I have to say that the dedication to these reunion events over the years is nothing short of remarkable. I really do appreciate what the reunion committee does to keep the spirit alive. Thanks again, John
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Becky Bush Wright
Posted on the 2018-07-15 at 20:00
Thank you all for a fun evening of memories. John Little your comedy is a gift and added so much to our class and reunion. I appreciate all the hard work you all did in making this event possible and giving your time for so many. I am go glad I was able to attend it filled my heart with happiness. My beautiful Coronado throw is on my quilt stand and will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for the memories and all the familiar faces! '68 was a great class and year!
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Doug Close
Posted on the 2018-07-11 at 20:00
Hi there old friends and classmates. What an adventure--Berkeley, then law school at UCLA, years of practice and raising children in LA with business finally sending me up to Seattle. If you see this and are inclined to contact me, email is dcloselaw@aol.com. One thing is for sure, I'll always be an Islander from the best year the school ever had!
Best to all,
Doug
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2018-07-08 at 20:00
Thank you to Gigi (Mellon) & David Streitweiser for your Central Liquor Level sponsorship!! Great to see you both at our reunion!!
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Steve Frost
Posted on the 2018-07-08 at 20:00
Pam and I had a blast Thanks
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Paul D. Morris
Posted on the 2018-07-08 at 20:00
I want to thank you all for your dignity and class. God Bless, Paul D. Morris
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2018-06-05 at 20:00
Thanks to John Adams for your Coronado Bike Race Level Sponsorship!!
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Posted on the 2018-06-05 at 20:00
Thanks Joe Ingalls for your Coronado Bike Race Level Sponsorship!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2018-06-05 at 20:00
Thank you to Keith Robertson for your Key Hole Level Sponsorship!! Party Time getting pretty close!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2018-06-03 at 20:00
A big thank you to David Cohen for his Central Liquor Level Sponsorship!! One more month and it's party time!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2018-05-20 at 20:00
Thank you to Holley (Rockcastle) Hoffman for your Ferry Landing Level Sposorship!! Fun times ahead......!!
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Posted on the 2018-05-20 at 20:00
A big thank you to Greg Panawek for your Chart House Level Sponsorship!! Sorry you will not be joining us at the reunion but your contribution is greatly appreciated for both fun and scholarships.....if you change your mind........(smile)
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Posted on the 2018-05-20 at 20:00
Thank you to Loc Vetter for your Sponsorship and glad it has worked out for you to join us!! See you there!!
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Posted on the 2018-05-20 at 20:00
Thank you Sue Hacker for your Ferry Landing Level Sponsorship!! Working our way towards a fun time!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2018-05-13 at 20:00
Thank you to John Shepard for your Ferry Landing Level Sponsorship! The big 50th is getting closer and everybit helps to make it better than ever!!
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John
Posted on the 2018-05-06 at 20:00
Looking forward to the 50th Reunion. Hope all are well and ready for the party.
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2018-04-22 at 20:00
Thank you to Barbara (Lewis) Delacruz for your Key Hole Level Scholarship Donation!! We appreciate your help and will miss you at our reunion!!
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Posted on the 2018-03-29 at 20:00
Thank you to Donna (Sansoucy) McAnear for your Central Liquor Level Sponsorship!! Planning some fun times ahead!!
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Posted on the 2018-03-29 at 20:00
A big thank you to Bob & Natalie Yount for your Chart House Level Sponsorship!! We are hoping to make this one to remember and this will help!!
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Posted on the 2018-03-29 at 20:00
A big Thank you to John Finneran for your Chart House Level Sponsorship!! We are rolling now.......to what we hope will be a memorable party!!
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Posted on the 2018-03-23 at 20:00
Thank you to Ledge & Mary Hakes for your Central Liquor Level Sponsorship!! More towards fun and scholarships!!
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Posted on the 2018-03-20 at 20:00
Thank you to Patty Player for your Key Hole Level Sponsorship!! Glad you are joining us on this 50th year celebration!!
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Posted on the 2018-03-20 at 20:00
Thank you to Jamie & Susan Darnell for your Key Hole Level Sponsorship!! Happy to have guests from the Classes of '67 & '69 helping us celebrate this big one!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2018-03-15 at 20:00
Thank you to Janice (Hanecak) & Michael Andre for your reunion Sponsorship!!! More for fun & a scholarship!!
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Posted on the 2018-03-15 at 20:00
Thank you to Marty & Nora Spear for your Central Liquor Level Sponsorship!! More help to make this a fun one!!
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Posted on the 2018-03-15 at 20:00
Thank you to Robin Keehn for your reunion Sponsorship!! More party fun!!
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Jane Weatherwax
Posted on the 2018-03-15 at 20:00
Hello from Wine Country ! Even though I graduated from Punahou in Hawaii, my heart has always been with Coronado high. My freshman and sophmore years there were a blast. Looking forward to connecting with old friends
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Posted on the 2018-02-08 at 19:00
A big Thank you to Rick & Laura Beede for their Chart House Level Sponsorship!! Let's get this party rolling!!
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Posted on the 2018-02-04 at 19:00
A huge Thank you to John McCartin for his Chart House Level Sponsorship!! In Johns words, "John Little said I would get "special seating" at his Vegas Lounge Act if I made a donation!" May not be Vegas but we are trying to make it as fun!! See you there John!!
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Posted on the 2018-02-04 at 19:00
Thank you to Tom & Jan Darcy for your Chart House Level Sponsorship!! Helping to make this 50th even more fun!!
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Posted on the 2018-02-04 at 19:00
Thank you to Doug Kipperman for his Central Liquor Level Sponsorship!! Fun times ahead!!
