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Class of 1978's 30 Year Reunion
*** The Class of 77 is invited ***
The wheels are officially in motion for the Class of '78 30-year reunion.
And while the exact details are still to be determined, the reunion
committee did come up with a basic framework and some general guidelines.
For example, our event will not be "Clothing Optional." I won't identify the
class member who made that suggestion, but his name spelled backwards is
greG xoF. Also, there will be no lime Jell-o, disappointing though that may
be to some of our more sophisticated classmates. Finally, we have pretty
much ruled out anything that involves livestock, so please leave your
cattle, horses, pigs, goats, etc. at home. We will revisit this issue for
the 35-year reunion.
Beyond that, there was a general consensus that the 25-year-reunion was so
much fun, we'll want to create a similar experience this time around. That
means we are once again looking at a Friday golf/party event for those who
want to get an early start, a Saturday evening affair of fine food, music,
and casual elegance, and a Sunday family picnic of not-so-elegant
casualness. We have also decided to invite our friends from the classes of
'77 and '79 to attend, because we kinda like them.
Dates: We are looking at weekends in late September and early October.
Locations: We're open to suggestion, but have floated ideas such as the
Croatian Cultural Center and the Frasinetti Winery. Tom Dugally, Jack
Ingram, Chris Moser Taylor and Audrey Beck Langstroth are investigating
other options as well.
Lost classmates: Tom is working on locating the many, many classmates with
whom we have lost touch, and we would further encourage each of you who is
on the Class of '78 mailing list to forward this and future e-mails to
anyone you are still in contact with who isn't on the list. If you have
information on someone who isn't on the mailing list, please forward it
(with their permission, of course) to Tom at tomdugally@aol.com.
Also, we will once again be looking for donations for the Saturday evening
raffle! Last time, we had some wonderful gifts such as Sonicare tooth
brushes, golf equipment, gift baskets, sports tickets, etc. So please keep
an eye out and a mind open for items that would make good raffle items.
Again, no livestock please...
On behalf of the committee members listed above and others who were at the
first meeting -- class president Sharon Bordisso-Patten, Teresa Gunn-Davis,
Tammy Johnson-Baker, Susan Blanton-Welch -- we look forward to seeing you
all soon. Keep an eye out for another update in early March!
~ Mark Oldfield |
30 Year
Reunion
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR! TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
WHAT: We will
be holding our 30th Reunion in late summer.
By popular demand, the 30th Reunion will be a combination
Picnic/Tailgate and Night Game at the RiverCats Ballpark.
WHEN: On
Saturday, August 25th.
WHERE: The
location will be Raley Field in West Sacramento (home of the RiverCats).
TIME: The
game starts at 7:05 pm. The Picnic/Tailgate will start at 4:00 pm next
to the stadium (exact location TBD).
COSTS: If
you are attending the Picnic/Tailgate and the Game, the cost is $25 per
person (includes reserved ticket). If you are attending the
Picnic/Tailgate by itself, there is no charge.
RSVP: We
have 140 reserved seats, all together, for the game. That should allow
for all of us attending plus spouses/significant others. If you want to
being children, we recommend that you get them their own tickets
elsewhere in the stadium. That is cheaper and they don't want to sit
with a bunch of old Peter Frampton fans anyway (or worse, Pablo Cruise).
You may RSVP by sending an e-mail to:
encina77reunion@hotmail.com and
indicate your name (or maiden name), who will be coming with you, and if
you are going to the game.
[IF we get too many RSVPs, we may have to limit the reserved seats to
just Encina grads and your spouse can go sit with the kids, where they
really want to be anyway]
UPDATE:
We have 140 tickets reserved at the moment. On August 1,
2007, we must provide the Rivercats with a final number. If we have
fewer than 140 RSVPs we will drop our reservation to the number of
attendees who have confirmed. As a result, you MUST RSVP to the reunion
address by August 1 if you want to attend the game in our section!!
VOLUNTEERS:
Nah, who needs those?
Actually, so far Rory Wilkerson, Mitch Bjorgum, and Matt Templeton
have all volunteered to help with the Tailgate. Normally, I try to keep
matches out of their hands, but parking lots are hard to burn down.
Still we could use a few more volunteers....
WHAT ELSE:
For the rest of you who are not Master Tailgaters, aside from RSVP'ing
what you need to do is TELL EVERYONE you know from Encina. We lack
e-mail addresses for about 50% of the class. You have 3 months to get
the Word Out, so start Now.
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Reunion contact: Sue Levy and John Hyland
The 1977 Class Directory lists
contact information for your classmates. Please submit
your contact information.
If you would like to submit your bio or say anything to your classmates the
Encina webmaster will publish it for you on this interim homepage. For a sample see the Class of 1973 bios.
Submit bio for class homepage
Submit contact information for
class directory
| 1977 Headlines |
Headline News:
President Carter pardons Vietnam War draft evaders.
Nuclear-proligeration pact signed by 15 countries, including US & USSR.
$7.7 billion trans-Alaskan pipeline finally opens.
Entertainment News:
Elvis Presley dies, age 42
Academy Awards, Best Picture - "Annie Hall"
Grammy Record of the Year - "Hotel California" by the Eagles
Top song - "You Light Up My Life" by Debby Boone
Top movie - "Star Wars"
Top TV show - "Laverne & Shirley"
TV mini-series "Roots" draws an audience of 130 million
Hit movie "Saturday Night Fever" sparks the disco craze
Sports News:
Super Bowl - Oakland Raiders d. Minnesota Vikings (32-14)
World Series - NY Yankees d. LA Dodgers (4-2)
NBA Championship - Portland Trailblazers d. Philadelphia 76ers
For a record fourth time, A.J. Foyt wins the Indy 500. |
Benjamin Layne
writes:
Occupation: Administrator with Natomas Unified School District
Bio: Graduated from Sac City College in 1979 then graduated from Sac
State with a degree in Business Administation and a teaching
credential.
Married to wife Jenean on my birthday in 1982. Disability Retirement
from the California Highway Patrol in 1986.
Trivia: Have really started to enjoy luxury cruises. Went on 5 the last
few years and going again over Thanksgiving Break!
Played charity softball games with the CHIPS cast Erik Estrad, Larry
Wilcox, etc.
Friends: Jeff Scarrone haven't seen in years, last time I saw Chris Russ
was at a reunion. Used to deliver the Sacramento Bee with Ken
Hanson.
Enjoyed band with Richard Kendall. Still see Robin Skow and his family.
Hobbies: Always enjoyed sports, play racquetball 6 days a week and
referee high school basketball games in northern California.
Kids: Jacquelyn Terece age 23, accomplished pianist and vocalist,
valedictorian from CRC received a Business Degree from CSUSat age 19.
Married with 2 sons residing with her husband, a Baptist minister, in
Oklahoma City.
Rebekah Ann, age 22 graduated from CRC at age 15 and had her bachelor's
degree from CSUS in Business Administration at age 18. Chief
Accountant with the Natomas Unified School
District for the past 4 years. Enjoys singing,
single, still lives at home.
Grade_school: Howe Avenue Hornets
Grade_school_friends: Ronnie Young, Richard Hardy, Chris Russ, Primo
Martinez.
Junior_high: Howe Avenue Hornets
Junior_high_friends: Richard Kendall, Tom Gerrity, Phil Steinkonig, Eric
Starkovich, Tony Imus.
Memorable_teachers: Dan Schwartz "menzers it's a jungle out there."
Mr. Figenshu (a.k.a) Big Fig- biology and anatomy and physiology
(still have that old cat skin around some where!)
Mr. Coke- working with Dave Hellewell, Sammy
Miller, and Bob Hoogland as lab partners. Mr.
Huber- Geometry and Algebra II- Just Think!
Favorite_memory: Besides the senior lawn and introducing freshmen to the
garbage can and playing handball would have to be the pride we had
the
night of graduation in 1977.
Story: While working perimeter control with CHP to prevent looting in
Coalinga after an earthquake in 1983 who drives up and says hi but
classmate Dickey Stramford. Also ran into Leon in the Central L.A.
CHP Office and signed off a fix it ticket for
him.
