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To all of you from the Class of 68 - We would love to hear what you have been
doing since high school. Please submit your bio information by clicking on
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George Brereton IS retired and starting a berry farm
in southern Washington. Encina was a long time
ago. Let's see if we can (still?) relate to each
other's view of things. I'm sure a lot has changed.
7/5/07 |
R.E. Graswich: Crime hits too close to home for Channel 3's
Tom DuHain
By R.E. Graswich -- Bee Columnist Published 2:15 am PDT Friday, May 12,
2006 Story appeared in Metro section, Page B1
News hits home: Veteran Sacramento TV newsman Tom DuHain was calm and
cool, as if delivering another report on Channel 3. But Tom was
talking about himself - how two masked men walked
into his garage and stuck guns in his face, how
they marched him inside, how they tied up Tom and his
wife and ransacked their home, how they stole Tom's car and escaped
into the night.
"We were incredibly lucky," Tom said. "They walked up the driveway, calm
as could be, and I said, 'What's up?' They pointed the guns and said,
'You think we're joking?' " The robbers never raised their voices. They
demanded money. Told there was none, they looked for valuables. The
home
invasion happened two weeks ago in Sacramento's Pocket neighborhood. Tom
has learned of at least two other home invasion robberies on nearby
streets. "I want people to be aware, to take steps, to lock their doors,
to be very careful with their garage doors," he said. "They followed
me into the garage after I drove up. Please, I
want everyone to be on guard." Sacramento police
are following up leads and think the same
criminals may be responsible for at least two of the robberies. City
Councilman Robbie Waters, who represents the typically quiet,
suburban Pocket, said, "This is heavy-duty. We
need people to be extra careful, especially with
their garage doors. We need to get these guys." ...
5/12/06 |
Tanya Rowe writes:
Occupation: Retired Store Director for Raley's Superstores
Bio: I graduated from Calif. State University, Sacramento in 1972.I was
in retail management with PayLess Drugs from 72 thru mid 77, then
went to work for Raley's Superstores in August of
77. I spent 27 years with Raley's, 22 of which
were in management. My husband and I moved to
Oklahoma six months ago.We were tired of the rat race and wanted to live
closer to my mother, who had moved back in 1976. She had been a
teacher for the Sacto. School District and
Oklahoma was her home. After being here for six
months, I miss working, so I have applied and been accepted
to work for the Cherokee Nation.I will use my management and buying
background to assist them with their various retail projects. I have
been married to Al Beard since 1992, and he was also a manager with
Raley's.
Trivia: I rarely ran into any of my former classmates and it had been
years since I had seen anyone. I was interviewed by a local
television network concerning Raley's support for
Food For Families, and suddenly heard from five or
six friends from the high school days.
Friends: Gary Kukkola, Stan Tsukamoto, Barb Duncan, Gary Barber and my
very best friend, Nancy Kesterson. Nancy is one of the people that
heard my voice on T.V.and located me through
Raley's
Hobbies: Travel;especially cruises-Raider Football,basketball,books
about politicians
Kids: My husband has a beautiful daughter, soon to be 38, who lives in
San Francisco.
Grade_school: i attended Cabrillo Elementary School on Seamas Avenue in
South Sacramento
Grade_school_friends: No grade school friends at Encina.
Junior_high: I attended Calif. Jr. High and Sam Brannon Jr. High, both
in Sacramento.
Junior_high_friends: After Jr. High, and before going to Encina, I
attended McClatchy, so I left most of my friends behind when we moved
to the north area of town.
Memorable_teachers: John Knurr, my band teacher. He was the best, so
with it, and young spirited. He really was fun, and his band classes
were enjoyable.
Favorite_memory: The bus rides home with Ron Beeman acting like a crazy
guy.He would sing songs and change the words which could be racy.It
was a laugh every day. I saw hime over 20 years
later. He was a sales rep for a company. We had
many laughs, and sang some of the old bus tunes.
