HairyNet Guestbook Archives

Wondering if anyone had kept up with Alison Hansen after she moved (was it 1989?).
Doug Thomas (Phredless@aol.com)
USA - Wednesday, December 29, 1999 at 16:52:04 (PST)

It came to me in a dream last night..... I've seen a vision as to what will happen at the new Millenium.....Terrorism that will consist of the: "ATTACK" of the Planet of the Apes!!!
'Wild Child' Warren Mackey (warrenmackey@hotmail.com)
Piedmont, CA USA - Monday, December 27, 1999 at 16:37:41 (PST)

Well, I decided that it's a good thing that music being produced today sucks so much. In the long run this is good. I went into Tower the other day and before I went to Tanzania for Xmas walked out with a Erroll Garner, and a Count Basie CD. Not to say, that was a compromise, I've got everything else and there isn't one @#$%^&* record besides Tony Bennet's that was recorded this year that was worth a %$(* that I heard. If any one of you can prove me wrong, send me a tape. Unfortunately, here in Tanzania were I'm at right now is really big on Ricky Martin. If Ricky ever comes to Tanzania he'll have a good time 'cause most people here are "Loco" I'm starting to wonder why I'm attracted to such !@#$% up countries. It's certainly not the music. I'm just bitching here, I need to go to some where that has never heard of Ricky Martin. Got any ideas? Love Peace Happiness Rob..............................................................................
rob williams (robzilasan@aol.com)
DaraSalem, Tanzania - Saturday, December 25, 1999 at 21:42:59 (PST)

Hairy Christmas!
and Happy New Year!
Mike DuFloth (mike@dufloth.com)
Forest Ranch, CA USA - Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at 10:55:53 (PST)

Kim, Scott, Mike D. and all the other hairies HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES
Stuart Pressman (Trashy67@aol.com)
Carmel Valley, CA USA - Friday, December 17, 1999 at 11:28:21 (PST)

Margaret Bohan Jenkins you rock! Remember when we took Michell Wells to the movies at lunch?
Tracy Mikkelson (TMikkart@aol.com)
Piedmont, Ca USA - Saturday, December 11, 1999 at 21:19:13 (PST)

A few of the recent comments have shaken loose a few dusty food and music memories--the ravioli from Lakeside Deli (still haven't had any that beat them), the greasy burgers at 1/4 burger on Grand Ave (the gourmet alternative to Kwik Way in the early 70's), and that sunny fall morning in 1970 when Kerry Pencovic devoutly lowered the American flag that was flying in front of Piedmont High to half staff when the news broke about the death of Jimi Hendrix--way to go, Pink. Thanks for the memories.
Jeff Baumgartner (jbaumgartner@tnc.org)
Boulder, CO USA - Tuesday, December 07, 1999 at 13:17:40 (PST)

well, somehow my last submission was subverted a phrase or so before it finished uploading from here in port arthur...perhaps mr. m. dufloth can repair the damage...i must have had my janis record playing too loud...i do love vinyl
arturo gamez (kim@chico.com)
port arthur, tx USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 21:07:35 (PST)

speaking of piedmonters who are now somewhat famous...anyone heard of or seen wendy ruthledge latley?...last i heard she was on the channel 2 news in LA...before that she was on the channel 7 news out of redding and before that i believe she was a runner-up for miss bird calling...i know there are many of us who've received a portion of our 15 minutes of fame...jim kelley, mike glicksman, scott pressman, doug duncan, mike dufloth, steve flegal, jim polse, rich butler, cheryl miller, bass beck, carl borden, jim forman, tom mcchristy, dave smith, jay shiffman, leonard waxdeck...the list goes on and on...but wendy had 30 minutes nightly there for awhile...adios
arturo gamez (kim@chico.com)
port arthur, tx USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 20:59:30 (PST)

Watch for ex-Piedmonter Kristy Kosach aka Kris Kosach on the Travel channel Sunday nights at 10. The show is called "Intersections" and is fun and informative. Kris also makes her millenium debut on the Pax network. Countdown from Times Square. Happy New Year everyone...Class of 85
A Proud Sister
Sacramento, ca USA - Sunday, December 05, 1999 at 00:17:05 (PST)

Hey Hairys, I recently married in your neck of the woods (or Park). Yes, Erica and I 'broke the glass' at the Piedmont Community Center on November the 20th. We truly appreciated seeing so many of our PHS pals all decked out in their best 'Sunday Duds' (I half expected 'wild child' to show up in his Troup 11 decor..)! Thanks to everyone who showed, I'll reflect upon our occasion forever, (including the beer run to Convenient!). PS. Ken Maas is one helluva DJ, we could've danced all night!
David Langdon PHS '83 (davidlangdon@excite.com)
Piedmont, CA USA - Thursday, December 02, 1999 at 15:34:33 (PST)

Lefty! Last night my kids broke out the video of A Charlie Brown Christmas...and for those of you still who can remember the first one--1965 was its first showing on the tube. Next time you are in the bay area you'll have to come by and play a little for my kids--by the way the oldest one (now 10) started playing the drums. OH MY! Thank goodness he does not have to have a Pete Best autograph set of Ludwig drums...just has this little thing about as big as a frisbee to whack on for now. Had a Bob Cabrera sighting over the weekend too. That won't get you much but heyyyy! Will have to try to catch Phil on the night shift...might have heard him the other night when I was driving home from Kelseyville where I completed my 18th year of high school football officiating. See you in Reno...
Conrad Bassett (zebra1952@yahoo.com)
Moraga, CA USA - Monday, November 29, 1999 at 08:39:03 (PST)

I'm looking for Henry Bethel (PHS french teacher). Any leads?
Carole Richter Beren (musemama@hotmail.com)
L.A., CA USA - Friday, November 26, 1999 at 15:52:00 (PST)

Would like to hear from some of old bastards from back in the classes of '63-'64. Robinson,Fratus,Kraft,Knowland,Pierpont and the rest of the "Henry's Group". Keep posted and keep aware or what ever.
David L. Walker (Ky5th@aol.com)
Sun Valley, NV USA - Thursday, November 25, 1999 at 15:50:49 (PST)

thanks kim. i remember cold blood well. loading zone memories are fading, as many others. i remember going to berkely to sunday afternoon music outdoors in the park across from the police station.Thank you Mike Dufloth- you are groovy man
margaret bohan jenkins (jenkins@mt.net)
USA - Thursday, November 25, 1999 at 11:35:19 (PST)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL HAIRYS AND THEIR FAMILIES!! WE ALL HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR...I PERSONALLY WANT TO THANK MIKE DUFLOTH FOR PROVIDING US ALL WITH THIS WONDERFUL FORUM. THANKS MIKE,YOU'RE SO OUTTASIGHT
kim gimbal (kim@chico.com)
cohasset, ca USA - Thursday, November 25, 1999 at 08:28:05 (PST)

margaret, no, lydia pense sang with cold blood; linda tillery (late of bobby mcferrin's "voicestra") sang with the loading zone. she shared the lead vocal duties with larry faurerso, the organ player. actually, linda did not make it to the piedmont high gig. larry sang all the lead vocals that day. i remember them being so drugged-out looking on stage in the old auditorium...the drummer swayed like stevie wonder, but with his eyes wide open in an acid-stare! yeowwwww...
kim gimbal (kim@chico.com)
cohasset, ca USA - Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 17:06:14 (PST)

was lydia pence the lead singer of the loading zone?
margaret bohan jenkins (jenkins@mt.net)
helena, mt USA - Wednesday, November 24, 1999 at 04:19:04 (PST)

conrad...wow...i did not know that vince guraladi had been to piedmont...i know big mac was a big fan...by the way, next time i see you i'll have to play for you my medley of cast your fate to the wind and the charlie brown christmas song...years ago i discovered they are both in the key of Ab...you should try it some time...at the time vince was in town i was still living in san mateo where i was a huge fan of the beau brummels...as you must recall, being such a rock trivia expert, the midnight express featuring kent hagen, kim gimbal, doug duncan and john schroeder covered "still in love with you baby" 1967...we played it in the gym during lunch-time sock hops for which we were paid a whopping 8 bux...(ok, so we were no shoque) sorry i missed your radio days...i do listen to ronn now occasionally...by the way...do you, or does anyone out there ever listen to phil hendrie out of LA?...640 AM weeknights 7 to 10...well worth it...we get it on good nights up here in chico straght from L A...now i understand he's in syndication, so there may be a local station near you that features Phil...he can also be heard via the KFI website...conrad, i strongly urge you to check him out...i think he'd be right up your comedy alley...jimnuts
leftnut (kim@chico.com)
berkeley, ca USA - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 21:34:10 (PST)

Happy Thanksgiving to all. See you at Piedmonthigh.com
Stuart Pressman (trashy67@aol.com)
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 09:32:29 (PST)

Lefty...Piedmont High School was once the cultural hub of the arts in the 1960s--in 1965 at the Jr. High dance, the Beau Brummels actually appeared doing their classic renditions of Laugh, Laugh and the great "Still in Love With You Baby" which I think Hank Moreira and Carl Borden covered a few years later. In 1969 at the Junior Prom, The Syndicate of Sound also came on by PHS and played more than once (hey, they were one-hit wonders) "Hey, Little Girl". I know this because after asking about six girls to go and being shot down each time, I got a report from Jay Carlson or Doug Jones on wha' happened! Also during the 1964-1965 year, we had an assembly where the Vince Guaraldi Trio graced us in their pre-Charley Brown days with "Cast Your Fate to the Wind". That must have been how I got my start in Rock Trivia. For those who really are into obscure trivia, if you ever listened to KGO and the Ronn Owens show on Friday nights in the 80s, you got to hear yours truly as a co-host with essentially worthless knowledge of Rock Trivia--ME!
Conrad Bassett (zebra1952@yahoo.com)
Moraga, CA USA - Tuesday, November 23, 1999 at 08:45:29 (PST)

and while we're on the subject of life-changing events that took place at piedmont high, i want to thank who ever brought in the loading zone in about '67 hari hari, hari rama, hari hari, hari krishna
lefty juarez alverez (kim@chico.com)
puerto vallarta, mx - Monday, November 22, 1999 at 21:30:47 (PST)

i believe also there is an excellent photo of that event in the 1970 clan-o-log...seems to me there are lots of lumiaries looming large in that photo...john schroeder, jim kelley, keith stafford, kathy heilig, and i think even barry borden...but i'd have to check...adios...leftist
lefty gomez (kim@chico.com)
tijuana, mx mx - Monday, November 22, 1999 at 20:30:05 (PST)

i remember that.... how about Mrs.(was it Beth?) L'Esperance.
margaret bohan jenkins (jenkins@mt.net)
helena, mt USA - Monday, November 22, 1999 at 14:19:20 (PST)