8/18/07 |
Patrick Cauley
writes:
Occupation: Construction
Bio: Playing & Working
Kids: Kevin (in honor & remembrance of Kevin Katzakian) age 6
Grade_school: Cottage School
Grade_school_friends: Richard Boomgarden, Steve Reese, Kevin Katzakian,
Mike Hatfield
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Matt Turner, Mike Betzler, Mark Emmett, Daniel
Turner, Pat Emmett, Jim Betzler, Chuck Betzler.
Memorable_teachers: Robert Trathen (woodshop). He inspired and cared.
7/27/07 |
Kim Bulecheck writes:
Occupation: Executive Assistant to the President - Visa USA
Bio: I worked in the brokerage business until I was 30, then worked in
the consulting industry for a few years. I then went to work as the
assistant to the President & CEO of Genentech. Got married in 1994
and had my beautiful daughter in 1995. We moved
to Minneapolis for two years and then NY for
another two years. Got divorced in 2000 and moved
back to Marin County where my daughter and I currently live.
Trivia: I lived in Nice, France for a year studying French.
Friends: Melanie Valle, Karen James, Marilyn Gerken. I have lost track
of Karen and Marilyn but kept up with Melanie until we tragically
lost her to cancer last week.
Hobbies: Running, yoga, strength training and spending time with my
daughter.
Kids: Emma 10. Emma is a very sweet, funny and
curious girl. Loves Hillary Duff, dance, drama
and her dog - Coco.
Grade_school: Orville Wright
Junior_high: Reedland Woods - Tiburon
Memorable_teachers: Eric Dahlin - He was amazingly sweet, kind and
non-judgemental.
Favorite_memory: Driving my yellow VW bug through the halls on the last
day of school with girls hanging out of every window, the sunroof and
the trunk!
Alumni_in_contact: Melanie Valle until her death last week.
3/13/06 |
VALLE, Melanie Frances
We lost our dear Melanie on Wednesday, February 15 after a brief but
very courageous battle with cancer. She would turn 47 on February 23.
Melanie was smart, kindhearted, quick-witted with an unforgettable
smile. She leaves an emptiness in the hearts & homes of her family
and friends. She will be forever missed by her
brave sons, Oliver & Nicholas; mother Ann Valle;
sisters Georgiann Rohrer (Tom), Carolyn Valle
(Bill), Mary Kay Valle; brothers David Valle (Suzy) and Tony Valle
(Julie), many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was Auntie Mel
to Lisa Madden, Chris Rohrer, Alex Valle, John
Valle, Michaela & Tate Valle, Hailey & Dylan
Madden. Melanie was born in Ironwood, MI but moved
to Sacramento when she was 6 months old. She graduated from Encina High
School and tried working at the Dept of Forestry, waitressing and
bartending before she found her true passion as a RN at Sutter
Memorials PIC Unit. Her compassion will be missed
by her co-workers, patients and their families. A
memorial service will be held at St. Philomene
Church (2428 Bell St. Sacto) Tuesday, February 21 at 10am. A
Celebration of Life for Melanie with all friends & family will be
held Tuesday evening at 6pm at her sisters home in
Elk Grove, 10112 Oglethorpe Way. Call 916-600-4692
for more info. In lieu of flowers, a savings fund
has been set up in Oliver Valles name. Please send
contributions to Oliver Valle c/o 10112 Oglethorpe Way, Elk Grove, CA
95624 Published in the Sacramento Bee on 2/19/2006. |
WAGNER, Lyle C.
Passed away suddenly Sept. 29, 2005, at home in Sacramento. He was born
Jan. 4, 1959, in Sacramento to Elma
J. and Oscar Wagner. Survived by his loving wife
Gennean; father, Oscar; and brother Carl. Lyle graduated
from Encina High School, where he was active in the drama department;
and attended American River College. He worked a number of years for
California Almond Growers, and more recently at various places in
Sacramento. Memorial services will be held at the Morgan-Jones
Mortuary, 4200 Broadway, Sacramento, at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, October 5. A gathering will be held at
the home of Evelyn Clark, 141 Grace Avenue, Sacramento,
after the memorial service. Published in
the Sacramento Bee on 10/4/2005. |
He's flash, dash and hard
drive
Revenue soars for flash memory unit
By Clint Swett -- Bee Staff Writer
Published 2:15 am PST Monday, January 24, 2005
Apparently life has gotten a little too tame for Darin Billerbeck.
The Intel vice president has raced mountain bikes, taught freestyle skiing,
run marathons, coached youth basketball and careened over sand dunes on an
all-terrain vehicle.
Now the Sacramento native has turned his eye on a sand rail, a dune
buggy on steroids powered by a 500-horsepower Cadillac engine. Safety gear
includes both a helmet and a neck brace.
"I like the whole speed thing," he said in a bit of understatement.
Even at Intel, where high-energy, assertive personalities are the
norm, Billerbeck stands out.
By many accounts, his drive has fueled a rapid ascent up the company ladder
that has put the whippet-lean engineer at the helm of Intel's $2 billion
flash memory division in Folsom.
"He is absolutely the most competitive person I've ever met," said
Curt Nichols, who co-managed the flash business with Billerbeck for four
years.
"He comes at the flash business figuring out how he wants to win
this game. ... That will to win is very infectious. It can't help but raise
the level of everyone around him."
Since 2000, when he became one of Intel's youngest vice presidents
at age 40, Billerbeck has been responsible for the design, production,
marketing and sales of the tiny memory chips that are used in everything
from cellular phones to digital music players.
Although flash makes up less than 7 percent of Intel's revenue, it
has become one of the brightest spots for the company. Revenue in this area
jumped to $634 million in the fourth quarter of 2004, compared with $399
million in the year-earlier period.
Radiating coiled energy, Billerbeck acknowledges that he fits in at
a company defined by the hard-charging style of its co-founder Andy Grove.
"Competitiveness suits the Intel culture," he said. "You either love it or
you hate it. There's no in between."
Nichols recalls watching Billerbeck in a company softball game,
urgently trying to stretch a routine single into a triple. "I was thinking
that he would probably pull every muscle in his body trying to do it ... .
The guy has no 'off' switch, just two speeds: fast and faster."
By his own account, Billerbeck came by his high energy and
competitiveness at an early age.
The fourth of five children, he lettered in wrestling, football,
swimming and diving at Encina High School in the mid-1970s.
During his sophomore year, as he focused on wrestling, his grades
slipped. As Billerbeck recalls, one of his science teachers as much as
called him a dumb jock as a challenge. That and the realization that he
would never be a pro athlete were enough of a motivator.
Initially majoring in zoology at the University of California,
Davis, he decided against following his father, Ralph, into medicine.
Instead he earned a degree in mechanical engineering, then took a job at
Intel rival Advanced Micro Devices.
After seven years at AMD, where he met his wife, Tamera, Billerbeck
moved to Intel, even though it involved a pay cut. "I wanted to work at the
undisputed technology leader," he said. "That whole winning thing was a big
deal."
His steady rise through Intel took him from hard-core engineering
to the business side of sales and marketing.
Through that time, his problem-solving skills may have been his
best asset. One of his big projects was to overhaul manufacturing operations
in the Philippines, where a plant wasn't turning out enough usable flash
chips.
Billerbeck's ability to work out problems may have come from his
father, a general practitioner who retired 10 years ago, but who at age 75
runs, bikes, climbs mountains and goes snowboarding, which he took up a few
years ago.
"They would all ask me how to do things, and instead of telling
them, I would ask them how they thought it should be done," Ralph Billerbeck
said. "I had the patience to watch them screw up."
He said he taught his children, three of whom became engineers,
that the simplest method is the best. The Egyptians, he said, built the
pyramids using a water vessel as a level and knotted rope as a measuring
tool. "They learned how to do the simple things, rather than make them
complex."
Bob Lane, an engineer with Teradyne Inc., which makes semiconductor
test equipment, was in the Philippines when he got his first taste of
Billerbeck's energy. Lane said Billerbeck and his co-workers rarely came up
for air.
"He and his crew had worked 14 days without a break. Then for
recreation, they were swimming and running the stairs in the hotel. They
were a bunch of high-intensity maniacs," Lane said.
"I don't think you get to be in that position without being driven.
And his fitness helps him deal with the physical abuse of the job."
On a recent Friday, Billerbeck sat in an Intel conference room in
Folsom just a few hours after returning from four days in South Korea.
"You really learn to be sharp when you need to be, and learn to
sleep when you need it," he said, betraying no trace of jet lag.
