Quentin AARON

Brandon, MS

Posted 07/Posted 03/01

After leaving Samohi I join the navy spent the first 3 years in Vietnam. When I came back I got married (still married) I have 5 kids and six grandkids....Life is good...I don't think anybody will remember me, but if you do, send me an e-mail.
http://www.gwonline.com and http://www.truckersjobbank.com

Lynn ANDERSON Houck

Post Falls ID

Posted 02/19/06

I moved to the beautiful Northwest, Coeur d'Alene area, in 1978. I am married to Ron Houck (class of '68) and we have 2 sons, Derek age 25 and Jason age 22. Went to the 10 yr. and 20 yr. reunions and would love to hear from Samohi friends. WOW! Has it really been 35 years?!!

Larry ARREOLA

Posted 03/01/04

Craig BAKER

Alexandria VA

Posted 09/21/07

I've worked for the Army for 30 years, have 2 kid's, Kimberly 29 and Cody 26. Was married for 28 years until my wife Jill passed away last year.

Beverley BANNER

Posted 07/12/05

Connie BARDEN Corp

Weaverville, CA

Posted 06/06/01

Most of you will not remember me. I only attended samohi for half of my junior year and then senior year. And with the exception of doug broadwell (71), i only remember first names for melissa, patricia and greg. I am glad to note from reading other messages that many of you are in the same boat. As for me, i moved to the valley and then here to northern (way northern) california where i have been since 1976. I have been married for 25 years and have a son who is entering college this fall after living in new zealand for a year. My life is quiet and the air is clear. God is good. There are several alumnus living here in trinity county. Purchasing the directory was a great buy. High school remains a blur but i would love to correspond with any of you. Have a great summer.

Brian BARNET

Posted 08/99

Greetings from two on-line alumni! (and Nancy Stolee Barnet , '72)

Bob BERENDS

Posted 07/01/07

I lost my 18 year old daughter during the Thanksgiving 2006 weekend, who died in an offroad Yamaha Rhino accident. I learned how blessed my wife and Dani's four brothers were to have her for the past 18 years and how she enriched not only our lives, but the lives of so many others. A scholarship fund was established in her name and five student athletes and scholars were the first recipients. Only those persons who have experienced a similar loss will understand how her passing has affected us and changed our lives. My advice to others is to appreciate your loved ones, and to show that appreciation as much as you can and as often as you can.

Barry BLENKHORN

Posted 05/19/00

Hey everyone check out my webpage! Just click the link below and away we go!
http://www.barrywilliams.com

Jill BRICTSON Gray

Cottonwood, CA

Posted 06/06/01

After high school I went to the University of Hawaii and then to University of Idaho. Married and had three wonderful sons. Managed large ranges in Idaho and Colorado for 10 years. My husband received his Doctorate in Veterinarian Medicine and we moved to northern California. We now own and operate a large/small animal veterinarian clinic. Life has been good to our family. Great to hear where everyone is at.

Doug BROADWELL

Los Angeles CA

Posted 04/23/06

After samohi worked in auto parts and now am customer service tech in office equip. repair. Married with a daughter 25 and son 15 .Cub master for 2 yrs and now asst. scout master for 3 yrs.

Phillip L. BROCK

6/98

SM Recreation & Parks Commissioner, Chair Airport Marina Counseling Center 5K-10K Annual Run, Working Chair Behind The Bench All Star Gala 2004

Brenda BROWN Soder

Aguanga CA

Posted 06/23/05
Updated 10/15/08

Well, with our busy lives, I'm not sure how many of us are actually looking into this site, but since I just received the latest issue of the Viking News, I'm trying to send a message of sympathy. I was very distressed to learn of Gordon's death. I saw him at the reunion, but had no idea that he was sick and I guess he just wanted to keep it that way, which I understand and respect, but it would have been nice to see him again. Anyway, as the address states I am back in CA., at least for a while. My husband is stationed in San Diego, so we'll be here for a while. I would love to hear from other classmates. If anyone knows the address so I can send Gordon's mom/dad/brother a card, I would appreciate it.
This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to do. It was hard when I read about Gordon dying, he was a friend and then when we lost another really good friend in December and then my husband, David, had a heart attack, but this has been the most horrible year, over a year now, of my life. David, my beloved husband was killed in a car accident about 5 months before he was due to retire from the service. I thought we were going to finally have some time together with all the time he was gone serving his country and then the irony of him dying in a non-casualty related incident, doesn't lessen the pain!! He had always "warned" me of how things would be handled if something were to happen to him in the service, but this was an accident that is still just too hard to believe. Just trying to work and "exist", putting one foot in front of the other. Michelle has written and I appreciate hearing from her and it would be nice to hear from other classmates, just to talk to someone until I find "me" again. I have to think that I'm still here for some reason, he was only 41, so it's so confusing that he would go first. I don't know what else to say except to "echo" what I read on the site from someone who had lost their daughter, tell your husband, wife, son, daughter, how much you love them on a daily basis. You never know when it will be the last time you get to say it to them.

