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YOUNG AT HEART Royal Oak High School Reunion 2016
YOUNG AT HEARTRoyal Oak High School Reunion 2016
Dear Classmates We wish to express our appreciation to all of our fellow classmates who participated in our 2016 reunion. We are grateful to all of you who contributed your time and efforts to help us locate classmates, provide Royal Oak memorabilia, post Facebook photos and provide the enthusiasm to sustain the efforts and make the reunion a wonderful experience for those who were able to attend. This would not have been possible without the extraordinary efforts of Betty Williams and Wendy Wallin who transformed the banquet room at Cal Poly into Royal Oak. Kitty and Rob Wicks who organized and set up our Sunday picnic and Debbie Iketani, Dennis Pluta and Darrel Trost who hosted the Saturday golf tournament. Thankfully Pam Barrow seemed to know everybody and how to find them and her efforts in all she did helped make the reunion a success. We hope to see you all at the next reunion. Reunion Committee2016 Pam Barrow Bradley Susie Lee Davidson Debbie Iketani Mike Lawshe Barbara Oaks LoCoco Gwynn Mazzei Dennis Pluta Gretchen Richardson Darrel Trost Wendy Wallin Richard White Betty Gassett Williams Kitty Kissell Wicks Rob Wicks ABOUT THE MEMORY BOOK We apologize for not being able to get this out sooner. It turned out to be a little bigger project than we anticipated. Nevertheless, it is here now and there are a few points to keep in mind. Because this is in PDF format we will be able to update this book on an annual basis until our next reunion which we anticipate will occur in the fall of 2021. If you would like to update your biography or you have information that would update our memorial section please direct that to our email address at [email protected] and we will edit and post for the annual update. Having a current email address from all of us will make the next reunion much easier to organize.
Mark Ansnes Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Global Planner
Family: My wife Linda and I live in Lakewood, California.
Interests: I have been involved with the Shriners for more than thirty years.It has always
Christine Antle GrandeClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Human Resources Manager
Family: Wonderful son, Johnathan Smith and his son, Oscar Smith. The loves of my life.
Interests: Vacationing!! Need I say more? Have been fortunate to visit many places.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been with my currently husband, Joe for 20 years. Moving out of California was a big jump and I don't think I would have done it knowing how bad the weather is everywhere else. I miss a lot of the alumni that are no longer around, but boy, do we have fun stories I'll always treasure.
Marge Anderson Mendoza-WareClass of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married Gregory Ware in 1998. We have 2 girls, Kristen and Tiffany.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired from the County of San Bernardino where I worked as a Workforce Development Supervisor. I spent 16 years as an elected school board member for the Colton Joint Unified School District. Ran (unsuccessfully) for State Assembly twice in California
Wendell Ansnes Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: QUALITY CONTROL FOR IN N OUT BURGERS
Family: WIFE-SANDI MARRIED FOR OVER 42 YEARSTWO SONS, RYAN, JASONTHREE GRANDCHILDREN,
Interests: GOLF, HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE
Michelle Armstrong AdamsClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married to Jim Adams, also from ROHS, and have two daughters in Oregon.
Interests: Biking, walking, swimming, reading, gardening, dogs, sewing, babysitting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Jim and I have had a wonderful life here in Oregon. We love the outdoors and have lots of fun camping and traveling. Our daughter, Alia, has a baby boy who we adore and watch two days a week. Her partner is from Denmark so we have visited there a couple of times and love it. We have also visited Italy, Mexico, and Canada and plan a trip across the US one of these days. Life is busier than ever now that we are retired and we are enjoying every minute of it. We own our house and love working in the yard to make it our botanical garden.
Janet Balogh VillellaClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Preschool Teacher
Family: 2 children~ Laila 44, Vincent 25. Granddaughters, Rhiannon 12 & Sadie 11.
Interests: Gardening my passion,Granddaughters, joy. Art, pleasure, & Travel for my soul.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married twice, 1st one 5 years, 2nd, 25 years. Didn't work out but gained a beautiful daughter from 1st marriage and my dear son Vincent from the 2nd. Still good friends with both ex's. Marriage is not for me??..Very content on my own.. Worked for GTE Phone Co, (now known as Verizon), for 20 years. Retired when I had my son. Stayed home with him & assisted in his classrooms, which led to Early Child Development interest & Preschool for the past 16 years. I absolutely love it! God willing, I look forward to more adventures with family, friends & travel in my so called "Golden Years".
Michael (Mike) Armstrong Class of '69
Occupation: Retired Safety Manager
Family: Married. Spouse Linda Daughter from previous marriage. Carri
Interests: Golf, fishing, gambling, bike riding, walking, reading.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Caribbean Cruise. Maui vacation. Ixtapa vacation. Time Share in Lake Tahoe. Fishing in Mammoth. Many trips to Las Vegas and Laughlin. Life at the beach.
Linda Bailey ShafferClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married Richard Shaffer in Dec. 1972. Mark 1974, Neil 1978 & Julie 1981.
Interests: Travel...and spending as much time possible with family and friends!!!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After 44 years of marriage...different locations...and jobs, my husband Rich and I have settled in Las Vegas. Our adventures continue with reaching out to family and friends far and near. With 6 grandchildren ranging from 19 to 5 years old there is never a dull moment when around them...and we try to do that as often as possible. Our home is always ready for friends to visit and I look forward to the next 30 years with anticipation of our next adventure. Our life is blessed with love and joy!!!
Pamela (Pam) Barrow BradleyClass of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: 3 Beautiful Daughters and 7 wonderful Grandchildren ranging from ages 8 to 27.
Interests: I love to travel, cooking, movies & relaxing around the pool
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been married twice and am now single again. I've owned a Pizza Parlor and a Dollar Store. I've traveled almost the entire United States, been to several of the Caribbean Islands, Costa Rica, Panama and Mexico. I hope to get to Europe someday. I recently moved back to my hometown of Covina from Texas. I loved Texas, after all that is my birth state. But my heart is where my family is and that's in Calif. They're the most important thing to me.
Robert (Bob) Beck Class of '68 [email protected]
Gwyn Barnt MazzeiClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Homemaker
Family: Dina, 46; Noah, 35; Tyler and Chase, 34
Interests: Travel, volunteering, golf, cooking, yoga, and time with family and friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I didn't graduate with our class. I married and became a mother in 1970, but I watched from the bleachers as you all graduated. Marriage #1 lasted 3 years. Dina and I moved to Orange County in 1975 and I remarried in 1979. Bucky and I had our 3 sons in Huntington Beach and moved to Palm Desert in 1984. Life was perfect until 1987 when Bucky was diagnosed with cancer. In 1990 we threw caution to the wind and moved to Todos Santos BCS, Mexico. Bucky died in 1994. I remarried in 1996 and lived in Santa Barbara and Marina del Rey until moving in 2013 to Indio, CA.
Barbara Beck Class of '70 [email protected]
Ladon Berndt-Kuncewicz Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired - Financial Services Compliance
Family: Hubby Henry is retired; daughter Rae is personal banker; son Greg at U of Iowa
Interests: Spending time with family/friends; card/board games; reading.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I spent 38 years working various credit/audit/compliance positions at banks and a mutual fund company. Three separate stints with BNY Mellon total 22 of those years and I retired in January 2015 as a Compliance Vice President. Henry and I have been married for 31 years and have spent many family vacations in Las Vegas and California. Rae graduated UCR (my alma mater) with a degree in Statistics and Greg will be graduating in December with degree in Chemical Engineering-Polymers. We bought our Del Webb retirement home in Vegas in 2011 gaining new friends and enjoying the activities.
Pamela (Pam) Blankenbeker NavaClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Husband, Vince Nava . Two sons, Matt 34 and Joe 30. 1 granddaughter, Nevaeh.
Interests: reading
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Been married 35 years. Moved to Phoenix in 1993. Laid off in April, 2016, job outsourced to India. Decided to retire.Have had guardianship of a 10 year old boy named Damien since he was 15 months old.
Manuel (Eduardo) Benavente Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesist
Family: Wife Maritza. Four kids: Daniel (36), Gabriela (31), Rafael (27), Maritza (22)
Interests: Played soccer until my right knee was severely injured at 52. Today only walks.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated medical school in jan 1980. First marriage the same month. Three kids and divorced 11 years later. Specialized in anesthesia '87-'90. 2nd marriage 1992 up to date, one daughter. Visited CV center of UA at Birmingham for three months in 1995. Initiated cardiovascular surgery program at the "Roberto del Rio" pediatric hospital in Santiago de Chile in 1994. Visited my foster family, the Waughs, three times since 1992 Used to train to play soccer on week-ends, but had a serious ligament injure in my right knee at 52. from that moment on, only long walks over nearby hills keep me in shape
Robert (Bob) Bippert Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from the State of Washington
Family: Married to my wife Patti for 45 years. We have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.
Interests: Camping, whitewater rafting, traveling, and photography
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Patti and I live in a log home that we built 25 years ago on a 120 acre tree farm. We are both retired and very active in volunteer work. I have been involved with the Boy Scouts of America for the past 43 years and also manage the Northwest emergency response operations for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our family is close and our children and grandchildren keep us very busy. We enjoy the outdoors and frequently go camping together. Patti retired from United Airlines, so we enjoy traveling mostly in the US. One of our goals is to try and visit all the National Park.
Gretchen Boesch RichardsonClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: dental assistant instructor (retired)
Family: Jim Richardson -Husband 42 years AnnaTompkins - Trevor Richardson
Leslie Boullon BoullonClass of '71 [email protected]
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've recently retired from a career teaching English and now enjoy working in the garden, hiking local trails, and walking down to the beach in the morning in south San Clemente where I live with my husband, Alex. Future plans include finishing the last three chapters of a novel I'm writing, finishing remodeling our home, and starting up a vintage clothing website.
Stephanie Blankenbeker StewartClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: retired flight attendant
Family: married, 2 daughters, 3 grand kids, 1 cat and 1 dog
Interests: family, golf, friends, volunteering for the Humane Society, traveling.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After R.O. went to Mt Sac, and CU Fullerton. After graduation started flying for Western/Delta Airlines, flew for 31 years and took an early retirement. Married Garry in 1979. WE enjoy spending time with grand kids Aaron, 7, Ashley 5, and Jackie 2, traveling, family and friends. We live in Oregon and love it even the "rain".
Clayton (Clay) Bose Class of '68 [email protected]
Kathy Brown GalbraithClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Advertising / Artist Relations
Family: I have 2 great kids Shane and Staci and 2 grandchildren Ashlyn 22 and Blake 17.
