Date: Thu May 10, 2001 6:54 pm Subject: Encina Update (website/challenge/point/pledges/cheerleaders/team/band/details/rsvps/pledges/kojima/reunions/jones/siblings/schmidt/bios/obits/homecoming/whats new) ENCINA ALUMNI, This week's update is sponsored by Mary Reddick 70. WEBSITE Many thanks to all of you who wrote in with suggestions, donations and concern. I'm sorry I've been too busy to acknowledge all the messages I've received. There appears to be a tremendous range of costs associated with domain hosting and the solution is not at all obvious to me. CHALLENGE We have approximately 150 rsvps now. If you're still interested in coming, you can pay at the door. Here is some important information for those of you who will be attending. If you haven't paid by now, we will accept payment at the door. But please let us know if you can't make it so we can give the caterer an accurate headcount. We will have badges prepared for all who have RSVPd and those who have paid will have a color coded dot showing so. People can arrive for tours anytime from 4:30 pm until 6:00. Dinner will be served from 5:00 pm until 7:30. You can arrive at late at 7:00 and still eat dinner. The game starts at 7:30. Dessert, sodas and music in the cafeteria after the game. Location: ALL alum should check in at the cafeteria when they arrive! Snacks will be sold at the game (except for water, which is not allowed in the gym) and dessert will be sold after the game in the cafeteria. PER POINT PLEDGES The total per alumni point pledge stands at $250.00. We achieved our oft revised goal of $250/alumni point thanks to Nancy Reid Decker 89's pledge for $4.57/pt! Nancy Reid Decker 89 wrote: "All of this enthusiasm has me wanting to come and see the old timers on the court. Haha. I will pledge the remaining $4-5 and change to get to that $250 goal. I will RSVP for 2 adults." $100 : Paul Bonderson 70 50 : Ronald Morgan 70 1.71 : Scott Plotkin 71 1 : Harlan Lau 73 1 : Linda Barber-Zollinger Hammock 74 1 : Steve Palmer 74 1 : Denni Schwartz Mador 74 1 : Steve Walter 74/75 75 : Gerry Coppock 78 1 : Tom Dugally 78 2 : Lynne Gile Tracy 78 1 : Carol Markell Keller 78 1 : Dan Mayes 78 (first to make this pledge) 1 : Marvin Gee 79 1 : Joe Niederberger 79 1 : Christy Cooper 80 1 : Kevin Boehl 81 1.85 : Lance Ballance 85 1.87 : Steve Knowlton 87 4.57 : Nancy Reid Decker 89 1 : James Bui 90 --------- $250.00 PLEDGES/RSVPS Here are some of the more interesting pledges and rsvps... Harlan Lau, From: Debbie Skalisky Class of 1973 (Graduated 1972) I will send in a donation of $25.00, but will be unable to attend this Encina Alumni Party, as I also have Kings Playoff tickets. I just want to challenge anyone else that is lucky enough to have Kings playoff tickets to send in a donation of $25.00 or more! Thanks for all your hard work in keeping all of the Encina Alumni informed. I will plan on attending the next Encina Alumni function. GO KINGS! Debbie Skalisky 1973(1972) Chuck Boneck 76 wrote: "Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the challenge. My wife just gave birth to our daughter, Madalin Wilde Boneck. Have fun." ALUMNI CHEERLEADERS Kathy Webber Gill 82 wrote: "Well...I have costume in hand...it fits...and all is a go. Also found the pom poms. (20 years worth of dust is just icky.) And megaphone. (will give the effect of 30 cheerleaders...GO TEAM!!!) We have 4 in our group...and we will all be there!!! Do I have to wear this thing ALL NIGHT? geez! :) Thanks for your hard work! Kathy Webber (KathrynGill@msn.com)" ALUMNI BASKETBALL TEAM The alumni basketball team roster is: Bob Goosman 74 Chuck Armstrong 77 Kim Tierney 78 (out due to Kings playoff game same night) Joe Niederberger 79 Chris Dahlberg 80 Henry Meier 80 Scott Simon 80 Geoff Shumway 89 Jason Talanian 90 ALUMNI BAND If you are signed up or want to play, bring your instrument to the band room at 4pm to practice and get organized for the game. John Knurr and Jack Carey will be in charge of the alumni band. The following are signed up for the alumni band: Kurt Pearsall 74 on trumpet Emmett O'Sullivan 69 on ? Mike Pittsley 71 on trombone