It is so nice to see so many old names and so many great acheivements! After graduating I got my B.A. in Political Science, International Relations, and later on my Juris Doctorate in Law at UCLA. I have never moved away from this area. I still drive by Roosevelt elementary, Lincoln, and Samo on a regular basis. It certainly brings back lots of fond memories. I live in Marina Del Rey and practice law.... but I REALLY LIVE to travel. I still see some old friends from SAMO and bump into quite a few here and there. I will always wish the best for all of you... my dear friends from childhood.
Los Angeles, CA, 90066
Hmm... What have I been up to? I got my BA from UCSC in 1994, got married in 1996, and now am back in Southern California working on a Master's degree in musicology at CSULB. I'm also working part time at McKinley elementary school. I guess that's about it.
Tokyo
After graduating from UCSB, I moved to Tokyo, Japan, where I am currently working as an analyst for Goldman Sachs Realty. The two things I miss the most about SM is the beach, and Mexican food. I hope all of you are well.
Tucson, AZ 85737
After weaning myself off of higher education and finally kicking
the corporate employment habit, I can dedicate myself full time
to vagrancy. My hobbies include being hassled by the man and sleeping
under bridges. Look for me by the side of the road with a sign
reading, "Will sail tall ships for food." Check out
my home away from home at www.brigniagara.org.
PS I don't live in Arizona.
...it's nice that we have this site... I'm a psychotherapist now :-) happily living in Santa Monica. Though I've lost touch with nearly everyone I still cherish you like I always did. Blessed Be! -Lisa
Living in NJ for the past two years, still getting used to the seasons! Miss living on the beach, don't miss the 2-hour commute. Managing the flight department for Jet Alliance, flying Citation, Challenger, and Gulfstream jets. Going on 13 years married, with a great son and wonderful daughter.
Became an ER nurse and moved to Hawaii to surf. Surfed, sailed, scuba, and surfed again ….occasionally known to show up for work. Met a girl after five years of raising hell in Hawaii… Quit Nursing job and moved to Florida to pursuit a career in Pharmaceutical Sales, but ended up with grand-daddy of all Medical sales jobs: Pacemaker sales with Medtronic. Just waiting for the devil to come knocking
San Jose, CA, 95157
After Samo I went to school in Arizona, initially at trade school for automotive systems, and then at ASU for Engineering. After returning to California from school, I have been working in the Computer Software industry and am currently working with RedBox Technologies in Silicon Valley. I know all of you thought I would be a failure, especially the school counselors, but I made it LARGE without a problem. I hope all of you made it too! See ya all around the world.
Just welcomed Kailin Sophia Binswanger into the world on Sept. 10! I actually just touched base with a couple of people directly from this website. Life is grand!
Beaverton, OR 97008
WOW- class of 1990- didn't we have the best time? I still love our yearbook, the back pages everyone did are the best...
Anyway, I am SO happily married to a beautiful man named Jeff Logan, who is now also the father of my amazing son, Jacob (born in 2000). We live in a house (hooray! couldn't afford one in Los Angeles, but Oregon is wonderful) with a huge backyard and we have a cat and dog and are living the good life. When I'm not being a mother, I am a nurse practitioner (I got my B.A. in nursing at the University of Arizona and then received my masters degree in nursing at UCLA) and I also teach nursing students. I hope to see everyone soon. Take care! -Lauren
Oakland, CA
I hope everyone had a great summer.
I am now the administrator for two cardiac surgery centers in
the Bay Area.
Also my sister Camille Long (class of '90 too) just got married!!!!
MARGATE, FL 33068
Living and loving life in the bay area. Husband Matt, Paige(age9) and Patrick (age3) and I keep busy in daily life. Trying to keep a balance between work/fun/ and adventure. I own my own business and have been a Hairdresser for 14 years now. I spend my free time dancing as much as possible. San Fransisco has quite a scene! Always looking forward to hearing from friends from John Adam Jr. High. Feel free to send me a email! Take care all. Stay blessed.
