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NEXT, Catch us up on your life and whereabouts since roaming the halls of WGHS! Briefly catch us up on what you've been up to, what you're passionate about and where you live so we know what our fellow Rams have been up to and the various towns and cities they live in!
If you'd like to post a "Now" picture, thats great, if not, that's fine too. Either way, if your Senior picture was in the 1973 yearbook, we will add it as your "Then" picture once you have posted your Bio.
Be sure to check back periodically so you can catch up on new postings from your fellow WGHS Class of 1973 Alumni!
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Peter (PJ) Aguilar
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Hi everyone, PJ Aguilar here, although you may know me as Peter or Jaime if you attended Markham and Booksin! It's been a long time, but life is good! After WG I left for L.A. to attend college and pursue my childhood dream of becoming a movie star! Didn't quite become a movie star (Lol) but did guest star and featured roles on a lot of TV shows, soaps, MOWs(movie of the weeks), and did a ton of commercials! Got a chance to work and hang with a lot of famous and talented people I never dreamed of ever meeting and had a blast attending many awards shows and after-parties! I am still receiving residual checks and in fact, just received one for "GImmie a Break" today! I was very fortunate to make a good living for 24 years in various capacities both in front and behind the camera! I retired from the entertainment biz I think in 2002. Now to keep active and social I am selling real estate in the Greater Palm Springs area and parts of L.A., Pasadena, and Seal Beach! I am hoping to attend our 125th reunion if I'm not in Europe and can stay awake! Stay well, healthy, and alive!
Cheers!
PS: I would love to have a cast reunion with my fellow cast mates from "Bachelor Father" back in the day at Markham!
Hi everyone, PJ Aguilar here, although you may know me as Peter or Jaime if you attended Markham and Booksin! It's been a long time, but life is good! After WG I left for L.A. to attend college and pursue my childhood dream of becoming a movie star! Didn't quite become a movie star (Lol) but did guest star and featured roles on a lot of TV shows, soaps, MOWs(movie of the weeks), and did a ton of commercials! Got a chance to work and hang with a lot of famous and talented people I never dreamed of ever meeting and had a blast attending many awards shows and after-parties! I am still receiving residual checks and in fact, just received one for "GImmie a Break" today! I was very fortunate to make a good living for 24 years in various capacities both in front and behind the camera! I retired from the entertainment biz I think in 2002. Now to keep active and social I am selling real estate in the Greater Palm Springs area and parts of L.A., Pasadena, and Seal Beach! I am hoping to attend our 125th reunion if I'm not in Europe and can stay awake! Stay well, healthy, and alive!
Cheers!
PS: I would love to have a cast reunion with my fellow cast mates from "Bachelor Father" back in the day at Markham!
Janice DaRosa (Albanese)
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After graduation, I attended San Jose State for a couple of years, and then decided I needed to be out in the working world. I have been married to Joe DaRosa for over 38 years, and we live in Campbell, CA. We have two wonderful children, Justin, 35 & Jennifer, 32. Justin is a personal trainer and has his own fitness studio in Campbell. Jennifer is Real Estate Broker and her side hustle is the Head Coach of the Santa Clara University Dance Team. I have been working in various aspects of the Employee Benefits industry for the past 39 years, assisting clients with health benefits for their employees. I am currently still working full time and manage a team of four people. Hoping to retire soon and travel more! I enjoy working out, walks with my dogs, & time with my family, especially our annual trips to Maui!
I am really looking forward to the reunion and hope to see many of you there!!
After graduation, I attended San Jose State for a couple of years, and then decided I needed to be out in the working world. I have been married to Joe DaRosa for over 38 years, and we live in Campbell, CA. We have two wonderful children, Justin, 35 & Jennifer, 32. Justin is a personal trainer and has his own fitness studio in Campbell. Jennifer is Real Estate Broker and her side hustle is the Head Coach of the Santa Clara University Dance Team. I have been working in various aspects of the Employee Benefits industry for the past 39 years, assisting clients with health benefits for their employees. I am currently still working full time and manage a team of four people. Hoping to retire soon and travel more! I enjoy working out, walks with my dogs, & time with my family, especially our annual trips to Maui!
I am really looking forward to the reunion and hope to see many of you there!!
Fran Lara (Atlas)
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I started my dance studio, Atlas School of Dance, during my sophomore year of high school, in 1971. When I graduated, I already had my plan for what I was going to do for the next 38 years as far as a professional career. Besides running and teaching at the studio, I was on the faculty at Santa Clara University in the Theatre and Dance Department for 19 years. I taught classes full time, choreographed, and directed several productions every year. In 1977 I married my husband Ron, and we just celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary last November. The two of us have one child, Greg, who just turned 40 in February. He has blessed us with a beautiful daughter in law, Melanie and two wonderful granddaughters. Maddie (8) and Gabriella (3). Ron and I retired in 2007 and moved to Chico, California, where we are still enjoying life to the fullest.
I started my dance studio, Atlas School of Dance, during my sophomore year of high school, in 1971. When I graduated, I already had my plan for what I was going to do for the next 38 years as far as a professional career. Besides running and teaching at the studio, I was on the faculty at Santa Clara University in the Theatre and Dance Department for 19 years. I taught classes full time, choreographed, and directed several productions every year. In 1977 I married my husband Ron, and we just celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary last November. The two of us have one child, Greg, who just turned 40 in February. He has blessed us with a beautiful daughter in law, Melanie and two wonderful granddaughters. Maddie (8) and Gabriella (3). Ron and I retired in 2007 and moved to Chico, California, where we are still enjoying life to the fullest.
Victoria Greig Baird
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While going to college off & on, I started working at Pac Bell as an installation & repair tech, (among other positions as time went on) where I met my husband and his 4 kids ages 7, 12, 13, 15. We married when I was 23 and we had 2 more kids, all of whom were raised in Almaden Valley.
I went back to school and became a Dental Hygienist (for another 20+ years). Once the kids were all out of the house, my husband Bill retired and we moved to Copperopolis for a while, then back to Willow Glen and on to Felton, all while working/commuting for the same dentist in Saratoga.
Four of our six kids live in Amador County now, along with the youngest 6 of 17 grandchildren (and 2+greats)….which made the decision of where to retire to, an easy one. I retired in the summer of 2021 and we enjoy living here in Pine Grove. It was a good move for us.
We enjoy traveling and periodically go down to SJ to visit friends, and I still have 2 siblings in Willow Glen.
While going to college off & on, I started working at Pac Bell as an installation & repair tech, (among other positions as time went on) where I met my husband and his 4 kids ages 7, 12, 13, 15. We married when I was 23 and we had 2 more kids, all of whom were raised in Almaden Valley.
I went back to school and became a Dental Hygienist (for another 20+ years). Once the kids were all out of the house, my husband Bill retired and we moved to Copperopolis for a while, then back to Willow Glen and on to Felton, all while working/commuting for the same dentist in Saratoga.
Four of our six kids live in Amador County now, along with the youngest 6 of 17 grandchildren (and 2+greats)….which made the decision of where to retire to, an easy one. I retired in the summer of 2021 and we enjoy living here in Pine Grove. It was a good move for us.