Story: I worked with Mitch Reeves, also a former Raley's employee. He
graduated with us. He and I did not see each other often, but when we
did, we talked about our Encina friends. He gave me info. about this
website and I finally got a computer, so hear I am. Would love to
hear from the class of 1968!
9/24/05 |
Stephen Hoff writes:
Graduated from the California Maritime Academy and have been sailing as a
licensed deck officer for 30 years. Recently moved back to the Coast from
Hawaii. Am touring the Western States in my motor home. Female co-pilot
desired, part time o.k.
4/19/05 |
Toni Gonyea writes:
Occupation: I am a Supervising Social Worker
Bio: I went back to school off and on. I started With ARC but never
finished a semester, I mved to LA and got a job a a finance
company. I the got a job managing a German Deli.
Me and another girl who worked there were sent to
Odessa Texas to open up a new Deli. We stayed there 6 months to a
year and then moved back to LA, I got a job at a Pizza store
managing it and being paid under the table. I had
to take 2 buses to downtowm LA twice a month to
collect my unemploymnet check. So, by 1975 I said the hell with
it and went around the block and joined the navy. I became a
Hospital Corpsman(Medic). I was in for 4
years.When I got out I was bust raising my kids
and going to school. After a lot of trials, tribulations and divorce I
received my Master's in Social Work.
Trivia: Though I have always been "chunky" I did manage to slim down in the
Navy. I developed the Weight Control Program for the 9th Naval
District which is now used in all the branches of
the service. Another piece of trivia is that I
don't party anymore!
Friends: Janice and Evelyn Winn, Bob Irvin, and Rink Mingo from time to
time. my sister Bobbi Gonyea, who I lost to Colon Cancer in 1994.
Hobbies: I like to read, watch tv, travel, shop, and cook for those who
appreciate it.
Kids: Amanda 23, Jeremy 25. Jeremy is 25. He is
in to his friend and what everyone is doing, He Can't
miss anything that explains why he does work!
Many is 23. She is in the Air Force. She was in Saudi Arabia for
911, She was in Turkey and was part of operation
Freedom. She is currently in Korea but wil be
home for the week of Thanksgiving. She will have to go back to
Korea until March. She then will be transferred to Germany. I will
be going to Europe often!! She is pinning her
Staff Sgt. stripe on the 1st of September.
Grade_school: I went to Cottage. I knew Wayne foth, Greorge Crowle. Craig
Gastman,Rob Beekman, Bill and Bob Conrad. We all used to play after
school and on weekends. We would ride our bikes
at the scool.
Grade_school_friends: I knew Wayne foth, Greorge Crowle. Craig Gastman,
Rob Beekman, Bill and Bob Conrad. We all
used to play after school and on weekends. We
would ride our bikes at the scool. At hig School I
ran with a lot of kids from other schools. I was friends
with Bob Irvin, Janice Winn and her sis Evelyn,
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Linda Bendaham and Linda Mitchell
Memorable_teachers: Miss Wilson PE teacher....She was just scary
Favorite_memory: I reall don't have any. I was just to shy to get really
involved at the time, I used to like to stand in the shadows.
Story: Mrs. Whittaker was always trying to keep us girls on the straight and
narrow and especially away from her son, John, but her little like
som of
the Encina girls. Mrs. Cornelia made them pay...
Sibling_info: Bobbi Gonyea, Kelly Gonyea, Dawn Gonyea
11/20/03 |
Bruce Mulligan writes:
Occupation: General Manager, Employers Health Alliance
Bio: What a long strange trip it's been...
Graduated UC Davis in 1972 BS Psychology (minor in student activism).
Spent 8 years in Human Resources including a stint with the Brown
administration in Employee Relations. Got
fed up with politics and did a geographic relocation to Eugene, Oregon
where I continued graduate work with the U of O (go Ducks!).
Served as HR Director for the City of Eugene, City of Portland and
SAIF Corporation.
Returned to Eugene to work with physician organizations and area employers
in reforming what's left of our health care system.
