From:
Bill
(68) on Mon Jun 27 20:18:26 2005
Nancy,
Molly was evidently working as a teacher/ professor at a Jr. College in San Diego, I was trying to locate her some months ago and found that she passed suddenly; although, I do not know the exact particulars. I know that for the years that I went with her she had a couple of best friends one I think namdes Shelly,and the other I don't recall. So you had to have gone to elementary and intermediate school with her. I did the proms and dances with her , saw the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkle,The Graduate,2001 and more with her she was a beautiful person and I will miss her as will others. Do you know what happened to her sister Meg. I was really surprised to find out that when I would finally find her that she would be gone by about six months.
with aloha,
Bill
From:
Nancy Nickle
(1969) on Mon Jun 27 18:10:29 2005
Bill Armijo: I just read your email. Could you tell me what happened to Molly McLeod( I had know her since we were 6 years old). I had no idea that she is gone.....Nancy Nickle
From:
Laura Kilgore
(1974) on Mon Jun 27 13:55:33 2005
Thank you, Byon. He was a great teacher and a good friend to me. :(
From:
Byon Garrabrant
(1986) on Mon Jun 27 13:34:57 2005
Neil Griffith passed away in 2003.
From:
Laura Kilgore
(1974) on Mon Jun 27 03:45:33 2005
Whoa! What a collection of messages! I found this sight by accident looking for a way to contact Barbara Hawkins, and I've really been enjoying reading everyone's contributions. How come nobody's mentioned Neil Griffith? He was the best! If any of you know how to contact either of them please let me know!
From:
1971 Reunion Committee
(71) on Sun Jun 26 19:18:07 2005
Looking for classmates for upcoming reunion!!!
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From:
Barb Shear (aka Bobbi)
(1965) on Fri Jun 24 22:37:42 2005
Chris J.-Read back and saw your messages about your Dad and Lee. I'm truly sorry to hear about your Dad. You have to know he's in a good place. My mom died in '82 of colong cancer and there were many times I wished her death could have been quick and much more merciful. You and your family are in my prayers.
From:
Bill
(68) on Fri Jun 24 15:58:53 2005
Aloha Jerrie, your most welcome ..they are definitly there and waiting, so reunification with loved ones who have passed on will occur. Relax, though there is no hurry to go to the other side.
Chris 68, your welcome Brah!
Nancy Nickles, my name is Bill Armijo......hmmm used to go with Molly McLeod ( who unfortunately has passed on ) Used to have a 1960 Bronze Corvette, hmm surfed, and partied with the best of em....
aloha
From:
Chris Huey
(1968) on Fri Jun 24 13:30:07 2005
Bobbi Gersch. Now there's a name I haven't heard in a long time (maybe 37 years). I don't know about Sandy. George Betus is living in that area so perhaps he might know. I'll Email him and ask.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Fri Jun 24 13:18:05 2005
I'm one of the 68 Bills, Name is McKaig. I still live in the area. Where was Nickle's drug. Sounds familar.
Lou when you see Phil say high to him from me. Lost his phone number years ago and since his boys are famous almost impossible to find it againg.
Think Jimmy Irons is over there too.
Bill
Bill
From:
Barbara (Gersch) Shear, aka Bobbi
(1968) on Thu Jun 23 21:43:32 2005
Has anyone heard from or know the whereabouts of Sandy (Alexandra) Anderson-same graduation year as above? If so, please let me know. I lost track of her about 23 years ago. The last I knew, she lived in Medford, OR. Thanks!
From:
Lou Chappelear
(1966) on Thu Jun 23 13:32:38 2005
Hey Gregg!
Been awhile. Glad to hear your in South OC. I'm in San Juan. I don't surf much anymore...competitive sailing mostly. Will be doing the Centennial Transpacific Race on July 17th on "Merlin" (you can follow the race at transpacificyc.org), a few days of partying in Honolulu then on to Kauai for a week at Poipu Beach.
Will say hi to Phil for you. We'll be doing some golf, cocktails etc. I peek at this sight occasionally...it was good to see you here. Stay in touch.
Lou
From:
Nancy Nickle
(1969) on Wed Jun 22 19:01:11 2005
Hey there are too many Bill's on this site! Bill class of 68 what is your last name? This would help my foggy memory!
Does anybody get together down there? I fly down to Los Angeles at least once a month now.
Working with an Indie Singer/Songwriter (financing her project (CD) and working with promoting her. Mostly go to the Hollywood area.
My parents have both passed away and the family home was sold after my father's death. My father owned Nickle's Drugs for many years. Perhaps some of you remember him.
Still go down to Hollywood Riviera area and go to check out the waves. The ocean is still beautiful, with lots of memories.
I go to San Diego alot also for business with the restaurant that my youngest son and I own.
Is there anybody in San Diego?
This is great to have a website like this. Does anyone belong to classmates.com?
Bye for now-
Nancy Nickle (69)
From:
Jerrie
(71) on Tue Jun 21 12:04:23 2005
Bill...thanks for posting. You aren't the only person that has had this experience. I've experienced it myself, in a similar way, and KNOW that its true. Its comforting and gives a sence of continuity, and love, that makes the rest of your life happier, and more peaceful. Just KNOWING they are there waiting, is a wonderful gift. To share that gift by letting others know that it exists.........priceless ;) Aloha.....
From:
Bill
(68) on Tue Jun 21 06:13:03 2005
Chris my friend.........
Your most welcome, and I truly understand, feel, and share your loss.