We enjoy traveling and periodically go down to SJ to visit friends, and I still have 2 siblings in Willow Glen.
Bev White (Baird)
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Hi there class of '73! After graduation I attended West Valley, UC Davis, SJSU, and Oregon State University, all in that order! Went back later in life and obtained a PhD in nutrition from Oregon State University. I have enjoyed a very fulfilling career as an independent dietitian consultant to long-term care facilities, and also speaking nationally and internationally on health related topics. Since 1981, my husband Bill (class of '73 Campbell High) and I have loved living in Oregon on 5 acres and renovating our home over the years. We have raised 2 remarkable young men who are both very adventuresome and extremely curious about the world. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes.....
Hi there class of '73! After graduation I attended West Valley, UC Davis, SJSU, and Oregon State University, all in that order! Went back later in life and obtained a PhD in nutrition from Oregon State University. I have enjoyed a very fulfilling career as an independent dietitian consultant to long-term care facilities, and also speaking nationally and internationally on health related topics. Since 1981, my husband Bill (class of '73 Campbell High) and I have loved living in Oregon on 5 acres and renovating our home over the years. We have raised 2 remarkable young men who are both very adventuresome and extremely curious about the world. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Best wishes.....
Veronica (Bonnie) Vitale (Baltes)
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SJSU B.A. in Music. Taught piano for many happy decades as we raised two sons. During that time I earned a M.A. in Counseling Psychology then on to become licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Ran the piano studio and private practice on alternating days. Still active with the private practice but retired from teaching piano in 2021. Since leaving Willow Glen I spent time living in St. Louis then in Lodi. Both of my sons live in the area and we gather as a family every Sunday for a huge meal. The Sunday meals are growing now that my sons are also inviting their friends to come along. Developing community with family and friends is the high point in my life. I'm happily married to a man who is 100% Sicilian, who now knows all about La Villa on Lincoln Ave.
I am grateful for my time at WGHS with you all. I hope each one of you is thriving and satisfied with your life's path. Each one of you offered your own unique talents, traits, and interests which made for a rich high school experience for all. I also offer my gratitude for our teachers, especially those who taught and supported the arts spending extra hours producing high school musicals, band, orchestra, and choral concerts, and furthering the arts in general (we weren't always easy on them!). I also give my respect to the memory of Mr. O'Brian who taught math, finding a way to make us laugh as we learned.
One of my sons is getting married the same weekend as our 50th reunion, so I will miss seeing you. Hopefully we'll connect in the future. Have a great time. Thanks to all of you who have worked on the reunion and created this website.
SJSU B.A. in Music. Taught piano for many happy decades as we raised two sons. During that time I earned a M.A. in Counseling Psychology then on to become licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Ran the piano studio and private practice on alternating days. Still active with the private practice but retired from teaching piano in 2021. Since leaving Willow Glen I spent time living in St. Louis then in Lodi. Both of my sons live in the area and we gather as a family every Sunday for a huge meal. The Sunday meals are growing now that my sons are also inviting their friends to come along. Developing community with family and friends is the high point in my life. I'm happily married to a man who is 100% Sicilian, who now knows all about La Villa on Lincoln Ave.
I am grateful for my time at WGHS with you all. I hope each one of you is thriving and satisfied with your life's path. Each one of you offered your own unique talents, traits, and interests which made for a rich high school experience for all. I also offer my gratitude for our teachers, especially those who taught and supported the arts spending extra hours producing high school musicals, band, orchestra, and choral concerts, and furthering the arts in general (we weren't always easy on them!). I also give my respect to the memory of Mr. O'Brian who taught math, finding a way to make us laugh as we learned.
One of my sons is getting married the same weekend as our 50th reunion, so I will miss seeing you. Hopefully we'll connect in the future. Have a great time. Thanks to all of you who have worked on the reunion and created this website.
Charlene Barrett
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Mark Belshaw
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Darrel Boles
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Graduated from Cal Poly SLO with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. Married for 46+ years to an amazing woman (Diana). 3 adventurous sons. 1 feisty granddaughter. Retired and happy. I can't attend the reunion due to a close family member wedding on the same day. Hope all is wonderful for those who are there. Contact me if anyone needs info on classmates in my former circle of friends.
Graduated from Cal Poly SLO with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. Married for 46+ years to an amazing woman (Diana). 3 adventurous sons. 1 feisty granddaughter. Retired and happy. I can't attend the reunion due to a close family member wedding on the same day. Hope all is wonderful for those who are there. Contact me if anyone needs info on classmates in my former circle of friends.
Darleen Newlin (Brink)
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Wow 50 years! Where did the time go? I attended college in Chico and graduated with a degree in Social Welfare and Corrections with a minor in psych. I met my husband in Chico and we have been married 43 years. I never had children (my choice). We do have children with fur. I had a wonderful career as a Supervising Probation Officer in Stanislaus County. I worked up through the ranks and ended up supervising other deputies and working with all the superior court judges in Modesto CA. I was lucky to retire at age 50 and it has been great! I had to find my passion in retirement. For the last 18 years I have volunteered for Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue. It is a great organization. I am the current intake coordinator and sadly I have been almost working, for free, full time. When it comes to animals most people suck!
My husband and I live on a small ranchette in Escalon CA. I really don’t come to San Jose any longer because sadly I have lost all of my family. I always thought I would have my sweet sister, but she passed away in 2016 of a brain tumor. I will always miss her.
In late August 2020 I was diagnosed with cancer, Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. I promptly flew to MD Anderson in Houston Texas. They are the number one cancer treatment facility in the nation. I cannot recommend them highly enough. I went through a lot of chemo and I have successfully come out the other side. I have been in remission almost 2.5 years. I feel very lucky and I am no longer wasting time or putting things off until tomorrow. We have been getting all our bucket list trips done. We went to Europe in 2022 and again for a month in May 23. We are headed to Tahiti the end of September. So sadly we don’t come home from Tahiti until the wee hours of the reunion day. So I won’t be there. Chris White and I have become friends and she stays at my house when I am on trips. So we need to get home so she can attend the reunion. If you have questions about me ask Chris.
Thank you to the committee who has worked tirelessly to put this reunion together. I hope you all have a great time. I cannot wait to see photos posted. I have really enjoyed reconnecting with some of you on facebook. It has been fun.
Enjoy everyone. I am sorry I will not see you. You all please take care of yourselves. Live well this life!
Wow 50 years! Where did the time go? I attended college in Chico and graduated with a degree in Social Welfare and Corrections with a minor in psych. I met my husband in Chico and we have been married 43 years. I never had children (my choice). We do have children with fur. I had a wonderful career as a Supervising Probation Officer in Stanislaus County. I worked up through the ranks and ended up supervising other deputies and working with all the superior court judges in Modesto CA. I was lucky to retire at age 50 and it has been great! I had to find my passion in retirement. For the last 18 years I have volunteered for Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue. It is a great organization. I am the current intake coordinator and sadly I have been almost working, for free, full time. When it comes to animals most people suck!
