Encina High School Class of 1978 homepage
30 Year Reunionreunion flyer
Hello everyone! Details below! Have a great day! Sharon Dear Friends from the Encina High Class of 1978, |
Below is a list of former classmates for
whom we have no contact information, and may thus be unable to give them the
opportunity to participate in the upcoming 30-year-reunion festivities.
Rather than put their senior portraits on milk cartons, we figured some of
you might know of their whereabouts and could invite them to join the Yahoo!
group e-mail list, or if they'd prefer, they could send their contact
information to the reunion committee e-mail at Encina1978@aol.com. |
Reunion contact: Mark Oldfield
25-Year ReunionGOLF PARTY: Voluntary sponsorships will make the event more affordable for all who want |
 Group picture from 20th reunion (click on image to see fullsize picture) |
The 1978 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.
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| 1978 Encinian yearbook |
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John Rappold's photo gallery
(photos, newspapers) I have posted pictures from the Encina high school days (I plan to add more as I find them, and the time). I have also posted scans of some the Encina Asylums, as well as some other documents that I apparently squirreled away long ago. They can be viewed on my personal web site photogallery found at http://photogallery.rappold.us. I have many hundreds of pictures from the Encina years, and hope to scan/post them all as time permits. The photogallery site requires basic registration to view full-size images. But it is worth it. Some of the scans are very large (file size also) so best to have a more then dial-up web access speed. If anyone has any questions or requests I can be reached at john@rappold.us John Rappold |
| Newspapers |
| 1978 Headlines |
| Headline News: Panama Canal is turned over to Panama. California voters approve Prop 13, slashing property tax. "Framework of Peace" in Middle East signed by Egypt's President Anwar Sadat & Israeli Premier Menacheim Begin after conference at Camp David led by President Carter First Polish pope, Pope John Paul II, appointed. Jim Jones' followers commit mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana. Entertainment News: Academy Awards, Best Picture - "The Deer Hunter" Grammy Record of the Year - "Just the Way You Are" by Billy Joel Top song - "Night Fever" by Bee Gees Top movie - "Grease" Top TV show - "Laverne & Shirley" Sports News: Super Bowl - Dallas Cowboys d. Denver Broncos (27-10) World Series - NY Yankees d. LA Dodgers (4-2) NBA Championship - Washington Bullets d. Seattle Sonics (4-3) Trivia News: New on the health front - angioplasy & test-tube babies Sony introduces the Walkman. |
| David Dusza Passed away on August 5, 1999 at the age of 40 from Leukemia. Born in Carson City Nevada. Raised in south Lake Tahoe and Florida before moving to Sacramento. He never married. He leaves behind his mother, two brothers and one sister. David had a wide assortment of hobbies. He loved music, drawing, fishing, gardening, and watching western and war movies. One of his most treasured traits was his decency. He moved in with his mother to care for her when her blindess overwhlemed her. Sadly she buried him before she passed away herself four years later. His father passed away in 1987. Chris Dusza 79. 4/2/09 |
| Sacramento Bee, 11-26-74 HUMPHREYS. In Carmichael, November 25, 1974. Sam Humphreys. Beloved son of Robert and Melvina Humphreys of Sacramento. Brother of Sharon Daugherty of San Jose, Les Humphreys of Cuppertino, and Bobbie Humphreys of San Juan Batista. Grandson of Grace Wooten of San Jose. Uncle of Mark Daugherty of San Jose. A native of San Jose. Aged 14 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Wednesday at 10:00 AM in The East Lawn Sierra Hills Chapel, 6700 Verner Avenue. Interment East Lawn Sierra Hills Memorial Park. 1/15/09 |
| Diana Terry wrote: Occupation: Homebuilding Industry consultant-sales & marketing management Bio: Went to CSUS, raised 3 kids, working in the homebuilding industry, travel, spending time with friends. Trivia: Lots of trivia. Don't know if it's terriby interesting. Friends: Suzy Waldo, Jackie Ferguson, lost contact with Annamarie Puccinelli. Hobbies: Travel, cooking, hiking, reading Kids: Kim-25, Mandy-22, Nick-19 Oldest is an attorney, middle child in PR in SF, youngest a student. Grade_school: Caleb Greenwood in River Park. Grade_school_friends: Suzy Waldo, Annamarie Puccinelli Junior_high: Kit Carson Junior_high_friends: Suzy Waldo, Annamarie Puccinelli Memorable_teachers: I actually liked most of the teachers I had, believe it or not. Favorite_memory: Swimming on the team--even though we didn't win much. Alumni_in_contact: Jackie Ferguson Gunby, Suzy Waldo Evans, Jack Ingram 9/7/08 |
