Name: Paco () on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 21:18:32
Email: doo4usc
City and State: LF
Class: 1961
Message: Front row center Larry Porter? Back row coach Anderson?
I'll give you Mayor Steve...
Name: Lorna Castillo () on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 20:48:26
Email: lcastillo420@aol.com
City and State: Redondo Beach, CA
Maiden: Lorna Castillo
Class: 1997
Message: This is such a great website, it allows us to keep in touch with the people we sent 4 years with. I hope to hear from many of my old friends that I have lost touch with since graduation.
Thanks Lorna, and I hope you find all your school buds.....
Name: Jill McFarlane () on Thursday, July 8, 2004 at 13:18:18
Email: jillmcfar@aol.com
City and State: The Big A
Class: 1977
Message: I have some exciting news to share with all you in C-Town! I found out yesterday that my son Evan (11) has been chosen to be a batboy at Anaheim Stadium for one of the Angel games. This will take place July 20 at 1:05, so if anyone is going, give a big cheer to my son. I know this is not Hawthorne related, but just a proud Mom sharing a big moment in her son's life. Thank you and carry on.
Congratulations Evan. Do the Angels proud, boy.
Name: Laura Anderson () on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 21:29:38
Email: mrsanderson404@hotmail.com
City and State: Hemet, CA
Maiden: Twitchell
Class: 1979
Message: COUGAR SIGHTING!!! Checked into the Hacienda Hotel in El Segundo in preparation to a trip to the Lone Star State and the very efficient young man at the registration desk, DAVID, had Hawthorne, CA on his name tag...I told him I was from the same city and in fact graduated from HHS....he told me he graduated just this year from our dear ole HHS....small world...he even sang the Alma Mater. We talked about teachers and you should have seen his face when I told him what a hottie Mr. Macha was back in the day!! too funny. Keep your eyes peeled...there's Cougars everywhere!
Hey Laura, great sighting....keep'em comin' Ctowners
Name: Pat Underwood () on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 17:29:08
Email: onefamilyhistorian@socal.rr.com
City and State: Hawthorne, Calif
Maiden: Lawndale High
Class: 1963
Message: John in the class photo of 67-68 in the third row down from the top, seventh student from the left is my ex-brother-in-law Ronald Cordy. Ronnie was also another Hawthorne High graduate but I?m not sure of what year. Ron was in Kindergarten when Cheryl and I were married. I verified this with my son Dan and he says he has this class photo out in the garage somewhere. Ron is a tattoo Artist on Sunset Strip in Hollywood if you want to extend an arm to him. LOL.
Hey thanks Pat, and it's hard to believe that a kid that cute is a tattoo artist.
Name: Bob Melendrez () on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 17:25:01
Email: Strongheart@pacificwest.com
City and State: Lawndale, CA
Class: 1971
Message: The annual Congregation of Cougars known as ?Moose Mountain Jam? is about to take place in Greenwood, CA. This will be our 12th annual get-together hosted by Mike Taylor (HHS ?71) and his ever-patient and understanding wife, Kim. The Taylors have graciously opened their home, barn, pool, and former volleyball court to a number of us who bring songs, stories, instruments, families, friends, food and drink, for a couple of days of music and reunion. Cougar alumni include: Keith Young ?71, Eric Evans ?71, Ken Sheldon ?69, Danny Melendrez ?70, Betsy Watts Wright ?76, Don Watts ?71, Fred Mintun ?71, along with local friends and neighbors. My daughter, Courtney, has been attending since before she was born, and it?s now the highlight of her summer vacation.
The point that I am slow to make here is that whenever there is an opportunity to get together with old friends, be they from school or wherever, make every effort to attend! Please do not make the mistake of taking for granted ?next time?. These moments are precious, and are gone in the blink of an eye? Thanks, John, for the space, and for CT!
Sounds like a fun time, Bob. Send pictures.
Name: Mike Shay () on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 16:12:38
Email: shayshere@verizon.net
City and State: Cerritos, CA
Maiden: For a good time call OS6-9393
Class: 1961
Message: JB'S 1 and 2
Well thanks to both of you for the kind birthday wishes, It almost makes it worthwhile to get older...........Nah screw that!