Interests: Reading, Concerts, Watersports and spending time with family and friends.
Christie (Chris) Burton Class of '71
Theresa Brill LyleClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: IRS Auditor; Retired Elementary Teacher
Family: Marrie 47 years. 3 children, 2 boys and a girl
Interests: Fishing, Camping,Hiking, Reading, Sewing, Pug dogs, Hummingbirds.
Evan Burge Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Attorney, Bon Vivant
Family: Wife: Farvardin Savogy Burge, Son: Austin; Daughter: Lauren; Step son: Ardye
Interests: Motorcycling, flying, sailing, racing, hunting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Motorcycling in the USA and Europe; Restoring a vintage airplane and flying it across the USA, still racing cars in a vintage series, hunting adventures across the US, and this year to Argentina and Africa.Meeting, then marrying my wife, then traveling with her to Iran.
Juan (Mark) Campos Class of '69 [email protected]
Vito Caracci Class of '68 [email protected]
Khristopher Burton Class of '69 [email protected]
Lucy Cannon DrakeClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired English Teacher
Family: My husband Lyle and I have six children and eleven grandchildren.
Interests: I enjoy traveling, gardening, reading, and spending time with my family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating from BYU, I taught 10 grade English and married Lyle Drake. Together we raised our six wonderful children in Provo, Utah, Carpinteria, finally in St. George, Utah. Our family has loved camping in Utah and other places in the West. We have also enjoyed the coasts in Southern California, Washington, and Hawaii. Our children and grandchildren have lived and traveled all over the world, and Lyle and I have spent a lot of our time traveling to visit them. Our favorite times are when we can all gather together whether it's in St. George, San Diego, Seattle, San Antonio, or Laie.
Bobbie Chado Class of '69 [email protected]
Kathleen (Kathy) Clifford SchultzClass of '71 [email protected]
Stella Caulford MazzarelleClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Teacher Aide for 36yrs @ Charter Oak SD
Family: Married 39 years to Mike Mazzarelle, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren.
Interests: Sewing, working in the yard, traveling, being with my grandchildren.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Widowed 2009. Took Mike's ashes up to Alaska with grandson last year. Have enjoyed several cruises with friends. Three of my grandchildren live very close and keep me very busy. My two oldest grandsons are in the Coast Guard. I will continue to work to keep busy and travel whenever I can. My new love of my live is my golden retriever Charlie, he just turned one.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Chick MuenyongClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from GTE/Verizon
Family: Married for 47 years to Pete with two children, Rick and Marie
Interests: I volunteer as Treasurer/Elder for my church and my hobby is genealogy.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school I went to Cal Poly, Pomona and there I met my husband who is from Thailand and was studying to become an Engineer. We married and I went to work at General Telephone as a stenographer and ended up working with the phone company for 38 years in various positions as it turned into GTE and then Verizon. My two children are grown, my son living in Henderson, Nevada and daughter in Pasadena. Pete and I have lived in Diamond Bar, CA now for about 40 years. My husband is suffering from Parkinson's disease and I am lucky to have caregivers to help me care for him.
Princess Collins HarpengClass of '68 [email protected]
Janine (Jan) Corder DillardClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Administrative Assistant LV51s Baseball
Family: S-Chris, D-Cameron, D-in-L-Janice, Grandkids-Charlotte, Matthew, Michael !!
Interests: Grandkids, Family, Church, Cooking/Baking, Traveling, Sports, Walking, Pets!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have lived in Las Vegas since 1977. I have a son, Chris and a daughter, Cameron. My son is married with 3 children and lives in Vista, CA. He is a Police Officer. My daughter lives in Denver, CO and is a 911 Dispatch Operator. I have worked for the Las Vegas 51s since 1991 and also at The Las Vegas Motor Speedway. I'm a Board Member at my church and I'm also a Board Member for SNV C.O.P.S as Secretary. My Grandkids are the loves of my life!! I'm so very blessed...
Patrick (Pat) Collins Class of '69 [email protected]
Linda Compofelice WoltmanClass of '70
Occupation: Senior Director of Morrison Healthcare
Family: Divorced, 2 Children, 1 Grandson and 2 Dogs, 1 Niece, 1 Nephew, 1 Great Niece
Interests: Entertain and Catering all kinds of parties. I love to shop also shop online
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating from ROHS, I attended Airline School, after graduating I got married and worked as a airline reservationst. After getting divorced and 2 kids later went back to school at UCSD and majored in Business Management/Food Management and got my degree. The company I work for moves me all over the united states to open their new accounts. I have been working in Food Management for the past 30 years. I have settled in Texas to be closer to my family and I just love spending time with my grandson. I hope to retire within the next year.
Robert (Bob) Cota Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: retired LAFD and City of Henderson
Family: Married, 3 girls, 2 are firefighters, 1 is a UNLV student ,Rebel Girl.
Interests: riding my motorcycle, spending time with family
Catherine (Cathy) Cox RuffClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Reptionist/Admin Assistant
Family: 1 son, 1 daughter, 4 grandkids (1 boy, 3 girls) 1 son in law ,1 daughter in law
Interests: My family, good friends, my church, gardening, writing, painting & the beach
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Any time at all with my grandchildren, a long drive along the Oregon, California coast for two weeks with my wonderful husband of 43 years, camping with our kids every year while they were growing up, and any time at all spent with them, then and now. In August of 2014, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Six months of chemo and one month of radiation. The Lord was ever present and carried me through the most challenging time of my life. It was a time of trusting, growing and changing. I am cancer free, all praise be to Him. I am blesssed beyond measure and life is beautiful!
Douglas (Doug) Corwin Class of '68 [email protected]
William (Bill) Cota Class of '69 [email protected]
Julie Curtis Della ValleClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: First Grade Teacher, Camas, WA
Family: Husband, Paul; Daughter, Kari; Son, Nick. First grandchild on the way!
Interests: Environmental education, family and friends, being outdoors, daily news.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: A family wedding is scheduled for the reunion weekend so I regret that I can't attend. I currently live in Washington State, but lived in the Inland Empire for 25 years after graduating from Cal Poly with a BS in Newspaper-Magazine Journalism. Did some freelance writing and substitute teaching, then went back to CP for my teaching credential. After my second child was in school, I taught in the Mt. View School District of Ontario for 13 years before moving to WA, also receiving my masters degree. I am currently in my 30th and last year of teaching, then on to an environmental field.
Lynne Delaney Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: One handsome son, 4 sisters, 1 brother, 1 mom (91), 2 chihuahuas.
Interests: Traveling, reading, yoga, movies, family, friends (old and new), laughing, wine.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I attended Badillo and Ruddock schools; my family moved after 8th grade (to Claremont). I have wonderful memories of junior high, and fondly remember many, many of the kids. A wonderful time to be growing up! Went to Cal Poly Pomona, moved to Sacramento shortly after graduation, worked for the State of CA as a program analyst; retired in 2010. I travel whenever I have the opportunity. I am grateful every day for the blessings and joy in my life.
Linda Crowe MarstonClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Digital Projects Manager, K-State Univ.
Family: One son, one daughter, three cats and a dog
Interests: Knitting, yoga, gardening, reading; traveling, eating great food
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: M.S. degree Oregon State University; married 36 years; raised two incredible children; traveled to England, France, Italy, Spain, Iceland, Australia, Mexico and Costa Rica; lived in CA, OR, TX, WY, AK, OK and KS; published a Sea Grant book; created many maps; worked with the National Geographic Society; taught college cartography; owned a horse; camped and hiked in the mountains; heard Mt. St. Helen's erupt; watched the first night launch of a Space Shuttle at Cape Canaveral; and survived cancer. I've had quite a ride so far and am waiting for my next adventure.
Cathy Deihl HamiltonClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Branch Manager of Home Savings
Family: Richard and I are married with 13 nieces and nephews and parents of 3 cats.
Interests: Right now Rich is working and I am remodeling our home. I volunteer and swim.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After leaving Royal Oak I attended Whittier College and got married before I graduated. While we divorced, I had 10 great years to grow up and figure out who I was as a single gal. I met my husband and best friend in 1988, and married him in August of 1989. Kids never came, so we have been lucky to have others' kids live with us periodically and that has been a fun blessing. I worked for 27 years with Home Savings of America, and went back to school after retirement to get my degree from Biola College. I've been volunteering ever since and holding down the fort while Rich travels for work.
Mark Dillard Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from Henderson Fire Department
Family: Live with my wife Sandy in Henderson NV.
Interests: I repair golf clubs 2 days a week to kill time. Play golf 1-2 days a week.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Met my second wife Sandy in 2001 and that was the best thing to ever happen to me. We have built a wonderful life together. I designed and built a house in 2003. Built a motorcycle in 2004. Retired from Henderson FD in 2008. Best 26 years of work ever. We have 3 grand kids from my son Chris and his wife. I swim/workout 3-4 days a week when I'm not golfing. Sandy does Yoga.
Kathleen Dimmick Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Director, dramaturg, teacher
Family: Married
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Biography: Resident dramaturg at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles and American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. Directed a variety of new plays, including premieres for the Atlantic Theater Company, Portland Playhouse and the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Served as production dramaturg at The Guthrie Theatre, New York Theater Workshop and Theater for a New Audience. Taught theater at Pomona College, Dartmouth College and the New School for Social Research. Retired from Bennington College in 2016. MFA, Yale University School of Drama.
Denise Deutsch AdamsClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Publisher, Firebrand Media-Laguna Beach
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been in the publishing and advertising industry for 25 years. Volunteer activities include Hospice Care and Animal Welfare
Carol Dimitruk CappielloClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Sales
Family: Married to Frank Cappiello for 38 years
Interests: Gardening, Cooking, Sewing, Knitting, Traveling
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Even though I've spent most of my working career in sales, my favorite job was working with special needs adults. Loved it!
Ann Esbit SteinbergClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Teacher
Family: My husband Barry. Our kids: Zak & Jaclyn, Arielle & Dave, Shiri & Yoni
Interests: Travel is our passion. I love to read, walk & be with family and friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My husband Barry and I have travelled to every continent on this planet. We have spelunked into a cavern, hiked a glacier, and camped overnight on Antarctica - just to name a few of our adventures. We have been married for 34 years, and have three amazing children. I received my teaching credential and masters in education from UCLA and love teaching in a great school. Our daughter, Arielle, got married last January, our son, Zak, is getting married in November, and our other daughter, Shiri, is getting married in January - three weddings in one year! What more can a person want?