Ralph Davies 76 on trombone Bill Bua 81 on saxophone Yon Gomez 81 on drums John Knurr on tuba or trombone David Robinson 79 on electric bass If you are interested in participating write me at harlan@rambus.com FIRST ANNUAL ENCINA HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI CHALLENGE In order to raise desperately needed funds for the school, the first ever "Encina Alumni Challenge" will be held the evening of Friday, May 11. This will be a fun and interesting event for all Encina alumni-held at the school-featuring tours of the campus, a fabulous catered dinner, and a basketball game pitting an alumni team against this year's league-winning team. Event: Alumni Challenge Date: May 11, 2001 Place: Encina High School Time: 430pm to 1030pm Cost: Before May 1st $20/person for adults; $10/person for children under nine Includes tour, dinner, game and postgame socializing After May 1st, $25/adult; $12.50/children under nine All proceeds will go directly to Encina. Danni's Catering is providing the meal at cost. Contact: Bob Goosmann 74 Steve Palmer 74 Goal: To raise money for Encina Program: 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Campus Tours 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Basketball Game 9 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Post-Game Party I've created a webpage for the alumni challenge here: http://www.encinahighschool.com/homecoming/challenge01.htm ALUMNI CHALLENGE RSVPS Faculty Jack Carey John Knurr (band,from Wisconsin) Stephanie Woo Parents Faris and Fred Kasline (2) Mr/Mrs Dahlberg (2) 1964 Rollin Coxe 1965 Leslie Cameron Silva (until 7pm) 1966 Kathy Cooper Luken 1967 Linda Copley Mullen (maybe) Kathie Kloss Marynik (2) Lora Saunders Chris Wicks 1969 Emmett O'Sullivan (band) 1970 Paul Whatley 1971 Nancy Cooper Manly(2) Jon Dahlberg (2) Janet Davies (2) Randy Palmer and wife Diane (2) Mike Pittsley (trombone,band,from San Antonio TX) Laura Simons 1972 Kerry Shearer 1973 Todd Brownell Cynthia Connell Patrick Dunn Laurie Gile Roper (2) Margie Hyland Dona Jones Harlan Lau Ellen Rake Tompkins 1974 Lawrence Anderson (3 adults, 1 child) John Bain Linda (Barber-Zollinger) Hammock (2) Toni Blas Moots(2) Sande Byerley Jaeke Lisa Davis Zellar Julie Eissinger Meador Bob Goosmann (player) Terrea Harlan Sherman Stacey Heidig Nittler Terri Jurich Howard Steve Palmer Donna McManus John Nunez Kurt Pearsall (band) Greg Roeszler Randi Sanford Cunningham Dennis Schwartz Mador Suzanne McGee Anderson 1975 Greg Grant Jan Heintz Hammon 1976 Jenifer Connell Rugne Ralph Davies (band) Kris Kaney Andrea Mandell Kraus Grady Raley Paul Stewart 1977 Chuck Armstrong (player) Ron Bettencourt & daughter Veronica (1 + child) David Dahlberg & son Adam (2) Bill Farley (3) Linda Kasline Grant Tricia Obermuller Ford (3) Mike Martis Laura Vasquez Lavallee 1978 Jim Bain Tom Dugally Max Fuentes Lynne Gile Tracy & kids (4) Teresa Gunn Davis Tracy Harper Tammy Johnson Baker Gary Kennedy Chris Moser Taylor Lissa Miller Souther Patty Wohl 77/78 1979 Rusty Carter Terri Durham Fuentes Joe Niederberger (team) Erik Olson David Robinson (band) 1980 Bob Bjorklund Chris Dahlberg (player) Debbie Ferguson Doss Henry Meier (player,2 adults,2 children) Scott Simon (player) 1981 Kim Bettencourt Bjorklund (3) Bill Bua (band) Keith DeLuca Paulsen Yon Gomez (band) Kim Hanks John Reitter Steve Powell 1982 Kathy Webber Gill, son Josh, friend Dave, mother Darlene Webber (4) 1983 Larry Hickey (2) 1988 Kelly Horine Hoffman (2, baby permitting) 1989 Peggy Crans Aldridge Mike Francis (2) Nancy Reid Decker (2) Geoffrey Shumway (player) 1990 Branche Jones Jason Talanian (team) 1991 Gina Baker Smith Jeff Lillman (2) Shannon Staiger (2) 1993 Teresa Buckalew Tobin (game) Laura Bui Charmaine Crans Jason Hutchinson 1995 John Miller Jeff Tobin (game) 1996 Erick Crans (2) ALUMNI CHALLENGE PLEDGES/DONATIONS Staff Christine Kojima ($1/per scored by Dahlberg,Niederberg,Armstrong) Parents Faris & Fred Kasline (donation) 1962 Alice Braio Bogert ($25 donation) Barbara Rea Fuller ($25 donation) 1965 Tom Phillips (donation) 1967 Tim Zeka ($20) 1968 Irene Birchfield