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Class of 1977
30 years! Hard to believe. For those of you, like me, who are testing the ol' gray matter by trying to put names together with faces in the yearbook, I was the drum major of the Live Oak Emerald Regime and Marching Band (yep, the guy in the big funny looking hat leading the band at half-time at the football game).
It seems that many of you have had the good fortune to mark the passing of these years through the birth and raising of your own children. I was taken aback at the thought that some of you already have grandchildren! Not having children leaves one with a somewhat warped sense (or denial) of the passing of time. I was reminded of this the other day in a funny way when I referred to the 70's as having happened "just 20 or so years ago...." Not quite sure what happened to the additional 10 years other than the fact that the sped by like one of Cyndee Bingham's drag races!
Nonetheless, let's see if I can fill in some of those years....
Went off to UC Berkeley in the fall of '77. I was going to make Mr. Caredio proud by majoring in Political Science, getting into law school and going on to become a name in the political arena. I was also looking forward to getting involved in the protests and political action groups of the fabled campus, but, for the most part, found the students at Berkeley to be at a loss for anything to protest other than divestment in South Africa. I eventually graduated with a major in Development Studies (the study of creating development in Third World nations) and a minor in Spanish. That should have been my launch pad for a good school of Public Policy if it weren't for the fact that my school life was hijacked by the economics of staying in class and the need to find a job.
The job came in the form working as a tour guide for 6 months out of the year while I was still in classes. Six months out of the year guiding your grandparents, great-aunts and uncles from Samarkand to Bukhara; Beijing to Moscow; the Canadian Rockies to the fjords of Norway. I was married off a thousand times over by grandmothers who thought their granddaughters were destined to run off with the wrong boy. From Down Under to the Top of the World, I somehow forgot that I was supposed to get back on the career path.
Somewhere in there, after graduating in '83, I moved into the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco (2 doors up from the Grateful Dead house on Ashbury Street) , and I've lived in the City ever since. I can say, without a hint of embarrassment, that I still find San Francisco to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and I never fail to realize that as I fly home from wherever I've just finished a project.
'89, I changed course and started working in the marketing and event management business. From product launches, to CEO retreats, to Oracle Open Worlds, Olympics and World Environment Days, I've worked with the companies behind the scenes and on site that put it all together. I currently work for a smaller firm in that same vein located here in San Francisco.
I have a great partner of 14 years, and we make our home just across the Panhandle from where I first moved, just a few blocks from USF and Golden Gate Park.
I still make it down to Morgan Hill about once a month to check in on my mom (who was in the Live Oak Class of '54) and still lives out on Watsonville Road. For those of you who knew my brother Danny(Class of '79), he had two sons, Daniel(Class of '05) and Kadan(graduated in Paso Robles). Daniel is working on being the fourth generation to live on the family land.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at the reunion. For those who won't be able to make it and feel like being in touch, I hope to hear from you!
Alfonso (Terry), Ida
May 31, 2000
Bailey, Christopher
Mar 20, 2007
Lieutenant Colonel, USA. I graduated from San Jose State University and was commissioned as an Armor officer in the Regular Army. I initially attended the Armor Officer Basic Course at Fort Knox, where I met my wife (Pam). I then attended Ranger School, followed by command and staff assignments in the United States and Germany. After eight years of active duty, I transferred to the Army Reserve in 1989 and attended the McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. I then spent over ten years in practice as a trial lawyer in Stockton and Modesto. In 2004, I was recalled to active duty and assigned as a Foreign Systems Analyst, National Ground Intelligence Center, Charlottesville, Virginia. Essentially, I'm an intelligence analyst looking at foreign armored vehicles. Pam and I will celebrate 25 years of marriage this year and have a son (Stephen) who is 21 and plans to attend the Culinary Institute of America. Pam works as a Pediatric Nurse at the University of Virginia Medical Center. I am now completing the Master's Degree in Strategic Intelligence through the Defense Intelligence Agency. I no longer run, but am a long distance cyclist (100 miles or more), and my German is good.
