Hi to SAMO friends- After graduation in 1959 ­ a stint in the Air Force (Texas, Mississippi and Kassel, Germany), married Karen Simonsen (Class of ‘60), then back to school- SMCC and Cal State, Northridge, concluding with a degree in Design. Then, into the real world. Karen, our daughter, Kelly, (Birth Class of S.M.. Hospital, 1962) and I moved to Fresno, CA in 1971. Karen settled into a career in administration, primarily the medical field, unfortunately shortened by a terrible accident. She is OK today, thank you. My career blossomed (cough) in advertising art, working for a few Ad Agencies, then on my own. The checkered accomplishments of Doug Anderson Design, Inc. has brought me into semi-retirement today. Outside of this Day Job for so many years, I have continued my passion in the fine arts­ painting and drawing. Being proud of doing a logo, a brochure, or an ad, is nice, is fine, is rewarding -- but it pales beside seeing something you’ve done hanging on a wall. Or my Mom’s refrigerator. We’re talking real pride, here. Karen and I divorced in 1981. We both remarried but, sadly, our respective new mates have passed on. Daughter Kelly has added three grand daughters to the family. We are all still in Fresno, and would love to hear from any of our mutual classmates and friends.  

I know, odd name, but I'm back at the old homestead and mom has the same first name. I've been in brain and consciousness research for about 30 years now, at UCLA, UC Davis (&OR,CO,Fla,No.CA again, Sunshine Coast of British Columbia) then back to UCLA and living in Malibu. Was married 14 years to college sweetheart, Ben Baldwin. My research put him through Veterinary School. But have experienced several incarnations since then. Have two wonderful offspring. Beau-27 now in school in Uppsala, Sweden with his lady love, and Danika-25, in Sch. of Architecture, Copenhagen, Denmark for this year. We're all perpetual students.
Fun hearing about your visit to Marci Turner Haase, Kay. I keep in touch with her too, and have been to visit her in her lovely home in Reno. She's still making beautiful music with her violin. We had lots of fun at SMCC guesting with SMCC orchestra. Marci certainly metamorphosed a few years ago, when she took up marathon bicycling. She's one of my heroes! I'm busy with Malibu ranch chores, research projects and friends who share interests in what we're here for, and since we are, how best to be healthy and become wise. Danika and I swam and sang with Spotted Dolphins for a week last summer near West End, Bahamas. Enjoyed the connection here...

Ready-mix concrete co. owner. Married 33 years. 9 kids (hers, mine and ours). 18 grandchildren. Into street roddding. Retirement not in the future as long as energy & health cooperate.

I've been in the Broadcast Industry the majority of my professional career. Both in Radio and Television. My wife Maria and I have been married 25 years. Our choosing not to have children has provided us the time and resources to be able to see much of world. We both retired last year so continued travel is definitely in the future. I hope to take up golf and perhaps fly fishing. My tennis and skiing could also use some improvement. Becoming more proficient as a stock trader would also certainly be most welcome. Any tips? Let me hear from you if you get a chance.

have moved to Az. and love it

During the past 41 years I've lived and worked in Minnesota with my husband, Wayne. We travel as often as possible during the frigid winter months to scuba dive in the Caribbean, ski in the Rockies, or visit our grandchildren in Thousand Oaks and the Rocky Mountains, Colorado. Our entire family (3 sons, 1 daughter, 3 daughter-in-laws, 1 son-in-law, plus 8 grandchildren) go on at least one 10 day scuba trip each year. Although Wayne is a retired architect, I have no desire to retire and am working in computer graphics from home. We love Minnesota in the summer and will probably spend the rest of our days here.

Retired and living outside of Tucson AZ. Playing a lot of golf and enjoying life. Would like to hear from some of my OLD friends.

I live in Orange County with my husband of 47 years. We are both retired and enjoy traveling and spending time with grandchildren. We are planning to attend the 50th Class Reunion in May.

