Guestbook

Dorita Townsend

December 29, 2008

Hi Kathie,

To all of our classmates. Happy New Year!
Hoping this year brings us all good health and cheer.

Can someone please tell me what is all the (crap) not related to our class website?

Gene De Felicis

December 18, 2008

Hello and Merry Christmas to all of you. I hope everyone one has a wonderful holiday.

Darlene Esquivel, thank you for your emails.

Teri Shaver, I can't wait to see you in January when we all get together. You're so much fun.

Kelley Gardiner, finding you after all these years is one of the greatest moments in my life. I love you girl. It's so good to be in contact with you again.

I can't wait 'til we all get together again at the Burbank Bar N Grill. See you then.

debbie

December 17, 2008

such fun !

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December 16, 2008

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Mike Bauer

December 12, 2008

Seasons Greetings and salutations all

Andi Farquhar (Szentivanyi)

December 11, 2008

Happy Holidays everyone. It's all about family. I am blessed this year having my my son and husband home for holidays Last year he was on a 7 month deployment and missed all the holidays and birthdays. For those who know about me my son who has Crohns disease but will be able to attend school half time and home school the other half in January for 10th grade. Have a wonderful and safe holiday.

FlininiJuiday

December 10, 2008

Доброго дня! Сегодня с женой посетили ваш сайт впервые и остались очень довольны. Благодарим вас за то, что предоставляете такой полезный материал.

Mark Denny

December 10, 2008

this Friday the 12th of Dec "some live Music". For more info http://www.freewebs.com/guitarjam/
hope to see some classmates "jbhs78 rocks"

Kathie Christman Kallestad

December 9, 2008

Try to plan on January and let me know when you might be here. We are planning on getting together at the Burbank Bar and Grill in January so if we could arrange it for when you will be here, that would be awesome. Let us know.

Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope we can remember not to get caught up in the cost of the season, but rather the blessings. I know that I am truly blessed to have so many wonderful friends and memories. Hugs to all, and to all a good night.

K

Darlene Esquivel

December 9, 2008

Hey everyone! I hope everyone is doing well. I just wanted to wish all a Merry Christmas! Hey Julie miss you! Kelly I believe I rememeber you from Elementary. Anyway hope to see everyone soon. Planning a trip in March..Or Jan.. See ya all!

Julie (Baker) O'Connor

December 6, 2008

Hi Sheryl,
Glad you found the site...sorry you missed this last reunion but we will see you at the next one!
I remember you Kelley Gardiner and I'm sure Gene DeFelicis and Betty Boysen do too because they have the BEST memories of all!!
Hope everyone is peacefully gliding through the holiday season. Most of all, have some fun with those you cherish.
Enjoy ;)
Julie

Sheryl (Anderson) Vogt

December 3, 2008

Hi All,

I came across this site quite by accident the other day. I saw that I was listed as lost?? I am not lost at all, I am alive and well and living in Atlanta GA with my husband of23 years David
It was so great to see all the names from high school. I enjoyed looking at the pictures from the reunion (I am sorry that I missed it). Now that I am found I hope to attend the next one.

Best Regards to all my JBHS 78 classmates

Sheryl

Ron Buck

November 25, 2008

Greetings to all my classmates I hope you all enjoy the upcoming holidays. It is a time to be grateful for all of the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy in this great land. I know the tough economy has taken its toll on many of our classmates and their families. Lets try to keep our harts open those who my be in need and just maybe you will be the answer to someone’s prayer.

God Bless

Dean Whiteside

November 21, 2008

Hi Kathie, I am glad you found some songs that you liked. I wanted to mention That Vicki Strong is appearing in Fidder On The Roof at the Civic Light Opera. If any one is interested go to WWW.civiclightopera.com

Alice Thompson and
I are planning to go to a Sunday matinee on Dec. 7th

Kelley Mcdowell(Gardiner)

November 15, 2008

IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME GET HOLD OF ME . I'M COMING OUT THERE TO SEE EVERYONE.SOON

Mark Denny

November 14, 2008

http://www.freewebs.com/guitarjam/ come on out for a drink or 2 & see some live music

Kathie Christman Kallestad

November 10, 2008

Dean, I got the CD's and have listened to both. I enjoyed Tristen's much more than the other one. I like songs that have a rhythm I can latch onto. I did find, however, that by the end of Tristen's CD I was wanting a bit more variety. Everything started to blur into one. But my favorite songs are the first 4 on the CD with the 1st one being my very favorite. She has a very interesting voice. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm not remembering the name of the band on the other CD, but they are really good players. I think the singer reminded me of a cross between Elvis and the Doors...(at least if my memory serves me correctly) I've only listened to it once. Maybe I'll have to go back and revisit. Have a great Thanksgiving if I don't chat with you again before then.

I know I'm thankful for the friends and family God has given me.

Blessings,

Kathie

Andi Farquhar

November 4, 2008

I hope everyone is getting out there and voting today.

Malia Bown Lindy

October 26, 2008

Hi Gene, I will be waiting to hear the date for the January gig, it sounds like everyone had a great time at the reunion. It will be great to see old faces, ya like someone wrote, it's hard to believe we are approching 50!!!!!

Anyone else out there that knows me, send me a note, I would love to hear from old pals!!

Oh ya, Gene, to answer your question, I lived in Texas for 8 years, I have been back about 6 weeks.