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Posted on the 2018-02-04 at 19:00
Thank you Roz (Richey) Raue for your Ferry Landing Level Sponsorship!! Let's get this party going!!
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Posted on the 2018-02-01 at 19:00
Thank you Snapper & Joanne Pierson for your Ferry Landing Level Sponsorship!! Only five months away!!
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Joe Ingalls
Posted on the 2018-01-18 at 19:00
Well this it "the big one" Five oh baby! High school was the beginning of the beggining. all the all the other reunions were the beginning of the end.. The Big Five OH!.. Well, I hate to say it.... but it's kind of the the end of end. Very seldom in our lives do we get to recognize, our last chance.... It would be a shame to miss it. I have dicoverred, my own irony...It's seems being semi-retired... I put off a lot today, because, I think, I can do it tomorrow...but life doesn't work that way. So my hope is about this reunion and about life in general.... if you can... show up.
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Robin Keehn
Posted on the 2017-11-12 at 19:00
We've come 50 years and still counting! My 67th birthday was Nov 8th and it was alot more fun than last year's watch the Pres election results coming in. Hoping to figure out how to update my photo and "status" Love you all
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Charles Luedtke
Posted on the 2017-05-04 at 20:00
June 10, 2013
Dear Members of the Coronado High School Class of 1968,
Many thanks for inviting me to your reunion on Saturday, July 6. I am sorry that I will be unable to join you as I am on oxygen 24 hours a day and find it difficult to attend social functions.
We have had 45 years since you graduated, 45 years of many experiences that you will enjoy sharing with your classmates. Best wishes for the next five years when you will gather again for your 50th reunion.
Sincerely,
Charles Luedtke, Art Teacher
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2013-05-02 at 20:00
Thank you, thank you, thank you to our recent Long Bar Sponsors!! Kim (Valliere) , Marty Spear, Gigi (Mellon) & John Little. Must be some good memories from there!!
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Posted on the 2013-05-02 at 20:00
Thank you to you Keg Party @ the Dump Level Sponsors!!
Carole (Nix) & Allan Butchart, Robin Keehn & Roslyn (Richey)!!
Those were truly defining moments for us!!
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Karen Frost ( Whipple )
Posted on the 2013-04-27 at 20:00
Hey how come no one has asked where Richie White and The Frost twins and me and a few others that are out here trying to connect with Bob Pickford and Kurt Kujawa and all the others that hung out at the Bank across from the 76 gas station??? Where is Karen Johnston she sang every Janis Joplin song like Janis. What a long strange trip it's been... Karen
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Will Bowen
Posted on the 2013-03-17 at 20:00
I recently found out that English teacher Roy Burgh and guidance counselor Paul Shaler both graduated from Coronado High!
I remember Mr. Burgh saying to me "William, What nice long legs you have!"
I still recall his poem in Canvas:
Thank God for the Pope
Thank God for the pill
And thank God for free will
If anyone is interested in Coronado High from 1940-50, I just wrote an article in Downtown News San Diego about Esther Painter Hagstrom who was the art teacher at Coronado from 1939-1952 (before Mr Luedtke). There is currently an art show of her work and some of her students at the Coronado library, thanks to the donation of her works by her granddaughter Suzie Hagstrom.
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Posted on the 2013-02-21 at 19:00
Thank you Curt Oliver for your Long Bar sponsorship!! We're on our way!!
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Toby Leflang
Posted on the 2012-08-23 at 20:00
I would also like to take a moment to remember my good friend Brian Hackett.
I have so many great meomories with our music days playing in folk groups during and after CHS. Brian could play just about anything that he could get his hands on. I know that my parents sort of adopted him into our family supporting his creative talents when perhaps others close to him did not understand.
Before I went on to SDSU Brian was also in many of my art classes at Southwestern at a time when Southwestern had one of the very best art departments in the country with nationally known art teachers. Brian rocked! His work in some of the student shows was amazing.
Brian's creative sprit and talent never got a chance to become what it could have been which is unfortunate as was his short time here.
Brian's jounney was not an easy ride but I will always remember his kind spirit.
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JOHN SHEPARD
Posted on the 2012-08-18 at 20:00
Well Hello to classmates from 1968. I have traveled many paths, some less traveled in these past 44 years.
Friends say you must reunite with your past to understand your present.
So in such a spirit I send out this message.
Not many names are remembered but who can forget the humor of John Little. All remember the Class president, but who recalls the runner-up. Swim team was an important part of my senior year but what ever happend to the coach?
It has been many years since I last visited Coronado. If there is to be a 45th event please let me know.
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Cyndy Herrick
Posted on the 2012-03-19 at 20:00
After having missed the last few reunions it seems hard to jump back in but heck, here goes. Thanks to Rick Beede, I got inspired to check out the \'68 site. He connected with me sending birthday greetings (thanks for thinking of the ole\' gal!). I would like to hear of a 2013 reunion and hopefully could make it this time. I would imagine some things have changed yet stayed the same. Bob Yount and I coincidentally live on the same Puget Sound island and haven\'t made a connection. What\'s that about? Happy trails to all until we meet again!
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Rex Gammon
Posted on the 2011-07-08 at 20:00
Last October our good friend Bob "Lights" Lahodney passed away... I had known Bob since we were together in third grade. Bob was one of the guys you knew was just a leader in our grade, and proved it year after year. When were at Crown Elementary together, it was a new school. Our class was to be the first sixth grade that had gone from first to sixth at the school. I remember when we were in fifth grade several of us were constsntly in front of Mr. Presley and getting sent for punishment. At the time punishment was a cricket paddle and a soccer ball. The vice principle would have us bend over and grag ankles; then wack the socker ball into our rears with his bat. Sometimes it would leave the pattern of the ball for days. Bob and I had complained that there was no student council and that we had no input in the school. The following year Crown, through our nagging allowed the first student election with one rule. The President and vice presitend had to be a boy and a girl. After elections Bob was elected president, a girl named Carol was VP. and I was secretary. As you know from high school Bob was voted President every year there-after. Even when suspended to the "Rat Cellar" Bob was elected President... So, if you didn\'t know Bob well, this was the rest of the story you did know. For "lights" Lahodney; the lights are still on...
