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Class of 1979 homepage
30 Year Reunion
Hello 79 Classmates,
We would like to hear from you some ideas and suggestions for your reunion
committee to consider for our reunion.
Please let us know what types of places or gatherings would be of interest
to you. Also, places that you think would be good for the reunion, a mixer
for the Friday night prior, and possibly if possible or desirable a Sunday
park day?
Your input is desired and appreciated.
Laura Graff Allred
Committee Member
encinahigh79@gmail.com
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Class of 1978's 30 Year Reunion
*** The Class of 79 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 |
Reunion chairperson: Janet
Russel Mason
25 year reunion
Class of 1979,
The Reunion is 2 weeks away and we are down to the wire. If you are
thinking about coming please send in your money ($75 per person)ASAP.
Payment at the door will be too late because the event must be paid for in
advance. We really don't want to cancel this great event. Mail to:
Linda McAllister
830 La Goleta
Sacramento, CA 95864
916-359-5949
Mcat830@aol.com
Electronic payments can be made at via PayPal.com to
temilner@comcast.net
Thanks and hope to see you soon.
1979 Reunion Committee
Your "15 Minutes of Fame" will be the theme of the 25th reunion for the
class of 79!
Friday, November 5, 2004 at 7 pm
Arden Hills Country Club
$65-$75 per person, (depending on number participating), which will
include a commemorative wine glass.
We have sent out an e-vite, which will be followed by a mailed
invitation.
Committee members have put down the $2000 deposit out of their own
pockets, so the sooner we have responses to
the e-vite the better. Anyone who would like
to help with the deposit can send a check which will be applied to
their dinner(s), and funds in excess will either be refunded to
them or applied to the account for the next
reuion, whichever they prefer.
Checks can be mailed to:
Encina Reunion-
Linda McAllister
830 La Goleta
Sacramento, CA 95864
We'd also like to include anyone from the classes of 78 and 80.
Hope to see everyone there!
79 Reunion Committee
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Post 20 year reunion message from reunion chair Laura Graff --
Hello,
Our 20 year class reunion was on September 25, 1999. Of the 356 graduates our
attendance was 140 people for dinner plus several others who came to visit after dinner.
Great Reunions, Inc. has done over 2,000 reunions and they said that this was an
exceptional turn out for our small class of graduates.
All of the people who participated made this reunion very special. The room was buzzing
with conversations so much that when the committee asked the participants for their
attention some people could not stop visiting. The atmosphere in the room was warm and
each classmate seemed to go from classmate to classmate visiting. Some of the classmates
visited from the time they came until 4:00 am in a room hosted by Vada Dean and Bob
Hookano. Thank you Vada and Bob!
Mr. Carey one of our dearly remembered teachers was invited by Becky Hudson. The reunion
was started off with a song sung by a quartet comprising of Joe Abreu, Dennis Gervin, Dave
Robinson and Mr Carey. This song brought back fond memories of Encina school days. Thank
you for your entertainment! Thank you again Mr. Carey for coming and visiting with us.
Our classmate Tim Heintz who is a composer of music played our Fight Song and Alma Mater
on a piano provided by the Hiton. While singing with Tim Heintz, Joe Abreu and the
classmates memories of our rallies in the gymnasium flashed through my mind.
The awards were:
The married the longest award was given to Michelle (Grant) Bosch. She has been married 20
yes twenty years! Congratulations!
The classmate who traveled the farthest was Cyndi (Parsons) Parrish from North Carolina.
The classmate with the most children was Kathleen (O'Neil) Cabe. Seven children was the
largest of the attendees at the reunion.
The classmate who changed home addresses the most was Bob Hookano at 21 times.
The door prize was under a chair and seating was randomly picked. Tom Edwards happened to
sit in the selected chair and walked away the the $50 cash award.
At the reunion was a table for memorabilia. Classmates placed various items. One of
exceptional workmanship was a binder put together by Jeri (Deyo) McCue. Thank you for
sharing your memories with the classmates.
The reunion committee that offered suggestions for our reunion events and was a graciously
welcoming each guest as they entered were:
Chuck Stream, Joe Neiderberger, Vada Dean, Janet (Russel) Mason, Kathleen (O'Neil) Cabe,
Tim Heintz, Sue (Jones) Durst, Tony Jenovino, Bob Hookano and Laura (Graff)
Allred.
This Committee thanked me for "making the reunion happen" with a beautiful
bouquet of flowers. I accept your gratitude and thank you.
However, the real People who made the reunion a success and a blast are the 140 plus
people who attended this event and made it all that it was by their presence. It was truly
OUR REUNION!
May God keep you safe until the next time we meet.
Sincerely,
Laura (Graff) Allred |
The 1979 Class Directory lists
contact information for your classmates. Please submit
your contact information.
Your class does not have a webmaster at the present time.
In the meantime, 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
| 1979 Headlines |
Headline News:
Vietnam & Cambodian insurgents announce fall of Cambodian capitol & the Pol
Pot regime.
Shah leaves Iran after year of turmoil; revolutionary forces under Ayatollah
Khomeini take over.
Three-Mile Island nuclear power plant accident releases radiation; 144,000
residents nearby evacuated.
President Carter & Soviet leader Brezhnev sign Salt II agreement.
Iranian militants seize US embassy in Teheran & hold hostages.
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan stirs world protest.
Entertainment News:
John Wayne dies of cancer, age 72.
Academy Awards, Best Picture (& top movie too) - "Kramer vs. Kramer"
Grammy Record of the Year - "What a Fool Believes" by Doobie Brothers
Top song - "My Sharona" by The Knack
Top TV show - "60 Minutes"
Rap music becomes popular
Sports News:
Super Bowl - Pittsburgh Steelers d. Dallas Cowboys (35-31)
World Series - Pittsburgh Pirates d. Baltimore Orioles (4-3)
NBA Championship - Seattle Supersonics d. Washington Bullets (4-1) |
Norman Axtell writes:
Occupation: Mobile Disc Jockey
Bio: During High school I worked as a cook for Long John Silvers on Howe
ave. In June of 1979 I started working for Hoigs Marine from 79-till
about 82 After that started my own buisness working on boats down on the
Sacramento River. 1984 worked for Kragen Auto Supply worked for them
off and on for about 6 years.In the late 80's I
started working for Lucky's Grocery stores made
Journeyman clerk in 1 year worked also as night
crew. I decided to go back to College inrolled in ARC automotive program
went there for about 2 years and Landed a job without finishing
college at Autowest Dodge worked there for about
13 years before getting laid off present day Feb
2008.
2nd job Dj Buisness (self employed)
In 1996 i started to play house partys dj peoples party's I met on Aol.
In 1998 started working at the Beverly Garland Hotel and also the 7440
club in Citrus Heights. I worked for the fourty from 1998 to 2005.
Working every fri and sat night I started with about 30 to 40 of my
close friends online and ended in 2005 with prob about 600 plus
people.
Ive had celebritys on my dance floor such as Sacramento Kings,102.5 and
106.5 Dj's . Ive been interviewed by TV personality's. I love dj and
do
about 20 weddings a year all over Sacramento and Roseville.
Trivia: When I turned 16 I bought my first car a 67 Mustang and I just
recently bought it back about 3 years ago. Its nice to have a piece
of my past as part of my life again.
