1976

25 Year Reunion Photos

Frank Bailey

• E-Mail: ffb123@msn.com
• Occupation: Division manager
• Message: Time to update the directory! Still living in Minnesota, Twin Cities area. Have been here for the past 20 years. Employed at a company that makes components for the F22 raptor and the F35 Joint Strike Fighter. I oversee the division, have approx. 125 employees. I travel quite a bit. Favorite spots are Kulim Malaysia, Tokyo, and Amsterdam, great history and art in each location. Have begun to fund no kill animal shelters, mainly due to the hurricanes down south and also because I love animals. Life is still good and I hope it is offering each of you the best.

Maureen Bailey (now Taylor)

• E-Mail: famtay@uswest.net
• College: Southwestern/Americana Beauty College
• Occupation: homemaker/cosmetologist
• Message: Hello from Colorado! I have been married to Rob Taylor for 20 years. I met Rob at Southwestern College where we were both majoring in music. I switched to an Early Childhood Development major. We married and moved to Colorado and when we got here I went to Cosmetology school. I use all three career choices since we have 4 daughters, 17,16,13, and 9. We all enjoy music and do a lot of singing together. Rob accompanies us on whatever instrument we need. We perform at coffee houses and acoustic music events. It is a lot of fun. I love my job of being mom and Susie Homemaker. Rob has two Chick-fil-A restaurants and I help him there when needed and do hair out of my home. For those of you who remember my mom she is living here in Colorado Springs too. Would love to hear from long ago (sounds better than "old") friends.

Jose Carlos Barragan

• E-Mail: cbarragan20@cox.net
• Occupation: cal trans keary mesa
• Message: still living in chula vista working for the state of calif cal trans as a heavy truck mechanic.

Danette Becker (now Mielak)

• E-Mail: Mielak@hotmail.com
• College: Southwestern
• Occupation: Student
• Message: Hello to everyone. I was married 20 years, separated for 4 years and in the middle of divorce. I have 3 beautiful daughters (Cynthia 23, Wendy 21, Amanda 19 and mother of my only grandson) My grandson is Nikolas Paul Mielak and he is almost 4 months old now. I am very happy to have him in my life. I worked at Boll Weevil for a few years way back and I have worked as an operator for an answering service for about 6 years and then switched jobs to become an employee of Continental Data Graphics which did not work out. Now I am in school and studying hard. I have been studying accounting for a couple of years and I am attempting to learn Loan processing in my new job. Hopefully it will be a success. I still live in the house that I grew up in. I am very glad to have been told of this website and hello to all.

Miguel "Mike" Blanco

• E-Mail: miguelblanko@yahoo.com
• College: TCU
• Occupation: probation officer (juvenile)
• Message: Married with 3 kids. My wife is a 1978 grad and her name was Juana Banaga. We've been together for over 21 years and married for almost 16 years. She is still good looking too! 5'2, long brownish black hair, big brown eyes, 36-24-36. My kids are Carlos (13), Amanda (12) and Lucio (4). They attend St. Rose of Lima School here in Chula Vista and are very good students. I'll be able to retire in a little over 7 years. God bless and hope to hear from anyone out there.

Doris Brehm (now Walker)

• E-Mail: doriswalker@hotmail.com
• College: Pratt Community College
• Occupation: Full Time Student
• Message: I'm so excited about this site. I've travelled the world and have now settled in Pratt, Ks. But all my brothers and sisters still live in the San Diego area. I'm married with three beautiful daughters. I have return to school to finish what I started over 20 years ago. I have not been able to attend any of the previous reunions perhaps the next one.

Mike Brooks

• E-Mail: mebrooks@ems.att.com
• College: University of Phoenix
• Occupation: Supervisor
• Message: Hey everyone! I just found this sight and had to join. It's been a long time since I've seen any of you (10 year reunion). I am married for 14 years, and have 3 great kids, 2 boys (12 and 9), and a girl (8). I have worked at AT&T for 19 years, and have lived all over the state of California. I currently live in Edwardsville, IL. It is 20 miles NE of St. Louis. We've been here for 3 years. Please send a note if you have the chance, I'd love to hear from you.