Buzz BURR

Posted 12/23/08

Henry BURR

Posted 11/20/08

Joe CANTELLA

Posted 05/24/03

Andrew CARBERRY

Posted 11/14/07

Still alive and well - Monika (Siefert) Carberry and I are celebrating our 34th anniversary this year. We finally moved from our home of 24 years in Manchester to the new location, north of Gig Harbor. Son Sean is married and working in Seattle for NW Source, a website sponsored by the Seattle Times. He uses his visual communications degree to manage site usability. Monika continues managing IT services and administrative staff for a large, fire district north of us. I am a Senior Manager with IBM and still am spending the majority of my time on the road. When home, I enjoy sailing and gardening (who would have thought - the gardening, that is!). Monika and I try to get out of Seattle at least every other year and have had interesting vacations in Central and South America. As I said previously, gotta go somewhere where it doesn't rain continuously in the winter. I do get a chance to practice Forrest Freed's and Hector Miranda's Spanish, as well, but probably not very well. I did make contact with a few class of '71 alumni via email. Thanks for your updates. I try to keep in touch with Steve Nesset as much as possible; Monika and I had the privilege of attending his wedding in Phoenix the year before last (2005). Steve and I met in 8th grade at Lincoln and have been friends since. His mom and sisters are my second family. Best wishes to the class of '71 and wishing you all the best!

Anna CASILLAS Holmes

Hillsboro, OR

Posted 05/31/09

I am back in Oregon., our sons moved back here then my husband’s company moved him back too. Must have been meant to be. anyway glad to be back. i missed the picnic. i was just in Santa Monica for 3 weeks. let me know if there is a 2011 reunion.

Twila CEARLEY

7/99

Hello from Sister Viking Twila Cearley Class of '71, I've been out of touch for so long. So many friends have come and gone. Hopefully we can round up many classmates for the big 30 reunion. I spent my time after graduation bumming around. The I went in to the ARMY, being all I could be. Now I'm out after 16 yrs, Flying like an Eagle for the U.S. Postal Service, as a mail lady in Glendale. I'm still in quest of Nirvana! Looking over some of the things that our classmates have accomplished over the years, teachers, police, adventurers, tradespeople, professionals of each and kind, makes me feel proud to have been a part of a great tradition. Reflecting back on the carefree days of being a teenager almost 30 yrs. ago, to the problems of today, I'd say we had it made! So until we meet again, this is Sister Viking Twila, saying so long.

Rob CHARNY

Posted 01/03/09

Hello SamoHi Alumni’s After a year to regroup we have brought back the SamoHi discussion page. Make sure to visit and post at www.samohi.com. Back in 1998 I brought you the first discussion page for Alumni’s and others. In 2008 I took the year off but I have brought back the site better than ever for 2009. Make sure to stop by and say hello.

Diane CHERBAK

Posted 04/27/06

After graduating from CSUN with a degree in Food Science, I started working at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics as a flight test engineer. I've been there nearly 29 years. Got a MBA in 1998 as a 'just in case' fall back plan. I've lived in Palmdale, CA for over 25 years. It's just like the beach, but without the water. Ha! I've been married for 22 years to another Lockheed flight tester. Life is grand.

Steve CHRISTIAN

Atascadero CA

Posted 10/16/07

MY FAMILY AND I JUST MOVED TO ATASCADERO WHERE WE RUN MY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, CHRISTIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. WE SPECIALIZE IN POOL CONSTRUCTION AND SHOTCRETE. BETWEEN MY WIFE, YVETTE, AND I -- WE HAVE FOUR CHILDREN: NOELLE, 30; SCOTT, 21; JOLANDA, 21; AND CAMILLE, 16. OUR FIRST GRANDCHILD WILL ARRIVE IN DECEMBER.