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-10-09 at 20:00
This is a message from Don Bombardier:
Enjoyed the 40th reunion! It was better than the 10th, 20th, or 30th reunions. It was nice to see people and get together to talk over old times. If anyone would like to keep in touch with me I would enjoy hearing from you. I look forward to the 45th reunion. PS I would like to thank John McCartin for his gift to the 40th reunion. Email: mrmalibu777@yahoo.com
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Sue Hacker
Posted on the 2008-07-20 at 20:00
I had a blast at our reunion...especially with Dean, Tricia and Mac!!! It was a lot to take in (as in overwhelming) at one time though! Thanx Rex...I said hi to my uncle for you. Yes, I would love to attend a 45th rather than wait for the 50th.
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Janice Andre
Posted on the 2008-07-18 at 20:00
Kudos to all of the members of the reunion committee for all the hard work they did to make this event the best ever. A special thanks to the Fallettas for their hospitality over the weekend and putting me up and allowing me to sample from their wine selection. The night in their kitchen after the event was memorable too with just a few of us catching up. Looking forward to seeing Janet, Pam, Carol in the near future. I am not so sure the tiki will receive a warm welcome but I have it on my patio for the moment. Thanks for the e-mail Deb--maybe you and Greg will get down our way or us up to Santa Barbara. Thanks to all of you! Janice Andre (Hanecak)
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Albert F. Beede
Posted on the 2008-07-15 at 20:00
I'm still reeling from the feelings, Folks. Gotta give me some time to digest that glorious summer week in Coronado. From Laura and I, deep appreciation and thanks. I have amended my Classmates entry with our personal data and open invitations to you all for some future Northwest Gettaway. As mentioned in it as well, Laura's photo journal of the Reunion, picnic and, unless I can convince her otherwise, the Rough-Water / Alumni Water-polo extravaganzas are to follow. Regarding these latter two, the most favorable thing I have to say is that the Class of 1968 definitely WAS represented.
Stay in touch??
Rick
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Robin Keehn
Posted on the 2008-07-13 at 20:00
OMG...what wonderful connections with people and places! My heart is full...Thank you!
Just got back yesterday to the land of smoke and fire! I want to turn right around and go back to Coronado!
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Betsy Lear
Posted on the 2008-07-11 at 20:00
An enormous thankyou to our 40th committee - you all outdid yourselves with each detail being so well thought out. The food was wonderful and all the memories devine. A special special thankyou to Janet & Tony for their warm hospitality, the whole week went by way too fast. I loved riding the bike around and just taking in the Coronado sites, what an awesome place. We were all lucky in 1968!!!!
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Karen OConnor Wolford
Posted on the 2008-07-09 at 20:00
To our reunion committee, John,Gwyn,Janet,Pam,Jim, ( and of course their spouses) What a wonderful evening! Thank you, for bringing us all together for our 40th. It was such a wonderful evening, and too short to connect with everyone so I will look forward to the 45th.
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Pam Rice Andresen
Posted on the 2008-07-09 at 20:00
What a wonderful, fun-filled week-end. Thank you to all of the reunion committee - you did a wonderful job - thank you for making this all possible. It was great to see everyone and remember old times. John Little was hysterical as usual!! I'm looking forward to the 45th.
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Rex Gammon
Posted on the 2008-07-08 at 20:00
For John, Janet, Pam and the whole committee; thanks you did a great job. There just wasn't enough time to get together with everyone. So a 45th sounds good to me. Gwyn, yes I do remember giving you your first motorcycle ride. You held on so tight I knew you were scared. But maybe just cause you didn't have shoes. Sue Hacker, It was great to see you again. Say hi to your uncle Jack for me. Holly, you look so happy. Stay that way.. Dean, you actually look better now than in High School. I guess your just not that high anymore. Big John Mcleod, as you said only one of 305 people arrested at the keg party at the house 4 of were renting on "A". I saw several others at the reunion that I think were also arrested that night. Does anyone still have the Union Tribune from then? Thanks everyone, our class really was the best..
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Joe Ingalls
Posted on the 2008-07-08 at 20:00
It so hard sometimes not to go though life being cynical, absolving yourself of blame, and losing your own happiness responsibility. Poems, remind me, of that which I already know, but is so easily forgotten. I wrote this to remind me....
Tides of love await you, to be found An open heart need not search, while love is all around
Like waves upon the shore, pools that ebb and flow Coming ever closer as you stand there, only to pull away and go
Not knowing the ebb of the tide, each wave inching away Or flowing to greet your toes, where planted in sand, they stay
Do you anxiously run to meet it?Plunging feet first Or wait to have it touch you, Savoring the thirst.
Is there fear it will reach you? and wash away the sand Or too cold for your touch, so you test it, with your hand.
Oh! to test the waters, for a temperature just right Not committing to let it touch you, but knowing that it might.
Maybe you take no chances and a step back away Not wanting to touch the sea, not wanting to feel that way
Close your eyes and smell the ocean, feel the breeze in your hair Hear the sea gulls speak their rhythm, sense the magic coming near Your heart can see the hope, the horizon upon the ocean It feels the tides of love, all around, set in motion.