I miss tossing ideas around with my dad, I miss his laugh and sense of humor. I miss his down hearted advice and honesty of opinion. I miss playing penny ante poker with him. He passed on January 7th, 1992.
One thing for you and everyone else that is a consolation, and it is that your immediate family will be right there, I mean right there to greet you at your own passing. I was in an ICU ward in 95 and my heart stopped makeing it necessary for me to be defibulated several times and as I was with my back to the ceiling of the ICU ward stareing down at hospital staff defibulating my body.........I looked to my right and there was my dad smiling at me,,,wearing his light yellow golf shirt, healthy,tan, and strong ,,,,and behind him were the silloettes of numerous men, women, and children all holding hands and coming towards me through and from a white lignt running a panorama from left to right.....at that time in my life I was ready to step off this world and reached out to my dad to go with him......
He smiled at me , shook his head No, and looked back down at my body on the hospital bed, while saying with his mind " Not now, you have things to do."
Next thing I knew, I was staring at the doctor , who was defibulating me and he said " whoa your back, welcome back !! "
Bottom line Chris, you'll see your dad again, hang in there and stay with me on this side of the light for a long time, since there's no hurry, I rather like your person and your friendship Brah.....
with aloha
From:
ChrisJ(68)
() on Mon Jun 20 23:58:33 2005
Thanks Bill for the rememberance of our fathers. This is my first one without my dad, and it is difficult. Hope everyone enjoyed their day. CJ
From:
Bill
(68) on Sun Jun 19 19:34:52 2005
HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL YOU FATHERS !!!
I don't have one anymore, and my condolances for those of you who have lost their father too.
Today I realized that my own son is having his first Fathers Day and thank God for email cards,otherwise I would have missed the special occasion that somehow helps replace the emptiness I feel about not having my own Dad around.
I the words of my own Dad:
" RELAX "
and have a wonderful Fathers Day with those you love,
with Aloha
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() on Wed Jun 15 05:17:30 2005
From:
ChrisJ(68)
() on Wed Jun 15 01:06:08 2005
Gregg Carroll, nice to see an update on you. I ran into your brother a couple years back at Burnout. Thanks for the condolences re: my dad. I may run into you at S.O. someday if I can get off my fat a-- and buy a board. Living in Valley Center (20 miles east of Oceanside.)I commute to Torrance, so I go by S.O. on my way home in the mornings. Take care and say hi to your brother for me. Chris
From:
Matthew
() on Tue Jun 14 20:26:51 2005
jerrie, thanks so much.
Bill, vegas has really built up in the past 20 years, there is about 2 million people here and cost of living is just like that of torrance, and were not even near water.
matt
From:
Bill M
(68) on Tue Jun 14 18:05:06 2005
Bret, I guess in the in-law rules that makes you Bob's Brother:)
All 3 of my kids went to Torrance High.
Still in Torrance. Vegas is realing growing. Several of my kids friends have relocated there.
From:
Gigi Gonzalez
(1973) on Tue Jun 14 14:34:25 2005
ANNUAL PICNIC PLANNED FOR AUGUST 6TH, SATURDAY, NOON. NON STRUCTURED, BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINK, ALL CLASSES WELCOME. 25615 LAZY MEADOW DRIVE TORRANCE DE PORTOLA PARK...SPREAD THE WORD. CONTACTS: FRANK KENNY CLASS OF '77, E= Frank@Frankkenny.com OR LAUREN MCALPINE CLASS OF '78 E= Isell310@aol.com
From:
Lauren McAlpine
(1978) on Tue Jun 14 12:39:15 2005
HI GANG> That's right! THE 70's ROCKED! ANd we are all getting together at DePortola Park, on AUG 6, 2005. Starting at about 10ish, and going till about 5 or 6 then if we want to party more... we can.
PLS RSVP at ISELL310@aol.com so I can get an approx. Head count. I need to know how many kids... too!
Look forward to seeing you all there.
Need people that want to help from each 70's year!
From:
jerrie
(71) on Tue Jun 14 10:09:01 2005
Matthew...I'm sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I send prayers and good energy to you and the family.
From:
Bret
(81) on Tue Jun 14 10:03:28 2005
Bill M. We get along just fine. We're getting together in a couple weeks actually. My wife and Roberts wife are sisters. She's my Sister In law so does that make him my Brother in law? Did your son go to South? Do you live in Torrance? I moved to Nevada last year.
From:
Matthew Fink
() on Tue Jun 14 03:45:33 2005
Hi there,
I just found this site, and figured i would post a msg on here about my dad.
Ronald M. Fink, Graduate of Class 1967. He passed away Sept 5th 2003, at the age of 53, He was a good dad and will be missed by myself(29), my sister(27) and my mom.
We were all from Torrance, and Moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1985. My dad travelled back and forth between Torrance and Las Vegas, Nevada until 1989 when he decided to stay here permanently.
The Highlights of his life, were my sister and I graduating High School(1994 Me and 1995 her), My Graduating College in 2000, and My Sister presenting my parents with 2 grandchildren (grandson in 2000 and granddaughter in 2002).
Sorry to post a message of this type on the board, but i thought some of you would like to know what happened to my dad since Graduation from your High School in 1967.
Matthew Fink (son of Alumni Ronald Fink)
Class of 1994 - SNVTC - Las Vegas, Nevada
From:
Bill M
(68) on Tue Jun 14 00:37:05 2005
Many hours we were together. Sent a short message to your email address.
Hope all is well.
