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| Name: | Jose A. Rojano |
| E-mail address: | jrojano1007@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I miss Mr. Borchers, He really took the time for his students to learn and succeed. I had his architectural/mechanical drafting class all four years of high school. It was great hearing his first day of school speech. Don't fall in love......don't buy a saab.......and don't break you writing arm!! Of course all my Hoo-Riders!! I dearly miss football but I know I always gave it my all, No REGRETS! |
| Name: | Dr. Robert W. Christensen |
| E-mail address: | rwc@tmj.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://tmj.com |
| Comments: | Gosh it's great to lift up my friend Laura Lou Sherman Jorgenson for her monumental work getting this home page up and connecting all of the graduates with others who attended and/or graduateds from Hoover High. Keep up the good work, Laura Lou. You deserve all of our praise and thanks. Bob Christensen Class of February 1943 |
| Name: | Robert E DeZonia |
| E-mail address: | bobdezonia@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Left Hoover High in 1946 to join the service. Would have graduated in 1947. Had many friends in Class 1947 and 1948. I would love to hear from any Classmate during that time. |
| Name: | Jim Ward |
| E-mail address: | deepriverjim@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | The 1948 class celebrated their 60th Reunion on Sunday, Oct. 5th 2008 with a 3 hour luncheon cruise aboard the Hornblower cruise boat High Spirits". This vessel is a sister ship to the yacht that President Franklin Roosevelt cruised on during his presidency. 95 classmates, spouses,SO's and a few sisters were aboard and everyone had a great time. One of our classmates, Yvonne Wickstrom Larsen, had been chosen by the Downtown Rotary Club as Mrs.San Diego, 2008, and we celebrated that choice and presented her with a corsage as a small token of our approval of the Rotary Clubs excellent choice. Four classmates were given bottles of Sparkling wine as prizes for long distance travel to the reunion. Gale and Mary Ruffin came from Oregon, Jack Alford and Deniese Anderson came from Tendoy, Idaho; Dolores Berger Milam came in from Cleburne, Texas and Norman Finan and Beverly Rogers got here from Carencro Louisana. It was Dolores Berger's birthday, so we had a little cake and sang Happy Birthday. The weather was great we had a great time and it was really super to see so many classmates. We are in the early planning stages for our annual reunion luncheon for 2009, so keep checking this website for updates. BBest wishes to all. Jim Ward. |
| Name: | Gretchen (Savage) Mitchell |
| E-mail address: | mom2fourboys@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Hello Class of 1978!! Our 30th Reunion is only 18 days away!!! If you have not heard about it, email me (mom2fourboys@sbcglobal.net) now to get all the information! I have many fond memories of Hoover and my two years there (I went to San Diego High in the 10th grade) and I am looking forward to seeing many of you in 18 DAYS!!! :-) |
| Name: | donaldcollison |
| E-mail address: | doncollison@att.net |
| Comments: | Well, it's been a long time since I've seen anyone from the class of 77, I haven't been to a reunion since the ten year.I still live in San Diego,in P.B., and am still riding and racing motorcycles-although much more slowly and with a lot more pain than when I was younger! I'd love to hear from some of my classmates, especially those of you who rode,(Clay, did you give up after the TS-90?) See you around the beach, or at Charger games-look for the motor home that saya OMBAC RV, somewhere around B3. |
| Name: | Marcia Kern |
| E-mail address: | mgkern@aol.com |
| Comments: | Thanks, Ken. We appreciate your kind words and support. The reunion was really wonderful--only problem was not being able to see everyone. We have a group on Facebook right now called Hoover High School Class of 1968. This is in lieu of a webpage. You join Facebook.com and go to groups and type in the above name. Then ask to join and we'll approve it. Anyone can then upload photos and/or write a personal update. It's all free!!!!! Meanwhile, we are urging all Cardinals to join the Hoover Alumni Association that helps all of us stay in contact. Again, thanks for writing. Marcia Kern Co-Chair, Class of 1968 40th Reunion |
| Name: | Kenneth Kahan |
| E-mail address: | newkenak@cox.net |
| Comments: | Class of '68 I want to thank Darlene, Marsha and the entire committee that worked very hard to put on the what most of us feel was the best reunion yet. The event cost $68, the memories "PRICELESS". I found everyone I talked to genuine and wish we could meet more often. Has anyone approached the idea of making a class contact info sheet avaiable as long as individuals approve of circulating their info? Good health and good fortune to you all! Ken |
