Thought I would drop a line to all who are interested that NHS finally got lights on the football field. During the off season, a whole new stadium was built, press box and all. This year Narbonne met San Pedro at night on the new field and after a double overtime defeated the dreaded Pirates.

Hi Bob,

Go Gauchos! Joe Donigan and I saw them beat Carson.

Thanks Jay... I'll let you know when they arrive, and I don't need a 67, I still have mine, amazingly enough... but if anyone has a their copy of the panoramic photo of our class of s'67, I would really like a copy of it. (Mine got lost during one of my many moves over the years). Scanned/copied or? Let me know. Appreciate it... thanks!

Oops, should've edited my last blog... a/their copy of panoramic s'67 class photo. Anyways... thanks.

And Bob M., I can't believe that teacher threw you up against the lockers... wow, sounds like a case of assault to me. Whew! What you had to endure as a high school editor... whoa!

Marian....I also have an extra 67 annual. Let me know if you would like it also.

Marian...Your annuals are in the mail.Please let me know when you receive them.

Marian...I do have two annuals 65' and 66' e-mail me @ bigragu83860@yahoo.com and we'll get them to you.

Jay Dudley W'67

I'm lookimg for a 1969 EL ECO Year Book. Email e2dennis@aol.com

Dennis...I have a "69" annual. The only problem it's under 40+ years of mementos. I need time to find it.

Dennis....I've checked and my mistake. I have a '65','66' and two '67" annuals not a "69".

Sorry for getting you all excited.

ALL CLASSMATES FROM THE W&S CLASS OF 1959 PLEASE GO TO GREAT REUNIONS.COM TO SIGN UP FOR OUR 50TH CLASS REUNION. IT WILL BE HELD ON OCT.17,2009. AT THE SHERATON ANAHEIM SOUTH/GARDEN GROVE. 12221 HARBOR BLVD., GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840. THIS IS A BRAND NEW HOTEL. THE RECEPTION WILL START AT 6:00 PM AND A SIT DOWN DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 7:00PM. YOU WILL FIND COLORED PHOTOS FROM OUR 40TH REUNION, AND SENIOR PICTURES FROM OUR ANNUAL ON THE GREAT REUNIONS WEB SITE. SIGN UP AND COMPLETE YOUR BIO SHEET FOR THE MEMORY BOOK THAT WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON THE NIGHT OF THE REUNION. PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN AT THE REUNION AND THERE WILL DECORATIONS AND MUSIC FROM THE 50'S. PLEASE HELP TO ROUND-UP THE KIDS SO WE CAN GET THIS GREAT REUNION OFF TO THE FASTEST START OF ANY OF OUR REUNIONS. SINCERELY, SHARON (BROWN) ALLEN, CHAIRPERSON AND YOU REUNION COMMITTEE

Anyone in the Class of 73 up for a 35 year reunion? Something informal, say, a picnic at Lomita Park?

Email me at aliceinhb@yahoo.com if you'd like to help me put something together, or, you want to know more.

Hi everyone, just found the site about a week or so ago while I was looking for reunion info. Haven't been to a single one yet....sheesh!!! I hope the summer class of '66 will be planning another one. Looks like I just missed the get together in Torrance park. Hope there will be another one soon, would be nice to see some of you again. Had a few name changes since high school. Back then it was Donna Koher.

Just wanted to say Hi.. especially to the class of '73. Would love to hear some hiyas back. I was Debby Sorensen and a member of the drill team. Loved my french class and Mrs. Lonergan. Have lots of good memories. Be well. Debby

hi to anybody out there,just at home kicking it w/wife & dogs, it rained a bit but that alright cause i like it. the n/w is pretty cool if you ever been up here trees fresh air if you know what i mean. been trucking 21 yrs. seattle to los angeles,it's nice to get home,just to mow the lawn and a couple beers. blog at you later. jimmy

hey;every has a life,it's hard to just get in to what happen years ago. now, is whats happening. just say hi. jimmy 6-49

oops i made a mistake on my 1st blog and 4-got to put in body, please excuse me.i'm out here, would like to talk at some old friends.