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Jim Stockdale
Posted on the 2008-07-08 at 20:00
Hello old friends. Sorry to have missed so much of the weekend until seeing some of you Sunday evening. The path has been long and filled with adventure since I was packed off to boarding school in the summer of '66. I live and work now in western Pennsylvania - just outside of Pittsburgh...
I would love to hear from more of you as time goes by.
Jim and Marina Stockdale
2410 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, Pennsylvania 15009
412 260-0457
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Cindy Barwick (Penick)
Posted on the 2008-07-06 at 20:00
Many thanks to the Reunion Committee for all their hard work for our successful 40th Reunion! As usual, John Little was so FUNNY and entertaining as our emcee. The highlight of the "questionairre" segment was Ralph Taylor's tribute to his lovely wife. I still can't believe it has been 40 years; everyone looks wonderful. Hope everyone makes many more good memories with their loved ones, Cindy and Jim Barwick (Penick)
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Will Bowen
Posted on the 2008-07-06 at 20:00
I had a great time at the Reunion and the Picnic. Thnaks to the committee for all your work to put on some top notch events.
I was afraid I would not recognize people but was able to, easily. Everyone looked very good.
I had a special heart connection with Bobby Lasbury--thanks for sharing your songs; and Scott Foster--thanks you too for sharing yoru spiritual journey.
Looking forward to seeing people again and staying in touch.
Love to you all.
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Susan Strane (Messmer)
Posted on the 2008-07-06 at 20:00
A huge thanks to our reunion committee for a wonderful reunion Sat. night. The night just wasn't long enough to really take in all your work with all the details, and talk to all the people. But, thanks again for everything each of you did in making the night such a memorable event. I have to do some talking in order to keep my "Tiki". Great gifts, great food, great decor, great fun, great planning. Now, take a breath!!! I hope each of you also enjoyed the night. Have a wonderful summer. I think I heard the next will be the 45th. I'll will look forward to it too. Thanks again, Susan
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David Rahill
Posted on the 2008-07-05 at 20:00
It's the morning after (the Sat Nite Reunion), thanks for the memories and reconnections. Thanks to Jane Turnipseed for keeping me in touch during your senior year when I was at prep school in Deerfield, MA. I therefore had no entry in the '68 yearbook, which I regret ... not my biggest regret, I regret to say. Cheryl Winslow should have been feted as Valedectorian, if for no other reason than to get Jerry Fledderjohn's goat. She also was very gracious and kind to me and to my fiancee Kathryn Andrews, who had a remarkably good time, due to the friendliness of Jonde Northcutt, Robin Keehn, Gwen O'Toole, Pam Hawkins, Loc Vetter, Tom Lehman, Jerry F, Rick Beede, Ron & Kathy Clark, Cindy Pennick, Joe Ingalls (I know, hard to believe), Mayson Hwa, Betsy Lear, Curt Oliver, John and Diana Little, Marilyn Stockdale, Mimi, and several other noteables that my failing memory (I know there is some name for that) will not bring up right now.
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Joe Ingalls
Posted on the 2008-07-05 at 20:00
My mind was racing after the event last night, I couldn't believe how everyone was the same, even though everything has changed! My poetic sense took over, thoughts racing that needed to put down in writing.
We are but dawning stars Shining brightly in the morn Fading behind the sun and clouds Awaiting a new day reborn
The morning star shines brightly before the days awakens Soon weathered by sun, hidden by clouds A hopeful light forsaken
A fight to keep itself burning not knowing how to win To shine brightly as it once did Before the days begin
I see the faces weathered Oh!, how could it be? When seeing eyes that shine so brightly Is my reality
The mind's eye tells the truth Seeing yourself as you were Don't be fooled by sun and clouds That YOU were never there
The morning star's, the constant Everything changes, Everyone the same No up and downs can eliminate YOU In life's chute's and ladder's game
Behind the eyes, I see life's wonder A constant shining star No dimming light will ever change You were, who you are
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Toby Leflang
Posted on the 2008-07-02 at 20:00
We will be walking aimlessly up and down Orange Ave., on the Fourth looking for faces we don't recognize anymore. It is soooo hard to believe that it has been 40 years!
I can actually still feed myself but not for long I'll bet.
I recently ran into Coach Ron Nixon and he still looks the same, unreal!
See you all Saturday.
Toby
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Polly McCauley Rogers
Posted on the 2008-06-29 at 20:00
Well, my dear friend Tricia Clark suggested I attend your wonderful reunion...and I thought, "I couldn't do that!"...then I thought..." but I would LOVE to!" Many thanks to everyone who supported my attending..our reunion last year was quite small, and I feel like I knew everyone in the Class of 68 as well as I did my class of 67! I am so looking forward to seeing you all on the 5th! Carolyn Thomas sends her love. She has personal commitments that are preventing her from attending...but I will stand in her place xoxo! See you all soon xoxo Love and hugs, Polly
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Robin Keehn
Posted on the 2008-06-29 at 20:00
I'm here ... Where is everybody? Oh ya Janis they are coming...
In the mean time if anyone wants to connnect...start that conversation about where we've been, where were going.... hang on the beach or otherwise have fun...call my folks 435-2350 or cell 530/781-4914
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Posted on the 2008-06-28 at 20:00
Kudos to John McCartin for your Hotel Del Sponsorship!! Wow! Wow! Wow! We're rock'n and roll'n now!!! See ya there..............
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Adrianne Berry (Lewis)
Posted on the 2008-06-28 at 20:00
I sure have had fun reading about everyone, and to think we all just used to live for Bob's drive in and cutting class, so we missed Mr. Burges weekly test. Single mom and raised 7 children and 1 grand baby. I love life every minute, and probably will still be playing with power rangers when they take me to the Villa across from the Coro. Hosp. I refuse to grow up, and so should you. Being with the class of 68" was the best years of my life. Hey Rick Ellis, Tip Tisdale, and Bruce Haak were are you?CE5D
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Posted on the 2008-06-23 at 20:00
A big thanks to Tom Darcy for your Bob's Drive In Sponsorship!! Wow, only 12 days until we rock & roll!!!
