Colt Corral

Aunt Emma's Pancakes

2012-02-09T13:37:00.000-08:00

There are now TWO items on the Aunt Emma's Pancake page, thanks to John Clay '69. Click HERE to check them out.

John Murphy's Photos

2012-02-09T13:34:00.000-08:00

John "Hap" Murphy '64 appears to be a vintage car buff as well as outstanding photographer. Click HERE to view a Flickr slide show.

Andrew Jackson Little League

2012-02-09T13:28:00.000-08:00

Donna Foster Westfall '65 shares ten little league photos that belong to her brother Alan '62. I hope you can help identify some of the players. Click HERE to take a look.

The School With All The Catchers

2012-02-09T13:24:00.000-08:00

Joe Naiman '82 has finally published his long-awaited history of baseball at Crawford from 1958 to 2007. It's a fascinating read, and ventures far afield. I had FORGOTTEN that Colt cheerleader Ernie Dronenburg rode a unicycle. Click HERE to read part of the introduction and see about ordering your copy. It's only $19.95!!

October 23, 1970 Pacer

2012-02-09T13:18:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to read the school newspaper for October 23, 1970.

Jackson Little League photos

2012-02-02T12:58:00.000-08:00

Dwight Yakel '65 shares a bunch of photos, some with dates, some with information on the back, from his days as in Little League. Perhaps some of you can help me organize the page correctly. Click HERE to get started.

Euclid Elementary School

2012-02-02T12:53:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to take another look at Billy Woods' 6th Grade Euclid Elementary class photo -- and his 4th Grade Kit Carson Elementary class photo -- and his 1st Grade Crown Point Elementary class photo.

Golden Anniversary Pacer

2012-02-02T12:49:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to read the Crawford High Pacer for February 8, 1962.

Dennis Coffrain Obituary

2012-02-02T12:46:00.000-08:00

Sylvia Coffrain writes from Sandpoint, Idaho that her husband Dennis died in June 2012. You can still sign the On-Line Guest Book.

Warren Karzen Obituary

2012-02-02T12:42:00.000-08:00

Warren Karzen '65 passed away January 20th. Click HERE to go to the Class of '65 Obituary Page and read what his friend Harry Proctor had to say.

Along for the Ride

2012-01-26T13:24:00.000-08:00

John Straub '66 has a really cool blog entitled "Along for the Ride". It's about cars -- sort of. Click HERE to take it for a spin.

Crown Point Photo

2012-01-26T13:20:00.000-08:00

Here's a photo of Crown Point, in Pacific Beach, before the Causeway connected it to Midway Drive. The interesting thing is the inscription: "Compliments of Mrs. Dennstedt". Click HERE to fly a little lower.

Pacer for October 9, 1970

2012-01-26T13:15:00.000-08:00

Does anybody know where Angela Hixson is? She was Girl of the Month in the October 9, 1970 Pacer donated by Velinda Clanton Peterson '72. Click HERE to read all about it!!!

Skip Leonard Memorial Service

2012-01-26T13:11:00.000-08:00

Do you know who this is? Me neither. Jeff Lee '66 forwards a group photo from the Skip Leonard Memorial Service on January 21st and invites you to supply names. Click HERE to see the big picture.

They're BAAAAAAACK!!!

2012-01-26T13:08:00.000-08:00

The 2012 Re-Gifting Party was held by the Babes of '72 at an undisclosed location on January 21st. Click HERE to see a group photo with captions.

Talk Padres with Bill Center

2012-01-20T07:24:00.000-08:00

It says in today's U-T that you can chat with Bill Center '63 at noon about the Padres. Click HERE to check it out.

How Hot Was It?

2012-01-19T16:01:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to read Colt memories of the hottest day ever in San Diego -- and some nice thoughts about Charles F. Mobley.

Football Game Program

2012-01-19T15:57:00.000-08:00

I'm not sure, but we may be coming to the end of the football programs donated by Lynn Routt Swanson '62. I see the cover price has gone up from 10¢ to 15¢. Click HERE to read the lineup for the game against Saint Augustine played at Hoover on October 27, 1961.