JIM GAZLEY AND TIM O'NEIL ARE COMING TO THE 60'S PARTY

CHUBBY "CLARK" DAVIS IS COMING TO THE 60'S PARTY.

SUSIE FOSTER AND JACK PERES ARE COMING TO 60'S PARTY

Cheri Cristanelli, Karen Cristanelli, Wayne Price, Evelyn Wilson, say they are going to the 60's Party. Looking forward to seeing you.

Anyone around from 1962? I lived in Lomita, spent most of my time in Harbor City. was mostly an a-hole in high school; the only people i remember are Chuck Hume, my friend, and Gloria Saucedo, my first love. Went to Viet Nam, then wandered the country. now in the low country of s.c. nice to know there is still a Narbonne; Wish I had been more of participent in the experience.

ELSIE NEWMAN SENDS REGRETS FROM TURKEY, THAT SHE CAN'T MAKE THE 6O'S PARTY, Elsie also sends memorabilia from 1964, which included The Crusader class wills:

Cindy Pratt, “I will Mr. Emler more Lynne Hamiltons. I predict that in 5 years, Ruth Mitchell will grow and Mr. Cragin will Shrink and they will get married.”

60'S PARTY NEWBIES:

RON SCOTT

ALL GAUCHO'S BIRTHDAY PARTY BASH - June 21st, 2008 at Elks Lodge in San Pedro. You can reserve an entire table for your family and friends.

Hey - has anyone seen "The Lawry's"?

Where are all you guys from the class of W62. I hAVE HEARD FROM SHELAH EHRLICH, AND THATS ABOUT IT. It is like most of the class has gone to that great high school in the sky. Give a shout and let us know you are still around.

60’S PARTY, PEOPLE THAT SAY THEY ARE GOING: Truman Coggins Susie Foster Larry Perrazo Steve Okamura Case Bor Jerry Fitzer Tim Beets Robert Espinosa Alex Martinez Mike White Ron Imel Marty Nakazawa Patty Fujii Stan Frisener (spelling0 Mike Douglas Carol Perry John Dela Torre Donald Dinubilo Roger Cummins Gene Bravick Larry Baily Lyn Hughes Jim Guillou Vic Guillou Johnnie Pack Dennis Wuethrich Coach Dossey Coach Gilson Steve and Cheryl Silkotch (Cheryl White) Joe Donigan Jesse Mota Sally Imel Bob (Robert) Hornbeck Charlie Faulkner Sue and Rick Sidebotham Chris Middlekoff Alice Olsen Karlene Koch Linda Pool Leota Crandall Tim O’Neil Cassi Mckenzie FAMILY AND FRIENDS INVITED TO CELEBRATE, DON'T HAVE TO BE 60.

SEND CHECK TO: Lions Auto Body & Painting at 1634 Anaheim St, Harbor City, CA 90710. PAYABLE TO MIKE DOUGLAS (310) 326-0568 (CORRECT NUMBER)

60'S PARTY SORRY GAUCHOS, MIKE DOUGLAS' PHONE NUMBER IS (310) 326-0568

SAVE YOUR SEAT....

60’S PARTY, PEOPLE THAT SAY THEY ARE GOING: Truman Coggins

Susie Foster

Hello to all Gauchos:

Just want to let you know that there will be two get togethers this summer.

There's going to be a party for those hitting the BIG 60. and for those who want to watch. The Birthday Bash will be at the San Pedro Elks Hall. Those of you that haven't been to the hall, there's a panoramic view of the L.A. Port. The buffet will consisted of Beef, Fish, and Chicken, Veggies, Salad, and Potatoes. Desert will be Apple Strudel. It's open to those that won't admit to 60 and friends, neighbors, and family. We're looking forward to some teachers too. It's your chance to catch up with Gauchos you haven't seen for decades. Mike Douglas S'66 is collecting the money. Post some names of people you want to see in lost and found, we'll check it regularly and try to find them. See you there.

I understand that Karen Cristanelli is looking for Carol (Greninger) Perry? Carol's work email address: cperry@epicor.com. I'm sure she would love to hear from you. Give her my best.

