Name: Elizabeth Castanon () on Monday, January 17, 2000 at 07:12:01
E-Mail: lizcastanon6@hotmail.com
Maiden: Cary
Class: 1973
City and State: Amarillo TX
Message: Hello JB and all, just thought I'd check in and remind you to enjoy a couple of chili dogs for me at Pinks. I need to ask a memorabilia question. Does anyone remember the name of the little store on the corner of 118th and Oxford (or was it Freeman) anyway it was owned by a Chinese family and when we lived on Menlo (1960-63) I used to stop there and get chum-gum and 2 cent cinammon pops. Anyone remember the name? Hello to Christine Penny. You are the first Texas Hawthornian that I have seen check in here. I live in Amarillo and graduated a bit before you. But you are from home and that is all that counts. Email me if you wish to chat. Bye for now Liz

Name: leo kim () on Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 22:35:52
E-Mail: leo.kim@gte.net
Message: Dear Mr. John Baker
Hi, This is Leo from Fosters Freeze.
It is kind of late to say thank you for spending cruise night at Fosters Freeze. This is my pleasure to have cruise night. I am looking forward to seeing you all in the summer.
Thanks.
Thank you Leo for your hospitality on Cruise Night. I know everyone has a fun time at Fosters and we will do it again in June or July. We do appreciate you letting us get together at one of our favorite hangouts.

Name: Don Di Tomasso () on Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 21:23:47
E-Mail: dond@ix.netcom.com
Class: 75
City and State: Cerritos/South Bay
Message: I think it would be great to have a Pink's run on a weekend. I would probably be able to make it.
By the way, I added some new pieces to my music site. That site is at http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/26/myst_applied.html New selections are Looking For The Light, Together Again, Take Me Along, About Time, One Soul, Best Of Times, Remembering and Years Pass By. You will be able to listen to the music if you have Real Audio. Feel free to respond.
Hope all you Cougs out there have a good week.

Name: Royal Wm. Lord Jr. () on Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 17:55:45
E-Mail: lord@egsolutions.com
Class: 1961
City and State: Cerritos, California
Message: Hey JB, thanks for the delivery of the T-shirts, they look great! Do you ever have weekend runs to Pinks? During the week makes it tough if you have to drive a ways, especially if you have to get up early the next morning. Don't think we'll be able to make it this Wednesday, maybe next time!
Sure, there's nothing special about Wednesdays. In fact I've had a few requests to change to another night. Next time we'll change it.

Name: Kathy Duran-Reese () on Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 13:47:08
E-Mail: DoubullDs@aol.com
Maiden: Duran
Class: 1964
City and State: Hawthorne, CA
Message: Hi all!!! It's me Kathy Duran-Reese. I had some computer problems so I've been out of the loop. Not it wasn't Y2K, it's called "Blonde"! I changed my E Mail address too...Now I must catch up!!! I'll be writing to you too Judy..Sorry I haven't been able too.
Bye!
Kathy

Name: Donald R Mustain () on Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 13:23:25
E-Mail: drm1@prodigy.net
Class: 1955
City and State: Tallahassee,Florida
Message: I was in the first full 4 year class.
Hey Donald, Thanks for checking in and please add yourself to the alumni list so other classmates can find you.

Name: Christine () on Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 11:53:26
E-Mail: carissa58@yahoo.com
Maiden: Christine Penny
Class: 76
City and State: Round Rock Texas
Message: Since we seem to be mentioning other Foster/Dairy Freezes...I was wondering ...what was at 118th and Hawthorne Blvd, (I think)? You know just across the street from Kressges and the Mop Shop and such. Or am I way off, as usual? Speaking of which...Does anyone else remember the Mop Shop, and the 'guy' ") that use to cut hair there? I 'always' had 'him' cut my hair...sigh... It was right next to a Bank, I think, in the Kreessges shopping center. What else was there...Clarks, and ????? I noticed a few mentioning when they left CA.... I got out of California the Dec. after I graduated, 76. Returned for a short time, right back to Hawthorne, in 83-84, then up north to Santa Maria, for about 7 years. Then here to Texas, some 10 years ago. But I must say....although I may have left CA, the CA has never left this gal. It's ingrained or something. And please help me if I ever claim to be a Texas girl! eeeeek! My husband moves me here, and I can't stand country music...what was he thinking?
Hi Christine, I remember what was across the street, East, from Kresges. When I was growing up it was a Chinese Mom and Pop market. Now it's a Chief auto parts store, but I don't remember what was there in the mid-70's. The bank that you're thinking of was, I think, a Crocker Bank.

