Name: Cindy Wernicke ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Dec 14, 2008, 9:40 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Maxson
Class: 1963
City & State: Stagecoach, NV
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Message: John, thanks for the info. on how to see the picture, I didn't have to change anything and now I can see it. Paco, I hope you meant 8th. from the left, I think that may be him, remember, that was 56 years ago. Cindy

Name: Larry Biller ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Dec 14, 2008, 9:15 am - HHS Time
Class: 1967
City & State: Portland,Oregon
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Message: It's snowing in Portland!! We don't get alot but this is a good one.

Name: Howard "Paco" Duran ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Dec 13, 2008, 8:06 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Lake Forest
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Message: Cindy, top row 7th from the left.

Name: Jim Raines ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Dec 13, 2008, 6:37 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Salt Lake City Ut.
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Message: Judy is right about Alex the mailman being top row, fifth from the left. My grandfather would invite him in for a cold lemonade in the summer months. He was also invited to take a break and watch Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers play. Those were good days. And Cindy you were right about Gene Gutierrez' oldest brother being your handsome, "built like a brick", "blue-black hair" mailman. Speaking of the Gutierrez', does anyone remember the other siblings, Gene, Mary, Vicky, John, or Pete? Does anyone remember Bill Bass who lived next door, East of the Gutierrez'? Bill had a '53(?) Lincoln that was painted flat primer black, really cool for those days.

Name: Cindy Wernicke ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Dec 13, 2008, 1:23 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Maxson
Class: 1963
City & State: Stagecoach, NV
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Message: For some reason I am not able to see the picture of the Mail delivery people but I remember our mailman, his name was Andy Gutierrez I must have been all of five years old or so, I would sit on the porch and wait for the mail. Andy was the most handsome man I have ever seen, he had hair so black that it was blue, he was built like a brick (well you know the rest), I would just sit there and stare at him. I believe he was the older brother of Mary and Gene Gutierrez c/o 63. Cindy

Name: Howard "Paco" Duran ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Dec 13, 2008, 12:15 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Lake Forest
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Message: I remember getting mail twice a day at Christmas. I don't remember if it was Hawthorne or Newport Beach....Send me your pics, I've received pics from 4 Coug's and more!!

Name: Dean Morris ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Dec 13, 2008, 11:39 am - HHS Time
Class: 1972
City & State: Vallejo, CA
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Message: The picture of the 1952 Hawthorne Post Office crew is fascinating for many reasons. This WWII "Greatest Generation" group who filled these jobs appear proud and grateful to have a decent honest paying job. It is not hard to imagine how the 1950s economic boom and era of well being happened. Fifty years later, Hawthorne and the nation have changed radically. Could you get a group of Postal workers to come dressed in coat and tie to a group picture these days? Granted the guys in the top row don't look so hot with the govt issue black tie that doesn't extend past your sternum. Maybe I am reading too much into the picture, but to me it documents a lot of changes in our culture, and I am not talking race or affirmative action which are obvious differences. I think it has to more to do with a positive attitude toward work missing today, even before the economy went sour.

Name: Robin Hood ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Dec 13, 2008, 10:57 am - HHS Time
Class: 1960
City & State: Eugene , Oregon
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Message: Great pic JB! Top row, 7th from the left is 133rd and many other streets "George". I thought he was so big 55 yrs ago, but he looks like the Bob Cousy of that team. Can anyone pick out Mike Babineau's dad...Paco, Mo? ...hey Keith, What fight?? $55 bones to see DeLawussy sit on a stool and cry?..What an joke...later Cougar skaters :o)

Name: Neil Andersen ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Dec 13, 2008, 9:13 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Dallas, OR
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Message: It seems to me we got Postal Delivery twice a day, way back when.

Name: Keith D. Jones ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Dec 13, 2008, 8:56 am - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Las Vegas
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Message: Heard from Robert Sanchez a couple weeks ago. He came to town for the Delahoya fight and we were going to get together but I never got a call. Where were you Robert??? Also, just got a 1923 T-Bucket with a whole lot of engine and looks awesome Only $14,000 for anyone. Just email me. I know how there are quite a few guys on here who like these kind of cars.

Name: David De Jesus ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Dec 12, 2008, 7:42 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1969
City & State: Palm Spring, CA
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Message: Just found this site. I really enjoyed it!!! It really captures that period of time in my life that holds many fond memories of the wonderful people that were my close friends. Thank you

Name: Craig Bradford ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Dec 12, 2008, 7:38 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1984
City & State: Huntington Beach, CA
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Message: First of all, I had a Cougar sighting at Fountain Valley High and that was my Uncle Wade. We are both coaches now, but different sports. I have to say that along with my Dad, Coach Minami has been my biggest influence as a coach. Everytime I step on the field I bring his values and commitment with me. I have to end with a big GO SOONERS!!! I know that Grandpa Greasby has a big smile on his face!!! Time for a Dr Pepper...OK Coors.

Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Dec 12, 2008, 5:04 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Spinnaker Coves, Ca
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Message: Hey, John Boy; Great picture. Hey, these guy's all look happy. At what point in time did the Postal Service employees start going postal / ballistic and start shooting everything up? LOL, LOL.

Name: Henry Cooper ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Dec 12, 2008, 12:14 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Redway Ca.
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Message: John & George, Thank you for the Truck Info. He decided since it has great shocks, the truck should stay in Humboldt. We have many bumpy roads and no one enjoys spilling their Beer. Cougarilly yours, Henry

Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Dec 12, 2008, 11:03 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Spinnaker Coves, Ca
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Message: Henry;Your friend's Ford Econoline is worth maybe $500.00 to someone who is really looking for one. That's if it were in really good shape, now, if it had a 350 Chevy 4 by 4 Stroker motor in it then we would be talking more $.

