Claremont High School
Class Of 1961
Bill Helber
Yearbook
| Residing In: | Henderson, NV USA |
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| Spouse/Partner: | Laura |
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| Occupation: | retired |
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| Children: | kids Kelly, Paul, Stephanie,6 grandchildren |
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| Military Service: | U.S. Navy  |
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Bill's Latest Interactions
Hello Laura,
I was/am a classmate of Bill’s at CHS. I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing but am comforted knowing you were so supportive of him, especially during recent times.
One of my favorite moments, even after all these years, was the CHS talent show in 1961, when Bill and I performed a song we wrote: “O Claremont”, about various aspects/incidents during our last year at CHS. So much fun writing it, practicing for the show, then performing (Bill on ukulele and me on banjo). And yes, it was well received by the audience there in the CHS auditorium.
In fact, Bill and I immediately became recording stars! Well, maybe that’s overstating it a bit, but we did go to a studio prior to graduation and record the song, and were surprised to discover at our graduation dinner that right beside our plates and napkins was a 45 RPM version of O Claremont had been given to each and every class member, as part of the celebration that evening. I think it still can be heard on the class website Sharon Esterley and others have created and nurtured through the years.
Alas, Bill and I never received royalties for our recording, but the best royalties of all are the memories!
Condolences, and with a smile, as I think of Bill and good times over the years, and particularly of O Claremont, which I’m sure lives on with many of our classmates.
Charles Zetterberg
Happy Birthday Bill! Enjoy this day but, I must tell you, no royalties yet this year from the hit song "O Claremont". We need to get a new agent!
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Posted on: Jan 20, 2019 at 9:26 PM
Thank you to everyone who wishes Bill happy birthday.
He’s hanging in there for all of you who wondered. We had a really great evening today for his birthday . We went to dinner and dancing. He still loves to dance.
Posted on: Jan 21, 2017 at 1:33 AM
Bill / Laura------
I want to send you some pictures I have from the reunion but I lost your address.
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Terry
Great time with classmates at the Eureka Burger party 2015!!
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