Golden Anniversary Pacer

2012-01-19T15:53:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to read the Pacer from January 17, 1962

Ted and Les

2012-01-19T15:50:00.000-08:00

The Summer 2011 issue of California Conversations has a wonderful article about Hoover High classmates Les Cassie and Ted Williams, courtesy of Jim Cassie '65. Click HERE -- and enjoy!!

Colt Obituary

2012-01-19T15:45:00.000-08:00

Lauren "Skip" Leonard '67 passed away January 14th. A Celebration of Life will be held in Dana Point on January 21st. Click HERE for details and/or to sign the on-line Guest Book.

Kearny vs Crawford, October 13, 1961

2012-01-12T13:38:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to check out the 10¢ program from the October 13, 1961 football game between Crawford and Kearny, compliments of Lynn Routt Swanson '62

Oak Park Elementary: 1953-1957

2012-01-12T13:34:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to check out five classroom photos from Oak Park Elementary, courtesy of Ted Hazlewood '63

1956 4-5th grade Carver Elementary class photo

2012-01-12T13:22:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to check out Miss Bruntz' 4-5th combination class at Carver Elementary School in 1956. I assume one of the tykes is Ted Hazlewood, who donated the photo.

TOPS vs RCA Victor

2012-01-12T13:17:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to read what Bob Richardson has to say about the economics of record purchasing in the 1950s -- and to see two real live 45 discs.

Pacer for September 25, 1970

2012-01-12T13:02:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to check out the September 25, 1970 Pacer donated by Velinda Clanton Peterson '72

Crawford vs Hoover, September 27, 1958

2012-01-05T14:07:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to enjoy the 4-page program from the Crawford-Hoover football game held on September 27, 1958. "Still A Stud" Don Ball heads the Colt lineup.

1959 Football Carnival Program

2011-12-29T16:42:00.000-08:00

Here's the program for the 21st Annual San Diego City Schools Football Carnival, held in Balboa Stadium on September 26, 1959. Click HERE to see all 16 pages.

Pacer for October 14, 1958

2011-12-29T16:38:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to read the October 14, 1958 Pacer.

Crawford Pacer

2011-12-29T16:36:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to read the school paper from April 7, 1959.

Andrew Jackson Elementary: 1954-1960

2011-12-29T16:32:00.000-08:00

If you graduated from Crawford in 1966 -- and attended Kindergarten at Andrew Jackson -- you should be in the photo at left. Can you see yourself? Click HERE to see the photo and ALL of Dwight Yakel's Andrew Jackson photos enlarged.

1958 Football Carnival Program

2011-12-22T15:54:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to read the 16-page program from the Twentieth Annual San Diego City Schools Football Carnival, held September 26, 1958. I was interested in the team from La Jolla High, which included Mike Chamberlain (husband of our departed Betsy Cairns Chamberlain '60), the late surfing legend Butch Van Artsdalen, and some guy named Doug Manchester.

Robert Juel Obituary

2011-12-22T15:48:00.000-08:00

Crawford math teacher Robert Juel died on December 9th. Click HERE to read what his daughter Connie Juel '67 wrote about him.

Jeff Graham: 1941-2011

2011-12-22T15:45:00.000-08:00

Jeff Graham '59 passed away December 8, 2011. Click HERE to read the obituary on the Scripps Institute of Oceanography page.

Crackpot Crones

2011-12-15T15:42:00.000-08:00

Here's the website for Crackpot Crones, one half of which is Carolyn Myers '68. I'm laughing and I don't even know their schtick.

JFK on El Cajon Blvd

2011-12-15T15:37:00.000-08:00

Here's another color photo of President Kennedy's trip down El Cajon Blvd on June 6, 1963. Maybe you can tell me where John's Hair Styles stood. Click HERE to check it out.

Golden Anniversary Pacer

2011-12-15T15:33:00.000-08:00

Here's the Pacer for September 21, 1961.

Greg Trompas '67

2011-12-15T15:29:00.000-08:00

Greg Trompas '67 passed away December 12th. His sister Mia forwarded a great photo and an obituary, which I've posted to the Class of '67 Obituary Page. You can also sign the Guest Book.