Gene De Felicis

October 24, 2008

Hi Malia. How long did you live in Texas? We are getting together in January at the Burbank Bar n Grill. Come join us. We had a blast there last week.

Just an update: I went and talked to the manager at the Burbank Bar n Grill about my CC# being stolen. He apologized and said that nothing like thay has happened in the 11 years he has been there. He was very concerned and said that all emplyees would be spoken to concerning this. He seemed very sincere. Everyone just be extra careful next time we meet.

October 23, 2008

The world sure has changed since our days at John Burroughs! Gene I'm sorry to hear after a very fun evening that someone cleaned out your account. What's the world coming to?

Malia Bown Lindy

October 22, 2008

Hi everyone!! I just moved back from TX. alittle over a month ago. I am really sorry that I missed the reunion in August, but since I now live hare I can attend any future activities.

Gene De Felicis

October 21, 2008

Sorry to have to post this but... MY CHECKING ACCOUNT WAS CLEANED OUT AFTER OUR NIGHT AT THE BURBANK BAR N GRILL. I just got off the phone with my bank and it appears that immediately after I paid for my drinks at the bar the night of or mini reunion on 10/17 My account started getting hit with fraudulent charges. Three of them hit before we got to Tommy's, and then they continued to hit afterwards. Cleaned my acount dry.

On a lighter note: I still had a BLAST! I hope all is well with all of you. Can't wait to see you in January. I'll be bringing cash. :)

Dean Whiteside

October 21, 2008

Kathie, Teri, Jeanie, Dave, Stacey and Gene. Wow what a blast!! and an unexpected treat. I really enjoyed spending time with you all and I am already looking forward to our next adventure. Jeanie thanks for the heads up on the BHS mixer. I just wish I could have stayed longer. Seeing old friends from Luther Burbank was such a surprize and so much fun. Kathie the pictures of the armadillo cakes were a smash at work everybody thought they were amazing! Gene, It's always good spending time with you and Stacey and Pictures from the upcoming party will be a crack up I am sure. I will see you there.

Gene De Felicis

October 19, 2008

I couldn't agree with you more Kathie. I had an absolute blast at both places. Dave Hawkins, it was great finally spending some time with you and your first two beers are on me in January. Jeanie, it was so good talking with you again and thanks for letting us know about the BHS mixer. Seeing Bev Forrand again after 33 years really made my night. Teri and Kathie, as always, you are so much fun to be around. Thanks Teri for driving so far to be with us. Dean, Good spending time with you and I'll see you next weekend. We'll have to post some pics so everyone here can laugh at us.

Kathie Christman Kallestad

October 18, 2008

Well, I can't speak for any of you that showed up last night, but I had a wonderful time. For those curious minds out there, Dean Whiteside, Gene DeFelicis and his lovely wife Stacy, Dave Hawkins, Jeanie Ramirez, Teri Shaver and myself started the evening at the Burbank Bar and Grill. We then decided a Tommy's hamburger was in order..lots of chili to go around and then we "crashed" the Burbank Highs get together at the Whiskey Bend (did I get that right) where we were reunite with our Luther Burbank friends, Beverly Forrand, Kelly Krolls, Karen Scozzola and Ladonna Grande.

It was once again a great way to get out of the house and have a visit with "old" friends.

Dean, thanks for the pictures. I also hope you guys from the football team are able to put together a compilation of footage from your old games.

We all agreed that our next get together will be the middle of January 2009. So anyone else who is interested, please keep watching this site for more details. In fact, if you are interested, just drop me an email and I'll start a list. That way I will know who to contact as the time gets closer.

Blessings, thanks for a fun night.

Dave...I owe you a CD.

Kathie

Dean Whiteside

October 16, 2008

Kathy,
I will be there and I have copies of the pictures I promised you. See you and others tomorrow.

Kathie Christman Kallestad

October 15, 2008

Hello again, ok, here's what I know. Teri Shaver, myself, Ron Malo, Gene DeFelicis and Mark Denny will be at the Burbank Bar and Grill this Friday, October 17th. If anyone else is interested in joining us, come on down. I apologize for NOT being able to send out individual emails for this meeting..I just haven't had the time. One of these days I'll figure out how to email everyone at once and "hide" everyone's address. Until then, I ask your forgiveness. Hope to see some of you soon.

Blessings,

Kathie

Kathie Christman Kallestad

October 7, 2008

I'm not sure yet, I haven't had time to send out emails. I don't know how to "blast" without letting everyone see everyone else's email, so I always have to do it one at a time. So any suggestions or info on how I "bulk" email without all the emails showing would be great.

K

Gene De Felicis

October 5, 2008

I'll be there Kathie. Who else is coming?

Mark Denny

September 29, 2008

Hey Kathie sound like fun. You might want to try a blast email.

Kathie Christman Kallestad

September 28, 2008

Hello classmates, well, can you believe that it is almost October? I was thinking about Friday the 17th at the Burbank Bar and Grill for another get together to exchange photo's...pending Ron Malo's attendance. He is the king of computer tech! Let me know what you think. But we will tentatively plan for the 17th at 6:00ish on the patio. We might have to have sweaters for this one. Blessings to all.