Judy Carpenter 

• E-Mail: 58rose@gmail.com
• Occupation: Registered Nurse
• Message: Still living in the beautiful green Puget Sound area of the Pacific Northwest. Life is good. PEACE!

Guy Chambers 

• E-Mail: sirguy@cox.net
• Home Page: http://www.dsasd.org and http://www.sdsheriff.net
• College: Long Beach State University
• Occupation: Law Enforcement/Teacher
• Message: Hello my fellow TROJAN HORSES. Class of 1976 ROCKS!!! Thanks to Rene for giving me the 411 on this site.  I'm so happy to see that everyone is doing well.  When I returned from college in 1979, finding anyone from our class was next to impossible, so I entered into the field of law enforcement and lo and behold, found several of our classmates all nice and tucked in their bunks. I've been with the Sheriff's Dept. for about 19 yrs.  I'm currently in charge of our Special Investigations Unit.  I married my college sweetheart (Diane, class of '76-Hiltop). We've been married for 21 yrs.  Yes, sex is great after 40.  You learn to slow down and take it all in.  We have two great kids, Nicole is 20 and has started a singing career in L.A.. Joshua is 16 and attends CVHS.  Besides my job, I teach Juvenile Justice and Gang Prevention at SDSU and at several local H.S.'s.  Its been fun, a lot of ups and downs, but you must walk through the valley to enjoy the peak. ONE LOVE!!!! Stay safe and happy.  Chambers out.

Joseph 'Skip' Clark 

• E-Mail: skipclark_fish@yahoo.com
• Occupation: Telephone Switchmen
• Message: I Had to move Away In My Junior Year Dad Got A Transfer To Riverside He Worked For Rohr Aircraft.. I Have Missed All my Friends I Had to leave Behind.. After two Marriages I Have Two Boys Oldest Chris Is 26 And Jessie Is 18 I Also Have A 11 Year Old Daughter Amy .Jessie And Amy Live With Me Now...Its Great Single Dad Mister Mom...LOL I Wouldn't have it Any Other Way. I Work And Live In La Verne Ca Its About 50 miles East Of Los Angles ca Real Close To Pomona Race Way NHRA.. Looking Forward Too Hearing From Some Of You!!! RED BLACK WHITE For EVER !!! Take Care Skip Clark.

James "Jimmy" Cox 

• E-Mail: jimcox8591@aol.com
• Occupation: Chef

George Croughwell

• E-Mail: george.e.croughwell@us.army.mil
• College: Columbia Southern University
• Occupation: Military Maintenance Supervisor
• Message: Glad I found this site. Good to see names from the past and that everyone is doing well. For my self, after graduation I was working at North Island for about a year then joined the Army (going on 29 years now) came off active duty in 1985 and joined the reserves and now I work for the reserves as a civilian and currently a MSG/E8 with the reserves. As for my other life I have been married (second) for the last 19 years (Jan 06) to a wonderful person, my wife Rebecca (from Ohio) and we have two great daughters Megan (17) and Sarah (15). Its kind of cool to know my oldest will graduate 30 years after I did. Last time I was in Chula was 2001, my mother, 2 sisters, a brother and my grandmother still live there. I plan to retire from the military in about 5 years, than back to the real world. I still keep in touch with John (Chris) Hancock some of you may remember him. If anyone knows where or how to get in touch with Robert Ward let me know.

Teresa Dahners (now Powell)

• E-Mail: teresa_m_powell@yahoo.com
• Occupation: homemaker
• Message: I am happily married, and have two kids.

James Darby

• E-Mail: darbash88@hotmail.com
• College: Southwestern College
• Occupation: Architect
• Message: Working in Del Mar. I'm back living in Chula Vista. Divorced. Living with my two sons. Ryan (19) and Damian (23).

Richard Davidson

• E-Mail: rdavidson@casecorp.com
• College: Arizona State University
• Occupation: Vice President, Information Services
• Message: After graduating from college at Arizona State University with a degree in electrical engineering, I worked for several companies and have lived mostly in the midwest. I have been married for 19 years and have four children (3 girls - ages 18, 12, 11 and 1 boy - age 8). We live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (yes I am a Packers fan!) and I spend my spare time boating, water skiing, flying and listening to jazz music.