Living in South Orange County. I'm still working at Hilborn Mfg. Company in Aliso Viejo, Ca. I race a Junior Fuel Dragster, love to fish and hunt and have two grandsons.

After a checkered but exciting career in tv commercial production and other film ventures, I'm happily retired, living with this hottie I met when 18 and married when 21. We have two grown children who've produced five children of their own, whose precious company we keep at least weekly. Elizabeth is a ball room dance champion, while I mostly hike, bike & Trikke. Look forward to seeing classmates at our 50th in May!

Still enjoying life in Aotearoa New Zealand with my wife, Anne and our family. Retired from creative director stuff, but still writing features for various magazines and working on other writing projects - some of which you can read on www.feigelonline.com. You might also get a kick out of some stories about the good old days of surfing Santa Monica Bay, plus some great images that will bring back old memories of Santa Monica & Malibu on www.surfwriter.net. Hope all is well with all of you. Cheers, Bob (06 July 2007) PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS: bob(AT)surfwriter.net. The last time I published a valid email address here I was inundated with SPAM ... so I've used a "throw-away" address in the form and only check it once a month to keep it active.
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Retired after 40 yr's in telecommunications. Live in the far northeast corner of Shasta County. Like to hunt, hike, wildlife photography, spoil my wife and grandkids, horses. Even though I hunt, I am into wildlife preservation. Travel about 5 months a year in our motorhome.

I have had a quiet life. Still happily married to Steve for 45 years (also class of 1959), mother of three (Sr. Master Sgt/Air Force, Youth Pastor, 5th grade teacher), grandmother to seven. Homemaker was my most gratifying job title: others have included office admin. and primary caregiver for my aging mother. The latter was the a most difficult season for me; however, I can truly say I would not hesitate to do it again. I hope it's possible for a majority of you to come to the reunion. Steve and I look forward to seeing you all. P.S. I know most of us will look quite different: I hope the Committee uses VERY large printing on the name badges so I don't have to get too personal trying to see your names. :-)

Retired from hospital administration and living in the small community of Marshall, MO with my wife Sue.

I retired from the US Postal Service in 05, enjoying retirement. Still building hotrods, have a 56 Ford F100. Also work with wood making stuff for my Grandkids, garden every year, got to have my fresh tomatoes. Will try to make our 50th in May.

I am a soon to retire school teacher. I've lived in Rancho Palos Verdes for the past 42 years. I have 3 children, 4 grandchildren who bring me joy constantly! I enjoy visiting my grandkids, traveling by rail. I look forward to seeing you all at the 50th! Don't be shy. Stop and say 'hello'.

I live in Mission Viejo, Ca. with all my family living near by (thank God). I have 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. I work for a pharmaceutical company in clinical studies, which is quite a departure from the aerospace/computer industry which I was in for 30 years. I would like to hear from anyone who has the time to write.

Got married in 1961 and three children. Moved around alot for 30 yrs.Got divorced in 2001. Now permanent home is in Portland OR with two of my children who have families of their own.

I live in Oakland with my wife, Ernestine. I practice law, and Ernestine is a juvenile probation officer in San Francisco. We have (combined) six adult children and 13 grandchildren, who take up a lot - actually all - of our time. We attend the East Bay Church of Religious Science. We try to travel somewhere several times a year. Ernestine is retiring this year, but I'm trying to hang on for a few more years. My sister, Lisa Barton, who also attended Samohi, lives in Chicago with her husband Daniel, and has two kids and now 2 grandchildren.

Have been in Santa Monica all these years. Married, three adult children (rocket scientist, attorney and a recording engineer). Pharmacist at USC and amateur politician. Interests are government, early american pocket watches, and a Model T Ford. I try to link my vacations with short periods of work.

After Hi school, went to SMCC and San Fernando Valley State College. Graduated in June 1964 and began teaching at Will Rogers where I went to school in September of 1964. Went with David Hauver while at SMCC, but he kissed me off and married someone else. Then in 1965, he saw the error of his ways and re-entered my life. We were married in 1966, have two children, Dana, 30 (as still single but plans to wed next year), and Deena 28, who is getting married in May 2000.

