The FHS 1988 20 YEAR REUNION IS ALMOST HERE!

Remember the class of 1988??? Their class reunion is this weekend and YOU can join in on the fun and recall the days at "Dear ole Foothill High". Renew those friendships and catch up with what has been going on in each others lifes since we left the campus. Attend their 20th reunion! *Note from Cheryl* I don't know abt ya'll but, our 20th wouldn't have been a huge success if, it wasn't for Michelle Garland who basically gave us many ideas for our reunion. Hope to see everyone at the their 20th reunion and... sorry for the late notice! (BTW: can't wait to see the "SPECIAL GUESTS!!!")

HUGE hugs.
-Cheryl Caswell


If you do plan on attending please call me at 661-827-9373 or 661-932-5444, Christy at 661-742-5703 so we can prepare you and your guest's "stuff" =) Hope to see you on Saturday! Oh and if you haven't heard we will be having some "special guests" in attendance that is sure to make the evening more fun than ever! You won't want to miss it! It's the Big 20! Hope to hear from you!

The FHS 1988 20 YEAR REUNION IS ALMOST HERE!

Hi there! We're sending this notice by email as we are not doing a physical mailing this year in an effort to cut event costs. All details are in this message below with additional information posted online at: classmates.com under 1988 reunions and events and on our myspace page at: www.myspace.com/fhs1988. Looking forward to seeing you soon. All payments must be received by Thursday, July 31, 2008. Looking forward to a great event! Please pass this along to any classmates you have access to by email. (You may have received this email in hopes you can locate a fellow classmate or relative)

MAIN EVENT:

Saturday, August 9, 2008 from 6:00 pm -11:30 pm
Adult only event at Coconut Joe's Private Beach Club
located at 4000 Easton Drive Suite 2 in Bakersfield, California. (Located off of California Avenue and Hwy 99)
This is the main event which includes Dinner and Dance and a lot of fun and activities. Casual attire.

What's to eat:
2 pieces of tender chicken - marinated in Coconut Joe's secret blend of island spices and fruit juice and grilled to perfection over their famous mesquite grill. Next they add 2 ounces of succulent marinated tri-tip beef, a delicious tossed garden salad (with signature oil & vinegar dressing), and beans (prepared with spices and water!). Finishing off this huge platefull, with a Pyrenees sour dough roll (with butter), and freshly made chunky salsa.
Your meal also includes Iced Tea and Lemonade

PICNIC EVENT:
Sunday, August 10, 2009 at Yokut's Park located off of Mohawk and Truxtun Extension. A map will be provided the evening of the dinner event on Saturday.
Family-Fun Potluck Picnic 10:30am - 4:00pm
Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, dish to share and your icechest and get ready for a day of family-fun! *paper goods and supplies provided

EVENT PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Total package is $55.00 per adult (no cost for children at Sunday event) no price break for attending one event only.

Make checks payable to: FHS 1988/Garland and mail to:
FHS 1988
701 Deseret Way #A
Bakersfield, CA 93309

OR make payment online through Paypal at:
www.paypal.com sending payment to address:
michellegarland2003@yahoo.com (note FHS 1988)

IMPORTANT:
***Event price includes, dinner and non alcoholic beverages, bartending company, photographer at site, facility and rentals, DJ, activity supplies, name badge printing/covers, event prizes and souvenirs.

There are no price breaks available if you choose to only attend one of the events over the other etc. Our event costs are fixed and in an effort to keep pricing as low as possible for attendees we depend on the flat rate to meet our budget. Thank you for your understanding! =)

*20 Year memory booklets will be offered at an additional fee for order at the event by the Dunning Co. photographer.

Classmate located!!!!

Cheryl,

It was nice hearing from you.

I’m sorry I missed the reunion but hopefully I’ll get to make it to a future one. Please keep me updated on any events planned in the future.

God Bless,

Denise James (ROBERTS)

Denise; I'm SO happy to have located you. Funny on how we all connect in one way or another (she's my grand-nephews counselor at Foothill). ;o) -Cheryl

Heeeeeeeerrrrrrreeeeeeee'sssss JOHHNNY!!!!!

