Name: Sharon MacDonald () on Thursday, December 9, 1999 at 07:01:09
E-Mail: rmac@genevaonline.com
Maiden: Badger
City and State: Burlington, Wisconsin
Message: Once I thought that I made a mistake, but I was wrong. However, late last night my mind was evidently not functioning up to par and I sort of got some songs twisted. Phil Ochs is responsible for the Draft Dodger Rag ("I'm just a typical American Boy, From a typical American town, I believe in God and Senator Dodd, and keeping old Castro Down...."). Arlo Guthrie has a cut on the Alice's Restaurant Album about getting drafted and listing a felony conviction (for littering) on the enlistment form. Oh, now I feel better.
Thank you Sharon for clearing that up.

Name: Larry Biller () on Thursday, December 9, 1999 at 05:58:26
E-Mail: LBiller49@Yahoo.com
Class: 1967
City and State: Portland,OR.
Message: "VIETNAM TALKING BLUES" by Tom Paxton. "UNIVERSAL SOLDIER" BY Donovan was one of my favorites. Also the last lines in "TURN TURN TURN" by the Byrds.

Name: Sharon () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 22:45:12
E-Mail: MacDonald
Maiden: Badger
Class: 63
City and State: Burlington, Wisconsin
Message: Betty, try listening to some Phil Ochs - that can be pretty powerful stuff. Also, for a lighter listen, Arlo Guthrie's Draft Dodger Rag which I believe is on the Alice's Restaurant Album. And of course there is the venerable Kingston Trio hit, Where Have All the Flowers Gone? (also done by Pete Seeger (no relation to Bob). There were so many that your ears may get tired before you finish listening!

Name: Sherrie Moyers () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 22:09:41
E-Mail: tellmeigotaknow
Maiden: Driggers
Class: 1976
City and State: Gilbert Az
Message: Does anyone know when and how Senior Square got started. My daughters' High School doesn't have one and I'm trying to encourage her to be a leader in starting one. I was curious as to the history of HHS's S. Square, any clue???

Name: Ray Smith () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 21:45:27
E-Mail: Kawabunganorth.aol.com
Class: 81
City and State: Portland, Or
Message: After years of searching my long lost pal I tried in vain to search this website for my long lost friend who when I do read her last message in yearbook, I do tend to shed a tear or 2 not knowing where's she may be. SHERRY ECKERT, WHERE ARE YOU? If anyone has any whereabouts on her (or any of her 3 friends Kori Swanson, Gina Wiley(my ex's) and Debbie Woodman) or even her brother Terry Eckert, Please contact me. Thaaaanks alot.

Name: deano () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 21:29:50
E-Mail: DKarels@msn.com
Class: 65
City and State: tustin, ca.
Message: for those of you at pink's tonight, watch out for blue flamers. for those who are trying to quit smoking hang in there (here's my story) i'm at work 7 yr ago and i can't catch my breath. all the crew is around. finally someone drives me to the hospital and of course i'm having a cig. i get in and they rush me into the e.r. due to family history of heart probs. they decide to keep me the weekend and of course i can't step out on the patio where all the nurse's are smokin anyways. on monday they due some test and the next thing i know is i'm going to surgery for clogged arteries so after a wk in the hospital i was an ex smoker and for those of you who still want to smoke go ahead and do so and some times i just might stand down wind from you and take a big breath. i found that cinnamon gum helped me out. hey judy d. about the wine can we bring along them boxed wines. hope everybody has a great Christmas. hey pieboy i'm gettin to your e-mail right now.

Name: EL () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 21:07:22
E-Mail: jakejude@aol.com
Maiden: Kiester
Class: 60
City and State: Kuna, ID
Message: Betty Rodriguez: It really depends on what "war" you're looking for! Listen to the song I mentioned in my previous "feedback". It will tell you of all the "wars" that were present at that time. The greatest war we were fighting was and still is, is "Prejudice"! EL! MAY THE COUGAR BE WITH YOU!

Name: EL ROJO () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 19:57:21
E-Mail: I-DY=HO
Maiden: YOU KNOW
Class: 60
City and State: KUNA, ID
Message: Don't want to be a pest, but will if I have to. Hood, I love the banter, You the MAN with the words. And I saw Sid Semon's name mentioned recently, he was one of the major reasons I even played football my Sr year. If it wasn't for his taping jobs (and coach Bravos) My right ankle might as well have been rubber. They did a masterful job on this ex jock! Thanks. EL! MAY THE COUGAR BE WITH YOU!