Kathie

Tony De Felicis

September 19, 2008

BURROUGHS "BAD BOYS" (Tony De Felicis, Joe Mersola & Roger Kulpa) INVADE CLASS REUNION with "Born to be Wild" song and dance routine - BOOK US FOR YOUR NEXT CLASS REUNION! ;) lol... check us out (for your comic entertainment): www.jbhs1975.com

Mark Denny

September 11, 2008

any classmates want to get out on friday night for a little live music click here for more info >> http://www.freewebs.com/guitarjam/ hope to see some classmate for a drink or 2

Andrea Farquhar (Szentivanyi)

September 8, 2008

Hi Kathie,
You are welcome. Take care.
Andi

Kathie Christman Kallestad

September 7, 2008

Andrea S. thank you for your check. I just got it today. I will add your name to our list of sponsors for the website. Looking forward to hopefully seeing you again next year.

Blessings, and thanks again.

K

Kathie Christman Kallestad

September 4, 2008

Calling all alumni. I received a request from Victoria DeLange's daughter. If any of you knew Victoria, could you please email me. She is wanting to know any tidbit of information about her mom, since Victoria passed away before her daughter really got to know her. My email address is katyskloset@aol.com. I will forward any story or info along to her. Thanks for your help. I wish I had known Victoria, but sadly I only knew her face.

K

Ron Malo

September 3, 2008

ATTN: GOLF PHOTOS NOW AVAILABLE FROM HOME PAGE
LINK AND LINKS PAGE.

ENJOY THE NEW PHOTOS FROM THE REUNION TOO.

Andrea Farquhar (Szentivanyi)

September 3, 2008

Hi Kathie, Drop me a line so I know you received it. I mailed it today.
Take care.

Ron Malo

September 2, 2008

Kathie,
Sorry it took so long to get the golf photos up, and that there are reunion photos mixed in. Boy, its hard to do this from an iphone.

Please enjoy the rest of the photos i hadn't sync'd.

I look forward to talking again.

Take Care, Ron

Al Penaranda

September 2, 2008

Gene, great story. There are certain people who forge and impression on you as a kid growing up. Your dad was one of those people. He was one of the best coaches I ever had, definitely "old school". I look back and it wasn't just about playing football, it was teaching you how to be a man. I now coach my young boys and their teammates and I try to live up to those great coaches I had. It's not just about playing...its about what your made up of. Give him my best. I know he gave us his.

FRED MOSHIER

September 2, 2008

Gene, Great bio on your dad, I will never forget when I pitched that perfect game for the "ELKS" ,and he gave me a pep talk right before we took the field for the last 3 out's , great stuff from a great man.

Take care,
Fred

Darlene Esquivel

September 2, 2008

Hi everyone, I am sorry it took so long I wanted to thank everyone that was involved with the making of our reunion. It was very nice and just getting to see everyone that I use to see in the halls of my highschool years. Gene it was so very good to see you. We did have good years in Burbank Vikings!! Whoohooo Julie Baker we were the best Cheerleaders ever!!! We were the Bomb! Betty I did tell my brother you said Hey! He was really excited when I got home to tell him about it. But Ernie says Hi to all my friends. Cindy thanks for having me and I cherish our friendship always. Hope to see you all soon!

Victoria Strong Mohutsky

September 1, 2008

hey Kathie Christman Kallestad would you please send me your mailing address so I may send some music your way.
Rvmohut@aol.com. Thanks a million!

Louis Correia

August 31, 2008

Hey Vic Nill. Not only don't I sing Saturday in the Park anymore, but it took me a couple minutes to even recall the old Chicago song. When I thought back to high school the only songs that came to mind seemed to be all by Queen. It looks like 30 years after Mr Rouse's printshop classes we're both still in printing. I'll email you.

Michelle (Morales) Hays

August 31, 2008

Gene: The honor bestowed on your dad was a long time coming. I'm going to share the article with my dad today. I remember when my dad coached for the Sun Valley Falcons because Burbank didn't have a team. Once the Vikings were started by your dad and Joe O. he moved my brothers to the Burbank Vikings to play and from then on he coached Vikings for many years. I remember the green and gold cheerleading outfits too! Great memories!

Mike Bauer

August 31, 2008

Greetings and salutations all, Gene glad to hear your dad is doing well, I plaed for him a couple of years and he was agreat coach and a great guy overall. Please tell him I said hello, and wish him well. Al Penaranda please get a hold of me, Glen W. Has my info, or you can reach me at bassybirdy@aol.com. Good to see so many familiar names here. Julie B. haven't seen you since the Kemp St. days you still look great.

Mark Carlson

August 30, 2008

Gene, Thanks for sharing the article about your dad. He was such a big influence on all of us he coached. I also remember playing softball against him when he played with Village Christian. We had alot of fun giving each other a hard time. Tell him I said hello.

Julie (Baker) O'Connor

August 30, 2008

Hi Gene, I had no idea your dad played a part in starting the Vikings! I have such fond memories of cheerleading with them...remember Darlene? Thanks for sharing that article. Your father is an amazing man.

Gene De Felicis

August 30, 2008

Hey Mark Carlson, Byron Garin, Bob Hart, Al Penaranda, and Ron Sabatine, you were asking about my dad... here's a recent article in the local newspaper about him.

http://www.burbankleader.com/articles/2008/08/30/sports/blr-gus30.txt

Al Penaranda

August 29, 2008

Jeanne, it was so good to see you. That was a real nice gesture the night of the reunion. Please e-mail me at adc-7@hotmail.com.

Jeanne (Ramirez) Hutchinson

August 29, 2008

Happy Birthday Victoria (Viki)!! You look marvelous. On another note, I gave Andrea Pope Morgan, the "mini red Akela" it brought great comfort and happiness to her heart.