Remember Johnny Abney? Who doesn't remember, Johnny??? He recently sent some updated pics and sent in his answers to the questionnaire! Check 'em all out below!

You can e-mail Johnny at: jla67@comcast.net




What did you do last night?

Watched Back To The Future Part 2

What do you usually eat for breakfast?

Not very fond of breakfast.

How many hours a night do you sleep?

6 to 8hrs

What is your favorite hour of the day/night and why is it your favorite?

9pm. Peaceful.

Where do you live now?

Colorado

Why did you move there?

Job Opportunity

Do you like living there? Explain.

Yes. It is a very peaceful place to raise a family; the weather is the best as far as winter goes. Lots of lakes, mountains, many things you can do to get away from the normal everyday routine.

What did you do in the years right after high school?

I join the military. I was in for 5yrs.

Tell us about your family? Kids? Spouses? Lovers? Partners? Divorces?

I have 6 kids. 3 boys and 3 girls. Their ages range from 6 to 18.

Do you have a job outside of your home?

No. I am in business for myself.

Do you like your job?

Yes I like being a business owner.

Is it the job you thought you would have when you were back in High School and you contemplated the future?

For the most part yes. Being a business owner was something I was always interested in.

If you could have any job in the world what would it be?

Congressman.

What was your happiest day last year?

When I realized that life is so precious when you really begin to reflect on what is important

What is your biggest regret from the last 20 years?

Not following my Dream sooner.

Do you miss high school? What things do you miss about it?

I do not miss high school particular. What I do miss is the choirs that I was in and all the musicals I was involved in.

What is one of your favorite memories from high school?

When I got a standing ovation, in a play I did when I was a Junior.

What is one of your worst memories from high school?

Not having a car to get around in.

Who were your best friends in high school?

Robert Miller, Eric Brument.

Have you kept in touch with them?

No.

How is your life different than the life you thought you would have after high school?

It is a lot different because as one gets older you begin to realize what is important.

Who was your favorite teacher?

Greg Lapp

What was the biggest life lesson you learned in high school?

Be yourself. Don’t try to be something you are not.

Who was your favorite pop music band in high school?

Chicago

Why do you want to attend a high school reunion?

To see whatever one looks like.

Why do you NOT want to attend a high school reunion?

But I do want to attend.

Are you nervous about attending your high school reunion? Explain.

No. Everyone has a story and it’s important to know what that story is because each individual is important.

Do you like answering these questions?

Sure.

Do you have any tattoos? What are they?

No.

What is your favorite food?

Italian

Are your parents still alive? How are they doing?

Yes. My mother is doing fine. Not sure how my Dad is doing.

Are you happy with the way you look these days? Please explain.

Yes. It is amazing the things we do to continue in improving the way we look. It’s an amazing thing to get older.

If you won the lottery what would you do with the money?

Invest in multiple projects that would include retirement, savings, fun, yourself, charity.

Are you religious? Spiritual? Agnostic? Is there a God?

Religious- No. Spiritual- Yes. Yes there is a Superior entity out their.

What do you watch on TV?

Law and Order “Criminal Intent’, TV Land *some of the older shows from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

What are your all-time favorite movies?

Rookie- with Dennis Quaid. Rudy, The Gladiator with Russell Crowe.

In what ways have you changed the most from high school?

I went from 90 pounds to 185. Calmer, not as hyperactive.

In what ways are you the same from high school?

I did a lot of changes.

Tell us about three of your happiest experiences since leaving high school.

The birth of my children, self realization, moving to Colorado.

What do you like most about yourself?

That I realize who and what is important in Life.

What would you most like to change?

To continue to change my out look so I don’t get complacent in my thinking. That I will continue to have an open mind so I can continue to expect change since change is constant.

Do you talk on your cellphone while driving?

Have a blue tooth

Tell us something that very few people know about you.

I read a lot books that deal with the perception of life and what we as an individual can do to change ourselves to make this world a better place.

What would you like to happen at the reunion? What would leave you satisfied? What do you NOT want to happen at the reunion?

