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Looking Back at Waseca History Take a look back at Waseca history and Waseca sports history. Weekly articles gleaned from 25, 50, 75, and 100 year old Waseca newspapers. Sign up on the upper right of this page to receive free weekly emails with the headlines and links to the articles. . . . Keep reading Vintage Waseca Postcards and Photographs View our members-only collection of vintage postcards and photos of Waseca and the area. More are being added all the time. . . . Keep reading In Remembrance This is the members-only place for you to post funeral notices and obituaries for your Waseca classmates and friends, and to look for them. If you're aware of the death of a Waseca friend or classmate, I'd appreciate receiving notice so it can be posted. . . . Keep reading Discussion Forum This is the members-only place for you to discuss 'whatever' with other Waseca Alums members. . . . Keep reading People Search This is the members-only place for you to post the names of Waseca classmates and friends you're looking for... or to ask your missing classmates or entire class to provide up-to-date contact information. . . . Keep reading More Featured Resources

Waseca Bluejays Basketball Alumni Day Todd Dufault, Waseca High School's new basketball coach invites Bluejay basketball alumni 'who are in a position to play' to participate in alumni games on the afternoon of Friday, November 25. Following the games there will be a reception open to all former Bluejay basketball players. To cap off the day, the current 2011-12 Waseca Bluejays will take the court in the evening in the first annual Blue/Gold game. . . . Keep reading 2011 Inductees to the Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame The Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame has announced six new members to be inducted in 2011, giving the Hall 40 members since it's beginning in 2005. This year's inductees are Archie Johnson (1959), Jim Howard (1958), Andy (Hambone) Papke (1947), Doug Tramp (1987), Jon Summer (1993) and Gary Meurer (coach). . . . Keep reading Andy 'Hambone' Papke, 2011 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Andy Papke graduated from Waseca Central High School in 1947 and from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1951. He was one of several athletes who enlisted in the service during World War ll and returned to complete his education after the hostilities ceased. Before entering the Navy, he distinguished himself in athletics, particularly in basketball and football. Hambone Papke was one of the greatest athletes to ever play for Waseca Central. . . . Keep reading Archie Johnson, 2011 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Archie Johnson graduated from Waseca High School in 1959. He was an outstanding athlete at Waseca Central in the late 50's, dedicated to his sport and a great team leader. Archie earned three letters each in track and basketball. In basketball, he was one of only a few to make a big impact as a sophomore. . . . Keep reading Jon Summer, 2011 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Jon Summer graduated from Waseca High School in 1993. He was a three-sport athlete, earning seven varsity letters as a Bluejay, two in football, three in wrestling and two in baseball. . . . Keep reading Gary Meurer, 2011 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Gary Meurer graduated from Nicollet High School in 1966 and from Mankato State University in 1970. While in high school, he was on the track and wrestling team and in college he was on the MSU wrestling, track and cross country teams. . . . Keep reading Doug Tramp, 2011 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Doug Tramp graduated from Waseca High School in 1987 and is one of Waseca's outstanding three sport athletes. After high school, he attended Arizona Western University, where he was recruited for baseball, and Kennedy Western University. . . . Keep reading Jim Howard, 2011 WHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee Jim Howard exemplifies what one looks for in a nominee and inductee for the Waseca High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Jim was not only an exceptional athlete who achieved eight letters in three sports, he also excelled in the classroom. He had the ability, desire, and work ethic to reach his high school goals. Jim was well liked and well respected by his teachers, classmates, coaches and teammates at Waseca Central. He graduated from Waseca High School in 1958 as one of Central's all-around athletes playing in three sports, lettering twice in football, twice in basketball and four times in baseball. . . . Keep reading More News & Events

Sample Vintage Postcards and Photos The 'Sample Postcards & Photos' photo gallery contains vintage postcards, mostly real photo postcards (RPPC), and photographs of Waseca, Minnesota, that are offered to non-members as samples of those found on the WasecaAlums.com site. . . . Keep reading Vintage Post Cards and Photos posted recently The 'New Post Cards & Photos' photo gallery contains vintage post cards, mostly real photo post cards (RPPC), and photographs of Waseca that are new to the site. . . . Keep reading Vintage Post Cards and Photos of Downtown Waseca, Minnesota This Downtown Waseca photo gallery contains vintage post cards, mostly real photo post cards (RPPC), and photographs of the downtown business area and what we call main street or the 'main drag' (in 1867 it was named Second Street and in 1928 it was renamed State Street, the name we know it by today). The images show downtown businesses, automobiles, and people in dress of the period. . . . Keep reading Vintage Postcards and Photos of Waseca Schools and Colleges This Waseca Schools and Colleges photo gallery contains vintage postcards, mostly real photo postcards (RPPC), and photographs of Waseca (Minnesota) Schools and Colleges. The images show the buildings, automobiles, and people in dress of the period. . . . Keep reading Vintage Postcards and Photos of Waseca Businesses This Waseca Businesses photo gallery contains vintage post cards, mostly real photo postcards (RPPC), and photographs Waseca (Minnesota) businesses. The images show businesses, buildings, automobiles, and people in dress of the period. . . . Keep reading More Vintage Postcards & Photos

