That Crazy Ernie Cowan

Photographer Ernie Cowan '62 moved north early on as an employee of the San Diego Union.  He later served Escondido as a council member and as mayor.  You won't believe his latest adventure.  Click HERE to read the whole story.

Homecoming

Crawford made the front page of the U-T last Saturday.  Sadly it was the story of the football players who didn't make grades.  Still, it was nice story about Homecoming with quotes from #1 Colt Susan Marshall Gordon '64.  Click HERE to read it for your own self.

Peanut Butter Chews

We've finally uploaded the San Diego City Schools Cafeteria Peanut Butter Chews recipe, courtesy of Debra Rogers Park '72.  Marcia Williams Carver '76 jumped the gun and whipped up a batch.  The verdict?  Yummm.  Oh -- did you want the recipe?  Click HERE.

Crawford Foundation

Every little bit helps.  If you're a Von's (or --  in Northern California  --Safeway) shopper, Crawford Foundation member Susan Marshall Gordon '64 hopes you'll take the time to sign up for the Escrip program, which will benefit Crawford.  Click HERE to sign up.  Remember to type in Crawford Foundation.

Doesn't Seem Like A Half Century!!

She's smiling NOW!!!  A year's hard work has paid off for Sharon Culver Considine '60 and her talented reunion committee.  Click HERE to check out some photos from the Friday Night Mixer at Old Town Mexican Cafe and the Saturday Night Gala at Bali Hai.

The Responsive Guitar

Ervin Somogyi '61 has gone from ASB President to world-renowned luthier.  Click HERE to go to The Responsive Guitar page of his web site -- and make sure you watch the gorgeous video.

Convair Aircraft of the 1950s

That's John Muir 5th Grader Ron Jagodinski pointing at the Convair XFY-1 Pogo Stick.  Ron also sent along snapshots of the B-36 Peacemaker and R3Y Tradewind.  Click HERE to check them out.

Jazz West Colts

That's Joe Dyke '65 on trumpet at last week's gig in the Turquoise Room at the Riviera Club.  Click HERE to see a 22-photo slide show featuring two other Colts -- Doug Kvandl and John Oatman, both Class of '68.  (Hint:  Click on the first little image to activate the slide show)

In Memoriam

Laverne Sather Christina '68 passed away in Huntsville, TX on October 11th.  Click HERE to sign the Guest Book

New Town 1876

Downtown San Diego was known as New Town when this photo was taken in 1876.  Click HERE to see a larger view, and what details I was able to cobble together.

Camp Cuyamaca Songbook

Susan Marshall Gordon '64 shares the 12-page booklet she brought back from camp in 1958.  Click HERE to enjoy.

Cuyamaca Memories -- And One Other Thing

Lyn Gillis Parker '65 has three great memories of Camp Cuyamaca.  Click HERE (and scroll down) to learn what they are.  Lyn would also like to gently remind you that it's been three years since her grand-daughter and daughter-in-law were killed in a traffic accident.  The foundation Lyn established in their memory has donated $26,000 to charities in Lyn's neck of the woods.   Says Lyn, “Thank you for considering a donation & please join us Saturday, October 16th at Santa Fe Park on  “Route 66” in Needles for the 2K, 5K and 10K runs, raffles, auctions, games for kids, and community BBQ"  Click HERE to learn about the photo at the left.  (Lyn's the hottie in the middle)  Email Lyn if you have questions.

Restored San Diego State Mural Dedicated

George Sorensen '69 was in town this week for the dedication of the restored mural his father painted in 1936.  The San Diego U-T did a nice article on it.  Click HERE to enjoy it.  George says he's going to give me a little more warning next trip so we can get together.  Perhaps you'd like to join us.

Tony Kent Charger Party

Friends of the late Tony Kent '74 will gather on Sunday to watch the Chargers-Oakland game at Nico's Steak & Chop House, 2015 Birch Road, in Chula Vista.   (Hint:  It's across from AMC Theaters at Otay Ranch Town Center).  The doors open at 11 AM.  Contact Kim McGee if you have questions.

Motor Mania

Starbucks buddy Ande McCarren had never heard of Mr. Walker and Mr. Wheeler -- and she's riding shotgun while her grand daughter Stephanie Wheeler has her Learner's Permit.  Incredibly, you can view this 1950 classic at home -- if you've got a fairly new computer and cable or DSL.  Click HERE to enjoy it.