From:
1971 Reunion Committee
(1968- ??) on Mon Jun 13 20:53:33 2005
Fellow alumni, we will be having our 35th reunion soon, any fellow Spartan interested in coming to our casual, local, gathering, please email me..duckd19@yahoo.com
From:
Diane
(71) on Mon Jun 13 20:50:24 2005
Jerri '71 please email me with your current address if interested in receiving info on our reunion..duckd19@yahoo.com
From:
Gregg Carroll
(1970) on Mon Jun 13 13:00:06 2005
"Life's like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're going to get"! I was drilling down in the internet on Makaha Skateboards and somehow found this site...incredible! I recognized many of the names so here's an update. I got divorced 10 years ago after 13 years of marriage and have a beautiful daughter named Natalie. I've been living in South O.C. for the last 15 years and still surf everyday at San Onofre or Trestles when there's waves. I also still skateboard (currently making a movie about the founder (Larry Stevenson) of Makaha Skateboards' life. Some guys from Disney are producing and directing it and the executive producer is the same guy that produced Pulp Fiction. Chris Johnson....sorry to hear about your Dad's death....he was a really bitchin guy (so was your mom, please say hi to her and extend my condolences). Also, sorry to hear about Lee Ellsworth..we played on the Major Seals together at Kissel Field. Bill Mckaig...sounds like things are going well....say hi to Chris Parker and Bobby Knopp for me.I guess Chris is living on Maui. I see ALL the Irons' brothers (Jim, Phil, Matt, Mark, John, Rick) when I go to Kaui (Phil's kid's Andy and Bruce are current world surfing champs.) I see Tim Wirick all the time...he surfs Salt Creek and still rips. I talked to Mark Hebson last week...he's doing really great....we all get together (a bunch of old T.B. guys) at San Onofre every year in the late summer (really fun time!)Keach (Bernie)...you dog...I haven't seen you at San'O for awhile!Lou Chappalear...don't know where Randy or Julie Ruby are at (Randy used to live in Redondo Beach)..I see Larry Nutrika (Winters) all the time at San'O..still surfing great and in good shape...I lived in Santa Barbara for 2001/2002 and surfed epic Rincon with Bruce Woods a bunch of times (also surfed there a lot with Jana Irons (Jim's daughter)and she rips like her Dad. The best to everyone. Aloha,GC.
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() on Mon Jun 13 05:05:14 2005
From:
Bill M
(68) on Sun Jun 12 13:12:36 2005
Brett 81..now that I admmitted I know your brother-in-law..what about you. Obviously too know you, what was your sister's maiden. I think I must have meet her once or twice years ago, but then Hughes..to GM..to Raytheon/Boeing stopped having the year end parites where we could meet each other families so if I have met her it was years ago.Actually ran into Bob at a meeting last week but didn't say anything as one never knows where everyone stands with their family memebers. Far extreme...he could think you are a no good son of a b#3 and shoudl be shot..so since I have no idea how you 2 get along I just let it go.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Sun Jun 12 13:00:51 2005
At the end of our senior year I moved into an apartment in Hermosa ( I was 18 and feed up with home life for thsoe who understand) and ywat this was a 4 bedroom place and one of the existing tenets was Alan Hague and his wife (Linda??) Didn't even know he had gotten married. He had quite school and was wofking in some factory in Gardena. No kids, so I guess he just wanted to move into married life. After about 4 months,( he had been there 6 before I joined) he got feed up with living with so many people. He and his wife got a small place in Lawndale and that was the last I ever saw of him. Strang how a person(me..you decide for yourself) can live with someone, promise to keep in touch and then how the changes in each other's lifes makes us forget all about people..and liek it or not, elementary and high schol friends had the most influence on us and help make us what we are.
From:
Gigi
('73) on Sat Jun 11 13:18:56 2005
oops! her email address is : Isell310@aol.com
Lauren Cotner
From:
Virginia (Gigi)
(1973) on Sat Jun 11 13:17:22 2005
Have you heard of the Picnic first Saturday in August? Last years was organized by lauren Cotner at: Isell1031@aol.com, don't know what year she graduated. Very casual event for all graduating classes , bring your friends, family,food and memories. I met two friends , brought lunch and visited for a few hours with new faces as well as old ones.
From:
() on Fri Jun 10 05:53:18 2005
From:
ChrisJ (68)
() on Thu Jun 9 01:07:26 2005
Bill, you are right about Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Hague being Shop and Home Economics. She was Alan Hagues' mother. Haven't thought about him in many years. Anyone know what happened to him after high school? Bill, I still have your baseball rack, want it back?--------not. Remember making surfboards and sharks out of clear plastic? Also the color to stain them seemed to stay on you for about a year if you got it on you. Gordon, you must have been quite a tacklebox maker if you still have that box. I think mine only lasted about 20 years, mostly for storing tools and stuff.
From:
Carl
(1982) on Wed Jun 8 20:29:38 2005
Mr. Connely. Little guy, partialy bald.
At least thats who was the shop guy when I was there in 1978-79
From:
Bill M
(68) on Wed Jun 8 07:36:18 2005
jmq..you are right and the Home Ed teacher wa Mrs. Hague.
Goron.. I remember first year making a baseball rack, like 98% or the others and during the las weeks mine was stolen. I had to make numerous aluminum ashtray just to get my grd up. My parents myust have had 10 of them throughout their backyard. Cool you still have your tacklebox.
From:
jmq
(1980) on Tue Jun 7 20:34:15 2005
Mr. Curtis?
