Passing Periods Alumni Luncheon Series

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Recorded audio from "Passing Periods," the Central High School Foundation's Alumni Luncheon Series hosted by Dr. Keith Bigsby at the Field Club of Omaha.

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    • Nov 20, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    October 18, 2024 - Pat Venditte, CHS 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 40:52


    The Passing Periods luncheon of 2024, featuring guest speaker Pat Venditte, CHS 2004. Pat is a 2024 Hall of Fame inductee who made Major League Baseball history as the first ambidextrous pitcher in the modern era. His unique skill led to a change in baseball's rules unofficially dubbed “The Venditte Rule” which requires the pitcher to declare his pitching hand before facing each batter. This luncheon was held at the Field Club of Omaha on October 18, 2024, and emceed by Alec Rome, CHS 2018.

    October 20, 2023 - Harry Gaylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 40:40


    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.

    October 21, 2022 - Jennifer Gruber, CHS 1994

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 51:22


    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.

    March 8, 2022 - Rachel Jacobson, CHS 1996

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 39:48


    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.

    October 15, 2021 - Ms. Dionne Kirksey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 31:10


    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.

    March 10, 2020 - Sam Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 56:38


    The first Passing Periods luncheon of 2020, featuring guest speaker Sam Johnson, CHS 1981

    October 4, 2019 - Mike Gaherty and Henry Cordes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 30:00


    The final Passing Periods luncheon of 2019, featuring guest speakers Mike Gaherty and Henry Cordes ('81)

    March 5, 2019 Passing Periods Luncheon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 32:50


    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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