Hawthorne Feedback

Name: Clark Millman ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 16, 2012, 10:04 am - HHS Time

Class: 1976
City & State: Manhattan Beach, CA

Message: For those of you who know Bill Featherston (late 60s basketball coach, 70s student activities director)Today (March 16th) is Bills 70th birthday. I got to know Bill because he ran student council and he was a cool young guy who was a good example for us all.

Name: Linda Dill ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Mar 14, 2012, 10:54 am - HHS Time

Maiden: Sutton
Class: 1967
City & State: Redondo Beach

Message: Hi John. Could you please post on the Reunions page that there will be a group rate at the Marriott for our reunion. The guaranteed rate is $139/night for rooms reserved before July 10th. We have had to guarantee at least 10 rooms to get this rate and unfortunately, if we don't have that many reservations by 7/10, the rate will revert back to the regular rate of $149. I don't think we will have a problem with getting the 10 rooms but be sure to make that reservation before the 10th to save yourself some money. Thanks to those of you who have already sent in your checks. It is really helpful for the planning committee to have some working capital. And, if you are in contact with anyone who is not on Cougartown, please contact me personally with their email or snail mail address so that we can let them know about the reunion. Thank you, Linda

Name: Bruce Robinson ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Mar 13, 2012, 1:32 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1968
City & State: Olympia Wa.

Message: I noticed someone was looking for Lynn Eggum? Lynn was my next door neighbor. The last I heard Lynn was living in Alaska.

Name: Fred Rinaldi ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Mar 13, 2012, 1:07 pm - HHS Time
City & State: Manhattan Beach, CA

Message: Thanks everyone for the kind words, services were well attended and went well. Mark Rutter (Marys big brother) and I reconnected after 46 years.

Name: Billie Johnson ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Mar 13, 2012, 1:03 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Hanson
Class: 1962
City & State: Kent, Washington

Message: Hi Cougars! How fun to know the class of 62 is still out there. Jerry Simpson, lived across the street from you. Do you remember us? Bonnie (Class of 60), Billie Hanson? Cheryl Christensen, why aren't you emailing me and staying in touch? Living and loving the beautiful northwest. Snowed today!

Name: Loretta Cuiper ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Mar 12, 2012, 7:21 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Morelli
Class: 1962
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca

Message: Got my E-mail account going. Thanks John, I knew that had to be done, but was awaiting a code. it's here and back on E-mail, also was able to set back up my Skype Account. Still having trouble with FaceBook, but I will work on that tomorrow. Sure is a Pain in the A..... getting all my E-mail address back on my list of address. but Im not sure if I can get them all back. It will take me awhile to fix that up. I am sending letters out about the Spam. Thank you again...ALWAYS A COUG....

Name: Gary Nix ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Mar 12, 2012, 6:12 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1970
City & State: Gardnerville, nevada

Message: HI JOHN!!!!! unlike my sister i have nothing to get rid of on johns list. HA,HA, hope everyone is doing well. Dave Murphy, see you this weekend!!

Name: Loretta Cuiper ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Mar 12, 2012, 12:20 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Morelli
Class: 1962
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca

Message: Just a Note to let all know my E-mail account, facebook and Skype accounts were hacked into yesterday and today. I'm working on them. Awaiting new information for my E-Mail account. But having trouble getting Skype and facebook fixed. Does anyone know their phone number to call. Trying over the internet is very confusing, I need to speak to a HUMAN Voice--can someone please HELP me? Oh, when they got into my E-mail account, they sent letters to all my Contact friends. It is a SPAM, I'm not in England or have a cousin there or need money. I would hope no one fell for that Letter. If anyone can help me Please send to my E-mail address, I should be receiving the information today giving me the code to correct. Thank you...Sorry John, for using feedback, but this was the only place I could ask for help and let you all know if you received a letter from me, to please disregard. Thanks ALWAY A COUG!!!!

Name: Robin Lewis ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Mar 12, 2012, 8:03 am - HHS Time

Class: 1967
City & State: Petersburg, VA

Message: I just read that the Hawthorne Historical Society was successful in putting up a historical placard honoring the Beach Boys. A good move. I used to live on 119th Place and I remember a few times where I could hear them practice in the garage. These guys also know how to decorate their home for Halloween. Always scared the kids during trick-or-treat. I was one of them scared kids. Happy memories.

Name: Linda Reynolds ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Mar 11, 2012, 7:13 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Jones
Class: 1962
City & State: Chatsworth, CA

Message: Hello classmates of 1962. Our 50th Reunion is coming up in 6 months on September 28, 29 & 30 at the Ayres Hotel in Hawthorne. I will be sending out invitations this week and there are many who have not posted their addresses on Cougartown. Please do so and pass the word to any other classmates to do the same. Hope to see everyone there!

Name: Karen Sullivan ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Mar 11, 2012, 12:46 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Harrison
Class: 1971
City & State: Manhattan Beach

Message: Happy birthday to my cousin, Sally Myers Strunk class of '71. Hope your day is all that you want it to be.

Name: Larry Anderson Mattox ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 9, 2012, 1:12 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1962
City & State: Oakhurst,ca

Message: Ok Cougartown eat your heart out, all you city dwellers. 72 degrees out and going to ride my motorcycle around bass lake today life is good and only 7 miles from home

Name: Tom Nadal ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 9, 2012, 12:03 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1977
City & State: The OC

Message: Just saw the Beach Boys added a date in the OC, Irvine Meadows, for Sunday June 3rd. I already got my tickets for the Hollywood Bowl ... should have waited and saved a little gas money and a couple hours on the freeway. Does anyone know if Principal George Keys is coming to the Cruise night? My mom said she use to work with him at Leuzinger in the 40's.