Everyone show up. To see the ones that I hung out the most with in choir. That few people show up.

Did you enjoy answering these questions?

Sure.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that wasn't covered in the above questions.

I continue to study the pulse of different industries that deal with the economy, religion, and personal growth of the aspects that we as an individual play in creating every aspect of our daily lives.

1988 20 yr reunion

I'm going! Anyone else? Ronnie???? -Cheryl

20 Year Reunion Dates Confirmed!!!!

Hi there!!!! The Class of 1988 Reunion Activites are in the works and we want to hear from you! PLANNING MEETING: We are holding a planning meeting on Saturday, February 9 at Marie Calendar's on California Ave. in Bakersfield, CA. Bring pics, yearbooks and your fond memories to this no host luncheon and catch up with old friends... The official reunion activity dates are scheduled for Fri, Sat and Sun August 8,9 and 10 in Bakersfield. Visit Classmates.com and be sure to check out www.myspace.com/fhs1988

from Christy Green and her SON!!!!

"i just saw jan thorworth has put his info and photo on classmates. saw him on the unfound list on the fhs blog.

Also, i wanted to let everyone know that i had the baby. I found out i was pregnant 2 days before the reunion. i have attached his picture. you can post it on the blog. i know i was telling everyone the night of the reunion i was pregnant so thought it would be neat for everyone to see the finished product. lol. Anyhoo, i will make a point to be at the next get together. i'm from 88 class but loved seeing ya'll!! Take care....Christy Green (Do you remember me Ronnie) LOL!!"

Johnny Abney and Lueder Myer

Johnny Abney is happily living in Colorado. Drop him a line! Say hello!

jla67@comcast.net

And Lueder (Weidemann) Meyer has surfaced as well.

luederweidemann@aol.com

FHS looses longtime administrator

Long, Jerry Roger

Jerry was born in Roseburg, Oregon, the only child of Frank W. and Jewell M. Long in 1936. He graduated from Roseburg High School in 1954 then attended Oregon State University. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Biology in 1959 and a Master's degree in Zoology in 1960. While attending Oregon State he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He spent his summers driving an ambulance for his family business. Jerry grew up in the Roseburg, Oregon area where he enjoyed hunting, camping, and fly fishing. He also loved rock collecting and caring for a wide variety of pets, including a baby alligator that he bought in the 8th grade. When he was 10 years old, Jerry won the Douglas County Marble Championship and played in a state competition against players of all ages. He placed 2nd in the state. After graduating from college, Jerry moved to California to join the Kern High School District as a teacher at McFarland High School. At this time, he was selected as one of 30 educators from across the country to receive a grant from the National Science Foundation. This award gave him the opportunity to attend a summer program studying anthropology at the Arizona State College campus in Flagstaff. During this summer program, he met Janet Cappleman who was teaching in Hayward, CA. The two were married in December of the same year. Jerry later became a counselor at McFarland High School and then continued his career as an administrator at Foothill High School and Shafter High School, where he was interim principal for a semester. He retired in 1994 from the Bakersfield Adult School. Jerry absolutely loved working at the Adult School. He became great friends with the staff and felt it was very rewarding to help adults complete their education. Retirement gave him time to study and enjoy his many hobbies including collecting Native American art, antiques, and rock collecting, and panning for gold. In the last 10 years, growing orchids became Jerry's passion. He had one greenhouse that had approximately 300 plants and was planning to build a second greenhouse soon. He enjoyed traveling to orchid shows, studying and reading about various types of these exotic plants, and he especially loved to cultivate and grow the beautiful flowers himself. Jerry was also an avid reader, raised California desert tortoises and was quite fond of his two constant companions and pets, Andy and Susie, his toy poodles. He met every other week for breakfast with a group of retired, Kern High School District administrators, who were also cherished and beloved friends over the years. Jerry was a member of the Golden Empire Orchid Society and First Presbyterian Church Jerry is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Steve Turner of Bakersfield; and his son, William Long of Seal Beach, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Jerry's favorite non-profit organizations: The Nature Conservancy, the American Cancer Society, and First Presbyterian Church. Services are scheduled for Monday, December 17, 2007, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hillcrest Memorial Park Chapel in Bakersfield, CA. Jerry Roger Long May 11, 1936 - Dec. 8, 2007

Gale Wright says....