| Name: | Ken Townsend - 1974 |
| E-mail address: | Townsends2@comcast.net |
| Comments: | 1974 - What a year for the basketball team. I have very fond memories of that team. I remember the graduation in Balboa park, working in the attendance office, and first lunch. Now that I live near Saint Louis I still have my Cardinals. It would be fun to hear from any of my friends from that time. |
| Name: | Dave Helms |
| E-mail address: | lionsak1@cox.net |
| Comments: | It is always a pleasant time when I think back about Hoover High. I/we were fortunate to have experienced high school during the fifties and sixties. I am fortunate to be in possession of my father in law's Dias Cardinales year book from 1945. It belonged to Prime Guerin. Prime met and later married Clara Angus (Hoover class of 43). Prime left Hoover early to join the Navy. He served in the submarine service aboard the USS Chivo, among others. Prime passed away two years ago. I am proud to have known Prime. He was a stand-up guy. The class of 45 had two graduations that year to accomodate armed forces enlistments. Many, many of those guys and gals never came back. I am eternally grateful to all those that served and those that stayed at home to advance our cause. Clara now lives in Boise, Idaho. My Brother, George Helms, Graduated from Hoover, class of 57. George married Beverly Belifelt. I, Dave Helms, Graduated from Hoover, class of 60. I was on Mr. Wooley's stage crew and Mr. Hershey's print shop. I joined the USAF and served in Morocco and Spain as a Scope Dope (Radar Operator). I have remained in San Diego all these years. I just retired from Sharp Hospital (Administration). Thanks for the memories, Dave |
| Name: | maria guzman betancourt |
| E-mail address: | mbetancourt77@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I'm sure we all have moments, scents we remember with fondness. I remember by the scents that are imprinted in my memory. My grandma when she put us to bed. Cheerleading for the soccer team, because I remember the scent of the grass on the soccer fields and the scent of the cologne my ex-boyfriend sergio wore back in the days. I remember the place I ate the delicious burritos my husband Felipe brought from home. I started by eating half of one, than one, soon his mom was packing two for each. He didn't realize I had a big appetite for such a small girl. Needless to say, he won me over with food and we are now starting our 31st year of marriage. I hope that some of the couples I remember that started as sweethearts at Hoover High are still going strong. Take care.... |
| Name: | Nicole (Jackee) Herndon (Hale) |
| E-mail address: | cassadee@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I am formerly Jackee Hale class of 1974 (supposed to be!) but moved to Lakeside and graduated from El Capitan in 1974. But all my friends were at Hoover! Anita Arnold, Beverly Biama, Jennifer Stair, Lynnette Taylor, Julianna Rassmussen, Phillip Ebner, Dale Turner. |
| Name: | Ron Graham |
| E-mail address: | rongrahambecker@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | ...wondering if there is a '66 yearbook available. I lost mine in a flood disaster in 1976. Please contact. Thks |
| Name: | Bob Higgs |
| E-mail address: | bobhiggs@cox.net |
| Comments: | I went to all the reunions and loved seeing everyone. Would love to hear from all my Franklin, Wilson, and Hoover friends. I graduated in 64 and am still married to Lynn who graduated in 65. Life is good and hope all of you are doing fine. |
| Name: | Betty Turley (Weetman) |
| E-mail address: | smvb1951@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I graduated in 1946 from Hoover. I have been searching for my best friend Jean Zern. Does anyone know where she is or still living? |
| Name: | Heidi |
| E-mail address: | heidialvar@aol.com |
| Comments: | I'm looking for a 1964 Hoover Year Book. If anyone knows where I can buy one, please contact me. Thanks, Heidi |
| Name: | (Cheryl_Lynne T. (Terry A. Smith) |
| E-mail address: | RIPSFXDX@ATT.NET |
| Homepage URL: | http://NWGAUSA.COM/CHERYL.htm |
| Comments: | This is May 30, 2008. I went to our 40th Reunion last Aug. Everyone was very nice to me. There were questions about my transformation from male to female. Many telling me how nice I looked now. I had signed this Book 2 years ago telling a bit about myself. Now I write poetry and have been published. I still ride a Harley and now belong to the ladies auxillery called LOH- Ladies Of Harley. I sold my chopper (Harley) in 1967 so I could date a woman. I met my then wife at the Del Mar fair July 4. 1968. Write me for I am open about my life. Had my name changed Jan. 9, 2008 to Cheryl_Lynne T. Smith female Hugs and Love Cheryl_Lynne |
| Name: | Rose ''Reinicke'' Dusan - Speck |
