Huntington Beach High School
Class Of 1979
HBHS Alumni News
July 24, 2023
Tried updating this page but it will take some time for responses. The information below is left here for integrity purposes however currently site's are down.
Have located a new ALUMNI site:
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Visit our website at: www.hbhsalumni.org (not working as of 7/24/23)
To submit articles for the Pipeline or items for the website, submit your email to:
pipeline@hbhs alumni.org
The deadline for article submissions is the end of the month prior to each publication. The Pipeline prints in February, May, August and November.
NEW FACES
Have you often wondered what happened to Mary, John, or Susie? Well, they are probably wondering the same thing about you!
Why not join us at the Alumni Association Annual Picnic? It is always held on the last Sunday in July at Lake Park. Just bring a salad or dessert for 12 and share in the fun. You will also be available to purchase In-and-Out Burgers as well.
If you are curious about your high school buddies, call your Class Connector to see if they have a current address or phone number. We have a very extensive data base at your disposal. The Class Connectors listed is located in the Newsletter each month.
At our last Alumni Board Meeting we voted to award four $1,000 scholarships to deserving students at HBHS. In the August Newsletter you will get to know more about these great students.
We also approved to purchase up to 15 Cauldrons for students who were not able to purchase them this year.
Remember, our annual fee is only $15 and you will receive four newsletters per year, plus a Directory of all members. The reuniting with an old friend is ...... priceless!
Sharon (Clegg Drubin) MacCallum
President
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT HAS A NEW NAME
Sharon Drubin (Class of 1958) is now Sharon MacCallum. After 24 years of leading a carefree, frivolous single life, Sharon has finally settled down to the good, old-fashioned married life. She and David MacCallum were married on May 2nd in Fullerton. HBHS Alumni friends attended this joyous event. Her new husband, David, hails from North Carolina and is a retired engineer. You will be seeing more of him at our annual picnics and other functions.
REUNIONS FOR 2023
If you are planning an upcoming reunion please contact:
Kathy Templeton @ kt49erfan@aol.com
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CLASS OF 1979
Stevie Erixson Anderson is planning several fun-filled events sometime in July 2023. It is very important to get all classmates to our new site at:
Please pass our website address on to any classmates you may know about. This will be a great way to communicate within our class.
Additionally we have a Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/342010763369801
Contact information for 2009 Reunions
CLASS OF 1945
Rosemary (McCormick) Robinson (714) 536-3512 or email her at srobinson9@socal.rr.com
CLASS OF 1953
Please RSVP to Buddy Wymore, 58778 San Marino Drive, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, (760) 365-1832, email --bsw4him@aol.com.
CLASS OF 1959
Contact Beverly (Kuchenbecker) Herman at (714) 840-9826 or email her at bev747@aol.com
CLASSES 1968 AND 1969
Kristine Dillon at kedillon@mit.edu for more information.
CLASS OF 1989
Submit jpeg photos for the slideshow to hbhs89@yahoo.com or paintballergpp27@gmail.com.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Maria Stroup Slaven at hbhs89@yahoo.com.
CLASS OF 1999
Danielle (Fuson) Porcho, Class Connector
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HBHS Alumni Association participation in the HB July 4th Parade
Attention Class Connectors:
Nancy (Sutton) Dodson at (714) 846-3759
Aileen Manley at (714) 536-8519
Rosemary Robinson at (714) 536-3512
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OPPORTUNITY CHANCE DRAWING!
The Alumni Association is seeking donations of items, services, or gift cards for the OPPORTUNITY CHANCE DRAWING! The drawing will be held at the Alumni Picnic
The proceeds go to help the Scholarship, Yearbook Programs and the Annual Picnic. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in helping, contact Karen Pedersen (Class of 1962) at (714) 964-2801, or email kpedersen@socal.rr.com, or send items to: 18781 Heavenwood Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.
Your help is most appreciative and will make our 2009 Picnic a success!
th at Lake Park from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
CLASS CONNECTORS
Please note we have three new Class Connectors for the Classes of 1979, 1980 and 1989. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact them.
Class of 1979: Kim Wells @ 714.514.7251
Class of 1980: Martin Hernandez @ 562.430.2160
Class of 1989: Maria (Stroup) Slaven 949.597.0052
PICNIC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Alumni Board is always looking for volunteers to help at this year’s Picnic. There are many things that need to be done on the day of the picnic. If you can volunteer to help for an hour or two, it would be greatly appreciated.
Alumni Secretary Rosemary Robinson is collecting names of volunteers that would be available to help that day.
