I am currently living in Newport Coast and stay in touch with Tony Nolind and Dale Williams.

Married to Cammie and have a 16 year old that plans to become a marine biologist like both of his parents. I retired in 1996, but I still do consulting work in kelp bed restoration, marine pollution and fisheries matters. Life is good.

Feeling good for my current circumstances! Kept with my nose to the grindstone with 'honey-doos'. A bit of traveling now and then; some volunteer work and plenty of riding my bike around town. We looked around for where we wanted to retire and realized after some head scratching and visiting that we love the So. Cal scene and we are right were we want to be.

Well, this year I finally retired from full time practice. I am now doing contract work and mediations. I've also become fond of playing no limit hold-em in Commerce. We still go to June Lake once a year in June. We adopted 2 beautiful North American street dogs and they are now our family. Our 50th reunion is coming up next May. and I hope to see a 100% turn out from the class of '56.

Finally retired 5/2006. Summers @ homes on Gabriola Island, B.C. Canada & Semiahmoo Golf Course, Washington. Winters @ homes in Palm Desert, & Northridge, Calif. 50th Reunion was great! Good to see everyone. Can receive e-mails @ this address from these locations. Let's keep in touch.

I am married, to Dianne for eighteen years. We live in Leavenworth, Kansas, With wonderful dog named Fritz. We were not blessed with any children. Dianne retired from teaching elementary school for almost 30 years. After I left Santa Monica in 1959. I joined the Army where I had a spent my first overseas tour in Korea. I got out in 1962 went to hairdressing school in Santa Monica. I missed the Army and reenlisted in 1966. I went to West Berlin, Germany, this was when Vietnam was getting a bad rap on the home front. I took a European out and stayed in Germany for about a year. When I returned to the States I stayed in NY City and Ft. Lee, NJ. I worked a various jobs including driving a taxi in NYC. I missed the Army and the travel so I did it again and reenlisted in 1974. This time went back to Mannheim, Germany. After my tour in Germany I was assigned to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. I stayed in this time and retired in September 1988. After I retired I went to the University of Kansas. Graduated with a BS in Recreation Therapy and Recreation Management. I am member of the Masons and active with Shriners here in Kansas. I have retired from my work as a Recreation Therapist. In retirement I drive a school bus and work in the hardware department of our local Wal Mart Store. Also I enjoy officiating Fast Pitch Softball in the summer time.

Loved Samohi and appreciated all the teachers there & at S.M.C. did to help me with clothes, food and much more. This led me into developing & funding (with others) 35 totally free programs for kids in crisis, seniors, our military & their families. Went into music biz in 1959 & am one of the many American Bandstand servivors. You can google search Dante & the Evergreens or Don Drowty. I enjoyed it. Was S.M. Teacher of the Year in '77. 33 years teaching on Indian Nations & other zones. We are a large volunteer group called Project TOUCH with 34 subset titles of programs for kids etc. Grateful for every day & opportunity to help others. So many just talk & serve themselves. Write if you wish. Can't think of anyone I didn't enjoy. All the best, Don Drowty Sr. Will Rogers. Adams, Lincoln, Samo, Uni, Samo & to infinity & beyond.

I moved to my favorite place in all of Colorado (Ouray) in early January 2006. After not working full time for over 7 years, I am now working full time +++. As the Executive Director of the Chamber Resort Assoc and managing the Visitor's Center, I am plenty busy but loving it. I have always loved working with people and being of assistance. Ouray is an "easy sell". My three daughters are great, as our their families. Two daughters now have masters degrees and the other has her second college degree. I miss the ocean but am grateful for the majestic mountains that surround my town. I would love to hear from classmates and better yet, receive a personal visit!
www.ouraycolorado.com

