The Viking Huddle

Mr. Ricci so influenced much of my growth and development while at MVHS.  He got me chosen for the California State Honor Band, and and helped me learn improvisation on my horn.  By 10th grade, I was playing in nightclubs.  I have always been so grateful to Mr. Ricci for reaching out to my Dad to discuss how he could help me apply for a music scholarship.  As it turned out, my saxophone paid for my college education. What a guy!  I will forever be indebted to Mr. Ricci for his kindness, guidance and humanity.

One of the highlights of my Senior year was being in "Once Upon A Mattress" (as the Jester!) and getting to know Karen Daniel. I stopped by the school a couple years after I graduated and saw her doing rehersals for another play. She introduced me to the students as if I were a star! She made me feel like a friend, not just a former student. And that's what she was. Karen was my friend.

Best Science lab partner ever! We had so much fun in those classes! We used to crack each other up. But, we still managed to set the grading curve (sorry, everyone else!)