Name: Myrna () on Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 01:07:33
E-Mail: mybizz@thegrid.net
Maiden: Bell
Class: 66
City and State: Coalinga, CA
Message: Hey John - a couple of curiosity questions. How many people have said that they are planning on going on the Wine Country tour? Are you SoCal people going to have a bus? Talked to Gordon today and told him about it - may have talked him into meeting us there also!
Hey Myrn', I'm not sure as to the statistics but as I recall about 50 people had expressed interest and lots more have emailed but never filled out the questionnaire. As to a bus ride from here to there, Loren Heath has said the he has an in with a tour bus outfit. I will talk to him on Wednesday night and find out more. It would be great if Gordon shows too. Thanks Myrna.......

Name: JEAN TRIPLETT () on Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 14:53:50
E-Mail: ANGELWINGS@AOL.COM
Maiden: CHESSON
Class: 67
City and State: RIVERSIDE, CA
Message: HI TO KELLEY .... OF COURSE I REMEMBER YOU DRILL TEAM BUDDY! I TOO GOT OUT OF SO. CALIF FOR A TIME, LIVED IN FRESNO, THEN FOLSOM, BUT ENDED UP BACK DOWN HERE. SAW YOUR BROTHER AT CRUISE NIGHT. HOPE YOU GET TO COME DOWN SOMETIME AND VISIT WITH ALL OF US!

Name: Betty Rodriguez () on Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 10:53:08
E-Mail: tombetty@kelp.net
Maiden: Kean
Class: 69
City and State: Lake Elsinore, Ca
Message: Kelley-
Yes, Cusac was there. He and his wife came all the way from So. Lake Tahoe. He's in the picture - in the left upper corner (me too). We visited with Chuck, Steve, Karen, Sloey, and Danny Petty. Afterwards, we went to my sisters house and talked to after midnight. Such a gossipfest! We didn't know about you and Beebop! And Cusac fessed up about many old girlfriends. . .
Betty

Name: LARRY BILLER () on Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 07:49:33
E-Mail: Lbiller49@Yahoo.com
Class: 67
City and State: Portland,Oregon
Message: I didn't "get out" of So.Cal till 95'. Now Oregon is a very beautiful state and I had been wanting to get out of the LA area since the late 60's. But after moving here it didn't take too long to realize that people, particularly my two brothers, my mom and my wife's family who all live there in California , are much more important than living in Oregon. Plus all the friends we left behind. Well we are adjusting and making the best of it but I think we would really prefer to be back in So. California. Besides it's a long drive from Portland to Foster's.
But lots closer from Portland to Sonoma in April Larry.

Name: Kelley () on Saturday, January 15, 2000 at 01:05:58
E-Mail: bigkell50@yahoo.com
Maiden: Currie
Class: 67
City and State: Coos Bay OR
Message: Message for Jean Chesson, First Hi nice to see your face on Cougartown, Second do you remember me, and Third I think most of '67 were smart enough to get out of CA or SoCal while the getting was good. There are lots of us here in Oregon. Not that I don't like all the traffic, smog, people, but little ole Coos Bay is great!!!! A question John. Lisa Graham Dulin and myself were wondering if you really cruised on cruise night or just hung around in the parking lot? Also just because I don't want to look and look, did anyone mention the first Foster Freeze at the corner of 133rd and Haw. Blvd. I know guys that had hot cars hung there, because I was just a wee child and would walk to the corner (probably with an Estrada girl) and just be so excited that the "cute" guys were there. One more thing what is this cousin-in-law bit with Marsha ? Did I miss something? Do I need to send a gift? What What What ? It's just so lonely when the computer goes down. Glad you all had fun at Fosters. I myself spent many a weekend there. Was Billy C. or Boss Ross there. I read mention of Chuck and Cindy, I'm assuming my brother was there. He's a good coug.
First, No we didn't actually cruise on Saturday. Second, the OTHER Fosters was a Dairy Freeze that we called Frosties and that was the BIG hangout of the two hangouts. It actually was where the racers and the surfers hung on the weekends in the early 60's

Name: Don Collins () on Friday, January 14, 2000 at 18:19:34
E-Mail: DgladeC@aol.com
Class: 76
Message: Hope everyone is well as the year 2000 dawns. I've been very busy so I have failed to keep up with cougartown. I'm sure you will all forgive me. My son Eric Glade was born 12-16-99. 20 and 1/2 inches; 6pounds 9oz. My office relocated from Westwood, CA. to West Los Angeles, CA. Rang in the new year at my brother Chuck's home (class of 69) it was Chuck and Anita's 25th New Years party all in attendance had a great time. I understand I missed a recent Foster's night. Better luck next time. Ta Ta for now.
Hey Don, Congratulations on the baby Coug. Check in once in a while. We've got lots of 76ers around here.