My sister referred me to site. See a few names I know. Family bio follows. Me: A.A. Art, SMCC; 1 1/2 yr. UCLA Design/Social Sciences; B.A. Sociology, CSULB honors; completed 250 units! Taugh Parent Ed Huntington Beach Unified, LBCC, & UCI. Worked as Graphic Artist, Advertising Director & Print Production Mgr. Married. Husband: Venice Hi, B.A. Business, CSUN; J.D. Law, Southwestern, worked for City of L.A. & Hughes. Two children: 1. Daughter, now 40, B.A. honors,UC Berkeley; M.S. MSOD, Pepperdine; Business Consultant throughout U.S. Husband - Plant Mgr., Armstrong Industries. 2. Son, now 32, B.A. honors, English, CSUN; Managing Editor for Variety. Not married yet. No grandchildren. Retired in 1996 to an Incorporated gated city with a lake (water skiing & party boating) and a golf course. Enjoy Fourth of July fireworks from an island and Christmas boat parade on lake. Belong to Womens/Mens Club, Golf Club, Bridge Club, Ladies of the Lake, Art Association, Travel Club, & RV Club! . Considering rejoining AAUW & League of Women Voters. Have traveled throughout the world. Just returned from a week at Bob Hope Classic. Going to Masters in April stopping in New Orleans & Florida-at Daughters Destin vacation condo & Disney World. June-Sept. 2003 we'll travel through south, up east coast to Newfoundland, where husband's Mother was born, then on to Tapp family reunion in Gaspe, Canada, west across Canada & then south to home. We feel truly blessed to lead the lifestyle we do.

Why did I move to Roswell? Clean air, no traffic, good people, excellent weather all year....I love it! After my husband, Dick ('54 grad) died I moved to Merced, CA to be near grand kids, moved on to Phoenix, AZ for a year (tooooo hottt and too crowded!!) and finally am settling into a quiet life here in "alien land." There really is more to Roswell than the "alien" stories. Hope to hear from classmates!

I AM A MEMBER OF THE CALIFORNIA BAR, MARRIED AND HAVE TWO SONS. WE LIVE IN RANCHO SANTA FE, IN THE NORTHERN PART OF SAN DIEGO. SINCE GRADUATION I HAVE ACQUIRED A BA AND JD AND LIVED IN 7 STATES AND 3 FOREIGN COUNTRIES. I NOW PLAY GOLF AND BRIDGE BADLY WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM. ACTIVE IN MY CHURCH AND MY COMMUNITY. NO GRANDCHILDREN.

I'm still practicing dentistry in Northridge. We lost my wife Karen to cancer in april of 2000 after being sick for only three months. I have two daughters but no grandchildren yet. Lorrie, the oldest, has always been an artist; and a good one. Susan, has worked in the music industry and is going to the Berklee School of Music in Boston. My golf game isn't good enough to retire yet so I'll be working for awhile. Hope to see at the class reunion in July.

I fulfilled my dream of teaching across the country...Texas, New Mexico, Georgia, and California while Dale's career was centered at Hewlett-Packard.. Two amazing daughters; three grandchildren. Dale & I have pulled our Airstream over 30,000 miles since retirement in 2000. Golfing, fly-fishing in Montana, gourmet cooking, knitting, spoiling our three little ones (ages 5,3 and 7 months) are my passion! We took up sailing while living in the Bay Area and have sailed the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and in the British Virgin Islands. Kayaking Glacier Bay in Alaska for a week was definitely one of our adventurous highlights! Life has been EXCITING to say the least!

Decased
My mother, Marcia Joan Taylor (Heaton) of Santa Monica HS classs of 1956 passed away on the morning of November 17, 2009. She graduated from Stanford University in 1960 with a degree in History/Political Science. She is predeceased by her parents Marshall Taylor (Stanford 1930 and law school later) and Zona (Stanford 1931). She taught junior high English from 1960-1964 in Palo Alto, CA. After taking time to raise her family, she returned to teaching in 1973-74 at the Maryland School for the Blind. From 1974 to 1994 she was a special education teacher in Prince George's County in Maryland. At the time of her retirement she was certified to teach history, english and special education in the state of Maryland.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Robert Heaton of Columbia, MD. Furthermore, she is survived by her son, Peter Howell, ATC of Athens, PA (wife Wendy), and grandchildren, Marshall, Amanda, and Brittany. Daughter, Karen Shuster of Frederick, MD (husband Glenn) and grandchildren Nicole and Colin. Step-son Jon Heaton of Apex, NC (wife Maria) and grandchildren Conley and Samuel. Step-son Jeffery Heaton of Alaska. Step-daughter Leah Conover of Ellicott City, MD (husband Derek) and grandchild Allysa.