Billerbeck could avoid the worst of the travel hangovers by
scheduling an extra day on the road. But his wife said that would mean even
less time with her and their two teenage children.
"He doesn't want to be away from his family, so he will
inconvenience himself to get home faster," she said. "He will fly to Tokyo
on a Monday and fly back on a Tuesday because he wants to be away as little
as possible."
The manic schedule extends to Folsom, too. He's often at work by
5:30 a.m., which allows him to leave about 12 hours later. An hour at midday
is generally reserved for a bike ride or a run. "If he didn't exercise, he'd
be a bear to live with," his wife said.
Despite his intense schedule, Billerbeck manages to make time for
his co-workers, said Sherif Sweha, who heads up design engineering for flash
products and has worked closely with Billerbeck for 10 years.
"The demands on his time are immense, but you will still see him
walking to the cafeteria to get coffee with a new hire, or standing in the
hallway ... to discuss an engineering problem," he said.
Along with speeding around sand dunes at suicidal speeds,
Billerbeck's passion is coaching his son's AAU basketball team.
Not surprisingly, he sets high standards for the kids. But at the
same time, there's no bullying à la Bobby Knight, the infamously demanding
former coach at the University of Indiana, now at Texas Tech.
"He's very high energy, and his wife is just go-go-go," said Tom
Young, who coaches the team with Billerbeck.
Young, a basketball coach at El Dorado High for more than 20 years,
said practices were focused, but always fun, with lots of full-court
scrimmages to go with drills.
Last summer, the team made it to the national finals in Orlando,
Fla., a major point of pride for Billerbeck. His coaching skills are similar
to managing in the tech industry. "It's the little things that make the
difference between winning and losing," he said.
Despite flash's recent rousing success, the division has gone
through some tough times.
An ill-fated decision to raise prices in early 2003 cost the
company considerable market share as customers raced to cheaper suppliers
such as Fujitsu.
"We believed that the market supply was going to be constrained,
but it wasn't," he said. The effects of that decision lingered in Intel's
earnings for more than a year.
"You have to take risks at times, and that one didn't work out,"
Billerbeck said. "But if the decision is informed, and well thought out and
then you fail, well, that's part of our culture."
2/15/05 |
Rory Wilkerson
writes:
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Bio: playing ball, hanging with my girls. Boating on my boat. Nightlife,
looking for availables, you know all the fun stuff.
Trivia: Don't know yet if God's paying me back or blessing me with three
beautiful daughters, I'd like to believe its the latter.
Friends: matt templeton(not lost contact, just no time recently) Ron young,
Aaron Demetrius Pat Powers, Paul Fowler, the single girls
Hobbies: softball, boating, camping, socializing, football
Kids: I have three girls, Haley 14, lives in Utah with her mom. She's a
skater girl, ya know baggy pants and all. The My ex and I have two
girls, Alexis 8 and Veronica 6. both into sports.
Alexis is on her way to a future Olympics softball
team. At eight she crushes the ball. Veronica's into
makeup and jewelery.
Grade_school: St philomene's
Grade_school_friends: Pete shellooe, MIke melenchek. melanie valle
Favorite_memory: scoring a t.d. my sophomore year(one and only) and having
Linda K. giving me kiss after. HAHAHAHA
10/30/03 |
RAGLE, EDWARD JAMES
Born November 10, 1959 in Truckee, CA and died July 31, 2003 in a motorcycle
accident while on vacation in Istria, Croatia. He was the husband of
Alexandra Ries; son of Edith C. Darzes and James W. Ragle; grandson of
Evelyn Gates; brother of Kathy Ragle-Martinez and Denise Delaney; and a
friend to all he encountered. At the time of the accident, he was living in
Regensburg, Germany; however, San Francisco is where he called home. Raised
in Sacramento, CA, he was an electrician, motorcycle enthusiast and
passionate political activist - adamantly opposing the war in Iraq and
governmental corruption. His memorial will be on Sunday, August 17 at
11:00am at the Bel Marin Keys Community Center, #4 Montego Keys Blvd,
Novato, CA. Published in the Sacramento Bee on 8/13/2003. |
Lesley Heidig writes:
Occupation: Elementary School Teacher
Bio: Paralegal, Sold sod, Mom, Teacher
Trivia: Ran a marathon for Leukemia research in 1999
Friends: Sue Levy, Randy Bailey, Joan Daily, Beth Robinson, Kim Keller
Hobbies: running, swimming, coaching softball, coaching cross-country,
coaching track, taking classes, watching my kids in sports - Holden
in
football and baseball, Grace in volleyball and softball.
Kids: Holden is a junior. He is on varsity football, varsity baseball. He
takes AP classes, and believe it or not, he enjoys my company! Grace
is one
of my best friends. Who says teenage girls are hard. We travel all over
for club volleyball, and we have a great time together. I'm blessed
that
these kids are a good as they are!
Grade_school: Cottage
Grade_school_friends: Lorie Green, Phil Bancroft, Gretchen and Heidi Harris
Junior_high: Jonal Salk
Junior_high_friends: Sara Tindell, Sue Levy, Darin Billerbeck, Randy Bailey
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Carey. He was a great inspiration in all the things
I do today.
Favorite_memory: Lots of them.
6/26/03 |
Gretchen Nichol
writes:
Occupation: I was in commercial real estate until I quite in 1989 to
have my children. Currently a domestic engineer:)
Bio: I worked doing high rise office leasing in buildings in Sacramento,
Reno, Phoenix and S.F. I met my husband in this line of work. We
were
married in 1987 and then had two children, one in '89 and then '90. We
moved to Boise, Idaho to develop some land there, and left in 1994
and moved to Bend, Oregon, where I ran into Karen
Worthen in a nail salon (small world.) Then in
2001 my husband took a great job in Palm Srpings, still
hustling commercial real esate, and we have lived here since. We have
all adjusted beautifully.
Trivia: My bridge group, from Bend, Oregon, self-published a cookbook, and I
believe you can still find it at
www.bridgebages.com.
Friends: Since I graduated a year early, many of my best friends were from
the class of 1978 (the class I began Encina with) such as Heide
Matthews Renee Price and Theresa Gunn. I also
hung out with Margaret Anderson, Janet Poindexter,
Carrie Auble and Kathy Pugh (swim team.)
Hobbies: I love golf and bridge. I play golf several times a week and love
competing in our club's tournaments. I also hike regularly. Also, a
movie nut.
Kids: Oh, a bragging moment. My daughter Molly is 13, a Scholar (highest
honor) at St. Margaret's Episcopal School. She loves the internet,
phone, music and friends. At 13 she is still a
delight, but her 5'7" total blondeage frame has
made the boy thing a clear and present danger. That's
why our house is the place to hang - I keep good tabs on the
goings-on. Jackson at 12 is still very much a boy.
He too has discovered the opposite sex, but in a
more immature way ("Yes!"). He is on honor roll and a
terrific athelete. His wish is start tackle football this fall.
Currently
he is playing school soccer. He misses the snow the most as he loves
snowboarding.
Grade_school: I attended Greer Elementary School.
Grade_school_friends: Can't recall any. It seems I made all new friends
once I started high school.
Junior_high: Jonas Salk Jr. High
Junior_high_friends: I remember Joann Mitchell, but am drawing a blank. I
think a lot of the Jonas Salk kids went on to Rio Americano.
Favorite_memory: I loved cheerleading and the football games. I loved the
freedom of having an open campus and heading to Dairy Queen almost
everyday for lunch.
Story: Ms. Tackiuchi (spelling) used to let me leave first period English to
go get a sweet roll and coffee from the cafeteria. I didn't ask too
often,
but when I did, she would let me go. One dance,
during my last year, neither Janet Poindexter nor I had dates, so
we went together, and won the dance contest that night.
I have lots of other memories floating around, but I embarrassed to
say I am drawing so many blanks on names. Better
get that yearbook out (if only I could find it!)
Sibling_info: Troy Nichol - 1976, Fred Nichol - 1975
Alumni_in_contact: Janet Poindexter, Margaret Anderson, Renee Price
2/6/03 |
Patti Sheetz writes:
Occupation: Accounting Technician for the City of Sacramento
Bio: I worked in foodservice and the bar business for most of my twenties.
