Encina High School Alumni
Class of 1973 30 year Reunion Bio Questionaires
Here are the questionaires submitted for the 30 year reunion
in alphabetical order.
| JENNIFER BAILEY KIMSEY Spouse's name: Bill Grade school you attended: Cottage Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Gold River, CA Names of kids and their ages: Brian - 20, Lisa - 16 Occupation: Piano Teacher Play Therapist with at-risk children for Folsom-Cordova School Dist. Colleges attended and degrees: American River & Sac City Most interesting job: Play Therapist Most boring job: going door-to-door selling built-in pools right after high school Number of employers since college: 5 Number of different careers and what they were: secretary, computer specialist Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Carey Favorite memories from Encina: anything to do with the Clan - those were the best times!!!! Alumni you are in close contact with: Anne Benbow, Sandy Coldwell, Bob Nannini, Suzanne Crowder, Dennis Plessas Reunions you have attended: all Number of years you have been married: 24 Number of times you have moved since college: 4 States you have lived in: WA, CA Interesting hobbies: scrapbooking, antique hunting Musical instruments played: piano Community service: member of Project Linus - we make blankets for ill/terminally ill children and donate them to hospitals, also make knitted caps for Union Gospel Mission and Loaves & Fishes Any near death experience(s): moving my friend from Washington to Sacramento - her boyfriend didn't want her to go so he took all but one lug-nut off my tire- tire flew off on freeway - a big rig swerved to miss us and went off the road. Most dangerous thing you have done: meeting my mother-in-law Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Pinto Runabout Personalized license plate and what it means: had K108WNR for several years - won a car on that radio station Silliest thing you have done: drove a van full of male streakers to the women's state bowling championships - when they streaked the bowling alley and jumped back in the van I had it in reverse and crashed it - we made the front page of the paper. Darn - all those naked men flying around the back of the van!!!!! Most serious injury/accident: fell down stairs in May - broke 4 bones in foot, tore all tendons and ligaments Number of operations: 5 Number of broken bones: 4 Yearbooks owned: all Biggest prize you ever won: a bright red Pontiac Fiero on K108 Top 5 tv shows of all time? Cheers, Seinfeld, Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, Frasier Top 5 movies of all time? Stripes, Tootsie, Sabrina, Legends of the Fall, Wizard of Oz Hours you spend on the net per day? 1-2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 20 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1-2 Number of shoes in your closet? Iots and lots Biggest remodelling project? putting in an entire backyard - just the two of us Longest vacation (how long and where): two weeks on Oahu Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: sold Kings Playoff Tickets Most money you have won/loss gambling? won $800 on dollar slots Kids: sports played: son plays baseball, soccer and football daughter plays basketball and soccer Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Son was MVP for JV baseball at Rio Americano, Varsity Team Captain for baseball at Cordova High, second-team all-league for football at Cordova High, Marine Corps. Distinguished Athlete Award at Cordova High, Outstanding Special Teams award for American River JC. He just accepted a two-sport scholorship to Kansas for football & baseball - leaves next month! Hopefully will be the next Bo Jackson :) Daughter is two-time MVP for basketball at Rio Americano with a 2-season total of 621 points scored. Her soccer team - Rancho Cordova Extreme won the State Cup in March 2003. Kids: proudest moment: winning those awards after so many years of dedication and hard work Kids: most embarassing moment: for son - watching me fall down the stairs the night he brought his new girlfriend to meet us Funny story about Encina: We all loved Mr. Gonzalez at Encina - my son had him for Spanish at Rio Americano 27 years after I did- he doesn't think practical jokes are funny any more! |
| STACEY BARNES SWETT Spouse's name: Rick Swett Grade school you attended: Bowling Green & Alice Burney Middle school you attended: Fern Bacon & Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Sacramento Names of kids and their ages: no human children, 5 cats & 1 dog Number of grandchildren: none Occupation: Administrative Coordinator for a custom home Homeowners Association Colleges attended and degrees: none, was having too much fun to go back to school Most interesting job: Bartending - oh the stories I could tell! Most boring job: selling magazines door-to-door Number of employers since college: 10 or so since high school Number of different careers and what they were: Bartending, secretarial, administration Favorite teachers: at Encina: It's kind of a blur. I remember my counselor, Judy?, whom I spent a lot of time with. hmm, what is that saying? Favorite memories from Encina: This is not my FAVORITE memory but it's one I will never forget! Graduation party - bus trip to Tahoe to board the paddle-wheel boat. On the way, in the bus, I dislocated my knee-cap. I believe my brother Phil was giving me the business from the back of the bus and I turned to give it back and somehow my knee did not make the turn with me. The bus driver tried to get me to go the hospital but I couldn't bear the thought of missing the party. I spent the night in agony but I made it through the party with a little help from my friends. Ended up with a cast on my leg the entire summer. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Kathy Ketcherside, Joanna Floyd, Mary Lorman, Lucia Churches, Sally Enos, Diane Barbee. Names of siblings who attended Encina: 1 - Phil Barnes Reunions you have attended: none Number of years you have been married: 7, together 12 Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college: too many to count States you have lived in: Ca, AZ Countries you have lived in: USA Interesting hobbies: Rescuing animals Most dangerous thing you have done: Although they said it was safe, I still think it's the most dangerous thing I have ever done. The Canopy Tour in Costa Rica, you get fitted into a harness and ride the cables through the tops of the trees. What a rush! Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Sunbeam Tiger V-8. Phil & I shared the car in high school, only car I got a ticket in! Silliest thing you have done: Not wearing shoes in the river. just had 5 stitches in my toe. Imagine what my mother said when I told her. Most serious injury/accident: Fell while snow skiing and was run over the head by another skier. I woke up on one of those rescue baskets whizzing me down the mountain. I'm ok! Number of operations: 2 Number of broken bones: 1 Yearbooks owned: none Biggest prize you ever won: My husband Have you been on tv? Not that I know of Have you been in the newspaper? yes Have you been in any plays? I don't recall Have you started your own businesses? My father started a business which I was involved in..a burrito stand on the beach at King Beach in North Lake Tahoe. That was a gas! Top 5 tv shows of all time? Hawaii-5-O, Kojak, Disney, 60 Minutes, Dateline, CSI, Law & Order Top 5 movies of all time? Wizard of Oz, Godfather, any Barbra Streisand movie, Ice Age, Finding Nemo Number of books you read per month? 1 maybe Hours you spend on the net per day? 1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 10 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 2-3 Number of shoes in your closet? 12 and counting Biggest remodelling project? Replacing the wood floors in our 76 year old craftsman house Longest vacation (how long and where): 2 weeks in Costa Rica Most exotic vacation: Costa Rica Most money you have won/loss gambling? Looooooooser |
| SHIRLEY BEDFORD ROBINSON Spouse: Keith Robinson Grade school: Wyda Way Middle school: Howe Avenue Names and ages of children: Michelle (30), Rebecca (27), and Lisa (24) Grandchildren: 3 grandchildren, all from my oldest daughter: 3, 2, & 1 month Occupation: Accountant Colleges attended and degrees: Salt Lake Community College AS in Business; University of Utah BS in Accounting Most interesting job: I really enjoy accounting Number of employers since college: one - State of Utah Number of different careers and what they were: retail, banking and accounting Favorite teachers: at Encina: Ms Sallburg Kam, Mr Carey Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Ms Sallburg Kam Names of siblings who attended Encina: Karen Inman, Kristine Inman, John Bedford Reunions you have attended:1993, 1998 & 2003 Number of years you have been married:31 Number of times you have been married:1 Number of times you have moved since college: none States you have lived in: Calif, Idaho, Utah Countries you have lived in: the best one, USA Interesting hobbies: Scrapbooking, genealogy, reading, boating, camping, cross-stitching Most dangerous thing you have done: driving Fastest you have driven: 95 Most interesting vehicle you have owned: we had an amphibious vehicle we called the "doodle-bug" Number of operations: 9 or 10 Number of broken bones: 2 Yearbooks owned: only a couple, but do not remember which ones Have you been on tv? as a child, on Captain Sacto Have you been in any plays? some while in high school and two since Top 5 tv shows of all time? Mannix, Hawaii 5-O, Jag, Law & Order, Trading Spaces Top 5 movies of all time? Blue Hawaii, You've Got Mail, Lion King, Sabrina, Top Gun Number of books you read per month? depends on the month, no fewer than 2 Hours you spend on the net per day? seldom, usually just when associated with work Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 40 - 50 Biggest remodelling project? total overhaul of front landscaping and finish downstairs family room at the same time Longest vacation (how long and where): 1 month, at age 12, the family drove across the US. since then, a week in Boston with a daughter and her spouse in 2002 Most money you have won/loss gambling? $10.00 won, just last weekend Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: one daughter toured the US and Canada with a symphony playing her viola |
| PATTI BELMONT NEUMAIER Occupation: Executive Assistant to VP of State Governmental Affairs for a private Lobby firm Colleges attended and degrees: MTI College, AAS Degree, Certified Paralegal Most interesting job: My current job by far is the most interesting and most challenging. Most boring job: working for a travel agency. Booooooring! Number of employers since college: 1 Number of different careers and what they were: Bartender for 7 years, auto pats delivery driver for 3 years, stay at home mom for 15 years Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Dederian/ Civics Favorite memories from Encina: pushing the PE teacher into the pool. I received 3 days suspension for that but it was so worth it. Still smile when I think of the look on her face. Reunions you have attended: 1983 Number of years you have been married: Just a newlywed of 10 months (this time) Number of times you have been married: 3 Number of times you have moved since college: 2 States you have lived in: Just California Countries you have lived in: Just California Languages you speak fluently: I speek ingleash most of all Community service: Does court ordered community service count?? Any near death experience(s): Sometimes just getting out of bed Most dangerous thing you have done: Humm,.have to check the statutes of limitations on that one Fastest you have driven: 138 mph, made it to San Diego in 5 hours. Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1968 Lincoln Continental with suicide doors Personalized license plate and what it means: 2MYEGO. My second husband told me I would never make it with out him. So I left anyway, with nothing but my kids and determination, and started over again. I now make more money than him, and am very happy. It's a boost for me and to let people know that no one has the right to hold you down. Number of operations: 1, ruptured appendix Number of broken bones: 1, right elbow Yearbooks owned: Had 72 and 73, but someone stole them. Biggest prize you ever won: My husband Eric Have you been on tv? Yes, most recently was April 2003. My daughter, who is in the Navy, was on the USS Shiloh. I went to San Diego when they came back from the Gulf and shooting tomahawk missiles into Iraq. I was asked to be interviewed for San Diego tv station and their tv affiliates throughout the state. I actually received phone calls from people who saw it in different parts of the state. It was pretty cool. Have you played or sung professionally? Oh paleese. Have you held any public offices? Does PTA or School Site Council count? Top 5 tv shows of all time? I Love Lucy, Will and Grace, 60 minutes, Friends and Fraiser. Top 5 movies of all time? Wizard of Oz, Shawshank Redemption, Gone With the Wind, Ten Commandments, and Thelma and Louise. Number of books you read per month? Per month? I'm lucky if I get to read 1 per year. Hours you spend on the net per day? 1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 30-40 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 hour maybe Number of shoes in your closet? 48 pairs, not counting my husbands or my slippers Biggest remodelling project? My husband and I just had our house stuccoed, new windows, doors, and garage door. We have been building a new deck around the pool for about the last two months. Just about done. Longest vacation (how long and where): Spent what seemed like 5 months one week in Disneyland. Most exotic vacation: My husband and I were going to Jamaica for our honeymoon. We have a friend who has a time share and said we could use it. We were very excited until our wonderful friend informed us that her and her husband couldn't wait because they were going with us and that we ALL would have a wonderful time. We cancelled. Then we decided to spend a week in Puerto Vallarta. The day that we decided and were making plans, they had the biggest hurricane they have had in 40 years. To say the least, I am still waiting for an exotic vacation. We are trying for October of this year. Countries you have visited: Montana can sort of be counted as foreign, can't it? Most money you have won/loss gambling? You mean you can win at gambling?!? Kids: sports played: Son in Little league Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: All are GATE students. Kids: proudest moment: Every day. Kids: most embarassing moment: Every day Funny story about Encina: I actually passed the Driver's Ed course. |
| CAROL BOYES Spouse/Partner: Terry Longobardo Grade school: Saint Philomene's Middle school: Saint Philomene's City/State: Reno,NV Names of kids and their ages: NA; stepsons Travis, 19 and Camron, 15 Occupation: Customer Service Agent, United Airlines Colleges attended and degrees: CSU, Sacramento - Bachelor of Arts Number of employers since college: 1 Number of different careers and what they were: 1 Favorite teachers at Encina: Uncle Don Golden, Principal Favorite memories from Encina: Cindy Baker's house for lunch and soap operas Alumni you are in close contact with: Uncle Don, Bob Boyes and Cheryl Boyes Names of siblings who attended Encina: Bob Boyes '75 and Cheryl Boyes '83 Reunions attended (1978,1983,1988,1993,1998,2003,all,none): 1983 and 1998 Number of times you have been married: once too many Number of times you have moved since college: 5 States you have lived in: 2 Countries you have lived in: 1 Hobbies: skiing, golfing, travelling Yearbooks owned (70,71,72,73,all,none): all Biggest prize you ever won: one dollar on froggy Have you been on tv? many times Have you been in the newspaper? front page AP Hours you spend on the net per day? all day long!! :) Biggest remodelling project? the cabin Kids: sports played: football |
| DEBBIE BRUSBY COLEMAN Grade school you attended: Greer-K-3/Edison 4-6 Middle school you attended:Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Rancho Cordova Names of kids and their ages: Sean (27), Jason (25), Troy (23) Number of grandchildren: None yet Occupation: Assistant Program Coordinator---US Bureau of Reclamation Colleges attended and degrees: ARC, CRC, Sac State---AA Most interesting job: Painting Abrams Tanks in Saudi Arabia for 6 months during Desert Storm in 1991 Most boring job: Clerk Typist with I first started working at the Sacramento Army Depot Number of employers since college: 4 Number of different careers and what they were: 4, Radio Teletype Operator in the Army 1974-1976, Secretary/Clerk Typist, Camoflauge Painter at the Sacramento Army Depot, Assistant Program Coordinator working with the Fish Screening Program to screen diversions on the Rivers to keep endangered fish species from being drawn in to the irrigation canals. Favorite memories from Encina: My mind has gone blank!! Alumni you are in close contact with: Cindy Vice Rivard Names of siblings who attended Encina: Robert Brusby Reunions you have attended: None Number of years you have been married: 11 years & 5 years Number of times you have been married: twice Number of times you have moved since college: about 10 States you have lived in: South Carolina, Georgia, Washington while in the Army. Massachusetts and California Countries you have lived in: 6 months in Saudi Arabia Interesting hobbies: Genealogy,garening, decorating, reading, scrapbooking Military service: 2 years in the Army Public service: Federal employee Most dangerous thing you have done: Flying in a C-5 Military Cargo Plane to Saudi Arabia while Scud missiles where being fired. We had to divert and "hide" at a landing strip in the desert until morning. Fastest you have driven: 80 mph Most serious injury/accident: I was a passenger in a car, when my side of the car went under a semi truck and pushed the roof down on my head and split a big part of my scalp open and messed up my neck permanently. (1989) Number of operations: one Number of broken bones: one Yearbooks owned: 70,71 I went to Del Campo in 72 and 73 Biggest prize you ever won: $50 playing bingo Have you been in the newspaper? Only the Stars and Stripes (Military paper) Top 5 tv shows of all time? Dr Quinn, Jag, Little House on the Prairie, Providence, Branded Number of books you read per month? 2-3 Hours you spend on the net per day? 1-2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): usually 3 or 4, but alot more since I have been on the Encina Reunion list Hours you spend watching tv per day? 4 Number of shoes in your closet? 15 Biggest remodelling project? bathroom Longest vacation (how long and where) 2 weeks. Went to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut in 2001 with my mom. She was born and raised in Providence and wanted to visit. I had been doing a lot of genealogy and found out my dad's family had been in Rhode Island/Mass/Conn since they came on the Mayflower so there were a lot of sites I wanted to see where my ancestors lived.: Most exotic vacation: Probably Hawaii. My boyfriend and I went for a week last November Countries you have visited: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain. Most money you have won/loss gambling? Probably about $20.00. I don't spend much time gambling Kids: sports played: All three of my sons played baseball starting with T-Ball all the way through their senior years at Bella Vista. My two younger sons also played 4 years of football at Bella Vista. Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: One of my sons got offensive player of the year and one got defensive player of the year playing football Kids: proudest moment: Going to graduation ceremonies when two of my sons graduated from Marine Basic Training. One in March 1997, the other in December 1997. |
| MARTY BUCKLES Spouse's name: Donna Buckles Grade school you attended: St. Philomene's Middle school you attended: City/State you reside in: Roseville, CA Names of kids and their ages: Shannon 18, Scott 12 Occupation: Power Plant Systems Tech. Colleges attended and degrees: American River Most interesting job: Current Most boring job: Sales Number of employers since college: 5 Favorite teachers: at Encina: Patitucci, Dahlin Favorite memories from Encina: Many Alumni you are in close contact with: Rett Smart Names of siblings who attended Encina: Tim Buckles 68 Number of years you have been married:18 Number of times you have been married:1 Number of times you have moved since college: Many States you have lived in: CA Musical instruments played: Blues harp Any near death experience(s): Motorcycle accident Most dangerous thing you have done: Many that I don't share with the kids Fastest you have driven: 100 Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Studabaker Number of operations:2 Number of broken bones: Both ankles Yearbooks owned: All Have you been on tv?Yes Have you been in the newspaper? H.S. football Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 Most exotic vacation: Bahamas Countries you have visited:Canada, Bahamas, Mexico Kids: sports played: Golf, Soccer, Softball, Basketball, Volleyball Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: My daughter lettered in golf at Roseville High School Kids: proudest moment: Everyday |
| PAT BUCKNER Spouse's name: Nancy Grade school you attended: Winterstein, Edison, Greer Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Yorba Linda, CA Names of kids and their ages: Andrea 19, David 17 Occupation: Systems Engineer Colleges attended and degrees: Sacramento City (AA), Fresno State (BA), and California State University, Fullerton (MA) Most interesting job: Worked on a small scale air traffic control system for US and other countries (Bulgaria, Germany, Switzerland, and Kuwait) Most boring job: Cleaning apartments Number of employers since college: 2 Number of different careers and what they were: 1, systems engineer for Hughes/Raytheon Favorite teachers: at Encina: Andy Braio, Dan Swartz, Mr. Huber Favorite memories from Encina: Friends. Playing baseball and going to basketball and football games. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Tim McCarthy, Dave Turley, Will Hanson, Todd Brownell, Fred Borowski, and a bunch of others Names of siblings who attended Encina: Bill Reunions you have attended: I believe I went to all of them except for the first one. Number of years you have been married: 25 years Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 3 or 4 States you have lived in: California, Oregon, Oklahoma Countries you have lived in: USA Languages you speak fluently: English--mostly Most dangerous thing you have done: jump off bridges into the American River Fastest you have driven: close to 100 mph on one of the autobahns in Germany Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Volkswagon beetle. It had a '66 chassis, '68 engine, and a '64 body. Most serious injury/accident: a car accident resulting in getting the '64 body on my beetle. Number of operations: 3 Number of broken bones: 4 or 5 (mostly fingers) Yearbooks owned: all Have you been on tv? yes Have you been in the newspaper? yes Top 5 tv shows of all time? Star Trek, Twilight Zone, Bonanza Top 5 movies of all time? Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Forrest Gump Number of books you read per month? 1/3 Hours you spend on the net per day? 1/2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 1 to 3 Countries you have visited: Germany, Austria, Holland, Switzerland, Canada Kids: sports played: Soccer, track, swimming, volleyball, and baseball. Kids: proudest moment: When they became Christians. |
| KAREN BUTCHER HELMECY Grade school: Dyer Kelly, Mission & Greer Middle school: City/State: Gasquet, CA Names of kids and their ages: Brenna 22, Ryan 17 Number of grandchildren: none. And better not have any for quite awhile Occupation: Property Manager Colleges attended and degrees: American River College Most interesting job: Property Manager, Dealing with all those different personalities can be quite trying at times. My ex told me I should hang my shingle out (Counseling services and First Aid Station Most boring job: Desk Clerk Number of employers since college: too many Number of different careers and what they were: service industry, hotels, Secretarial and managment Favorite teachers at Encina: Can't remember the names Favorite memories from Encina: Parties at mike Fahns and at Folsom Lake Alumni you are in close contact with: Patti Belmont Neumaier Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Everyone Names of siblings who attended Encina: Glenn, Luann, Becky and April Reunions attended (1978,1983,1988,1993,1998,2003,all,none): 1983 Number of years you have been married: which time Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college: too many to count States you have lived in: California and Nevada Languages you speak fluently: English and cat Hobbies: Sculpture, gardening, reading Fastest you have driven: Too fast to tell Most interesting vehicle you have owned: All my vehicles are interesting after I've driven them for awhile Silliest thing you have done: Too private to mention Yearbooks owned (70,71,72,73,all,none): all Biggest prize you ever won: Trip to Disneyland Have you been on tv? News once Have you been in any plays? Just in the privacy of my own home. There was a lot of drama there sometimes Have you played or sung professionally? Don't think so Have you held any public offices? Thought about it Have you started your own businesses? Working on that idea now Number of books you read per month? 2 Hours you spend on the net per day? 2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 5 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 Pairs of shoes in your closet? Can't count all of them. I never throw anything away. Biggest remodelling project? re-roof a house Longest vacation (how long and where): 10 days Hawaii Most exotic vacation: Hawaii Countries you have visited: Mexico Most money you have won/loss gambling? wom $250.00. Lost plenty. I only won when I was under age. |
| ANDREA CHURCH GOUGH Grade school you attended: Sierra Oaks Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Sacramento Names of kids and their ages: MaLissa 31, Selby 27 Number of grandchildren: Five Occupation: Energy Specialist Colleges attended and degrees: Sacramento City College, Consumnes, American River, and CSUS Most interesting job: Grandparenting Number of employers since college: 1 Number of different careers and what they were: 1 Favorite teachers: at Encina: Lawrence, Kojima Favorite memories from Encina: Working with Mr Wilde in the theater Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Lawrence Names of siblings who attended Encina: Val, Jennifer, Steve and Michele Reunions you have attended: none Number of years you have been married: 10 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 10 States you have lived in: 1 Interesting hobbies: Bridge (snooze...), grandchildren Community service: Student Buddy Program Fastest you have driven: 100 or so Yearbooks owned: 1970 Publications: Sacramento Magazine, Oregonian, Health Biggest prize you ever won: $3.50 Have you been in the newspaper? yes Top 5 movies of all time? Color Purple Number of books you read per month? 2 Hours you spend on the net per day? 2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 10 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 Number of shoes in your closet? 3 Longest vacation (how long and where): 30 days in Czech Republic and Great Britain Most money you have won/loss gambling? $50 Kids: proudest moment: when they had kids |
| LUCIA CHURCHES Spouse's name: Dennis Colbert Grade school you attended: Cottage Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Sacramento Names of kids and their ages: Furried and feathered children: Toodle (Dog, 7 months), Bailey (cat, 10 years), Mr. Big (Green Wing Macaw, 2 years), Rufie (cockatiel, 8 years) Occupation: Vice President/Partner Advertising Agency Colleges attended and degrees: BA Communications, CSUS Most interesting job: The one I have Most boring job: Hanging up clothes after sloppy women in the J.C. Penney Junior Department Number of employers since college: 4 Number of different careers and what they were: All in advertising Favorite teachers: at Encina: Judy Wilson (even though I was horrible in PE, she encouraged me with humor), Eric Dahlin (who didn't love Eric?), Rose Sallberg/Kam (one of the best teachers I ever had), Jack Basset (the best VP we could have asked for), John Sander (I went from a "C-" in Van Vliet's algebra class to an "A" in Sander's class...he helped me understand how it all worked...great teacher!) Favorite memories from Encina: Senior cut day at 5 Percent Beach at Folsom Lake (which we took advantage of every year...senior or not!) Also, the Yogi Bear drive thru...I still haven't found a hamburger that beats Yogi's, except maybe Tiny's! Alumni you are in close contact with: Lisa Churches (sis), Mark Churches (bro), Nancy Patton, Debbie Petkovich, Debbie Liebert (Jonas Salk/Rio), Rudy DiMassa, Karen Yoder, Sally Enos, Kelcey Hall, Jeri Delmar, Karen Lemieux, Patty Thomas, Bob Nannini Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Just looking forward to seeing everyone...1973 was an especially close class! Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: All of the above mentioned Names of siblings who attended Encina: Lisa Churches (75) and Mark Churches (78) Reunions you have attended: All of them...wouldn't miss one! Number of years you have been married: 14 Number of times you have been married: Seven (just kidding...wanted to see if you're paying attention!) Number of times you have moved since college: 0 (not very exciting, uh?) States you have lived in: Just sunny California Interesting hobbies: Boating, photography for fun, just learning golf (really bad so far) Musical instruments played: Attempted lessons on guitar and piano (somehow my love of music didn't translate to talent, but I have a beautiful piano that houses photos in my living room.) Military service: (Did you ever see the movie "Private Benjamin?" Need I say more?) Community service: Passionate about animal rights issues...involved with the Sacramento SSPCA and member of the Humane Society of America. Most dangerous thing you have done: Went into debt to buy a guitar autographed by the Rolling Stones! Personalized license plate and what it means: LOOSHA (finally people can pronounce my name correctly) Silliest thing you have done: Hosted "Dames on the Delta" for 10 years...an all-girls' houseboating trip that gave a bunch of middle-aged women an excuse to act 18 again...very fun! Yearbooks owned: All Publications: Lots of copy for radio, TV and print over the years (not sure if that counts) Biggest prize you ever won: Trip to the SuperBowl and St. Martin Have you been on tv? Once interviewed by Channel 40 when I hosted a "Mother-Daughter" reunion of Ellington Circle women. What a wonderful experience. Have you been in the newspaper? The "Bee" also did an article on the reunion. Have you played or sung professionally? Only in my dreams... Have you held any public offices? God help us...no. Have you started your own businesses? Yes, I'm a partner at Ward Associates, a full service advertising agency in Sacramento. Top 5 tv shows of all time? "Sex in the City," "Mary Tyler Moore," "Cheers," "Six Feet Under," and "Dick Van Dyke." Top 5 movies of all time? "The Big Chill," "Paradise," "Nothing in Common", "My Girl," and "What's Eating Gilbert Grape." Number of books you read per month? Not enough...I love to read when I'm on vacation, but unfortunately, that's not often enough. Hours you spend on the net per day? 4-8 at work, not much on the weekends Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 50-80 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 4 Number of shoes in your closet? 60+ (hey a girl's gotta have cute shoes for every outfit, right?!) Longest vacation (how long and where): Cabo San Lucas for two weeks...sun, fun and margaritas! Most exotic vacation: St. Martin...what a beautiful place Countries you have visited: Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Columbia Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: $500 digital camera |
