*** "Message Board 2" ***
.....Under constant construction..Looking for a classmate..?? Have a question or have something you have been wanting to say to a classmate or just a suggestion for this web-site . Please leave class year and email address....

    Well, just post it here......   

 
 2-7-10....Ken Johnson looking for Larry Dorsey S'60. Larry went off to Long Beach State and we (locals) never saw him again. He had a younger brother name unknown..
   kjamfm@aol.com

12-21-09......Looking for Gary L. Johnson S'53. Thank you, Pauline (Coltey-S'53) Landers...    pcoltey@roadrunner.com   Contact Made

12-17-09... 1959 Rambleback....Somehow, I wound up with 2 1959 yearbooks. The extra one is in great condition, completely unmarked. Anybody want to make me an offer? Bill Rechs, S'59. Contact billrechs@accessbee.com
 

12-3-09 ... Hi Everyone:
    We have changed our email address to the following: jnjschwab@cox.net
Hope your holidays are filled with love and joy!
Warm Wishes.....Class of S'59 Rep...Joyce & Jerry Schwab

11-1-09....Looking for anyone who remembers John Place or Jim Judd Summer of 1958
email ...  ozreet44@mac.com       I am writing this letter on behalf of John Place. He was in the Class
of summer 57 and he is looking to Jim Judd. Any information would be helpful.    Allen.
    Thank you.

10-22-09....

Just a line to let everyone know that Harvey's Broiler (AKA Johnny's Broiler) is now back to it's original self and open for business with car hops and the whole works. The only difference is the sign now reads Bobs Broiler, Bobs big boy and the city of Downey went together to re-build it. I can't believe they put it back together just the way it was.....  Rich Rhoads
                             

9-16-09... Just received a note from Gayla (Yerkes) Hansen that plans are proceeding for the 50th reunion of class of '61 to be held at the Aquarium in Long Beach (Maybe). She is coming into town at the end of this month to proceed with the plans. If anyone from this class is interested, please contact Jeanne (Edgar) Steffes at : steffes@q.com  and I will let the committee know. Thanks a lot, hope to see you there!!!

 

9-15-09...   W59...  Bruce Hubbard looking for Jone Davidson Class of W59--email     bruce@dbs-ca.com.
         Bruce ...      CONTACT MADE

8-20-09.....

Who is this girl?  S-58 (click here to view mystery girl)  If you know this girl please contact me.  Virginia Hartley Browning  bopossum@verizon.net. 
 

8-16-09....I look at this web site and this message board every now and then to see what's new, and if I can find any more of my high school friends.
Maybe Facebook would be a useful tool for finding folks and communicating. Any thoughts from anyone?? I'm looking for people from class years 1958 through 1960,
but maybe this could be used for all years.....

Thanks, Mike Sevey S-59    msevey642@yahoo.com
 

7-17-09.....Okay, guys, well, I keep looking around to see if there is a 40th reunion being planned next year for the class of Summer 1970 and I see nothing. We all loved to have a good time then and I can't believe much has changed in that regard even though we're 40 years older (can you believe it?!?!). So . . . who from Summer '70 is game to help me start planning?!?!?! It will be fun to put on a fun and memorable 40th Reunion! Who's in?!?!?!? Please e-mail me at genegal52@gmail.com and let's plan a great 40th shindig!!!!

Chris Huerta
Summer '70
 

6-25-09... Looking for Michael Day, George Phillips, and David Frost  ..W'64    Contact Ralph Rizzo      rarizzo@1damngoodlawyer.com

6-13-09...Does anyone know what has happened to Jerry Palmer  class of 48 ?
Joe Rancatore '49  joe_rancatore@sbcglobal.net

6-6-09....Does anyone have any information on Judy Hamilton.  She left SGHS in 1954/55.  She lived in Lynwood.  We had been friends but lost contact.  Thanks for your help
az1red@citilink.net

6-2-09....I would love to hear from some old South Gate friends, grads (or non-grads) from about 1973!
       Teri Recek (Lara)     terilar1955@yahoo.com  

5-26-09...

This is Vern De Bilzan and I'm looking for Bob Yahn or any info on him.  He was  class of w-63.
Please e-mail me at vrdb@cableone.net      Thanks....

 

5-19-09....

LOOKING FOR THE SOUTH GATE CYPRESS GANG.
CLASSES- FROM 63 TO 69
       javalips@yahoo.com

5-10-09...

