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Name: Vicki Hare ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Apr 1, 2009, 9:36 am - HHS Time
City & State: Bella Vista, Arkansas
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Message: Class of 1952- 1954 I am trying to find a pic or someone who knew John Sciortino from back then, he is now deceased, but we recently found out he is the father of my niece, nobody seems to have any pics or knows much about him, to share with her. If anyone can help us with this, we would appreciate it greatly ! Maybe old yearbook pics that he was in ?? Her mother who went to HHS was Joyce Peltier (my sister) Thanks for any help we can get. Vicki
Hi Vicki, I looked in the 52-55 yearbooks and didn't find a John Sciortino in any of them. Maybe someone from the early classes knows John. Good Luck....
Name: Dan Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Mar 31, 2009, 11:03 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1977
City & State: Sherman Oaks, CA
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Message: So the "mini Cougar reunion" in San Diego came off without a hitch this past Saturday. Russ Painter and Mitch Boley and I sat around before the show trading HHS and Aviation LL memories. I didn't realize that Mitch transfered after his sophomore year. Because he missed the '77 reunion, we sent him to Dennis Kilroy's site www.hhs77.com to check out all of his old HHS friends. Brian Bourguignon came later and the four of us and our wives rocked out to the show! During Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2, I took the mic to should the "if you don't eat your meat . . ." part and I ended it by pointing at these Cougs and shouting "You, yes you from Hawthorne, stand still laddie" Everyone got a big kick out of that.
Sounds like a fun night Dan....
Name: Gary Bickers ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Mar 31, 2009, 2:01 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: pve cal
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Message: John, I probably should not mention this based on all the email last week but that looks like a '52 studebaker, from the back, next to the Inglewood bus. Studebakers rule.
Right again Gary....
Name: Britt Stonebraker ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Mar 31, 2009, 12:34 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1978
City & State: Kingman AZ
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Message: Wow that one took awhile to figure out! Hats off to Kelly Rooney for that clever phrase, I wish I could be there to help save second base too ;D
Name: Howard Paco Duran ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Mar 31, 2009, 11:04 am - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Lake Forest
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Message: Jerry, love the pic..I see a Sunset Stages, which also brings back the memories.
Name: Petey Smith ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Mar 31, 2009, 6:16 am - HHS Time
Class: 1972
City & State: Salem, Oregon
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Message: Judy, walk a few laps for me and thanks for helping to Save Second Base.
Yes, two of my personal favorites
Name: Judy Blomsterberg ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Mar 30, 2009, 8:20 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: DeGrazia
Class: 1964
City & State: Torrance CA
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Message: John, A quick note here..( ya, like I have a quick note in me!) This weekend, starting Saturday morning, there will be the annual Relay For Life of Hawthorne Date: April 04, at Hawthorne High School Halcap Field. (better known at the track). So if you've ever had a yearning to walk that track a couple of times for old time sake, this is the perfect reason to do so. The proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. The idea is to keep a warm body walking the track for 2 days and nights straight. The event will be hosted by several sponsors: The Hawthorne VFW, The Police Dept, The HHS Clubs, Cancer Survivors and their families and more. Jan and I will be making our donations and dedicating our walk to the Hawthorne VFW, located directly as you walk in from Broadway entrance.. but the choice is yours. You can find out more and print your application at home to save time by logging on to: www.Relayforlife.org/hawthorneca. Just print it, complete it and bring it with you to HHS. There'll be tents pitched, music, food sold, and your donations are accepted towards the Fight Against Cancer. My new favorite car magnet is the pink criss-cross ribbon that says, "SAVE THE TA TA'S". You didn't think I'd write in CT without being a little off color, did you??
Hey Judy, Thanks for the information and Pink is NOT off color.
Name: Armand Vaquer ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Mar 30, 2009, 12:27 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1972
City & State: Tarzana, Karloffornia
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Message: Max Roelen brought up John Mohler Studebaker. One additional factoid, Studebaker was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus (the group that brought out the expose of the San Pedro & Catalina Railroad). For more info: http://ecvplatrix.com/history.htm
Name: Sharon Macdonald ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Mar 30, 2009, 6:19 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Badger
Class: 1963
City & State: Bruceville, TX
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Message: In the early 1950s I remember visiting my grandparents in Wisconsin and going to the drive-in in their Kaiser. The things that I most remember about that car were the center post in the windshield (and I had to sit in the middle of the front seat) and that the doors opened by pressing a button on the door rather than having a handle.
