Name: Clark Millman ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jan 17, 2009, 6:49 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Torrance, CA
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Message: I was at El Camino College today with some of my track athletes from various South Bay high schools and had a few minutes to look over the trophy case for athletics. I was pleased to see HHS represented in the "hall of fame" by Walt Justice('71) for his contributions as a football coach at Camino and Jim Bunyard who was a football coach at Camino for over 25 years! I know Walt was also a great athlete in his own right. Always a pleasure to see Cougars where they belong..in "halls of fame"!!

Name: Steve Maldonado ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jan 16, 2009, 8:43 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Longview, WA
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Message: John: Suzanne Pleshette was indeed killed by the birds in the movie of the same name...while Tippi was the main character, Suzanne Pleshette was playing with the school children and was later killed. Yechh...

Name: Keith D. Jones ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jan 16, 2009, 8:29 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Las Vegas
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Message: Had to chime in when I saw Kim Severtson name. She was one of the hottest girls in school and had a great personality. I didn't know her very well but when I was around her and heard her I liked it. Anyway, her last name now is really nice.

Name: Jim Gibson ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jan 16, 2009, 6:20 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1967
City & State: Redding, CA
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Message: My mom worked at Mirkin Motors and prior to that, Kenneth Chevrolet (Used Cars). Gerald Mirkin left Kenneth Chevrolet & opened the VW dealership in the old Safeway building. When Kenneth Chevrolet Used Cars was @ 120th & Hawthorne Blvd, General Manager & family friend Al Bellucci set me up with a '64 Chevy Impala, 409, w/ a Muncie 4-speed, built-in tach, bucket seats, etc, for $400.00! I had it painted "Midnight Blue Metallic" & threw some fat tires on a set of those "original" Cragar mags. The tires & wheels were stolen twice, the stereo, once, & finally they stole the whole car. The thieves parked it in a field near where they parked the Goodyear blimp. They stripped it...then, they torched it! I still haven't recovered from that! - Gibby -

Name: Michael M Kratz ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jan 16, 2009, 3:59 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Vega$ is broke
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Message: After checking out the new cars at KENNETH CHEVROLET and CHAFFEE MOTORS (Ford), I always ended up at TACO TIO, they had the best deep fried burritos.

Name: Ernie Nixon ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jan 16, 2009, 2:14 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: Bakersfield Ca
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Message: When I was young in Hawthorne, the VW dealership was a Safeway grocery store.

Name: Gary Bickers ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jan 16, 2009, 2:06 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: pve cal
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Message: Jim Thorpe's second wife worked at the BofA on Hawthorne Blvd for years. She came into my Dad's cafe for lunch. She would bring in stuff about her husband and it was remarkable as we had all just seen Bert Landcaster play him in the movies.

Name: Enza Nicocia ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jan 16, 2009, 11:09 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Nicocia
Class: 1972
City & State: San Pedro Hill, CA
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Message: Sharon...Yes, Leo & Sam are brothers, and I have been in contact with Sammy for many years. In fact, I spoke to him just last nite! We have a great story on how our families lived in the same village in Sicily (Valderice), and when we immigrated to American in 1956, we ended up living literally 2 blocks away!...The LaSala's on Cedar and 122nd, and the Nicocia's on Broadway/Freeman. We actually grew up together, having our parents being good friends with many of our weekends up in Winchester (Hemet), were his father Chris had a relative, and the men (and kids) took to the San Jacinto Mtns hunting jack rabbits and other small birds. We have been tripping down memory lane lately, and sharing stories of all the great peasant Sicilian cuisine our momma's made from scratch (they literally woke up every morning and started the evening meal)- store bought bread??.. never had it as a kid.. take out pizza & tacos?...nope-not until I had my first job at California Donuts at 15 (inside Boys market), did I have my own money & made tacos & other "American fast food" i.e., I turned my parents on to frozen chicken pot pies for our family in 1971!.. 4 for a dollar at the Safeway where the VW dealership once was, btw, what was there before VW??. Well, I must say I did experience tacos before then... when my sister Lena c/o 64 dated Dean Williams (do you remember Williams Meat Locker in Lennox, btw?), she would come home with Taco Tio tacos for us 'kids' after their dates. That was the beginning of my love for Andy and his famous tacos, fried burritos, etc. Still can't find tacos that tasted as good as Andy's! Anyway I digress, I will get Leo's address (he's local, btw), and email it to you. He was quite the jock with his baseball talents I hear, and easy on the eyes too! What's not to like???.....He's Sicilian! :))

Name: Mike Mecey ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jan 16, 2009, 10:30 am - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Roseville, CA
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Message: As I read some of these great feedbacks, my mind often "flashes" back to something that happened some 45+ years ago (what did I have for breakfast this morning?).. I remember one of the fun things a few of us did was to sneak into the movie studios at night and play in the lots. One night a few of us were having a great time roaming the studio lots when a security cop showed up & captured a couple of the night commandos... since I was driving & the others thought the captured were "dead"... we scaled over the wall & split (This was way before the "No Child Left Behind rule)... When I got home late... Mom asked what moms always ask... Where have you been? What have you been doing?... Nowhere.. nuttin'... Well, a couple hours later I get a call from the captured commandos telling me to come get them... now I had to fess up before I could leave the house & retrieve their bodies... That was a tough confession, but what great times... I don't remember who the captured commandos were... Anyone out there remember??? I think I remember, but I don't want to "accuse" an innocent class mate...

