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Braxton Gregg - Jul 04, 2006 IN RE My Favorite Teacher 1152047267: Feb 19 2002 -TCHS Alumni News seeks stories about your experience with your favorite teacher.; I need to see a picture to see if it is the same person I am seeking. 207.200.116.72 --

Trevor Vollintine - May 15, 2006 IN RE Class of 1994 Celebrates 10th 1147761538: Feb 17 2005 -Green Hotel the venue, good times the result.; Yo Dudes! Remember me?! T-Dogg here. Write me if you feel like it. I'd love to catch up. 24.20.81.156 --

Darrell Diehl - Apr 22, 2006 IN RE All-Class Party Planning Under Way 1145690236: Jul 07 2003 -The event will be held in a "suburb of Temple City." Mike Cook '70 asks your help in planning and scheduling.; Grew up across the street from Bruce Archer (on Olive Street, before he moved) and would like to get in touch with him. Can anyone provide mailing/email address? Thanks. 200.118.2.219 --

vwl0t7d@altavista.com - Apr 20, 2006 IN RE TCHS Alumna Chosen as National Mortar Board Adviser 1145536558: Jun 02 2005 -Meagan Brock 2001, now a University of Montana senior in psychology and communication studies, recently was named one of six national Mortar Board student advisers.; online directory main 207.67.146.202 --

Braxton Gregg - Mar 15, 2006 IN RE My Favorite Teacher 1142484290: Feb 19 2002 -TCHS Alumni News seeks stories about your experience with your favorite teacher.; John Morris or Mr. Hitchcock ( the son) I forgot his first name. 72.177.47.155 --

Dan Acuff PhD - Mar 15, 2006 IN RE My Favorite Teacher 1142440337: Feb 19 2002 -TCHS Alumni News seeks stories about your experience with your favorite teacher.; My favorite student was Joann Callas...cuz she was cool and cute too...and funny...along with her bro' Bob Callas. 69.234.21.141 --

Sue Skelley Johns - Feb 02, 2006 IN RE TCHS Classes and Reunions 1138902816: Mar 30 2002 -Classes at PHS 55-65 and TCHS classes starting 1956 are categorized. Others are registered in PHS or Community.; I was reading about how TCHS was started. Please don't forget about all of us that came from Rosemead schools in 1953-54. Their were quite a few of us. 152.163.101.7 --

bill halverson - Jan 05, 2006 IN RE So, Who is this Ben Godfrey? 1136478297: Mar 10 2002 -Mystery appearance in movie credit remains unexplained. Can you shed light?; Doug L. And the dance band adventures too. Bill 69.245.19.36 --

John Obereg - Dec 07, 2005 IN RE TCHS Teacher Publishes Geometry Book 1134019448: Nov 08 2005 -Supplemental text ties math concepts to students’ interests such as shopping, friends, cars...; Mark: Congratulations on your new book! When I read the article on your achievement, I could not help but think of Mr. Frank who taught geometry to me in the 1957 - 58 school year. I just loved that subject and, no doubt, some of that attitude was caused by how Mr. Frank made the subject seem so ... 24.108.34.180 --

John Oberg - Dec 05, 2005 IN RE So, Who is this Ben Godfrey? 1133777329: Mar 10 2002 -Mystery appearance in movie credit remains unexplained. Can you shed light?; Many fond memories of Mr. Godfrey from the '56 -'58 era when I was in Grade 9 & 10: marching band & dance band (trombone). Family moved in summer of '58, so have only a few but vivid memories of those days (Long Beach, National City,Rose Parades). Music experiences continued in the Seattle area wi... 24.108.34.180 --

ROSEANNE FURIGA - Nov 14, 2005 IN RE District Announces Accomplishments, Aspirations 1132025355: Aug 26 2005 -Onward to 2005/2006!; What a bunch of crap! The TCUSD is full of self-righteous, pompous idiots. They expend enormous amounts of energy on trying to keep students out of their precious schools (even those who legally live inside District boundaries) and then complain about the drop in enrollment. Insane! 69.111.75.66 --