Hello Everyone, graduated from UCLA school of Fine Art, recieved scholarships to grad school but instead entered the video game industry. Worked on the medal of honor franchise, now a game designer for a start up company in Santa Monica. Check out the list of games www.mobygames.com. Did some voice over work too. Great to see everyone. BTW I'm told the class of 90 was the "funnest" year for all those classmen below us:) Lots of school spirit.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
I've been living in Taiwan for the past two years. I started my own company and opened up two Spinelli Coffee shops 2 years ago. I'm currently working for the Estee Laudar Group, in charge of the Marketing Department for M.A.C. Taiwan.
I've been married for over a year and will be moving to Chico, CA in July 2004.
Santa Monica, CA
what up my people? what have you learned in ten years? i have realized that it's not about the transience on the surface- but rather the deep well of eternity within. i don't care so much about "what" you and i are doing- unless it's an expression of who we are. i'd rather hear how you are and what makes your heart sing. "all spirits in the material"-
blessings, paige
Been married 8 years now to my high school sweetie, Kevin. Our daughter Lacey is now going on 6 and into the 1st grade. We live in the So. Bay and I'm currently the Controller for Laemmle Theatres. I'm now enjoying the new past time of Texas Hold'em, making extra income while having fun. Couldn't be happier....unless I moved back to Seattle...ahhh, what a city!
Living in LA. Graduated from Art Center with a masters in film. I'm a film maker and editor. I love it.
Wow! It is great to hear everyone's stories! You all are so successful and happy. That is great! I realize I have "arrived" late to this site, but hopefully it is still in use. This is a great forum and it is wonderful to read how everyone is doing. As for my story, I graduated with a degree from UC Berkeley in Business, 1995. Lived and studied in South America (Argentina and Chile) for a while before returning back to the Bay Area. I current live in San Francisco, work for a large professional services firm in systems risk management consulting and am enjoying life. I hope this message finds you all well and I look forward to keeping in touch with you, so drop me a line whenever you have a moment....
Living the good life in SM. I'm in need of support to make the world a better place.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Living in Northern California, married to Christina Fantino who is also a dentist, and father of Nicholas (born May 31, 2002).
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Yo what up Samohi? Life is chill, Ive worked in the film business for years and was proud to be a producer on Lords Of Dogtown a movie about the history of skating in Santa Monica which im sad to say was mostly shot in San pedro
Still working as a PR executive in sunny So Cal.
Attended the Democratic National Convention and served as a guest commentator on CNN. I'm in the middle of my second term as President of the Junior Democratic Party (Calif. Young Dems) and am charged with turning out the 14-35 year-old vote for Al Gore in CA.
After helping Nintendo of America bring Pokemon to the US (yeah, I know), I packed my bags and joined the Sony PlayStation team in July.
Finishing my master of fine arts at CSLA. Still doing sculpture. I rent a storefront in Culver City, where I have my studio. I teach design and drawing at Samohi. Looking for old friends to say what's up to.
santa monica, ca 90405
I have a 11 year old son. I have been doing deep-tissue massage for 10 years. I am working on a degree in psychology at ucla. I have been divorced for 8 years.
Malibu, CA 90265
I've been married since 2000 and having a wonderful time. My wife Nickie and I had a beautiful baby girl last June. Her name is Gabrielle (Ellie) and she is just amazing. We are living in the Detroit area. I am working for Ford Motor Company as the Lead Electrical Engineer on the Ford GT - The First American Supercar. There is too much snow here, but the Family and the horsepower make it all worth it. I hope everyone is well.
Professor of Shakespeare and Renaissance literature in the English department at Wingate University near Charlotte, NC.
Graduated from UC Berkeley with a bachelors degree in Business and Rhetoric in 1994. Graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with an MBA in 2007. After receiving initial training in New York, spent many years overseas in Paris and London working in the banking sector and with a private investment firm. Currently an Investment Manager with Cisco Systems, Inc. based in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area.
glendale az
I live in Glendale Arizona, I got married in 1997 and have 3 beautiful girls, ages 8, 6, and 3.
New York, NY
Although I technically didn't graduate SAMOHI. Some of you may remember me as the "Kid from New York City." Just a note to say I still remember Southern Cali, especially during the cold New York winters.
