Steve Bennett (1970)

David

I value your personal tribute, deeply. Your note, as to where you have been, where you are now, and where you are going, enables us all to reunite: in effect to re-union-ize in vivo, as opposed to just being in a room in situ. While we have been trying to organize the time and place for years, you have essentially captured the ‘Spirit’ of our class spirit in words, which should reign eternal as to who we were.

Just know, a reunion is for all of us to reunite and begin again, because:

“If you could only sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you can be to the people you may never even dream of. There is something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.” *

I share that thought primarily because i don’t know whether this will be my last reunion or not, and I do seek to re-unite with those i should have in the past. As your note emphasizes, you don’t need to be there, to be there in spirit.

* quote from Fred Rogers, in The World According to Mister Rogers, Important Things to Remember,Chapter-We are all Neighbors, p136

Leslie Lamata (Costa) (1970)

David,

Not sure if you will remember me but I do remember you at school even though we did not have much interaction.  You see all the faces walking the halls etc. Your message is wonderful and very moving. I was hoping to see you at the reunion but as I read on saw that you will not be there. Our class was very spirited. I believe our class won spirit week when we were sophomore's and they gave it to the senior class when we were juniors even though I think our class won. I lost my voice during those rally's and believe it or not, it has never come back to normal after all these years. I have a gruff voice because of losing it and yelling way back then.

Again, so loved your message. Hope medically things will transpire to positivity. Keep us all updated as to your path with all of that.

A fellow Viking of class of 1970,

Leslie

David Loucks (1970)

Dave I was happy to finally reconnect with you. Steve Bennett and I have been trying for quite a while. I am sorry you have had so many isssues in your life recently and am glad they are resolving themselves.  I know how much you enjoyed the 40th reunion and was hoping you would be able to come and enjoy the lovely venue Roxanne Ferguson found for us.  If it is any solace please know that there will be a digital memory book you will be able to access to see the events and enjoy from a distance.  Just as a heads up Roxanne and I are considering an atipical reunion for our 60th, as this was has been cumbersome and exhausting.  I would like to do a cruise to Alaska or Hawaii.

Roxanne J. Ferguson (Cline) (1970)

David, 

Just some info on the venue - we have kept in mind that we, for the most part, are gathering to mingle and catch up with fellow classmates, therefore, no loud DJ's, just background music.  It is an outdoor venue set far back off the street.  If these sound restrictions would help you be more comfortable attending, we would so love to see you.  If not, please make sure that you login to Reunion DB and update your bio so info about you can be included in the digital memory book that will be emailed  to everyone.

If we don't see you, wishing you improved health, there's always the 60th in just 8 years!

Jeffery Lee (1968)

Ralph Martin (1967)

Right-On Jeff...Least we forget "Vinny" Acosta & Don Nune....Rick "Guzzy" Gazarian....Raul Velasquiz & others..bless all you Veterans including those which also served as Police Officers

Tom Brody (1969)

This is about post #1600, which was by Jeffery Lee (class of 1968).  This post included a list of soldiers, where this list was named, "Vietnam Veterans Memorial."  Michael Hicks is one of these soldiers.  His brother, Patrick Hicks is from the same class as me (class of 1969).   I remember once, driving along Estudillo Avenue in San Leandro.  I was driving near the public library.  There, on the other side of Estudillo (across the street from the library), they were having a ceremony.   It is my guess that this ceremony was in honor of Michael Hicks.

Robert Fitzgerald (1965)

James Allen Hardman, Class of 1965, KIA, November 8, 1968

JAMES A HARDMAN is on the Wall at Panel W39, Line 36. A great person and a good friend.

Michael Wilske (1966)

Richard Lee Hammett

KIA: November 27, 1968

Panel 38W Line 74

Chris Christophersen (1978)

Robert,

great to hear all is well with you, I wanted to to thank you for posting Jim Hardmans name for remembrance we lived on locust st as well down the street from the family his sister  Sue was my mothers unofficial baby sitter. Great family.

Chris Christophersen

Leslie Lamata (Costa) (1970)

The "1970" 50 + 2 class reunion was a wonderful event. Thanks to the committee for a very job well done. The turn out was great. Missed all those who could not attend. I cannot say more to how great it was. Seeing everyone was the best time. Hope the photographer can give out the web site to purchase the photo's taken for those of us that did not purchase yesterday.

Leslie

Maria Cordaway (Villagomez) (1965)

I received a message about Ralph Montgomery passing....my deepest sympathy for his family..I knew Raph  siince Grover Cleveland.....he was a neighbor as well....RIP Ralph...

David Merrick (1970)

Sue Ferreira Nunes:

Hi! I copy/pasted your name from another message so I'm  trapped in red bold momentarily! I'm really not yelling. Really.

I have had a really weird life that, minus a couple of events, I would otherwise gladly re live, but have had issues that have kept me distracted and away from my fellow Vikings. Multi-tasking has become my enemy.

Point being? My mom could be cooking dinner in the kitchen with the launndry in the garage, ironing whilst talking on the phone and watching TV, all effectively and no errors.

 But I have had trouble just walking and chewing gum at the same time. So even though I can't account for being active here I have bounced in periodically over the years to read. And having once monitored a Yahoo! group of about 1,000 members internationally [long story] for about ten years I am very aware of the effort you must put forth to keep this vibrant and dynamic web site functioning.