LaDonna Hayer - Nov 08, 2005 IN RE All-Class Party Planning Under Way 1131490157: Jul 07 2003 -The event will be held in a "suburb of Temple City." Mike Cook '70 asks your help in planning and scheduling.; I need my Diploma I graduated in 1970 from Rosemead High School. 204.210.111.61 --

carmen - Oct 27, 2005 IN RE It's About You! 1130432548: May 06 1998 -Tell us your story.; i'm looking to find some old classmates form class of 1990. I moved my Junior year and always thought about my old classmates that graduated in 1990. Carmen Briseno 207.62.88.12 --

Gene Eggers - Oct 27, 2005 IN RE TCUSD Community Time Capsule Planned 1130405332: Sep 15 2005 -Individuals and groups can participate, contribute, save memorabilia.; Class of 1967’s Time Capsule canister needs more school memorabilia and historical artifacts related to our four year tenure at TCHS ( re: 1964-1967). If anyone would like to donate such item(s), please e-mail me at: eggers@rocketmail.com . So far we have a man’s and woman’s TCHS 10k Gold Class r... 207.69.139.13 --

Pat - Sep 20, 2005 IN RE And the real story of 1950-56 is... 1127243210: Aug 24 2004 -No, not Eisenhower, MacArthur and McCarthy, but the creation of the TC school district. Help us fill in the memory gaps.; I went to Menlo Avenue Elementary, John Adams Junior High, Manual Arts High School, all located in Los Angeles. I graduated from high school in January 1956. It would be lovely to hear from those who are familiar with these schools. Junior high was 1950 to 1953 and high school 1953 to 1956. I mis... 128.163.32.162 --

Kathy (Archer) Keithley - Sep 15, 2005 IN RE TCUSD Community Time Capsule Planned 1126811437: Sep 15 2005 -Individuals and groups can participate, contribute, save memorabilia.; If anyone from the class of '78 would like to participate, please contact me at Kathyk@legacybusinessgroup.com. You can reach Bob Sanderson at (626) 574-5178 I will buy the capsule, if anyone can supply '78 memorabilia Thanks everyone, Kathy 12.46.14.66 --

Steve Gerhart - Sep 08, 2005 IN RE TCHS Alumni in Katrina Country 1126210395: Sep 07 2005 -Several alumni are located in hurricane affected region. We hope they'll check in; this might be a good time for friends to make contact.; I've lived in Baton Rouge since 1988. Hurricane Katrina brought down a lot of tree branches, which knocked out power around town. The greater effect has been from the evacuees. It's estimated our population has doubled. As an employee of the state health dept., I have worked in a medical shelter... 67.183.132.137 --

Crystal Taylor - Sep 01, 2005 IN RE My Favorite Teacher 1125617076: Feb 19 2002 -TCHS Alumni News seeks stories about your experience with your favorite teacher.; I happen to come across this discussion board and it made me think of my 2nd grade school teacher. Her name was Ms. Dilahunt who taught at Mosshill Elementary school in the mid 1970's. I would like for her to know that she was my favorite teacher. I have never forgotten her and hope that I can becom... 68.105.253.119 --

Frank - Aug 26, 2005 IN RE District Announces Accomplishments, Aspirations 1125092650: Aug 26 2005 -Onward to 2005/2006!; Bureaucracy ueber alles! --

Beverly Young De Avila - Aug 22, 2005 IN RE Class of '85 Reports; All Classes Represented in Directory 1124738527: Mar 10 2003 -With the registration of Bruce Knight and David Mendelson '85 last week, all classes are now represented in the alumni directory. Most registrations have come by word of mouth. We'd like to put a word into your mouth ("JOIN") -- now go ye among the people; I just went online to see if I could get more information on the reunion and it seems that Creative Class Reunions is not handling it anymore. Through Classmates.com I got directed to Elegantreunions.com. I was able to register with them, but I still wasn't able to buy any tickets. Hope this helps... --

Flora Class of 99 - Aug 21, 2005 IN RE My Favorite Teacher 1124614068: Feb 19 2002 -TCHS Alumni News seeks stories about your experience with your favorite teacher.; My favorite teacher was Mr. Slattery. His kindness and extra help saved me in physics. Mrs. Rey was not my teacher, but her understanding and love saved my life. A big thanks to both!! --

Doug Lindsey - Aug 20, 2005 IN RE So, Who is this Ben Godfrey? 1124570497: Mar 10 2002 -Mystery appearance in movie credit remains unexplained. Can you shed light?; Bill...it was a Plymouth Valiant, right? I remember some classic double dates in it. I also remember Mr G in National city in '59 caught a bunch of us with a bathtub of iced down beer the night before the big competition. All he said was, "Be careful". Marching with a Sousaphone and a hangover was a... --

