Class
of 1981 Home Page
Maintained
by Johnny Glenn Garcia
Lesa Ahrenstein
- E-Mail: lesaratc@aol.com
- Occupation: certified athletic trainer/teacher
- College: csus/sdsu
- Message: i changed the spelling of my name in college from "lisa" to "lesa" i just moved back to chula vista after 5 years. i was living in texas (south of houston) and then in nyc (brooklyn) but was very homesick so i moved back may 20. i just got hired at el cajon valley high school to teach science and to be the head athletic trainer. i will be developing their sports medicine program up from scratch. i am single with no kids, never married. i've worked at helix high school and mt.carmel high school prior to moving to texas. i was the athletic trainer at both schools. of course, there is tons more, but space is limited.
Yvette Andaya (now Broderick)
- E-Mail: ybroderick@arcoms.com
- Occupation: Accountant
- Message: Married for 6 years. I have one son, Grant, age 5.
Gail Andrews (now Admendares)
- E-Mail: gadmendares@yahoo.com
- Occupation: Sales - Apex Advertising
- Message: Married almost 26 years to Ed. Three Beautiful daughters, Brenda - 25, twins Rebecca and Brandy 21, soon to be 22 in January. Recently changed companies from Active Graphix to Apex Advertising. Looking for alumni to help with the CPHS Alumni Dollars for Scholars. For further details, please email me, will be glad to update you!! (last update - 12/8/07)
Al Balagtas
- E-Mail: mcbalagtas@yahoo.com
- Home Page: http://www.balagtas.net
- Occupation: Stay@home Dad
- College: CSU, Fullerton
- Message: Hello *, Since being laid-off a couple of years ago, I've been a stay-at-home dad taking care of my 2 daughters Madison (5) and Camille (4). My wife (Lyn) is working as a PT at Scripps La Jolla. I enjoy being with my kids every day, but Lyn really wants her old job back (misses the kids), so I'm out looking again. Hard to believe it's almost 25yrs! It doesn't seem that long ago.
Pam Ball (now Acosta)
- E-Mail: PamAcosta@home.com
- Business Page: http://PamAcosta.OneSourceRealty.com
- Occupation: Realtor
- College: SDSU
- Message: Hi Everyone! I can hardy wait to see all of you at our 20-year reunion. I'm living in Santee with my awesome husband, Frank. Never got around to having kids, so we bought a weenie dog instead. I'm working in Mission Valley as a Realtor. Cool job! Used to be a court reporter, but it was hard not to want to blurt out, "You lying little bastard! You did what?" Anyway, you guys take care and see you soon.
Tino Batista
- E-Mail: tbatista@cox.net
Terri Bauer (now Leo)
- E-Mail: leoterrific@earthlink.net
- Occupation: case records analyst/dept of correction
- Message: Hi everyone, I wasn't going to go to the reunion because I had to move after 11th grade to Hollywood CA. I hated it. I missed Castle Park. I have been in contact with Mona Ward and am now looking forward to the reunion. I am married 12 years this September. 3 kids Stephanie 10, Victoria 8 and Anthony 5. I have worked for the Department of Corrections for 11 years. Well hope to see everyone at the reunion.
Donna Bledsoe (now Mohamed)
- E-Mail: ziynah@cox.net
- College: National University
- Occupation: Field Operations Manager
- Message: Hello Everyone, I spoke to some old friends recently and I thought right now is a great time to reconnect with all of you. I am married to a wonderful man, Jeff, and we have 3 children: Catherine (9), Jefferey (6) and Lauren (1). I was pregnant and overdue during our 20th reunion. I really wanted to see everyone but believe me it would not have a been a pretty sight. I hope everyone is doing well and look forward to seeing you at our next reunion.
Judy Chavez (now Alanis)
- E-Mail: judybud2@msn.com
- Message: Hello to all! I'm married to Larry (class of 1978) for 21 years now. We have two children ages 18 and 19. We live in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca. (Yes, there is really a place called Rancho Cucamonga). I am enjoying an early retirement. Love to hear from you!