| MILBRANDT, W. Scott Scott died accidentally on Thursday, March 27, 2008, at age 47. He is survived by his daughter Jennie Cooley and her husband Josh, his grandson Dyllan, his parents Robert and Jacqueline Milbrandt, his sister and brother-in-law Ardean and Stephen Baggs and nieces Alaina and Siara. Scott is also survived by many extended family members and loved ones and will be dearly missed. Scott was a resident of the Sacramento area most of his life, and he attended Encina High School. The family invites his friends to join them for a memorial service on Thursday, April 3, at 12:00 Noon at the LDS Building at 5242 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael (corner of Garfield & Locust). Interment will be private. Published in the Sacramento Bee on 4/1/2008. |
| Donna Miller wrote: Occupation: Homemaker Bio: Being a mother and a wife Trivia: Elizabeth (22); Josh (18) Memorable_teachers: Mr.carey, Mrs.Chambers 8/24/07 |
| MARQUETTE, Valerie Denise Valerie Denise Marquette, 47, passed away unexpectedly in Whitinsville, MA on April 25, 2007, after a recent illness. Ms. Marquette was born August 10, 1959 in Sacramento, CA beloved daughter of William L. and Cynthia L. (Miller) Marquette of Whitinsville. She was a graduate of Encina High School in Sacramento, CA, Class of 1977 and attended the American River College in Carmicheal, CA. Ms. Marquette was a longtime resident of Sacramento, CA and had recently moved to Massachusetts. Ms. Marquette was a devout Christian who loved to attend church with her mother, read scriptures and live her life according to her religious values. She loved her family and enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with them. Ms. Marquette loved to sing, write poems and write her autobiography. In addition to her parents, Ms. Marquette is survived by two sisters, Kimberly M. Turgeon of Douglas, MA, Kelly J. Marquette of Sacramento, CA, one brother William M. Marquette Sr. of Northbridge, MA; 3 nieces, Kristi and Kattie Turgeon of Douglas, MA, Serina J. Marquette of Northbridge, MA, one nephew William M. Marquette Jr. of Northbridge, MA; her best friend Donna Sirmons of Elk Grove, CA, and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends. She was predeceased by one brother Ashley L. Marquette. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 7:30 PM in the BUMA FUNERAL HOME, 480 Church St., Whitinsville, MA 01588. Interment will be private in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitinsville, MA. www.bumafuneral home.com Published in the Sacramento Bee on 4/29/2007. |
| Lehmkuhl, Bradley Edward Passed away unexpectedly Aug 22, 2003 at age 43. Son of Lee and Sue Ann Lehmkuhl, he was born in Honolulu, HI and lived in Novato before moving to Sacramento where he graduated from Encina High School in 1978. In 1986 he married Elizabeth Grassi and they later divorced. His last place of work was at Entex Technical Services. He is survived by his mother, Sue Ann Lehmkuhl of Sacramento, his sister Dana, brother-in-law Scott and niece Courtney Pomeroy all of Truckee, and his long- time significant other, Leslie Roach. A Memorial Service in celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 1:00PM in the chapel of Fremont Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Lind Brothers Mortuary, 916-482-8080. 4/9/04 |
| Steve Picanco writes: Occupation: Library Assistant Bio: I've been working since graduation from high school. First I went to American River J.C. for a year. Then I spent some time in the Navy. I followed that up with a couple of works at Yolo County Department of Social Services. Then, 19 years at the University of California, Davis. I "semi-retired", moved to Stanislaus County, and found a job that pays more and requires less work! Hobbies: Running, mountain bike riding, and, my kids. Kids: Chris is 22. He just graduated from Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA with a degree in Criminal Justice. He's now living in Sacramento with a friend while he tries to get hired on by a local law enforcement agency. T.J. is 19. He'll start his sophomore year at Holy Cross in Massachusetts this September. He's there on an academic scholarship. He also runs indoor and outdoor track for the school. Amy is 16 and a junior at Ponderosa High School. My stepkids are Devin, he's 22 and just graduated from Chico State with a degree in psychology. And, Samantha, she's 18 and attends college in Modesto. Memorable_teachers: Will Stephens. He was an awesome track coach! Favorite_memory: The marching band! 8/21/03 |
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HALL, VINCE S.