James (Jim) Evans Class of '69
Carla Downing OmarClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Family: Married 37 years to a Bangladeshi that I met in Tokyo. Two boys, no grandkids.
Interests: Traveling, dancing, gardening, yoga, meeting up with friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school went to Mt. Sac for a short time and then took off traveling; first Hawaii then hitchhiked through Europe for 11 months. Also took classes in La Verne. Again had the idea of going around the world and off I went. Married twice to the same man; first in Sydney then again in Hawaii. Became an RN later in life. Now have settled in San Diego. Love It!
Mario Estrada Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired LA Co. Sheriff
Family: Wife Sandy son Michael and daughter April . I also have two grand children
Interests: Enjoy NASCAR
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Been married to my wife for 43 years. We had two kids and now have two grand kids (3 and 1 year old). I'm retired from the sheriff's Deparment as a Detective Sgt with 36 years of service. I also served in the U.S. Navy and was station in Hawaii prior to joining the sheriff's Department. The last couple of years my wife and I have been attending the NASCAR races across the U.S.A.
Debbie Fortier JantzClass of '71 [email protected]
Ralph (Bud) Fry Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: President, Parent Project®, Inc.
Family: Married to the most patient woman in the world. 2 boys and 5 grandchildren.
Interests: Time with family, dinner with good friends, BBQ and smoking grill, golf.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Spent nearly 20 years with Pomona Police Department. Retired from law enforcement in 1991 to focus more on effective interventions for parents of high-risk youth. Blessed with a ministry helping families.
David Fitzpatrick Class of '71 [email protected]
Sheila Foster FreierClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Administrative Asst./Office Manager/Book
Family: Husband-Rick, Sons-Matt, Rick, & Matt; Daughters: Melanie & Katie
Interests: Biking, Hiking, Camping, Bible Study, Family, Serving at Church
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My most memorable life experiences are having 3 wonderful children and 5 beautiful grandchildren. Spending time with family and friends has created my most cherished memories. I've enjoyed vacationing twice in England with my 2 sisters and other more local travel, camping on the coast of California with family and friends. I am now working part time for my son-in-law in his construction business. Unfortunately, my husband has been diagnosed with a rare brain disease which has resulted in my being a full-time caregiver to him over the last several years. He passed away in August of this year.
Charlene Garcia VandinterClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Accountant Technician
Family: 9 grandchildren from ages 7 to 21, family in Upland and various states
Interests: Family, friends, traveling, my dog, cooking, football, baseball
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Too many to share:) but lucky to be healthy living here in Nevada.
Betty Gassett WilliamsClass of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Special Education Teacher
Family: Ryan 36, Christie 34 granddaughters-Ally 7, Macie 6, Kennedy 5, Lauren 4
Interests: Sewing, papercrafts, gardening, entertaining,and I love a good adventure,
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I enjoy traveling to see friends, family, exploring new things and finding a good adventure. I'm plan to retire after school year '17-18. Hopefully that will give me more time to plan decorations for our next reunion in 2021!
Kevin Gallagher Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Actor
John Garis Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from Government service
Family: Married, 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and another on the way.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Vietnam Veteran, employed by IRS for 37 Years.
Mary Gill GieselmanClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Mom/retired
Family: Husband of 37 years: Larry. Daughter, Dana, 21 years old.
Interests: Travel, reading, lunch and coffee with friends, and group training at gym.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After working as a Risk Manager for many years, we had our daughter, Dana, when I was 43; then I became a stay-at-home mom. She is now a senior at UCLA. We love living in Dana Point, but also spend a lot of time at the Motorcoach Country Club in Indio. RVing became a necessity so our 13 y.o. dog, Annie, can travel with us. Who knew this would happen?!! When time permits we love to hit the road and visit other states and family. Life is good!!
Jim Gilson Class of '70 [email protected]
Donna Gates CambonClass of '71 [email protected]
Laurena (Beth) Gillies BreamClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired teacher
Interests: Quilting, gardening, volunteering
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated from Cal-Poly, Pomona and got my teaching credential from Fresno Pacific in 1973. I taught school for three years before retiring for 10 years to raise "my three sons". My husband farmed oranges and i returned to teaching after the kids were in school. I taught for 27 years total and retired in 2011. My husband passed in 2009 and I moved closer to my kids and more importantly to my Grandkids in 2013. I am an avid quilter which has become addictive in the last few years. I also enjoy reading , gardening and volunteering at the Gallo Center for the Arts.
Patti Gruen SilveraClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Accountant
Family: Daughter Danielle, her husband Chris, most amazing Grandson, Quentin.
Interests: Half Marathons, ocean activities, hiking Grand Canyon, martinis & margaritas!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Seriously I only have 600 Characters? So happy I am still here, I've survived so far. If you have to know the details, reach out and ask.
Eileen Harlow KeiltyClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Teacher (retired)
Family: I am married to Tom Keilty (COHS '70). We have 2 sons, Bryan and Patrick.
Interests: Reading, traveling and visiting with family and friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I live in Rancho Cucamonga. Tom and I have recently retired and spend most of our free time either remodeling our home or traveling.
Mary Gruen NicholsClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Sales Manager
Family: Hubby Scott, Kids: Lee, Brian, Stefani, Dusti. 13 + 1 due Grandchildren!
Interests: My family, our Grandchildren, our dogs, Maui, & travel as much as we can.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My life has been a constant lesson and learning experience. Like the challenges I had in high school with Geometry... I didn't always get it at first, but when I did,,, boy could I succeed. Work took me from my first job at K-mart in the shoe department to President of a National Marketing Company, with 80,000+ employees. Success comes with a price, and life lessons to learn once again. It took away family time, peace of mind and my health. Now: Super and simple job, WONDERFUL husband, growing family, can't wait for retirement and time with my guy!
Theras Gunn Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Jack of all trades
Family: We have 4 kids, with 6 grand kids.
Interests: In main interests were in computers and being to support them .
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I started in the business world doing retail work. Alot of cashiering and then to lower management. Worked in the ski resorts for over 10 years. Decided I wanted a better 9-5 job. Went into tech support and have worked in the field until retirement.
Kimberley (Kim) Hausman SederClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Husband Bill, 2 daughters, 2 granddaughters.
Interests: Golf, snorkeling, and photography.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Currently in the process of selling our home and possessions to retire in Kauai. My favorite recent life experience is reconnecting with classmates I met while in kindergarten, continued through graduation, and connecting 40 years later via Facebook. We've had many adventures, shared the stories of our various paths in life, and are affectionately know as "the Covina Girls". They've shown me the true value of friendship. My future plans are to enjoy the gifts Kauai has to offer every single day. If you're ever on the island, be sure to look me up.
Robert (Bob) Haywood Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Verizon Communications Manager (Retired)
Family: Married, 3 Children, 10 grand children
Interests: focus on wife and grand children, Volunteer Service, travel the US.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 09/1970 went to work for AT&T Long distance for 3 years (while attending Mt. SAC), then worked for Pacific Telephone for 7 years. April of 1971 got drafted after loosing collage deferment, and went to Viet Nam. Married Donita Lanning in 1975 , after 30 years together, Donita passed from Colon Cancer in 2006. 1980 Went to work for General Telephone as a Electronic Switching Systems instructor, worked my way up the management ladder, 1998 moved to Texas to take on larger scope of responsibility. Dec. 2012 Married Masha Sanders (TX girl), mid 2015 Retired from Verizon Communications.
Holly Harshberger AllisonClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: sales
Family: Husband-Mark Son - Bryan, Daughter - Summer,
Interests: Grandson - Braxton Crafts, fitness, family
Cyril (Allan) Hawkins Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Research pharmacist
Family: Wife Debbie, daughters Caitlin and Jessica.
Interests: Cycling, sailing,music, reading.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating, we moved to Tucson where I got my pharmacy degree.From there I moved to Madison for my residency and masters, then straight to Texas where I've been since 1979. After 20 years in hospital and infusion practice, I've been doing phase 1 clinical research since 1999. Favorite memories include Week long bike tours of Colorado and France where we rode the classic mountain climbs of Le Tour, including Galibier, Telegraph, and finally, Alp d'huez. Three weeks in Australia and New Zealand. Coaching my girls in basketball and soccer.
Scott Hendy Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Veterinarian
Family: Wife Sandy (Hartman),Daughter Lara Quinlivan,Son Chad Hendy, 3 grand daughters
Interests: Fishing, hunting,riding horses, raising cattle, playing racquetball, and travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Many memorable experiences with animals and people including a "Benji" movie and hauling elephants cross country. I have truly lived a "James Herriott" lifestyle. Married high school sweetheart Sandy (Hartman) from South Hills HS and have 2 grown children;Lara and Chad who are both married with kids - 3 granddaughters. Live on a cattle ranch in a log home next to BLM land and just 30 minutes from great steelhead and salmon fishing. Active in many organizations; 2001 OVMA Veterinarian of the Year, 2009 OVMA MeritoriousService Award and Roseburg Chamber of Commerce First Citizen for 2013
Paula Henrickson ThompsonClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Sales Newell Rubbermaid P&G
Family: 1 daughter and 1 grandchild.
Interests: Love retirement!Enjoy sending time with family & friends.Travel snorkel arts
William (Bill) Heim Class of '71 [email protected]
Margaret (Jeannine) Henley BradvicaClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Domestic Goddess
Family: I have 2 children, Anthony 38, Natasha 28 & Stepson Tom 45 & Khloe my cat
Interests: Anything and EVERYTHING! The older I become the more I want to understand & see!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been with Tom Bradvica since 1971. We have step-granddaughters, Taylor & Angelina along with a "Grandcat" Meatball & "Granddog" Ragnar. Since 2000 we have been living a quiet life in Oregon close to Portland on 7 acres. I love raising chickens & trying to garden.I Still enjoy going concerts & try to see everyone that comes up here, albeit nowadays with sober eyes lol
Diana Heronema Class of '69 [email protected]
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am a mother of 3 and a grandmother of 4. Mom and I live together on the beautiful Central Coast. On Sundays we love to get together for dinner, play games and dance to 4 generations of music. We especially love it when my brother and his family can join us!