My mother was involved with marching band, jazz band and target shooting in high school. (You may find other things in the high school yearbooks). As for Stanford, I'm really not sure what she was involved in.

I can tell you that when I was growing up, Mom would cry everytime it snowed or iced up on the East Coast!!

(She was very proud and pleased when I graduated from Cal State Northridge in 1987! From 1995 to 2000 I worked with Jim Posten class of Samohi 1956).

Mom donated her body to science. Instead of a memorial service, she requested donations in her name to:

Animal Rescue. Inc.
PO Box 35
Maryland Line, MD 21105
or
MD Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms
Baltimore, MD 21107

Thank you for your time.
Peter Howell, ATC
(570) 886-8729
Howell716302@aol.com

I am working as legal secretary 2 days a week in West Los Angeles, married to Vincent Wm. Guercio ‘58. To all of the classmates who attended our 50 reunion, it was a pleasure being the chairperson and helping plan this event, Please keep in touch.

Married, divorced, married, divorced. Just moved into a condo in an "over 55" community. I am going to love it. Still working as a fiscal analyst for the State of Washington. I would love to hear from any of my classmates.

Still living in Camarillo and still teaching high school. My beautiful Corgi is gone and I now share my home with a gorgeous Miniature Schnauzer, Chatter. Currently trying to figure out if anyone I remember will be at the 50th reunion. Like to hear from you if you are going!

I am now among the ranks of the retired. It feels weird but I think I can get used to this real fast. The many more discretionary hours require some management but I'll probably have a good routine down after I go through all the seasons this first year.

Deceased
Please contact Sister, Edna (Jackson) Howard for further information

Sorry I missed the class reunion as I was out of the country. I would love to hear from old friends from my class.

Still working at my Goin'To The Dogs Grooming and Training. I know we are supposed to be thinking of retiring, but I am so busy showing dogs in agility and obedience and playing with our Mini Horses, I can't figure out a way to support my hobbies without working at a job I love too. Since my last post, I now have a great grandaughter.

I was formerly the City Attorney of Santa Monica. I am currently in private practice on Wilshire Boulevard across from the third street mall. I am certified appellate specialist by the State Bar of California and a Civil Trial Specialist certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates. I am a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum for multiple jury verdicts each in excess of one million dollars. I have a wife and three children all attending Malibu High School.

Judge for the State of California, Dept. of Industrial Relations. Four grown children. One son is a judge, so we are the only mother/son team in the Dept. Getting married in September 2004 to Jack Goldwater.

I am single. Was married for 42 years. I run a equestrian stable. I would like to hear from some old friends.

Would love to hear from any classmates. I really enjoy getting our news and always go straight to 1956 in order to catch up on everyone. Thanks to all who do such a great job in keeping everyone in touch!

Have been married three times, three years ago I remarried my second husband again. I have two Sons, Patrick from my first marriage, 39 and Ronnie from my second marriage, 32. No grandchildren but lots of cats,dogs,chickens,ducks,and turkeys. We live in Yuma Az and have a mobile on 4 acres. Have a large garden. I have been involved with horses all my live and enjoyed working with BLM and their Adopt A Horse Program. Other than that I did a lot of showing my biggest thrill was riding in the Tournament of Roses Parade. Regretfully I don't have a horse any longer, but hopefully in the near future that will change.

Greetings. Hope you are all well and enjoying yourselves. I've not looked back much over all the years but occasionally am reminded of some very good times growing up in Santa Monica. Carpinteria is still a small town and I enjoy the life less crowded here. The best to everyone.

Retired; married to Stephanie Lynn Nolt for 48 wonderful years. Five kids, Kelly, Mike, Chris, Heather, and Chad. Eight grandchildren - Jessica, Nikolas, Jillian, Allison, Meaghan, Gabriella, Bridget, and Hannah Rose (...more to come).

Will be celebrating 40th wedding anniversary (Penny) this year. Two children, a son Aaron and a daughter, Stacy. Retired from teaching (Uni Hi) in 1999 and from real estate several years earlier.

