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Name: Pam Hintze ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-May 27, 2010, 6:47 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Wyatt
Class: 1976
City & State: Tooele Utah

Message: That would Dave Krikac. But did you stop and go in?
Hi Pam, No, it was about 8pm and Dave had departed for the day.
Name: Bob Poorman ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-May 27, 2010, 5:25 am - HHS Time
Class: 1977
City & State: Wayzata, MN

Message: Welcome back John, Our Thrift Store in TN is Dave Krikac's class of '76. How I remembered seeing this, pages and pages ago is beyond me. Now if someone can help me find my keys.
Thanks Bob
Name: Granpa Jimmy Cinco ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 10:28 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: solvang

Message: that would be dave krikac
YES, it's our old buddy Dave Krikac's (HHS76) place in Franklin Tennessee. I was there last week, but late, and didn't get to see Dave. If you're out there Dave, get us a shout man. We miss you.
Name: Larry And Loretta Cuiper ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 7:04 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1960
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca

Message: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BOB FRASER, YOU ARE SO SPECIAL TO US, WE DO HOPE YOUR BIRTHDAY WAS WONDERFUL. HARD TO THINK OF US AT THIS AGE, I STILL SEE US TOOLIN THE BLVD IN OUR CARS!! TALK TO YOU LATER.......HAPPY BIRTHDAY........
Name: Jim Sloey ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 6:02 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1966
City & State: solvang

Message: Wow did I get some good news today. Sorry to bore all you good folks but tracing my family lineage to me there has not been a girl born since 1908. As you may remember, last fall we had 4 grandsons produced by 3 of our 5 sons including a set of twins. Today Nick and his wife Cecilia announced their October baby is going to be a girl. Everyone is doing great and Debby and I am getting a grand daughter, WOW! And congratulations to Grandma Judi Storie who finally gets a girl.
Congratulations yet AGAIN Jim. Don't your sons work?
Name: Mike Shay ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 1:50 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Cerritos, CA

Message: Hello and Happy Birthday Bob Fraser! Bob, please don't ever change, you are an absolute original and a gift to the rest of us. As you can see your friends love you dearly. Give Karen a hug, she's way too good for you. Mike
Name: Doris Donaldson ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 1:35 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: donaldson
Class: 1957
City & State: Twin Falls, Idaho
No E-mail
Message: Many of you older gentlemen of Cougartown probably knew Lynn Knauss. He was my ex-husband and dear friend, and was currently married to Kathleen, both of Leuzinger. Lynn finally succumbed to the rigors of cancer on Saturday, May 16, 2010. His heart was so scarred from all the cobalt he endured when he was 27/28 during his first bout with cancer, they couldn't fix it and that is what actually caused his demise. His big ol' heart just gave out on him. However, the cancer had been advancing for the last 2 or 3 years. He had suffered many surgeries and continued chemo until it wouldn't work any more. I am sure you "old football players" and "old baseball players" will remember him as an outstanding athlete and fierce competitor who had an outstanding sense of humor and tremendous love for his fellow man. He was a good human being and will be sorely missed. doris
Thanks Doris and very sorry about your friend.
Name: Jill Jaynes ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 11:02 am - HHS Time
Maiden: McFarlane
Class: 1977
City & State: Mission Viejo, CA

Message: Went to my husbands 35th HS reunion this last weekend. It wasn't as much fun as ours, but it did inspire me to recruit some alumni for the class of 77 35th reunion, which will be here in 2 short years. I'm picturing something casual. Maybe we can combine some classes? Anyway, I don't want to be in charge, but I will help organize. If anyone is interested, please contact me at my email. JB, hope you had a great vacation. Remember, June is dues month for Cougartown, I will have mine to you shortly, JB.
Thanks Jill, and yes I did. There you go 77ers. Someone step up as it's reunion time again.
Name: Sherry Wingo ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 10:53 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Peppers
Class: 1964
City & State: Haw. Ca.