| E-mail address: | pspeck@bendcable.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for the opportunity to say Hi- I probably won't be coming to the reunion- I will be in the San Diego area in June for a bridal shower for one of my son's [John] fiance, Alana. They will be married July 5th, here in Bend, Or. I was married for 13 years and had 3 sons Joe, John and Peter, divorced and remarried a wonderful man, Paul who had three children, Becky, Joe,Anne. We had a son,Mark,who is a freshman @ U. of O.[Ducks], He is a punter and is hoping to make the Duck football team. He was invited to Spring practise and their scrimmage is tomorrow. I have been a physical therapist at SCMC for almost 31 years and now work making home health visits. I have one grand-daughter who is 13, one child married and expecting a child and 2 engaged children- lots of activity coming up- My hair is no longer blond or long and I won't be dying of "skinny little white woman's disease" osteoporosis- My hope is that you are well and happy- I saw where my good friend "Mickey Barnes", has gone to heaven since the last reunion- I was sorry to see that- he got me through World Affairs class- God bless you all- Rose, class of 68 |
| Name: | John Bruce |
| E-mail address: | firekapten@cox.net |
| Comments: | What a great school with good old friends! I enjoyed playing the bass in the Jazz Band and marching during half times with the rest of the gang. The surf club was something new and we really had a blast hitting the waves together. Lifetime friendships were formed and there are many of us who still enjoy one another's company and calls. My memories of Hoover are what keep me grounded and "in touch" with my San Diego. Benjamin Franklin elementary school and Woodrow Wilson Jr. High is where it all began. Thanks for the memories and "Hail Hoover High" GO Cardinals! |
| Name: | Eric Polansky 1968 |
| E-mail address: | epolansky@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.ericpolansky.com |
| Comments: | Hello class of 1968. Miss the good old days. I also miss Mike Little & Gary Stock. They were too young to pass. To Armando Navarro, GET in TOUCH! |
| Name: | Eric Polansky class of 1968 |
| E-mail address: | epolansky@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://EricPolansky.com |
| Comments: | Class of 1968. Wow times does fly! I miss of couple of old friends who are no longer with us. Gary Stock & Mike Little.Mike left us very early around 1970 and Gary died by accident a few years back. I would like to find Armando Navarro who was an old friend.I still live in San Diego,own a home in Clairemont. I have been a Real Estate broker with Century 21 for the last 20 years & loving it thru the good and tough times. I will try to make the 40th, however I also might be in Costa Rica at the same time for my annual fishing trip with some old friends, we have been doing this trip for over 10 years. |
| Name: | Richard E. Parker |
| E-mail address: | dparker1945@charter.net |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Hello to the class of '63. After four years in the Air Force, and kicking around for a couple of years, I ended up in Oregon. Worked in a paper mill for 37 years and retired in '05. Now living in Rochester, Mn. (long story) and collecting retirement, and social security, and of all things driving a school bus. Richard (Dick)Parker |
| Name: | Jim Ward |
| E-mail address: | deepriverjim@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello to all from the class of 1948. We will celebrate our 60th reunion next year on Sunday, Oct.5, 2008, with a harbor cruise and luncheon on the Hornblower vessel "High Spirits". Hope all you 48ers can make it. We'll cruise for 3 hours and have a great buffet. Cash bar and music, so save the date. email me if you have any questions. Jim |
| Name: | Marcia Kern |
| E-mail address: | mgkern@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Class of 1968!!!! Our 40th Reunion is in the planning processes. The date is August 9th, 2008, so save the date. Please email me, Marcia Kern at mgkern@aol.com and give us your current address, phone, and email address. Mailings are coming out soon. Hope all is well with you. Marcia |
| Name: | Joan Hurst (Lundy-Boyd)..Class 63 |
| E-mail address: | joanhlb@cox.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.cox.net/joanhlb/boyd.htm |
| Comments: | Hi all. Have enjoyed reading all the postings. We really had a good time at my last reunion (2003) and enjoyed seeing so many of you again from our years at McKinley, Wilson and Hoover! High school was fun, my fondest memory is climbing the "Tower" and signing the 1963 yearbook--and looking back to 1945 and seeing my Mom's signature too. 1945 Graduates - My Mom - Gloria Malmin (Hurst) is turning 80 next week and we're having a big family party at the house in North Park. I know she enjoys seeing all of you at the luncheons she attends. Join the Alumni Association, its a great organization! |