Mark Hidinger Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Air Traffic Controller
Family: Married to Terri Zimba Hidinger 42 years. Two married sons, seven grandchildren
Interests: Flying old biplanes, Porsches and sailing, golf, and grandchildren.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I retired from the FAA as the Air Traffic Manager at San Diego after 34 years. My career took me all across the USA, Canada and the Caribbean. After 9/11 I became the Liaison to NORAD and later the Department of Homeland Security. Together we have owned three airplanes, currently a 1941 Boeing. We also lived on a sailboat on the Chesapeake in Maryland.I was a volunteer Deputy Sheriff for fifteen years.My oldest son is an English teacher at the college level, my youngest son is also an Air Traffic Contoller. I'm just now learning to play the guitar and be a rock star.
Edward (Ed) Hernandez Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Contracts & Negotiations Specialist IBM
Family: Partner and three children
Interests: Computer programming, reading and photography
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Active in Anti-Viet Nam War movement, lived in commune in San Francisco for 10 years. Moved to UK in 1980. Traveled all over the Mediterranean and the UK.
Joseph (Joe) Heronema Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: CONTRACTOR
Interests: Colorado River camping, water skiing at Lake Mohave.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Still have the same friends from grade school: Steven Schwacofer, Russ Okura, Gary Garcia, and Jim Kimbrough. Travel: England, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, W. Germany, Paris, Monte Carlo, Spain, Italia, Greece, and Israel.
Marilyn Hubbard PritchardClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Office Manager/Village Counseling
Family: Husband Bill, daughter Carly, sadly lost our son Jake to asthma in 2011
Interests: Traveling, reading, jigsaw puzzles, walking along the beach
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: This year Bill and I celebrated our 45th anniversary. We enjoy traveling, and have taken over 60 cruises. We recently bought a second home in Huntington Beach, and enjoy our weekends there. Bill still works as a Marriage/Family therapist, and I run the office. Our daughter Carly lives with us after suffering a brain injury in 2002. She is our joy.
Ellen Huerta TronsonClass of '71 [email protected]
Donald (Don) Holmes Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
Family: Wife - Bobbi Ann Johnson Holmes. Two children, Scott and Elizabeth.
Interests: Boating, fishing, visiting family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: June 18, 2016 celebrated our 40th anniversary. Living in Lake Havasu City ,Az. area since 1991. Two grand children currently living in Sacramento, Ca. with our daughter and son in law. Our son lives in the Portland, Or. area with his wife SeAnne. Bobbi is an author and is doing very well. We just bought a truck and 5th wheel trailer. Plan on seeing the country.
Cynthia (Cyndi) Huerta ParentClass of '68 [email protected]
Debra (Debbie) Iketani Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Realtor
Family: Married briefly in the 70's
Interests: Running marathons, golfing, and volunteer search & rescue team member
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: In 2004 I became a member of the LA County Sheriff's San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team. We are volunteers on call 24/7 to rescue injured, lost & stranded hikers and victims of cars that go over the side of the mountain roads. I became an EMT & reserve deputy and patrol solo. My area of expertise is DUIs and I have completed instructor courses and teach DUI training for the CHP, Sheriff's Dept and other agencies. I love it! It's never too late to find a passion or interest and GO FOR IT!
Karen Karr O'ConnorClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Teacher
Family: Married, with three children and four wonderful grand kids who all live near me!
Interests: Many! Travel, family BBQ's, reading, writing kids' plays, beaches, and my dogs.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I got married in 1973, taught elementary school for 29 years, which was my passion, was a San Diego County Teacher of the Year in 1999 and a CA Teacher of the Year in 2000. Going to Japan on an Educator's mission was a life highlight, since until then I didn't even have a passport! I'm a Parrothead, but have never been to Margaritaville... I still direct plays for students in order to to get my kid fix, and am Chair of the California Teachers of the Year Foundation, working to "pay it forward." Cindy Purnell Smith is still my best friend, even though we live 600 miles apart. Go Romans!
Nancy Hutchins KutcherClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired High School Secretary
Family: 3 boys, 5 step children, 14 grands. 9 greats
Interests: Love to travel the world. Spending time with family. Church activities
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I raised three wonderful sons. Jeffrey, Jay and Dusty. Two who served in the Navy. They are my proudest accomplishments. I have a wonderful husband, Art and he has five children. We love spending time with the grandchildren.
Sandra (Sandi) Iverson Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Happily retired teacher/coach
Interests: Enjoy playing BAD golf and pickleball
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Retired in 2007 after 32 years. My teaching career started at ROHS and COHS. After 4 years there I was hired at Pasadena City College in 1979 where i taught for 28 years. A highlight of my career was my induction to University of La Verne Hall of Fame in 1999 and in 2007 was named Teacher of the Year at PCC. Two honors i will cherish forever
Janet Kissinger HansenClass of '71 [email protected]
Vicki Kotsenburg LomandoClass of '69 [email protected]
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I married Steve Lomando in 1975. He was class of '70. I'm sorry to say he passed away 3/20/2016 and was my best friend and the love of my life! He asked me to go "steady" when I was 15 and he was 16. Guess this is more than you were asking for but I needed to include this.
Kathleen (Kitty) Kissell WicksClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: retired office mgr.
Family: married 1971 to Rob Wicks (ROHS '68) 4 children, 3 granddaughters
Interests: boating, quad riding, traveling, crafting, family, friends, disneyland
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: began married life in college. During the next 3 yrs lived in Utah, Missouri, Wisconsin, Louisiana settled in Calif where we lived for 41 yrs.in West Covina. In 2015 moved to Chandler, AZ to be near our granddaughters. My most favorite thing was raising my 4 children. The busy life of being a dance & songleader mom, baseball, football, track and of course soccer mom was truly the best - yet most hectic time of my life. I loved it! My working life was perfect because I worked with my parents, brothers & sister, husband....and one of my best friends. Couldn't have asked for a better life
Jon (Brad) Klima Class of '68 [email protected]
Jill Landes Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: District Court Judge
Family: Yes. Nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews!! Forgot to have my own!!
Interests: varied. Travel, different cultures, different people, life itself interests me.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Living in the bush in Africa, then Alaska (Anchorage). Moved to Wa. State 30 years ago. Had midlife crisis, became a lawyer (Prosecutor) and now a Judge in Jefferson County, Wa. I have worn many hats since R.O. and have enjoyed each one. Being chased by Griz in Ak. and lions in Africa pretty memorable. Africa changed my life profoundly. Loved the kids I taught/learned from. Have spent my life in public service. No regrets. Only anticipation for what is next. Want more? Ask. Cheers!
Angela (Mimi) Lawson Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Admin. Analyst/Sr. Program Coordinator
Family: Two children: Julia and Derek Fukuhara
Interests: Horseback riding; family & friends; Christian music & God; good movies
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Two children. I worked in advertising for 31 years and have worked at CSU Fullerton in Extended Education for 15 years and have the privilege of working with Veterans as well. I have been riding, raising and training horses most of my life. I have traveled to Canada, Mexico, Europe and the US.
Deborah (Debbie) Laird PoeClass of '71 [email protected]
Michael (Mike) Lawshe Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Education and Administration
Family: Although no longer married I have 3 incredible daughters and 2 grandchildren.
Interests: Visiting daughters and grandkids, cycling, skiing
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Watching my daughters grow into amazing women, marry and unfortunately move to all parts of the country. Becoming a grandparent. Teaching and educating students...developing their zest for learning. Definitely a passion. Taking HS students on cycling trips in OR, CO, WA and Canada. Teaching skiing at Mtn. High in Wrightwood. Contact: [email protected]
David Lazzara Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: CEO - Business Owner
Family: Two sons now 36 and 32. Three grandchildren that I spend every Saturday with.
Interests: Reading, running and various charities.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Serial entrepreneur starting 3 businesses in Southern California. Currently one of the founders and CEO of Logicuity, a technology company that enables machines to think with our unique ability to discover new knowledge not explicit in the data.
Steven (Steve) Lelievre Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Middle sch. math & art teacher, retired
Family: My husband & I have been together for 30 yrs. Geoff, our son, is 23 years old.
Interests: Hiking, biking, sailing, kayaking, and skiing. I am also a watercolor artist.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We relocated to the Seattle area in 1995, and also built a home on Orcas Island where we've now moved to enjoy our retirement. Along with painting in watercolors, my pet retirement "project" is the slow restoration of my 1938 Buick Century. Spring, summer, and falls are wonderful here, but we spend winters on the Big Island of Hawai`i where we built a home five years ago. During the last five years of our careers, we lived aboard our sailboat on the ship canal in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.
Paul Lawson Class of '69 [email protected]
Susan (Susie) Lee DavidsonClass of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: House/Pet Sitters (RETIRED)
Family: We married 10/25/1975 and have a son, daughter and two wonderful grandies!
Interests: I love to travel, meet new friends, read, sew, and be generally crafty.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: June, 1969 I began working for SoCA Edison, then became a full-time MOM/wife. In 2001, I retired as a High School Secretary. Bill and I sold our San Diego Co. home in 2/2002 and began traveling world-wide, full time as House/Pet Sitters. Our daughter/family live in Cabo San Lucas Mexico and son in Las Vegas. We visit both areas often. In our 14 years of travel, we have slept in 900+ beds. In 2015 we released our first book "We Sleep Around, Homeless by Choice". We are now writing "Still Sleeping Around, A Travel Alternative". God has been so good. SusieD1999.webs.com
Robert Linderman Class of '71 [email protected]
Amy Lyons Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Caregiver
Family: I have a Daughter Jennifer and a son Michael Granddaughter Lily.
Interests: I like planting plants and flowers, I also like the beach and walking.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I went to Mt Sac i took Child Development and became a Pre-School teacher.In 1975 i moved to San Diego i work as a Teacher for about 6mo. I work for medical plastic company called Imed i was there from 1977 to 1985.My daughter was 5yrs old at that time i worked for a Engineer Company in the mailroom. I made all the copies of the reports for the Engineers .I was laid off from there in 1992 when my son was year and half. I was a stay home mom until July of 1995 i worked for a Law Firm was there for 12yrs.
Kenneth (Ken) Leonhardt Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Professor, University of Hawaii
Family: Lita, wife of 39 years. We have 3 daughters and 3 grandchildren, all under 2 yrs
Interests: Traveling, plant breeding, pigeon breeding, gardening, tropical jungles
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Grad from Cal Poly, Pomona in 1971, then moved to Honolulu. In July 1973 I was enjoying the Bastille festival in Tahiti so much that I decided to pass on my flight back to Honolulu. That plane crashed and there were no survivors. Another fortunate outcome was surviving a gas attack at a Costa Rica/Nicaragua border conflict in March 1983 (plant collecting). I have been on the faculty in the dept of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Hawaii since 1976. Earned PhD in 1977. I enjoy going to work every morning and have no plans to retire. I am the luckiest person I know.