| CYNTHIA CONNELL Spouse's name: never married Grade school you attended: various schools in NY, VA, Germany Middle school you attended: Mills Jr High Rancho Cordova and Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Sacramento Names of kids and their ages: no kids Number of grandchildren: no grand kids; (I do have a fish named Fionn McCool) Occupation: "retired" Sales Engineer; returning to CSUS for teaching credential for middle school math. Colleges attended and degrees: CSUS, BS-Electrical/electronic engineering Most interesting job: Hewlett Packard Sales Engineer Most boring job: Swanson's dry cleaners as a junior at Encina...yuck! Number of employers since college: TI, HP, Starbuck's (it kept me off the streets!), US Census Bureau (it kept me ON the streets!) Number of different careers and what they were: Engineer, Sales Rep, Barista and now soon-to-be Math teacher, ala Mr Huber! Favorite teachers: at Encina: Jack Carey, Don Ash auto shop Favorite memories from Encina: me and Jan Bergen, Jan Willis, Debbie Smith cutting school with Brad Pfaffenberger and Brad Hirte and driving to SF, Stinson Beach, Dillons Beach on numerous occasions Alumni you are in close contact with: Mark (Bruce) Garcia, Kathleen (Kathy) Jordan. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Marie Bain Names of siblings who attended Encina: Jenifer, Debi Reunions you have attended: 1983,1998,2003 Number of years you have been married:0 Number of times you have been married:0 Number of times you have moved since college: at least 18 times: States you have lived in: TX,FL,Miss,NY.VA,CA,CO,HI Countries you have lived in:Germany, Ireland,Thailand (5 months only) Languages you speak fluently: English, ebonics (when I've been drinking) Interesting hobbies: exotic travel Musical instruments played: guitar, harmonica Public service/ Community service: tons- feeding the hungry and ill, primarily, but also, Big Brothers/Sisters, Emergency Room Volunteer, MESA, Chamber of Commerce, American Cancer Society, LIfeLine America, Project Open Hand, Eucharistic Minister Most dangerous thing you have done: bungy off a bridge in New Zealand; Trans-Siberian train journey alone; Fastest you have driven: 120 on I5, because the car wouldn't go any faster Most interesting vehicle you have owned: '68 Mustang convertible- still own it Personalized license plate and what it means: csqrd (c-squared, ie cc, ie Cindi Connell....it's a math thing, remember?) Silliest thing you have done: oh man, ask me in person, the list goes on. Most serious injury/accident: broke my nose playing field hockey at Encina sophomore year Number of operations: 8 general anasthesia Number of broken bones: nose doesn't really count does it? Yearbooks owned: threw them all away in 1981 Have you been in any plays?only in high school: the man who came to dinner and one other (remember Mr. Wilde?) Have you played or sung professionally?no, but I do sing in Ireland after the pub closes at 2am, and everyone's had about 20 pints...but I only need one or two shots, so watch out at the reunion if they have Irish Whiskey! Have you held any public offices?no, but I am now an official Minister of the Universal Life Church and can perform marriage ceremonies Top 5 tv shows of all time? law and order, csi, mash, survivor, Seinfeld Top 5 movies of all time? fight club, caddyshack, matrix, t2, pulp fiction Number of books you read per month?2-5 Hours you spend on the net per day? 1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 10 per day from Encina egroups, otherwise about 1-2: I have spent years weaning my friends and now consider my email friendly and manageable, well except for encina egroups;) Hours you spend watching tv per day? 2 lately Number of shoes in your closet?about 80 shoes, or 40 pairs. Biggest remodelling project? my yard:first landscaping and now relandscaping Longest vacation (how long and where): 4 years, with a backpack to Fiji, Tahiti, NZ, Oz, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Mongolia, Ireland, France, England, Scotland. Most exotic vacation: trans-siberian railway journey Countries you have visited: above plus Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Costa Rica, Canada, Mexico, Carribean (Jamiaca, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, St Thomas, St Maarten, Bahamas, Puerto Rico), Bermuda, Aruba, Majorca, Madeira, Russia-Siberia, Singapore, Monaco, Denmark, Jersey Islands Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: guitar, $129, HSN Most money you have won/loss gambling? $400 loss but I was on a business trip and made it look like dinner Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? in 2000 my sister Jenifer was diagnosed with a usually fatal form of breast cancer and I moved in with her to take care of her and help her with her two kids. my life the past 3 years has been primarily about helping to raise my two nephews, and help my sister recover. she was rediagnosed a month ago, and cancer that had spread to bones lungs and brain has now all but disappeared. Hallelujah. I got my minister's license and married her and her husband in November, and moved back into my own house in March. I will now start schoool to get my credential to teach middle school math, and should be teaching by January 2005. |
| MIKE CROSBY Occupation: Truck driver,run warehouse,kinda jack of all trades for FED EX the past 20yrs. Bio: Well I worked pumping gas the summer of 73.then moved to Ontario,OR and went school at the Ontario CC,returned to Sac. and went to ARC tell spring of 1975.Never got a degree.So back to work I went...I think it was spring of 79 I hooked up with my wife Terri and we played house tell 09-26-81(married).OK started working for FED EX March 1983 and 1st child Brandon came into our lives 10-14-83.Summer 1984 Terri and I moved into the house we live in now...July 1987 Nicole was born...Anyway we'r married with children,so its work, work,work and PLAY when we can... Trivia: Geezzz dont get me started,I save it tell the grad party... Friends: Daryl Pratt somewhere in Australia...Sidney I think... Hobbies: Well I love to camp and fish but dont do as much as Id like...I also like gardening.I still like sports but my body doesen't...I was involved in kids baseball and swimming. Kids: My oldes Brandon is 19yrs old out of school still at home and working at taco bell gota love em...Nicole will soon be a junior at Del Campo HS...She likes to play volleyball pick on he mom an dad and Im takeing to DMV to get her drivers license wed.07-30-03 GOD help us...Dont get me wrong shes a good kid... Grade_school: Winterstine Grade_school_friends: Havent seen Daryl Pratt in many yrs... Junior_high: Jonas Salk Junior_high_friends: Everett A.Smart the 1st. Memorable_teachers: Mr Botellow...he was cool, Mr Bo gave us the freedom to run around and take photos. Favorite_memory: Favorite momories camping trips with the old gang or maybe (party) at Fahns.TO many to pick from. Story: No Il let them share if they wont.... Sibling_info: Randy Crosby class 1967,Rick Crosby class 1969,and Steve Crosby class 1972 Alumni_in_contact: Smart,Short,Valle,Buckles,and Lew... |
| SUZANNE CROWDER PATCH Spouse's name: Frank Patch Grade school you attended: Caleb Greenwood Middle school you attended: Loomis Grammar City/State you reside in: Sacramento, CA Names of kids and their ages: Jesse-23, James-21, and Michael 12 Occupation: Staff Information Systems Analyst Colleges attended and degrees: American River-AA, and CSUS - BS (Business Administration) Number of employers since college: 1 - State of California Number of different careers and what they were: Telecommunications Favorite memories from Encina: All the adventures with the Clan! Alumni you are in close contact with: Debbie Fetch, Donna Tedrow, Jennifer Bailey, Shauna Burns, & Patti Prater Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Gail Veri Names of siblings who attended Encina: Nancy Reunions you have attended: All Number of years you have been married: 8 & 9+ Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college: 4 States you have lived in: CA Countries you have lived in: USA Interesting hobbies: Scrapbooking, Sports Mom, theater, travel Most dangerous thing you have done: Becoming a step-mother of 2 boys the same year I had my son at age 35! Yearbooks owned: 71, 72, & 73 Biggest prize you ever won: two video cameras, a few years apart Hours you spend on the net per day? 1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): approx. 40-50 Number of shoes in your closet? Too many to count Longest vacation (how long and where): One month on the east coast & Canada during the fall Most exotic vacation: Hawaii Countries you have visited: Mexico, Canada, England Kids: sports played: My son plays on two traveling competitive teams for: baseball and soccer, and recreational basketball. Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Voted class clown and still has survived and passed 7th grade. |
| STEVE DANIEL Spouse's name: No Spouse Grade school you attended: Bullard Elementry -Fresno Ca. Middle school you attended: Wawona - Fresno Ca. City/State you reside in: Naples Florida Names of kids and their ages:Justin 14 Jillian 13 Dylan 11 Number of grandchildren:0 Occupation: Car Dealer Colleges attended and degrees: American River Most interesting job: Present Most boring job: Washing Dishes Number of employers since college: 4 Number of different careers and what they were: Two. Six years as a supervisor of the S.W. region for the Florsheim Shoe Co. Automobile industry ever since. Favorite teachers: at Encina: Ms. Kojima and Mr. Tucker. Kojima had the looks and Tucker had the game. I can still hear him talking to me. Favorite memories from Encina: Football Games. Alumni you are in close contact with: Gail Veri, Terry Ayon class of "75" Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Terry Ayon and Gail Veri of course. Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Ms. Kojima. Hey Terry, Gail and Kojima - what a party! Number of years you have been married: 12 Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college:5 States you have lived in:Ca. Illinois, Pennsylvania, Viginia and Florida Interesting hobbies: Boating Any near death experience(s): Mugged in Pittsburgh. Not Fun. No scars! Fastest you have driven: 110 miles per hour on "Alligator Alley" The 2 lane highway that runs east, west between Naples and Fort Lauderdale. Watch out for those Gators! Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 2001 triple black Corvette. Personalized license plate and what it means: "2THE9's" -Had two meanings: 1. Top Shelf 2. Place where I once ran a car dealership a lot of the people in the area had bad credit hince (9's). Silliest thing you have done: Drove 110 miles per hour! Not Smart! Number of operations: 1 Number of broken bones: 1 broken ankle - sking 4 broken ribs - a fall. The rib thing really hurt. Yearbooks owned: all Biggest prize you ever won: Trip to Switzerland Have you started your own businesses? Yes. Operate a Direct Mail company last 10 years. Primarily Automotive. Partner operates it. Top 5 movies of all time? God Father, Titanic Number of books you read per month? never Hours you spend on the net per day? 1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 7-8 Hours you spend watching tv per day? never Number of shoes in your closet? 20 Longest vacation (how long and where): Hawai 2 weeks Most exotic vacation: Bermuda Countries you have visited: France, Germany Kids: sports played: Football - Justin Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Justin straight "A" student |
| MERRY DANIELS HEIZER Grade school you attended: Wyda Way Middle school you attended: Howe Avenue City/State you reside in: Roseville CA Names of kids and their ages: Jared 21 Tyson 19 Occupation: Project Manager Colleges attended and degrees: I was dumb and went right to work Most interesting job: Project Manager Most boring job: Retail Store Manager Number of employers since college: 4 Number of different careers and what they were: Customer Service, Retail Store Manager, Project Manager Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr Gonzales, Mr Figenshu Favorite memories from Encina: Trip to Mexico Alumni you are in close contact with: occasionally with Pam Tillson 72 Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Susan Nicol Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Mr Gonzales Names of siblings who attended Encina: John Daniels 73 (deceased) Reunions you have attended: 1983, 1998, 2003 Number of years you have been married: 14 Number of times you have been married: So far just once Number of times you have moved since college: 5 (cities) several houses States you have lived in: California, Arizona Languages you speak fluently: English sort of Fastest you have driven: 100 Most interesting vehicle you have owned: My boyfriend has a hot rod, does that count? Number of broken bones: 1 I broke a finger bowling!! Yearbooks owned: all Publications: yeah right Biggest prize you ever won: Trip to Hawaii Have you been on tv? Yes in High School Have you been in the newspaper? In High School Have you been in any plays? Not since High School Have you played or sung professionally? I've been paid NOT to sing Top 5 tv shows of all time? The Avengers, Cheers, Friends, Seinfeld, Top 5 movies of all time? Arthur, Sabrina, On Golden Pond, Gigi, Casablanca. Number of books you read per month? 2-3 Hours you spend on the net per day? all day every day Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 60 (is Alumni e-mail spam?) Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1-2 Biggest remodelling project? full remodel plus 1000 ft added in Loomis Longest vacation (how long and where): I need one now!! Countries you have visited: Mexico Kids: sports played: Soccer, Volleyball, basketball, little league Kids: proudest moment: Graduation from High School (so far) |
| CAROLYN DANKMAN FASSLER Spouse's name: Al Grade school you attended: Creekside Middle school you attended: Howe Ave Reside in: Sacramento Names of kids and their ages: Two sons, Mike, 27 and Jeremy, 24 Number of grandchildren: One Grandson, Matthew, 5 years old Occupation: Federal employee for past 19 years. Currently work in the External Affairs Program of the Sacramento US Fish and Wildlife Service. Colleges attended and degrees: AR, AA in Business Management Most interesting job: Being a Mom and Wife Favorite teachers at Encina: Tracey & Lee Favorite memories from Encina: It was so long ago although I can't forget getting a D in Home Economics & I know I proved Mrs. Latimer wrong over the years! Lost contact with almost everyone. Shirley Myers' husband and mine go fishing together. I work with Jim Nickles (class of 72). Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Estreilla Allen, Kelcey Hall, Patti Prater Names of siblings who attended Encina: Alan and Linda Reunions you have attended: I can't remember which but I did attend one! Number of years you have been married: 30 (this November) Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: Only once (Graduated in 1997). States you have lived in: Only CA. Interesting hobbies: Stay busy working on the house and yards and make craft items (flower wreaths, etc.). Love to work with computer graphics. Military service: Wasn't in the Military but worked at McClellan AFB for 12 years. Public service: Employed by Federal Government Community service: I am a good shoulder to cry on & have many friends. I participate on a bone marrow transplant talk-line. Any near death experiences: Just the after-effects of serving as a caregiver to my husband who is a 5-year survivor of Acute Lymphomatic Leukemia (thanks to a bone marrow transplant and the gift of life from his younger brother). I guess I can't consider my gray hair a near death experience? Most dangerous thing you have done: Too numerous to mention but I do recall jumping off the Watt Ave bridge as a teenager&stupid! Fastest you have driven: 120 Silliest thing you have done: Grew up to believe that life is fair. Most serious injury/accident: Car accident when I was 18 (only 11 days after I got married). Number of operations: One (because of the car accident). Number of broken bones: Broken nose. Yearbooks owned: 70,71,72 Publications: None but have created a few web sites. Biggest prize you ever won: Trip to San Diego for the America's Cup. Top 5 movies of all time? Really fond of Forrest Gump! Number of books you read per month? Zero&although I spend a lot of time reading on the internet. Hours you spend on the net per day? I rely on the internet at work and probably spend 1-2 hours almost every evening. Number of email you receive per day: 40-50 Hours you spend watching TV per day? Very little. Number of shoes in your closet? More than should be allowed by law! Biggest remodeling project? Added a bedroom and bathroom on our previous house&cured me of wanting to do that again! Longest vacation: Not exactly a vacation but more of an experience. Spent 3 months living near the hospital at Stanford while my husband recovered from his transplant. Countries you have visited: Mexico. Most money you have won/lost gambling? Won't go into losses but I did hit a $31,000 jackpot at Jackson this past New Years Eve. (I am now a favorite of the IRS). Kids: I am proud to have established great relationships with my sons. They have both turned out to be decent, productive, individuals&what more can we ask for? |
| JANIE DAVIS NELSON Spouse's name: Woody (short for Harwood which sounds kinda snotty huh?!) (He's not snotty.) Grade school you attended: Wyda Way (great pegboards and rings!) Middle school you attended: Howe Ave. City/State you reside in: Sacramento, CA Names of kids and their ages: Was never able to have any. Occupation: Homemaker now. :) Retired from state service (Secretary of State UCC Division), medical records for 8 years at acute care and skilled nursing facilities. Also construction site secretary on the new Rosemont High School Project. Colleges attended and degrees: AR Most interesting job: planting seedling trees for a tree farm Most boring job: accouting (ack!!!) Number of employers since college: a few Number of different careers and what they were: 7 - worked at Orange Julius, waitress, secretary for a glass company, planted trees (just for a summer), medical records, state service and construction site secretary. Oh yeah and let's not forget being a wife!!! :))) That's a busy job and most folks think I have all day to do nothing!!! ;) Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Pat and Mr. Clover Favorite memories from Encina: I was too shy to participate in anything. Alumni you are in close contact with: Joyce Shaw Allen, sometimes I see Jan Sooter. Living on the East coast for many years I lost touch with many. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Everybody! Patrick, please please leave the tarantula's and such home ok??? I still can't look at one on t.v. or anywhere else and not think of the time at Wyda Way you put one on my shoulder......ick! Reunions you have attended: Zip, zero, nada and I almost didn't make it to this one (Huh Harlan ?!!) Number of years you have been married: 5 great years He's a really great guy! Puts up with me. :) Number of times you have been married: 2 (married Jim Stewart ('69) in 1972 Number of times you have moved since college: Oh my gosh we don't have that kinda time! 6 maybe States you have lived in: CA, TX and FL, CO and OR Countries you have lived in: USA! Languages you speak fluently: Sometimes English, have forgotten most of my Spanish (sorry!) Interesting hobbies: My husband!!! Hahahaha I am the wife of a Shriner so I hang out with his unit the Keystone Cops at different events. I am learning to make quilts. Gardening, making leather pouches and pillows (native american and western styles), horses, our very spoiled Rottweiler Shadow, a herd of cats, reading, antiques, cooking, hunting for treasures (shells, wood etc.) on the beaches and mountain stuff at the cabin, doing nice things for my friends, family and neighbors, photography and hanging out at our property. Listening to Native American Flute music too. Military service: Was a military wife which is sorta like being in the military!!! Public service: Volunteer with Ride To Walk. Shriner's Hospital for Children. Community service: Sacramento County Sheriff's Community Pride Committee and Arden Arcade Community Alliance. Any near death experience(s): Had left my car outside overnight at the ranch in Colusa and tried to rinse it off with the hose but neglected to notice I hadn't gotten the driver window all the way up and got the seat wet. Went back into the house to get some towels and plastic leaf bags so as to not ruin my suit on the wet seat. I started out for my 1.75 hour drive to Sacto for work and hit fog all along the way. Got to the bypass on I-5 just before the river and the sun lit up the fog so no one could see but everything was real quiet until the trucks and cars started hitting each other in a huge chain reaction accident. My VW stopped just about 5 inches from the truck in front of me which had a lift gate on the back. We all were stuck on that bypass for 5 hours. it was awful. Most dangerous thing you have done: Lied to my Mom about cutting school!!! Fastest you have driven: About 100 in a '73 Toyota Celica driving from Laredo, TX back to Sheppard AFB, TX listening to the Doobie Brothers. Then driving my husband's Viper I got tired of driving slow and passed a bunch of other vehicles. I was only doing about 120 when I passed all of them. :)))))))))))))) ...I wonder why he doesn't let me drive it any more? I did good. . . . Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1938 International pickup. OD green color. And my 1973 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce. I have a '59 VW where to measure how much gas is in the tank ya have to measure it with a stick! But I still love a VW most of all. Personalized license plate and what it means: PMC4ME (Proper Motor Car 4 Me) on my 1973 Silver Shadow Rolls Royce. Then I have a CHP (KA4993) frame around the license plate on my truck to help prevent getting speeding tickets!!!! I got TWO in just one year..... Silliest thing you have done: Waaaaay to many things!!! And I still do lots silly stuff!!! Most serious injury/accident: Horse riding crash at Point Arena, compacted my spine and almost broke off my tailbone. (horse was fine but my butt sure hurt for a long time). Number of operations: 4 (endometriosis) all took place during high school Number of broken bones: none amazingly enough!!! Sprained the living daylights out of a couple though. Broke my nose, does that count? Yearbooks owned: 70, 71 Publications: none. Not famous at all. Biggest prize you ever won: My husband!! Actually I won a $30.00 gift certificate to Bruener's from KZAP Have you been on tv? Yes, during Shrine or Keystone Cops events Have you been in the newspaper? Yes. Have you played or sung professionally? Can't carry a tune in a bucket or in anything else for that matter. It's wonder that I was in the Encina choir isn't it??? And in the soprano section nonetheless. . . Top 5 tv shows of all time? Frasier, Friends, Twlight Zone, Bonanza, National Geographic. Top 5 movies of all time? Gone With The Wind (I see the guys rolling their eyes!), Forrest Gump (more eye rolling), any of Hitchcock's work, The King and I, The Man Who Was To Be King, ummmm, lots of good movies. Oh ALL of Sam Elliott's movies....yummmmm Number of books you read per month? one to six Hours you spend on the net per day? 1-2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 40-50 (NOT including Harlan's!) Love ya Harlan!!! Hours you spend watching tv per day? Maybe 1.5 if I get to watch Simply Quilts. I can't work up any interest in the unreal 'reality' shows. And NO soaps!!! Number of shoes in your closet? Not too many...some dressy, Western boots, a couple pair of tennies (unlike Joyce, I can live without 100 pairs of shoes!!) She's gonna kill me for that!! Biggest remodelling project? The house we live in and my Mom's house. Oh my gosh....all new windows which required cutting stucco to enlarge a few of them, interior doors, wood flooring, texturing, tile work etc etc etc...man if your marriage can last through a remodeling job it can survive most anything I think! Longest vacation (how long and where): What's a vacation??? Gee we had only five days when we got married at Stinson Beach! Most exotic vacation: Two weeks snowbound with my husband at our cabin! That's another one of those "if you can spend TWO snowbound weeks with your spouse you can survive most anything!" hahahahaha Countries you have visited: Just toolin' around the USA. Most money you have won/loss gambling? I don't gamble but one time we were at the house up in Tahoe and we went to Bill's for supper (cheeseburger soup...yummmmm) and I dropped some quarters in a machine on the way to the restaurant and lots of quarters poured out!!! Funny story about Encina: The time someone (who will remain nameless) rolled a doobie and put it sticking out of the jaw of the skeleton (what was the skeleton's name??) in Mr. Clover's class. He just looked at it and us..... |
| DAN DICKISON Occupation: Freelance editor and writer Colleges attended and degrees: Colorado College, BA; UC Berkeley, MA Most interesting job: Executive Director of a non-profit organization promoting sailing, though I recently put in a stint as a Spanish translator for the law firm prosecuting the 911 class action suit, and that was intriguing. Most boring job: Customer service manager for a yacht charter company in the US Virgin Islands. Number of employers since college: roughly a dozen Number of different careers and what they were: I stumbled through the yacht charter industry and into magazine publication, with some brief stops in PR and real estate marketing. Also did some home construction years ago. Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Gonzalez and Mr. Figenshu. Favorite memories from Encina: Driving to UC San Diego to check out the campus as prospective students. We hauled down there in my parents old station wagon, just my brother Swift and me along with three cheerleaders (Loni Whalen, Debbie Lopes, and Debbie Richmond). Yikes. Also, driving to Mexico with LaVerne Gonzalez's Spanish class on a two week trip. Alumni you are in close contact with: I occasionally get to see or talk with Brad Brereton. He's a lawyer in Santa Cruz know and we've known each other since the fifth grade. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Hard to say, but anyone really. It's amazing to see how people end up after 30 years. Did you say 30 years? Wow. Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: LaVerne Gonzalez. Names of siblings who attended Encina: Swift, Sally, Roland, Berry, and Tim. Reunions you have attended: I came back in 1993 for the 20th. Number of years you have been married: three Number of times you have been married: once Number of times you have moved since college: six States you have lived in: California, Colorado, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Countries you have lived in: None other than the U.S. since Encina, though we did spend my sophmore year in Mexico (1971). Languages you speak fluently: English and Spanish Interesting hobbies: landsailing, roller hockey, occasionally designing furniture. Musical instruments played: play at the guitar occasionally Public service: You mean like holding public office? No, not a chance. Community service: volunteered here and there for various non-profits (Habitat for Humanity, Charleston Film Society, First Night Charleston). Any near death experience(s): only on the part of folks I've been around. Most dangerous thing you have done: Had to freehand a 110-foot mast on a traditional sailing ship while underway in the open ocean once. The saving grace was that there was a guy above me. I had to hold the tools while he worked on the lightning rod. Fastest you have driven: Maybe 100. Most interesting vehicle you have owned: A 1968 semi-automatic, convertible VW bug. The car eventually caught fire. Silliest thing you have done: Sorry, can't go into that. Number of operations: one, arthoscopic knee surgery, no big deal. Number of broken bones: two Yearbooks owned: 72, 73 Publications: I've published articles in a slew of magazines from Sports Illustrated to Sail. That's what I do, principally, for a living. I translated the verse of Pablo Neruda as a senior project in college, and that book was in print for a year or two (my professor was the author, I was just a plebe mentioned in the acknowledgements). Biggest prize you ever won: 1998 John Southam Award for outstanding promotion of the sport (of sailing) in print. Have you been in the newspaper? I get quoted whenever I act as the PR officer for an event, which happens about once a year. I did end up in a golf magazine once as part of a fashion shoot. It was totally by happenstance. Have you started your own businesses? Just a freelance writing business. Top 5 tv shows of all time? Hawaii 5-0, Bonanza, In Living Color, PBS Mystery, and Pee Wee's Playhouse. Top 5 movies of all time? Brazil, The African Queen, Cinema Paradiso, Mediterraneo, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Number of books you read per month? one, if that. Hours you spend on the net per day? 1.5 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 10 to 15 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 Number of shoes in your closet? seven pairs or so not counting sailing boots and shoes Biggest remodelling project? Remodelling the upstairs of the house we live in now. The project is about 50 percent complete. Longest vacation (how long and where): Traveled through England and parts of Spain in 1986 for about five weeks. Most exotic vacation: We recently attended my nephew's wedding in Oahu. It wasn't truly exotic, but staying on the beach in Lanikai with my wife and kids and extended family was great. Countries you have visited: France, UK, Portugal, Belize, Mexico, Canada, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Antigua, St. Maarten, St. Barths, British Virgin Islands, and Guatemala. Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: I bought a lap top once and sold some golf clubs. Most money you have won/loss gambling? Under $100. Kids: sports played: My kids are pretty young (7 and 2) so they're just getting into sports. Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: just my approval. Kids: proudest moment: seeing my daughters go through life. Kids: most embarassing moment: We've been spared the really embarassing stuff so far. |
