animation director
James Allen 50' & Donna BACHMAN Allen 55' celebrated their 50h anniversary with a cruise to the Caribbean. We were joined by our sons and their families.
I've been married 50 year to Jim Allen "50". We have three children. Laurie is an attorney, John and Walter are both engineers at Boeing. We like to travel to see grandchildren and cruises.
Retire state foresty but still working on wildland fire support
Widowed for 5 years, soon to be 5 year survivor of Breast Cancer. Have 3 granddaughters & 1 new Grandson. Oldest granddaughter Freshman at Texas A&M & loving it !!!! Live in Central Louisiana have been in the South 51 years, have two grown daughters who both live in the South Texas and Louisiana. Have heard from a few of the '55 Grads...Think all of the ones who stayed in California are thin, tan and well to do ( since even the smallest house out there is worth a fortune !)My best to all of you...lots of good memories !!!!!!
I now sell real estate in Houston, Texas with Coldwell Banker/Madeline O'Brien. I have lost touch with everyone and would love tohear from anyone. I actually didn't graduate we moved to San Bernardino at the end of my junior year, but came back to go to UCLA. I went to Lincolnso know everyone from there. Again, drop me an e-mail I promise to respond.
Love to hear from old friends. I can be reached at my sister Karen's E-mail address (GKEIRAN@AOL.COM).
Still having a great time selling SM real estate with Coldwell Banker. Married for 25 years to a girl from Hawaii. No kids, on purpose, but have had a succession of Bulldogs. We have switched to Bull Terriers because they have a longer life span.
I've moved back to Santa Monica in the home I grew up in after refurbishing it and bringing it out of the 1950s. I'm still working as Vice President, Program Standards, for NBC in Burbank, and can't imagine what life will be like in retirement.
deceased ~ January 2005
Stay busy doing volunteer work in my community and working part time in real estate.
Married Margie Price Samohi class of 56. Have two sons, Ron 45 and Billy 40. Retired Fullerton College 1992. Ran computer lab. Worked for North American Rockwell (1960-1973) Quality Control Leadman. Amateur radio advance class license KI6KV since 1980.
I graduated in January or february of 1955.
Retired from the insurance busines Married with 4 children and 3 grand children wifes name is Betty
anaheim ca
see you at the 50th!
I moved to Inglewood in my senior year graduating from Morningside H.S. I also graduated from El Camino College. I was a Stewardess for American and then Pan Am before marrying Bill Miller who was living in China Lake, CA, serving his Navel commitment having gone through the NROTC program while getting his Engineering Degree at Ohio State University. We have raised our family of three children in Conejo Valley (Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks)and resided here for 41 years. I ran an office for several Psychotherapists. We enjoy traveling, sailing, (we even crewed for our friends between the Azores and Portugal), skiing, we used to SCUBA dive, and hope to get an RV soon. I have been doing our genealogy for several years and we would like to visit the areas that some of the ancestors help settle. We will soon have our fourth grandchild and we love taking the older ones to Catalina where we spend a lot of time each summer. They look forward to seeing all of their friends at Eme! rald Bay and the Isthmus.
After being retired for about five years, I have a difficult time verbalizing the workd "work." A high point during this time was turning down two interim Chief of Police positions. I am grateful to be in a position to be able to just say "No thank you." During the past few years I have been back packing with oldest son Doug, a high school English teacher, in the British Isles, Ireland,France and Italy. In 2002 we will visit Australia, New Zealand and the sourrounding areas. While not hiking, my wife Diane and I have been traveling in the RV throughout most of the US, stopping in CA and Maryland to visit our grandchildren. Each year one of the grandchildren vists with us for a few weeks at our mountain home in CO. While in CA I manage to ride along with my son Chris, a police officer in Azusa. Before he lets my in the car, he admonishes me that "He is in charge." I can not imagine why he would make such a statement. He is now working narcotics and is a member of the SW! ! AT team. As the leaves of the Aspen trees are almost gone, Diane and I will be planning our next RV trip to commence before the real cold weather hits the mountains.
After six years of RVing throughout the US and Mexico during the fall and winter months, we decided to buy a townhome in Mesquite, NV and have a permanent nesting place for the cold months.We will spend the summer and early fall in CO. Still packbacking with my oldest son Doug in the summer. Plan to travel throughout Scotland and Ireland this summer.