Hope to see you both soon. That goes for the rest of you as well.
M.S.
Only laps around the Sun, boy.....That means you're only about 35,644,590,000 miles old, give or take a few leap year days. OK, so it could be time for an oil change. Name: Jim Rowley () on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 12:58:38
Email: jrowley@coppersmith.com
City and State: RB,CA
Class: 1979
Message: Many of the kids that went to Anza during this period moved away because their houses were bought up by the Century Freeway project. Those that are named, were not in the affected area between Judah and La Cienega and between 119th St. and 116th St.. They went on to Jose Sepulveda (I remember all of them there) for 3rd grade thru 6th grade. I recall some at Dana and Hawthorne High. Steve Collins moved away in 2nd or 3rd grade and re-appeared at Hawthorne High in 1977. John Hooper died in a car crash on his way to, I think Oklahoma, where his parents had moved.
Name: Janet Burkett () on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 11:35:41
Email: jmburkett@sti.net
City and State: Ca
Maiden: Humphreys
Class: 1962
Message: Yeah...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mike Shay!
(I love wishing anyone older than me a happy birthday!)
Yeah, Mikey is definitely older than you. Name: John Baker () on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 09:56:14
Email: jb1 @ cougartown.com
City and State: Lomita, CA
Class: 1962
Message: Happy Belated Birthday to one of my joined-at-the-hip friends, and best buddy, Mike Shay from the class of 61. It was yesterday; sorry I missed it.....
Name: Debbie Miles () on Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at 00:07:39
Email: pinkelephant10atyahoo.com
City and State: Del Aire
Class: 1977
Message: I remember lots of these kids, and apologies to any old friends I omit!
First row third over, Tom Rudder, next to him is Sheri Miles,sixth over is Janine Latham, Camille Belcher is second from right. Second row, sixth over is John Hooper, then Janet Kinder. Third row, third over is Troy Swafford. Fourth row is Mrs. Meyer, fourth over is Denise Solis.
Hi Debbie, Janet Kinder sent me this picture. Thanks for the names....
Name: Jim () on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 20:01:52
Email: jrowley@coppersmith.com
City and State: Redondo Beach, CA
Class: 1979
Message: Row,Col
1,1 David Wadum
1,9 Steve Collins
3,3 Troy Swafford (deceased)
4,1 Sherry Miles
3,1 Tommy Rutter
6,1 Johnny Hooper
There is no row 6, and row 4 col 1 is the teacher. Name: Neil Larson () on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 18:18:47
Email: rentatrip@speedeenet.com
City and State: Crestview , Florida
Class: 1971
Message: Point of topic - Regarding Dana School & Principal Manyon-
There was a local boy in our neighborhood, Gary George, who was a real character back in the day. Anyway, he sort of developed a friendship with Dana Principal, Mr Manyon. Gary George managed to befriend Mr Manyon through all the detention due to misbehavior.
So anyway, as Gary told the story...
Mr. Manyon was THE actual character "Manyon" from the play/movie MR ROBERTS.
As Gary explained it to us back then, Mr Manyon was stationed on the Navy "skow" with the writer (of the play Mr. Roberts) Thomas Heggen. Here is where it gets complicated...
evidently, Heggen sort of exchanged names & personalities, in order to allow for some anonimity within his old Navy crew.
Anyway next time you watch Mr. Roberts on Turner Cable TV Classics...think of our own Mr. Manyon as actually knowing the man who was the basis for the immortal Mr Roberts.
P.S. Gary also mentioned Mr.Manyon told him how he came to become scared with fire...but I do am at a loss for those details...
Does any one have any more information about Mr Manyon??????
Name: Larry Bach () on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 11:26:47
Email: startnofyr@socal.rr.com
City and State: Torrance, CA
Class: 1972
Message: John, What are those carbonized things pictured on your grill? Looks like a fire hazard to me.
Neil, I remember Jon Sloey was one of those hypnotized in the 1970 assembly you mentioned. After the assembly, Linda C. (Class of '72), more or less 'flipped out' and had to be escorted away by HHS staff members. I think she was already high on something before the assembly and the hypnosis, though not intended for her, somehow pushed her around the bend. Cool assembly!