From:
Gordon Matthews
(1968) on Tue Jun 7 08:36:20 2005
Anybody remember the woodshop class at Newwton? I made a tacklebox in 7th grade that I still use. What was the teacher's name? I remember we used to get bussed in from Parkway and we also used to eat all the food the girls cooked up in Home Ec class next door.
From:
RDOG
(80) on Tue Jun 7 02:55:56 2005
For those of you who went to Arnold Elementary School, you might remember Miss Jean Getchell. At the conclusion of this school year, she retires after working her entire career at Arnold. A retirement party is being held in her honor on June 9, 2005 in the cafeteria at the school. It would be nice, for those who may be able, to attend.
I know it's short notice but I just got the information myself.
BTW, I saw her a few weeks ago at the school while on a visit. She still looks the same.
From:
() on Mon Jun 6 15:26:14 2005
From:
ChrisJ(68)
() on Sat Jun 4 23:56:09 2005
I'm sure Dr. Ball is serious. Let me know when to sign up for the class! CJ
From:
Bill McKaig
(68) on Sat Jun 4 13:00:16 2005
Chris J, Don't know much aout the class except that Dr. Harry Ball is giving it. You wouldn't think someone would pull our leg would you? Doubt he ever went to Torrance Beach, but we will let the chimes of freedoom still ring.
Bill
From:
Diane A
(1971) on Thu Jun 2 22:39:43 2005
CLASS OF 1971
It's that time again, we're planning our 35th year reunion. PLEASE confirm addresses by emailing me, so we can be sure to put you on our mailing list.
Thanks and see you soon!
Diane Depew Astiazaran duckd19@yahoo.com
From:
Chris J(68)
() on Thu Jun 2 21:31:45 2005
Bill M, let me know more about that spelling class, I need to take it to. I think it's that Newton thing, not well educated> LOL CJ
From:
Bill M
(68) on Thu Jun 2 13:52:33 2005
Jerri 71, Go away. Don't you have a wedding to prepare for?
From:
Nikki
(1988) on Thu Jun 2 00:21:39 2005
JOE! How ya doing, hun? Haven't talked to you for a while. Hope you're doing ok, and come visit the Sandbox sometime.....
From:
Cordez
(05) on Wed Jun 1 17:19:24 2005
Joe what's up.
From:
jerrie
(71) on Tue May 31 17:56:11 2005
Bill M....You are blowing me away with all the new names(blasts from the past)! So, I've decided. ALL of your friends (and You ;) were some of the cutest ones in the school while I was there! SO many girls had crushes on Dean McKinney! LOL Bernie too.....whats up with that? Was it your "movie star" status? ;)
From:
Joe Price
(1963) on Tue May 31 16:40:08 2005
How are you 63ers doing? Been almost two years since our 40th reunion. I myself turned 60 last December! Can you imagine being 60? Whoever thought! God, if I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself in my youth!!! :-))) Don't forget our 45th reunion coming up in August,2008. You all take care and may the wind always be at your back and the sun shining on the road ahead.
Joe
From:
Bill M
(68) on Tue May 31 10:07:41 2005
Bill A...yeah there are too many Bill's. Once I take that spelling class you won't know me from the other ones :)
Ran into Bernie Keach at Burnout yesterday....Saw Dean McKinney.. Sunday so South still lives on in the South Bay
All is well with me..even Chris P. can't get a handle on Brent...think what you said is right as I've heard it from other sources.
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() on Tue May 31 08:14:15 2005
From:
Bill
(68) on Tue May 31 03:58:44 2005
Gordon, are you looking for Brent Maloney?? I lived with him and a guy named Thor on the North Shore years ago,Bo Wolfe also lived there . Word has it that he is "paying for things now that took place some time ago, some say that the things were of the dark side or on the other side of legality" I was looking for him a while ago, and this is what was relayed to me , I have not been able to verify it though , nor have I been able to find him elsewhere.
Nancy Nickles how are you, you sound alive, active, involved, diversified, and to be living a rather full and exciting life. I like that, as this is a great thing.
aloha from Kona.
Bill M......
wasup brah ?
Who's the other Bill 68 or Bill A that is not me??
To all others Happy Memorial Day.
My respect and thanks to all who have served this great country. (*_,*)
From:
Laura
(79) on Mon May 30 14:04:37 2005
Tami H. Wondering what is up?
From:
Gordon Matthews
(1968) on Mon May 30 11:13:59 2005
Let's starts a worldwide search for Brent M from Parkway and South68
From:
Dr. Harry Ball
(69) on Mon May 30 00:06:13 2005
I am offering a course in remedial spelling M-F at Riviera Elementary School from 6 to 9.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Sun May 29 01:34:27 2005
Nancy ,
You come and go too fast. Answered last time. Yes I am still in the torance area. Will lOkk up your web sites later. Geting late tonight. Will look the web later.
Hoep life has be good
Bill
From:
Deb
(77) on Sat May 28 10:20:55 2005
Little bro... Your not in the high desert, silly! Anywhere up top the Cajon pass is the the high desert. I live in the high desert. Your area is low desert wanna-be. :grin:
From:
RW
(81) on Sat May 28 02:07:51 2005
It'a treating us ok, were loving it!
From:
Bret
(81) on Fri May 27 17:38:58 2005
Whats up Rich? How's the high desert treating you ?
From:
() on Fri May 27 17:09:20 2005
From:
RW
(81) on Fri May 27 01:29:27 2005
Bret Don't forget to have your water.
From:
Nancy Nickle
(1969) on Thu May 26 02:19:04 2005
Have been away from this site for awhile had to have surgery. Still searching for Barbara Maggio (class of 69 also).