Contact her at (714) 536-3512 or email her at srobinson9@socal.rr.com
GOING GREEN, SIGN UP NOW
Our goal is to send out 150 newsletters via email. Won’t you join the team? Save postage and save a tree or two! Sign up to receive your
Pipeline on-line. Email Patsy Emmert, Membership Coordinator, pemmert@socal.rr.com and she’ll add you to the email only list. You will receive your February Newsletter and HBHS Alumni Directory via "snail mail" once a year.
HBHS ALUMNI STORE
HBHS Throws
- At approximately 72" x 52", 100% cotton, and machine wash/dry these are a must-have for taking to the Alumni Football game, traveling in your motor home, tossing in your car or curling up with on a sofa. They are adorned with a picture of the tower in orange and black and the words to our Alma Mater woven in below. Only $35, plus shipping. A great gift for any occasion! HBHS Alumni T-Shirts - The T-shirts are white, pre-shrunk, 100% cotton. The back design is an oil derrick with "HB Oilers – Huntington Beach High School Alumni Association" lettering done in orange and black. On the front is a small oil derrick on the top left side saying "HB Oilers Alumni Association." Only large sizes are available. T-SHIRTS ARE NOW $5, plus shipping. Get yours today! HBHS Tote Bags - A heavy grade, canvas-type, black tote bag. It measures 12" x 14" with a black shoulder strap. On the front the tower is printed in orange with Huntington Beach High School Alumni Association circling the tower. On the back are the words to the Alma Mater in orange print. There is a cell phone and a water bottle holder on the sides. On the strap is a place for two pens or pencils. This is a great gift! You can carry around everything imaginable: lunch, books, papers, whatever you want. Plus you’ll be going GREEN at the same time. $10, plus shipping. You can get all three items for only $45. A $5 discount!
If you are interested in purchasing any of the items listed, contact Sharon Lynn, (714) 964-5365 or email
ctrygal@verizon.net for all ordering details. Think about your future reunions. These would make great raffle prizes or gifts. Support our Alumni!
CONDOLENCES
IVAN NORMAN DAVIS, Class of 1938,
passed away on February 5, 2009. Our condolences to his nieces and nephews, Meryl Davis (Class of 1949), Sonny Foss (Class of 1956), Marie (Foss) Hafen (Class of 1958), Karen Foss (Class of 1961) and Jess Foss (Class of 1964) and his family and friends.
LANE ELWOOD COSTLE, Class of 1949
passed away February 26, 2009 in Los Angeles. He served his country in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, and was a member of Ducks Unlimited, and the NRA. Lane worked in the aircraft industry for 40 years and retired as Vice President of Northrop Grumman in 1995. He is survived by two daughters, Lynn Thomas and Pamela Chanda; one stepdaughter, Madonna Stansbuey; one stepson, Ralph Bartlett; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
DONALD JAMES ANDERSON, Class of 1951
passed away on February 10, 2009. He is survived by his wife, Lillia. Don loved to attend the Class Reunions, loved to talk with everyone and was a friendly person. He was a great father to his three children: Edward, James and Janet Lynn. Above all, he would do everything to help his fellowmen, even strangers. He was married to two wonderful wives, Carroll Anderson who passed several years ago, and his second wife, Lillia – who had ten wonderful years with Don. He will be missed by all of his friends, family, and classmates.
VIOLET STEGEN BOWEN, Class of 1952
passed away November 7, 2008. Our condolences to her brother and sister-in-law, Don and Martha Stegen, and her family and friends. KAREN BENVIE, Class of 1959, and PAMELA BENVIE McPHEE, Class of 1962 and her family and friends in the passing of their mother, Mary Rose Benvie, in April 2009.
WILLIAM "BILL" MASSEY, Class of 1959
passed away in January 2009. Our condolences to his family and friends.
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$$$ GENEROUS GIFTS $$$
We would like to give a big
THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to the Alumni’s Scholarship, Graduation or Picnic funds when you renewed your membership or throughout the year.
Scholarships:
Elmer Combs, Richard Cusolito, Dorothy Deane, Larry Diamond, Nancy Fowler, Edward Haught, Mary Langston, Marilyn Lobner, David Manthei, Patricia Peters, Carol-Anne Roberts, Vince, Ross, Norman Ruggles, Gary Scott, Kelly Towers and Richard Wilson.
Graduation:
Jack and Jeanette Clapp, Edward Haught, Mary Keith, Marilyn Lobner, Carol-Anne Roberts, Gary Scott, and Richard Wilson
Picnic:
Robert and Annabelle Biscailuz, Von Carney, Jack and Jeanette Clapp, Richard Cusolito, Betty Dabney, J. B. Dowty, Elmer Goetsch, Patricia Hall, Edward Haught, Robert Hoff, Marilyn Lobner, Michael O’Brien, A. Reyes, Carol-Anne Roberts, Charles Shopfner, Carrie Jo Solberg, Gilbert Stegen, Gary Scott, Richard Wilson and Timothy Young.