Bautista, John
Sep 02, 2007
Hi to all! After school I went off to UC Davis for 5 years of drunken debauchery. After which I came home to MH and took up Mechanical Contracting for the next 20 years. My first wife and I had 2 girls, Alanna 16 and Kaileigh 14, who live with me full time. Alanna is accomplished singer/songwriter. Please visit her at www.myspace.com/alannabautista and her band at www.myspace.com/ashesashesmusic. Kailiegh is an accomplished shopper...just kidding. She is in the midst of compiling her modeling portfolio and is currently playing volleyball. They both attend Valley Christian Schools in San Jose. I got married to Denise, a wonderful Wife and Mom, in 2002 and had a son JohnIV that same year. I have decided to take the pressure off of my daughters and have my own grandkids! For those of you who remember my parents, my Dad passed away in 2003 but my Mom is alive and well. After career burnout I left contracting to build choppers for a couple years of bike shows,magazine features, TV and partying. In 2005 I took a grownup job again as COO of STWA, Inc., an international environmental technology business. I enjoy the environmental sector, which is rewarding, from a socially conscientious point of view, as well as, learning international business and seeing the world, but I will think twice before taking a position in a publicly traded company again. Answering to a Board of Directors and Shareholders is not my favorite activity. I am still here in MH with my family and enjoying life. Visit our family blog at www.meet-the-bautistas.com and I hope to see or talk to all of you again!
Bell (York), Terri
May 22, 2006
Bingham (Schwartz), Cyndee
Jul 03, 2006
Hi Everyone!
I can't believe it's been almost 30 years since graduation. Gads... Too much time has passed, so I'll give you a rundown of what's going on NOW. :)
I live in the great town of Colfax, CA, and work in Rocklin for Sage Software as a QA Engineer. I've got a great son who works for the Placer County Sheriff's department (which definitely keeps me in line). He gave me a wonderful daughter-in-law, two beautiful granddaughters, and another grandbaby who's still on the way.
When I'm not working, or playing with the grandchildren, I'm drag racing. I built an '85 S10 with a 13 second 4.3L v6 engine which I race at Infineon Raceway, Sacramento Raceway, and Top Gun Raceway (Fallon, NV).
You can find me on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/cyndee_lou.
Hope to hear from some of you!
Brodecki, Karen
Sep 17, 2005
After graduation I moved to San Diego. Continued my education at UCSD and graduated with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, Masters Degree in Humanities and Masters Degree in History. I was busy for quite some time. Married for 17 years and began a small business programing computers for the past 20 years. Today, I live in Arizona teach in adult education, and quite happy and well.
I have to say, my time as a student in Kliene Schula, were years well spent. My heart felt gratitude goes out to the three instructors, who gave me all the tools I would ever need to succeed: Gerry Logan, Marlaina Turnwald and John Huning, Thank You!
Brown (O'Neal), Laurie
Jul 20, 2012
2012 update: Hi there! Since my initial post here, I've moved to Morrison, Colorado (yes, I move a LOT), which is west of Denver. I absolutely LOVE it here!
I'm working for EchoStar as a project coordinator, working towards my PMP (project management professional) certification.
I've remarried (third time is the charm, eh?) to a wonderful man, Joey and we've purchased a small mountain farm where we have 58 animals of various shapes and sizes.
If you're ever in the Denver area, drop us a note! We LOVE entertaining and it would be so fun to catch up.
Hugs!