We use to surf at Torrance Beach and Ave A.
I live in Sacramento now, retired from State Service a couple of years ago. Now own a restaurant (with my youngest son Jamin) in San Diego near Pacific Beach (called Kafe' Yen website kafe-yen.com). Figures I own a restaurant near the beach and I live in Sacramento!
New venture, I have just got into the music industry I am financing an Indie singer/songwriter's third CD her name is Jamie Green (website: jamiegreenmusic.com).
Also venturing into helping finance a new movie that is being shot in Sacramento (they are still looking for financing). They hope to start shoting in the next couple of months.
Is there anyone here from class of 68, 69, and does anyone still live in the Torrance/Redondo Beach area? Still miss the place especially the ocean.
Would love to hear what others are doing in there lives....
Nancy
From:
() on Tue May 24 22:10:22 2005
From:
bill jones
(1965) on Mon May 23 17:02:30 2005
anyone heard from Pat (Jones) Celio or John Burns from class of 65. thanks Bill
From:
Tonya Maldonado
(83) on Fri May 20 12:39:28 2005
David Baker!!! MIA (hee hee)Just wanted to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Since I do not have the current email I hope you will see this one.
Miss you Cutie.
Tonya
From:
Bill M
() on Wed May 18 14:38:39 2005
Yes I've known him ever since he came to Hughes moons ago.
Bill
From:
Bill M
() on Wed May 18 14:38:32 2005
Yes I've known him ever since he came to Hughes moons ago.
Bill
From:
Bret
(81) on Tue May 17 19:08:51 2005
Bill M (68), Do you happen to know Robert Ohls? He's worked at Hughes for over 20 years. He's an Architect for Hughes. Big company for sure. He's my brother in law.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Thu May 12 00:06:36 2005
Still working. Official fancy department is Palnt services, WorkPlace Services, Shared service Group at El Segundo. Son just transferred from Lynwood to Lomita. Did his hard time now taking it easy.You a cop? I wasn't if that is the department you meant. I hve worked for Hughes now Boeing for 34 years.
From:
RDOG
(80) on Wed May 11 22:07:52 2005
Bill M(68), What Department did you work for?
Bill68, what station for LASO does your son work out of?
Thankless does not begin to describe it sometimes. But it is fun.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Mon May 9 17:42:11 2005
Marge, I have the 68, 66 and 65 annuals. Actually I only have 2, the 68 is Paul Yockey's which I have borrwed and not returned yet.T-Bird...you and Al Marzelli (sp?) drove them.Some memory, which I won't swear by, makes me think his was white with a red roof. He worked at Von;s for years..must have been around class of '65. Don't know Pootie, never lived in the high dessert. One year at Santa Cruz in 68 and all the rest right here in the South Bay. Found you in 66 as a junior will have to llok more for your sister.
From:
Bill M.
(1967) on Mon May 9 00:00:49 2005
I will thank Byon. But it was nice to see it there since I did not have my book anymore. I drove a 1958 Black T-Bird. Had skinny legs and got picked on for them. Like BIRDLEGS and CHICKEN sticks but hey they sure helped me running after the bad boys. LOL.. Yes, being on the department was a thankless job but I tell you though nothing compares to what your son goes through especially in L.A. The shootings are awful out here. But then when I talk with others in other states it is bad there as well. My Sis used to ditch a lot of classes. She had to finish after graduation. She never had her picture taking for 1968. But she is in the 67 book I think under Jeri Lange < me, but it is Judy, and then under Judith, short blond hair. I hung with Pootie a lot.Did you ever live in the high desert?
From:
Bill 68
(68) on Sun May 8 22:42:37 2005
Deric, Do you surf or ride a short board :) I still get out at burnout, rat, the cove, but Hag is full of too much hostility nowadays to make it worth it.But I can talk #$5 wwith the best of them so say hi if we ever meet.. The own concept of surfing has changed, the youngster don't even understand the peak rule.
From:
Bill
(68) on Sun May 8 22:39:26 2005
Marge starting over, hit send too soon. Sorry about your sister, will have to see in an old annual if I knew her. Ice cream shop over in the Von's center? Interesting you mentioned that. Most of my friends don't even remember there was one there.
Glad you retired, my son is LA County Sheriff and it is a thankless job..in my eyes...cops are always wrong. Even though I didn't like them when I was young, I realize now what a tough position they are alwys put in...I wouldn't want to be one.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Sun May 8 22:31:38 2005
Mage, now that I read you story , I knbow you moved away. Sorry about your sister. Will have to find a annual on see if I can recall her.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Sun May 8 22:29:02 2005
Majorie Lange, I can't take credit for the photo. Web master Byon does it or has someone do it for him. Photo of you doesn't ring any bell with my mind...but sometimes it takes a jolt to remember someone. Still in the area or move out like most?
From:
Deric Wright
(1979) on Sun May 8 20:30:14 2005
Any of my friends out there stay in touch man. I still surf, skate, and talk a lot of $#%@. Burnout, Hags, Rat Beach I can still see, but where are you guys?
From:
Marjorie Lange
(1967) on Sun May 8 02:33:56 2005
Hey Bill M., I was just wondering if you posted my 1967 class picture. If you did thank you so much. My yearbook got lost with a lot of my sisters things. Thanks, gosh I was cute. LOL..