My husband and I live on a small ranchette in Escalon CA. I really don’t come to San Jose any longer because sadly I have lost all of my family. I always thought I would have my sweet sister, but she passed away in 2016 of a brain tumor. I will always miss her.
In late August 2020 I was diagnosed with cancer, Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. I promptly flew to MD Anderson in Houston Texas. They are the number one cancer treatment facility in the nation. I cannot recommend them highly enough. I went through a lot of chemo and I have successfully come out the other side. I have been in remission almost 2.5 years. I feel very lucky and I am no longer wasting time or putting things off until tomorrow. We have been getting all our bucket list trips done. We went to Europe in 2022 and again for a month in May 23. We are headed to Tahiti the end of September. So sadly we don’t come home from Tahiti until the wee hours of the reunion day. So I won’t be there. Chris White and I have become friends and she stays at my house when I am on trips. So we need to get home so she can attend the reunion. If you have questions about me ask Chris.
Thank you to the committee who has worked tirelessly to put this reunion together. I hope you all have a great time. I cannot wait to see photos posted. I have really enjoyed reconnecting with some of you on facebook. It has been fun.
Enjoy everyone. I am sorry I will not see you. You all please take care of yourselves. Live well this life!
Frank Bua
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After high school graduation, I pursued my passion for mechanics, and eventually graduated from SJSU with a B.S. degree, with a minor in business management. I spent the majority of my career as a mechanical/manufacturing engineer. I retired from Applied Materials, two years ago, where I was a Design for Excellence (DFx) Engineer, and was one of six business unit focals. I essentially reviewed other engineers’ mechanical designs. Previous to Applied Materials, I worked at the Ford assembly plant, spent 22 years in the disc drive industry, and 12 years at Spectra Physics Lasers.
I have seen much of the world through my employment, but Willow Glen & Almaden Valley has always remained my home.
I have been married to the love of my life, Sharon, and we have two daughters and five grandchildren. We have lived in Almaden Valley for well over 30 years.
I look forward to seeing all of you at the 50th reunion. Please feel free to contact me, or provide me with your contact information, so that I can reach out to you. I hope the future includes becoming reacquainted with “special” friends.
After high school graduation, I pursued my passion for mechanics, and eventually graduated from SJSU with a B.S. degree, with a minor in business management. I spent the majority of my career as a mechanical/manufacturing engineer. I retired from Applied Materials, two years ago, where I was a Design for Excellence (DFx) Engineer, and was one of six business unit focals. I essentially reviewed other engineers’ mechanical designs. Previous to Applied Materials, I worked at the Ford assembly plant, spent 22 years in the disc drive industry, and 12 years at Spectra Physics Lasers.
I have seen much of the world through my employment, but Willow Glen & Almaden Valley has always remained my home.
I have been married to the love of my life, Sharon, and we have two daughters and five grandchildren. We have lived in Almaden Valley for well over 30 years.
I look forward to seeing all of you at the 50th reunion. Please feel free to contact me, or provide me with your contact information, so that I can reach out to you. I hope the future includes becoming reacquainted with “special” friends.
Michael Bury
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Cathleen Kearney-Jones (Cathleen Kearney)
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After High School I went to San Jose City College to be a Medical Clark Typist. I worked in retail while in college. Next employment was in banking where I was a traveling Supervisor for San Francisco Federal Savings and Loan. I met my husband Fred in 1982. He gave me a wonderful step-daughter Nicole, who is just like my own. Nicole is a Ultrasound Technician at Kaiser Hospital. Fred and I had 2 sons. We had Jeffrey in 1987. Jeffrey played lots of sports and I was his biggest cheer leader and helping where I could. He is a Foreman now for the Sheet Metal Union. In 1989, we had Kevin. Kevin has Down Syndrome. We immediately made a new family of parents with Special Needs. We had many gatherings and learned a lot. Kevin is very social and loves all Special Olympic Sports, dances and has a girlfriend. Kevin works at Lowe's and New Seasons Market. Kevin has made all of us much better people for being in our lives. Fred worked for PG@E for 46 years and retired in 2017. I was an Office Manager for 31 years for Psychotherapists in Los Gatos. I retired in 2018. We have 4 grandchildren-Adrian 28, Alexis 20, Caydence 17 and Andrew 3. Being a Mom and Grandma is the most Special job in the world. I also enjoy being with friends, gardening, baking, traveling and having family functions.
After High School I went to San Jose City College to be a Medical Clark Typist. I worked in retail while in college. Next employment was in banking where I was a traveling Supervisor for San Francisco Federal Savings and Loan. I met my husband Fred in 1982. He gave me a wonderful step-daughter Nicole, who is just like my own. Nicole is a Ultrasound Technician at Kaiser Hospital. Fred and I had 2 sons. We had Jeffrey in 1987. Jeffrey played lots of sports and I was his biggest cheer leader and helping where I could. He is a Foreman now for the Sheet Metal Union. In 1989, we had Kevin. Kevin has Down Syndrome. We immediately made a new family of parents with Special Needs. We had many gatherings and learned a lot. Kevin is very social and loves all Special Olympic Sports, dances and has a girlfriend. Kevin works at Lowe's and New Seasons Market. Kevin has made all of us much better people for being in our lives. Fred worked for PG@E for 46 years and retired in 2017. I was an Office Manager for 31 years for Psychotherapists in Los Gatos. I retired in 2018. We have 4 grandchildren-Adrian 28, Alexis 20, Caydence 17 and Andrew 3. Being a Mom and Grandma is the most Special job in the world. I also enjoy being with friends, gardening, baking, traveling and having family functions.
Carol Gordon (Coatney)
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In 1974 I moved to Santa Cruz. I quickly fell in love with the Ocean and Redwoods. I Learned to sail and race boats in college. I still do today although not at the same level as in the ‘80s. I majored in studio arts - photography, printmaking and graphics. This lead me to metal smithing and enameling. This is where I am now. I create art for pleasure more than profit. I participate in Santa Cruz Open Studios and am an active member of the Monterey Metal Arts Guild.
I’ve been with my life partner since 1974 and married for 36 years. I have a step-son 54, and a son 35. I’m blessed with three grand-babies all born during the Pandemic years. It has been challenging times for my children but they are all happy and mostly healthy (as can be expected with pre-schoolers).
I’ve spent most of my life playing around. I have traveled to many countries. I love to explore and learn about cultures. I now spend most my days sailing and golfing with friends. My children live nearby in San Francisco and we spend many weekends together. My life has been a rewarding journey.
In 1974 I moved to Santa Cruz. I quickly fell in love with the Ocean and Redwoods. I Learned to sail and race boats in college. I still do today although not at the same level as in the ‘80s. I majored in studio arts - photography, printmaking and graphics. This lead me to metal smithing and enameling. This is where I am now. I create art for pleasure more than profit. I participate in Santa Cruz Open Studios and am an active member of the Monterey Metal Arts Guild.