| Name: | Gloria Phoenix |
| E-mail address: | gloria_phoenix55@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My years at Hoover High were quite a growing time for me. So much was going on with the Vietnam War and all..I had good friends from Hoover being sent to Vietnam..it was a very dark time..most came back..I truly enjoyed my years at Hoover...especially the orchestra..I was in it for all my years at Hoover.. |
| Name: | Harry Stanley Thomas...'42 |
| E-mail address: | h_s_thomas@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just found this great "Dreambook" as I was wondering if we will have homecoming Friday, Oct. 27 because of the wildfires that has closed most of the schools. Even tho they demolished our great old building, I still call that which is left, my "Alma Mater!" I was in that class that moved into the armed forces so soon after graduation. Hey, Join the Alumni Association and try to make yourselves known at the homecoming sessions each year. |
| Name: | Patty (Deveau) Lux |
| E-mail address: | pattylux50@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey Class of 1968! Anyone out there working on 40th reunion plans? I will help, so email me. Anyone live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area? |
| Name: | Berenice Valenzuela |
| E-mail address: | ivonvalenzuela@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/ivondababydoll |
| Comments: | Hoover, was to me a point in my life were everything was fun but serious, all staff was great and helpfull, I will never forget Mr. Moore, Mr. Hoskinsson, Mrs. Tennen, Mr.Guarnotta, Mrs. Penny, Mr. Monroy, and many other who contributed to my history. Hail Hoover High!!!! |
| Name: | Marc Capralis |
| E-mail address: | marcapra@msn.com |
| Comments: | I attended Hoover in San Diego during my sophomore (65-66) and senior years (67-68). I went to La Jolla High for my junior year because I was a surfer then and went to live with my dad that year. So I don't appear in the 67 or 68 yearbooks. I remember Hoover as an overwhelmingly big school compared to Lewis Jr. High and didn't make many friends there except for the few from Lewis. I would like to purchase the Hoover yearbooks from the years 66 - 70. |
| Name: | Christian Martinez |
| E-mail address: | marti289@csusm.edu |
| Homepage URL: | http://myspace.com/sugapapi |
| Comments: | What can i say. first of all i want to thank the Hoover alumni for chosing me as one of the recepeint of the 2006-2007 dollar for scholars scholarships.... and im so happy cause there is even a picture of me receiving my award........ i have so many memories of hoover that i think i will love to go back even as an alumni for future homecoming rallies and maybe a tutor.... i just graduated but everyday since graduation i miss hoover so much... i miss walking through the gates and say hi to the custodians and mr.williams, i miss going to ms.chies and buying candy and cookies... i mean AP english and how much fun i had with mr.norton, i miss running track and field and cross country but what i missed the most is JROTC...... that was my life, JROTC was a part of my heart that when i had to say goodbye i cried........ i have excellent memories of hoover and even when i started at hoover as a sophomore i am so happy that i got to interact with wonderful professons and students from this campus, and that people from the alumni association are willing to help us fullfil the dreams of many students who do not have the sufficient economic background to finish an education.... believed me your effort and help will make future leaders of america... and i promised imma be one of thos.... |
| Name: | Pete Rademacher - "74" |
| E-mail address: | par3773@msn.com |
| Comments: | I'm alive and living in Western new York. I accomplished my dream and became a pilot for the US Army. After 20 years it was time to give that up. Nowadays, I'm a Principal At Wilson Middle School in Wilson, NY. This must be god's payback for all my antics as a kid. With my wife and 3 kids life turned out OK. |
| Name: | Doug Clevenger |
| E-mail address: | drclevenger@cox.net |
| Comments: | Thanks for your efforts here Danny. The memorabilia brings back some fond memories memories. I was so disappointed to have missed the last reunion because of a last minute illness. The big arch, tower, courtyard, wide hallways, and friday night football games...I think the old school was the most beautiful of its time. It had a very long and distinguished history in San Diego. They just don't make them like that anymore. I miss the school and my classmates. If any of you see this and are inclined to drop me a line, I'd be very interested in hearing from you. Hail Herbert Hoover High! |
| Name: | Robert Kelley |
| E-mail address: | bk@tecategroup.com |
| Comments: | Remember thoses great day at Hoover,especially cats corner. Hope to hear from some of you soon.Iam still living in san diego. |