Andrea (Szentivanyi) Farquhar

August 28, 2008

Hello classmates,
From San Diego,
Have a very nice, safe holiday weekend!!

Andrea Farquhar (Szentivanyi)

August 28, 2008

Hi Kathie, Happy 25th wedding anniverary.
I hope I get to my 25th. Take care. I will be sending you that check. Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.

Randy Boulais

August 27, 2008

to: Kathie Christman Kallestad

Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary !
Jeff, your one lucky guy.

Kathie Christman Kallestad

August 25, 2008

Thank you Mark Carlson for your sponsorship for our website. We are now good for a whole year!

Hugs to all,

Kathie

Mark Denny

August 21, 2008

No Golf pictures ????

Victoria Strong

August 20, 2008

Wow, when I think of our reunion, I can't stop smiling! What incredible joy fills me when I think of all my classmates. God was in heaven and all was right with the world that night!

Jeannie Ramirez my softball friend since we were 9, seeing your sweet face made me feel such amazing peace.

Dave Foy you handsome devel, thanks for all your kind and gentle words and for thinking of me from time to time. It did my heart good to hear and see you too.

Bev - every time I see or think of you, I remember our experience on stage with Sweet Charity. I feel bonded to you for life! I'm happy to know that you're keeping your world filled with music. The presentation was perfect and "For Good" was a beautiful choice - I got the message - and I feel the same!

Dave Hawkins - thanks for the golf day! You rock! And I don't care what anyone says, you can swing a mean club my friend.

Sending all my classmates lots of love and appreciation. For the memory of you never ceases to make me smile - with my heart.

Kathie Christman Kallestad

August 20, 2008

Thank you Julie Baker for your donation to keep the website going! Just received it today.

Is everyone able to access the pictures and download? Let us know.

Thanks,

K

beverly park

August 20, 2008

Boohoo. It's been raining here. And, too add salt to the wound, we have two trees on our cul de sac that have started changing color! I will have to keep some photos from the golf tournament in my studio, so I don't forget what sunshine is.

Kari Harrison

August 19, 2008

Sorry to post so late but want to say that I had a great time at the reunion. After much hesitation about going I am so happy to have relived so many memories in one night. Laura Graber you are a gem...you are the most consistent girl I've ever known...always sweet, kind and oh so funny! Bobbi/Samantha you are a breath of fresh air. I am so happy you are doing so well in SF. Can't wait to see you again and really catch up. I'd love to plan a dinner w/you and Julie Baker when you're in LA in September. Julie - you are so sweet. I so appreciate your warm reception. It put a smile on my face:) Rex and Cheryl - you are the bomb! Cindy and Darlene - I was so happy to sit w/you and catch up. Dean Whiteside - it was a pleasure! Liza & Cindy - I couldn't think of a better way to start my night. Dee Dee you're enthusiasm is contagious! Betty B. you are a gem as you always were - would love to spend some time w/you. Julie & Dave P., Al P, Scott Miller, Sharon M., Pat Maskell, Kim D, Gina G. - it was great to visit w/all of you. Gene - I haven't forgotten, I will be in touch soon. Sheree, you are truly precious. Angela Kisiel I'm sorry you couldn't be there but I honored your request and gave Kathie Christman a big hug for you. Kathie - you did a great job along w/the rest of your posse. Bev - you light up a room! It was a wonderful night, I just wish I could have visited w/many others I missed. karirohr@ivyhill-cinram.com

Kathie Christman Kalletad

August 19, 2008

Ok, just to make sure. You all know that there is a link on the "home" page that takes you to a site that has over 300 pictures from the reunion, right? Just making sure because some of you are making it sound like 300 just isn't enough. ;)

We're also thinking about meeting at the Burbank Bar and Grill early next month on a Friday for people who took pictures (or just want an excuse to visit) and would like to get them on the site. But we need to know if this is something you want. Ron and I don't want to show up and be alone and friendless. So let us know what you think.

K

stephanie Iiams

August 19, 2008

Hello everyone!! Looks like I missed a great party.Everyone looks great.I won't miss next year!Can't wait to see more pictures.Gina and Sheree E-mail me,Gina would love to see you I'm in Burbank all the time with work.Iiams22@cox.net Gene you look great!!Dorita are you still in the south end of O.C.? Let me know Love to all Stephanie

Victor Nill

August 18, 2008

Hey Louis Correia. Do you still like to sing "Saturday in the Park". It's been a long time. Send me an e-mail. vnill@dotprinter.com

Andrea (Szentivanyi) Farquhar

August 18, 2008

Hello everyone, I loved the photos that are one the home page. What a great idea and thank you Ron, for sending me the two photos of the "gang" at the meet and greet. To everyone I had the pleasure to see and talk with that weekend, please take care, stay safe and hopefully we will see each other again at the next one.

Diane KIng

August 17, 2008

Hi there Mark Denny....I am sorry, the sixth grade picture I have is from the class of Miss Kinsman.......that's who my 6th grade teacher was......Maybe someone else will see your request and email it over to you. Have a great day

Randy Boulais

August 17, 2008

Thank you, Diane King for the 1966 Kindergarten picture file. Wow we were cute and young.