Jon Clark

Wow Cassie this is really fun and brings back such good memories. We have you to thank for all of it. You always were someone special. I'm looking for Carrol Grieninger Perry. She gave me my first job @ Leonard's Dept Store for $1.65hr. She and I and Carol Scott. I learned alot from that experience and hope she is doing well.

I'm looking for the cinnamon roll recipe that was made at Alexander Fleming and at Narbonne. Does anyone have a copy, please? Thanks, Randy Nauert '62 randyn@mac.com www.nauert.com

Hi, I'm still looking for Cheri Cristanelli. Anyone with any Info. please contact me at Chivo23@aol.com. I went to Fleming Jr High with a bunch of your class of 66-67. Times running and I really would like to contact her before too long. Please help if you can. JG PS I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I was a little wild back then and ran with Pat Moody. Got a lot of swats from Self, Gurber ect.

ANYONEOUT FROM 55 AND 56 OR57

If anyone knows where Larry Collier or Rhonda is please contact Brien Woodruff rikoshay@cox.net

Hi everyone this is Denny from Class of 76..would like to hear from classmates i knew from Play Pro Drama & Cross Country 74-75 and of course anyone from my class or who knew me. dennyf_44@yahoo.com

Hi Everyone,

This is Saul Hernandez – Class of 1990. Anyone out there??? I can be reached via email at saul2@sbcglobal.net. I am doing well, live in the area. I have two beautiful kids. Class of 1990, I hope all is well!

Doug Chagnon, if your out there somewhere and you see this, e-mail me at ffsmitchell@aol.com. That goes for the rest of the '69 football team. Steve

You think I'd know how to spell "you're"! Its tough getting old!!

1968 Narbonne Alumni,

Your reunion reminder postcard has just been mailed! Don't miss out on a great time! If you have already purchased your ticket(s), thank you! Remember to call your friends who haven't and tell them that they can save $10 per ticket if it is purchased more than one month prior to the reunion. It will be held at The Grand Long Beach on April 5, 2008 starting at 7:00p.m..

Hi gang -

First, this is my first blog and I want to compliment Cassi for her dedication to "stopping time" so we can all feel the wind of the past fill us with memories, and times we will never forget.

Back again -

Just to memorialize this for all time, my dad, Ben Gardiner, class of 1941, is the first graduate on the list. Eighty-four and still playing tennis! I wish I were in the shape he's in!

Hello my fair Narbonnians, I hope this blog fines most of you in great health and have a fun filled life. I just wanted to ask when will we have another reunion for classes 1979 and 1980. Those were the great years at Narbonne. So if anyone out there knows please contact me @ vhawki1@hotmail.com or valerie.hawkins@lausd.net.

Thanks and take care.

John G looking for old friend cheri Cristanelli. Please contact at Chivo23@aol.com Want to say sorry for a past sin. JG

I haven't kept up with friends from H.S., although, I did go to the 10th and 20th reunions. I recently found this website and am having a great time seeing the old familiar names (and faces). Wanted to say congratulations to Dennis and Johnnie and Happy 2 year anniversary. You can write me, if you feel like it, at..........letsbyke@gmail.com. ...Hope to hear from you.

Dennis and I are looking forward to our 40th Reunion and Cruise! Of course, as everyone knows, you don't have to be a '68 Grad to come...we invite everyone! Plan on coming and having a blast! Dennis Webb has been working really hard on organizing everything and we need to let him know how much we appreciate it by attending! See you there!

Class of 1963 45th Reunion

Finally got the first "official" flyer out about the 45reunion this August 2, 2008 for the class of '63. Will be on the Grand Romance, a 3-tiered riverboat berthed in Long Beach, across the bay from the Queen Mary. Cost will be $85. As of last count I have 239 names and addresses in the database. If you know of a classmate from '63 that hasn't been to a reunion, let me know so I can check if I have their info. ESPECIALLY you brothers and sisters out there whose sibling was in the '63 class. I've had good success locating classmates thru their older or younger brothers and sisters. LET ME KNOW!