Cathy Dinges (now Cervantes)

• E-Mail: cathycervantes@cox.net
• College: San Diego State
• Occupation: graphic design
• Message: Thought is was time to update my info. Been thinking that the 30th is coming up soon, uggh. I now live in South Orange County with my husband of 13 years, Tom, and daughter Isabel, almost 7. I started my own design firm, and have been enjoying being my own boss for once. Rest of time is spent being a mom and trying to get a little fine art in. Would love to hear from you...

Henry "Enrique" Dominguez

• E-Mail: cbiblech@catalinas.net
• College: Southwestern
• Occupation: Pastor
• Message: After graduation, I moved had moved to Salt Lake City, San Jose, Agoura, and Ventura while working in construction, attending college, selling real estate. In 1984, I had a "born-again" experience while living in Ventura, my "search" was over. Moved back to San Diego, attended Horizon School of Evangelism, have been in ministry since graduating in 1986. Ministry experiences include: Starting a Teen Center on Catalina Island, Project:Intercept (an inner-city youth outreach) in San Diego, intern pastor at Horizon Christian Fellowship in San Diego and am presently pastoring Catalina Bible Church on Catalina Island.
  Am married, with 4 beautiful children. Life is good with the Lord!

Frances Donoghue (now Martinez)

• E-Mail: frances.martinez@sushd.k12.ca.us
• Occupation: Internal Auditor, Sweetwater H.S. District
• Message: Living in Chula Vista.  Two daughters ages 18 and 16.  One is graduating high school next week. :0  Went to SDSU.  I am single and life is good.

Kathy Edwards (now McNeer)

• E-Mail: Mac4mkch@aol.com
• Occupation: Working Mom
• Message: It is so great to see all the old friends, and remember the times we shared. I have not been to any of the reunions, but look forward to attending the next one. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 15 yrs. We have two great kids, Cameron-10, Hayden-8. We live and work in the desert, east of San Diego. We enjoy 'playing in the desert' both kids have dirt bikes, we have quads. We also coach, the local youth wrestling team. The only time we make it to San Diego is during the winter months, for the tournaments. My oldest son just took third place, in the state of California, in May. Would love to hear from the 'class of '76'.

Dannie Fidler

• E-Mail: dan.fidler@us.nestle.com
• Occupation: Information Technologies Coordinator
• Message: Married with 4 Children, 2 in High School 2 in Middle School.

Jim Feeney

• E-Mail: acustomthreads@msn.com
• Occupation: Embroidery Business Owner
• Message: Hey, this is great! I can't believe how this makes me feel. Castle Park was a great part of my life. I'm married with three great boys, ages 11,10&4. We live in Reno, NV And love it here. Worked in San Diego for U.P.S. until 1989 then spent ten years in Santa Rosa, CA before moving to Reno. Would love to hear from the class of'76!

Mary Ellen Faught

• E-Mail: mefaught@aol.com
• Home Page: http://www.niederfranks.com
• Occupation: Ice Cream manufacturer
• Message: I am still in Chula Vista right behind the high school on Max Avenue. I own Niederfrank's Ice Creams in National City, and make the ice cream now. It has been a landmark in National City since 1948 and I have owned it since 1995. My daughter Nicole graduated from Castle Park and now works for Qualcomm. My life is mainly watching out for my sister Becky who has a brain injury from a terrible car accident in San Francisco.

Steve Guevara

• E-Mail: GUEVITALL@COX.NET
• Occupation: SPECIAL EVENTS CORDINATOR
• Message: BEEN MARRIED FOR 24 YEARS TO A GIRL FROM HILLTOP, I HAVE 4 KIDS, 3 GIRLS AND 1 BOY, THEY ALL ATTENDED CPHS. MY OLDEST DAUGHTER GAVE ME A GRANDSON, MY TWIN GIRLS ARE ATTENDING CAL STATE SAN MARCOS AND MY SON PLAYED FOOTBALL AND GOLF FOR CPHS, AND GRADUATED LAST YEAR, HES NOW ATTENDING SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE. I'VE COACHED A LOT OF YOUTH SPORTS - IN 1982 IT WAS THE IMPERAL BEACH POPWARNER FOOTBALL (CARDINALS) TIL ABOUT '87  AND CHULA VISTA POPWARNER (AZTECS) IN '89-'98. IN 1979 I STARTED COACHING BASEBALL OFF AND ON THEN HELPED COACH MY DAUGHTERS SOFTBALL TEAMS.... I HOPE TO ATTEND THE NEXT REUNION.