Campbell (donation) 1970 James Barbeau ($50) Paul Bonderson (*** $100/pt by any alumni, will match higher pledge ***) Cathy Buchanan Ball ($50 donation) Linda Behr ($40 donation) Cheryl La Cornu Smith ($60) Ronald Morgan (*** $50/alumni pt ***) Mary Reddick ($25 donation) Paul Whatley ($150) 1971 Eric Mandell ($50) Nancy Patton $25) 1973 Kathleen Ketcherside Arceo ($25) Harlan Lau ($1/pt by ANY alumni) Debbie Lopes Grutzmacher ($25) Elliott Mandell (donation) Debbie Skalisky ($25) 1974 Linda (Barber-Zollinger) Hammock ($1/pt by ANY alumni) Terri Jurich Howard (will cheerlead) Steve Palmer ($5/pt scored by Goosmann + $1/alumni pt) Denni Schwartz Mador ($1/pt by ANY alumni) 1975 Steve Walter ($1/pt scored by ANY alumni) 1976 Pamela Rizzo (2,donation,out of town) 1977 Bill Farley ($5/pt scored by Armstrong, $50 for 74-77 cheerleader) Tricia Obermuller Ford ($5/pt scored by Chuck Armstrong) Mike Martis ($5/pt scored by Chuck Armstrong) Kevin Meechan ($5/pt scored by Chuck Armstrong) Herb "Rocky Niederberger ($5/pt scored by Chuck Armstrong, $5/pt by Joe Niederberger 79) Norrie Palmer 77 ($40) Jeff Slater ($5/pt scored by Chuck Armstrong) Doug Sweet ($5/pt scored by Chuck Armstrong) 1978 Gerry Coppock (*** $75/pt scored by ANY alumni ***) Gerry Coppock ($100 if Terri Durham Fuentes 79 cheerleads, $50 if Max Fuentes 78 cheerleads) Gerry Coppock ($250 Macy's gift certificate for halfcourt shot) Tom Dugally ($1/pt scored by ANY alumni) Lynne Gile Tracy ($2/alumni pt) Tracy Harper ($1/pt scored by Kim Tierney) Carol Markell Keller ($1/alumni pt,$5/child mascots) Dan Mayes ($1/pt scored by ANY alumni) 1979 Marvin Gee ($1/pt by ANY alumni) Joe Niederberger ($1/pt by ANY alumni) Erik Olson ($1/pt by Chris Dahlberg 80, Scott Simon 80, Chuck Armstrong 77, $5/blocked shot, $1/knockdowns) David Robinson ($10 for 79 cheerleader) Chuck Stream ($2/pt attempted by Joe Niederberger 79) 1980 Christine Cooper ($1/pt by ANY alumni) Georgianna Marie ($3/pt by 80 alumni,$5/pt by Henry Meier, $50 if David Robinson 79 plays in band wearing cheerleader outfit) L Rose ($2/pt scored by 80 alumni, $50 if David Robinson 79 plays in band wearing cheerleader outfit) Kirt Shearer ($50 if Dave Robinson cheerleads) Jennifer Smith Tierney ($50 for 78-80 cheerleader) 1981 Kevin Boehl ($1/alumni pt, $3/pt by Henry Meier 80) Keith DeLuca Paulsen ($2 for every blocked shot by either team) Keith DeLuca Paulsen ($1 for each rsvp by 5/2, $2 for each 81 rsvp) Jo Tierney (donation) 1982 Mike Cramer (donation,$5/pt if Joe Niederberger 79 plays) Kathy Webber Gill (will cheerlead) 1983 Janna Snedden Curtis (daughter will cheerlead) 1985 Lance Ballance ($1.85/pt by ANY alumni) Nabil Zumout (donation) 1987 Steve Knowlton ($1.87/alumni pt) Rick Lewis ($50) Pamela Waterbury Myers ($20) 1988 Kelly Horine Hoffman ($2 per 88 attendee) 1989 Shannon Bice (donation) Nancy Reid Decker ($4.57/alumni pt) 1990 James Bui ($1/pt by ANY alumni) Chris Young (donation) 1993 Laura Bui (donation) Jacqui Palmer (donation) CHRISTINE KOJIMA Janet Russel Mason 79 is organizing a retirement party for Christine Kojima, who is retiring this year. Janet wrote: "We've set the date, time and place! Sat. July 14th 3-8 pm Discovery Park (off I-5 where the American River meets the Sacramento River) Amenities: large BBQ (if some people want to get together to BBQ, great, whatever) tables to seat 100 electricity and water volleyball and horseshoe standards (we'll need the equipment) close to restrooms Bring your own picnic dinner, drinks, yearbooks, etc. DESSERT POTLUCK I've paid the reservation fee of $100 -donations gladly accepted" Contact Janet Russel Mason 79 at ideasbydesign@home.com REUNIONS If any of the classes have finalized more details, please let me know. If you have siblings or friends from these classes, please let them know their class is having a reunion so they don't miss it. This especially applies to those who aren't online. CLASS OF 61 Date: August 11, 2001 Location: River Cruise on the Mathew McKinley in Old Sacramento Time: Boarding 6.30 Sailing: 7.00pm-10.00pm Contact: John Russell at john_carolrussell@yahoo.com CLASS OF 