Another year gone, and another Narbonne party. Coach Gilson brought back a flood of Fleming memories. Football Carnivals, track meets, and swats. Remember playing football, and asphalt basketball during nutrition and lunch? Growing up with great friends some from elementary school, evolving from children into prepubescent teens. The trauma of your first shower after gym. Remembering the fashion and music, who can forget the mini skirt? Cassi and the other girls seemed to be all legs. The music stirs emotions and memories. Mr. Henry, Miss Benisek, Mr. Small, and Coach Brown, were great guests. Beautiful women, great friends, and teammates, can't ask for more.

Thanks for turning back that hands of time....even for one magical night.

John Everett, Hello from Howard Day. Great to hear from someone in the class of 61. Look me up at bjday@sonic.net. Love to hear from you. Howard

Hi to all the Summer and Winter '61 grads. Haven't seen anyone from those classes on this site yet, but if you are here, please sign in and let us know where you are and what you are up to. I have not seen or attended a reunion for this class for a number of years, but I don't think I "am lost". I wanted to add Coach Wells to the In Memoriam list, as I understand he has passed on, but that is just word of mouth. Let us know if that is not the case.

That annual '67 was owned by an Ann Pivarski?? This is according to the seller. Not in our class W'67. Jay Dudley

Just a quick note if anyone is interested...I happened to notice TWO Narbonne El Eco's on sale on e-Bay. They have a buy is now price of 24.99 and are years 1966 and 1967, So if you misplaced yours and want to have one you can check them out...If anyone does purchase either one of these I would be interested if you can tell who's they were.

I had lost one of my Fleming Jr High yearbooks and found one of the same year on e-Bay a few years ago. I cannot tell for sure who's it was, but whichever Susan it was I had signed it for her...LOL.

WOW WOW WOW...I hadnt been onsite lately and to my extreme surprise and enjoyment I saw that Mark had posted all the Green and Golds from our senior year....For those who didnt know or who had forgotten, I was the editor of the paper that entire year and will never forget getting each and everyone of those issues out. I am fortuante enough to have a bound set of those issues that was given to me at graduation.

They bring back such great memories and as tame as they were a couple of the editorials I wrote (with MUCH help from Wendy (Minnick) Franklin), got me in trouble with the authority figures. Once I was called into the coaches office and shown the error of my ways and had to apologize to the BOOSTER CLUB (Jan 13 and 20 issues) in person for my comments, but the strangest event was when one of the women coaches called me out of an English class and thre me up against the lockers in B Bldg and read me the riot act about an editorial(4/21/67 issue) I wrote about a teacher who was fired in Pennsylvania for having her High School class write about a certain banned substance. After that I was called to Mr Smalls office and then Ms Prices and again read the riot act...in fact for the next few issues Mr Small had to approve my editorials before they went to orint...Think of the stink that would cause now...The ACLU would be all over it..LOL. Very few of you knew about these troubles or would imagine that I was actually a bit of a trouble maker in the eyes of the administration.

Each graduating class thinks its own realm wonderful and unique. And probably, subjectively speaking, rightly so.

However, I think we children of the 60's and 70's came of age during very interesting times. I want to thank each of you for wonderful times back then, even those I only knew as a brief smile on passing on campus.

My brother, Thomas Allan Post, passed away Sunday, August 19th due to unknown causes. Tom attended Narbonne, he was 60 years old when he passed.

Tom was active in his local VFW and if anyone would like to remember him, I am sure he would love to know that you supported your local VFW.

http://susandever.org/LomitaHistoryProject/The-Project.htm

The City of Lomita is celebrating their Centennial...this link takes you to a book about the history of the City.

Donna Sue Dean July 13, 1960 - September 10, 2005

My baby sister. She is missed terribly by her 3 children and her grandchildren. Her parents, two sisters and brother can't accept or understand why this had to happen to her and mourn her passing every minute of everyday. Anyone that knows Donna knows her as a sweet, loving and kind person. She didn't desearve what happened to her but all we can do now is be grateful that she is finally getting her rest and peace that she deserved in life but could only find in God calling her home.