Barbara Loeffler Class of '70 [email protected]
Interests: Reading Watching Westerns Volunteering, esp. at Rancho Los Cerritos
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I returned to Long Beach after living in Shasta county (1989-1995) and Kern county (1995-2004) where I worked for federally funded Head Start agencies and county libraries. I currently work for the City of Long Beach at the Long Beach Senior Center. Since 2013 I have been romantically involved with my high school sweetheart Niall Anderson (Damien High 1970). We enjoy surfing, camping, and road trips in his VW Westfalia. beach
Robert (Bob) Manning Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Engineer
Family: Married for 39 Years with 3 daughters & 3 grandchildren under 4
Interests: Fast cars, wood working, gardening, brewing beer, and travling
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I’ve worked for Fluor Engineering for 41 years. When the kids were young we did a great deal of camping, boating, water skiing, also a lot off roading with our jeep & dune-buggy. The last few years my wife and I been traveling, many nice trips around the states and a few European trips. I still like fast cars, the difference between high school and now is they have to quit and comfortable. Looking forward to retiring in a year or so.
James (Jim) Martin Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Landscape/General construction
Family: Married to Karen with one son, Taylor.
Interests: Collect autographs and Western items. Sports. Travel. People watcher.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Mostly working and having a family. Slip in a trip or event every now and then. Been to four World Fairs. One Super Bowl. Lighting of the Torch in New York. Lighting of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Ran the Bay to Breakers in SF, 17 times. Rode to SF and back to LA on bicycle, twice. Have had several celebrity clients over the years. Seen and heard all the Rock and Roll and Country Stars I care to. Been in Boy Scouting all my life. Son and I both Eagles. Went to England to celebrate 800 years of MagnaCarta. And to top it off, I still ride my Unicycle.
Roger Malsed Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Electrician
Family: 2 children, 2 grandchildren
Interests: Boating, Off Road jeep riding, Traveling.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After 40 years as an electrician, I am happily retired and enjoying my life in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Blessed with good health, I now have more time to spend with my wife, Cheri, and our family and friends.
Jan Mapson ShoneClass of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Student at AZ State, work in r co. 38 yr
Family: Married to Lou 46 yrs. 2 kids Christy age 43, Scott age 41. 6 grandchildren.
Interests: Golf, art, writing, school-criminology major
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We have lived in Mission Viejo and Irvine for 40 yrs. My husband started Ophthalmic Instruments, Inc in 1977. We are a distributor for all equip. in optometrist/ophthalmologists' offices. I am currently a student at Arizona State majoring in Criminology. We love traveling the U.S. and spending time with our grandchildren.
David (Dave) Meggelin Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Programmer Analyst
Family: Married for 29 years, 2 step children - 38, 36. 4 grandchildren - 15, 5, 4, 1
Interests: Church, Collecting many things, Politics, Travel, History
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Worked for same company for 36 years. 15 year old grandson goes to IPoly High School - lives with us during the week. Travels - visited Africa (Kenya), Hawaii many times (main 4 islands), Europe when I was 26, drove to Alaska when I was 30. Mission to New York - in Hill Cumorah Pageant. Have read 50 to 60 Star Wars bks.
James Miller Class of '71
John McCoy Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Office Technician
Interests: classic rock, funk, R & B, blues music; performing in band; weight training, etc
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Agnostic; politically progressive/radical; activist; guitarist/singer since 1970's; into health & fitness; work for the State of CA; hope to retire at 73. Would like to retire outside the U.S. Still thin and have some health challenges. Passionate about health & safety; excellent driver; don't like rude/inconsiderate drivers; like spiritual retreats and gatherings of people who follow "spirit," not just spiritual people. Practice awakened values; meditate; self-inquiry; nature; eat organic foods. Value quality time with a partner. BA in 1974; Master's degree in 1984. Outdoor activities.
Mike Mercier Class of '70
Occupation: UPS
Family: divorced with 2 children, one daughter 26, one son 21 and two grandchildren
Interests: hunting ,camping, fishing, traveling and visiting mom (101) in wa.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Took classes in electronics at Mt Sac and started working in the irrigation field and started my own company servicing Golf Courses in So. Ca. Was also a SCUBA instructor in Ventura Ca and currently working for UPS since 98. Got married at 37 and divorced at 50 ... have two children 26 with two grandchildren and a son 21 working for UPS also... Celebrated my mom and dads 50th wedding anniversary but lost my dad in 94 to cancer and mom is living in Wa. in a nursing home and is 101 yrs old ... currently I work for UPS and plan to retire soon so i can hunt and camp and fish my way thru life.
Barbara (Barb) Oaks LococoClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Educator
Family: Joe and I have been married for 32 years and have two sons and one grandchild.
Interests: Enjoying retirement life and my granddaughter, 18 months old!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I spent my career in education, serving as a middle school and high school counselor, assistant principal, district coordinator and secondary director, and Principal of a middle school. Joe and I love Lake Tahoe and spend summers at our cabin hiking and boating, and winter holidays skiing and relaxing by the fire. I love to camp and now in retirement look forward to traveling the National Parks in our trailer.
Greg Paulson Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Wife Vanessa, daughter Lisa, son Scott and four grandchildren
Interests: Driving throughout the United States. Spending time with grandchildren.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: U.S. Navy Submarine Service 1971-1975. Married Vanessa Villanueva (ROHS class of 1974) in August 1975. Owned Wholesale distribution business for 32 years and retired in 2015. I have travelled to all fifty states and 49 national parks.
Janis (Jan) Myers McCallisterClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: retired
Family: Husband, Michael.
Interests: oil painting, gardening and friends
Sharon Okura MatsuuraClass of '69
Occupation: GATE teacher (retired)
Family: My wonderful husband, Al, several nieces & nephews, & our cute little dog, Koby
Interests: Cooking, baking, fishing, investing, and organizing family get-togethers.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Maui Al and I have been married since 1995 and we've been able to travel to 36 of the United States. One of our goals is to visit all 50. Accountant Al retired from GM in 2002 and I retired in 2010 after 37 fantastic years teaching GATE children in the A.C.S.D. I humbly accepted their nominations for Teacher of the Year in 1980, 1988, 1993 and 2007. We lived in Michigan from 1998-2002 and my students nominated me for Disney Teacher of the Year. My greatest accomplishments are the accomplishments of my beloved students. Now, Al and I hope to travel internationally.
Stephen (Steve) Pierson Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Library Manager
Family: Wife Lilly. 4 children, Leslie 36, Eric 34, Andrea 20, Jacob 18
Interests: Hiking, Photography, Tennis, Reading, Road Trips, and visiting Reno Air Races
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I finished my undergraduate and master's degrees at BYU. Worked for Los Angeles, County Library, Kern County Library, and was the Director of the Covina Library for 5 years. Currently working for the Salt Lake County Library. Met my wife, Lilly at the Library. She is also a Librarian. Hoping to retire soon and pursue my outside interests.
Judy Popineau WickClass of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Co-Founder YES! Young Enough to Serve
Family: Married to Wes Wick. Four children. Almost 3 Grands :)
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My husband, Wes, and I founded a ministry 9 years ago - going after the untapped serving potential in Baby Boomers and beyond. The name of our ministry is YES! Young Enough to Serve. We feel strongly our generation needs to stay connected to the younger generations. (How did our class get on this side of the age thing?!). Our four kids and their spouses are spread out across our nation. Being with them and our grands is always a priority and absolute joy! My parents are still in Covina. Trips home always include walking by our alma mater - and smiling really big!
Karen Pierson SokolClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: home economist
Family: Happily married for 41 years, have 4 children and 13 grandchildren
Interests: Traveling, cooking, gardening and nature, playing with our kids and grandkids
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Class of '71. Attended Brigham Young University, graduating in 1975. Married Charlie Sokol that same year, establishing our home in Provo, Utah. Taught Home Economics at Orem Junior High School. When our first son was born, I retired from teaching. We moved to Salt Lake City in 1978. We have lived in our East Millcreek home in Salt Lake the past 34 years. My husband, Charlie, is a pharmacist with Intermountain Healthcare. Our three sons and their families live in the Salt Lake Valley. Our daughter and her family live in Phoenix, AZ. We get together often and have fun together. I still love CA!
Dennis Pluta Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Naval Officer, Project Mgr
Family: Married to Vicki for 37 years, 2 children, 4 grandchildren, 1 in Air Force
Interests: Fishing, Golf, Woodworking, Road Trips with my wife
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After High School sailed on Tall Ships for a couple of years, then joined the Navy. Served as a Nuclear Operator on Submarines, as an Instructor, and in Nuclear Repair. After navy retirement got a General Contractors Licence and worked for a construction management company as a Project Manager. Retired in 2011 and now live in Boise ID and travel to Park City UT often.
Michele Precher ClaxtonClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: I have 2 children. My daughter has 4 children and my son has 3 children.
Interests: Music, dancing, water aerobics, reading.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was widowed in 2001 and have lived in Palm Desert full time since then. My brother, Gary, passed away 9 months after my husband. It would have been great to attend this reunion with him. Throughout my working career years, I worked in advertising and travelled around the world, coordinated travel for the company I was with for consumer electronic shows, worked retail sales part time and now do volunteer work at the local blood bank and my church. I have 7 grandchildren, ages ranging from 20 to 4 years old. I spend as much time with my family as possible.
Cindy Purnell SmithClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: RN retired 2 years
Family: Married to Tim Smith. I have two children Laura and Curtis. One granddaughter
Interests: My interests are physical fitness, running, hiking, photography, poetry
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to Placerville, Ca 1989. Prior to moving I worked at City of Hope Medical Center 15 yrs. I worked at our local hospital in Placerville for 23 yrs before retiring. I enjoy spending time with my family , friends, travel . I love photography and reading and writing poetry. I still keep in contact and enjoy visits with Karen Karr (OConner). Some friendships last a life time. My favorite place to visit, and I do several times a year is Yosemite. Having my granddaughter is a blessing.
Carol Porteous Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Survivor
Family: No children. A few relatives,good friends.
Interests: Swimming, nature watching (not so much active), the Arts, People
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school I moved to Santa Barbara and spent 3 wonderful years here. At the age of 21 I was diagnosed with dermatomyositis. At that time they did not know what caused or how to cure his autoimmune disease and considered it terminal. You would end up in a vegetative state in a hospital bed. No thank you! I demonstrated that was NOT the truth! I am also an 18 year cancer survivor! During that time I learned invaluable life lessons and am grateful to everyone who helped along the way. Happy to be alive and kicking!