Susan CLARK Keller

Kalispell, MT

Posted 12/19/02

Since my last update in '98, my husband Joe & I relocated to Northwest Montana. We are both University of Washington graduates(Master of Social Work), and have a private counseling practice in Kalispell (near Glacier Natl Park). Life's a little slower & and a lot sweeter here--after the initial adjustment of course. I visit my mom and old friends in Santa Monica often. Keep in touch!

Victoria COLBURN West

Posted 12/07/08

This has been a challenging year for everyone, financially speaking. So much for retirement! Well, that's not so bad. I don't know about you, but I think working actually keeps us young and involved, so all it really takes is an attitude adjustment (doesn't that help a lot of our "problems"?). Mike and I were going to travel to Fiji in February of this year, but that trip fell apart due to sometime constraints for both of our work schedules. Mike's work has finally slowed down. He builds high end custom homes in Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, and the surrounding areas. This recession finally is being felt by everyone, including the very wealthy. Just as well for Mike, as he could use some down time for relaxation. And what a summer it was for fishing!!! We enjoyed fresh Thresher shark, Yellowtail, Blue Fin (yum, fresh sashimi and sushi), Ahi, you name it, we ate it! I love going out on our boat. To be bobbing on the water, watching the sun set and feeling at peace with everything, now that's the life. You can really get away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Ours is a 21cc, built for fishing, but just as much fun on a harbor cruise! Our son, Jesse, has met the love of his life, so that makes us very happy. He's working hard, especially now, for UPS. We're grateful that his job seems secure and certainly in demand. I did a lot of online shopping this season, so I'm doing my share of keeping those UPS drivers busy!! Our daughter, Vanessa, is now an administrative assistant for The Mina Group.
Michael Mina is a renowned chef from San Francisco. He is expanding his fine dining venues throughout the US. In fact, Vanessa just spent two months in Los Angeles, training and supporting the staff of his newest venture, XIV, at the corner of Sunset and Crescent Heights. Our family got to dine there in October and I'm telling you, it was fantastic! The concept is "social dining", meaning that food is served in smaller, "tasting" portions. Whatever I order, everyone at the table gets a portion to taste. I love the concept, because I enjoy all sorts of food, and this allows me to try more things (variety is the spice of life) than one can on a traditional menu. Other restaurants you might know include Michael Mina at Bellagio, Nob Hill (MGM Grand), and finally, Strip Steak (The Mandalay Bay). I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season with your families and a healthy New Year 2009!

Merrilyn CROSGROVE

Posted 08/98

Charles CULVER

Missoula MT

Posted 10/04/05

Dear Friends, Just letting you know that we have changed our email address. Would like to hear from other classmate.

Janna DAY

Big Bear Lake CA

Posted 10/04/07

Paul DeLAMETER

Posted 04/21/04

Hello from Maryland! Since leaving Santa Monica Police Dept in 1992, I, my wife Becky and my 2 sons Peter and Kelly moved to Maryland so that I could attend grad school at the American University in Washington, DC. I now work as an instructor for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Cheltenham, MD with a little over 5 years with the Federal government. As much as I disliked being a student when I was a kid, I now teach emergency vehicle operations, firearms and assorted other topics. Becky and I have been married for almost 19 years and our son Peter is 16 and other son Kelly is 12. Life is considerably different in a town of about 1,500 people. It is actually a lot like the Santa Monica that we grew up in! I did manage to make it to the 30th reunion and enjoyed seeing all of you who attended. Despite the fact that I live nearly 3,000 miles away, I think of Santa Monica and the beach often. If you are ever back in the Washington DC or Baltimore area, please give me a call!

David DELFIN

Overland Park, KS

Posted 01/13/00

I think this is the class I graduated in, I remembered Brenda Brown, and saw her listing here. I didn't participate much in high-school. That quality may have carried with me through the years. I am not a CEO. I don't write exciting software packages. I've never earned enough to buy 30 acres of anything anywhere. But I've made it through the years. Does that count?
I doubt anyone will recall my name, which is okay. I saw this site and wanted to support it with my entry. Thanks '95 class, cool site! geeze. do people really belong to a '95 class???? gawd.
I got old. ICK

Martha ELBAUM Elderon

Posted 08/07/01

I'm living in Mountain View, 30 miles south of SF. Any other Samohi-ites nearby? I went to UC Santa Cruz & UC Berkeley for a B.A. in Art History, then worked as a typesetter (this is pre-PCs) in Santa Monica (Heath & Assoc. on Pico). Met my husband-to-be Peter in the UCLA Sierra Club, and we both moved to Poughkeepsie, NY for awhile. I missed California weather so we've been in the Bay Area for 20 years. We combined our last names (Elbaum & Roeder) to create the combined "Elderon." We have 2 daughters, ages 16 & 14, a basset hound and a cat. I'm now a teacher's aide in 2nd and 3rd grades, which leaves plenty of time to be a mom, my favorite job. All email welcome!