Brother Kim is most likely correct on the Alan Solares response. It is possible that James Lively could have been an influence as well. Don't forget Keith Stafford, who may have been working behind the scenes. Very doubtful that Jim Michaels or Rob Schweitzer engineered that memorable day, though...
Conrad Bassett (zebra1952@yahoo.com)
Moraga, CA USA - Monday, November 22, 1999 at 08:42:09 (PST)

had to be alan solares
kim gimbal (kim@chico.com)
cohasset, ca USA - Monday, November 22, 1999 at 06:47:11 (PST)

Who actually invited the Hari Krishnas to get down and funky on that spring day in '70?
Rob Williams (robzilasan@aol.com)
New Dehli, India - Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 23:40:23 (PST)

Dear Jeff, Here is a reconstruction of the post that was lost while Mike and cronies were working to better the site. First, to the location of Justin Baldwin, as I stated, he has traded in (ha ha) his stockbroker title for a vineyard. I did some research and found that he may still be in Paso Robles, CA, and have a phone and address if you want to try it. About the "rocker" guys: Clay Cotton was the best of the lot, moving on to play with many, many of the best known groups and artists of the 60's & 70's. Clay recently sent me a tape he cut that was just great, as always, with his Boogie style still at the head of the class. As to fond memories of the Sweet Shop, Hamby's and Springman's Pharmacy being revisited, I stated that my most cherished culinary memories were based around Kwik Way (39 cent double burgers and the greasiest, most wilted fries on the face of the earth), the Hof Brau, with midnight runs for roast beef on a french roll, turkey dressing with gravy and coleslaw, and the great deli subs from the Lakeshore deli. I could go on, but I would like to hear from others as to their favorite places, i.e. Smoke House, Confucious (may Bing and his Singapore Slings rest in peace!), and LaVals Pizza Garden (great ham sandwiches on humongous french rolls). How about yours??
Rick L. (ludlow@internetcds.com)
Medford, OR USA - Wednesday, November 17, 1999 at 08:42:20 (PST)

Hey Stu, I will meet you at Hairy Lawn, name the time and place, and I challenge any and all Class of '73 to be there in force. Speaking of Flaming Butte County my Baby will be there in the Fall of '00, watch out Chico, here comes Ali!!!
Shelley Milenbach Ruhman (srruhman@aol.com)
Moraga, Ca USA - Sunday, November 14, 1999 at 21:37:36 (PST)

Please bear with us as we try to improve the Piedmont High HairyNet. We will be moving to a new address sometime in the next few weeks. I hope it will be easy for all of you to remember.
The new home of Piedmont High School Hairys
http://PiedmontHigh.com
As time allows we will be working on HairyNet to better serve your "glory-days-of-high-school memories."
Ta-Ta ...
Brother Michael
Mike DuFloth (mike@DuFloth.com)
CA USA - Sunday, November 14, 1999 at 15:44:51 (PST)

Look out Santa Rosa! Here comes MaryAnn Endicott ! They won't know what hit them when she gets there, but it will be fun ! Anyone remember Justin Baldwin ('64) with the Steve Miller band ? Clay Cotton was in there somewhere too. He's in Arizona or somewhere like that and in touch with Rick Ludlow '64 (Ludlow@internetcds.com). Other rockers: Matt Dawson & Bruce Beebee (Thundertones group) - Denny Pierpont, Bill Fratus, John Sorba & Larry Dorfman. Rick Ludlow, Clay Cotton and on.....
Jeff Robinson PHS ' 63 (ForrestR13@aol.com)
Martinez, CA USA - Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 20:55:29 (PST)

Let's pick a date. Post that date. Meet at the Hairy Lawn!!!!! This sight just keeps getting better. I love to read the comments. What's up with all the Flamming going on in butte co. (Flamming? Butte Co.?)Till next time. KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN. Stu-e-j
Stu-e-j-Pressman (Trashy67@aol.com)
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Tuesday, November 09, 1999 at 08:35:38 (PST)

Well hi gang, thought that I'd better give out my new E-mail address. I'm single again ( and loving it) I'm selling my house and moving to Santa Rosa to live close to my best friend and the beach. I'll miss seeing Suzy White, Jeff Robinson, but this bird has to fly! Is Clay Cotton out there?I will keep in touch on this page. My love to all
Mary Ann Endicott (Moonqncc@aol.com)
Concord, Ca USA - Monday, November 08, 1999 at 22:29:43 (PST)

just a memory...remember the 15 cent salami sandwiches on a roll?
margaret bohan jenkins (jenkins@mt.net)
helena, mt USA - Tuesday, November 02, 1999 at 05:50:38 (PST)

happy halloween...
jacko (mailbox:/C|/Program Files/Netscape/Users/default/mail/Inbox?id=199910301400_MC2-8B0C-26DE@compuserve.com&number=18585529&part=1.2)
USA - Saturday, October 30, 1999 at 13:41:23 (PDT)

Class of 1974
Debbie Robinson Hill (lasthill@aol.com)
Springfield , mo USA - Saturday, October 30, 1999 at 12:59:22 (PDT)

I have certainly known Francis to be known affectionately as "The Talking Mule!"
Conrad Bassett (cbassett@americorp.com)
Moraga, CA USA - Friday, October 29, 1999 at 08:17:32 (PDT)

Mike and Kim....thanks for the memories. In our old age, we can refer to this site! And love the Chevron stories. Now let's start another memory: if you knew Francis Heath, then you might have been a Bishop. If you were, then you fondly remember the HUGE village, and I mean village, that was built in my parent's backyard. Remnants remained for years, and the huts were a great place to play as a kid. And speaking of candy....I remember that at Hamby's, they had these drawers full of candy under the cash registers. A kid's dream. And who can forget Cherry Phosphate soda's at the Sweet Shop? Can't get those anymore (is it safe to drink phosphate?)Also, what of Phillips 66...the other gas station...where a bank now sits? Yep, Piedmont has definitely changed from when we were kids. Oh, and to Conrad,my brother Rob was great at jumping really high. Good for catching passes... And broke his arm while doing his big jump and getting illegally tackled (he knows the details). And I think Francis taught me that one finger salute as a kid, too. But we didn't call him Francis in school...he had a nickname...what was it?
Karen Appeldorn-Anastasio (appel@thegrid.net)
Lompoc, CA USA - Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 19:25:58 (PDT)

For those keeping score at home, Richmond defeated Piedmont 40 to 27 last Friday night. It started out close for the first half but Richmond came on with five straight touchdowns to take a 40-13 lead. PHS did get back in with two late scores...but too little too late. For those following my officiating career, I do return to Piedmont for the varsity encounter with Encinal on November 12.
Conrad Bassett (cbassett@americorp.com)
Moraga, CA USA - Thursday, October 28, 1999 at 08:25:59 (PDT)

This guy cornell must have been cut. He is not currently on the roster.
NBA Insider (newjerseynets.com)
Meadowlands, NJ USA - Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at 15:57:40 (PDT)

What is world coming too if he is the NBA?
Fan
USA - Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at 14:20:41 (PDT)

For all of you from the Class of '95, Pete Cornell was drafted into the NBA in this years draft. He will be playing for the New Jersey Nets!
NBA.Com
USA - Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at 01:32:16 (PDT)

NICE TO TOUCH BASE AGAIN.
RICHARD HARDER (RHARDER@JPS.NET)
OAKLAND, CA USA - Saturday, October 23, 1999 at 08:44:40 (PDT)

Fun website! Anybody from the class of '64 out there? I missed the last reunion and still regret it.
Kris Evans (mdegen@idt.net)
Laguna Beach, CA USA - Friday, October 22, 1999 at 17:20:26 (PDT)

For Doug and the others...this Friday night is a regular Piedmont High game and I just happened to have it on my regular officiating schedule. I heard it is homecoming, though. Last week I was at El Cerrito High School and before that at Campolindo, etc. Piedmont versus DeLaSalle? Don't count on it for awhile but the PHS frosh team coached by Mike Humprhies has had them on the schedule in the not too recent past. As you know, DeLaSalle has the longest prep football winning streak in history and it continues every week. I officiated in Connecticut for a few years and in 1995 I actually officiated the first loss of a team that had the second longest ongoing streak (after DeLaSalle.) Exciting game before several thousand people. Sorry Kim to hear about that broken leg, but I do remember that--you'd do anything to get out of Orognen's PE classes and not having to run "The Loop." Also, that Safeway in Piedmont used to sell more candy than any other Safeway at the time. I also believe they had more candy and beef jerky heisted than any other store. All of those signs all over the world that say" NO MORE THAN 3 STUDENTS AT A TIME ALLOWED" probably originated in Piedmont right after junior high lunch time and a visit to that Safeway by Jim Hardy and Jed Magee. And where is Hosea "Brad" Turman when we need him?
Conrad Bassett (cbassett@americorp.com)
Moraga, CA USA - Wednesday, October 20, 1999 at 10:37:56 (PDT)

wow...great posts...conrad, karen and jeff...love the history of hamby's...and conrad...i got pulled down from behind on the ten yard line after catching a pass from turtle too...was as close as i ever got to end zone...still think about that game...was against del valle...later that same game my leg was broken after my one and only punt...was my all time best and worst football game at phs... one more piece of merchants-of-piedmont trivia...remember muriel, the check-out lady at safeway?
kim gimbal (kim@chico.com)
USA - Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 21:48:41 (PDT)

