July 19, 2024

 

Don't ask me for a hint.

We used to visit my father's aunt in Long Beach, California.  I think I remember Noah's Ark on the right side of 101 as we returned to San Diego.  Click HERE for a larger view.

I spotted this in a 1949 newspaper article on growth in San Diego.  It shows homes going up somewhere along 54th Street.  Click HERE for an enlargement.  Maybe you can tell where the photo was taken.

What are the chances?  Last week I spotted a Channel 8 Throwback that featured my old councilor Walt Harvey.  Here's a recent interview with San Jose State's retired Professor of Choral Music Charlene Archibeque.  I'm sure a whole lot of Colts have fond memories of her at Crawford.  Click HERE to watch the interview.

I spotted this photo of coaches and athletes in the 1967 Centaur when I was snagging a shot of Bob Petretta (see below).  It appears that the coaches are wearing blue blazers and the athletes are sporting uniforms.  I'm guessing the naked guys are swimmers.  Click HERE for an enlargement.

Jerry Brooksher ’64 died April 26, 2024, surrounded by the love of his life, Kathlyn and family.  He was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, moving at age 6 to San Diego.  Jerry's distinguished academic career began at Crawford, graduating as Salutatorian. He then completed his Master's Degree in English Literature and Art at San Diego State University. After serving as a civilian employee with the US Navy as the Technical Director of the Navy's Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Pacific, he was transferred to the Naval Underseas Warfare Center based in Hawaii, where he retired after completing 25 years of service.  After “failing retirement”, Jerry continued for 25 more years as a Test and Evaluation Engineer with private companies. In 1996 Jerry met Kathlyn McDougal Erickson at Bully's Steak House. They married in 1999 and lived a full, happy and loving life overlooking Lake Murray.  Jerry will be remembered for his generous, kind heart, his quick wit, his deep love and commitment to his family, friends and country.

Please contact Lila, at lilamcd@gmail.com for information on the Celebration of Jerry's Life to be held July 20, 2024. 

Jerry was a faithful supporter and donor of 2 scholarships to SDSU. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the annual SDSU Brooksher Memorial Scholarship. https://tinyurl.com/zv4pad2s Jerry was also a Benefactor of the San Diego Zoo.  Donations may be made in his name to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. sdzwa.org/memorial

SAVE THE DATE. Bob Petretta ’67 passed away December 11, 2022.  His sons Tim and Bobby are hosting a Celebration of Life at the Brigantine Restaurant in La Mesa on Friday, August 9, 2024 from 6-9 PM.