Friends: My best friend in high School actually was a year after us he
was Scott Liske. Ive lost contact with just about everyone, I run
accross someone here and there but not very often.
Hobbies: Im into my Harley Davidson Lowrider,My two mustangs 65,67 also
into flying R/C airplanes.
Kids: Don't have any kids except for my cat and dogg :) never been
married.
Grade_school: Cottage School, Wyda Way School
Grade_school_friends: I prob will miss a few, Mark
Mckoy, Ken Sheeler, Mike
ASher, Ron Astle,
Russ Backman, Scott Campbell,
Kevin Corbet, Kim
Dellinger, Jeri Deyo,
Robert Dieterle, Debbie Dorei,
Tom Edwards, Jody
Elliott, Trina Elmer,
Jeff England, Lou Fatur,
Carl Fong, Diane
Fournier, Dennis Gervin,
Joe Grasso, Bob Hookano,
Jerry James, Brad
Jividen, Dwight Kinkel,
Debra Leblanc, Paul Lindstrom,
Julie Mangino, Robert
McCue, Nancy McFadyen,
Marty McGonigle, Tracy Milner,
Rudy Montoya, Greg
Munsill, Kelly Murphy,
Danbar Ogawa, Erik Olson,
Stephen Pacheco, Mike
Palmer, Steve Pawlowski,
Deanna Poulsen, Chris Rideout,
Bruce Robinson, Dave
Robinson, Buffie Roundtree,
Tammy Rutledge, Carlos Santos, Chris
Francino(rip) Danny Tunning, Veda Dean,
Del Stanback, James Meridith,
Mike Lightner,
Earlin Clark, Kim Plaza,
Rocky Niedaburger, Paul Sherear,
Brian Hearden,
Carla Scheiman, Paul Shearer,
Chuck Stream, Chuck Stubbs,
Jeff Tackett,
Chris Tulley, Andrea Tyrone,
Randy Vigil
Junior_high_friends: Prob half on my list of high school friends,the
Cottage School friends all went pretty much to Jonas Salk reunited at
Encina.
Memorable_teachers: Mr.Ash he got me my best job at Hoigs Marine also
was a great mentor. Mr.Botello loved his class and was a really cool
person I took 4 years of photo and never used it
for buisness use prob should have. Coach Stevens (RiP)
Favorite_memory: The School dances were fun and sometimes drama all of
us experimenting with drinking and getting drunk. Also walking the
hallways with Mark Mckoy having all the girls look at him and me ratting
them out (hey did u see that girl starring at you)lol Also Running
Track
for Encina, I remember blowing the doors off of Mira Loma High school I
still have the pic my dad took of me in the front of 5 mira loma
losers
chasing me around the track they never caught up and the coach running
on the infield yelling at them. LOL
Story: My Track Coach Coach Stevens (rip) usto yell out Go STORMIN
NORMAN!!! When I was kicking the other Schools ass. Even though I
never liked running I was the best at it along
with my other brothers on the team we had
something going on. I miss it and wish I would have stayed
with it. I was in the Sac Bee all the time the mile relay team.
Carlos Santos,Bob White,Veda Dean,Norm Axtell
don't quote me but I think that was the mile relay
team.
5/30/08 |
Stephen Pacheco writes:
Occupation: Community College Instructor of Philosophy Writer
(currently writing textbook for McGraw-Hill
publishing)
Bio: I entered university in Fall 1979. Two years of pre-med courses.
Changed major to philosophy and political economics (two degees).
Grad. Univ of Oregon 1985 with BS.(Played two
years of college soccer) 1985-1988 Languished in
Eugene Oregon, Traveled in Europe.Attended Univ of
Calif Riverside on fellowship-3 years plus and UCLA -two terms
1989-1994. Earned Master of Arts in philosophy (did not finish
dissertation--ABD). Have consumed a tremendous amount of Italian,
Spanish and French red wine.Worked for FEMA for one year--spectaculary
low paying job and high stress.Worked as a waiter and hotel concierge
for a couple of years in SF while in transition. Became addicted to
Thai and Vietnamese food. Taught High School
history in San Francisco 1998-2000.
Moved to Oxford, UK--taught and tutored Sixth Form college and two
terms at University of Oxford in philosophy from
200-2004. Taught comm.
college (philosophy, logic, world religion) from 2004-2007. Currently
writing textbook.
Trivia: Met Bill Clinton in Oxford England (not Monica though). Had a
small small role in two movies in England (one line). Movies:
Shakleton (with Kenneth Brannagh) To Kill to a
King (Tim Roth). During a book-signing in London,
I got Dr James Watson to confess that it was
really a woman who discovered DNA (Rosalind Franklin). In 2002, saw
Wimbledon in London after waiting in line 4 hours to enter courts!
Spent one year reading bulletins on air for BBC
Oxford 2002-2003 as a volunteer. 1
Friends: I had no friends. Rather, I think people sort of tolerated me.
(I was considered a Squid! Hard-core Encina slang.
Individuals who tolerated me: Chuck Stream, Mike Totaro, Nancy McFadden,
Steve Pawlowski, Carl Fong Joe N.,Tibor Pele. Lost contact with
everyone.
Hobbies: Photography, Soccer, Mediterrean cooking, wine and stand-up
comedy and thinking about death in my spare time.
Kids: If I had kids I would. However, no kids yet.
Memorable_teachers: Embarrassingly,I cannot remember any teachers at
Encina except Mr.Stream, he taught a special course on slam-dunking
for Anglo-saxon basketball players.
Favorite_memory: After a champagne brunch at Steve Palowski's home, we
went bowling on skip day. I was completely sauced on cheap champagne
and as a dare actually turned myself into a human
bowling ball and slide into the pins. Also,
breaking into the gym after hours at night, and
slam-dunking with aid of gymnastics equipment with Stream, Tote, Fong
and others. Announcing basketball games with Chuck Stream and
introducing Gene (can't remember last name)as Gene Gene the Dancing
Machine at guard. Coach was not amused.
Story: One of the Montoya Bros. is a comedian and actor and has comedy
troupe. I was watching the movie falling down with Michael Douglas
and totally caught by surprise to see Richard
Montaya on the big screen.
12/21/07 |
David Midthunder
writes:
Occupation: Actor, Stuntman.
Bio: Working on films & T.V. shows.
Friends: Bruce Tuter, Robin Garcia, Mike Davis.
Hobbies: Big wave surfing, skydiving, whitewater kayaking, rock
climbing, vert-Skateboarding, streetluge, Muay Thai (and other
martial arts), Mountain
biking (both extreme downhill, freeride, cross-country),
mountainboarding (big-airs, downhill slalom), snowboaord (steep-deep
powder in Alaska and Utah), bull riding, and work with other actors
as certified personal trainer.
Kids: 3 boys and 1 girl.
Eldest son just got out of the United States Marine Corps, after
completing his four years of active duty, 2 years fighting in the
middle east.
Grade_school: Cottage
Grade_school_friends: Bruce Tuter
Junior_high_friends: Bruce Tuter, Mike Davis, Robin Garcia.
Memorable_teachers: Botello phography.
Favorite_memory: Skateboarding the hallways being chased by Mr. Sando
Story: The skateboarders were cool, but I was the only one who surfed
S.F. and Santa Cruz. Robin Garcia and I were the only two officially
enroled tribal members A.K.A. American Indians.