Campus Lab School 1956

Jim Butler graduated from Helix in 1960, but he graduated from San Diego State's Campus Lab School in 1954.  He forwards the 1954 photo AND one from 3rd Grade in 1951.  Click HERE to check them out -- and help us add captions.

Miss California Gets Lucky!!

Click HERE to see photos of Miss California 2010 Arianna Afsar and Stud Muffin Ron Dixon '64.

Owen Western's BIG in 3-D

Remember when "Wes" Western '63 shared the 3-D photo of his wife Erin among the flowers at Lake Murray.  After a couple of power luncheons in Hollywood it looks like you'll be seeing a lot of Owen's work around.  Click HERE to get caught up.

JFK Motorcade Video

Paul Van Cleave '75 shares a video his sister took when President John F Kennedy's motorcade went from San Diego State to MCRD via El Cajon Blvd.  Click HERE to check it out.

Stephen's Custom Jewelry

Hi, I'm Lisa!!  My husband is Stephen Koonce, a 1969 Crawford graduate.  We own Stephen's Custom Jewelry in Escondido.  The current issue of The Escondido Magazine has a nice article about our business.  Click HERE to check it out.

Maid of Honor, Taxi Driver, Grandma

Barbara Hinrichs Vester '61 poses with her granddaughter Ana.  Last week she gave Bob Richardson a ride to the Oakland airport.  In 1964 she was Maid of Honor when Bob married Carole Smithson.  Click HERE to read all about it.

Oscar's at Euclid and El Cajon

Colin Fort '60 says he was a DMO at the "Circus" Oscar's. That took me back a half century to the scene in "No Time For Sergeants" where Andy Griffith as Will Stockdale proudly announces that he is the barracks PLO. Click HERE to take another look at the Oscar's photo and read what Colin has to say. Click HERE to watch the PLO scene from No Time For Sergeants.

Camp Cuyamaca

Tuesday's request for Camp Cuyamaca alumni who might want to be on the field at PetCo Park this weekend took me back to Bob Richardson's page of photos and memories. I've added some of the emails received this week AND posted the Camp Palomar songbook and Ken Burton's Camp Marston photo at the top of the Memories Page. Click HERE to go there.

Howard Rozelle Mystery Aerial

I'm hoping Betty and Bob can figure out this Howard Rozelle photo from 1946-1947. I always thought it was Chula Vista, but I'm secretly hoping it's Kensington, overlooking Mission Valley. Click HERE to be magically transported to the San Diego Photo page and see the shot enlarged.

The Boulevard Sign

Brent Clingman '73 was president of the El Cajon Boulevard Business Association for 15 years. He forwards a video about Simon Andrews, who designed the boulevard sign. Don't be surprised if you hear Simon mention Brent Clingman. Click HERE to watch.

Oscar's Drive-In

You've seen it before, but I've found and scanned the original. Click HERE to see an enlargement of the Oscar's at Euclid and El Cajon.

Campus Lab School 1955

Bob Richardson shares his 6th grade class photo. Hey -- isn't that Natalie Ault. Click HERE to see the photo enlarged.

Don's Hamburgers

Here's a photo I took in 1959 that might bring back memories. Click HERE to see it enlarged.

El Cajon Boulevard

Do you remember Glenn's? This photo is one of many you can find on the El Cajon Blvd Web Site sent in by Judy Lyle MacInnes '62. Click HERE to check it out. It even has a video produced by Crawford High. Don't give up. There are great photos and articles about the State Theater, and the history of Highway 80, and restaurants.

The Aztec Drive-In

Wanna see a couple of shots of the Aztec Drive-In? Click HERE. I don't remember the Aztec. I DO remember Keith's Drive-In on El Cajon, which looked a lot like this. If you visited Keith's today you'd be on the bridge over the 805.

Winlow Street Rules!!

These '70 grads have been BFFs since before they could walk. Click HERE to see the big picture and learn their identities.

The Dallas Texans?

Yup, that's who came to town on October 7, 1962 to play the Chargers in Balboa Stadium, a game attended by Mike Linder '66. Mike also shared his San Diego Padres 1959 Junior Boosters Season Pass. Click HERE to see it all enlarged. Do you know what became of the Dallas Texans? Do you know the name of the 1959 Padres baseball park?

The Original Jack in the Box

The Jack in the Box web site shows this photo and talks about their first restaurant. I also have another photo from the Foodmaker archives and IT claims to be the first Jack in the Box. I'm pretty sure the photo at left is the 63rd and El Cajon site. I'm not sure about the other one. Click HERE to check them both out. Let me know what you think.