66 Saturday, September 15, 2001, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Clubhouse at Swallow's Nest, off Garden Highway in Sacramento Cost: $25 Contact: Kathy Cooper Luken at kluken@mp.usbr.gov CLASS OF 71 Date: Saturday, August 4, 2001 Location: Doubletree (original Red Lion Inn) Time: 6:30PM Contact: Mike Billings at Showzrd@aol.com Laura Simons - 916-972-7077 CLASS OF 76 Date: July 28, 2001 Place: Arden Hills Contact: Matt Shelton at sheltonmk@aol.com CLASS OF 81 Date: August 11, 2001 Place: Arden Hills Country Club Contact: Melissa Tovar at melissatovar@aol.com CLASS OF 86 Date: September 15th Place: TBD Time: approx 630-700pm Dress: semi casual (no gowns or tuxes) Contact: Kelly Dimmitt at CaliKel@hotmail.com CLASS OF 91 CLASS OF 1991 REUNION UPDATE: DATE: August 18th, 2001 LOCATION: Grapes Restaurant upstairs Banquet Hall TIME: 5:30 P.M. Saturday Evening PRICE PER PERSON: (To be determined) Contact: Gina Baker Smith at ginabsmith@hotmail.com My phone number is (916) 635-7958 If you are calling out of the area, you can call my 800 number at 1-800-496-2935 PIN# 17 Scott Bennett's e-mail is cjbennett@jps.net Scott's phone number is (916) 480-0732 K.C. JONES 75 Dona Lyn Jones 73 wrote: I wanted to let you know my brother K.C. is doing well and in good spirits and enjoying time with his son in Colorado. The treatments did not work and he is declining any more Chemo. His cancer is advanced but he is presently in no pain and on no pain medication. At 6' 2" he weighs 125 pounds but otherwise is OK. Just thought you might like a update. SIBLINGS Roger Petersen 71 wrote: Steve Petersen 70 Roger Petersen 71 Shari Harris 76 wrote: Scott Harris 73 Shari Harris 76 Lisa Milner 81/82 wrote: Lisa Milner 81/82 Dana Milner 89 Richard Pinney 70 wrote: Dennis Pinney 68 Richard Pinney 70 Suzanne Gibbons 76 wrote: Jamie Gibbons 69 Suzanne Gibbons 76 Lawrence Anderson 74 wrote: Cathy Anderson 69 Steven Anderson 71 Sharon Anderson 72 Susan Anderson 72 Lawrence Anderson 74 Tracy Westwood 91 wrote: Kristine Westwood 91 Tracy Westwood 91 Kathi Gentry 88 wrote: Michael Gentry 66 (father) Robert Gentry ? (uncle) William Gentry ? (uncle) Alan Stroppini 66 wrote: Gil Stroppini 62 Alan Stroppini 66 TIMOTHY SCHMIDT 65 I'm told Timothy was in Sacramento last weekend promoting his new album. Unfortunately, I heard about it too late to include the information in last week's update. Sorry. Wing and a prayer: He made his mark in a world-famous band. And today, Timothy B. Schmit continues his solo flight. By Chris Macias, Bee Pop Music Writer (Published May 1, 2001) CALABASAS -- There's a peaceful, easy feeling in the hills surrounding Cold Creek Canyon. The midday sun warms to swimming pool-ready conditions, and the cloudless sky is colored deep blue, like the nearby Pacific Ocean. This is where multi-instrumentalist Timothy B. Schmit calls home. It's an oasis from downtown Los Angeles, a smoggy, 30-mile trip down Highway 101. Tucked off a winding road, Schmit's estate features a horse stable, a stately home and a smaller house that doubles as a recording studio and office. They're especially palatial digs for Schmit, considering that he used to live on a couch when he moved to Los Angeles in 1968. A Sacramento native, Schmit is best known as the bass player for the Eagles. He was also a member of country-rockers Poco, and Schmit's session work as a vocalist reads like a Who's Who of rock stars. Steely Dan; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Elton John, and Linda Ronstadt are but a few of the artists with whom Schmit has recorded. Schmit also has released four solo albums since 1984. His latest, "Feed the Fire," reaches record stores today. To usher in the new album, Schmit will host an in-store performance in Sacramento at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Tower Records store on Watt Avenue. Back in his home studio, Schmit is preparing to rehearse for such solo gigs. He's also gearing up for the Eagles' forthcoming European tour, which kicks off May 29 in Moscow. Percussionist Scott Crago, who plays in the Eagles' backing band, drops by