They Called Him Mister Football

2011-12-08T15:38:00.000-08:00

Bill Rainey wasn't the only All-Star on Crawford's 1961 football team, but he made every list. A whole bunch of other Colts are mentioned in the news clippings I retrieved from my scrapbook. Click HERE to check them out.

KGB Top 30 for February 14, 1972

2011-12-08T15:34:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to check out the KGB Top 30 list for February 14, 1972

Kearny vs Crawford: December 1, 1961

2011-12-01T14:38:00.000-08:00

The cover on this football program says C.I.F. Finals, but I'm confused. That was my Senior Year and I thought we played Helix in the finals. Oh, well, all will be revealed. Click HERE to browse through the program.

Vote for Mission Trails Park

2011-11-17T12:03:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to go to the Eco Ambassador on-line ballot and vote for Jay Wilson '61 and Mission Trails Park. If he wins, Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation will get $25,000.

Seriously? We're Cousins?

2011-11-17T11:58:00.000-08:00

Sheryl Slayen Baron '66 and Gary Dreyfus, who didn't know he was a Slayen, meet after 60 years. Oh, but there's SO much more. Click HERE to read about all of the Colts who are on the same Family Tree.

Louie Schwartzberg '68

2011-11-17T11:50:00.000-08:00

Louie Schwartzberg '68 is featured in this 10-minute video showing some of his gorgeous nature photography. Also something about his philosophy on life. Click HERE -- and enjoy!!

Crawford vs Mt Miguel, November 17, 1961

2011-11-17T11:44:00.000-08:00

I don't recall attending a Crawford football game at Aztec Bowl, but I've got the program. Maybe someone gave it to me. Wow!! Duane Farrar weighed 200 pounds? Click HERE to check out the other players.

The Centaurs Are Here!!!

2011-11-17T11:39:00.000-08:00

Click HERE to see the color photos Mary Smith '62 took with her new camera the last week of school. A bunch of folks are wearing caps and gowns across the street from San Diego High School. I assume it was Vespers or Baccalaureate at Russ Auditorium.

Double Secret Probation

2011-11-10T13:41:00.000-08:00

Where would we be without Bob Richardson '61 and his stash of great photos? He took this one on assignment from his father: to document the kegger being held in the front yard of the Sigma Phi Epsilon house. Click HERE to see an enlargement of the photo and to read the REST OF THE STORY!

Cars We Drove To School

2011-11-10T13:35:00.000-08:00

Norm Black '68 shares a shot of the Car He Drove To School -- a '57 Ford "Surf Wagon". Click HERE to see a larger shot and read what Norm has to say about it.

Two Lynns -- No Waiting!!

2011-11-10T13:32:00.000-08:00

Lynn Elliott Townsend and Lynn Routt Swanson cozy up for a photo at the 2007 Colt 45 Class of '62 reunion at El Torito in Mission Valley. Click HERE to look at photos of that event taken by Penny Bobrof and Nancy Watson Wingo.

Scott Bankston: 1950 - 2011

2011-10-28T07:39:00.000-07:00

Scott Bankston '68 passed away October 21st. Services will be held today at El Camino Memorial in Sorrento Valley at noon. A gathering at the family home in Spring Valley will follow. Click HERE for details.

Victim's Mom Backs Swap

2011-10-27T14:49:00.000-07:00

Linda Bennett, wife of Michael Bennett '60, supports the prisoner swap that freed the man who killed their daughter Marla. Click HERE to read the article in the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Cars We Drove To School

2011-10-27T13:43:00.001-07:00

Ron Layton '64 poses with his 1950 Chevy in front of the house of Buddy Green '65. I assume Buddy took the photo. Click HERE to see a larger view and to check out some of the other Colt Chariots.

Class of 1962's 40 Year Reunion Photos

2011-10-27T13:39:00.000-07:00

I'm trying to locate reunion photo links on my web site and put them all on the Reunions Page. Click HERE to look at the folks who attended the Class of 1962's 40 Year Reunion at the Catamaran Hotel in Pacific Beach. Be prepared to see folks who are no longer with us.