Looking Back at Waseca History - 12/19/11 - 12/25/11 1911/ A Fine Store Building Opened by Johnson & Scholer; Smith Lands Ice Contract; Rural School Notes; Children of Sacred Heart Academy to give an entertainment; Primary pupils to give Christmas program at Oak Grove school; 1936/ Eagle Scouts to Meet Here December 26; 1961/ Microfilm not available 1986/ Minnesota poverty level reaches crisis; School board approves middle school remodeling; School board approves middle school remodeling. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca History - 12/12/11 - 12/18/11 1911/ Opera House planned for Waseca; Dante's Inferno at the Wascenic; Excavation for basement of new City Hall begun; A hospital and a library still needed for Waseca; Tyrholm, merchant prince of New Richland, here to transact business; Religious census taken; 1936/ Residence School Open for More Young Women; Police Chief Warns Against Sliding in City Streets; 1961/ Microfilm Not Available - Will be added later; 1986/ School secretaries, kitchen workers may unionize; Dismissing for holidays; Honor roll. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca History - 12/05/11 - 12/11/11 1911/ County Fair Meeting; Public High School Notes; Locals encounter snow on way to Fairbault; Spanish-treasure swindle tried on New Richland man; 1936/ Concert by School Band to Be Held Sunday; 1961/ Microfilm Not Available - Will be added later 1986/ Rethwell celebrates 62 years as dentist. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca History - 11/28/11 - 12/04/11 1911/ Miss Dunn, teacher at the Sacred Heart Academy, to spend Thanksgiving in La Crosse; 1936/ Cooper Is Named DeMolay Leader; Work Progresses on State St. Christmas Decorations; 1961/ Voters Favor Dissolution of School District Near Elysian; Blake Patton Sells Chevrolet-Olds Garage; 1986/ Church reviving Scandinavian tradition, Lutefisk!!! . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca History - 11/21/11 - 11/27/11 1911/ In 1866, there was only one house in Waseca, that of I. C. Trowbridge; Foesch buys Waseca Bottling Works from Baldwin; 1936/ Hodgson Leads Scout Jamboree Unit to Washington; County Heads to Direct Sales of Xmas Seals; 1961/ Wesleyan Methodist Church Lets Contract on New $40,000 Church; American Legion Post 228 Presents Hartley Students with School Patrol Insignia; 1986/ Waseca holiday concert, feast nears. . . . Keep reading More Waseca History

Looking Back at Waseca Sports History - 12/19/11 - 12/25/11 1911/ Public High School Notes; 1936/ Sacred Heart Loses Third Game; Waseca High Cagers Suffer Fourth Defeat; Teachers Trip Waseca Quint by 26-14 Score; 1961/ Microfilm not available. 1986/ Bluejay cagers win to remain unbeaten. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca Sports History - 12/12/11 - 12/18/11 1936/ Austin Beats Waseca Cagers by 19-14 Score; Lake City Wins Game Against Sacred Heart; Two Overtime Sessions Give Blue Earth Win; 1961/ Microfilm Not Available - Will be added later 1986/ Unbeaten Jays drub Saints, Rockets; Janesville Golden Bears win Eustis Wrestling Tournament here Saturday; Bluejay gymnasts edge Lake Crystal. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca Sports History - 12/05/11 - 12/11/11 1936/ Improved Cage Squad Crushes Faribo 24-12; Sacred Heart Loses Opener to Sleepy Eye; 1961/ Microfilm Not Available - Will be added later 1986/ Bluejay cagers nip East; Hockey team ready to go; Bluejay cagers win again in OT; To honor Coach Beckmann. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca Sports History - 11/28/11 - 12/04/11 1911/ Austin Team Won; 1936/ New Richland Upsets Waseca in First Game; 1961/ Scarlets Continue Losing Throes Over Weekend Losing to Pacelli 70-47 and Faribault BA 49-43; Fairbault's 'Big' Falcons Top Manny Beckmann Coached Team for First Time Friday 69-53; Aggie Cagers Drop Opener to Waldorf 60-35; Madelia Hands Bluejay Matmen 35-9 Setback Tuesday; 1986/ Bluejay gymnasts look for big year; Bluejays nip Mankato West in OT; Lady Jays downed by Wells Wildcats 45-40; O'Grady wins again. . . . Keep reading Looking Back at Waseca Sports History - 11/21/11 - 11/27/11 1936/ Cage Squad to Open against New Richland; 1961/ Bluejays to Open Cage Season Friday at Fairbault High; Central Awards 21 Grid Letters; Ramseth Paces U Bombers to 12-6 Victory Friday; 1986/ Hayes makes elite volleyball team; Seven Bluejays selected to All-Conference Football Team; Bluejay MVPs; Bluejay Grapplers. . . . Keep reading More Waseca Sports History