From:
Bill A
(68) on Sun May 8 02:15:13 2005
Can't foul me with no initiail. We are willing to help out Nancy and than give her a compliment and she disappears. JL tries her darnest to keep me in line, but as you see on the rountable page, I guess I muse upset someone. Thought every one went to Hawaii to get a gecko, evening have a clothing line...amazing..but you do see more on your Island and kaui...less tourist??
I sent my nickel in didn't you. I think the problem is he didn't say to put a stamp on the envelop. I be the post office is makng amint with all these nickels and no postage to send then to RJ. Better instruction next time. Chris P..did that South swell hit you? Heard that THE north shore is getting 7 footers right now and project a little bigger over the next few days, sell must have changed. Take care all and see you 2008.
From:
Bill
(68) on Sun May 8 02:03:52 2005
YO, Bill M. are you being mean to folks around here?? Sounds like Jerrie's keeping you in line. (*_,*)
Chris, wasup, hows things on Maui, here's one just had a couple come in from 5 days on Maui to stay at my vacation home and she freaked out , broke down hysterically shrieking and crying and drove her husband to the point of calling and cancelling their booking, because she couldn't be anywhere where there was a Gecko .
Was there a Gecko eradication on Maui or something?
Nancy Nickle, aloha. Are you still
" cute" like Bill says, what are you doing these days?
RJ don't take any wooden nickles either, no offence Nancy, and don't look up at exactly 5:00 PM tomorrow ,because you didn't send that nonsense to 12,000,000 people yourself.
To all others, it's a great day to be alive and well. Smile.....
From:
Jennifer
(2005) on Fri May 6 22:46:39 2005
Hi i would like to know is the school in bakersfield,cali.South High school.Well i would like to know is it is a great school becuz i will be starting summer school there in about a month in a half.Well please email me back with some info.Please.Jennifer Girl4rm_cali@yahoo.com
From:
Jerrie
(71) on Fri May 6 09:27:13 2005
BillM...that was much nicer ;) Is it just my computer, or is the font different now? The screen looks a little different. OR maybe its too early! LOL
From:
David Litterst
(1965, Willoughby) on Fri May 6 07:41:13 2005
Join us for a 40 year gathering.
When: June 18, 2005
Where: Willoughby Brewing Company
Time: 6:00pm till _ _ _
From:
Bill M
(68) on Thu May 5 21:33:45 2005
Thanks for unstanding that I have snotty moods. Will have to look again for Barbara..missed her the first such...Nancy was cute.
From:
() on Thu May 5 13:51:57 2005
From:
CJ(68)
() on Thu May 5 00:25:33 2005
That word would be and, not ans.
From:
ChrisJ(68)
() on Thu May 5 00:12:39 2005
Bill, I think that was much better than your previous snotty answer! Both Nancy ans Barbara are in the (68)annual. They both looked familiar, but I can't place them @ T.B. Chris
From:
() on Sun May 1 17:43:01 2005
From:
Bill M
(68) on Sun May 1 14:13:48 2005
Jerrie, you mean I have to be polite here too..demanding woman.
Nancy your face looks familar..but a different crowd. I recognized your name when I saw it. I don't know Barbara now is she in my annual..but lots of people signed with phoney names. Good luck on your search.
Was that better Jer?
McKaig
From:
jerrie
(71) on Sat Apr 30 10:35:27 2005
Bill...I hope you are kidding! (you MUST be!)
Nancy....I'm near Sac too! (whooHoo)in the foothills.... I recognize yor pic in the '69 annual. I don't have any idea who the other woman is, tho. sorry. If you surfed at Torrance Beach, you must know Bill McKaig....(bill m) :) Hes SO famous!
From:
Bill M
(68) on Fri Apr 29 23:14:18 2005
Nancy,
I don't think anyone from that time frame meets here
From:
Nancy Nickle
(1969) on Thu Apr 28 23:35:55 2005
I am trying to locate Barbara Maggio class of 1969. We were good friends in 66-68 and use to surf together at Torrance Beach.
Also are there any alumni from 65-69 using this site?
Thanks
Nancy Nickle
Sacramento, CA
From:
Bill M
(68) on Tue Apr 26 18:55:46 2005
Mission Control, you have already spoken. You did it Gordon.
Joe Price of Santa Barbara and the good days of classmates. Hello. I'm McKiag, sister Sharron and her husband Bob Parke are 63
From:
Gordon Matthews
(68) on Mon Apr 25 23:47:36 2005
I thought this message board was about South High. Don't wreck it with BS.
There are other places to come out or slam somebody. Message Board Control, please take note.
From:
Joe Price
(1963) on Mon Apr 25 13:04:09 2005
Class of 1963, 45th reunion:
When: August 16, 2008
Where: Torrance Hilton
Hours: 6 PM to Midnight
Mark your calenders early for our 45th!
Joe Price
Class of 1963
Reunion Chairman
From:
SHS GRAD
() on Sun Apr 24 03:30:01 2005
I thought the roundtable was bad...
From:
RDOG
(80) on Fri Apr 22 01:14:53 2005
But that was some funny gibberish!
From:
Pierre
(0) on Fri Apr 22 00:00:26 2005
Regarding message below: Dude, you forgot to mention that you no longer have a life to be taking so much time writing a thesis on gibberish.
From:
RJ
() on Thu Apr 21 16:29:12 2005
I want to thank all of you. To all my friends and family, thank you for making me safe, secure, blessed, and wealthy by sending me your URGENT WARNING E-mails over the last year.
Because of your concern:
I no longer drink Coca Cola because it can remove toilet stains.