Chrystal Chostner (now Piskor)
- E-Mail: cpiskor@concentric.net
- College: Lindenwood College
- Occupation: Sr. Contract Closeout Administrator
- Message: I just moved to Rancho Peñasquitos in August after living in Chula Vista for over 10 years. I've been married for 5 years to a great guy and we have no kids...just a cat. I've been working in defense contracting for the last 15 years...I studied TaeKwonDo for 8 years and then opened my own school out in El Cajon. After working full time and running the school for a year, I decided to sell and get my life back. My husband is a big hockey fan and plays in a league once a week at UTC. During the day, he manages an International Paper store (xpedx) up in Escondido. I can't wait to see and get reacquainted with everyone at the alumni picnic this summer!
Arthur Castillo
- E-Mail: AGCastillo@aol.com
Linda Dacayo (now Pekron)
- E-Mail: dlspeckron@wcn.net
- College: Southwestern College
- Occupation: Window/Dist. Clerk, U.S. Postal Service
- Message: Greetings from the Central Oregon Coast!
Maureen DeCaro (now Beech)
- E-Mail: beechparty@ixpres.com
- Occupation: graphic design/children's ministries
- Message: Moved back to Chula Vista after living in TN for almost 6. While there, was heavily involved in international youth and children's ministries. While editing a youth magazine, dabbled with graphic design, which I continue to do from my home. The last few years in TN, I was a children's pastor--loved it. Will be married 10 years to Clark. No kids (biologically, anyway), but stay busy with our Great Pyrenees, Shep/mix--mut!, and Blue-and-Gold Macaw--Migo. We also keep our favorite vet--Max Hibi--in business! Would love to hear from you!
Earline Delos Santos
- E-Mail: edelossantos@ucsd.edu
- College: UC San Diego
- Message: Hello Everyone! What a great idea -- a website for fellow Trojans. I am single now, and back in San Diego working in La Jolla at UCSD. After college, I got married (no kids) and moved to Long Beach. However, that didn't last but I decided to stay in LA. I moved to the beach (about 4 yrs), Hermosa Beach and was working in real estate marketing. Then I went into outside sales and moved to Pasadena. But I hated sales and decided leave that and move back home. I am now at the university (UCSD) as the Assistant to the Dean of Social Sciences. I love being home in San Diego and would love to hook up with fellow trojan friends and "band friends" too! Take care everyone :)
Sue Ferguson (now House)
- E-Mail: jjhslh@aol.com
- College: Alvin Community College
- Occupation: none at this time
- Message: I finally made it back to Calif. We are living in Huntington Beach and loving it. Of course I'm not working yet which makes it tight, but we will survive. I have a new email address, any news from class of 80 or 81 let me know.
Debbie Flores (now Fernandez)
- E-Mail: jesi_deb@yahoo.com
- Occupation: Legal Secretary
- Message: Hi everyone, I was viewing this site and thought I would join, I would love to hear from you. I am married, live in Chula Vista, have 3 kids, 2 boys, 17 & 15 and 1 girl 9 yrs. I work for the City of San Diego Attorney's office.
Sheri Foltz (now Remillard)
- E-Mail: RemillardS@aol.com
- Occupation: Corporate Controller
- Message: Hi! Is this great or what? I've been married to Joe for 18 years now. Blessed with one child, Jeff, who's now 16 years old. I've been working the last 15 years at the same place ... a Custom Electronic Components Manufacturer. Started out as a Sales Secretary....now, Corporate Controller! Spend a lot of time in the State of Washington, which is where we enjoy 10 acres, a house, and lots of critters. Would love to hear from "long lost friends", "band buds", and/or "beach party bums". Life is like a roller coaster....through all the bumps, curves, dips, and hills....just hold on tight, keep your eyes open, and know that you're in for a hell of a ride. When it's all over, just look back and tell yourself, "It's all good!" Take care and God bless!
Pilar Fongheiser (now Stephenson)
- E-Mail: Shadowdragon202@yahoo.com
Steve Fraga
- E-Mail: ejmf@netzero.net
- Message: Married 8 years to Jeanne. Three kids, Matthew (3), John and Grace (1), Yes we had twins! Living in Corona Ca.