Sibling_info: Diana (sister)
comments: After graduating Indian boarding shcool(a cross between prison
and military) where I was on the football, boxing (all year), track,
rodeo (bull riding), and track teams. I went the University of Utah,
who's symbol (not mascot was the Ute). Ute is and Indian tribe
native to Utah. As the Ute symbol a casting
director spotted me and asked if I could ride a
horse bare-back like that in front of a camera. After
asking how much the pay was, I said "Hell yeah!" and ever since I've
been acting and doing stunt work. Later married someone half my age,
also in th industry. I also have done many commercials and print work
(modeling), calander shoots and Tech. advising on Native American
subject matter (At the U of U I majored in cultural anthopolgy, and
speak several Native American languages). I think many people at
Encina didn't know I was multi-lingual, even close
friends, because I only spoke Lakota to family
members. Most recently I was in the Steven
Spielberg mini-seris "Into the West" as White Crow. Some of my other
work can be found on imdb.com. Wierd life huh?
9/24/05 |
Bob Hookano writes:
Bio: Upon returning from Hawaii with members from the class of '79,
I hitched a ride to Europe with the United States
Air Force, where in spent five years. While
stationed at RAF Upper Heyford England, I met my lovely
wife, Lisa. We married within a year of meeting and in 1986, my son,
Ryan
(aka "little king") was born. His is the apple of my eye.
Working for the USAF in the beginning, had
the family and I moving around a lot. It was a
great opportunity to travel extensively for cheap, as well as
live in several different countries. Times are much more settled these days.
Not an easy task but, I did manage to
graduate from college, (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University) with BS in Aeronautical Engineering. After leaving
the USAF, I went to work right away for the McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis. I was only
there for a very short time when the
Chrysler Corporation (Now DaimlerChrysler) made me an offer I couldn't
refuse.
So, I followed the money. I went to a small
automobile manufacturing town called Kokomo
Indiana, and for approximately four years I worked there as a
production manager in one of the many machining departments. The pay
was great, but the working conditions were harsh
and the hours were long.
In 1991 after five years of trying to get
it right, I was finally granted a patent
(5,032,119) for a prototype launderable baby’s diaper that was
friendly on
the environment and non-allergenic. Like a lot of ideas, I never made any
money, but I did learn a lot about the importance of a good attorney.
Today, the family and I live in Michigan,
and all is still great! I do my best to stay
busy. My business card tells me I’m the New Business
Development Manager for sales and marketing with the DaimlerChrysler
Corp (DCC). But some times it feels more like
“Chief Whipping Boy” I must like it though, I keep
coming back for more!
However, more exciting, I’ve recently
launched two of my own Limited Liability
Corporations “LLC” that I’m extremely energized about. One is an
Investment property LLC called WaterHouse Holdings, and the other I have
just recently put together (the ink is still wet) a service LLC
called Jett
Travel. Too early to tell if I’ll actually make any money, but both business
models are pretty solid (Special thanks to Robert Kiyosaki’s “Rich
Dad Poor
Dad”). Check out www.jetttravel.com,
bookmark it, and tell ten friends to do the same.
Okay, I’ve babbled on long enough. The
family is great; Ryan is a freshman at University
of Michigan (premed.). Boy, that kid is smart, you know he
didn’t get the smart gene from me. Lisa is doing great as well, she’s
totally focused on her work, (she also works at DCC).
Trivia: I am still a license pilot and currently flying for recreation only.
I spend a lot of time building Burt Rutan’s long EZ and Varieze
experimental
aircraft. I have one of each. They are Fast! And Fun!
Friends: I still stay in close contact with Todd Remme, and occasionally
drop a note back and forth with Vada Dean, Linda Darkenwald, and Mike
Fature. Todd’s family and mine spent a week together in Maui last year
(2003), we had an excellent time. We both do our best to have dinner
or
lunch together when I’m in town. Todd’s construction company keeps in touch
with a lot of folks, and is a good contact to help in finding other
classmates of 78, 79, and 80. I haven’t heard from Kent Fiscus, Rich
Bonic, Mike Asher, Dave Barrigan, Bob Daily, etc,
in a long time. Every once and a while a rumor of
a sighting of these guys makes it my way.
Hobbies: I’m still an adrenalin junkie. I love fast planes, boats, and cars.
I had an opportunity to tandem skydive a couple of years back (a
birthday
present from Lisa). Wow! What a rush! It changed my life.
Comments: Please call or e-mail, I would love to hear from you.
586-904-6711, new e-mail:
bhookano@comcast.net. Also, don’t forget about
www.jetttravel.com, book mark it, and
tell ten friends to do the same.
10/11/04 |
Craig Watson writes:
Occupation: Dept Corrections (Who woulda thought?)
Bio: Living life to it's fullest. Being a great dad for my 2 kids, Always
going & doing something, boating, camping etc.
Trivia: Still in Sacramento & loving it!
Friends: Lots & Lots All of you. To many to list.
Hobbies: Wow! Everything boating, camping, sports, racing etc etc.
Kids: I have two beautiful kids. One boy (STUD) CJ who is 17 and a very
beautiful daughter who is becoming a lady already at the age of 13 (Help!)
Grade_school: Cottage
Junior_high: Bad Ass Howe!
Junior_high_friends: Lots
Memorable_teachers: Dan Schwartz & Greg Paulo
Favorite_memory: A whole bunch. So many good & close friends & alot of good
times. (FLYING TACO) HA! "Partying"
Story: I can't divulge that information.
7/16/04 |
Daniel Tuning writes:
Bio: Attended American River College and Brigham Young University. Received
AA, BS and MAcc degrees. Worked for Ernst & Young in San Francisco
International Tax Practice. Currently sole practioner with my own practice.
Friends: Kelton Larson (lost contact). Still in contact with Bob White,
Chris Pasley and a few others.
Hobbies: Upland game and waterfowl hunting, fishing, raquetball and
Mustangs. I also am an A's fan. World Series championships A's = 4, Giants =
0. Water and snow skiing and camping.
Kids: Two daughters that have done will with grades and sports. Both will be
in high school in the hext two years.
5/23/04 |
Cyndi Parsons writes:
Occupation: Senior Reader when I am working
Bio: I attended Cosumnes River College and Sacramento City College until I
transferred to U. C. Davis. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in
Zoology in June 1985. In 1988, I met Terry Parrish and decided to move to
Aiken, SC in August 1990. In 1991 I married Terry, I had twins and moved
back to California. We stayed in the Sacramento area until 1995. We moved
back to South Carolina in 1995. We moved to Timberlake, NC in August 1997.
When I work I score student papers for Measurement Inc. Our family raises
pure bred collies and we just started our own website:KYKcollies.com
Trivia: I have moved so many times I can't remember all my addresses. My
husband and I moved 10 times from 1990 to 1997. My twin pregnany was so
unusual it was published in a medical journal after the delivery was
photographed and videographed by the medical delivery staff.
Friends: Rick Hall, Virginia Hill, Clint Clawdus, Christine Newbert, Kathy
O'Neill, Trudi Powell, Eileen Pierce . Lost contact with everyone except
Christine and just recently found Rick again.