I have two wonderful children by a prior marriage and am enjoying
life with my wife Janis who is co owner of Amity
Vineyards (an old established Oregon Winery).
Friends: Doug Kendrick, Tom Cayler, Paul Pettit
Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, rafting, drift boating, gardening and generally
enjoying the Pacific Northwest. We also love to travel in the US and
abroad.
Kids: Patrick 18, Anne 13. My son is graduating
from Sprague High School in Salem and will be attending
Willamette University in the fall on a scholarship. My daughter is
establishing herself as an accomplished musician and artist at a
young age.
Grade_school_friends: My best friend in grade school and now is Greg Miller.
Alumni_in_contact: Greg Miller (69)
5/19/03 |
Ricardo Alves wrote:
Occupation: I'm a lawyer and a Retired State Attorney in Natal Rio
Grande do Norte, in the Northeast of Brazil. I also have farms and a travel
agency.
Bio: I worked as a Lawyer and as The State Attorney, for 27 years. At the
same time I'm also producing coconuts and sheep in farms I have in my State.
After I retired I'm also in a Travel Agency,
toplineturismo@terra.com.br
in Natal.
Friends: Thomas Cayler, 1968, Jodi Kavrell,1969, Nancy Cayler, 1970, David
Powell 1968,
Hobbies: I love beaches and sea activities, boats and still surfing, believe
or not ? In my farms I love horse riding in the forests.
Kids: I have three kids. The oldest daughter, a lawyer and English
teacher, who lives in the Amazonic jungle. She just got married. The second
is José, also Lawyer, who is still living with us, 25 years old. The
youngest Fernanda, is a Tourism specialist and is single, also, and works
with me and in the Tourism State Department, in Natal.
Junior_high: I have special friends, but I have to remember their last
names, because I know a lot of nick names.
Memorable_teachers:
Mrs. Degoyer, a very special Public Speaking Teacher. When I went to the US,
I thought I'd be an Engineer. In her classes I decided to be a lawyer,
thanks to her.
Mrs. Whitman, the English teacher, I never got a grade more than a "c".Shes
was really tough.
Mr. Psiayas, the French Teacher. He reaaly loved France. (now bush wouldn't
like him that much, but....) A great teacher.
Favorite_memory: Eating sandwiches on the grass, with a lot of "chickies",
close to us. Breaking my wrist a the first Physical Education Class. A
week in the Hospital.
Story: One I asked in the American Problems class, for a "shet of paper
". As you can see my English is still pretty bad.
2/23/03 |
| Dave Porter wrote on
classmates.com:
I was a professional musician after college and then started an audio
services (recording studios) company "Music Annex" now called "Annex
Digital". I have run the comapny for the past 29 years. We are located in
San Francisco and Menlo Park California. I am married to an artist, Susan
Lobb-Porter (Rochester NY) and we live in Nevada City California along
with our two teenage children and a variety of other critters. I stay in
Alameda during the work week and commute home on the weekends.
|
Wayne
Foth writes:
Occupation: AIRLINE MECHANIC 20 AMERICAN AIRLINE LOS ANGELES
AIRPORT
children: NICOLE AGE 20 TRAVIS AGE 19
Bio: WORKING BUILDING HOT RODS AND DRAG BOATS
Friends: JAY MONTOYA GEORGE CROWLE
Hobbies: MUSCLE CAR BUILDING DRAGSTER AND FUNNY CAR FABRICATION
Kids: GREAT KIDS :)
Grade_school: COTTAGE SCHOOL
Junior_high: JONAS SALK
Memorable_teachers: MR. SHULER MY AUTO SHOP TEACHER (OH MERCY !!)
Favorite_memory: GRADUATION DAY
5/29/02 |
April Milliken writes:
Occupation: Real Estate Investment
Bio: Life sort of evolved and was full of surprises. Moved to San Francisco in 1976 after
finally finishing college after eight years (couldn't stand being broke all the time).