I miss Frank Freres, Frank Iturri, Jim Bessy, and Jimmy Wessel.

We remember them frequently, in conversations about stupid stuff we did growing up, or quoting some of their patented phrases. In that sense I guess they never die.

HEY 1968 NARBONNE ALUMNI !

......and IF you aren't from W'68 or S'68, so what... read on to join in on the fun anyway!

Had a great time at the All-Class Reunion. It was nice to see some new classmates there. I'm glad you made it to the reunion Mirian.

What happen to the rest of you? What is you excuse?

Hello to all... I couldn't make it to my class of 67 reunion but I'll be in town for the all class reunion this coming Saturday, June 23rd at Torrance Park... hope to see a lot of familiar faces as well as new ones. Take care, Marian Rivera-Hedrick

Hello to all of the class of 62. I miss having even casual reunions, and wish we could get together a bit more ofter. I now live in SE Arizona-e-mail at bjday@sonic.net. Give me a blast. Thanks to Cassie...this site is great. The checks in the mail, so to speak. Love and best wishes to all. Regarding the obits, I think it is Don Chandler, not Ron. Good friends both, and I miss Don terribly. God Bless.Howard

Thanks Scott for a great Reunion. Cassie it was great meeting you. Jay Dudley

WOW! What a great reunion we had Saturday night. I was so excited to see everyone and was amazed at how great we all looked for 40 years! What amazed me even more was how many of you I recognized without looking at your name tag. I think a great big thank you should go out to Scott Mann for putting this together, and to Cassi for having this great website so that we can all keep in touch and know about great events like our reunion. Some of us were talking about making the next one in 5 years, and that sounds really good to me. Ten just sounds way too far away!! Oh yeah...the audio of the Senior Play "Thieves Carnival" was done by our old drama teacher, Mr. Tom Nielsen. He put alot of work into getting it to me, so once it is up and on the site, please take a moment and listen in. Take care everyone and keep in touch.

"Narbonne Class of '68" See pictures of high school & high school reunions of the past. Everybody welcome http://www.Narbonne68.com

Had a Great Time at The Class of '67's Reunion, Thanks Scott.

Just want to say that my brother, Jay, told me about this site some time ago and I had not spent time to visit. Love it! Brings back so many good memories. Enjoying seeing the names of old friends.

Candy Dudley Hatt

View the Senior Park photo here: http://www.narbonnehs.org/historicalphotos/index.cfm

just letting everyone know that we're no longer living in the Azores. As of Aug 2006, we're in northern Japan, Misawa Air Base.

If anyone does not have anything nice to say about Narbonne high school,stay off. We as ex- narbonne high school students are proud to have attended this great school.If you didn't learn or experience the great times of the years we were there, tough luck. Years have gone by, so deal with it.

Only 3 more weeks until our 40th Reunion! I can't wait to see everyone. I know we will all have lots to talk about and lots of pictures to share. Let's see if we can make this the best reunion ever! See you June 2nd.

Regarding the post about the photo of Senior Park - how do we view the photo?

Mike Buchan and those interested,

How about an HCYC reunion?

Great to find this site--really appreciate Cassi's efforts (somehow got here via Classmates.com and Scott Mann's presence there). I have not lived in the area since leaving for college (in San Francisco since '71), so have lost touch with Narbonne friends, except Arlene Hopkins and Kathy Burns. Drop a line, old friends.

In response to a couple people who asked about the '66 El Eco: I have one, but I have underlined several names and written a few names by people's pictures. If you are interested in getting this copied (not sure how this would work) let me know. mickphil1@comcast.net

I live in Illinois as my family moved to the Chicago area when I was an A11. I paid for the yearbook before we moved so I had it sent to me. I have kept and cherished my El Eco all these years!

I just found this site - great job. I noticed that someone that I was good friends with during and beyond my Narbonne years has passed away. I stayed in touch with him until about 8 years ago. If possible, would the person that posted that Ron Cheatham passed away please e-mail me. I'm shocked and feel very badly about not staying in closer touch with him and his family.

