November 21, 2025

 

If you don't get it, look below (I flipped the cartoon so you can read the name of the restaurant)

Here's the article Larry Slayen asked about.  I trolled the UT archives of 1961 and 1960 to no avail.  Bob Richardson, who's made a pact with the devil, found it instantly.  Click HERE to see it enlarged.

Speaking of Bob Richardson, this 1961 Horace Mann band photo brought back a memory of what he calls "a starkly ugly space".  There's a woman involved.  Click HERE for "the rest of the story"

I had never heard of East County photographer Dick Whittington, but I think I've discovered his dirty little secret, as revealed in this 1939 shot of El Cajon.  Click HERE to see two more photos -- and the Lakeside photo I recently showed.

 

Linda Sisson May ‘68 passed away September 23, 2025.  Born in San Diego, Linda was a cheerleader and gymnist at Crawford.  A true athlete, she learned to water ski at age six and could body surf with the best of them.  She moved to Reno after graduation, joining her mother and sister.  She was a blackjack dealer at Harrah’s and the Nugget.  Linda never met a stranger, her customers enjoying her comedic and witty personality.  She loved football, and gardening, and cooking for family and friends in the home she loved.  

  

Maryanne Burye Thompson ’70 was born in San Diego and died died there July 2, 2025.  A passionate and dedicated neonatal critical care nurse, Maryanne devoted her career to saving the lives of the most vulnerable infants at UCSD Hospital and Grossmont Hospital. She worked closely with Dr. Louis Gluck, who is heralded as the father of neonatology, committing her life to the noble pursuit of caring for newborns in critical need.  Maryanne’s warmth and caring personality extended beyond her professional life. She was known for her good sense of humor and keen shopping skills, often inspiring those around her to appreciate the beauty of nature—encouraging friends and family alike to explore the great outdoors. Her love for nature was evident in her hobbies; she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and capturing the world through nature photography. She loved her cats and dogs, and treasured her time assisting friends at their llama ranch in Ramona. In addition, she found joy in volunteering at the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo, contributing her time and energy to support her community.  Her educational journey culminated with an associate degree in nursing from Grossmont Community College, laying the foundation for a remarkable career marked by compassion and dedication to her patients and their families.

Richard Pearson '70 left us on October 31, 2025.  That's all the information I was given.