HI!!!!!!!

She's been working for the Golden Empire Transit (GET Bus) for the last few years and is blessed with several kids. WELCOME BACK GALE!!!!!!

Classmate found at Foodmax

Went to Foodmaxx (corner of Chester Ave going into Oildale). I love shopping there. Such wonderful Bananas (cough). Anyway; while my best-friend Amazon and I were walking in the frozen veggie area, a Hall and Oates started to play and we stood there with the door open to the bags of corn; belting out tunes and shouting to each other abt what we wore. A clerk who was near by was giggling and singing along with us.
"Hey! your an 80's fan!" We said
"Yep and proud of it. I even wore parachute pants back in those days". She proclaimed with a cheeky grin.
"Say; when did you graduate?" I asked.
"1986 from FHS". Was her reply.
I marched up to her and let on... "OMG! Why weren't you at the reunion? I'm Cheryl and went to Foothill. Even served on the committee!"
She had no idea abt the 20 yr reunion. Dam! So many people who aren't on the web have been having this problem which, is why everyone needs to keep their eyes and ears pealed when your out shopping. Who knows who you may run into?
She has our website address and next week when I go back to pick up my turkey, I'll double make sure that I get her contact information. Maybe take a pix of her!
Name starts with a "T"... knew or dated Shannon Eudy.

Reunion Weekend DVD, (9 Parts)

The class of 1986 from Foothill High School had a three day event in Bakersfield, Thanksgiving Weekend, 2007.

Day 1 was a roller skating event at Rollerama, day 2 was a "Back to the 80's" party, and day 3 was a family BBQ.

It was a great weekend. Enjoy the video. If you were in the class and you would like a DVD send us your address and we'll mail you one.

You can view the entire video on our website: http://1986fhs.com/home.htm

You can also view it on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=FHS1986
Part 1




Part 2



Part 3



Part 4




Part 5



Part 6




Part 7




Part 8





Part 9

Rusty's Pizza Parlor was a BLAST!!!!!!!

Very fun!

Thanks to Janet Brown for organizing it!!!!



Here's the list of people who showed up as well as some pics.

Shawn Adams
Janet Brown and Jose Espericueta
Christy Ballard, Charlie Haycock and their son
Darrell Dalke and his wife and daughter
Monet Davis
Debbie Dominguez
Darren Harshman
Christine Kohn and her husband
Ronnie Larsen
Debby Long
Carrin Maddox
Robbyn Madsen
Pam McCoy and her Family
Georgia Moore and her husband
Kevin Mahan
Bryan Minyard
Cameron Parsons and his wife and kids
Sandy Presson
Kim Wood
Dawn Wood

I hope I haven't forgotten anyone!

Hopefully, we'll see the rest of you next year, the third week of October, 2008, for our annual get together. Mark your calanders now: October 18th, 2008

News, News, News!

DVD
The DVD of last years reunion is DONE and the copies have been burned. I'll be handing them out Saturday Night at Rustys Pizza Parlor during our "yearly get together". We are going to screen it at Rustys and then everyone will get a copy. If you can't make it Saturday night I'll be mailing you a copy if I have your address. Please send me your current address even if you think I already have it. If you were at the reunion last year you are on the DVD. And if you came to the BBQ with your kids then your kids are probably on the DVD, too. And Sophia valles and Darrell Dalke were NOT at the reunion and even they are on the DVD! It's like magic! So if you want to see what your kids said about you, come to the party Saturday night at Rusty's or send me your address. They have a big screen TV at Rusty's so it should be pretty fun seeing it like that. And you can drink alcohol at Rusty's so that's good, too. There's no cost for this event except BYOP: Buy Your Own Pizza.

Rustys
The details about Rustys are below in a previous posting so scroll down to find out about it. I have no doubt it will be a fun night and Janet and Jose have already picked out their costumes! I'm trying to talk Kim Wood in to dressing up, too. And I'm bringing candy so if you crave free candy, and who doesn't, you should be there for sure!