Hobbies: I enjoy cooking, bowling, and raising my collies. I enjoy watching
ACC basketball and I have been an avid Duke fan since 1989. For the past two
years, I have been a Girl Scout Leader for my daughter's junior girl scout
troop. I am hoping to restore my 1961 mahogany ski boat and start
waterskiing and boating again.
Kids: My kids are very both very entertaining and frustrating. Since I was
an only child their endless sibling rivalry drives me crazy. Both of my
kids are great students and attend middle school. My son would like to be a
stand up comedian and an astronaut. My daughter plays the flute. She is very
social and witty. She says she wants to be a teacher.
Grade_school: I went to Winterstein for two weeks until the district said I
was not in the right school. Then I went to Merryhill School.
Grade_school_friends: I really did not have any.
Junior_high_friends: Laura Gray, Tina Howell, Kathy O'Neill, Trudi Powell
and Virginia Hill.
Memorable_teachers: Mr Figenshu because he was so funny and I learned alot
from him that I used in college. Mr. Huber, because he believed in me as a
struggling math student. Mrs Kojima because she actually got me to think and
speak in Spanish. I also loved her clothes and shoes.
Favorite_memory: Being a freshman and meeting Rick Hall at the Freshman
Homecoming Float Meeting. Being Senior Class Vice President and helping to
plan Homecoming. Remembering how Del stanbeck became a homecoming princess.
Story: Mr. Figenshu used to rub Kathy O'Neill's elbow and tell Laura Gray
she need to do more pull ups. Now a days that would be called harassment but
then it was just funny. When I fell asleep in Mr. Huber's class he hit me
with the chalkboard eraser to wake me up.
3/4/04 |
Bill Tessore writes:
Occupation: Network Marketer
Bio: After graduating I spent the summer at Sac. State. I dropped out and
entered the Navy for a 4 year hitch. After three years service I was issued
a medical discharge under honorable conditions for macular degeneration. I
bounced from job to job for about 7 years. Finally, in 1995 I joined NA and
went to school at the Orientation Center for the Blind in Albany, CA At OCB
I developed alternative Orientation & Mobility skills, living skills, and
learned to read braille. In February of 1998 I proposed to then Charlotte E.
Cude, and later on that fall on October 10 we were married in San Diego, CA.
I moved to Bellingham, WA where Charlotte had a job at a day care center.
After about a year we opened a child care home of out own which we operated
12 hours a day for the space of about 1 1/2 years. After closing the child
care home we decided to move back to Orange Cove, CA and persue our
respective network marketing businesses. We currently reside just 2 miles
from where Charlote grew up.
Trivia: During a 9 month cruise on board the USS Nimitz I traveled from
Norfolk, Virginia, to Palma, Spain; Rota, Spain; Naples, Itali; & Haifa,
Israel. I was aboard the Nimitz the day two Libian fighters were shot down
during Kadafi's claimed 250 miles of Mediteranian air space. On a seperate
cruise I visited St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; St. John, Virgin Islands, &
Fort Lauderdale, Florida during Spring Break. I also married the woman of my
dreams 9 years after leaving Encina.
Friends: Jim Rogers. I've lost contact with everyone.
Hobbies: Frequent family gatherings, church functions, & visits with our two
nephews keep us well grounded and mentally stimulated.
Kids: My son Jeff works as a mechanic for a local auto repair shop, & also
maintains & repairs wind machines for the local citrus growers here in
Orange Cove, CA.
My daughter Joan works part-time as an assistant manager at Papa Murphey's,
as well as a Nannie. Joan plans to enter the field of interior design & old
home restoration.
Grade_school: I attended Harmon Johnson Elementary School, & Las Palmas Jr.
High School.
Grade_school_friends: Pam Wilbur O'Keif
Memorable_teachers: Mrs. Leaf was the teacher in attendance with us when a
small group of 9 Encina students went on an 18 day cruise of Europe. Mrs.
Leaf shared the experience of seeing London, England; Roma, Itali; Malta;
Athens; Greece; Thessalonica, Greece; & Istanbul, Turkey.
Favorite_memory: Getting caught by Mr. Sando in front of Encina while
playing "penny anty poker" with Jim Rogers & a host of others. I counted Mr.
Sando's query about our activy with, "Why no Mr. Sando, ganbling on school
property is against the rules... I'm just counting my change for lunch" (all
pennies of course).
Story: While at the dinner table on our cruise Mrs. Leaf asked one of the
English gentlemen for a "napkin". After several gafaus, a few red faces, & a
couple of chuckles woman next to Mrs. Leaf advised her, "we call them
cervietts dear". OOPS!
12/4/02 |
Debbie Dorei writes:
Occupation: House Mommie ;)
Bio: I stayed in Sacramento for a few years, and then met my husband who was
working out at Rancho Seco nuclear plant before it was to be decommissioned.
He lived in Florida, so I started traveling and having children and have
been raising them full time ever since. This is my 4th year of homeschooling
my younger boys.
Trivia: I thought that I would never leave Sacramento... and then I found
out that I LOVE Georgia and Florida so much, that I can't ever imagine not
living on the East coast now.
Friends: Debbie Shields... we have stayed in contact. We get together with
our families many times each year and share our vacations. Nancy McFadyen
was a very special friend from K, and no I haven't kept in touch with her.
And, my other close friends went to Norte Del Rio, and I have stayed in
contact with one of them... Ginger Mercado. I was friends with Mary Johnson,
and she went to Encina and Norte both, as with Amy Castleberry and Julie
Watson. Carol Livecchi was another Valle Vista friend, that also stayed at
Encina.
Hobbies: I love the Ocean... I spend many a vacation on the East coast of
Florida or down in the Florida Keys. I love to ride my golf cart. We have
over 100 miles of cart paths here in Peachtree City, and we use golf carts
like cars... the dentist office, the post office, drive thru's, groceries,
etc. I just love it! If I'm not able to get to it by golf cart, I just don't
go!ha! Now shopping at Home Depot or Wal-Mart will create stress at times...
just how do I attach all those bags or large items with only 2 bungee
cords!!![s]
Kids: They are very energetic... full of life... great sense of humors, and
quite intelligent when I least expect it.[s] My two younger ones have been
going to Karate at least 3 nights a week for almost 2 years, and I love the
self-discipline that it has created in their lives. All three of these boys
have been my greatest gift and connection to life. I'm enjoying watching
them grow up into wonderful young men and even greater human beings! My
husband, Rod, has also been a phenomenal positive influence in their lives.
He has truly been a very loving and supportive daddy.
Grade_school: Babcock Elemetary
Grade_school_friends: Nancy McFadyen, Mary Johnson, Amy Castleberry, Julie
Watson, and...???
Junior_high: Valle Vista Jr. High School.
Junior_high_friends: Debbie Kirst [Shields], Cheryl Pitts [Stout], Carol
Livecchi, Lydia Molloy, Julie Watson and many more.
Memorable_teachers: For some reason, Mr. Rollins will live in my memory
cells till the end of time... his unique and quite scary way of teaching
history that is.
Favorite_memory: Many happy lunches at McDonald's, Togo's, Jack n the Box,
etc. I loved having open campus. My oldest son during high school had a
closed campus, and what a difference that makes with your school day.
Story: Too many to list... Debbie Shields and I growing up over our 3 years
at Encina... and my friendship and memories of Nancy McFadyen, she filled my
days with laughter.