Penny Postcards

2011-10-27T13:34:00.000-07:00

Ted Hazlewood '63, among others, emailed me the link to the Penny Postcards site, which allows you to look at historical views from all over America. Click HERE to check it out.

William Terry Collins '61

2011-10-27T13:30:00.000-07:00

William Terry Collins '61 was known as Terry Collins at Crawford, Terry Ork in the punk rock field, Noah Forde in connection with cinema criticism. When he died in 2004 he was listed as William T. Drake. Bob Richardson researched these facts and more, which I've posted on the Class of '61 Obituary Page.

Class of 1961 Reunion

2011-10-19T14:14:00.000-07:00

Prudy Milazzo Stephens '61 was the driving force behind the most stunning Crawford reunion ever. Click HERE to see photos taken by Bob Richardson '61. Click in the upper left corner after you get there if you want to watch it as a slide show.

Bad News for Jack Montgomery

2011-10-19T14:09:00.000-07:00

Countless hours of selfless toil apparently have come to naught as the Lyric Opera San Diego filed for bankruptcy and laid off Leon Natker and Jack (J Sherwood) Montgomery '62. Click HERE to read the article in the Union-Tribune.

Memories of Al Davis

2011-10-13T13:08:00.000-07:00

For many of us Al Davis, the owner of the Oakland Raiders, who died last week was the Darth Vader of football. I'm glad that sportswriting legend Jerry Magee was able to share a nice thought, that involved the Crawford attendance area. If you lived on Chaparral Way, maybe YOU lived next door to Al Davis. Click HERE to read the article.

Speed Kills, Drive A Ford!!

2011-10-13T13:02:00.000-07:00

Bob Mardon '64 shares two photos of his 1956 Chevy. Click HERE to check them out on the Cars We Drove To School page.

Rory Pullens is hot!!!

2011-10-13T12:55:00.000-07:00

Rory Pullens '75 has turned the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington DC into quite the success. The Los Angeles Unified School District apparently tried to lure him west. Click HERE to read the Los Angeles Times article. Click HERE to read more about the Rory.

Maureen Reardon Obituary

2011-10-12T14:46:00.000-07:00

Bob Gagnon recently discovered the fact that Maureen Reardon, his date for the 1965 Senior Prom, died September 14, 2010 at her home in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He forwards a delightful remembrance from the local paper. Click HERE to enjoy it.

Mary Varley Obituary

2011-10-04T13:47:00.000-07:00

Horace Mann Vice Principal Mary Varley passed away September 23rd at the age of 96. Mr. Henzie has already signed the guest book. You can, too. Click HERE -- and be nice.

Free to Colts and Their Families

2011-09-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

Mark Weissmann '69 is the Big Poobah for The Prestige at PGA WEST, the collegiate golf tournament being held at La Quinta October 8-11. He says Crawford alums and their families are free, but I'm not sure what that means. Click HERE to go to the web site for complete information.

Obituary for Robin Rhett Henry '74

2011-09-28T16:24:00.000-07:00

Robin Rhett Henry '74 passed away September 2nd. Click HERE to go to the Class of 1974 Obituary Page and sign the guest book.

Diamond MVP

2011-09-28T16:20:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to see a bigger picture of Irma Perez '74 being honored on the Petco Park scoreboard.

A Look Back at 75 Years of Padres Baseball

2011-09-28T12:29:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to read A Look Back at 75 Years of Padres Baseball by Bill Center '63

Obituary for Bob Baker '65

2011-09-28T11:00:00.000-07:00

Bob Baker '65 passed away September 19, 2011. A Celebration of Life will be held on October 18th. Click HERE to read the obituary, sign the guest book and/or RSVP for the memorial service.

Memories of Oscar's

2011-09-22T13:04:00.000-07:00

I don't even REMEMBER the Oscar's on 38th and University, but that's where this photo of Susan Roskos Mardon '65 was taken. Click HERE to revisit the Memories of Oscar's Page, view a slightly larger photo of Susan as an Oscar's waitress, and read what folks remember about their favorite drive-in.