Judy ERICKSON Anderson

Posted 04/17/03

I married Mark Anderson (Lynn Anderson's brother). I've been with him since John Adams at 14 years old. I own an insurance agency, specializing in employee benefits. I have 2 children, Shane 28 and Jessice 23. Jessi has a two year old son and will deliver a baby girl in mid May. We have lived in Idaho for 26 years and love it. I'd love to hear from classmates. Since finding this webpage, I have been in contact with a few folks. Look forward to hearing from you.

Elaine ERSPAMER Marchant

Posted 03/07/01

Peter FIRTH

Posted 05/04/04

New exhibit coming up in Klamath Falls, OR in June. Entitled "CLASSIC! The Cars of the Kruise", it is a photo study on an event held in Klamath Falls every year called The Klamath Kruise. If you live near the area, or are NIN the area, the exhibit runs from 1 June 'til the 30th, and our opening is the 5th. Other than that, we're very happy (myself and Vicki Heighton Firth, class of 71), 2 kids married, one beautiful grandchild named Madison, 3 dogs, 3 cats, 3 horses, 2 rats (ooh, I LOVE to rhyme!) and a whole lotta love! E-mail and say HI, I promise I'll reply

Duncan FORBES

Oak Hill VA

Posted 10/20/07

I'm married (for the second time), and have one child. I've been teaching physics for 19 years. I currently teach at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology in Northern Virginia.
www.tjphysics.org

Jewel FORGA

Long Beach CA

Posted 05/05/05

Howdy. What a great page. Am currently single and living in Long Beach. Have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. I'd enjoy hearing from anyone. Hope I remember you all!

L. Irene FOSS Richards

Posted 06/15/01

Short history--after high school, I graduated from UCSB with degrees in Geology and Aquatic Biology. Worked and lived on Catalina Island after that--spent alot of time diving and ocean kayaking. Was about to start applying for graduate school when I met and married my husband Ron. Plans changed then! We now have 4 boys--ages 16 down to 6. My greatest and most challenging endeavor has been being a mom. I never did realize my goal of being an oceanographer, but I hope to teach science in the future(after the kids are grown). Hey, has anyone heard for Ruth Poole? The last I knew, she was majoring in French and Math at UCLA back in the 70's. Take care, and God Bless You!

Constance FRATO Hays

Posted 12/14/01

Life is short. Finishing my second masters this semester and teaching elementary school munchkins and loving it. Look forward to being poor and having summers off. Life is good.

Brian GEDDES

Posted 12/01/04

Hello Everyone! Well, I'm still kicking. Been in Bellingham, Washington since 1985. Back in the days when this was a fishing/logging town. Now that it has been declared the #1 place to retire by AARP, I should find a new town to live. Any ideas?

Frank GILLETTE

Posted 05/03/01

Worked in the audio/video recording industry and played bass guitar in rock bands. Got married in 1983, had a beautiful daughter Andrea, in 1986. Still in Santa Monica working at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences since 1986 in facilities management.

Ken GOODMAN

Posted 06/13/01

Okay, 30 years in 75 words or less: Graduated from Berkeley in 1975; worked for about 3 years; graduated from Hastings Law School in 1981; moved to the East Coast right after law school and worked in upstate New York and Manhattan until 1998 (hated it for the last 12 years); moved to Bainbridge Island, WA, and started working in Seattle in August 1998; married Johnene Granger in 1985; Charles or Charlie (he calls himself "Chuck," but we don't) was born in 1989; Jacob followed in 1993. Close: 79 words.

When I lived in Santa Monica, all I wanted to do was move back to the San Francisco area. What I've realized over the last three decades is how many good memories I have of Santa Monica and the people I knew there. If you're going to be up in the Seattle area, get in touch.

Kimberly GRAY Everett

Posted 06/25/07

Well... Thirty-five years later. Going to the reunion Picnic on July 14, 2007. Hope to see you all there! Been working at CBS for 27 years and still live on the Westside.

Karl Albert HAFNER

Posted 03/15/08

I currently live in Tyler Texas. We moved here in 1988. I sell auto parts, but after doing that and fixing cars for 30 years I think i'm ready for a change. I hope to return to the ocean soon. My goal is to live on a boat for a few years, and travel up and down the coast. I miss the ocean a lot.