David Hayes

• E-Mail: davidhayes58@msn.com
• Occupation: Teacher/Realtor/Musician
• Message: Hey Class of 76, this is a very cool site. I'm the performing arts director for the National School District in National City. It's a great job teaching kids about music and performing. I'm still very involved in performing as well. I play with 4 different groups and currently working on my CD. On the flip side, Im the manager of a real estate company in San Marcos Ca. I would love to hear from you and catch up with whats going on.

Kenneth Haynes

• E-Mail: ken@upwardmarriages.org
• Home Page: http://www.upwardmarriages.org
• College: National University
• Occupation: Software Engineer
• Message: Currently living in the suburbs of Portland Oregon. Happily married with two sons. Received my Bachelors of Science in Computer Sciences in 1984 from National University. My wife and I are the directors of the marriage ministries and I lead worship at our local church, Calvary Chapel Worship Center.

Charlotte Hester (now Castillo)

• E-Mail: jcastillo@bellsouth.net
• College: Southwestern College, Dental
• Occupation: lunchroom at the kids school
• Message: Hey everyone! I thought I better up date everything. I'm still happily married to Jesse and still living in a little town in Alabama. My oldest just graduated from high school where she played volleyball and basketball was crowned homecoming queen and was salitorian of her class. She is attending JSU (in AL)on a scholarship. And then there is Jeannette my 16 year old, she also plays volleyball (which right now their ranked 8th in the state in their division) and basketball, she is also #1 in her class. Where did they get all the brains?!? We love it here and God has truly blessed.

Jennifer 'Jennie' Hicks (now Hennessy)

• E-Mail: jenhennessy@adelphia.net
• College: Texas A&M University
• Occupation: HR/Payroll Consultant
• Message: I was trying to find out when and where our 30th Reunion was going to be and came across the directory. It's great to hear how everyone is doing. I'm busy being a Consultant for an HR/Payroll Software Company and a single Mom with three wonderful boys; Garrett (27), Nicholas (26), and Jordan (7). The older two have been on their own for awhile, graduating from College and then becoming professional soccer players living in Europe and the Northwest US. My little guy and I have fun going camping, traveling, and keeping up with his activities. Love to hear more from all of you.

Denee' Holm (now Felber)

• E-Mail: bcfelber@bigfoot.com
• Occupation: Homemaker, mother, Elementary school LEP Aid and Recess Monitor
• Message: I'm married to Bryan, whom I married 4 years after high school. We have four children ranging from 18 years old to 6 years old (in 2001). We moved from San Diego to Washington State in 1990, but returned to Chula Vista in 2000. We miss the Northwest beauty and our home out in the country on some land, but we really missed the weather, family, and many dear friends here, so it was time to come "home". I work part time at Arroyo Vista Elementary School as a LEP Aid working with students for whom English is a second language and I also spend a couple of hours monitoring the children at lunch and recess. The rest of my time is spent being a wife and mother, which I love. Our oldest son, Jeremy, is currently attending Southwestern College, while the next two youngest, Chris and Bryn, attend Eastlake High, and our youngest, Josiah, goes to Arroyo Vista Elementary. Chris is a Junior and is a strong wrestler, having taken 2nd place in Metro and 7th at CIF as a Sophomore. He also enjoys playing lacrosse on the school team. Bryn is on the girls' Freshman volleyball team. We are also very involved at Paseo Del Rey Church. It was great to see those who came out for the 25th reunion. I hope to see more of you as time goes by. Keep in touch.

Alex Jacobo

• E-Mail: alexa10gau8@aol.com
• College: U.S. Air Force
• Occupation: U.S. Postal Service- mailman in I.B.
• Message: I married a Trojan class of 81. We have been married for 16 years (to the same one).  We have three "beautiful" (no I'm only kidding) daughters ages: 14, 13 and 8.  The eldest ones are currently attending (our rival) Hilltop Middle.  The youngest attends Finney Elementary school.  I served in the Air Force for four years and have experienced firing the Gau8 cannon on the A-10 at Davis-Monthan AFB, which makes me one of the few enlisted men to have experienced that.  I worked 12 years for the Union Tribune publishing company until 1995.  Then I started my long life dream of being a mailman.  My route is on Seacoast drive in I.B. where I enjoy the beautiful scenery everyday, life can't get any better than this.  We currently live in south San Diego near Montgomery High school (our other rival).

