'66 Reunion Foto Fiesta

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palisade Gardens

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

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

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

1948 Oscar's Menu

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

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

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

Glen Carpenter '72

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

Mark Four Reunion

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

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

Brenda Cumming '61

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

Susan Michelle "Susie" Smith Cella '74

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

Oscar's Drive-In

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

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?

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

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

Frances Swede Zamir

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Last Dairy Farms

Fifty years ago there were 130 dairies in San Diego County.  Click HERE to read the article in Monday's Union-Tribune about the four that remain.

The Defibrillator

The Defibrillator, built by Bob Biehler '61, was purchased recently by comedian Jeff Dunham, who sent a film crew to Bob's garage to document the acquisition.  Click HERE to see some of the still shots Bob shared.

Crawford's Auto Shop

Mike Fry '60 reports in from the San Diego County Fair that Crawford's Automotive Technology Class has a great display entitled "Some Assembly Required".  Click HERE to watch Heather Ford's 15-minute report from Crawford, then click HERE to go to the Fair..

Anne Radtke Hoefert '61

Sherry Dennstedt Zullo '61 sends word of the passing of her classmate Anne Radtke Hoefert (pictured) on June 10, 2011.  A memorial service will be held July 10 in Calimesa, CA.  You can get details AND sign the on-line guest book on the Class of '61 Obituary Page 

Marsha Rubin Steinfield Outstanding Probation Volunteer

Click HERE to read the article in the Orange County Register about Marsha Rubin Steinfield '74 winning the Outstanding Probation Volunteer award.

Bob's Hats

That's Bob Urbach '62 shaping a cowboy hat at his shop in Ramona.  Click HERE to read the article in the Ramona Patch.

1964 Cougar

Janice Gard Johnson '69 shares her 1964 Horace Mann Cougar yearbook.  Click HERE to watch it as a Picasa slide show.

Paul Christian Andersen '59

A third-generation San Diegan, Paul Andersen '59 passed away June 6, 2011.  Boy oh boy, did he lead an interesting life.  Click HERE to go to the 1959 Obituary Page and read the obituary that appeared in the June 12th Union-Tribune.  You can also sign the on-line guest book while you're there.

Senora Brownell's Birthday Photos

Oh, man -- I KNEW I should have driven up to Irvine for Mrs. Brownell's 100th Birthday Party.  They had MARIACHIS!!!  Click HERE to see a slide show of photos taken by Emily Levin Lodmer '66.  I'm pretty sure she's the hottie in the Little Black Dress.

KCBQ Top 40 February 19, 1971

Boy, the songs of February 19, 1971 were nothing, if not eclectic:  "Me & Bobby McGee", "Mr. Bojangles", "My Sweet Lord", "Amos Moses".  Click HERE to check out the whole list.

June 6, 1961 Pacer

Click HERE to peruse the 6-page 1961 Graduation Issue of the Pacer.  It contains the 1960-61 Senior Standouts and the always-popular Senior Will Page.

San Diego's "Most Interesting" Man

Union-Tribune columnist Logan Jenkins thinks Sandy Shapery's idea to use 1915 Trolleys to reduce traffic in Balboa Park makes him San Diego's most interesting man.  Click HERE to read the column.

May 25, 1961 Golden Anniversary Pacer

Click HERE to find out who was chosen as Song and Cheerleaders for the 1961-1962 school year.  Lots of other goodies too.  Remember Sandy Shapery's winning auto?  How about Senior Sketches.

Historic El Cajon Boulevard

Click HERE to take a trip down Historic El Cajon Boulevard.

Jan Philipsen Richardson '69

Jan passed away peacefully on May 27, 2011 after a short battle with Multiple Myeloma.  You can read more about her on the Class of '69 Obituary Page as well as sign the On-Line Guest Book

Memorial Day 2011

Sometime today you might want to stop by the Colts Who Died In Vietnam Page for a minute.  Make sure you watch the Colts at Fort Rosecrans Video produced by the Multimedia Visual Arts School at Crawford.  Say a silent thank you to all of the men and women who we honor on Memorial Day.

Field of Screens

Have a question about a San Diego County drive-in theater?   Jay Allen Sanford probably answered it in his Field of Screens article in the July 6, 2006 Reader.  Brew up a cup of coffee and turn off your phone 'cause you're gonna be busy for a while.  Click HERE to go way back in time.

Lee Cook '66 presents the Joe Grease Band

Las Cajones is the new CD from Lee Cook '66 and the Joe Grease Band, with a tribute to the old Bostonia Ballroom in El Cajon.  Lee says the place was owned by Smokey Rogers and Cactus Jim Soldi.  Jim Jr., who played with Johnny Cash and Ricky Skaggs, plays lead guitar on this album.  Click HERE to read the "back" of the album, download tracks or to purchase the album.  Lee says a "substantial percentage" of the monies will go to help returning veterans.

El Cerrito Heights

My buddy Willie Skinner brought over a January 1942 National Geographic and asked if I could copy two photos out of it for the La Jolla Historical Society.  While paging through the magazine I spotted a photo of a neighborhood that looked familiar, probably because I could spot the Chollas Towers in the background.  Laura Marchese Stephenson '69 knew immediately where it was, as did Barbara Gurling McAlexander '64.  Bob Richardson '61 was then able to add a current shot of roughly the same area.  Click HERE to see what I've cobbled together.

Sandy Shapery: Preservationist of the Year

I knew Sandy Shapery '61 built the iconic Shapery Towers and I knew he once owned the Victorian Hinkle House in Pacific Beach, but I sure didn't know he'd been preserving old homes for 40 years.  Click HERE to read the nice article in last Sunday's Union-Tribune.