62nd Reunion of the class of 1950 ~

The 62nd class reunion on Friday, the 25th of August, 2012, came off without a hitch and about 32 people attended. Everyone enjoyed the Taco Man for the picnic in Jan & Joe Balsley's lovely backyard. This Taco group even made the tortillas while everyone looked on. So many wanted to steal Joe's huge and beautiful Ficus tree that it is surprising that it remains in its regular place.

I think the classmate that drove the most miles to get there was Marian Weller Boandl and her husband, Joe, from Albuquerque, NM. Another one was David Smiley and his wife, Joyce, from Marysville, (near Seattle) WA. Neither one had been at a reunion for a long time so it was great for everyone to see them.

One of the funniest things I have heard is that some of the guys asked Joe why their pictures were NOT  in the class reunion booklet. After he quit laughing Joe said "you don't want to have your picture in the book - those are all the memorial pages."  You have to remember - this is the 62nd reunion - enough said?

On Saturday, the 26th of August - most of the group met at the San Diego wharf to board the Harbor Brunch Cruise. Talk about a wonderful brunch! Everything from crab legs to your favorite style of crepes or eggs. Joe told me it was written up not long ago as one of the very best brunches in California. It is wonderful! The sun was out the whole time and the cruise went toward the  Coronado island. Beautiful weather, wonderful visiting  and fabulous sights.

I am still waiting for more pictures so will upload them as soon as I receive them. All I can say is it is a good thing that everyone's name tag is their Senior Class picture.  
Go Mustangs!
  Bette

San Dieguito Legacy

Mustang Legacy Project: Leave Your Mark at San Dieguito!

The Alumni Association of San Dieguito High School has a new project that maybe some of our class will be interested in doing. The information below is from their website.I think this will be a great idea to memorialize our time at San Dieguito!

Currently there is a move afoot for the installation of paver bricks (or some similar type of recognition material) near the soon-to-be-reconstructed campus Bell Tower.
The purpose of the Mustang Legacy Project would be to recognize any San Dieguito Alum, Athlete, Scholar, Student, Teacher, Administrator, Friend,  with a personalized commemorative brick.
As you well know, San Dieguito has a rich history which extends 75 years, and the Mustang Legacy Project Committee feels that it would be a wonderful thing to recognize those who have made it so. At this time we are looking for the interest level and whether to proceed with this endeavor.
The cost per brick, with your name, two additional lines (three lines total), including installation and a small donation going to the San Dieguito Foundation will be approximately $60. Projected timeline appears to be early to mid 2013.
If you are interested or have questions regarding this project please email: Boydd Galland at boyddgalland@yahoo.com Curtis Jenkins at curtis_Jenkins@roadrunner.com OR Jay Helmantoler at sdmustang2000@yahoo.com

If you’d like to be counted as interested in this project, please fill out this form. It will be emailed to Boydd, Jay and Curtis.

Name(required)

My Class Year(required)

Email(required)

Yes, I want to be part of the Mustang Legacy Project!

I'm not sure if I want to participate, but please keep me in the loop!

My Mailing Address (we promise not to spam you)

SO if any of you are interested, fill out this and send it into the San Dieguito Alumni Association by email.
http://sdafoundation.com/alumni/

62nd Reunion Shaping Up!

As the time rolls on, I am wondering just how many of our classmates are planning on being together on the 25th and 26th of August 2012. 

#1 - who in the world can actually believe that it has been 62 years since we graduated? That is beyond my thinking - sure doesn't feel that long.

#2 - who might come the furthest distance to see us? Be interesting to know just how many of the class actually moved away from our little beach town of Encinitas, in northern San Diego county in California.

#3  - do we really notice how we have all changed as we have aged? I kind of doubt it. What difference does it make if our skin is not as smooth as it once was?

#4 - who had the most children? Grandchildren and now great grandchildren? 

#5 - do any of us actually know how many of our classmates are gone? Some we have never found, some we lost track of and I only count them when I get ready to print the latest class booklet.