Just wanted to touch base with the class of '67 to see if there was anything in the works for our 40th Reunion. It would be great to see everyone again. Let's all try to get in touch with those we know, and see if we can't get something going. Have a great day everyone!

Class of 1967 Reunion?

Hi all. Would love to have our 40th reunion this summer. Need help from all of you with locating people and getting in touch with them.

Narbonne Class of 68’ Forty Reunion. Forty years! Can you believe it? It’s time for a party. ----Tentative date Saturday April 5th 2008. Participate in any of the following Schedule of events. --11am to 4pm hotel reception,

--4pm to 6pm Cocktail Party,

its the new year and i wish everyone knew about this site so that we can get alot of old visitin done,hello to everyone and all my sisters friends too.

Hello everyone, hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. May this year be a good one.

Greetings Members!

I sent out the annual newsletter - if you didn't get one, be sure to update your email address in your profile or set cassi@narbonnehs.org as a "safe sender".

I just learned that former teacher, Andrew Dugas, passed away April of 2006 of sudden heart failure. I wanted to share an excerpt from a letter I received from his wife:

"His family is grieving the passing of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a wonderful friend and we miss him so very much. To honor him, his family has established a scholarship at Narbonne High School to be given yearly to a student who will be going to a vocational training center.

Just a quick note to wish all Narbonne Alumni and their families a Happy and Prosperous New year. Hope to see more of you in '07. Don't make any resolutions you can't keep at least until the sun comes up.

I was surprised to discover that girls basketball at NHS was "big time." In (16) years, coach James Anderson has led the team to (2) national titles, (3) state titles, and (7) city titles. Apparently, there has been a recent falling out between the coach and school administrators. I hope things work out...the team's overall record is very impressive.

I am looking for Tamara "Tammy" Armstrong. Last I heard from her was when we were in college (early 90's) and she was in Florida. Has anyone heard from her?

I was at FSBs between Long Binh and Quan Loi late '68 thru '69. 1st Cav 2/12. Also served as liaison with NH Nat'l Guard for a few months. Extended and ended up shortly thereafter at Letterman for a couple of months of overtime.

Word has it.........that there will be another get together in June.

Does anyone remember Marilyn Berry or know her whereabouts?

Check out the photo of (I guess) Senior Park taken in 1967... Now... your assignment , if you accept it, is to duplicate this photo today... go for it... post here, or email to rennieboyvoeltz@hotmail.com... I'm in Florida and I haven't been back in nearly 40 years. I'd like to see the same spot today. I have other photos take the same time period and may post them later...se ya. Rennie Voeltz

To Everyone,

Mark your calendar for June, August, and September, we would like a big turn out to all these reunions. No big expense or fancy dress up, just a casual get together with all our friends.

REMEMBER WHEN.........We had fun hanging out with our friends before school, during nutrition and lunch, and then couldn't wait until that bell rang at 3:00, to end the school day.......now is the time to bring back those old memories with our friends and enjoy old friendship and make new ones. So, keep your calendar open for June, August, and September for another get together.

Lorrin

I'm in the process of getting the group pictures from Narbonne Class of W'66 and Fleming W '63 flattened out. They have been rolled up for forty years so they' re like watch springs. Once I can get them to lay flat I will see who can make some photo quality copies. If the cost is reasonable I will get copies to whoever wants them. I'll keep you informed how it is going. If you like email me direct Leota has my email address.

It was a very good day at The Taste in San Pedro and hope more Narbonne Alumni will come next year. It appears that the Narbonne Alumni Pinic is going to happen again in July 2007. I'm sure someone will decide on the exact date so everyone can keep that weekend open. It was alot of fun and great to see old classmates again, and have time just to relax and visit. For those of you who were to busy to make either event. Admit it with enough notice you can schedule to organize your socks some other weekend. So there should not be any reason not to see more of you in 2007. To Leota and Alice, ladies great job again, Thanks!!

Had a great time at The Taste of San Pedrdo. The music, the food and friends who made it an enjoyable day, and the weather could have not been any perfect.. Hope to see you there next year.

