12 episodes

Former yearbook staff writer and journalist Tony Smith chronicles what has happened to Waconia High School class of 2000. In the absence of a 20-year reunion, we can all pick and choose who we want to catch-up with via technology that wasn't imaginable back in the '90s. This casual interview format discusses how the last 20+ years have gone along with going back to relive some cherished memories from high school.

Waconia Rewind Tony Smith

    • Society & Culture

Former yearbook staff writer and journalist Tony Smith chronicles what has happened to Waconia High School class of 2000. In the absence of a 20-year reunion, we can all pick and choose who we want to catch-up with via technology that wasn't imaginable back in the '90s. This casual interview format discusses how the last 20+ years have gone along with going back to relive some cherished memories from high school.

    Long Distance Edition: Angelie & Dr. Jesse Timm

    Long Distance Edition: Angelie & Dr. Jesse Timm

    In this episode, I catch up with the talented Timms to hear about where the road has taken them over the past 21 years.  There is also a call-back to our pilot episode with Sam and Alex, along with walking down memory lane about what it was like to be homecoming royalty.  


    0:00 Intro
    2:00 Guest welcome
    31:31 Back to the Wac
    58:01 Outro 

    • 59 min
    Not According to Plan Edition: Dennis Swenson & Charles "Chuck" Young

    Not According to Plan Edition: Dennis Swenson & Charles "Chuck" Young

    In this episode, we learn about the grit and determination that kept both of our guests on the path towards their goals after a few unexpected detours.  Tune in to hear stories about an illegal stowaway, academic expulsion, a teacher from the future, and why a handshake from Principal Fredericksen was so special in 2008.  There are plenty of name drops and shout-outs as we awaken turn-of-the-century memories from WHS. 

    • 58 min
    Reflecting on WHS Edition: Principal Mark Fredericksen

    Reflecting on WHS Edition: Principal Mark Fredericksen

    In this episode, I chat with outgoing principal Mark Frederickson in the final days of his tenure at WHS.  We discuss his memories from the class of 2000, how the culture of high school has changed over the past two decades, and the memorable moments that stand out across his nearly three decades as principal. 

    • 41 min
    In Da Club Edition Part 2: Brady Bussler & Joe Masurka

    In Da Club Edition Part 2: Brady Bussler & Joe Masurka

    In this episode, we get nostalgic about the high school days of twenty years ago and talk about the music that had a large influence on Brady and Joe's life.  Brady also provides us with his perspective as an actor in the largest motion picture to ever be filmed in Waconia. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3nRywGHZNs

    • 56 min
    In Da Club Edition Part 1: Brady Bussler & Joe Masurka

    In Da Club Edition Part 1: Brady Bussler & Joe Masurka

    Season two kicks off with a couple of guys who are passionate about music and have accumulated a lot of frequent flyer miles.  In Part 1 we see how the past twenty-one years have gone for the former baseball teammates and dive into stories that have happened since high school.  


    0:00 Introduction
    5:33 Guest Introduction
    6:09 Brady's Story
    18:39 Joe's Story
    46:57 Outro

    • 50 min
    Season One Trailer

    Season One Trailer

    Highlights from season one's virtual 20-year reunion for the Class of 2000. 

    • 2 min

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