Alumni_in_contact: Debbi Kirst [Shields] - class of 1979, Rick Kirst - class
of 1978
11/10/02 |
Andrea Tyrone writes:
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Bio: Moving my way North...to Washington. I've played soccer since '76 and
still can't get enough. Outdoors activities non-stop including sea kyacking,
biking, hiking, boating & seeing all of what H2O ways of Washington has to
offer.
Trivia: Various educational institutions including AR, CSFU,SJSU and
multiple south/north drives btwn. Sac and all of the above mentioned.
Friends: Sheri Hooper, Pat Walsh, Teres Bugato,Cici Sanchez,. ??where abouts
Virginia Hill, Buffy Roundtree, Alison & Robin Ehlers, Cici Sanchez
Hobbies: Soccer, motorcycle riding, arts/crafts, stamping, camping, hiking,
being outdoors.
Grade_school: Greer
Grade_school_friends: Bob White
Junior_high: Howe
Junior_high_friends: Kris Kamm, Kent Fiscus, Bob White, Alison/Robin Ehlers,
Bob Hookano,Randy Vigil,Vada Dean
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Fig gave me the scientific mind to pursue my degree
in licensed therapy to lead me up north.
Favorite_memory: Trying out for Mascot in'78 in front of all of those
people/classmates and Junior Prom Princess cerimony being crownd.
Story: Alison Ehlers & I kept in contact on/off for years though, since
recently, I haven't heard from her. She was working on the Princess Cruise
lines worldly and has married Phil Roberson. Would love 2 hear from her
soon...
Sibling_info: Veronica, Doug, Sherry, Charles '76
10/6/02 |
Randy Vigil writes:
Occupation: SALES
Bio:
STARTED COLLEGE @ CSUS; TRANSFERRED TO UC BERKELEY. GRADUATED IN 1985, BA
IN RHETORIC AND JOURNALISM. WORKED IN SALES WITH GALLO AND BUDWEISER
DISTRIBUTORSHIPS FOR 9 YEARS. LEFT THE BEVERAGE INDUSTRY ON NEW YEARS EVE,
1993.WENT BACK TO SCHOOL, COMPLETED 2ND BACHELORS IN BUS. ADMINISTRATION,
EMPHASIS IN ACCOUNTING. WORKED IN THE RECREATION FIELD AS A REFEREE AND
UMPIRE SUPERVISOR WHILE COMPLETING 2ND BA.
WORKING FOR NATIONAL, PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANY, " THE SPORTS CLUB/LA " IN SAN
FRANCISCO- THE RESORT, SPORTSCLUB BUSINESS-, LOCATED IN THE FOUR SEASONS
HOTEL. ALSO ENJOYING SECONDARY FIELD AS A COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL REFEREE.
Trivia:
STARTED OVER IN 1993. WAS DISSATISFIED WITH MYSELF WORKING IN THE FIELD I
WAS IN. SPENT MY ENTIRE LIFE ON AND AROUND A BALLFIELD AND GYM AND NEVER
CONSIDERED THAT AS A BUSINESS FIELD. THE CHANGE HAS BEEN GREAT.
Friends:
JAMES MEREDITH, BOB WHITE, CRAIG WATSON, STEVE PAWLOWSKI, JOHN LOPEZ
Hobbies:
PLAYING THE USTA TENNIS CIRCUIT IN MARIN. ALSO REFEREEING BASKETBALL
REGIONALLY AND NATIONALLY. KEEPS ME FOCUSED, IN SHAPE, AND SWARTHY (HUMOR).
MEET LOTS OF INTERESTING PEOPLE.
Grade_school:
HOWE AVENUE
Grade_school_friends:
VADA DEAN, CRAIG WATSON
Junior_high_friends:
HOOKANO, TODD REMME, MEREDITH,STEVE PLESSAS
Memorable_teachers:
STEVE GUIDOTTI, CLYDE GEORGE, FIGENSHU:
ALL WERE INTERESTED IN ME AS A PERSON, NOT JUST AS A STUDENT.
Favorite_memory:
BEING A PART OF ALL THE SPORTS TEAMS AND THE CAMERADERIE THAT WE DEVELOPED
OVER THE YEARS. FRIENDSHIPS I DEVELOPED WITH SO MANY DIFFERENT
PERSONALITIES THAN MYSELF.
5/3/02 |
Brian Hearden writes:
Occupation: Registered Investment Advisor
Bio: After graduation mom said you are either going to ARC or paying rent!
Rent didn't sound like such a good idea so I went to ARC. Not taking that
seriously it was no time until I flunked out. I continued following my
passions at the time (like racquetball) and became a very avid mountaineer,
cyclist, skier, windsurfer, etc. To support those habbits I began working at
Alpine West in Sacto. and ended up managing their Stockton store. At 24 I
was ready for college and went back to ARC and completed the AA in 1 year
with a 4.0 gpa which surpised us all considering my gpa at Encina was a 1.
something! Anyway, transfered to UC Santa Barbara and got a BA in Business
Economics with an emphasis on Accounting. Stayed in Santa Barbara for a
while working at the UC, running on the beach and sailing. Ended up in
Spokane Washington and going to work as a stock broker for Merrill Lynch.
After a number of years at that, I went out on my own and moved to a small
college town in WA state called Walla Walla.
Trivia: I am a boat nut which developed when I worked on boats in Alaska for
several seasons.
Friends: Many good friends, the only one of which I currently am in contact
with is Larry Bain.
Hobbies: Racquetball, Football, Lifting, Partying.
Kids: Step Daughter is 13. She is very important to me and I have treated
her as though she was my own for many years.
Grade_school: Billy Mitchell
Grade_school_friends: None
Junior_high: Howe Ave
Junior_high_friends: Dont recall what I had for dinner last night much less
that!
Memorable_teachers: Coaches were very important to me, especially Schwartz
Favorite_memory: Very good memories all around.
3/19/02 |
David Lester writes:
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
Bio: I retired from construction in 1988 and went back to school. I earned an Associate of
Arts degree in Mathematics at American River College. Then, I went to Sacramento State and
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Phychology and a Master of Science in Business
Administration. Currently, I have my own real estate company in Carmichael and have twin
daughters who are 17.
Trivia: I used to sell drugs at school....I have gone legitimate and now sell homes.
Friends: Steven McPhale, Valerie Schneringer, Debbie Moore, and others.
Hobbies: Movies, running, working out...when I have time.
Kids: Pete and re-Pete...just kidding. My twins names are Kandis Marie Lester and Kristine
Diane Lester. They are 17, and have gone to Encina (against my advise!!!) Kristine is on
the Basketball and Softball teams. Kandis got kicked out (just like her dad)and now goes
to Leo Palmiter continuation school.
Grade_school: Brookside Elementary, Baechtel Grove, Sam Brannen, Fern Bacon and Placer
High.
Memorable_teachers: Eric Dahlin....I was so loaded I majored in ceramics.
Favorite_memory: Pouring a full large coke down a girls halter top at McDonalds at lunch.
Heard_about_website_from: My daughter
9/22/01 |
Craig West writes:
Occupation: Special Agent, United States Dept. of Justice, Immigration & Natz. Service
Bio: Well my friends, I didn't graduate with you. I joined the US Army in Jan. 1979, and
went to Germany as a Military Policeman. I served there until 1981, when I reenlisted
and went to Panama. I met my wife Isabel there in 1982. We have been married ever since.