Hoping to see old and new friends at The Taste of San Pedro this Saturday, August 5th.

If anyone does find a source for any 1966 year books post it on this site. Mine was stolen a couple of months after I got it and I would sure like to get another. I know it is a long shot, but it's worth the effort. Hope to see alot of Alumni at next Saturdays " Taste of San Pedro" get together. The Torrance Park Pinic was a fun day and this should be also, looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Anyone out there have access to or know where I can get a Yearbook for 1966?

Hello, There is a guy here in Iraq that grew up near the skating rink but went to Torrance High. He is Marck Matthews and he knows Gauchos from app. the '76 graduating class. He lives in Kansas when not otherwise involved and is a great friend to have here in the land of the Bible.

We have a giant pizza eating party every month.

Tim, if you have the original group picture, Class of W '66, I sure would like a copy.

Leota

I have an original Class photo W' 66 from Narbonne and an original Class Photo W' 63 from Fleming. If you want a copy of both I'll try and have them for you in August at San pedro.

I just want to thank everyone who showed up for the picnic. I was over whelm with the people that had showed up. It just made my day - I was on a high all day.

We would like to make this an annual event, so save the date June 2007.

After attending the Reunion Pinic on Saturday and seeing some of the great things people were able to save all these years it made me think of a box my Mom had sent over several years ago. As luck would have it where was gold in that dusty cardboard. Nothing less than an original class photo from Fleming Jr. High Class of W'63 (man you people look young). And an original class photo From Narbonne HS W'66. I am going to see what the chances are of having some copies made of either or both photos if anyone wants one to replace one that got lost over the years. Let me know if anyone needs one and who might do a good job on copying them.

A special thank you goes out to Leota Castillo for putting together the Class of '66 Reunion Pinic held Saturday at Torrance Park. It was great to see everyone again who could attend, and the ones who could not were surely missed. It was nice to be able to sit and talk and those who brought some of their old Annuals and past reunion programs helped make the day. It would be nice to have a Narbonne Sixties Alumni Pinic once a year just to re-connect with old classmates. Who knows it might turn into a big yearly event. Again Thanks Leota and all the other ladies who helped out, it was a fun day.

Jana Ditmar wrote to share that her mom, Joan Armington-Glasgow, graduated class of '55 and her aunt, Judie Armington in '60.

Her grandmother, Lutie Armington, lived to be 97.5 and was known as the "popcorn lady" that operated the popcorn cart back then.

Remember when there was a dress code for students AND teachers? How nice it was to see the female teachers wearing dresses and heels and the men in their slacks/sportscoats and ties...(sigh) the good old days. Students these days dress like slobs and try to out do one another with how big and baggy their pants are or how short their skirts can get. I actually enjoyed dressing nicely for school in the sixties and I felt good about myself. But then, the times have become so slack that even employers don't enforce dress codes...However, I did live in the Southeast for about 25 years and even when I left 2 years ago, the work place dress code was strict. In fact, the South reminds me a lot of the good old days. Even in their public schools, they've adopted a uniform dress code...it's so much cheaper and easier on the parents and takes a lot of peer pressure of the students. It's really sad to see these young kids exposing everything they have..I guess they think it's the only way to be cool and "in". I am SOOOOOOO glad I'm a child of the sixties!!! What a remarkable time to grow up..we had it all, didn't we? I loved my school, my teachers, my friends and my life. Weekends spent sunning at Avenue H, or at Torrance Cliffs with my then boyfriend, Pat McDowell. Life was so simple then and yet so rewarding. I'm so happy I married part of my past...Dennis Wuethrich...we have so many things we talk about and remember together. AND I know where he comes from and what his character is. I wouldn't want to be a young person today, but I would go back in time to the campus of Narbonne High any day!

Anyone know Steven Okamura, Billy Hogan, Rick Glawson, Cathy Pureta - all from '65 Anyone know Diane Kilstoff, Teri Garr - from '67 or '68

If you know any of these alum contact me at mikee@ufanet.ru

Last year, I traveled to the remote, south Pacific island of Guadalcanal. A famous World War