Johnny Garcia
- E-Mail: jgbtripn@prodigy.net
- Home Page: http://www.pawdpound.com/jgbtripn.htm
- Message: Just moved back to Sunny San Diego after 14 years in the LA area. The last 10 years as a Production Manager at Boeing Aircraft in Long Beach, I moved from Huntington Beach. GREAT TOWN!!!!!!!! Especially on Fourth Of July! Nuts! Crazy! I think its the second best place to live, next to SD. I still like jetskiing in the summer, taking pictures, hanging out with the boys and making stuff with wood. I still 'talk story' with Drew, Ricky, Hector, Gene, David U., and anyone who'll listen. Be good all.....If we have a picnic this year, I'll see you there! DREW!!!! YOU DA MAN!!!!! This website is responsible for bringing us Trojan Alumni closer together. Right On!
Charlene Hanson-Perry
- E-Mail: net_princess@hotmail.com
- College: Student at Ohio University, History Major
- Message: I am still living in Southeastern Ohio with my husband, Bryan. We have been together for 16 years now. I am working on a History degree with a concentration on North American History. I also have 6 classes left to take to get my Culinary Arts Degree. I do miss all of my fellow Trojans and hope to visit someday soon. Been dealing with some severe heath issues that have prevented any long-distance traveling. I do miss So-Cal and the people. Hope to see ya soon. Would love to hear from some of my fellow classmates. Take care and God bless.
David Harper
- E-Mail: dddddick@aol.com
- College: Graduated University of Maryland University College
- Occupation: First Sergeant - USAF
- Message: I joined the Air Force after attending Southwestern College & have been going since. Been stationed in California twice, Okinawa, Italy, and now Oklahoma. Have seen some interesting places like Turkey, Greece, Bosnia, Honduras, Korea, Saudi Arabia, & Egypt. Married Debora-Marie Van Leer of Perris, Ca., & have two great kids - Delta (14) and David (12). Am looking at returning to the San Diego area in a few years when the kids are done with school.
Carol L. Haynes
- E-Mail: carol@san.rr.com
- Occupation: Operations Manager
- College: University of Phoenix
- Message: I am still living in Clairemont. Near Kathy and my Mom. Kathy has two kids now, and I still enjoy spoiling both of them. We go to Spring Training each year and enjoy many Padre games. We also go to all the SDSU Aztecs Football games. It was fun seeing many of you at the reunion. Keep in touch!
Craig Henson
- E-Mail: pastorcraig55@yahoo.com
- Occupation: Pastor
- Message: I have been married to Amy (Morse '81) for 16 years. We have two boys Richie 14 and Paul 12. We have been here in Venice for 5 years.
Leilani Jamotillo (now Wolover)
- E-Mail: leilani.wolover@esoterix.com
- College: UCLA
- Occupation: Laboratory Manager
Tammie Johnson (now Chrysler)
- E-Mail: tchrysler@aerostructures.bfg.com
- College: University of Phoenix
- Occupation: Aerospace Quality Engineer
- Message: Hi! Looking forward to seeing you all at the reunion. I have been married for 16 years and have two children, Jonathan (12) and Jenna (10). I live in the east county (Lakeside) and work in Chula Vista at BFGoodrich Aerospace (formerly Rohr).
Diane Labasan (now Castillo)
- E-Mail: dmlc07@hotmail.com
- Occupation: Mom
- Message: Hello from Chino Hills, CA Art, Gracie (13), Danny (12), Alec (3) and I have now been living here for almost 5 years. Although hot at times, It reminds me of C.V. back when the farmland, and road behind Loma Lane didn't exist. Remember? Anyhow, all is well and I hope this message finds you happy and content.
Eric Mabrey
- E-Mail: ericmabrey@cox.net
- College: SDSU
- Occupation: Teacher
- Message: I'm still teaching at CVHS, but I'm no longer the band director. I retired from this "time consuming" job to spend more time with my family (wife and 2 daughters, 10 and 5). I'm teaching music and computers now.