Born August 21, 1960. Entered into the light on February 13, 2002, after a long illness and at the age of 41. A lifelong resident of Sacramento, Vince was an employee of Standard Office Systems for a number of years before his illness. He is survived by his cherished son, Shea Hall, his mother, Camille Hall, father, Ron Hall, sister, Connie Hall Martin, brother-in-law, Bill Martin, his much loved nieces and nephews, Cayla Martin, Christian Martin and Beau Bixler. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and family, including his aunt, Darlene Hunter, cousin Gayle Dye and his best friend, Melanie Asadoor. Vince will be remembered fondly by all those who knew him for his quick wit, contagious smile and incredible sense of humor. His playful attitude and jovial nature will keep him young in our hearts forever. At his request, funeral services were private. Published in the Sacramento Bee from 3/1/2002 - 3/3/2002. |
| Donna Gillott 77 writes: My brother Douglas Gillott, M.D. is one of the featured obstetricians in the Discovery Health Channel's "Babies: Special Delivery" Series, the "Fragile Lives" episode. This episode was filmed at the Palm Springs Desert Regional Hospital. The stories of two of Doug's patients and their babies were followed and during the show we got to see him in action performing two high-risk caesarean sections. I have to admit that I was pretty impressed with my little brother. 4/14/03 |
| Audrey Beck writes: Occupation: What don't I do? Business Manager for my husbands practice, Homeschool my youngest son, Soloist and raise funds for the Sacramento Life Center. Hobbies: I keep saying I need to slow down and then, oops!, I add another activity. I love to do everything. Except basketball. I can't seem to get the stupid ball into the hoop. But I do enjoy....golf - I play up here in Rancho Murieta - great course, fast greens and fun people. volleyball - I played on an womens team with USVBA for about six years. Coach, crazy addicted, got over it. Now my daughter plays on her college team. Starting setter. Yay!!! Swimming - only because it's great for your body. Dance/Ballet - only because it's great for your legs. Gardening - Always great for your soul. Note: Golf is not great for your soul, no matter who tells you so. Singing - This part of my life has really changed over the years. What started out as a hobby, has turned into, over the years, a very important part of my life. I've sung with small groups and huge choirs. But about 5 years ago I began singing opera. I had no idea this voice was inside me until I started working with a vocal coach in Rancho M Kids: Since I had my children so young I'm almost an empty nester. My daughter Elisha will be 20 soon and is going to UC Irvine. She's majoring in journalism and plays volleyball. Setter. She graduated from Loretto, third generation. She's absolutely gorgeous and I cannot tell you how much I miss her. It breaks my heart. All you late bloomers out there will have to wait and see what it's like. Andrew is 18, graduated from Sheldon and goes to Sierra Junior College. He has set his sights on becoming a graphic artist, or creating software like his Grandpa. He's a very talented artist and writer and has one foot out the door. Another looker, I would not be suprised to hear him say he wanted to move to Japan. Last, but not least is Justin - 13. Need I say more? He's my only blonde, he plays the violin, is a very talented artist as well and has a skateboard attatched to his feet, I swear. Justin is at home this year being homeschooled because we're skipping a year and doing some college prep fun stuff.. H Grade_school: St. Philomenes Favorite_memory: My favorite times were in Choir. I loved to sing. I can remember standing there while we were singing and being transported by the sound. I still feel that way about performing. There were many wonderful moments, but for the most part, high school was painful for me. I loved the people I let into my life, but I was thankful when it was over. I'd probably have a much better time now. Although I still wouldn't be able to play basketball. Story: I liked Mr. Summers. Biology and food. I won't go any further. It was disgusting. Mrs. Taikuchi ??? English X Great teacher, loved poetry. 10/6/02 |
| Patti Duffy writes:
Occupation: EAC Media Center Manager - I have run a 66 computer lab on a
community college campus for the last 6 years and hopefully into the
future. The Media Center also distributes support materials, videos, and
is a testing center
Bio: Since "Graduation" of the rest of the class I've been going to school...I never stopped... I was a 17 year high-school student I have lived in 5 different states looking to learn...doing manual labor jobs...waitressing...hotel maid...Nurses Assistant(liscensed 1981 California)...furniture stripping ...recycling...until a teacher at Adult Ed. in little Safford Arizona (Laura Lea Bott - God Bless Her!!!) noticed that I was Dyslexic...I achieved my GED in 3 months, was in college the next fall and obtained an AA in Psychology with an emphysis in "Learning". During my student time at EAC 3 family members pasted on...I had 4 surgeries on my left arm...and I was working 40+ hours/week in the Counselor's Office, as a Peer Advocate, and in the Media Center as a Work Study computer tutor. After Graduating EAC I helped establish our local DV Safe House and