Started a very lucrative career in the advertising business in San Francisco; servicing
the early high tech companies as an account executive. After five years and with my hair
falling out from the stress, I married the Hong Kong rep of one of my clients. Spent four
very interesting years in the orient and created the joy of my life, my son Ian. Not long
afterwards, I was divorced and moved, for various reasons, to the south of France for a
year and a half. With an adventurous spirit and no money, I had a very interesting time
with my son who attended french public schools and basically taught me french as well.
Returned to San Francisco in 1986 and struggled along as a single mom, like many of us,
for several years, trying to be a stay at home mom and still pay the bills. It was the
most innovative time of my life. I married briefly again in 1990, but it was short lived.
Fortunately in 1991, I met the man who made the real difference in my life. It wasn't
money (he didn't have much after his divorce), but just a partner who helped me have the
confidence I needed to "get going". After 10 years together, and many moves
(finally Santa Barbara in 1993), life is wonderful. Not that it wasn't always wonderful.
However, personal success (whatever that is) is a wonderful thing. I've got a wonderful
son whom I adore, a lovely, albeit modest, home in Santa Barbara (one of the most
beautiful places in the world), an apartment I renovated myself in San Francisco, a little
(very tiny) village house in the south of France, and a little studio in Paris. France is
a very big part of my life and I spend as much time there as I can. I rent the properties
I have in SF, Provence, and Paris short term and furnished to generate income and pay the
bills.
I continue to sell real estate, specializing in turn around properties, and can serve as a
contractor on any properties I sell. I love that stuff. If I had it to do all over again,
I'd be a carpenter. Seriously! I suppose I'll grow old with a map and a hammer in my hand.
Life is great. I have been truly blessed.
Trivia: Speak french fluently and actually do some real estate business there; something I
couldn't have envisaged in 1968. Was lucky enough to travel to many parts of the world and
live for a while in Europe and the Orient. And doubly lucky to have my base be Santa
Barbara. I love it here and will never leave. I've not returned to Sacramento since our 25
year reunion. I no longer have family there. My brother, Tom, lives in Santa Barbara. My
brother, John, lives in Westlake Village and commutes to LA as a Delta airline captain.
And, my mother, at 78, is still raising Hell and living five minutes from me in Santa
Barbara.
Friends: Mary Lou McGrath and Mary Lou Klang. Also, Cindy Grossman and Sigrid Hjelle. Oh,
and not to forget Stephanie Gough (who first taught me about pegged jeans) Mary Lou Klang
was always there...my best buddy since day one. We shared everything in those days.
Hobbies: Construction/renovation of properties. Sort of a contractor. Invest in my own
properties and make them work for income. Still play piano, power walk, and drink a lot of
wine.
Kids: Ian is 18. He is half Australian. His father was the Hong Kong
connection I spoke of above. He is definitely a chip off the old block (if that's good???)
and I adore him. He is graduating from Santa Barbara HS this year (2001).
Grade_school: Howe Avenue
Grade_school_friends: John Hart and Scott Lewis. John was always a sweetheart and a
friend. Scott was the first boy who ever carried my books home from school. Oh, and
Stephanie Gough. She was a pistol and a dear friend. The Mary Lou's (Mcgrath and Klang)
came later in high school. Those were such great years, in retrospect.
Junior_high: Howe Avenue
Junior_high_friends: Same as above.
Memorable_teachers: Mr.Gallagher, the coach. He was the best! I'm sure there are others,
but my memory is getting cloudy at 50.
Favorite_memory: Junior Prom...I was never a Queen again. Everyone should be a Queen once.
Contrary to what many people may have thought, I never had a lot of confidence.
Story: Mary Lou Klang's mom and Mary Lou McGrath's father. They were my adopted family
during many turmoil years of my own family. I will never forget them.