David retired from Douglas...McDonnell Douglas....Boeing in September of 1999. We enjoy traveling around the US showing a model train layout he built and giving clinics on various aspects of model railroading. We use these excursions to see this wonderful country. I raise turtles, cats, dogs, and any other animals that stray into our backyard.

I am a printer of art living in the beautiful suburb of Streamwood, IL. I miss Santa Monica, and everyone from our class. I am married to Donna Mielbeck for 39 wonderful years and have a Son Justin, his wife Mary, and there 3 kids a cat and a dog. I'd love to hear from anyone in our class.

Enjoying retirement from IBM (14 years as an Industrial Designer) and Hewlett Packard (21 years as Design Director). Now I'm rebuilding an old farm in the Sierra Foothills near Lake Tahoe (cherry orchard and vineyard).

CEO of high-tech consulting company, The MarTech Group, based in Boulder, Colorado.

Is it really gonna be 50 years since we graduated? Geeze, we're all old geezers now! I miss the 'old' Santa Monica...visited it about three years ago...what a change. I have 4 kids and 5 grandkids and am now retired from work in the TV industry. I'd love to hear from my old buddies. I count all of us lucky to have attended Samohi.

I have worked for 40 years and am now semi-retired. I have a nice studio apartment in a senior building. I work part-time in a youth employment agency. I have a black-bushy tailed cat who is more human than many humans.

I have retired after 30 years from TRW in Redondo Beach, Calif they are not the credit company, we build satellites that go into space, I have also moved to Las Vegas, NV.

Update: Now grandparents of twins, Andrew & Katelyn b.12/2006.

Just celebrated 32nd wedding anniversary...daughter dawn teaching high school english in san diego...couldn've used her in the 50's...daughter sonnet a junior at fresno state...go bulldogs...wife christa and i still banging...the tennis ball that is...hope all is well with the class of 59'...mom still in santa monica..have a good one...later...howdy

Retired from 30 years of High School foreign Language and art instruction. I am now a full time Painter specializing in Plein-Air Landscapes of the South West, and am currently Represented by the Belleza Gallery in Bisbee, Arizona and The Andrea Gallery in Scottsdale.

After graduation from Samohi in 59, I attended Santa Monica City College for a year. I married the love of my life, Sharon Eileen Moynier (Class of 1962) in 1962 and have treasured every moment of her presence in my life. We have two daughters and two sons, all of whom have grown up to be good people and we actually enjoy their company as often as possible. Our two daughters have together provided five really nifty grand kids, and they too are treasures in our lives.

I joined the Los Angeles Police Department and spent twenty years, two months, twenty-two days, seven and one-half hours in the LAPD blue. Lots of exciting times with the PD, and many assignments; my last was Law Instructor at the Police Academy between 1980 and 1984 when I retired. While a member of the LAPD I attended law school and graduated with my Juris Doctor degree in 1979.

When I retired from the PD in 1984 I became a criminal prosecutor in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office where I had the fun of sending a few really "bad" people to prison. In 1986 I opened a private law practice in Moorpark, California where Sharon and I represented police officers and firefighters almost exclusively. In 2003, the City of Los Angeles recruited me to return to the public sector and I am now a Deputy City Attorney working in downtown L.A.

Life is still good, and Sharon and I are looking forward "soon" to a move to Oregon where I may actually retire....and maybe go into teaching again. We love to travel in our motorhome, but it currently rests in storage in Eugene, Oregon...anxiously awaiting our move to the Willamette Valley.

LA Fireman for 37 years, will probably retire after a couple more... Lived in San Pedro for 25 years but visit SM frequently. Married for 31 years and I have 2 kids in college. (I know, I was a late starter) The kids and a 56 ford pickup project keep me busy.

I married Berwyn Jones of Evergreen, Colorado. We'll live in his home (Winter and Summer) and in my home in Western Massachusetts (Spring and Fall).