| MARGARET DUNLAP '76 Full name: Margaret Dunlap (went back to maiden name!) Grade school you attended: St. Ignatius on Arden Way City/State you reside in: Sacramento, CA Names of kids and their ages: Kevin Aponte age 16 Number of grandchildren: yikes none Occupation: Banking Colleges attended and degrees: American River College Most interesting job: Construction Management Number of employers since college: two Number of different careers and what they were: two banking and IT/network administration Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Sorrells (Geometry) Favorite memories from Encina: Dances, float parties and the streak Alumni you are in close contact with: none really, would love to hear from Randy Bailey (77) Reunions you have attended: (for me 91/92) Number of years you have been married: divorced Number of times you have been married: once Number of times you have moved since college: three States you have lived in: California Countries you have lived in: USA Languages you speak fluently: English Interesting hobbies: chose to keep PC, networking and web as a side-kick Fastest you have driven: didn't look down and didn't get caught! Have you been on tv? Goodness, yes, they caught me at the pumpkin patch several years ago and this last May at Mt. Vernon services Have you been in the newspaper? Yes, front page as hostage in bank robbery many years ago Number of shoes in your closet? Lots! Countries you have visited: (places) Borneo, Singapore Most money you have won/loss gambling? Won $50.00 in quarters Kids: sports played: Water Polo (Jesuit) Kids: most embarassing moment: admitting the truth! |
| PATRICK DUNN Grade school you attended: Wyda Way Middle school you attended: Howe Avenue City/State you reside in: Weimar,Calif. Names of kids and their ages: None..human anyway. Occupation: Past zoo director. Currently, owner and tour guide of Serengeti Photo Safaris..Exotic bird farm owner and operator. Colleges attended and degrees: No degrees. Most interesting job: Exotic animal care specialist most of my life. Most boring job: Hasn't happened yet. Number of employers since college: Hmmmmm. Always been self employed. Number of different careers and what they were: Same careers, all animal related. Favorite teachers: at Encina: Principal Golden Favorite memories from Encina: Taking a Taxidermy course with Mr. Golden (night school). Alumni you are in close contact with: Emil Magovac, Wess Doane, Jerry Burks, John Nunez, Cathy Busby & recently, Pepai Whipple (Flack) Alumni you would like to see at future reunions: Bruce Hunt, Tim Lucart, Jim Nolan, Jerry Burks, Wess Doane, Merry Heiser (Daniels), Debbie Fetch, Pepai Flack, Cathy Busby, Patti Prater, Alice Loris. There's too many more...Lori Clancy, Rob Choun, Vernon Kelly, Jannie Davis, Tommy Sullivan, Paul Whitney, Julie Scott....on and on. Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: I still see Joanne Busby often... Names of siblings who attended Encina: Chuck,Peggy,Nikki and Susan Dunn Reunions you have attended: This is (will be) my first. Number of years you have been married: 27 years. Number of times you have been married: Twice Number of times you have moved since college: 3 or 4. States you have lived in: California, Texas, South Carolina and Hawaii for 17 years. Countries you have lived in: Costa Rica, Mexico, Honduras. Languages you speak fluently: Fair spanish, but not fluently. Interesting hobbies: Collecting insects, eggs (ology), raising birds of all types, Taxidermy, and collecting ukuleles (over 100) and antique bird books and art. Musical instruments played: Ukulele. Public service: Educational programs for children's zoos around this and foreign countries. Community service: Raise money through our local bird club auctions for projects (renovation of exhibits and aquisitions) at the Sacramento and Folsom Zoos. Any near death experience: 2 near drownings..Saved by older brother once. Dump truck accident. Most dangerous thing you have done: Like to catch poisonous snakes (vipers) often for photography. Fastest you have driven: NOT. Most interesting vehicle you have owned: BMW motorcycle. Silliest thing you have done: Swinging on flag pole off of roof at Wyda Way school. More like stupid ! Dona Jones and I entered a "kissing contest" at Pacific Stereo back in the 70's and locked lips for 42 hrs. straight! But we did lose though. Prize was $1,000 stereo system. Most serious injury/accident: Fell out of high tree once. Number of broken bones: Collar bone and digits. Yearbooks owned: 69' Publications: published articles in bird magazines, zookeeper journals and forums. Many newspaper articles. Biggest prize you ever won: Trip to Disney World for 4 for a week. Have you been on tv? Many times including Good Morning America, Travel Hawaii, Portraits of Paradise, Victory Garden, Hawaiian Moving Company and various news programs. I also did a "Discovery Channel "segment and "Animal Planet" and "Real T.V." too. Have you been in the newspaper? Some 40 or more articles. Inculding 4 front pages and USA Today. Have you been in any plays? Life is (a) play ! Have you started your own businesses? 4..Parrot Jungle of Kauai, Collectors Corner, Kauai Zoological Gardens and Serengeti Photo Safaris. Top 5 tv shows of all time? All westerns, especially Bonanza, Cheers, Geo Explorer and Saturday Night Live. Top 5 movies of all time? Snows of Kilimanjaro, Ghost and the Darkness, Jurassic Park, Maltese Falcon and Creature from the Black Lagoon series and all James Bond. Number of books you read per month? Field guide references of all types of natural history. Hours you spend on the net per day? On and off all day and late into the night. Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 20 to 50 or so. Hours you spend watching tv per day? Rarely..except Discovery and Animal Planet Number of shoes in your closet? What??? Biggest remodelling project? Rebuilt home entirely after hurricane. Was totaled by insurance co. Longest vacation (how long and where): 4 to 6 weeks at a time to East Africa and several months in Costa Rica. Most exotic vacation: Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro last year. Countries you have visited: Too many to list. Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: Ukulele on E-Bay. Most money you have won/loss gambling? Don't gamble. Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? BIG thanks to Harlan for bringing this and all of us together. I really think we grew up in a very special time and do not think it (that period) will ever be repeated. We had FUN going to school and I'm not sure that can be said of school today. Students have so much pressure now. We were lucky enough to have lived in a great time... |
| JENI COOK WALKER Spouse's name: Jim Walker Grade school attended: Wyda Way - home to the best principal Mr.Darling who gave trampoline lessons. And whatever happened to pegboards? I tried to tell my kids about them.. Middle school attended: Howe Av. - where jock straps were hung like a lock on the doorhandle to the boys gym. I reside in: Roseville, CA Names of kids and their ages: Lucy Marin Walker, age 9, and Phoebe Rose Walker, age 8 Occupation: currently I am an aspiring artist, stay-at-home mom, and sometimes real estate assistant to my husband. Colleges attended: University of the Pacific, 2 years; UC Berkeley, 1 year; UC Santa Cruz, 2 years; University of Arizona, 1 year Most interesting job(s): Realtor for the last 8 years, I am proud of my work and the friends I've made as a Realtor. But now that I able to be a stay-at-home mom, life is even more interesting because I'm able to do the paintings that I've dreamed of doing for years. It's a learning experience every time I pick up the brush. Each painting is like a new child. Different careers: hardware store clerk, video store manager, late night liquor store clerk, waitress in a cowboy bar, one summer I got to work at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. I really liked sitting in the box in the arcade. Favorite teachers: at Encina: John (Mr.) Figenshu, Eric (the ceramics guy) Dahlin, Laverne (Senor) Gonzales, and Ross (my biology guru) Clover. Favorite memories from Encina: I recall taking a seminar at the hospital and seeing a corpse up close. Also a seminar at the hospital on plastic surgery and seeing an Encina teacher's face, Before & After, bigger than life up on the slide screen. I won't say who it was. The Mexico trip to Mazatlan, seeing Paolo's home and thinking that life could be more interesting if I expanded horizons. The girls team sports class was fun, especially stick hockey. Painting and ceramics classes were best, listening to KZAP, hanging out. Names of siblings who attended Encina: Cindy Cook Duarte, Steve Cook, Kris Cook Schuster, Sue Cook Dellinger, Helene Bullat, my Swiss sister Reunions you have attended: none, zip, zero, nada, and zilch. Number of years married: ten happy years and only once. States lived in: Maine (hated the snow but t'was pretty as a picture postcard ... I heard more than one local say that, really), and Arizona (loved the high desert and the cacti ... my kind of houseplant). Most dangerous things: scuba diving and sky diving, climbed a rock face once before it was any kind of popular sport and found myself caught between a rock and a hard place where I couldn't reach up and I couldn't reach down. I knew panic at that moment but the panaramic view is still amazingly vivid. I smoked non-filtered Camels for 10 years, 20 years ago, but don't tell my kids. Most interesting vehicle owned: My favorite vehicle was my first, a 69 chevy nova that I bought in Maine and which crashed (gently, into the rear end of a Mercedes Benz) on the way home to California - because the brakes had rusted out. Minus a front bumper, I drove my nova on the back roads of the mountains and deserts of Arizona. Most serious injury/accident: I think I fractured my tailbone as a kid jumping from one side of Sacramento's largest most wonderful tractor-sized innertube to the other side where, having missed, I landed on my butt. And I think I fractured it again a couple of months ago when I slipped on the stairs. Things that make one feel like a kid are sometimes the more painful memories. - I'd still like to know who took our innertube. Anyone want to 'fess up? Number of books you read per month is: anywhere from 2 to 15, mostly hardcore sci-fi . Longest vacation: could've been longer, but: ...6 months in Yucatan...living in a small town only an hour's bus ride (with chickens flying loose and pigs running up and down the aisle) from the capital city of Merida. I lived in a house on the beach and at night the waves would sparkle. I remember there was a very scary and very ancient man who guarded the ruins of an old coconut orchard right next door. He always carried a gigantic machete in one hand like a zombie. I remember one day when a friend and I were taking a short cut through the coconut orchard (yes, we were trespassing, there were no fences as such, only stone walls with sleepy iguanas nodding their heads in the sun), and the old man suddenly appeared. We tried to hide in the remains of a small burned out stone house, but he must have seen us. He walked slowly towards the little house, stopping, listening, walking again until, machete in hand, he came to within 3 feet of us. I remember the fear, the gut-frozen mind-numbing knee-can't-move kind of fear, when the old man finally turned and asked, Quien esta aqui? I about died. Turns out he was totally blind, extremely sweet-natured, and enjoyed telling stories about the illegal traders along the gulf coast. Most exotic vacation: I've always enjoyed being able to say that I vacationed on the pure white beaches of Cancun prior to its current existence as a tourist resort. I slept in a hammock hung between two coconut trees and swam in the bluest waters ever. The place was virtually uninhabited, a couple of snorklers. I never carried a camera back then, but I have some neat sketches of the Tuluum wallpaintings. Countries : ) visited: England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Hawaii and Mexico. My Kids: Lucy, 9, likes to think she can play baseball, at school she's tetherball queen, and she also likes to ride her bike down to the local stream and go fishing for perch and sea bass. She reads a lot, a book a day sometimes. Phoebe, 8, can now ride her bike one-handed, likes to improvise on the guitar and organ, needs lessons someday soon, and has gone dirt-biking with her daredevil friend Hailey (who has encouraged Phoebe to 'fly' by getting her to jump off the stairs in our home onto an inadequate pile of pillows). She fearlessly picks up spiders and other nefarious bugs of all shapes and sizes. Except black widows. My dog Cowboy Joe is my other kid, and he's the naughty one who keeps us all laughing. And if we weren't laughing, believe me, we'd be crying. He's chewed up our brand new yard, twice, and if anyone out there wants him, you've got my email address (joking!). Joey thinks he's an alpha male, most of the time, and other times, he pretends to be one of the kids, running up and jumping right in when he sees group hugs. Kids' interesting accomplishments: Gate program. 'Nuff said. I'm a lucky person. (Joe the wonderdog did take a Fuji aple tree and manage to magically transform it into a bonsai dwarf apple tree ; ) |
| SALLY ENOS LOCKE-PADDON Spouse's name: William Grade school you attended: St. Ignatius Middle school you attended: St. Ignatius City/State you reside in: Corrolitos, California Names of kids and their ages: Billy (8), Celestine (6) Occupation: Food and Beverage Director, Conference Center Colleges attended and degrees: American River, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise, S.F., Victoria Station Restaurant Management, San Francisco State Most interesting job: San Francisco Tennis Club and Fairmont Hotel Number of employers since college: 5 Number of different careers and what they were: Fashion Merchandising/Restaurant and Hotels Favorite memories from Encina: too many to name Alumni you are in close contact with: Lucia Churches, Nancy Patton, Karen LeMieux Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Mike Fahn, Kelsey Hall, Loni Meller-up, and actually everyone!!!!!!! Reunions you have attended:all Number of years you have been married:9 Number of times you have been married:1 Number of times you have moved since college: 2 Number of operations: 4 Yearbooks owned: all Have you been on tv?yes Have you been in the newspaper?yes Kids: sports played: swim team/gymnastics, tennis Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Billy Is a GATE student |
| TIM ERICKSON Grade school: Cottage School Middle school: Jonas Salk City/State: Carmichael, CA Occupation: Janitor at Deseret Industries on Auburn Blvd. Most easiest job: The 7/11 at Eastern & Arden (where someone stole some beef jerky while I wasn't looking) Favorite teachers at Encina: Mrs Wolz, the German teacher Favorite memories from Encina: Playing Splatterball during senior year where we'd try to chase down Mike Fahn in order to get points. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Todd Brownell and Kit Bailey Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Coach Jarvis Names of siblings who attended Encina: Leslie(class of 74) Reunions attended (1978,1983,1988,1993,1998,2003,all,none): 2003 Number of times you have been married: Zero, and therefore never having to experiencing a painful divorce! States you have lived in: California (except for high school sophomore & junior years in Spokane, Wash) Musical instruments played: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Cello, Piano Community service: Volunteer work at Food Bank in Napa Most dangerous thing you have done: One time I shimmied up a high bridge in Napa. Fastest you have driven: 85 mph Most interesting vehicle you have owned: A Chrysler LeBaron that cost a lot to me ($3000) Number of broken bones: Broken leg at age 13 from playing football in my front yard on Terrace Drive with Dave Michael and Dick Boomgarten. Yearbooks owned (70,71,72,73,all,none): 1973 Biggest prize you ever won: $30 bottle of wine Have you been on tv? Playing cello in the Jonas Salk string group Have you been in the newspaper? In Spokane for Track and Cross Country achievements Have you been in any plays? In summer school at Arden Elementary (I think it was Hamlet, I remember one of my lines was, "Stirring and stirring and stirring the brew". Have you played or sung professionally? Yes, playing guitar and bass guitar Top 5 tv shows of all time? Columbo, Gomer Pyle, Man from Uncle, Outer Limits, and The Rifleman Hours you spend on the net per day? Zero, never learned computer and probably never will Longest vacation (how long and where): Puerto Rico for one week Most exotic vacation: Hawaii Funny story about Encina: The 1st time that Scott Plotkin introduced himself to the Encina student body while running for school president during our freshman year. He totally picked apart all the other candidates, for example, the girl that used a banana as part of her presentation. |
| TIM ESSERT Spouse/Partner: Diana Grade school: Dyer Kelly/St Philomene Middle school: Howe Ave City/State: Sacramento,CA Occupation: Electronics Technician Colleges attended and degrees: CSUS, UCSB, UCD, B.S. in Physics Most interesting job: Working as a Technical Consultant to a Start-up company Number of employers since college: Three Favorite teachers at Encina: Mr. Tracey Names of siblings who attended Encina: 3 Reunions attended (1978,1983,1988,1993,1998,2003,all,none): 1978, 1983, 1988, 1998, 2003 Number of years you have been married: 10 Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college: 3 States you have lived in: 1 Countries you have lived in: 1 Languages you speak fluently: 1 Hobbies: Restoring Classic Cars, Maintaining a Wildlife Refuge Publications: coauthored several scientific articles in science journals, patented a device for disinfesting agricultural products Have you been in the newspaper? I have acted as the key contact person in an article written by Walt Wiley of the Sacramento Bee about our Nuclear Laboratory. |
| REBECCA FRANCIS MURRAY Spouse/Partner: Gordon Grade school: Several on the east coast and southern California Middle school: Jonas Salk City/State: Walnut Creek, CA. Names of kids and their ages: Allison Murray (15) Occupation: Marketing Manager for a non-profit technology development group. Infrared Data Association (IrDA), www.irda.org Colleges attended and degrees: UC Davis, Degree in Mass Communications Most interesting job: The one I have now. It is a stimulating organization to be a part of. With lots to do but little stress, great people to work with. I've been here 7 years. I travel around the world (Europe, Asia, etc), set up meetings, conferences, projects, special events, trade shows, press tours, etc. Most boring job: Cleaning test tubes in a lab at UC Davis. I lasted one week. It was my shortest job, too. Number of employers since college: I don't have enough fingers and toes to add them up. Number of different careers and what they were: Retail Management, Jewelry Designer, Sales Rep, Marketing Manager... Favorite teachers at Encina: Anthropology; Ms. Coklas, French; Mr. Psiash; Geometry Mr. Huber. Favorite memories from Encina: Sheila Gaspar teaching me to drive! Dreaming of the future with Diane Schoenborn. Hanging out Lisa Rowe and Annette Boutelle, they nick-named me "home-spun" because I used to wear a blue and white checkered dress and clogs. God, I must have looked like a little dutch girl. Alumni you are in close contact with: Sad, lost touch with everyone. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Diane, Lisa, Sheila, Annette, Tony Roman. Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Any of them. Names of siblings who attended Encina: Adam, Will and Helen. Reunions attended (1978,1983,1988,1993,1998,2003,all,none): 1983. Number of years you have been married: 21 (plus 6 years of dating) Number of times you have been married: Once Number of times you have moved since college: 5. 3 houses the first year, then the next house I lived in for 18 years and now we've been in this house for 7 years. States you have lived in: California. Countries you have lived in: Only USA. Languages you speak fluently: One Hobbies: Jewelry Design, Gardening, Traveling, Collecting antiques for my retro-active Kitchen, and decorating plus remodeling our 1940s home. Community service: Helping Disabled kids and working at my daughters school for countless hours. Any near death experience(s): Yes, actually two. Was in an auto crash in 1995. I actually remember the sensations of dying, and knew I was dying at the time. Then in a panic I realized I couldn't make an exit unless I knew my passengers (my daughter and niece) were ok. I was quite lucky to have survived, and I recovered completely. Then, three years later I was on a field trip with 80 4th graders. While walking down a mountain road with the group an auto came speeding down on the wrong side of the road, and was going to plow into us. At the time, I thought someone was going to get hit and die, and at that moment I said a little prayer that it just be me. I managed to lift and toss about 7 kids out of the path of the vechile but I ended up with spinal injuries and a paralyzed limb. The good news was luckily, I managed to survive the incident and later fully recovered because of the steady hands of a very talented neuro-surgeon. Most dangerous thing you have done: Raced a speed boat. Fastest you have driven: I drive like an old lady. Most interesting vehicle you have owned: A ford pinto. Personalized license plate and what it means: "Beeka" - it used to be husbands nick name for me. When he first met me people still called me Becky but then suddenly I to appear more my age, and I wanted to be called Rebecca. So it was a joke and kind of a cross between the two. My mother and his, are the only people who still call me Becky. Number of operations: Never had , sprain, stitch or broken bone, not even cavity until I reached middle age, then in was 3 in a row. Number of broken bones: Only one, but it was a big one, my pelvic bone. Got to see what its going to be like using a walker when I'm 90... Yearbooks owned (70,71,72,73,all,none): 73 Biggest prize you ever won: None, I guess if you don't gamble you can't win. Have you been on tv? Yes, the evening news, in Korea, giving a chat about tech gadgets. Have you been in the newspaper? Yes, when I was born, and when I was pregnant with my daughter. Have you played or sung professionally? No way. I'd be stoned to death. Have you started your own businesses? Yes, I designed and manufactured Jewelry. I made hundreds of pieces of jewelry, just don't ask me how much money I didn't make. Top 5 tv shows of all time? I've never watched TV shows since Gilligans Island or the Beverly Hill Billies, I've never seen an epidsode of Mash, Cheers, or Seinfeld... Top 5 movies of all time? The Terminator, The Two Towers, Edward Scissor Hands, The Unforgiven, Big Historical Epics (I love to pay 8 bucks to watch a movie that cost 100 million dollars or more to make)... Top 5 books of all time? Jane Eyre Number of books you read per month? 2 Hours you spend on the net per day? One (for work). Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 40 Hours you spend watching tv per day? One. Pairs of shoes in your closet? Probably 40. Biggest remodelling project? NOW, we are remodeling our house. Longest vacation (how long and where): 1976 and 1983 (spent 3 months each time tromping around Europe). Most exotic vacation: Going to the ICE hotel in Jukkasjarve, Sweden and going on a Dogsled journey for several days into in the artic circle (in January of 2000). Countries you have visited: Japan, Korea, England, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greece, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, and a few others. Most expensive item bought or sold on the net: Nothing. But my husband buys most all my gifts off the internet & ebay, and they're always really way cool. Most money you have won/loss gambling? $100 bucks lost and $100 bucks won. I'm a big time gambler, huh? Kids: Sports played: My daughter loves pole vaulting. Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: My daughter studies drama. Kids: proudest moment: Seeing my daughter in the play the "Crucible". |
| BENJAMIN JAMES FRANKLIN Spouse's name: Diana Harmon Franklin Grade school you attended: Greer/Edison Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Durham, North Carolina Names of kids and their ages: Jordan 20, Jaime 18, Jessica Brooke 16, Jasmine 12 (yes, 4 daughters) Occupation: CAD Software Engineer Colleges attended and degrees: Northern Arizona University, BYU, BS CAD Most boring job: Janitorial work at BYU. Number of employers since college: 1 Number of different careers and what they were: Sheetrock Hanger/Finisher (summers when I was in high school), Tire Retreader, Mechanic, Martial Arts Instructor, CAD Software Engineer. Favorite teachers: at Encina: Jack Dutton, Bob Kirrene, Laverne Gonzalez, Vince Marelich, Lou Huber, John Stearns. Alumni you are in close contact with: Diane Schoenborn Kelly, Chris Heimburg, Gary Edelblute (’74) Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Bob Wales, Harlan Lau, Dave Jones, Diane Kelly - too many to list - everyone. Names of siblings who attended Encina: George ’65, Janie Roberts ’69, Bonnie Pulsipher ’75 Reunions you have attended: None Number of years you have been married: 22 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 3 (all in Durham, NC) States you have lived in: Arizona, Utah, Colorado, North Carolina Countries you have lived in: Finland Languages you speak fluently: Finnish, Spanish Languages you speak not-so-fluently: English, Japanese, Swedish Other languages that you sing, only to pretending to know: Italian, German, Russian, Portuguese, Yiddish, Hebrew, Latin. Interesting hobbies: Singing (classical), woodworking, genealogy, lapidary (not any more, did this in High School), martial arts, writing database software. Musical instruments played: piano Community service: adult literacy, Habitat for Humanity, commissioner of soccer in local athletic league, served/serving in various genealogy clubs, libraries, societies, American Red Cross Disaster Services Committee Chairman for 5 years. Most dangerous thing you have done: I guess hitchhiking from Sacto to Arizona by myself when I was 17 with 6 dollars in my pocket. I got rides from a number of “characters.” Too many other dumb things to list. Fastest you have driven: Don't know. Speedometer only went up to 130, so I guess about 140 or so. Most serious injury/accident: Fell 45 feet while cliff diving into four feet of water. Miraculously, was only bruised. Fell asleep while driving, ran head-on into a telephone pole in Barstow, CA. No seat belt. Miraculously, was only bruised. Publications: Couple of minor contributions in Pulmonology articles, exciting stuff like: “Utility of Multiple Bronchoscopies in Immunocompromised Host”. Have you been on TV? Singing mostly. Have you been in any plays? A few. Played Schroeder in “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”. Played Mayor Shinn in the “Music Man” in May 2003. Have you played or sung professionally? Danced professionally for a season. Was really lousy. Have sung professionally many times. Been in several community theater productions. Have you started your own businesses? Sheetrock repair gave me pocket money during college. Now for pocket money I have Ben Franklin Software Services, Inc. Number of books you read per month? 1-4 Hours you spend on the net per day? 6-12 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 10-20 Biggest remodeling project? My brother and I built a log house. Countries you have visited: Finland, England, Canada, Italy, Austria, Germany. Kids: sports played: Soccer, Softball. I was commissioner of soccer for several years. Very “fun”. Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Jordan: Valedictorian w/ numerous scholarships, flute in Durham Youth Orchestra. Jaime: Vocal performances, violin in Durham Youth Orchestra. Brooke: Violin in Durham Youth Orchestra. Funny story about Encina: Linda Anderson(?) accidentally set a trash can on fire in chemistry. Her lab partner, David Baltzell (’72) quickly carried it outside, flame and his long hair flowing out behind him, and Mr. Synder extinguished it. She then demonstrated how she “couldn’t” have done it, and almost set another one on fire. Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? As someone else said: Thanks, Harlan! |
| STEVE GIGUERE Grade school you attended: Greer Middle School you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Fair Oaks, CA. Names of kids and their ages: Nicole age-19 Number of grandchildren: 0 Occupation: Loan Officer Residential Real Estate Most interesting job: Current Most boring job: Wholesale Grocery Distribution / Retired after 30 yrs. 29 of which were boring... Number of employers since college: 2 Favorite teachers: at Encina: John Tracy , Cherly Cook Names of siblings who attended Encina: Janice Reunions you have attended:None Number of years you have been married: 21 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 2 States you have lived in: CA. Fastest you have driven: 100 Silliest thing you have done: Left my car running in the driveway in gear, it took off across the street and ran into MY pickup ( dumb dumb dumb)... Yearbooks owned: all Number of books you read per month? 1 Hours you spend on the net per day? 1/2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 5 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 Biggest remodelling project? Kitchen and Baths more than once... Longest vacation (how long and where): 2 weeks , Mexico Countries you have visited: Mexico Kids: sports played: basketball, softball , volleyball |