Name: Kathleen Griffin () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 19:46:43
E-Mail: Spirithart@yahoo.com
Maiden: Nix
Class: 74
City and State: Wilmington, CA
Message: For the 60's song fest:
Chimes of Freedom = The Byrds
Eve of Dystruction - Barry McGuire
Universal Soldier - Donovan
The End - The Doors
Feel Like I'm Fixin' to die rag - Country Joe and the Fish.
I Ain't Marchin' Anymore -Phil Ochs
Volunteers of America - Jefferson Airplane
The Times They Are A Changing - Dylan
Blowing in the Wind - Peter, Paul, and Mary
War - War
Sky Pilot - Eric Burdon
Uncle Sam's Blues - Jefferson Airplane
The Unknown Soldier- The Doors
Where Have All The Flowers Gone - Christy Minstrels I thought this was done by the Kingston Trio.
Imagine - John Lennon
Happy Christmas, War is Over - John Lennon
Power To the People - John Lennon
Give Peace a Chance - The Beatles
The Dogs of War -Pink Floyd
There are more, I just can't remember them right now.
Now THAT folks, is a Flower Child.......

Name: EL ROJO () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 19:42:02
E-Mail: I-DY- HO
Maiden: YOU KNOW
Class: 60
City and State: KUNA, ID
Message: Betty R, re: your daugthers need for a song...how about "EVE OF DESTRUCTION", the name of the artist I believe is (help me COUGS) Barry Mc Guire. Awesome song! EL ROJO. MAY THE COUGAR BE WITH YOU!
Barry McGuire is IT!!

Name: Marshall Noyes () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 19:34:28
E-Mail: MrNoyes@aol.com
Class: 69
City and State: Flagstaff Arizona
Message: In reference to Betty Rodrigues' request for ideas about anti war songs, the best example I know of is the song "I feel like I'm fixin to die" by Country Joe McDonald and the fish. That song says it all.

Name: EL () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 19:34:28
E-Mail: I-DY-HO
Maiden: YOU KNOW
Class: 60
City and State: KUNA, ID
Message: 10 DAYS AND COUNTING! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT! EL. MAY THE COUGAR BE WITH YOU!
Keep it going EL!!!! We're right here boy.

Name: Kelley () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 19:27:09
E-Mail: bigkell50@yahoo.com
Maiden: Currie
Class: 67
City and State: Coos Bay Or (by the ocean)
Message: Wow, Betty there are so many songs about War. I really like Richie Havens "Handsome Johnny" it's about how terrible all the wars were and are. But Country Joe and The Fish has a vote from me. One, two three four what are we fighting for.........yes this will be a good one. Is this a non-smoking area????
War, Good God Yall, What-Is-It-Good-For.....Absolutely Nothin'

Name: Alan Nelson () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 18:40:03
E-Mail: anelson@redrivernet.com
Class: '73
City and State: Parker, Az
Message: For Betty and her wannabe Hippie, How about Country Joe Macdonald, Peter, Paul and Mary, Donovan, Eric Burdon, and Jefferson Airplane, just to name a few.

Name: Charlie Fox () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 18:28:17
E-Mail: Foxhaus@aol.com
Class: 69
City and State: RPV California
Message: To Betty Rodriguez: How about "Universal Soldier" by Donovan?

Name: Kathleen Griffin () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 15:10:40
E-Mail: Spirithart@yahoo.com
Maiden: Nix
Class: 74
City and State: Wilmington, CA
Message: Okay John, it's a date. What did you think of M and M's? Uh...is that this comming Millenium or the one after?
"FUHH-KNEE !!!"

Name: Betty Rodriguez () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 14:58:45
E-Mail: tombetty@kelp.net
Maiden: Kean
Class: 69
City and State: Lake Elsinore, CA
Message: To All 60's Hippies and Protesters - My daughter has an assignment in her music class and needs to come up with a favorite song from the 60's about the war. I've been listening to old songs by the Byrds, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, etc. Any suggestions? This could be fun! Thanks, Betty Rodriguez
The Ballad Of The Green Berets

Name: Shannon Keys () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 09:29:21
E-Mail: skeys@uswest.net
Class: 81
City and State: Colorado Springs, CO
Message: Speaking of coach's this week, I'm watching the Mia vs Indy NFL game Sunday and a linesman gets run over by a defensive back (actually the announcers spent several moments discussing the fact that the linesman got the best of the collision). One of several close-ups reveals the venerable Coach Semon, who appears to have caught the Dick Clark disease.
Keep it up coach. Still at HHS?
The ageless coach Sid looks much as he did when he walked on campus back in 1958. He says his secret is to keep moving and never look back. The last time I talked to him was 1992 at my 30th reunion and he looked great. He's been a linesman in the NFL for many years.