I am teaching music at Manhattan Beach Middle School where I direct five choirs, musical theater, and general music.
Hey all. Just wanted to say hey. Been working in the film industry for 5 years now. Love it. Acting and producing as well. Hope all my SAMO peeps are doing well. Daniel (Danny,Dan) Gonzalez
Hit me up if you remember me!
Templeton, CA 93465
Gradute of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo '95 with a B.S. in Ecology. I'm currently teaching 7th grade science, for my third year in a really small town on the central coast. This year my wife (Becky) and I where blessed with our first child, Emma. Emma was born July 15, 1999. Things do change when you leave SAMO, and I would have to say they have only gotten better. Thanks for all the fond memories and I look forward to seeing you at the reunion this year.
Still in Santa Monica, enjoying the weather!
It's hard to believe that 10 years have passed in what seems to be the blink of an eye...and yet a lifetime ago. Shortly after graduation, I left sunny Santa Monica for a change of pace (a.k.a. the east coast), attending Boston University where I received a B.S. in journalism and then moving to New York where I got an M.A. in journalism at NYU. I'm now working as the senior health editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. Although I do miss SM (especially during those notoriously chilly New York winters), my heart and home are here. I hope you are all happy and doing well. Would love to hear from any of you.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
USA
I got married August 17th, 2002 on Maui. SaMoHi Alumni in attendance: Raul Guzman (Class of '79), Miriam NAVARRO Guzman (Class of '90), Ricardo Guzman (Class of '82), Valente Guzman (Class of '83), Efren Guzman Jr (Class of '89), Hildelisa GUZMAN Becerra (Class of '88), Leonardo Becerra (Class of '84), Carla Siwinski (Class of '89), and Robert Galvan (Class of '91). My Husband Sheldon and I will celebrate our Honeymoon on a Disney Cruise, February 2003.
Can't stay in one place for too long decided to go to the place with all the bright lights and action.
Sunnyvale CA
Living in the Bay Area and working at VMware, Inc.
Living in South Africa since 1996, Created S. Africa's 1st Health Food and Juice Bar concept, concentrating on global expansion. Living here with my two brothers who were also Samohi graduates Carl and Craig Harwin.
Hi all! I'm currently in northern Massachusetts living in a house with my wife. (I moved out to the northeast in 1999). We have 1 dog. After Samo, I went to UC San Diego and got my Bachelors in Music Technology. Would like to hear from any Samo Vikings! Please, drop me a line...
Walnut Grove, CA 95690
I'm currently in grad school in the Bay Area studying Accounting. I'll be working for PricewaterhouseCoopers in San Francisco after I graduate, but I want to move out of California as soon as possible. I'm also still in the National Guard; I'm an officer in a Military Intelligence unit. Hope someday to work in the White House as a cabinet member ;-)
Let me begin by saying it is great to read about what everyone has been up to since 1990! A lot of familiar names. After graduating from Samohi, I received a B.A. in Film from U.C.S.B. I later moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina where I lived and worked for 3 years. Upon returning to the States I began working in Hollywood on various film and television projects, including the television series "Malcolm In The Middle". My beautiful wife Laura and I are going on our 6th year of marriage. Laura is from Argentina, but I actually met her in college at U.C.S.B. We are now currently living in Portland, Oregon where I am continuing to pursue film/television projects. Glad to be out of L.A.! We just had our first child, a beautiful girl named Sophia, a little over 4 months ago. I hope you all are doing well!
Hi everyone. I'm living in Philadelphia, having just moved from Paris, France — finishing up a tri-continent MBA degree (France - Philly - Tokyo). I'll undoubtedly move back to Cali in 2007, or so. Please don't hesitate to send an email, it would be great to reconnect! - Brian
Happily living in San Francisco and working at Apple
Andie KANTOR, Class of '90
andie1313@yahoo.com
Wow, it's been fun reading what you're all up to! I'm happy you're doing so well. I have nothing new to report--still in Santa Monica (yay!) and still teaching 7th grade English in LAUSD. For you John Adams alums, you might want to know that my dad retired as principal in 2002 and is currently enjoying a 19 day cruise to South America with my mom (who retired from teaching last June). They've been traveling all over the place and just enjoying life. :)
Living in the Bay Area. Wife just delivered identical twin boys. Practicing urology.