Barbara Purnell WalkerClass of '69
Occupation: Financial Analyst
Family: Husband Gene of 44 years, 2 sisters, 3 brothers, 12 nieces/nephews
Interests: hiking, reading, nature, photography, gardening, cooking, traveling, music
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've worked as a financial analyst, finance manager and accountant for a large healthcare system in San Diego for 39 years and still love it. I got my bachelor's degree at the age of 50 while working full time. Gene and I enjoy traveling and hiking in the western states and our local mountains and deserts. We have taken extensive bicycle tours along the California and Oregon coasts. We both like to study nature and most of all, hiking. I love sharing time with friends and family. I volunteer for a variety of organizations and I'm active in my community.
Ronald Raygoza Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired LASD; Army Reserve (retired)
Family: Four children, all married. Seven grandchildren.
Interests: Camping, fly-fishing.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior 9-1-1969 /B.A. Spanish, Azusa Pacific College 1972/Army 1972-74/Married 1975/10 yrs LA County Marshal/M.A. Education Claremont Graduate School 1989/7 yrs high school Spanish teacher/Army Operation Just Cause (Panama) 1990/10 yrs LA Sheriff/Army Operation Joint Guard (Bosnia) 1997/Oct. 18, 2005 Lost lifelong friend Victor Mazzarelle/Retired LASD 2006/I am grateful to Charles Gherst (English), Dwight Chaney (Drafting), and Roger Klinkhart (Geometry). They taught me skills I use daily. They also taught me life lessons by their conduct and demeanor.
Dan Rudd Class of '69 [email protected]
Howard Rask Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: General Contractor
Family: 3 children, 8 grandchildren
Interests: Motorcycling, music / recording, woodturning
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: A few years out of school, I married Barbara Shaw. (class of '71) After moving around a few times for 1-1/2 years from Arizona to Florida, we settled back in the Covina / Glendora area, then moved to Linclon, just north and east of Sacramento in '92. All the kids are here, we all live close to each other and get along well. . . . life is good.
Jann Robertson ConlonClass of '71 [email protected]
Charette (Cheri) Sarazin ClunasClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Realtor, Wife, Nana, Golfer
Family: Husband, Gary. 2 Children, Eric and Brittany. 5 grand children ages 4 - 9
Interests: Love walking, golfing, paddle boarding, grandchildren, vacations, book clubs
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Having children is the best thing I ever did. After that, marrying Gary. Loved being a Flight Attendant for AA for 10 yrs and then a Real Estate Broker for 22yrs.The arrival of each of my grandchildren has added great fun and pleasure to my life. Not having a job is awesome! I love my life!!
Rod Schemp Class of '70 [email protected]
Kurt Sapora Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Photo, Graphic Arts, Business Owner, Web
Family: I have 2 children … daughter 15 and son 13 now.
Interests: Being Happy and Healthy. Still love Fishing, Great Outdoors, Photo, Art and Web
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Born in Germany 1950, adopted then moved to USA at 7. Grew up in Covina CA with my twin brother. Moved to Newport Beach, CA at 19 and worked there while going to OCC studying Photography. Then went on a 3 month road trip throughout the USA and then graduated from CA Univ Fullerton in 1973. Went to Germany where I lived, worked and traveled for 6 years. In the 1980’s moved to Santa Barbara, CA to start my own Photo Lab business. Then married in Jan 2000 which gave me my most memorable life experience … which was seeing my 2 children being born and then watching them both grow up.
Daniel (Dan) Saucedo Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Teacher
Family: Wife: JuanitaSon: Matt
Interests: Hanging out with my wife and friends, In n Out, writing, cooking, live theater.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My wife Juanita and I live a quiet life. We're busy enough, but our lives are filled mostly with contented daily living. Interests: we travel well together. I love to drive, and she loves a good map to figure out where to next. In any year, we'll see more plays than movies. We feed each other well, each of us accomplished in the kitchen. I love to write and have just finished a long piece about my father in the Second World War. He flew in a B-17 over Germany. I work teaching adults who are earning their high school diplomas. Because their success is so rewarding, I stay.
Steven Schwacofer Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Civil Engineer (Retired)
Family: Single (never married)
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: College Education: California State Polytechnic University, PomonaBachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (1977)Master of Engineering Degree (1983);Society Affiliations: Member of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE);Employed 37 years with Thomsen Engineering, Inc., Industry, CA (a private Civil Engineering, Land Surveying and Land Planning company) as a project engineer;Retired in 2014
Bonita (Bonnie) Schwieterman DrewClass of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Gainfully unemployed
Family: Son Jason, daughter Jaemi, granddaughters Jessica and Breezy, Ggrandson Collin
Interests: Gardening, Zumba, Water aerobics. Grandchildren.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married my husband Dale (Charter Oak) and followed him around in the Air force. Lived in Ca. for 18 yrs. Have two great kids. Jason is a Tattoo artist in AZ. He's my wild child. He has a daughter, Jessica and a 3yr. grandson. Jaemi works at a Dr. Office and has a great husband Todd and a 6yr old daughter Breezy. Moved to Iowa in 93. Love it here. Lost my Dale to heart failure 7 yrs ago. Learning to cope.
Cheri-Dean Schumaker MalsedClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Administrative Assistant
Family: 2 Children, 2 grandchildren
Interests: Boating, Off rode riding, Traveling. Volunteering for church and community.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am happily retired after raising my family and a wonderful job experience at the Covina-Valley USD. Blessed with good health, I am enjoying retirement with my husband, Roger, and having more time to spend with my family and friends.
Karen Schwartz TerryClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Insurance Broker/Executive
Family: Married to John Terry since 1988, adding bonus daughter and now 2 grandkids
Interests: Love to travel especially to see wildlife, different cultures and learn
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attended UCSD and graduated from UCI. Married John Terry 1988. We have a blast! I retired from the commercial insurance industry having many different roles: underwriting to branch manager of carriers to broker and Vice President of brokerage firms. We love to travel and John takes fantastic pictures. Favorite trip has been with Nat Geo to Galapagos Islands. Enjoying the beach life living in San Clemente after 25 years in Redlands. Marrying John I gained a bonus daughter and now 2 grandkids. Love seeing the world through the wonder of a child's eyes. Life is indeed good!
Nancy Sharman ScottClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Business Owner/Dancin' In Acton
Family: Two married daughters, Cindy and Theresa and five wonderful loved grand children
Interests: Scrapbooking, vacationing, and sometimes working. Would love to travel more!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My life hasn't changed much since our last reunion, but it is good. I love my family and I still own a dance studio which keeps me very busy. Going on 33 years. I feel blessed that I live close to my daughters and grandchildren and love that they are all part of the studio as well. My Chihuahua Tutu and I hang out and I am blessed to have my BFF, Nancy Kutcher close by. God has been good to me. (Although I don't know why I am still in the desert?) I have such wonderful memories of our high school years. Love to all you Romans!
Barbara Shaw RaskClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Medical Receptionist at Urgent Care
Family: Still married to Howard! 3 kids, 8 grandkids. all living in Sacramento area
Interests: Traveling on motorcycle with Howard, gardening, entertaining, church,family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We've been pretty restless. Married and moved to Arizona, then Florida, Arkansas, San Bernardino, Claremont, back to Covina, Glendora finally settling in Lincoln, Ca outside of Sacramento. We've had a roofing and remodeling co, and I worked at an Urgent Care, but we're both retired now. Building a house on an acre which is an on-going project (Howard's creative side never stops).I do the gardening/landscaping part, love the rust garden, re-purposing look, so fun! We are happy and healthy(eh,few pounds).Great relationship with kids. Lots of challenges, like everyone, but still smiling!
Stephen (Steve) Shackelford Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired, now build furniture as a hobby
Family: I married Ellie 1979 and we have 2 children.
Interests: I have a wood shop where I build furniture. My wife loves to sew and create.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After my military service I went to work for a company in Arizona called Fry’s. I began my career as a clerk and after 20 years I left Fry as Vice President of Operations. I joined another retailer called Meijer in the Midwest I retired in 2004 as the Group Vice President over Indiana and Illinois. At that time my wife Ellie and I moved back west, to the mountains of Montana. I started a consulting company and spent 2 year under contract with Sears Holding Co We enjoy our Motor Home and spend part of summer and fall visiting our kids. One is in Seattle and other is in Wisconsin.
Robert (Bob) Shaver Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Biology Teacher
Family: Denise (wife), Laura Leo (daughter), Ben Shaver
Interests: Skiing, Tennis, Hiking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After 33 years of teaching I retired in 2013. I taught Biology and Anatomy at Ontario High School for 28 years and concurrently at Chaffey College for 17 years. My daughter, Laura, graduated from Westmont College in 2008 and is now married and about to have a baby near September 1. My son, Ben, served five years in the Marines and went to Deep Springs College and Yale, graduating in 2015. My wife and I like to travel, camp, ski, and hike. I still live nearby in Upland and take care of my mother Claire, who lives at Claremont Manor.
Brian Singer Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: asset and property management
Family: Marca & I married in 1979 - 2 children - Matthew and Anne & one gchild - Lucas
Interests: international travel, cars, mid-century architecture & art, archaeology, buddhis
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation I went to college at U.C.Irvine and received my BA and MA degrees. I worked at UCI for 6 years while buying real estate and learning how to manage it. I am still actively involved in my company operations. Newport Beach has been home since college days and we have lived in the same location since our children were born. Marca and I love to travel internationally and we manage a few big expeditions a few times each year that I plan and organize.
Gregory (Greg) Smith Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Ret. LAPD CEO Attorney overflow Inv.
Family: Two Boys Max and Bronson
Alan Shebroe Class of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Semi-Retired
Family: Shebroe
Interests: Music, Travel, Lakers, Books, Theatre, Family, Photography
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: - Married in 1974 (43 years - to the same woman), 2 Boys- 37 & 35 no GK- Owned a large telecommunications company for 20 years with over 200 employees. Sold in 2003 for ~2M Started new company in 2008 - Current- Traveled extensively - China, Japan, Australia, Israel, France, England, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Estonia, Denmark, England, Croatia, Sweden, Norway, Greece, Costa Rica, Russia, Canada, Mexico, The Caribbean, Alaska & throughout the US, Bucket List Africa, Thailand, New Zealand, Romania/Bulgaria/Czech, So America- Live in Walnut, California
Deborah (Debbie) Smith BucknerClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Costco 20 years
Family: Married to Harry Buckner for 39 years, have 3 children and 6 grandkids
Interests: Camping, going to the lake, and hanging out with family and friends.