the local teen crisis pregnancy center. EAC's Director of Library Services called me at the Safe House to come back to the Media Center as Staff...That was Hard Trivia: I have learned to ride motorcycles, I have gone to Mexico twice, have run 4 home base businesses for the last 7 years, raised 3 sober young men, I have learned a lot about death-life- and living in the last 8 years with 7 very important people in life passing on, and have been studying for Ministry for the last year. I am presently the Drama Productions Director for my church. Friends: Gravy!!!! The Crew...The Band-Aids as Sue Said!!! love it...we were the Tree Climbers, the Frizbee Freaks in the hall ways, Sue, Teri, Kelley, Gloria, Sally, Dave, Joe, Frank, Bill, Paul, John, Brian, Brainski, Cappy, Denise S. and Denise W., the Mikes, Yo Summers! where are you?...Friendly to all and Scary to most...Dougie!! You know who you are!!! David M. .. the names were shortened to protect ME and the guilty... Hobbies: Gymnastics was is and always will be my passion...backpacking...Motorcycle riding and repair...house plants...DOGS...I played my cello in the 1998 Messiah..ok I was 5th chair...but there was only 5 of us...I Did Play Though! Kids: Patrick has been playing lead, rhythm and bass guitar in bands since he was 14...his bands have won 4 local battle of the bands...Craig went to school at his father's house last year and was on a team that built the winning solar/electric car in the all Hawaii State High School Race...Alan is in College classes and is working on scholarships to Medical or Law school...all 3 have been academic wizards...both Patrick and Alan have achieved the Presidential Academic Achievement Awards....Alan has graduated TV/Modeling School and has been invited to audition for TV shorts. Grade_school: Weinterstein Junior_high: Jonas Salk Memorable_teachers: Mr. Rollins had no idea what to do with me...but loved me through it anyway...Dr. Fig...Yeah Baby...Psych...Eric was very Merciful after I dumped his 'Bike!!! into the brick kiln ....Stallings...Why?...I raced him to the Dean's Office and Won..I was then transferred into Mr.Scott's class...Mr. Carey...I got locked in the practice room hallway and he wouldn't let me out...my action of calling the Fire Marshall and language earned me 3 days suspension... Mr. Halfman...of course Favorite_memory: Playing Frezbee on Senior Lawn in the Trees when we were Sophmores!!! and Mr. Greenwood chasing us out... Story: Most of us worked at being good to one another...most of us loved life...most of us took care to be careful...some of us had to EXTRA careful...We were family that loved the inside leaking out...be cool... be gentle...be who and what you are...If I have...You Have...If you Have ...I have...Thank you all so much for being there for me! and I'm still trying to learn guitar Sibling_info: Maurine Duffy-Doyle 1976 T. Patrick Duffy 1974 comments: So close yet so very far away...I took summer school every summer and every type of adult ed. available...It really does seem that life made me get to Safford...Never settle for less...Never go softly into the night...fight the good fight...fill your shoes and stand for what you believe in...God Is Good All The Time and All The Time God Is Good heard_about_website_from: I work for Eastern Arizona College in the library computer lab and the students told me 7/19/02 |
| Tracey Harper writes: Occupation: Recycling Coordinator Bio: After graduating from Encina, I attended UCDavis where, in 1982, I received a degree in Political Science-Public Service with an emphasis in Environmental Issues. I worked for the California Air Resources Board while attending Davis, but chose to head for Tahoe for a season after graduation. I worked at Northstar-at-Tahoe for a season, had a great time, then headed for San Francisco where I worked for Merrill Lynch. I then wondered what I was doing working in the finance industry with a degree in political science/environmental issues. So, I then returned to UCDavis for graduate school and again worked for the Air Resources Board. I worked for ARB until 10 years ago when I moved to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. All the while I have been working in the ski industry off and on. I just started a job as the recycling coordinator for Nevada County in Nevada City, which for those of you who don't know, isn't in Nevada. My husband and I married 5 years ago whereupon I became a step mom to 2 wonderful kids. Russell (18) is a natural athlete and I've enjoyed introducing him to skiing. Rebecca (13) is tall and beautiful (I can say that without sounding boastful because I am a step mom, right?) and so bright. Two years ago I gave birth to our son Jonathan Pierce Nuffer. I stepped out of the career track awhile ago and then left CalEPA in Sacramento to be closer to home as we've lived in Nevada City for years. I think the events of September 11th have only served to reinforce my decision. Friends: Diane Dougarian Graf, Suzanne Stranford Ambiel, Robyn Whiting Forsman, Karen & Abby Rasmussen, Jack Ingram, Barry Wisdom, Don Nelson, Janie Schott, Vicki Miller, Lissa Miller, Jim Ford, Morri Graf. Diane and I catch up from time to time. Lissa and I had babies at the same time. I've lost touch with everyone else except Robyn and Lissa. I hope to hear from friends I've lost touch with!! Hobbies: I love skiing and live 40 