Friday Night Football
Goergia Willoughby and Monet Wright have talked about possibly going to the football game on Friday Night. Kim Wood and I might join them. So if any of you are interested in going, let us know and we can meet up there!

Next Year
Janet Brown have I decided to officially make the third weekend in October the date of our yearly get together. We think it's easier to have a once a year get-together and spread the word about that than to wait 5 years and try to find everyone again. So just know that our next get together in 2008 is the third weekend of October. It won't always be at Rusty's but we will be doing something every year at the time. Other classmates from other years are always welcome to attend as well. So keep a mental note of that and when you run into long lost classmates, let them know that our next get together is "The-Third-Weekend-In-October, 2008"!

Babies
I heard a rumor that Cynthia Bicknell had a baby! Congrats. I haven't spoken to her directly but I heard it through the grapevine! Congrats, Cynthia! We can't wait for pictures.

That's all for now!

Have a great Thursday and I'll see some of you Saturday Night. Ciao! Ronnie

REMINDER: PIZZA PARTY OCTOBER 20TH

Man, doesn't that just sound so high school!

"We're having a pizza party on Friday for the class."

But it's true! We are! October 20th at Rusty's Pizza Parlor.

We're gonna watch the DVD of the last reunion. Eat Pizza. Wear a Halloween costume! Just general craziness!

Help spread the word to anyone interested in attending. There's no charge just buy your own pizza!

We really do want to do a simple yearly get together so we don't all lose touch again! So don't be shy, come on down. Peoople have already started confirming and it's gonna be fun. And they sell beer, too, so what else do you need to know! See you there! Details below!

Details:
Where: Rusty's Pizza Parlor 3303 Niles Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93306
When: Saturday, October 20th, 7 PM
What: Eat Pizza, watch the DVD, drink beer, laugh with old friends.
Why: Because we miss you already.
Who: FHS Alumni and significant others.
Charge: Zero, nada, nothing, zip!
How Long: They close at midnight, soooo....midnight?

Steve's last email

"How is everything going? I have been reading over the blog spot and seeing everyone's messages, it is remarkable how everything is so different and yet the same. Yes I am back in Iraq again, I was here in 2003, actually 2002 in Kuwait and later as a part of the initial push into Baghdad. Do you remember the TV reports of that long convoy and the mother of all storms? I was down there somewhere. But now I am up in the north outside of *** **** as an adviser, I am part of an 11 man team that you hear about once in a while, the guys who are training, and advising the Iraqi Security forces so that they can take over and we can go home. My tour is almost up thank God, I have another 104 days left in country and counting every second until I can return home to the land of 7-11. Anyway take care, let all know that I had wished I could have been at last years reunion and this years as well."

Steve Townsend: Our Man in Iraq!http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif

I'm happy to report that our class produced a bona-fide American hero. Steve Townsend sent in his questionnaire and he's in Iraq on the front lines, defending our country. It's an honor to post his answers. Read below to find out about the fascinating life of Steve Townsend! Welcome back, Steve! Stay safe!

You can e-mail Steve here: townsendsteven@hotmail.com


What did you do last night?

-I chatted with my wife for a bit and then read a book

What do you usually eat for breakfast?

-Whatever I can grab

How many hours a night do you sleep?

-It varies, sometimes a couple of hours, sometimes ten

What is your favorite hour of the day/night and why is it your favorite?

-The morning hours, between five and seven. Everything is new, the day has yet to begin and for a brief moment all is peaceful.

Where do you live now?

-My home is in Augusta, Georgia

Why did you move there?

-I am stationed there; or rather I was but should return soon

Do you like living there? Explain.

-I do, the people are friendly and for the most part considerate. The location is great, roughly two hours from either Atlanta or Savannah and yet far enough away from the big city and tourist locations.

What did you do in the years right after high school?

-Pretty much stayed in trouble, I basically went from job to job not really paying attention to what I should have been, looking to the future.

Tell us about your family? Kids? Spouses? Lovers? Partners? Divorces?

