The Shirelles

Attention Reunion Committee Members: If there are Reunions in the works for 2009, please let me know so I can get you address information and post your info on the Reunions page.
To Classes of 59, 69, 79, 89, and 99 Alumni: Please make sure your address information is correct on the Cougartown Info System so you can be contacted by your Reunion Committee.
Welcome to the Hawthorne High School Class Reunion Page.




Past Class Reunions
Multi-Year Reunions
Cougartown Get-Togethers

This Years Reunions


Class of 1969
40 Year Reunion with invitations to everyone from the classes of 1967 to 1971.
Your Reunion will be August 22, 2009 at the Sea Side Lagoon in Redondo Beach Ca. Dress will be casual. More to follow as things become finalized.
Reunion Committee Members:
Marna Niles Smeltzer - smeltzer33@verizon.net
Donna Cook Wright - donnadgw4@sbcglobal.net
Bill Sloey - Wsloey@aol.com


Class of 1979-1980 Reunion
30 Year Reunion
When: Saturday August 22, 2009

    Evening begins at 6:30 PM
  • Attire: Casual Chic
  • Where: Gladstone’s Long Beach
    Catalina Room
    330 South Pine Avenue
    Long Beach, CA 90802-4531
  • Tickets prices:
  • $45 per person if received by July 22
    $55 per person if received after July 22.
    Includes Heavy Hors D’oeuvres Reception, desserts, soft drinks, coffee, and tea

  • Net Proceeds to Benefit HHS Athletic Programs

  • Please make checks payable to: HHS Class of 79-80
    Send checks to:
    Don Dallons
    5455 Centralia St.
    Long Beach, CA 90808
    Block of 25 rooms are reserved at the Hyatt Regency Hotel located across the street from Gladstone's Long Beach in Shoreline Village, Long Beach California. These rooms are at a first come first serve basis. Mention Hawthorne High School Reunion for special rate of $129.00 per night. Harbor view rooms available at $144.00 per night.

  • Hyatt Regency Long Beach
    200 South Pine Avenue
    Long Beach, California, USA 90802
    Tel: 800-233-1234

  • Parking information at Gladstone's:
    Valet Parking Available
    Valet with validation is $6.00 for the first 5 hours and 1.50 per hour after.
    Self Parking Structure
    The Pike Parking Structure is located on Shoreline Drive and Queensway Bay.

  • Things you may want to bring:
    Pictures, El Molinos, other memorabilia, silent auction items for the athletic program, business cards, address book, checkbook for athletic donation, etc.


    Still in the "Planning stages"....

  • Friday Night Meet & Greet, August 21, 2009
    Sgt. Peppers Dueling Piano Café

    91 S Pine Ave, Suite A
    Long Beach, CA 90802
    (562) 499-4600

  • Sunday, August 23rd, 2009 - Family Beach Picnic / Volleyball Tourney
    Location: Torrance Beach
    Time: 11:00am
    Sign up for teams, 2-man, 4-man, Two dudes and a Nun (just checking if you are paying attention), Bring your own picnic food and beverages.
    More info to follow

Thanks for your patience....spread the word every which way you can. Check Cougartown to stay connected and informed.
See you in August!!

    Reunion Committee Members:
    Maggie Noya Lippon '79 - malukugirl@yahoo.com
    Don Dallons '79 - DKD61@yahoo.com
    Tom Hoffarth '79 - tomhoffarth@verizon.net
    Rhonda LeBlanc Hoffarth '79 - rhoffarth@verizon.net
    Leslie Greasby '79 - llgreasby@verizon.net
    Marla Manriquez O'Hara '79 - marla_ohara@sbcglobal.net
    Kim August Caesar '79 - lkcaesar@msn.com
    Liz Gallegos Defrancis '79 - nobellz2@aol.com
    Derek Barraza '80 - derekbsr@earthlink.net
    Craig Fernandez '80 - csfernandez62@hotmail.com
    Denean McFarlane Koren '80 - deneank@aol.com
Class of 1989
20 Year Reunion



Reunion Night
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Reception - 7:00 pm, Dinner - 8:00 pm

Hacienda Hotel and Conference Center at LAX
525 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
El Segundo, CA 90245
310-615-0015

    Reunion Tickets $81.00 per person
    Includes
  • Three Course Sit Down Dinner
  • Music and Dancing
  • Bio Book (Classmate only)
  • No Host Bar
  • Name Badges
Suggested Attire: Casual Chic

Bio Books
At the reunion a free bio memory book will be given to each pre-paid classmate.. The deadline for submitting the bio sheet is 4 weeks before the reunion.
So please go on line right now...this very moment and fill out your Bio info...



Reunion Committee Members:
Monica Cervantes - monicacervantes@roadrunner.com
Tricia Waayers Phenicie- triciaphenicie@yahoo.com
Laura Rems Ridge- lauraremsridge@hotmail.com
Marianne Carlton - mcarlton@kpmg.com
Jentry Collins Sunday- gintree71@yahoo.com
Classes of 1998-99
10 Year Reunion

Reunion Night
Saturday, October 24, 2009
More details to follow as event is finalized. For more information please contact one of the Reunion Committee Members, below

Reunion Committee Members:
1998 - Elizabeth Diaz Morales - Lizthegreat10@yahoo.com
1999 - Karen Lemus - karen_lemus@yahoo.com
1999 - Calvin Sparks - Sparkscalvin@yahoo.com
1999 - Gabby Marroquin - gabriela.marroquin@twcable.com
Be sure to check the "Missing Cougars Lists" to see if you can help locate someone for their respective class. Even if you didn't graduate in that particular class, sometimes you'll recognize a brother or sister of someone you know.
Thank You.
1959
1962
1965
1967
1970
1971
1972
1973
1975
1979
1981
1982
1986
1988

Revised 1-12-2009