Marcy HALL Jenne

Posted 02/22/01

Ann HAMILTON Tarkington

Posted 10/06/01

Helen HAYS Nichols

Posted 12/21/99

Patricia HAYS Culver

Posted 11/11/05

Linda HEDSTROM Lindlief

Posted 06/11/01

Vicki HEIGHTON Firth

Ogden UT

Posted 04/03/09

After graduation from Samohi, I attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and received an Associates degree in Genealogy in April '73. I married Jeff Cullison, class of '70 in May 1974. I have worked part-time for 18 years as a Librarian's Assistant at Weber County Library in Ogden, Utah. Our children and grandchildren are Jim and wife Amanda, daughters Emma and Alaina, son Elijah; Russ and wife Deborah; Jeannette and husband Dan Lewis; Cassi and husband Dave Todd, and son Rylan with another due Oct 2009; Laura and husband Jake Lewis (no relation to Dan) and daughter Hallie and son Graden; Crystal soon to be married to Weston Reeder, and Jaki and Kip Spencer and son Zack and another due Oct 2009. We will be celebrating our 35th anniversary this May 10th! Jeff and I have been on a trip to Hong Kong in 1991 and the Middle East in 1992. Life is good!

Jean HENDERSON Riggs

Posted 11/25/03

Currently working as office manager for a great harley-davidson dealership. Love being a grandma, have three grandsons, two daughters.

Glenn HOBBS

Thousand Oaks, CA

Posted 07/23/01

Nowadays I am a Business Management Consultant for a SCM software company. My years between 71 and now have had me road racing motorcycles, surfing, skiing and most importantly bringing up my 3 kids - Sean, Sharlene & Kristine, all of whom are now adults living on their own. I am happily married for the second time, 12yrs now and live in Thousand Oaks, CA.
Would most definitely enjoy hearing from classmates and plan on being at the 30 year reunion. Hope to see some ol' buddies.

Rumi IKEHARA Newbill

Posted 05/98

 Hi, from the corn fields of Indiana.

Michael IRWIN

Posted 05/01/02

www.irwindesign.net

Teryn JENKINS McKewin

Posted 05/22/01

Still acting. Married to screenwriter Vince McKewin and living in, Oh My God, the valley, I have a nine year old daughter, Katie, who attends Campbell Hall, where I am Brownie Leader, Fundraiser and elementary Shakespeare teacher. Life is Good! Where is everybody?

Jackie JONES

Posted 04/29/02

After high school I went to CSUN, got married and moved to Texas. I have since then divorced. I spent time in San Francisco, New York and now reside in Pasadena. My life now is truly blessed! Would love to hear from my classmates of 71. Email or call!

Kim KEIST

Lakeside TX

Posted 09/12/07

Anyone from the Class of 71 (or anyone I know from Samohi) is more than welcome to stop by if in the Fort Worth Texas area, all we ask is that you call or email us in advance. Kim & Thressa Keist A few words: Over-worked, under-paid Northrop Corp. employee since 1974. Over-worked, under-paid Electrical Technician since 1978. Under-worked, over-paid Aerospace Engineer since 1982. I moved from Santa Monica to Culver City in 1979 and Married a wonderful Teacher in 1980, we had a healthy baby boy in 1982. We moved from Culver City to Edmond Oklahoma in 1998 with my job on the Northrop B-2 Bomber Program, sad to leave California but glad to go, first year of High School for our son and the first shooting episode at Culver City High School. Moved from Edmond Oklahoma to Fort Worth Texas in 2003 with my job on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter [JSF] Program as a Northrop Grumman Engineer. Started collecting and restoring Pinball Games in 1998 as we couldn’t find any to play once we moved to Oklahoma. BIG MISTAKE, now we have a collection that keeps growing and what started as a part time job in High School for spending money as an Electronics major is now a part time job and hobby AGAIN. In 2006 I started a Pinball Restoration and Repair Business and created my web site for KimBall’s PinBall’s which has been somewhat busier then I expected. My favorite saying: I may be getting older but I refuse to grow up! My best to all ;-)
www.KimBallsPinBalls.com

Maggie KEW McCracken

Posted 04/27/05

Carol KIEFEL

Kevin KING

Posted 02/28/03

I hope that you are all doing well!

Kathy KRUSE Owens

Posted 05/28/05

I moved to Vancouver,BC 24 years and love it..married with 2 kids Kyle 20 and Sarah 18..Don't get back to California often enough I was able to get to the 20th reunion and talked to a lot of you. Would love to hear my from you.