Mark Denny

August 17, 2008

Hey Diane, If you have the 6th grade year with Mrs Mc Glensey I would be interested. Maybe you could just scan that picture & email it to me. dennster42@aol.com , if not let me have your email address, would love to have that Picture.

Kathie Christman Kallestad

August 16, 2008

Ok, for all of you blonds out there, if you go back to the "Home" page, there is a link for all the photos that we have to date. If you would like us to add yours to the gallery, please contact us so that we can hook you up with Ron Malo (A HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU RON!)who can add photos for us. There are a lot of pictures, so be prepared to stay awhile!

Kathie

Diane King

August 16, 2008

ATTENTION WILLIAM MCKINLEY SCHOOL STUDENTS...Hi there everyone. If your years of moving have left you without your Kindergarten thru 6th grade pictures just let me know and I can send you copies so you may have them for yourself or your children .....I am only requesting photocopy charges and mailing if you are interested. I have the following....Mrs Goff, Kindergarten....Mrs Thompson, First Grade....Mrs Bonner, Second Grade.....Miss Barron, grade 3.....Mrs Morris, grade 4.....(k-4 is in black and white) Mrs Roff, Grade 5 and Miss Kinsman Grade 6.....Both grades 5 and 6 are in color....
You are all adorable in these photos and I am so happy I have them. Kindergarten was dated March 8th 1966....The time really does fly....Best wishes to you all !

Mike Bauer

August 16, 2008

Greetings and salutations all.

Ron Buck

August 15, 2008

Cindy Sherwood – Yes I do remember Craig doing that take on George Carlin it was quite funny. The other thing that I remember about Heff’s class is Craig and Cathy could at any time of the day, would breakout into Steve Martins S.L.N. “Were just a bunch of wild and crazy guys” What a great time I had in that class. My only regret is that I did not find Heffs class sooner.

A big hello to Laura Graber it’s been along time since Nanette and I have seen you. I hope you are doing well. We have been in Southern Utah for the last 17 years; it’s been a great place to raise our kids.

Louis Correia

August 14, 2008

I see from Ron Malo's comment that pictures may be posted on the website.

How about the bios? I would love to see what I missed.

Mark Denny

August 13, 2008

We have the best class!!! "A GRAND BUNCH" Another fun time catching up with old buds & some I didn't know that well in school. I must admit the highlight for me was getting a hug from my 6th grade crush (thanks Donna) but the whole experience was so fun. A few people asked me to let them know when my Band plays at the BIG FISH in Glendale (Pete Matsuoka is in the band) please email me at dennster42@aol.com & I’ll send a reminder when we play. Always good to see JBHS-78 classmates at the gigs. Our website is www.freewebs.com/guitarjam/ . My wife Sheryl & I wish everybody the best & look forward to seeing my classmate again at the next event. Thanks to Kathie & the gang for putting it together

Al Penaranda

August 13, 2008

Hey Michelle. So glad to hear from you. I definitely will e-mail you. We're in the middle of getting ready for a trip to Yosemite. Three kids....I hope I don't go crazy on the drive up.

Dorita (Beck) Townsend

August 13, 2008

Just wanted to say THANK YOU again to Kathie and everyone else that helped with the reunion. Dean and I really had a wonderful evening. It was like a whirlwind! I loved seeing EVERYONE! I still am trying to wrap my head around the fact that were all turning the big 50 soon! Wow.....

Steve Alamillo, it was great talking with you! I am not sure that we solved the worlds problems, but it was fun catching up.

Vicki Johnson, it was great seeing you! I wish we could have chatted more.

LLC, you are my sister in sprit. Love and hugs to you.

Peggy Trickey, sorry about the wine thing!

Stephanie IIams we missed you.

I have so many fond memories of the class of 78. I pray that the next ten years will find us all in good health and a happy disposition.

Best wishes to all.

Dorita Townsend :) Who knew?....

Michelle (Morales) Hays

August 13, 2008

Al P ... how are you? I haven't talked to you in 20 years. So sorry I missed you at the reunion. Shoot me an email, I would love to catch up. Saw Edgar drive by in a patrol car a few years ago! mkhays@charter.net

Julie (Baker) O'Connor

August 12, 2008

OMG! I can't believe it has taken me this many days to log on and say THANK YOU to everyone on the committee who organized this wonderful night and to all the happy souls who showed up and brought it to life.
Betty, my best friend...still after all these years...thank you for coming with us. You made my night. You know me better than just about anyone and I'm grateful for our friendship. Gene, you hold a special place in my heart...always.
Sharon M. it was great to see you in the registration line. I remember how nice you always were to me at Luther and I'm really glad you came.
Darlene E....ahhhh Darlene, that same special smile. I'm so glad to hear that your family is doing well. And your still so close with your partner in crime..Cindy. You go girls! Samantha, thank you for your warm embrace and I'm glad we'll be keeping in touch because we have so much more to talk about. Look forward to seeing you in LA in Sept.
Jan Hughes. It was so special sitting next to you. My husband really enjoyed your company, too. You promised you'd email me so keep that promise girl.
Sharee and Gina. What a breath of fresh air you both are. So beautiful. Keep in touch.
Kari Harrison you seem so happy and healthy.
Jack Beckwith...always so good to see you. Love the ponytail :)
To all the other people I spoke with thank you for coming and taking the time to chat.
I really enjoyed the MC's. I thought they were spontaneous and funny. Thank you. It takes a lot of courage to get up there. I loved the slide show. I'm so glad you found the picture of us Samantha. I liked that.
In the end, it was great to see all of you and to those I didn't talk with I wish I could have. Hopefully next year at the Bar & Grill. Anyone can email me anytime. bbjewel@aol.com

Scott Miller

August 12, 2008

To echo so many – GREAT JOB REUNION COMMITTEE!!