with a deep-toned jambe drum. As Crago pounds away, Schmit offers a tour. The recording studio features a monster-size mixing board, and racks of electronic gear and effects. A Hofner bass and a collection of electric and acoustic guitars hang from the walls. Even more awe-inspiring are the contents of a dozen cardboard boxes stacked in the corner. "Those are all gold and platinum records," Schmit says. "I have a few of them hanging up, but it's weird. They're good mementos and I'm really proud I've been awarded these kinds of things, but they're almost too much to deal with." In the hallway between the recording studio and his office, Schmit points to a framed photo. It's a black-and-white action shot of the Tune Mixers, a trio that featured Schmit's violin-playing father, Danny Schmit. Timothy B. Schmit was born in the Bay Area. But before he settled in Sacramento at age 7, his family spent a couple of years following the elder Schmit from gig to gig. "From the time I was born until the age of 5, my dad was gone a lot," Schmit says. "And then around the age of 5, my dad and mom put up our house in San Leandro and bought a 28-foot-by-8-foot trailer. We traveled for, like, four- and six-week stints. My brother and I would sleep in the only bed, and my mother and father would sleep on the couch." Schmit pulls up a chair in his office. Now 53, he has a youthful glow and mane of brown hair that brushes past his shoulders. American Indian artifacts are positioned around the room, and an impressive seven-times-platinum commemoration for the Eagles' "Hell Freezes Over" album hangs above a couch. An award from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is also on display. A bookshelf next to Schmit's desk houses more trophies, including a 1979 Grammy Award for "Heartache Tonight" and three American Music Awards from 1996. There's also a Little League trophy and Schmit's "most valuable gymnast" award from Encina High School, circa 1965. Schmit's expertise on the parallel bars was superseded by his musical ability at Encina High. He had learned violin and trombone as a youngster, and in high school formed a folk trio with two buddies, Tom Phillips and Ron Floegel. In that band -- dubbed Tim, Tom & Ron -- Schmit sang and strummed the ukulele and banjo. He'd later add bass guitar to his musical cadre. Schmit opens up a photo album from his teenage music days. The pages flip by, with photos of Schmit and his cohorts -- fresh-faced adolescents wearing ties and strumming acoustic instruments. Schmit still refers to Phillips and Floegel as close friends. "That's us at our first gig," Schmit says about one picture of Tim, Tom & Ron. "Gosh, we were young. I must've been 14." Following the trends of 1960s pop music, Tim, Tom & Ron soon morphed into the Contenders, a surf band. A few years later, the Contenders ditched their surf duds and donned Beatles boots and mop-top haircuts. Under their revamped moniker, New Breed, Schmit's British Invasion-styled group became a force on the local "battle of the bands" circuit and party scene. New Breed's tune "Green Eyed Woman" was a hit on Sacramento's KXOA radio, and the band also made appearances on TV shows in Los Angeles. New Breed even had a fan club that produced a fanzine called Breed Beat. Still, Schmit describes many of his first brushes with the music industry as difficult. In 1969, the band's record label, ABC, forced New Breed to change its name to Glad. But the group's "Feelin' Glad" album stiffed. However, Schmit's connection to Los Angeles' music scene offered hope. He got word that Poco was looking for a bass player. The group already had a solid marquee value, including such former Buffalo Springfield members as Jim Messina and Richie Furay. Schmit felt confident after his audition, but Poco chose Randy Meisner, who would later become the Eagles' first bassist. "I felt like I was a failure," Schmit remembers. "I was only (about) 20 years old, but I felt old in the rock 'n' roll world. I felt like this was my one big chance and I blew it. It wasn't a great time." However, Meisner left Poco after just a few