Class of '60 Picnic Photo

2011-09-22T12:58:00.000-07:00

Beverly Swaim Wickstrom '62 shares a photo from the Class of 1960's 2011 Picnic held at the Submarine Base on Point Loma. Click HERE to view the enlarged photo. You probably can't spot Bev's husband Larry since he's wearing sunglasses and a hat.

Class of '62 Missing List

2011-09-22T12:53:00.000-07:00

Beverly Swaim Wickstrom and her committee are already hard at work on next year's reunion. They'd like you to take a look at the Class of '62 Missing List and let us know if you have postal or email addresses for any of the folks listed.

'66 Reunion Foto Fiesta

2011-09-22T12:32:00.000-07:00

Last week's Class of '66 reunion at El Torito has been digitally captured. Jan Bremner Hall submits, for your viewing pleasure, three Picasa slide shows -- Album #1, Album #2 and Album #3. Susan Kitaen Rhea also shares an album.

Scott Shaw '68

2011-09-15T14:06:00.000-07:00

Last week's Fry Day shot of Don's Hamburgers reminded Scott Shaw that, as a 7th Grader, he sold his first artwork to Don's. The picture of Homer Simpson reminded him of his latest work -- Bart Simpson Comics #61. Click HERE to see a couple of pages.

Melissa Moss '72

2011-09-15T13:06:00.000-07:00

I don't know the details, but it would appear that Melissa Moss '72 headed to the Other Coast and met with considerable success, the most recent of which was appointment by President Obama to an arts commission. Classmate Ron Bennett remembers Melissa from Montezuma Elementary, Horace Mann and Crawford. He shares links to four different articles on Melissa. I will try to put them in reverse chronological order.   The White House/President Barack Obama (September 8, 2011)
New York Social Diary (October 30, 2008)
PR Newswire September 27, 1999
Fast Company November 30, 1998

Carpenters Little League

2011-09-14T14:58:00.000-07:00

David Knight '73 sent in this photo, I'm just not sure if it should be called Darnall Little League, Redwood Village Little League or Carpenters' Union Little League. Doesn't matter. Click HERE to enlarge the photo and help put names to the faces.

Gary Williams: 1954-2011

2011-09-14T14:19:00.000-07:00

Gary Williams '73 passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho where he moved in 2004. Click HERE to read the obituary and/or sign the guest book.

Bill Gore '65

2011-09-06T13:59:00.000-07:00

He's the Sheriff of San Diego County now, but on September 11, 2001 Bill Gore '65 was head of the San Diego Field Office of the FBI. Click HERE to read the Union-Tribune article from Tuesday, September 6, 2011.

Web Site Story

2011-09-01T12:36:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to watch a hilarious sendup of West Side Story.

Palisade Gardens

2011-09-01T12:25:00.001-07:00

Remember Palisades Gardens Roller Rink in North Park? Click HERE to see a larger view of this matchbook cover. Click HERE to read a short history of Palisade Gardens. Click HERE to read Velvet Klaw's blog and see a tiny photo of Palisades Garden the way you remember it.

Cost of Living Calculator

2011-09-01T12:18:00.000-07:00

Wanna know how much a $1.29 Jumbo Jack would have cost in 1948? John Clay '69 provides a Cost of Living Calculator so you can figure it out.

Making Miracles Happen Luncheon

2011-08-24T13:20:00.000-07:00

Click HERE for information on the September 10th luncheon that will honor Cynthia Howell Silver '60

1948 Oscar's Menu

2011-08-24T13:14:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to check out the prices on this Oscar's Menu. I'm guessing it's circa 1948.

Class of '61 43rd Reunion Photos

2011-08-18T13:01:00.000-07:00

Bob Richardson says if you click HERE you can access the Class of '61 43rd Reunion photos that used to be on my web site. You can certainly tell I've gotten better at web page design in the last seven years. Fred Dickson, the late Brenda Cumming, Jim McCorquodale, Dick Maddox and Paul Dean pose in the photo at left. Click HERE to read an email from Brenda's daughter to Bob.

Peter Keyser '68

2011-08-17T11:19:00.000-07:00

Pete died at home on August 7, 2011. Click HERE to sign the on-line guest book.