At any rate, I know that I will be happy to see each and everyone of you, as well as happy to sit down and just plain visit. I know it is always fun to just catch up on what & how everyone is now doing.

Hope to see you all pretty soon ~ so get out your calendar and start making plans.

Bette ~

 

News about a classmate

I heard from Marian Weller Boandl recently,  who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her husband, Joe. They have missed the last couple reunions but both are very busy. Marian, if you don't remember, started painting at the age of 50, from scratch. Seems she started with water colors but has gone more and more to painting with oils and photography in the last 30 years.

Probably you will remember that Marian had several of her paintings at our 50th reunion, which amazed all of us. We had no idea how talented she was and is in art. Now she has become a artist, who is known, and selling her work.  I seem to remember that at one time Marian  was selected as the official photographer at the Albuquerque Zoological Society. What a wonderful honor for her!

Marian has roots down deep at San Dieguito High School with her uncle, Earl Weller, who graduated in the first graduating class of San Dieguito. Her aunt, Sylvia Weller Bennett,  recently lost her husband, but she lives in Grants Pass, OR. Now blind, she still loves to hear about Solana Beach and Encinitas grads.

Hope that Marian will be joining us in August for our 62nd reunion. It would be wonderful to see more of her work and just visit with her and Joe.  Email her and coax them to be with us.

I cannot believe ~

It is so hard for me to believe that we have actually been out of San Dieguito High School for 62 years this June. Where did all those years go? It makes me think of the classmates/ friends  that we have lost in just the last, say, five years!  [Jim Cuthbert, Susan Dodge, Jo Anne Harris, Warren Lawyer, Bob Nysewander, Patt Pohlmann, Fred Remington, Shirley Rowland,  Ernie Swaim; David Wanner] Hard to believe until I put them down in print. But I also have to realize that we will all be 80 years old this year sometime. That really does blow my mind in every way. 

Think of the events we have seen in those years - men on the moon and  walking in space,  5 WARS -COME ON!!! - the price of new cars from $500 to starting  at $15,000,  price of loaf of bread from .08 to $1.60, a quart of milk from .16 to $1.20 and a baseball game from .35 admission to about $25.00 - and the one thing I remember from high school - getting gas for the car at about .25 cents a gallon to at least $3.50 today.  Course it is all relative to what a job paid you then to what you are paid today.

Imagine what will happen in the future - will we still see all the teenagers texting or having earphones "glued to their heads" listening to music. We know there will be many new electronics in the next few years - more to learn!  I almost shudder to think  of things like the "new graffiti" called TATTOOS.  Even my husband, John, who has had  little interest in my numerous computers through the years (except to have me find something for him) to now being engrossed with his new I-PAD2.  I think it is ALL amazing!

That is why I think it is sooo very important for all of  us to really make the special effort to come to our next reunion on August 25th and 26th 2012.  Who knows how many will be able to join us?  I always say - 'last one there, turn out the light' - but that now sounds ominous.  I am sure that we still have lots to catch up on and ask each other.  I cannot wait to see everybody.  Guess I will have to start bugging  Boss-Joe to come out with his plans. He always gives out our assignments and I do have to admit it works well.

So will wait (not patiently) to see just who we will be seeing and what we will be doing.  

Hugs to all ~

Bette

Today, the 2nd of January, begins a new year for all of us - 2012. I am assuming that time goes by as fast for everyone else as it does for me. Would we want to slow it down, if we could? Humm, I wonder.

So in 2012, we can now look forward to another reunion in August. Our schedule boss, Joe, says we will meet on Saturday, the 25th.  Will the time until that date go as fast for us?

We all need to stay well and healthy so we can meet again. Put it on your NEW calendar and make your plans to include that.

Let me hear from you all. BTW - it is amazing but we don't have any snow here in Spokane, WA and now that I have said that - we will get dumped upon. 