Mark Joiner

• E-Mail: markjoiner@hotmail.com
• College: Trade School
• Occupation: Mechanic - United Parcel Service
• Message: I have been married for 20 years to my wife Kristie. We have beautiful 19 year old twin daughters who are away at college studying to be teachers. I am working as a mechanic for UPS - the guys in brown. Also, I am serving as the president of my local Teamsters Union representing hard working people. In my spare time I enjoy riding my Harley with friends (some from Castle Park). God has really blessed my entire family and I. Feel free to email me at markjoiner@hotmail.com.

Susan Kane (now Phillips)

• E-Mail: sooz939@yahoo.com
• College: SDSU/Lewis & Clark College
• Occupation: High School Counselor
• Message: Hi! Wow - this is bizarre; stepping into this piece of the past. I've been living here in Forest Grove, OR, (30 mi. W of Portland) since fall of '91. It's been a great place to raise my kids - on the old Kane 17-acre homestead, just outside of this great college town. Sam is finishing up his sophomore year at OSU in Corvallis, and Rebecca is graduating this year from the local high school. Both with honors. Both just awesome, responsible, loving, human beings! I married (#2) Gary, a local musician/RN in '95, who keeps us laughing. People come up to him to tell him he looks like Harrison Ford. Lucky me, eh? Actually, he's the lucky one. :o) A lot of music and fun in this household. I had finished a B.A. in psych at SDSU (journalism minor - I've always loved to write, and am published). I got my master's in counseling psychology up here. I love working in a high school! I enjoy it more than when I was attending as a student - high school can be a mixed bag, as many of us know. I occasionally come across JoAnne Higginbotham in my dreams. Would love to know how she is....anybody know? It was great to read your profiles - folks I remember. If I get another turn at the computer (It's currently beckoning to the teen in the house) I will write to somebody!

John Kmet

• E-Mail: JohnKmet@aol.com
• College: SDSU
• Occupation: Electrical Engineer
• Message: Employed with SpaWar since college. Son, Kyle.

Kevin Linam

• E-Mail: klinam@bcbe.org
• College: united states sports academy
• Occupation: Teacher-Dr. Kevin R. Linam-sport management
• Message: Revised 2/04 - Hello trojans, class of 1976, No. 76 sends his greetings! Still teaching, 21 years now. I have three great children, Rebekah 16, Joshua 15, and Nash 3. Joshua is premier high school quarterback, 6'3, 210 in 9th grade, great varsity basketball player. I have coached at 13 schools, 12 different high school, college football (Univ. of Tennessee). Looking forward to 2006 reunion. Would like to hear from Bennie Verdugo, Lindsey Bill Atwell, John Kmet (klinam@bcbe.org)

Emsley Lopez

• E-Mail: emsley@verizon.net
• College: SDSU, Univ of North Carolina, Officer Candidate School - Newport, RI
• Occupation: Director of Transportation/ Logistics
• Message: Hello fellow Trojans, I'm looking forward to attending my first class re-union (30th). I was in Australia during the 10th, and in Europe during the 20th - but, I'm back in the good O'l USA. Just a quick update: After graduating from SDSU, I completed post grad work at the Univ of North Carolina (Chapel Hill). This was followed by Officer Candidate school. I completed 20 yrs. of military service as a Strategic Logistics Planner (retired as a Commander - USNR). I taught Logistics and Supply Chain management at the Univ of Riverside and Cal State Fullerton. Presently, I have been working as the Director of Transportation/Logistics for the Big 5 Sporting Goods chain - can't get enough of sports. In my community of Redlands, Calif I serve on the Traffic and planning commission and coach Pop Warner football - did I say I love sports! As a hobby I love riding my Harley - recently completed a solo ride to Sturgis, South Dakota. Six days of riding through seven states, over 3,500 miles and a zillion fuel stops - oh, and one sore as_. As for my family, I'm married to a former military officer (Patricia) who is now a teacher. My oldest daughter (Lesley)works as an associate producer for America's Most Wanted (TV show), my middle daughter (Sam) is still boy-crazy and is in high school, and my young son (Cole)is nothing like me (thank God!). Again, I hope to see you all at the 30th. Have a great day and a better tomorrow. CLASS OF 76 - SECOND TO NONE!!!