minutes from Sugarbowl. Horseback riding, cooking, entertaining, reading. And I still swim sometimes. There is a masters program here. I've done some coaching as well. Kids: See above. Grade_school: Pony Express Elementary Grade_school_friends: Nobody from Pony Express went to Encina that I know of. Junior_high: Sam Brannan. Junior_high_friends: I don't think anyone from Brannan went to Encina. Memorable_teachers: Dr. Figenshu (sp?) mostly due to Gene Van Horn's "I am here to learn" retort when he didn't know the answer in Physiology, but also because he didn't expect perfection, only that you opened yourself up to learn. Mr. Lawrence for teaching me how to write. Favorite_memory: Going to football games with Diane, Robyn and Suzanne in Diane's family's beast of a car. New Years Eve with same friends plus Rocky. That and a lot of good (as well as grueling) memories of swim team. Story: I swear that almost everytime I ski at Alpine I run into Matt Michaels. How many days a year do you ski Matt??? Alumni_in_contact: Diane Dougarian Graf, Lissa Miller Souther, Robyn Whiting Forsman Heard_about_website_from: Lorna Gragg 10/13/01 |
| La Vonne Foster writes: Occupation: Stay - at - home - Mom Bio: seems like all i've been up to is having babys...LOL...stayed employed till age 26 at which time my first daughter (Alyshia) was born December 24, 1986. 2nd daughter (Marissa) born January 16, 1989. 1st son (Joseph) born Feburary 20, 1992. 2nd son (Aaron) born July 19, 1993. 3rd son (Jared) born January 24, 1996. This Fall school year 2001 i have began my 9th year with Greer Elementary School. Trivia: Nine years ago I moved back into my stomping grounds hehind Encina just a couple blocks over from where my folks still live currently. Boy do i miss one thing tho...the pool Hobbies: I love using the internet and learning all i can about computers. I also enjoy playing and hosting online tournament Backgammon and Yachtzee games against other ladder members. With my last kid in school now i hope to get a bit more involved in Encina High School to support my oldest daughter who as just started this year as a 9th grader. Kids: My oldest girl (Alyshia) age 14, grade 9, Encina High Schhol. (Marissa) my younger daughter and # 2 of 5 kids is age 12, 7th grade, Arden Middle School. My oldest boy Joseph, age 9 is in the 4th grade, Aaron my middle boy, age 8 began 3rd grade this year and finally last but not least my baby of 5 (Jared) is 5 and just started his first year in Kintergarten. The 3 boys are attending Greer Just as their sisters did before them. P.S. they are all the most handsome kids...lol...if i do say so myself..he he Favorite_memory: welp its been a long time ago and back in those days we had an open campus, smoking area and we could get McDonald's cheeseburger, fries, small coke with change back from a dollar..wow penney...and never had to know what in the world cafeteria food even ever looked like. also sitting out on stoney lawn under the trees seeing who could go with out being detected with that lit cigarette and keeping a watchfull eye out for that guy that u had a crush on that week. and all those hot summer days hanging around at the pool even when it was closed Sibling_info: Ken Foster class of 1983 Heard_about_website_from: Heddy - Encina Booster Club 9/12/01 |
| Steve Anderson writes: Occupation: Commercial real Estate Broker Bio: After graduation I went to college at UC Davis where I earned a BS in Managerial Economics. After college I moved to San Francisco, did a short stint with Macy's as a retail buyer (women's swimwear), until I got into the commercial real estate business in 1984. Married my wife, Nadine, in 1989. We live in Marin County and have 2 little girls. Trivia: I've done a lot of traveling including the Himalayas (Nepal), Bali, Austria, Germany, England, France, Mexico, Costa Rica, Italy and various Caribbean islands. I love exploring the more developing countries and photographing the people and places I visit. Those trips really tend to put everything in perspective. The Nepal trip was really something - highly recommended!! Friends: I still at least know how to find most of my old Encina pals. Greg Albright, Tracey Harper, Jack Ingram, Matt Michael, Lisa Miller, Ernst Posehn, Paul Kneprath were all good friends since Junior High or earlier. Lots of others too. Hobbies: I love to ski whenever I get a chance and enjoy torturing myself playing golf, too. Music is a huge love of mine so I play the guitar and have hundreds of records and CD's. Photography, the outdoors, reading and travel are all passions. Kids: I have two wonderful little girls; Emily age 5 and Elizabeth age 2. They keep me amazed on a daily basis. Grade_school: Sierra Oaks School Grade_school_friends: Greg Albright, Jack Ingram, Matt Michael. Junior_high: Jonas Salk Junior_high_friends: Same Memorable_teachers: I really think I had some great teachers at Encina. Some of my favorites were LaVern "Poncho" Gonzales (Spanish, Film, EBS, Tennis, Mountaineering etc. etc.), Christine Kojima (Spanish), Jack Dutton (Geometry), John Figensu (Physiology), Ray Botello (Photography) Joe Lawrence (English). There were many others. I guess I liked school! Favorite_memory: I remember staying up all night with Kirt Shearer and Greg Albright editing the Senior Film we shot for the class. The Mexico Trip with the spanish class will never be forgotten. A few late nights a Winchels Donut House come to mind. There were many unmentionable outings and the names have been forgotten to protect the guilty!! Story: I spent lots of time with LaVerne Gonzales at school in various classes. We also did a lot of stuff outside of school hours - making movies, tennis, backpacking, etc. Mr. Gonzales is one of those unique people that has been able to mold his interests into his work and life - not the easiest thing to do. He was a real inspiration to me taught me a lot more than the basic school work. 8/17/01 |