Laurie Brown O'Neal
Hi there! It's wonderful to see so many Live Oakers are represented! Let's see... Married twice (9 years to the first, 18 years to the second -- 36 if there is a third?), now separated from the second. I have two wonderful grown sons, Derek, who is 28 and married, is a Naval CPO stationed in Maryland, and Jeremy, 23, who is unmarried and a Sergeant in the Army, is stationed in Colorado. I also have a beautiful step daughter, who has given me four awesome grandchildren! Elizabeth and her family live in Castro Valley, CA. I left California with my second husband in 2000, after moving all over the dadgum Bay Area, and moved to Oregon to study under Good Samaritan Ministries. We then moved for 1.5 years to New Jersey, an experience I do NOT recommend. In February of 2004 we moved to Louisiana, where I still reside though Craig has moved back to California, and I hope to move to Colorado before another summer in Louisiana finishes me off. I'm working as an IT project manager for one of the largest credit unions in Louisiana. For fun, I train horses for western pleasure, read scifi and dance country and western, though I just began taking ballroom lessons. That's about it, I guess. My sister Janice is living in Minden, NV, and my father and brother, Scott, have moved to Fernley, NV. Most of my friends and family have exited California, or at least the Bay Area so, other than visiting my stepdaughter and grandchildren, I don't have much call to visit California. I hope you are all happy, or at least content, and that you have your health and your faith.
Brundage, Dennis
Jul 02, 2001
Hi, if you remember I married Sharyn Harmon and we had 3 wonderful children. Rhiannon (22), Brandon (20), and Shanna (19). Sharyn and I got divorced years ago and now I'm still single living here in Morgan Hill, in a nice little mountain home up behind Chesbro lake. Hope all is well with you guys out there and email if you want to contact me. No Grandkids, and I'm not a father-in-law yet!!! Take Care and I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Buchanan, Sandy
Nov 09, 2006
Thought I would sign up and see what is going on in Morgan Hill these days. It's been a long time, so I will fill you in on what I have been up to.
I am now living in Florida, on Merritt Island, which is near the Space Center, Cocoa Beach, and 45 miles east of Orlando. I am divorced, and a Technical Writer for an engineering firm called Stratos Lightwave in Melbourne, Florida. I love it.
I have 3 children, Nick is 21, Kristen is 17, and Riannon is 11.
Florida is a lot of fun to live in, once you get past the hurricane thing, and there is lots of outdoor stuff to do, especially beach and water activities, and then there is Orlando, with the Mouse House.
Well, keep me posted as to the next reunion, as I think I would like to come back to California for it.
My Instant Messenger screen name is rivergrovegal on Yahoo and AIM. Myspace name is scottishbella. Would love to hear from you.
Cooper, Douglas
May 31, 2009
Hi everyone.I dont know if you remember me but I was the stern faced guy who drove the dark green 1969 Chevelle that was real loud.I used to hang out at Carls Jr and was best friends with David Rose.We used to do donuts in the parking lot at night in front of the tennis courts until one night me and Dave and Sandy Thaute got caught by the cops.The cops knew Daves dad so we got off with a warning.I really miss those fun filled days when we didnt have a care in the world.I got married in 1987 and was married for 21 years.We grew apart and finally divorced last year.After high school I worked in the tile buisness with my dad until he retired in 1990.I then took about nine classes in automotive and am now a ASE certified auto smog technician.I still own some 60s muscle cars and recently bought a ski boat.Its funny being single at 50 because everything is so different now.I wish it was still the way it used to be.I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me,so feel free to email me at dcauto@cwnet.com.I hope everyone is in good health and if not let me know and I will be happy to say a prayer for you.I would have liked to go to the reunion but my marriage was kind of on shaky ground at the time.Well thats about it for now and I looking foreward to hearing from you.Thanks! Doug
Costa, Kevin
Nov 28, 2007
Cox (Duerr), Kerry
Jul 10, 2007
I live in Sacramento my phone is 916 485-3254 call me steve malech
Dennison, Mike
Sep 06, 2000
After Live Oak, I received a BA in Physics at University of Colorado in Boulder. In 1983, I was hired by IBM in Boulder to be a computer programmer. I've really enjoyed my job ever since. I earned my private pilot's license in 1983 and I was a regular flyer until 1986 when I transferred to Boca Raton, Florida. In 1990, I transferred to Tucson, Az for a brief 6-month stay. Finally, in 1991, I returned to Boulder. I got married to Cyndy in 12/91, had daughter Caitlyn in 9/92, and daughter Christina in 11/93. I am now living in Longmont, Colorado. Still an IBMer after 17 1/2 years.