The nice old lady from Hamby's office was named Sybil. She always needed help getting down the steps and all most all of us that worked there helped her, starting with the owners; Harry & Mary Sund, the manager Harold,Goofy Norman Fosberg, Barney & Denny Pierpont, George & Russ Heblack, Leonard the butcher (gave free hotdogs to kids that ate them raw) and myself. Yes she drove a car. A blue 1958 Olds 98 4 door with a big V-8 and it was a 3 speed stick, column shift !!! True ! The car always drove away looking as if there were no driver as she sighted her aim through the steering wheel. Then there was Paulson Chevron owned by a good guy named Paul Paulson who spent most afternoons at Bud's Bar (now the Kings X)with many other Piedmonters. Paulson had a little pattern on some Fridays of too much at Bud's and would come screaming into his gas station, lock up the brakes and slide through the pumps, jump out and unlock the cash box and grab all there was. He would then yell at his mechanics, Babe, Leo Kraft(still has a garage off Grand Ave) or me: IF MY WIFE CALLS, TELL HER I WENT UP THE HILL (Tahoe) ! Then his 1956, green Chevy 265 V-8, 3 speed would try to break all speed records out of town with a badly slipping clutch and a smoky motor. You had to be there ?
Jeff Robinson, PHS ' 63 (ForrestR13@aol.com)
Martinez, CA USA - Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 21:04:41 (PDT)

OK, I guessed wrong. Can't win 'em all. This is my public apology to Mike DuFloth for incorrectly attributing what I thought was a pretty good joke to him. No apology to "anonymous" yet. ..... But wait. If Mike didn't post this, then ... someone else did, and it might not be a joke! Ye gods. Maybe I'd better get out my Gertrude Stein concordance, and see if this is a real quote. Or maybe I could just call Killian, Hutchinson, Courtouis, or Teter. (BTW: Conrad Bassett, could you tell us more about this football game. Is there really some alumni event, or are you just refereeing a regular game? And when is Piedmont going to schedule De la Salle?) (I see Mike asked me a question: No, continue to allow anonymous posts. It's fun to guess. Both the identity and the reason.)
Doug Miller (millerd@stcl.edu)
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 09:09:02 (PDT)

RESPONSE TO DOUG MILLER
I always use my name when posting so I can't "fess up." Do you think we should delete all postings that have no name and/or an e-mail to respond to? I'm game for that. Let me know .... until then I'd like to leave you all with the Hairy Highlander gesture of friendship taught to me by Francis Heath ..
..>>>>BigKid>>>>>Holding up hand displaying the middle finger only.
Thanks for teaching me that Francis ...
Mike DuFloth (bigkid@bigkid.com)
USA - Monday, October 18, 1999 at 15:11:32 (PDT)

The name of the old pharmacy (mentioned below) next to Hamby's was Springman's. And does anyone remember the old woman who shopped at Hamby's who could not stand up straight? And she drove a car! She was very kind, but after all of these years, I don't recall her name. Apparantly, she had a severe case of arthritis. And please, Mr. Ludlow, no bugs from out of state! Having been an anti-pesticide activist for 8 years, I know that if one sneaky pest arrives from out of state, the Ag community will use millions of additional chemicals in an attempt to wipe out the pesky critter. Our kids don't need anymore exposure to this stuff (no profanity, please!). And, hey, if someone illegal should make it to your state of Oregon, then it will be your state tax dollars that are used for their benefit, not the depleted supply of funds used for this purpose in Calif--funds the federal government will not repay! I want to say a lot more because of other comments, but suffice it to say, after teaching in the local schools and living in an agricultural area, I have a lot of emotion about all of the subjects! As much as I love a debate, or to stir up trouble, this won't be one of those times! Loch Moy!
Karen Appeldorn-Anastasio (appel@thegrid.net)
Lompoc, CA USA - Monday, October 18, 1999 at 13:09:57 (PDT)

Oh my...when I was one of the inaugural visitors to this site several years ago, all we talked about was the immaturity, carefreeness (is that a word?), and nostalgia of what was then and what we all probably wish was now. Many of us are 46 going on 17 and would like to keep it that way. Hey, look at me. This Friday night I am starting and will play all 48 minutes at a Piedmont High football game. And other than semi-regular visits to the Witter Field gridiron I have made as a football official the last 20 years, I will play more minutes this Friday night than I did in four years there in the 1960s! The field is new and quite a place and the Friday night lights in Piedmont do live on forever. Every time I step on that field I remember that night in 1968 when Hank "the turtle" Moreira stepped back to pass, avoided an onslaught of St. Elizabeth behemoths and lofted a semi-spiral into the air that I reeled in only to be caught from behind at the ten yard line after a 35 yard gain. I never made it to the end zone then, still dream about it now, and thankfully as I am the back judge this week against Richmond High, will be there again. Now I know why Mike Moreira wants to be named Conrad. I thought it was because of Conrad Menudiado. I feel better now. Well, now that we have squared away this website with the proper tone, I look forward to Friday night in uniform at old PHS...noting that boosters like Dean Miller and Griff Adams will be there and I will be the starter...only took 30 years. Hey Coach Muenter...do I have any eligibility left?
Conrad Bassett (cbassett@americorp.com)
Moraga, CA USA - Monday, October 18, 1999 at 08:37:16 (PDT)

This last post must be a joke (although I was slow to get it). First, it lauds honesty and bravery in trumpeting one's beliefs, yet it is anonymous. Second, it implicitly supports Mr. Ludlow's remarks about "illegals," yet it praises the concept of "one world," i.e., a world without borders, and hence without "illegals." Finally, it concludes with an incomprehensible quotation from Gertrude Stein (or am I being redundant?). If this is not a joke, I think Anonymous is no true Hairy. There is no hair there. Fess up, DuFloth.
Doug Miller (millerd@stcl.edu)
Houston, TX USA - Monday, October 18, 1999 at 08:20:15 (PDT)

What's with the attack on Ludlow? On the eve of the new millenium, it's time to shed the bleeding-heart liberalism of the 60's (the Great Society be damned) and the self-indulgent money-grubbingism of the 80's (Piedmont as Reaganville?) and encourage and tolerate individual expression, free speech, one world, clean environment, healthy relationships, and the new politics of honesty, integrity, and consititutional rights. At least Ludlow is willing to call a spade a spade (no apology offered) and not feel guilty. In the words of Gertrude Stein, "Do you begin to see how here and there they are to be not where they were, although some are where they were, but others not."
Anonymous ex-Piedmonter
Heart of the Land, USA - Sunday, October 17, 1999 at 09:25:13 (PDT)

Katie told to check out the site; a little appalling to see the narrow right wing mind set of former guy pal Rick Ludlow....Hi Molly, good to see an old friend on the page. Melinda Lewis - PHS '65
Melinda Lewis Marchi (Marchihilt@aol.com)
Berkeley, Ca USA - Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 14:26:31 (PDT)

I wish my name was Conrad.
Michael Moreira (mmoreira@pacbell.net)
Hollywood, CA USA - Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 11:24:14 (PDT)

Mr. Ludlow, I suggest that you dig your racist right-wing hole only deeper. Please climb into it and give us all a break. Katie Moreira class of '70
Katie Moreira (katiemore@msn.com)
Salt Lake City, UT USA - Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 09:05:41 (PDT)

how can i get there from los angeles i have a friend in the zipcode 94611
victor m lopez (viclpz@webtv.net)
los angeles, ca USA - Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 22:48:25 (PDT)

Hey Brian McCarthy, how are your Piedmont Alum Networking opportunities working out? I hear Blake Wong still smokes in the Park, daily! Does 'Wild Child' Warren Mackey still chew Hagen? FYI, 'Tycoon' Mike Cunningham just purchased Guam (10 year lease) and Lou Morgan joined the Krishna's....only to quit when they told him he could no longer sell Annuities. I recently discovered Chris Ames' smirking mug on the cover this month's issue of 'Thailand Today.' PS: Has anyone been to the Piedmont Coliseum this year? Same old lawn!
David Langdon (davidlangdon@excite.com)
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 11:07:19 (PDT)

Hi!
Barbara Wood Benson (baben123@aol.com)
Napa, USA - Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 10:13:16 (PDT)

I have had some ideas for the PHS Class of 1975 25th reunion for months now, but I don't know whom to contact to get the ball rolling. I want to do a lot of work on this, but without a clue where everyone is or even who would know this information, I'm dead in the water. If you have a better clue, please let me know or pass this on. Thanks. (By the way, Karen Appeldorn referred me to this site.)
Diane Harrison (dianeliz@juno.com)
Walnut Creek, CA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 21:22:59 (PDT)

Dear Mike, Fortunately for me, I have only a few insecurities. The reference to present day Piedmont as "Little Asia" was a term used by THOSE WHO LIVE THERE! I was just passing along the observation. In fact, totally coincidentally (and I swear it's true) I personally helped an elderly Asian lady off of my aunts front steps where she had evidently collapsed from exhaustion while trekking up Magnolia Ave. last Sunday morning. See Doug, I'm OK with old people! And yes, I asked her if she needed a lift. She declined. As to the use of the term "Illegals" used in referring to the inquiries of the esteemed Calif. border staff, wouldn't you agree that their current target is somewhat misguided? I suppose only those citizens looking for jobs and finding them non-existent due to the illegal hiring practices and greed by some employers would agree with me. And I suppose that those taxpayers footing the bill for the vast array of "services" received by the 40+% of the California agricultural workforce represented by illegal workers probably don't even notice the added cost to their tax bill each year or the loss of tax revenues caused by these workers. In fact, even the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals jumped in by recently ruling that illegal immigrants working for U.S. employers can legally vote in union elections. Go figure! If we're going to see cars stopped for a state to state check, let's be thorough about it and check for any and all contraband, including people. I was just trying to call a spade a spade. Oops, sorry! Finally, if you really want something to fuss about, know that at this time a team of senators, Diane Feinstein included, are thumping the halls to pass a nationalized worker registration system. This is the first step in creating a national worker I.D. system aimed at reducing the number of "Illegal" workers in our country. These I.D. cards will include your photo, fingerprints and retina scans. Scary, huh? Sorry if my choice of words was offensive. Lud
Rick Ludlow - 64 (ludlow@internetcds.com)
Medford, OR USA - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 20:16:54 (PDT)