I’ve been with my life partner since 1974 and married for 36 years. I have a step-son 54, and a son 35. I’m blessed with three grand-babies all born during the Pandemic years. It has been challenging times for my children but they are all happy and mostly healthy (as can be expected with pre-schoolers).
I’ve spent most of my life playing around. I have traveled to many countries. I love to explore and learn about cultures. I now spend most my days sailing and golfing with friends. My children live nearby in San Francisco and we spend many weekends together. My life has been a rewarding journey.
April McGuire (Colbert)
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After high school, I went to junior college for a couple of years. Got married in 1975. Divorced. I remarried in 1986.
Mom of five children, four boys, one girl.
Grandma of eight (8) six boys, two girls…although technically #8 isn’t here yet…any second now.
Retired in 2020 after 30 years in finance and payroll administration.
My husband of 37 years and I live on the central coast of California.
So much joy and laughter throughout the years, so much to be grateful for.
I have been and continue to be very blessed.
After high school, I went to junior college for a couple of years. Got married in 1975. Divorced. I remarried in 1986.
Mom of five children, four boys, one girl.
Grandma of eight (8) six boys, two girls…although technically #8 isn’t here yet…any second now.
Retired in 2020 after 30 years in finance and payroll administration.
My husband of 37 years and I live on the central coast of California.
So much joy and laughter throughout the years, so much to be grateful for.
I have been and continue to be very blessed.
Maria De Luca (De Luca)
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Since high school I moved back to Italy worked for the US Navy, came back to US, been working for tech company till now.
Since high school I moved back to Italy worked for the US Navy, came back to US, been working for tech company till now.
Jim Delaney
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Retired from PG&E 2004, Moved to Marion N.Y. Found my second career working for Vineyards, Been Married to my wife for 33 years, Have 2 Kids Jimmy 30 a Combat Medic for the United States Army. Katie 25, Lives in North Carolina, Katlyn Delaney - Project Manager - Clariness
Retired from PG&E 2004, Moved to Marion N.Y. Found my second career working for Vineyards, Been Married to my wife for 33 years, Have 2 Kids Jimmy 30 a Combat Medic for the United States Army. Katie 25, Lives in North Carolina, Katlyn Delaney - Project Manager - Clariness
Mike Deluca
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Jules Dickinson
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I graduated from Mount Holyoke College in Psychobiology and worked as a behavioral psychologist at SRI for a few years. Went back to school at DeAnza studying software programming and worked a year writing code at NASA/Ames. Decided to do technical support and worked for a number of companies including Novell, Sun Microsystems, and Microsoft. Happily retired since 2013. I’m in a Mount Holyoke alumnae writing group; I write poetry. We published an anthology “The Angled Road” (available from Amazon).
I graduated from Mount Holyoke College in Psychobiology and worked as a behavioral psychologist at SRI for a few years. Went back to school at DeAnza studying software programming and worked a year writing code at NASA/Ames. Decided to do technical support and worked for a number of companies including Novell, Sun Microsystems, and Microsoft. Happily retired since 2013. I’m in a Mount Holyoke alumnae writing group; I write poetry. We published an anthology “The Angled Road” (available from Amazon).
Candi Jenkins (Elwell)
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Peter Engkilterra, Sr
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After graduation I attended San Jose City College and graduated with an AA Degree in Administration of Justice and an AA Degree in Behavioral Science. Transferred to San Jose State University and graduated with a double major BA Degree in Sociology/Criminology. I decided to attend Saint Mary’s College Paralegal program, graduated, then spent the next 20-years working in the legal profession. In my last position before retiring I spent 8-years working for a global multi-billion dollar high tech company as Manager of the Legal Department responsible for all of North and South American for 9 corporations, was also Manager of Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary of our Costa Rica subsidiary. I was also twice appointed Interim HR Director pending the company hiring a suitable candidate. Was married 22-years then divorced. I have three incredible sons. Peter,Jr. is 41, Jared is 38, and Adam is 36. I have 5 wonderful grandchildren; 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons. I spend a lot of time with the grandchildren and am also primary caregiver for my 92-year old mother. When the grandchildren came along I concluded my public service activities to concentrate on spending time with them. My public service activities arose when the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors appointed me to serve two terms as a Commissioner on the Santa Clara County Commission on Persons with Disabilities, and two terms as a Commissioner on the Santa Clara County Commission on the National Guard and Veteran’s Affairs. My best wishes and warmest regards to all.
After graduation I attended San Jose City College and graduated with an AA Degree in Administration of Justice and an AA Degree in Behavioral Science. Transferred to San Jose State University and graduated with a double major BA Degree in Sociology/Criminology. I decided to attend Saint Mary’s College Paralegal program, graduated, then spent the next 20-years working in the legal profession. In my last position before retiring I spent 8-years working for a global multi-billion dollar high tech company as Manager of the Legal Department responsible for all of North and South American for 9 corporations, was also Manager of Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary of our Costa Rica subsidiary. I was also twice appointed Interim HR Director pending the company hiring a suitable candidate. Was married 22-years then divorced. I have three incredible sons. Peter,Jr. is 41, Jared is 38, and Adam is 36. I have 5 wonderful grandchildren; 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons. I spend a lot of time with the grandchildren and am also primary caregiver for my 92-year old mother. When the grandchildren came along I concluded my public service activities to concentrate on spending time with them. My public service activities arose when the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors appointed me to serve two terms as a Commissioner on the Santa Clara County Commission on Persons with Disabilities, and two terms as a Commissioner on the Santa Clara County Commission on the National Guard and Veteran’s Affairs. My best wishes and warmest regards to all.
Terri Karsten (Evert)
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After graduating from WGHS, I studied in Iowa, Mexico, and France. I earned a BA in French and Linguistics and married an Iowan. Together we moved to Madison, Wisconsin to pursue graduate work. I earned a MA in Linguistics, and had two children. We then moved to Winona, MN, bought a house, and had our third child. When our youngest was 4, the marriage ended. My husband left and I kept the house and kids. For the next ten years, I juggled single-parenting, part-time work, and more schooling. I earned a BS in English and French Education. I remarried, gained a couple more (nearly grown) children, and got a job teaching middle school and high school English. I eventually became the school curriculum direction for all subjects, K-12. After 21 years, I retired to spend more time writing. I published my first non-fiction book in 2010, and my first novel in 2015. I still live in Winona, MN and divide my time between 7 grandkids, working part-time as a writing coach and curriculum developer, and volunteering for local arts and history organizations. In my spare time I continue writing novels and traveling the world.
After graduating from WGHS, I studied in Iowa, Mexico, and France. I earned a BA in French and Linguistics and married an Iowan. Together we moved to Madison, Wisconsin to pursue graduate work. I earned a MA in Linguistics, and had two children. We then moved to Winona, MN, bought a house, and had our third child. When our youngest was 4, the marriage ended. My husband left and I kept the house and kids. For the next ten years, I juggled single-parenting, part-time work, and more schooling. I earned a BS in English and French Education. I remarried, gained a couple more (nearly grown) children, and got a job teaching middle school and high school English. I eventually became the school curriculum direction for all subjects, K-12. After 21 years, I retired to spend more time writing. I published my first non-fiction book in 2010, and my first novel in 2015. I still live in Winona, MN and divide my time between 7 grandkids, working part-time as a writing coach and curriculum developer, and volunteering for local arts and history organizations. In my spare time I continue writing novels and traveling the world.
