John Bates
Irla Baker
Tom Barret
Carol Billings
Paul Boynton
Teklia Burak
Howard Call
Arlene Carlson Elby Chaffin
Fred Dyson
Nancy Funk
Linda Galliano
Charles Garity
Sandy Gordon

 

Dave Grant
Diane Gunsul
Marilyn Hansen
Darlene Isackson
James Joy
Noel Kane
Judy Kipper
Betty Lou Koth
Marilyn Martini
Georgia Mcvey
Richard Michaelson Jim Morris
Carole Morrow
Diane Newsham

 

James Donald Nicholson Jr
Nancy Nolte ....
Larry Peterson
Sherry Platt
Larry Plischke
Jim Recce
Vern Redecker
Darlene Runnels
Sharone Shawstad
Judy Snowberger
Karynn St John
Dolores Strickland
Sheila Supplee

 

Don Swanson
Nancy Thomas
Donna Thompson
Lester Thompson
Yvonne Thompson
Bud Thorne
Virginia Voit
Dennis Walters
Sally Weeks
Don White
Patricia Yates .

KARYNN ST JOHN - I did not graduate with my class--quit school and got married in my junior year; however, I very much consider myself a '57 alumnus

Karen (St John) Beeson / 4049 32nd Ave SW / Seattle, WA  98126 k.beeson@comcast.net
50th Reunion Commentary: Since leaving the hallowed halls of Highline in 1956, I have been married more than once, had five children and six wonderful grandchildren. I was a Highline School District employee for 32 years, which would probably have amazed Mr. Wiggins. During three of those years I was a library clerk at both Highline and Puget Sound . Who woulda thunk it? I retired as an administrative secretary in 2001 to enjoy life and travel with my domestic partner, had a double lung transplant in 2005, and every day is a happy surprise.

FRED DYSON - Archery Club, Basketball, Chess Club, "High Lines' , Staff, Honor Roll, Representative Assembly, Track. None could derail his train of thought that led directly to his Model T.

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CHARLES GARRITY -Sportsmen's Club. A lover of the meadows, the woods, the mountains, and of all that we behold on this green earth.

Chuck Garrity / Pat Garrity / Sammamish , WA
50th Reunion Commentary: Married to Pat for over 5 years and counting. She has 2 children and 2 grandchildren whom we enjoy being with when we can. I attended the U of W for 2 years before taking a “flyer” on the Air Force Aviation Cadet program where I was commissioned and received Navigator Wings. This led to 6 years of active duty and 14 in the reserves retiring in 1980. In 1966, I was hired as a pilot with TWA and flew several airplanes include the Boeing 747. During my Air Force and airline careers, I flew to many different countries, saw many different cultures and thoroughly enjoyed my path through out my adult life.

TOM BARRETT - Life is merry, life is free; Life is made happy for men like me.

50th Reunion Commentary: Immediately after graduation (Oct) I left for Japan to do my two years active duty with the Navy.  When I returned I married a wonderful person, Jan Grandon, who was a graduate of Cleveland High School.  Three month after we were married I was recalled into the Navy for another year.  Jan and I have four children the oldest is 44 and the youngest is 37, three boys and a girl.  We also have eight grandchildren the oldest is 21 and the youngest is 8.  Three boys and 5 girls.  After the Navy I worked in construction for a few years and then I became a fire fighter and spent 37 years in the fire service.  The last 34 years was at SEA TAC Airport, Port of Seattle Fire Department.  I started as a Fire Fighter in 1966 and retired as the Fire Chief in 2000.  We are active in our church, spend time at our cabin in Cle Elum, involved with our grandchildren, like to travel and be together.  bartomjan@comcast.net

YVONNE THOMPSON - Rentered from Boga Ciega Senior High School , St. Petersburg , Florida , in her senior year. Glee Club, Ticketeers, CASH Club. Peaceful and gentle she goes her way, being a good Samaritan every day.

.....Yvonne (Thompson)Carlson / Lowell / HCR-01 BOX 363-C Naples Idaho 83847/carlsons@ibclp.com
50th Reunion Commentary: Married Huey Bell in 1957,( Highline class of ‘54 ), had two children, Doug & Lauri, we were married for 21 years.  Presently I'm married to Lowell Carlson now for 28 years.  Together we have seven children, 21 grandchildren. Have spend years caring for foster babies and teenagers.  My husband is pastor of a Free Methodist church in Bonners Ferry Idaho,  We enjoy the ministry together and the living style that North Idaho offers us. I have been a stay at home Mom forever and loved it. I enjoy crafts of many kinds, gardening and maintaining many wonderful relationships  

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CAROLE MORROW - Girls' Club Cabinet, Triple H, Representative Assembly, Yell and] Song Club, HUB Committee. A Girls' Club worker and a good one, too; She was never found without something to do.

Carole (Morrow) Wilkins- ( Fnealeee@comcast.net )
50th Reunion Commentary: In August after graduation, I married Larry from the class of 1955.  We have three children, 9 grandchildren and 3 1/2 great grandchildren.  After our children were grown, I went to work at Children's Hospital as a Supervisor, retiring in 1995.  We like to travel and just spend time with family.  I am a lucky one, all my siblings live close as well as my children.  We won't be able to be at the reunion, as it is also our 50th wedding anniversary time, and we will be gone.  A fond memory of my school years, was meeting Mary (Mellick) Woldstad in the 3rd grade and still staying in contact with her. Happy 50th Reunion to all.