Great fun, from what I can remember! After I became a mom I chose a tamer
occupation and started working in the accounting field. I started back to
school in about '97 because the alternative became unacceptable. I earned
my AA in Math, Science and Engineering and am now at CSUS.
Trivia: I've done most things backwards! I had a child, never got married
and am now about to get my bachelor's degree in Business Administration. I
am sure I'll want to get a graduate degree next. It's never too late!
Friends: I had many great friends at Encina but lost contact with all of
them with the exception of Sue Gould. Sue Gould was one of my dearest
friends and we lost her to cervical cancer before she turned 30. Get your
annual exam ladies-every year- in her memory!
Hobbies: Renaissance Fairs! Member of St. Matthew's Guild of Historical
Actors. Camping with my daughter. Sewing costumes. 4-H leader Love to
read, garden, shop, play with our Golden Retriver and our freakish Scottish
Fold cat, and spend time with my daughter.
Kids: My daughter Jillian is my gift from God! She is 13 and makes me proud
everyday. She has a wonderful sense of humor, is a strong bright,
hardworking girl who gives me a run for my money on a daily basis.
Grade_school: Howe Avenue
Junior_high: Howe Avenue
Memorable_teachers: John Figenshu-an absolutely wonderful man! Great sense
of humor and a great teacher. Helped me believe in myself.
Eric Dahlin-great sense of humor and treated us like adults.
Judy Wilson-Aquacade!!
Ms. Takeuchi-Turning me on to Sylvia Plath and making Shakespeare
understandable
There are many more.
Favorite_memory: ??? My memory is failing me- there's not a lot of room left
on the hard drive!
9/30/02 |
Nina Martinez writes:
Occupation: Child Provider
Bio: Staying young at heart, watching and having fun with my four grandkids.
Winning a gold medal in Martial Arts and going to many tournaments
with my Master. Went to a computer school that I
had classes with Jenine, that was the last time I
saw her. Moved to Illinois and came back, that wasn't to
exciting. Went to San Diego for my son Rudy's graduation from the Marine
Corp. boot camp.
Trivia: Married my friend of 33yrs. Had four children and the last ones were
twins.
Friends: Ila Quam, Jenine Medkiff, Diana Mundy, Ardis harper, Tony Nunez.
Lost contact with all of them, and lost Ila Quam in a car accident,
about
6yrs. ago.
Hobbies: Love to play pool, swim, and play alot of poppit on the computer.
My recreation is Martial Arts and running after my grandchildren. I
also
love spending quiet time with my husband, when we can.
Kids: Charles is the oldest and works in a warehouse taking inventory
for boat equipment. Carmen my only daughter works
with autistic children at
A.B.C. school. Robert the oldest twin by 4 minutes is a cable communication
installer for us to talk on the phone and computer. Rudy the youngest
of
them all is stationed in San Diego, he's a Marine.
Grade_school: Howe Avenue
Grade_school_friends: Diana Mundy, Jenine Medkiff, Ardis Harper
Junior_high: Howe Avenue
Junior_high_friends: Diana Mundy, Jenine Medkiff, Ardis harper
Memorable_teachers: Not a teacher but the vice principle, Mrs. Kubo, because
when we use to cut school she would chase us and never catch us.
Liked Mr. Bronasky and Mr. Botello they were
really cool.
Favorite_memory: Making tortilla's for our history class and other teachers
and students coming in and trying to sit in the class to get some. I
couldn't make them fast enough for the period, so the teacher asked if I
would stay for the next class. I didn't care I'd rather make torts.
then go
to class then.
Story: Just remembering one of my friends being on acid and they started
laughing so bad they sat in the middle of the main hallway laughing
at the
students and teachers, and I helped them get to the bathroom so they
wouldn't get busted.
Sibling_info: Primo,Chuck Martinez
comments: This is very helpful in helping others to find or contact people
we think we've lost contact with and thank GOD for the people with
the
brains of technology. Thanks Again Nina Melbourn
5/8/02 |
Jenine Medkiff
writes:
Occupation: Operations Officer
Friends: Best friends:Ardis Harper, Nina Martinez, and Toni Nunez
Lost contact with:Nina Martinez and Toni Nunez
Hobbies: Playing pool, spending time on the internet
Kids: I have three sons-Bob who is 26, married with a son. He is in the
Army, stationed in Germany. Steve who is 25, married with baby on the way.
He is also in the Army, stationed in Hawaii. Jose who is 14 1/2, and a
freshman. He likes to skateboard and play video games.
Junior_high: Howe Avenue
Junior_high_friends: Janice Patton, Christine Montoya Martinez, Ardis Harper
Memorable_teachers: Mrs. Young & Mrs. Kojima because they led me into
adulthood. Also they were very kind, understanding, and supportive of my
pregnancy during high school. Mr. Kirrene because he saw the ability in me
and pushed me to reach my goals.
Favorite_memory: During Summer School, going on an overnight camping trip,
for a 24-hour talk marathon with my Pshycology class.
Sibling_info: Dee Dee Giles Turner 1978
Heard_about_website_from: Mark Emmett
3/25/02 |
Mark Emmett writes:
Occupation: disabled/artist
Bio: Exploring the innerself,finding peace in my heart.Seeking the higher
power.Finding talents i never knew i had.Making friends good ones trying to
love all things that are.Realizing the smallness of my greatness.
Trivia: i have stayed young in my heart,and my hair has stayed upon my head.
Friends: best friends: Matt turner,Pat Cauley,Bill Day,Richard
Loufler(sp),Mike betzler(sp) Dick Boongarden, Susie Jones, Nancy Altman,
DeDe Giles(sp) Jenine Medkiff, Sharline Wright. Who i lost contact with?
noone still know these people still good friends.
Hobbies: i am a artist, i paint,sculpt,i set my dreams free. i also have
been blessed with MD so my physical abilities are slowing these days.
Kids: i have no children
Grade_school_friends: Matt turner.
Memorable_teachers: Mr Rollins. He home schooled me when i broke my arm
Favorite_memory: the first day, i pretty much screwed up after that.
Alumni_in_contact: Matt Turner, Pat Cauley, Dave Michiels,Dan Turner, Dick
Boongarden, Sharline wright, Susie Jones
3/16/02 |
Geoffrey Godfrey writes:
Occupation: Papa Johns Pizza Area Supervisor
Bio: After graduation, I continued partying and worked at several different jobs, usually
having something to do with cars. Soon however I joined the U.S. Air Force and worked at
Travis A.F.B. as a C-141 aircraft maintenance technician. Soon after this in 1979 I
met my wife, Teresa, who got the brains and beauty in the family. We were lucky enough to
have two young men born in 1981 and 1983. We were stationed at Travis my entire
carreer and I retired in 1998. We stayed in Vacaville because our young men have now
graduated from high school themselves and one is full time at Davis Univ. and the other is
full time at Solano J.C. After retirement, I went to work at my brothers shop as a car
mechanic, but after two years of that I decided to do something I have never done before.
Run a restaurant. What the heck. Well, evidently I can do something right, Papa John's has
treated me real good in the seven months I have been with them and It is the most fun I
have had working, ever.
Trivia: My oldest son was born on my birthdate, 12/29/81. How cool is that.
Friends: Brian Evans and Ted Roberts were my best friends in school and we've lost
complete contact.
Hobbies: Work, Work, Work. My wife and I love to travel in our motorhome.
We've been all over the western U.S., but had to sell it to buy our current home.
WE also love boating and skiing.
Kids: Our kids are the best. Both did really well in the primary grades, the oldest,
Luke, was his High School Valedictorian. He moved on to Davis to work on an Engineering
Degree. Nate, our younger son, is currently enrolled fulltime at Solano, he hasn't decided
what he wants to do yet.
Memorable_teachers: I really don't remember much about school, I was high most of the
time.
Favorite_memory: Party. I remember cutting class, alot.
Heard_about_website_from: browsing
1/4/02 |
Lovejoy Phelan writes:
Occupation: dept. mgr. lowes
Bio: made a few mistakes with marriage, has 3 children, moved around a lot.Finally made it
to mature adult status about 12 years ago. Still like to have fun though.
Trivia: married high school sweetheart in 1988-89? mike wolf, big mistake. can never go
back.hold on to fond memories and let them remain just that, memories.