After retiring my wife and I traveled the country in our RV. We have settled in Ohio and continue to travel as much of the time as we can.

I am an artist and a professor of art at Pomona College.

Hi, Just an announcement that we are working on the 50 year class Reunion to be held May 15 and 16 2009 in Santa Monica. This is for the Summer Class of 59. Of course, any Winters are welcome too, but I understand a Reunion is being planned for your class too by Kenny Lady. We have about 80 "Lost" classmates. I'd love to find you, so write to me if you haven't received info on the Reunion. Remember to save the Date. We are going to have a great time on the Merry Go Round at the Pier and at Casa Del Mar. There will be updates in Viking Newsletter. Our Committee is made up of Me, Karin Lind Young, Linda Melsness Leak, Bob Holbrook, Bob Ewing, Suzie Sokol Narducci, Judi Hitchcock Williams and Carol Cooley Hile.

My husband and I have been married for 43 years and have two sons Ryan and Kevin and two grandchildren Mason and Makenna. We have a real estate appraisal business in Klamath Falls and have a newer modest home on 10.6 acres with a view of Mount Shasta. We love Klamath Falls and have lived here for 37 years. I think about Samohi and wonder how everyone is doing. It will be fun to see everyone again at the 50th reunion.

I am married, retired, and living in Sun City West, AZ. I have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. We have a Toy fox Terrier. I get to Ca. about every three months.
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Living and loving Phoenix, AZ. Retired from American Express. Husband of 47 years, Ray (Uni Grad 59) and I ride a school bus yellow 2001 Honda Gold Wing with over 450,000 safe miles on 4 bikes in the last 35 years. Enjoy hearing about Samohi and classmates from 1959. Looking forward to our 50th reunion in May.

I attended UC Berkeley and UCLA where I met my husband, Joel. We are married 46 years and have two children and four grandkids, 4 years old and under. I am retired from the field of pulmonary medicine. I started my career at UCLA hospital followed by working at Saint John's Hospital and then moved on to a private practice of 5 physicians and myself, as respiratory therapist, heading the area of research/clinical trials and helping form the first clinical sleep lab in Santa Monica. I worked for 18 years in that pulmonary practice following my stint as a Mom raising our son and daughter. In retirement, we travel, shuttle between Palm Desert and Century City and yearn for our visits with those grandbabies.

First and foremost, after leaving Santa Monica, I became Ellen. Though I am elderly like the rest of you, sadly I remain idealistic. I believe in the ability of music to change the minds of warriors, though my friends and I haven't yet written the quintessential sounds to accomplish this. On a soul connection level, I'd like to revisit Eddy Woodland and find out why I ever broke up with him. :) On another note, I always looked forward immensely to this millennium even before it was dubbed the new age, and try to stay optimistic about what humanity might do next.
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I've lived in Half Moon Bay, 30 miles south of San Francisco on the Coast, for the past 25 years. Was married for 25 years, have been single (divorced) the past 7 years. I have 2 grown sons who also live in the SF Bay Area. One is married, but no grandchildren yet. I work as a technical writer for Visa, the credit card company, and write novels (none published yet, but I'm not gonna give up!)in my spare time. Visit my web site, www.kitbunnell.com and/or send me an email. I'd love to hear from old school chums.
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Married 1962 (Santa Barbara), divorced 1967. Graduated from UCLA (BS Chemistry) 1968. Lived in Santa Barbara till 1991. Retired 4 years ago and living in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Just found out about this site If you had the reunion last year I'm sorry I missed it. I enjoyed reading about you guys. Looks like folks are doing well. I am divorced with one son, and three grandchildren, retired from the Patent Office, where I was a computer specialist, but now I'm working at the University of Maryland in College Park. I'd like to hear from you. Drop me a line.

Married to classmate Joy (Foster) for 45 years. We think it will last! Three grown children, seven grandchildren. Retired in 2005 from 40 years in secondary education. Last seven spent as Principal of The King's Academy, a Christian secondary school in Sunnyvale. CA.