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Joe Ingalls
Posted on the 2008-06-18 at 20:00
Our memories of bygone days Days in sun, and those that rain Some so clear, others but a haze where do they go? after our last refrain
They fertilize our life so that we may grow they're the strength of our roots that our flowers show
Out of the haze an island appears No street lights and a ferry to cross. Like yesterday, after all the years where time has gone, never lost
Sandy beaches, and rocks in our head Planes overhead and carriers in slip A grand hotel, for us, no bed and an school to learn friendship
A green wave, colors never outdated An orange avenue, that's a yellow brick road Everyday a blue sky, rarely appreciated A Free market, a bakery, to lessen the load
Submarine races, on the beach Or the San Diego skyline sight Down the strand, was quite a reach My favorite was the golf course at night
Surfers finding their way to the shore North beach the happening place Forget about the curriculum core No classes, for surfer, such a waste
Bless their hearts they tried their best to teach us well and pass the test
Burge, Adair, and Miss Mench Wells, Adaskin, and Mr Miller English was never for me a cinch And calculus was a killer
Satterlee, Durand and Mr. Green No one had yet invented cell phones Physical education wasn't so keen but history tells of a Mr. Jones
Our life was like a Club Med Tri-Hi, Tri M, Trilites,a nd Tri S Cheerleading, Junto, Sponsors, and Lettermen Interact, Booster, Math, and Pegasus
At night we were put at Risk The world was ours to take Until late one night we did whisk to Aunt Emma's for a pancake
Oh! how to get to Tijuana finding a car without a lock Being able to drink when you wanna then burying the senior rock!
Forty years ago Our last walk through hallowed halls The foundation for a lifetime for construction of the walls
Not baggage, but a small valise carrying who you are Keep it close, it will give peace Look inside to find your star.
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-06-16 at 20:00
Yeah Rhonda (Eves) for your Tiki sponsorship!! Just about two weeks away!!
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Diane Burda
Posted on the 2008-06-13 at 20:00
I have many fond memories of Sacred Heart and Coronado High. I will not be able to attend our reunion. I have really enjoyed reading the reunion website. It is fun to see what everyone has been doing over the years. It is hard to believe that it has been 40 years. I have been married for 36 years, David and I have six children. I worked for the Chula Vista School District for 21 years. I just retired last Wednesday. My goal was to work and pay for my kids to have an eight year catholic education and they did. Then it was for them to get a college degree, which they did. Two also have their master degree, so now it is my time to relax. Take care.
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Gwyn OToole Bent
Posted on the 2008-06-13 at 20:00
Hmm, for those of you who escaped life on "the Rock," I'm collecting suggestions for an appropriate name for our local paradise. Those of us who have returned (or never left!) have heard it referred to as: Leave-it-to-Beaver-Land Mayberry-by-the-Sea Bore-a-Nado Any more suggestions? I couldn't WAIT to get out of here when I was 18, but then returned at 29 for all the same reasons - everybody knows everybody, you can't go to the store without seeing someone you know, and everybody tells your parents EVERYTHING! What a difference when you are the parent! Vote for your favorite, or send your suggestions!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-06-12 at 20:00
A huge thanks to Karen (O'connor) for your Bob's Drive In sponsorship!! Getting closer to party time!!
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Posted on the 2008-06-09 at 20:00
Thanks so much to Claudia (Kaine) for your Bob's Drive In sponsorship!!! Our class rocks!!
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Posted on the 2008-06-09 at 20:00
A big thanks to Loc for your Bob's sponsorship!! We're definitely on the count down to old memories and old friends!!
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John Little
Posted on the 2008-06-09 at 20:00
Just learned that the man who was always one step above me (alphabetically) since 5th grade, my friend (and prompter of me to pull a fire alarm my senior year), Drew Lennon, may be unable to attend the reunion because of an overdue library book. It was originally due back March 19, 1968 and the overdue charges are now a little of $5800.00. The FBI has become invovled in the case. We need to come to the aid of this former Crawford Plumber little league player and raise the money so he won't be banned from the Crown City! What say ye?
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Gwyn OToole Bent
Posted on the 2008-06-08 at 20:00
Just got an e-mail from Karen O'Connor asking, "This is a silly question but what is the attire for the reunion? I hope not old prom dresses or the likes." I say, ABSOLUTELY! All of you who still have a prom dress, and can fit in it, WEAR IT! I double-dog dare you! Looks to me from the old reunions we usually do Southern Calif casual - Randy considers a Hawaiian shirt dressed up, and the girls always look fabulous. See you all there!
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Donna McAnear
Posted on the 2008-06-08 at 20:00
Just wanted to thank to everyone who has e-mailed me to say "hello" since I won't be able to make the reunion. It has been GREAT getting caught up! SUSAN CONCANNON...I've tried numerous times to reply but it keeps getting sent back! Wanted you to know because I'd love to keep in touch. Maybe you can check and see what's up. Oh, the joys of technology!
The "Big Event" is almost here! (Remember the "Big Kahoona" from, wasn't it KGB radio station or something like that?) And to whoever posted the 4th of July Bike Ride picture, YES, I do remember those! Boy, were they fun! (Of course, didn't participate until after graduation. :>) Another great memory of summers in Coronado.
Have a blast, everyone!
Everyone have a great time.