Name: Max Roelen ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Mar 29, 2009, 6:48 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1974
City & State: Citrus Heights, CA
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Message: Speaking of Studebakers, here is a little history lesson. The Studebaker Bros had a business on the east coast back in the 1800's. One of the brothers came out to California around 1850 during the gold rush. He saw a need of the miners for a way to haul the gold out of the mines. So, Mr. Studebaker opened a shop in Placerville, CA, about 50 miles east of Sacramento, and started to produce wheelbarrels. And the rest as they say is history. Take care and have a fine COUGAR day.
Name: Michael M Kratz ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Mar 29, 2009, 11:51 am - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Vegas
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Message: My brother Paul(BUTCH)69, had a Studebaker Golden Hawk back in are High School days, all I can say is...what a TANK!
Name: Doris Donaldson ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Mar 29, 2009, 10:57 am - HHS Time
Maiden: donaldson
Class: 1957
City & State: TF ID
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Message: My quick disappearance had a lot to do with (1) THE WORST Friday, the 13th, I can remember (was still recuperating); (2) It suddenly turned pretty doggone cold at Cruise Night and I was freezing (different cold in So. California!); and (3) travel fatigue! I did manage to snap a few pictures and Paco will have those up in a few days. It was good to see everyone and missed seeing a lot of people I had hoped to see. Incidentally, I heard that the Hoods' (Robin, Chris and Tim) Mother passed away on March 10th. My heartfelt empathy goes out to all the Hoods because the loss of one's Mother is the worst.
Leaving doesn't mean you can't say goodbye Thanks for coming out Doris, very nice to see you again.
Name: Carl Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Mar 28, 2009, 11:53 am - HHS Time
Class: 1969
City & State: Torrance
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Message: Note the rear suicide doors on the Studebaker.....It's not a good idea to open them while the car is in forward motion...
Name: Glenn Crist ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 9:37 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1964
City & State: Sonoma, CA
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Message: My mother used to say: Gramdma had a hen, but she was too Studebaker. With apologies, JB. Turns out my Crist line is rife with Studebakers, none however related to the the ones that made the car line famous.
How about the "buggy whip" Studebakers?
Name: Michael M Kratz ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 8:59 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Las Vegas
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Message: Congratulations to Ms. Joy Devlin, Choir Director - 2009 Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award. Forty-five teachers will receive the inaugural Yale Distinguished Music Educator Awards. The award recognizes music teachers and administrators who have made major contributions to music programs in public schools in the United States.
Name: Vicky Aliabadi ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 8:55 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Baur
Class: 1976
City & State: Santa Monica, CA
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Message: I was in Hawthorne about a week ago and when I drove past where the Cockatoo was "that was shut down about 5 years ago" I noticed that they are once again rebuilding it. This time it looks more like all the apartment buildings that have been going up in Hawthorne. By the way, has anyone gone back to where you lived in Hawthorne. My mom still lives in the house she bought when I was in the 8th grade. However, I also drove past the place where we lived when I was in 4th - 7th grade and it has been torn down and now there is a big apartment building.
Hi Vicky, Yep, things have changed in Hawthorne, but there are still remnants of our childhood lurking about. I still have my Dad's house on 119th and Freeman that he bought when I was in the 5th grade and it's not going anywhere in my lifetime.
Name: Bob Jensen ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 7:57 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1971
City & State: Los Angeles
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Message: Hello Belinda Black of 124th street. Welcome...Email me when you get a chance. Jan Chauncy and I were just talking about you a few Saturdays ago. John, 1 1947 Buick Sedanette and 1 Pontiac. Doris, where did you go on Cruise Night. We looked up and you were gone. Happy Easter to all!
Yes Doris, you can't do that after coming all the way from ID.
Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 6:59 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Spinnaker Cove, Ca
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Message: Hey, Jill; I believe she changed her name to Simple Green and took her career in another direction, the Organ thing just wasn't getting her anywhere.
Name: Dana Salley ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 4:05 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: SALLEY
Class: 1978
City & State: SIMI VALLEY CA
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Message: Hi All: There is another get together set up for Saturday April 18th at the Stick N Stein in El Segundo starting at 3PM. Most of the party animals from 78 have already confirmed. There are also a few confirmed from 77. All are welcome; so stop by!