-Well the military is a tough place for relationships, I have been divorced twice. I do have one son from my first marriage, Garrick who is now 15. I am now married to an extremely awesome woman, who has two daughters from a previous marriage, although I am not their actual dad I feel as though they are mine, no different from my son.

Do you have a job outside of your home?

-Way outside

Do you like your job?

-Good question, at times I hate it, it can be very demanding and unforgiving and as of late an emotional rollercoaster ride that cannot be described in words. There are moments however when there is nothing that I would rather be doing, times when the sacrifices are almost worth it.

Is it the job you thought you would have when you were back in High School and you contemplated the future?

-Actually we had a math teacher, and I do not remember his name, I do remember him talking about the Air Force. So I guess he is the one that planted the seed so to speak, but no I did not think about joining the Army, shoot I didn’t even think of the future.
If you could have any job in the world what would it be?

-Fulltime Dad

What was your happiest day last year?

-When my wife and girls moved to Georgia

What is your biggest regret from the last 20 years?

-That I didn’t save more

Do you miss high school? What things do you miss about it?

-Not really, it would be fun to go back to certain events but in general no I do not miss it

What is one of your favorite memories from high school?

-Forgetting my lines in a play

What is one of your worst memories from high school?

-Forgetting my lines in a play

Who were your best friends in high school?

-Jeff Rangel

Have you kept in touch with them?

-No

How is your life different than the life you thought you would have after high school?

-I had thought that I would stay in California for a while and work with my father
Who was your favorite teacher?

-I really didn’t have one favorite

What was the biggest life lesson you learned in high school?

-That the world is never as it seems

Who was your favorite pop music band in high school?

-Pop?
Why do you want to attend a high school reunion?

-To see familiar faces, reminisce, it is never the same from a different perspective
Why do you NOT want to attend a high school reunion?

-Silly, silly question, I would love too!

Are you nervous about attending your high school reunion? Explain.

-Of course, too not be remembered by your classmates is a scary thought, even if the memories are not ones that I may want to relive, like acting in a play wearing green tights and forgetting my lines.

Do you like answering these questions?

-Not really, but hey it is rather neat to remember, sometimes; see question two
Do you have any tattoos? What are they?

-Yes, a Lion and an Eagle

What is your favorite food?

-Anything my wife cooks

Are your parents still alive? How are they doing?

-Yes, my Father now lives in Costa Rica, and my Mother is doing fine in Washington State
Are you happy with the way you look these days? Please explain.

-I have grown into it, I think

If you won the lottery what would you do with the money?

-Payoff bills, take a great vacation and plan for retirement

Are you religious? Spiritual? Agnostic? Is there a God?

-I am in a sense, I am not exactly sure what sense but I do believe

What do you watch on TV?

-Usually the Suite life of Zack and Cody, Somebody’s declassified something, the Food network, and if I am really lucky CSI

What are your all-time favorite movies?

-The Natural

In what ways have you changed the most from high school?

-My outlook on life in general, I have come to realize that destiny is a choice that must be decided for yourself, oh and drugs do not bring happiness!

In what ways are you the same from high school?

-My teeth are still crooked

Tell us about three of your happiest experiences since leaving high school.

-The day I brought my son home from the hospital, the day my wife said “yes”, the day I returned from Iraq, the first time

What do you like most about yourself?

-My accomplishments

What would you most like to change?

-Some of the things I failed to accomplish

Do you talk on your cellphone while driving?

-Only to my wife and kids

Tell us something that very few people know about you.

-I would love to write a book

What would you like to happen at the reunion? What would leave you satisfied? What do you NOT want to happen at the reunion?

-I think this question may be dated some, but when I do meet up with everyone I would like to feel as though I was amongst friends. I know that I only spent a year and half with some of you however in that time I made some wonderful friends, and I would imagine some will not know who I am. So I would be satisfied by rekindling old relationships and making new ones. I do NOT want to stand on a stage in green tights and act in a play by Shakespeare!
Did you enjoy answering these questions?

-Rather I enjoyed sharing some things about me than answering the questions
Tell us something interesting about yourself that wasn't covered in the above questions.