Cheryl Lowe (now Ayers)

• E-Mail: ChattersTC@aol.com
• College: Clown College
• Occupation: Professional Clown
• Message: Married to Les Ayers (class of 1975)for 22 (almost 23)years! We have two wonderful children, Josh 15, and Betty Jo, 8!! We live in Bixby Oklahoma where I am a professional clown! (Yes I said clown, I have blue hair and a red nose!) I love my job! I think I have more toys than my kids! Life is GREAT!!!

Dawn McClelland

• E-Mail: dmccl058@hotmail.com
• Occupation: CA/VP Student Services/Mesa College
• Message: I've been divorced since 1989 and have one son and two daughters: Christopher(27), Kristin(24), and Tawni(19). Discovering this website was a great thing! I still live in Chula Vista and work at San Diego Mesa College. I'm looking forward to the 30th (ouch) reunion. (I think the last one I went to was the 20th) I hope everyone is having fulfilling lives!!! TALK TO YOU ALL SOON!!!!

Sharon "Scottie" McGrath (now Sisemore)

• E-Mail: scottie-s@cox.net
• Occupation: currently retired
• Message: I've been married since 1978 to David (class of '74) and have no children. It's amazing how time flies. We are still active with the Basset hound rescue. The work is very rewarding. I've discovered a love for ceramics and that has been keeping me busy as well. We are still just down the street from the high school here in Chula Vista. I've built a web site in my spare time...check it out...sign my guest book and say "Hi!" (http://members.cox.net/scottie-s)

Ranie Miller (now Hunter)

• E-Mail: rhunter56@home.com
• College: SDSU - B.A. English
• Occupation: Vice President
• Message: I've been happily married for 23 years to my high school sweetheart, Donald Hunter.  We have two beautiful daughters, Andrea and Alison.  Andrea is a Jr. at the University of California at Davis, studying political science and plans to attend law school.  Alison is 14 years old and a freshman at EastLake High School.  We have lived in Eastlake (Chula Vista) for the past 14 years.  I'm a Vice President with the Otay Ranch Company, a local real estate development company.  I've been with the company for 11 years working on developing (planning, processing, constructing) the Otay Ranch property in Chula Vista.  It's been exciting and very rewarding to work on such a large project in your own back yard!  Donald has been with the Chula Vista Police Department for over 17 years.  He is the Lt. in charge of the Investigation Unit, Special Operations and the S.W.A.T. team.  We've stayed in Chula Vista all these years - it's a great place to raise your family and our extended family is still local. It's fascinating to learn about fellow Castle Park grads - keep it up!!

Bonita Montour (now Franco)

• E-Mail: bfranco1197@sbcglobal.net
• Occupation: Business Center Manager
• Message: Hello everyone! I just found out about this site and decided to check it out! I am hoping to get in touch with a few of you! David and I have been married since Dec '77 - going on 29 years! We have (4) children, Monique, David, James and Desiree - and now have (4) grandchildren - Sergio, Alex, Angel and Bella. I work as a manager down at the Manchester Grand Hyatt and David is the O.R. Tech at Scripps Chula Vista - where our eldest daughter works in healthcare also. Our youngest, Desiree, is starting at CPHS this fall and will be the class of 2010! We are looking forward to the 30th reunion! Hope to see everyone there!

Randy Mose

• E-Mail: Randolfmose@aol.com
• College: SDSU/Coleman College
• Occupation: Sr. Personnel Management Supervisor
• Message: Hi everyone. I'm now living near San Francisco with my wife and 2 children. I just missed the 25th reunion by 2 days. That's too bad, I would have loved to see everyone. Hopefully there will be more reunions to come and I can see you all then. I've been traveling and serving in the Army for 18 years now. I have visited places such as Germany, Belgium, Austria and Hawaii. I am a Senior Personnel Management supervisor working with the latest personnel automated software for the military. What can I say? I love traveling! Maybe that's why I enjoyed the Marching band trips in high school. As my children get older though, I think that maybe it's time to settle down in one place and let them grow up without having to move so much. I still enjoy playing USTA tennis and doing fun stuff with my family. Okay something new here Don't be afraid to have fun with life. Look up old friends and catch up on old times. Life if too short to say What happen to?