Bette 

A reunion coming up in 2012

Can anyone believe that we can actually celebrate our 62nd class gathering in 2012? Where has all this time gone in our lives? At any rate, the one guy who seems to constantly check on all of us, Joe Balsley, told me that it will again be in the latter part of August of 2012. That time period seemed to work for most people, and because of the feedback he got from the 60th reunion two years ago, he thinks we should do almost the same activities again. Who didn't really enjoy the Brunch on the boat in San Diego Harbor? I think everyone did. The day was beautiful, the food was good, the visiting was super and we all hated to have it end.

SOOOOO - I do hope you will all put that time period on your 2012 calendars. I know that Joe will be bossing us all around until that date.

Let me hear from you, please - we would all be happy to hear your comments. Each reunion, we have less classmates able to join us. So please make some comments as to your plans.

Bette

Loss of a classmate

Today I received the obituary of Susan Claire Dodge Haralson from her daughter, Debra. It is sad when we lose each one and we keep our memories of them close.


OBITUARIES - The Arco, Idaho Advertiser, Thursday, 23 Jun 2011
Sue Haralson, 78,  of Arco, Idaho died peacefully in her sleep on 19 June 2011. She was born 30 Apr 1933 to Kenneth H. and Claire (Meyer) Dodge in Omaha, NE.

     Sue graduated high school in San Diego (county), California. She was active in school activities and it was here she met the love of her life, Billy Leo Haralson. They were married on 21 Jan 1951. Billy and Sue moved to Dixon, CA where they had a dairy farm and stayed there until 1974, when they moved to Arco, ID.
    Sue received her English degree from the University of CA at Davis and obtained her Masters Degree in Library Science in 1986 from Idaho State University. She was an English teacher and Vice Principal of Butte Middle School for many years. She ended her career as  the school librarian.
    For the last several years, she enjoyed her retirement spending time with her husband, Billy and family. Family was always Sue's highest priority. She enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing and crocheting.
    Sue is survived by her husband, Billy, of Arco; two children, her son Brad Haralson of Arco, and her daughter, Debbie (Juan) Pacheco of Arco; eight grandchildren, Eric (Kristy) Haralson of Henderson, NV, Andrea (Andy) Harvey of Arco, Roman Pacheco of Moscow, Brody Haralson of Arco, Julie Haralson of Fruitland, Jesika Haralson of Arco, Jackie (Anthony) Hardin of Rigby, Cassie (Victor) Gonzales of Idaho Falls, and 11 great-grandchildren.
    Sue was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Carl Dodge, and her son Michael Haralson.
A viewing was held on Thursday evening, June 23rd. at the Anderson Funeral Home in Arco. Funeral services were held at the Moore LDS Stake Center where family received friends prior to the service on Friday June 24th. Interment was at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Arco, following the service.
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Sue was a songleader for her junior and senior year in high school and  consistently on the Honor Roll.
Remember her beautiful big blue eyes and those long eyelashes? She was sweet and such fun. A good friend.

Keeping you updated!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Safety of classmate in Alabama

We were all delighted to know that Joyce Moore Clark and family survived one of these horrible tornadoes in Huntsville, AL.  So glad to finally hear from her and know she was safe.

Happy to hear any news of any of the class.
  

The San Dieguito Alumni Association

I got a message yesterday that the newsletter for Spring 2011 was available to download. I sent an email around to all who I know have email about it and advised them to sign up for it. Better than cutting down more trees and costing San Dieguito money to print and mail.  You can go to sda.alumni@gmail.com and sign up for your copy.

60th Reunion Pictures

Welcome to the 60th Reunion

                         The open door to Jan & Joe Balsley's lovely home - to start out 60th reunion.

Hanging out are Richard Cullum, Fran Grande, Angel Vargas, Joyce Evans, Mike Gonzales and Bob Stillman.

           Beverly Clark, Ernestine Buman Biddlecomb  and Ann Carpenter Lindstrom. 

This was a great wood seating around a big wonderful tree.

NO, I am not holding the umbrella - Bette Butcher Topp, Betty Woodward Neal and Graham Grande.