Rapidly approaching my 6th wedding anniversary in July '03 and never been happier. My son, Matthew, was born 7/31/02. Still holding down the SM expatriate fort in El Segundo...
Looking back, I had some of the best years in my life in high school and feel grateful to have gone to a school like ours. After high school I spent a great four years up at UCSC and then came back to LA (what was I thinking...) and started working in the healthcare industry. Five years past before I realized that I loved plants, so I went back to school for a Master's degree in Botany and have been working at a botanic garden ever since! I am happily married, love my work and am a bit nostalgic as of late. Any old friends are welcome to contact me, especially those who I have met through music. Take care. Sean
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Graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Architecture in 1994. Graduated from the University of Arizona with a JD/MBA in 1999. Working as a third year real estate/commercial finance associate with Quarles & Brady in Phoenix, Arizona.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Pismo Beach CA 93449
After years of fun at samohi, I became a Firefighter/Paramedic in San Luis Obispo, CA. I currently live in Pismo Beach with my wife Tracy and 3 month old son Makai. Along with responding to emergencies in SLO, I am also a medical Unit Leader on a national incident management team that travels across the nation managing large disasters. If any of you are traveling through the Central Coast, drop a line!
Los Angeles, ca 90025
Hello class of '90--
I graduated with a BA in Business/Economics & Communication
from UCSB in '95.
Currently live in Brentwood, CA and work for Disney as an Assistant Brand Manager in the Home Video division.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. Email me!!!
Graduated from UCSC in '94, and have been abroad since then. Korea for a few years and the last six or so in Japan, teaching primarily. Working on an M.Ed. here, and plan on living in E. Europe at some point in the (hopefully) not-so-distant future. What blast finding this site. . . Oh, I cut my long hair some time back, and got married a few years ago to a wonderful lady, Maho. I enjoy the mysterious qualities of life, and wish you all well. . .
Hello class of '90. In touch with many of u but it's 3am and I can't sleep so I thought I'd write in. Didn't go to the ten year but life has been eventful. I've written for the Village Voice, Entertainment Weekly, Xena: Warrior Princess, and A& E Biography. Currently producing specials for E! Entertainment TV. Living in Los Angeles. Hey am I the only out gay alumnus? Curious as to who else is "out" there and whatever else folks I've lost touch with are up to. Hope you are all well.
Santa Monica CA
Eugene, OR 97401
Wow!!! What a long strange trip it has been...After,I graduated I traveled all around the U.S. Landed in Eugene, Oregon...openned an espresso shop...become very involved in many art performances and shows...I am currently working on a degree in Computer Science minor Marine Biology. I still have that old Volkswagen, after traveling around the U.S. it started to get a little shabby, though I have kept the van and have restored it back to its original beautiful form. I look forward to coming to some sort of reunion, though it does not appear that we are haveing a reunion...gee..I thought we had more spirit that...Anyhow, May peace and sernity continue to follow in all of our footsteps....Peace in Nature, Adora p.s. if Brian Johnson is out there, CONTACT ME!!
www.spiritoflifedoula.com
Las Vegas NV 89103
Although I didn't go to Samo I did go to Roosevelt and Lincoln with many of you. I have such fond memories of those days in Santa Monica and was crushed when I moved back to Hawaii. I currently live in Las Vegas and am the mother of 2. Iolana is 7 and Marcus is 3. I homeschool, am a labor doula and own a water birth service. Please, if you remember me, feel free to drop me a line. I would love to hear from you.