Fischer, Bob
Jul 19, 2011
Georges, Veronica (Ronnie)
Mar 16, 2001
Hi All - I was one of those people who were like Bigfoot, a rare sighting if any, during high school. Used to load the gang up in the big "orange pumpkin" truck and find the nearest party. (usually made our own) Well growing up does strange things to a person. As for me I reached that fork in the road that offered either the "high risk" life, chancing capture, or a more conservative life with less risk. I chose the "less risk" path. After getting kicked out of high school and doing my stint at Central High, I got my GED and went to Gav just long enough to find an interest in, none other than, Law Enforcement. (I can hear all those "GET THE **** OUTTA HERE!!! already)I have been working to keep the streets safe for the City of Gilroy since 1985. It beats waiten tables and any desk job I ever had. Have 6 stepkids and with that, 6 grandkids. I am living the life of Mom vicariously through little sister, Patty (now Mrs. Belanger) who has a beautifully wonderful 3 Y/O daughter and soon to have the new addition (A Boy!!). I can't get enough of my niece! My husband is of the "Protect and Serve" kind as well. We are enjoying our later years by riding our Harleys as often as the weather allows. Enough of this rambling... I am looking forward to hearing from the long lost and those not so lost. Until then...
Gruver (Langworthy), Debra
Aug 21, 2003
Hi Everyone! I spent only two years at Live Oak, but I have many wonderful memories from that time. I've been happily married 24 years and have a daughter, 23. We all live in New York state and love it! I'm a happy homemaker who does a little freelance writing when I'm not redecorating or gardening. I'd like to hear from anyone who may remember me. Email me at GladOne5@yahoo.com . Let me know if you'd like me to send you an online album of my home and family. Thanks!
Guadagnin (Hockey), Leslie
Nov 02, 2005
Hello everyone! It's been awhile since I've posted. I'm still in Maryland and my husband and I have been married now for 16 years! My daughter is now 13 and is a model. Check her out on Discover AOL site. She's featured on "Parents Central", she's the blonde. We are very proud of her accomplishments. My son is 11 and is a serious hockey player. I have a beautiful white standard poodle who thinks she's human. So, life is good. I get out to Morgan Hill a few times a year to visit family. Can't believe how much time has gone by since the good old Live Oak days. Hope everyone is doing well. Drop me a line sometime. I would love to hear from you.
Guzman, Anthony
Jun 17, 2003
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER ME? IF YOU DO PLEASE DROP ME AN E-MAIL. I HOPE I HEAR SOMETHING FROM YOU GUYS! HERE IS MY EMAIL ADDRESS ACGUZMANN@AOL.COM
Guzman, Anthony (Tony)
Sep 13, 2006
Hello everyone! I am sure some of you remember me. I would like hear some of you again after such a long time. please email me anytime.
Hardy (Quintero), Loralee
Feb 24, 2010
I made it! Married living in Vegas, 6 kids total! I run a 3 million dollar lumber yard. Anybody remember me? Not quite the guy I USED to be! (you know... better living through chemicals?) Hey, contact me if you want to talk old times. Rsplintrz@aol..com
Hoefer, Tamara
Mar 18, 2007
Hi,
I live in Rapid City, SD now, which is where I moved to Calif from in 1974. I got married in 1983, had two sons, got divorced in 1990, moved my sons back here, got married again in 1998, and here I am. I'm a bookkeeper in a CPA firm and still do my art, mostly clay, in my free time. I've had stuff in a few galleries in New Mexico and here, but don't find a lot of time to keep it up. My sons are Julian, 19 and Damian 18. Julian's in Calif now, and Damian will follow soon. My husband's name is Ken Kundel and he's a middle school teacher.
Huskey (Cuha), Brenda
Jul 25, 2007
Hello Everyone ~
I am currently living in Grants Pass OR, with my husband John and our fabulous weenie dog, "Sammie." I am working as a dietary in a Nursing Rehabilitation Center and I love it... I get to wear scrubs! Our son, Johnny is serving in the Army, in Infrantry, and is currently stationed in Hawaii. He will be deployed to Iraq in November. My Mom still lives in Morgan Hill so we get there somewhat regularly to see her. Not sure I am going to make it to the Reunion but I hope all is well with everyone! Brenda.
