The Wichita Eagle Wichita East track coach Steve Sell has a problem. He's trying to get in touch with every former East track athlete, and he's running out of time. Sell is trying to organize a reunion for the legendary program. The reunion is May 27. We've had class reunions before but never anything like this.
East has one of the best high school track traditions in the country.
The Aces have won 25 outdoor state titles and four indoor state titles. The last outdoor title came in 1996. The program has produced many standout competitors, including former world record holder Jim Ryun and 1992 Olympic heptathlete Kym Carter. The reunion, which is at 4 p.m. at East, comes one day after former East distance runner Archie San Romani is inducted into the Kansas State High School Activities Association Hall of Fame during the state track meet. The reunion will feature several speakers sharing highlights and memories, a school tour, a dinner and short run.