months. Schmit was offered the gig and quickly moved to Los Angeles from the River City. He stayed with Poco for more than eight years, 13 albums and countless tours. He chuckles while recalling those whirlwind days. "I was gone about 10 months out of the year. But I was young and single and it was nice." Poco's drawing power was waning by the mid-1970s, but then Schmit got a big break. Meisner, who Schmit replaced in Poco, quit the Eagles in 1977 and Schmit was invited to replace him. He'd known Glen Frey and Don Henley since the early 1970s, when they were still back-up musicians for Linda Ronstadt. Schmit soon hit the road with the Eagles and performed on the group's 1979 album, "The Long Run." One of the album's signature tunes, "I Can't Tell You Why," was co-authored by Schmit and featured his lead vocal. But "The Long Run" would be the Eagles' last album for 14 years. Bogged down by infighting, the band broke up in 1980. Schmit, the band's new kid in town, felt like he was hitting his stride just as the Eagles flew south. "I was really sad when we broke up," Schmit says. "I was just getting geared up. I thought all of the problems I was seeing were just more of the same kinds of band squabbles that I'd seen forever. But (the Eagles) had this history that I wasn't aware of. And the breakup was so brutal and final that I thought that was it." The post-Eagles years yielded mixed results for Schmit. He released three solo albums -- "Playin' It Cool" (1984), "Timothy B." (1987) and "Tell Me The Truth" (1990). Schmit had a Top 25 hit in 1987 with the song "Boys' Night Out," but his albums slumped overall. Schmit relied on session work during his self-described "humbling times." "I took almost everything that came around," he says. "I mean, I sang for Twisted Sister and Poison." But there were more memorable gigs, such as a 1992 tour with the Ringo Starr All-Star Band, an outfit that featured Nils Lofgren, Dave Edmunds, Todd Rundgren and fellow former Eagle Joe Walsh. The reunion of the Eagles in 1994 marked a return to flush times for Schmit. The band's "Hell Freezes Over" tour was a success and its accompanying live album sold 7 million copies. Schmit's new solo album is coming out just as the Eagles are set to fly again. There won't be much promotion for "Feed the Fire," with Schmit dedicating his energies toward the Eagles' European tour. (No American dates are planned, though the band will inaugurate Dallas' American Airlines Center on July 28.) "The solo thing is like frosting to me," Schmit says. "Sure, I would like to make some noise, but if my album doesn't sell, I wouldn't take it as a sign of being a failure or that my music isn't good. I'm in a great situation. I don't need to do this at all, quite honestly. But it brings me great joy and happiness to do it." True, the album's soft-rock leanings might not find a good fit on commercial radio. But "Feed the Fire" is a solid showcase for Schmit's musical talents, from svelte vocal harmonies to polished songwriting. He plays most of the instruments on the album, while guest musicians such as Walsh lend their talents. "I can see by my past albums that I wasn't really focused," Schmit says. "I was so anxious to get it out there that I didn't take the time to quality-control it. But with this new solo album, since I wasn't under any kind of deadline, I made sure that I did it right." Schmit also plans to join the Eagles for recording sessions later this year. It would be the first album of new material since "The Long Run." "It's better than ever right now," Schmit says. "The vibe in the band is certainly better. It's just good timing. Everyone wants to do (a new record), we're getting along, we're actually having fun." Schmit's wife, Jean, comes in to announce that lunch will be ready soon. Schmit takes a last look around his office and offers some final reflections. "There are so many people who have these dreams, who get together with their friends in the garage and borrow instruments," Schmit says. "And they have these dreams of vast fame and wealth and big audiences cheering for you. It doesn't