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-06-07 at 20:00
This is a message from one of our old teachers, Joan Adaskin, upon receiving her invitation:
I cannot remember if I told you I had a stroke on Jan. 23, 2008 and my family brought me to Boston for rehab. I will live in the Boston area and sell my condo in SD; therefore I cannot make the reunion.
Joan Adaskin
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Susan Lukomski(Masakis)
Posted on the 2008-06-07 at 20:00
I won't be able to make it to the reunion, but for all of you who are in the Med this summer (Rick Beede, Gary Winstead and the crazy readhead...doesn't she have a name?) or who have promised themselves a trip to Greece someday(Mayson), I am on the island of Mykonos. My shop is BAG on Mitropoleos Street.There are no street signs or numbers in this maze of tiny alleys , but it is on the " main " street. Jill found me a few years back. We are open 7 days a week, all day long, during the summer. Drop in to say hello and for any information on the best places to dine , wine and swim!
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GARY WINSTEAD
Posted on the 2008-06-07 at 20:00
hey Susan,yep her name is Maggie,but ever since she shot my truck.. the neighbours refer to her as The Crazy Redhead. will check as time gets closer, we will spend most of july in Italy and plan to finish the first week or so of Septemer in Nicosia Cyprus. We might surprise you...
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-06-05 at 20:00
Thanks Keith for sponsoring Bob's Drive In!!! Lot's of memories of that place!! See you soon......
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-06-05 at 20:00
Martha (Roth), many thanks for your "Bob's" sponsorship!! Glad your on board after so many years away!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-06-04 at 20:00
Way to go Roz!! Tiki sponsorship and you didn't even graduate with us!! Thanks for the support!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-06-04 at 20:00
Thanks to Mary (Kirk) for your Tiki Sponsorship!! It helps our goal: Fun, Fun, Fun for all!!
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Robin Keehn
Posted on the 2008-06-02 at 20:00
To jog my memory I found my 68 Yearbook last night...and there was NOT one signiture/picture/notes or goofy words. Not one! Did I have no friends? Was I too shy? Was I protesting...what! .... so lame.
So...can i bring my yearbook and will anyone sign it! :-) Rockin' Robin Batmans Fiend Robin Red Breast (I hated that one)
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Susan Strane Messmer
Posted on the 2008-06-01 at 20:00
Hi everyone, It is really fun reading all the entries. I was hoping to see more names on the list of attendees. If you know Tom Darcy's email - get on him. On second thought, here it is so we can all get on him. tdarc@aol.com
He might kill me but... If I don't show up at the reunion you'll know what happened. We are supposed to being seeing him the weekend of June 14th.
I would do the same for Jim Haught, but I don't have his email. Someone must know his whereabouts. Get on Tom, he used to know how to get in touch with him.
By the way, my memory has become relative nonexistent it seems. Did we have a 30th reunion?
To everyone who sent in comical quips, thanks. I can't pull those off so I'm always glad to others. Reunion Committee, thanks for all you are doing to get this up and going. Have you remembered to dial up great weather? Living in Camarillo, I'm used to pretty great weather all year long, without much of the heavy stuff in the air that always used to wreck whatever I had tried to do with my hair that morning. Now, it's gray, so who cares - no one looks anymore. Looking forward to seeing you. Susan
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Posted on the 2008-05-31 at 20:00
Lot's of thanks to Snapper for your Tiki sponsorship! It's getting close to party time!!
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Gwyn OToole Bent
Posted on the 2008-05-31 at 20:00
Wow, when it rains, it pours! Not only are we having our fabulous 40th on the 5th & 6th of July, but Sacred Heart School is having its 60th Jubilee on Sunday, July 6th also! I counted 17 of us in the yearbook from Sacred Heart, and man, do we have stories to tell! There is a celebration Mass at 11AM (no, Monsignor Purcell will not be there) and an Open House at the school from 12 - 2. And YES, our 8th grade graduation picture is still on the wall! Stop by to see how the old place looks - no nuns in sight these days, but the nightmares are free! Then time for a few hours at the beach before our picnic at 4:30, before the Concert-in-the-Park, featuring the Corvettes (great oldies band). See you there! - Gwyn
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Betsy Lear
Posted on the 2008-05-30 at 20:00
Hey everybody - Wow, after looking at the photo albums put together by our committee I am so moved! I want to personally (in front of everyone) thank Ledge for being my dear friend since 4th grade when I had just moved to Coronado from Alabama. I will never forget my first day at school, standing in front of the class telling my "Bio" and they all laughed at me because of my accent. I was a freak in my little suit, flats and a long braid w/bangs (as you can see in the first picture in the photo album). Ledge was so sweet on the playground and befriended me. He and his cousin Carolyn were the only friends I had for a long time. Her Dad was a great guy who would give us a dollar to go across the street to Freemans Grocery and buy a bag of penny candy - we thought we were in Heaven. Thankyou Ledge and Carolyn for being so kind.
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Rick Beede
Posted on the 2008-05-30 at 20:00
Sincere congratulations on your retirement Harry. I hope to be following you soon after 31 years so far in the Merchant Marines. I even brought my Beachcomber out to sea this time in order to better prepare for what should be an extraordinary experience. We'll miss you buddy - enloy!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-29 at 20:00
Thank you to Susan Strane for your sponsorship!! We do have the best class ever!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-29 at 20:00
Thanks Carol Corlett for your sponsorship!! Just keeps getting better and better with our class!