ELBE CHAFFIN - Representative Assembly, Movie Operators, Camp Waskowitz Counselor. He seldom spoke, but what he said was clear and full of sense.

50th Reunion Commentary: Elbe (Jim) Chaffin, Jr. After graduation. I enlisted in the Navy, spent 9 Years on active duty. While in the Navy I was trained in the operation of nuclear power plants, and spent 40 years in the nuclear power industry and cleanup. I have been married 4 times (divorced twice and widowed once) and am presently married to the love of my life. We have been married 6 1/2 years. I have 3 children (two girls and a boy) and 6 step children, Together we have 20 grandkids and 5 great-grandkids. We live in our motorhome fulltime and spend most of the time in Yuma, AZ and the summer in Quincy, WA. We play golf as much as we can, usually 5 or 6 days a week when we are in Yuma or Quincy.

Teklia Burak: Didn't graduate in 1957, ran off & got married; would like inclusion in the 50th activities. 

50th Reunion Commentary: Teklia (Burak) Hutson,  widowed.  Husband Richard, a civil engineer from Tacoma, died of prostate cancer in 1995. Lived 10 years in Vancouver, B.C.,31 years in Anchorage with a condo on Kaui, and now 7 years  in Sun City, Arizona with many other retirees from the Highline School District. Three children, two grandchildren.  Attended ACC and UAA. Retired from the Nat. Park Service as a Contracting Specialist.  Hobbies: Reading, working out, playing cards, partying and travel.

SANDY GORDON - Entered from Bremerton High School , Bremerton , Washington , in her junior year.Slightly paradoxical or so it would seem, This Nordic blonde with the quiet mein.

50th Reunion Commentary: I moved to a girl's residence after high school, working and going to school nights.  Met and married my husband in 1960, having 3 daughters (one of which is developmentally delayed).  We have 7 grandchildren.  My husband retired from the Judiciary and I from the University several years ago. We have enjoyed traveling abroad as well as many other things too numerous to mention.  We recently moved from the hill down into the heart of Edmonds. My husband now has early stage Alzheimer's, so each day is a treasure.  I have had an absolutely beautiful life the past 49.6 years and I thank God for His goodness to me.

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JIM MORRIS - In the classroom he was "Gentleman Jim"; Only a few knew what fun was within.

50th Reunion Commentary: Born November 7, 1938.  Went to work for the phone company right after graduation. Married Maxine Fitch, November 2, 1957.  I have two children (boys), six grandchildren, three great grandchildren. I retired from the phone company, as a supervisor of the fiber optics crew, in Auburn, in 1990.  I am a life member of the Telephone Pioneers.  In 1992 I had a stroke.  Recently we sold our home and moved to some retirement apartments in Auburn.  I like to travel and spend time camping at our property at Gold Bar Nature Trails.

DAVE GRANT - Baseball, Knights of the Cutlass, Publicity Club, Representative Assembly. He loved the sea with the wind stinging; me thought he heard a mermaid's singing.

50th Reunion Commentary: Went from high school to the Post Office in W.C for five summers / graduated from Whitman College ‘61.  Naval School of Pre-Flight , ‘62.  Naval Flight Officer in ‘62.  Flew C130s in, Far East .  Member ofChief of Naval Operations stationed at Andrews AFB.  Met "the love of my life", Loretta Parducci, married in Jan..'68 Flew missions over SE Asia . Exited the Navy, '71. Received MBA from U of Hartford .  Worked for Social Security Adm. ‘til late 1973.  Got Masters in Organizational Behavior.  Taught organizational behavior part-time for about 14 years at several universities.  I went on to hold the Assistant Manager position in Bridgeport , CT , and then Manager of Waterbury, CT, Manager of Bridgeport, CT, and lastly Manager of New Haven, CT.  I retired from the Federal Government in 1/2004.  Loretta and I built our retirement home near the Long Island coastline close to Sybil Creek in 2003.  I work part-time at a "old time" hardware store - PAGE'S - in Guilford CT.   Now known as "Tool Man". Have 2 girls, Erika & Megan

GEORGIA McVEY - CASH Club, Girls' Club Vice-President, Honor Roll, Make-up Club, Panorama, Pep Club, "Pirates' Log" Staff, Publicity Club, Representative Assembly, Ticketeers, Pins and Rings committee, HUB Committee. In her cheeks blooms the blush of the rose, so many friends, no room for foes.

50th Reunion Commentary: Georgia McVey Oistad  (George, Lincoln HS '57)      I returned to school at age 40 for a masters degree in Speech/Language Pathology and worked with Highline students for 20 years.  Our son's family (two children) is a joy.  Our retirement is delightful.  Advancing age has not curtailed my rowing efforts.  I rowed competitively with my crew in Prague, Vichy and Glasgow over the past few years.  It will be grand to see old friends at the reunion.