Well Doug,
In the true spirit of Highlander Hairyness I guess we will allow, even encourage the polarizing debates to occur. Go for it and enjoy knowing you won't be harassed at lunch or trudging up the PE hill but can participate from the safety of your own home. So, ... if you've got a problem with some of Ludlow's comment ....... THRASH HIM! ... prey upon his insecurities and let's see if he collapses under the pressure and into a personality crisis just as we would have hoped for in High School or see if he boldly responds defending his position.
BigKid - Mike DuFloth Class of 1970 (bigkid@bigkid.com)
Virtually Anywhere, USA - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 13:39:34 (PDT)

Uh, Mike, I agree with Mr. Ludlow of Medford that we all owe a debt to you for the site, but do you have any suggestions on how to avoid the polarizing debate that usually follows when we start seeing references like "little Asia" and "illegals" on the Internet? (If I am misunderstanding the reference to "little Asia," perhaps Mr. Ludlow will forgive me and explain.)
Doug Miller (millerd@stcl.edu)
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, October 12, 1999 at 10:00:14 (PDT)

I am really happy to see some folks I can realte to (pre-Hairy) putting in an appearance here. I have really enjoyed hearing from some of my former classmates and would like to thank Mike for making the site available to us. Specifically, I would like to thank my dear friend Clay Cotton for contacting me and rekindling my interest in playing some music again, I've really missed it! This past weekend, I had the opportunity to return to the Bay Area again, enjoy the garbage encrusted freeway system, and enjoy a reunion of sorts with some old business associates. While there, I bunked with my aunt (Daphne Hamilton - Ron's mom) who is now 87, doing well, and living on the corner of El Cerrito and Magnolia. She and my uncle bought the house some 50+ years ago for $25,000. Along with cousin Ron and his son, I toured the new track and field facilities at the high school. I have to say it is one of the nicest I have ever seen, including Hayward Field in Eugene at UofO. Unfortunately, the hill is still where the hill always was, and is still uphill on the way back. Piedmont, or "Little Asia" as my aunt and her friends now call it, seems to be about the same, or as close to the same as you can get given 35 years. The only real exception I noted was the '57 Chevies were replaced by '97 BMW's. The kids I saw all looked pretty normal as kids go today, although they were obviously deprived of the Sweet Shop, Hambys and the drug store I never bothered to go into. No steps to sit on and watch your friends zoom by. No football games on the lawn across the street. I do have a question or two for those still residing in California: Now and again I will enter the state from Oregon only to be accosted by your Vegetable & Fruit Border Guards. I can understand why these people don't want any more vegetables in the state (I don't like them either!), but why would they care if I brought another fruit in? Why don't they take the time to check my trunk for illegals who put more of a dent in the economy than a few pesticide resistant, disease ridden bugs might. Keep this site going, keep it interesting to all the alums, and above all, encourage some new blood to put in their two cents worth.
Rick Ludlow (ludlow@internetcds.com)
Medford, OR USA - Monday, October 11, 1999 at 18:23:47 (PDT)

Gerrits: What I remember most about him was trying to come up with the damn new word every day that would stump him either in spelling or in definition..... that and spending a lot of time cooling my heels in the hall outside. boy has the place changed...........!
gil hayes ('62) (surveyor@sirius)
Piedmont, USA - Monday, October 11, 1999 at 12:57:00 (PDT)

One of Gerrits' forms was: "The mastication of chicle is a bovine occupation..." Also... "Talking is an essential communication skill which we should all practice to the best of our abilities. However, we should practice only when called upon to do so and not..." I forgot the rest but think I'm pretty close.
geordie bassett (bassett@execbrokers.com)
walnut creek, CA USA - Friday, October 08, 1999 at 08:50:18 (PDT)

kimo,where are you?
brother scott (skat.bisquick@cwix.com)
chico, ca USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 20:26:52 (PDT)

Why are most of the hariy's now bald??
Pat Mulloy (patrick.mulloy@level3.com)
plasanton, CA USA - Thursday, October 07, 1999 at 09:32:09 (PDT)

molly milligan and ashleigh cocks are in ben lomond reading all these emails. does anyone out there know us? (class of 64 & 65)
molly milligan cokeley (benbrook@cruzio.com)
ben lomond, ca USA - Wednesday, October 06, 1999 at 22:50:48 (PDT)

were still reading :) :)
ashleigh cocks (ashantique@aol.com)
alameda, ca USA - Wednesday, October 06, 1999 at 22:02:27 (PDT)

Mr. Myers passed away
Jimbo
USA - Tuesday, October 05, 1999 at 08:38:16 (PDT)

Cousin Scott, I want you to know that you're the best!!! Thanks for being there to support Russ. I love you! Shelley
Shelley Milenbach Ruhman (mytshel@aol.com)
Moraga, Ca USA - Sunday, October 03, 1999 at 11:47:22 (PDT)

Yeah.. SWEETS lives...(at least in the minds of us old pharts.....) Parked there by the stairs waiting to see who would come along........ The smell of burning things in the park... tobacco, hemp-related plants, and even the undegrowth.. Bricks famous.. "take a lap" (or two or three)..followed by the next class over by the quad (don't worry you had all of 5 minutes to get up 'cardiac' hill and over to Killians classroom.. Did I miss a few other basics...
gil hayes (surveyor@sirius.com)
PIEDMONT, ca USA - Friday, October 01, 1999 at 08:23:48 (PDT)

Reading all the references to Mr Gerrits I am wondering what ever happened to him. How about Mr Killian or Mr Myers? Now they were great English teachers. And what of Ms Bertoloso? Does anyone have any info on what became of these Piedmont teachers?
Sharon Kosach-Breeden (hob357@gateway.com)
Sacramento, ca USA - Friday, October 01, 1999 at 00:33:28 (PDT)

Lefty Gimbal! Remember that most of us completed Mr. Gerrits' 7th grade Geography class back about 35 years ago. Since that time, most of the countries have had name changes, Mt. St. Helens' blew its top, and earthquakes have changed the boundaries of some river some where. I was actually more into Form B than A and yes, I did write it more than a few times. However, those brain cells associated with form writing died off after finishing a few kegs of beer after the Coors Cup with Duncan back in 1982 or so. They probably have a few copies of that document in the archives at PHS. Don't know if anyone is still there from back in 1965 or if Elwood C. is looking up or down at the grass at this time. There were reports back then that he was more interested in seventh grade boys than he was at looking up Mrs. Gibson's (the English teacher) skirt. In fact, he pushed for barracading that crawlspace from Mr. Switzer's wood shop to the back of the girl's gym changing room so that there would be more guys on time for his class upstairs rather than oogling the ladies changing from their PHS regulation gym suits.
Conrad Bassett (cbassett@americorp.com)
Moraga, CA USA - Thursday, September 30, 1999 at 08:59:29 (PDT)

can anyone remember the text to elwood gerrits' Form-A? I think it started thusly: "Talking is an essential form of communication"... then what?..i know there have to be a few of you out there who must have written that paragraph hundreds of times...Bassett, Horner, Dufloth, ???
kim gimbal (kim@chico.com)
cohasset, ca USA - Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 21:05:56 (PDT)

Class of 1967. Have lost all contact. Anyone out there?
Scott Anderson (Scotia1949@hotmail.com)
Apache Junction, AZ USA - Monday, September 27, 1999 at 19:26:37 (PDT)

Having read Conrad Bassett's blurbs, please be advised that the Jasaitis family has sold the Havens mansion, and if anyone has Conrad's email address, would they please send it to me? And if anyone sees Liz Treadwell, tell her that I had an impromptu chat with George Hamilton at the San Francisco Symphony opening, not knowing that he was on a date with Danielle Steele, and that I conveyed a tale told to me by Patricia Ramsey long ago, which George said was not true!
Mary Sholl (voxdiva@hotmail.com)
San Francisco, CA USA - Monday, September 27, 1999 at 16:18:27 (PDT)

Shelley Milenbach, How are you? My brothers, John and Darsie, turned me on to this site. I read messages from this guest book and decided I needed to see Piedmont again. I drove to my old digs this summer and spent 1/2 the day completely emersed in nostalgia. I was flooded with memories of Carol Richardson, Cathy Rose, Kiki, Ellen Birr, You! I don't think Karen Ruxton spoke to us. I found Mrs. Davlins room at Havens. I can still see her nostrils. Are we having a reunion?
Joanie Evans Linares (sydney55@msn.com)
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 20:00:46 (PDT)

Great to see so many familiar names. What happened to the 25th reunion. We should have a 30th.
Anita (Cross) Vaughan
USA - Saturday, September 25, 1999 at 20:04:21 (PDT)

Berger where are you. We have politics to discuss. Give me your email address.
The Exalted Gentleman from Northamptonshire
NW DC, USA - Friday, September 24, 1999 at 16:43:32 (PDT)

i can't help but feel that brother kim is near to me now. a closeness of thought can be a validation of the physical being. yea,piedmont,whose time-compendium is a knife-edge known as a balance like,perhaps a weight & measure void of restraint,of any kind.brother mike, always so observent, how can you be so close to the truth?
brother scott (skat.bisquik@cwix.com)
chico, ca USA - Wednesday, September 22, 1999 at 00:54:06 (PDT)

brother scott's was a most awesome argument in favor of the open and wanton expression of one's own freedoms...! let us, in the true spirit of all that is piedmont, show tolerance, nay, acceptance of those who would take the dirt-road less traveled.
kim gimbal (kim@chico.com)
cohasset, ca USA - Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 22:01:36 (PDT)