Message: Congratulations to Bob Fraser. Happy Birthday. Doug and Sherry
Name: John Guerra ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 10:04 am - HHS Time
Class: 1960
City & State: anaheim,calif

Message: Well another year flew by like $$$$$ out of my pocket, would like to wish a good long time friend of mine a very happy birthday today. (Bob Fraser). Bob is a whopping 68 yrs old today. I've known Bob for 55 yrs since Hawthorne Intermediate, HAPPY BIRTHDAY pops.
Name: Tom Shelley ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 9:51 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Torrance, CA

Message: Hey Bob (King DooWop) Fraser. Happy birthday my friend of many years! Have a terrific day and many, many more. Doo Wa, Doo Wa. Tom
Name: Michelle Cox ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 9:27 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Migneault
Class: 1987
City & State: Lincoln, NE

Message: Please check out the Reunions page for info on the SECOND ANNUAL HHS AND FRIENDS END OF SUMMER PICNIC BASH happening on July 31st 2010
Thanks Michelle, I haven't added this event yet as am trying to get caught up. I'll try to add it this afternoon or tomorrow at the latest.
Name: John Baker ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 7:40 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Lomita, Ca

Message: Happy Birthday to my long time friend and car buddy, Bob Fraser. Have a great day, Bob
Name: Loretta Cuiper ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 7:38 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Morelli
Class: 1962
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca

Message: John Darlin---Missed you, so glad your are back. Glad to you had a good time. ALWAYS A COUG
Thanks Loretta, yes it was a fun week. Now trying to get caught up.
Name: Jim Frederick ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-May 26, 2010, 6:51 am - HHS Time
Class: 1969
City & State: West Hills / Hanalie Hi.

Message: Hey JB .... Welcome back from your vacation ... Hope it went well ....
Hi Jim, Yes, I had a great time in KY and TN. Visited two very good friends for the week and had a great time. Glad to be home though. I missed you guys.
Name: Peggy Madrid ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-May 16, 2010, 9:32 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Noakes
Class: 1970
City & State: Carson, CA

Message: Eric, What a beautiful story. I hope that somehow through this feedback page, he can contact you. Believe me, I understand about "wayward students." That was me, many many moons ago. I lost my husband last Wednesday, and it was so nice hearing such a lovely story that took me away from my grief for awhile. Take care. Peggy Madrid (Noakes - Class of 1970)
Name: Keith D. Jones ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-May 16, 2010, 8:51 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Las Vegas

Message: I read something about Kelly Carden. I worked for Kelly for about a year or so painting houses and building. We worked on an apartment building in Torrance owned by Lee Marvin. I think I painted a few other places with him. His brother Ric was my baseball coach for 3 years along with Pat Mack, Terry Mack and Ron Treat. We had the coolest and best coaches.
Name: Eric Larson ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-May 16, 2010, 12:35 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1970
City & State: Redlands, CA

Message: John, I never related this story here before, it may be too wordy so edit as you see fit. I hope it answers a question about Kelly that I see posted in past Feedback pages. E.L. Earlier this decade I decided to take a second job as a substitute teacher for the local school district in Rosamond, California. The end of my first day I was offered the job of long term substitute at the high school for a teacher that was going on maternity leave. One of my tasks was after school in thelibrary/computer room over seeing a computer directed class where students work at their own pace to make up for poor grades in various subjects. I carried a role of over thirty students but at any given time only about ten to fifteen would be present. A group of about seven to ten students were regulars but many I carried on my role sheets were never present. The latter students got an F grade when I turned in my grades at the end of the first quarter. The result was that beginning the second quarter, more wayward students arrived to class. One of these students was named Kelly Carden. I will always remember my meeting him. This was mostly because I went to high school with a guy named Kelly Carden(1969). This kid bore no resemblance to my former schoolmate. My schoolmate was thin, red headed, pale skinned and tall. My student was almost opposite in all ways. He was average height, a bit on the husky side, olive skinned, dark brown hair and brown eyes. I informed him of the rules of conduct in the class and set him up with his subject matter in the computer. He soon showed great drive and self motivation. Even though he was one quarter of the school year behind the other students, his regular attendance, strong work ethic and focus on task allowed him to soon close the gap between his work load and that of his classmates. I was impressed with this kid and he made an impression if for no other reason than his scholastic ability. One day weeks into the new quarter, I was walking around the classroom keeping the idle chatter down when I overheard this Kelly kid say the word Hawthorne. I walked over and inquired as to what he was talking to his classmate about when he mentioned Hawthorne again. I said I lived in Hawthorne and went to Hawthorne High. He faced me and asked when I graduated. My reply of 1970 was quickly followed by the remark from him, “my dad went to Hawthorne High too, his name was Kelly Carden, did you know him?” I answered that I did remember his father. The words that he spoke next were those that hit me like a chilling hand gripping my spine, he said, “Would you tell me about him? He died a few months before I was born.” It was one of those moments in ones life that touches the heart and burns a memory into one’s soul. I was moved. Even telling the story years later, I get chills up my spine and a tear wells up. My response was that though I didn’t hang out with his father I did know a bit about him as a schoolmate. I mentioned that he was pretty wild and I was not sure that his mother would want me telling some of what I knew. I did tell him what little I did know about his father at a later date. I later learned that his father, my schoolmate, had passed from cancer. Moments like the one I describe don’t happen very often to educators, especially when they relocate so far from the place they grew up and went to school. I never kept track of this young man. Less than two years later I had relinquished my employment with that school district and moved on. I have to believe that with the tenacity and character he showed me he must be a successful adult today. This experience is a blessing and still brings fond memories.
Hi Eric, Great story there for sure. The Carden family sibs were stretched across about a decade of HHSers. Pat Carden was in my class and I haven't seen him since the early 70s. Dennis was in the class of 63 and is on the Alumni list. Penny and Kelly Carden have both passed on. Thanks very much for sharing a rather touching story.
Name: Kathy Frankforter ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-May 16, 2010, 12:26 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1979
City & State: Redondo Beach, CA