We apologize to anyone who may have been left off our list, but please know that we greatly appreciate your donation. You can donate anytime to an Alumni Fund simply by sending your contribution to our Alumni Treasurer, Sharon Lynn, 8321 Cade Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92646-3142.
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MEMORIES FROM CLASSMATES
WHO GRADUATED IN THE 1930’s
Maxine Preston Inman, Class of 1930
I was born and raised in dear old Huntington Beach and dedicated to the High School, and send you a voice of gratitude for your effort in keeping HBHS history going.
Classmates from the 1930’s – do you remember the Senior Class Ditch Day, sailing from San Pedro to Catalina Island? Such an enjoyable time, especially for those of us who had never been to Catalina.
The all-out, especially arranged, formal dinner dance at the Virginia Hotel in Long Beach was attended by all seniors.
Watching the football and basketball games on the sidelines or in the bleachers were always memories of fun times!
Thank you, Maxine, for your warm thoughts about Huntington Beach and the High School.
Herbert Glenn Preston, Class of 1933
I graduated from HBHS in 1933. Virginia Eileen Popp was from the Class of 1934, and we were married on June 6, 1937. We had two children; Brenda and her husband have two children and live in Indiana, and David lives on 16 acres in Somerville, Texas. I now live on their property in my own mobile home. I worked for the government for 31 years in the San Diego area. I retired in 1975.
In 1933 no Cauldrons were printed due to the Principal, Mr. Jones and Mr. Wager, Vice Principal. They said no money was available. In 1934 they printed a booklet like the Pipeline called the Spendthrift. The only person I recognized in the Pipeline was Tony Tovatt.
I just celebrated my 94
Old history also tells you that there were many Prestons that went to HBHS from 1914 into the 1940s. My health is OK, and I don’t use a cane, walker or wheelchair. I still have my driver’s license and drive my own car. Virginia passed away right after her 87th birthday. We were just short of 64 years married.
Wow, Herbert! Good for you and thanks for sharing your memories!
CLASS CONNECTORS
To strengthen our connections, those listed below have agreed to be "contacts" for their class; they are likely to have information about classmates, reunions, etc. If you would like to be a CLASS CONNECTOR, Contact: Rosemary Robinson at (714) 536-3512 & email srobinson9@socal.rr.com
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Margie (Schmidt) Ordway |
562.598-2006 |
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Billie Kennedy |
714.960-3793 |
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Phyllis (Riley) Loughran |
562.596-2979 |
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LeRoy Jauman |
562.630-4166 |
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Nadine (Peebles) Hanson |
714.536-3180 |
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Alan Mitchell |
562.592-4111 |
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Rosemary (McCormick) Robinson |
714.536-3512 |
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Elaine (Henkey) Marshall |
714.846-4531 |
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Arline (Huff) Howard |
714.536-3449 |
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Claud Cook |
714.893-1776 |
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Martha (Dulin) Stegen |
562.430-1942 |
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Phyllis (Amo) Derigo |
714.772-0283 |
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Lois (Qualley) Freeman |
714.960-4018 |
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Yvonne (Moats) McClenny |
714.596-7742 |
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Deana (Murdy) Morris |
714.537-1934 |
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Barbara (Cure) Kerr |
714.636-4804 |
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Dave Phillips |
714.536-7250 |
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Beverly (Seelig) Rosen |
714.892-4737 |
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Barbara (Sennec) Reed |
714.847-3713 |
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Sharon (Wakefield) Springer |
714.892-3215 |
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Dorothy (Hobbs) Phillips |
714.536-7250 |
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Diane (Rider) Wyllie |
714.965-3681 |
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Jack Brown |
805.772-3380 |
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Katheen (Toulouse) Turnbaugh |
714.962-2288 |
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Aileen (Decker) Manley |
714.536-8519 |
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Nancy (Dobson) Sutton |
714.846-3759 |
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Gae (Gomes) Brummett |
714.846-0559 |
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Janice (McMorries) Frahm |
714.841-0026 |
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Cruz Jimenez |
714.847-8459 |
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Ann Minnie |
714.536-6809 |
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Sherri (Crissman) Long |
949.635-9175 |
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Anita (Hermann) Balkee |
714.378-1982 |
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Diane (Benge) Lenning |
562.596-4825 |
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Mary (Lecrivain) Langston |
714.847-3227 |
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Rick & Penny (Price) Ellis |
714.374-1225 |
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Teri (Fidancé) Miles |
714.960-8902 |
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Kim Wells |
714.514.7251 |
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Martin Hernandez |
562.430.2160 |
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Maria (Stroup) Slaven |
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