Friends: Mary Trulock, now lives in Washington, Cindy Smith I think still in Sacto, Kathy
Keyes and Darlene Mitchner.and guys of course.
Hobbies: Favorite hobby is Grandchildren, absolutely the greatest gift from God. flower
gardening, and taking mini trips with my incredible husband Lonnie.
Kids: Kyra is dropdead gorgeous and built, sure doesn't look like me, shes married w/2
children, Killian 3 and Sissybutt 1. Kent is 21, fiercely independent and HAPPILY
single.Kory is 20,meet a woman 2 yrs older & pregnant when he was 16, fell for her,
married now has 2 children Zach 2 1/2 and Lexi 2 mos.
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Lawrence, gave me an appreciation for the written word, and I am
now an avid reader and would be writer.
Favorite_memory: It was the 70's, whi remembers??!!
Heard_about_website_from: browsing
8/16/01 |
Tricia Obermuller writes:
Occupation: Paralegal, now just a volunteer
Bio: Davis, then Cool, CA; hubby Tim of 19 years
Kids: Katerina, 12 and Jane Marie, 14
Grade_school: Sierra Oaks
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Sibling_info: Jane Obermuller Drukker (deceased), 1966 / Scott Obermuller, 1969 / Carol
Obermuller Staley, 1971
4/1/01 |
Bonnie MacLean writes:
Occupation: housewife
Bio: raising a family, twice.
Trivia: in 1993 I married John Burch, also from Encina H.S. same year as me.
Friends: best friend was Dawn Repesha, but still in contact with her, now she is Dawn
Ashley from Alpine, CA.
Kids: Colleen Mcgee age 21 dad is Richard McGee from Encina too
Laura is 14
Jay is 5 (Burch)
Jeron is 3 (Burch)
Grade_school: Waldorf and Cottage
Junior_high: Waldorf
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Lawrence, english,he said he like it was. Mr. Gonzales, Spanish.
Favorite_memory: H.A.T.S. program. I was able to work in a hospital while still in H.S.
Sibling_info: KAREN MACLEAN 1976, NOW KAREN NICHOLS FROM PLACERVILLE CA
Alumni_in_contact: MAURINE DUFFY NOW MAURINE DOYLE FROM PORTLAND OR
Heard_about_website_from: MAURINE DOYLE
1/15/01 |
Sacramento Bee, Oct. 27, 1999
WENDY MELISSA LOUISE DOGGETT
In Sacramento at age 40. Wendy Melissa was a dining-room attendant at the State
Capitol. She was struck and killed by a commuter train on October 23, 1999. Born at Travis
Air Force Base near Fairfield, CA, on November 30, 1958, a year later she contracted
spinal meningitis. The disease caused brain damage, crippled her sense of coordination and
left her blind for more than a year. To the astonishment of her doctors, Wendy Melissa
regained her sight and after years of arduous physical therapy performed by her devoted
parents and her loving grandmother, she also regained use of her arms and legs. Although
she was unable to attend regular schools and walked with a limp, Wendy Melissa never
thought of herself as handicapped and cherished her independence. Despite her
disabilities, she always had a positive attitude and a smile on her face. She loved
animals and music and people, and she loved the job she had at the capitol the past 12
years, clearing trays at the cafeteria and mingling with the state's lawmakers. Typical of
her spirit to serve and her desire to be respected as a self-reliant person, one of her
proudest accomplishments was being called to jury duty. Those who knew Wendy Melissa will
remember a remarkable individual who overcame enormous difficulties, who maintained a
sunny disposition despite events others would have viewed as major disappointments, and
who was always an inspiration to her family. She is survived by her parents, Scotte and
Louise
Doggett, her stepmother Catherine Doggett, her sister Victoria Doggett and her husband
John Blount, her brother Scott Doggett and his wife Annette Haddad, her grandmother
Dorothy Rogers, her uncles, aunts, and numerous cousins and friends. We will all miss her
very, very much. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, Wendy would favor contributions to
the SPCA,
6201 Florin-Perkins Road, Sacramento, CA.
12/22/00 |
Jeanine Hall writes:
Occupation: Landscaping contractor
Bio: I have been traveling for the last ten years to many places, Hawaii being my
favorite so far(hilo-the big island). I am a landscaping contractor in lake tahoe ca. and
love the snow skiing and cool summers. I continued my education into college and have a
degree in general ed. I also fly hot air balloons in the summer balloons over lake tahoe
come and fly in 2001.
Trivia: I was married for 10 years and have two kids now holly 20 and brandon 13 my
daughter is a proud united states marine. She kicks butt when she has to. She is trying
for a commercial pilots lic. as we speak. I am divorced now 11 years and very happy and
content on my own although looking,for mr. cute ski butt.
Friends: I was best friends with karen sunderman and jackie lynn she went to rio americana
and jackie lives just up the street from me and her husband and i work together and karen
is in sacto by country club center, she came to my daughters grad party and still looks
like she is in high school .??what ever happened to cheryl dupzyk and jeannie mundy and
tina york??
Hobbies: I am an avid class three white water rafter in coloma ca. and i fly hot air
balloons and sky dive and jet ski and snow ski and hike and well etc. just about covers
it. after all its lake tahoe biggest playground ever. hobbies- i love to ride
harleys
Kids: told you earlier.
Grade_school: mariemont elementry- i just visited it but didnt have a pass got kicked out
ha!!!!
Grade_school_friends: none wish i could find erin hannon in granet bay and vickie
steinkey, and chris
Junior_high: hated that part of life
Junior_high_friends: same
Memorable_teachers: loved art class and i love reading due to the english guy nice lookin
guy cant remember his name and mrs. leah what ever happened to her oh yea drama remember
the pic i had one whole page dedicated to me some guy had a crush on me that year.
Favorite_memory: leaving
Sibling_info: karen hall band director friends with dalene waybright
Heard_about_website_from: found it
12/20/00 |
Sacramento Bee, June 16, 1999
PAUL THOMAS REMME
Born August 15, 1958 to Palmer and Carrie Remme in Sacramento. He was the
eldest of two brothers, Todd C. and Kevin G. Remme. He was a devoted brother and uncle to
his nephew Kevin and niece Shani Remme. He died in an auto
accident Saturday, June 12, 1999. Paul was a student at Encina High School and a native of
Sacramento. He was a carpet installer and a carpenter working side by side with his
brother Todd in the Sacramento area for approx. 18 years. Paul's pleasures in life
included golf, fishing, hunting, and his dog Zack. Many simple things in life brought him
joy that would be
menial to others. Paul is remembered for his hard work ethic and unselfish giving of
himself and time. The quality time spent with his family, especially his nephew and niece,
have provided loving memories we will cherish forever. Thank you God for Paul!
Private interment. Please send any donations to: Say Golf Co., Paul T. Remme
Fund for Junior Golf. Supplies fees and equipment for needy junior golfers (local help for
needy kids) at 4427 Freeport Blvd., Sacto., CA 95822.
11/29/00 |
Sue Whitney writes:
Occupation: self employed/legal courier service
Bio: I graduated a year early and went to to ARC,Sac City,Sac.State and The National
Center for Montessori Education.I received my teaching cred.and then decided that teaching
wasn't for me.I was a nanny for 11 years and then went on to bake professionally for 4
years.During my baking faze I met my husband,who owned and operated a messenger co.We
decided to expand the business and I started to work with him.Now I drive all over No.and
Central Ca.,doing legal filings and deliveries.
Friends: Patty Duffy,Gina Bua,Kelly & Gloria Delaney,Sally Wilkerson,Brian Treen and
the rest of the "band-aides."
Hobbies: Gardening,cooking,and helping my husband restore vintage road racing bicycles.
Kids: I have three wonderful step kids from my husbands first marriage.Cody is 21 and
majoring in resort managment at Sierra Nevada College.Nikki is 16 and a junior.Jesse is 14
and a freshman.
Grade_school: Wyda Way and Cottage.
Grade_school_friends: Kelly Delany and Sally Wilkerson.
Junior_high: the same
Junior_high_friends: Kelly and Sally.I didn't meet my closest friends from high
school until reaching Encina.If anyone knows what happened to Patty Duffy,I would love to
hear about it.
Memorable_teachers: Mr.Lawrence.He taught me how to write a term paper and always
challanged me to do my best work.Eric was the best band teacher ever.You rocked,Eric!Eric
Dahlin was great.I had no artistic talents but he let me in ceramics anyway.Mr.Figenshu
was always interesting in biology class.