We left Panama and went to Ft. Rucker Al, then after that to Germany again. I was
honorably discharged in Nov 1988 as a Sergeant. I came home to Sacramento, but
didn't like it. In 1989 I became a Federal Correctional Officer at US Penintentiry
Lompoc, in Lompoc, CA. In 1991, I joined the United States Border Patrol. I was
stationed at the Chula Vista Station in San Diego County. I served there until 1998
when I transferred to Key West, Fl to be an Immigration Inspector. I am currently a
Special Agent in the US I&NS in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I am working on task
forces and conducting anti-smuggling operations in the Caribbean Basin.
Trivia: I have lived and worked in Augsburg, Stuttgart and Rheinberg Germany. I have lived
in Panama City, Republic of Panama. I have seen all of Western Europe, and Central and
South America I have learned to speak German and Spanish fluently. I have a working
knowledge of Portugese and Italian as well. Bruce Robinson served in the Army with me on
our first tour in Germany.
Friends: My best friends were Paul Shearer (Deceased) and Bruce Robinson, who is still in
Sacramento. I also was friends with Ron Clevinger and Greg Reinhart. I haven't seen
anybody except for Bruce though. Buffy Rountree and Kris Kamm were also good friends.
Craig Watson too.
Hobbies: I am a avid Scuba diver and game fisherman. I own a boat in the Florida Keys. I
am also pistol and rifle marksman, and enjoy shooting. As you can see I like the great
outdoors. Motorcycling and Auto Rallye as well.
Kids: I have two sons Steven and Stuart. They were born while on our second tour in
Germany in 1987 and 1988.
Grade_school: Dyer-Kelly and Creekside
Grade_school_friends: Buffy Rountree comes to mind.
Junior_high: Howe Avenue
Junior_high_friends: Bruce Robinson and Craig Watson
Sibling_info: Clay T. West
Alumni_in_contact: Buffy Rountree and Bruce Robinson
Heard_about_website_from: Buffy Rountree
2/25/01 |
Sam Perrigo writes:
Occupation: Restaurateur
Bio: While I didn't graduate with my class, I still have many friends from Encina I would
love to see again. I took a lot of time off to travel, relocated to New York, and
since relocated to Paris. Now I live between LA, New York and Paris. I went
into the special events business, which led me to catering, and opened my own restaurant
in Los Angeles. My current restaurant has been open for three years (Bouchon Bistro,
located on Melrose). I do some of the menu planning, and bake some desserts. I
love the restaurant business, and I spend a lot of time traveling and discovering new
restaurants and foods. I still love my life in Paris, where I bought an apartment
some time ago.
Trivia: My sister, Susan (Class of '81), and I own a restaurant in Hollywood together.
She has become one of my best friends in adulthood, and an excellent business
partner. She has three kids, and she lives in Los Angeles, also.
Friends: Billy Smith, Gary Walker, Tina Howell
Hobbies: I own a few quarter horses in Los Angeles, and I compete in the hunter/jumper
circuit in the West Coast States.
Kids: I have no children, unless I count my sister Susan's kids. She has three
children, and we all travel together in the summer. Her children also compete in the
quarter horse circuit with me in the Western United States.
Junior_high: Jonas Salk Junior High School
Junior_high_friends: Tina Howell
Memorable_teachers: Mr. Brodnansky ("Mr. B.") taught me much about animals and
agriculture in his Large Animal Science, Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Classes.
Favorite_memory: I loved when we had bands out on "the quad" at lunchtime.
Story: Going to school on Halloween in full drag with Billy Smith. None of the
students or teachers recognized me. It was a lot of fun during role call that day.
2/13/01 |
Kathy Ragle writes:
Occupation: Lecturer, CSUS/Recreation (Therapist) Specialist, Sac. County Sherif's
Department
Bio: After graduation,I attended ARC for two years. After ARC, I transferred to Chico
State where I partied my tail off for (thank God) only one semester. At the very young age
of 20, I married an Air Force "Fly Boy" and off I went to England for three
years(we divorced 10 years later). While there, I finished undergrad and played Volleyball
for the Air Force Base Team. Upon my return to Sacramento, I started working for the
Sheriff's Department as a Recreation Specialist and I started Grad school at C.S.U.S.
After receiving my degree in 1990, I started teaching part-time in the Recreation and
Leisure Studies Department. Two years ago, I married a "muy guapo" guy from
Mexico named Abel Martinez-Centeno...we recently found out that I am pregnant, so wish me
luck; my first child at 40.
Trivia: Trivia??? I played volleyball at Encina for three years. I still play
now...doubles and on a couple power leagues. What else??? My boss for the last 15 years
has been Cheri Dickson's dad. Oh, and as I mentioned above -- I will be having my first
child at the age of 40.
Friends: Most of my close friends were in the classes above and below me. My best friend
was/is Kathy Morrow (class of 81). We are still great friends. I also spent allot of time
with Pam Wilbur-O'Kane. She and I are neighbors and we both teach at C.S.U.S.; however, I
don't see as much of her as I would like (my fault mostly).
Hobbies: Hobbies/Recreation: Well, since my career field is Recreation, I guess you can
say "I practice what I preach". I play volleyball, travel the globe, skydive,
scuba dive, whitewater raft, ski/snowboard, hike, ride horses, have 6 pets, love to play
board/table games, do tons of crafts projects, read recreationally, etc.
Kids: At this point, I have 1 dog, 4 cats, a bird and a husband. As for a kid, this is my
third attempt -- I've had two miscarriages in a row, so "third time's a charm"
(I hope).
Grade_school: DW Babcock
Grade_school_friends: Kathy Morrow. We have been friends since 5th grade.
Junior_high: Again, Kathy Morrow
Junior_high_friends: Once again, Kathy Morrow
Memorable_teachers: Eric (the ceramics teacher)...very "laid back". He let me
explore my creative side, as did mr. Tsunekawa (Photography), and Mr. LeMontagne (Crafts).
As you can see, I didn't exactly take school seriously back then, so none of the teachers
who taught solids had much of an impact on me.
Favorite_memory: Mountaineering Club. I don't know what we did more -- experience nature
or party??? Everything we did combined both elements. Mountaineers, remember Dillon's
Beach? Probably not, we were all inebriated.
12/22/00 |
Sacramento Bee, June 4, 1997
CHRIS FRANCINO
Aged 35, today fled from this world, suddenly Friday, May 30, 1997, in
Memphis, Tennessee. Born Sept. 28, 1961, in Evanston, Illinois. After graduating from the
Air Force Academy in 1983 with a Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, he went
on to a year of pilot training at Williams AFB. He was assigned to fly the Hercules C-130
out of Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas. After separating from the air force in 1990, he was
employed by Northwest Airlines. Chris leaves behind his mother and father, Suzanne and
Terry Francino of Sacramento; sister Michele (Francino) Hebrank of West
Hills, Calif.; sister Yvette (Francino) Podlogar of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; brother
Neal A. Francino of Sacramento; and 6 nieces and nephews. Donations can be made to Center
of Animal Protection and Education in care of Francino Family, 160 Westcott Way,
Sacramento. We love you, Chris.