Hutchinson (Mayne), Ruth
Sep 07, 2005
Wow! believe it or not I found this site thru a grad of 80 something who now works for Qwest! Its been MANY years since I have been back to Morgan Hill. We left on 8/31/77 for Washington State, where I have lived ever since. Married Tab Severns, LOHS grad, and had one great Daughter (Melissa) who is now 25! Tab and I eventually divorced. I have one other daughter,(Jessica) who is now 15. I have had a great life, worked in Law enforcement and then became a commercial deep sea diver! Have been a member of our local underwater search and rescue for about 20 years. Now I travel all over the world teaching people to trade on the Forex market.
I am told that I would not recognize Morgan Hill. One of these days I will pop by just to see for myself! Feel free to contact me, would luv to catch up! If anyone has seen or heard from Anita Wills (Fallis) tell her to contact me!!
Julian (Apgar), Toni
Jun 27, 2002
Dear Friends, What am I doing?? WAY too much! Transitioning between my Marketing Communications firm of 14 years, where I program managed trade shows and conferences (too much stress) to an artist/decorative painting business which is my passion in life. My primary passion, is my family; my husband John of 6 years, 3 year old daughter Heather (our curly fry) and blended family Valerie (14), Jordan (14) and Taylor (13). Three teens and a toddler, what have I done?? :-} Love to be a mom, plant flowers, bake cakes, ride dirtbikes (just got a new one), weight training, reading and in school for Interior Design. Painted a 30' waving American flag on our garage door after 9/11. Great therapy for only $13 of paint. Love to hear from any one who remembers me from LOHS. Peace to you all, Toni
Koura (Mann), Kathy
Jul 11, 2002
Happily married since 1986 to my husband, Mark. Have 2 beautiful daughters, Brittany (14) just turned 14 in Jun./02 and Ashley (2) soon to be 3 in Sept./02. Working in Mountain View for a medical company: "Acuson, a Siemens Co." since 1987. (manufacturer of ultrasound equipment for hospitals.) Been working part-time and telecommuting (last couple of years) as a Senior Buyer. Bought a new home in 1995 in the East Bay.(Love the area and the hills!) Parents passed away from cancer: (mom) in '92 and (dad) in '93 who lived in San Martin. Still visit family living in Morgan Hill every now and then. Email anytime!
Kurtz (Forrester), Toni
Oct 31, 1999
Larzelere (McCarthy / Robertson), Nina
Dec 28, 2009
Isn't life an incredible journey?!
After over 20 years of marriage, I divorced my husband and took back my birth name (Robertson), and I am now living happily single in my own home with my cats. In 1997, I received my Bachelor's Degree in English at California State University, Sacramento. In May 2002, I earned my Master of Arts degree in English at CSUS. NO! I am not going to teach and you can't make me! Seriously, I pursued the education for the process rather than the end result. I guess most of us would never have thought that this party-girl would become an academic addict! I have a lovely daughter born in 1982 and a wonderful son born in 1983. They have grown up to be fine people. I BECAME A GRANDMOTHER TO ASHER ROUSH ON MAY 13, 2009! I am now living in Fair Oaks, CA. I bought the place in November 2003. I have been laid off from my job a few times in recent years, but I am now working as a Senior Technical Writer at First Advantage Corporation in their Transportation Services Division. I love my job. I had fun at our 30 year reunion last year. I am interested in all my old classmates. I am glad to be back in contact with so many old friends. Please send me an e-mail and let me know what you are up to. ninacoluthon@sbcglobal.net or nina.robertson@fadv.com Isn't email great??!!
Check out my MySpace!