Kenny Wieland is looking for Richard Shabazian class of summer 1959.
He can e-mail his sister Audrey at seashells1936@roadrunner.com
Thank you for your help  CONTACT MADE

4-17-09......

Does anyone know what happened to Barbara Warman class of 1957 or Nancy Murray class of 1958 please
Contac Larry Gendreau. largend@aol.com
 

4-17-09.....

Looking for some 1973 era grads (or non-grads):
 
Toni Kaye (was a crazy girl!)
Leah Fissella (were going to walk to the mountains because we didn't like home!)
Kathy Bloxam (went to Illinois one summer!)
 
Teri Lara

4-13-09......Whoever is in charge of the Get together of the 1971-75 can u contact Roland at Rolandzero6@yahoo.com. would like more info please. I believe it will be held at eh Marriotte Hotel in Long Beach. Thank You Roland De Leon Class of 74'

4-9-09.....hello anybody remembers. mrs green? teacher...and jimmy boyle? from gramercy 1956 in southgate ca? or if anyone who went to gramercy please contact me at. gahrao@msn.com thanks

4-7-09..

Hi,
Earl Thompson (S-67) is looking for Clayton Pellitier (Sp?), Carol Pellitier (Sp?), Steve Townsend, David Staufferson and David Messersmith (Sp?) all graduated or went to SGHS around 1966 to 1970.  Also went to SG Jr.HS. Please reply to  shannonsmom1@verizon.net  Thanks

3-15-09.....Looking for Mike Subia...class of 74' or 75.....contact Roland @ rolandzero6@yahoo.com
 

3-10-09.....We recently attended a memorial service for Win Cook, who recently passed away. Win was a classic car owner and a great number of classic cars were there.  It was a day for a great number of South Gate High former students. Class of 1951 Gary Williams, and a gentleman (sorry missed first name) Tate. 1954, Don Wagstaff, 1956 Ed Len and 1949 Reg Wagstaff, I hope I didn't miss anyone. It was a nice tribute to a very nice man........

2-28-09...Hi all, I'm Ed O'Brien class 66, Class Photographer. Does any one know where Barbra Abbott and Karen Hagadone, Pleasee- E-mail me.. (obieoneobie_1@yahoo.com)

 Thanks

2-23-09......

   Hi, my name is Alyce Johnston.  I am trying to locate one of my bridesmaids (our 50th anniversary is this year).  Rosalie Palazzolo graduated in 1956 and she married Ted Souza (probably Theodore)  Do not know if he is a graduate of South Gate High or not.  My husband Eugene Johnston graduated Summer 1950.  Any help would be appreciated.  My personal e-mail is grandmalyce@johnstonpm.com        Thank you, Alyce Crandell Johnston
 

2-19-09..Once again the classes of '71 - '75 are organizing a casual get-together that will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2009 at Corrigan's Sports BarLooking for Mike Subia...class of 74' or 75.....contact Roland @ rolandzero6@yahoo.comLooking for Mike Subia...class of 74' or 75.....contact Roland @ rolandzero6@yahoo.com, located in the Long Beach Airport Marriott Hotel. The gathering will begin at 6:00 PM, there is no fee, but you will have to pay for your own drinks and food.

As always, other classes are more than welcome to attend!

Long Beach Marriott
4700 Airport Plaza Drive
Long Beach, California 90815

2-12-09....

Hi Dave,
I am Joyce (Weidle) Straehla SGH Class of S60 looking for a dear friend, Jean (Ferrie) class of 58 or 59.  We have lost track over the years.  Did she attend any of the reunions?  Or if you have an address or e mail for her, could you send it to me or give mine to her.
Thanks for your help.  CONTACT MADE
We (Class of S60) are in the process of planning our 50th, my husband and I are hoping to attend.
Again thank you.       Joyce (Weidle) Straehla       e-mail: AStraehla@cfl.rr.com

2-9-09....

Joyce (Weidle) Straehla
class of 60
AStraehla@cfl.rr.com     Haven't been back to California since 1972 BUT I still consider it HOME.  Hope to attend our 50th Reunion, in the works now.

2-7-09....

Virginia mcgown or her sister does anyone know anything????
      Thanks donna gallagher

2-7-09....I will try one more time...seems like some one should know where anita novikoff is...the last I remember she was in Utah... Help hahahhahahaha
Thanks every one...   Donna gallagher   gypsyrose@mrmicropc.net

 1-24-09....   My name is Gary Mellinger, SGHS Summer of 1968. I am looking for a couple of classmates who graduated Summer 68, Randy Dale Holt, last
known to be located either in the central California Valley or in Vegas. Second classmate is Linda Susan Reza. Any contacts would be appreciated. photofire@hotmail.com
      Thanks. Gary

1-14-09.....