| SUSAN GRASSI FORMANEK Susan Grassi Formanek Spouse's name:Roger Grade school you attended: Howe Ave. Middle school you attended: Same City/State you reside in: Carmichael, CA Names of kids and their ages: Rebecca 16, Blake 11 Occupation: Facilities Analyst, Department of Justice, Attorney General's Office Colleges attended and degrees: ARC- AA General Ed., Sac State BA Interior Design Most interesting job: The one I have now. Most boring job: PBX Operator Number of employers since college: 2 Number of different careers and what they were: 2 - The one I have now and Mom. Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mrs. Biel Names of siblings who attended Encina: Greg, Peter, Linda Reunions you have attended: All Number of years you have been married: 21 in October Number of times you have been married: 2 (First marriage to classmate Ollie Bell) Number of times you have moved since college: 2, Graduated at 34 States you have lived in: Virginia and Pennsylvania Countries you have lived in: Only the US Languages you speak fluently: Still working on English Interesting hobbies: Ran 3 marathons (CIA 12/99, Anchorage, Alaska 6/00 and Chicago, Illinois 10/00) and trying to get into cycling Musical instruments played: Violin in grammar school and have taken piano lessons Community service: Ran my first marathon for the Leukemia Society and raised over $3,000. For the second marathon I mentored 3 women through the training experience for the Society Any near death experience(s): Head on car accident on Hwy 50 in Nevada 11 years ago. Most dangerous thing you have done: Had my 3 month old son on my lap during this accident. He was not injured but a very stupid move on my part! Silliest thing you have done: I continue to do silly things Most serious injury/accident: Broken femur and sternum from the accident Number of operations: 2 Number of broken bones: 2 Yearbooks owned: All Biggest prize you ever won: Nothing big enough to mention Have you started your own businesses? Yes, Interior Design Top 5 movies of all time? My favorite is Fabulous Baker Boys Number of books you read per month? 1-2 Hours you spend on the net per day? 1-2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 25-30 Hours you spend watching tv per day? Too many Number of shoes in your closet? 50 Biggest remodeling project? In the process of remodeling the kids bath and will have two more after it is completed Longest vacation (how long and where): 6 weeks in Europe Most exotic vacation: The one mentioned above Countries you have visited: England, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, France, Belgium and the Netheralnds Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: Trek bike that my husband has rebuilt for me. Kids: sports played: Becca - volleyball and lacrosse, Blake - all sports Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Becca came in 8th in a national essay contest last year. Blake is a Boy Scout and the youngest patrol leader the troop has ever had. Kids: proudest moment: My husband and I are extremely proud of both the kids, but Becca's award last year and Blake completing a cycling merit badge (required 50 mile ride) are two that come to mind. |
| COLLEEN HAGEN STARR Spouse's name: Dennis Starr Grade school you attended: Greer Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Sacramento, CA Names of kids and their ages: David Starr 23, Joshua Starr 17 Occupation: Office Assistant Typist Colleges attended and degrees: American River College Most interesting job: Employment Development Dept (Foreign Labor Cert Office) Most boring job: DMV Number of employers since college: 4 Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. La Montagne Alumni you are in close contact with: Karen (Yoder) Ensley, Karen (Farmer) Sutter Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Karen (Yoder) Ensley, Lucia Churches Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Mr La Montagne Names of siblings who attended Encina: Janice Hagen Reunions you have attended: 1988, 1998 Number of years you have been married: 27 Number of times you have been married: 1 States you have lived in: California Interesting hobbies: Hiking Most dangerous thing you have done: Jumped off bridge Number of books you read per month? 2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 15 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 30 min Number of shoes in your closet? 27 |
| CONNIE HALL MARTIN Full name: Connie J.(Hall) Martin. I (still) go by Hall professionally, and Martin matrimonially Spouse's name: Bill Grade school you attended: Fruitvale and Kohler Middle school you attended: Campus Verdes City/State you reside in: Rancho Murieta Names of kids and their ages: Beau 21, Cayla 11, Christian 9 Number of grandchildren: Ouch! Not yet Occupation: Advertising Agency Owner Colleges attended and degrees: American River and City College Most interesting job: The one I have Most boring job: Worked as a temp for one day years ago, in the Contra Costa County Tax Assessors Office. Spent eight hours putting hundreds of county tax records back in 10-digit numerical order after some nitwit dropped a box load of the forms on the floor messing up the sequence. Hence the one-day job. Mind numbing... Number of employers since college: 7 Number of different careers and what they were: Antique Dealer, Radio Traffic Manager, Radio Sales Executive, Media Director and every Ad Agency job known to man... Favorite teachers: at Encina: John Knurr Favorite memories from Encina: Twirling Rifles as part of Encina rifle team with Nancy Patton, Patty Russell, Sally Hird and Paula Bell...and our chauffeur, Mike Kirkpatrick. Alumni you are in close contact with: Nancy Patton, Patty Russell and Beverly Stuart (occasional email and never often enough!) Lucia Churches once in a blue moon when our professional paths cross. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: All of the above, plus Craig Blake and Greg Esparza. Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: John Knurr Names of siblings who attended Encina: Vince (Freshman year only) Reunions you have attended: 1983 only Number of years you have been married: 12 Number of times you have been married: 2. Number of times you have moved since college: Surely must be ten or more. States you have lived in: California Countries you have lived in: USA Languages you speak fluently: English and that's debatable at times Interesting hobbies: Writing, Interior Decorating Musical instruments played: None, but I swear I'm still going to take piano lessons one day Community service: Work on the odd assortment of charity events Any near death experience(s): Son pointed a loaded (and unlocked) handgun at me when he was three. Came across it at my father's house and no one knew he even kept one. Loaded, under his pillow of all things. I love the man, but not the brightest light on the porch... Most dangerous thing you have done: Driving my kids to school every morning. The fast and furious! Fastest you have driven: 105mph Most interesting vehicle you have owned: My collector's edition corvette. Actually choked up when they drove it off. Especially since I trading in for the new 'family car'...Honda Civic Wagon. YUK! Personalized license plate and what it means: HMMEDIA (Hall Market Media) Silliest thing you have done: Thinking that this questionnaire would only take a few minutes.... Most serious injury/accident: Eye hemorrhage in Jr. High. Stem of a leaf poked me in the eye during a fall leaf fight with friends. Five days in the hospital with both eyes bandaged. Boring. Spent entire time listening to radio. "Hey Jude" was number one song that year. Number of operations: 5 Number of broken bones: None, thank goodness Yearbooks owned: 71, I think, but would love to buy the others if anyone ever wants to sell? Publications: I write client articles for newspapers and magazines just about weekly as part of my job. Biggest prize you ever won: Trips to Hawaii and Mexico Have you been on TV? Yes Have you been in the newspaper? Yes Have you been in any plays? Ha! Yes, twirled a rifle as part of the parade scene in Encina's production of Hello Dolly, played a Stan Atkinson "refugee' in SWIA (Sacramento Women in Advertising) Struts (annual industry variety show, many, many years ago) and choreographed / danced in same show for a couple of years. (dragged Nancy Patton into it too!) Have you played or sung professionally? Paaleeeze Have you held any public offices? No...I do the advertising for political races. I'll let them deal with the 'politics'. Have you started your own businesses? Yes. Hall Market Media. Celebrated 18 years in business on July 10th. Top 5 tv shows of all time? Soprano's, Friends, Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Will & Grace, and anything on CNN. Top 5 movies of all time? The Good-bye Girl, Steel Magnolia's, This Property is Condemned, American Graffiti and anything with Cary Grant. Number of books you read per month? I wish! If it weren't for audio books on tape I'd go nuts. If I can squeeze in a real book once a year, I'm lucky. Hours you spend on the net per day? One for personal stuff, and way too many for work. Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 80+ Hours you spend watching TV per day? 1 (but I cram on the weekends whenever possible) Number of shoes in your closet? 45 Biggest remodeling project? Remodeled 80% of entire home two years ago. Still have more to do. Can't stand the thought of dealing with flaky contractors again, so I keep putting it off. Longest vacation (how long and where): Two weeks. Tahiti Most exotic vacation: Tahiti for honeymoon. One week on 5-mast tall ship, and then another week just 'island hopping'. One full day on 'private island' . Absolutely no one but us. Fabulous~ Countries you have visited: (typical) cruises to Mexico, Caribbean, etc. Planning to do a month in Britain, hopefully soon. Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: Bought: I have a penchant for antique steamer trunks and Fiesta Ware on Ebay. Sold: Antique Art Deco Dish Set was the most expensive item I think, but sold tons of stuff as a part-time Ebay seller for about a year. Got to be waaaaaay too time consuming on top of everything else. Most money you have won/loss gambling? $1,000 lost / $200 won Kids: sports played: None of my kids have ever been into sports. Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Beau managed to make it to his 21st Birthday without me killing him, and both the younger kids win awards and acknowledgment for their artwork a lot. Kids: proudest moment: They make me proud everyday. Kids: most embarrassing moment: All of my kids are very keen at saying absolutely anything that's on their mind, anywhere, at anytime. There have definitely been some embarrassing moments because of it... Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: It's always what they say...When Beau was about 8 or 9, he was walking behind us into the house when we heard a big bang, as if he had dropped something. As we turned to look at him, he said "Don't look at me. I'm an innocent bisexual!". Just the other night I asked Christian if he wanted milk with his meal and he said "I can't Mom, I'm two-toes intolerant". Funny story about Encina: Given what kids wear to high school these days (boy, that sounds old doesn't it!), I think it's "funny" that the girls were actually required to wear dresses the first couple of weeks of our freshman year. They relaxed the dress code shortly thereafter and boy they've relaxed it a lot since then! Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? We're so lucky to have Harlan! It's so wonderful that so many people have rekindled friendships because of all his work and dedication to the Encina site. THANK YOU HARLAN! Happy Reunion to All! |
| KELCEY HALL TABER Spouse/Partner: Lance Taber Grade school: Creekside Middle school: Howe Avenue City/State: Rancho Murieta, CA Names of kids and their ages: Bailey, Allie, Kirby, ( furry ), Opie ( finned ) Occupation: Dental Hygienist......BUT taking a short leave to learn how to cut hair! I just wanna have some FUN at my job! ( I know, you may be asking yourself, how could scraping enamel and suctioning up spit through a plastic tube for 8 hours a day NOT be fun!! GEEZ, what's WRONG with her anyway? Some people are never satisfied! ) Hey, but look at it this way, where else could you go and get a high-light AND a polish? You'll be a hottie with great breath! Such a deal! Colleges attended and degrees: CSUS; B.A. in Psychology. A.A. Dental Hygiene from Tarrant County College in Hurst, Texas. Most interesting job: Making a life with my wonderful husband. Most boring job: Any job I've had pushing paper. Shoot me now. Number of employers since college: Can I count that high without a calculator? I think not. Number of different careers and what they were: See above. Seems to be a by-product of my self diagnosis of Adult Defiance Disorder. I defy anyone to tell me I'm doomed to a life with no fun. Off with their heads! ( But let me cut and color first. I need the practice. ) Favorite teachers at Encina: Mr. Pattitucci of course. Mr. Lawrence, Ms. Murphy. She played Judy Collins and Bob Dylan. How cool is that? Although Abbey Road would have been appreciated. That's okay, we always played that album at Fahn's parties. Favorite memories from Encina: PARTY AT FAHN'S, FAR OUT!!!! What? No party at Fahn's this weekend? Okay then, PARTY AT TEAKLE'S !!!!! I remember the jacuzzi at Michael Fahn's parties ( and the fire pit !! ) and sleeping on the roof at Karen Teakle's. Sally Reid was homecoming queen one year, and because she was so cool, asked me to drive her around the track at the game in my convertible Nash Rambler. She loved it because it was so funky. Everyone else was in fancy cars, and there we are in my red and white Nash. And wouldn't you know it, it stalled in the middle of the track. I think someone pushed us to get it going again. I also think I heard some people booing us. The public is so fickle. Alumni you are in close contact with: Michael Fahn, Dawn James, Karen Teakle, Lucia Churches, Sally Reid, Carolyn Dankman. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Everyone who is a nice person. No one who isn't. Names of siblings who attended Encina: Kaylen Hall and Liane Hall. Reunions attended (1978,1983,1988,1993,1998,2003,all,none): ALL OF THEM!! Number of years you have been married: Which time? HAH! I have been married to Lance for almost 3 years. He says they are all incredibly blissful of course. Number of times you have been married: Legally? Two. Number of times you have moved since college: Is this really something that would come up during conversation? States you have lived in: California and Texas. Try not to be jealous. Countries you have lived in: Well, Texas THINKS it's a country. Languages you speak fluently: English and Critter. Hobbies: Changing Careers. It's almost become an obsession. I'm hoping I can turn it into something that actually brings in income. Although, you know what they say. Then it becomes a job. Musical instruments played: I play a mean guitar when I'm dreaming. Military service: Two years in Dental Hygiene School. Public service: I try not to crack too many jokes. It gets annoying. Community service: Same as above. I just do it anonymously. Any near death experience(s): I had to give myself the Heimlich once. (I'm not kidding ) Most dangerous thing you have done: Enrolled in school to cut hair at 48. Fastest you have driven: I couldn't tell. The gravitational force was too great. Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Nash Rambler. Personalized license plate and what it means: JPGR 64. ( John, Paul, George, Ringo - 1964; the year they came to America to be on Ed Sullivan and changed the world of pop and rock music forever. !) Silliest thing you have done: Like I would talk about it here? Number of operations: I imagine this to be dinner conversation quite a few years from now. Have you played or sung professionally? Well, I got paid. I don't know how professional it was. Have you held any public offices? Not yet. Do you think I should run? Top 5 tv shows of all time? Dick Van Dyke, Frasier, Twin Peaks, Andy Griffith, Mary Tyler Moore. Top 5 movies of all time? Orphans, Choose Me, House of Games, Educating Rita, Hard Day's Night. Top 5 books of all time? Anything by Pat Conroy. Prince of Tides was GREAT. ( the book, not the movie.) Pairs of shoes in your closet? In my dreams, it would be "closets" (plural) Biggest remodelling project? My life seems to be taking forever to remodel. Well it's a work in progess. Most exotic vacation: Well, how about ROMANTIC? My marriage to Lance on a beach in Maui at Sunset was pretty incredible. Countries you have visited: England. And Texas. HAH. Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? I just remember all of the great people I made friends with in high school..And I remember peace signs, and people pretty much getting along. No guns. Well, maybe a squirt gun or food fight. In hindsight, we were all pretty good kids, weren't we? |
| SCOTT HARRIS Spouse's name: Kimberly Grade school you attended: Alice Burney Middle school you attended: Sam Brannan City/State you reside in: Granite Bay Names of kids and their ages: Step Kids: Amber 26, Tyler 24, Alyssa 22, Zach 19 Number of grandchildren: 2, Keaton and Celeste Occupation: Co-Founder and owner of Tax and Financial Professional Center Colleges attended and degrees: City College, CSUS and Golden Gate, no degrees Most interesting job: The ones I have Most boring job: Night Janitor while going to college Number of employers since college: at least 6 right after college, self employed last 25 years Number of different careers and what they were: Janitor, gymnastics instructor, bank teller, US Navy, and current self employment Favorite teachers: at Encina: Favorite memories from Encina: Breaking into the gym at night, and bouncing the girls so high on the trampoline they peed their pants! Standing on the back of Lisa Church's VW while she drove it around in circles as fast as she could in the parking lot. Picking up Loni Whalen's (I think it was) Honda an putting it sideways in the parking stall. Watching everyone trip out on the Tahoe Queen after some one put acid in the drinks! Alumni you are in close contact with: Bill Bailey, Tim Chapman, Jenny Cummings (sort of), talk to Rett more often lately, and Mike Short once in a while (buy breakfast burritos at his Chevron all the time, sis is a good cook). Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: All of them Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Not sure if the ones I liked are still alive, wow. Names of siblings who attended Encina: Shari Harris (Tough) Reunions you have attended: All Number of years you have been married: Will be 7 years on Valentines Day Number of times you have been married: 3: First marriages are like pancakes, you always through the first one out, second is rebound, so here I am. Number of times you have moved since college: 10+ States you have lived in: Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, Florida. (Nuclear Power program, US Navy) Countries you have lived in: USA Languages you speak fluently: Only English Interesting hobbies: Boating, fishing, quads, and water skiing Musical instruments played: none well enough to count Military service: US Navy Any near death experience(s): Crashed a few cars, Drove my quad off a 50 foot cliff at Sand Mountain Most dangerous thing you have done: Doing a 1 1/2 front flip off of the top of Salmon Falls Bridge when the water was 90 feet below, had a headache for a day, ask Chapman. Fastest you have driven: 150 mph on Hwy 50 at 3:00 in the AM coming back from Tahoe Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Turbo Stealth Personalized license plate and what it means: TAXBSTR (Retired on my wall). I am in the business of showing people how to legally avoid paying taxes, grow wealth, and asset protection. Silliest thing you have done: House sat the neighbors house (after senior year) , and had it filled with naked people, I won't name who they were. Most serious injury/accident: Many broken ribs, and fractured vertebrae Number of operations: 2 Number of broken bones: about 10. Mostly ribs, collar bone, leg, ankle, hand, and vertebras. Yearbooks owned: had 71,72, and 73, but can only find 73 Biggest prize you ever won: About $1,500. My employee's sent in my name for best boss on the radio, and we won cash, limo, dinner, etc. I gave it to them. Have you been on tv? only incidentally Have you been in the newspaper? quoted a few times, but nothing worthy Have you started your own businesses? Yes, at least 20, currently own and operate 10 separate corporations and LLC's Top 5 tv shows of all time? Warner Brother's cartoons, Our Gang, Star Trek, Saturday Night Live, and Letterman Top 5 movies of all time? Casablanca, Unforgiven, Wall Street, Original Star Trek, When Harry met Sally Number of books you read per month? one Hours you spend on the net per day? One Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 50, more when it's reunion time! Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 Number of shoes in your closet? 40 Biggest remodelling project? Current one, entire home, my wife thinks it will never end. Longest vacation (how long and where): Alaska, one month Most exotic vacation: Went to Europe for 3 weeks with no reservations, and no plans. Just travelers checks and a Eur-rail pass. Countries you have visited: Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Nevada (joke) remember that movie, I think it was little Foss and big Haulsey? Most money you have won/loss gambling? $1,000 lost Kids: sports played: When they were kids and fun, mostly soccer Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Tyler has been named two years in a row, the top sailor in the Navy for his class and rank. He was nominated to, and has just entered officers candidate school. His goal is to have his own ship. Kids: proudest moment: See above, no daughters have been married yet. Kids: most embarassing moment: To many times to mention, when it comes to what they say Funny story about Encina: I remember that when Encina did not have a diving team they could not qualify for some of the swimming meets. Mike Short, myself, Tim Chapman, and maybe a few others from the gymnastics team would dive. One event had the diving meet and the gymnastics meet at the same day and time, so we would do our gymnastics event, change into a swim suit, go out and dive, dry off, go back to gymnastics. It was crazy fun. Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? Want to Thank Harlan for doing such a great job, I doubt many other schools have such a great web-master |
| GAIL HAYNES VERI Spouse's name: Ben Veri Grade school you attended: Lived in San Jose, CA for those years. Middle school you attended: James Rutter Jr. High (South Sacramento) City/State you reside in: South Jordan, UT Names of kids and their ages: Samantha Horsley - 25; Breanne Tusi - 22 Number of grandchildren: 2 Fantastic Grandsons Occupation: Home Business Colleges attended and degrees: Middlesex Community College - Bedford, MA (ECE Certificate) Most interesting job: Pre-school teacher in Izmir, Turkey Number of different careers and what they were: Pre-School teacher for 10 years, Legal Secretary for U.S. Department of Justice for 16 years. Favorite teachers: at Encina: The Team - John Tracey with Rees Lee; & Bob Kirrene Favorite memories from Encina: Hanging out with Heather Kendall, cutting school and going to the all night Vincent Price horror flicks at the drive-in. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Steve Daniel Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Bob Kirrene Reunions you have attended: 1988 Number of years you have been married: First - 9 1/2 long long yrs; Second 13 yrs. Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college: many States you have lived in: California; Oklahoma; Massachusetts; Utah Countries you have lived in: Turkey Languages you speak fluently: English Interesting hobbies: Swimming 3 miles a day. Any near death experience(s): Driving a hugh U-haul from MA to CA when all the tires blew at once. I should have flipped over and gone off the side of the mountain. Most dangerous thing you have done: Living each day. Personalized license plate and what it means: BA&GD - Bad Apple and God's Daughter - In reality it's my husband's and my initials. Silliest thing you have done: Dumb - Getting married at age 18. Fun - Moonlight skinny dipping in Walden's Pond in Concord, MA, then running up the hill trying to put our clothes on with the Park Rangers right behind us. Yearbooks owned: 71, 72, 73 Biggest prize you ever won: I'm not a lucky person. Have you started your own businesses? Yes, Gayle's Bridal Designs. Top 5 tv shows of all time? Sex in the City; Home Improvement; Cold Case Files; American Justice; Sonny & Cher Top 5 movies of all time? Young Frankenstein; Men of Honor; Fiddler on the Roof; Paint Your Wagon; Grease Number of books you read per month? Who has time. Hours you spend on the net per day? 2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 25 Hours you spend watching tv per day? Back to watching Disney flicks with my grandsons Number of shoes in your closet? I stopped counting Biggest remodelling project? My husband won't let me cause he knows I won't stop. Longest vacation (how long and where): Honeymoon with my second husband back to Cape Cod, MA Most exotic vacation: Spent a week in Greece Countries you have visited: Greece and Turkey Most money you have won/loss gambling? My husband does the gambling I listen to the bands. Kids: sports played: To many years ago. Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Both daughters were policy debaters in high school where Breanne won State Championship. Sam was awarded the Presidential Academic Award. Kids: proudest moment: Their graduations from high school, their weddings; and watching them raise their own families. Kids: most embarassing moment: Every time they said something, I never knew what they would say next. Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: I had daughters that should say it all. Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? My life is not one of any great accomplishments or exciting, instead it was of holding my family together and raising 2 girls that I could be proud of. |
| CHRIS HEIMBURG Spouse's name: Laurie Heimburg Grade school you attended: Cottage School Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Folsom CA Names of kids and their ages: Melanie 18, Paul 15 Occupation: Sales Colleges attended and degrees: Sac. City College AA Most interesting job: Owning a business for 19 years there is always something interesting. Followed closely by Director of Marketing for electronics manufacturer. Most boring job: Lot Boy on a mobile home lot when I was 16 or 17. Number of employers since college: 4 Number of different careers and what they were: 3, and they were all consumer electronics related. Favorite teachers: at Encina: Ray Botello, Eric Dahlin, the english teacher that shaved his head and wore the nordic helmut from time to time. Favorite memories from Encina: Mandatory swimming in PE during the dead of winter, and the full sprint to the locker room for warmth when we exited the heated pool. Alumni you are in close contact with: None really. Some email with Ben Franklin and Rett Smart Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: I have amuzing anecdotes about 50 of you. Reunions you have attended: 1988 Number of years you have been married: 20 next week!! Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college: 8 States you have lived in: New Jersey, New York Countries you have lived in: 1 Languages you speak fluently: German Interesting hobbies: Woodworking, antique collecting, blues historian Musical instruments played: Guitar Community service: Little league baseball coach, have spoken in grammer schools about the history of blues Any near death experience(s): Fortunately not Most dangerous thing you have done: Raced motorcylces. Most of the dangerous things (stupid?) were around the Encina era. Fastest you have driven: NY Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1958 Borgward Isabella, which I drove to Encina Silliest thing you have done: Lately? Most serious injury/accident: Other than the horrific hangnail incident, none fortunately Number of operations: 1 Number of broken bones: 2 Yearbooks owned: 71,72,73 Publications: Published numerous times in industry periodicals Biggest prize you ever won: 3 Caribean cruises. Have you been on tv? yes Have you been in the newspaper? yes Have you been in any plays? if church and grammer school count, yes. Have you played or sung professionally? Yes, was active gigging musician in the NY blues circuit. Have you started your own businesses? Yes Top 5 tv shows of all time? Petticoat Junction, I Dream of Jeannie, Beverly Hillbillies,Twin Peaks Top 5 movies of all time? Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, Eraserhead, Young Frankenstein, History of the World, and any Marx Bros.Movie Number of books you read per month? 1 to 2 Hours you spend on the net per day? 2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 35 to 70 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 to 2 Number of shoes in your closet? 12 pr Biggest remodelling project? Finished 2 rooms downstairs Longest vacation (how long and where): 8 days southern Caribean Most exotic vacation: southern caribean Countries you have visited: Mexico, Canada Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: $125.00 Most money you have won/loss gambling? $800+, ($150) Kids: sports played: Baseball, Cheerleading Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Testing at top 3 to 5 percentile across board all categories, in US. Kids: proudest moment: Nearly everyday they provide a proud moment for me Kids: most embarassing moment: My son decided he needed to urinate while waiting in line for the Coca-Cola tour. Laurie told him we'd be inside shortly, and to wait. He took matters into his own hands, dropped his pants...you can imagine the rest. Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: Awesome kids. Funny story about Encina: I've got plenty |
| DAWN JAMES WENDELL
Spouse's name (if any):
Gary Wendell