Favorite_memory: Marching band was always fun.We were so small compaired to other
schools.We had to go out on the field and try to look "BIG" Considering our
pre-game activities,which I won't go into detail about,it was always an adventure.I was
kicked out of band in my junior year by the new band teacher for wearing a suit to the
christmas concert.He said to wear suits or dresses.He didn't say what gender had to wear
what outfit.
Sibling_info: Paul Whitney'74,Julie Whitney Kuhn'76
Heard_about_website_from: Kim Culver Taylor
5/17/00 |
Tami Kehoe writes:
Occupation: Professional volunteer
Bio: I graduated mid term, I was so ready to move on with my life. I moved out of the
family home and parked myself in the duplexs close by to American River College
I started A.R. that first semester. I continued till the next year in
February of 78 and decided to move on with my life once again this time I moved a little
farther and Moved to Hayward
Laurie Finlay( JR grad of 75 class of 76 )and I packed up her beat up old bug and
rented rooms from a wonderful Christian couple. Soon i met my husband Tony who just got
out of the Marines and decided to stay in California and go to college and marry me. We
were married in August of 78. We waited almost 3 years to have our first child. Yikes I
just realized I'm a mother of 3 teenage boys. Joe now lives in Berkeley and will start
college in the fall, Matt will be a senior this fall and my youngest will be in the 8th
grade. I keep myself very busy in the comunity here in Roseville I was elected on the
Roseville Joint Union High School District Board of Trustee in November of 98 This
is someone who didn't cast a vote or who even doesn't remember who the class officers in
high school.
Things change when my kids got in school I was teaching in the Bay area when they
were younger and when we moved back to the sacramento area, my husband and I decided that
I would stay home and tend to the children and be involved parent the schools.
That is how my civic responsbility started to kicke in. I did the normal route of
PTA and worked in the classrooms I I became one of the utility parents for the district.
It took about 4 years of prodding from others till I decided to run. I had the
opportunity to be able to hand my oldest son his diploma. Pretty cool and LORD willing I
will give my other sons the same.
Friends: My closest friends were Alaire Kaiser, Laurie Finlay, Susie Lee, and Kim Gebheart
also Joanna Kong
Hobbies: Reading, started up in my exercising I'm involved in various organizations
Performing Arts In Roseville, Tommy Apostolos fund,I've been appointed to the campaign
Finance reform commission in Roseville.
Kids: Joe,19 Matt 17, Chris 13 We have alot of fun, I mention some earlier in the Bio.
Grade_school: Cottage
Grade_school_friends: I can't remember!!
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: I started anew in High School I wasn't a clicky person I liked
everyone, and I felt everyone had value. Yet most of my friends were alot older than me.
Memorable_teachers: Mr Lee, he made History come alive for me, and he was funny and
had a great sense of humor.
Favorite_memory: Some of my favorite memoris I can't publish. I did give a speech at mid
term graduation ceromonies.
Story: Susie Mcguire is now teaching at Woodcreek High School in which I am a trustee in
that district. I came a cross her picture in one of the old yearbooks of Encina
Alumni_in_contact: Pete Simon lives across the street fom me, we were in the same year. I
can't remember him and he dosn't remember me, yet we are still thinking about making up
some good stories to scare our children.
Heard_about_website_from: Susan Jacobson (Kehoe) sister
5/4/00 |
Douglas Sweet writes:
Occupation: Credit Analyst
Bio: Spent one year at American River, then off to Chico State for a year, a semester at
Sac. State, and finally settled down at U.C. Berkeley. Graduated from Cal with a
degree in Sociology and started working for Wells Fargo in 1982 where I've been ever
since.
Trivia: My folks moved to Italy in 1989 to start a "B & B", and I go visit
them every year. I've learned to speak Italian and I've become an avid devotee' of
"la dolce vita"!
Friends: Bill Farley, Jeff Slater, Jeff Scarone, Darold Mark.
Hobbies: Reading about Italy, bycycling, drinking a "good" wine.
Kids: Shaye is now in kindergarten (2000) and she is an excellent reader. She's been
to Italy several times to visit her "nonno and nonna". Tyler is 1 year old
and began walking at 9 months. He's a little terror!
Grade_school_friends: Bill Farley, Jeff Slater, Jeff Scarone.
Memorable_teachers: Senor Gonzalez. He would keep us on our toes by throwing that
dumb Nerf ball at us.
Favorite_memory: Break and lunch time on the Senior Lawn.
Heard_about_website_from: Bill Farley
4/20/00 |
Chris Russ writes:
Occupation: Police Officer
Bio: Married after graduating and have five great kids from the marriage and one ex-wife.
I remarried to my soulmate, Kathy, and adopted her two girls. Yes, that makes 7 children
seeking college educations (donations will be accepted). We live in S. Calif. but our
hearts belong to the Sacramento Valley.
I lived in Lincoln, CA for about 11 years where I worked as a Police Officer and later,
Administrative Sergeant. I left Lincoln after my divorce from my first wife, moving to S.
Calif. where I am employed as a officer with Pasadena Police Dept. My wife, Kathy, is a
dispatcher and also works at the department. We have three of the seven living with us
(Cammie-18, Ashley-13, and Katie-9). Being the only guy in the house, there is one week a
month that I am on my best behavior. We taxi the kids to soccer, baseball, basketball, and
the mall. We still find time for camping, traveling, and lounging at our favorite coffee
houses. As for me, I sail when I can, ocean kayak and lead some paddle trips.
Life has been good since graduation...except tax time.
Trivia: Received local and statewide recognition for working with at-risk youth; raced
bicycles in the USCF, Calif. Police Olympics, and World Police and Fire Games for ten
years, and trained cyclist; and part-time consultant on "Effective Performance
Appraisals."
Friends: Chuck Mensch, who has been my conduit of information when it comes to the
happenings in N. Calif., Encina High, and those we know. Good friends are hard to
find.
I lost contact with most everyone...kinda let my work-aholic demeanor override my sense of
social well-being. A little more balanced with age.
Hobbies: Family time, camping, sailing, kayaking.
Kids: Tricia-21,para-legal, married and lives with her hubby (a Deputy) and stepson in
Sparks,Nv.
Tiffany-20, attending college in Idaho, past Ms. Sparks (Nv.).
Cammie-18, grad. high school at 16 and has been in college for 2 yrs., lives with us and
wants to move out.
Christopher-13, first string pitcher for past three years (fastest ball in the league),
first string quarterback for past three years, and plays power forward for his school in
Idaho.
Davis-8, lives in Idaho, second year in baseball, loves science and bugs--hates girls.
Ashley-13, lives with us, high achiever courses in Jr. High, pooh fanatic, and has the
phone attached to her ear.
Katie-9, lives with us, high achiever and attends a Magnet School, plays all sports and
tougher than the boys, and hates dresses.
I think that's it...1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7....yup that's all of 'em.
Grade_school: A.M.Winn, Howe Ave. Elementary
Grade_school_friends: Grade school; Ben Lane (where is he at...last I heard he was in Elk
Grove teaching school)
At Encina: Chuck Mensch, Steve Easton, Mike Easton, Tim Mitchell, Steve Mitchell, Theresa
Mitchell, Ben Lane, Steve Estes,...etc
Memorable_teachers: Mr Stevens. Throwing the garbage can in class to get the classes
attention worked. His drive to become a defense attorney made me think about a
career in law enforcement (those who knew me would never have guessed). And, since I was
flunking his class, he made a deal with me that if I aced the final with 100% he would
pass me (he did not think I could do it). Well, he passed me.
Favorite_memory: Other than the close of graduation ceremonies? Some great friendships.
Story: Heck, if I did that I would implicate myself.
Sibling_info: "Gordon' Young Mun Russ, 1978
4/4/00 |
Bill Farley writes:
Occupation: Real Estate Development
Bio: Dropped out of AR after one semester. Faced with working for a living went back to AR
and took cream puff classes. Moved on to Oregon State Univeristy to help Will Stephens
with track program. Attended graduate school at USC. Worked in publc sector for 14 years -
mainly in redevelopment. Married Nanette in 1986. Have two girls - Lauren (12) and
Catherine (8). Now in private sector - working on projects in California and Nevada - but
primarily in West Sacramento near the new ballpark.