Jerrilyn "Jerri" Malana
- E-Mail: jmalana@littler.com
- Occupation: Attorney
Ilyana Martinez
- E-Mail: ilyanam@home.com
Lorena Martinez (now Gracia)
- E-Mail: lorena@kobeys.com
- College: Sawyer College of Business
- Occupation: Secretary/Receptionist
- Message: Hi class of 1981 and 1980. Well, I am currently working for the Kobey Corporation, which is the Kobey Swap Meet at the Corporate office. I just started this job since I took a 5 year vacation from working. I've been married for 10 years with a CPH alumni Gilbert. We have no children, but plenty of nephews and nieces from my brothers Cachi, Chito and my sister Nohemi. We all still live in the Chula Vista area and we sometimes run into people we know. Well, hope to hear from some of you soon.
Elena McCubbin (now Wright)
- E-Mail: gloopy@sciti.com
- Occupation: Instructional Asst.
Lupita McCubbin (now Garcia)
- E-Mail: pgarcia3@earthlink.net
- Occupation: Photographer
- Message: married three children living in Chula Vista.
Randy Moore
- E-Mail: randymoore6@aol.com
- Occupation: USAF
- Message: I'm no longer married. I live in Texas now. I have 3 children one daughter and twin boys.
Mark Morud
- E-Mail: mmorud@pacbell.net
- College: UCSD/National/Southwestern
- Occupation: Corporate Manager of Information Systems
- Message: tap, tap. is this thing on?
Gene Nepomuceno
- E-Mail: grneps@yahoo.com
Jim Nielsen
- E-Mail: nielsen@catt.com
- Home Page: http://users.catt.com/~nielsen
- College: SDSU / Southwestern
- Occupation: I.T. Group Manager
- Message: Well, Hi, y'all!! After attending SDSU for a little over two years, I decided I would like to start a family with a cute little filly from San Diego that I met through my sister. We sprouted three kids (Heather '84, Amanda '86 and Joey '91) while I worked at places like Home Federal (defunct), PSA (defunct), and Great American Federal (defunct). I kind of got the hint that everywhere I worked was going to go in the tank!! (lol) When Wells Fargo took over GAF, we started to set our eyes on Tennessee. Moved there in '91, and landed in Atlanta a couple months later working for a company based in ... Los Angeles!! After we moved the computer center from Atlanta to LA, I thought long and hard about moving back to So. Cal. Took me all of about 3 minutes to decide to stay in the southeast. Then I worked as a consultant for a LARGE telecomm company, and finally to where I am now - at a major manufacturing company in Georgia. I get to play with new technology all day, direct the technology & standards for 10,000 computer users, and have a staff of about 90 people. My kids are now growing up more every time I turn around - two daughters in high school (both on the girls' varsity soccer team), and a son in grade school (third year in little league baseball) I never ended up pursuing my 'dream career', mostly because there was no money in it. But I have to say, I have REALLY been blessed in the 20 years since leaving CPHS. I am doing things I never thought I would be in to, as I am sure most of us are. I will leave you with this: Life always has something around the next corner to try and knock you off your feet, but it's how you get back up and brush yourself off and then stare life right back in the eye that builds your character. For anyone who has never been in rodeo, when a cowboy gets thrown from his mount (a horse or bull), and lands hard - you will hear the phrase 'Cowboy up'. A phrase of encouragement and challenge to yourself or to someone else, that says 'You get up, no matter how badly beaten, and go at it again.' Now, Set your eye on the goal, and always say, 'Cowboy up!'
Chris Oson
- E-Mail: c_oson@hotmail.com
- Home Page: http://www.typhon-expanse.com
- College: SDSU/UCSD
- Message: I am now working as a Internet database programmer/consultant for myself and have been in and out of San Diego since I left school. I am still single but am living w/ my girlfriend here in San Diego. It's nice to hear some of the gang alive and kicking. Even though I left CPHS after my junior year, I've always considered myself a Trojan (I went to CPJHS). I'd like to know what's happening for the 20th year reunion next year. (I never thought I'd ever utter those words!)
Donna Otis (now Weinman)
- E-Mail: dmweinman@worldnet.att.net
Phillip Perez
- E-Mail: phillipperez@hotmail.com
- Occupation: Technical Instructor
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Message: Hello fellow TROJANS! I'm just updating my info for the end of 2005. I'm a Technical Instructor teaching Laser Theory and Maintenance to international students for CYMER, Inc. in Rancho Bernardo. We build the lasers that are used to create the Pentium IV processors, among other integrated circuits. I am still with my beautiful long-time love, Becky, whom some of you have met. May daughter, Jessica, has just graduated from CPHS this year and is now attending college. I still have my condo on the hill over-looking Mission Valley, but will be buying a second property closer to work. I am currently planning a group ~25th year reunion for the classes of '80, '81, & '82 next year (2006). Our 20 year reunion committee was the BOMB! I have strong confidence that we can duplicate that memorable event with the help from our other alumni from '80 & '82. Go TROJANS!!!
