Catch up with old friends and make new memories at the ultimate Saydel Alumni bash!
Saydel Alumni All Classes Reunion
Advanced Tickets $10 each, $15 at the door. Alumni and adult guests (no minor children please) Space is limited so purchase your tickets early.
TO PURCHASE TICKETS WITH A CHECK(must be received by August 1, 2026)
MAIL CHECKS PAYABLE TO SAYDEL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:
Saydel Alumni Association
c/o Saydel High School
5601 NE 7th,
Des Moines, Iowa 50313
TO PURCHASE TICKETS WITH A CREDIT CARD USE THE GET TICKETS BUTTON FOUND ON THIS PAGE (Credit Card Fees will be added)
TO PURCHASE TICKETS VIA VENMO
Venmo Payment link
https://www.venmo.com/u/Saydel-Alumni-Association
Alumni and adult guests (no minor children please) Space is limited so purchase your tickets early.
Tickets will go on sale May 1st, 2026, for members. Tickets will go on sale for non-members on June 1st, 2026. A limited number of tickets will be sold.
Did you remember to pay your 2026 dues?
If you have already paid your 2026 dues, we thank you. As of today, 50% of past members have renewed. If you haven’t yet renewed or joined, you can do it from this link.
Dues are only $10 for 1 year or $40 for 5 year a memership + a small credit card service fee. Membership dues for 2026 can be paid here.
https://app.joinit.com/o/saydel-alumni-association/members
Event Highlights:
Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Legacy awards will be accepted from March 1 to May 31st, 2026. Is there someone who stands out in their professional field or has done something extraordinary in their life that warrants a nomination? Do you know a Saydel alumnus who has made major contributions to their community or to the world? Is there someone you remember who went above and beyond for the Saydel Community School District? Please consider nominating that exceptional person! The link with the criteria is below. You must be a Saydel Alumni member to make a nomination.
Last years Legacy Award recipients:
Kirk Hartung -1974 , Alumni Achievement Award
Beth Shelton -1997, Alumni Achievement Award
Doug Jacobson -1976, Alumni Achievement Award
Shawna Robinson - 1983, Alumni Achievement Award
Don Lamberti - Woodside High School, Alumni Achievement Award
Bob Myers -1965, Alumni Achievement Award
George Goode (deceased), Woodside High School, Alumni Achievement Award
Richard Dellaca, (deceased) 1974, Eagle Loyalty Award
John Gurwell, (deceased) Honorary Eagle Loyalty Award (Non-Alumnus)
Event highlights:
- 5O / 50 + raffle
- Legacy Wall Presentation
- Snacks & Food Trucks
- Silent Auction
- In Rememberence Wall
- Cash Bar
We are inviting several past Principals and teachers to this event and plan on recognizing them also. Looking forward to seeing lots of familiar faces. Come and reconnect with classmates and meet new Saydel Alumni. Help support our Association so we can support our Saydel Community.
We will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets and having a silent auction to raise money for the Association to support our mission. Remember to bring your credit cards and/or cash! We will have several Silent Auction items to bid on. Thank you to the people that have already committed a donation! If you would like to donate a prize, please contact fdemouth@gmail.com or lscummings59@gmail.com and we will be in contact with you. We will be recognizing all Alumni that make donations!
Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones.
Come and share your Saydel stories, honor our legacy, and create new memories together.
We look forward to seeing you there!
saydelalumni.org
Good to know
Highlights
- 4 hours
- ages 18+
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 4:30 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Altoona
1100 Shriners Parkway
Altoona, IA 50009
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