Who Knew?

If you read the article below on Joe Randazzo in the Beach & Bay Press you can also access my bi-monthly column. Just type in John Fry in the search engine above Joe's article. I had no idea it was available on the web. Don't ask me for additional directions. That's enough tooting my own horn.

Time To Retire!!

Joe Randazzo '60 has run the Chevron Station at Garnet and Ingraham for 33 years. Click HERE to read all about it in the Beach & Bay Press. Click HERE to see four photos of the station over the years, three by me and one by Howard Rozelle. I also tossed in the price of regular gasoline over the years.

Three Future Colts!!

Would've been four, if Nancy Watson's folks hadn't moved to North County after she graduated from Horace Mann in 1959. From the left are Nancy Van Horn '62, Saundra Watson '63, North County Nancy, and Dora Watson '61. Click HERE to see an enlargement.

Be Still My Heart!!

Margaret Richardson, Barbara Hobart and Diane Dawson take a break in the Richardson Patio after 8th Grade graduation from Horace Mann. All three went on to graduate from Crawford in 1959. Click HERE to see an enlargement.

All Hail Crawford High School!!!

Where's the airsickness bag? Just rediscovered three aerials from Crawford's very first years. Click HERE to see if your house is in the photo.

You haven't changed a bit!!!

Dennis Hoolihan and Tom Adams pose for the camera of Leslie Herrmann at the Class of '70 40th Reunion. Click HERE to see ALL of Leslie's photos. Remember to click on the little photos to see them enlarged and to read the captions.

Remember the SATs?

Nancy Watson Wingo '62 shares her October 1957 Stanford Achievement Test Results plus a letter from Horace Mann Principal C Russell Henzie

Who wants cookies?

Linda Johnson Smyth '74 sent us this photo, circa 1963, of a brownie meeting at the Adams' house in Oak Park. Click HERE to see the photo, and some names, greatly enlarged. Hey -- what's that down in the lower left corner?

Summer Mimosa Madness

They're at it again!! I think it's at an undisclosed location somewhere in Point Loma, but I'm not sure. One can only imagine the merriment that takes place when these Class of '72 hotties meet. Click on Summer Mimosa Madness for a larger view (although what they sent me wasn't very large) and a photo caption with the names and phone numbers. Ha! Ha! Fooled you! No phone numbers.

The Road to Bali

Marcia Jaffe '65 is alive and well and living in Sausalito, CA with large stretches of time spent in Bali, Indonesia with the Bali Institute for Global Renewal, which she founded.

Mystery Solved!

Sheldon Sarfan '61 is positive the mystery girl in the 1954 Campus Lab School Student Council photo is Virginia Miller -- it says so on the back of his copy of the photo. Bob Richardson '61 claims he can now sleep at night, except we don't know what became of Virginia. She's not in MY Crawford database.

1959 Thomas Brothers Map Book

This 1959 Thomas Brothers Map Book of San Diego will bring back memories for some of you of a time when you went out the Alvarado Freeway, or down the Wabash Freeway, or drove through Balboa Park on the Cabrillo Freeway -- and there was NO freeway to Mission Beach. You had to suffer through the traffic circle at Frontier and Rosecrans.

Luncheon at Lido's

The monthly Class of '64 luncheon at Lido's in Lemon Grove took place on July 28th and John and Nancy were invited to join the youngsters. Nancy took this photo. Click HERE to see an enlarged version with the names of the attendees.

The Class of 1960 is Golden!!

The Class of '60 Reunion Committee met on July 27th at the La Mesa home of Elizabeth Kousens Zellerman. Click HERE to see a big picture with a caption. The reunion will be held the second week in October. Go to the 1960 Email Page and contact Sandra Harrison Barlau if you have questions.

Mystery Solved!

Apparently, after consulting with Betty Mayfield Piccard '75, Bob Richardson '61 was able to identify Rozelle Mystery Photo #54. Click HERE to see the answer.

Can You Help Us?

We're part of the 1954 San Diego State College Campus Lab School Student Council and Bob Richardson '61 has forgotten some of our names. Click HERE to see the big picture and the names Bob remembered.

Be Still My Heart!!!

You're looking at Ron Jagodinski '62 posing with his Studebaker Commander in front of the Jagodinski family home in Del Cerro in February 1961. Go to Cars We Drove to School for the rest of the photo.