11/22/00 |
THE SACRAMENTO BEE, December 15, 1995
CHRISTOPHER TULLEY A SACRAMENTO NATIVE, HE WORKED AS A MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
IN
OAKLAND
Christopher Tulley, an Oakland medical technician who was born and reared in
Sacramento, died Saturday after an artificial valve in his heart failed. He was 34.
A former Sacrameto Bee carrier and graduate of Encina High School, he later
attended American River College, California State University, Sacramento, and San
Francisco State University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in anthropology. After
working as a dispatcher and emergency medical technician for an ambulance company in
Oakland, he earned
a series of technical medical certificates.
At the time of his death, he was employed by General Vascular Surgery Medical
Group in San Leandro, where he performed vascular diagnostic tests.
Survivors include his wife, Sabrina of Oakland; sons, Kendall and Steven of
Oakland; parents, Loretta and Charles Tulley of Sacramento; brothers, Charles Tulley Jr.
of Davis, and Michael Tulley of Washington, D.C.; and sisters, Ginger LoBue of San
Francisco and Eve Dobkin of Daly City.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Health Education
Building, 400 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland. A Sacramento memorial service will be in January.
10/13/00 |
Stephanie Ortiz writes:
Occupation: Mortgage Loan Consultant
Bio: After Encina I worked for Vision Service Plan for 61/2 years after that I took 4
months off just to bum around. I decided the Fastest growing Industry was Real
Estate. I was a Loan Processor for 13 Years and than opened my own Mortgage Company which
I had for 3 years. I am still in the Mortgage Business as a Loan Officer for Empire
Home Loans in Rocklin, CA.
Trivia: I did not marry my High School Sweetheart as many thought. I Met my future husband
Randy when I was 23 we married when I was 27 and divorced a couple of years ago.
Friends: Sandy Felker, Dana Hagerty and Cindy Healy
Hobbies: I love to play softball and go bowling. My favorite past time however, is
going to watch the Oakland Raider games, I am a season ticket holder.
Kids: I have a handsome soon to be 8 year old son Collin, and a wonderful 19 year old
step-daughter Sara
Grade_school: O.W. Earlewine
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Sandy Felker and Dana Hagerty
Favorite_memory: My Freshman year had to be my best year at Encina, most of my friends
were Seniors, and I had a blast hanging out with them and meeting all sorts of new people
and developing new friendships.
Sibling_info: I had two brothers that went to Encina James & Peter Tyrovolas I think
they were the class of 84 or 85. They both live in Southern California
Alumni_in_contact: Lisa Lowe, Terri Ferreria and Lori Simmeon
Heard_about_website_from: I stumbled on to it
6/23/00 |
Keven Cull writes:
Occupation: Real Estate Appraiser
1/10/00 |
Virginia Hill writes:
Occupation: Creative Memories Unit Manager
Bio: I taught Dental Assisting at Western Career College for 11 years. I have taught
Scrapbooking classes for 3 1/2 years for Creative Memories. I am married and have three
children ages: 9, 5 and 3years.
Trivia: I have mellowed out alot in my old age! Those who kept in contact with me in our
twenties would be quite surprised!
Friends: I still keep in contact with Patti (Brown) Palilla, Amy (Cummings)Zanakas, and
Christine (Newbert) Varney. I have recently regained contact with Teres (Bugato)
M...something! I would love to hear from the people that I have lost contact with.
Hobbies: I love scrapbooking, camping, and going to the beach. Still a beach bum! My
family has been spending a lot of time at Beal's Paoint this summer. Come out and join us!
Kids: Ryan is 9 and in the 4th grade. A math wizard!! Rachel is 5 and starting kindergaren
in the Fall. She loves to read and is VERY social. Chelsea is 3 and has been talking like
an adult since two years old. Great kids!!
Grade_school: Wintersein
Grade_school_friends: Am I supposed to remember that far back? Yow!!! Amy Cummings is my
longest lifetime friend! Her dad put braces on my legs when I was two years old. We grew
up in the same neighborhood so went to the same schools. It is truly amazing that we have
been friends for that long.
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: Wow... now this is really asking a lot!
Favorite_teachers: Mr. Fig of course!! Mr. Ash was pretty great too!
Heard_about_website_from: Patti Pailla, Amy Zannakis, and Teres M...
6/29/99 |
David Fischer writes:
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
Bio: Philosophy, Marriage, Children, Law School, Maccha, Prozac....and yes, in that order.
Trivia: I invented post-it notes [thank you], published a seminal work on Hegel's
Dialectic of Sense Certainty with an emphasis on its cross-cultural
application/interpretation to the higher philosophical culture of the far east, and
defeated myself in a submission wrestling match.
Friends: Dominick Petrochelli, Kirt Shearer, Bronco Nagurski, Eric Olson, Moose Albertasi,
L Rose, Scott Campbell, Larry Stallin, Kathy Galloway, Cleave Dean, Kirt Shearer,
Antonio Mendez Keene, Austin Cooper.
Hobbies: Physical inter-articulation with my beautiful XX. Tea. Zazen. Accumulating
wealth. Helping others.
Kids: I have two boys, and a vasectomy (on my wife's B-Day, hmm). There is little doubt
that my sons will be leadership figures to the progeny of other Encina Alumni. At five, my
first son was correctly identifying the salient features of Immanual Kant's Critique
of Pure Reason. At five months, my second -and final- son was correcting his brother about
the objection posed by non-euclidian geometry to the possibility of synthetic a-priori
judgements. Prepare yourselves - Oh brothers and sisters of Encina - for the era of the
Philosopher King is at hand.
Grade_school: What about it?
Favorite_teachers: Kojima, Lawrence, Sander, Dogen.
Alumni_in_contact: Erik Olaf Olson. Paul John Olson.
Heard_about_website_from: Young Thomas Dugally
6/6/99 |
Tim Heintz writes:
homepage: http://www.timheintz.com
Occupation: Musician, Composer
Bio: In 1980, I moved to So. Calif. to pursue my music career. I'm happy to say it's been
quite successful. From 86-93 I toured as a keyboardist with many artists, including
Michael McDonald, Chaka Khan, Boz Scaggs, and John Tesh. I also released 5 albums of my
own, and had some success as an instrumental jazz artist. Nowdays, I spend my working time
in my studio writing and playing for records, commercials, TV shows and film. I composed
parts of the film scores for "Enemy of the State" and "Deep Blue Sea"
(due out 8/99), and have recorded with artists including George Benson, Al Jarreau, Dionne
Farris, Robbie Nevil, and John Tesh (quite the name-dropper, aren't I!!!). But most
important, I married in 1995, and my wife Sharon (ex-Rio Americano!!!) and I have produced
3 little girls--so that's what really keeps us busy.
Trivia: I'm playing with George Martin and a couple Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl this
Summer!!
Friends: Bill Baumgart (still keep in touch--he's a record producer in Nashville), Dennis
Gervin, Bryan Hanson, Eric Landers (Lost touch with them), Jim Meredith (still keep in
touch)
Hobbies: Wine tasting, golf (never enough time), cooking, Sports fan
Kids: Nina, Siena, and Anika, currently ages 1,2,and 3. Doing great!!