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Harry Gallagher
Posted on the 2008-05-29 at 20:00
Thought you all would enjoy reading a note we received from Harry Gallagher:
What a flash back getting your email about the reunion. It's really hard to think 40 years ago we were so excited to get out of high school and start our lives. I will not be able to attend as I am retiring after 32 years work for the Social Adm. I retire July 1st and off to celebrate and then to a family reunion in North Carolina outer banks. It was interesting to go on and read about others........please fill in the class about me. Maybe we will run into each other some time. Looking forward to a new period in my life, to make my own schedule and get involved more in sports and hobbies. Take care and hope everyone that attends have a special time. If anyone wants to get in touch here's my email: harryjrcor@aol.com Harry
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Posted on the 2008-05-29 at 20:00
Hey there Sue Hacker.......thanks so much for your Tiki sponsorship!! And happy to see your attending this party!
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Gwyn OToole Bent
Posted on the 2008-05-28 at 20:00
Rob Meyers mentioned the DOGS at Free Brothers Market! Oh man, that brings back memories! Randy Bent used to dazzle me by taking me to lunch every day at Free Bros. Mkt. - hot dog & a coke for 35 cents. Wow, was I impressed until I found out he was taking the money from his dad's change jar, and got grounded for a month! By the way, we've been married almost 36 years, and I still watch my change jar!
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Joe Ingalls
Posted on the 2008-05-28 at 20:00
Ok, high School......not a big deal. So you got a 40 year reunion...who cares?
So many people with "other" plans, like forty years ago they said "I leavin and I ain't coming back" or the oops.. I forgot the reunion, I'm getting a hang nail removed that weekend! No big deal..I think God needs to slap 'em upside the head! We're suppose to go out an find people for their 40th reunion..oh my why ain't they lookin for us? Don't worry we'll try and save them from themself.
Ok..for four years I had my hand up his ass...so I know that's where his head is....Let's talk Joe Delaurentis... he missed the 20 year reunion and lives in Coronado? are you shittin me? Any one see him around town tell him if he doesn't show. I'll grab him by the balls and show him how to play the real texas-hold-em!
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Posted on the 2008-05-27 at 20:00
Right on Curt!! Thanks for your Tiki sponsorship!! Party time is getting closer!!
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Don Bombardier
Posted on the 2008-05-26 at 20:00
I'm looking forward to seeing all of you again! My wife of almost 20 years passed away 3 years ago leaving me to raise my 2 beautiful teenage daughters by myself. Approximately 18 months ago I met a beautiful lady on E-Harmony and we will be getting married on May 24 of this year. I've been a Special Ed School teacher for the last 27 years working with boys and girls who have learning disabilities. I plan to retire from teaching in 2 or 3 years. I presently live in the Temecula area not far from Southern California's largest wine growing area. I hope this letter finds you all in good health and spirits.
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Joe spot Ingalls
Posted on the 2008-05-26 at 20:00
Ok Bob Yount, Jerry Fledderjohn and Tom Lehan are all verbally challenged to place their own message so I'll do for them. Bob Yount will be there, looking for a golf game, and a meeting with all the Student Body counsil! Jerry Fledderjohn, wants to know if anyone knows where Chris Loomis is? OR for that matter any "Nothing Like a Dame" dames. Tom Lehan, Was wondering if Claudia has forgiven him yet? Me...well, I'm just planning on seeing if Aunt Emma's is still there! After our Risk game!
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Jim Robeson
Posted on the 2008-05-25 at 20:00
I wanted to thank Doug Kipperman for saving my ___! back in 1967. Mike Nienberg and Jay Brickley talked me into using my Ford Falcon to go to Tijuana one Friday night. Of course, I was 17 and my Dad told me if he ever caught me in Mexico...he would disown me. Ignoring that threat we drove to I.B....I got in the trunk...and Mike drove across the border...I was scared to death! We spent the next 4-5 hours partying and were about ready to go home when everyone wanted to hit one more bar. I was out of cash so decided to fill my beer bottle up with water and walk into the club and sip H2O. On the way to the bar one of the local cops saw the bottle hanging out of my coat...grabbed me by the arm...and started hauling me off to jail. Doug happened to be down in TJ the same night [certainly was a God thing]...saw the whole thing...went over to the cop [told him something in Spanish...glad he got an A in Spanish]...gave him some $$$ and the cop let me go. Needless to say I didn't wait for anyone and hauled butt to the car.
Hey Doug...hope you can make it to the reunion...wanted to thank you in person!
Jim
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-25 at 20:00
Thank you Pam Rice Andresen for your sponsorship!! Big plans are in the works for all of you!!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-25 at 20:00
A big thanks to Rex Gammon and Rex Manufacturing for your senior rock sponsorship!! It is almost June and a month away from catching up with so many friends, and we know our class knows how to parteee!!!
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Gwyn OToole Bent
Posted on the 2008-05-23 at 20:00
Hey, we need help tracking down the "missings!" Did you realize a bunch live in Coronado, or have relatives here? Get with it guys, it only takes a couple of minutes to sign in & give a us a snapshot - in 30 words or less, YOU get to write your history (or adapt is as you please!) Check in kiddos, Mr. Burge would give extra credit for creative writing! - Gwyn
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-21 at 20:00
Thanks to Jan (Hanecak) for your sponsorship!! As we get closer we are only more excited for all of you to enjoy, have fun, and parteeee!!
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Pam Hawkins McNitt
Posted on the 2008-05-20 at 20:00
We've invited several of the CHS teachers to the Reunion, and Mr. Valliere has already signed up to be there!
Here is a note from another:
Thanks so much for the inviation, but my wife and I will be in Lake Tahoe the week of July 5th, and then on to Ashland, Oregon for the Shakespeare Festival there. Sorry. Have a great reunion and I hope I can catch you guys next time around.
SIncerely, Robbin L. Adair
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-15 at 20:00
Thanks to Kim For your sponsorship!! We continue to be on our way to a great reunion!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-15 at 20:00
Many many thanks to Rob for your sponsorship!! We are so grateful for the generousity of our classmates........and hope this helps more of you attend our big 40 party!!!