   This message is for Charles Dale (S'55) and may go by Tracy Dale?  I have a message for you from Matt and DeDe Lindsey.  You can email me @ jzneighbors@aol.com and I will give you Matt's phone number and address.  This is very exciting!     Zona (Webb) Neighbors.....

 

 1-3-09....

My name is Dianne (Simpson) Kerr, class of Summer 1961 and I have been looking for Sherry Mitchell, one of my closest friends all through school.  Last time I saw her was shortly after our graduation.  It was all rather mysterious, her mother worked at The Signal newspaper in Huntington Park and I was able to reach her on a few occasions leaving a message for Sherry to contact me but she never did and her mother would never tell me where she was.
       If anyone knows anything about her please contact me via email at Kerrency@aol.com 
        Thanks,     Dianne
 

11-17-08  Hello class of S-1964!  We had many members of that class, so I 'm sure I did not all of you.  BUT! I'm sure you knew me, for I was involved in baseball, 3 Varsity Letters, Track, 2 Varsity Letters, Basketball, 1 Varsity Letter. 

   Would like to hear from my teammates so do write to me.  Did 4years in the Air Force, 1 in support of Vietnam, we flew B-52's.  66-70, upon release I did go back to So. Gate, was married, had 1 son, then left for MN.  Had 2 more sons, then a divorce.
   Was a Prison worker for 8 years, ran my own Cell Block, 551 inmates, then child support hit me again, but was very unfair, so I left the Prison, got into sales.  But I founded a group of parents who were up in arms over support and we called ourselves R-KIDS, Remember Kids In Divorce, it was 1984 and it still runs today.
   At 50 I did have my 1st stroke, but did recover, then 4 years later was hit again, did not recover well, but I do get around fairly good, walk with a cane, and lost my voice.  Married to my 3rd wife, live in CT. But I still compete, I'm involved with the VA National Golden Age Games, 5 years now, and love it.
             Please class of S-64 write if you can leaddog123@sbcglobal.net I will answer you all, Martin. 

 

10-10-08.....

1956 looking for Lucille Macarthy, we attended Victoria ave. grammar school and sgjh together. she married a lloyd baker,
she was my best friend and alot of people thought we were sisters. I moved to tahlequah,ok. in 1978. & still here.
my e-mail is deltadawn46@msn.com        Dawn

10-3-08.....I am from the winter class of 69 and could not make it to the reunion and I know some others that could not make it too, so if there are pictures of the recent reunion we all would love to see them, thank you,  Carole Humphrey        carolejunehumphrey@yahoo.com

9-29-08...

A reunion for the CA771 JROTC unit is being planned for the summer of 09. Any former cadet from 1977 to present is invited to join. For more information please contact Dwayne Williams w.dwayne21@yahoo.com, Robert Winter newartistmanager@gmail.com or Claudia Quen flores-quen@att.net.
Thanks for your help.         Claudia Quen

9-18-08....

My name is Jackeline (Jackie) Gonzalez.  I attended SG Elementary in 1978.  I'm trying to find the best teacher I ever had, Mr. Fred Snider.  If anyone knows of him or his family, please contact me.  I just want to say thanks.     J-gonzalez@cfl.rr.com 

8-28-08..This is Andrea and Richard Mc Kinney and we are wondering if any one knows the whereabouts of Joann Middendorf who attended SGHS  1955 thru 57-? I don't recall what her married name is, but if anyone has info our email is raesml@ca.rr.com     Thanks

8-28-08....Andrea McKinney (LeMert), class of S'59. Looking for Pat Natale married a class mate, Tingly or something like that. She had very long hair/ponytail. Anyone have INfo?

8-26-08...

Hello,   I'm Linda Weaver, class of '67.  Has anyone heard a word re one our teachers, Darlene Huffman (also went by Darlene Neal or Neel)?  She was the most influential person
 in my school years and I would give a million dollars to find her.  Let me know, please?  Thank you, Linda       martinezweaver@verizon.net
 

8-21-08...Hello,
My name is Wayne Underwood & I am trying to find old Class Mates of " 81 " if anyone remembers me you can contact me at Wayne_Underwood@mohawkind.com
     Thank You......