Hi Don, Hi Vince. Hey Divotchka!
No, actually the fire hazard had passed by that time, Thanks Larry.....
Name: Don Burns () on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 09:50:11
City and State: Downey, CA
Class: 1957
Message: Hey Cougs, had another Cougar siting last week, Terry Pothoven C/O 83 came into my shop to have some keys duplicated, doesn't get onto the site very often, but said will try more often. Later Don
Good sighting, Thanks Don
Name: Ernie Nixon () on Monday, July 5, 2004 at 19:07:21
Email: ENixon1@bak.rr.com
City and State: Bakersfield, CA
Class: 1963
Message: A few names of students in the class picture. Row 1#3-Phil Bechdolt Row2 #5- Bill Damon Row 4 #3- Mike Rawley #6-Jimmy Ross Row 5 #2-Dennis Smallen Last on row 5-Michael Watson and also the last one on row # is me Ernie Nixon.
Hey Ernie, Thanks for the help. I knew you'd add some sooner or later.
Name: Jim Sloey () on Monday, July 5, 2004 at 14:53:46
Email: ALANDJIMPARTY.com
City and State: Solvang, Ca
Class: 1966
Message: Hey John great party!!! Al and I had to leave early as we promised the Campbells we would stop by for watermelon and fireworks. Thanks Dennis and Eileen! Would have stopped by Sharon and Paco's too but Al was trying to cut down on the Menudo. We ended up in Solvang last night, I fell asleep to Al and Mike singing BARBARA ANN. Well got to go, Al wants to cruise into Santa Barbara. Be true to your school!
This is so embarrassing.......
Name: Paco () on Monday, July 5, 2004 at 12:38:33
Email: doo4usc@cox.net
City and State: LF
Class: 1961
Message: Bakster, I know what it's like...That whole group showed up at our house on Cinco de Mayo, Sloey ate his share of menudo that day too...
Yeah, I know. I heard he asked Al to teach him "Malaguena" on the guitar. Very sad.....
Name: doris () on Monday, July 5, 2004 at 09:21:24
Email: dorisjeanatmindspring.com
City and State: twin falls, id
Maiden: donaldson
Class: 1957
Message: BAKER!!! You've outdone yourself! I LOL'd and LOL'd some more! DANG! WHAT A BASH! Wish I could have accepted your invitation but I was busy havin' my own Twin Falls 4th of July party ... maybe next year, huh? (GEEZ! The dogs looked scrumpdillyicious!!!) LOLOF!!!!
Yeah the hot dogs were a big hit with my neighbor's dog and when the Beach Boys did "Be True To Your School", Sloey started blubberin', "AL JARDINE, YOU WERE THE GREATEST FULLBACK IN HAWTHORNE HIGH HISTORY"!! Lucky for us J-Lo had her Turbo 400 Stress Tabs with her, so we had Al slip one in Sloey's O'Douls and he was curled up on the couch, hugging Al's guitar case and humming "In My Room" for the rest of the afternoon.
Name: Donna () on Sunday, July 4, 2004 at 21:24:16
Email: djanderson_53@yahoo.com
City and State: friendswood TX
Maiden: Anderson
Class: 1971
Message: Happy 4th to all of you Cougars out there..Thanks John for sharing pictures with us...I haven't visited in a while because of work, so Thank God for this Holiday...All of you guys be careful and have loads of fun...Our prayers go out to all the Soldiers and their families as they fight for our Freedom...Love you guys,:-D
Hi Donna, you and yours do the same and God Bless America and the American soldier.
Name: Frank Romano () on Sunday, July 4, 2004 at 20:48:30
Email: fromano@lvcm.com
City and State: Las Vegas, NV
Class: 1961
Message: JB... great party... sorry we didn't see the invite... But after the picture of the dogs, forget the idea of going after PINKS...
Enjoy the 4th, and say a prayer for all the brave souls in harms way to give us all the freedom we hold so dear, and sometimes forget the price of. At least until some Bozo makes us look up to be sure our Flag is still up there. God Bless America, and pray for Gods speed for all of our troops.