Name: Chris Prewitt () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 01:26:53
E-Mail: cjprewitt@juno.com
Class: 1967
City and State: Fullerton, CA
Message: Talking about stories about smoking. I was too cheap to ever take up smoking but my sister Patt is another story. She had just purchased a pack and set them down next to a large ashtray. Well her little brother decided to quarter them, I mean tear them up in pieces 1/4 inch long. Patt wasn't very happy, if you remember from earlier posts I would charge her 1/2 + of a week allowance for doing her chores for one day, so she launched the ashtray across the room shattering the tray against the wall. Well that was one of my parents favorite ashtrays Patt and I never told our parents what happened. With all of the hassles I gave her about smoking she still has the habit. Maybe we can get her to join the group of non-smokers too. Are you out there Patt?

Name: Ted Gioia () on Wednesday, December 8, 1999 at 00:29:53
E-Mail: tedgioia@hotmail.com
Class: 75
Message: I'm back from England with only a cold to show for it. My advice to travellers visiting the United Kingdom: pack some decent food. I finally figured out why it's always foggy in London -- it's due to all the Londoners boiling their vegetables until they are a hopeless mush. I was staying at a hotel in Windsor for a while, but I didn't manage to see the Queen. This didn't bother me much until I got back and read the story about Keith Jones and the Pope. Me? I never made it passed a private audience with Father Patrick Redahan at St. Josephs.
Ah yes, boiled cabbage with mutton, blackbird pie and yorkshire pudding. WHAT THE "H" is that stuff anyway?? Are you supposed to eat it or use it to plaster holes in the wall?
Now get ready for Wine Country Weekend in April. You have enough time to reschedule your schedule so get crackin'. Glad your back Ted.

Name: Janet Falkenstein () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 23:33:14
E-Mail: janran@ns.net
Maiden: Kinder
Class: 79
City and State: Orangevale, CA
Message: Now that I've read Marshall Noyes' post about smoking, I have to add my story! Funny how the memories come back when reading others' similar ones. I think I was about six when it happened. I was acting "grown-up" and pretending to smoke one day, and my dad caught me. Well, he was smoking a cigar at the time and said, "If you really want to smoke, here you go," and handed me the lit cigar. I took a "puff" and swelled up with pride. He said, "No, you're not doing it right. Try again but take a big, deep breath at the same time." Need I say more? I was choking and crying and miserable for quite a while after that experience. But, thanks, Dad, because I give you the credit for me never even taking a hit off a cigarETTE!!

Name: Alan Hauge () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 23:30:32
E-Mail: GMT333@AOL.com
Class: 61
City and State: Playa del Rey
Message: Okay, everybody is telling smoking stories and how or why they quit or didn't. What do you do when you gotta have one? Can't think about anything else? You've spent all day trying to hold back from making the decision to have just ONE! Days pass, you've hung in there. But it's the middle of the week, your wife is going to be christmas shopping all day and into the night. It's your chance to pull it off and not get caught. One of your Cougar friends tempts you with the time and the place. You resist but the temptation is too strong. So you give in. To Pinks that is. Not cigarettes. Maybe even two Pink's in one setting. I've held off driving by the place and didn't stop for even a single bite. See you cougs at Pinks! 8PM Alan
VERY clever Alan. Yes tomorrow night is Pinks night so we'll see you all there about 8pm. I get to pick up the Rowdys..........Lucky me

Name: Robin () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 21:39:04
E-Mail: KeepthefaithRuss.com
Maiden: Not Veach
Class: 60
City and State: Eugene ,OR
Message: Congrats Bob to the 10 Jackrabbits...and uh, does a "scholership" mean they can still attend Div 1 schools regardless of their S.A.T. scores? Stanford used to frown on that, but hey, its the millennium!!...also how long has Portland State been a Div 1 school?...:o)
Step on up to the plate Bob, and take your cuts.