3/14/01 |
Ann Schirle writes:
Occupation: Chiropractic Physician
Bio: So much has happened in the last 30+ years. My husband, Steve and daughter, Adrianna
and I have pursued a life anchored in education, living in many parts of the country where
Steve taught and did research at the
university level. We ended up in Philadelphia where I pursued graduate studies at the
Tyler School of Art of Temple University and Steve completed his psychology clinical
internship. We lived in the "Green Country Town" of Bryn Mawr, PA where I taught
fine arts and eventually theater arts at the Shipley School, a very fine prep school. I
was in a head on collision in '85 which pretty much sidelined my life--6 months of
excruciating pain going to hospital based PT 5 days a week. Out of desperation, I went to
a friend's Chiropractor and had a 50% reduction in pain after the first
treatment. A year and a half later I began pre-med studies at West Chester University,
studying calculus, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, etc., as prereq's for
pursuing Chiropractic studies. Yes, I can imagine it may be hard for some of you to
believe, but I completed all the necessary classes at the top of my class. After
completing my studies, we picked up and left behind a very fine life, heading with my
family to Portland, OR to attend Western States Chiropractic College for a 4-year course
of study. I have my own clinic--Alameda Family Chiropractic--a successful practice and
much joy restoring health and balance to the lives of my patients. My husband continues
his work as a senior psychologist working with adolescents. He continues to be the love of
my life after all these many
years and is one of my greatest friends and supporters. My daughter had her 31st birthday
this August and is not only beautiful, but smart and accomplished. She's taking some time
after working with at-risk adolescent girls to figure out what her next step will be. We
are all healthy and enjoying our lives together. Last summer we moved to Lake Oswego, the
jewel of Oregon, where we live 1/2 hour from the city, but! have the blessing of living
near the Tualatin River with all it's diverse wild life. We go to sleep serenaded by tree
frogs and wake to the morning trills of song birds. A resident coyote family keeps us on
our toes and we are right smack in the flight plane of migrating Canadian geese. All is
well in our world, thank God.
Trivia: Rumor has it that I ran off with a university professor after highschool. Not too
far from the truth--he was a graduate student and went on to teach at several universities
in the US.
Back in the days of the war in Vietnam, I spent some time at Travis Air Force Base
entertaining the troups with my songs and acoustic guitar. Haven't done any performance
work for years. Still like to sing in the shower...
Friends: We were the gruesome threesome--Nicki James and Gail Carstenson. Also Sheryl West
and Susan Sevall. I am sure there are others--the mind is not as sharp as it used to be...
Barbara Gundy was another...
Hobbies: I like fishing for BIG fish. My garden is my sanity. Still doing artwork, but not
professionally any longer.
Kids: We have one daugher, Adrianna, who is 31 and absolutely delightful. A college
graduate with a split degree in sociology and womens studies, she is living in Lake Oswego
while she figures out what her next step will be.
Grade_school: St. Ignatius School
Grade_school_friends: Most of them went to El Camino
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Memorable_teachers: Joe Patitucci for nurturing my love of the arts as well as my spirit.
Joe Lawrence for encouraging my expression through writing, song and music and, in doing
so, giving me a reason for my existence at that point in my life.
Favorite_memory: The day all of the female students showed up wearing pants/slacks, some
even brave enough to show up bra-less. We were all supposed to dress in skirts and
dresses. I think Alan Dreifus (SP?) got some civil liberty-types involved in the scuffle.
My, but we thought we were so cutting edge back then. How the world has changed...
Story: I must not pass up the opportunity to remember Miss Carstenson, our high school
guidance counselor, who met with me one day and advised me to take typing and shorthand
classes, since I was clearly not "College
Material". Never tell Ann that she can't do something. I hope the rest of you who
might have heard the same thing went on to do wonderful things with your life, whether it
involved university studies or other routes to greatness.