Grade school you attended: Dyer Kelly (or Dyper Smelly) Middle school you attended: Howe Avenue City/State you reside in: Roseville, California Names of kids and their ages: Danielle 7, Michael 3; Also Stepdaughter LeeAnne Wendell 28, Stepson Brett Wendell 25 Number of grandchildren: My stepdaughter is due to have a child in September. So one on the way. Occupation: Boss Lady and Executive Director and Vice President of the Wenmat Athletic Clubs; Oversee over 300 employees and 7 locations. Colleges attended and degrees: University of California Davis, Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Science Most interesting job: KCRA Channel 3 News Most boring job: Dietitian at a hospital telling dying people they cannot have their bacon and favorite foods. Number of employers since college: 5 Number of different careers and what they were: Registered Dietitian, Fitness and Program Management, Special Events Coordinator, Business Management, Executive Director, and Motivational Speaker at conventions and seminars. Favorite teachers: at Encina: Patitucci and Dederian Favorite memories from Encina: Mike Fahn parties, Mrs. Volz speaking German throughout the French class, Synchronized Swimming with Mrs. Wilson (FYI, Lucia Churches was by far one of the best competitive synchronized swimmers of our time), Senior Cut Day, the football games, the quad, Farrell's Ice Cream Parlor, Yogi Bear's, Snow Survival trip with cookie dough, Cottage Park, Santa Anita Park, concerts, the River, and Mr. Figenshu's cats, just to name a few. Plus the amazing changes that occurred during our high school years like open campus, a new place to eat called McDonald's, getting to wear jeans to school and locker searches for drugs. Alumni you are in close contact with: Kelcey Hall Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Barbara Schmidt, Ellen Pawlowski, and Sarah Levin, since I have not seen these lovely ladies in years. Excited to see everyone, including the Sallys, Susan La Cornu, Lucia, Kelcey of course, Karen Lemieux, and Missy. I am also excited to see people I have known since childhood like Nancy Patton and Patty Russell. Interested to see if Harlan has aged from all the work he does. Interested to see how we look as we approach 50!!!!!!! Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Dederian Names of siblings who attended Encina: Karen, Jerry and Michael James Reunions you have attended: all Number of years you have been married: 9 years Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college: 5 States you have lived in: Born in Washington, grew up in California. Languages you speak fluently: English and Toddler. Interesting hobbies: Girl Scout Leader, Motivational Speaker, Golf, Animation, and Photography. Musical instruments played: Taking piano lessons with my daughter. Community service: Advisor on the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for several years; Director and volunteer of several community events including fun runs and fundraisers. Any near death experience(s): Had a body scan and learned I am a lemon with profound degeneration and physical ailments considered normal for those going to a 30 year reunion. Prior to the body scan felt I was deteriorating but now know the real "inside" story. Most dangerous thing you have done: Sky Diving, Kayaking Rapids and having a children at 41 and 45 years of age. Fastest you have driven: 100 miles an hour on a motorcycle and 120 in a car both driven by dumb adolescents. I did a ride-along in a Sheriff's car and they like speed. Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Carmen Ghia Silliest thing you have done: Married at the Disneyland Hotel. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Goofy were all in our wedding and at our reception. The guests came dressed in Disney attire and as Disney characters. The decorations and songs were all Disney. We had a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time! Most serious injury/accident: Too many. Number of operations: Too much of a sissy to have the ones I need. Number of broken bones: None Yearbooks owned: Lost all my yearbooks in storage. Publications: I have written articles for several publications including Runner's World and Allure. Biggest prize you ever won: I have received a couple of industry awards for management, leadership and innovative programming. I won a lifecycle and a Gameboy Advance. Have you been on TV? Yes, I was on KCRA Channel 3 News for several years. Twice a week I presented topics on lifestyles, fitness and health. I am asked regularly to be interviewed and appear on local channels. Have you been in the newspaper? Yes, for the last several years. I occasionally write articles for the Sacramento Bee in the Body Talk section. I have also been quoted numerous times over the years. Top 5 TV shows of all time? Mash, Seinfeld, Mr. Rogers, Friends, Mary Tyler Moore Top 5 movies of all time? Disney's Pixar Cartoons, E.T., Wizard of Oz, Grease, my Daughter's Home Videos Number of books you read per month? Before children, several a week. After children several a year. Hours you spend on the net per day? Just enough time every few days to reduce the amount of Encina e-mail I have received. Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): Dozens from Harlan's Encina site. Hours you spend watching TV per day? One, mostly Rugrats, The Wiggles, SpongeBob Squarepants and Trading Spaces. Number of shoes in your closet? 30 Biggest remodeling project? My daughter's Princess room. Longest vacation (how long and where): 3 weeks traveling through Europe and the Mediterranean. Countries you have visited: England, France, Italy, Greece, Panama, Mexico, and most Caribbean Islands. Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: I have never been on EBay. Most money you have won/loss gambling? Maybe $100. Kids: sports played: My daughter Danielle ice skates, dances, loves music, gymnastics, and is on a swim team. Michael swims and leaps over tall buildings in a single bound. Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: My daughter this Sunday will throw the first pitch at the River Cats Game for Girl Scout Day. She performs and writes her own music, movies and plays. Kids: proudest moment: The day my children were born and everyday since. I was given less than a 2% chance of having my daughter and a 0% chance of having my son. They are my miracle kids. Kids: most embarrassing moment: When they quote me. Especially the "bad" words. My children get 25 cents each time I say a bad word. Their piggy bank is full. Funny story about Encina: Kelcey Hall and I were told by Mr. Patitucci that we could not be late to class again or he would have to send us to the office. We called his wife and got her to give us his classroom phone number. We called him from the "quad" pay phone on the school premises to let him know we would be late to class. He acted outraged but was amused. We got away with that time, but the next time.... Mr. Patitucci asked our art class if anyone in the class had a record (remember records were used before tapes and CDs) of "The Star Spangled Banner" to be played for a school gathering. A student brought in a "Jimi Hendrix Experience" version. What fun it was to watch the teachers and administrators faces as all the students stood outside that day and listened to a very unique "Star Spangled Banner." Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? Enjoyed the comment regarding Pat Dunn in one of the questionnaires and spiders. I lived right next to Santa Anita park where it was not unusual to find Pat Dunn wading in the creek collecting all types of interesting creatures. |
| DONA LYN JONES Grade school: Cottage School Middle school: Jonas Salk City/State: Auburn Calif. Names of kids and their ages: Cory Jonathon Jones 12 Occupation: Grocery Checker Colleges attended and degrees: A.R.C. Most interesting job: Floral Design Most boring job: Current Job Number of employers since college: six Number of different careers and what they were: three Waitress, Floral Designer, Grocery Checker Favorite teachers at Encina: Pattitucci and Dahlin Favorite memories from Encina: Hanging out with all my friends and cutting school Alumni you are in close contact with: Sydney Smeeden Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Holly Satter Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Eric Dahlin Judy Link Young Names of siblings who attended Encina: Leonard L. Jones K.C. Jones, and Mel Dean Jones Reunions attended (1978,1983,1988,1993,1998,2003,all,none): 78,88 Number of times you have been married: once Number of times you have moved since college: six States you have lived in: California Countries you have lived in: USA Languages you speak fluently: English Hobbies: Art, Photograpy, and collecting Antique Pottery Any near death experience(s): one my life flashed before my eyes just like a movie Most dangerous thing you have done: Back pack accross Yosemite in the snow for four days lost with no socks just plastic bags on my feet under my shoes. Fastest you have driven: 120 Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1973 Ford Station Wagon with rust on the sides and back door screwed on. Bumper sticker read if your rich I am single. Many people laughed at this car, it was ugly. But it got me around. Silliest thing you have done: Caught a wild skunk with Pat Dunn on a moter cycle and wrapped it in a sleeping bag and tied it to the sissy bar to bring it home for a pet. It stunk and we stunk, then we kept it in the bedroom in a box for about three weeks still stinking. It died eventually and then We taxidermied it in my driveway at Kubel Cr. Joe Busby accidently cut right into the scent gland and stunk out my nieghbor hood for three months. If you walked around the corner at Kubel Cr your eyes would burn it was so strong. My nieghbors where pissed. Most serious injury/accident: Dislocated three bones in my foot and fractured the fourth, my foot was flopping, Kaiser misdaignosed it as a sprang and it healed broken. Then they had to remove all the cartiledge out of my foot and replace it with bone to fuse my foot along with three screws to hold it together. Six weeks laying down, three months in a wheel chair and then a walker it was a big ordeal. Luckily still walking and standing thanks to a great Orthopedic surgeon. Number of books you read per month? 0 Hours you spend on the net per day? 1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 30 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 2 Longest vacation (how long and where): two months in Bristol England and Europe Most exotic vacation: flew first class to Hawaii compliments of Sydneys mother Joy Countries you have visited: England France Italy Yugoslavia Germany Austria Mexico Most money you have won/loss gambling? 300 Funny story about Encina: I remember all the funny bong pipes we used to make in Eric Dahlins class, there was some pretty wild and funny ones some modeled after various body parts that only men have. Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? I remember hanging out at Mc Donalds, all the kids smoking in the bathrooms, cutting class and getting stoned, going to rock concerts, concerts at Cal Expo, the Riots at Cal Expo when we tipped over the paddy wagon, party's at the River, Smeeden parties anounced on K-Zap with live bands and 300 people. Hitchhiking all over the place, Long hair, short dresses and hot pants, Disco Days, Bridge jumping, floating down the river. The Santa Anita Park Gang, Lyserjicaciddyelthmide. Kilos of Pot, when girls wore dresses to school. Eight track tapes, The music, the dancing, the parties, Vietnam war, halter tops, the fun never stopped. See you soon, Dona |
| MICHAEL KELLY Spouse's name: Diane Kelly Grade school you attended: Caleb Greenwood Middle school you attended: Kit Carson City/State you reside in: Sacramento, California Names of kids and their ages: Amanda: 18, Patrick: 17 Number of grandchildren: Zero Occupation: Attorney Colleges attended and degrees: University of California, Davis, B.A. in Biological Sciences and Spanish (Double Major); University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D. Most interesting job: Tour Guide, Old Governor's Mansion (during college and law school) First Runner up: Filing an amicus brief on behalf of the California Legislature in a United States Supreme Court case (Barclays Bank, PLC v. Franchise Tax Board) Most boring job: Working for the Franchise Tax Board. First Runner up: Working for Oki Nursery while in high school. Lasted 3 1/2 days in blazing summer sun. Number of employers since college: 1 = State of California (Thanks for the PERS enhancement, you taxpayers!) Number of different careers and what they were: 1 = Attorney Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Derderian, Mr. Gonzalez, Mrs. Brown Favorite memories from Encina: The trip to Mexico in 1973 Alumni you are in close contact with: Diane Schoenborn Names of siblings who attended Encina: Zero Reunions you have attended: All Number of years you have been married: 24 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: Only one other city: LA States you have lived in: California Countries you have lived in: USA Languages you speak fluently: English & Spanish Interesting hobbies: Refinishing Furniture/renovating houses Community service: Member, Board of Directors, SVL, Inc. Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 518 BSA. Assistant Cubmaster, Pack 518. Student Senate, Associated Students, University of Caliofornia, Davis. Most dangerous thing you have done: Live, after my child told me (and showed me the video) that She had parachuted from a plane Fastest you have driven: 90mph on I-5 when it first opened from Stockton South. (Before the truckers and traffic found it). Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Ford Pinto. It was rear-ended. (after the recall). Personalized license plate and what it means: Daddy M. Stands for "Daddy Mike" Multiple meanings in various contexts. Silliest thing you have done: Annual passholder at Disneyland Most serious injury/accident: Cutting off my thumb a week before getting married. Yeah, it was sewn back together by a talented hand surgeon. Number of operations: 3 Number of broken bones: 3 Yearbooks owned: 3 of 4 Have you been on tv? An HBO expsode of Real Sex Have you been in the newspaper? Yes. High School and College, pic in paper. (Me & Nancy Reagan, at UCD) Have you held any public offices? Yolo County Republican Central Committee Have you started your own businesses? Yes, Antique Business, still puttering along at Antique Plaza, off Highway50 Hours you spend on the net per day? 9 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 20 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 2 Number of shoes in your closet? 6 pair Biggest remodelling project? A couple of houses in midtown Sacramento: A craftsman and a Victorian. Longest vacation (how long and where): Albuquerque, Pagosa Springs, Mesa Verde,etc. - southwest for 2 weeks. Most exotic vacation: New Orleans, during Mardi Gras Countries you have visited: Mexico, Great Britain Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: A set of Gold/pearl cufflinks and Studs Most money you have won/loss gambling? maybe $200. Most embarrassing winning: Winning $40 with a couple of loose quarters in my pocket in the Vegas Airport (waiting to leave Vegas) while my kids watched - as I was trying to explain that you always lose - the house always has an advantage. Kids: sports played: Patrick: Soccer, Wrestling (3 years varsity; one more varsity year to go), Track. Pretty amazing son, since I had less than zero aptitude at sports. Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: National Hispanic Scholar Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: Amanda has a radio show on Sundays on USC Radio. Patrick is on the verge of finishing his Eagle Scout badge |
| SUSAN LA CORNU Spouse's name: Jack Patterson Grade school you attended:Cottage Middle school you attended:Jonas Salk City/State you reside in:Truckee, CA Names of kids and their ages: Roni (stepdaughter), "My Boys" Tanar and Holden (dogs) Number of grandchildren: 3, Robyn, Jackson and Charlie Occupation: Assistant to Jack, doing cabinetry and construction work Colleges attended and degrees: American River College and UC Davis Number of different careers and what they were: Floral Designer for 20 years Favorite teachers: at Encina: Miss Wilson, Mr. Coke, Mr. Pattitucci, Sr. Gonzales, Mr. Sander Favorite memories from Encina: Aquacades with Miss Wilson and Lucia Churches and Barbara Schmidt. Two "Survival Trips" with Odd B'jerke leading, one trip to the ocean, when Kathy Dwight shared a Kraft caramel with 8 people, and the other trip to the snow, when I shared a snow cave with Dawn James and Maureen Coe. The Songleader and Cheerleader trip to Hawaii with the boys basketball and wrestling teams. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Joanna Floyd and Kathy Dwight (haven't seen either since graduation), Barbara Schmidt, Lani McDonell, Mike Wilson(1972) Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Miss Wilson Names of siblings who attended Encina: Cheryl and Cyndi Reunions you have attended:1978,1983,1993,1998 Number of years you have been married: 12 Number of times you have been married: 1 Interesting hobbies: hiking, skiing, scuba diving, gardening Most dangerous thing you have done: hiked the NaPali coast in Kauii Most serious injury/accident: broke my leg skiing on a High School ski trip with Marilyn Palmore, and we got flown to the hospital in a helicopter Number of operations: 4 Number of broken bones: 3 (all at one time) Yearbooks owned: all Have you started your own businesses? yes, with my husband Jack Top 5 tv shows of all time? Seinfeld, Friends, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Survivor (must be the influence of those trips in high school) Top 5 movies of all time? Harold and Maude (all time favorite) Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): too many to keep up with. The most interesting emails we got were from our son in law when he was on the International Space Station for 6 months Biggest remodelling project? personally, doing a bathroom remodel on our house, but lots of bigger remodels on other peoples houses (that's our job) Longest vacation (how long and where): 8 weeks to Australia and New Zealand Most exotic vacation: Bonaire Countries you have visited: Bonaire, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico Kids: proudest moment: Tanar hiked 17 miles in 1 day (he's a Lhasa Apso with short little legs!) |
| HARLAN Spouse's name: Joyce Grade school you attended: Greer Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Mountain View,CA Names of kids and their ages: Nicholas 12, Daniel 9 Number of grandchildren: Boys claim they will never get married but might adopt so they'll have someone to boss around when they grow up. Occupation: Electrical engineer Colleges attended and degrees: Stanford, BSEE, MSEE Most interesting job: Encina webmaster Most boring job: Selling Kirby vaccum cleaners one summer in college Number of employers since college: 5 Favorite teachers at Encina: Brown, Takeuchi, Trathen, Dutton, Sander, Stearns Alumni you are in close contact with: Diane Schoenborn Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Wes Greydanus 72, Benjamin Franklin Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Carole Takeuchi, Bob Trathen Names of siblings who attended Encina: Laurie 77, Bert 81 Reunions you have attended: all Number of years you have been married: 15 Number of times you have been married: once Number of times you have moved since college: three States you have lived in: HI, CA Countries you have lived in: US Interesting hobbies: webmaster for Encina alumni website, webmaster for family website, family genealogist Community service: Encina website <g> Fastest you have driven: 100 in a Prelude Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Ford Maverick (what a lemon) Personalized license plate and what it means: HARKAR for many years Most dangerous thing you have done: white water rafting on Upper Klamath River Yearbooks owned: all Publications: one patent Biggest prize you ever won: weekend for two Have you been on tv? three times, for Encina homecoming party and alumni challenge, once at Giants game at Pacbell Top 5 tv shows of all time? Avengers, Man from UNCLE, Star Trek, The Prisoner, Hill Street Blues Top 5 movies of all time? Any Hitchcock, any Lucas, any Spielberg, any Mamet Number of books you read per month? 6-8 Hours you spend on the net per day? most of waking hours... Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 100 Hours you spend watching tv per day? only movies and sports Number of shoes in your closet? 5 pairs Biggest remodelling project? kitchen from the studs Longest vacation (how long and where): honeymoon, a month in Europe with no reservations and a Eurail pass Countries you have visited: Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France, England, Belgium, Canada Most expensive item bought or sold on the net: Several PCs. Most money you have won/loss gambling? lost $200 Kids: sports played: roller hockey, ice hockey, baseball, basketball, tennis, swimming Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Honor students Kids: proudest moment (so far): Daniel pitching, catching and driving in winning run in baseball game his grandma had come to see from Sacramento. Nicholas being on principal's honor roll in Middle School. |
| RUSS LEVY Occupation: Director of Real Estate Colleges attended and degrees: CSUS. Bachelor of Science Real Estate and Land Use Development Most interesting job: Current job leading a team that manages a National Office Portfolio housing over 30,000 employees Most boring job: Working in a Lab at Aerojet Number of employers since college: 6 Number of different careers and what they were: Just one really, Commercial Real Estate Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Tracey Favorite memories from Encina: Graduating Alumni you are in close contact with: Have pretty much lost touch Names of siblings who attended Encina: Ken Levy (deceased), Sue Joslin Reunions you have attended: None Number of times you have moved since college: Numerous States you have lived in: Washington, California Countries you have lived in: Switzerland Languages you speak fluently: English Interesting hobbies: Photography, trekking, long distance cycling, skiing Community service: Volunteer Trail restoration work, Team in Training for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Any near death experience(s): Fortunately none to date Most dangerous thing you have done: Scrambling down a 45% rock face Fastest you have driven: 120 Most interesting vehicle you have owned: RX7 convertible Personalized license plate and what it means: RPLS88 (was the plate on the RX7 and is my initials plus the year of the car) Most serious injury/accident: Broke two fingers slipping on ice Number of operations: 2 Number of broken bones: 2 Yearbooks owned: None Have you been on tv? Once, getting the Swine Flu shot Have you been in the newspaper? Yes Have you started your own businesses? Yes, Commercial Property Management Company in the early 90's Top 5 tv shows of all time? Mash, Cheers, Ally McBeal, Gilmore Girls Top 5 movies of all time? Children of a Lesser God, Dancer in the Dark, American Graffiti Number of books you read per month? 2-4 Hours you spend on the net per day? 0-1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 150-200 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 Number of shoes in your closet? 8 Biggest remodelling project? Kitchen Longest vacation (how long and where): 3 Weeks in Nepal Most exotic vacation: Nepal trekking to the Thangboche Monastery Countries you have visited: Thailand, Nepal, Peru, Bolivia, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France & Italy Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: 70-180 MM Macro Lens |
| ALAN LEW Spouse's name: Mable Grade school you attended: St. Philomene's Middle school you attended: St. Philomene's City/State you reside in: Flagstaff, Arizona Names of kids and their ages: Lauren 23, Skylan 11, Chynna 9 Occupation: Professor & Dept Chair in Geography, Northern Arizona University Colleges attended and degrees: U. Hawaii at Hilo BA; U. Oregon MA, MUP, PhD; other schools attended: Sac State, U of Hong Kong, Chinese U of HK, SF City College, UC Berkeley, American River CC Most interesting job: Visiting Professor, National University of Singapore Most boring job: Dishwasher Number of employers since college: One Number of different careers and what they were: One Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Botello Names of siblings who attended Encina: Jurgen, Ronnie, Monika, Calvin Reunions you have attended: None Number of years you have been married: 16 years Number of times you have been married: 2x Number of times you have moved since college: Once (Six times since HS) States you have lived in: Hawaii, Oregon, Arizona Countries you have lived in: Singapore, Hong Kong, Germany Languages you speak fluently: Cantonese, some Mandarin, minimal German Community service: Guest lectures & Geography Bees in schools Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Designed own camping van Silliest thing you have done: Played a clown for daughters birthday party Most serious injury/accident: Achilles football injury, senior year HS Yearbooks owned: None Publications: 9 Books (Tourism, China, American Indians); 40 Professional Articles; 29 Book Chapters Biggest prize you ever won: Fulbright research award for Singapore Have you been on tv? Yes - local news interviews Have you been in the newspaper? Yes - local news interviews Have you started your own businesses? Yes, briefly - consulting Top 5 tv shows of all time? Do not watch TV Top 5 movies of all time? Seldom go to movies Number of books you read per month? 0 Hours you spend on the net per day? 4+ ? - I teach classes on the WWW Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 10-20 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 0 Number of shoes in your closet? 6-7 pair? Biggest remodelling project? designed own house Longest vacation (how long and where): I travel most summers for a month or more, combining work and vacation, usually to Asia, sometimes to Europe or within the US Most exotic vacation: Thailand/Malaysia/Indonesia (Borneo) Countries you have visited: Most countries in East & SE Asia and Europe Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: Sold a Canon EOS Camera Most money you have won/loss gambling? $1.00 Kids: sports played: Soccer Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Lauren: 5 year PhD scholarship to Stanford Kids: proudest moment: Lauren: HS valedictorian Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: Skylan & Chynna attended Kindergarten in Singapore |
| DEBORAH LOPES GRUTZMACHER Spouse's name: Richard Grade school you attended:St. Philomene's Middle school you attended: St. Philomene's City/State you reside in: Sacramento Names of kids and their ages: Doug, age 21 - Annie, age 18 Occupation: R.N. retired Colleges attended and degrees: University of San Francisco BSN Most interesting job: Critical Care at the University of Washington Number of employers since college: 3 Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Figenshu Favorite memories from Encina: In Mr.s Figenshu's Anatomy class we all had to draw a cross section of a woman's breast in our lab books. They were on display the night of open house. Loni Whalen and I went in and opened all the books to that picture - it was just a joke - Mr. Figenshu about died. The books were closed up by the time open house started. Alumni you are in close contact with: Loni Whalen, Debbie Richmond Number of years you have been married: 23 Number of times you have moved since college: 3 States you have lived in: Washington Countries you have lived in: Australia Interesting hobbies: Hot yoga Community service: Make a Wish, Shriner's Hospital, Mustard Seed School Most dangerous thing you have done: Climbed (with my family) to the top of the Sydney Harbor Bridge Fastest you have driven: it was probably on the way home from San Diego with Swift and Dan Dickison! Silliest thing you have done: I can't remember but Loni Whalen and Debbie Richmond were probably involved Yearbooks owned: all Top 5 tv shows of all time? Cheers, Seinfeld - I don't watch a lot of TV Top 5 movies of all time? Kramer V. Kramer, The Godfather, The Birdcage Number of books you read per month? 1- 2 Hours you spend on the net per day? 30 minutes Number of shoes in your closet? couldn't begin to count them all Biggest remodelling project? our home in East Sacramento Longest vacation (how long and where): Europe Most exotic vacation: Great Barrier Reef Countries you have visited: Australia, London, France, Sweden, Mexico Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: Four tickets to the Giants opening day when it was also the opening of Pac Bell. The tickets cost more than my first car. Kids: sports played: water polo, water polo, water polo Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: my daughter came back after breaking her nose and her hand in a water polo tournament to be captain of the St. Francis water polo team the next year. She will not play sports in college! My son was team captain of the Jesuit water polo team and has been the captain of the Brown University men's team the past two years. Kids: proudest moment: high school graduation and starting college - my son at Brown and my daughter will be a freshman at UPenn next year. |
| ROBB MAINER WALLACE Spouse's name: Cheri Mainer Wallace Grade school you attended: Neautra Grammer School - Fresno, CA Middle school you attended: Mills Junior High - Rancho Cordova, CA City/State you reside in: Woodland, CA Names of kids and their ages: Tyler (22) & Bryson (14) Occupation: Owner - RDM Audio Visual Rentals Colleges attended and degrees: Cal State Fullerton, California Institute of The Arts Most interesting job: Besides my current one, I worked for Disney in the Entertainment Division. Most boring job: House Mover Number of different careers and what they were: 2 - Sales Management and Entertainment Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Jack Carey Favorite memories from Encina: When one of the classes buried a brand new Ford Maverick under the junior lawn. (Earth Day I think) Alumni you are in close contact with: Kerry Shearer Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: It would be great to see everyone and anyone from those far away days. I'd like to see Kit Bailey. Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Mr. Knurr, Mr. Carey, Mrs. Murphy (Mary Richardson), Mr. Gonzales, Mr.Swartz, Miss Kojima Reunions you have attended: 1978,1983 and 1988 Number of years you have been married: 16 Number of times you have been married: One Number of times you have moved since college: 7 States you have lived in: 2 - We live in California and summer in Montana Countries you have lived in: U.S.A. only Interesting hobbies: Boating, Traveling, Camping Musical instruments played: Guitar, Trumpet, Keyboard Public service: Work on the Mercy All-Star Weekends for the Pediatric Aids Unit. Community service: Work with the Woodland Police Department on numerous events. Fastest you have driven: 125mph Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1960 Black Cadillac Salon Limo once owned by Sammy Davis Jr. Silliest thing you have done: Hula Dancing at a Hawaiian Luau (No Shirt, Grass Skirt. Geez!) Most serious injury/accident: Playing Darts. caught one in the throat and it stuck. Yearbooks owned: 71,72,73. Biggest prize you ever won: $10,000 dollars on the game show "Blank Check" in 1976. Have you been on tv? Yes Have you been in the newspaper? Yes Have you been in any plays? Yes, Roseville Theatre "The Fantastiks" Have you played or sung professionally? Yes Have you started your own businesses? Yes Top 5 tv shows of all time? The Honeymooners, Mary Tyler Moore Show, Seinfeld, Magnum P.I. and E.R. Top 5 movies of all time? Citizen Kane, The African Queen, Casablanca, E.T., Back to the Future, Number of books you read per month? 2 Hours you spend on the net per day? 1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 10 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 2.5 Number of shoes in your closet? `12 Biggest remodeling project? Bedroom Addition, Deck and Spa Longest vacation (how long and where): A lot of time in Montana Most exotic vacation: Maui Kids: sports played: Track, Baseball, Football Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: National Honor Society; Working with Habitat for Humanity Kids: proudest moment: Graduation; National Honor Society Induction Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: Tyler is my step-son, which I have to be reminded of, because he and I are as close as a natural father and son. I've raised him since he was 5. Bryson is my pride and joy. He never ceases to amaze me. He's everything I wish I had been at that age. Both boys make me proud to be a father! |
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TIM MCCARTHY
Spouse: Jill McCarthy
Grade school: St. Ignatius
Middle school: St. Ignatius
Sacramento, California
Children: Meghan-21; Matt-16
Occupation: Physical Therapist
Colleges: CSU, Sacramento, CSU, Fresno B.S., Oakland University-Michigan
OMT certification
Most Interesting job: Working at United Cerebral Palsy
Most boring job: Custodial work at Cal Expo
Number employers since college: 3
Number of different careers: Pretty boring stuff-I started working
neurological patients and now work primarily with orthopedic injuries
Favorite teachers: Mr. Figenshu-because I felt he helped prepare me for
college courses. Mrs. Kojima-because she made learning fun and
entertaining.
Favorite memories: Many.
Alumni you are in close contact: Fred Borowski, Willie Hanson
Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Everyone
Number years married: 24 yrs.
