Diane COOLEDGE Porter, Class of '58
dporter@birdwatching.com
Latest: Have left Home Depot and am still doing scientific illustration. Have 3 (count'em three) grand babies, 2 in Pinole CA (north of Berkeley) and 1 in Santa Monica (I don't get to see them often enough for my liking). Still building and flying model airplanes. Both Louise and I are looking forward to the BIG 50th reunion. Time flies when your having fun! See you all then, i rmn & etc... Jim
I am now retired from teaching water aerobics after 15 years. My time is spent volunteering at Mercy Hospital, playing golf, traveling, visiting with my 8 grandchildren, and just trying to stay healthy. Ron and I will be celebrating our 48th wedding anniversary in June '09. WOW!!!
Retired Prof from the Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville Virginia so I call travel and play in a string quartet and only work half time as a consultant mainly in Asia
After retireing fromthe Airline Industry in 1992, I had to find something to do, so I am and have been a Santa Monica School Crossing Guard for the past 7 years. My corner is located on Lincoln and Washington St. by St. Monicas and St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Any former classmates or just anybody please stop by and say hello. I'm there from 7:30 am to 9:15am then again at noon till 3:15pm. I would love a visit.
Tom Beaupre in Kailua HI
My husband Ted ('56) and I enjoyed the 50th Reunion last month. It was great to connect with old friends and make new ones. Note: Our email address has changed.
After graduating from UCLA, undergraduate and law schools, I moved to San Diego County. After practicing law for twelve years, I became a judge in 1979. I retired from the San Diego Superior Court in Jan. 2001. I have been married to my wife, Martha, for 34 years. We have no children, but have had a succession of dogs and one very long lived cat. I still enjoy the beach, play golf, go to the gym and putter around the house. We live in Vista in an older part of the city where it is always beautiful to take long walks.
I have relocated to Naples and can be reached through my sister's E-mail address: DPUTNAM@NAPLESNET.COM Hope to hear from fellow class members.
Sandra Burlie
Married to Heidy Velder of Germany since 1963. We have six children and 10 grandchildren. I have been a high school band instructor since 1965 in California, Utah, and since 1988, Alberta, Canada.
Aloha, If you wish to contact me or my brothers, Corny and Peter Cole, class fo '49, send me an email. Lucky
Hi,
Just found this site today. Would love to hear from anyone. What a great way
to get re-acquainted. I have 5 children, 8 grandchildren. One son lives in San
Leandro, one in Castro Valley. I have a daughter in Dublin, one in Ill. and
one in Sacramento. Talk about being spread out!
Does anyone know what ever happened to Dr. Konold? Remember Mrs. Von Sternad? She died of cancer a couple of years after we graduated...I was a nurse aide at St. Johns and took care of her. She suffered greatly before she died.
Would love to hear from any of you.
Jean
Winter is pretty here in the mountains of Austria--but it can also be pretty long. What’s good sometimes is if you can break it up a bit with a few weeks in someplace like Mallorca or the Canary Islands. My wife and I didn’t quite make it that far this year. . .maybe next year. Here we’ve stopped along the cross-country ski trail so that I can ham it up with someone’s snowman.
www.marialowder.com
www.marialowdercpa.com
HI 96816
I live in Hawaii and have my own CPA business. My son is in Southern California at San Diego State. My Mother was very active with saving the Santa Monica Pier and had quite a write up in the Santa Monica Outlook. I left Santa Monica in 1969 and moved to Hawaii. In 1976 I moved to Dallas, and later lived in Truckee, California before moving back to Hawaii for good in 1984. The only contact I have kept with Santa Monica High School is with Mascha NORMAN Richards who currently lives near Brighton, England. Aloha, Maria
Still married to Jessica, haev 17 yr old son who graduates High School this year (S'05), still work in the film biz as a visual effects supervisor (Chuck Comisky). Welcome any contact from old school chums from Washington Elem, John Adams Jr Hi, and of course Samohi. While I graduated elsewhere, Samohi has always been what I consider to be my home school.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
What a treat to be able to seek out old friends.Those withwhom we shared such formative years. I live in Modesto now and have been practicing as a natural healer for 25 years. While it fills my soul,I am a realtor to fill my purse. If anyone reading is communicating with Janice Binkley please tell her I would love to re-connect. As a matter of fact I would also love to hear from any classmates who are interested.