Friends: Jeff Slater, Doug Sweet, Spencer Burke.
Hobbies: Right now we are a one-dimensional family. We enjoy our business. My wife is
starting to handle our construction projects. We are both interested in historic
preservation - we are just starting the rnovation of a Victorian Cottage into an office
building near the Money Store.
Kids: Lauren enjoys reading, sewing, piano and flute. Catherine enjoys ice skating, piano,
and clothes.
Grade_school: Sierra Oaks
Grade_school_friends: Doug Sweet, Darin Billerbeck, Kurt Bitner, Jeff Slater (transferred
to Jesuit).
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Same
Favorite_teachers: Botello and Gonzales. Botello let me ditch classes and Gonzales gave ne
english credit one semester for writing scripts for EBS. Seriously, Botello gave me a lot
of challenging projects and Gonzales let me start EBS. They made school worth going to.
Favorite_memory: Starting EBS. Shooting the pictures for the Howe Avenue Yearbook.
Entering phot contests. Filming football games. Laying in the high jump pit on a nice
spring day whiel the real atheletes were working out. Slaughter ball tournaments.
Alumni_in_contact: Doug Sweet
Heard_about_website_from: Searching the web
3/26/00 |
Pamela Maples writes:
Occupation: Legal Assistant
Bio: I got married and had a daughter, then divoriced and remarried to my current husband,
for 22 years. I work for the government in their legal department for disaster relief,
very rewarding at times, I also had spent the last 7 years going to the nursing home where
my mom was before she passed away, made lots of friends with the other senior citizens.My
daughter is a wonderful young lady she is 22. I am probably not even close to the person
everyone would remember me as, I am actually very different, I guess you might say I grew
up, Oh how scary!! I am now a grandma, I have a beautiful granddaughter, who is 2 1/2
years old, she is definitely the apple of my eye, this is such a trip, me a grandma, I
also would like to say being a mother is very wonderful but being a grandma is better, I
can spoil her and send her home. well enough blabbering.
Friends: my best fiends were Katie & Glenda Setters, Chris Birdsall, Monica Lew.
I have lost contact with Chris Birdsall & Monica Lew.
I still talk to Katie & Glenda every now & then, they live in Idaho now.
Hobbies: I don't think this is a hobby, but is something I feel the need to do, which is
take care of and help anyone I can. I laso like camping & fishing.
Grade_school: Howe Avenue
Grade_school_friends: Chris Birdsall, Ken Camara, Chuck & Primo Martinez
Junior_high: Howe Avenue
Junior_high_friends: Chris Birdsall, Katie & glenda Setters
Favorite_teachers: Mr. Botello
Sibling_info: Bob Maples (70), Carrie Diane Maples (73), Tom Maples (74)
Heard_about_website_from: Tom Maples my brother
2/12/00 |
Susanne Harrison writes:
Occupation: home maker
Bio: I worked for Brambles Jewelers for a couple of years. And for Pacific Coast
Building Products. In 1980 I made a life change. I was baptize in the church
of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. And in 1981 I left for Adelaid Australia for a
18 month mission. Then 6 months latter I met my husband, we were married January 6th
1984 in the Oakland Temple. We have to girls Heather and Kristina. And I might
say they are wonderful kids. I recieved my massage therapy cirt. And worked
for couple more years and loved that the best out of all my jobs.
Friends: Cindy Walker, Andrea Heston, Theresa Hyland Kim Larlson Gaylene Gordon, and Lori
Field. I've lots contact with Kim Larson, Gaylene Gordon, and Lori Field..
Hobbies: I walk 4 miles all most everyday after the kids go to school. And I belong
to Comsumas River Horsemans Asso.
And do day trail rides and Camping trips. And as a family we do alot of camping.
Fishing, hiking, ect.
Kids: Heather is 14 and is DownSyndrom. She read and spell really well. And
writes all the time. loves her dogs and cat
and some times rides with her mommy. Kristina is 12 has great grades and plays all the
sport she can get her hands on. Basketball is her favorit.
Grade_school: Creekside
Grade_school_friends: Cindy Walker, Lori Field, and Bebbie Collins.
Junior_high: Howe Avenue
Junior_high_friends: Cindy Walker, Lori Field
Favorite_teachers: Mr. Rollins.
Sibling_info: Julie Harrison 66 Steve Harrison 68 Bruce Harrison 71
Jean Harrison 74
Heard_about_website_from: Donna Gilot
2/12/00 |
Rocky Niederberger writes:
Occupation: Utility Manager
Bio: Let's see, after graduation I started my doctoral studies at American River College.
I never did get my doctorate, although I was at AR long enough to have qualified for one.
Had a fairly successful career in Track and Field running for the Beavers. Missed the '80
Olympic Trials in the 800 meters by this much. Fortunately, I didn't miss much because the
USA didn't go to the Olympics that year. Graduated from and ran for UC Irvine.
Destroyed my knee and ran horrible. Worked in Southern California, got married, started a
family, and moved back up north in 1988 to become the Manger of Operations for a large
metropolitan water company. We had three children before my wife passed away after 14
years of marriage.
Trivia: Somehow, I received a degree in Civil Engineering, and the State thinks I'm
competent to practice in both Land Surveying and Civil Engineering. I served 5 years as a
planning commissioner for the City of Rocklin. Lately, I have been volunteering as a
junior high track coach. That has been a blast
Friends: I have remained close with Morri Graff, his lovely wife the former Diane
Dourgarian ('78) and Dan Will ('78). Paul Cavaghan moved into my neighborhood and we have
since become good friends. I see Lee Quigley about once every 10 years. I haven't seen or
heard from either Kevin Mecham or Chuck Armstrong in years. I hadn't heard from Laurie Lau
in at least 10 years, but she, Theresa Hyland, Dan Will and I recently went out to dinner.
It was fun.
Hobbies: With 3 kids keeping me busy, their interest and hobbies are my interests and
hobbies. Actually I love to fish, mostly lakes. I am handicapped at golf, but love to play
anyway. I like to mountainbike, it'll be the death of me. I 've gone head over handlebars
so many times my insurance has been cancelled. I still rollerblade but my hockey days are
over.
Kids: My oldest, Ace, (real name Daniel) 14, is a straight A student in eigth grade. Good
football player, awesome in roller hockey, and defending conference champ in the 400
meters. Great kid.
Christin, 12, is a good student and very much the artist. Basically she can draw anything
just by looking at it and memorizing it. She was a competitive gymnast for several years.
She loves roller coasters.
Kelley, 9, is another straight A student. She is a good athelete at anything she tries.
The terror of the indoor soccer crowd, she also was a gymnast, and plays a pretty mean
hoop.
Grade_school: St. Philomenes and Cottage School
Grade_school_friends: I was expelled from St. Philomenes after one of the penguins went
after me with a brass ruler. Due to the head trauma, I have no real memories of St.
Phillies, except for Mitch Bjorgum and Dan Will ('78). I still see Mitch every now and
then, and see Dan all the time. One of my good friends at Cottage that went to Encina was
Chuck "the Eraser" Armstrong. I haven't seen or heard from Chuck in years. I
think that all the rest of my Cottage School chums are either dead or in jail.
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Most of my Jonas Salk cronies were Jocks and Blue Ribbons. I didn't
hang out much with them at Encina once I quit playing football.
Favorite_teachers: Will Stephens, the track coach, I loved that man, god rest his soul.
Mr. Sander, the Calculus teacher, he trusted me and that meant a lot to a 17 year old. Ms.
Takeuchi, the english teacher, she didn't trust me and had good reason not to. She once
called me an "insidious disease" for getting the CSF crowd drunk one Saturday
night and demanded my resignation from CSF. I still liked her anyway. And who could forget
Bebe McEnzie, Journalism and US History. Everyone like her, I just don't remember why.
Heard_about_website_from: Laurie Lau |
David Dahlberg writes:
Bio: I'm a Research Manager with the State of California - Employment Development
Department. My staff are responsible for producing the State's industry employment,
unemployment, and unemployment rate information, statewide and by county.
Trivia: I've gained roughly a person (100 lbs.) since graduation. That's about 20% more
than my doctor wants me to weigh.