Glen Carpenter '72

2011-08-17T11:17:00.000-07:00

Glen lost his fight against cancer on July 31, 2011. Click HERE to sign the on-line guest book.

Mark Four Reunion

2011-08-11T12:46:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to watch the Kodak slideshow of the August 6th reunion of the Mark Four band, courtesy of Joan Antofte Augsberger '68. That's her in the pink.

1966 Horace Mann Cougar

2011-08-10T10:27:00.000-07:00

Janice Gard Johnson '69 shares her 1966 Cougar. Click HERE to check it out via Picasa.

Brenda Cumming '61

2011-08-09T16:49:00.000-07:00

Brenda Cumming '61 died peacefully at home on August 3rd. Click HERE to sign the Guest Book.

Susan Michelle "Susie" Smith Cella '74

2011-08-09T16:46:00.000-07:00

Susan Michelle “Susie” Smith Cella '74 passed away July 29th. Click HERE to sign the Guest Book.

Oscar's Drive-In

2011-08-03T16:32:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to see a photo of the Oscar's sign at Menlo and El Cajon with links to Oscar's menus circa 1952 and 1963.

KGB Top 30 for September 23, 1970

2011-07-28T14:16:00.000-07:00

I guess that's DJ Bobby Ocean at the left. Click HERE if you want to check out the KGB Boss 30 listings for September 23, 1970.

Mark Four Is Back -- Or Is It Mark IV?

2011-07-28T12:59:00.000-07:00

Mark Four, mostly made up of Class of '68 Colts, was "one of the hardest-working teen bands in San Diego" when this photo was taken in 1966. They've gotten together each August for several years now and have decided to extend an invitation to other members of the Class of '68. Click HERE to see this photo enlarged, along with a photo of their 2009 reunion and a link to contact the band.

Randy Flynn: The Hatchmaster

2011-07-20T10:55:00.000-07:00

Wanna know what Randy Flynn '68 does for fun in Sun Valley, Idaho. Click HERE to watch a 15 minute video.

Frances Swede Zamir

2011-07-14T15:37:00.000-07:00

Frances Swede Zamir '62 passed away Wednesday, July 13th from leukemia. Click HERE to read the nice article in the Encino Patch. You can also leave a comment.

1965 Horace Mann Cougar

2011-07-14T12:23:00.000-07:00

Janice Gard Johnson '69 is back with another Horace Mann Cougar, this one from her 8th Grade year. Click HERE to watch it as a Picasa slide show.

Stephen Wren

2011-07-14T12:15:00.001-07:00

Stephen Wren '67 passed away June 30th due to heart failure. A small service will be held on Tuesday, July 19th, 1 PM, at the Church of Latter Day Saints, 1444 Lake Drive, Cardiff, CA 92007. Click HERE if you'd like to sign the guest book.

Sandi Sanders Wallace

2011-07-13T11:04:00.000-07:00

Beverly "Sandi" Sanders Wallace '61 died June 25, 2011 in Yuma, where she had resided since 2003. Click HERE to sign the guest book.

Ferrari Farms

2011-07-07T14:04:00.000-07:00

The Ferrari family apparently owned the last dairy farm in Mission Valley. There are some good articles about them. Click HERE to read a 1985 Los Angeles Times piece on Pete Ferrari and HERE to read Pete's obituary in the January 4, 2011 SanteePatch, and HERE to read Richard Crawford's definitive piece, entitled "Before malls, cows ruled Mission Valley."

Jann Whiting Subiaco

2011-07-06T13:59:00.000-07:00

Jan Whiting '61, who moved to Australia and became Jann Whiting Subiaco, passed away June 26th. We don't have details, but you can sign the on line Guest Book

Londa Galley Warren's 1962 Centaur

2011-06-29T13:27:00.000-07:00

Click HERE if you want to visit the Classmates.com web site and sneak a peek at the Senior yearbook belonging to Londa Galley Warren '62. I'm hoping they post her high school diary next.

Eazy Turf Commercial with Tom Gilliland '64

2011-06-27T14:57:00.000-07:00

Click HERE to see a video of Doris and Tom Gilliland's '57 Chevy 210. OK, it's also a commercial for Easy Turf.