Nancy Wolfe (Farris )
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Hello to all of you!!
After graduation I attended SJSU. Graduated 1979 with BFA in jewelry and fabric design. Did some waitressing a bit so I could move out on my own. Pursued a career in visual design supervision at Contempo Casuals which sent me to Mesa, Arizona where I flew to Albuquerque once a month and drove 2 hours to and from Tucson for work. Our team was laid off in 1987, the year I married my husband Tony. I then assistant managed Victoria's secret til my son was born in 1990. Did a stint in the wholesale bead market, worked a couple Renaissance faires as well as pursuing a beading business of my own. Ups and downs along the way as well as the loss of my husband to suicide in 1992. I then took up floral design for 13 years to expand my creative and artsy side... Loved it til a lay off because of pay....that broke my heart as I absolutely loved it. Struggling to find work in my 50's is a bit challenging. So in 2011I reluctantly started a career at Sally Beauty supply( knowing nothing about beauty, ha ha) where I am today. Some health scares along the way but still plugging along. I have bought a home and sold that home with the profits going to my son and his husband to buy their own beautiful home. We all reside together in their humble abode in San Tan Valley az with 6 cats and a dog. I'm partly retired but still work to help out at home, continuing my artsy crafty ways. I'm super bummed I won't be attending the reunion but know you all will have a blast!!! Enjoy, peace and love to all!!!
Hello to all of you!!
After graduation I attended SJSU. Graduated 1979 with BFA in jewelry and fabric design. Did some waitressing a bit so I could move out on my own. Pursued a career in visual design supervision at Contempo Casuals which sent me to Mesa, Arizona where I flew to Albuquerque once a month and drove 2 hours to and from Tucson for work. Our team was laid off in 1987, the year I married my husband Tony. I then assistant managed Victoria's secret til my son was born in 1990. Did a stint in the wholesale bead market, worked a couple Renaissance faires as well as pursuing a beading business of my own. Ups and downs along the way as well as the loss of my husband to suicide in 1992. I then took up floral design for 13 years to expand my creative and artsy side... Loved it til a lay off because of pay....that broke my heart as I absolutely loved it. Struggling to find work in my 50's is a bit challenging. So in 2011I reluctantly started a career at Sally Beauty supply( knowing nothing about beauty, ha ha) where I am today. Some health scares along the way but still plugging along. I have bought a home and sold that home with the profits going to my son and his husband to buy their own beautiful home. We all reside together in their humble abode in San Tan Valley az with 6 cats and a dog. I'm partly retired but still work to help out at home, continuing my artsy crafty ways. I'm super bummed I won't be attending the reunion but know you all will have a blast!!! Enjoy, peace and love to all!!!
Bob Fernandez
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Where to begin... The summer after high school I went to work for NASA-Ames in their "Airborne Sciences" department. Various projects that ended with my redesigning the focusing unit for the new 36" airborne telescope. Next was on to college & work at San Jose Parks & Rec.
In fall of '77 got married to a fellow WG Ram from the class of '77. Unfortunately, only lasted for two years. She passed in 1981.
Then I went on to a long career in Quality with various semi-conductor equipment manufacturers. Ending in my work for a smaller company developing their ISO program as a Quality Engineer before I retired.
Dated Jennie Crawford (Seeburger) for most of the last 20 years & we still remain close friends.
The biggest change/news in the last few years, was finding out that I have 2 younger half siblings! I knew there were older ones but was never in contact. Between nephews, nieces, great nieces & great, great niece & nephew I can hardly keep up!
Look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion!
Where to begin... The summer after high school I went to work for NASA-Ames in their "Airborne Sciences" department. Various projects that ended with my redesigning the focusing unit for the new 36" airborne telescope. Next was on to college & work at San Jose Parks & Rec.
In fall of '77 got married to a fellow WG Ram from the class of '77. Unfortunately, only lasted for two years. She passed in 1981.
Then I went on to a long career in Quality with various semi-conductor equipment manufacturers. Ending in my work for a smaller company developing their ISO program as a Quality Engineer before I retired.
Dated Jennie Crawford (Seeburger) for most of the last 20 years & we still remain close friends.
The biggest change/news in the last few years, was finding out that I have 2 younger half siblings! I knew there were older ones but was never in contact. Between nephews, nieces, great nieces & great, great niece & nephew I can hardly keep up!
Look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion!
Neil Fissel
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After graduation I took a short vacation and then went right to work in the construction industry. I married Lauren, my wife of 33 years, in 1990. My daughter Katie was born two years later.
I retired after 42 years in the construction industry, and today I manage family properties.I enjoy traveling to Europe and I play golf regularly.
After graduation I took a short vacation and then went right to work in the construction industry. I married Lauren, my wife of 33 years, in 1990. My daughter Katie was born two years later.
I retired after 42 years in the construction industry, and today I manage family properties.I enjoy traveling to Europe and I play golf regularly.
Sandy Bench (Fitzsimmons)
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Graduated from University of the Pacific in 1977. Married Matt in September 1977 and moved to Washington. Worked in the banking industry until our twin boys were born the end of 1980. We had a daughter in 1982 and I enjoyed staying at home raising our children. I volunteered at the YMCA teaching water aerobics for 19 years. Worked for a Chiropractor for 15 years and retired in 2016. I am currently leading a small water aerobics class three mornings a week. Matt and I enjoy spending three months on Maui to get out of the cold. We love kayaking during the summer months. We feel blessed and are thankful for family & friends. All three of our kids are married and we have 5 grandchildren.
Aloha!
Graduated from University of the Pacific in 1977. Married Matt in September 1977 and moved to Washington. Worked in the banking industry until our twin boys were born the end of 1980. We had a daughter in 1982 and I enjoyed staying at home raising our children. I volunteered at the YMCA teaching water aerobics for 19 years. Worked for a Chiropractor for 15 years and retired in 2016. I am currently leading a small water aerobics class three mornings a week. Matt and I enjoy spending three months on Maui to get out of the cold. We love kayaking during the summer months. We feel blessed and are thankful for family & friends. All three of our kids are married and we have 5 grandchildren.
Aloha!
Martha Frankel
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Happily living up north in the rural Pacific NW, after 18 years in Oregon, and stints in Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Montana. Did my undergrad and grad work in OR which led to a career in Museums and Historic Preservation. After 20+ years of that I reduced my stress and shifted to more non-profit work for environmental orgs and public radio.
I retired about 1.5 yrs ago, and I love it! My husband (together 30+ yrs) was glad to see more of me, and we currently have his 98 year old mom living with us. I spend most of my time outside, gardening and soaking up the gorgeous place I call home.
I haven’t been to SJ since my mom died in 2016, but keep in touch with a fine group of WG friends. Not sure I’m coming south for the reunion, but am giving it some thought.