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Joe Ingalls
Posted on the 2008-05-14 at 20:00
40 years....holy shit batman! If I knew I was gonna live this long, I'da taken better care of myself! Man, I only got a month and half, to purge the evils of forty years. I could ask for Gods help, but forty four years ago I started praying to Kon Tiki! You'da thought I would learned something from Mr. Jones class, but I think I got dropped on my head too often by ..Mr.Green Genes! Looking forward to the commisseration!
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Pam Hawkins McNitt
Posted on the 2008-05-12 at 20:00
I forgot to say I promise not to use the $$ for my Botox treatments!?!
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Pam Hawkins McNitt
Posted on the 2008-05-11 at 20:00
Hi everyone-- It's been a blast being on the committee planning the Reunion! I am receiving the Sponsorship checks, and it's so exciting to get the mail each day. Thanks to all of you who have donated - it's very generous of you! And I guarantee that the committee is working hard to make July 5th & 6th extra special!
We encourage all of you to get your checks in for the event soon, too! See you in July! Pam
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-09 at 20:00
Thanks to Carole (Nix) for your sponsorship!! Just that much more help to make this fun, fun, and more fun for all!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-09 at 20:00
Many, many thanks to Rhinoceros Cafe and Mayson for your sponsorship! Will truly help make this a memorable weekend!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-09 at 20:00
Thanks to Corla for your sponsorship!! Your donation along with so many others will help make this event better and better!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-09 at 20:00
Thank you to Marilyn for your sponsorship! And many thanks for your help with the press releases to help locate our classmates!!
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tori curtis somics
Posted on the 2008-05-08 at 20:00
hello this is my second try on the page...something about the security code...anyway..i will try again..great web site by the way...i am not sure i will be there but i will try..single, 3 kids,i son in law,three pugs, two birds and one cat and some fish...have fun at the pary
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Posted on the 2008-05-08 at 20:00
Many thanks to Avalee for your sponsorship!!! We are getting so excited to see everyone and just want all to have the best time!! And that definitely will help!
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Tim Neil
Posted on the 2008-05-05 at 20:00
Real sorry to hear about Geno,so many great stories. Well Im still living on an island. Have three great kids and two wonderful grand kids.. Hope to see everyone at the reunion..........Tim
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Posted on the 2008-05-05 at 20:00
Thanks Ledge for the sponsorship!! It will help make this fun for all that can attend!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-05 at 20:00
Thanks Gwyn for helping with your sponsorship!! We have a great class and will no doubt have a great time being together again!!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-05-03 at 20:00
Way to go Rick Beede!!! Thanks for your support and help with this 40 year old party!! Time is flying and it won't be long before we all meet again!!
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Bill Lyons
Posted on the 2008-04-30 at 20:00
It's been a great ride. Hope to see everyone in July. Married 4 kids 2 Grandkids
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Jim Haught
Posted on the 2008-04-30 at 20:00
John ,sorry to hear about Eugene the Jeep as you know he was a good buddy. Looking forward to seeing you all in July. Married 1 wife, 2 kids. . Yes, No ,Yes,Aranta, Blue dot at the base of the spine. Oops that was Mr Burges final exam sorry I had a senior moment.
JH
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John Little
Posted on the 2008-04-25 at 20:00
It is with great sadness and surprise that I inform you that fellow '68 classmate and my good, good friend Geno Horton, died on April 24th while snorkeling in the British Virgin Islands with friends. Geno had diabetes and apparently his blood sugar was too low. He passed out while in the water and drowned. I was fortunate enough to have visited with him about three months ago and we spent three days together fishing, eating and retelling stories from our youth. Geno and I became friends when we were in the 2nd grade. He was in my wedding. I can't tell you all the memories I have from growing up with Geno in Coronado. He worked as an electrician at a hydro-electric plant up in Big Creek, CA near Fresno. He worked there for about 38 years. He has 3 adult children, one of whom resides in San Diego. Geno loved the outdoors, watching sports, doing his job and being with his kids. He will be missed........
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Cynthia Herrick
Posted on the 2008-04-08 at 20:00
I sure do wish I can come-I coordiante an event that
takes about 10 months of my year and it happens the weekend after reunion so the timing is not good for me. Dolng what I do professionally I appreciate all that the committee is doing to make the reunion happen. It is a lot of work! Bravo!
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-04-06 at 20:00
Thank you Robin for helping us make this reunion one we hope all will remember!!
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KEITH ROBERTSON
Posted on the 2008-04-03 at 20:00
OLD SURF DOGS RULE. STILL MISSING MR. DAVIS CLASS ON TRAVELS TO ANCIENT GREECE. ALSO WRITING ESSAYS IN ENGLISH CLASS W/ MR BURTON & NO MATTER HOW BAD IT WAS I ALWAYS GOT A'S (FOR EFFORT...I THINK).
WHERE'S MY YEAR BOOK SO I CAN REMEMBER MORE NAMES?
THANKS FOR EFFORT GUYS....MANY ALOHAS
KEEP THE FAITH, KEITH ROBBIE ROBERTSON
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Reunion Committee
Posted on the 2008-03-30 at 20:00
Jonde, thanks from all of us for your donation and for helping get this reunion off to a good start! We're still hoping that you make it!!
The Committee
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Posted on the 2008-03-23 at 20:00
Gigi, a big thanks for your donation to what we hope will be a fun filled time!!
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John Little
Posted on the 2008-03-20 at 20:00
Are we having a test in Mr. Bennett's government class this week? I got a T- score of 52 last time and my mom said I can't watch The Smothers Brothers or Laugh-In unless i bring that grade up.