Those 78ers CAN party. Thanks Dana
Name: Debra Mcgregor ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 3:05 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Lee
Class: 1972
City & State: Lancaster, CA
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Message: Haven't had access to a computer, but I wanted to let those of you who knew my mom, Doreen, - has passed away. Many of you will remember her from York School where she was noon supv. for many years. Lotta ya ladies were in G.S. Troop 200 where she was our Leader, along with Melanie Cooper's mom. My dad passed four months ago and I feel like an orphan. However, life goes on and I hope ya all have a great weekend. I'm gonna get past the funeral tomorrow and on with the Springtime. God Bless ...
Hi Debra, Very sorry for your loss. That has got to be real tough losing both parents in just a few months.
Name: Jill Jaynes ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 11:42 am - HHS Time
Maiden: McFarlane
Class: 1977
City & State: Mission Viejo, CA
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Message: Forget about the cars in the parking lot (Cockatoo picture) and Thanksgiving dinner for $2.75. What about Sylvia Green at the Organ?
Name: Howard Paco Duran ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 9:41 am - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Lake Forest
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Message: I just watched a bio. ch program about Brian Wilson..Robin Hood and Rich Sloan had parts. It was a great show.
Got that one on DVD, great show.
Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 9:40 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Spinnaker Cove, Ca
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Message: Hey Gary; After a second look, the two cars I'm talking about in the parking lot may be Pontiac's or Packard's, but I'm not sure. Come on gearheads, some one who knows their cars take a guess LOL, let's get to the bottom of this mystery.
After the picture is gone, people are going to wonder what this post means. If anyone cares, they are Pontiacs and before you ask, George, the sign in front of the door says Thanksgiving dinner $2.75
Name: George Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 8:01 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Spinnaker Cove, Ca
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Message: Hey Gary; Looks like a piece of junk to me. I'd rather have either one of the two Oldsmobiles (I think that's what they are) parked behind it in the parking lot.
Name: Steve Eide ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 27, 2009, 5:00 am - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: Alexandria, VA
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Message: Looks like Hawthorne's economy may get a boost soon. Tesla is planning to build a new all electric car at the Space Exploration Technologies Corporation facility in Hawthorne. The article on CNN:
Thanks Steve.
Name: Jackie Sharp ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Mar 26, 2009, 4:01 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Warner
Class: 1973
City & State: Underwood Iowa
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Message: Hello! to my old class mates of yesterday. How you all doing now! I am right here in mid america, Iowa for the last 28 years married to wonderful man and have one son! Thought I'd just drop you a line and see how everyone else has been getting along. Catch You later.! Jackie!
Hi Jackie, Thanks for checking in. Please add yourself to our Alumni List.
Name: Gary Bickers ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Mar 26, 2009, 3:17 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: pve cal
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Message: Hey John, what kind of car is that parked next to the front doors of the Cockatoo? Kind of looks like a Studebaker but maybe not.
Hey Gary, It's a late 40s Stude all right.
Name: Jim Dally ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Mar 25, 2009, 11:55 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: Carson, CA
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Message: Hey everyone: The picture of the early Cockatoo Inn brought back a memory. I woke up on a foggy morning in 1958 wondering what all the sirens had been for during the night. Somehow my mom knew what the story was. (Probably because of the L.A. Times) I was told the Cockatoo Inn burned down last night! Wow, this was news I thought and after breakfast I got on the bicycle and rode (in thick fog) over to the site; North on Acacia to Imperial and I couldn't see the building because of the fog, (Acacia would be the street at the rear of the picture) across the parking lot and up along the side where the 'electrical box' protrudes on the West side. I could hear two men talking as I rode up and through the mist I discovered Andy Lococo and (I think) his brother standing there looking over the electric box. (Many people thought the Lococo's torched it for the insurance money). Well, as soon as they saw me the talking stopped and I didn't stick around; I turned the bike around and headed back into the fog and home. Most would agree that the newer, bigger Inn built there in the late 50's was a much better looking edifice than the one it replaced (through honest, hard work or not).
Name: Jill Jaynes ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Mar 25, 2009, 1:34 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: McFarlane
Class: 1977
City & State: Mission Viejo, CA
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Message: I had a Cougar reading this morning. In the OC register, there was an article on Mr. Macha, a former teacher who taught at HHS. He discovered his "Holy Grail" of airplanes. He and a few others finally found an old WW2 plane that crashed in the Santa Ana Mountains. Those of you intrested in reading about it, go to www.ocregister.com
Thanks Jill

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