Amen to that, Frank. Happy 4th to you and yours.....
Name: Neil Larson () on Sunday, July 4, 2004 at 20:24:50
Email: rentatrip@speedeenet.com
City and State: Crestview , Florida
Class: 1971
Message: J.B. You have to clean up after Sloey & Al... That's why I don't volunteer to throw any more all access yard parties!
Closer to campus... I remember those vending machines near the gym...One could always get a good healthy Green Apple Or Red Delicious! Now days there is a Pepsi machine in every school in America! I remember Chuck Norris did an "Assembly" once in about 1970..., Steve Fisher sparred with him!
Then there was that guy who came and Hypnotized a dozen mush brained students. I can't remember his name though? I do recall those kids were REALLY Hypnotized!!! It was hilarious, any one out there have more details on the Hypnotist Assemblies in the Boys Gym?
Hey Neil, Yeah, Sloey kept asking Al how much his guitar cost and did he have a spare pick he could have. It was embarrassing.
Name: Don Delmage () on Sunday, July 4, 2004 at 16:47:02
Email: dondelmage@yahoo.com
City and State: Long Beach, CA
Class: 1972
Message: Didn't attend the multi-class reunion, but wish I could have. Just want to say HI to all my old friends - Curtis, where are you?
Hey Don, Hi back at ya'
Name: Jan Peterson () on Sunday, July 4, 2004 at 12:50:42
Email: jpeterson50@aol.com
City and State: Carmichael, CA
Maiden: Freeman
Class: 1967
Message: HAPPY 4TH TO ALL!
It has been so great reading all of the memories of Helms! I remember it all so well. Reading Tom Buckinghams posting echoed some of my memories. I lived close to him on 122nd St. Lots of Cougars on our street. Great memories from the greatest people. It is awesome being a part of it!! Hugs, Jan
Thanks Jan, and I'll be putting up some great party pics from the bash going on over here today. It's all hot dogs and apple pie, so stay tuned....
Name: Mike Mueller () on Sunday, July 4, 2004 at 02:02:20
Email: mud@surfboardbid.com
City and State: Pasadena, Ca.
Class: 1979
Message: I just discovered this site. I'm amazed at what a legend Bill the Breadman has become.
Mike
Hey Mike, glad you found us. Chime in any old time.
Name: Kelley () on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 10:34:48
Email: surfbabe@charter.net
City and State: Englewood, Or
Maiden: Currie
Class: 1967
Message: Is Mike Lepper in the 3rd row middle?
YES!! I knew someone would figure that one out. Thanks Kel....
Name: Tom Buckingham () on Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 01:07:14
Email: buckinghamtom@netscape.net
City and State: Clovis,CA
Class: 1964
Message: I have enjoyed reading all the recent recollections of the home deliveries of milk and bread. At our home on Burl Avenue just across Broadway from HHS, milk was delivered by the Gold Crown delivery driver; bread, cookies, the world's best chocolate covered donuts were of course from the Helms Bakery. They would even bring a decorated birthday cake with a few days notice. How about the Watkins Spice man, the Jewell Tea guy, Fuller Brush man, Good Humor driver and in the early fifties there was still even an ice truck making deliveries in the Del Aire neighborhood.
We had only one car and dad drove it to work, so stay at home moms were happy to have service to their door. It was just a short walk to Groves Market on Inglewood Avenue just north of 120th. I remember getting a loaf of bread, a quart of milk and a pound of ground round for less than a buck. That left me a nickel or two for a Snickers Bar at Soloman's Sundry store and maybe a Coke at Nick and Dick's Mobil station.
You mentioned everyone but Fergie the egg man, the blind broom salesman, and the Avon lady. I remember Bob Reagan's (HHS62) Uncle Ed was the local Watkins man. He looked a lot like Colonel Sanders with his white beard and mustache. Great memories, Tom, thanks....
Name: carol heddaeus binder () on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 22:16:39
Email: cannbyucaipa@aol.com
City and State: yucaipa,ca
Maiden: heddaeus
Class: 1963
Message: have worked as an rn in emergency rms for years am now a director of nurses
stumbled on this web page and was swept back in time. love to hear from any old friends from hawthorne high, dana jr high, or st josephs school or ccd.