Jeff Nahill

• E-Mail: jaynayspud@webtv.net
• College: SDSU
• Occupation: Sports writer
• Message: Still living in the same house. In fact, it will be 30 years in September. After seven years as sorts editor of the Star-News (ending in '87), went to work for North Coast Publications and been with company 12 years now. Work desk and cover horse racing for North County Times, a daily based in Escondido. Love the drive along I-15. Good thing is I get to cover Del Mar seven weeks a year. I'm out there almost every day. I've covered three Kentucky Derby's and a Preakness and all Breeders' Cups in California. Also got to cover 2 World Series games last year between Yanks and Padres. BILL WARD, if you see this, email me. I've tried to email you, but it keeps getting returned.

Susie Ortiz (now Jones)

• E-Mail: susie-oj@cox.net
• Occupation: School Secretary
• Message: Hello, it's great to find this page and read about high school friends. I am currently school secretary at Coronado Middle School and live 7 houses from the beach in Imperial Beach (which I love). I have been married almost 23 years and have two boys, 21 and 22 years old. My oldest, Josh works in a corporate law firm in Palo Alto, CA an my younger one is finishing up at Arizona State this Spring. I have missed all my reunions, but would love to attend the next one. I also would love to hear from some fellow friends.

Yolanda Pino (now Bracamonte)

• E-Mail: ybracamonte@msn.com
• College: Southwestern College
• Occupation: department of corrections
• Message: I have been married for 13 years to my husband Albert Bracamonte. He also works for the Department of Corrections as a Correctional Captain. I am a Correctional Officer. We have One son together he is 10 years old.

Doug Poffenbarger

• E-Mail: lvtfsh@nebi.com
• Occupation: Operator/Tech
• Message: Hello fellow Trojans & Friends , it is such a delight to see you all after all these years , i got such a good feeling when i found this page, I'm kinda beside myself here Laughs ..o.k hmmm where do i start?? I left shortly after graduation , after getting my heart broke BooHoo laughs NO!! I'm saying who it was hehehe Anyway, i moved to Iowa, Learned a trade, which took me to Colorado , Hey Rick D. remember when we ran into each other in that dance club in Denver ?? I think it was 80 or 81 it was a shocker , I spotted Rick from across the room , I said i myself " No Way !! in Denver?? Well it was Really cool to say the least.. I now live in Grand Island, NE. & have been for 11yrs. or so.. I'm a Operator/Tech for an International co. ,which gives me the chance to travel some .. i still fish alot & spend as much time as i can with my wonderful 7yr twins 1B/1G they are joy of my life .. Sorry i didn't make it to the 20TH Reunion , but you all were in my thoughts , hope you all had a wonderful , so glad i found this site & please fill free to e-mail if you wish , i would love to here from you all & I hope to make it to the 25TH,, WOW 25TH! where did the time go ?? Bye for now & God Bless ,Doug P.S Hi Choo Choo smiles 

Johnny Quenga

• E-Mail: tanker39@attbi.com
• Home Page: http://geocities.com/vstar39

Cynthia Quijano (now Hill)

• E-Mail: sdtopaz@pacbell.net
• College: Southwestern
• Occupation: Administration clerk
• Message: Hi everyone, I live in Vista, currently working at sharp mission park clinics, have two children one son, who is 12 yrs old and a daughter who is 7yrs old. Was married for 10 years and now is happily divorced. Had fun at the 20 yr reunion, hope to hear from you guys again!

Mary Rendon (now Salas-Dominguez)

• E-Mail: msalasdominguez@yahoo.com
• College: San Diego State
• Occupation: Office Manager
• Message: I everyone from class of 76. I just found the site. I am a single mom with a 17 year old son who attends CPHS. He will be in the graduating class of 2007, my son (Saul) finds it a bit weird that he is going to the same school that his mother graduated in back almost 30 years ago. I work at a local used car dealership where I pretty much run the place. Hope we have our 30th class reunion!!