| Name: | Mike Roberts |
| E-mail address: | mroberts@usa.net |
| Comments: | Class of 1967. I have terrific memories of Hoover. I went on to SDSU and graduated in 1972. I served 20 years in the Air Force and have been a civilian working for the Army Corps of Engineers about 13 years now. Hoping to retire soon, but would love to see/correspond with old friends from the "good old days". I just read Graciela's message and hope there are more people out there from '67. Let's hear from you 1 |
| Name: | Graciela Waen |
| E-mail address: | grawaen@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I was an AFS student from Argentina in 1966/67, and still remember those gorgeous days. Nowadays I am living in Spain (Marbella), and wish to be in touch with all of you |
| Name: | Penny (Miller) Lawlor |
| E-mail address: | plawlor@bycor.com |
| Comments: | Class of 1975 - Where has the time gone. I just turned 50 and became a grandma all in the same weekend. It seems like just yesterday I was counting the days for high school to end. I'd love to hear from old friends and classmates. God Bless All. |
| Name: | Monica (Gonzales)Reinicke |
| E-mail address: | creinicke@san.rr.com |
| Comments: | Classmates of 1963-1967 where are you now? Is anyone out there interested in a 40th highschool reunion? Lots of good memories of Hoover High. I married my high school sweetheart Cyril Reinicke.We still live in San Diego and would like to meet up with former classmates, |
| Name: | Laurie Dunham |
| E-mail address: | Lakeshore32@Odyssey.net |
| Comments: | Thanks to Laura Lou Sherman Jorgenson for her help in finding data regarding my mother's attendance of Herbert Hoover in 1931. Laura contacted the right person and I am in receipt of my mom's highschool transcript. It's simply wonderful. Thank you Laura from the bottom of my heart. Mom lived at 4406 48th Street in 1931. Wonder what's there now. Mom went onto Ft Wayne IN in 1932 and came back to San Diego and attended Syder Continuation School. She married in 1935 my father, a Marine. We left CA for NYS in 1941; have been back once. My mom visited however and Gramps visited us in the 50s. So long ago and yet yesterday. The Highschool transcript even shows those Otis and other test results! Just terrific. Now, I know where Mom learned her Spanish. She used to sing "Oh Where Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone" to me in Spanish and also said her grama Margaret Current Black taught her how to dance the Charleston. Mom taught me this too. Anyone out there who remembers a Nana Lois Black? All best regards and thanks again. Laurie Lou Dunham |
| Name: | Susanna |
| E-mail address: | nvrdul@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Yearbook already taken ------------------------------ Have mint condition 1940 yearbook that belonged to my late mother. Was senior Delores Langdon in 1940, later Delores Petersen. Email to above address and I will send to first person who responds. |
| Name: | Denver Fox |
| E-mail address: | DnvrFox@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://members.aol.com/dnvrfox |
| Comments: | Hi! Denver Fox, Class of 1957 checking in. I have a web page at: http://members.aol.com/dnvrfox We live in Parker, Colorado. My wife (Nora) and I bicycle a lot, and we are both into singing and music. I have a small singing group of "senior" men and we sing old-time-hymns and gospel to a variety of audiences. I sing in 3 different choirs and also play the guitar and sing. Nora is in several singing groups, and sings in senior group homes. She has done a number of productions in the Denver area with her group, Nora Fox and friends. I lead bicycle rides for "seniors," and I am also into weight lifting, and am active on the internet in bicycling forums, having established a web page "Rogue's Gallery" for bicyclers 50+. http://members.aol.com/bfn50gallery. Son Tim was totally and permanently paralyzed from the shoulders down in 1986. He has since graduated from Stanford Law School, and he and his attorney wife were the attorneys who recently settled the KMart class action disability access case - the largest case of its type ever, at $16.25 million. They are interntaionally known, and their web site is http://www.foxrob.com. Son Andy lives in a "Host Home" nearby. We are so proud of both of them. We do a modest amount of traveling, but mostly we are into church and community activities. So many of my close high school friends are no longer with us. My goal is to make it just a few more years. My mom is 93 and is still going strong! Please contact me at: DnvrFox@aol.com |
| Name: | joy (wright) wilkerson |
| E-mail address: | jrwilk@cwnet.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// www.joywilkerson.com |
| Comments: | I graduated with the class of 1948 but didn't get back to a reunion till our 40th!!! I have been active with my class since the 40th and we are now about two years from our 60th. I'm proud to have been a student at Hoover High Sincerely, Joy Wright Ratliff Wilkerson |