Name: Harry Plotkin () on Friday, January 14, 2000 at 14:45:20
E-Mail: hcharry@pacbell.net
Class: 52/97
City and State: Harbor City, CA
Message: Jean Chesson Triplett: My apologies for making you a tag-a-long. Next time I might say Jean Chesson Triplett and her brother - oh, ok I'll identify you both. Nice picture John posted. Speaking of John. Sir Speedy - thanks for the pictures. If we ever get to lunch it is on me. Hope to see you at the breakfast Sunday. Love to all, HCH
I'll be there Mr P. See you then......

Name: Melinda Farrow () on Friday, January 14, 2000 at 11:56:15
E-Mail: Linda.Farrow@trw.com
Maiden: Elia
Class: 82
City and State: Rodondo Beach, Ca
Message: Message to Todd Lukins ~ Hey Todd nice to see another 82 Cougar in Feedback. Go to the Alumni list and list your information so we can contact you for our 20 year reunion! Hope all has been well with you these last 8 years since our 10 year. Linda

Name: JEAN TRIPLETT () on Friday, January 14, 2000 at 11:31:56
E-Mail: ANGELWINGS3939
Maiden: CHESSON
Class: 67
City and State: RIVERSIDE, CA
Message: HEY CLASS OF '67!!! WHERE ARE ALL OF YOU?? ARE CHRIS PREWITT, CONNIE JAX AND I THE ONLY ONES FROM THE CLASS OF '67 THAT WILL SHOW UP AT THESE FUNCTIONS? BY THE WAY, I DO HAVE AN IDENTITY ... NOT JUST ED CHESSON'S SISTER, EVEN IF HE'S THE BEST BROTHER IN THE WORLD! HOPE WE GET SOME MORE COUGS FROM OUR CLASS NEXT TIME ... WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU! GREAT SEEING YOU MR. PLOTKIN ... YOU WERE ONE OF MY FAVORITE TEACHERS.

Name: Todd Lukins () on Friday, January 14, 2000 at 00:18:20
Class: 1982
Message: Kevin Frye - Does your boss know that you are reading cougar news on company time? Get Back to Work Now!

Name: Joyce Chance () on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 19:44:01
E-Mail: chancesR@pacbell.net
Maiden: Savisky
Class: '62
City and State: Anaheim,Ca.
Message: Hi Everyone, Sorry I have been away from Cougartown for awhile. I have had to fulfill my daughter in-law duties. I am going to try and make it to Pinks next week (if I can get a weekend pass!) For those of you that live in the Rancho Cucamonga area, some good friends of mine are releasing their first Blues CD tomorrow night. The name of the band is "Blues Gone South". They will be playing at Compass Creek Restaurant & Brewery, 11837 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga at 9:30 pm. They will also be playing at UC Irvine next Saturday night the 22nd. I'm sure you will enjoy their music.
Hope to see you soon.
Joyce Savisky Chance (no title!)
Thanks Joyce, It HAS been awhile and we missed you on Cruise Night. Next Wednesday night is Pinks Night. You and Cliff be there about 8:30pm or call Angel K and you two can go together. It's more fun if you've got a carload. See you then.

Name: carissa () on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 18:11:51
E-Mail: carissa58@yahoo.com
Maiden: Christine Penny
Class: 76
City and State: Round Rock Tx
Message: just a reminder....8pm pacific coast time, come chat with others from HHS! It's at delphi.com/haytown/chat/. You may have to go to delphi.com to register. The name of the room is 'Hawthorne Chat Central' Come join in the fun, the more the merrier.
Carissa, What time is 8pm pacific coast time in Lomita?? I'm just guessin', but I'd say about 8:03pm.