Message: Hi John, I have not been over to visit here at Cougartown in such a long time. Lots going on health wise so it's been a little crazy. As you may remember, my husband attended Hawthorne High as did my son-in-law. I am sad to say, my husbands mother passed away in January of this year. She still lived on 137th Place near Oceangate. We have decided to buy her home (buy out the siblings) as we have rented for ages in Redondo Beach. I was curious if any Cougars still live in the area or have family still over in Hawthorne. I guess I got spoiled living in Redondo Beach BUT we will be moving into a 4 bedroom home - 2 full baths - 1856 sq ft and I just love the house as does my husband. I know there are areas that are not that great in Hawthorne but is there anything we should be aware of? I would appreciate any input.
Hi Kathy, I know Larry and Loretta Cuiper (both grads from HHS and their 2 children too) have lived in that area for decades. No major problems there, I'm sure. Good luck to you and Tom, I'm sure you'll be very comfortable in Hawthorne.
Name: Keith D. Jones ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-May 15, 2010, 9:12 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Las Vegas

Message: Okay folks everything is set for the dinner/get together at Diablos Restaurant at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas starting at 5pm till whenever on Friday June 11. We have well over 50 people who have contacted us and said they were coming. We are hoping everyone shows up. When you have made your hotel reservations email me so I can put your name on the website so people know you are attending. Cost is $70 at Diablos which we will collect that night or you can pay online on our website at www.cougarreunion.com. Includes dinner and dessert and whatever else we can get. I will have the menu up on the website later this week. A portion of the fee will go to The Sunshine Kids an organization started by HHS alumni Faelin Klein. This is an informal dinner so no need to dress fancy. It appears most everyone is staying the weekend so be sure to hookup with your friends and plan to have some fun while in Vegas. And don't forget what happens during this weekend will be our little secret.
Name: Bob Fraser ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-May 15, 2010, 7:58 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1960
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca
No E-mail
Message: Walt Dixon's book on Hawthorne has arrived and is now available again at the Hawthorne Costco.
Great book, thanks Bob and great to see you and Karen, along with John and Anne Rout, Marsha Russell, Barbara Norris Westrope, Maureen Trott, and Tom Shelley at the Ultimate Doo Wop Show last night at the Cerritos Center. Great concert with Dodie Stevens, The Skyliners, The Edsels, The Reflections, Shade Of Blue, The Fleetwoods, Jimmy Clanton, and a few others. Great show all around. It's all about getting together Cougs. Just pick a place and do it.
Name: Glenn Crist ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-May 14, 2010, 5:14 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1964
City & State: Wine Country

Message: I'm sitting here trying to pull together all of the details for the upcoming Wine Country Weekend. If you are planning to attend, but haven't replied to the Questionnaire on the WCW sidebar, please complete it soon. That will help me plan for the food, transportation and events. I really think it will be a fun weekend. The reception at Homewood Winery is being moved to Friday evening with the hope that more Cougartowners will be able to attend. If enough people are interested, we can also move the Lagunitas microbrewery tour to Thursday night after the cheese making tour. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in Sonoma the first weekend in June. They have a beer garden with great food.
Thanks Glenn, Our list is growing on the wine country weekend. If you want to see who's going to be there, or sign up, please go to the Wine Country Weekend Page.
Name: Larry Bach ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-May 14, 2010, 4:33 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1972
City & State: Torrance, CA

Message: Sharon needs a prescription for those sunglasses. The porn occured subsequent to the prom, or at least that's my understanding. My guess is that most parents were looking for a single hair out of place after their daughters returned home for the evening, so I'm making an inference that there was less of the former occurring after the latter.

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