8-7-08..   I was in the 4th grade at State Street School the year after so must have been part of this class. Does anyone have the 4th grade photo?
I graduated from SGHS in '54.      Norma [Denny] Roberts Wilson    nd2gether@aol.com

8-3-08...

I'm still trying to find any information on: Kenneth Laverne Farmer or his brother Gary Farmer. Also Diane Mead. An e-mail address or any information I can get. Kenney was from Kansas and may have gone back there. He did not graduate from South Gate, but went there around 1957.  Please contact me if you know anything about these people.  Kay Passmore---- misskaytu@aol.com. 
                 Thank You!

7-26-08..

    Could you or anyone tell me what year Barbara Lesser, W58" passed away and what was the cause of her passing?  I would appreciate a reply.  I was looking forward to our 50th reunion which will take place in 2009 instead of 2008.
Thank you.  my e-mail is Trelps@Roadrunner.com   Contact Made... Barbara passed away May 19, 1999 from ovarian cancer.....

7-25-08....

     Hello, I am Alan Ruffalo SGHS Class of Summer 1961. If anyone would like to get in touch with me I can be reached at this email address
aruffalo1393@g.com or aruffalo1393@yahoo.com or my Cell Phone 480/241-4079
 

7-20-08...Would like to communicate with anyone from the class of 49 [ winter or summer.] Thomas McDonald     e-mail  Tmcdonald@copper.net

7-12-08..    Hi, My name is Dale Walters, class of W60. I'm trying to find my classmate Ron Dauda   sofeespaw@sbcglobal.net   Contact Made...
 

7-7-08..

   I  would really like to get in touch with Pat Pennington W'62.  She was such an awesome friend to me and I never got to tell her how much I appreciated her!  Margaret Mahar/Maggie Allen
        Magprays2@aol.com

6-30-08....

I graduated from South Gate High in 1969. I recently moved to Eugene, OR and don’t know anyone. Does anyone live here.

Angela Grippe Stein Class of  1969      jimandangie72@comcast.net

6-29-08

Class of 1954 is having their 55th reunion on August 28, 29 & 30, 2009 at the PALA,  Casino - Resort - Spa, 11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA., 92059 (1-760-510-5100)  If you have any questions please contact me,  Al Edwards, 2817 N. Ridgewood St., Santa Ana, Ca 92705.  (714) 639- 0292) or aebruins@pacbell.net.  I know its long way off, but if you think you might attend, let me know.  We need to get an idea on how many are thinking about coming.  A “save the date card” will be sent out around the first of the year.
 

6-22-08....

 Does anyone have any idea what happened to Marty Velco class of '70?   Thank you
    Teresa Larkin class of 69    oregongal@comcast.net

6-17-08....

My name was Linda Weaver and I would truly love to know if anyone knows the whereabouts of Darlene Huffman who was a drama teacher and a typing teacher in the sixties.  I happened onto your web very unknowingly and WoW, the memories!  Help me find her if possible.  God bless you!!!       martinezweaver@verizon.net

6-12-08....

I'm Kathy Harris SGHS 1967 (I married Tom Isbell S '64).  I'm looking for Linda Elek who also was in the same class. If anyone knows her whereabouts, I would appreciate hearing from you.  Thanks....

5-16-08...

Just checking to see if anyone from South Gate is living on the Big Island....  Chuck Guccione S54
        idckona@yahoo.com

 

5-7-08...Hello Class of "78"
I know that you have been anxiously waiting  for this e-mail.  As of now we do have a set date of  Saturday September 6, 2008 for our 30 year reunion.  Our reunion will be held at the Embassy Suites in Downey, CA  The address is: 8425 Firestone Blvd. Downey Ca. 90241 
 Phone #(562)861-1900...  I wanted to get this date out to you so that you can start planning for this special event in plenty of time, hopefully without any problems.  I will be sending out future e-mails with more specifics as they come along.
    Take care!        Annette Abeyta       *82(909)947-9502     annette-great-78@hotmail.com

 

4-28-08......Hey, I almost had a heart attack when I read that Theresa Woods was gone.  Can anyone tell me how to reach her brother Tim Wood.  I think he was 1971.  And I need to tell you to that Martin Alpaugh has passed.  He died of a gunshot wound.  He committed suicide in August 2007.  Mary....      mary@americantemp.com

 

4-21-08... I’m Barbara Willis Raymond, graduate of Huntington Park High School. I attended State Street School and about half of our classmates went on to South Gate while the rest, like me, went to HP..    I’m hoping to find a Linda Glines (not sure of spelling) who was one who went to SG and may have graduated from SG in 1956.  Most of all, I hope to find her via married name.  I realize this is a pretty big request, but if you have any suggestions or ideas for me, I’d appreciate hearing from you,