-I am currently in Iraq again, this time I am advising one of the Iraqi Border Battalion Commanders on communication security. I have spent over 19 years in the U.S. Army and I am looking forward to retiring soon.

Kim Wood and Noah

Kim Wood came to Oceanside last weekend for a visit. We had a blast. Her son is the most adorable child on the entire planet. Everything he said and did cracked me up. Here are some pics for ya'll. Enjoy!



PS Kim will be at the October 20th pizza party for sure!

I Think This Is Easier Cheryl...

If you are interested, here is my "MySpace" page. This is easier than posting pics everywhere.

press here!!

Doyle Huntsman

Doyle' & Vicki Huntsman welcomes Savhannah Skye Huntsman home...

Hello Savhannah !!!



Daddy's little clone(ette)!!


So, what can I say?? She's....well......


PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!

Though, I may be just a tiny bit biased.

Her mother and I welcomed Savhannah into our world on April 29, 2007. Since then...everything has changed. Only for the better I have to say. Ummm..except for the cost of child care..OUCH!!

Life here in Ohio is going pretty well at this juncture, though I do miss the West coast. I doubt seriously I will ever be able to move there again, but I do plan a visit one of these decades. So. those few of you who know me or care, don't give up hope..In the immortal words of the "Governator"..."I'll be back!!"

Till then or my next semi-annual post,
Good night now!!

Foothill looses another Trojan

Jon Serna went home to be with his Lord on August 31, 2007. Jon was born October 16, 1965 in Bakersfield, CA to Henry and Eva Serna. He attended Foothill High School, graduating with many honors in 1983. Due to his high SAT scores he was invited and attended Harvard University the summer of 1982, taking Psychology, Calculus and Law. At age 17 he attended U.C. Berkeley majoring in Environmental Science and with a minor in Education, graduating with a BA Degree. In 1991 he married Ming Du. This marriage produced two children where were the loves of his life. He moved back to Bakersfield as a single dad in 1998 with his two children. He went back to Cal State- Bakersfield getting his teaching credentials in Chemistry and Biology. He taught at Foothill High School for several years before moving back to Davis where he continued his teaching career. Jon was preceded in death by his father, Henry Serna; grandparents, Emmanuel and Chrysoula Tatarakis and Henry M. and Rose Serna; as well as his brother, David Pat Lance. He is survived by his daughter, Jalin, age 14; and son, T.I., age 12; his parents, David and Eva Lance; brother, Ricky Lance, uncles, Nick Tatarakis and wife, Loretta, Mark Tatarakis and wife, Frances; aunts, Dean Cummings and husband, Bob, Pauline Williams; and many cousins and special friends. Jon loved sports, the outdoors, hiking in the mountains but his favorite was spending time with his family. He had a very loving and generous heart. He was quick to forgive and not to judge. Jon always had a smile on his face regardless of the way he was feeling. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. A Trisagion service will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 401 Truxtun Ave., at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 5th. The funeral service will also be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church presided by Father Joseph Chaffee, at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 6th. Burial immediately following at Hillcrest Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ricky Lance, Richard Allen, Mike Tatarakis, David Scott, Eric Slagle and Mike Williams. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nick Tatarakis, Mark Tatarakis, Bob Cummings, Jerry Cummings, Harry Chickenlenis and Jack Smallwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Church Memorial Fund or to your favorite charity. Jon Michael Serna Oct. 16, 1965 - Aug. 31, 2007

Welcome Scarlett!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sophia Valles has had her baby and we have a great pic. Enjoy! Isn't she beautiful? Congratulations Sophia. You can send Sophia a congrats note at:

svbligh@cox.net


From Sophia:

Scarlett Elizabeth was born on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at 10:48 a.m. After two days of “mild” labor (not fun!) she was born via c-section. I am sending two pictures. The first is what she looked like at birth. The bruising was due to being “sunny-side up” and causing me all the pain for two days. The second photo is a recent photo without the bruising.

Scarlett is a very sweet baby and we are all getting along well. Steven has his moments, but overall he is a great big brother. Scott and I are adjusting to our growing family. We know we are very blessed!

