Name: Clark Millman ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jul 23, 2015, 12:57 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Manhattan Beach, CA
Message: HHS update: Summer school at HHS ends this coming Tuesday.I was talking to some of the counselors today, trying to make sure my athletes are taking the right classes. I was surprised to learn that the foreign language dept. has changed alot. When I was in school we could take Latin, Spanish, French or German. The only two language classes offered at HHS now are Spanish and Mandarin!

Name: Maureen "mo" Trott ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jul 22, 2015, 1:17 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1964
City & State: Hawthorne, CA
Message: Cougar talking: John, does the phone count? Called to cancel an order I had with a company and the girl asked for my address and when I gave it to her, she said, I'm from Hawthorne, and she use to live at 138th and Eucalyptus. Her name is Reale (couldn't give me her last name) and graduated in 2008...what a small world!

Name: Ron Reinholdson ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jul 21, 2015, 5:05 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1965
City & State: Ventura, CA
Message: I, too, worked at A&W, in the summer of '63, first as a mug washer. After a few weeks I graduated to floor mopper and restroom cleaner. I guess somebody saw my potential and I soon moved to "Window", where I would relay orders from the carhops to the cook. I never got to make any rootbeer, though. The policy from management was that employees could have all the rootbeer they wanted. After guzzling for a few days, I didn't want any at all. It didn't help when I was assigned to clean out the crud in the cooling tank. Yukk! I knew that stuff never got into the product, but it still turned my stomach.

Name: Clark Millman ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jul 21, 2015, 4:23 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Manhattan Beach, CA
Message: Looks like the current drought is getting severe! just drove by Anza school in Del Aire and looks like they are replacing the grass fields with artificial turf!

Name: Dan Petty ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jul 20, 2015, 4:13 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1965
City & State: santa ana
Message: As I recall, we made it in a tank about 4 or 5 foot diameter that was about 4 feet deep, there were two of these. It was stainless steel and had a line around it as the water line. Likely about 100 gallons of hot water. We then added 120lb of C&H sugar. It would be left often over night, for the sugar to totally dissolve and the water to cool. Just before the in use tank was to run out we added 5 gallons of the syrup and stir with a row boat oar. It then ran to the chilled tap where the carbonation gas was added. On a Friday night it was often that an entire tank was used. Apparently, they do not use that kind of volume today at A&W locations. I found this YouTube link: A&W ROOTBEER

Name: Judy Blomsterberg ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jul 19, 2015, 11:26 am - HHS Time
Maiden: DeGrazia
Class: 1964
Message: Wish that Danny Petty would tell his story on feedback, about his working for A&W and how he made the root beer in the back room. Somehow, we always think that it came from a can, not so. The Historical Soc. dinner was delicious and great speeches. I didn't know that Rich Sloan was so uninhibited. The Haw Good Neighbors day was fun, even in the rain. I walked away with $100.00 in prizes from the raffle. Janet Frantz made did the same, so now we're going to go to Ashley's and buy a lamp. Use to be that 100 bucks would buy you a bedroom set from some seedy little shop on Imperial Hwy. Life goes on. Congrats Sidney, on a very successful weekend event

Name: Jody Weller ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jul 18, 2015, 4:28 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Halberg
Class: 1959
City & State: Inver Grove Heights MN
Message: Hey John! Sorry I can't make it for breakfast Sunday at the VFW, so please tell all that I said "HELLO" and miss them all. Enjoying my new home except the 80 & 90 degree weather with thunder and lightning. I will keep in touch.

Name: Howard Paco Duran ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jul 17, 2015, 7:29 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1961
City & State: Temecula, Ca
Message: Hey John, my ears have been tingling lately..just wanted to say hi to the Cougs's out there!!

Name: Dan Petty ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jul 17, 2015, 10:54 am - HHS Time
Class: 1965
City & State: santa ana
Message: John, I hear there is a car show in Hawthorne tomorrow, any truth to that?

Name: Clark Millman ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jul 15, 2015, 5:54 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Manhattan Beach, CA
Message: tHE " cOUGAR sTALKER" IS BACK ON A ROLL. Met Cameron Simon(HHS '13) down the street at the Kettle restaurant while having supper. He is attending El Camino now and I had fun telling him that when I attended El Camino tuition was free and no book was over $30. Now it is $47 per unit and books are commonly over $100!! I have a soft spot for the Kettle because right after my graduation in 76 I was working the 4 to 1 shift almost every day at Boys market. When I got off work at 1 my good friend Steve Maldonado would often meet up with me and we were off to the Kettle for late night onion rings and chocolate shakes. Those were the days!

Name: Ernie Nixon ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jul 13, 2015, 2:45 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: Atlantic Beach, Fl.
Message: Missed your birthday yesterday, Paul Mackie. Happy Birthday.