Moved to New Mexico after living and working in Kalamazoo, Michigan for 35 years. Married to Kathy (Schabel) Friedman. Two children, Andrew (Seattle) and Kara (Chicago)
I've lived in Hermosa Beach since 1969, and love it here. It reminds me of "old" S.M. I have two sons, one grandson, and two cats. I've been divorced since 1980, retired sine 1993. I am a sculptor, please visit my web sites.
I'm a widow and live in the same house I lived in when I went to Samohi. I done a lot of travelling in a motorhome so I have covered most of the US. I'd welcome hearing from anyone who would like to keep in touch.
Graduated from UCLA in 1959. Married Cheryel Greaney, Venice High School graduate, in 1960. We built our home in the Pacific Palisades in 1963 and are proud parents of five children; Dan, Debbie, James, Nikki and Tami. Nikki and Tami are also Samohi graduates. Three grandchildren; Jake, Daniel and Kobe. Presently a RE Broker & Appraiser.
Springdale, AR 72762
Have been married 47 years. Retired last year as a buyers assistant from Wal-Mart. Have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
I was the mid-year class Salutatorian and played a lot of tournament tennis while at Samohi...Now I play a lot of golf on the course where I live in Laurel, Maryland...I am still teaching after 31 years and for the last 12 have been the technology coordinator at a very high-tech elementary school in Greenbelt, Md...My late husband John and I moved to the Washington, DC area in 1970, and I have been involved in Democratic Party politics ever since (Go Kerry!)...I have two wonderful grown children: Jay, a computer engineer and University of Maryland graduate, presently writing software at Penn State, and Jennifer, an international coordinator for the World Institute of Disabilities, who still lives near in Berkeley near her alma mater. My older sister, Laurie Machamer Shreeve,is as lovely as ever and now lives in Vancouver, Washington. My younger brother, Tom, retired from his broadcast days with NPR, and also lives in Washington on the Olympic Peninsula in Sequim near Port An! geles. My "movie star" Mom died in 2001, and Pauline Moore has become somewhat of an "internet icon" for her work in Roy Rogers and Charlie Chan films in the 30's. I would LOVE to hear from any of the class of 55...
NewPort
Many changes since "55" Left California in 1970 to Laclede,Id. With wife (June Bennet(55)And 3 sons- Jeff,Steve,Dennis. Self employed, heating & air-conditioning "TIN MAN". I have practiced my love for the Birds of Prey in the sport of Falconry for all these years. Have had a love for horses and mules. Which I have had since (70),use them for hunting and packing in the wilderness areas in Id. & Wa. Life has been good, I am on my last chapter, just don't know how many paragraphs are left?
Retired professor from the University of Wisconsin. Enjoying retirement writing software. Still have my FAA medical and am still flying whenever I get the chance.
Daughter, Megan, taking her college degree through the Internet.
Oldest daughter is a physician in Tucson.
Middle daughter is working on a Neural Science PhD in Tucson.
Life is good
After 25 years of teaching in the Glendora School District as a Special Ed. and Kindergarten teacher, Deanna retired in June of 2000. Her husband Dave has taught and coached at Citrus College for 40 years, 27 as football coach, and the last 13 teaching golf, tennis, bowling and cardiovascular fitness. He plans to teach for a few more years. Deanna plans to play golf, volunteer at Stanton Elementary School also, spent time with their six grandchildren, and travel when Dave is not teaching.
Retirment didn't take, so am now President of Gaineville Independent Testing Service. It provides lots of excuses to travel to see grandson. Still runnning.
Went to Mexico City after Samohi...Received my BA in '59 (University of the Americas-Journalism and Spanish)....MA in 1965(UCLA-THEATER ARTS)-lived in Brazil for awhile...Europe, Afghanistan, India, Nepal in the 70's---Had a son in Katmandu and a daughter in Glendale. Currently, still teaching lower grades for LAUSD (in Spanish)...Can't seem to retire. Live with two dogs and a cat on top of a hill. Keep my webcam on, sometimes, on TEVEO.COM (click on k..look for Kagel Canyon. You might see my dog. Would enjoy email from anyone from the era. p.s. Our family nane has been on a U.S. postage stamp for about two years -HOLLYWOOD COMPOSER'S SERIES -two buildings in L.A. carry our name, and we received Variety's LEGENDS IN MUSIC AWARD IN '98. COUSIN Thomas Newman is up for an Oscar this April for Erin Brockovitch. If he wins, we will then have 11 Oscars to our credit, more than any other family in Hollywood. More when I answer your email.