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=124551305 or my LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/myprofile?trk=hb_side_pro
Librers (Leach), Janet
May 01, 2012
Our 35th Year Reunion is planned for August 25th, 2012! Hope to see you there! I will post details to the web page when I figure out how to do it. All the best- Janet
Lidgard (Scott), Ingrid
Mar 02, 2008
Wow, a lot has changed since I left Oklahoma. My oldest daughter moved into my home in OK. and has had a baby boy. My oldest granddaughter is 8 now and the middle one will be 5. I have moved to Steamboat Springs, CO and own a PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING COMPANY that is growing everyday. Horses are still a part of my life and I give children riding lessons and train a few horses here at the ranch. Take time to some by and say hi. Steamboat is a wonderful place to live and play! My best to everyone.
Longinetti (Scherer), Venice
Sep 19, 2007
I attended Rucker elementary, Jordan, and Brownell. I transferred to Live Oak because of my agricultural interest. I graduated in three and a half years and attended Gavilan Jr. college. I transferred to Long Beach State for my major in Home Economics and Business. I transfered to San Jose State after one year at Long Beach because I was homesick. After graduating I couldn't find a job in my field to pay the bills, so I became an Admin. Asst. I met my Husband through a college friend and we married after graduating. I quit work to raise my children. I am living in Fremont with my husband and my two children; Caleb 15 yrs. and Hannah 7 yrs. I am a homemaker. My husband Ray is an independent contractor (SchererTech) Injection Molding Engr. Caleb is an honor student at Mission San Jose High School on the basketball/baseball team. Hannah is seven years old and loves art. We have a dog and five cats. We attend an Evangelical Free church. We like to travel when we can. We ski, hike, backpack, waverun, water ski, swim, visit with family and travel when we can. We mostly stay close to home because of homework, work, chruch, volunteering and sports. We all have exhausting days and look forward to relaxation.
Malech, Steve
Aug 19, 2002
Maloney, lynne marie
Sep 18, 2007
hi! The day after graduation Imoved to socal with my family. got married in LA and lived there for many years. I graduated from design school with a BS in costume design. I worked for Saks fifth Ave in Beverly Hills and then became a costume designer for film,movies and commercials. After dealing with multiple sclerosis,I retired (ha ha!) to San Jose.
McDonald, Steve
Apr 23, 2003
Class of 1977. Married in 1987 (Hydie) and have two kids Jacob 13 and Londa 11. We have been living in Hollister for over 15 years now. I am a Design/Build Landscape contractor working mostly in Hollister on custom homes.
Motter, Cary
Sep 24, 2003
Whats Up!!!!!! Yep, still playing guitar....about 32 years now...... Who ever thought Cary Motter would have a computer......It's a world gone mad......If anyone needs guitar lessons, feel free to write me....... Love to hear from you!!!!!
Moustirats (Valero), Anne-Marie
Sep 12, 2007
Hi All! As your former Senior Class President, I am pleased to announce that the 1976,1977 AND 1978 classes are planning a COMBO class reunion extravaganza for September 15th, 2007 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center! In other news... my husband of 16 years, Alexander, and I have a 13 year old daughter, Gianna and a 9 year old son, Gabriel. We live in Willow Glen. I began my sales career in 1982 after receiving a BS in International Business and a BA in French. I work for IBM, managing a team of software sales engineers in the Silicon Valley.
Norden, Inger
Dec 27, 1997
Hallo. My name is Inger Nordén, a former exchange-student at Live Oak 1977-78. I was in contact with Mr, Werner teacher at your Oak-Leaf paper. I wish to establish a contact between my present school where I work as a language teacher today and Live Oak students in a oversea project. First by e- mail and of course not to forget by regular mail ! I hope you have a very good x-mas and a happy new 1998 and please contact me. Firstly by regular mail : Inger Nordén Vendelsöv. 68 13667 Haninge Sweden phone 46 - 8 - 7770015 I know that quite a few of my former teachers are still working at Live Oak . Please send them my best regards and also to the present choir. I sang in the choir when I was a student and we even sent to Disneyland to sing ! Bye bye from Inger Norden (37yrs) teacher in English/ Swedish/ German and Spanish.
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