Name: Bill Shultz ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jul 12, 2015, 10:52 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca
Message: Happy Birthday Paul Mackie, "FIGHT ON"

Name: John Pritchard ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jul 12, 2015, 4:35 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1969
City & State: Clayton, CA
Message: It may be a case of almost too much of a good thing, but there will be a story about "Brian Wilson's Second Chance" next Sunday morning, 7/19, on "CBS Sunday Morning." Anthony Mason will interview Brian and his wife. I forgot to mention in an earlier posting that Carl Wilson, RIP, is interred at Westwood Memorial on Wilshire near Glendon in West L.A. He and many other notables are with God in that cemetery.

Name: Marilyn Ross ~~~~~~~~~~ Sun-Jul 12, 2015, 2:25 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Wisham
Class: 1956
Message: Mr Warren was my chorus teacher in my freshman year 52/53. He told us he wrote the jingle for Toni home perms. "Which twin has the Toni". It was played on TV all the time. He isn't listed in that first yearbook with the staff but he is pictured with the bands and chorus.

Name: Maurine White ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jul 11, 2015, 10:01 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Endicott
Class: 1959
City & State: Riverside, CA
Message: I was just catching up on Cougartown and read Gary Bickers question about who wrote the school Alma Mater. Fred Morgan didn't come to HHS until 1956-1957. It was Mr. Warren who wrote the Alma Mater. He was the band teacher before Mr. Morgan. Someone must have an old football program with Mr. Warren's name on it. Mr. Warren may have gone back to Leuzinger where most of the early teachers at Hawthorne High came from as he wasn't at Hawthorne my Sophomore year when Mr. Morgan took over the band.

Name: Sherry Wingo ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jul 10, 2015, 1:52 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Peppers
Class: 1964
City & State: Haw. Ca.
Message: Chris Prewitt, I don't know why we were called the Golden State.

Name: Gary Bickers ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jul 9, 2015, 4:46 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: pve cal
Message: Well if you thought your ears were burning and you were at HHS from '58 thru '65 you were probably a topic of our lunch conversation yesterday at the Blue Water Grill. Leonard Stone and I talked about you all.

Name: Clark Millman ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jul 9, 2015, 1:48 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Manhattan Beach, CA
Message: The "Cougar Stalker" is back at it! Met Sylvia Robles(HHS'02) today in El Segundo. We had a nice chat and she agreed that the school has shaped up even since her graduation. I told her about Cougartown and recruited her because we need young blood, way too many memorial service notices the past few months on Cougartown! In your ear Susan King!!

Name: Karen Fraser ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jul 7, 2015, 9:11 am - HHS Time
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca
Message: Hi Sherry W.! California was given the nickname , "The Golden State " in 1968 in reference to our historic gold rush and the "golden poppy fields." Hope that helps a little. Also, on the 4th of July, we had the pleasure of partying at John and Anne Routs. Not only was it an awesome day with lots of Cougar friends, but John had an outstanding video of country western stars performing with the Beach Boys on many of their major hits. You haven't heard anything so beautiful as Willie Nelson performing "The Warmth of the Sun." Thanks to the Routs for a super fun day. Love you all.

Name: Bob Fraser ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jul 7, 2015, 8:50 am - HHS Time
Class: 1960
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca.
Message: Hey Mike Shay... Very happy birthday to you. Hope all is well and looking forward to seeing you soon.

Name: Bob Clobucker ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jul 7, 2015, 8:49 am - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Reno Nevada
Message: Just got back from a July 4th trip to Haytown. The old town looks pretty good. Had a great holiday with my old bros Bob Straube 74 and Rusty Perkins 74 plus family and friends. Good food, whiskey and fireworks. The Del Aire section of town puts on the best illegal fireworks show around. Brought back memories of our rebellious youth. Looking forward to next year already. Best Wishes, Bob C. 73

Name: Jerry Rigney ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jul 6, 2015, 6:22 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1959
City & State: Palmdale, CA
Message: I've had the honor and pleasure of knowing Mike Shay since the summer of 1955. Happy Birthday my friend, and may you have many more. Yellow coupes and louvers forever.

Name: Richard Hanson ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jul 6, 2015, 9:44 am - HHS Time
Class: 1956
City & State: Simi Valley, Ca
Message: A very special Birthday Wish to My best friend ( and brother-in-law ) Mike Shay HHS61. Thanks again for the great dinner we had at your place last week.

Name: Sherry Wingo ~~~~~~~~~~ Mon-Jul 6, 2015, 12:05 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Peppers
Class: 1964
City & State: Haw. Ca.
Message: Chris Prewitt, I don't know why we were called the Golden State.

Name: Barney McArdle ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jul 4, 2015, 10:53 am - HHS Time
Class: 1958
City & State: S
Message: Happy Anniversary Bill and Beth Ruegger, it's great to see and hear from you. Cougartown is a great site and hope to see you use it more. Judy and I celebrated our 50th on May 8th when we were out there. Saw Don Heikes and he said to you and everyone hello.

Name: Barney McArdle ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jul 4, 2015, 10:44 am - HHS Time
Class: 1958
City & State: San Antonio, Texass
Message: Happy Birthday Rich. Sorry I missed seeing you our last time out there in May.