Camarillo CA
I have lived in Camarillo since 1964, where I raised three sons. I am now single but am still surrounded by family and four grandchildren. Kaya, Alexis, Sean and Sara. My son Rick is a dentist in Camarillo, Scott is a pastor with Calvary Chapel in Tucson and Erik is a musician/composer and recording artist. After many years as a housewife,artist and golfer I started a career in banking in 1989. In 2003 I left the Corporate Banking Center of City National Bank and was appointed Regional Vice President for Business Development with First California Bank. My passion is still painting. My studio is located at Studio Channel Islands Art Center on the campus of CSUCI. I was a founding member of the studio and the annual art scholarship for CSUCI art students was recently named the Pat Richards Art Scholarship. I was also one of the founding members of the Cal State University CI Foundation and served as Chair of the Foundation for three years. This is all pretty interesting s! ince I only had one year of college at the University of Washington! I have been blessed with a life full of new adventures and wonderful friends. I look forward to the day when I can have the time to relax, travel a bit more and watch my grandchildren grow up. My golf game needs a lot of work since my week-ends are usually spent at my studio so I just gaze at my old trophies until I can find time to practice. I owe my success in art to the marvelous art department at Samohi. Lucille Brown Greene, who was head of the art department in those days, taught me so much and through her I was given a scholarship to Chouinard Art School. Our days at Samohi were truly "those happy days". None of us realized the turmoil and cultural changes that were just ahead of us. I would love to hear from my friends whom I have lost touch with and I hope to attend the 50 reunion this year.
After graduating and marrying, I raised two daughers and have finally ended up in Oregon, working part time (retired...hah!) as a Hearings and Appeals Officer(quasi administrative law judge) for a Casino on the beautiful Coast here. Would love to hear from other class members.
If I knew then what I know now..... it'd still not be enough! Worked in Government, teaching MBA students, and in industry. Specializing in business turnaround situations. Silicon Valley startups. Sold out just before the plunge. Where's Kenny, and Ron, and Char and Lorraine and God Bless Mr. Crawford!
After living on Kauai for 7 years, my husband and I moved to St. George, Utah and enjoying the desert life.
I am currently employed in two professions, 1. Deputy Building Inspector, 2.
Chemical Dependency Counselor.
I am currently divorced, have three children and six fabulous
grandchildren.
After returning from the 101st Airborne, I began skydiving and
still hold one world record, raced motor cycles with my brother
Don, and finally settled down to recreational softball and raquetball.
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UNITED KINGDOM
retired 1985 living in England since working around the world on major construction sites such as Alaska pipeline, Australian Gypsum,Iran copper mine,Yanbu Saudi Arabia, ect ect.
Divorced and widowed, have 3 grown children, 2 grandchildren, have my own business in high technology search. Play gold, cards theatre, love the old musicals (which they don't make anymore). Would love to hear from some of my old class-mates.
Retirement is not part of my current thinking. I enjoy spending time with my 8 grandchildred. I play a lot of golf. Colleen and I manage to travel a fair amount. If you are traveling north on I-5 toward Oregan & or Washington...call, would love to see you.
Lived in SM since SAMOHI. Schooled at UCLA, BA '62 & WCU, MSSE '70.
Four kids & 3 grandchildren & I love it. Car accident left me in a wheelchair since '56.
Worked in computer programming/system design for 35 years; just retired from Citibank.
Worked as an advocate for the rights of person with disabilities for 30 years.
I'm very happy being active in real estate development and management.
I also serve on numerous nonprofit organization executive/trustee boards.
I'm happily married to Dorothy Acton Williams and live in our home
(that I designed and built in SM) with our 20 year old twins who are away at college.
I have been living in Arizona for the past 33 years. I would be happy to get e-mail from any former classmates. Also, I'd like to know about class reunions for the class of Winter 1955.