Hi everyone! Alot has changed since Samohi. I graduated with a BA in Film Production from Cal State Northridge. I thought I wanted to be a producer, but after my first TV show it was then I trully found where I belong and that was in the Wardrobe Department. I have worked on movies such as Man on the Moon, Wild Wild West, The Cell, and just finished the up-coming "Ali" feature with Will Smith. I also have styled my own Print-Ad's and do Music Videos as well and absolutley love what I do. I live in Brentwood, am not married yet but I have a great boyfriend. I am still playing soccer (the older you get, the harder it is!)and life has turned out to be spiritually good. I do not keep in touch with many people from Samohi anymore but if any of my dear old friends read this, I hope life is wonderful for you all - Nacho( hope to style one of your commercials!), Arron Brock, Shannon Riley, Stacey Burman, Danny, Nikki, Colleen & Serena- all my girls from soccer, and Dax - I miss your laugh! Take Care
Hey There,
I just found out about this site - kind of fun. I've been all over since leaving Samohi. I graduated from Berkeley in 1995 and moved to the East Coast for grad school and much traveling. I'm currently living in Chicago. It's a great city - you should check it out. I'm moving to Manhattan in the fall for a new job. Who else is in the New York area?? Drop me a line...
Amber
After many years of traveling and moving about, I'm living in Manhattan now, on the faculty at Columbia University. NY is great fun - look me up if you're around...
Hello all, I graduated with a degree in journalism in 1996 and I'm now a reporter for a daily newspaper in the Bay Area. Shortly after graduating from college, I married a wonderful man. I was a reporter at a newspaper in the Lake Tahoe area before my husband and I moved to the Bay Area.
Moved back to Santa Monica about two years ago ('06) got two sons Jared and Brandon
Wow! Great to see what everyone is up to. I have lived in many places over the last 10 years and loved every minute of it! I married and have a great 7 year old son. Unfortunately the marriage didn't work out but life is great! I own two businesses that keep me very busy, I get back to Santa Monica atleast once a year but we live in Indianpolis now. I hope everyone is doing well- love to hear from you anytime!
Heidi ORLANS Bozeman, Class of '90
hcbozeman@yahoo.com
Married for 11 years now to my Morgan also a Samho grad. 3 wonderful children. A daughter Riley 9 and two great boys Bradley 6 and Kaden 3. Teaching and living a wonderful life in the Pacific Northwest.
Graduated from Linfield College in 1994.
Got married after graduation.
Worked in Oregon for two years before moving back to California.
Now working as a television news producer at KGTV (ABC Affiliate)
in San Diego and living happily ever after.
It has been a long time since I have talked to most of you. Finally decided to get active and find some old friends. So, you may here from me soon! Currently working on PhD's in Molecular and Cellular Biology as well as Science Education. It's time for me to give back to education by educating others.
Hope to talk to some of you and see you at the next reunion.
David
Samohi - those were the days! I live in the Palisades Highlands and work on LAUSD's environmental/legal issues for all the new schools they're building throughout LA. Married to Sam, the greatest guy in the world, and I have an 18-month old daughter - Gabriella! Would love to hear from any orchestra or band folks!
Glad to hear everyone's doing well. As for me, still working for the Santa Monica Police Department. Still living in an Apartment in Santa Monica. But in the process of purchasing a brand new home with my fiance, S. Pilialoha Ha'upu.
Wedding plans are set for next year in August on Maui, Hawaii. (Where my Fiance's from.) In addition to my six older siblings, who are all SaMoHi Alumni, we're expecting several other SaMoHi Alumni in attendance.
Drop me a line, if you have the time. I'd love to hear from you!
Aloha!
Settled in the NYC metro area, working on a combination of websites, online and PDA based games.
I'm living and working in Oakland, CA. I play music and work for a streaming radio site called Pandora.com I'm still in touch with a lot of amazing folks from class of 90 and recently reconnected with Jesse Gershfield who lives down in Austin, TX after losing touch with him for almost ten years.
Millville, NJ 08332
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Did Stanford in '94, GA Tech in '96 - Mech. Eng.
Work in Norfolk, VA (who wouldda thunk Virginia?)
Live in Virginia Beach, VA (okay, closer to SaMo)
Got married April, 2000
Can't wait to see everyone at the reunion!
Currently working for Westfield Corporation in West LA as a senior accountant. Just working and having fun at the same time.