Eric Larson

Posted 06/06/09

Deceased
Eric passed away in 2001. My email address is jennyhugh@gmail.com in case anyone wants to contact me. Jenny Hughes

Bob LATHAM

Posted 08/14/01

Was a Merchant Marine for several years after high school-traveled to South America, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Japan, etc. Married high school sweetheart Ginni Cooper(class 73) which put an end to my travels! Dog trainer for a while, now Studio production at CBS many years. 3 sons ages 16, 14 12. Live in Culver City and planning to be at reunion....see ya!

Linda LINDBERG Chambers

Posted 02/10/03

I am married to a wonderful man. We have 4 kids between us, 3 girls and 1 boy. We have 1 grandchild and one on the way (in Sept). I know you all think I'm too young to have a grandchild but It's true! I know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God died for my sins and lives in me. I hope you do too. See you at the next reunion.

Jeff LOWE

Posted 12/09/05

Greetings! Would love to hear from anyone who might remember me from Will Rogers, John Adams or Samohi. Living in Hawthorne, CA (near the LA airport) with my wife of 30 years and two kids; one attending CSULB and the other in the animation field. I'm a CA certificated elementary teacher and taught 3rd grade until this last summer. I'm not teaching now and am looking to transition into a new career. Love playing tour guide all over CA and the US for friends, friends of friends, and family. Love my new digital camera and think I have a good eye and want to learn more. Also loved creating a 1,500 sq. foot garden for my students and former school. So, let me know if you need a good guy to work for/with you. It's been quite enjoyable (and personally moving attending Samohi choir concerts) these last 4 years enjoying my daughter going through the choral program at Samohi under the amazing Christopher Rhodes (who now is conducting in Texas). The program had about 350 kids in it. Again, would enjoy hearing from you!

Will MANNON

Posted 11/08/00

Living in (ugh!) the Valley but life is good. Married 21 years and my oldest son just started college...Now THAT makes you feel old. Son number two is in "middle school" (what happened to Jr. High School?) and doing well. Hope to see some old friends at our 30th next year.

Vikki MCALLISTER

NESKOWIN OR

Posted 03/27/09

I AM NOW BACK IN OREGON ON THE CENTRAL COAST....AND LOVING IT.
www.smoothtravel4you.com and www.smoothtravel4you.info

Jodi MCBURNEY Mecham

ROY MILES

Posted 10/06/07

Kathy MOONEY Lamoureux

Posted 06/09/04
Updated 07/12/09

Marc NAVEZ

Pelham, AL

Posted 09/07/00

Stephen NESSET

Posted 04/11/05

Currently I am retired from the Navy and I live in Phoenix, Az. and work in the Computer Industry as a Technician and Consultant. I have 5 children, of whom I am very proud of and 8 brilliant grandchildren. I enlisted in the Navy a year after graduation and served as a Jet Engine Mechanic and a Helicopter Search and Rescue swimmer. While in the Navy I lived in Japan, Italy, the Middle East, and Florida and I flew rescue missions all over the world. I also severed in Desert Storm and Desert Shield.

Linda NORTON Allison

Minneapolis MN

Posted 07/10/07

After a few more years in SoCal attending SMC, I moved to Hawaii for 15 years, San Francisco for 1 year, San Diego for 14 years, and am now in Minneapolis MN! My snow adventure! I am an Executive Vice President of a restaurant company, and have just recently married the nicest mid-western boy you'll ever meet.

Connie OPFER Wilson

Tempe, AZ

Posted 01/06/00

I would love to hear from old friends and classmates. Shari Crandall and Shirley Mayes, where are you?!

Dennis PAYNE

Posted 02/03

I've been (happily) married to Sue Friedrichsen ('70) for 22 years and we still live in Santa Monica. Our two children are now both at Samohi: Sam in the Class of 1999 and Emily in 2002. We'd love to hear from lost friends.

Debbie/Julie PICKAVANCE Hankla

Posted 04/03/03

Moved to the state of Washington and will be getting married next year (2004) to Arnold Jadwin - we reunited after 27 years! Hard to believe isn't it?? We have 5 children between us and 3 grandchildren with one more on the way...Life takes down paths and we never know where we will end up....we sure didn't!

Greg POTTER

North Hills CA

Posted 02/18/06

Still in SoCal and mom lives in the same house on 18th Street.