Number times moved: 5
States Lived in: California
Hobbies: camping, fishing, backpacking, restoring 72 beetle
Community service: sports therapist for local high schools since 78
Year books owned: 1-73
Have you been on TV?: yes
Have you been in the newspaper?: yes
Have started your own business: yes
Top 5 TV shows? Mash/Andy Griffith show/Sienfeld/Get Smart/Dragnet
Top 5 Movies? A Fish Called Wanda/ Nat's Lampoon Xmas vacation/Rocky/
Rudy/Bend Like Beckham
Kids sports: Sports played: Meghan-Softball, Soccer. Matt: Baseball,
Basketball, Football, Soccer
Anything else: Hoping to have time to see all at the reunion
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| RAYMOND MCCORKLE JR Spouse's name: Sandra F McCorkle Grade school you attended: Dyer-KELLY Middle school you attended:HOWE AVE. City/State you reside in: TOWN CREEK, Alabama Names of kids and their ages: Shannon-23, Annmarie-18 Occupation: Auto worker-GM/Delphi Colleges attended and degrees: American river, Buttecollage, John C Calhon/none` Most interesting job: photographing a 16'by16'painting 24' of the ground on a sissor lift with aview camera with drapes over my head. Most boring job: construction Number of employers since college: 1 Number of different careers and what they were: 1 Auto worker Favorite teachers: at Encina: Ceramics instructor(Dahlin) Favorite memories from Encina: Ceramics& Pole vaulting Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: all Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: all Reunions you have attended:None Number of years you have been married:26 Number of times you have been married:1 Number of times you have moved since college: 4 States you have lived in: Calif./Alabama Countries you have lived in: US Languages you speak fluently: English Interesting hobbies: Photogray Fastest you have driven: 110 Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 63 chevy panel truck Number of operations: 1 Number of broken bones: 2 Yearbooks owned: 72, the rest do not have now Have you started your own businesses? yes Top 5 tv shows of all time? Star Trek, Bonanza, Disney, etc. Top 5 movies of all time? Star Trek, Pearl Harbor, Terminator, etc. Hours you spend on the net per day? 1hr Hours you spend watching tv per day? Too much Biggest remodelling project?Whole house Longest vacation (how long and where): 31 days whole country except north east Countries you have visited: Mexico Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: mini DV Video camera Most money you have won/loss gambling? none Kids: sports played: Shannon ,softball/Annmarie ,Karate Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Annmarie, 2002 Alabama State champion Adult beginning levels |
| GEORGE MCKEE Spouse's name: Barbara Grade school you attended: Sierra Oaks Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Portimo, Algarve, Portugal Names of kids and their ages: Alex 16, Kate 13, Amanda 13 Occupation: Dentist, Computer Repair, Local website design and hosting company. Colleges attended and degrees: UC Davis, UOP School of Dentistry - DDS Most interesting job: Summer Camp Counselor 1973-1977 Most boring job: Dishwasher at Summer Camp Number of employers since college: 1 - me Number of different careers and what they were: Dentist (current) Computer store owner (previous) Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Sterans, Mr. Sorrels, Mr. Coke Favorite memories from Encina: Water balloon launchers at football games. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Can't make it this year but all of them. Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Any still alive?? Names of siblings who attended Encina: Jane 1976, Nancy 1977 Reunions you have attended: '78 '83 '98 Number of years you have been married: 6 Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college: One big one. States you have lived in: California Countries you have lived in: Portugal, France, USA Languages you speak fluently: Portuguese, English Interesting hobbies: Acting, Radio, Writing, Computer, Music, Internet business consulting. Musical instruments played: 5 String Banjo Community service: Newspaper Article Any near death experience(s): Being a white male in the USA. Most dangerous thing you have done: Driving in Portugal Fastest you have driven: 150. Speed limit here is 75. Most locals drive 130+ on freeway. Most dangerous freeways in Europe. Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1958 Willys Jeep Silliest thing you have done: Believed my divorce attorney was acting in my best interests. Most serious injury/accident: Twisted ankle on the week before vacation in Hawaii. Entire trip in plaster. Number of operations: 1 Yearbooks owned: all Publications: I write a twice monthly local newspaper article on computers and internet related topics. Biggest prize you ever won: The love and dedication of my wife. Have you been in the newspaper? Yes. Local papers when Barbara and I exposed two Americans living here in Portugal who were wanted by FBI. Have you been in any plays? Yes, A member of local amateur theater group. One to two performances a year. Have you played or sung professionally? Yes, play banjo professionally in dental school. Now play in pick-up groups for friends and tourist bars. Have you started your own businesses? Yes. Computer store in Portugal. No longer doing this. Top 5 tv shows of all time? Monty Python on PBS, Man From U.N.C.L.E., Seinfeld, Original Star Trek, Friends Top 5 movies of all time? American Beauty, 2001 Space Oddesy, Old Clint Eastwood, Old James Bond, The Matrix Number of books you read per month? One Hours you spend on the net per day? Four +/- Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 50 Hours you spend watching tv per day? Two hours a week Number of shoes in your closet? Not many Biggest remodelling project? Remodeling 70 year old Portuguese stone ruin. Longest vacation (how long and where): 8 months. France, England, Portugal, Spain, Wales, Italy, Monaco, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden Most exotic vacation: Moscow, Russia Countries you have visited: Azores, Canada, Mexico, Panama, England, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Monaco, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Switzerland, Germany. Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: Sold musical instruments. Most money you have won/loss gambling? Won $200 at South Lake Tahoe (I'm a cheap gambler) Kids: sports played: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Daughter Amanda had major role in the play Jane Eyre this year to great reviews. She is also fluent in French and Portuguese. Son Alex's high school basketball team won the district finals in Southern California. Kids: proudest moment: Watching Amanda act on stage. Watching all of them perform well in sports. Kids: most embarassing moment: We timed-out Amanda, our daughter, to the car while eating out at an outside restaurant. Although only a few feet away from us, she screamed so loud that someone called the police and they arrived on the scene shortly afterward. Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: Funny story about Encina: We are still trying to find out who stole Anne Benbow's mailbox from the front of her home in 1973. There are still occasional sightings reported as to its whereabouts. I would love to hear from anyone and would love to show you around our little paradise if you happen to get near Portugal. |
| PATRICIA MICHAEL THIESSEN Spouse's name: Troy Thiessen Grade school you attended: Cottage Elementary Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk Reside in: Washington State Names of kids and their ages: Carolyn - 24y and Christopher - 6 y Number of grandchildren: 2 Grandsons - Taylor - 4y and Tanner - 5 months Occupation: Currently am a stay at home Mom, but have my application in at the Yakima School District, so I'm hoping to start working for the district in August. Colleges attended and degrees: American River Community College and Yakima Valley Community College Degree: AA Most interesting job: Being a Mom, Grandma and Wife Favorite teachers at Encina: All of them were "interesting" in their own ways... Favorite memories from Encina: There are many. Names of siblings who attended Encina: David Michael Reunions you have attended: 1983, 1988, Number of years you have been married: 28y in December Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 6 States you have lived in: CA and WA Interesting hobbies: Stay busy with the little boys, volunteer at my son's school and also volunteer at the local family history library. Community service: Volunteering with the school district Fastest you have driven: 85 Most serious injury/accident: Was a passenger in a car accident when I was 11years old and had my nose broken Number of broken bones: Broken nose. Yearbooks owned: 70,71,72,73 Biggest prize you ever won: A "SHREK" movie video for our son, from KIDSWB network Top 5 movies of all time? Casablanca, Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the first Star Wars movie Number of books you read per month? 1 Hours you spend on the net per day? 1-2 Number of email you receive per day: 10-15 Hours you spend watching TV per day? Very little. Number of shoes in your closet? 3 pairs Longest vacation: 4 days in Wisconsin and Illinois last August (2002) Countries you have visited: Have been to Mexico and Canada and also Germany, Italy, France, England and Luxembourg. We were fortunate enough to live in Germany for almost 4 years,while Troy was in the Air Force, so we got to see the many sights of Germany and also visit other countries close by. Because we left the states 10 days after we got married, it was also our honeymoon. Most money you have won/lost gambling? $ 75.00 Kids and grandkids: Carolyn works as a waitress and keeps busy with her 2 boys. Christopher started baseball this year and really enjoys it! He'll start 1st grade in August. Taylor will start his 2nd year of preschool in September and Tanner is the happiest little boy there ever was! He thinks everything is a wonder and I sure love his baby laugh! |
| GAIL MILLER Grade school you attended: Sierra Oaks Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Sacramento Occupation: Budget Analyst - Franchise Tax Board Colleges attended and degrees: Sac State. BS - Business, Finance Most interesting job: Budget Analyst Most boring job: selling waterbeds on a slow day Number of employers since college: 3 (I attended college later in life) Number of different careers and what they were: What careers? Lots of jobs - 20 years in the restaurant business. Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mrs. Whittaker, and the guy that taught woodshop. Or maybe it was the class that was a favorite of mine. Alumni you are in close contact with: Karen Teakle Lemieux Names of siblings who attended Encina: Mike Miller (deceased), Lissa Miller Souther Reunions you have attended: 2 or 3 Number of times you have moved since college: 3 (I attended college later in life) States you have lived in: CA Countries you have lived in: California Languages you speak fluently: Californian Interesting hobbies: Fun Runs Any near death experience(s): see below Most dangerous thing you have done: Did an illegal skydive (no lessons or certified instructor) and then flew home with the drinking pilot - YIKES! Fastest you have driven: I think I was ticketed at 85ish. Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Rosie - a convertible VW bug that I bought from Karen & Don Lemieux back in the 70's. Silliest thing you have done: gosh - still chalking them up and cracking myself up doing so Most serious injury/accident: I skinned my knees last week while out jogging. Sure felt serious both times I went down! Yearbooks owned: all Biggest prize you ever won: Sadly, I have never won anything in my life. Hope springs eternal. Have you been on tv? yes Have you held any public offices? Worked for an elected official. He claimed he was the 3rd highest ranking Republican elected official. I am not a Republican, nor political. Have you started your own businesses? No thank you! Top 5 tv shows of all time? MASH, Cheers, repeats of Hawaii 5-0 at 4 AM back in my bartending days, Judging Amy these days... Top 5 movies of all time? Camelot, Godfather, Body Heat, Pretty Woman and I can't commit to a fifth. Number of books you read per month? 1 or 2 - depending on the month Hours you spend on the net per day? Not much on the weekends. Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): ? Not many on the weekends. Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 or 2 - depending on the month Number of shoes in your closet? Funny! What respectable woman counts how many pairs of shoes she has? And are we talking about all of the closets??? Biggest remodeling project? My home is a work in progress and today I am getting a new roof on my house and garage, and a new fence now that my new addition is complete. Well, complete is an overstatement as I still need to have the flooring done and then there is a wall that I need to do something to and I have a guy starting with the backyard landscaping next week.... Longest vacation (how long and where): 6 months traveling thru Europe. Most exotic vacation: Costa Rica, southwest coast Countries you have visited: England, France, Belgium, Luxemburg, Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Greece, Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: Dell PC Most money you have won/loss gambling? Less than a hundred |
| BOB NANNINI Grade school you attended: Caleb Greenwood Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: West Sacramento, CA Names of kids and their ages: Jaymie, 18; Greg, 13 Occupation: Staff Manager, California Highway Patrol Colleges attended and degrees: UC Davis, BS Child Development; CSUS, MPA Most interesting job: Child Care Worker, Sacramento Children's Home Most boring job: Cleaning a butcher shop at a small grocery store. Number of employers since college: 3 Number of different careers and what they were: Child care worker, lobbyist (sort of), state bureaucrat Favorite teachers: at Encina: Bill Wise, Joe Lawrence, Andy Braio...there are others, but old age is blocking me... Favorite memories from Encina: football games and Johnny Brazil & the Droops at Straw Hat after... Alumni you are in close contact with: Jennifer Bailey, Eric Carleson, Kevin Wilson, Will Hanson, Mike Brown, Lucia Churches Names of siblings who attended Encina: Gary, '68; Karen, '75; Janet, '76 Reunions you have attended: 83, 93, 98 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 3 States you have lived in: CA Interesting hobbies: children's community theater Community service: Vounteer with American Diabetes Association (fund raising walk September 13th at the Capitol!!) Any near death experience(s): Divorce Most dangerous thing you have done: Blind dates Fastest you have driven: 85ish Most interesting vehicle you have owned: v-8 Camaro LS, four speed...smokin'... Personalized license plate and what it means: TOP5BOB my moniker for the morning radio show I get to be a part of... Silliest thing you have done: Too many to single out. Most serious injury/accident: Broken arm Number of operations: 2 Number of broken bones: 2 Yearbooks owned: All Publications: A couple of articles writen for work in law enforcement-related publications Biggest prize you ever won: Trip to Bodega Bay Have you been in the newspaper? Magazine Have you been in any plays? Yes. Top 5 tv shows of all time? Man from UNCLE; Seinfeld; Cheers; Friends; Bugs Bunny/Roadrunner Show Top 5 movies of all time? Alien/Aliens; Princess Bride; Terminator 2; Caddyshack Number of books you read per month? Too busy watching tv Hours you spend on the net per day? 1 - 2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): less than 10 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 4 -5 Number of shoes in your closet? 8 (that's 4 pairs, right?) Biggest remodelling project? Kitchen, from studs Longest vacation (how long and where): Week, Hawaii Most exotic vacation: Hawaii, first time ever approached by a hooker...and last, come to think of it. Countries you have visited: Does Las Vegas count? Most money you have won/loss gambling? 350. Kids: sports played: Daughter, volleyball; son; little league Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Daughter 3rd in her class; admitted to UCLA, Irvine, San Diego, and Davis. Son...all star baseball player Kids: proudest moment: Daughter: Scholarships won this past year and college acceptance; Son: Hitting the winning run in in a tied all-star game. |
| JULIA NICKLES BRYAN
(officially, still Nickles) Spouse’s Name: Charles Bryan Grade school you attended: Caleb Greenwood Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Baltimore, MD Names of kids and their ages: Jessica (12 months), John (11 months) Number of grandchildren: A bit premature… Occupation: Recovering Workaholic, Community Volunteer, Mom Colleges attended and degrees: U.C. Berkeley (BA in Economics and Political Science) Most interesting job: Setting up a mortgage company in the U.K. Oscar Wilde’s comment about “two cultures separated by a common language” is so true. Most boring job: Not exactly boring, but confining…Ski Instructor. It was great fun for a while, but it’s quite frustrating when there’s two feet of fresh powder and you’re teaching a beginner class. Number of employers since college: 8 Number of different careers and what they were: 1) 6 years on Capitol Hill (legislative assistant and House Banking Committee staff) 2) 13 years on Wall Street (mortgage finance in the US, UK, Australia and So America) Favorite Teachers at Encina: The Team (Mr. Lee and Mr. Tracey) who brought history to life Favorite memories from Encina: 1) The Musicals, loved that Guys and Dolls’ nightclub scene where we danced to Santana’s Black Magic Woman, 2) Synchronized swimming, much more fun than they seem to have these days as an official Olympic sport, 3) Tennis team, clearly not the same sport the Williams sisters play, 4) Survival trip to the coast, a great introduction to starvation diets, 5) Commuting to school by bicycle (Phil Barnes and Bob Grebitus, are you sure you didn’t steal my bike seat?) Alumni you are in close contact with: Vicki Adamek Mongan (’74) Alumni you would like to see at future reunions: All who’ve responded to the questionnaires! What a treat it is to see what different paths people have taken. Sorry to miss the reunion; great group of people. Also, some we’ve not heard from, I would enjoy seeing, too. Sue Nicol, Peggy Hutchinson, Patty Obregon… are you out there? Teachers you would enjoy seeing: Thanks to Mr. Carey and Mr. Wilde for the musicals. That was such great fun! Names of siblings who attended Encina: Jim (’72) Reunions: A few. Always enjoyable. Number of years you’ve been married: 3 Number of times you’ve been married: 1 Number of times you’ve moved since college: About every two years States you’ve lived in: NY, NV, CA, MD, VA and Washington, D.C. Countries you’ve lived in: UK (London) Interesting hobbies: Used to be triathlons, scuba diving, helicopter-skiing, kayaking, adventure travel. Now it’s mommy-and-me classes. Public service: Slave wages on Capitol Hill has to count! Community service: 3 non-profit organizations (Board of Directors and event chairs) Any near death experience(s): Thankfully no, but climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro I nearly lost my mind (oxygen deprivation does wild things to your body). Most dangerous thing you’ve done: Scuba diving to 200 feet in Papua New Guinea (also counts as the most stupid) Personalized license plate: LASY S5 (my grandfather’s cattle brand) Longest vacation: 1 year traveling around the world in ’95, 25+ countries for heli-skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, mountain climbing, exploring ancient cultures and primitive peoples, starting in Canada and South America, to Australia and New Zealand, then to Asia (Indonesia, Japan and China), Papua New Guinea, on to Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe), north to Greece and Turkey, then eastern Europe (Czech Repub., Poland, Hungary) and ending in western Europe (Switzerland, Spain, Portugal and France). Most exotic vacation: Aside from the year-long trip, two other contenders: 1) 3 months in Indochina, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, 2) Honeymoon in Morocco (biking from the coast to the desert). Countries you have visited: The above, plus various ones in Europe and in South and Central America. Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: double jogging stroller (you can see where my priorities are now!) Kids, anything interesting: Being lucky enough to have a family in our 40’s -- one child we made, one child we chose. |
| JAMES P NOLAN Spouse's name: Single Grade school you attended: Dyer-Kelly Elementary Middle school you attended: Howe Ave Jr. School City/State you reside in: Baytown, Texas / Las Vegas, Nev. Names of kids and their ages: James J. Nolan 30 Occupation: Owner Advance Electric, Master Electrician Colleges attended and degrees: Lee College, Associate of Applied Science Southern Building Code Congress Intrntl. Electrical Lisc. Most interesting job: Bartending Most boring job: Building Boats Number of employers since college: 3 Number of different careers and what they were: One Career Favorite memories from Encina: Losing my virginity under the goal posts on the practice field to a girl 2 years older than I. The night of her Junior Prom. Alumni you are in close contact with: Patrick Dunn Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Everyone Reunions you have attended: None Number of years you have been married: Was married 26 years Number of times you have been married: One States you have lived in: California, Nevada, Texas Countries you have lived in: U.S.A. Languages you speak fluently: English, Broken Spanish Interesting hobbies: Dancing Public service: Masonic Rite Any near death experience(s): Through 1 Tornado and 2 Hurricanes Climbed 100 foot Poles for Lighting replacement Fastest you have driven: 120mph Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 66 Chevy Impala SS Silliest thing you have done: Streaking Naked in South Sacramento Most serious injury/accident: Cut off my great toe on my right foot. Number of operations: One Number of broken bones: one Yearbooks owned: None Publications: I wish! Biggest prize you ever won: 500.00 Dollars Have you been in the newspaper? Yes, through my company projects. Have you started your own businesses? Yes, my own business Top 5 tv shows of all time? Barney Miller, Disney's Wonderful World of Color, Bonanza, The Sopranos and many others. Top 5 movies of all time? Deer Hunter, Saving Private Ryan, The Godfather Number of books you read per month? Usually One per Month Hours you spend on the net per day? One hour per day Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 2 to 3 per day Hours you spend watching tv per day? Maybe one hour per day Number of shoes in your closet? 5 pairs Biggest remodelling project? My own house personally, but many professionally Longest vacation (how long and where): Mexico 3 weeks Most exotic vacation: Orcas Island, Puget Sound, Washington State Countries you have visited: Only Mexico Most money you have won/loss gambling? 1200.00 Kids: sports played: Football Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Graduated from High School Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: My son is Shoshone Indian a vanishing Breed. Funny story about Encina: Setting off m-80s in the urinals. Joe and Steve Stephenson and myself. I am trully delighted to be attending this years reunion and look forward to rehash all the old times and check-out all the bald heads and old ladies. |
| TOM O'CONNOR Partner: Steve Grade school you attended: Edison Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Sacramento Names of kids and their ages: Raised my nephew who is 32 Number of grandchildren: two grand nieces Occupation: Executive Officer, California Board of Psychology Colleges attended and degrees: American River College: AA; CSUS, BA Psychology, MA Psychology Most interesting job: Current job Most boring job: Never really had a boring job Number of employers since college: One Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Figenshu, Mrs. Kojima, Mrs. Murphy (9th grade English) Favorite memories from Encina: graduation Names of siblings who attended Encina: (Half siblings)- DeDe Cundiff (1961); Dane O'Connor (1964); Patty O'Connor(1967)(died 8/2001). Reunions you have attended: All except 78 and 88. Number of years you have been married: with partner 9 years Number of times you have been married: two partners, first one died in 1989. Number of times you have moved since college: 3 Community service: Sacramento County Suicide Prevention, Sacramento Valley Aids Walk organizer and supporter, CARES benefit organizer and supporter. Any near death experience(s): Getting up in the morning. Most dangerous thing you have done: Riding my Harley. Fastest you have driven: 120 on my Harley coming down the hill on Hwy50 Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 65 Thunderbird, Harley Superglide Silliest thing you have done: Respond to this survey Number of operations: One: 1996 spinal surgery and fusion for herniated disks Yearbooks owned: All Publications: 1. Sexual Prejudice in Obtaining Credit in the Journal of Social Psychology, 1977; 2. Diverting Justice: Unanswered Questions on diverting LIcensees from Discipline in The California Regulatory Law Reporter, 1992; 3. Oral Examination Guidelines published by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, 1999; 4. Guidelines for Continuing Professional Education, by t he ASPPB, 2001; 5. Guidelines for Prescriptive Authority, by the ASPPB, 2001; 6. Professional Therapy Never Includes Sex, Department of Consumer Affairs (1989); 7. For your Peace of Mind: A Consumer Guide to Psychological Services, Department of Consumer Affairs 2001. Biggest prize you ever won: Weber Grill Have you been on tv? Interviewed by Diane Sawyer twice for Prime Time Live regarding Board of Psychology disciplinary cases one involving the Menendez brothers and one involving a legendary rock star. Several times on local news regarding Board of Psychology disciplinary cases Have you been in the newspaper? Several times in various papers regarding regulatory issues and Board of Psychology disciplinary cases. Top 5 tv shows of all time? 1. I Love Lucy, 2. Dick Van Dyke, 3. The Twilight Zone, 4. I Love Lucy, 5. I Love Lucy. Top 5 movies of all time? 1. Being There, 2. Serial Mom, 3. To Kill a Mockingbird, 4. any Hitchcock movie, 5. Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): Too many Hours you spend watching tv per day? as little as possible Number of shoes in your closet? pairs - about 30 Biggest remodelling project? Current house - rare 1939 Bauhaus architecture restored to its original Art Deco Style Longest vacation (how long and where): December 1984 in New York City...all month. Most exotic vacation: probably too racy for most who will read this. Countries you have visited: Canada, Mexico (not a real fan of flying) Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: My truck through carsdirect.com. Most money you have won/loss gambling? not a gambler Funny story about Encina: Most of the funny stories I remember involve Marilyn Palmore for some reason....like the rainy day she rear ended my brand new MG with her 10,000 pound 59 baby blue Studebaker. Her reaction? Uncontrollable laughter. My reaction? I realized I was gay. |
| JOLIE OSTROW BARON Occupation: Elementary School Teacher Colleges attended and degrees: CSUS, BA in Child Development, Multiple subject teaching credential Most interesting job: Kindergarten Teacher Most boring job: working in an office Number of different careers and what they were: dog trainer, dog breeder, secretary, salesperson at a department store, teacher Favorite teachers: at Encina: Chris Kojima Favorite memories from Encina: playing donkey basketball Alumni you are in close contact with: Marla Tjoelker, Diane Kelly, Jan Sooter Names of siblings who attended Encina: Nancy Ostrow Reunions you have attended: 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998 Number of years you have been married: divorced Number of times you have been married: 1 States you have lived in: California only Interesting hobbies: foster parenting for the SPCA, Contra dancing Community service: SPCA, was involved with girl scouts for 8 years Most dangerous thing you have done: white water rafting, jumping horses Yearbooks owned: all Have you been in the newspaper? yes Hours you spend on the net per day? 1-2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): too many to count if emails from Harlan are included:-) Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 Longest vacation (how long and where): Cruise to Alaska, 12 days - this is the reason I will be missing the 30th reunion Countries you have visited: Italy, Jamaica Kids: sports played: basketball |
| NANCY PATTON Grade school you attended: Dyer Kelly Middle school you attended: Howe Avenue City/State you reside in: Sacramento, CA Occupation: Manager, California Commission on State Mandates Colleges attended and degrees: Sacramento City College and CSU San Diego Most interesting job: Chief Deputy Director, Legislation for Governor Pete Wilson Most boring job: House Painter Number of employers since college: 4 Number of different careers and what they were: 4; Assistant to DOJ special agents; legislative work for Governor's Office; Caterer; current job Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Derderian; Mr. Knurr Favorite memories from Encina: Senior Cut Day with Connie Hall, Mark Knepprath, and Kent Schuster - it was a comedy of errors! Alumni you are in close contact with: Connie Hall, Lucia and Lisa Churches, Rudy DiMassa and Sally Enos. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Patty Russell, Sally Hird, Craig Blake, and any of the old gang from Dyer Kelly. Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Mr. Derderian and Mr. Knurr. Names of siblings who attended Encina: John, Janice, and Dale Reunions you have attended: ALL States you have lived in: CA Countries you have lived in: USA Languages you speak fluently: English Interesting hobbies: Cooking Musical instruments played: Clarinet a long long time ago and not very well! Community service: United Way Volunteer; volunteer cooking for Homeless Shelter; mentor-reading program, elementary school Most dangerous thing you have done: Bungee jumping off a railroad trestle Fastest you have driven: 112 in an old 240z Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1962 Buick Electra. What a dog! Silliest thing you have done: Too many to count Number of operations: 1. I had my tonsils out when I was 5. I still remember that lie my mother told me about all the ice cream you can eat Yearbooks owned: all Publications: Growth Management and Local Government Financing, 1992 Biggest prize you ever won: $25 gift certificate to a fabric store - I don't sew! Have you been on tv? Yes. Captain Sacto when I was 6; public hearings; Any other times, I don't want to know about! Have you been in the newspaper? Yes. Have you held any public offices? Former Member, Commission on State Mandates Have you started your own businesses? Catering Business Top 5 tv shows of all time? Roots, Shogun, Friends, Biography and Trading Spaces Top 5 movies of all time? The Wizard of Oz; Sound of Music; Imitation of Life; and any Hitchcock movie. Number of books you read per month? 3-4 Hours you spend on the net per day? 2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 30 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 2 Number of shoes in your closet? 68 pairs of shoes (I'm not kidding!) Longest vacation (how long and where): two weeks - several places Most exotic vacation: Mexico Countries you have visited: Mexico Most money you have won/loss gambling? Won $27 at the horse races (Ok, so I'm not so lucky at winning things!) Funny story about Encina: I spent some time with Mr. Knurr, the band teacher, and a couple of other former Encina teachers a couple of years ago. Boy did they have some stories to tell about what they were up to during the '70s! |
| DEBRA PETKOVICH VERNIEST Spouse's name: Van "Skip" Verniest Grade school you attended: All Hallows Middle school you attended: All Hallows City/State you reside in: Orangevale Names of kids and their ages: 1 age 23 Occupation: Loan Officer Colleges attended and degrees: CSUS and CSUH, BS in Business Admin Most interesting job: This one Most boring job: Temporary job at Weinstocks doing filing Number of employers since college: 4 Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Coke Alumni you are in close contact with: Lucia Churches Names of siblings who attended Encina: 2 Reunions you have attended: All Number of years you have been married: 29 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 5 States you have lived in: CA |
| GARY PHILLIPS Spouse's name: Cheryl Grade school you attended: Rousch (COLO) Middle school you attended: Clearlake JR. High (COLO) City/State you reside in: Fruita, CO Names of kids and their ages: Becky 29 and Brooke 23 Number of grandchildren: Hunter 2 1/2 Being a grandparent is the greatest. Occupation: Self Employed in my Wife's business Colleges attended and degrees: Sac City, AA degree / 1yr Mesa State CO. Most interesting job: Current Most boring job: Automotive Mechanic Number of employers since college: 12 Number of different careers and what they were: Auto Mechanic, Oil Refinery Operator, Outside Service Tech. for Carton Folding Manufacturer Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: John Ward, Bob Wales, Steve Skelly Reunions you have attended: 98 Number of years you have been married: 25 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 14 States you have lived in: CO & CA Languages you speak fluently: NONE FLUENTLY Interesting hobbies: Golf, Fishing, Woodworking and Carving, Stain Glass Military service: NO Thanks to NIXON Any near death experience(s): My Life Before the age of 33 Most dangerous thing you have done: Worked at an Oil Refinery 8yrs Fastest you have driven: 140 My Mothers Dodge Charger RT Most serious injury/accident: Blown out knee ( Senior Year 1st game 1st Quarter) Number of operations: 9 (5 Knee, 2 Back, 1 Nose, 1 Hernia. Number of broken bones: 2 Yearbooks owned: 73 Top 5 tv shows of all time? Get Smart, Star Trek NG, Paladin (have gun will travel), Unsolved History, Mash, Scrubs Top 5 movies of all time? Star Wars, Risky Business, Butch Cassidy & Sundance Kid, Stripes, Animal House Hours you spend on the net per day? 2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 10 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 2 Number of shoes in your closet? 6 Shoes i.e. 3 pair Biggest remodeling project? Every House I have owned. The current one, Built on 3 car Garage, remodeled the Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Bath, etc. Most exotic vacation: Alaska (Fishing) Countries you have visited: Mexico, Guam Most money you have won/loss gambling? $350 Kids: sports played: Daughter Brooke: Golf, Swimming, Softball Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Brooke won 1st in an Easter Egg Coloring Contest Kids: proudest moment: Brooke: Went to State in Golf for Two Years and lettered varsity 3yrs, and Holds Records in Swimming and lettered varsity all 4yrs, Both girls Graduated from HS Funny story about Encina: I Remember A Party at my house across from the High School. Where Alan threw up all over some girl in the middle of my living room. We tossed him out on the lawn and I gave her one of my tee shirts. I believe her to be an under classmate with real dark curly hair Don't know her Name nor did he. Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? I'm Deacon of my Church. Have fun at the reunion sorry I can't be their. I sure enjoyed the last one. Hope to make it to the next one. |