Sue Richardson (now Sanders)
- E-Mail: twistedsister7@msn.com
- College: San Jacinto
Barbara Sablan (now Kabrel)
- E-Mail: bkabrel@impulse.net
- Message: For those who remember me. I am now a Full-Time Mommy to 2 boys. Michael 9 years and Christopher 6 years. I decided to put work on hold for awhile to raise my boys rather than someone else. All new since Sept 1998. I've been married to Bobby Kabrel (Charlie's little brother) for 16 years in Feb of 1999. We live at Vandenberg AFB which is 1 hour north of Santa Barbara. Yes, he's in the Air Force. Hope to hear from any of you. Yes, Tony's little sister or Joey's older sister. And can't forget Henry Cruz's little cousin or Tommy Sablan's cousin.ha ha ha....
Yvette Scara (now McCray)
- E-Mail: yvettemccray@cox.net
- Occupation: homemade tamale extraordinaire
- Message: Hello all, divorced now from Byron (Nate). We have 3 beautiful kids, and 1 gorgeous grandson. I live in El Cajon, now for 10 years after traveling so much. Keep very busy being a mom, a grandma, a friend, a sister, a girlfriend, and a listener. Haven't quite figured out yet how to solve the world's problems. lol! Would love to hear from anyone from those good ole years when life was more footloose and fancyfree. lol (and less stressful too :D)
Luis "Louie" Gabriel Senteno
- E-Mail: gsenteno1@earthlink.net or gsenteno@sandi.net
- College: SDSU/Claremont Graduate College
- Occupation: Teacher
Christine Sidwell
- E-Mail: christinefree123@yahoo.com
- College: CSI
- Occupation: Supervisor
- Message: Hello fellow graduates!! I am a (recently) divorced mother of two sons-ages 23 and 12. I currently work two jobs so that keeps me quite busy. I missed the last reunion but look forward to the next. God bless you Trojans!
Lisa Skinner (now Riegel)
- E-Mail: lisapeach63@hotmail.com
- Occupation: Full time mom
- Message: I'm living in Iwakuni, Japan with my husband Bryan, of ten years, and children Alex-16, Paul-15, Hope-12, Bryan-10 and two stepsons, Chris-17, Nick-15. My husband is a United States Marine and we have been in Japan for a year. It's a full time job keeping up with the high school football, soccer, band, gymnastics, cheerleading and baseball and keep everyone feed and clothed too! We have spent the last ten years living in Seattle, Wash., Twentynine Palms, Calif., Orange county, Calif., Beaufort, South Carolina, Annapolis Md. (USNA) and to the present day in Japan. We hope to retire to Wash/Idaho in the next few years. If anyone has an address for Cindy Bedwell I would like to hear from you.
Georgina Soto (now Enriquez)
- E-Mail: ginaenriquez@cox.net
- College: Southwestern College/UCSB
- Occupation: Full time Wife and Mom
- Message: Hi everyone, it was great reading what the class of '81 has been up to. I can't believe how much Chula Vista has grown or that 26(!) years have passed since we graduated. I (still) live in Chula Vista (Rolling Hills) with my husband Mario, my 11-year old daughter, and 10 year-old son. I worked for the County of San Diego (Social Services and District Attorney's Office) for several years but right now I'm at home full time with my kids. Once in a while I run into Castle Park alumni around town and it's great catching up with everyone about husbands/wifes, kids and jobs. Feel free to send me an e-mail.
Cheryl Sykes (now Garman)
- E-Mail: CBOYS@AOL.COM
- College: Life
- Message: Dental Coordinator
Mary Tatu (now Hublit)
- E-Mail: jhublit@cox.net
- Occupation: Cosmetologist/Mom
- Message: Hi Guys, I have been married for 19 yrs. this month and have two kids. My girl is 11 yrs. old and my boy is yrs. old. I still live in Chula Vista and wish I could here from some old friends.