Friends: Chuck Armstrong, Danny Trotter, Dennis Kimball, Gene Montano, Nancy Melicharek,
and Marie Fournier. Gene's in the Air Force in Italy; I haven't talked to him directly in
over ten years.
Hobbies: I play on my computer(s) and read military history. My back's gone out, so I try
to play co-ed softball each spring and summer. Basketball and volleyball are too hard on
the spine.
Kids: Adam is 11 years old, and is already 5'3". He's moving up through the ranks in
Boy Scouts, having just finished Tenderfoot and Second Class. Devon is 4, and has more
energy than any SMUD powerplant. We just try to keep up with him.
Grade_school: Cottage Elementary
Grade_school_friends: Chuck Armstrong
Junior_high: Jonas Salk Middle School
Junior_high_friends: Dennis Kimball
Favorite_teachers: Joe Lawrence and Irene Leaf. Mr. Lawrence taught me how to write so I
could be understood. Thank you! Mrs. Leaf taught me that I could be more than I
thought...that a hopeless situation didn't define you, it was how you dealt with it.
Heard_about_website_from: Brother Jon |
Elaine Hamby writes:
Bio: The summer after high school graduation, I lived with a family in Turkey as an AFS
exchange student. Then I got my A.A. in Social Sciences from American College, and my B.A.
in Geography from UC Santa Barbara. I wound my way through some geography related jobs
until I became an environmental land use planner for Sacramento County Department of
Planning and Community Development. I decided that writing and explaining regulations
wasn't for me after too many years, so I quit and joined the Peace Corps! I was an
Environmental Management Advisor in Hungary 95-97, and I'm so glad I did. I made some
great friends and saw parts of Europe I wouldn't have otherwise. I even speak some rough
Hungarian. Now I'm having my mid-life crisis as a bookseller in Mendocino while I
try to figure out what to do with the rest of my life! My Myers-Briggs type is ENFP, so if
anybody has helpful ideas, let me know.
Trivia: I was a plaintiff in the fight against city hall to save the Merrium Apartments in
downtown Sacramento (we lost).
Hobbies: Gardening, reading, and taking various junior college classes. I'm beginning to
learn small scale metalsmithing and jewelery making (copper, brass, silver). Living on the
family property without electricity takes time too!
Kids: I forgot to have kids, so my brother is in charge of procreation. Being the
stereotypical maiden aunt, I enjoy researching our family genealogy (Cornwall,
Denmark, the South).
Grade_school: Cottage, Edison.
Grade_school_friends: Beth Robinson, Debbie Neukam
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Remember the Salk Singers? And there were other friends too.
Favorite_teachers: Mr. Botello, Ms. Takeuchi, Mr. Sander, Mr. Snyder, Mrs. Saladen
(remember those musicals!), and so many others
Heard_about_website_from: through my brother Paul Hamby '74 |
Kathi Pugh writes:
Bio: After graduating in January, 1977, I worked at a ecology camp for 6th graders near
Reading CA. I then went down to San Diego to surf and attend college. I eventually ended
up at Chico State where I played waterpolo on the varsity team. On Christmas Eve in 1979,
I broke my neck while snowskiing at Alpine Meadows. I lived at home in Sacramento for
one-year and attended Sacramento State. In September 1981, I transferred to UC Berkeley.
After teaching 8th grade for one year and serving as a City Commissioner on the Berkeley
Rent Stabilization Board, I then went to graduate school where I obtained my law degree
from UC Berkeley Boalt Hall and my MBA from Haas School of Business in 1990. That August,
I married my soul mate, Josh Maddox who I have been with since January 1982. I now worked
at Morrison & Foerster, a large San Francisco law firm, where I serve as the Pro Bono
Manager.
Friends: I still see Kindra Billerbeck & Heidi Satter from time to time. Both of them
live in Sacramento. We are close friends with John Hyland and his lovely wife, Kathy, and
their two terrific kids.
Hobbies: I love to sail in the San Francisco Bay. I recently served as the Commodore of
the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors.
Kids: Josh and I are the proud parents of two Rat Terrier puppies, Rosie and Fannie Mae.
Heard_about_website_from: John Hyland and my step brother, Brad McCurdy. |
Sue Levy writes:
Bio: I was married just after graduation and divorced him four years later. We did not
have any children together, luckily! I started working right after graduation in the
computer and accounting fields. In 1985, I remarried and now have two wonderful kids. My
son, Chris, is 11 and my daughter Shannon is almost 9. I am working for the Folsom Cordova
School District at Shannon's elementary school part time and I love it! I am very involved
in the PTAs of both the elementary school and the middle school where Chris is attending.
We have two dogs and a pony that are a lot of fun too!
Trivia: I am still quite short and never made it to 5 feet tall!
Friends: Lesley Heidig, Sharon Peck and Janet Nanini were some of my best friends. I don't
see any of them now. I wish I could...
Hobbies: I enjoy exercising and being with my family.
Kids: Chris is a straight A student at Folsom Middle School and a great basketball player.
Shannon is a wonderful student at Oak Chan Elementary and rides her pony like crazy. I am
amazed at her bravery! My two kids are truly the most important people in the world
to me...
Grade_school: Sierra Oaks
Grade_school_friends: Too many to write!!!
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Too many to write!!!
Favorite_teachers: Mr. Coke, Mr. Gonzales, Mr. Huber, Mrs. Kojima, Mrs. McGuire, Mr.
Sander
Heard_about_website_from: Harlan |
Kathryn Keyes writes:
Bio: Went to UCDavis and graduated in 1981 with a BS in Design. Tried to figure out what I
wanted to do with my life when I gew up - still working on that... I currently work for UC
Davis Athletics as a Development Officer. I do fundraising for our grant-in-aid program
and manage TeamAGGIE, the booster group that supports athletics. In my spare time I do
crafts and am trying to get my little business, Krafty Kat, going (handmade aromatherapy
bathsalts, soaps and herbal bath tea bags).
Trivia: Had an early mid-life crises and on my 34th birthday started skydiving. I really
only meant to do it once but got hooked, overcame a lot of fears (okay still overcoming
them), stayed with it and currently have 327 jumps. It's an incredible sport and it
changed my life :-)
Friends: Darlene Mitchener and Nancy McKee. Nancy (Pal) and I roomed at UCD our freshman
year. Still in contact with both of them. Got reacquainted with a number of people at the
20th class reunion. That was really great!
Hobbies: Crafts of all sorts, skydiving, reading, sports (fan of UC Davis - all sports
teams -- and 49ers).
Kids: I have numerous handsome kitties, affectionately known (as a group) as the
Destructo-mites.
Grade_school_friends: moved a lot -- military family. Most of my friends from the past
come from my last three years at Encina.
Favorite_teachers: Mr. Lawrence, English; Mr. Coke, Chemistry; Mr. Summers, Biology; Mr.
Tracy, Psychology; Mr. Stallings, Math. I have fond memories of all the teachers...
Heard_about_website_from: Nancy (Pal) McKee
Comments: This is so COOL! We can keep up with each other. It was terrific to see people
at the 20th reunion; now we don't have to wait so long. |
Nancy McKee writes:
Comments: This is a GREAT idea! Hey, the reunion last year was fantastic....did
anyone ever find Karen Miller? Let's all keep in touch by email! Check out my webpage to
see what I have been doing the past 20 years: http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/2074
Bio: I work as a civil engineer for the City of Davis Public Works Department. I travel
frequently and am a Club Med junkie!
Trivia: I learned the flying trapeze at Club Med. Check out my web page.
Friends: Where is Karen Miller????
Hobbies: Travelling to Club Meds around the world, gardening, fishing, rock climbing,
interior decorating, garage saling!
Kids: I have two cats, Kip and Newton. Appropriately named for an owner who is an engineer
(science types will get the joke). Kip is appropriately named because "kip"
means 1000 pounds and that is about how much she weighs. My cats enjoy eating yogurt, and
flying around the house in the wee hours of the morning. They frequently tie up my phone
line when calling their stockbroker to trade stocks in mouse bellies.
Grade_school: Laura Vasquez!! all the way from Kindergarten. Karen Miller, Karie Auble,
Joan Daily...too many to name!
Junior_high: sorry there is not enough room in this box.
Favorite_teachers: Mr. Summers, Mr. Huber (where is he?), Mrs. Kojima, hey, they were all
good! This box is too small too!! |
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