| DENNIS PLESSAS Spouse's name: Melisa Plessas Grade school you attended: Out of State Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Gold River, CA (Sacramento area) Names of kids and their ages: Kelsey 13, Whitney 11 Occupation: Deputy Chief (Sacramento Metropolitan Fire) Names of siblings who attended Encina: Mike Plessas (Brother) Reunions you have attended: All but 1978 Number of years you have been married: 8 Number of times you have been married: 1 Musical instruments played: Drums, Bass Guitar Most dangerous thing you have done: Being a firefighter Fastest you have driven: Code-3 driving is always scary Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Corvette Yearbooks owned: All Have you been on TV? Yes, as fire department spokesman Have you been in the newspaper? Yes, as fire department spokesman Have you held any public offices? Yes, Board of Directors for a Special District Number of books you read per month? Varies Hours you spend on the net per day? As few as possible Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): Too many! Hours you spend watching TV per day? As little as possible (<1 hr) Most exotic vacation: Jamaica Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Honor Students Funny story about Encina: I was Principal for a day (in 1999) at Encina |
| MATT REEVES Spouse's name: Michelle Foucheaux-Reeves Grade school you attended: Cottage/Creekside Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Woodland, CA Names of kids and their ages: Jennifer Reeves-Greene_25 Erin Reeves_21 Nikki Hutchison_16 Josh and Jeremy Hutchison_14(identical twins) Occupation: Systems Consultant Colleges attended and degrees: ARC - AA & AS Most interesting job: Systems Consultant Most boring job: Circuit board modifications Number of employers since college: ~6 Number of different careers and what they were: Janitor, Tire Jockey, Computer repair Favorite teachers: at Encina: Botello Favorite memories from Encina: Way too stoned back then to remember many. Names of siblings who attended Encina: Mitch, Kurt, Tom Reunions you have attended: 1993 Number of years you have been married: 0 recent and 2 years total Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college: 3 Fastest you have driven: 140+ Most interesting vehicle you have owned: '49 Chevy PU Silliest thing you have done: Updates Daily Most serious injury/accident: Broken nose Number of broken bones: 2 Yearbooks owned: none Number of books you read per month? .1 Hours you spend on the net per day? .5 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 30 Hours you spend watching tv per day? .5 Number of shoes in your closet? 6 Biggest remodelling project? Bathroom Longest vacation (how long and where): 10 days in Maui Countries you have visited: Mexico Most money you have won/loss gambling? -$600.00 |
| SALLY REID CLAUSEN Spouse's name: Curt Clausen Grade school you attended: Sutterville, Sierra Oaks Middle school you attended:Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Seattle, Washington Names of kids and their ages: David 17, Anna 14,and Andy 11 Occupation: Momm Colleges attended and degrees: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Questa College, Early Childhood Education Degree Most interesting job: Being a mom to my three kids Most boring job: Bathroom cleaning duty at my families camp Number of employers since college: 5 Number of different careers and what they were: Pre-school teacher, Lifeguard, camp counselor, waitress, restaurant manager, mom Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr Figenshu, Ms Wilson Favorite memories from Encina: Good times with friends Alumni you are in close contact with: Kelcey Hall, Karen Teakle Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Any of my old high school friends Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Any of the teachers would be fun Names of siblings who attended Encina: Nancy, Joan, Jim and Annie Reunions you have attended: I think this is my 3th or 4th reunion Number of years you have been married: 21 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 3 States you have lived in: Calif., Wisconsin, Washington Countries you have lived in: Canada Community service: I spend all my time volunteering at my kids public schools . I volunteer in the summer running the consessions at our summer swimming pool meets. Any near death experience(s): Swimming at the Carmel Beach and being taken under by the strong current Most dangerous thing you have done: High School !!!!!! Longest vacation (how long and where: 3 weeks in Vienna Most exotic vacation: Paris Countries you have visited: Mexico, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Austria, Hungary Kids: sports played: Swimming, Golf, Soccer, Basketball , Frisbee Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Davids team Qualifying for the Nationals in Orlando at USFirst Robotics Competition, Anna was the Sr. jazz singer for her middle school last year and they came in first at every one of their competitions in Reno, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Andy coming in first at a ALL City Swim Meet. Kids: proudest moment: Too many to mention. We are blessed with three wonderful kids! |
| DEBBIE RICHMOND MEYER Spouse's name: Rollin Grade school you attended: Cottage School Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: El Dorado Hills,CA Names of kids and their ages: Lauren 18, Alex 16 Number of grandchildren: 0 Occupation: First Grade Teacher Colleges attended and degrees: UC San Diego and San Diego State Teaching Credential Most interesting job: Never a dull moment working with 6 and 7 year olds Most boring job: lifeguard Number of employers since college:San Diego Unified School District and Rescue Union School District Number of different careers and what they were: Teaching Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Figenshu Favorite memories from Encina: I will never forget the trip to Hawaii with the cheerleaders and the wrestling and basketball teams. What a way to spend the New Year!! Mike Fahn and all of the parties..... Mike and Danny Shelloe coming by on the mini bikes... Jeeping at the American River and then to Parytime Donuts...Loni Whalen, Debbie Lopes and I have all kinds of stories we will never share with our children!! Alumni you are in close contact with: Mike Fahn, Loni Whalen, Debbie Lopes Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: the whole gang!! Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Mr. Figenshu Names of siblings who attended Encina: Miles, Mike Reunions you have attended:I think I have been to all of them Number of years you have been married:20 Number of times you have been married:1 States you have lived in: CA Interesting hobbies: swimming, walking, gardening Fastest you have driven:Ask Dan and Swift Dickison about our trip to visit UCSan Diego....on I-5 Number of operations: 1 Number of broken bones: Ask Mike Fahn about my broken arm story.... in kindergarten Yearbooks owned: all Have you been on tv? The 4th of July at Mike Fahn's BBQ 2003 !! Have you been in the newspaper? Yes.... teaching related Have you been in any plays? Does the Cottage School performance of A Christmas Carol and Tom Sawyer count??? I got to kiss Scott Matthews. Number of books you read per month? not enough Hours you spend on the net per day? not much Longest vacation (how long and where): 3 weeks in Europe last summer Countries you have visited: Mexico, Spain, France, England, Switzerland Kids: sports played: soccer, volleyball Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Lauren won a scholarship to Cal Poly.. San Luis Obispo. for her academic accomplishments... Alex was Captain of the JV soccer team at Oak Ridge High School Kids: proudest moment: I am proud of my kids every day... Funny story about Encina: Too many to share!! |
| PATTY RUSSELL MOSIER Spouse's name: Jim Grade school you attended: Dyer Kelly Middle school you attended: Howe Avenue City/State you reside in: Foresthill, CA Names of kids and their ages: Michael-26, Kayce-23 Number of grandchildren: Kathryn Rose, 10 months Occupation: Business Planner, Hewlett Packard Most interesting job: Now Most boring job: Gas Station Attendant Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Knurr Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Connie Hall, Nancy Patton, Sally Hird, Craig Blake. Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Mr. Knurr. Names of siblings who attended Encina: John and Pamela Reunions you have attended: none Number of years you have been married: 29 Number of times you have been married: 1 States you have lived in: Oregon, CA Interesting hobbies: Family, dirt biking, boating Yearbooks owned: all Longest vacation (how long and where): 1 month, across country to New York in our RV. Most exotic vacation: Singapore Countries you have visited: Singapore, Mexico, Caribbean Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Son was in the Navy for 6 years on a Recon Plane. Kids: proudest moment: The birth of my granddaughter |
| DIANE SCHOENBORN KELLY Spouse's name: Mike Kelly (Encina Class of 1973) Grade school you attended: Sierra Oaks Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Sacramento, CA Names of kids and their ages: Amanda, 19, & Patrick, 17 Number of grandchildren: 0 Occupation: Elementary teacher, substitute & summer school, seeking permanent teaching job Colleges attended and degrees: UC Davis: BS in Consumer Textiles CSUS: Teaching Credential Most interesting job: Teaching; there's never a dull moment. Most boring job: Typing elementary school lunch menus, a small part of a job which was not supposed to include typing. Number of employers since college: 4 Number of different careers and what they were: 4: Retail management for Weinstock's and The Broadway (2 divisions of the same company); retail office for Weinstock's, The Broadway, and Coach House Gifts; general office work for San Juan Unified School District Food Services; elementary teacher, substitute for San Juan and Sac City districts and 2 years summer school teacher for San Juan. Favorite teachers at Encina: Mr. Derderian, Mr. Trathen, Mrs. Brown, Ms Sallberg/Kam, Mr. Huber Favorite memories from Encina: Too many; I have a much better memory than many of my friends from Encina. Alumni you are in close contact with: Mike Kelly, Harlan Lau, Jolie Ostrow Baron, Jean Bonette Schumpelt (72), Denisa Smith Myrick Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: I enjoy seeing everyone! Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: See favorite teachers. It was really nice to talk to Mr. Derderian and Mr. Huber at one of the Homecoming events, and I used to run into Mr. Trathen socially. Names of siblings who attended Encina: Karen Schoenborn Barsch (76) Reunions you have attended: ALL, and I have been on the reunion committee since 1983. Number of years you have been married: 24 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 5 (4 in Sacramento) States you have lived in: only CA Countries you have lived in: USA Languages you speak fluently: I can't say that I speak Spanish fluently, but I understand and speak enough to get by with kids in school. Interesting hobbies: antiques, needlework, crafts, Girl Scouts (20-year member) Community service: Girl Scouts: I completed my 13-year term as leader, and now am in charge of magazine sales for 25 troops. Under One Roof: Crown Circle Volunteer. Any near death experience(s): The first time I went to Walt Disney World, with my mother, daughter (2 1/2), and niece (5), the plane spilled its brake fluid and we had to land in crash position and be prepared to rush the emergency exits. It was a little disconcerting watching the flight attendants check the names of each person on their seating chart; I didn't make my mother feel any better when I told her that they wanted to be able to identify the bodies easier. The plane was able to make a normal landing, and the kids thought it was all great fun. Most dangerous thing you have done: Danger is in the eye of the beholder... Fastest you have driven: 120+. Hey, Daddy was a professional driver! I was cruising in his station wagon down I-5, and the needle was past the top speed on the speedometer. Most interesting vehicle you have owned: I love my Grand Marquis Colony Park station wagon with the contact paper wood paneling, but it's dying of old age. Personalized license plate and what it means: 2 DSNYLN. The license plate holder says, "I'm going". This is the car that has taken us to Disneyland more than any other. Silliest thing you have done: I went with my son on The Zipper ride in Santa Cruz, while I had a double ear infection. The fluid kept rolling around in my ears, and I felt green for some time. My family won't let me forget the experience. Most serious injury/accident: I kid you not: I stepped "funny" on a mowing strip, fell, and broke 2 bones (one in my foot and one in my finger). Number of operations: 4 Number of broken bones: 3 Yearbooks owned: ALL Biggest prize you ever won: I won a flight to Albuquerque, a rental car, and a week's stay at a condo in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Have you been on tv? At least 3 times: I won a motor scooter on The Sale of the Century game show when I was pregnant with my son, I was on the news in high school, and I was on an episode of HBO's Real Sex. Have you been in the newspaper? Yes, in high school. Have you played or sung professionally? No, and my family has requested that I not sing at all. I think I'm tone-deaf. Have you started your own businesses? We have a family business as antique dealers at Antique Plaza in Rancho Cordova. Top 5 tv shows of all time? Star Trek, The Man from UNCLE, Cheers (the Diane years), Will & Grace, and The Wonderful World of Disney (shows featuring Walt Disney) Top 5 movies of all time? Singin' in the Rain, Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, The Wizard of Oz, and Alien (my top 3 never change, the others depend on my mood) Number of books you read per month? 1/3 for pleasure; many for school. Hours you spend on the net per day? <2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 5-10, plus Harlan's ;) Hours you spend watching tv per day? 0-4 Number of shoes in your closet? 14 pairs, but I only wear 3 pairs regularly. I hate shoes because my feet are big and hard-to-fit. I am most comfortable in flip-flops or Birkenstock sandals. I would love to be able to find "cute" shoes for the reunion, but I'm giving up almost before I start to look. Biggest remodelling project? I remodeled our Renaissance costumes after 20 years and weight gain. Oh, you meant on a house... Longest vacation (how long and where): 2 weeks through the Southwest, including Albuquerque, Pagosa Springs, Mesa Verde, and Four Corners. Most exotic vacation: Either eating my way through Hawaii (3 times) or braving the crowds at Mardi Gras in New Orleans (twice). Countries you have visited: Mexico, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Morocco, France, The United Kingdom, and Canada, all in Walt Disney World's World Showcase. For real, just Mexico and England. Most money you have won/loss gambling? $200 won Kids: sports played: Patrick played soccer as a kid, now does wrestling and track for Rio Americano. Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Patrick just has to complete his project to become an Eagle Scout. He won one of three Friendship awards at Arden Middle School. Amanda is a Hispanic National Merit Scholar. She won a high school writing contest put on by American River College; her essay was published in the American River Review and in a guide for teachers who are teaching kids to pass the high school exit exam. She has also had 3 poems published. Kids: proudest moment: I enjoy saying, "my daughter, the author..." Kids: most embarassing moment: None, we have perfect children! Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: Both kids have been on school trips to Spain and to Paris with a family friend, leaving their poor folks at home. Funny story about Encina: Too many! |
| KATHY SCHROEDER I have enjoyed reading everyone's bio's. I remember almost everybody. I was the quiet, shy one so I am sure nobody remembers me (except Kim Perry). Most would remember me by my mother owning Seal Swim School (big ad in the year book!) and all of my swimming training.. I do remember sitting behind Missy Wilkerson in (one) class and she was so nice. I write a monthly column about the "literary" side of Frederic Remington, western artist, for American Western Magazine. I am in the process of writing a book about the same. I work at Sundance Film Festival every January as a volunteer. (yes, I saw Robert Redford, met Sam Elliott and jogged (across the parking lot) with Aidan Quinn (showed Roger Ebert where the bathroom was). I will be doing an interview with Willie Nelson in December (need a photographer!!) Then it is back to Park City in January for Sundance working as media for both the magazine and my local paper. My real job is overseeing a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio (California, Arizona and Utah) for a doctor and love it.. The best boss in the world. And, still handle real estate sales and acquisitions for family and friends. (realtor since 1986) WOW - this is working into a great resume! |
| JOYCE SHAW ALLEN Spouse's Name: Jim Grade School: Kindergarden - Creekside, 1st - 6th Wyda Way Middle School: Howe Ave. Reside in: Sacramento Name of kids: Jacob (Jake) will be 3 on the 29th of July Occupation: Teacher, Head Start Colleges: Warner Pacific College - Portland Oregon AA Western Career College - Medical Secretary Certificate Most interesting job: Coordinator for before and after school program in Grass Valley, Nevada City, CA Worst job: Working for an MD here in Sac Jobs I've held: Teacher (Pre-school), Front Office Receptionist, Receptionist Favorite teachers: Mr. Scott, Mrs. Leafe Alumni still in contact with: Jani Davis and Patty Belmont (Patty's brother is married to my sister Marcy) Name of siblings: Mary, Ron, Marcy and Dusty # of reunions attended: None, this is my 1st. # of yrs been married: almost 12 # of times been married: once How many times I've moved since college: 7 States I have lived in: 1, Oregon Hobbies: Shopping!!!!, swimming, step aerobics, hiking Most dangerous thing I've done: Drinking a 12 pack of beer and thinking that I could roller skate in the hills in Rocklin, CA. Fell down a hill and broke my left wrist and tailbone. Most interesting vehicle: 1981 Ford Mustang Most serious accident: Head on collision in my classic 1964 Ford Fairlane (accident was not my fault) I received a broken jar which required my mouth to be shut for 13 weeks!!! Number of operations: 5 Yearbooks owned: 70-73 Biggest remodeling job: kitchen Kids: I was blessed with becoming a mother 5 days short of turning 45. He's my little blue eyed and blond indian. Funny story about Encina: While singing in the girls chorus at a Christmas concert, I fell off the high riser. |
| KERRY SHEARER 72 Spouse's name: Christi (But she's not attending the 1973 reunion...) Grade school you attended: Wyda Way Elementary School Middle school you attended: Howe Avenue School City/State you reside in: Sacramento, CA Names of kids and their ages: Christopher (22); Steven (18) Occupation: Communications, marketing and broadcasting Colleges attended and degrees: Cosumnes River College; San Francisco State University; Sacramento State University; Communications degree Most interesting job: News and traffic reporter, NewsTalk 1530 KFBK, Sacramento. Most boring job: Filling out this lengthy questionnaire! Number of employers since college: 4 Number of different careers and what they were: 1) News editor/field reporter/traffic reporter/assistant news director 2) Spokesperson for SMUD 3) Communications & marketing specialist, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr.Knurr, Mr. Chambers,Mr. Gonzales Alumni you are in close contact with: Mike Pittsley, Robb (Mainer) Wallace Names of siblings who attended Encina: Kirt Shearer Reunions you have attended: All for my class (1972) Number of years you have been married: 25 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 4 States you have lived in: California Countries you have lived in: USA Languages you speak fluently: English Interesting hobbies: Video production, photography, computer graphics, skiing Musical instruments played: Trombone Community service: Hosted TV auctions and pledge drives for KVIE-TV 6 (PBS) Any near death experience(s): I have had to attend many management meetings that I would describe as near death experiences. Does this count? Most dangerous thing you have done: Conducted a media tour inside the reactor building at a nuclear power plant. However, I must point out that my hair was red BEFORE I began working in close proximity to nuclear materials. Fastest you have driven: 110 mph Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1964 Mercedes Benz 230SL Yearbooks owned: 70-72 Publications: I have appeared in many news articles over the years. Biggest prize you ever won: Publisher's Clearing House has never seen fit to pull up to my door with one of those giant cardboard checks. Have you been on tv? Way too much. Have you been in the newspaper? Way too much. Have you been in any plays? No, but I was a "background actor" in several made-for-TV movies, including a really stupid one with Cheryl Ladd. Have you started your own businesses? I did occasional wedding video production on weekends for a few years. I wonder how many of those happy couples are still married?! Top 5 tv shows of all time? Scrubs - I love it!, Happy Days, I love Lucy, Friends, Star Trek Top 5 movies of all time? Star Wars, Back to the Future, Caddyshack, A Christmas Story, Titanic Number of books you read per month? 1 if I'm lucky! Hours you spend on the net per day? 2 hours, five minutes. 5 minutes writing messages, and 2 hours clearing spam out of my accounts. Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 10-15 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 Number of shoes in your closet? 12 pairs Biggest remodelling project? Added master bedroom/bathroom to expand our 1958 Randy Parks-built house near Billy Mitchell Elementary School Longest vacation (how long and where): Two weeks - multi-state camping in tent trailer, including Dinosaur National Monument in Utah Most exotic vacation: St. Thomas. We got an exotic sunburn in the clear ocean water, and found large exotic drowned bugs in our open champagne bottle. Countries you have visited: 3 Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: Digital video production switcher Most money you have won/lost gambling? Big win: $35 Kids: sports played: little league Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Computer Information Systems degree (Christopher, May, 2003); High School diploma (Steven, June, 2003) Kids: proudest moment: Our proudest moments come every time we hear from parents complimenting their leadership skills in high school and junior high youth programs at church |
| BONNIE SHIFFLETTE I attended Encina at the beginning of 10th grade. However, I finished/graduated from a high school in Anchorage, Alaska 1973. Spouse: In approx. 1980, I met and married married Mark Lambert, Encina class of '69, I think...? We met in Newport, Oregon. We coincidently worked at the same restaurant. We divorced in 1989. Names of kids and their ages: No kids, no grandchildren. City/State: In 1990, I moved back to Sacramento County. I currently live in Carmichael, CA. Occupation: Currently work for State of CA Department of Mental Health. Colleges attended and degrees: American River College Alumni 2000, Associates degree in Social Science. Number of different careers and what they were: Prior career was in the Hospitality field, Food and Beverage Server. Favorite teachers at Encina: I do not remember names, but I remember liking my English, Science, Home Economics, and Wood Shop teachers. Alumni in close contact would propably have to be Tim Will, Pat Dunn, Chris Dehnert, Dona Jones, Jerry Burks, Brian Vaughn, Debbie Rodgers, Lori Abreu. Number of shoes in my closest? HA! Do you mean how many are there total, or how many are in there that I might still wear? :) ~too many! Most exotic vacation: I've yet to go on that most exotic vacation. Biggest remodelling project? I am currently trying to do my biggest remodeling project. :/ I miss a few of my long lost friends: Joe Busby, Mark White, etc. |
| MIKE SHORT Grade school you attended: St Ignatius Middle school you attended: St Ignatius City/State you reside in: Citrus Hts CA Occupation: Sell Gasoline, Car washes and Twinkies Colleges attended and degrees: UC Berkeley, ARC, CSUS Early Child Development Degree, Teaching Credential Multi Subject, Real Estate Broker, Smog Tech Most interesting job: Sub Teaching a pre school Most boring job: Washing dishes for a butcher shop downtown J street Number of employers since college:3 Number of different careers and what they were:see above and guess Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr Botello, Stearns, Kojima, Dutton, Pattitucci, Stevens, Braio Favorite memories from Encina: Getting love notes in my locker Alumni you are in close contact with: Rett Smart, Dave Valle, Mike Crosby Names of siblings who attended Encina: David, Elaine Reunions you have attended:2 Number of years you have been married:7 Number of times you have been married:1 Number of times you have moved since college: 5 States you have lived in:1 Interesting hobbies: Scuba Any near death experience(s):Head on Bicycle crash at night on American River bike trail. 12 days in intensive care with tracheotomy Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Kit car Ferrari body on a Fiero donor Biggest prize you ever won: Trip to France from Chevron Have you started your own businesses? yes Top 5 movies of all time? Contact, The fifth element Number of books you read per month?1 Hours you spend on the net per day? 2 Longest vacation (how long and where): 21 days Galapogos Islands, Ecuador SA Most exotic vacation: Scuba in Fiji Countries you have visited: Taiwan, France, Most money you have won/loss gambling? If the Stock market is gambling I have lost a bunch!! Funny story about Encina: Putting the Honda car sideways on the steps to the gym. Scott Plotkin getting the open campus to pass. Maybe he should run for governor. Mr Clover calling us lounge lizards if we did'nt do our homework,and having 'bunsen' Burner collect the copied homework. |
| RETT SMART Spouse's name: Theresa (not attending) Grade school you attended: Eastern/Sierra Oaks - 5th grade (we were portable classroom pioneers) Sierra Oaks Elementary - 6th grade Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk (Go T-Birds!) City/State you reside in: Carmichael, CA (Berkeley from 1984-2000) Names of kids and their ages: Jenna - 17, Katie - 15.5. THEY ARE BOTH DEL CAMPO COUGERS.............. ARRGH! Occupation: Insurance Broker, Loveland & Smart Insurance Services. Large Workers Compensation Accts. Colleges attended and degrees: Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA; San Francisco State University; CSUS - BA - Theater Arts Most interesting job: Movie Projectionist and Popcorn maker in Downieville, CA Most boring job: While in high school, I got a job washing dishes at a restaurant on Fair Oaks near Munroe (think it is gone now) and I was either that slow or I just cared about getting a dish really clean. It was around midnight on my first night and some busboy wheels in a cart full o' dishes and says lock up when you are done. I waited for him to leave and then I wheeled the cart back into one of the rooms behind a curtain and fled the scene. I called in sick the next day and nerver returned....... Favorite teachers: at Encina: It's a tie between Mr. Botello and Eric Dahlin. Both were great influences by enabling me to see the creative side of life. Favorite memories from Encina: There are so many catagories.......... Authorized and Unauthorized Sports Activities, Authorized and Unauthorized Social Gatherings, Classroom moments, summer adventures............. Encina High School Football - Those of you who toiled through the double sessions, summer camp for some of us, and played Apache Football for any of the four years will know we had highs and lows but I really enjoyed playing the game with you all. Some of my best friends today, I met through high school sports. I want those game films out of archives and on disc or vhs! My favorite football memory was making all conference on an 0-9-1 team. My favorite wrestling memory was our trip to Hawaii our senior year. I won every match and was out every night buying booze with a bogus military ID card (no picture) I obtained from an enterprising swabbie at the Pearl Harbor Naval base (where we were staying). I knew I had to pin my opponents early or I would succumb to the heat, humidity, and a vicious hangover. Favorite unorganized sport - Playing no pads tackle football in a loosely organized league of teams such as The MadMan (the most dominant team in league history), The Clap Kids aka The Clan (you know who you are), the Cloonie Crushers (Lee Elliott was a crusher...) and others. We played at fields like Cottage Park, The Power Lines, and Teichert. Teichert was unique. One end zone was at the top of this grassy bowl with one end zone at the top of the bowl. Imagine catching a kickoff and running downhill... imagine tackling that same person. Classroom moment - First day of school, freshman year, sneaking a piece of a jolly rancher cherry stick and having it crash to the ground in Mr. Jarvis's class. This kid in the desk in the next row looks at me and the candy on the ground and snatches it up and eats it. We both laughed. That is how I first met Mike Short. Trips to Dillons Beach - As soon as Alan Lew had his license, it seemed that his parents gave him full access to their Camper. I am here to tell you that giving a 16 year old a camper is opening the door to more unauthorized fun that you can shake a stick at................. Halloween Antics - Not sure how it started but somehow there was a challenge to a egg fight with the battleground to be Sierra Oaks. We had skirmishes all over. Alan Lew was driving his parents' station wagon and had lost control of the 6+ passengers and at one point, there is a commotion in the back and they're trying to hold Ollie Bell. The next minute, Al and I are looking out the front window and we see Ollie's shit eating grin as he is peering in from the roof of the car! We were going about 25mph.... thank god there was a luggage rack! Geez The numerous parties at Fahn's house. Definetely a promoter from an early age. Alumni you are in close contact with: Close list............Mike Short, Dave Valle, Mike Crosby, Alan Lew, Those I see on occassion or correspond with.....Marty Buckles, Mike Fahn, Harlan Lau, Gail Miller, Lucia Churches, Eric Sudhoff, Chris Heimburg Names of siblings who attended Encina: Eben Smart, 71 Reunions you have attended: 1983, 1988, 1993, 2003 I could be wrong............... Number of years you have been married: 18 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 4 States you have lived in: OR, NV, CA, WA Countries you have lived in: People's Republic of Berkeley Interesting hobbies: Pioneering Disc Sports such as Ultimate and Disc Golf. Any near death experience(s): Falling backwards from a 16' ladder into the theatre seats while cleaning the glass in the booth.... ouch. Falling from the peak of one of the Sierra Buttes while "free-climbing" down with Dave Valle. If I hadn't hit a ledge and stuck, it would have been a "screamer". Fastest you have driven: Unauthorized - 145 - Garden Highway in father's Firebird Formula 350 (could be higher, you would have to check with my passengers.) Authorized - 224 - Eight laps in a full blown NASCAR at the Richard Petty Driving Experience in Orlando Florida. What a gas! Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1969 VW Convertible - First car I ever owned and I STILL OWN IT! Silliest thing you have done: At the first Niners Superbowl Parade, I was sitting on top of a truck near the beginning of the parade. As the last motorized cable car crawled passed, I decided to step off of the truck and onto the roof of the last car and rode in parade all the way to the Civic Center (the people in the car didn't know I was there and the crowd assumed I was authorized). As they were unloading the occupants at the Civic Center podium, I got up and started a GO .............. Niners ............. chant and had the 100k fans in attendance eating out of my hand until a policeman shouted "Hey, get down from there" and I expected to be hauled off but once I was off of the cable car, he felt his job was done and I walked off with the feeling that I had been part of something unique. Yearbooks owned: all Have you been in the newspaper? On top of a cable car in the '81 Superbowl Celebration Parade Have you been in any plays? Although I was more of a Techie and did not appear on stage, I did have several classes with Tom Hanks at CSUS. In a directing class, I had the pleasure of directing Tom Hanks in a scene from a Eugene O'Neil play. Have you started your own businesses? Yes, we are in our sixth year. Top 5 tv shows of all time? Seinfeld, Curb your Enthusiasm, Get Smart, SNL, Simpsons Top 5 movies of all time? Godfathers 1&2, Star Wars, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Deerhunter, Pulp Fiction Number of books you read per month? More in the summer, less than I should. Hours you spend on the net per day? Combined personal and business, 10 but some of it is passive Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): Too many to count as most of my business is now done through e-mail and less through the fax machine (remember those from a life before attachments?) Hours you spend watching tv per day? 2-3 while multi-tasking Number of shoes in your closet? 8 pair Biggest remodelling project? Prepping and Painting a two-story, eight bedroom ranch house that was built in 1878. Longest vacation (how long and where): 15 days - Goodyears Bar, CA Most exotic vacation: My honeymoon, of course......... Spent a week on an island no bigger than a postage stamp in the Bahamas.... We had the beach to ourselves. the seclusion, gardenias in bloom and the tropical atmosphere were intoxicating. Countries you have visited: Mexico, Canada, Bahamas, England Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: I purchased a SUM 41 Fans Only Parking Sign at my daughter's request. Most money you have won/loss gambling? Nothing of significance |
| SYNDEY SMEEDEN BROWN Spouse's name: Richard Brown Grade school: Cottage Middle school: Jonas Salk City/state you reside in: Anchorage,AK Names of kids and their ages: Jennifer Braswell 32 Alana Custer 22 (Served in Military Army) Kristina Magovac 19 Candice Magovac 18 Wyatt Brown 3 step children - Sheri Brown 17 James David Brown 11 Number of grandchildren: she has a grandson 8 by Jennifer named Nathan Occupation: Manager U-Save Rental Car in Anchorage Alaska Most interesting job: travel agency manager Most boring job: working at Mary Ann's Bakery Favorite teachers at Encina: Mr. Pattitucci and Mr. Dahlin Favorite memories from Encina: getting stoned behind the art dept Number of years you have been married: 7 Number of times you have been married: 3 Names of siblings who attended Encina: Sister Cynthia Smeeden 68 and Philip PIP Smeeden 76 both passed away in 2002 States you have lived in: Hawaii, Alaska |