happen to many people. I'm really one of the fortunate ones, and it still blows me away." BIOS HAROLD PRIDDY 62 Occupation: Retired (1994 medical) Bio: After I left school I went into the Army for two years lied about my age got away with it me bad,then with the Sacramento Police for little over two years then went to work at UCD at Davis Vet Med under the head Vet working in animal recerch for a few years .I went on the road with my own truck and saw this great big and beautiful land of ours then in Jan/94 I was hurt on the job went threw work comp for 3years then rehab were I took up Computers,over the years I have found out that I am the great great grandson of Chief Sequoyah of the Cherokee Nation and very proud to be a true Native of this land.drop me a line P.S Looking for two very special friends Connie Hall and Wayne Oliver Trivia: Be sids my BIO in 1997 re married and change my last name thats right a man change his last nane to hers. That kinda tells what my life has been. Friends: My Frist Love Connie Hall,MrWayne Oliver,MrHarry Cavaiani, ALL OF THEM Hobbies: #1This Computer,#2Fishing,#3Camping,#4Going to Bodge Bay,#5 Hanging out in San Francisco.#6 and looking at this great land of ours. Kids: I have 3 girls 29,31,33= my 29 year old Heather is a broker for a real astate ferm,my 31 year old Heidi is a teacher in the san juan school, my 33 year old Helen has her own day care home,they have given me 5 of the best grandkides that a father could ask for ages are 3,8,10,15,15,All of us live in the same complex in Carmichael Memorable_teachers: Mr Patachucci at that time to me he was the kind of man I whould like to have as a Father plus he was cool. Favorite_memory: Hanging out with my friends,going to games when I can,Art,Shop, Story: Well if I did there will be a lot of people mad at me,think about it, it was 1962 no more to say about it! SHARI HARRIS 76 Occupation: professional MOM, Bio: CSUS 5 year plan, Studied Physical Therapy..thinking about doing a masters soon. Married for 19 years, two children, Daughter graduating this June attending University of San Diego in the Fall, Son starting Granite Bay High in the Fall 0f 2001. While the children were growing up, I ran from lessons to sporting events non stop. Trivia: Married my college professor!? Friends: Kaki Striplin,Kindra Billerbeck...Still chat once in awhile, I run into Kevin Sheehan too! Hobbies: enjoy movies, photography, especially youth sporting events, I volunteer in the schools constantly..when the kids are gone, I plan to have real hobbies. Kids: Kellie(18yr) is beautiful inside and out. She dosen't look anything like me, 5'7''very blonde,blue eyed, and all around a great person. Derek(14yr) looks and acts like me. Blonde hair and brown eyes. He is an awesome athlete when he liks the sport. He also has his dad's sense of humor, great guy!! Junior_high: Jonas Salk Memorable_teachers: Mr. Finenshu, he made biology fun, which is why I studied science in college. Favorite_memory: Be hit in the face a few times with a shaving cream pie for some sort of fundraiser. Sibling_info: Scott Harris class of 1973, he currently lives in Granite Bay, CA TRACY WESTWOOD 91 Occupation: HUSCIII (Hospital Service Unit Coordinatior III) Bio: After graduation I had a couple of jobs, then went to National Education Center to get a certificate in Medical Office Management. Now I work at UCDavis and have been there for about 7 years. I've worked in several departments from the ER to management in the IAU, now I am a HUSCIII on the Pediatric ICU Floor (basically the floor secretary). I work graveyard 12-hour shifts. I married Brian Mincks Valentines Day 1993. Finally after several treatments, pills, and surgery we have a beautiful daughter named Briana. Friends: Dawn Hart, Jenny Reetz, Tammy Myers, Terry Wilson, Candie Graham, Jenny Jones, Angie Ketcherside, Jason Graves, Gus, Gina Hobbies: We Love to go camping. Riding my bike with my daughter. Swimming at the gym. Kids: Our daughter Briana Edith (after my mom) Mincks was born on June 15th 1999. Brian and I tried for six years to have children. I went through