Melanie PRICE

Posted 12/ 01/07

Robert RICHTER

Posted 12/13/06

Beaverton, Oregon 2006 Hi to all! Though I went to school in San Diego (UCSD), I wound up back in Santa Monica--close enough to Samo to hear the band!--with my husband, Kerry, until his death after 12 years together. Lots of roller skating on the beach! More recently, I worked at the Huntley Hotel (Toppers Restaurant) in SM for 18 years after attending Otis/Parsons to get my Fine Arts degree. Lots of California hiking and travelling with a very good friend during this period. And, now, my wonderful husband of 4 years, Brian Harris (Samo 1977!), and I have just moved from Hollywood to Beaverton/Portland, Oregon. A huge change, and we`re loving it--despite the 12 inches of rain last month. Otherwise, I`m continuing to do freelance graphic work and fine art painting and looking forward to our future together up here.

Kevin RYAN

Woodland Hills, CA

Nancy SCOTT Williams

Posted 08/12/06

Married (2nd time) 1985 to Love of my Life. Son, Joshua (28) will become a father for the first time in May '07 and lives in Nashville. I work at a high school district as a graphic designer/web developer. My Texan husband, Bobby Lee, and I are building a strawbale house and to be completed this year.

Michael SEARLES

Posted 12/11/00

Save the date! The Class of '71 30 year reunion has been scheduled for Saturday August 18, 2001 at The Beach Club in Santa Monica. Please send current information (address, telephone, e-mail) to Karen Henning Speedone at samohi71@aol.com In addition to Karen, members of the committee include Michael Searles, Jackie Jones and Will Mannon. We could use some volunteer help with advertising and logistics. We hope to get a mailing out in the near future.

Ray SCHROPPEL

Posted 04/21/09

Deceased
Ray Allen Schroppel passed away October 23, 2008 Anchorage, Alaska in his home ... heart failure, he was just 55 years old.  This is submitted by his mother, Lita Lewis. If anyone wants to contact me.

Michael SEARLES

Arlington., VA

Posted 08/97

I spent last summer on a journey of exploration and independence. In seven weeks and 8,000 miles I encountered many friends, many awesome sights and new understandings. I still teach and live on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. I am contemplating a return to live in California next summer.

Francis SHISHIM Bob

Beverly Hills, CA

Posted 07/29/05

Went on to Art Center College and studied Fine Art. Began a long and active career as a "Performance Artist" (whatever that means!). I've enjoyed a lot of travel in my career. I have performed, lectured and exhibited all over the country and abroad. I grew up in Santa Monica and I've continued to live here all my life except for about 10 years in my early adulthood when I lived in Venice, CA, Downtown LA, Hollywood (yuch!) and New York City. I've been married twice and could have been married another 3 times, no kids, although I'm very involved and very much in love with an ex-wife's son. To my classmate Tim Thiers ('71), Rest In Peace, my brother. You'd be happy to know that Charlie Watts is still the greatest drummer ever...I wish I could talk to you again about girls and cars.
www.darkbob.com and www.thedarkbob.com

John SHRIBBS

Petaluma, CA

Posted 12/21/99

several degrees and career changes over the years have lead me back to high school as a teacher in the sciences

Robert O. SMITH

Posted 03/98

Roselyn SOBEL Heller

Valley Center CA

Posted 08/10/07

I am currently living in San Diego and teaching quilting classes. I am married and have two daughters, 18 and 15.

Melinda SORENSON Butler Goshen IN

Posted 09/30/06

Currently I am a College Professor - teaching in Teacher Education, and work for National Geographic part time too. I live in Indiana part time -- and Coeur d'Alene, ID (I'm hoping to relocate to CDA full time one day) the other part of the year. Recently received my doctorate in Education - My Six Kids are all on their own now, range in age from 20 - 31. I have 4 grandsons! My life has been busy and full, having raised my kids as a single mom for most of their growing up years. I would sure like to hear from any of my old friends!!

Jim SPECHT

Posted 11/10/99

Shelah SPIEGEL

Posted 01/13/09

I moved to OC in 1982 to work as a park musician at Knott's Berry Farm. I toured with them to Japan and worked in Buena Park for over 1 year. I was a touring & studio musician, teacher. Got married in 1984, had 2 kids (Nicole-21 & Greg-18). Husband died 2003 and I now live with my guy of 6 years in Fountain Valley. We are real estate investors and in the process of flipping our 1st home, but own 2 other houses which are rented out. My daughter graduates from the Paul Mitchell Hair School in May and my son graduates from high school in June and then we are off to Orlando for a few days and then a week's cruise to the Caribbean. Feel free to write to me!