Name: Keith D. Jones () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 19:22:15
E-Mail: cmi50@yahoo.com
Class: 76
City and State: Las Vegas
Message: Alright John I bow to your knowledge (at least on this subject). I was so sure there was more than 2,000 people at that induction dinner. It sure seemed like it cause it was packed. I was so sure that I just called there. They said it will hold 900 at the most maybe more with some standing. And, I highly doubt there were 1,100 people standing. So I am sorry for doubting you and you truly deserve to admit you went to HHS. My scanner is broken and buying another on Saturday so I can at least send you a pic of me and Ali wrestling. YOU DA MAN!
Hey Keith, NO!!! You da Man! Yes please send it along and I'll post it right here on Feedback. Thanks Dude.......

Name: Keith D. Jones () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 19:12:15
E-Mail: cmi50@yahoo.com
Class: 76
City and State: Las Vegas
Message: Hey where did Coach Minami sign on. I couldn;t find it. How you doin' coacher.
Keith, He signed in on the Faculty page of the Alumni list.

Name: Marshall Noyes () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 18:47:37
E-Mail: MrNoyes@aol.com
Class: 69
City and State: Flagstaff Arizona
Message: King John: One more smoking story for all of us. My mother cured me of any desire to smoke when I was the tender age of 4. I told her one day that I wanted to learn to smoke. She said fine son, I'll borrow a cigarette from a friend at work and when I come home tomorrow, I'll teach you how to smoke. Naturally, I was very excited and looking forward to mom coming home that night. She lit it for me and being an ex smoker took a long drag off it. She handed it to me and told me to do the same. I eagerly put it between my lips and greedily sucked in as hard as I could. Needless to say, it took me about a half an hour to recover from that experience. Mom nearly killed me, but she sure cured me of any desire to ever smoke again. Never have been a smoker, never will. Thanks Mom.
Great story Marshall. We need more moms like yours.

Name: Loretta Cuiper () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 16:53:42
E-Mail: LCuiper@aol.com
Maiden: Morelli
Class: 62
City and State: Hawthorne, Ca
Message: Hi All, just wondering is Jackie McKnight the sister of Hessie, if so, where is she?
Also, wanted to tell all that are trying to quit smoking to hang in there, it might take a few trys, but do stop. I too was a 2 1/2 pack smoker for over 25 years and 19 years ago I quit cold turkey after many failed attempts and almost saying Hello to St. Peter did I stop. It was the best thing I did for myself, I might be a little overweight, but that can come off, and I do function on 1 1/2 lungs but, everything smells and tastes better, also most of all Im here to see my family and friends. My time playing cards with St. Peter and the angels will come at a later time, just not now. It will be hard to quit, but hang in there and keep trying.
Uh, Loretta I think you're a little behind in the feedback pages. Hessie checked in a couple of days ago. Her email address is on the Alumni List.

Name: Melanie Smith-Alexander-Landry () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 15:53:02
E-Mail: melhoney@bwn.net
Maiden: Smith
Class: 1979
City and State: Canon City, CO
Message: Where are all of my long lost pals??? I'd love to hear from you. Susie Smith, Carol Hocker, Lincoln Stone, Randy, Sean Keys, Phillip Kay... I did marry Robert Alexander, Divorced him too!!! Pat Alexander is doing great!

Name: Don Di Tomasso () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 14:53:23
E-Mail: dond@ix.netcom.com
Class: 75
City and State: Cerritos/South Bay
Message: John Baker, what a story!...I saw that Richard Simmon's program...something about getting your dreams fullfilled. I don't remember the title. A young woman wanted to help her mother quit smoking. Richard brought on a famous hypnotist (who helps people quit smoking) who stated that it is a matter of belief system. If you believe you are a smoker then you are; if you believe you are a non-smoker then you are. Evidentally, hypnotism can help people change their belief system. Based on the description of what happened to you I think you were hypnotised (when someone is hypnotized..one will not know...it's like having a little too much to drink but not where it is obvious...one convinces oneself he or she did not drink too much even when ones feet can't stay on a yellow line) A changed belief system is a very powerful motivator.
(The last time I smoked cigarettes I was seven. My parents never knew because I would hop the fence and smoke near the railroad tracks while walking in the field behind my house. It all started when Jimmy Isle and I found a pack of Benson and Hedges along Aviation Blvd./El Segundo Blvd. I think I was coughing so much I realized I couldn't handle it. I really didn't like it anyway. I'm glad I did not develop the dependency.)
I wish success on everyone who is trying to quit.
So THAT'S where those Benson and Hedges ended up!!!
Whatever happened to me worked. I was such a cynic going in, and it STILL worked. I found that hypnotism is very powerful stuff.

