Houston Hurricane Foundation

04/10/2026

Seven HHS students were honored this morning at the last Breakfast of Champions for this school year. Students are nominated by their teachers for "Strengthening the Hurricane" by modeling the behaviors of the HHS Spiral Bands of Success: Dedicated, Encouraging, Safety, and Community. Congratulations to these students: Madi Schwanbeck, Reece Norlien, Chase Keehner, Adalyn Millen, Archer Semling, Alistair Mayer, and Abriella Keller.
The Houston Hurricane Foundation is proud to co-sponsor the Breakfast of Champions along with the Houston Lions Club.

02/06/2026

Congratulations to the HHS students and staff who were honored at this morning's Breakfast of Champions!
The Hurricane Foundation is proud to co-sponsor this event with the Houston Lions Club.
Those nominated for Breakfast of Champions are chosen based on their ongoing display of "Strengthening the Hurricane".

Honorees pictured: (Front Row) Mrs. Cindy Flatin, Eli Norquist, Ray Baumann, Kianna Wright, Mrs. Jennifer Kinstler, (Back Row) Connor Lier, Coleman Peterson, Sean Clay, Elijah Stinson.

Second photo shows the honorees with those who nominated them.

01/30/2026

Would you like a paper copy of the Wall of Fame nomination form? Message us and we'll get one to you.

01/27/2026

Would you like to nominate someone for the Houston Hurricane Foundation Wall of Fame? The nominee must be an HHS alumnus, and you can nominate in a variety of categories, as seen on the form. The selected nominees will be honored at our All-School Reunion Homecoming weekend 2026 (date to be announced).

Hurricane Foundation Wall of Fame Application Form - 2026 (Please submit by August 15, 2026) I nominate _____________________Class of___________for nomination to the ISD 294 Wall of Fame in the Category of ____________________ (see categories below). Rationale for Nomination: (Attach additi...

12/06/2025

Congratulations from the Hurricane Foundation!

11/22/2025

Congratulation to the HHS students honored at this morning's Breakfast of Champions, co-sponsored by the Hurricane Foundation. Thank you for representing the Hurricane spirit!
Garret Reay, Amelia Woodard, Teddi Nastor-Whitney, Avery Kingsley, Luciana Bailey, Aspen Peterson, Amanda Selke

11/18/2025

Thank you to Marlene Sather for sharing these HHS class reunion photos with us!
Top photo: Class of 1959, held at The Creamery in Rushford on September 20, 2025--Standing from left: Bruce Virock, Dick Bonde, Lowell Botcher, Larry Torgerson, Dan Hauser, Marlene Peterson Sather. Sitting: Mavis Ledebuhr Jorde, Edith Braathen Beckman.
Bottom photo: Class of 1960, held at The Creamery in Rushford on September 27, 2025--Back row, men standing from left: Peter Johnson, David Ellefson, Earl Zumach, Rich Sather
Second row, women standing: Clarinda Olson Rohweder, Gracelyn Hahn Schueler, Charlene Stortz Torgerson, Marilyn Kelly Martin, Bonnie Vathing Kayser, Grace Jacobson Peloquin, Nancy Flatten Zieroth.
Front row, from left: Charmaine Winjum Nastrom, Margaret Senn Heintz, Sharon Benson Goede, Donna Frauenkron Chapel.
"Once a Hurricane, Always a Hurricane"

10/19/2025

Thank you to Judy Williams for sharing this story! Congratulations on your class reunion!
The Houston High School Class of 1958 celebrated 67 years of being alumni with an old fashioned “Pizza Party” at the Houston American Legion. Little historical information – pizza had just come into existence back in the 50’s with the infamous Pizza Villa as the most popular. It was thin crusted phenomenal tasting that I still dream of eating one last time. However, the Legion’s pizza is a close second.
I have enjoyed seeing pictures of class reunions that have been posted this summer/fall. As a former teacher of many, I try to identify those in the pictures but I admit that sometimes I am totally baffled. Isn’t it amazing how time changes everyone!
When you have 67 years of time go by, much has changed. We think we have a good turn out when 10 are able to come. The first thing we do is assess through our conversations health conditions and losses of loved ones or classmates. Once we get that out of the way, we travel back in time to the moments that only our class can relate to because we were the only ones who experienced it. We have talked about pretty much the same things for 67 years and each year it still makes us laugh and smile and enjoy the long ago moments once again. Just for general information, our class was the first class to have a banquet and prom. The gym (elementary) was exquisite being decorated like oriental gardens. We had sports (no girls), band, plays, Homecoming, Winter Sports (eventually Sno Daze), pep fests, Homecoming parade, Homecoming bonfire, Homecoming snake dance, sock hops, Houstonian (high school paper in the Houston Signal) yearbook, Student Council and more.
But when 67 years of time has gone by, it is the faces you see when you get together for one more reunion. They suddenly spark our memories and for a few more special moments, we relive those years that played such a big role in influencing who we became for the rest of our lives.
It was a good day!

10/12/2025

HHS Class of 1985 celebrated their class reunion yesterday with a visit to the Houston Area Museum and a get-together at the Houston Legion.

Class of 85.

10/05/2025

Congratulations, HHS football, on a great performance for your Homecoming game!

Highlights from Houston football's 50-6 win over Grand Meadow on Saturday, October 4.

10/05/2025

Guess what? Next year will be our next All-School Reunion! Our tradition is to alternate Hoedown Saturday and Homecoming Saturday, and our 2026 reunion will be held on Homecoming weekend (date to be determined).
We will hold our Wall of Fame induction ceremony at the reunion. If you know of a Houston alum who you think should be recognized, please nominate them! Be watching for the nomination form to be available around town, or message our page and we will see that you receive a form.
"Once a Hurricane, Always a Hurricane!"

09/20/2025

Congratulations, Ron, for your contributions to remembering Houston history!

🌟 Announcing Our First-Ever Heritage Award Winner! 🌟

The Houston Area Museum is proud to present the 2025 Inaugural Heritage Award to Ron Carrier.

In August 2025, the Houston Area Museum created and established the Heritage Award to recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to preserving, celebrating, and promoting the history and heritage of the Houston Area. This prestigious honor reflects patriotism, community pride, and a dedication to safeguarding our shared past.

Few embody that spirit more than Ron. From the very beginning, Ron was instrumental in helping us establish and grow the museum. He gifted us his extensive, carefully curated collection of Houston memorabilia, personally sharing the stories, significance, and origins behind each piece. As the nomination noted:

“This gift was more than a collection of artifacts; it was a gift of knowledge, context, and heart.”

Ron’s passion for Houston’s history is unmatched. He once remarked:

“I’ve been collecting Houston memorabilia my entire life. If I was at an auction bidding on a Houston item, you might as well stop bidding, because I planned on bidding until the item was mine.”

Because of Ron’s generosity, when our museum first opened its doors, we were able to proudly display artifacts that truly tell the story of our community. His continued support over the years has enriched our collection and strengthened our ability to preserve Houston’s heritage for future generations.

It is with deep gratitude and pride that we recognize Ron Carrier as our very first Heritage Award recipient, a true guardian of Houston’s history and legacy.

Please join us in congratulating Ron on this well-deserved honor! 👏🎉

— Houston Area Museum