Art and Martha Lopez boarding  "The California Spirit" for the Champagne Brunch Cruise of  San Diego Harbor.

Graham & Fran Grande with Joyce Evans.

Mike Gonzales, Tom Clotfelter & Angel Vargas.

Jack Overton, Bette Butcher  & John Topp

Art with his lovely Martha

Bette, Jack Overton & Mike Corrales

In the shade of the overhang, Fran & Graham Grande, Richard & Ruth Cullum, Bob Stillman, Roylene Wiegand, next to Harold, with Ann Carpenter Lindstorm, Joyce & David Evans, (back row) Angel Vargas, Joe Balsley, Tom Clotfelter, Jack Overton. Middle row: Bette Butcher Topp, Rachel Ricardo Michel, Clara Wilson, Lova Ellefson Drake, Mike Gonzales - front row: Mike Corrales, Herb Ela, Betty Woodward Neal and Andy Gabel. with the beautiful San Diego skyline. You all missed a great cruise - The brunch was wonderful and we all had a wonderful time.

Blast from the Past!!!

 
This picture was probably 1949 - our senior year - on the steps.

Lael Bowers Morton, Pat Edwards, Bette Butcher Topp, Joyce Moore Clark, Susan Dodge Haralson,
Beverly Clark, Ann Carpenter Lindstrom and Maureen Kilroy McCarthy.
      The same gang, we think. In the parking lot  at SDUHG - looks like a typical foggy CA day.
1st grade Solana Beach Grammar School. 1939
    Look at that C-u-t-e David Evans with the dimples holding the sign. Duane Stillman on right end; Bob Stillman (2nd row, 2nd from l); 3rd row: Beverly Clark and then Ann Carpenter. Ernestine Buman sitting next to teacher. top row: Nancy Gean 2nd from the left.
Sixth grade Solana Beach Grammar School. 1943-44  Top row: 2nd & 3rd from Left, Duane & Bob Stillman; 5th from left Jimmie Buman; 3rd Row: Myrtle on the left; Beverly Clark  and Ernestine Buman 3rd & 4th to right; Bev's mother, Mrs. Dorothy Clark 4th from right, next is Ann Carpenter and then David Evans. 2nd Row: 4th from left was Nancy Gean.



                          ENCINITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 4th Grade - April 1942.

Top row: 2nd - Joan Swaim, 3rd - Laura Foulk, 4th - Katherine Leinhard, 6th - Peggy Moore, Allan Conrad, Warren Lawyer, 3rd from left, Zane Keith, 2nd is Ward Keyes.Row 2 - #4 Joyce Shoemaker; #6 Maureen Kilroy, #8 Betty Kirk, #10 Lita Estes.   Row 3 - (kneeling) Ernie Swaim, Abe Stowell, Gordon Teaby and #6 Jim Phillips. Front row middle boy is Teddy ?Where is Joe Balsley? Lael Bowers, Joanne Telford? Anyone know why they weren't there? Can you identify anyone else?

                                                   Picture below, courtesy of  Abe/Bill Stowell


                         Abe Stowell and Jack Johnson - at the age of 12
  Frank Hipsley,  Allan Conrad & Ted Mailheau. Marvin Teaby in front .   Could there be a drinking problem at that age???

Junior High School Ditch Day - to Palomar Mountain 11/1945 - Open window on left, Richard Cullum, Bev  Clark,   Betty Woodward, Joan Higgins and Lita Weston

 

CSF guys on the Lawn: : Beverly Clark, Ann Carpenter, ?? maybe Richard Cullum. Betty Woodward, could that be Shirley Rowland and then Joe Balsley?

   

Beverly Clark & Ann Carpenter on our Senior Trip (1950) to Santa Catalina Island. That was such a good time!

 

A shot of Abe Stowell's wedding reception at La Costa - what year was that, Abe?
Gordon Teaby & friend on left, then Rolyn & Harold Weigand, and Jim Phillips. How come we all weren't invited????   Maybe that is why Abe has his back to the camera......
 

 

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