Recorded audio from "Passing Periods," the Central High School Foundation's Alumni Luncheon Series featuring various emcees at the Field Club of Omaha.
The Passing Periods luncheon of 2025 featuring guest speaker Pete Festersen, CHS 1989. The longest serving member of the City Council in Omaha history, Pete was first elected to the City Council in 2009 and has served several terms as President. The third generation in his family to attend Central, Pete has held senior management positions with the Greater Omaha Chamber and the Peter Kiewit Foundation and was Deputy Chief of Staff to the Mayor. This luncheon was held at the Field Club of Omaha on October 10, 2025, and was emceed by J. Scott Barker, CHS 1981.
20 Nov 2024
October 18, 2024 - Pat Venditte, CHS 2004
Pat Venditte, a 2024 Hall of Fame inductee, shares his story as the first ambidextrous pitcher in the modern era, leading to a change in baseball's rules, known as "The Venditte Rule".
13 Nov 2023
October 20, 2023 - Harry Gaylor
The Passing Periods luncheon of 2023, featuring guest speaker Harry Gaylor. Harry is a 2022 Hall of Fame inductee who spent a remarkable 51 years as a classroom educator in OPS, highlighted by 36 years teaching at Central and leading the school’s award-winning DECA program. This luncheon was held at the Field Club of Omaha on October 20, 2023, and emceed by Alec Rome, CHS 2018.
21 Nov 2022
October 21, 2022 - Jennifer Gruber, CHS 1994
The second Passing Periods luncheon of 2022, featuring guest speaker Jennifer Gruber, CHS 1994. Jenny is a NASA manager and engineer and 2022 Hall of Fame inductee This luncheon was held at the Field Club of Omaha on October 21, 2022, and emceed by Keith Bigsby, Ed.D.
6 Apr 2022
March 8, 2022 - Rachel Jacobson, CHS 1996
The first Passing Periods luncheon of 2022, featuring guest speaker Rachel Jacobson, CHS 1996. Rachel is the founder of Film Streams who currently serves as President of Heritage Omaha. This luncheon was held at the Field Club of Omaha on March 8, 2022, and emceed by Keith Bigsby, Ed.D.
18 Oct 2021
October 15, 2021 - Ms. Dionne Kirksey
The only Passing Periods luncheon of 2021, featuring guest speaker Ms. Dionne Kirksey. This luncheon was held at the Omaha Press Club and emceed by Keith Bigsby Ed.D. Ms. Dionne Kirksey is the 20th principal of Central High School and the second female principal in school history.
31 Mar 2020
March 10, 2020 - Sam Johnson, CHS 1981
The first Passing Periods luncheon of 2020, featuring guest speaker Sam Johnson, CHS 1981
9 Dec 2019
October 4, 2019 - Mike Gaherty and Henry Cordes, CHS 1981
The final Passing Periods luncheon of 2019, featuring guest speakers Mike Gaherty and Henry Cordes ('81)
5 Mar 2019
March 5, 2019 - Bob McMeen and Pete Wilger
The first Central High School Foundation "Passing Periods" Luncheon of 2019, featuring emcee Dr. Keith Bigsby, Bob McMeen, and Pete Wilger.
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