JAMIE LIDDLE '98 - Aug 09, 2005 IN RE TC Arts Icon Ward Kimball Dies 1123650878: Jul 09 2002 -Two-time Academy Award winner modernized Mickey Mouse, made immense contributions to community music and arts programs, delighted thousands with private railroad.; NOT LONG AFTER COMING TO WORK AT THE MARIE CALLENDERS IN ARCADIA [ON BALDWIN AVE]I WAS INFORMED THAT "THE GUY WHO DREW JIMMINY CRICKET" WAS ONE OF THE REGULARS. BEING AN AVID DISNEY FAN I SAID TO MYSELF "THE NEXT TIME HE COMES IN HERE I'M GONNA GET HIS AUTOGRAPH" WELL THE NEXT TIME HE CAME IN [BLAC... --

Sylvia Alonso Vazquez - Aug 09, 2005 IN RE So, Who is this Ben Godfrey? 1123618175: Mar 10 2002 -Mystery appearance in movie credit remains unexplained. Can you shed light?; I enjoyed hearing everyone's comments about this talented man that has impacted so many. You were all very lucky to have known him. Sylvia '80 --

Editor - Jul 30, 2005 IN RE Craig Morgan Takes Principalship at Goleta Area School 1122748878: May 03 2004 -Former TCHS principal finds there is life after Temple City High School.; Originally by Jeff Jones, Goleta Valley Voice. --

Jim - Jul 25, 2005 IN RE Temple City Kazoo Orchestra Mystery Pondered 1122297824: May 25 2002 -Who were these fabled musicians of yore?; Hello, Over this past weekend I was searching the bins at Princeton Record Exchange. I came across an album with many gentleman proudly holding their kazoos. I bought it for 3 dollars. Wonderful! Did an internet search and found myself here. Look forward to finding out more about these folks. ... --

Elaine Graf - Jul 24, 2005 IN RE Class of '85 Reports; All Classes Represented in Directory 1122249765: Mar 10 2003 -With the registration of Bruce Knight and David Mendelson '85 last week, all classes are now represented in the alumni directory. Most registrations have come by word of mouth. We'd like to put a word into your mouth ("JOIN") -- now go ye among the people; I haven't received a postcard regarding the reunion, but I was able to find it online w/Beverly's information...does anyone know how you actually make a reservation to attend the reunion? The webpage I found showed the when and where but not how to sign up. --

Madeleine - Jul 23, 2005 IN RE Craig Morgan Takes Principalship at Goleta Area School 1122103737: May 03 2004 -Former TCHS principal finds there is life after Temple City High School.; Hi! Who wrote this article? Thanks! --

Beverly Young De Avila - Jul 20, 2005 IN RE Class of '85 Reports; All Classes Represented in Directory 1121901963: Mar 10 2003 -With the registration of Bruce Knight and David Mendelson '85 last week, all classes are now represented in the alumni directory. Most registrations have come by word of mouth. We'd like to put a word into your mouth ("JOIN") -- now go ye among the people; Sorry, the email address for Creative Class Reunions is Createclas@aol.com. --

Beverly Young De Avila - Jul 20, 2005 IN RE Class of '85 Reports; All Classes Represented in Directory 1121901434: Mar 10 2003 -With the registration of Bruce Knight and David Mendelson '85 last week, all classes are now represented in the alumni directory. Most registrations have come by word of mouth. We'd like to put a word into your mouth ("JOIN") -- now go ye among the people; If you're looking for information on the class reunion, you can contact: Creative Class Reunions at 800-700-6607 or www.CreativeReunions.com or email: Creativeclas@aol.com. --

David Mendelson - Jul 20, 2005 IN RE Class of '85 Reports; All Classes Represented in Directory 1121900259: Mar 10 2003 -With the registration of Bruce Knight and David Mendelson '85 last week, all classes are now represented in the alumni directory. Most registrations have come by word of mouth. We'd like to put a word into your mouth ("JOIN") -- now go ye among the people; Has anyone heard more about the September 17th class of 85 Reunion? The only way I heard about our 10 year reunion was from John Good and I've lost touch with him and his wife Alison. :( --