Talking about how fast 30 years goes by, the night seemed to fly by as well. It was great seeing everyone both Friday as well as Saturday night.

Laurie Knight and Laura Graber it was nice spending time on Friday night with the two of you. Laurie you are right us California Street kids had a great time as always. Speaking of CA street kids, Sharon McCorkle I am so glad you came it has been years since I’ve seen you and I want to make sure we stay I touch. Gene I will be sure to stay in touch, you are an amazing person with your memory. Talking to you as you remembered our elementary school days brought back many memories. Sheree and Gina I am glad we got to spend some time talking on Saturday night it was fun talking about “old” times. Jeff, Joe, Steve and Scott it was a laugh a minute at our table and was much too short. Jeanne I didn’t get to talk to you on Friday but was glad I got to spend some time with you on Saturday. Stay strong and I wish you the best! Betty (and yes you will be Betty always) I was happy you came and we got to talk about the early days and the fun we had growing up. I will be sure to tell my brother we had a good laugh about your porch sweeping days. Know that I could go on and on about all of you that I spent time with and the ones I missed but I’m sure everyone would get bored. Suffice it to say that I enjoyed the short time we all had this weekend and hope that we have as good a showing (if not better) at our 35th!

Anyone and everyone stay in touch – scottm@garwoodlabs.com

Kathie Christman Kallestad

August 12, 2008

Has anyone clicked on the "events/prices" button at the top? We have a new event! In just one short year we will be meeting at the Burbank Bar and Grill once again. If anyone ever has an event that they want posted on this website, please feel free to contact me.

Ron, thanks for getting the photos together and figuring out a way to post them for everyone. I know there are some really great pictures that everyone would love to see.

Blessings,

Kathie

Ron Malo

August 12, 2008

Kathie, I just email'd two photos of the meet and greet to Andrea from my cell phone, I hope this is ok!
We currently have over 325 photos of the various events but still need Jack, Don or any kind soul who attended the golf tounament to help us out with that event. I've sorted the photos into events and I'll call you later to figure out a solution to posting them on the website.

Take care, Ron

David Foy

August 12, 2008

Bobbi Block (AKA Samantha Paris): Great to see you posted on this site yesterday. You looked so fabulous! I agree with you -- my soul was singing that night. It was great to see you (and read about you on your web site.).

Victoria Strong: You were beautiful and it really was a dream come true to see you again after 30 years. And Kimberly Farrell: Thanks for spending some of your reunion time with me. You were always one of my favorite people.

To everyone else I chatted with (I can't remember everybody, but those who spring to mind are Cindy Moran, Al Penerenda, Karen Frederikson, Sue Keeley, Kim Thomas, Bev Wiley, Randy Boulais, Laura Campbell, Scott and Lupe Boyd, Cindy Sherwood, Cathie Christman, Dee Dee Hart, Marybeth Urbanovich, Vickie Johnson, Gene De Felicis): Thanks for going. I'm glad we got to catch up, even a little bit. I'm sorry some of my other friends couldn't make it, like Priscilla Linn and Mark Carlson.

Let's all go to the 35th! If anyone would like to contact me, I'm at dfoy@da.sbcounty.gov

Al Penaranda

August 12, 2008

I was so on the fence whether to attend or not, and I am so glad I did. It was a rush of great memories not just from high school , but elementary and Jr. High. I was lucky enough to have attended both Jordan and Luther.

Fred M. and Glen W. I wish you guys would have been there. We missed you. Laura Graber great story about the kiss at Verdugo Park. Dean and Dorita I am really happy for you. Dorita you have a great laugh. Dean, Fred and I have e-mailed each other (hilarious). Dave P. great to see you.

Andrea Pope I meant every word I wrote in the red book. You are in my thoughts. Michelle Morales, sorry I missed you by one night. I hope life is treating you well.

Thanks everybody for a great night!

P.S. Ron Sab. I did have a hangover.

Andrea (Szentivanyi)

August 12, 2008

Hi Kathie, If possible, can you send me a photo of all of us who were at the meet and greet at the Burbank Bar and Grill. You can send it to me on the Farquhar6523@att.net or afarquhar@ucsd.edu. Either on would be great.
Also, everyone I saw at the reunion, please keep in touch with me if possible. Either email address if fine.
Take care all of you and see you in another 10 years.

Gene De Felicis

August 11, 2008

What a great weekend. I loved seeing all of you. I sure wish we could do this more often but I'm glad to have gotten contact numbers from a lot of you. I would like to thank everyone on the comittee again for making this happen. You guys are great and provided us with another night of new memories.