Name: Michael M Kratz ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jan 16, 2009, 6:51 am - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Vegas
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Message: Read the story on the 1981 Leuzinger site where Marilyn grew up in Hawthorne, very interesting. I do remember in the late sixties when I visited Hawthorne Memorial Center and notice off to one side in the center a shadow box containing medals of Jim Thorpe. I do not know if these were his Olympic Medals or other medals. And didn't Jim Thorpe live in Hawthorne for awhile? I did read he passed away in your home town of Lomita in 1953, John.

Name: Sharon Branigan ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jan 16, 2009, 6:34 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Bierman
Class: 1976
City & State: San Clemente, CA
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Message: Greg Guerrero, is there any chance that Sam LaSala is related to Leo LaSala? I tried to find Leo for our 30th reunion but no luck. If you know how to contact him would you ask him to contact me so I can get his address for future reunions - we are thinking of having a 35th reunion in 2011. We sure did miss seeing him in 2006. Thanks much.

Name: Debbie Kilroy ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jan 15, 2009, 12:35 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Kilroy
Class: 1971
City & State: The OC
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Message: John and Denny, thanks for the blast from the past pics, have really enjoyed them. Haven't seen St. Joe's since my daughter was baptized there years ago. Paco, the lottery??? Wow, I thought that lottery winning was a myth, maybe that should be my new retirement strategy, since that whole 401K thing didn't work out too well. Finally, Petey, your Pink Lady is AWESOME girl!! Take care Cougs and FIGHT ON!!

Name: Greg Guerrero ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jan 15, 2009, 12:09 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1974
City & State: Hawthorne, CA
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Message: Enza... You would be correct, they would be Steve and Chris. I lived next door to them growing up for many years. Sam LaSala was on our team. The first three years, '04, '05, & '06 Team Efler took the prize. In '07 Team Guerrero/Pillar w/ LaSala. Last years tourney was postponed. Steve, Chris and I remain in contact and I have been to their Mother's home in Lake San Marcos, though I have not had the opportunity to play the course, yet. Steve, Chris, my Son and Jim Ventura ('78) play golf together now and then.

Name: Ernie Nixon ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jan 15, 2009, 9:23 am - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: Bakersfield Ca
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Message: Hey I noticed that Wade Greasby said that he would sneak out thru Stan the mailman's yard. I believe that would be my Uncle Stan Balentine's yard, He and my Aunt Nell lived east of H.I.S. on the same street. Also I noticed that Pat Serbanic has been on, I think his brother is Mike Serbanic and wonder if he could inform of his whereabouts. I know I'm a little slow in these things, but I've been busy with shoulder replacement and therapy. Never too late to start the rebuild. Thanks John, for these looks into the past.

Name: Mary Ann Martin ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jan 15, 2009, 6:29 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Walton
Class: 1961
City & State: Nashville AR
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Message: Okay, okay! I've been chastised about Utah. HOWEVER, deep in my heart, I truly believe that the 2008 #1 team should have been my beloved Trojans. And, I've never been a supporter of the BCS system. I preferred the good old days when there was two polls and the AP coach's pick was always more accurate than the UP writer's favorites. Now, I'm into basketball. The Hogs knocked off Oklahoma and Texas, but we're 0-2 in SEC play. Go figure. One thing for sure, we've got a coach that both the players fear and respect. Ditto for football. Sorry, JB. I'll be silent about sports until next season. And, am I the only one who caught your Vince Young remark? LOL.

Name: Jeff Mann ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jan 14, 2009, 7:40 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1975
City & State: newhall, ca
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Message: I just want to invite folks to the Cafe Bellisimo (On Ventura Blvd, a block west of Shoup, in Woodland Hills) on the 27th. I am playing a songwriters showcase. It starts at 7:30. Come check it out

Name: Jim Sloey ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jan 14, 2009, 7:15 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: solvang
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Message: Mary Ann, as Coach Lee would say "Not so fast my friend!" THE U U U's [University of Utah Utes] beat 'Bama much easier than Florida did. They are a solid team that can play with anyone including Burris' team that Leslie can't remember. Texas, Florida, unremembered and Utah doubleheader tomorrow at Halcap tomorrow, winners next Friday night-take the BS out of BCS! And Sam is back Sooners.