| Tim Haeling writes: Occupation: state worker (dmv) full time / arco arena securty officer (part time) Bio: managing and coaching little league baseball. working part time at arco arena. Friends: mike clemans/paul martinez/robert wharton/will piland/kelly jordan/steve heberle/michael aufranc/greg fox/tom cook/don nelson Heard_about_website_from: kim tierney 5/3/01 |
| Brad Lehmkuhl writes: Occupation: SCE Trivia: Skated Roller Derby for the San Francisco bay bombers for 6 Years 80-86 Favorite_memory: Homecoming 2000 Last night 10/22/00 |
| Cynthia Edington writes: Occupation: Medical Office Manager Bio: Married 18 years as of this writing. Have 2 children Michael - 15 and Katie - 10. 8/27/00 |
| 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 |
| Aaron Valencia writes: homepage: www.brzn.com Occupation: Dentist/Musician Bio: After graduation I left for San Diego and never looked back! Did the Normal: Traveled, Went to school, graduated and then made a good living. I was married once. Got married in 1984 and my divorce will be final in April of 2000! So the year 2000 will be different( I'm single again!). I bought a home in Eastlake. I love the community and the schools. Was PTA president for 6 years. Always very active in my childrens education. I have two beautiful children a son named Aaron Christopher who just turned 14 in Feburary and a daughter that will be 12 in June. What else? I still work dental. I work in a beautiful 6000 square foot state of the art dental practice. I'm very proud of this practice because there's nothing like it. I'm the Southern California Regional Education Coordinator for ExperDent. We put on Continuing education for the general practioners all across Southern California. Everything from technology(air abrasion units & digital radiographs) to implants. So It's a great chance to travel and meet Den-tist all across the state. I'm also a musician for the band "Breezin". We have a web address of: www.brzn.com Check it out sometime. Other than that I'm down in San Diego working and having a great time! Anybody that remembers me please contact me. I was in the band at Encina. I found that music last longer than playing sports and the older you get the better you get. You can't say that with many things! :) Talk to you soon! Trivia: Just the some people that I have meet or played with in the Music world have been pretty interesting. Dave Matthews, David Sanborn, Rick Braun, Carlos Santana, Mana, ect... Friends: I have basically lost all contact. But friends in elementary and high school were( in random order) Dan Edwards, Eric Sadihire, Dave Roberts, Jack Johnson, Ed Sunderman, Bill Baumgart, Dave Jahnson. To name a few. Hobbies: Music!!!!! Traveling. Kids: My son is 14 and very atheletic as well as a good musician. My son plays Pop Warner football,Hockey, Little League and plays a mean saxophone and clairnet. My daughter is also talented. She has been in ballet for about 7 years and does several recitals. My daughter also in in Junior Theater and loves drama. She has done some work at The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park. Of course they are both very beautiful and I am very proud of them both. Grade_school: Howe Ave. Grade_school_friends: Dan Edwards, Ed Sunderman, Dave Roberts. Jack Johnson, Eric Sadihire, and sorry for who I forgot to mention. It's getting late! Junior_high: Howe Ave. Junior_high_friends: Same as above Favorite_teachers: Mr Little!!! Taught me the Saxophone and when he died left me a antique music stand in his will. Favorite_memory: All my memories from Encina were good! I'm lucky to have gone to such a good school! 3/2/00 |
| Gregory Albright writes: Occupation: Waldorf Teacher Bio: After a few years at CSUS and HSU I graduated from the San Francisco Art Instute and went on to a variety of jobs, including working with computer software at P.G.E., where I met June who worked at computer hardware. The corperate scene wasn't for me and so I apprenticed with a woodworker in Marin Co. I married June, had a girl, and we moved to Napa where I worked as a carpenter and tilesetter. I enjoy gardening and raised an apairy of bees and we had our second, Jasper. He was born after the possoms came to live in our house. We later moved to Sebastopol. (But the opossums had to stay.) In Sonoma, I discovered the natural building movement and sold natural paint and remodeled houses for "environmentally sensitive" clients. Somehow we began reading Rudolph Steiner, (his lectures about bees, or karma and vocation, I think). June completed her training as a Waldorf Teacher and took a job in Vermont. We moved and I soon completed graduate work and got my Waldorf certificate and took on a small group of first graders whom I have been teaching now for six years or so. We have another little girl too, her name is