Thanks to all who have been such a great help during our transitional period. We hope to introduce you to Scarlett very soon.

Love,

Sophia & Family

From Darin Harshman

Hi guys,

Darin Harshman here. I was wondering if you could tell me about Wayne Myers. I bought his 1986 yearbook from eBay, as was curious about who would sell a piece of memorabilia like that. It was like $5.

His picture isn't in the book, and he isn't listed in your list on the FHS page.

What happened to this guy?

A lot of writing in it, so must have known quite a few 86 grads. I can't remember him, although the name seems familiar.

Let me know, I'd love to return it if it was lost or something.

I will probably be bugging you guys again, as I had fun last time.

See ya soon,

Darin

the wooo's of not making it to the reunion

Hi Cheryl,

I have a weird job, and even a weirder question... I have to "bid" my vacations for the next year in Nov, being as I'm not going to make it to the halloween reunion, I was wondering if you (and Ron) have thought about next years reunion, and when it might be so I can "bid" that time off so I can attend.

I hope all's well with you, I'm going through another divorce, after 3 yrs, I'm not having my luck with women, work however I've been driving the local transit bus (like GET) for going on 11 yrs now.

thanks if you can help me out with this

Robert

Like Robert Miller, there's other classmates that have to plan a year ahead for vacation. Perhaps those folks out there can put in for sometime in November (thanksgiving you turkeys!). Post now and let the group know if your in the same boat as Robert, Mike, Chris, Sandy and several others.

what ever happened too...

Our classmates? Ever wondered? Only way your going to find out is, you have to attend those reunions and the annual get together.
And if we're lucky, maybe, JUST MAYBE!, you'll reconnect with other classmates from other graduating classes or perhaps grew up with (Right Brian??)

Another classmate located!

Say hello to..... Stacey Lane!!!!!


Stacey is married with 5 (or was it 6) kids and has 3 grandchildren!!!!

Our 2nd Annual FHS Get Together is ON!!!!! October 20th 7 PM

We were serious at the reunion when we said we want to try and have a yearly get together. We don't want to lose touch with ya'll. So this years reunion-get together-party (call it what you want) is gonna be a "Halloween, Pizza-Eating, DVD-Watching, Night" at Rusty's Pizza Parlor on Niles street. The fun begins at 7 PM.

Janet Brown has already reserved the big room with the big screen TV so the night should be a blast.

We're going to be handing out the 90 minute DVD of last years reunion as well as watching it. Since it's Halloween we'd love you to dress "festive". You don't have to go all out but wear something amusing or silly or scary or interesting.

There is no cover charge, no fee, no registration. Just show up. Buy your own pizza and beer and say hello. Let us know if you're coming so we can make sure we have enough DVD's for everyone. And feel free to wear your badges from the 2006 reunion. We'll bring the left-over badges from last year in case people show up who weren't there last year.

We'll probably start watching the DVD around 8:30 so if you want to see how you made a fool of yourself last year or hear what your kids had to say about you, be at Rusty's no later than 8:30.

EVERYONE who is at the reunion is on the DVD so it should be a hoot watching it.

If you're pretty sure you're gonna be there, let us know, so we can start a simple list on the website but if you decide to come at the last moment, that's cool, too.

This is a super-casual event. Just friends getting together for pizza and laughs. We hope you'll join us. And if you have photos from the reunion, please bring them.

And kids from other classes are welcome, too. It was really cool last year having people from other classes join us for the weekend, so hopefully you'll join us again.

And if you're out of town but you need to come to Bakersfield to visit your parents, the weekend of October 20th would be a GREAT weekend to do that!

So, that's what we're doing this year!
Hopefully, we'll see you all on Saturday, October 20th. Have a great summer.

Details:
Where: Rusty's Pizza Parlor 3303 Niles Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93306
When: Saturday, October 20th, 7 PM
What: Eat Pizza, watch the DVD, drink beer, laugh with old friends.
Why: Because we miss you already.
Who: FHS Alumni and significant others.
Charge: Zero, nada, nothing, zip!
How Long: They close at midnight, soooo....midnight?

RustysPizza.com

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