Name: Gary Bickers ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jan 14, 2009, 6:28 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: pve cal
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Message: Just a couple of thoughts about "Paco's Pictures". First it is still nice to see Howard calling the men who worked with us as kids, as Mr. this and Mr. that. As with most of us of that generation, there still is respect. The second is I'm in the 1959 team picture and I think those are Tomm McCann "Twisters" I have on. Always the fashion plate.

Name: Enza Nicocia ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jan 14, 2009, 5:09 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Nicocia
Class: 1972
City & State: Miraleste/RPV, CA
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Message: Greg? Would those Pillar's be Chris & Steven? I go way back with the Pillar family, especially Juli and their mom Elaine. Although, I thought that Sam LaSala was part of that winning team last year, no? Chris & Steve are very good golfers, and since their mom lives on/facing the golf course in San Marcos, San Diego they have many opportunites to practice I'm sure :-)

Name: Greg Guerrero ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jan 14, 2009, 4:07 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1974
City & State: Hawthorne, CA
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Message: Wade, Count me in for a foursome. The foursome will consist of a couple Pillars, some Guerreros, a few errant shots (golf or tequilla) and a grand time. And remember to bring your "A" game, Team Pillar/Guerrero are the current reigning 2007 Cougar Classic Champions (2008's tourney was postponed). We look forward to seeing you, Bud and the crew...Fight On..!!! GGGPS: BTW enough of this sooner football (5 consective BCS Bowl losses), The Men of Troy will always be the team to beat on both sides of the ball... 7 consecutive BCS Bowls with a 6-1 record

Name: Leslie Greasby ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jan 14, 2009, 3:44 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1979
City & State: Whittier , CA.
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Message: Hooray for you, J.B.. For the first time we agree on the ranking of a team that deserves to be where they are! I have heard nothing but degrading remarks about the Ute's and how cush their schedule was. But like you stated to Mary Ann, beating Michigan, B.Y.U., Oregon State, and Alabama puts them where they belong. Here, Here! Mary Ann, I support the Big 12 Conference, especially when our teams are in the Bowl games, but Texas escaped with a loss against the Buckeyes. The Buckeyes had McCoy's number all night long. It would have been different if Texas wouldn't have received a ghost call on a long pass, leading to McCoy scoring. The games are over. Florida deserves No.#1 and no one could have beaten them, except maybe that team located on Figueroa and Adams. It escapes my lips. :-) Jim Sloey, poor play calling near the goal and no "Hurry Up" got us in trouble. The pain is slowly subsiding. Thank you for the sentiment. I look forward to next year and Sam's decision whether to return or leave. We need him one more year. Happy New Year to all Cougars! Have a blessed one.

Name: Jim Peppers ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jan 14, 2009, 1:28 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Athens, Greece
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Message: Hey Baker ? Sharon Branigan was right. It was Suzanne Pleshette who couldn?t run fast enough and got pecked to death, not Tippi Hedren. Tippi survived. By the way, I have to join the chorus in praise of the "then and now" pics of Hawthorne. I would much rather have lived then. Does anyone have pictures of where Marilyn Monroe lived while she was growing up in Hawthorne during the late 20?s early 30?s? I hope 2009 will be a better year than the past few years. Take care Cougars. Jim Peppers

Name: Mary Ann Martin ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jan 14, 2009, 8:38 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Walton
Class: 1961
City & State: Nashville AR
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Message: Belated Christmas and New Year to ya'll Cougars! I've been sooooooo depressed after JB bragged on the longtime wedding anniversaries. Pleeeeze! My marriages don't even add up to a silver one! LOL! Seriously, the computer and I've both been ill, but we're both getting better each day. At least I've had plenty of TV time for all the bowl games. Cousin Colt McCoy was outstanding in Texas' win, but THEY, not Utah should be knocking off Florida as I speak. The BCS system isn't perfect, but a non-member isn't qualified for ranking and their schedule was really, really cupcake - including several close calls. Boise State was a different story as the Jacobsens can confirm. Anyway, I've missed Feedback and enjoyed catching up on The Days Of Our Lives. Special blessing to you, JB - you're a special kind of glue!

Name: Sharon Branigan ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jan 14, 2009, 8:20 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Bierman
Class: 1976
City & State: San Clemente, CA
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Message: I'm really enjoying the "then and now" pics of Hawthorne but I gotta tell ya that pic of the "parklike" area next to the parking structure is a little too Hitchcockian if ya know what I mean... if I saw that horde circling round I surely wouldn't be spreading the blanket and opening the picnic basket...remember poor Suzanne Pleshette who couldn't run fast enough...