Shari STEERE Stellhorn

Huntington Beach CA

Posted 01/22/05

Daughter of Don Steere, former Athletic Director and Football Coach; sister of Doug '74, Wendy '75 and Dena '77 Samohi grads

Laura STOCKTON

Posted 01/04/01

Hello to all my old friends from SAMOHI! Hope to see all of you at the 30 year reunion in August 2001.
I have been living in Vancouver, Washington (across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon) for 13 years. I build web sites and do software support, training and installations for a computer company where I have worked for 15 years. In my spare time I do Search and Rescue around Mt. St. Helens. I also enjoy cross-country skiing, caving, mountain-biking, hiking, mountaineering, snowmobiling and running. I have a dog (Doberman) and a husband, Rick, who also is involved in Search and Rescue. We enjoy trips to Hawaii for snorkeling and scuba diving. Life is good in Pacific Northwest.
Would love to hear from any of my Samohi classmates!

Matthew STONE

Posted 03/ 02/01

Kevin SULLIVAN

Rick TOUSLEY

Posted 02/05/07

Life goes on! Sold the child-rearing house on the middlefork of the Clearwater River. Sent the youngest, Jack, to the U. of Idaho where he is a member of the track team (he pole vaults). Moved to New Meadows here in Idaho to be an elementary principal/ski bun/emt. LIFE IS GOOD!!

Carol VALENTINE Luehring Las Vegas NV

Posted 06/29/06

My 15 year old son and are living in Las Vegas and loving it. I would love to hear from any classmates

Alicia VIDALES Stanley

Posted 08/24/06

I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM THOSE WHO REMEMBER ME. I LIVE IN CULVER CITY, CA. MARRIED WITH 3 DAUGHTERS AND ONE GRANDSON.

DeEtte VINOT Thomas

American Falls, ID

Posted 06/14/01

For the past 17 years I have lived in Southeast Idaho(American Falls)which sits on the Oregon Trail overlooking the Snake River. I am married and have lots of step children, all grown up thank goodness. I work for the American Falls School District doing payroll and I love to travel. Idaho is alot different from Santa Monica but I have really learned to love it. It's fun to visit nearby Sun Valley, Jackson Hole, WY., and Yellowstone Park. I get back to SM at least once a year to visit the folks. Would love to hear from classmates.

Bill WESLEY

Gretchen WHITESEL Viney

Posted 04/17/01

I am a clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and also in private law practice with my husband (Joe) in Baraboo, Wisconsin (population 10,000). We have two children, Zach (2-29-87) and Ian (2-9-87). I do all the small town things: I serve on the planning commission, sing tenor in the church (First Congregational-UCC) choir and serve on the board of trustees. I am a Rotarian. I have a general civil law practice with an emphasis on guardian ad litem work and adoptions. At the law school, I teach General Practice Skills and Client Interviewing & Counseling.  Seems like forever since high school, which makes sense because it has been almost forever. "Never trust anyone over 30" . . . and now our high school years are "over 30"!

Bobby WILLIAMS

LOS ANGELES CA

Updated 10/24/09
Posted 09/08/07

GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO ME I KEPT ON WITH THE PIANO, I'VE PLAYED ALL OVER THE U.S. & EUROPE, AND I'M GOING BACK IN 2007, GOD WILLINGI I PRAY ALL IS WELL WITH ALL OF MY FRIENDS FROM WILL RODGERS ON TO SAMO, AND THE ONES I MET FROM LINCOLN AND MALIBU. SEE YOU IN THE FUTURE.

Ron WILLIAMSON

Posted 07/17/01

Phillip WISE

Posted 04/16/01

Enjoying the private practice of urology in San Diego. I'm married with three children, boy, girl, boy ages 7,9, and 12. Skiing, back-packing, traveling and water sports are what I do for fun. I have lost track of many of you so write me if you get the chance.  www.vasreversal.com

Joan YAMANAKA Church

Posted 08/21/05

I finally retired from the US Navy/Naval Reserve last December after 30 years. I now work for a Department of Defense contractor. It took me 30 years to go back to school, but I finally have my Bachelor's and Master's in Information Technology, and am currently working on my MBA in Project Management.

Bradley YEARWOOD

Cotati, CA

Posted 11/05/99

Was in LA area until around '85, then moved north. I write software: embedded realtime stuff in telecom equipment for the past 11 years. Hope to have time before too much longer to visit more of the world.