    Thanks for any help,   Barbara    bwraymond@earthlink.net
 

3-31-08   I WOULD LIKE TO LOCATE JACK DUNCAN MARRIED TO A DIANNE, LAST I KNEW THEY LIVED IN THE LYNWOOD/DOWNEY AREA!!
ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED---TRIED A LOCATING SERVICE BUT ALL THE PHONE NUMBERS THEY GAVE ME WERE NO LONGER IN SERVICE!
THANK YOU
PAUL RICE, CLASS OF ''59''. Paul Rice has been notified that it appears that Jack C Duncan, class of'59, passed away in Downey, Ca...   8-1-01
CELL--805-264-2704
SANTA MARIA, CA. 93455
 

3/28/08..... My name is Shirley Williams Price Summer '52 & I am looking for Elsie McCage, same class, or any recent information anyone might have about her.  Terrific website!

3-24-08...  My name is Ken Jones S’64 and I am looking for Jim Bailie S’64.  His parents owned a hobby shop in Huntington Park, had a younger brother Timmy (who I believe is now deceased) Any help would be appreciated.  My Email is    kji90e289@sisna.com.

3-17-08....  What an incredible website--found it by accident. John Jeffries class of 1983 looking for former classmates just to "catch up." I'm living in Wichita, KS now but miss my old friends! Rock on Rams!    jbjeffries@sbcglobal.net
 
 3-1-08.....Since my writing about Betty Koch and now in contact with her, thanks to this website, I am now looking for Jane Chapman married Dick Chapman) from SGJH.  Jane married before graduation.  Her father was the quiet man that made keys on Tweedy Blvd.  Any help would be appreciated.  Zona Webb Neighbors S'55 jzneighbors@aol.com  "Contact Made"

 

1-29-08.....Dave you have done a great job with this site.. thank you.
    Larry Gendreau
            largend@aol.com  Class of S 56, Sorry Shar and I missed the 50 th

 

1-23-08... My original posting, (10/25/03) I was searching for two people.  I have been in contact with JoAnn Johnson for some time now.  I am still looking for Bonnie Stewart.  I lived on Katella.   If I had not moved, I would have graduated with the class of 57. I would like to hear from anyone who may remember me.  One other I would like to find is John Klein or Kline.  He would have graduated in 58,  He lived on Duncan Way.
      Shirley A. Smith...      sasmith39@verizon.net

 

1-20-08....   The class of summer '60 is currently planning their 50th reunion party. It is tentatively set for spring of 2010. We hope to hear from all classmates (almost 500). We would like to make our 50th a grand celebration. 
    Also, If you live in the area, we'd love to have you attend our next meeting. It will be on February 21, 7:00 pm, at Angela Newcomb's (Simone) house in Anaheim. There is no work obligation just get together. For information, please contact Angela or myself.
 
Betty Irene Reyes
phone: 949-588-8054

Angela Newcomb (Simone)
email: newcomba@earthlink.net
phone: 714-921-1436

 

1-4-08..First, congratulations on your website.  I was a South Gate resident until the end of my 7th grade.  Our new home in Long Beach was completed by then.  It has been fun to browse your "site" and see many old Bryson and JGJH friends. Some you might be able to help me find are Bob Wright (went with Judy Carlin), or any of his brothers.

   After graduating L. B. Poly in '57,  I attended L. B. City College.  It was a pleasure to be "frat brothers" of Bob Fernald, Art Alviso, Ken Putnam, and Ron Adams.  Bob and I spent a lot of time together double-dating, parties, etc.  I was sorry to see that he had passed away, and also Art.
 
I would appreciate any help you may be able to give.  Please contact me at garyboy@frontier.com
   Thanks, Gary W. Drollinger
 
       Mel Hamilton was able to locate Bob & Judy Wright for me.  Thank you!!!!
 
       Gary W. Drollinger
        garyboy@frontier.com

     Side note:  

It was just by chance I went to the message board and saw the request by Gary Drollinger to find Bob Wright.
We had several e-mails back and forth. I called the wife of my deceased friend Kirk Dolan and she had the info that Gary was looking for which I forworded to him.
I was Bobs "best man" 50 years ago. They had lost track of me and I missed their celebration party.
Maybe next time.
 
Mel Hamilton

   

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