10/10/00 |
Mark Kielty writes:
Occupation: city planner
Bio: working
Trivia: not enough
Hobbies: golf and poker
Kids: three and most of them have left home
Grade_school_friends: mike blas
Junior_high_friends: marc gregory
Memorable_teachers: lee; i got a passing grade
Favorite_memory: lunch
Story: i got out
10/5/00 |
Christopher Burton writes:
After graduation I attended 2 semesters at American River College. Deciding I didn't
really know what I wanted to do, I dropped out and joined the Navy. I spent nearly 5 years
in the service, most of the time aboard a Destroyer and survived 3 tours in Viet Nam. I
married a girl from Del Campo High School in 1971 and we lived in Hawaii for 2 years while
I finished my time in the Navy. I returned to Sacramento in 1973, and entered the
automotive repair trade. I was a technician in local dealerships for 11 years then
moved into management of dealership service and body shop operations. I left the car
business in 1992 following a minor heart attack, and entered, of all things the
publishing business. I'm currently a senior editor for the Alldata division of Auto
Zone Corporation.
Trivia: Trivia information: I am an ASE certified Master Mechanic as well as a Master
Collision Repair Technician, and I have a 2 year quality management certificate from
American River. My wife and I have been involved in the development of Light of the
Valley Lutheran Church in the Elk Grove area for about 5 years, and I am currently the
acting elder.
Friends: I have lost touch with everyone from the class of 68, and while I had many
friends at Encina, my best friend was, and still is, Peter Ivory from the
class of '67.
Hobbies: My hobbies include fishing, hunting, restoration of 60's vintage muscle cars,
antique furniture restoration, reading, and politics. My wife works for a
California State Senator, and we're active in his campaigns and other programs.
Kids: We have one daughter, Olivia, currently living in Shreveport La. Olivia graduated
from Concordia University Irvine this year with a BA degree in theology, as is working as
a Director of Christian Education, in the Lutheran Church. She's engaged to a Political
Science graduate from Texas, so we're looking forward to a wedding next June. We're
exceptionally proud of Olivia, since she is the first of her generation in our families to
complete her degree. She did it in 4 straight years with a cumulative gpa of 3.87
Heard_about_website_from: contacted by Cindy MacRae, email by Harlan |
Mary Lou and Duane Cross
write:
We got married in December 1968, barely out of high school. First we lived in
Sacramento, and our first son Kenny was born in 1969. We bought our first house in
1970, in Orangevale. That's when Duane became a sheetrock finisher, while I was a
say-at-home mom. 1972 brought us our second son, Kevin. After a couple of
years, I worked at Encina High in the Attendance Office, seeing the other side of the
fence. In 1979, we blew the city ruckus for 5 acres in the middle of nowhere, now
called Shingle Springs, and custom built our home. I quit my narc job in the
attendance office to stay home again, enjoying my sons and loving it! To our
surprise, the stork swooped by again in 1984, with ANOTHER boy, named Danny. He has
been a real blessing in our lives. Jobs and family couldn't fill a huge void in our
lives, and during this time we discovered a relationship with Jesus. So many people
ask how Duane and I are still together after 30 years of trials, life and errors, and we
can only say it's our faith in the Lord that has been our strenghth and new foundation.
Kenny (29) and Kevin (26) are married and have adorable children that we
spoil frequently (what else are grandparents for?!), and Danny (14) is a freshman in high
school. In 1991, we became business owners in an internet shopping business which
has been steadily growing.
Trivia: Mary Lou tore her jacket in Mac Davis' limo in the early 70's (groupie
years). Duane did skydiving in 1993 after Mary Lou made him take out a sizable life
insurance policy!
Friends: April Milliken, Mary Lou McGrath, Marty Murphy. I have not seen April
and Mary Lou since the 20th reunion, but keep in contact with Marty whom I've known since
I was two.
Hobbies: Duane loves the outdoors with "da boys", doing the
hunt/fish/camping thing (my idea of roughing it is the Sheridan). I keep busy with
my grandkids, my internet business, and involvement in Danny's high school career.
We like to swim, water ski, camp, and raise Dalmatians. Our thing is
our family.
Kids: The two oldest boys are wonderful fathers and husbands to their children and
wives. Danny is really into motorcross and being a good friend to his friend and his
parents.