| Name: | L Dunham |
| E-mail address: | Lakeshore32@odyssey.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~teeterkinmy/index.html |
| Comments: | Hello ~ so nice to find this site. My mother Ellen went to Herbert Hoover High School about 1934. She met my dad who was in the US Marines Corp and married. Mom has passed on but she left her western heritage intact. Have found actual streets where she lived. Mom was b 1917 and died in 2004. Would love to know what the boundaries are in finding her in the 1930 census as a wee lass. Per her writings, she mentions also having attended Woodrow Wilson Jr High 7-9th grades. In 1920 the family is at Escondido. Kudos. |
| Name: | Tim Britt |
| E-mail address: | tbritt@hoover76.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.hoover76.com |
| Comments: | Just found out, committee needs help for our 30 year reunion for hoover class of 76. Looking for helpers to JUMP ABOARD! Last minute for the year, but, we still have time! Pictures, links, ideas are welcome. I just put up a web page hoover76.com Call people you know in 76 and lets get this part started. |
| Name: | Terry A. Smith |
| E-mail address: | RIPSFXDX@ATT.NET |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.nwgausa.com/cheryl.htm |
| Comments: | Hello class of 1967 and all other grads. I, like so many others, have very fond memories of Hoover. I was involved in: Band-marching and concert(drummer)/ROTC-BUONO's BANDITS the Drum & Bugle Corp (drum instructor then comander in my senior year)/Math-up to calculas/Electronics-my major in college. I moved away to Vancouver, Wa. in 1991 and still live here. Married 35yrs, now getting a divorce. I found myself last year (2005). I'm a transsexual, a male to female and in transition. It is a hard but rewarding journey. I will never go back to being a male. I was mean, cruel, and not loved. Now, I have friends from school and my support group here that are understanding and LOVE ME. I call myself Cheryl Lynne Smith and will legally change it to this soon. I live 97% female now. The other 3% is in front of my parents who live in a nursing home here. Hugs Cheryl (Terry) Smith Aug. 28, 2006 |
| Name: | Paul (Drummer) Kincade |
| E-mail address: | RenoTrance@aol.com |
| Comments: | Just a postscript. Today, I got my first look at the Memorabilia Room and spotted my old cheer leader megaphone sitting atop a cabinet, with some others. I was a cheer leader for three years, 1939-42,serving along with Eldon Isham and Bob Benner the last year. Song leaders were Lucille Douthit and the Brown twins, all sweethearts. I wa taught cheer leading routines by Wally Hauser, who preceded me. |
| Name: | Melanee (Christoffersen) Masters |
| E-mail address: | sobaytransplant@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Would you believe BOTH of my parents graduated Hoover (Clases of '38 and '39) and then I graduated in '75 (Last of the Red Hot Cards! Woo hoo!) My DAUGHTER also graduated Hoover in '96! I guess it's a family tradition now with THREE generations of Hoover grads! Even MORE than coicidence, we didn't even live in San Diego all those years... but all managed to gravitate back in time to spend time there and graduate. I DO miss the old school, though. The new one is okay, but can't begin to compare to the original. I remember the classic architecture, the gorgeous senior lunch court right at the heart of the school, the TOWER, and ALL those stairs in between classes! Does anyone know if the original organ is still in the auditorium? Mike Torres (also class of '75) used to sit in there and play the music from the original "Phantom of the Opera" while we were waiting for play rehearsals to begin. He was SO GOOD and convincing that I still get chils! Whew! Memories! |
| Name: | lburpeau |
| E-mail address: | lburpeau@juno.com |
| Comments: | So other than Danny Vint (Hi Danny) where are all the class of '74 alumni? I went to the 10th reunion then heard no more about further reunions, and never run into anyone in town. Did you all move? I hope everyone is experiencing life to its fullest. I have many good memories of the old Hoover. I really miss the tower! |
| Name: | Paul (Drummer) Kincade |
| E-mail address: | RenoTrance@aol.com |