I no longer drink Pepsi or Dr Pepper since the people who make these products are atheists who refuse to put "Under God" on their cans
I no longer drink anything out of a can because I will get sick from the rat feces and urine.
I no longer use Saran wrap in the microwave because it causes cancer.
I no longer go to movies because I could sit on a needle infected with AIDS I no longer check the coin return on pay phones because I could get pricked with a needle infected with AIDS.
I no longer use cancer causing deodorants even though I smell like a wet dog on a hot day.
I no longer go to shopping malls because someone will drug me with a perfume sample and try to rob me.
I no longer receive packages from UPS or FedEx since they are actually Al Qaida in disguise.
I no longer shop at Target since they are French and don't support our American troops.
I no longer answer the phone because someone will ask me to dial a stupid number for which I will get the phone bill from hell with calls to Uganda, Singapore, and Uzbekistan.
I no longer eat pre-packaged foods because the estrogen they contain will turn me gay.
I no longer eat KFC because their chickens are actually horrible mutant freaks with no eyes or feathers.
I no longer look at the opposite sex because they will take my kidneys and leave me taking a nap in a bathtub full of ice.
I no longer have a cell phone because I don't want brain cancer.
I no longer have any sneakers because I would hate to see all those poor kids in the sweat shops overseas suffering because I wanted a pair of Nike shoes.
I no longer buy expensive cookies from Neiman Marcus since I now have their recipe.
I no longer worry about my soul because I have 363,214 angels looking out for me.
I no longer have any savings because I gave it to a sick girl about to die in the hospital for the 1,000,000,000th time.
I no longer have any money but that will change once I receive the $18,624 that Microsoft and AOL are sending me since I participated in their special e-mail program.
I want to thank all of you soooooooo much for looking out for me.
Now if you DON'T send this e-mail to at least 12,000,000 of your closest friends in the next 60 seconds a large bird with diarrhea will crap on your head at exactly 5:00 p.m. tomorrow.
From:
little child
() on Tue Apr 19 16:54:00 2005
[.:hey:*:everyone!:*:long:*:time:*:no:*:talk!:*:lol:*:okay:*:well:*:i:*:wish:*:everyone:*:luck:*:with:*:their:*:lives:.]
From:
Matias
(nine nine) on Mon Apr 18 22:01:44 2005
Curtis, Curtis, Curis you're always trying to upstage The DOG with your BIG news but theres one thing to remember. You may have some pics with Norris but he has one with Simmons!
From:
Snoop
() on Sun Apr 17 09:19:12 2005
W O R D !
From:
T-Dog
(97) on Sat Apr 16 01:00:44 2005
Whats up 97 you might remember me from the homecoming court but now Im onto bigger things. After running with my nomination I gave it a go for Mr. Delamo fashion 98'but lost to Brett Joseph. Now I am just protesting everything and anything insight so stay on my good side or Ill be at your house with a picket sign and a howard zinn book. Speaking of Zinn 'what up!" Oh and Im getting married. I've dodged a few bullets but this one got me where it counted?
From:
morgasm
(what have you) on Sat Apr 16 00:49:39 2005
Zin dog try Larry M. Anyways just a little update for y'all. After several failed attempts at trying to land a reality tv gig I finally got my big break on a show called "platanos y manzanas" on canal 54 (the el mundo station). It is a survivor style show where ,myself and another "cali" boy (or girl) pair up with a few cuban refuges and race some new yorkers and canadians. Action packed from start to finish beginning with a swim up the florida eveglades and ending up with a barrel ride down niagra falls. Oh! and somebody dies. (the fcc allowed to show it becasue the person wasn't a citizen). Be sure to check it out this fall. GASM
From:
Bill M
(68) on Fri Apr 15 21:39:29 2005
Yes the rented it to a French Montessori which moved. Then made it a gated community. All parking was taking away behind the gates. Curb in front is red. Had to but in small lot for community. Holds about 20 cars, but the hours are who knows to who knows. The big houses look right onto the lot and they don’t want the load noise. Progress
From:
RJ
(85) on Fri Apr 15 19:42:47 2005
No,I'm up here in the Wa.state,I go down to see my parents,or is it that my parents want to see their granddaughter,I'm not exactly sure.Anyway,yea they first made it some french school and now I'ts a bunch of houses,I think.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Fri Apr 15 19:10:00 2005
RJ 85 Are you still in the area or returned and see what they did to that property? Should have been a park.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Fri Apr 15 19:05:51 2005
RJ, Ask the hoses that live there now. But it was in a neat place. Still sucked I admit Newton is now Richardson but it does live on.
Eric G. Interesting tie in. I lived in Boulder Creek up old 9 from the boardwalk for a while right out of South
From:
Eric G.
('79) on Fri Apr 15 14:03:14 2005
Bill M, I was really young when I used to skateboard a lot. We sure had the awesome view of the city from the PV hillside. One of the best spots ever to watch fireworks is on top of the cliff above the Walteria gravelpit just off Hawthorne Blvd. I remember as a kid that part of the hill was on fire every damn year a few days before the 4 of July. There were practically no firework regulations when I was a kid and every summer the hill would be on fire in a few places. I can't believe how many laws there are now days. I spent 4 years up in Silicon Valley my first few years of high school and at that time we'ld go up hwy 9 into Saratoga in the Santa Cruz hills for our city light view. The nice thing about South High was our city light view was right there.
From:
Brittany Massaroni
(2007) on Fri Apr 15 13:48:12 2005
oh my gosh...tell me now how can that suck? well i guess if the ocean came over on top of the house then yea that would suck!!!