This site is like a step back in time! It's great!
Tom J. Simonetti (Rockysimo@aol.com)
Benicia, CA USA - Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 16:15:25 (PDT)

can a man not enjoy an open salute to freedom? and what of the ensuing winter,which might portend the on coming natural epiphany as showers,and or a mudslide. there are no more fires in butte co.
brother scott (skat.bisquick@cwix.com)
chico, ca USA - Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 15:32:14 (PDT)

Do I detect a few subtle, but none-the-less politically incorrect suggestions about Butte County by none other than brother Kim and Brother Scott? I'm flabbergasted!
Mike DuFloth (bigkid@bigkid.com)
Chico, CA USA - Monday, September 20, 1999 at 13:26:37 (PDT)

the fires are out, but yes, butte county is still flaming...watch out for those mud slides!
kim gimbal (kim@chico.com)
cohasset, ca USA - Sunday, September 12, 1999 at 18:06:10 (PDT)

is butte county flaming ?
scott pressman (skat.bisquick@cwix.com)
chico, ca USA - Saturday, September 11, 1999 at 13:49:31 (PDT)

I loved finding this site, what a hoot and a walk down memory PARK!!! Great to see old friends and think about great times!! Hi Joanie E., Hi Kiki, Hello cousins Scott and Stuart, Hey Mark C. Go Jo! Piedmont Rocks! Great Memories,Great Times, Great Friends!. Any Class '73 out there get in touch. Looking forward to a 30th Reunion.
Shelley Milenbach Ruhman (mytshel@aol.coml)
Moraga, Ca USA - Friday, September 10, 1999 at 22:45:18 (PDT)

In light of Jeff Baumgartner's comment below, I'm wondering whether we should start a separate site for "guys ignored by Karen Ruxton." BTW, I now have my directory of the class of '74 (from Jan Hjorth), and I thought people who haven't seen it might appreciate the suggestion by Chris Svendsgaard regarding the questionnaire sent to everyone. Chris listed his own category of "questions you should have asked but didn't," including "hair" (presence or absence? current color?); "weight" (number of pounds added or lost since high school); and "regrets" (things you did in high school and now wish you hadn't, or things you didn't do in high school and now wish you had). In that last category, perhaps many of you can relate to a regret I have: getting unbelievably drunk at a Kappa "liquid lunch" and coming back to hang around the halls on a Friday afternoon, until Coach Parker grabbed me by the shirt and said "Go somewhere else, you disgusting buffoon." Was there more drinking at PHS than at other schools, or less, or about the same? Did this remain constant or change over time? (I know that there was less drinking at Oakland High in the 70's, but probably because people couldn't afford it, so maybe I should limit my inquiry to schools in affluent or semi-affluent neighborhoods.)
Doug Miller (millerd@stcl.edu)
Houston, TX USA - Wednesday, September 08, 1999 at 10:36:51 (PDT)

Do you have a listing of adress's for the alumni? Are there sites for graduated classes.
John Vlahandreas (freshnet@open.org)
salem, OR USA - Wednesday, September 08, 1999 at 06:27:47 (PDT)

My mother, who still lives in the house at the top of Mountain Ave with the japanese garden and still reads the Piedmonter, saw the Aug. 6 article on the HairyNet, snipped it out and sent it to me--so here I am. Last December I visisted Piedmont with my three kids, and walked around the new football field, the "new" high school (didn't they tear down our school in '74?), and made my kids walk straight up the hill (Dormidera, Hagar) to my mom's house--they hated it as much as I used to. I'm glad to see there are others from class of '73 posting comments, especially Kiki Silverstein whose dog bit me on Havens playground back in elementary school (hi Karen). And what ever happened to Karen Ruxton? I gave her a ring in first grade, but that just made her ignore me for the next eleven years.
Jeff Baumgartner (jbaumgartner@tnc.org)
Boulder, CO USA - Sunday, September 05, 1999 at 10:01:54 (PDT)

Hi Noel, haven't heard a thing yet about a 30th reunion in 2001. Maybe someone should ask "HAL"...
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com)
Cohasset, CA USA - Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 22:44:52 (PDT)

let's all send our best to our hairy's living in forest ranch and cohasset. stop the fires!
margaret bohan jenkins (jenkins@mt.net)
helena, mt USA - Thursday, September 02, 1999 at 05:48:27 (PDT)

xxx
jan edshage
USA - Wednesday, September 01, 1999 at 14:57:26 (PDT)

Any body planning a 30th yet for the class of 71?
Noel "Atwood" Yaeger (NAtwood@debolts.com)
San Diego , ca USA - Sunday, August 29, 1999 at 12:53:53 (PDT)

cindy furino,are you perhaps related to a dave furino?
scott pressman (skat.bisquick@cwix.com)
chico, ca USA - Thursday, August 26, 1999 at 23:01:19 (PDT)

Anybody from '82 reading? Send me a note!
Ron Jarvis (rjarvis@vornado.com)
Wichita, KS USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 14:48:59 (PDT)

lori reed.... did we call you the stork?
margaretbohanjenkins (jenkins@mt.net)
helena, mt USA - Wednesday, August 25, 1999 at 05:31:19 (PDT)

Hay fellow Hairys. I finally found the web sight. Love it. Just last week Aug. 10th I had the opportunity to have beers and dinner with hernb Michaels and Bunny Keen. Both doing very well. we never change.I will be contributing info toBrother Dufloth. Also we are making headlines in the Piedmonter and Contra Costa Times. Feel free to E-mail meat bondobil@AOL.com. SEE YA
Billy Bob Reinhard (bondobil@aol.com)
Pleasant Hill, Ca USA - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 21:54:35 (PDT)

The Piedmont kids have it easy today! Last Sunday I was babysitting my girlfriends kids while she was nursing a hangover, so I took them to the Hairy Lawn playground and for a walk through the park. The park now has smooth sidewalks the whole length with steel handrails along the treacherous parts! No more tumbling down the canyon in a purple haze!!! :-)
Lori Reed -PHS '71 (LoriReed@aol.com)
San Jose, CA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 14:49:04 (PDT)

Hey, Brothers Scott & Kim, how about posting a couple of mp3's so we find out if your playing has improved any since the lunchtime sock hops in the gym? (i'm sure it has) :-) Lori Reed, PHS '71
Lori Reed (LoriReed@aol.com)
San Jose, CA USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 14:39:45 (PDT)

Just checking in with you all. I forgot to say I graduated with the class of '72, but was suppose to graduate with '73. Anyway, with 2 possible 25 year reunions I didn't hear about any. Sure would like to see what you guys look like (smile). I still have the address directory from our 20th (class of 73), if anyone is interested in putting something together. Parkies, clubbies JO girls...? Kathy W, Bev, Richard A are you guys still alive...? hey, Debbie Bowles, what's happening?
Anita La Roche` (bawinn@juno.com)
antioch, ca USA - Friday, August 20, 1999 at 00:05:56 (PDT)

Graduated class of 1973- Piedmont High School Married to Teresa Miller (Dennis the barber Millers daughter.
Mark Calonico (macalonico@worldnet.att.net)
Concord, CA USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 23:24:38 (PDT)

Hello anyone from the Class of '73. Some current PHSers sang with the Choir from First Pres. in Berkeley at our church here in Maryland. Some of them could have been YOUR kids: scary thought.
Wendy Rockwell Irminger (DougWendy@toad.net)
Severna Park, MD USA - Wednesday, August 18, 1999 at 12:34:00 (PDT)

Karen is right. (See comment below.) Maybe in 2000 the people who want to organize reunions could try this idea. So the 10-year reunion would be the classes of '89,'90, and '91, and the 25-year reunion would be the classes of '74, '75, and '76 (and so on). Organizers could try to get spaces large enough that the three groups could have separate "hubs," but still intermingle freely. Waxdeck groupies could have their own hub or "nest." (Just kidding on that last one, but dead serious on the main idea.)
Doug Miller (millerd@stcl.edu)
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 12:55:26 (PDT)

CLASS of 1975-Great site! I saw this in the Piedmonter and just had to check it out. So many familar names but I need a Clan-o-log to remember the faces! I'll forward the address on to my SIMO brothers, we had 4 Hairys in our house. Let's pick a date to take back the Hairy lawn (wouldn't that be a kick?). But seriously, its back to work I must go.
Mary SIMONETTI MacLeod (alamomacleod@yahoo.com)
Alamo, CA USA - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 11:59:26 (PDT)

I was Class of 1975. Funny how high school seems fun and romantic in retrospect. I think I was actually miserable at the time. I remember coming out dead last in the tennis ladder in Miss Bertoloso's P.E. class. That was quite disheartening. I made sure my kids started tennis lessons as soon as they could hold a racket-that won't happen to them.
Rosemary (Johnson) Detweiler (Virchow231@aol.com)
Fort Worth, TX USA - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 11:19:43 (PDT)

Here in Santa Barbara, reunions often include three years of classes. For example, the class of '74 celebrating its 25th reunion could have invited the classes of '73 and '75. Folks get more than one chance to attend a reunion and they get to see more classmates. We need to start doing this with PHS reunions!
Karen Appeldorn-Anastasio (appel@thegrid.net)
USA - Tuesday, August 17, 1999 at 08:35:54 (PDT)