| Comments: | Wow, these sure renew old memories of my days at Hockerville (1939-42). Being in the February class of '42, I didn't have to look for a job, as I was in boot camp two weeks after graduation. I actually signed up on Dec. 8th, but the recruiter told me to go to the prom, grad ceremonies and parties and they'd keep the war going for me. When I retired from the Navy 27 years later, that was the only promise they ever kept. I remember Leo Tuck, with the curly hair. Good to hear from him. Laura Lou...I had a huge crush on her, but she was dating a jock, so I kept quiet. I enjoyed ROTC and cheerleading and often wonder what ever happened to Sgt. Spellmeyer, our ROTC instructor. He was called to active duty and was replaced by Sgt. Sypolt. Several years ago, I ran across Sgt. Sypolt's address and wrote to him, but his son wrote back to tell me his father had just passed away. Sorry I missed him. We had the Rowdy Dowdy Club and I often recall the good times we had. I got our first reunion up and going with Betty Lee (Anderson) Netting, but it was the 30th! I chaired it until we moved to Reno in 1992 and had to miss the 50th. My wife of 48 years passed away 18 months after we moved here and I'm still on the available list. Found a new career in law enforcement and for 25 years, have been a forensic hypnotist, helping agencies all over the country and Mexico to solve coldcases. Unfortunately, you can't use it in California. When I got to Reno, I got legislation passed to permit it here and have solved some major crimes in which three guys are sitting in Death Row and one is serving four consecutive life sentences without parole. I'm a reserve detective with the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, having been with them since 1992. Today, our days at Hoover seem so far away and yet I find myself often thinking of old friends, some of whom we lost in WWII. But, I guess Thoreau was right...you can't go back. Go Cardinals! |
| Name: | Leo Tuck February 1943 |
| E-mail address: | Tuckl@cox.net |
| Comments: | High school seems so long ago, and it has been ages, but there are still many memories. Playing basketball for Ricky Wilson, belonging to a secret [not so secret] club called the Sapphires.We thought we were something special in our bright blue jackets parading around school. These were the war years and many of our frends preceded us going into the military. One unfortuninate thing occurred when an extremely fine American Japanese classmate, Willie Yamata, was removed from school and sent to an interment camp. A'Capella choir under Myron Green was also a highlight for me. The building is entirely different, but I hope the spirit is still the same. |
| Name: | Becky Johnson |
| E-mail address: | Becky92030@aol.com |
| Comments: | Have class yearbooks 1940, 1941 & 1942 that were my Mom's Shirley Pierce Rutherford. If anyone would like them, please e-mail me your name and address and I will send to you. She passed away this past November |
| Name: | Julie Stingle Fichtner |
| E-mail address: | IrmaF@msn.com |
| Comments: | My fondest memories are eating lunch on the front lawn and attending the Basketball games, especially the Championship game in January of 1962. I also remember being cornered at Kats Korner between classes and sometimes would almost be late for class because of the traffic jam there. My favorite teacher was Mr. C.Gale Todd for Public Speaking. Whenever he was mad at the class, he would give us a test and said that we could cheat as long as he did not cach us doing. Of course, no one passed any of his tests. |
| Name: | Roberta Fink Jones |
| E-mail address: | prspeakers@aol.com |
| Comments: | I have fond memories of: GAA - Girl's Athletic Association Girl's Drill Team - marching in a parade on Broadway downtown San Diego French Club Formal dances in Balboa Park Wearing suede shoes as a sophomore 1953. They had to be constantly powdered. John Adams - the football star Connie Thompson's car Lois Hines Perry's chemistry class Mr. Guilani's physics class Senior Dinner committee 1955 held at the El Cortez Hotel Friday afterschool trips to La Jolla Shores Senior Girl Scout council at Balboa Park Thanks to all my friends for the "memories". |
| Name: | Joy Wright Ratliff Wilkerson |
| E-mail address: | jrwilk@cwnet.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.joywilkerson.com |
| Comments: | I'm the class of 1948 and I have had many names. I attended Hoover High as Joy Wright but I now have my own website www.joywilkerson.com I reside in Mira Mesa, my husband Dwayne Ratliff died in 1998. On my website are two short videos showing me at Herbert Hoover High, of which I m most proud. I remember my girlfriends and I always brown bagging our lunch which we ate while sitting in one of our girls car. After graduation I went on to UCLA, married with 3 children. Became a single mother and went to Vietnam April 1967 with Actor Dale Robertson to entertain the troops. Upon my return I became a professional auto racer for ten years. The 40th reunion of the class of 1948 was the first reunion I attended, and havn't missed one since. Sincerely Joy Wright Wilkerson |
| Name: | Robert Morton |
| E-mail address: | rcmorton@ctcweb.net |
| Comments: | Had great times with the Class of '47. Playing on the varsity baseball team under coach Les Cassie. Architectural drawing class with Mr. Black, one of my favorite all time teachers. |