Randall (Randy) Smith Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Residential Real Estate
Family: wife: Mary Wilson (ROHS '68) 44 years - Two children and 4 grandchildren
Interests: Retired rock and roll legend (in my own shower). Papa to my grandkids
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Went to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo out of high school. Graduated Cal State LA. Was in printing until 1979 and then went into the aerospace machining business with my father until 1988. Sold company and I continued to work in the industry until 2000. During that time I was in Thief. A classic rock cover band with Gale Scalzi and some dudes from South Hills. (I know...I know! )Moved to La Quinta right after 9/11 and have been living the dream ever since with my high school sweetheart.
Bob (Robert) Steele Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired after 40 years in construction
Family: Wife, Lucille, RO Class Of '76, two kids, Christie 40 yrs, Robert Jr. 36 yrs
Interests: Beer, Music, Beer, Horse Racing, Beer, Woodworking, Beer, Gardening, BEER, etc.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Loving Retired Life, No Job, No Paycheck, No Mortgage, No Worries, No Health Issues, Good Friends, Good Music, and Good Times, Did I Mention Beer ? ? ? LETS PARTY ! ! ! Looking forward to getting together with all YOU OLD PEOPLE.
Patricia (Patti) Smith UnterwegnerClass of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Bob and I have been married almost 2 yrs. We have 5 Kids & 2 grand kids
Interests: We recently purchased a travel trailer & when the time is right, we will go, go
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated and I was married and had two adorable sons, Dave and Paul Mazzarelle by the time I was 20. Paul and his wife gave me a wonderful 2 yr old grandson. Part of Vic and my marriage we were foster parents. After our divorce, I moved several times, the farthest, AZ. I met Bob on-line with the Christian Mingle site. We knew very quickly we were made for each other. My mom had been starting to "go down hill" so I lived with her the last year of her life. Bob was such a help, helping me, help my mom. She passed June 2015. I have a sister brother in law and 2 nieces that also live local.
Sandra Spoto PotterClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from GTE/Verizon after 24 years.
Family: Celebrated 25 yrs of marriage. Between us we have 6 children and 17 grand kids.
Interests: Quilting, Beading, Card making, Western Dancing, and traveling.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My daughter splurged and opened new doors for me as we journeyed together on my first international experience. We traveled together to the spectacular countryside of Italy in 2014. Gary and I adventure often for memorable trips to visit kids and grand kids in Missouri, Chicago and Hawaii. We also share the love of our Chevelle with a car club.
Richard Symons Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: semi retired. Co-0wner, Property Mgmt Co
Family: Wife Annette (36 years). Daughter Jennifer & new granddaughter Camryn.
Interests: USC football, LA Angels. Have cruised all over the world.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Commander, US Coast Guard, retired (30 years). After Cal Poly Pomona I enlisted in the USNR for 6 years as a Sonar Tech. Got out, became a police officer for a few years before Coast Guard OCS. Stationed all along the west coast as Marine Inspector, Search & Rescue Coordinator & various Admin positions. My wife Annette is a retired middle school teacher. Daughter Jennifer is a professional dancer, been all over the world & just had our first granddaughter. Son Christopher was a pilot for US Airways & Reserve Coast Guard Officer, passed away in 2008 in a car crash while on active duty.
Kevin Taylor Class of '69
Occupation: Contractor/Small Business Owner
Family: Large
Interests: Staying Alive, Biblical Prophecy, Athletics, History, Music, Family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Upon becoming emancipated at age 17 I fled L.A. for 1969 San Francisco. Afterwards lived in Europe for 6 years. Then returned to the USA and started my own business and raised my family in Oregon. Today I am living in a floating home on the Columbia River in Washington state. Mark Twain would approve.
Linda Strickland MeoliClass of '70 [email protected]
Lori Taplin TurnerClass of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: accountant
Family: husband John Turner, daughter Crystal Turner Ayers, son Saxton Turner
Interests: Camping, anything outdoors in fabulous Idaho
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Came "back" to my mom's hometown in southern Idaho in 1980 - have worked as an accountant for the same family for 36 years. Great kids, one awesome granddaughter - live out in the country where we have deer on our property almost every day. A river actually does run through it! Our family has a home based business (we make leather archery gloves for the traditional bowhunting community) and sell our products all over the world.
Paula Trost SchaferClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Credit Union Manager
Family: 3 daughters and 4 grandsons and 1 grandaughter
Interests: Reading, golf, sewing, travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After a couple of years of college, I married, had 3 children, and later divorced. I've been blessed to have 3 great daughters and 5 grandchildren, now ranging in age from 15 months to 11 years old that help keep me busy.I'll soon be retiring as a credit union manager after 29 years! It's been a great job but I'm ready to move on. I'm hoping to do more traveling and also improve my golf game(I'm pretty bad, but it's so much fun).
Bruce Tyson [email protected]
Darrel Trost Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Financial advisor
Family: Married to Karen Trost with nine children and fourteen grandchildren.
Interests: Traveling, hiking, golfing, skiing, motorcycles, cars
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation from Royal Oak I spent two years living in England. On my return I spent a year a Mt. Sac and then 6 years at BYU. I finished my MBA degree at BYU, then started my career as a financial advisor for Smith Barney in Seattle. I have spent the last 38 years as a manager and an advisor in the financial industry, currently at Wells Fargo Advisors. No plans to retire. I have lived in Salt Lake City since 1982. I spend my time working, trying to keep track of my children and grandchildren, and trying to have my share of fun.
Barbara Tyson Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Attorney
Family: Alex Bergantino (35), Lisa Bergantino (33)
Interests: Skydiving, Rock Climbing, Formula One Racing
Mary Valense AlvaradoClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Jewelry Store Owner established 1986
Family: 1976-Married Al , 2 stepsons, 3 daughters, 14 grandchildren, 6 great Grand kids
Interests: Family, Church, Traveling the world, Cooking, Helping peoples dreams come true
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After school I married Wayne Packer & we had 2 daughters, Tara & Shanna. We moved to Bishop Ca in 1969 & I loved staying at home being a Mommy, gardening, sewing & cooking. In 1975 I went to work as a secretary and married my boss in 1976. We had Angela in 1977 & moved to Ridgecrest in 1978. I started my jewelry business in1986 to help Shanna with college. Al & I have worked together since the beginning and we will retire together next year. Best experiences: Marriage Encounter, Youth Encounter Spirit, Travels to Holy Land & Rome 1986, South Africa, Belgium, Australia, Mexico, Europe & USA
Kaarina Viiala SinerkariClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: retired journalist
Family: Married to Timo since 1970, three children and six grand-children.
Interests: Latin and oriental dances, reading, mentoring, occupying my hands in many ways.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Returned to Finland with more trust on people and friends. Back home I started studying political science at the Univ. of Helsinki. Took soon a sidepath to the Sanoma school of journalism, graduated and after that worked 42 years at the biggest newspaper in Finland (news editor, City editor, correspondent to Brussels (EU) etc). Got my masters degree later. After retirement we moved to an island near Helsinki and I became carer of my mother, who has alzheimer-disease. I´m also menting a young African woman who is here studying a new career. And I still am "such a liberal thinker".
Charles (Chuck) Urso Class of '68
Occupation: Retired Los Angeles Police Officer
Family: My wife is named Maria. We have 3 children. Chuck Jr., Joseph, and Lisa-Marie.
Interests: I enjoy playing golf, cycling, swimming, playing my guitar, and watching movies.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school, I joined the US Navy. In the Navy, I served two tours in Vietnam. When I got out of the Navy, I became a Los Angeles Police Officer. I worked a variety of assignments in uniform and undercover. After 32 years as a cop, I retired. My last assignment was in Internal Affairs. In 2015, my wife and I said adios to California and retired to a Del Webb golf community in the state of Arizona. My biggest worry now is if I will get a good tee time. Our children and grandchildren are all still in California and visit us regularly.
Scott Vermilion Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: RETIRED
Family: Mar. 6/74 , Son 9/76, Daughters 10/80 & 7/85 & 5 Grandchildren
Interests: Cruising, Road Trips
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I started my career at Jim and Gordon's Automotive (Jim Lishko) 5YRS. Then I started my journey through the ranks at Rowland USD which lasted 35 YRS. I retired as the mechanic supervisor. I've had several memorable experiences watching the birth of our kids and Camping trips at Zion, Yellowstone and Yosemite. We have made several road trips including stops at Civil War battlefields, St. Louis Arch, Mt. Rushmore, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Corvette assy. plant. Cruises to Hawaii from L.A., Alaska Inside Passage, Mexico and Calif. coastal
Wendy Wallin Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: English Teacher
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been retired for the past 6 years from 33 years of teaching middle school and high school English. I thoroughly enjoyed all my years of teaching, but must admit that I do not miss grading papers! Since retirement, Clay and I have traveled to England, Washington, D.C., and Hawaii. I volunteer regularly for the Shepherd's Panty, the Charter Oak Community Scholarship Foundation, and the Bonita Unified high school libraries.
Bobbie White ScottClass of '69 [email protected]
Gary Walbourne Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Businessman, Author, Father.
Family: wife, two sons and 2 granddaughters.
Interests: Cruising, traveling, listening to music, and writing more books.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Began business in 1971, still making envelopes, but ready to retire. Traveling to Cabo San Lucas and tropical lands every now and then, hoping to reach England and Ireland sooner or later. Raising Boston Terriers, and now have a rescued one. Writing our stories about dragons, wizards, and magic. We have 2 published and one is an award winner. We are hoping to published 5 or 6 more. www.guardianofthedragons.com .
Beverly White CallawayClass of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Although I was unable to make it to the Reunion I understand from family and friends that everyone had a great time. Really enjoyed getting text and pictures during the reunion. I currently live in Glendale Arizona and have been here for 20 years. About two years ago I retired and very much enjoy having some free time. I am listing my email address if there is anyone who would like to have my contact information.
Robert Wicks Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: semi retired sales rep
Family: married Kitty Kissell (ROHS' 68) 1971. 4 children, 3 granddaughters
Interests: boating, quad riding, softball, golf, traveling, family, friends
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: BS from Utah State Univ., drafted in '72 by St. Louis Football Cardinals. Played 3 yrs in the NFL, with teams: Chargers, Packers, Saints. Settled in West Covina, CA for 41 yrs. in 2015 moved to Chandler AZ to be near granddaughters. Working (still) for family company as a outside sales rep. Enjoyed playing softball with the same guys for 35 yrs., great friends. Enjoyed coaching and watching my kids play sports: football, baseball, soccer, track, songleading & dancing. Traveling is now my goal....plan to Rv the U S !!