Peter Sherwood

• E-Mail: petersherwood@cox.net
• Homepage: http://members.cox.net/petersherwood
• College: Pensacola Christian College (1985)
• Occupation: Computer Administration and Programming
• Message: Jan 06 2003: Still married (24 years this past Nov) to Penny and we have three kids (James, 16 ... Kelly,12 ... Tina 9). We moved to East Providence, Rhode Island this past summer (July 2002) from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. We lived there for seven years when I worked for Nortel Networks in a variety of Senior Information Technology positions. Got nailed by this High Tech down-turn in 2001. Still trying to find something steady again. I'm about an hour from Boston and three hours from NYC. If anyone from CPHS is around, email me and maybe we can get together some time. I've added my name to the Cross Country web site and would love to hear from any of the guys from the Cross Country (1973) and Track and Field (1973 - 1976). Who can jog my memory as to who the coaches were back then? I don't have a yearbook. I'd enjoy hearing from any of you. PS: I have been looking for two people over the last decade in order to find out how they are doing. Charlie Williams (a Hawaian guy several years older than I) and Robert Cline (a year or two younger than I). They lived in my neighborhood and and we hung out a lot together. Just wondering where they ended up. TIA.

Frank Spurgeon

• E-Mail: boinks@ixpres.com
• Occupation: Transportation / SharpHospital
• Message: Hello to all I've Married almost 25 years now 2 kids son 23 girl 20 both CPHS Grads class of 97 and 99 still live in Chula Vista and doing great I am really glad to see many names I recognize and remember. 25 year reunion was great.

Renee' Staiger (now McCarty)

• E-Mail: reneem@missionfcu.org
• Occupation: Insurance Rep.
• Message: Married 14 years to Mikey, my best friend and the best years of my life!!!  3 kids:  Erik 21 , Kristina 13 (honor student @Hilltop Middle) and Jon 10. We have 5 Pets: 1 Killer Beagle (Pit Bull and Beagle mix), 2 Senegal Parrots, 1 Betta and 1 hamster. Other than having an AWESOME JOB at Mission Federal Credit Union life is great...Still a LOCAL...Forever a LOCAL...

Pamela Swank (now O'Reilly)

• E-Mail: pj1129@eudoramail.com
• College: SDSU
• Message: I am so glad to see more people joining the alumni directory. I often wonder about so many of you. I am having a great time in life. I married my childhood sweetheart. Tim and I have been married almost 19 years. We have 6 kids. Danny 17, Steven 15, Tina 12, Kaycee 11, Breeann 8, and Jessica at 6 is our baby. I have been blessed enough to be able to be pretty much a stay-at-home mom except I have continued to work on my education. I will soon have my degree that will enable me to do the one thing I have always longed to do. I will be working with several different hospitals as a social service provider. They call me in when they have a woman going through a miscarriage or dealing with the loss of a infant at birth. I have a lot of experience with this situation in my own life and feel it is a much needed type of support. I would love to hear from any of you. God bless.

Paula Wetzel (now Fischer)

• E-Mail: pkfischer@charter.net
• Message: After living in Phoenix for 12 years, my husband's job has brought us back to California. We moved to Riverside in May 2003. Married to Terry (since 1980), We have two girls, Holly (born 86) and Hannah (born 90). I'm a stay-at-home Mom and I enjoy my life of leisure!

John Wilber

• E-Mail: johndwilber@cox.net
• Occupation: Control Operator
• Message: Hello Alumni. I was forced into this by Diane Gradillas (now Diane Knapp). I have been in town all along, working right down the street from Castle Park at the South Bay Power Plant. Have been here for almost 29 years, now as a Control Operator. Happily married with two daughters. Maricela just graduated from UCLA and headed for Sacramento State for her Masters degree. Mayra is a Physicians Assistant. I have two beautiful grandchildren, Anthony and Marissa Isabel. My wife owns and operates Elena Hair Company out at the Heritage Town Center of Otay Ranch. Anyway, it’s good to see so many people keeping in touch. Feel free to drop me an E-mail……

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