Micaela. Trivia: I spent a season Crabfishing in the North Pacific. Friends: I hung with several crowds. Jack Ingram is my oldest friend. Steve Anderson and I experienced a lot of material for stories we thought we'd save for our children or grandchildren. Richard Mondzak and Carlos White were instrumental friends in exploring the farside of things that started me seeking. Hobbies: Teaching is all consuming. Right now I teachin Physics and being in a classroom with 18 kids in the pitch black with a laser pointer is about the most fun, I think. I am in an acting class. Kids: My children are so different! The genetic theory seems totally wrong. They are individuals moving toward an exciting destiny. Grade_school: Caleb Greenwood, Sierra Oaks. Grade_school_friends: Jack Ingram, Karie Amorena. Junior_high: Jonas Salk Junior_high_friends: Steve Anderson Favorite_teachers: "Senor" Gonzales was an important role model...I guess I admired the way he followed his interests. We had some exceptional experiences climbing mountains, and traveling in Mexico. I learned we can all do what we want, and I hope my students get the same message. Heard_about_website_from: Dad 1/14/00 |
| Lynne Gile writes: Occupation: Vice Principal at El Camino High School Bio: I finished college, taught for ten year, earned a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and have worked as a high school VP for four years. I am married with two daughters. Friends: Best friends were Tina Fisher, Doug Gillott, and Mike Ling. I still have current addresses for all three. Hobbies: I still enjoy music and theater, both performance and attending. Kids: My girls are great students at Mariemont Elementary school. Both are involved in ballet, piano, scouts, and swim team. Grade_school: Dyer Kelly Grade_school_friends: Shivaun Essert, Sharon Bordisso, Roger Gross, Tammy Johnson, Greg Fox, Mike Aufranc, Bryan Evans..... Junior_high: Howe Avenue Junior_high_friends: Kelly Banks, Kathy Sullivan Favorite_teachers: Mr. Carey, Ms. Kam, Mr. Coke Sibling_info: Laurie Gile-Roper class of 73, Steve Gile class of 71 Heard_about_website_from: Encina newsletter through district mail. 10/14/99 |
| Darcy Frields writes: Occupation: operations agent for Airborne Express Bio: Spent 14 years as a bartender in numerous places in Sacto. (aquiring an honorary degree in psychology) Attended some college, mostly art classes. I moved to San Francisco in 1993 with my partner of 8 years. We are currently working on finally starting a family. Which I must say is no easy task when you are 39. I spend a lot of time surfing the internet. What a great way to find people and things. I was able to find a long lost friend from grade school on the net. I think what Harlan Lau is doing is great! It's nice to know we can somehow contact people we used to know. Trivia: I participated in the California AIDS Ride 3 years in a row. Two of them riding my bicycle 525 miles to Los Angeles. The last year I decided to help out with the crew. That was harder than riding. I try to volunteer for the Aids foundation whenever possible. I have lost friends and co-workers to the epidemic and encourage everyone to do what they can to help stop this disease so that more families and friends will not have to suffer the loss of a loved one. Friends: my friends were Lyn Haley, Sue Cody, Lisa Green, Sue Trentacosta.. The only one I still have contact with is Lyn...and if anyone knows how to find the others please let me know. Hobbies: Reading, arts & crafts, doll collecting, sewing, bike riding, dancing Kids: hopefully I can do that next year Grade_school: Howe Avenue Junior_high: Howe Avenue Favorite_teachers: Mr. LaMontagne! He was the best teacher ever! His quote to us was " I am going to teach you a little about alot". And he did. I always wanted to go my own way in crafts class and he never said no, he just helped me when I needed it. I use what he taught me all the time to this day when working on some project. Sibling_info: Laura (meyer) Frields (stepsister) Class of 82 Heard_about_website_from: surfing the net and Harlan Lau 6/16/99 |
| Kim Tierney writes: Occupation: Cost Manager - Campbell Soup Company Bio: Went to American River JC then Sac State. Majored in Finance with a minor in Economics. Moved to LA to job search after college. Moved back to Sac shortly thereafter. Started with Campbells and the Kings about the same time, summer of 1986. Married my wife Rosanna in 1990. Trivia: I am the official scorekeeper and crew chief for the Sacramento Kings(NBA), Monarchs(WNBA), and Knights(indoor soccer). I also am a statistician for the Oakland Raiders. Friends: One regret I have is that I didn't have a close friendship with anybody. Sure, I played sports and was friends with just about everyone, but I didn't have the type of friendships that carried on to college or later in life where you stay in frequent contact. I still run into a few people at Kings games from time to time. So, if your ever at a game, come down and say hello! I sit at the scorer's table, center court. Hobbies: I now play basketball and softball on a regular basis. I use to be a big time golfer, played in college and local tournaments. Won the 1986 Ancil Hoffman club championship. That's my only claim to fame! Love music. Enjoy old rock, but have been really into alternative the past 7-8 years. I've also played the guitar for about 15 years. Kids: Patrick, born March 11, 1992 Kylie, born June 5, 1995 Grade_school: Cottage School Grade_school_friends: Mike Peterson, Darrel Beddard, Lisa Stream, Matt Morsey, Dan Mayes, Mark Churches, Terry Driscoll, Ken Worthen, Byron Taylor, Jim Betzler, Randy Wolff Junior_high: Jonas Salk Junior_high_friends: Same. Plus a bunch who ended up at Rio Americano. Favorite_teachers: Wilcox, Kojima, Henderson, Halfman, McKenzie, Coke Heard_about_website_from: Tony Jenovino |