Name: Alan Nelson () on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 16:18:59
E-Mail: anelson@redrivernet.com
Class: '73
City and State: Parker, Az
Message: It is truly amazing the memories that flood back in after seeing some names from the past. One of our more recent arrivals brought back the time that I, and a few partners in crime, had her "almost" convinced that apples would prevent pregnancy. We explained that the phrase "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" derived from that fact. It was all harmless fun, done at one of the after school gatherings on the lawn, and not meant to rob her of her virtue in some sinister way. I'll leave you Cougars to figure out who she was, unless she is willing to come forward and fess up.:)

Name: Judy DeGrazia () on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 14:08:43
E-Mail: REDONDO612@aol.com
Maiden: dessertsdon'tcountasfood
Class: 64
City and State: Torrance, CA
Message: Well, to Ed Chesson..glad you like the new ROWDYS line up..and yes, Helga (Janet Burkett) is our resident "mountain woman" She can make you hurt so good!! Now--Christine Penny (Carissa) Yes, I do serve a lot of desserts but I work for an ice cream company..and I like to share what I can..just be glad I don't work in a manure factory. 12:00 noon--Gonna go get Janny for his afternoon walk through the park--(caught him feeling under the park bench for old gum yesterday & picking aphids off flowers) OK-OK --I'll feed him a can of peas tonight. I hope he lives through this! I'm off like a prom dress..
Judy DeGrazia THE ROWDYS

Name: Ed Chesson () on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 09:50:15
E-Mail: CaPTChess@aol.com
Class: '63
City and State: Norco, Ca.
Message: WOW, NOW YOU'RE TALKIN'!! A Rowdy massage parlor!! "Tanya" and "Yvette" sound awesome, but I'm thinking that "Helga" might be too rough for me! :) What do you think, John??
Hey Ed, She's rough all right, but she can cook.

Name: Roger Santos () on Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 00:41:36
E-Mail: rogersantos@earthlink.net
Class: 1970
City and State: Stockton, CA
Message: This is great! My friend told me about this website. This way I can keep in touch with Hawthorne High. I live in Stockton, Ca. and always wondering about the high school I attended for 4 years. Like I said "This is great!"
Roger Santos
PS: Keep up the good work.
Thanks Roger

Name: carissa () on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 22:06:12
E-Mail: carissa58@hotmail.com
Maiden: Christine Penny
Class: 76
City and State: Round Rock Texas
Message: Wow! What great pictures. I must comment that I did notice that although 'Yvette' claims not to COOK, I did notice a lot of desserts. Somebody must cook. Oh, it just occurred to me 'Sara Lee'! DAH! Don't worry, I am slapping forhead, loudly! ") he he he

Name: carissa () on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 21:35:13
E-Mail: carissa58@yahoo.com
Maiden: Christine Penny
Class: 76
City and State: Round Rock Texas
Message: Yvette! Geesh! I took on an alternate personna a long time ago! Where have you been?! In my masseuse parlor, I am known as Carissa, but it must be said softly and with much feeling, by drawing out the first a, placing the accent on ris and holding the s's, ending with a deep sigh on the last a. Cahh...risss...ahhhhhhhhh Sounds Swedish, doesn't it? ") Happy fingers to all.

Name: John Crotty () on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 19:26:37
E-Mail: JTC69Blue@aol.com
Class: 69
City and State: Anaheim Hills
Message: Well, finally.....I'm online at JTC69Blue@aol.com. see ya

Name: Loren Heath () on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 15:20:50
E-Mail: lheath@gtbicycles.com
Maiden: SOSKid
Class: 64
City and State: Anaheim, CA
Message: Hey, what can I say, "CRUISE NIGHT" was a blast!! It was great to see all the new faces and old friends. Especially Jan after all these years and see Judy not pacing and wearing a path in the blacktop while waiting for his return.
I'm sorry I can't be there Sunday to do the SOS, but I have arranged for an "Ole Navy Salt" to replace me for this breakfast, but I will be back for the February breakfast. I WILL be there on the 19th for the Pinks run, so see you then. Judy be sure to have some more of that great ice cream to help with the fire !!!!!
Great Loren, We'll see you on Wednesday.