Name: Bob And Karen Fraser ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jul 4, 2015, 8:55 am - HHS Time
Class: 1960
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca.
Message: If our memory serves us correctly, today Rich Sloan is celebrating his birthday. Best wishes to you Rich, one of the nicest, most generous guys we know.

Name: Bill Ruegger ~~~~~~~~~~ Sat-Jul 4, 2015, 1:02 am - HHS Time
Class: 1958
City & State: Villa Park California
Message: Hi fellow Cougars hope your all doing well. Beth and I have been married for 50 years now. Remember the good old days in HHS.

Name: Clark Millman ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jul 3, 2015, 9:57 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1976
City & State: Manhattan Beach, CA
Message: The Hawthorne Fair, historically coinciding with the 4th seems to have passed into history. My track athletes and I drove past the Memorial center today and a large poster said the "Kiwanis Carnival" will be July 23rd to the 26th. I miss the Hawthorne parade too!

Name: Cindy Pablico ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jul 3, 2015, 9:40 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Christon
Class: 1971
City & State: Hawthorne, Ca
Message: Hello everyone well here we are another Holiday have a very Happy 4th of July be very safe have a great time and God Bless America and all of you

Name: Wade Greasby ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jul 3, 2015, 10:21 am - HHS Time
Class: 1973
City & State: Surf City, CA
Message: Now California is known as the Emerald State for the GREEN GREEN GRASS of Home boldt!!!!! Have a Happy Fourth Cougs

Name: Jody Weller ~~~~~~~~~~ Fri-Jul 3, 2015, 6:41 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Halberg
Class: 1959
City & State: Inver Grove Heights MN
Message: Good Morning John and all my C-T family. I am completely moved in and unpacked. My place overlooks Lake Simley. I am 1 block from my son Bruce Bird and 1/2 hour from son Bob Poorman. The only thing missing are all my Hawthorne friends. When it gets too cold here I will just stay in and turn on the heater. Hope all have a Safe & Sane 4th of July. Luv Ya All.

Name: Gary Bickers ~~~~~~~~~~ Thu-Jul 2, 2015, 2:37 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1963
City & State: pve cal
Message: Seems like my first memories of the 4th were going to Centinela Park for the fireworks display. A few years later we graduated to the Coliseum, but never made it inside. We sat on the grass by the parking lot and ate popcorn made at home. A few years later we moved inside and saw a stunt show where about a 100 old cars got destroyed. We had finally made it.

Name: Donald Scheliga ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jul 1, 2015, 9:54 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: W. Covina
Message: Chris.....Poppy Fields, what do I win????? Actually for the Gold Rush.

Name: John Baker ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jul 1, 2015, 9:23pm - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Lomita CA
Message: Here is a picture of Lee Leonard's HHS66 brand spankin' new Sprint Car that was fired up tonight for the very first time. Looks great Lee and good luck this weekend at Santa Maria.

Name: John Baker ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jul 1, 2015, 9:13pm - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Lomita CA
Message: Daisy Madera, I just received a dues check from you but can't find you on our Alumni List. Please email me and let me know who you are (my email address is at the bottom of this page) and thank you very much.

Name: Chris Prewitt ~~~~~~~~~~ Wed-Jul 1, 2015, 3:34 pm - HHS Time
Class: 1967
City & State: Fullerton, CA
Message: Sherry Wingo, did you know? Before William Mulholland built the Los Angeles Aqueduct, California was known as the Golden State? Guess why?

Name: John Baker ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 30, 2015, 9:44pm - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: Lomita CA
Message: Our own Jerry Miles HHS66 is in the hospital with pneumonia. Thoughts and prayers Jerry... get well soon.

Name: Sharon Branigan ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 30, 2015, 3:18 pm - HHS Time
Maiden: Bierman
Class: 1976
City & State: Milton, GA
Message: Meadview IS still there! And it was HOT!!! I just wanted to say that Hawthorne was mentioned on Coast to Coast (overnight radio) on Monday night/Tuesday morning's show. If you are a C-T-C member you can listen on the podcast or online. (www.coasttocoastam.com) It was in the first hour, at the 40 minute mark, but I would suggest you listen to the entire hour - or better yet, all 4 hours - to get a sense of the overall subject of the show. If you don't follow UFOlogy it might sound crazy, but I've been listening to C-T-C for years and am not surprised by much of anything that I hear on the show anymore. John Lear (son of Lear Jet creator and accomplished pilot) claims (in passing during the conversation) that the US Navy has underground submarine access in 15 western states and specifically mentions the Hawthorne airport as one location. Anyone hearing any unexplained underground noises in Hawthorne?

Name: Donald Scheliga ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 30, 2015, 10:45 am - HHS Time
Class: 1962
City & State: W. Covina
Message: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to My kindergarten pal Norman Greenfield. He's another year older today......

Name: Sherry Wingo ~~~~~~~~~~ Tue-Jun 30, 2015, 12:35 am - HHS Time
Maiden: Peppers
Class: 1964
City & State: Haw. Ca.
Message: Mike, that was funny describing your lawn like wheat. We're looking the same way all the way down the block here in Haw. We have restrictions on water usage too. Sherry