Grade_school: Cottage
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Favorite_teachers: Mr Carey
Sibling_info: Jan Heintz Hammon 1976, Stan Heintz 1971
Alumni_in_contact: Jim Meredith, Bill Baumgart, Dave Jahnsen, Vada Dean
5/27/99 |
Carole Salerno writes:
Occupation: Director of Business Planning
Bio: Lived in Sacramento until the early 1980's, went to college at CSUS. Then I moved to
the Bay Area after graduation. Until recently, had a career in retailing. Received a
credential a few years back from UC Berkekely. I've been very active with my sorority
serving in various capacities.
Trivia: Serve as an International Vice President for Alpha Phi.
Originally, I was with the Class of 1980, but graduated in 3 years as a Junior!
Hobbies: Waterskiing
Running
Wine Tasting
Grade_school: Cottage School
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Heard_about_website_from: looking for reunion info
4/22/99 |
Daniel Tuning writes:
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
Bio: In 1981, I quit work as a bundle spotter in the wee hours of the morning for the
Sacramento Bee to serve a mission for the LDS church in England. It was a wonderful
experience helping others. It was also fun to walk where Louis Carrol, William Wordsworth,
Heber C. Kimball and others walked, to see castles, Roman ruins, climb Scafell Peak and
visit many other historical sites (I still plan to revisit the Isle of Man TT Races for a
fortnight in Spring). In the mid eighties I went back to school on leadership scholarships
and graduated from BYU with a BS and MS in Accounting. I then went to work in the
International San Francisco Tax Practice for Ernst & Young. Bored with that I bounced
around a little and settled into my own CPA practice for the past 6 years and currently
reside in Benicia, California.
Trivia: No rocket science here to report, but who knows what is on the horizon!!!!
Friends: I think back to the time when Kelton Larson (class of 1978) and I gave Uncle
Rollins a shower with a fire extinguisher in spring of 1978, and still chuckle. Kelton
runs a HVAC business in Utah, has ten horses and a sizable farm and is doing well. I also
did some hunting with Bob White two years ago and we reminisced of the old times (boy that
sounds old doesn't it?) that he, Chris Pasley and I use to hunt ducks and pheasants in
high school. Bob was happily married and seemed to be doing well, and at last call still
works in Sacramento. Chris is up in Washington working for (get this) the Department of
Fish and Game (Bob and I both chuckled).
Hobbies: Duck and Pheasant Hunting, Striper Fishing in the Bay, Snow (Alta Resort, up the
Little Cottonwood Canyon in UT has the best powder skiing on earth) and Water skiing,
Golf, Basketball and Softball (did I leave out anything?) and going sailing or flying with
a silly client from time to time. Catching an afternoon A's game or (should I even admit
to this after the Nellie Era) watching a Warrior's game.
Kids: I have two extremely charming daughters from a previous marriage. They are Samantha
9 and Kerstin 7, and they currently reside near Carmel, CA. They are indeed the apple of
my eye. Both are tremendous students, each with student of the month awards and are
reading several grades above their level. They love their horse riding lessons, swim team,
roller blading and ice skating.
Grade_school: Wyda Way and Cottage School
Grade_school_friends: Chuck Stubbs, James Meredith, Del Stanback, Alan Boyd, Larry Mundy,
Alan and John Burton, John Bedford, Greg Overbee. I've seen half of these guys in the past
three years when visiting Sac during the holidays and all of them seem to be doing very
well.
Junior_high: Howe
Junior_high_friends: Bob White, Chris Pasley, Del Stanback, James Meredith
Favorite_teachers: Dan Ash and Mr. Schuler.....down to earth guys that taught me lessons
on life, not just classroom curriculum. Mr. Sander for teaching me those simple logic
tools through algebraic formulas (they sure work well for this silly computer stuff).
Heard_about_website_from: web search for 20 year reunion info...... |
Greg Munsill writes:
Occupation: Undecided
Bio: Spent a year at the University of Dallas studying biochemistry, then several years at
Sac State studying first business, then military history. Since 1987 I've been
working as a paralegal in a local law firm, where I'm now senior paralegal/office manager.
Also been doing a few web design projects. Still trying to decide what I want to be
when I grow up.<g> Moved to Folsom last year along with Debbie Ferguson (Class of
'80) to whom I've been engaged since January. We're planning to build a B&B on
our Folsom property in a couple years.
Trivia: Took a two-year sabatical from 1996 to 1998 and spent it travelling -- couple
trips to Hawaii, long trips exploring the Northwest and Southwest -- and catching up on my
reading. Loved it!!
Friends: Lost touch with several friends from HS, but since most of us were computer geek
prototypes they seem to be the first ones re-appearing on this web site. I'm in regular
contact with several Class of '80 members including Chuck Hobson, Rowe Perryman, Leo
Naranjo, and Eric Winchester. (And Debbie Ferguson, of course.)
Hobbies: Reading, computer and tabletop war games, travel.
Grade_school: St. Ignatius
Junior_high: St. Ignatius
Favorite_teachers: John Tracy (sad to see he passed away), Christine Kojima, Bebe
McKenzie, John Figenshu
3/11/99 |
Erik Olson writes:
Occupation: Teacher/Developer
Bio: After high school, I went to ARC for two years before heading to Sweden to live for a
year. After returning, I spent three years at Sac State earning a journalism degree. The
degree led to jobs at a number of papers in Sacramento, Hayward, Santa Cruz and Oakland. I
returned to school in 1987 to attend UC Santa Cruz and earned a BA in American Studies at
UC Santa Cruz. After UCSC, I traveled to Poland to work for a newspaper there and teach
English. The experience taught me that I enjoyed teaching, and, when I returned, earned my
teaching credential. I am now teaching English, journalism and yearbook at Laguna Creek
High School in Elk Grove. I got married in June 98 to my wife Beata, whom I met when I was
in Poland. Over the past two years, in addition to teaching, my brother Paul (Class of
'80) and I have been purchasing fourplexes in the south area in a distressed neighbordhood
and trying to turn the area around.
Friends: David Fischer, Barry Wisdom, Chris Dahlberg, John McGillivary and Chuck Armstrong
were all good friends in high school. I've lost contact with just about everyone,
including Ralph Pasuinas, Jimmy Rogers, Chuck Hobson, Greg Munsel any number of band
and newspaper members.
Hobbies: Travel, reading, golf, volleyball
Grade_school: Cottage School
Grade_school_friends: Chris Dahlberg, John McGillivary, Keven Cull
Junior_high: Jonas Salk
Junior_high_friends: David Fischer
Favorite_teachers: Bebe McKenzie, Jack Bassett, Gary Greenbaum
3/10/99 |
Katie Farrar writes:
Bio: I've had three children, been around the world compliments of the US Air Force and
stayed very active in the LDS Church.
Trivia: In 1999, just 20 years after graduating from Encina High School, the University of
Utah awards me with a B.S. in Elementary Education!
Friends: Best friends: Sharon Wilkinson Eversole and Reme Pullicar
Hobbies: I love to read, talk, play on my computer and e-mail friends all over the world.
Kids: David, born in 1986--Holly born in 1990--Kevin, born in 1992. They're the best!
Grade_school: O. W. Holmes in North Highlands, California
Junior_high: Jonas Salk Middle School
Favorite_teachers: Mr. Gonzales for Spanish, Ms. Takeuchi for English, and Mr. Dutton for
Math
Heard_about_website_from: I looked it up via a search engine. |
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