Hi Carol, Glad you found us and hope you find some old friends.
Name: Mark Brandon () on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 20:05:31
Email: branq@myway.com
City and State: Apple Valley CA
Class: 1972
Message: Hi everyone!!!
Hi Mark, and welcome....
Name: jim cherry () on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 19:22:14
Email: jc_dc@cox.net
City and State: San Juan Capistrano
Class: 1964
Message: John is Mrs. Wiley, the teacher in the picture, the mother of Diane Wiley class of 64.
Sorry Jim, I don't have a clue....
Name: Adrianne DeAlejandro () on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 15:48:05
Email: addy57@msn.com
City and State: Cerritos, CA
Maiden: Longpre
Class: 1963
Message: Row 2, 4th one, Bob Clark. Row 4, 5th one, Bill Riggin. Is Row 4, 4th one, Jackie Athy? I've been trying to find her for years. I thought it was Judy Eber instead of Ever. No more from me, I'll give others a chance at this game.
Very good, Adrianne, and no it's not Jackie. There are a lot of typos so it's probably Eber. Thanks.....
Name: Adrianne DeAlejandro () on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 15:48:05
Email: addy57@msn.com
City and State: Cerritos, CA
Maiden: Longpre
Class: 1963
Message: Row 2, 4th one, Bob Clark. Row 4, 5th one, Bill Riggin. Is Row 4, 4th one, Jackie Athy? I've been trying to find her for years. I thought it was Judy Eber instead of Ever. No more from me, I'll give others a chance at this game.
Name: Adrianne DeAlejandro () on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 14:23:43
Email: addy57@msn.com
City and State: Cerritos, CA
Maiden: Longpre
Class: 1963
Message: Row 1, 4th in, Carol Barry. Row 2, first one, Jerry Cass. Row 3, 5th in, Rose Levin. Row 4, first one, Sandy Peppers. Last pic, Mike Weatherly.
Great!! Well, it's Mike Weathers but after 40 years, that is close enough.
Name: Dewey () on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 11:40:38
Email: Dewey_Storie@sbcglobal.net
City and State: maybe Phoenix soon
Class: 1974
Message: Dale I was hoping to be there this weekend ... but hey if everything goes right, I have an interview in Phoenix in 2 weeks and just may have to stop back by the river
email people email.....
Name: Larry Bach () on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 11:37:06
Email: startnofyr@socal.rr.com
City and State: Torrance, CA
Class: 1972
Message: Wishing all Cougars a fun and, especially, a safe Independence Day weekend. There is a reason we have picnics and fireworks on the 4th of July.
In 1776, a group of angry taxpayers disgusted with a big, bully government, started the United States on unique principles and ideals, a work still in progress: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. -- That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed..." -excerpt from the Declaration of Independence.
http://www.law.indiana.edu/uslawdocs/declaration.html
God Bless America
Name: Dale Hahlbeck Jr. () on Friday, July 2, 2004 at 01:33:44
Email: kewldaad41@aol.com
City and State: Corona like the beer
Class: 1975
Message: Hi Mom....do you want to help plan my 30th H.S. reunion?? Seems we need someone to step up to the plate and take the Cougar by the tail and get things started and decide all the details and remind everyone to use comma's and not the word "and".
Hi Heather! Can't we just get money from all our highly successful '75 alumni and pick a nice venue without using that overused reunion company?
Mailander can't we use your grotto on your estate? Plus, lets invite all the '76'ers to out gig....heck we dated all of them anyway...might as well reunite and see what we missed out on
all these years....and they can buy us the first round.
I'd offer my parents house but we wore out that welcome back in 74-76, besides I can't locate Lucky Lager cases for $1.99 anymore....
I am available to assist in the planning by contacting me by the above e-mail or calling me at 909-272-2263 and leave a message.
Especially if the committee for the 30th involves Kitty, Lorna, Marla, Lisa M., and any other fine Cougarettes ggrrrrr!
Hope to see ya all soon Rock Steady ya'll H1
PS I will be at the river (Parker) July 10-12th so Alan and Dewey you have been warned : )