Sheree, talking with you made my night. I will stay in touch and send you the rest of our Bret Harte pictures soon. I'm so happy for you and you are constantly in my prayers. Gina, it was great seeing you and hearing about what's going on in your life. It is always so soul lifting to hear that a friend's life is going so well. Julie, my good friend, seeing you is always a wonderful thing and it was good to see Matt again too. I thank God for you. Elizabeth, I'm glad I got to sit next to you and catch up on things. I'm sorry I missed out on saying goodbye. You will always be Betty to me. Scott Miller, my kindergarten classmate, I'm gonna keep in touch too. Teri, thank you for a great weekend. I'm so glad you came to all three events. I'll contact you this week. Rex and Cheryl, the two of you look great as usual and once again it was great spending a little time with you. I didn't tell you but the two of you and your family have been in my prayers over the last ten years. Kathie, thank you for all of your hard work and I'm glad to have spent all three days with you. Teresa Garcia, I didn't see you 'til the end of the night and didn't get to spend nearly enough time with you so please contact me and let's get together. Dean and Dorita, I know you've been married for five years, but I just found out and I'm so happy for both of you. As Merle Stone would have said, "Great job Dino, great job!" Darlene and Cindy, it was so good to see you both again. Thanks for making the effort to come see us from Texas Darlene. 31 years without seeing you was way too long. Andrea, it was great seeing you again as well. Glad you decided to come on Saturday after all. Bruce Grossman, email me bud, and let's make plans to get together. Well I guess I can't mention everyone, but it was a wonderful thing seeing all of you again after such a long time. People come and go in life, but a classmate is always a classmate, and that puts all of you in a very special place. May God bless you all.

I've posted it before, but my email address is jet.gino@gmail.com

Please say in touch.

Anna (Fenton) Polin

August 11, 2008

I'm sorry I wasn't able to come- it sounds like everyone had a great time! I can hardly wait to see the pictures! Hopefully, I can get to one of the meet and greets at Burbank Bar and Grill- it would be great to see you all- has it really been 30 years??

Andrea (Szentivanyi) Farquhar

August 11, 2008

Hello everyone, I am so glad I attended out reunion. Kathie, thank you for convincing me to come, Gene, it was great to see and you seem very happy in your life, Marianne, If you can send me some of the photos you took, my email address is farquhar6523@att.net, Scott, it was great to see after all these years, Brian, you always could make me laugh and still do. Don, sorry you didn't make it but it was great to see you at the meet and greet. Michelle, it was nice to speak with you at the meet and greet. And to everyone else who I spoke with, thank you, I will remember this fun time.

Samantha Paris aka Bobbi Block

August 11, 2008

What a magical night....A great big thank you, to those who made it happen. As I was walking to my car to drive home, my soul was really smiling... And I must say, we all looked lovely, didn't we? I think 48 is the new 35...except for those darn reading glasses! Again, my heartfelt thanks.

Michelle (Morales) Hays

August 11, 2008

Kathie, thank you for all your hard work in putting the reunion together. I only found out about this website Friday night through my cousin, Cindy Hill. Although I could only attend the meet and greet on Friday night it was great to see people I haven't seen in years & to visit my home town. Donna Short and I were having a great time just driving through Burbank & seeing some of the old stomping grounds. For those that I missed, definitely my loss. Hope to see more of you soon up my way... great memories!

David Foy

August 11, 2008

What a great reunion! It was such a blast to see everyone and catch up with old times. Thanks to Bev Wiley, Kathie Christman, Randy Boulais, Kim Thomas, Sue Keeley and all who were involved for making it possible. I really appreciated it. Also thanks to all the people who spent the money to fly out from long distances, like Kimberly Farrell. And I was so thrilled to see my first girlfriend, Victoria Strong, who I hadn't seen in 30 years.

I had so many great memories, none of which would have happened if it were not for the hard work and dedication of the Reunion Committee. Thanks again!

Ron Sabatine

August 11, 2008

I couldn't make the reunion Saturday night but I did show up at the picnick on Sunday. I heard all about the reunion from numerous people I'm sorry I missed it. It was great seeing my classmates on Sunday. Much to my suprise, no one was hungover (guess we're getting old). Looking forward to the 35th and seeing more people. Take Care, Ron AKA "Sab"

Kathie Christman Kallestad

August 11, 2008

OOPS...I guess I should have said 8 months!

Kathie Christman Kallestad

August 11, 2008

Some classmates have asked me how long this website will be up and running. I said it costs me $10.00 a month and then $20.00 once a year to renew the domain name. At the picnic I received donations that will keep the website running for the next 7 months. So if anyone else is interested in sponsoring a month, email me and let me know. On the "home" page, I will list the name(s) of our sponsors as I receive donations.

Thanks again for a wonderful time. For me, on Sunday, when everyone left, it felt like the last day of school. :(

Dean Townsend

August 11, 2008

Many thanks to all of the people who planned and organized this event. It was amazing to see everyone and Dorita and I had a wonderful time.

I am proud to say that I am a member of the JBHS class of 1978. Many people have gone on to do some great things in business, literature and the arts.

I know it is cliche for people to say "let's stay in touch." But I truly hope that those people that we reached out to will become a part of our lives in the future.

Fred, I have passed along your message and Al, Bob Hart, and a few others are interested in getting together. Glen Webb, sorry you couldn't make it. Please contact me about the get together with Fred. You can reach me at dtownsend11@yahoo.com. Dave Hawkins, thank you for the kind words and I am sorry I didn't get to speak with you longer.

It was a pleasure to see all of our classmates together again and I look forward to the 35 year event.