| Ian Murdock writes: homepage: www.expressnews.com Occupation: Internet Director Bio: Went to UC Santa Cruz...graduated and then worked for Pacific Bell in technology. Married Toni, moved to Texas and became President of a company...got bored with what I was doing and decided to pursue my real love, emerging technology. Got a job running an internet site. That's fun for me. Friends: Mark Oldfield and Greg Fox were my best friends at Encina. I haven't seen either of them for about fifteen years. Hobbies: Love learning new things, particularly on the computer. Also enjoy watching my kids play sports and grow. Kids: Jake, my son, is a blackbelt and fought the world champion. Valen, my daughter is happy and well adjusted and gets along great with little kids. Grade_school: Sierra Elementary, Downtown Sac. Favorite_teachers: Ms. Kojima Heard_about_website_from: surfing |
| Andrea Heston writes: Bio: After graduation, I briefly attended ARC. I spent a summer in Europe. I worked at Grodins for 10 years. I got married and moved to Pleasanton. I lived in Pleasanton for 7 years. My husband's job transfer brought us to Delaware and we have lived in here for almost 7 years. Friends: Some of the friends that I had at Encina were, Barbra Derum, Kim Lawson, Leslie Woodard, Suzanna Mohr (We met up with each other in Greece!) Mary and Martha Mimms, Deanna Bradish, Karie Amorena. I only lived in Sacramento for part of my sophmore and junior and senior years, so I didn't have any 'childhood' friends at Encina. I moved to Sacramento from Turkey and was slow to make friends. I enjoyed my time there. Hobbies: Gardening , birdwatching and parenting. Not necessarily in that order. Kids: I have two sons. Matt is 16 and plays in the marching band, and Ian is almost 12 and plays in concert band. They are both great kids. They haven't given me that same headaches that I gave my parents! Grade_school: I attended Chofu Elementary School, Tokyo , Japan Grade_school_friends: none. Junior_high: I attended Chofu Middle School, Tokyo, Japan and Yucca Junior High, Clovis, New Mexico Junior_high_friends: none. Favorite_teachers: At Encina I had a few favorite teachers. I really enjoyed Mrs Leafe, Mr Derderian, and Mrs Beale. Sibling_info: Jim Heston Class of 77 Heard_about_website_from: Web surfing |
| Colleen King writes: I am married now with two kids: Meghan is 14 and Kyle is 11. We live about 10 miles from Mount Rushmore in the middle of the Black Hills in Hill City, South Dakota. I think what you are doing is great! There are a lot of kids I wish I would have kept in touch with. My home address is 11719 Deerfield Rd, Hill City, S.D. 57745. e-mail address is munchkinland5@juno.com . Would love to talk to any of my old friends or any one that remembers me. This is too cool! |
| Steve Picanco writes: Bio: Graduted in 1978. Spent one year at American River J.C. where I was put on "academic probation"!! After that I entered the U.S. Navy. During this time I married Nikki Nicholas who I met at A.R. She graduated from Davis High School in '78. Got out of the Navy, went to work for the University of California, Davis, where I continue to work. Oh yeah, I STILL can be found on the warm summer days laying along the American River drinking bottles of ICE COLD BEER!! Somethings just don't change!! Trivia: Well, I'm pretty ordinary. But, I do happen to have some pretty cool kids. My oldest son Chris, is a senior at Jesuit High School. He's planning on attending Gonzaga University in Spokane next year. T.J. is my youngest son. He's 14. He's got a 4.0 gpa and is a pretty good athlete. My daughter Amy is a very good distance runner. When she was 9 she ran one of the fastest 5K times in the country for her age. As for me, I'm BORING!!! ;-) Friends: I liked the entire class of '78!!! I do remember Ernie, Mike, Max (who I STILL can't figure out HOW he became a football our senior year!!!!) See, ANYTHING can happen to ANYONE at ANY time!!! ;-) Hobbies: My kids, my running, my music!!! Kids: Oh sure, HOW you tell me this!!! I already did!!!! See, I never did learn from my teachers who said READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST!!!!! Heard_about_website_from: Took a chance with an Encina High School search |
| Craig Peterson writes: Bio: Served four years in the Air Force (1978-1982). Lived in Italy for 1 1/2 years. Presently work at FedEx as a tractor-trailer driver. Friends: Mark McCoy Kids: I have two boys (Derrick 14) and (Brandon 11). Derrick is a big kid, almost 6' and loves football and basketball, thankfully he's better at them than I ever was. Brandon is just the opposite, very little for his age and is cognitively disabled. I'll tell you what tho, you can learn more from children like that than you could ever imagine! They have more love for people, and more kindness in their hearts than anyone I have ever seen! |
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