Name: Harry Plotkin () on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 14:36:41
E-Mail: hcharry@pacbell.net
Class: 52/97
City and State: Harbor City, CA
Message: Yvette, Your Rowdiness,
Your dilemna is solved - I wouldn't kidney you!
51 massages @ $80.00 per hour would raise a tidy $4,000.00 - and if your buddies helped - that is only 17 hours of labor each. Think about it!
Rowdy HCH
The Prince of Tact and Sanity does it again Judy........Start Rubbin'

Name: Judy DeGrazia () on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 11:12:16
E-Mail: REDONDO612@aol.com
Maiden: aka:Yvette
Class: 64
City and State: Torrance, CA
Message: ROWDY UPDATE: For those of you that are wondering what us ROWDYS are up to this week..well, the latest thing is that we've discovered the reason for "beauty college" segment in our lives.. We've been giving the boys their haircuts & have taken on alter-egos.. Marsha is "Tanya", I'm "Yvette" & Janet Burkett is "Helga" BTW-We all are also licensed as a masseuse under these names. Helga cooks--Tanya & Yvette can do #8,9 & 10 -so they don't have to cook. (don't go there John) And now---I'm off like a prom dress.
Judy DeGrazia THE ROWDYS. p.s. I'm still needing some extra dough and the kidney is still for sale.
Helga, Drop the shears and make some Streudel before the boys starve to death.

Name: NANCY MONTAGUE () on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 11:03:20
E-Mail: nancy.montague@trw.com
Maiden: ASHBURN
Class: 66
City and State: HAWTHORNE, CA
Message: THIS IS FOR PAULA (ARNOLD)JOHNSON YOUR EMAIL IS NOT WORKING WITH THE ADDRESS YOU HAVE DOWN BEEN TRYING TO FIND YOU WRITE BACK TO ME . THANKS NANCY

Name: Elizabeth Castanon () on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 07:21:55
E-Mail: lizcastanon6@hotmail.com
Maiden: Cary
Class: 1973
City and State: Amarillo Tx
Message: Hi JB and all, Its 7:00 in the morning here in TX and Im going bugeyed reading all the new feedback about cruise night. It sounds like you all had a great time and I feel bad about not being there. Thanks JB for the rootbeer float. I enjoyed it through you in spirit. Do you have these reunions at the freeze annually? And how often are the pinks runs. I could sure use a big messy chili dog right now. Jan Chauncey showed up at this cruise? How great. I too was inspired by her to want to cheer. Regrets, regrets. Speaking of ... I stand corrected on my earlier comment about Heidi W beating me out of my chance to be in the running for song queen in 1972. It wasn't her. It was Janet Williams. Oh well... thanks for the pix ( especially of the fair) wow am I homesick. Talk to you soon. Liz
Thanks Liz, There will be more pictures. I just haven't had the chance to get them on the website yet. Stay tuned. There are 2 Fosters Cruise Nights a year and Pinks runs are whenever we feel the need for a chili dog.

Name: Terry Leeper () on Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 00:17:26
Class: 63
City and State: Haw., Ca.
Message: John, Judi and I had a great time Saturday. It was sure good to see you after so many years. Ed and Ernie I hadn't seen since HHS days, so it was really good to see them. Prescott Tom (whom contacted the Marratta's) Judi and myself were talking to Lois and her brother Louis Marratta when Loretta walked up and Lois and Loretta instantly recognized each other. They had known each other since grade school. I wanted you to know, John, what I had seen and that you are responsible for that wonderful moment! I am sure there have been and will be many many more of these moments that you won't witness so just wanted you to know about this one.
Thank you again, John Terry and Judi
Hey Terry, It was great seeing you on Saturday too. It's been about 30 years for us too. Let's try to see each other before another 30 goes by huh.
Cheryl Nicocia and I were out one day and we went by her old place on Doty and 119th. We met Louie Marotta over there. I thought then, I wonder how long it'll be before he finds Cougartown. It was about 4 months. Glad you were there Louie. You too Terry and Judi. See you at the next event.

Name: Janet Burkett () on Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at 23:41:16
E-Mail: jburkett@compaq.net
Maiden: Humphreys
Class: 62
City and State: Mission Viejo
Message: Yes...Judy thank you again for a spur of the moment ice cream social at your place Saturday night. What fun!! I know we are truly good friends..your REAL coffee said so. So....how IS Janny Wanny? He sure smiles a lot!! Thanks Marsha and Robin, I am now inspired to be Helga, apprentice hair cut girl. OK with you John??? JB(the other one)
Tanya, Helga.......HEY, as long as you serve real food.