many very frustrating, and some painful infertility treatments. Finally I had surgery and 6 months later got pregnant with Briana. She was worth everything, we are soooooo happy to finally have a family. Now, we are 8 months into trying for number 2. Briana definitely has a personality of her own. Boy, can she be stubborn, her way or no way. She loves babies everytime she sees one she wants to kiss it. She is a bit of a tomboy too. She loves to play with cars and trucks. My sister said she's going to get her some hotwheels for her birthday. Grade_school: Several from Fresno to South Lake Tahoe to sac Junior_high: Jonas Salk Junior_high_friends: I Cant remember that far back. I think Dawn Hart and I became friends back in Jr. High. Memorable_teachers: Mrs. Leafe (we had a keychain contest), Mrs. Makenzie, Mrs. Woo, Mr Brodnansky (for letting me be his aide after I passed his class), Mrs. Esparcia (for letting us walk the track), Mrs. Priece, And I remember Freddie the hall monitor. Favorite_memory: I remember several great memories, like making floats, decorating and going to dances, doing music on the quad. I remember when Charles Porter was doing flips at a rally and flipped in to the chairs. Story: For those of you wondering about my sister Kristine Westwood. Well, she's married and has two daughters, Carmen 3 ½ and Savannah 1 year old. She just moved into a her first beautiful new home. She was a dental assistant until children, now is a stay at home mom. OBITUARIES SUSAN ARMITAGE 67 Sacramento Bee, September 24, 1996 SUSAN ELLIS ARMITAGE HANZO September 22, 1996, in Davis. Wife of Thomas A. Hanzo, Davis; daughter of Robert M. Armitage, Bodega Bay, CA; sister of Nancy Gregory of Gig Harbor, WA; and Eve Yabrott [Yarbroff?], Scotts Valley, CA. Also survived by four nieces and four nephews. After a lengthy illness, died at her home. Susan was a graduate of Encina High School, Sacramento, and received a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in English from UC Davis. She was a devoted member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Her many good friends will greatly miss her care and love. HOMECOMING PARTY Coming...Homecoming 2001 on Friday, October 5, 2001: http://www.encinahighschool.com/homecoming/homecoming2001.htm For those of you who wonder what the heck a homecoming party is... For information about the homecoming party, including pictures: http://www.encinahighschool.com/homecoming/homecoming2000.htm If you missed the description of the homecoming party see: http://www.encinahighschool.com/archives/email/001027.txt WHAT'S NEW 5/9/01: Mark Jahnsen 77, Nikki Tanko 73, Michael Gentry 65, Vanessa Favero 73/74 5/8/01: Tracy Westwood 91/bio, Kristine Westwood 91, Jim Pryor 74 5/7/01: Harold Priddy 62/bio, Gayle Cooper 71, Julie Mangino 79, Robert Muirhead 76, Suzanne Gibbons 76, Jamie Gibbons 69, Barbara Gordon 63, Charlene Martinez 69, Judy Jerszyk 64, Stephen Moyher 62, Jamie Adams 81, Kenneth Pembroke 94/bio 5/6/01: Shari Harris 76 bio, Lisa Milner 81/82 bio, Richard Pinney 70 classmates.com: Molly Culbertson 62, Stephen Moyher 62, Harold Priddy 62, Barbara Gordon 63, Denise Righetti 64, Suzanne Gibbons 76, Laura Mannen 70, Debora McConnell 71, Gayle Cooper 71, Steve Kelm 74, Linda Nelson 76, Ben McWatters 82, Shannon Holbrook 86, Alice Legan 86, Carrie Lindemann 89, Cat Powell 92, Cory Bishop 94, Kenneth Pembroke 94, Anthony Barrie 95, Robert Chapman 96, Jose Gutierrez 96, Serafin Ybarra 96, Jeffrey Huson 98, Janelle Jones 00, Monca Hass 82, Judy Jerszyk 64, Kathi Gentry 88 5/5/01: Matt Rector 81 update, Michele Brown 88, Trace Farley 83, Michael Wolf 76, Larry Anderson 74, Kellie Coyle 81, Debbie Kirchner 81, Rhonda Duncan 66, Roger Petersen 71, Robert Smith 86/bio Don't forget to submit your contact information or bio: contact: www.encinahighschool.com/directory/submit_contact.htm bio: www.encinahighschool.com/submit_bio.htm Contact your classmates and siblings and rsvp for the Alumni Challenge! Go Kings! Go Apaches! Go Bulldogs! See you Friday... Harlan Lau '73 Encina webmaster www.encinahighschool.com harlan@rambus.com