Retired from Bechtel in 2003. Now living happily in Anthem just north of Phoenix. My wife Christy and I stay busy doing charity and community work, traveling and playing golf.

It was a blessing to be born in Santa Monica, grow up in that very special city, attend its wonderful schools and eventually graduate from Santa Monica High School in 1959. To have had the experiences of being a teenager in the "50's" against the unique backdrop of Santa Monica was a gift...an incredible gift really.

My maternal grandparents moved to Santa Monica around 1890 with three children. My mother was one of six children that were eventually to be born there. In 1962 I married Dave Haase from Glendale, CA. Together we had three children Sharon, Mindy and Ken. Our family moved to Reno, Nevada in 1972 where Dave practiced architecture and we raised our children. Our marriage ended in 1992. I continued to live in Reno until 2004, when I moved to Bainbridge Island. Bainbridge is a lovely island located west of Seattle.....about a 40 minute ride by ferry. The lifestyle available to me here great. I can walk just about everywhere I need to go....on a daily basis.

At the present time I am living in an apartment right in the village of Winslow. I can walk to the ferry and go to Seattle for the day to explore or go to the Seattle Art Museum. I am also able to walk to the post office, grocery stores, bank or dentist. The only time I drive is when I choose to....perhaps to take a hike in the Olympics. I love to walk and enjoy walking with a walking group on the island called the Striders. I also often walk with the Volkwalkers and international group that organizes walks and walking events around the world. I work about 25 hours a week at the Bainbridge Library. I enjoy playing my violin...recently I have been playing some Bach Cello Suites that were arranged for violin.

Each day I try to spend time in prayer, meditation, contemplation and doing a routine of yoga and stretching exercises. I love to read, listen to music, ride my mountain bike and learn. I have five grandchildren and a sixth is expected this summer. :)

aloha to you all...so nice to read about your meaningful and adventurous lives...and as i see your familiar names i feel like a little kid who can hardly wait to see you again...as for my journey in life after samo...i began a ten year marriage and lo and behold...three boys and one girl and then a divorce...more was to come...a twenty four year life on maui...bringing to me one more boy...these five brought about thirteen grandchildren...they live in hawaii, north carolina and california...these days i live in wine country...sonoma county...doing that organic gardening thing...recently, while doing my family genealogy, i connected with my missing sister who had been adopted sixty one years ago...i am a happy girl...i board the amtrak and within a few hours we are visiting...we went to the yuba river...home to our great grandparents during the 1860's ...life does circle around once again...mahalo to you all for your time and kindness that brings us back for another aloha...sandy...february 12, 2009...

Presently MIS director for an Illinois Supreme Court commission. I also produce personal history videos and provide financial market modeling software for professional traders. Nine children; three grandchildren.

What fun to catch up on so many of you!

I've been teaching history and architectural history -- in the L.A. Community College District since 1975; C.S.U.N. since 1985, but only (finally)completed my Ph.D. last August. Wrote a book: Los Angeles: The End of the Rainbow. Love teaching too much to ever retire. Travel when I can: Ireland last summer, Italy & Portugal this summer.

I spend 35 years in the married category; two years so far in the liberated category. I have two daughters: Lara, age 30, an intensive care nurse; Karen, age 29, corporate jet dispatcher for Disney; two cats; many volunteer activities; a great life; and happy memories of Samohi!

I work for the U.S.Census Bureau (the last 40 years) as a survey statistician out of the Seattle Regional Office. I enjoy my work because I am very much interested in statistical data and I get to do many varied and interesting task. I also work with and meet a variety of people with many different experiences. I enjoy writing, film, theater, traveling (have been to all 50 states and many foreign countries) current events, etc. I have lived in Washington State since 1975 but my heart is still in California.

As of Dec. 2000 my wife and I have bought a home and moved to Las Vegas. Anyone coming our way let us know and we'll party.