Happily living up north in the rural Pacific NW, after 18 years in Oregon, and stints in Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Montana. Did my undergrad and grad work in OR which led to a career in Museums and Historic Preservation. After 20+ years of that I reduced my stress and shifted to more non-profit work for environmental orgs and public radio.
I retired about 1.5 yrs ago, and I love it! My husband (together 30+ yrs) was glad to see more of me, and we currently have his 98 year old mom living with us. I spend most of my time outside, gardening and soaking up the gorgeous place I call home.
I haven’t been to SJ since my mom died in 2016, but keep in touch with a fine group of WG friends. Not sure I’m coming south for the reunion, but am giving it some thought.
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Linda Astor (Gossack)
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I spent the summer after high school with a host family in Argentina, and in some ways, it changed my life. When I started at Stanford, I was suddenly so interested in everything from politics, economics, history, etc. that I couldn't imagine being locked into the pre-med track for at least three years like the majority of the students in my dorm. I ended up majoring in Latin American Studies. I subsequently got a Masters in Latin American Studies at the University of Wisconsin, then a second Masters in International Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC.
Soon after finishing all my degrees, I started working at the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration in Washington, DC, where I spent my entire career (32 years). After several years in the Office of Latin American Affairs, I was fortunate to then become an industry analyst for the wireless communications industry (and later cybersecurity) for the remainder of my career. It proved to be very interesting as technology continued to rapidly evolve, and companies faced complex challenges abroad! I especially enjoyed opportunities to work with White House on many high profile issues, as well the opportunity to work on (and in some cases visit) many around the world. I retired from the federal government in 2015, in large part to move my widowed mom from San Jose, California to Maryland. Probably a good thing as I wouldn't have been able to see her during the pandemic, and have been able to spend a lot more time with her.
I met my husband Rich in DC through my brother David (Willow Glen 1971). He worked as a government auditor in many agencies, ending up at the U.S. Department of State. We have two daughters, Marissa, 34, and Natalie, 31. Marissa graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in political science and psychology, worked on two presidential campaigns, worked for Governor Northam in Virginia, and now works for a strategic communications and marketing firm. Natalie graduated from the University of Rochester, majoring in public health. After volunteering in Israel for a year, she worked in pharmaceutical advertising for several years before getting her MPH from Columbia University. She now works for CDC on Emergency Risk Communications.
We started off retirement literally traveling around the world, which I'm glad we did given the subsequent pandemic! We visited Australia, Bali, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Italy, England, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Mexico, Cayman, and Panama from 2015-2019. We hope to resume some international travels later this year. I spend most of my time these days exercising, cooking and baking, studying Hebrew and Portuguese, and with my mom, who is now 96.
I spent the summer after high school with a host family in Argentina, and in some ways, it changed my life. When I started at Stanford, I was suddenly so interested in everything from politics, economics, history, etc. that I couldn't imagine being locked into the pre-med track for at least three years like the majority of the students in my dorm. I ended up majoring in Latin American Studies. I subsequently got a Masters in Latin American Studies at the University of Wisconsin, then a second Masters in International Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington, DC.
Soon after finishing all my degrees, I started working at the U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration in Washington, DC, where I spent my entire career (32 years). After several years in the Office of Latin American Affairs, I was fortunate to then become an industry analyst for the wireless communications industry (and later cybersecurity) for the remainder of my career. It proved to be very interesting as technology continued to rapidly evolve, and companies faced complex challenges abroad! I especially enjoyed opportunities to work with White House on many high profile issues, as well the opportunity to work on (and in some cases visit) many around the world. I retired from the federal government in 2015, in large part to move my widowed mom from San Jose, California to Maryland. Probably a good thing as I wouldn't have been able to see her during the pandemic, and have been able to spend a lot more time with her.
I met my husband Rich in DC through my brother David (Willow Glen 1971). He worked as a government auditor in many agencies, ending up at the U.S. Department of State. We have two daughters, Marissa, 34, and Natalie, 31. Marissa graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in political science and psychology, worked on two presidential campaigns, worked for Governor Northam in Virginia, and now works for a strategic communications and marketing firm. Natalie graduated from the University of Rochester, majoring in public health. After volunteering in Israel for a year, she worked in pharmaceutical advertising for several years before getting her MPH from Columbia University. She now works for CDC on Emergency Risk Communications.
We started off retirement literally traveling around the world, which I'm glad we did given the subsequent pandemic! We visited Australia, Bali, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Italy, England, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, Mexico, Cayman, and Panama from 2015-2019. We hope to resume some international travels later this year. I spend most of my time these days exercising, cooking and baking, studying Hebrew and Portuguese, and with my mom, who is now 96.
Cynthia L Harper (Gray)
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Ha ha! Just attended my husband's High School reunion last week!
Looking forward to ours!
Short bio....I have enjoyed a 30 year career as Group Vice President of cosmetics at Macys Corp. Still doing consultant work.
We live in the Baywood neighborhood in San Mateo. Have one amazing son who attended Sacred Heart Prep Atherton and graduated from Santa Clara University and works in finance in San Francisco. Lucky to still have my dad who lives in Almaden.
Makes me nostalgic when I visit my dad's rental on Curtner Ave.
See you all soon!
Ha ha! Just attended my husband's High School reunion last week!
Looking forward to ours!
Short bio....I have enjoyed a 30 year career as Group Vice President of cosmetics at Macys Corp. Still doing consultant work.
We live in the Baywood neighborhood in San Mateo. Have one amazing son who attended Sacred Heart Prep Atherton and graduated from Santa Clara University and works in finance in San Francisco. Lucky to still have my dad who lives in Almaden.
Makes me nostalgic when I visit my dad's rental on Curtner Ave.
See you all soon!
Jane Gwinn Goodall (Gwinn)
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I'm sorry to miss all of you at the 50th reunion. Hope you have a great time. I'll be brief in summing up the last 50 years. After WGHS I attended Chico State University for a BS in Health Science and UCLA for a MS in Health Policy and Planning. I worked in the health care industry for 10 years. I married Steve in 1979 and we've built a great life together. We have a daughter (son-in-law) and a son (daughter-in-law), and are grandparents to three grandchildren - aged 12, 11 and 9 months. All live within a 30 minute radius of us in Ventura County.
I'm sorry to miss all of you at the 50th reunion. Hope you have a great time. I'll be brief in summing up the last 50 years. After WGHS I attended Chico State University for a BS in Health Science and UCLA for a MS in Health Policy and Planning. I worked in the health care industry for 10 years. I married Steve in 1979 and we've built a great life together. We have a daughter (son-in-law) and a son (daughter-in-law), and are grandparents to three grandchildren - aged 12, 11 and 9 months. All live within a 30 minute radius of us in Ventura County.
Scott Harrison
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Mild manor party animal went to university graduated to become a high school teacher Wow baby sitting 26 kids 5 periods a day I retired early because being a disiplarian at that age. I decided to wait to do that when I had my own kids.