Steve Hoy and I have been happily married for 44 years. We enjoy playing golf and travelling. Two years ago we finished building our dream home in a wonderful golf course community. Our children, spouses and 8 grandchildren bring us special joy.
MARRIED FOR 47 YRS. 3 CHILDREN 8 GRAND CHILDREN
Retired four years ago from a career of advertising sales in magazine publishing. Am enjoying the relearning of golf and traveling to some great worldwide destinations. Photography is a hobby and I've been fortunate to have a few published. My wife, Leah, of 38 years is still a working CPA and when she retires in a year or two we'll hit the road for some serious US travel. We have two married sons, one in San Francisco and the other in Ventura. Give a call anytime as it would be great to connect with old friends.
(10/98)
My wife Diane and I have lived for 37 years in an old house a few blocks from where I lived when I was at Samohi. We just keep remodeling it. I am still practicing law and serving on a couple of boards, but I am not working very hard anymore. Diane retired from teaching at John Adams Middle School a couple of years ago. We are now traveling and spending more time with our five grandchildren.
Have been living in the Pacific North West in the most beautiful place in the world for 28 years. Sequim Dungeness Valley, on the Olympic Peninsula.
Hey everyone. Just found this site. It's great. I am living in the Seattle Area. I have been here for the last 18 years. I visit So Calif 3 or 4 times a year. My family still lives in the area. I would love to hear from any of my classmates and old friends. Im looking forward to seeing some of you at the 40th class reunion.
I moved to Woodinville in June 1978 with Janell, my wife and three children who are now aged 29, 27 and 21. I'm a contract engineer and have worked at Boeing most of my time here. About 9 years ago I ran into Jimmie Lou (Gray), then lost contact until the reunion, when I heard about the web site. We live about a 1.5 miles for each other. Naomi (McClure) is also an almost neighbor...thanks to the reunion.
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Retired from Hughes and working at The Boeing Company. Love Simi Valley.
Retired the second time Sep 30th 2005 and moved to Rocklin in northern California (nesr Sacramento). Playing lots of golf, and very involved in reading about, discussing and taking part in reenactments of the American Civil War. I've always been a history bug. May get back to painting yet.
We've been living in Palm Desert since 2000.
Edna JACKSON Howard, Class of '58
ednamaehoward@yahoo.com
This is wonderful! As a new user on the Internet, I am amazed
every time I go searching as to what I can find! . . . and now
a piece of my past comes onto my computer screen in my own home!
I would love to hear from anyone.
My husband (Ralph) and I (married in 1986), three donkeys and
a wonderful dog, live on three acres in Auburn, the beautiful
foothills of Sacramento. We love it! Ralph is retired, and I am
employed by Health and Human Services of Placer County as an Administrative
Secretary. We are avid collectors of pigs -- please note our E-Mail
address! Does anyone know the whereabouts of Lynn Conklin, Barbara
Brown, or Joan Cole Evans? I've never seen their names mentioned
in the Viking News.
Retired from working in government high energy physics research labs in 1986, now consulting. Married to Linda Even, two children from first marriage; Jenifer Guenther (who lives in Santa Monica and whose husband Christian also graduated from Samohi) and Russell.
Nice to see so many people I know on the internet. Have been in Cedar City for about 20 years. Have 4 kids, 8 grandkids and 1 g-grandkid
I have been with the State of Utah in Social Work for Services for People with Disabilities for 15 years. Raised Morgan Horses, and Australian Shepherd dogs.
If any one knows where Sharon DALE Peterson or Linda BRUNER have gone, I would love to be in touch with them or any one else out there in cyber land.
Still teaching at Capilano College here in North Vancouver--35 years, shooting for 40, having a good time. Still writing too, and exploring new genres like blogging. Would love to hear from former classmates (heard Bruce Tsurutani interviewed on CBC Radio recently!).
