ALUMNI
Forever a BLUGOLD
Welcome to Aquinas' alumni network. As Blugolds, our bonds don't end with graduation. Whether you graduated last year or fifty years ago, Aquinas alumni are 'Blugolds for Life,' and we invite you to stay connected.
The Aquinas alumni network, is over 10,000 strong stretching from coast to coast in the United States and abroad. On this website, you can be an active and engaged member of the community, stay in touch and reconnect with your classmates, and keep up to date about alumni events happening throughout the year.
If the Alumni Relations office can be of any assistance to you, please don't hesitate to contact our Vice President for Advancement, Brad Reinhart '00.
Go Blugolds!​​​
Help Us Honor Our Veterans
Aquinas Catholic Schools is proud to honor the alumni who have served our country in the United States Armed Forces through our digital Wall of Honor.
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We invite Aquinas alumni who have served—or their family members—to help us recognize their service and preserve their stories for generations to come.
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If you or an Aquinas alumnus in your family served in the military, please complete our Google Form and share information about their service:
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with fellow Aquinas alumni and families. Together, we can ensure the service and sacrifice of our Aquinas veterans are remembered and honored.
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Thank you to all who have served!
Upcoming Alumni Events
Past Alumni Events
May 2026
Milwaukee, WI - The Explorium Brewpub
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February 2026
Phoenix, AZ - American Family Field (Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training)
Scottsdale, AZ - Fate Brewing Co.
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October 2025
Twin Cities, MN - Brick & Bourbon
​Madison, WI - Lucille
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May 2025
Denver, CO - The Speakeasy at Whiskey Bar
​Milwaukee, WI - The Brewhouse Inn & Suites
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March 2025
Phoenix, AZ - American Family Fields (Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training)
Scottsdale, AZ - Moxies
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October 2024
Madison, WI - Buck & Honeys
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Twin Cities, MN - Yard House
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May 2024
Milwaukee, WI - Champps Americana Brookfield
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Chicago, IL - Michigan Shores Club​
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March 2024
Phoenix, AZ - American Family Field (Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training) •AND• Olive & Ivy
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November 2023
Green Bay, WI - Green Bay Distillery
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October 2023
Twin Cities, MN - Punch Bowl Social
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Madison, WI - Vintage Brewing Co.
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May 2023
Milwaukee, WI - Draft & Vessel​
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March 2023
Phoenix, AZ - American Family Field (Milwaukee Brewers Spring Training)
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September 2022
Twin Cities, MN - Surly Brewing Company
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June 2022
Denver, CO - Blue Moon Brewing Company (RiNo)
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March 2022
Phoenix, AZ - The Thirsty Lion
Class Gatherings
Class of 1947
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 8:00am at The La Crosse Family Restaurant, 2120 Rose Street, La Crosse
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Class of 1954
Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 9:00am at Tom Sawyer's, 136 Clinton St, La Crosse
Contact: Donna (Zellmer) Puent - 608-788-4137
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Class of 1957
Meets the 2nd Monday of February, April, June, August, October, and December at 9:00am at Tom Sawyer's Bar & Grill - 136 Clinton St. La Crosse, WI 54603
Contact: Phil Hess - 608-788-9417 or Mary Ferguson Wakeen - 563-529-9071​​
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Class of 1962
Men's Group meets 4th Thursday of each month (except holidays)
Contact: Robert Rusch - bobrusch@clasonbuickgmc.com or rjrcar1969@gmail.com for location and time
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Class of 1963
Meets every fourth Tuesday at Barre Diner for breakfast at 8:30 am.
Meets annually on the second Saturday in September at 5:00 pm at Bluffside Tavern.
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Class of 1964
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Contact: Sue King - smasking_suzanne@aol.com or JoAnn La Fleur - 608-399-3129
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Class of 1975
Meets the 1st day of each month at 12:00pm at Schmidty's Restaurant, La Crosse
Contact: John Dvorak - 608-526-6090
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Class of 1977
Meets the 2nd Friday of the month at various locations
Contact: Paul Bruha - 608-317-4254 or class website - Aquinas77.com​
Class Reunions
Class of 1967
60th Class Reunion
September 11, 2027
-Freight House Restaurant - 107 Vine Street, La Crosse, WI 54601
-Contact: Mike Colgan 608-780-1620, maccolgan1949@gmail.com or Anne Bjorkmam 608-783-5862, anne.heasley@yahoo.com
Facebook: Aquinas Class of 1967
Class of 1976
50th Class Reunion
August 27th, 2026
- 5:30pm MoonTunes at Riverside Park
August 28, 2026
- 4:00pm Tour of Aquinas
- Freighthouse: 5:00pm Cocktails
6:00pm Class Picture
6:30pm Dinner followed by reconnecting
August 29, 2026
- 11:00am Golf Outing & Social
For additional details, cost, & RSVP info please click on the invite
To keep up to date: visit the class Facebook page: La Crosse Aquinas 1976
or contact DeeDee (Miller) Burns at: dburns1013@gmail.com or
Sue (Ruetten) Kratt at: skratt1957@gmail.com
​**If you would like your class reunion to be added here or to begin your planning process, please contact Brad Reinhart at 608-784-0707 or email brad.reinhart@aquinasschools.org.
Update Your Contact Information
Take a moment to update your contact information using the form below—this helps us keep you in the loop on events, ensure you receive the Aquinas Report, and make it easy for classmates to connect for reunions.
The Aquinas Reports
The Aquinas Report is an Aquinas Catholic Schools magazine for families, friends, and alumni. Issues are printed two times a year.
If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact Holly Gerling at 608-784-0707, ext.5126 or email holly.gerling@aquinasschools.org.