From:
RJ
(85) on Fri Apr 15 13:42:12 2005
Blasphemy Bill M 68!!!!!
How can a school right across the street from the beach suck,huh?
I'm waiting......
From:
Jerrie
(71) on Fri Apr 15 11:15:19 2005
Bill M....You MUST explain now....I'm askin'...please, email me!
From:
Bill
(68) on Fri Apr 15 01:00:28 2005
Hmmm Gordon,,,Wasted at Rocketship Park,now there's a memory or dozens..
From:
Bill M
() on Fri Apr 15 00:51:54 2005
Typo should have read Lee Winship
From:
Bill M
(68) on Fri Apr 15 00:51:18 2005
Len Winship's (RIP, Jerrie don't ask) dad was part owner of PV pools in the village. We used to go buy the diving board topping from himn and clue on the top of our skate boards. If any of us had brains we would be worth .millions instead of Hobie and Makana.
Eric..suprised you being 79 the new poly wheels were out or did you ride when you were real young? Still some places in dogtown to ride. Amazing what you can still find around here.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Fri Apr 15 00:45:09 2005
Parkway sucked, Newton Ruled. Rocketship is back in park. I even have a Picture on my wall of it. Were footballgames going on? The fence didn't last, then they put that big chain down it. I saw it a couble weeks .ago..still says the bowl ever so lightly. Haven't taken care of the the asphalt or I would have tried it. what is life for anyway. Been a while since I've been hear, Eric I remember Carlow...but that was the night riders territory.
From:
Zin Dog
(99') on Thu Apr 14 17:26:25 2005
I'm looking for a good lawyer and I need one pronto. I can't go into details but lets just say 100% cashmere sweaters and broken noses don't mix at local (or even international) karaoke bars.
From:
Jerrie
(71) on Wed Apr 13 10:56:08 2005
Amy...don't know Jon, but since you are in Iraq, and there for US...Heres a HUGE HUG! ((((AMY)))) Be safe....Thank you for your service.
From:
amy wilcox(brice)
(1991) on Tue Apr 12 04:46:31 2005
i'm looking for jon wilson class of 86, i'm in iraq and really want to get ahold of him.
From:
bill jones
(1965) on Mon Apr 11 18:40:33 2005
To: Anyone--does anyone know where Pat Celio or John Burns would be, class of 65. thanks
From:
Gordon Matthews
(1968) on Sun Apr 10 08:33:18 2005
Does anyone remember Rocket Ship Park on Friday Nights? The Police raids? Did we ever win a football game? The Bowl at Rivera was killer before the poles.
Parkway was THE school
From:
Chris (68)
() on Sun Apr 10 00:36:20 2005
Bill, I'm finally back to work. Re: Who ruled; Having ridden it many times with you, it was most definately "The Bowl" at Riviera school. It was until the school district put the poles in the middle of it. Too bad, it was a real rush on the old boards. Chris
From:
bill jones
(1965) on Sat Apr 9 12:28:55 2005
Jerrie, sylvester what a piece of work. in 8th grade he picked me up and thru me against a wall in the class room. for no reason, really no reason. my dad did not take to that. i left after getting up off the floor. went home, told my dad what happend. we went back to the school. we met with strom and sylvester. sylvester just lied about what happened. but 30 other people saw it. my dad asked him to try to throw him against the wall. i transferred to mr. smiths class. funny, we filed a complaint against him with the board. he had a number of complaints, i mean a lot. the school board in its wisdom solved the problem, they promoted him to a principle. sylvester's wife was also a teacher at meadowpark. i had her in 6th grade. she was a good teacher. talk with you later. Bill
From:
Jerrie
(71) on Sat Apr 9 10:31:25 2005
Hi, Bill J. Yes I had Mr. Sylvester, and The principal (I think!) was Mr. Strom. Then Mr. Magee. Its a LONG time ago. LOL! These brain cells are still trying to re-generate...:)
From:
bill jones
(1965) on Fri Apr 8 21:28:59 2005
Jerrie. thanks for the message. i heard they have several classes going at the same time because they need people, money. i guess its expensive reserving part of a hotel. sorry your not going. it would be nice to meet you and your husband. i went to the 10-20 and 25 year. had a great time. my class has one every 5 years. thats a bit much for me. talk to you later. question, did you have mr. sylverster at hillside, and was mr strong or strom the principle? Bill
From:
Jerrie
(71) on Fri Apr 8 21:20:44 2005
Bill Jones....I hadn't heard. I doubt if I'll go, tho. Its more fun to connect with people in a more relaxed and comfortable situation, so you can really say something and hear whats going on in their lives. Those reunions are interesting, but I'm more of a one on one kind of person. I've "re-met" quite a few people from HS and it was really fun.
From:
Eric G.
('79) on Fri Apr 8 19:49:53 2005
Hey Bill, I remember hard clay wheels. The tiniest pebble would send you flying. I remember skateboarding down the backside of the hill on Carlow Rd down toward Seaside Elementary School and hit an elevated sidewalk slab. Both trucks were sheared off and sent me flying as I came to a grinding stop on both elbows which were ground to the bone.
From:
Bill M
(68) on Fri Apr 8 17:33:37 2005
What's a misplaced 'i' among friends. Hard clay wheels, took some skills and stupidity to make it. Don't remember seeing a metal wheel making that turn. Who is maze fom 69?
From:
cody maxfield
(2005) on Fri Apr 8 10:54:56 2005
ha get back to me asley_hoyt2005@yahoo