Hello fellow Piedmonters... I'm a survivor from the Class of '84, still bitter at my buddy Mr. Barlow for not getting us all together for a 15 year reunion! My adult life is not complete untill I check where I fit in every five years. (Above comments laced with sarcasm) I hope all my classmates are doing well... Oh! Enough of these alumni basketball games! When do the alumni football games start?
Ken Maas (ken@djkproductions.com)
San Leandro, CA USA - Monday, August 16, 1999 at 15:42:18 (PDT)

Mike and I just celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary and are launching our oldest daughter off to college tomorrow. She will attend University of Arizona. She graduated from Piedmont high school 25 years after Mike and myself....pretty amazing. We have two younger kids...a daughter entering 9th grade, and a son entering 11th(he will be playing football again for PHS).
Cheri Hoffman Betts (CheriB123@aol.com)
Piedmont, CA USA - Sunday, August 15, 1999 at 23:52:16 (PDT)

Greetings from Brazil (and still on the run).
William (Bill) Weissman (weissmanwj@state.gov)
Brazil - Sunday, August 15, 1999 at 17:56:45 (PDT)

I'm an Ex-Parkie from the class of 76. Although I have kept in touch with many of my friends from high school there are many I've lost touch with. Looking for members of the Ray Walker Gang. You know who you are.
Jon Tennis (jontenn@wans.net)
West Linn, Or USA - Sunday, August 15, 1999 at 15:32:56 (PDT)

My God, One needs to view this web-site with a stack of yearbooks in hand! Too Much
Cindy Furino (rednorange@aol.com)
Santa Clara, CA USA - Sunday, August 15, 1999 at 13:50:53 (PDT)

Oops, forgot the AOL.COM
Audrey West Frankel (DARFRANKEL@AOL.COM)
USA - Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 21:13:16 (PDT)

Great web site! Hi Deidre and Anita! I too once again live in Piedmont and my daughter will be going to Wildwood and Piedmont High - That's right, Deja Vous! ~Audrey
Audrey (West) Frankel (DARFRANKEL)
Piedmont, CA USA - Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 21:11:35 (PDT)

i'm still trying to keep my bro' away from the beer, just like back in 70-71, that is unless he wants to drink and drive,again,just like the good ol days.hello out there-piedmont is still home of the blues in my heart. keep on drinkin an drivin, and good luck to everyone, love, Scotty Guitar ,class of 71, and forever a T-BIRD.
scott pressman (skat bisquick@cwix.com)
chico, ca USA - Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 01:07:15 (PDT)

Just thought I'd come by to drink a beer and burn a little rubber. Love to all Stu-e-J
Stuart Pressman (TRASHY67)
Carmel Valley, Ca USA - Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at 09:17:19 (PDT)

I read an article in the Piedmonter about The Hairy Lawn and it brought many memories,mostly about the park. I'm still in Piedmont and have a daughter graduating with the class of 2000.lots of deja vous Any one know the whereabouts of Karen Armstrong or Michelle Bagan? Hi Anita!!
Deidre Henshaw (Dhenshaw55@aol.com)
Piedmont, Ca USA - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 21:01:33 (PDT)

Great website! Found out about it at the class of '74 twenty-five year reunion. Thanks Jan! Looking for class of '75 folks. Piedmont was a unique place to grow up. As one classmate put it so succinctly, "You hated going there, but you want your own kids to go to school there..."
Karen Appeldorn-Anastasio (appel@thegrid.net)
Lompoc, CA USA - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 19:45:07 (PDT)

There is a directory for the Class of 1997 at www.geocities.com/collegepark/library/3763. If you are a member of this class, please send in your information so that it can be included.
Web Master (PHS97@geocites.com)
USA - Monday, August 09, 1999 at 02:06:38 (PDT)

Hi you all! Where's Kathy Waegner, Bev Amos, Carla Ross, Richard Amos? Wish I could see or talk to you guys. Missed you much these past FEW years. Make contact if you can. The rest of you , I hope all is well as YOU (smile) start sliding over the hill.
Anita La Roche (bawinn@juno.com)
antioch, ca USA - Saturday, August 07, 1999 at 11:50:28 (PDT)

I think I was class of '72.
Mark Dukas
USA - Saturday, August 07, 1999 at 01:15:30 (PDT)

Wow, glad to see the hairy spirit is still alive, just like the new beetle, some things just come around again, even better!
Mark Dukas (mdukas@ix.netcom.com)
Piedmont, CA USA - Saturday, August 07, 1999 at 00:50:51 (PDT)

Hey Jeff, This is of a subject you're more likely to get a responce to on the Rob Williams Guest book page. I already had a post on the issue of gun control, a quote from Hitler on gun control in Germany 1938 and how happy he was when it was implimented and Germany would become a model, where only his goons would have guns.I would be glad to address the issue at great length. Re-direct this post to the Rob Guest Book, and I'm sure you will have a very lively commentary going in a few days
rob williams (robzilasan@aol)
carmichael, ca USA - Sunday, August 01, 1999 at 00:24:23 (PDT)

Check out WWW.vetothegovernor.org - The state is trying to take away our right to defend our homes etc, which is against the 2nd amendment - only in CA can this crap ever start. Grey Davis has already signed SB 23, effective Jan 1, 2000 which makes you a felon for even owning many rifles/shotguns. I am not a gun nut, but if the citizens are unarmed, the crooks and government could do what ? Florida & Virginia went the other way and armed their citizens with concealed permits if background was OK - their crime has dropped to almost nothing since then. It makes the bad guys afraid. This law is pending unless a referendum is passed by the petition on the web page and all that will do is then put this issue on the March ballot and at least get voted on. We've already lost our rights via Grey Davis even it it is unconstitutional, so there's nothing to lose by getting in this fight, only a hopeful win. This is the first real try to take away our right to defend ourselves - help if you wish - see the page for wasup.....
Jeff Robinson (ForrestR13@aol.com)
Martinez, CA USA - Friday, July 30, 1999 at 21:36:45 (PDT)

In the wake of yesterday's insanity in Atlanta I can only say I hope Brad Turman isn't a daytrader!!
Kim Gimbal (kim@chico.com)
Cohasset,, ca USA - Friday, July 30, 1999 at 10:34:45 (PDT)

Hey Dudes & Dudetes, Want to go on a beer run in my truck? Want to see me drive by school at 115mph in my truck? Want to see me drive by school, with Matt Lawrence chained to the back of my truck? Want to see me **** in the back of my truck. More than cool Huh? I must be the coolest dude in the whole ****ing world.
Brad Turman
Hayward, Ca USA - Thursday, July 29, 1999 at 01:59:43 (PDT)

Has anyone heard of when/if/or-----did I miss 1969's 30th reunion
Jim Vance (jvance4568@aol.com)
San Ramon, CA USA - Friday, July 16, 1999 at 14:36:50 (PDT)

Hey Jeff Botave, been there we at Robs page have done it all, no ****, lost millions, ****ed up our lives totally. We just learn from these mistakese and go on. God you could have really screwed up and married Ime Marcos, or Irene Marcos. You would not even be complaining, you'd be dead. I',m not kidding, I almost married Irene I'm so glad she married Ricci Areneta. You little whooses should try to get your life in order. The Few The Brave The Hairys!
rob williams (robzilasan@aol.com)
carmaichael, ca USA - Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at 01:09:24 (PDT)

I am still waiting to have the first beer with my father. My pockets are empty from all the brothels in Nevada and Timmy Phillips had just smoked my last bowl. Mom and dad, please send money. I need a plane ticket to Martin's, your favorite friend. Hey Sampson, get over the whole club ordeal, it's over just like High School and all the year 2000. Oh wait, it is still 1999. When has the time gone, and when is all that noise coming from. To all the people in Piedmont, lighten up and let the kids act their ages. If you look at the older grads and see which ones are where in life, I think for the most of you will be surprised. If you have any concern with my actions, talk to a counseler, it seems like the Piedmont thing to do. Stucken Phone, AT, you know what I mean. Oh yeah, I hope all the skateboarders are all still wearing helmets. God bless you R.C.
Jeff Batavia (Botave@aol.com)
Mustang, NV USA - Tuesday, July 13, 1999 at 23:40:36 (PDT)

Among Frank's last wishes,the lyrics of this song to be posted on the "Hairynet" Why I don't understand, but he must have had his reasons. @SONG: Flakes

Flakes! Flakes!
Flakes! Flakes!
They don't do no good
They never be workin'
When they oughta should
They waste your time
They're wastin' mine
California's got the most of them
Boy, they got a host of them

Swear t'God they got the most
At every business on the coast
Swear t'God they got the most
At every business on the coast
They got the Flakes

Flakes! Flakes!

They can't fix yer brakes
You ask 'em, *"Where's my motor?"*
*"Well, it was eaten by snakes..."*
You can stab 'n' shoot 'n' spit
But they won't be fixin' it
They're lyin' an' lazy
They can be drivin' you crazy

Swear t'God they got the most
At every business on the coast
Swear t'God they got the most
At every business on the coast
*[Take it away, Bob...]*

I asked as nice as I could
If my job would
Somehow be finished by Friday
Well, them whole damn weekend
came 'n' went, Frankie
*[Wanna buy some mandies, Bob?]*
'N' they didn't do nothin'
But they charged me double for Sunday

You know, no matter what you do,
They gonna cheat 'n' rob you
Then they'll send you a bill
That'll get your senses reelin'
And if you do not pay
They got computer collectors
That'll get you so crazy
'Til your head'll go through th' ceilin'
Yes it will!

I'm a moron, 'n' this is my wife
She's frosting a cake
With a paper knife
All what we got here's
American made
It's a little bit cheesey,
But it's nicely displayed
Well we don't get excited when it
Crumbles 'n' breaks
We just get on the phone
And call up some Flakes
They rush on over
'N' wreck it some more
'N' we are so dumb
They're linin' up at our door
Well, the toilet went crazy
Yersterday afternoon
The plumber he says
*Never flush a tampoon!*
This great information
Cost me half a week's pay
And the toilet blew up
Later on the next day-ay-eee-ay
Blew up the next day
WOO-OOO

We are millions 'n' millions,
We're coming to get you
We're protected by unions
So don't let it upset you
Can't escape the conclusion
It's probably God's Will
That civilization
Will grind to a standstill
And we are the people
Who will make it all happen
While yer children is sleepin',
Yer puppy is crappin'
You might call us Flakes
Or something else you might coin us
But we know you're so greedy
That you'll probably join us

We're coming to get you, we're coming to get you
We're coming to get you, we're coming to get you
We're coming to get you, we're coming to get you
We're coming to get you, we're coming to get you...