My God I can't belive its been 44 years since I saw the names on this web page. It was like stepping into a time warp! Looked at some pics but felt like Henry Fonda in "On Golden Pond", "who the hell is this?". The only benefit, that I can see, is now I get senior discounts and an annual subscription to the scintillating magazine "Modern Maturity". (Still can't find the centerfold! Not sure I'd want to!) Oh yea, I got Senior of the Year in '97 but don't tell the girls at the college, I lied about my age! I have three children; Jason 36, Morgan Elizabeth 34 and Tegan 30, their mother, Judy, died of cancer when Tegan was 5. Guess you could call me the first "Mr Mom". PTA meetings, parents night, Mothers Day Cards, etc. I live in Lancaster, Ca, Antelop Valley, about 60 miles north of LA in the high desert. Since moving up here from Topanga Canyon I have been active in numerous nonprofit orgs like Boys & Girls Club, United Way. Like my father, I even play Santa Claus at the local hospitals and we deliver presents to needy families on Christmas eve. Love to play golf, not too well, but it gets me off my butt. I finished my MBA at Pepperdine in Malibu after Judy died and am now the CFO of the Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council. It is the largest shelter on the west coast with a bed capacity of 95. Would love to hear from other "old" alums.
Adjusting to being retired, and trying not to get bored. I'm a ten handicap golfer, and I play golf about four days a week; one day a week with Samohi friends Leon Williams, Rod Jurgenson, Gene Cantreau and Jim Porter. I continue to live on the Westside where I have been for over 20 years.
Married to Sharon Lee Allphin of Oakland, California. Four children and two grandchildren. Thirty years in research with Bank of America in San Francisco.
Received BSChe and MSChe from the university of Southern California. Married Susan Nadler and raised two children. We now have 7 grandchildren.
Hello to everyone, love to hear from you.
I just discovered this site and am excited about the prospect of hooking up with some OLD, long lost friends. What a great way to renew old aquaintances. I've pretty much stayed around the old stomping grounds over the years. I've been 28 years with LAFD as a paramedic and am currently assigned to the Brentwood area. All of the McMillan sproutlettes and sub-sproutlettes are still in the LA basin. I'd be glad to hear from anyone that remembers this fossil. Email me and I will certainly respond.
Living in Topanga and working from home for 15 years as CPA, business manager, and computer consultant. Coached baseball (walk on assisstant and pain in the ass parent of a graduated player) at Palisades High School. Still trying to have fun but work always gets in the way.
(10/98)
Greetings from Kansas City Kansas. This is such a great opportunity to be in touch with old friends--from what seems like so very long ago. I'm now an Associate Professor at Friends University, and Clinical Director in the Graduate Marriage and Family Therapy Graduate Program. I'm divorced, have two sons who live in California (one a sailor, one a lawyer), and one grandson. Favorite sport is biking, when there's time. I would love to hear from any classmates.
Just found Samohi website and thought I'd check-in.
I live in Huntington Beach, CA. I traveled around the world for 20 years with my husband, a USAF Fighter Pilot. I worked as a subsitute teacher and elementary school teacher. After we settled in California I worked as a real estate manager for the County at John Wayne Airport. Since my husband and I have retired we like to travel, especially to our vacation home in Baja California.
I came out of recent retirement to run a cigar store in San
Pedro. I am also writing a cigar column for a local newspaper.
Still planning to move up to Florence, Oregon in the fairly near
future. Hopefully late 1998. Still enjoy fast cars and playing
chess. Plan to attend the 40th reunion if in California. Was sorry
to note the passing of Mr. Crawford. Truly a scholar and a gentleman.
The world would be a better place if it had more Mr. Crawfords.
(He played a hell-of-a game of chess too !!) I answer all pertinent
E-Mail (DOrvis@aol.com), friendly or otherwise (I've never had
any "otherwise" yet
La Quinta CA
Hi..married 43 yrs to John Criss(SMHS '53). Retired librarian now living in La Quinta. Lived in Mammoth Lakes for 10 yrs. Ran a B&B there along with driving the Bookmobile for the Library system. 2 grown kids ..4 grandkids. Get in touch!
Hi all: I moved to the Palm Springs area 4 years ago and love the desert. I'm associated with Prudential California Real Estate and am the incoming President of the Rotary Club of Palm Springs. Last year Bob and Edna Clark, Mike and Martha Burly, and Bob and Sue Thomas and I had a fun reunion in Laguna Beach. Looking forward to our next reunion! Cheers, Frank
Personal:
Married Patty Thorsted (Samohi, '59) in 1961 (deceased 1972)
Daughters Pam (1963), Yvonne (1965) and son Ted (1975-91)
Presently living in Walnut Creek, CA, married to Loni (another
native Californian), with three wonderful grandchildren courtesy
of Pam and Yvonne.