Beverly Young De Avila - Jul 12, 2005 IN RE Class of '85 Reports; All Classes Represented in Directory 1121201142: Mar 10 2003 -With the registration of Bruce Knight and David Mendelson '85 last week, all classes are now represented in the alumni directory. Most registrations have come by word of mouth. We'd like to put a word into your mouth ("JOIN") -- now go ye among the people; I just received a postcard in the mail. The reunion is set for 9/17/05 at the University Club in Pasadena. That's the only information I have as of now. --

Jennifer Strong-Conard - Jul 05, 2005 IN RE Class of '85 Reports; All Classes Represented in Directory 1120629175: Mar 10 2003 -With the registration of Bruce Knight and David Mendelson '85 last week, all classes are now represented in the alumni directory. Most registrations have come by word of mouth. We'd like to put a word into your mouth ("JOIN") -- now go ye among the people; Hi all, It is great to read about what everyone is up to. I have four kids as well, 8,6 4, and 1. I plan to be in California later this summer - does anyone know about a reunion plan? 20 years- Amazing! --

Tim Gil - Jun 08, 2005 IN RE Reunion Reports, Photos Wanted 1118239027: Oct 09 2002 -It's been a great reunion year, with at least five events from July through October. Persons attending are encourage to submit articles and photos for publication in this magazine.; Graduated from class of 1980. Married and looking for freinds from school year 1978-1979. Please assist. Sp[ecifically those in resource program. --

Robert Butler - May 28, 2005 IN RE TC Arts Icon Ward Kimball Dies 1117272599: Jul 09 2002 -Two-time Academy Award winner modernized Mickey Mouse, made immense contributions to community music and arts programs, delighted thousands with private railroad.; IN RESPONSE TO DALE BURTON'S request for Firehouse Five Plus Two (FH5+2) VHS and DVD footage. There is the Snader Telescriptions on VHS and DVD with the FH5+2 in 1951 along with Red Nichols and Pete Daily. There is also the Disney's "Frank and Ollie" VHS and DVD about those two Disney animators who ... --

Robert - May 16, 2005 IN RE Fixing TC's Broken History 1116281097: Jan 18 2004 -An oft-repeated summary of town history contains historical, geographical and other miscues. Who better than the alumni to repair the record?; I found your article informative and amusing. I knew Walters nephew, Anthony Temple. He went by the name of Don Ricardo. Very interesting person, but I could never get him to tell me about his uncle. --

Lance S. Oberholtzer - May 02, 2005 IN RE Class of '85 Reports; All Classes Represented in Directory 1115030035: Mar 10 2003 -With the registration of Bruce Knight and David Mendelson '85 last week, all classes are now represented in the alumni directory. Most registrations have come by word of mouth. We'd like to put a word into your mouth ("JOIN") -- now go ye among the people; Hi all, So when's the Reunion? --

John .J.G.Krutzen - Apr 30, 2005 IN RE 60-64 -- Expected to attend 1114856355: Sep 27 2002 -Reservations reach 261 for five-class reunion.; I am trying to locate Mr. Ray.L.Finkle,with whom I worked during many years in Monogram Ind.Inc.company California. Could you please forward my E-mail address to Mr.Finkle and ask him to contact me ? Thank you very much indeed. --

TIMOTHY J. KNOWLTON - Apr 19, 2005 IN RE Secret Article - Do Not Read ;-) 1113944280: Sep 10 2004 -(Musical grads are compiling a memory book for long-time music teacher and southern California conductor Roger Lockie. Letters and memorabilia are sought by the organizers.); WHAT A HANDSOME MAN I REMEMBER HIM HE WAS HELPFUL AND I LIKED HIM. TIM. --

Leo Gluck - Apr 11, 2005 IN RE Class of 1960 Class List Available 1113259766: May 27 2002 -Members of the class should inspect the list. Many classmates are MIA; corrections welcome.; I received an email from a friend of Deena Matlack informing me that she passed away in 1986 in Washington from a long illness. does anyone know the facts? thanks --

