during January, 2010. Plan for the first weekend in June!!!!
When: Friday, June 4th, 2010
Invited Classes: 1960
Event Details
Class of 89 Totally Awesome 80's 20 year reunion!
Location: Friday night at Watson park - Saturday night at Derby Bowl
Details: Host: Class of 89 reunion committee Location: Derby, KS 67037 US When: Friday, September 25, 6:00PM It's our 20 year reunion and you're invited... dude! September 25th & 26th Friday the 25th- Family Picnic at Watson Park 6-10 PM Come hungry we will be having burgers and dogs just like you used to get at Derby Days & grilled by our very own "Ronnie" Johnson. Plus lots of activities and fun for the kids and the kid in you! Saturday the 26th- Where else, but the Derby Bowling Alley from 7p-Midnight A totally radical night of cosmic bowling, pizza (from none other than Pizza John's), live band, entertainment and more. Come dressed to impress, dressed in 80's attire, or dressed casual... just come dressed! (This is an adult function) Registration deadline is August 31st. Long story short WE NEED YOUR MONEY to make this happen. So please don't delay. $50/person will get you into both events, whether you attend both or not, so just come to both...what are you, square? Kids are free. Payment options- paypal or check made out to and sent to Jerry Hawkins 401 Fiddlers Creek, Valley Center, KS 67147 Paypal to: Jerry.Hawkins@juno.com Accomodations at the Hamton Inn in Derby are in the works... YES! Derby totally has a hotel. This hotel is opening soon. We will post more information as we get it to make arrangements. Other options in Wichita: Marriot 316-681-0333 Holiday Inn Select 316-686-7131 Hotel Old Town 316-267-4800 Hyatt 316-293-1234 For the official invite to be sent to you email amy at the address below.
When: Friday, September 25th, 2009
Invited Classes: 1989
Event Details
Derby Class of 1974 Reunion
Location: Warren Farm - (95th Street South between Rock Road and Webb Rd.
Details: July 24th and 25th at Warren Farm. Ice breaker on Friday with finger food for $5.00. Casino Night Saturday with BBQ for $20.00. Send your RSVP's and money to 6730 Eagle Drive, Derby, Kansas 67037.
When: Friday, July 24th, 2009
Invited Classes: 1974
Event Details
Derby High School Class of 84 Reunion
Location: Hotel at OldTown - 830 E. First - Wichita, KS 67202
Details: Send checks made payable to Class of 1984 - TeddiAnne Krehbiel 7604 O'Neil Wichita, KS 67212 Rooms are available at a discount rate of - $116 - Queen $126 - King Tell them you are with the Derby Class of 1984 Reservations can be made by calling 877-265-3869 or www.hotel@oldtown.com
When: Saturday, August 8th, 2009
Invited Classes: 1984
Event Details
Class of 1979 30 year reunion
Location: The Warren Farm
Details: Plans are still in work, but plan on an afternoon/evening function, food, beer, DJ, etc. Send you email address to Mike Read at contact address to make sure you are added to future notices about our 30th reunion!
When: Saturday, August 1st, 2009
Invited Classes: 1979
Event Details
DHS '68-'69
Location: @ Tom Rusher's on Fri, 6/5/09 in Derby, Ks - $10.00/person - @ Kansas Aviation Museum, Sat, 6/6/09 in - Wichita, Ks. $25.00/person - Mail RVSP/money: DHS 68-69, P.O. Box 0666 - Derby, Ks. 67037-0666
Details: Will post finishing details of both days activities when finalized.......in the works......Sat. a.m. 6/6/09......a Trolley Tour of Derby, tour of both new and old High Schools, etc.....planning to have 8 lanes of bowling available at Derby Bowl for Trolley Tour start & ending site.....more info to come.
When: Friday, June 5th, 2009
Invited Classes: 1968, 1969
Event Details
20 year reunion
Location: Event being planned stay tunned for updates!
When: Undetermined
Invited Classes: 1989
Event Details

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