Andy Murphy JBHS "77"

August 10, 2008

Hey!!!
I got emailed a link to this site.
Sounds like everyone had a great time.
We sure had a blast last year. It would be great to see some pictures from the event.
Can you post them or email?
I tried to talk my brother Mark into going...........but...anyway....Hi to all my friends from the class of 78

Cindy Sherwood Boulais

August 10, 2008

We have arrived home safely now from this wonderful 30th reunion weekend. We can now bask in the newest memories and look over the photos taken and try to once again put the faces and names together. Randy and I have worked the check in table at both the 20th and now 30th reunion which is a little like cheating because we get a "preview" of who's there and the chance to talk quickly with EVERYONE! Of course Liza & Randy had the nametags with pictures so they were better at connecting faces to names--Beverly-the list needs to be a bigger font (like 20?)thank goodness for reading glasses! I think over time we've all aged quite well--sort of like a fine wine...we just keep getting better and better!

So, do I dare try to quickly recap our fun? The tour at JBHS was great--nice to see some classmates and start sharing memories! The school has had a face lift-and of course the 300 building is GONE--Heff's classroom is a nice patch of grass--Speech might have been even more fun outside. Ron Buck--remember Craig Alexander's take on George Carlin's "Hippy Dippy Weatherman"?? (at least I hope it was Craig's rendition--the memory ya know!) I remember the class was laughing till we cried! Seeing our "78" on the "Memory Walk" brought back some great times that I will always remember from JBHS.

Bill Martin-it was so great to reconnect again at the tour and the reunion! Being on the 25th year cruise with you was a blast and really only makes it 5 years since we saw you--start saving for the 35th year cruise! PARTY!!! Maybe you'll even get extra dessert! LOL
Marianna Rice-sure enjoyed lunch at Tally Rand's (say "Chiz") and congrats on winning the centerpiece from the reunion-have fun flying that back to Texas!

Kari Harrison, Liza Warren--my kindergarten buddies from American Lutheran--we STILL look good! Geri Lorenzana: I knew you'd have fun! So glad you put down the homework to come to the park, too.

Kathie Christman Kallestad-you know I love ya and lets get started on the 35th CRUISE! Teri Shaver--I know you'll be there!

Beverly Wiley Park-thank you for all your hard work,now you can get some rest--and to the Reunion committee-thank you for the countless hours you put in to make this happen-often times its a thankless job--so THANKS!!!

To everyone else I may not have mentioned (I have to stop because I know the music will start playing...) it was wonderful seeing you and reconnecting--that's what reunions are about-reconnecting!

Shannon Pratt Elder--we sure missed you!!

And of course--I can't end without a mention about my all time favorite classmate--Randy Boulais--I love you, honey! (all together now...awwwwww)

Until we meet again--cheers to the great Class of '78!

Kathie Christman Kallestad

August 10, 2008

OH MY GOSH! My feet are killing me! But I wouldn't change that for the world. Teri Shaver, Denise Lively, Kim Farrell, Scott Miller, Cyndi and Randy Boulais, and Dave Hawkins among others...thanks for the dance(s).

Betty Boysen and Julie Baker, thank you so much for the nice words and gift. You are quite welcome. You both couldn't be nicer or cuter if you tried!

Sharron McCorkle..YEA! I'm so glad you made it last night. For me, it just wouldn't have been the same without you. Just hearing your laughter brings back great memories for me.

Jeff Lane, as always, wonderfully warm memories accompany me whenever I am around you.

Matt and Marybeth! Why didn't we get a picture of us last night! You both looked so fabulous. I love you both very much.

Ron Malo..I'm glad your work schedule rearranged itself so that you could be at all of the events. You are just as crazy (in a good way) now as you were in school.

Denise Lively..isn't it amazing how you can re-unite with people after 30 years and things can be even better now than they were back then. Thanks for sharing your room with Teri and I. You are a kind hearted soul that I am blessed to call my friend.

Teri Shaver, what could I possibly say that could express how I feel about my "old" high school best friend? I just love you and look forward to many, many more years of memories.

Rene Smola, as we said last night, lets not wait another 10 years to have a conversation! You looked fabulous and you are just as fun now as you were back "then".

Robin Oomens! You disappeared and we never had a chance to finish our catch-up chat. Let's email or land line or maybe I'll see you at the picnic today at 12:00 at Verdugo.

OK....so many wonderful people and memories. Thanks to the reunion committee for the slide show, the decorations, the game show...etc. I had nothing to do with all of that and you guys did a great job.

Thank you (I think) Teri, Denise, Gene DeFelicis and Scott for keeping me out until 3:00am at IHOP. I am tuckered today.
Gene, tell your lovely wife she needs to come to the 35 or 40! I liked her alot.

And last but not least, to Scott Gillis, my dear friend and (old crush). It was so great to hang out with you for a while and catch up. I don't know how you manage to actually look younger that 10 years ago, but you did...at least to me.

I was blessed to love high school and I love every reunion. I love our class.

Blessings to you all.

Jim Rowan

August 10, 2008

I have great memories of our class and hope you guys are having a blast.Thanks Kathie for keeping this Website together.It has been a blast just hanging out here and getting a glimpse of life
30 years later!God bless!

Ron Malo

August 9, 2008

I'd like to take a moment to say thank you, to Kathie for getting everyone together.

I had a great time last night at the grill.

Shannon Pratt, you'll be missed, sorry you can't be here tonight.

I'm looking forward to speaking to any one, or should that be listen to everyone at the party afterwards.

To everyone in our class, thanks for all the memories.

Randy Boulais

August 9, 2008

Just over an Hour to go until the big event. The tour of the school was fun today. Wow, I wish we had it that nice. We will miss you tonight Shannon.