Grade school friends: April was there all through the years; Darlene Ferguson,
Sigrid Hjelle
Favorite teachers: Peg Lattimer, John Figenchu |
Megan Glasscock writes:
After graduating from Encina, I attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA,
and graduated in 1972 with a BA in Drama and History. I worked in retail for a
while, decided I didn't like that, and went to work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs as a
genealogy researcher. When that position ran out, I spent several years in
clerical/secretarial/office manager type jobs until 1986, when I went back to school to
get a degree in Data Processing. I started doing Computer Support in 1987, and have
been at it ever since. Currently I work for the State, in the Governor's Office of
Emergency Services.
Trivia: I have been married for 22 years to my best friend, Jim Smith, who graduated
from San Juan High School in 1965. We have three daughters (actually his by his
first marriage), and 9 living grandchildren. the oldest grandchild is 15, the
youngest is 1 1/2 years old. Jim is also a computer nerd - a programmer/analyst,
currently working at Healthnet on contract. He and I met through the Society for
Creative Anachronism which is a medieval "education by doing" organization.
We were active in that for many years. We also were involved in running
Science Fiction conventions, including the World Science Fiction convention in San
Francisco in 1993.
Friends: I have completely lost touch with my high school buddies.
Hobbies: We have three cats and one dog. We like reading, traveling, watching
movies, spending time with our family and friends, and generally just enjoying life.
Favorite teachers: Rees Lee |
Scott Lewis writes:
Occupation: Electrical Technician
Bio: Married three times and finally got it right. Lived in Fort Bragg 79-85,
live in Sant Rosa now. Government employee City of Sant Rosa.
Trivia: Grew a beard because it doesn't grow on top any more.
Friends: All
Hobbies: Fly fishing, Black Poweder Enthusiast, Traveling in our Fifth Wheel Trailer
Kids: Two Boys: Keith - 25 and Brock - 23
Grade School: Creekside
Jr. High: Howe Avenue |
Rick Long writes:
After graduation, I attended Sacramento City College for two years and then transferred to
Sonoma State University where I graduated in '72 with a BA in Psychology and minor in
Philosophy. Loved Sonoma County so much I stayed
and decided to, of all things, open a VW transaxle remanufacturing company. At first it
was a bit like "Zen And The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" and before long Dee
Dee, my then future wife, walked through the door with an
sick 68 bug. She and I will have been married 17 years in Dec. I continued with that
business until about '81 at which time I sold it and started two other businesses.
The first was an Importing and distributing company for VW and Audi transaxle parts.
The second was a flight school for ultralights in Petaluma. Thought it would be a
good idea to learn how to fly first so I got a pilots license. My wife and I
operated that business for about 10 years at which point I decided I probably should try
to hang on to all the now gray hair I still had, and finally called it quits. We continue
to operate the mail order parts business from our home in Sebastopol.
Hobbies: Seaplanes, snow skiing, scuba diving and cycling. Love to grab some wine,
cheese, bread and maybe a little fruit, then head out in the late afternoon to the dunes
overlooking the Sonoma coast. Nothing quite like the
smell of the sea and feel of the wind in your hair as you watch the sun set slowly over
the Pacific.
Favorite teachers: Joe Patitucci, and of course Ross Clover was pretty entertaining. |
Jim Martin writes:
My wife, Nanatte, and I have been married for 20 years and raised 3 children, Jon, David,
and Sarah. I am employed as a biologist with the State of California. We also own and
manage agricultural properties in California, Washington, and Fiji.
Trivia: I have participated in many different activities to improve and increase wildlife
and fisheries habitats in California and Fiji. I have become a member of two
different tribes on Vanua Levu, Fiji and provide assistance to their villages and schools.
I enjoy wild boar hunting, deep sea fishing, and spear fishing with my Fijian buddies.
Friends: Al Geiser
Hobbies: I enjoy fishing, hiking, scuba diving, photography, and hunting in different
parts of the world including the Arctic and different countries in the South Pacific.