Got into renewable energy then solar all facets of it and got injured so became a real estate tycoon and agent 30+ years.
Got $$ now so it the good life dancing 6 days a week.
Mild manor party animal went to university graduated to become a high school teacher Wow baby sitting 26 kids 5 periods a day I retired early because being a disiplarian at that age. I decided to wait to do that when I had my own kids.
Got into renewable energy then solar all facets of it and got injured so became a real estate tycoon and agent 30+ years.
Got $$ now so it the good life dancing 6 days a week.
Jim Hayes
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BS & MS degrees in Engineering - Stanford University 1973-1978
Living in Mountain View and then Sunnyvale since 1978
Career in Manufacturing and Operations, Engineering and Management.
Worked at Intel, 3Com, Madge Networks, Jenmar Visual Systems, MMC Technology, Maxtor Disk Drives, AutoDesk. Retired!!
Sons - James and Will Hayes; Stepson - Ben Logan; all with Diana House
Wife - Peggy Arreola and her children Michaelene, Mark, and Melissa
Combined family; 10 grandkids
BS & MS degrees in Engineering - Stanford University 1973-1978
Living in Mountain View and then Sunnyvale since 1978
Career in Manufacturing and Operations, Engineering and Management.
Worked at Intel, 3Com, Madge Networks, Jenmar Visual Systems, MMC Technology, Maxtor Disk Drives, AutoDesk. Retired!!
Sons - James and Will Hayes; Stepson - Ben Logan; all with Diana House
Wife - Peggy Arreola and her children Michaelene, Mark, and Melissa
Combined family; 10 grandkids
Susan Heckbert
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Hi everyone! After graduation, I was an exchange student in Argentina for summer 1973. I majored in biology at Stanford and attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. I married Nick Vedder, who attended both college and medical school with me. We moved to Seattle for internship and residency and have lived in Seattle ever since, aside from 2 years for additional medical training in Boston. I’ve been on the faculty of the University of Washington Department of Epidemiology for the past 33 years, teaching and doing research. We and our 2 kids enjoy traveling, sailing, and hiking.
Hi everyone! After graduation, I was an exchange student in Argentina for summer 1973. I majored in biology at Stanford and attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. I married Nick Vedder, who attended both college and medical school with me. We moved to Seattle for internship and residency and have lived in Seattle ever since, aside from 2 years for additional medical training in Boston. I’ve been on the faculty of the University of Washington Department of Epidemiology for the past 33 years, teaching and doing research. We and our 2 kids enjoy traveling, sailing, and hiking.
Bob Henson
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Doug Herring
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Patricia Lucas (Hessdorfer)
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I married the "love of my life", Jim, in 1975 shortly after returning from an extended stay in France. My love of languages and travel has directed my career path and how I/we have spent our free time. Extensive travel alone, with family, friends and many, many students has been a highlight of my adult life. Jim and I have raised two now adult kids-James, 39, and Lana, 38, as well as multiple cats and dogs--and now, chickens. We have laughed, loved and lived a great life. I was a teacher of French and Spanish for over 40 years in Saratoga, Los Gatos, Campbell and Santa Cruz (the last 25 years). We retired June 2022 and are enjoying living in our home in Santa Cruz, traveling, enjoying our 15 year old granddaughter, reading, gardening, cooking, walking and just being together. Looking forward to seeing you all in October. Be well! Patty
Enjoy our son's new album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/06cuJQZN22IJxmmeAngB6A?si=goxVWC9LQ3mLiCWlz4FGog&nd=1
I married the "love of my life", Jim, in 1975 shortly after returning from an extended stay in France. My love of languages and travel has directed my career path and how I/we have spent our free time. Extensive travel alone, with family, friends and many, many students has been a highlight of my adult life. Jim and I have raised two now adult kids-James, 39, and Lana, 38, as well as multiple cats and dogs--and now, chickens. We have laughed, loved and lived a great life. I was a teacher of French and Spanish for over 40 years in Saratoga, Los Gatos, Campbell and Santa Cruz (the last 25 years). We retired June 2022 and are enjoying living in our home in Santa Cruz, traveling, enjoying our 15 year old granddaughter, reading, gardening, cooking, walking and just being together. Looking forward to seeing you all in October. Be well! Patty
Enjoy our son's new album here: https://open.spotify.com/album/06cuJQZN22IJxmmeAngB6A?si=goxVWC9LQ3mLiCWlz4FGog&nd=1
George Homer
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After high school, I went to trade school and worked as a journeyman electrician in San Jose until 1989. At that time, I switched gears to owning my own insurance agency in San Jose. My office was off Hillsdale and Almaden Expressway until my retirement in 2020. I married Vickie Noiseux in 1982, and we have one daughter, Dana. Vickie and I are currently based in Orange, CA to be closer to our daughter's family as I am "Papa" to almost 9 year old quadruplets- all girls. I enjoy classic vehicles- Dodge Power Wagons, and our new interest in Triumphs, a British sports car. We enjoy camping, boating, snowmobiling and spending time with family and friends, especially in Truckee, CA and Big Bear Lake, CA. Some of my best friends are my fellow Willow Glen classmates, and we have maintained those friendships for over 50 years.
After high school, I went to trade school and worked as a journeyman electrician in San Jose until 1989. At that time, I switched gears to owning my own insurance agency in San Jose. My office was off Hillsdale and Almaden Expressway until my retirement in 2020. I married Vickie Noiseux in 1982, and we have one daughter, Dana. Vickie and I are currently based in Orange, CA to be closer to our daughter's family as I am "Papa" to almost 9 year old quadruplets- all girls. I enjoy classic vehicles- Dodge Power Wagons, and our new interest in Triumphs, a British sports car. We enjoy camping, boating, snowmobiling and spending time with family and friends, especially in Truckee, CA and Big Bear Lake, CA. Some of my best friends are my fellow Willow Glen classmates, and we have maintained those friendships for over 50 years.
Steve Iaconis
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Living in San Jose still. Went to SJCC and San Jose St. Married and now Divorced with 2 daughters who graduated from Presentation HS. Worked for the City of San Jose for 37 years, retired. Work as a part-time high school sports official in Football & Volleyball, still officiating Volleyball.
Living in San Jose still. Went to SJCC and San Jose St. Married and now Divorced with 2 daughters who graduated from Presentation HS. Worked for the City of San Jose for 37 years, retired. Work as a part-time high school sports official in Football & Volleyball, still officiating Volleyball.
Jyl Jurman (Ivener)
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It’s been a long and windy road…graduated from WG a semester early and started at UCLA. I left LA, got married, opened multiple stores offering high end custom invitations throughout the Bay Area and raised two wonderful daughters. The marriage ended, I left retail and pivoted to the non-profit world. After an incredibly meaningful career at the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, starting in outreach and ending as CEO, I retired in 2020, 32 years later.
I married a close childhood friend, David, in 2000 and we have continued playing life together ever since.
I am blessed with 4 grandchildren ranging from 15-22. My eldest graduated college in May…talk about feeling old!
Been living in Los Gatos since '90 and spend my days hiking, working out, going to the beach, reading, volunteering, and attempting to stay as balanced as I can.