Name: Kathleen Griffin () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 14:35:25
E-Mail: Spirithart@yahoo.com
Maiden: Nix
Class: 74
City and State: Wilmington, CA
Message: Now that the smoke has cleared... I just want to say Welcome to Coach Minami and Yvonne Karlock, two wonderful people who impacted my youth. Neil taught me about human rights and thinking beyond the great "me" and Yvonne was my 6th Grade Camp Counselor at Camp Craig. Welcome to Cougartown!
Dan and the rest of you, Which One is Pink, is a fabulous band! Michael and I have had the privilege of seeing them at the House of Blues and at a Private Party at Vinyl which was hosted by Storm Thorgenson. We'd go to the strip club but it's a work night and all? If you like the music of Pink Floyd, you are going to love this band! I enjoyed their version of Comfortably Numb better than the Pink Floyd version. Enough said, Cougars we have a wonderful network of diversity here, take advantage of getting away from your computers and getting together with others from the board, you won't regret it.
Kathleen, Went by M and M's today. I thought about you and lunch. We'll do it in the next millenium, OK??

Name: Dale R. Hahlbeck Jr () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 14:13:19
E-Mail: KewlDaad41@aol.com
Class: 75
City and State: Yorba Linda CA
Message: Howdy Cougs! Just a shout out to Debbie Santos Badger '75 Happy B-day Debbie, I always thought you were da bomb! Sheree, hope you are feeling 10 times better than last week....Tull lives baby! Good to see my ol' typing class buddy Kim Severtson is on line Oscar lives too Kim! Hey John, My Mommy says you may have her shirts since I flaked on the Homecoming...I was ill Could you bring them to 200 page gig..I will get them there. (Still think 200 gig should have been at the Wild Goose, its 50 cent Hot Dog night ..........I HEAR! And if ya don't have a mug shot of me to embarass me KEWL! Just draw a stick figure close enough. See ya all Jan 8th Rock Steady....H1
Aitchone, Yes, tell Mommy all is not forgotten.........well actually email me the size again willya' Dale. Thanks man...........

Name: JIM SLOEY () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 13:58:22
E-Mail: icantsendanythimgbutcanreceive.com
Maiden: jacobson
Class: 66
City and State: rb, ca
Message: Russ I tried email but i just got a new server called wedon'tsendemailnoway.com, so i shall send it here. Hang in there buddy. I like Bob Veach am praying for you too. I never smoked but both my parents did and I watched my mom suffer with emphysema the last 3 years of her life; not fun. And to all you young cougs the best way to ever stop is to NEVER start, it is really not cool. Hey Coach you thought I never listened to you huh? God Bless Jake!
Sloey
Good advice Jim.

Name: Bob Veach () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 13:52:32
E-Mail: annijoro@aol.com
Class: 1972
City and State: Long Beach, CA
Message: 3rd year seniors, eh! Considering LBPoly's c/o '99 produced 10 football scholership players to Div1 colleges (Stanford, Portland State, UCLA, USC, OU, etc.) and one to a Div2 college , I sure would have wanted "3rd year seniors" like that on my team in 1959. That way I wouldn't still be crying 40 years later.
Hey Robin, I think you just might've touched a nerve in "Bunny Bob's" psyche.

Name: Smoke All You Want But Keep It Away From Non Smokers () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 13:37:39
Message: Yes, it's your right as an American to smoke if you'd like. But frankly I'd rather be next to someone who's passing gas. The smell is bad but goes away fairly quickly, it doesn't cling to other people's clothes or hair and second-hand gas does NOT kill innocent people. (Although there are times when it seems like it will kill:-))
OK OK lets get off the cigarette subject. We sound like we went to Leuzinger. I love all you non-smokers and smokers alike.

Name: NonSmoker () on Tuesday, December 7, 1999 at 10:53:51
E-Mail: neverhaveneverwill.com
Message: To the smokers who want to smoke thats GREAT. Nothing like coughing all the time. And I know theres nothing like kissing an ashtray to start a romantic evening. And that lived in smell of a car that a smoker owns should be bottled and sold to Dr. Kevorkian patients. I agree that you should be able to do what you want without the government telling you to stop. What the cigarette companies need to make are stronger cigarettes so that us non-smokers don't have to suffer along with you for so long. I think its the effect of your smoking on the people who don't smoke that causes a problem. Maybe if you stick your head in a bag and smoke then it won't effect us. There is nothing more disgusting than sitting next to someone who smokes at a restaurant. If you want to kill yourself don't include the people who want to live a long healthy life.
Spoken like a true "NON-SMOKER"