Debbie Taylor
- E-Mail: library_goddess@hotmail.com
- Occupation: Librarian
- Message: Hey there everyone! I just celebrated my 20th anniversary working for the City of Chula Vista, in the library. Who would have thought that the job I held in high school would turn into a career. A couple of years ago I obtained my Master's in Library Science and now I am in charge of running the Children's Room at the main branch library here in Chula Vista, and loving every minute of it! If anyone is in the neighborhood bring your kids by and say hello.
Susan Tynan (now Seydel)
- E-Mail: susan.seydel@juno.com
- Occupation: busy mom!
- Message: I've lived in the South Bay since graduating. We're in Bonita now. I've been married to Roy Seydel (BVHS '76) for 17 years. We have 4 kids ages 7,9,13,15. My son just got his driving permit and that really makes me feel old! I teach my kids at home and I'm a teacher at our school in El Cajon. I used to be an "All Star" with our Disco clothes, and now I laugh as those hideous clothes come back in style. I think that if I could describe myself in High School in just one word, it would be "brat". I'm older (and wiser?) now, so I'm not as much of a brat, but I still have a very feisty streak in me. I became a Christian when I was 19, and my life totally changed. Everything that I wanted in life suddenly changed. My dreams and goals were redirected. My life is not what I thought it would be. It's a lot better than I could have ever expected! I've had a lot of difficult things happen in my life, but I've come through ok because I have Christ at my side. Honestly, I don't know how I would have ever made it without Him! I'll be at the reunion with my husband. If you ever went to Taco Bell on 3rd Avenue while we were in High School, you may know my husband. His name is Roy. He was the really nice guy that worked there! We'd see him on Tuesday nights when we went to TB after All Star practice. He went to Bonita Vista High School, but we can't hold that against him. I'll see you in August! : ) S u e ( :
Mona Ward
- E-Mail: wardmo63@hotmail.com
- Occupation: Sr. Receptionist/Operator
- Message: Hey all you TROJANS!! I am so excited to see this page! I am a single mom now, with 2 great kids: Jacob,13 and Kayleigh, 10. We live in San Marcos, near Escondido. I visit my brother, Rick, (aka Richard, Class of '80)when I'm Chula Vista. I work for a medical device manufacturer in Vista (BREG, Inc.) as their Sr. Receptionist and Operator. They prefer to call me "phone goddess". I teach Sunday school (3 & 4 yr olds) and love it! If anyone is looking for my brothers and sister, please contact me and I will get you their addresses. I would love to hear from Aurora Gigear if anyone knows where she is! Hope to see you soon at a reunion!
Teri Watkins
- E-Mail: dclh@gjct.net
- College: Mesa State College
- Occupation: Log Home Contractor
- Message: I've been in Colorado for almost 17 years now. I got my B.S. Degree (appropriately named) in Public Accounting in 1990 while working full-time in the banking industry as a Personnel Director. I decided that was too boring - so I completely switched gears and have been building log homes since I graduated from college. I am one of two women who own Dallas Creek Log Homes - based in Montrose, Colorado. If anyone wants to get in touch - email me! Not married, no kids. But I have two great nephews!
Lynda Webb (now West)
- E-Mail: lynda_m_west@yahoo.com
- Occupation: Legal Secretary
- Message: I still live in San Diego and am married with two children ages 21 and 22. My son is in the Marine Corps and my daughter is attending court reporting school. I am a legal secretary and have been for the past nine years. My husband is working at the San Diego Superior Court.
Greg Williams
- E-Mail: gwilliam@cchs.edu
- Occupation: Senior Analyst/Programmer
Maximo Zape
- E-Mail: mozape@hotmail.com
- Band Home Page: http://www.mp3.com/hemisphere
- College: University of So. California
- Occupation: Musician/Technical Sales
- Message: Currently playing with: Makai---a top 40 R&B Dance Retro Band
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The Patrick Yandall Group---smooth jazz, FM98 [www.PatrickYandall.com]
Hemisphere---World Beat/smooth jazz, FM98 [hemispherejazz.com]
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