Name: Henry Cooper ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Dec 12, 2008, 10:14 am - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Redway Ca.
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Message: John and other Car Buffs: A friend inherited a 1966 Ford Econoline Pick up truck. It has a 240 Cu. inch 150 HP engine, 3 speed column shift, All original glass and lights. The body is in good shape. Some rust on the bed. It is registered and runs great. We are curious if it is worth anything. Thanks, Merry Christmas to all you Cougs. Henry Cooper

Name: Fred Rinaldi ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Dec 12, 2008, 9:51 am - HHS Time
City & State: Manhattan Beach
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Message: Serra High, but 3 summers tours at HHS. Ahhh Holy Joe's, 1st woman to slap me across the face.. St Barbara Mary in the 5th grade, then again in the 8th grade for good measure.

Name: Jim Clairmont ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Dec 11, 2008, 6:27 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Porter Ranch, Ca
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Message: Mike Shay brought back terrible memories for me -SISTER EDWARD from St. Joseph's. WAB. This woman hated the male gender. She was about six feet tall and probably weighed in around 210. I remember her picking up two of my male classmates by the shirts, one in each hand, and shaking them both like rag dolls. Don't remember who they were; might have been Mike Shay. Merry Christmas Merry Christmas

Name: Joyce Savisky ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Dec 11, 2008, 8:16 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Savisky
Class: 1962
City & State: La Mirada,Ca.
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Message: Thank you for the Birthday Wishes John. Hugs, Joyce

Name: John Baker ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Dec 11, 2008, 8:02 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Lomita, CA
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Message: Happy Birthday to Joyce Savisky, class of 62, great friend since 6th grade, ex-wife and Kelly's mama. Have a great day.....

Name: Kaleen Marinko ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Dec 10, 2008, 1:15 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Mascarena
Class: 1960
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Message: Hello, My mom graduated from Hawthorne High School in 1960. Her maiden name was Dolores Mascarena. She lost her school yearbook in a fire and I wanted to know if anyone has a yearbook they would be interested in selling me. I can be contacted at kmarinko@sbcglobal.net

Name: Howard "Paco" Duran ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Dec 10, 2008, 12:46 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Lake Forest
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Message: It's Christmas time and I still haven't received any Cougar Pics from anyone! Send me your 1947 or 2008 pics. Merry to all and to all a good day!

Name: Doris Donaldson ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Dec 10, 2008, 12:15 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Donaldson
Class: 1957
City & State: Beautiful downtown Twin Fls ID
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Message: The picture of the recent celebration of Hawthorne High's '53 football team was GREAT! Is it just me or does Coach Chauncey look very much the same as he did 50+ years ago ... okay with a little added weight and less hair, but other than that, THE SAME!!! ??? What's your secret Coach? And I didn't know Paco was a Marine! GOSH JOHN! Thank you SO MUCH for this Cougartown venue! I have met so MANY wonderful people I would have never known existed if it were not for you! And I've touched bases with old, OLD friends from the 50's and even 40's because of you! YOU ARE ONE OF MY HEROS JOHN! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.doris

Name: Jim Peppers ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Dec 9, 2008, 10:41 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Athens, Greece
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Message: Thanks Mathew for your concern. Things are very bad here. The rioting has been going on for five days without stop. It has affected almost everyone, especially psychologically. There is a combination of ingredients going on to cause the situation. The worst thing was the cold blooded murder of a 15 year old by the police, who was apparently just out for the evening to celebrate with some friends. This has turned into looting by the poor and demonstrations against our conservative government. Who would have believed that a conservative government could have done a worse job than the socialists? The economic situation is dire for most people here as I know it is in the USA. I just hope that today will be quieter, but since there is going to be a national strike, I sort of doubt it. Again, thanks for your concern and I hope that this non HHS message is okay. Take care Cougars, Jim Peppers

Name: Gary Bickers ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Dec 9, 2008, 3:26 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: pve cal
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Message: John, your picture of the '53 HHS Team and your invitation to add on brings me to write this note. There were several guys I wanted to meet at that reunion. Joe was the man and still might be the man when it comes to HHS football. More important to me was to meet Coach Bill Cooper of Mira Costa HS. Bill was the son of Phoebe Cooper who worked in the HHS snack bars for years and we all knew her. When I played at HHS we had a knock down drag out game at MCHS and we were told that Coach Cooper was not happy when some of us were still in the game for the second half. Point is we thought he must be a very tough customer. So I met him at the reunion, the nicest guy in the world. My good friends kid is a MCHS student and he insisted I have her come by to see him in his office. She is a member of the Golf team and he congratulated her on her full ride to Boise State to play golf. The "OLD COACH" built men out of boys and it was apparent when you talked to this crew.

Name: Matthew Peterson ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Dec 8, 2008, 3:45 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1974
City & State: EDH, CA
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Message: Jim Peppers, what is going on in Greece? I hope it is not in your area.

Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Dec 8, 2008, 3:05 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Spinnaker Coves, Ca
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Message: Hey, Howard Duran, (Paco); I was browsing your pics and saw the picture of Norm Steiner, Mike Weathers et al. I know, or heard, that Norm Steiner is/was a fire fighter in El Segundo. However, whatever happened to Mike Weathers? The last time I saw him he was living in a tiny apartment in El Porto.

Name: Bob Battle ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Dec 7, 2008, 10:43 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: el segundo
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Message: Jimmy. so much for the translation, the photo shows a tendency that Mr. Grahamer is defensively trying to keep you and Bruce off his bike. He is a wise one, knowing you guys probably ride as well as you translate.