It’s been a long and windy road…graduated from WG a semester early and started at UCLA. I left LA, got married, opened multiple stores offering high end custom invitations throughout the Bay Area and raised two wonderful daughters. The marriage ended, I left retail and pivoted to the non-profit world. After an incredibly meaningful career at the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley, starting in outreach and ending as CEO, I retired in 2020, 32 years later.
I married a close childhood friend, David, in 2000 and we have continued playing life together ever since.
I am blessed with 4 grandchildren ranging from 15-22. My eldest graduated college in May…talk about feeling old!
Been living in Los Gatos since '90 and spend my days hiking, working out, going to the beach, reading, volunteering, and attempting to stay as balanced as I can.
Johanna Gelb (Judy Messinger)
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After high school I studied Child Development, got my Master's Degree at U. C. Davis and also my Bilingual Teaching Credential. I worked for 30 years in Bilingual/Dual Immersion Education in California. Also during that time I lived 4 years in Rwanda, Africa and 9 months in Albania, both countries forcing me and my family to evacuate due to the civil wars going on! I have 2 daughters now in their 30s, 2 step children in their 30s. We blended families over 25 years ago and now live in the mid peninsula of SF Bay Area. Post teaching I went to culinary school and now have been a Personal Chef with my own business for the last 5 years. I have 5 wonderful grandchildren. I play competitive tennis, have been weaving cloth for over 35 years, and love to travel with my wonderful husband Robert. Life is busy and full of lots of engaging events!!
After high school I studied Child Development, got my Master's Degree at U. C. Davis and also my Bilingual Teaching Credential. I worked for 30 years in Bilingual/Dual Immersion Education in California. Also during that time I lived 4 years in Rwanda, Africa and 9 months in Albania, both countries forcing me and my family to evacuate due to the civil wars going on! I have 2 daughters now in their 30s, 2 step children in their 30s. We blended families over 25 years ago and now live in the mid peninsula of SF Bay Area. Post teaching I went to culinary school and now have been a Personal Chef with my own business for the last 5 years. I have 5 wonderful grandchildren. I play competitive tennis, have been weaving cloth for over 35 years, and love to travel with my wonderful husband Robert. Life is busy and full of lots of engaging events!!
Linda Buzgheia (Juel)
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Susan Watts (Konkel)
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David Laws
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Walter Leatherman
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I earned my BA in Theatre Arts from Loyola Marymount University in 1977. Two weeks later, I married my high school sweetheart, Cheryl Nickell. We still live in San Jose. We have two children: Alex (1985) and Jocelyn (1989) who both graduated from WGHS. They’re married and live on the East Coast with our six grandchildren. We fly out for visits as often as we can.
I worked with a theater company in Sunnyvale from 1977 to 1979 and again from 1986 to 1993. We performed theatre for young audiences locally and toured shows nationally (22 states) and internationally (Italy). Combined with other theatre companies, such as American Musical Theatre and TheatreWorks, I’ve performed in more than 2,500 live shows in more than 100 productions for more than a half a million people. See www.dirkleatherman.com.
While working a temp job for a small tech startup in 1994, I fell into a job as a technical writer. That career served us well for 25+ years. I retired from Varian Medical Systems in 2022 where I managed a multinational team of writers from California, Ohio, Massachusetts, Germany, and Switzerland.
I fell in love with distance running during my off-season workouts for the Rams football team. You can often find me on the trails of Quicksilver Park, or in the occasional 10K or half marathon race. I also love to hike and have backpacked more than 500 miles of trails in California, including parts of the John Muir Trail and the Lost Coast.
We'll miss the reunion, since we'll in back east visiting our children and grandchildren.
I earned my BA in Theatre Arts from Loyola Marymount University in 1977. Two weeks later, I married my high school sweetheart, Cheryl Nickell. We still live in San Jose. We have two children: Alex (1985) and Jocelyn (1989) who both graduated from WGHS. They’re married and live on the East Coast with our six grandchildren. We fly out for visits as often as we can.
I worked with a theater company in Sunnyvale from 1977 to 1979 and again from 1986 to 1993. We performed theatre for young audiences locally and toured shows nationally (22 states) and internationally (Italy). Combined with other theatre companies, such as American Musical Theatre and TheatreWorks, I’ve performed in more than 2,500 live shows in more than 100 productions for more than a half a million people. See www.dirkleatherman.com.
While working a temp job for a small tech startup in 1994, I fell into a job as a technical writer. That career served us well for 25+ years. I retired from Varian Medical Systems in 2022 where I managed a multinational team of writers from California, Ohio, Massachusetts, Germany, and Switzerland.
I fell in love with distance running during my off-season workouts for the Rams football team. You can often find me on the trails of Quicksilver Park, or in the occasional 10K or half marathon race. I also love to hike and have backpacked more than 500 miles of trails in California, including parts of the John Muir Trail and the Lost Coast.
We'll miss the reunion, since we'll in back east visiting our children and grandchildren.
Jo Ann Dildine (Longinotti)
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Leslie Berger (Loproto)
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Rod Martino
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Lauren McCombs (McCombs)
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Lauren Patton McCombs
After graduating from WGHS. I attended UCSB and graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies with a Geology concentration.
I moved to Washington D.C and worked for the D.C. Environmental Services Department. After two years, I changed jobs and worked for Energy and Environmental Analysis.
I moved back to Menlo Park in 1981 and got a job at Fluor Mining and Metals. I got married in 1982 and divorced in 2007.
I have two children. Alex, who lives in London with his partner, Veronika. Katie, who lives in Rochester, New York with her husband John and my granddaughter, Eloise. Being a grandmother is such a beautiful part of my life!
I worked remotely from home, before it was the thing to do when Alex and Katie were young. I was the controller for two start-up computer magazines: Computer Language and A.I. Expert.
My love of gardening and flowers continued into my adult life and I bought a Flower Shop in Belmont, which I owned for 5 years.
Currently, I am an ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church. I am a community organizer working to uplift the concerns of the underserved living in San Mateo County and in our State.
Lauren Patton McCombs
After graduating from WGHS. I attended UCSB and graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies with a Geology concentration.
I moved to Washington D.C and worked for the D.C. Environmental Services Department. After two years, I changed jobs and worked for Energy and Environmental Analysis.
I moved back to Menlo Park in 1981 and got a job at Fluor Mining and Metals. I got married in 1982 and divorced in 2007.
I have two children. Alex, who lives in London with his partner, Veronika. Katie, who lives in Rochester, New York with her husband John and my granddaughter, Eloise. Being a grandmother is such a beautiful part of my life!
I worked remotely from home, before it was the thing to do when Alex and Katie were young. I was the controller for two start-up computer magazines: Computer Language and A.I. Expert.
My love of gardening and flowers continued into my adult life and I bought a Flower Shop in Belmont, which I owned for 5 years.
Currently, I am an ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church. I am a community organizer working to uplift the concerns of the underserved living in San Mateo County and in our State.
Jeff McFarlane
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