What can I say, I am doing well. I got lucky a few years ago and won the California State Lottery. I am loaded, but I'll never forget where I came from. I currently live in Manhattan and work as a casting director for On-Broadway productions and I also buy vacant buildings and donate them to various independant art muesuems throughout the city. While things are great for me I was sad to hear about the untimely demise of my two buddies at Samo; Alex Dyer and Gregg Ayala. I recently just found out that they both drowned trying to save a young girl who was trapped at the bottom of a river in a wrecked vehicle somewhere in Northern California. We hung out all the time back then. I remember Gregg as a funny sweet guy who always let me copy his homework and never hesitated to hook me up with bus fair despite the fact that we all had no money; Alex left a lasting impression on me still to this day. I remember riding the bus one day he got up from his seat and let an elderly l! ady have his seat. He was always doing stuff like that. He always went out of his way to make people happy. I thought he was wierd but years later I would understand. I am doing great but I will always miss my buds. R.I.P. my dear friends, I'll see you in about 70 years. Take care the rest of you hope to see you at the next reunion.
Santa Monica CA
As a result of training for a marathon I met and fell in love with a wonderful man...in June of 06 I will be come Mrs. Alenkin. Life has many twist and turns. I am in a graduate program at USC and loving every bit of it. Hope everyone is doing well.
I am back in San Francisco, after graduating from SFSU in '96 with a B.A. in Psychology-I should really think about using that someday... I spent a few years in New York City and loved it, but I returned to this area to "settle down". I got married in Malta (get our 'yer maps!) in 2003 and am hoping to get knocked up soon! ;)
I've been married almost 7 years now to Francisco Fuentes. I taught elementary school for LAUSD for six years and am currently a stay at home mom to our wonderful son Diego born 11-12-03. We are expecting our 2nd in August. I plan to go back to teaching when the kids go to school. Although it seems like it was so long ago- I had a great time at the 10 year reunion.
Well, I am married to my wonderful wife Kathleen Walsh ('90). We have two wonderful girls. We live in Los Angeles. I'm a System Engineer for a computer networking company here in Los Angeles. I am still a geek, what else can I say! :)
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Hi all!
I can't believe that it's been ten years already. I still live in SM, and work
for a software company.
I'd love to hear from the class of 1990- so feel free to drop me a line.
Currently living in Texas and teaching elementary school. Hope everyone is doing great! It's hard to believe we're all in our 30's now! E-mail me.
Recently married, now living in a little house out in La Verne with my husband & our small zoo. Still working (& now telecommuting) for a Business Management firm in Beverly Hills. Also still avidly dancing (mostly swing & ballet)& hope to get back into teaching by next year. Enjoying newly wedded bliss & the quiet of suburbia after living in LA so long. Would love to hear from any long lost friends...high school seems forever ago, we're old!
I finally left SM. who'd a thunk? LOL. I am now in AZ w. my 2 children. Life is great but very hot:) I would love to hear from any and all of you...
My husband and I have moved to Sarasota, FL and have a wonderful little boy, Stephen, who is now 2.5! We moved out of Del Mar last year to be closer to family and take a break from the rat race in CA. I do miss So Cal, but we get back quite a bit. I would love to hear from any alums, so drop me a line!
I got married to Scott Shields in November of 2003. We are living in Hermosa Beach and have a cat. We both work in feature film, and are trying to get a few of our own projects off the ground. We would love to buy a house, but with the median price over $500K, who are we kiddin'? Maybe the sky wil fall, who knows. Otherwise, life is great, love being married, love my job. Drop me a line some time.
What a year it has been. I left KIIS and Ryan Seacrest in April and moved to the Cayman Islands to host and produce my own morning show. I am now back in L.A. and am in search of my next challenge. I am engaged to my beuatiful fiancee Christy and we plan on being married sometime next year. Great to see all teh success the Class of '90 produced. Hope to see or hear from you soon. Be good!!!
Los Angeles, CA 90021
I am married and have an 8 month old baby girl! I am living in Malibu and life is good.
I moved to TN. about 5 yrs a go got married to Jennifer Ervin (class of 87) have three kids from a previous marraige and two step kids and one grandson.
geez so much to say... collected degrees for about 10 years, and now raising a family and working for a non-profit, and still creating art.