This message board alone would be the envy of other high schools. I stated in my last message, we were a special class of 1970 but that could only have occurred within 22 years of very special and active classsmates making Pacific High School as a whole, the sort of high school memory that others could only have  dreamed of.

So, Sue, I would like to thank you for taking the time and investing in the effort to keep our Viking Ship afloat so that as I return here I can be confident we still have an awesome assembly of souls gathered together by you, an awesome administrator. I might even ask your advice occasioanlly in future messages. An idea or two.

But for now, hey guys, Happy Father's Day. And hey gals, thank you for providing us with fathers! [Go! Golden State Warriors, too! The end of their parade on Monday is on 8th Street. I live on 9th! Is it legal to rent out your bathroom for a day?]

DAVE MERRICK

Marla Fry (Evans) (1974)

David,

What a awesome message to Sue, yes she does a fabulous job keep us all up to date with keeping us all aware of our fellow Vikings.  I also thank you Sue from a distance.  I would never know what my fellow Vikings are doing living so far away. Still my heart and soul live in San Leandro, California.

Marla

Sue Ferreira (Nunes) (1967)

David Merrick   Lol  I tried to see if I copied your name would I be writing in Blue !!!  It didn't work for me !!   Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it.  Lately I've been slacking some.  Had some health problems which ended in surgery but I am feeling better every day.  I think I'm alll caught up !!  Please have patience if I don't get back to you soon..

Thank you again David !!!

Sue Ferreira Nunes

Site Administrator

Alicia Fields Rudnicki (1969)

Sue, I would like to add my thanks for all the helpful work you do to keep our website going strong. I'm also sending you good vibes for excellent health and surgical recovery. I'm almost four months in to my second total knee replacement recovery (had to have a matching set!), and surgical recovery does take lots of patience and perseverance. So, hugs to you.

Peggy Wood (Guernsey) (1968)

Well, Vikings welcome to the Summer Soltice - Hello David,

Summer Soltice just reminds me we are out of school and no one is around for my birthday...so I decieded that if we don't celebrate it I don't get older...it works,,,don't get older don't grow up!!!!!!!!!!  Just love the Lord have fun, smile, love those you know, look to those you don't as future friends, pray for guidiance and hold His hand.  Life here is no the perfect we want BUT it is THE JOY WE CREATE...Like a reunion cruise to the Bahamas that Sue put together with a stop to New Orleans.  To this day I enjoy the JOY she and so many on the trip made for me.  The class of 66 has some really nice people in it

AS FOR SCHOOL SPIRIT, as you stated David...THE CLASS OF 1968 HAS THE BEST RECORD.   We are the ONLY CLASS that won, earned, showed our Spirit by WINNING SPIRIT WEEK ALL 3 YEARS WE ATTENDED AND YELLED AND WAVED at THE BEST HIGH SCHOOL IN SAN LEANDRO, CA.

We all have the best to follow from.  Best, great, and even so-so teachers.  They all came to school to teach us. Tried to do their best as they were taught.  I went back to school to teach and it is not what we think teachers are taught.  Special Ed was even more of a shock.  I worked for the S

Yes, the society was not good for our brothers and sister of different colors, voices, hair color, choice and birth as to who to love, etc.  And we were in the explosion of the Civil Rights Movement.  I have seen many movies, speeches, documentories and cannot believe I grew up in the years I have and did not yell louder, vote better, hold hands and walk with stronger people.  To STILL have the junk in our country that we do with unfair rights is unbelievable, yet true.  The Mr. Rodgers quote is one of the best I know and the other Jesus said to love the Lord and second is to love your neighbor as yourself.(these are not exact quotes but say what I know) John 15:12-13,Romans 12:9-10 are just two.  

I want you all to know I'm sorry to be off our site for so long, but like some of us we have "things happening".

May you all enjoy the first day of summer.  Many Vikings will remember, of course how hot it did get this time of year.  May God bless and comfort all of you.  May we get together soon to visit laugh hug smile and bee good, or  = )

Peggy

Jeffrey Matabuena (1983)

Is there going to be an All-Class Reunion Picnic @ Marina Park - San Leandro this 2022 year?

If so,  when is it and who do I contact for tics?

Sue Ferreira (Nunes) (1967)

Jeffery  The 2022 All Class Reunion has been cancelled !!  Hopefully there will be on next year !!!

Sue

Sue Ferreira (Nunes) (1967)

                             HAPPY BIRTHDY RALPH MARTIN!!  

                             Ralph enjoy your special day

Ralph Martin (1967)

Thanks to all {John/Liz/Sue} for the Birthday shout-out...had a great Bingo day...ate a great dinner..& now asking myself where all the time  has gone? Hoping the best for all of us in the coming years...Lil Ralphie Martin....

Ralph Martin (1967)

  Happy 72nd B -day  1968 Classmate Gail Childers

Janet Howard (Maskell) (1967)

Happy Birthday Gail! Think of you and your family often. Hugs Janet

Janet Howard (Maskell) (1967)

Happy Birthday Ralph!!

Peggy Wood (Guernsey) (1968)

WOW   What a pool   !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who needs San Simeon   

That is so beautiful.

Enjoy, 

Sue I do want to take this oppertunity to say    A GREAT BIG THANK YOU Forkeeping this ste going for all of us.      I know I am BLESSED because of it.

YOU ARE THE GREATEST

Peggy