Vaclav Havel (VacHav@czechnet.com)
Prague, chech - Monday, July 12, 1999 at 23:55:59 (PDT)

Hey class of 1979...where have 20 years gone? I am very interested in communicating with any one from our graduating class and am particularily looking for the following people: Jan Garrett,Katie Crinnion,Jackie Langor, Rachel Asa, Maggie Henderson, Brenda Krauss, Tami Pierce, Bronwyn Jones-where have you been and what have you been up to the last 20 years?
Sharon Kosach-Breeden (hob357@gateway.net)
sacramento, ca USA - Sunday, July 11, 1999 at 01:13:57 (PDT)

I graduated in 1975.Not so long ago!! I found this web sight this morning and I think it is cool.I haven't kept in touch with hardley anyone from school. Just one friend who is still in the area and don't you know we are still best friends after all this time. The best friends are the ones you have known forever. I went to Beach she went to Havens.I didn't like her in the 6th grade but love her to death now. Anyone else a graduate in 75? Great year!!!!!
carol f. (clfpayne@aol.com)
port st lucie, fl USA - Saturday, July 10, 1999 at 06:40:03 (PDT)

Flegal is out and about in Berkeley. Check People's Park, or ask any freak on the street. When I got back from Japan after 10 years it took me about an hour to find him. Good luck. Rob W. 70.
rob williams (robzilasan@aol.com)
carmichael, ca USA - Thursday, July 08, 1999 at 22:00:43 (PDT)

hi where is stevie flegal where are the old poker games
elaine
alamo, ca USA - Thursday, July 08, 1999 at 18:43:42 (PDT)

Like your web page-keep up the good work.Chuck-43
Carlton J Daiss (cjdjr@pacbell.net)
Menlo Park, , CA USA 94025 - Tuesday, July 06, 1999 at 13:28:56 (PDT)

Can anyone e-mail me Gray Hills current mailing address. I've lost track of him but he would like to receive what I've written about all of our old hunting trips. Kind of like a diary. Denny Pierpont, Bill Fratus, Dave Walker, Greg Jamieson and lot's of others all went to the place know as The Rocks - north of Pyrimid Lake for many years after jack rabbits, pussy in Winnemucca and major beer drink'n. I just came back from another trip up there and it's better than ever, if you like quiet and empty places. Please help with address. Jeff Robinson PHS 1963 (old in years only !)
Jeff Robinson (ForrestR13@aol.com)
Martinez, CA USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 21:38:27 (PDT)

PHS Class of '79 20 Year Reunion! We're planning our reunion party for Sat, Sept. 4, 1999 and are searching for several of our "missing" classmates. Please help! Please send me an email if you know the whereabouts of: Vanessa Babcock Carol Baker Jackie Barsanti Enrique Briz Matt Brooker Mary Buty Therese Cavanaugh Kenman Chew Soraya Cottrell Stephen Deutsche David Fitzgerald Elaine Fitzgerald James Forsythe Craig Friedman Andrew Glen Scott Gunderson Jay Hewitt Jeffrey Hymowitz Doug Jacobs Pamela Jordan Brenda Krauss Wade Lee Rene Lucero Tuoc Luong Mark Manzano Tina Mao Anne Michaelis Diane Mills Julie Neilson Paige Peetz Tami Pierce Stephan Rodgers Norema Salinas Saiid Salinipour Deborah Seymour Mark Smith Marie Treinen Janet Van de Carr Marilyn Wong Colleen Young Emily Young Marianne Winsents David Zabel
Tasha Matz (tasham2@earthlink.net)
Oakland, CA USA - Tuesday, June 08, 1999 at 08:25:31 (PDT)

Class of 73. Moved away in 71. Yes, John, Betsy, And Darsie are siblings.
Joanie Evans (sydney55@msn.com)
Carmel Valley, ca USA - Monday, June 07, 1999 at 18:54:16 (PDT)

Class of 1975, tom have not hear from you in Years. What happen to class of 75.
Lee McDonald/Carreiro (LCarr11723@aol)
San Jose, ca USA - Sunday, June 06, 1999 at 17:26:18 (PDT)

Class of 85 I'm looking forward to our 15th reunion. Keep me posted. Come in and check out my BUNS at Lady Fingers Bakery.
Sarah (Mikkelson) Basconis (Diggy4774@webtv.net)
Oakland, Ca USA - Saturday, June 05, 1999 at 21:09:19 (PDT)

Class of 1979 or 1980 -- are 20th reunions in the works? I grew up with the class of '80, but graduated early in '79. I'm now far away in Vermont (a "lost" classmate to most), so would appreciate E-mailed info. Thanks! Great site, by the way.
Darcy Coates (dcoates@zoo.uvm.edu)
Colchester, VT USA - Friday, June 04, 1999 at 16:48:53 (PDT)

I'm a graduate of the class of 1943. I'm retired from Wells Fargo Bank after 51 years. My wife of 51 years is the former Pat Faber, whom I met at Cal, from where I graduated in 1947. I have four children and 7 grandchildren. I travel a lot and I am very active in University of California events.
Jackson Eaves (jim_eaves@yahoo.com)
Mtn. View, CA USA - Thursday, June 03, 1999 at 09:48:01 (PDT)

Looking for others in PHS class of '95... Thanks.
Charles Ying (cying@sendmail.com)
Piedmont, CA USA - Thursday, May 13, 1999 at 09:02:21 (PDT)

O.K., now I'll be the third person to ask about a 25th reunion for the class of '74. I missed the 20th so perhaps I'm more curious than those who made it to that one. Where are Chip Gathwright, Kurt Wharton, Don Curato, Danny Siegel, Doug McDaniel, John Moxon, ... Wait, scratch that. More importantly, where are Margaret Watson, Debbie Robinson, and that cute exchange student from Spain? Ye gods, it's enough to make me hunt down my clan-o-log or whatever it was called. Doug Miller P.S. Benjamin Wood -- weren't you class of 1975? Maybe I have you confused with someone else.
Doug Miller (millerd@stcl.tamu.edu)
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, May 11, 1999 at 15:16:52 (PDT)

Class of 74. Looking for information on a 25 year reunion. Thanks
Benjamin Wood (bwood@chw.edu)
Oakland, Ca USA - Sunday, May 09, 1999 at 06:03:54 (PDT)

Good to see someone from my class is still alive. Would love to have Larry Kelly's E-mail... hope to hear from some classmates, as soon as most of them are out of jail or rehab.....
Mary Ann Endicott (Markcici@aol.com)
Concord, ca USA - Monday, April 26, 1999 at 07:51:21 (PDT)

I am a sailor looking for SARAH AND RICK Webster of London whom I met IN PHUKET Thailand on thier honeymoon. Would like to speak to you all again soon Write to me or help me find them thanks
mike smith (x5smitty@hotmail.com)
camden, WI USA - Sunday, April 25, 1999 at 22:45:58 (PDT)

What fun!! great to have this site passed on to me by my sister-in-law, Anita Vaughan. I am a Vaughan and graduated in 1970. Most of my friends called me 'Mikie' back then. Would love to here from them-I have only kept in touch with a few after all these years.
Michelle Andrews (rockco@ptialaska.net)
Kodiak, Ak USA - Sunday, April 18, 1999 at 11:02:49 (PDT)

Sounds like the class of '78 had a smashing reunion. Actually I think siblings Dan and Jane went to it and gave a favorable report. Does anyone know if the Class of '74 is having a 25th get-together? I have called the school office twice but I get voice-mail labryinth and no call backs. I know school budgets are tight so maybe the admin doesn't allow long distance calls to alumni. Suggestions?
Ann (Turney) Rose (annrose@continet.com)
Eugene, OR USA - Saturday, April 03, 1999 at 15:13:19 (PST)

Hello Piedmont High,...I was an exchange student during 95/96 and stayed at Greta Clawson's house. I just wanted to say hello and also that I miss all of the good moments I had over there. Actually, I wanted to know how each one of the people I had contact while I was there is going, so if someone I know read this message, let me know,ok?! I miss Piedmont High very much, I had so many great moments and got to know a lot of nice people that I miss until today... Hope to go there soon and see everyone!!! Love you all and Good Luck always...
Rafaela ( Hoffa) Leal (rafaelaleal@hotmail.com)
Fortaleza, CE Brazil - Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 12:34:29 (PST)

Attention Class of 1989! We are planning our 10th reunion. Please help us find missing classmates! (List to be posted at a later date. Thank you!
Margaret (Chandler) Hiller (margaret.hiller@lj-a.com)
Oakland, CA USA - Friday, March 19, 1999 at 22:38:04 (PST)

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bill fratus (wfratus@awwwsome.com)
redding, ca USA - Friday, March 19, 1999 at 20:31:00 (PST)

Would be class of '64, Skyline grad that year. Great to see some of the originals showing up here at Hairiess Guest book. Isn't complete without mentioning Leo, the Pont,Jay,Frat,Greg & Doug,Ann T,Suzy,Mary Ann, Janet,Jeff,Jack,Tom & the rest of the party from back then. To me, it's still on going. Denny, our barber, kept the info intact for us future elites. Hamby's was info center along with the sweet shop.
David L. Walker (Ky5th)
Sun Valley, Nv USA - Friday, March 19, 1999 at 14:37:51 (PST)