Name: Bob And Karen Fraser ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 9, 2012, 9:55 am - HHS Time

Class: 1960
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca
No E-mail
Message: We did not have a chance to check out Cougartown this week until last night and saw we missed Lee Leonard's birthday! Lee, it has been such a pleasure getting to know you these past few years. You are definitely one of the good guys. We hope you had a terrific birthday and are enjoying your retirement too. We will see you at breakfast next week!

Name: Judy Blomsterberg ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 9, 2012, 9:03 am - HHS Time

Maiden: DeGrazia
Class: 1964
City & State: Torrance

Message: Just so you know that there was a very funny side to Grace Rinaldi, I'll tell a story from long ago. My (then) neighbor, Ralph Christiana told me that in Catholic school, Mrs. R use to call him a quequedon ( Italian word - spelling is probably all wrong ) He always thought is was a term of endearment, like Cara Mia.. Mi Amore.. only later did he find out it meant "CHATTERBOX" or one that never shuts up. We still laugh about that to this day. I hope to see many old friends at her service this weekend. I'm sure the church will be packed. The world has lost an icon. BTW-my mom called me that too.. popular word in Italian I think.

Name: Dick Dixon ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 9, 2012, 8:46 am - HHS Time

Class: 1963
City & State: La Verne, CA

Message: A very special Happy Birthday (a day late or so) to Lee Leonard. Recently retired from decades at Edelbrock Performance and I'm sure enjoying his Cobra for quick runs to the store. Heck, I'd be running to the store 4-5 times a day with that ride. Lee and I met as quarter midget racers in Feb. '57 and he was one of the best at turning left fast. Cheers 'n gears my friend and hi to your wife Norma.

Name: Dick Dixon ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Mar 9, 2012, 8:37 am - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: La Verne, CA

Message: The passing of Grace is felt by many. I remember her calling me Dickie while I was a student at St. Joe's. Sorry for your loss but our Lord now has a truly wonderful woman close by.

Name: Linda Dill ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Mar 8, 2012, 8:31 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Sutton
Class: 1967
City & State: Redondo Beach

Message: John, could you please add to the reunion page for '66/'67 that checks should be made out to HHS 66/67 Reunion and mailed to Linda Dill at 2413 Thomas Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 or Judi Storie at 13601 Heather Way, Hawthorne, CA 90250. Thank you for all your help.

Name: Kathleen Griffin ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Mar 8, 2012, 7:52 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Nix
Class: 1974
City & State: Pahrump, NV

Message: I have a 1954 Harley Davidson Pan Head Basket Case that I need to find a home for. If this is something you are interested in, or know someone who is, please email me.

Name: Sherry Wingo ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Mar 7, 2012, 7:56 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: Peppers
Class: 1964
City & State: Haw. Ca.

Message: It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of our classmate "Ginger Haller Fruitt". Her memorial service will be at Alpine Village this Sat. March 10 at 4:00 at the restaurant there.

Name: Maureen Trott ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Mar 7, 2012, 6:39 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1964
City & State: Hawthorne, CA

Message: With permission from Jerry Hopkins, I am letting Cougartown friends know that Nadine Fryar (1959) Vaillancourt has ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and does not have much time left, maybe a couple of weeks. She is being taken home tonight to spend her last days. She has been a friend for around 40 years. She has her family and close friends with her and supporting her and her wishes. Love ya Nadine!

Name: John Guerra ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Mar 5, 2012, 6:36 pm - HHS Time

Class: 1960
City & State: Anaheim, calif

Message: Hi John, another Cougar sighting. My golfing friend and i decided to play Golf today at Shorecliffs Golf Course in San Clemente. He knows a lot of friends that work there. We played with a nice couple who joined us. Around the fifth hole we were waiting on the the tee box and started talking about where we were from and the school we attended. I mentioned Hawthorne High class of sixty. They happened to be Brian Moore Class of 72 and Rhonda Lowell Class of 73, very nice classy people. a small world and nice sighting. I may add that our mascot [The Cougar] is my favorite Cat. Take Care Cougars

Name: Lee Leonard ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Mar 4, 2012, 11:55 am - HHS Time

City & State: Hawthorne

Message: Thanks for the Birthday wishes

Name: Linda Dill ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Mar 3, 2012, 9:38 pm - HHS Time

Maiden: sutton
Class: 1967
City & State: Redondo Beach

Message: Thank you, John, for posting our 45-year reunion on the Reunions Page. The picture of the Manhattan Marriott is great. As more information becomes available I will let you know. I have already heard from Danny Litton, '68 asking if it's okay for '68 alums to join us. Anyone who wants to come is WELCOME. Just remember that the room we have has a maximum capacity of 150, so get your reservation (money) in early. The 9 hole golf course looked beautiful on Friday when Judi and I signed the contract. If you want to plan a round of golf on Saturday before the reunion with some of your old friends, I'm sure the Marriott will accomodate you. They still did not give us the group room-rate. I think it will probably depend on how many rooms we think we will need. There is also a Sunday morning buffet that overlooks the golf course and we can set up an informal get together for that too. Everyone would individually pay for their own breakfast and the hotel would arrange some tables to accommodate larger groups. I really think this is going to be a great weekend. If you have any ideas or suggestions to share with us, please let me know. Linda Dill and the Class of '67 Reunion Committee P.S. If you plan to make a weekend of it, my own personal recommendation for eating away from the hotel would be "The Tin Roof Bistro". It is just a short walk from the hotel and the theme is sort of Napa Valleyesque. Great wine list and food.