| DENISA SMITH MYRICK I will not be at the 30th reunion. I am spending that weekend in Oregon at a family reunion with my Dad's family. How could it possibly be 30 years? I have 6 plus 3-on-hold grandchildren (explanation for 3 on hold: Angela is in the midst of a sibling group adoption). Out of 10 children, 4 are married, one moved out and 5 left at home. My youngest just finished kindergarten. Time is rolling onward. Say hi to everyone who remembers me |
| MARLENE SMITH MURRAY Spouse's name: Bill Grade school you attended:Greer K-3 , Edison 4-6 Middle school you attended:Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Placerville, Ca Names of kids and their ages: Michael 32, & Jason,(stepson 30) Number of grandchildren: 2 Occupation: Housewife, child care , etc. etc. till Oct Colleges attended and degrees: Lafayette Academy, R.I. and MTI Business College Medical Receptionist Office Assist. Most interesting job: Jimboys Tacos Corner of Arden and Morse Mgr, after moving back to Sac from Loomis Number of different careers and what they were: Dental Field Mostly 16 Years, Accounting, Collections, Office Favorite memories from Encina: Mike Fahn and Rett Smart were the greatest. Nikki Tanko , Hanging out,.Quite fond of Wes Doane, Gail Miller moved in on the action. Alumni you are in close contact with: Terri Smith, e-mails & phone AMAP, Della Saucedo Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Eric Sudhoff, I used to go to his house to swim in 7th grade. Pam Allen, Cindy Baker, Todd Brownell, Denise Smith Names of siblings who attended Encina: Diane, Linda Number of years you have been married:27 States you have lived in: CA Languages you speak fluently: English Interesting hobbies: Not too interesting, Gardening , Birds, Cooking Community service: Volunteer at Howe Park : Kids at Risk Program Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Red T-Top Vet Number of operations: 5 Number of broken bones: 1 finger playing basketball at Jonas Salk Have you started your own businesses? Willys Wild West BBQ Sauce , Primarily in Napa Valley Wine Train and Corti Bros. Some other small stores Hours you spend on the net per day? Maybe 1 or so Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 20 + Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 or so news mostly, Disc. Health, nature Number of shoes in your closet?15+ Biggest remodelling project?Roof and deck currently getting bids for Sept. Longest vacation (how long and where): Hawaii 2 1/2 wks. Kids: proudest moment: Michael is the best, Currently works for Microsoft in WA , still my kid at 32 |
| RANDALL "KIRK" SMITH Spouse's name: Christie (Chris Browning) Smith Grade school you attended: Cottage Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Granite Bay, CA Names of kids and their ages: Lindsay 21, Brian 19 Number of grandchildren: None that I know of. Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Developer/Broker (Shopping Centers) Colleges attended and degrees: CSUS, BS in Business Admin. Most interesting job: Developing Shopping Centers with Wal-Mart and Mervyns Most boring job: None, I have done this since college Number of employers since college: 3 Number of different careers and what they were: No other careers Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Warren & Coach Swartz (I was a masochist) Favorite memories from Encina: Old girlfriends, and wrestling matches, not the same thing Alumni you are in close contact with: Chris Smith (wife) Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Brad Brereton, & all my old friends that I have seen at reunions before. Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Scwartz, we still want to kick his a___ right? No, I liked him Names of siblings who attended Encina: 3 Reunions you have attended: 1978,1983, 1993 Number of years you have been married: 24 years (consecutive too) Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 3 States you have lived in: 1 Countries you have lived in: 1 Languages you speak fluently: Spanish, French +/- Interesting hobbies: Competitive water skiing, snow boarding, snow skiing, tennis, golf, motorcycles Community service: 20/30 club, Point West Rotary Any near death experience(s): Motorcycle crashes Most dangerous thing you have done: Water ski kite and motorcycles Fastest you have driven: 120 Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 2003 Harley Personalized license plate and what it means: GD4PLA2, but DMV denied our request to put it on our jeep Silliest thing you have done: I broke up a large formal party by going naked in the jacuzzi. Most serious injury/accident: Water-ski kite, I thought my ribs were crushed, and I would have drowned without help. Number of broken bones: 3 Yearbooks owned: 72,73 Have you started your own businesses? I've been self employed most of my career. Countries you have visited: Mexico, Canada, Tahiti and numerous Caribbean islands Most money you have won/loss gambling? $500 Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: Lindsay graduated from San Diego State in 4 years and is working on her teaching credential. Brian got into UCLA because of his art portfolio. He plans to go into their film school |
| RICK STALKER Spouse/Partner: Donna Burnett Grade school: Creekside Middle school: Howe City/State: Sacramento, CA Names of kids and their ages: NA Occupation: Real Estate Colleges attended and degrees: American River, UCLA Most interesting job: Ski testing Most boring job: Anything with 8-5 as hours Number of employers since college: 5 Number of different careers and what they were: All in Sales or Management. Vice President of a Sports Sales/Marketing Co., Sales & Marketing Director in the Pet industry to Sales Director for an E-Business publishing Co. Favorite teachers at Encina: Ms. Kojima, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Jerry Warren, Mr. Ross Clover, Mr. Rees Lee Favorite memories from Encina: Fahn house parties, Spanish class with Ms. Kojima Alumni you are in close contact with: Mike & Larry Fahn, Terry Randazo, Jeff Jope, Mark Rasmussen Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Class of 72 and 74 Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Anyone who would dare attend Reunions attended (1978,1983,1988,1993,1998,2003,all,none): 78, 83, 93 Number of years you have been married: 12 Number of times you have been married: twice Number of times you have moved since college: 5 States you have lived in: two Hobbies: Golf, Snow Skiing, Surfing, hiking, Scuba Diving Musical instruments played: A real lousy guitar Community service: Heal the Bay, Santa Monica Any near death experience(s): Yes Most dangerous thing you have done: Driving in Los Angeles Fastest you have driven: 130 Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Skate Board Most serious injury/accident: Blown out knee Number of operations: 5 Yearbooks owned (70,71,72,73,all,none): 72, 73 Biggest prize you ever won: Free bicycle Have you been on tv? Yes, Discovery Channel Have you been in any plays? Gilligans Island, 6th grade Have you started your own businesses? Yes Top 5 tv shows of all time? Simpsons, Sienfeld, Sepranos, 6 ft Under, Cheers, Southpark (sorry, that's six) Top 5 movies of all time? Dr. Strangelove, Godfather 1 & 2, Alliens, Star Wars 1, Hours you spend on the net per day? too many Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): too many Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1 Pairs of shoes in your closet? 30 Biggest remodelling project? outside landscaping Longest vacation (how long and where): 3 weeks, Europe Most exotic vacation: Two weeks sailing the Virgin Islands Countries you have visited: quite a few Most expensive item bought or sold on the net: golf club, $200.00 Funny story about Encina: Helping "borrow" the popcorn horse from Cal Expo for the class 72 senior auction |
| KATE "CATHY" STEINKOENIG SENDEGEYA Spouse's name: Patrick Sendegeya Grade school you attended: St. Ignatius Middle school you attended: St. Ignatius City/State you reside in: Antioch, CA Names of kids and their ages: Andrew, 17 and Regina, 15 Occupation: Payroll Manager for AC Transit in Oakland Colleges attended and degrees: CSU, Sacramento and University of Heidelberg, Germany - BA in German with Music minor Number of employers since college: 7 Number of different careers and what they were: Not all that different - I started out in Banking and moved into Payroll by accident, where I have been for the last 17 years. I did consider chucking it all, going to Germany and trying to have a career in opera, but I decided a steady paycheck was more important to me. I'm not a big risk taker. Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mrs. Kojima, Miss Volz and Mr. Lawrence Alumni you are in close contact with: Charlene DeVere Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: I'm thrilled that Mrs. Kojima and Mr. Carey will be at this reunion. Names of siblings who attended Encina: Mark Steinkoenig and Phillip Steinkoenig Reunions you have attended: I attended the 1972 reunion last year, because I graduated as a Junior in 1972 Number of years you have been married: almost 1 (we got married August 30, 2002) Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 12 States you have lived in: 2 (California and Nevada) Countries you have lived in: 2 (US and Germany) Languages you speak fluently: German (well, SPEAK fluently may be overstating it a bit, but I still read and write well, and speaking is okay, once I'm warmed up), now, SINGING is a different matter - there would be Latin, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Hebrew Interesting hobbies: I'm still involved in theater, and music, both as a performer and audience member (I have been known to travel across country or to foreign countries to attend performances by favorite performers) Most dangerous thing you have done: Attending Tristan und Isolde 7 times in one year Most interesting vehicle you have owned: A Volkswagen notchback -- my first car. It was adorable Most serious injury/accident: In November of 1989, I was walking along Kearny Street in San Francisco when a crane fell off the roof of 600 California (under construction). 5 people were killed, 41 injured. I escaped death by inches, but ruptured a disk in my back. I had back surgery and still have nerve damage in my left leg, as well as a sensitivity to sudden loud noises as a result of the experience. Number of operations: 1 Biggest prize you ever won: $25,000 and a trip to Paris (radio contest May, 1989) Have you been on tv? Yes, a few times (Note: I still have a tape of "Christmas at the Crossroads", when Concert Choir and Madrigals sang at the Crossroads Shopping Center, and it was broadcast on the radio. Want me to bring it?) Have you been in the newspaper? Yes, a number of times Have you been in any plays? Lots -- latest roles was Ruth in Pirates of Penzance with Lamplighters, last summer Have you played or sung professionally? Yes (many weddings, many church services) Top 5 tv shows of all time? ER, Gilmore Girls, Star Trek (and TNG -NOT DS9 or Voyager), Laredo (Charlene Devere will remember that), The Original Mickey Mouse Club (as a kid, I wanted to be Darlene -- I tried on the nickname Corky, after "Corky and White Shadow" -- it never really caught on) Top 5 movies of all time? The 3 Musketeers (the one with Michael York, Richard Chamberlain and Oliver Reed - I saw it at least 10 times the summer it came out -- 1974), White Christmas (it's not Christmas unless I watch it), American Dreamer (ties into 1989), Jurassic Park, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Top 5 books of all time? The Three Musketeers, Anne of Green Gables, Tender Victory, The Miles Vorkosigan series, the Oz books Number of books you read per month? It used to be 8 - 15, at least, now, it's more like 1, although, now that I'm commuting 3-plus hours a day,that number is going to increase again. Hours you spend on the net per day? Maybe 1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): Personal? 0 - 10 Hours you spend watching tv per day? Not many Number of shoes in your closet? More than my husband, fewer than Imelda Marcos Biggest remodelling project? The bathroom in my Alameda townhouse. Fortunately, I was able to run across the street each morning to my neighbor's house to shower. Longest vacation (how long and where): 2 months - France and England July - September 1989 (noticing a weird pattern in 1989?) Most exotic vacation: Depends on what you mean by exotic. For me, the week I spent at Canyon Ranch in Arizona (health spa) Countries you have visited: Canada, UK, Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Italy Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: Individual items -- not that expensive, but I know I've racked up a lot of dollars at EddieBauer.com and Amazon.com Kids: sports played: Andrew, tennis, Regina, swimming Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: Our kids (my husband's kids, biologically speaking) still live in Uganda (his home) - we hope to have the red tape parted by the end of the year, so they will be with us. Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? Patrick and I met in a church choir. That fact is usually good for a chuckle or an "awww". |
| ERIC SUDHOFF Spouse's name: Barbara Hughes Grade school you attended: Sierra Oaks Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: San Jose Names of kids and their ages: zip Occupation: Europe Regional Product Manager- Applied Materials Colleges attended and degrees: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, BS Mechanical Engineering- '92 (returned to school at 30) Most interesting job: My current job, as I get to travel to quite a few places to attempt to solve problems for our customers- chip makers (no, not potato). Most boring job: Janitor in a convalescent hospital. Remember that Marty? Number of employers since college: 3 Number of different careers and what they were: 3- ski instructor, waiter in So. Lake Tahoe for 9 yrs., and engineer for 13 years. Alumni you are in close contact with: None really, although Rett Smart and I keep in touch. Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: All. Although I didn't really make all that many great friends in school, I have been really impressed at previous reunions by what a great group of people I went to school with. Names of siblings who attended Encina: 2, Lyn '69 and Kris '71 Reunions you have attended: '93 and '98 Number of years you have been married: 14 Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 1 States you have lived in: 2, CA and NV Countries you have lived in: 1, although we should be moving to Munich, Germany when the semiconductor business picks up again. Languages you speak fluently: English Interesting hobbies: Triathlon, ski racing, history and art, esp. impressionists. Most dangerous thing you have done: Skydiving, speed skiing, everyday bay area driving. Fastest you have driven: 135 on the Autobahn in Germany Most interesting vehicle you have owned: Jeep CJ5 Silliest thing you have done: Danced at a bachlorette party in a balloon bikini. Most serious injury/accident: Cycling crash- broke collarbone, 2 ribs, and a screw in my shoulder from a previous surgery. Number of operations: 7 Number of broken bones: 6 Yearbooks owned: ALL Biggest prize you ever won: $4200 in Lottery Top 5 movies of all time? Gone With The Wind, The English Patient, My Fair Lady, Animal House, Star Wars Number of books you read per month? 2-3 Hours you spend on the net per day? <.5hr/day for personal use. Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 75 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 1/2 hr- news, or the Tour De France- Go Lance!!! Number of shoes in your closet? 12 pairs Biggest remodelling project? my current house Longest vacation (how long and where): 2 weeks in Thailand- Bangkok and Koh Samui for New Year's '00 Most exotic vacation: Same as above Countries you have visited: Italy, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Netherlands, England, Scotland, Singapore, Japan, S. Korea, Taiwan, China, Thailand. Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: $400 Receiver Most money you have won/loss gambling? $4200 in lottery |
| CAROLYN TEEL RAND Spouse's name: Gary Loyd Grade school you attended: Cottage School Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: Roseville, CA Names of kids and their ages: Robert (27), Michael (23), Gary Jr., (22), Elysia (20) Number of grandchildren: 3, Trevor (9), Hayden (1), Travis (2 months) Occupation: Staff Information Systems Analyst Most interesting job: Grandmother Most boring job: None Number of employers since college: 1 Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Huber (Math), Mr. Gonzales (Spanish), Mr. Clover (Biology), Mr. Coke (Chemistry), Mr. Carey (Music) Alumni you are in contact with: Chris Browning Smith, Debbie Peterson Woodward, Diane Maples Clower. Just recently, Debbie Petkovich and Joanna Floyd (by e-mail) Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Maureen Coe, Joanna Floyd Names of siblings who attended Encina: Terry (69/70), Patti (75), Peggy (76) Reunions you have attended: I have attended 3 reunions but can't remember what years. Plan on attending this year. Number of years you have been married: First marriage 13 years before husband's death. Current marriage 13 years. Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since college: 3 times States you have lived in: California Countries you have lived in: The GREAT United States of America Languages you speak fluently: English Interesting hobbies: My family Musical instruments played: Piano Military service: None Fastest you have driven: 120 MPH Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 51 Willy's Jeep Number of operations: 3 Number of broken bones: 3 Yearbooks owned: Missing one but can't remember what year Biggest prize you ever won: $500.00 at Cow Bingo Have you been in the newspaper? In high school. Have you been in any plays? Tom Sawyer in grammar school, a few musicals in high school. Have you started your own businesses? A janitorial service for my children to run. Number of books you read per month? 1 Hours you spend on the net per day? 2 - 3 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 30 - 50 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 2 or 3 Number of shoes in your closet? Less than 10 pair Biggest remodelling project? Total house remodel with the addition of swimming pool and spa Longest vacation (how long and where): 8 days in Hawaii for my son, Michael 's wedding Most exotic vacation: Cabo San Lucas Countries you have visited: Canada, Mexico Kids: sports played: Baseball, Football, Basketball, Taekwondo. Do video games count??? My eldest and his son have to be the video king and prince with as much time as they put in playing them. Kids: proudest moment: My children are a blessing to me and I am very proud of the young adults they have become. |
| ALLYSON THURBER Occupation: chef Colleges attended and degrees:Sac state, Sac City college, Culinary Institute of America Most interesting job: being a chef Most boring job: silkscreener Number of employers since college: 8 Number of different careers and what they were: 3 graphic artist, womens bodybuiling trainer, chef Favorite teachers: at Encina: the ceramics guy, I can't remember his name Favorite memories from Encina: protesting Attica prison Alumni you are in close contact with: none, but hope to re connect Number of times you have moved since college: 5 States you have lived in: New York, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles Countries you have lived in: London England Languages you speak fluently: hopefully english Interesting hobbies: distance cyclist, golf Community service: I was a guardian angel in sacramento Most dangerous thing you have done: Class 5 whitewater rafting Fastest you have driven: 110 Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1972 Volvo p1800 Yearbooks owned: all Have you been on tv? many times Have you been in the newspaper? many times Number of books you read per month? 0 Hours you spend on the net per day? 1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 8 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 3 Number of shoes in your closet?15 Longest vacation (how long and where): 2 wks...jamaica& mexico Most exotic vacation: El salvador & costa Rica Most money you have won/loss gambling? won 200 |
| CINDY VICE RIVARD Spouse's name: Mike Rivard '71 Grade school you attended: Greer, Thomas Edison Middle school you attended: Jonas Salk City/State you reside in: West Sacramento, California Names of kids and their ages: my children are four legged Noki (yorkie)-8 years, Maynard (maltese)-6 years Number of grandchildren: Zero Occupation: Currently I am doing volunteer work with senior citizens. Colleges attended and degrees: American River and BYU ---- no degrees ;) Most interesting job: LAN administrator with 400 users Most boring job: key data operator Number of employers since college: 4 Number of different careers and what they were: 1-LAN administrator Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mrs. Kam, Mr. Figenshu Favorite memories from Encina: Sally Barker and I were TAs in Mr. Figenshu's biology class. We were in charge of the plants in the greenhouse. On one lazy afternoon we decided to get out the big green cart and give each other rides through the hallways! Fortunately we did not get caught. <g> Once I needed to check out an algebra book to help a friend. I went to Mr. Huber who graciously gave me the book. I turned around and said, thanks hubie babe. He replied Don't call me hubie babe. So I just smiled and said, thanks again hubie babe and then I left the classroom. After learning how to make t-shirts in a sewing with knits class, my father decided I was the ONLY person who could make his shirts. For years I made t-shirts with collars and pockets! Rofl Alumni you are in close contact with: Debbie Brusby Coleman, Jim Rivard Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Sally Barker, Karen Glenn and Janet Alexander, Renee Veitenhans Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Mrs. Kam, Mr Figenshu (if alive), Ms Cook, Mr. Huber Names of siblings who attended Encina: Tom Vice, Ken Vice, Jennifer Vice, Melissa Vice Reunions you have attended: NONE Number of years you have been married: 25 years Number of times you have been married: 1 Number of times you have moved since college: 8 States you have lived in: California and Hawaii Interesting hobbies: snorkeling, collecting seashells, scrapbooker wannabe, collecting recipes, cooking, and reading (mostly self-help books) Musical instruments played: chopstix on the piano, ukelele Most dangerous thing you have done: 4 wheelin in an old VW bug with no seats (using lawnchairs) with Jim Rivard. Since we were in the sand just off Jefferson Blvd and it was midnight it could have turned out tragic (hahahaha). Fastest you have driven: 95 MPH Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 73 Porsche (Targa) Silliest thing you have done: grad night: Sally, Karen, Janet and I took off down the road. Sally was driving. Janet and I were in the back seat. We rolled up our pant leg and took off our shoes and each stuck the leg next to the door straight out the window. Many of the cars behind us began to honk as this was quite a site to see. Number of operations: tonsils removed Number of broken bones: baby toe Yearbooks owned: all Top 5 tv shows of all time? Seinfeld, Life of Riley, Mannix, Hawaii 5 O, and Rockford Files Top 5 movies of all time? Misery, Spaceballs, Pretty Woman, Short Circuit I/II, An Affair to Remember Number of books you read per month? 1, usually self help Hours you spend on the net per day? Currently maybe 30 minutes Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 2 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 3 Number of shoes in your closet? 6 pair Biggest remodelling project? bathroom Longest vacation (how long and where): 5 weeks in Hawaii Most exotic vacation: first trip to Hawaii: Hana, Maui and then to Kaanapali, Maui (was supposed to be our one and only Hawaii vacation) lol Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? I ran across this saying many years ago and like to think it is how I live my life: Happiness is a journey, not a destination. Work like you don't need money, Love like you've never been hurt, And dance like no one's watching. |
| ABBEY YOUNG NEWTON Spouse's name: Bruce Newton Grade school you attended: Howe Avenue Middle school you attended:Howe Avenue City/State you reside in: Fairfield Calif Names of kids and their ages: Mark 27 yrs Carson 25 yrs Faye 23 yrs Occupation: Home Day Care Colleges attended and degrees: no got married right out of high school and started having kids Most interesting job: My day care for the last 24 yrs Most boring job: Banking Number of employers since college: 1 Number of different careers and what they were: Banking and my day care Favorite memories from Encina: smoking on the senior lawn hehehe Names of siblings who attended Encina: Libbery Ron and Barbara Reunions you have attended:0 Number of years you have been married: 30 Number of times you have been married:1 Number of times you have moved since college: you assume that every one attended college since i got married i have moved 8 time but lived in this house for the last 19 years States you have lived in: just calif Countries you have lived in: usa Languages you speak fluently: english Interesting hobbies: many years of volunteer work for my daughters high school band Community service: lots of volunteer for the scarlet brigade high school band boy scouts Any near death experience(s): very ill last year had surgery and after 7 units of blood much better Most dangerous thing you have done: cant think not much of a dare devil Fastest you have driven: probably about 100 mph Most interesting vehicle you have owned: 1959 Mercedes Benz Silliest thing you have done: got married at 18 Number of operations: 1 Number of broken bones: 1 Yearbooks owned: all Biggest prize you ever won: i am not lucky Have you been on tv? just the news Have you been in the newspaper? yes Have you been in any plays? nope not me Have you played or sung professionally? hell no Have you started your own businesses? yes day care i share the business with another provider she has the children one week and then they come to my house the next week make lots of money working only 10 days a month nice to have every other week off Top 5 tv shows of all time? roseanne, CSI, cosby show, andy griffin, and the very favorite I LOVE LUCY Top 5 movies of all time? easy rider, 6th sense, Forrest Gump, American graffiti Number of books you read per month? 2 Hours you spend on the net per day? about 3 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): maybe 15 Hours you spend watching tv per day? just about none Number of shoes in your closet? probably about 30 pairs Biggest remodeling project? addition to my house bathroom and walk-in closet and bedroom Longest vacation (how long and where): 3 weeks i guess to north carolina Most exotic vacation: hawaii hawaii hawaii many many times Countries you have visited: well just canada and mexico and most of the states in the good old usa Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: southwest tickets Most money you have won/loss gambling? won 2500.00 Kids: sports played: all of them i guess soccer baseball football what ever else they do as kids Kids: interesting accomplishments or awards: daughter was high school band drum major and her band was in the 2000 rose parade my oldest some graduated a year ago from cal poly san luis obispo with a double master degree and my middle son graduated from uc davis and is now in law school in los angeles with 2 years to go Kids: proudest moment: my daughters high school graduation and my sons graduation from college Kids: anything interesting you would like to share: my eldest son is a engineer for sacto county Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? i guess i had a boring life now that i think about it dont have a lot to talk about also all of the reunions have been on or around my birthday and we for many years go to lake tahoe for vacation |
| RENEE VEITANHANS LYNCH Grade school you attended: St. Philomene Middle school you attended: St Philomene City/State you reside in: Fair Oaks, CA Names of kids and their ages: Kenny - 20 ; Stacey - 18 Number of grandchildren: 1 - Sati Occupation: State Budget Analyst Colleges attended and degrees: American River Jr. College Most interesting job: Customer Service Agent for Alaska Airlines and USAirlines Most boring job: Budget Analyst Number of employers since college: lost count Number of different careers and what they were: Highway Landscape Maintenance Worker (Caltrans); bartender; Customer Service Agent (airlines); receptionist; Mom. Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Figenshu (spelling? Biology teacher); Ms. Cook - Anthropology; Mr. Johnson - P.E. Favorite memories from Encina: on rainy days (for P.E.) the girls got to go into the boys gym and watch them play splatterball - man was that brutal! Oh, and ANY day in Mr. Fig's biology class! Robbie the squirrel monkey used to spit gum at people - what a mess!! Alumni you are in close contact with: Dee (Debbie) Wray Alumni you would like to see at future reunion: Joyce Nieto, Louise Araujo (Hernandez, Martinez? I can't remember her married name :( !) Teachers you would enjoy seeing at future reunion: Mr. Figenshu, Ms. Cook Names of siblings who attended Encina: Herb and Aimee Reunions you have attended: 1978; 1988; 1993 Number of years you have been married: 11 Number of times you have been married: hum................. Number of times you have moved since college: lost count............ States you have lived in: 8 Languages you speak fluently: English! Community service: helped out at the Roseville Animal Shelter Most dangerous thing you have done: get married Fastest you have driven: 95 Silliest thing you have done: dressing up like a Jawa (from Star Wars) for Halloween and going to work Number of operations: 3 Number of broken bones: 3 Yearbooks owned: all Have you been on tv? yes - chnl 40 about 15 yrs. ago Have you been in the newspaper? yes - in Ogden, Utah Top 5 tv shows of all time? Star Trek; Babylon 5; The Avengers; Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Adventures of Brisco County! Top 5 movies of all time? Star Wars; Lord of the Rings; The Wizard of Oz; Gone with the Wind; The Mummy Number of books you read per month? approx. 6 Hours you spend on the net per day? 1/2 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): approx. 30 Hours you spend watching tv per day? 2 Number of shoes in your closet? 22 Most expensive item bought or sold on EBay/internet: wall sconce from Dancing Dragon Kids: sports played: football, softball Kids: proudest moment: graduation! Kids: most embarassing moment: lost count.............. |
| LONI WHALEN MELLERUP Spouse's name: Bill Grade school you attended:St. Philomene's Middle school you attended:St. Philomene's City/State you reside in: El Dorado Hills, CA Names of kids and their ages: daughter (16) Occupation: Principal liaison: school renovation, SJUSD Colleges attended and degrees: San Diego State, Masters in School Administration Most interesting job: teaching 1st graders Favorite teachers: at Encina: Mr. Coke Favorite memories from Encina: Football games Alumni you are in close contact with: Debbie Richmond, Debbie Lopes Number of years you have been married: 22 Number of times you have been married: 1 Yearbooks owned: all Kids: sports played: basketball & soccer (school & club) Funny story about Encina: The day I found my Honda car moved from the parking lot to the top of the steps by the gym. Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? I truly enjoy reading the stories about everyone and am sorry I won't be able to attend the reunion. The "Debs" will tell me the scoop! |
| DEBBIE "DEE" WRAY SPLAWN Full name: Debbie Wray (now Dee Splawn) Spouse's name: Norman Grade school you attended: St Philomene's Middle school you attended: St Philomene's City/State you reside in: Greenville SC Names of kids and their ages: Baretta, 27 and Mandy Lisette,23 Occupation: Consolidation Specialist for a life insurance company Most interesting job: Service Manager for a Chrysler / Nissan dealership (I was told by the Rep for Nissan that I was Nissan's first female Service Mgr, either in the south or whole USA, can't remember) Number of employers since college: approx 4 Number of different careers and what they were: Service Mgr, Store Security for Ivey's (the undercover kind, it was cool to pretend to shop all day), Favorite teachers: at Encina: Eric Dahlin, Orlin Shuler (he got me started in the auto business), and Mr Lawrence Favorite memories from Encina: senior skip day and it was off to Discovery Park on our bikes Alumni you are in close contact with: Renee Veitenhans Names of siblings who attended Encina: David Wray Reunions you have attended: none yet, will be at 35th if not on my cruise around the world Number of years you have been married: 9 & 20 and counting Number of times you have been married: 2 Number of times you have moved since H.S.: twice States you have lived in: GA & SC Any near death experience(s): One, July 4th 1973, water skiing accident at Folsom Lake, out of body experience, nothing like it since, loved it and did not want to come back but here I am.......and have never been afraid to die since. It truly was a beautiful experience. Most dangerous thing you have done: not that I did it, but have been in two airplanes in mid air that lost an engine and one only had one engine *L*...they kept us up until all emergency vehicles got there, then we hit the runway at 160 mph with 10 fire trucks and 4 EMS units (one for each person on board and my 18mo old son was with me) all lined up along the runway ......what a site....they were sure we were not going to make it as it was a very small plane and they didn't think it would with stand that speed touching down. Then there was the time - we were driving in the Smokies and I could have reached out of the car window and touched the wheel of another plane that came right over us, making an emergency landing in the middle of the road. Fastest you have driven: 110 Personalized license plate and what it means: Tigger2 ( I am a Clemson Univ Tiger fan.....and it means I am a Tiger too! Silliest thing you have done: putting bubble bath in a fountain in the middle of town square in Gatlinburg Tn........watching the passersby was so much fun. Number of operations: 2 Yearbooks owned: All Biggest prize you ever won: $500 at a New Years Eve Shriners Party (husband is a Shriner) Top 5 tv shows of all time? I Love Lucy, All in the Family, Hart to Hart, Monk and, Columbo Top 5 movies of all time? The Wizard of Oz, The Titanic, Basic (super new movie) Hours you spend on the net per day? >1 Number of email you receive per day (excluding spam): 15 and half those should be spam Hours you spend watching tv per day? >1 Number of shoes in your closets, under my bed and other bedrooms? at least 125 Longest vacation (how long and where): 10 days, CA, in 2001 Most exotic vacation: Will be my cruise around the world, God willing Countries you have visited: Mexico and Canada Kids: proudest moment: just being blessed with them Kids: most embarrassing moment: When my daughter saw a man who had a beard the color of her Dads in the grocery store and called out "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy" and holding her arms out to have him pick her up. Poor man, his wife was with him and gave him hell........I think to this day he is still paying for it *LOL* and I had never seen the man before in my life, or since. Anything else you want to tell us which was not covered above? Something I find very unusual....my husband and I have been married 20 and 1/2 yrs and NEVER once, had an argument......and I have yet to find anyone else who has ever had that kind of relationship. |
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