Phil Suggs

Beeline Dragway - Loved that place. My Dad bought Kactus Kawasaki down across from K-Mart freshman year. I would ride the Indian Bend Wash (before it became a green belt) all the way to McDowell to wrench on the new bikes...   I spent a lot of time at Beeline testing the KZ 750 drag bike he was having built ( first time over 140 MPH). When the drag strip closed I would ride my dirt bike out to Beeline via the canal through the Rez with a backpack full of tools to race Motocross... 

Sounds like I grew up on the wrong side of the tracks (Granite Reef). I grew up on 82nd and San Miguel. 

Anyone into skateboarding as a kid? Kelly Mystrom and Miles Zolin and I would cruise the allies of south Scottsdale standing on the hood of my truck looking for empty pools to poach. 

I'll have to go against the grain. I'd let my kids cruise the streets. Why take that experience from them. 

Check out my profile pictures for the graduating class from elementary school :) 

William Hunter

Dave Micetic is right - it would be CPS on parents if their kids today did what most all of us did then.  Your Saguaro Lake story reminded me of one that happened a few years later.  In the first and third summers after HS, I worked as a cook at the Scottsdale Hilton.  Colleagues there from Saguaro included Ron Day, Randy Day, and Matt Smith (Ron and Matt were +1 or 2 years ahead of us).  It was Randy that helped me get hired that first time.  That first summer, when I worked nights, the four of us went 'camping' - I think near Horseshoe Lake.  We packed and left after work - so at about 1am.  Someone had a 4WD and we took the road as far as we could.  There was zero light so we just put our bags down anywhere.  I woke up at sunlight - and realized we were sleeping in a massive pile of trash.  Everyone else was still sleeping and poor Ron had flys all over his face.

I recall Matt dated Kim Boren for a long time; she is Tracy's sister.  God Bless Tracy Boren.  What an awesome person and I'm certain she is deeply missed by many.

I've been in touch with Scott Fletcher since this latest round of messaged started.  We are planning to take in a car event together at some point soon.  We've spoken directly and exchenged many texts and in doing so realized it's been 15 years since we last saw each other.

William Hunter

So it was Bonnie Rose for Stacy and Larry; I remember being at Larry's house a few times.  I was on Orange Blossom east of 86th Street.  OB ended in a cul-de-sac, where Russell Young lived.  Scott Fletcher was on Bonita and 87th Street.  Randy and Ron Day were on Vista, one house east of 86th St.  Rob Stanley was on Sandalwood, two blocks up from me.

Gordon Spanger and Ron Hart were also on Orange Blossom between Granite Reef and 86th St (closer to the latter), nearly across the street from each other. 

I think in a prior message I mentioned 'Hallmark Homes'; that is incorrect.  I believe it was Hallcraft Homes.  Does anyone remember that?  My dad always thought the construciton was sh*t but he lived in that house several years after I graduated from ASU.

Larry Clauss

Lots more cool memories!  Bill, your memory is really good, but you are correct about HallCraft being the builder.  Not sure on the spelling!

Cayce Evans (Newton)

We lived on Montebello and it was kind of weird because our street was the school dividing line. If you lived on our side of the street you went to Mohave. If you lived in the other side of our street you went to Pueblo. 

Andy McClure

Good to read some of the memories for those in the class of 1979.  We also lived on Bonnie Rose... east of Stacy.  Great memories from riding our bikes back and forth to Basha's and 7/11.  Be well my friends!

Traci Parish (DeBuhr)

William Hunter

Just seeing the old street names brings back memories! For those that went to Mohave, I drove by there not too long ago. Evidently some of the campus was developed to house district offices, so much of it isn't recognizable. The bus stop area in the north side of campus remains; I want to say that went it whilst going to school there. I always walked or ride a bike to Mohave but of course the PE fields were nearby, especially the sandy long jump pits. Saguaro campus has changed, too. I wonder if the classrooms would seem smaller now...

William Hunter

I must have missed it - I just saw Anita Volgyi mentioned John's Pharmacy in a posted message (above).  I'd completely forgotten about John's Pharmacy.  Someone help me - where was that, exactly?  I am thinking part of the Basha's complex there.  The west edge of that building hosted Casella's Deli - I recall that being pretty great - and also where the Einig Brothers opened their music shop. 

Phil Suggs

John's was on the North West corner of the Bashas building. Casellas is still there and still good. Joe passed a few years ago but the girls are keeping the deli running. 

William Hunter

Thanks, Phil!  It's silly, but I've been thinking about the question since I posted it!  Maybe now I can sleep tonight.  When the pharmacy name was mentioned, it was 'boom' because I'd completely forgotten.  Somehow now I am recalling maybe a small mortar and pestle in their sign - that I'm also thinking was neon.  Perhaps just my imagination.  I'm in the vicinity every so often, so I'll make a stop at Casella's.  Thanks for the tip!

Mark Polite

If this 45th reunion happens I will be sure to make it.

when?

where?

Look forward to catching up with old friends!

Mark Polite

Mona Stacy

So who all is interested in attending Happy Hour for our 45th Reunion??

Larry Clauss

Trying very hard to make it to the 45th anniversary get-together!  Sounds like fun.

Jay Allen

Looking forward to attending

Kimberly Rickels

Looking forward to it!

Eric Billings

Kind of far to go for a cocktail party but it does sound like fun.  Old buddy Tim Priest and I kidded about taking a road trip for the party but it's not too likely that will come to pass.  Have fun without me .

William Hunter

I exepct to be there. 

Traci Parish (DeBuhr)

Traci Parish (DeBuhr)

Mary Beth Scheer (Cline)

Hi!  I have it on my calendar to attend! Thanks!

Dave Micetic

Planning to attend this one.

Michael DiDomenico

Wish I could be there, but have a wedding to go to that night.

Robert Pankey

Sorry for the “Last Minute” Suggestion!

Is there any way to "Stream" tomorrow's 45th Reunion Happy Hour so that any of us that could not make it back to Arizona for this event could virtually join the party?? 

Bob Pankey

Traci Parish (DeBuhr)