Heard about this great site and shared it today with "Our Piedmont Barber" the world famous Dennis Miller and his daughter Sam! Nice to see a couple of "old people" on here like Bill Fratus & Dave Walker but where are the others? Time for them to get computers I think. Still in touch with people like: Denny Pierpont (Worlds Oldest Living H.S. Harry), Janet Capelli, Matt Dawson, Mary Ann Endicott, Suzie White(the original bird caller for Waxdeck), Sandy McPhee, Cathy Heidt, Bob Delsol, Jack Heidt, Kim Gathright, Bill Holmes, etc.. and of course my wife Debbie Dawson (PHS '71). Thanks for doing this page Michael - I'll send you some info on the very first High School Harry soon. Jeff Robinson, PHS 1963, Rigma Lions!!
Jeff Robinson (ForrestR13@aol.com)
Martinez, CA USA - Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 20:18:56 (PST)

Yeah class of '92! Glad to see we were represented. Hi, Christine! Impressive site. Hairys? Parkies.
rebecca heller '92 (rebecca.heller@miramax.com)
new york, ny USA - Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at 16:33:51 (PST)

Just heard about this site... thanks Mike for starting it. Lots of old memories came through when I saw some of the guests signed in. If anyone is interested, I'd love to hear from you at this address. Class of '71 still rules!!! and once a hairy, always a hairy!!
Noel "Atwood" Yaeger (Natwood@debolts.com)
San Diego, CA USA - Sunday, March 14, 1999 at 16:18:09 (PST)

In the late 70's hairy lawn became somewhat extinct. We actually hung out at king lawn. This would be a typical day....My friend Jeanne and I would get on our bikes (we were too young to drive) ..ride up to Convenient bribe someone to buy us a bottle of cheap wine and a box of triscuits and the rest was history at king lawn.
Janie Beyrle (jbeyrle@teleport.com)
Lake Oswego, Or USA - Friday, March 12, 1999 at 17:40:39 (PST)

It's been a while since I last logged on the HairyNet and it's very pleasing to see so many Piedmont High School Hairys are connected to the WWW and are also taking the time to post their comments.
Does anyone remember the night back in 1969 when Deke Ballard from Orinda came to a party at Bill Becket's house and proceeded to beat-up everybody from Piedmont who was there? I can't remember who else was there besides from Hullary Huddleson, who hid in the laundry room with me until all the fighting was over .... it was my duty to protect her ...right? ... other than that all I remember was all the blood all over the place after the fighting from the faces of those that had not found a place to hide from Deke Ballard ......
Oh the memories of my teen years at Piedmont ... they linger on ...
Exalted Ruler Brother Mike DuFloth Class of 1970 (bigkid@bigkid.com)
Forest Ranch, CA USA - Thursday, March 11, 1999 at 15:41:49 (PST)

I only graduated last year 1998, but things have already changed for me. I miss people who are like me. All about partys and the fun time running from the Police! Those days are gone and time to get old and have fun!!! Oh, Socical clubs rocked! Now their gone! One of the Last LIONS!
Bry Sampson (bsamps14@yahoo.com)
Lake Tahoe, Ca USA - Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at 20:44:58 (PST)

I will never forget PowderPuff, Birdcalling, the Social Clubs, and many of the other crazy things that made my high school experience an awesome one. yeah hamid.
Mollie Malick (mollie.malick@mail.trincoll.edu)
Piedmont, CA USA - Monday, March 08, 1999 at 16:27:47 (PST)

Hello Hairys ? Interesting to know that Piedmont heritage evokes such prolific responses from people. Would any care to distinguish between a hairy and a parky ? Same thing in different genres ? Also here is a tribute to big Jackson Lay who taught me everything I know about circles, Sal Marino (who may well have been insane, but always dressed impeccabley).
Donald Sinclair '88 (dons@gene.com)
Oakland, CA USA - Monday, March 08, 1999 at 11:53:44 (PST)

The only thing genetically superior about john, is his ability to sell ice to an Eskimo. The rest is flard, a combination of fat and lard, wrapped in a mayonaise colored for-skin. He will be punished for this Arian generated slur. You six foot two two hundred twentyfive pound bearded sister. gotta go, brother Dars aka the cripler
Darsie Evans (darsieevans@earthlink.net)
USA - Sunday, March 07, 1999 at 16:05:55 (PST)

I ran into Rhonda at the video store last Sat. She told me that my sister (who is really my brother, must be his first name) made some comments, most likely insulting, regarding pictures of his genetically superior brother attending the hairy luncheon. I would like to read the comments but could not locate. Could you advise as it is my duty to respond in kind. Thx, Brother John
John Evans (VMS004)
Forest Ranch, Ca USA - Sunday, March 07, 1999 at 08:57:39 (PST)

I went to Piedmont Middle School until my dad decided to pack us all in the good 'ol Plymouth Voyager, glide over the High St. bridge, and take the island by sheer force. I wish I had the chance to go to PHS, but it was Encinal and a lot of flyboy memories for me. Wouldn't it be cool if somebody built a tugboat powerful enough to drag Alameda out to sea? That would make my dreams come true....
Emily Raub (eraub@catsarecool.com)
Alameda, CA USA - Friday, March 05, 1999 at 16:41:14 (PST)

I wanted to go to PHS, but the powers that be said that my damn teeth were too big. South Carolina ain't that bad...but it ain't the P.
Lee Howell (lhowell@coastalcarolina.edu)
Beaufort, SC USA - Friday, March 05, 1999 at 16:35:27 (PST)

I'd like to go up in the belltower....
Soul Daddy (iketurner@hit'emup.com)
Hamilton, NY USA - Friday, March 05, 1999 at 16:32:54 (PST)

Nice photos of my brother John Evans. He never looked so good. Not much changes over the years. waves are up and gotta go. Aloha
Darsie Evans (darsieevans@earthlink.net)
Sunset Beach, Hi Da Islands - Monday, March 01, 1999 at 18:13:47 (PST)

My husband and I are both Piedmont High graduates(78 and 79) living in Lake Oswego, Or. Would that make us baby hairy's, or hairyjr's? Anyway, enjoyed your web page. Did you know that Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, is a Piedmont graduate.?
Janie and Steve Beyrle (jbeyrle@teleport.com)
Lake Oswego, OR USA - Saturday, February 27, 1999 at 16:22:37 (PST)

somehow cant get to reunions. still guitar and live on fun and occassional martinis. class of '63 where of course, rigmas ruled....man, that was a long time ago...
bill fratus (wfratus@aol.com)
redding, ca USA - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 19:13:49 (PST)

Attended Piedmont H.S. for 7th & 8th grades, Graduated Skyline H.S. class of '64 Brother was student body class president at P.H.S. in '55
David L. Walker (Ky5th@aol.com)
Sun Valley, Nv USA - Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 15:17:13 (PST)

Well it has been years since high school. Is there anyone out there from the class of '75? Let me hear from you. Steve
Steve Garrett
Davis, CA USA - Tuesday, February 02, 1999 at 22:09:19 (PST)

I like my fellow PHS students who have commented recently had the "Shoo" as a teacher in the 95-96 season of PHS highschool. Her knowledge of the history of this fine country made me feel so patriotic that I joined the Marines. Without the Shoo I would have never given this country a chance and would have left for a great nation like Algeria. Her sometimes unprepared presence in class made her seem down to earth and seeing her at the SAT's made me feel at home. From Paris Island South Carloina, Shoo this one is for you.
Ralphie (Ralphdog@hotmail.com)
USA - Monday, February 01, 1999 at 08:44:05 (PST)

As a student of Ms. Schumacher's AP History class of '95-'96, I was oft tormented for what many held as my "ultra-liberal," or "communist" beliefs. It seemed everytime I tried to voice one of my opinions, someone from the "corner of death" would label me a "dirty red," a "commy bastard," or worse, a "democrat." Many of the students found it comical to chant, etch likenesses of The Shoo onto their desks and even illustrate complicated historical incidents on the board in the form of real-estate diagrams. My genius was repeatedly overshadowed by veiled threats streaming in from the back of the room. Rarely did I feel safe in that room, and never did I feel comfortable. Diane, wherever you are, you're #1. Boom Shalaka Number One Shoo-Macher...
anonymous ()
Piedmont, CA USA - Sunday, January 31, 1999 at 20:08:47 (PST)

Not many people know this, but Ms. Schumacher helped me get into Harvard. Every day, that nice lady let me rub her hunch-back for good luck. Thanks, Diane, you have helped me make my dreams come true!
The Peppermint Elephant (sammytep@harvard.edu)
Cambridge, MA USA - Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 15:06:26 (PST)

Ms. Schumacher is definately up in this piece.
Latrell Sprewell (getto.fiend@baxitball.org)
Golden State, CA USA - Wednesday, January 27, 1999 at 19:40:39 (PST)

Hello all. As a would have been graduate of the class or '82 I just wanted to know if there is anyone out there from that period. I unfortunatly droped out to join the Marine Corps. It was a good thing that I did, as I would have ended up dead or in jail. Just to quell a few rumors, no I'm not, nor have I ever been gay. (Not that there is anything wrong with that)I am working as an aircraft mechanic here in the state of Maine. I don't do drugs anymore. Been married and divorced. No children thank God. So what has everyone else been up to? I'd like to hear from some people that I knew.
Mark Woods (jetmech@acadia.net)
Ellsworth, ME USA - Sunday, January 17, 1999 at 20:10:59 (PST)

Happy New Year to all Hairys! We've made it this far to see the Millinium Bug and we celebrate those vertical Hairys who didn't believe it was possible. Our time is now. Our generation has aged and moved into the power generation. Hairys no longer have to accept the "blues" but can create and shake the "blues"...Welcome to all Y2K Hairys!! Thank you Exhalted Ruler for your continuous oversite and development of the HairyNet. Cyber classmates of '73, please note my new e-mail address.
Will (Bill) Harris (Will@Chico.com)
Chico, CA USA - Saturday, January 16, 1999 at 09:41:07 (PST)

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