Sherry (Sharon) Wildermuth Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Sr. Buyer
Family: Daughter's Dianna & Carin & Grandchildren Kristine & Mikey
Interests: Walking, Dosent & Volunteer for Soka University, Movies, Reading.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My memorable times were my daughter's birth's, my mother passing away in my arms, purchasing my Castle de Packers's Cir., cutting my grandchildren's umbilical cords when they were born, a conversation with Arun Gandhi about living with his grandfather Mahatma, and 911... Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo as my son-n-law took his last breath. I have had a beautiful life!
Richard White Class of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: attorney
Family: Married for 39 years. We have 6 married children, 22 grandchildren and counting.
Interests: Family, friends and community service keep us busy. Skiing and travel also nice.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Following high school, attended college, moved to Wales and England. Learned alot about people and life. Returned 2 years later and graduated from college. Found a beautiful companion and was fortunate that she married me. Graduated from law school and moved to Arizona. Helped raise 6 children while building a law firm. Still practising law with 20 great lawyers and still enjoying the work. I am grateful for my association as a student at Royal Oak, for what I learned and for the wonderful support from teachers and classmates that put up with me during that time of my life. Thank you all.
Susan (Sue) Wien GladdenClass of '68
Occupation: Retired teacher/counseler
Family: Single and no children.
Interests: Collector of antique advertising signs specializing in gasoline signs.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I attended and graduated from Cal Poly Pomona with a BS in physical education and an elementary credential and a master's degree in counseling from the University of LaVerne. I specialized in adult education. I have traveled extensively in the western United States visiting many ski resorts. I have met many memorable characters in my search for the perfect antique sign.
Wilfred (Will) Wilkins Class of '69 [email protected]
Keith Witt Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Clinical Psychologist, author
Family: I met Becky (who went to Covina High) at UCSB in 1973. We have two grown kids.
Interests: Lecturing, writing (drkeithwitt.com), martial arts, surfing, tennis.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Got my BA and MA from UCSB, my Ph.D. from the Fielding Institute, and have been a psychotherapist in Santa Barbara since college. Started some counseling centers and had a rock and roll band. Discovered Integral Psychology and began to write books about how it applies to intimacy and psychotherapy. You can find them on amazon.com. My most recent one is Shadow Light: Illuminations at the Edge of Darkness
Jamie Wilkins SayreClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Mary (Dee) Wilson SmithClass of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Member Relations Asst
Family: 2 children - 4 Grandchildren
Interests: Cooking and spending time with my family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been married to my high school sweetheart and the love of my life, Randy Smith for 45 years. Moved from Covina to La Quinta in 2001 after raising our children. Started exciting new careers at that time. Randy went into Real Estate and I became a Concierge at La Quinta Resort for 12 years. I am now working part time at Indian Wells Country Club. We have been blessed with 4 grandchildren that keep us young and full of life!
Gary Woods Class of '70 [email protected]
Pam Zimba Class of '70 [email protected]
Occupation: Law Professor
Family: Live in Oakland with partner of 30 years, Sheila, and two cats, Willy and Pepys.
Interests: Summers in Mendocino, swimming, reading history, biographies, and mysteries.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Currently working on LL.M. in Elder Law through Stetson University in Florida. Two more classes to complete, expect to receive degree in May 2017. Started studies for Masters in Consciousness and Transformative Studies, expect to obtain degree at (young age) of 68.Year travelling in Europe. Move to bay area. Completion of law degree, practiced for 25 years, eight of which worked with team, represented 200 plaintiffs who discovered houses built on "toxic" dump. Opened my office in 1999 with focus on elder law. Transitioned to teaching law 10 years ago. Director Legal Clinic for Elders.
Gregory (Greg) Wixom Class of '68 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Celeste (Paulson - ROHS Class of '70)
Tamera Yeakel SmalleyClass of '69 [email protected]
Occupation: Homemaker
Family: I've been married for 44 years, we have 5 children and 17 grandchildren.
Interests: I love gardening, cooking, reading, traveling and our grandchildren!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I attended Brigham Young University. I supported my husband through medical school at George Washington University as a medical secretary. We've lived in Riverside since 1981 where we raised our children. I've done a lot of volunteer work for the city, school district and our church and am currently a weekly volunteer, along with my husband, in the Redlands Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Terri Zimba HidingerClass of '71 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married to Mark for 42 years. Two sons, Matt and Chad, and seven grandchildren.
Interests: Learning the guitar, piano, grandchildren, flying, sailing, go[f
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I received a BS in Psychology from University of Maryland University College. For twenty years I worked in Finance as a Supervisor and Consumer Loan Officer. I was also a substitute teacher while living in the DC area. Mark's career took us all over the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. I applied, and won, a scholarship to learn to fly. I soloed our Citabria in 15 hours. We raised our two sons in Paso Robles and then moved to Maryland. We lived on the Chesapeake Bay and traveled extensively in the US. We live in Murrieta on a golf course which gives us lots of time to play.
Memorial
Biographies
Guy Antle Class of '69
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: A shared story from Chris Antle. When we were younger Guy was in high school and apparently had some girl with him that he was making dinner for. I saw these two potatoes in the oven FOREVER. I thought maybe he'd forgotten about them so ate one and went back to my room. He came in with the other potatoe in hand and threw it at my head! Luckily I ducked and he missed me! Guy was very successful with his pool cleaning business. Best of all, when he started, he had no overhead or equip costs because the pool cleaning equipment was from our house. Unfortunately he passed away in 2015 from cancer.
Richard (Rick) Crockett Class of '69
Family: Met 1st wife Yolanda at college in New Mexico. Married 2nd wife Janise
Interests: Rick lived his life on HIS terms. Whether it was having one of the coolest cars
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: at ROHS or striving to be a successful banker or real estate mogul. Rick went into the navy right out of high school. College in New Mexico, moved to La Quinta & remarried. He loved the desert and managed to get his family to move. He was a steadfast & loyal friend who stood by you through thick & thin but was actually fragile & always seemed to be searching for something that might never have been achievable. He was funny, generous & loved family gatherings. His words of wisdom were, if you wanted something, just go for it & make it happen. He passed away in July 2001. RIP friend!
Jollene Anderson Class of '69
Occupation: Director of Operations/Academic Systems
Interests: Reading, writing, art, classical music, research, gardening, cats, sports
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Jollene died on 10/10/2012. Born in Minnesota, she spent early childhood on a farm in South Dakota where she developed a love for the land and nature captured her heart. After high school graduation, Jollene lived in Scotland for several years with her family while her father furthered his education, and she graduated from University of Stirling, Scotland with a major in English Literature. Jollene worked for 36 years at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, CA where her contributions and memory are valued and cherished. Her family dearly misses her.
Gloria Barrow Class of '71
Occupation: Insurance Adjuster
Family: 2 Adopted Children, Christopher and Danielle
Interests: Gardening and her children
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Gloria died 02/09/2002 of a Grand Moll Seizure in her sleep. She had adopted two children who were 9 and 12yrs old when she passed. They were the joy of her life. She worked as a Bodily Injury Insurance Adjuster all her life and loved her job. Gloria was very bubbly. She never met a stranger. She knew everyone everywhere she went from the drug store to the market and anywhere else. Her initials fit her perfectly, GAB, because she had that gift to gab. I wish she could be here with us but I know she's looking down from above and smiling with that beautiful smile that everyone remembers.
Cynthia Miller Class of '71
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Cynthia & Chris Antle decided to ditch a period one day. They were in Chris's car & Cynthia had Mr. Cipriano radar so she was saying beep...............beep. The farther away we got from the school, the longer the length inbetween beeps. We drove back to school after driving around & she started the same beep beep stuff. She got out of my car & the next thing I knew, she was pounding on my window and saying beep beep, beep. Cipriano was in the parking lot. LOL.
Karen Lelievre WilliamsClass of '69
Occupation: elementary school art teacher
Family: Karen was the mother of two children.
Interests: Actively involved in her community and church and busy raising her children
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Following high school, Karen attended Mt Sac and graduated from Cal State Fullerton receiving a degree in education. She taught school in California before moving to San Antonio, Texas. There she found her dream job as an elementary school art teacher. She was busy raising her two children, teaching school and being a close friend to those around her. Her close friends described her as an angel, always wanting to be helpful, the same traits she exemplified at Royal Oak. She tragically died in a car accident in 1991. She was forty years old. She is missed but wonderfully remembered.
Robert (Bob) Semler Class of '69
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school Bob attended Whittier College. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen Bechtel & had 3 sons. They divorced & Bob remarried. His 2nd wife had 4 daughters & they had another son together. It was a true Brady Bunch life but Bob loved his family unconditionally. He worked very hard & instilled some very strong work & life ethics into all of his children. Unfortunately he passed away on 4/2/2017 from lung cancer. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Royal Oak High School - Class of 1968
Jim Adams
Ken Botash1980
James Ballard
Barbara Bowlus2008
Michael Bassett
Steve Burns2014
Royal Oak High School - Class of 1968
Steve Coniglio
Leslie Horan
Bill Cooper
Tom Lehman
BeverleyCunninghame
2017
Victor Mazzarelle
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Roberto Moreno Kim Nielson JoAnne Smith
Royal Oak High School - Class of 1969
Jollene Anderson
John Fryman1993
Guy Antle2015
Jim Grady
Rick Crockett2001
Nancy Haeuser
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Lorna Johnson
Karen Lelievre1991
Dena Joseph
Pat McGuire
Judy Kimbrough2015
Chuck Minott
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Paul Muzychenko
Scott Simmons
Randy Powell2014
Scott Simpkins
Bob Semler2017
John Taylor
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Carol Wilkins
Royal Oak High School - Class of 1970
Mark Adler
Larry Daniels
Mark Audelo
Laurie Garritson2015
Phil Brothers
Jim Kocher
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Steve Lomando2016
Gregg Robinson
Mike Mazzarelle
David Villines
SteveMontgomery
Paul Werner
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Ricki Adler
Donna Jarvis2015
Gloria Barrow2002
Dean Karnoski2004
Dennis Bush
Bob Kephart
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Pam Laskey
Cynthia Miller
Lowe Lehman
DarrylSchoenborn
Kary Londagin
Roxanne Shaffer
Royal Oak High School - Class of 1971
Andy Sigler
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