| Name: | John E. Van Etten |
| E-mail address: | j_e_vanetten@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Yes! I'm still alive and mentally alert at age 80. I have many fond memories of my 3 years at gold old Hoover High. I was a Math Major in the class of June 1943 and an avid ROTC member. Remember how I wore my uniform to school. I've attended many class reunions and marmel at how many of us old geisers are still around. I lost my lifetime sweetheart, Sue, last November after almost 51 years together. She was a SDHS graduate of 14947 but enjoyed the Cardinal Spirit at these reunions. I'm still busy with many activities and enjoy all my people contacts. Hoover set the pattern for my life. Be alive, be involved and contribute all you can to our society. Viva Cardinals ! |
| Name: | John Fitzgerald |
| E-mail address: | johnnyt_92127@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hope to be able to attend the 40th reunion this year!! Life is good!! |
| Name: | Toto |
| E-mail address: | toto@to.to |
| Homepage URL: | http://txh.konto.pl/ |
| Comments: | Thanks! Great Site! Nice GuestBook! |
| Name: | Rosemary (Bovee) Kent |
| E-mail address: | rosemary_kent_58@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I graduated in 1976 and our 30th reunion should be coming up this year. It's hard to beleive it has been 30 years! I can still remember eating lunch in the center court by the fountain before it was all torn down. All the fun I had in the vocal ensemble, choir and drill team. Through out those years I had some of the best friends I will ever had. It's so unforturnate how we loose touch over the years. I hope to be hearing something soon about our reunion this year. |
| Name: | SEAN |
| E-mail address: | GUTIERREZ |
| Comments: | MY TIME AT HOOVER WAS SO FUN,ESPECIALLY MY SENIOR YEAR.MY 4TH PERIOD WHEN I WAS A SENIOR WAS AUTO SHOP AND I REMEMBER MYSELF AND JOHN P. GOING ON DONUT RUNS.WE HAD THE BEST TIME TRYING TO FIX UP A CAR THAT WE KNEW WOULD NEVER RUN.I REMEMBER MY GIRLFRIEND ,BOY DID WE DO THINGS THAT I ONLY DREAMED OF.MY FRIEND ALBERTO WAS THE CRAZIEST PERSON I HAVE EVER MEET.HE WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR MONEY,AS LONG AS IT WAS NOT GAY.I DID ONE TIME RUN INTO MY TEACHER 4 YEARS AFTER GRADUATING AND TOLD HER HOW MUCH I REMEMBER HER CLASS AND HOW MUCH I REALLY ENJOYED IT.THERE IS ONE THING I ONLY REGRET.THAT IS SIGNING THE SENIOR BOOK THAT ALL GRADUATES DO BEFORE THEY GO ON THERE WAY.MAYBE I CAN DO IT AT MY 20 YEAR REUNION, WHO KNOWS.THE RESON I DID NOT IN THE FIRST PLACE WAS BECAUSE MY GIRLFRIEND WAS BEGGING FOR ME TO COME OVER,AND YOU SHOULD NEVER KEEP A GIRL WAITING.HA HA HA.IF ANY OF MY FRIENDS HAPPEN TO READ THIS I WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW NOT A DAY GOES BY THAT I DONT THINK OF YOU.IT'S REALLY AMAZING ON HOW MUCH I MISS ALL OF YOU,THE FUN THINGS WE DID IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL I'LL NEVER FORGET. ALWAYS ON MY MIND SEAN |
| Name: | JULIE BODEN |
| E-mail address: | HVNBND5351@SBCGLOBAL.NET |
| Comments: | WOW, IT'S BEEN 24 YEARS SINCE WE'VE GRADUATED. A LONG TIME.I TOOK SCHOOL FOR GRANTED, NOW I HAVE MY OWN CHILD ABOUT TO ENTER HIGH SCHOOL. AMAZING. GOOD MEMORIES, BAD ONES, BIG MISTAKES, SMALL ONES. NONE THE LESS, THEY'RE MINE. GLAD TO BE ABLE TO WRITE IN THIS BOOK. WENT TO THE 20TH REUNION, GLAD I DID. TAKE CARE CLASS OF 82' TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL. |
| Name: | Doug Kaiser |
| E-mail address: | dak323@cox.net |
| Comments: | Hello all. Still in San Diego area. Feel free to drop me an e-mail. I miss you guys alot. Times were hard, but I wouldn't change the memories for anything. God Bless The Class of '82!!! Stay in school kids. That is where the most cherished memories will come from. |
| Name: | Maureen (Fletcher) Rice |
| E-mail address: | cats9us2@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I received a mailing from Mary about out 40th Reunion. I thought I would follow the link given to me. Interesting and I think I will look even closer Class of 1966 |
| Name: | Laura Lou Sherman Jorgenson '43 |
| E-mail address: | lauralouj@cox.net |
| Comments: | I have such wonderful memories of attending Hoover High school in the 40's. Even though we were in the midst of World War II, it seemed to bring all of us closer together. We were doing things for the war effort too, making stretchers, knitting socks, collecting scrap metal and planting our victory gardens. I made so many wonderful friends at school and still keep up many of the friendships to this day! Even though Hoover does not look the same, the school is full of bright young people who want to see a better world for all of us. |
| Name: | Danny Vint |
| E-mail address: | dvint@dvint.com |
| Comments: | Welcome to the Hoover Memory Book. Please use this site to enter your memories of Hoover or to keep in touch with members of your class. |