Career:
Chief Counsel, Calif. Senate Judiciary Committee (1966-68)
VP/Legislative Counsel, California Land Title Assn. (1968-74)
Chief Counsel, Joint Legislative Committee on the Structure of
the Judiciary (1974-76)
VP/Sr. Legislative Counsel, California Bankers Assn. (1976-84)
Sr. VP/General Counsel, California Bankers Assn. (1985-1990)
President/CEO, Focus Financial Services, Inc. (1990)
Co-founder, Bank Law Services law firm (1991-95)
Sole practitioner, business and banking law (1995-present)
I am working as a grant writer for a non-profit,school organization. I have been living in Anchorage Alaska with my family. I have 2 daughter and 3 grandchildren. My wife Louise & I would love to hear from anyone who would life to e talk.
I have been married for 41 years, have three children and,finally, one grandchild. My husband and I have recently retired to Palm Desert where we live on a golf course and play golf as often as possible. I still keep in close touch with Samohi friends Linnea Marble Perrine, Sue Smythe Lovelace, Donna Pennington Gonyer and Art Walton as well as many of my sister's and brother's old friends. It was such fun to see my father, Harvey Sawyer (31) in the last newsletter. Two generations of Sawyers have graduated from Samohi and we all have such warm and fond memories of our school. I recently attended a birthday celebration for my brother in law, Dick Robbins. The majority of the attendees were Samohi grads and everyone sang the Hymn of Praise without missing a word or a note! It was amazing!
Married 47 years to Jerry Griffith, class of 57'. Three children, 8 grandchildren. Now living in Reno, Nevada.
Retired from teaching at Lincoln Middle School and went directly into working at UCLA in their graduate credentially program for urban teachers. Am now cutting back from that bur will continue to supervise beginning teachers in urban school settings. My husband Phil and I will be traveling to New Zealand in February. Our two sons Matt and Greg are both history teachers. Matt is at Samohi and Greg is at Milken Middle School. We continue to live in Santa Monica and plan to remain there after we fully retire in a year or two.
Never strayed from Southern California and living in beautiful Camarillo now. Retired from GTE in 1993 after 33 years in Finance Department.
Gaylord MI
Hi I just found this web page would love to hear from anyone from the past. I live in northern Michigan on a golf course and am a active member of the league.I have been married to my husband Ron for 38 happy years. We have a daughter Nikki(also a Samohi alum) and we have 2 grandsons that we don't see often enough (they live downstate) HOW DID WE GET TO BE THIS AGE? I still feel young!
Have a house in Orange County but spend a lot of time on my sailboat in the Port Of Los Angeles. Have two grown daughters that live in Los Angeles and three grandchildren. My one son is still attending school and is a professional rider. I go sailing the time and if your are interested call me.
Carolyn died in 1973. If anyone has any memories of her (good, bad, funny, whatever) her daughter, Rozann would love to talk to you. Please write her at gr8sub4u@cox.net. Thanks
MEADOW VISTA, CA 95722
02/10/03
Still enjoying the beautiful community of SUN LAKES here in Banning. My husband Jimmy passed away over two years ago and still miss him. I do keep VERY busy with many things ...FRIENDS...Clubs and activities.
Hello everyone.
I live in Torrance. Have been working in computer systems at the Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo for thirty years. Married with two daughters 24 and 27. Drop me a line. I would love to hear from you.
For the past 15 years I have lived in White Rock, B.C., and am a minister in The United Church of Canada, currently serving at South Arm United Church in Richmond, BC. My wife is also a United Church minister. My 3 adult children live in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington; and in Atlanta, GA. We have three grandchildren.
I have retired from my medical practice at St. John's Hospital (Santa Monica), and have moved to San Luis Obispo county where I own a ranch. Ol
Since graduation I have graduated from Brigham Young University, lived in Santiago, Chile while serving as a missionary for the Mormon Church, married in 1965 to Duane Judd from Idaho (38 years ago), we have 5 children,(3 boys, 2 girls) 3 grand-daughters and a grand-son due in March 2004. Hooray for technology. I have owned my own business working from home for many years as a freelance designer of fabric giftware and presently working as a realtor in the Thousand Oaks, Conejo Valley. I do business by referral so anyone wanting to buy in this beautiful part of California give me a call!