I always look forward to receiving the Viking News. The two years I spent at Samohi were wonderful and its so nice to be able to see what classmates are doing. I retired from US Bank in 2001, and we've been able to travel a lot in Asia over the past years. My son and his family have lived in Bangkok for 13 years, so that's really been our base. I would love to hear from anyone who might remember me.

I am now a retired college professor. Nonetheless, I am still very busy as I am involved with a company that imports Tahitian Noni Juice to America from Tahiti. I recently married Rhonda Denise on December 8, 2002.

Deceased - February, 2007
If you need any further information, contact Blair Reynolds (GRAD NAME: Robert B. Reynolds), Class of '58

I retired three years ago from a 32 year teaching career in Torrance CA. My wife of 38 years and I are presently living the life of Riley in a quaint cultural center in Southern Oregon. We ran away from our two children who still live in the South Bay Region of Los Angeles. I would welcome e-mail from any ex-classmate.

Still living in Peacham, Vermont.  After early retirement from Cleveland State University (Biology/Physiology)I have found some worthwhile things to do. I am a member of the Peacham Volunteer Fire Department where I mostly serve as an EMT. I also ride with a nearby ambulance service one day a week.  I am finishing my term as chairman of the prudential committee for our village and water system.
All in all, things are good. Just about to celebrate 20 years of marriage to Diana. My first wife (Harriet-Carole) died in 1986. Two great sons and 5 grandchildren.

Feature film/television writer/ director/ producer. Now working on the sequel to "Chariots of Fire," a WWII story "Sea of Glory," and "The True Adventures of John Steinbeck, Writer." Just finished "Amazing Grace," starring Albert Finney, the story of William Wilberforce, who ended the slave trade in England in 1807. . . .. Love living in this beautiful place, Santa Monica Bay!

I have 2 wonderful daughters and 6 of the best grandchildren ever!!! i have been widowed for 8 years and went back to work in Real Estate a couple of years ago. I do background work in the movies and for TV for extra work and fun. My times I spend with my grandchildren are priceless! I have such great memories of our days at dear ol' samohi! Would love to hear from you!

Married (several times--please don't ask about my infamous bad judgement of character in men). I got lucky the last time. We have 6 children (my 4, his 1 and ours), and 12 grandchildren. We raise quarter horses and Great Danes. The horses are a joint operation with our oldest son and youngest daughter. I've retired from my job in the accounting office of BSU. Retirement is a joke here because I sub. teach for our local school district and then drive the 60 miles to a prison in Ontario, Or. to teach an evening GED class. I also am and EMT-I with our local fire dept. and work as medical standby for the university athletic dept. for football, and for the performing arts center. If that isn't enough to keep me busy, I have grandchildren envolved in music, ice-hockey, soccer, basketball, softball and rodeo, and a daughter who trains barrel futurity horses.
In my spare time I run away and show a dog somewhere in the Pacific Northwest.

This is really a tribute to Mr. R. Crawford, without whom I probably never would have graduated from Samohi. After raising 5 children to adulthood I returned to college, and got my teaching degree in Secondary Biology at Boise State U. I am currently subbing for my local school district regularly and working half-time for Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, OR. as a GED instructor at the Snake River Correctional Inst. Even with a late beginning I find I love the work.

I 'am retired and catching up on all the sleep i have missed over the years. My youngest boy built a house for me on his property, where I get to play with my grand children every day. I have slowed down my traveling but I,am still interested in it.

I am married to Tonita Waters (Palmberg) (57) for 48 years. Have two children Lisa & Christina. Worked in Aerospace for 30 years in Contracts & Procurement. Graduate of San Fernando Valley State College & Southwestern College.

I just retired after 39 years of teaching science at hart high school in Newhall, CA. I have been married to my wife Margaret for 26 years. We have a son Val Jr.,24, and a daughter Maegan, 21. I plan to do some traveling and not be tied down by the school bell schedule.

I am a professional artist and teacher, after having been a dancer, model, and actress with warner bros. And 20th when i graduated from samohi. Married, divorced, married, widowed, married----daughter ursula and son matthew, they are my academy awards. I have a cat, balanese named willow. My work is in h.pollock fine art gallery in summerland, pallapas in palm dessert. I can also be seen in north light books series of splash 5 & 6 in the art section of local book stores. Love music, dancing, gardening, sports.
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