Mike French - Mar 30, 2005 IN RE TC Arts Icon Ward Kimball Dies 1112198481: Jul 09 2002 -Two-time Academy Award winner modernized Mickey Mouse, made immense contributions to community music and arts programs, delighted thousands with private railroad.; Ward Kimball has been my folk hero since 1984 when I first heard of the Firehouse Five Plus Two and began buying all of their LP Records. I am also a trombone player and still enjoy playing the stereo and shadowing Ward on his trombone parts. I read every word on the record jackets many times and wa... --

Harry Stottle - Mar 11, 2005 IN RE TC Arts Icon Ward Kimball Dies 1110539818: Jul 09 2002 -Two-time Academy Award winner modernized Mickey Mouse, made immense contributions to community music and arts programs, delighted thousands with private railroad.; I won't forget his music . --

JAE - Mar 08, 2005 IN RE And the real story of 1950-56 is... 1110330852: Aug 24 2004 -No, not Eisenhower, MacArthur and McCarthy, but the creation of the TC school district. Help us fill in the memory gaps.; I lived on Camino Real and loved the fact that I was so close to Oak Ave Jr. High. The School served as my back yard for years. We had chicken coop that was adjacent to the perimeter fence to the school and as a result the “livestock” would often make their way on to the athletic fields. In one ... --

Lester Orestad - Mar 06, 2005 IN RE Recent Communications from Alumni 1110156959: Dec 30 2001 -Synopses of letters from readers and classmates.; Hello, You do not know me and I apologize for any inconvenience. My name is Les and I live in Washington state. I am a screen writer. I have been trying to locate my friends, people I spent time with in Bermuda during 1960. I am trying to find Linda Conklin. Linda would be in her mid sixties. I th... --

Jenny lawrence (joanis)73 - Mar 02, 2005 IN RE My Favorite Teacher 1109800803: Feb 19 2002 -TCHS Alumni News seeks stories about your experience with your favorite teacher.; My very favorit teacher was Clare Marquardt. She realy helped me be the person I am today. She taught me that there is allways a way to accomplish anything. Thank Clare Jenny --

Steve Richardson - Feb 28, 2005 IN RE 60-64 -- Expected to attend 1109637225: Sep 27 2002 -Reservations reach 261 for five-class reunion.; Yes I am still alive and healthy, living the good life on Vancouver Island with my wife. Sorry I will miss out on the reunion. Anyone wanting to make contact sdrbc@hotmail.com --

Greg Reimer - Feb 27, 2005 IN RE My Favorite Teacher 1109549520: Feb 19 2002 -TCHS Alumni News seeks stories about your experience with your favorite teacher.; P.S.on above-I feel the most valuable TC non-teaching human asset was our counselor,Ernie Fuller. He always seemed to affirm your value as a human being, always offered honest positive suggestions when needed, never seemed to get down on you, and always made us feel welcome whenever he saw us. I alw... --

Greg Reimer - Feb 21, 2005 IN RE My Favorite Teacher 1109039480: Feb 19 2002 -TCHS Alumni News seeks stories about your experience with your favorite teacher.; Since I have lived in Glendora for 23 years now,I ran into Roger Lockie last spring-his grand daughter Brooke played on my daughter Michelle's Lassie League softball team.He never was my teacher, but we talked a lot,he's genually one tremendously nice guy. Also, our principal Wes Bossen is a real pr... --

Greg Reimer,'72 - Feb 21, 2005 IN RE So, Who is this Ben Godfrey? 1109039107: Mar 10 2002 -Mystery appearance in movie credit remains unexplained. Can you shed light?; ve in 1966-67.Good man. He made you feel like you were'nt a lost cause. His daughter,Donna was a real sweetheart.I didn't know his son. I played the clarinet and the soprano sax.I didn't exactly like his successor and got him told off in my later years of high school,left band,etc,then received Chri... --

Beverly Young De Avila - Feb 15, 2005 IN RE Class of '85 Reports; All Classes Represented in Directory 1108495353: Mar 10 2003 -With the registration of Bruce Knight and David Mendelson '85 last week, all classes are now represented in the alumni directory. Most registrations have come by word of mouth. We'd like to put a word into your mouth ("JOIN") -- now go ye among the people; Hi everyone. Hope everyone's doing well. Has anyone heard anything about our reunion for this year? Hey Karen, I'm right there with you. I too have 4 kids. They are 15, 12, 7 and 4. My oldest is a freshman and she's on her high school basketball team. I can't believe where the time has gone. ... --

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