Grade school: H. E. Winterstein Elementary School(Grades 3-6) and Jonas Salk Junior High
School (Grades 7-8)
Favorite teachers: Mr. Pattituchi, Mr. Trathan |
Chris Matteson Page
writes:
I attended the California College of Arts and Crafts for three years, then transferred to
Sonoma State College. After receiving a B.A. in French in 1974, I attended graduate
sschool at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, leaving after one semester to try
life in the 9-to-5 world. For several years I worked at the University hospital
where I met my husband, Rob. We married in 1979, and the next year moved from Iowa
City to Neenah, Wisconsin, where our sons Evan and David were born. Presently we
live in Illinois; I've been a homemaker since 1982.
Friends: My best friend was Susan (Sue) Johnson. We lost contact shortly after
I began studying at the college of Arts and Crafts; then around 1982 I managed to track
her down and we've been corresponding ever since.
Hobbies: I'm pretty much a couch potato--enjoy watching old movies, leafing through
art books (am mesmerized by the Dutch painter Vermeer), and reading biographies.
Am one of those people who have been quietly pursuing creative writing for
years, with nothing presently to show for it but a thick binder full of scribblings...but
I may get my act together eventually.
Kids: Evan and David, in 10th and 8th grades respectively, are very different from
one another, but have a strong brotherly bond, kind hearts, and sensitive souls!
Grade school: I went to Sierra Oaks Elementary
Grade school friends: Cindy Rea, Paula Allen, Diane Meehan, and others whose names
escape me at the moment
Junior High: Jonas Salk Junior High
Junior High friends: Sue Johnson, Cindy Rea, Paula Allen, Sue Sawyer and others
whose names escape me for the moment. Unfortunately, many of the kids from Jonas
Salk went on to attend another high school that had just been built at that time, so a lot
of friends were split up.
Favorite teachers: Mr. Pat (of course), Larry Foster, Mr. Psiahas, Mr. Lee, Mr Jones
(one of my French teachers--he had such a quiet, kindly way about him) |
Raymond Phelps writes:
After graduation I was drafted into the military. Later I went to work for the State
of California at Hearst Castle, San Simeon. In 1972, II graduated from the San Luis
Obispo Sheriff's Academy and went to work for that department. I have since worked
in law-enforcement for the past 25 years, retiring September 1, 1997 as a police Sgt. for
the Newman Police Department where I live. I have attended 11 colleges and to this date
have not received a diploma. Perhaps some day I will accomplish this. I was married
for 11 eleven years and had 3 three children. I am now remarried and have a combined
total of 7 children and 6 grandchildren. All of my children are in college now , one
at Sac. State, one going to BYU and one at Ricks College in Idaho. My oldest
grandchild is a freshmen at Becker College in Ma. My wife of 16 years and I both retired
from law-enforcement in 1997 and have since started traveling.
Trivia: I am fishing the KMart Bass Masters Tournamnet as an amateur in two separate
tournaments, one in January in Florida and one in April in Nevada. I enjoy bass fishing,
duck and geese hunting and last month went to Canada
and hunted moose.
Friends: Paul Lindseth and have lost contact with all classmates since leaving Sacramemto.
I guess I am getting to the age where one feels regret about this the most.
Hobbies: bass fishing, duck, pheasant, geese hunting and traveling
Kids: my oldest child and only son is a Junior at Sac. State. He says he is hoping
to manage my money. Both of my daughters are attending college also, and so far all
are single. Raymond 25, Tracy 24, Tammy 18, Kathy 35, Renee 34, Cherie 32, and Peter
28.
Grade school: cannot remember, must be the age
Junior high: Paul Lindseth
Comment: I am very anxious to visit some of the past and enjoy the reunion. |
Mischel Ryan Whitehead writes:
Occupation: Currently Food & Beverage Inventory Control
Bio: A little of this and that, most of the time involving accounting
Trivia: I was looking forward to attending a 25th reunion because I figured I
was the only one in the class that had never been married. By the time the 30th
rolled around (unfortunately I never heard about it) I had made the plunge and I'm very
glad I did!
Friends: Everyone
Kids: I am not a mother but a step-mom and have 5 grand children at last count |
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