RICHARD MICHAELSON - Basketball, Football, Knights of the Cut lass, Track. A fine fellow with a powerful frame, to whom sports and studies were much the same.

50th Reunion Commentary: ...Richard (Dick) Michaelson       I retired from The Boeing Company in 1994 after 37 years, most of which was in Electronics Manufacturing as a manager.  I now spend three hours a day walking the streets of Burien and Normandy Park to maintain my health.  Fair weather days might find me at the golf course; some of those days are enjoyable.

SHERRY PLATT - Girls' Club Cabinet, Honor Roll, Pep Club, SPADES, Publicity Club, Representative Assembly, CASH Club, Senior Cruise Committee. Her incessant chatter rolled into the room before she did.

50th Reunion Commentary: Sherry Platt Michaelson       I married Dick Michaelson, '57, in 1960.  We raised two great children and now have two granddaughters.  We have traveled out of country a lot and now are exploring the USA.  I am fortunate to have excellent health.

JAMES JOY - He doesn't like to work and study; but when it came to play, he was always ready.

50th Reunion Commentary: Worked at Lyle's Texaco and Rainier Men's Club while attending Seattle University , graduating in 1963. Entered the Army with a 2 year obligation and stayed 28 years! Picked up a Masters Degree in Public Administration along the way and worked 11 more years for Pierce Transit in Tacoma . Married Atha Martin from Oklahoma 43 years ago. We are now retired, living in University Place, WA . Four children and 5 grandchildren.

Annual: He doesn't like to work and study; but when it came to play, he was always ready.
Rebuttal: What would life be without time for “play”?

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ARLENE CARLSON - Torch, Ushers. Capricious lassie with carefree air, whose complexion more often was blushing than fair

50th Reunion Commentary: Carlson, Arlene Patricia, ( Burton ) After graduation, I immediately went to work at Boeing as a stenographer. Shortly after I met Jim Burton and we have been married for nearly 48 years. We have a son and daughter, but lost a son and grandson in separate accidents. We are blessed with four granddaughters, one grandson and two great granddaughters. I went to nursing school and worked in the field for 31 years. My husband worked 47 years for the railroad. We love to play golf at Lakeland Village where we live and travel.

Annual: Capricious lassie with carefree air, whose complexion more often was blushing than fair
Rebuttal: After over thirty years of nursing I no longer blush

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SHEILA SUPPLEE - Pep Club, Song Staff, Torch, CASH Club. Genial she was and artistic, too, and her moods were surely more than a few.
.....................Sheila Ann Supplee / Bellevue , WA 98008 / 425-747-1269 / sasupplee@msn.com
50th Reunion Commentary: 1957: Married (Dale Hinkson class of 1956) 4 beautiful children, 6 beautiful grandchildren. 1981: divorced return maiden name, Supplee. 1983: associates Degree North Seattle CC / real estate license / begin four-year Degree University of Washington. 1988: real estate interrupts UW classes / postponing beginning Architecture Degree. 2003: Retired Metro / traveled southwest – Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Arizona . 2005: Re-enrolled UW / drop Architecture / credits to Art/AH degree. 2006: Graduated University of Washington Major Interdisciplinary Visual Arts / Minor Art History (on dean's list).
Annual: “Likeable she was and genial too, but her moods were surely more than a few.”
Rebuttal: What can I say? I am a Gemini.

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BUD THORNE - SPADES. Sportsmen's Club, Track, Publicity Club. For he's a jolly good fellow.

50th Reunion Commentary: I retired from The Boeing Company in 1995 having spent most of my time in the Defense and Space Division engineering department. I married Marie (Central Kitsap HS 60) in 1962 and we will celebrate 45 years of marriage this year. We have two daughters who have provided us with 4 grandchildren. We have traveled a great deal using our RV and enjoy getting together regularly with class of 57 friends (golf, cards, etc.).

DARLENE RUNNELS - Her wit was a fuse to little bombs of laughter

50th Reunion Commentary: Following graduation I started working for Boeing while attending business college - married, worked for the Army, Shell Oil, Bank, Church Secretary and 15 years at Seattle Christian School.  Have two wonderful boys from my first marriage.  Remarried in 1985 to Darrell and gained 3 step children.  All our children are married and we enjoy time with them and our wonderful 13 grandchildren and 1 great.  Presently we are living in the great area of Bend/Redmond ,Oregon enjoying the great recreation and our newest granddaughter.  Life is good and we are blessed many times over.

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HOWARD CALL - Big H, Football, Pep Club, Track. He had wings on his feet to carry him away, to the athletic field, for there he would stay.
...Howard Call / 621 South 291st St. Federal Way, WA 98003 / 253-941-5139 / handjcall@aol.com
50th Reunion Commentary: Attended Napa College, Napa, CA for one year. Graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a Bachelor of Science degree and a teaching credential in 1962. Received Masters Degree from Central Washington University and married Jacqueline of Renton. Taught and coached in the Highline District for thirty years including stints at Normandy Park Elementary, Puget Sound Junior High, Evergreen High, finishing up at Highline High School. Currently work part-time for free golf at a local course and continue to participate in racquetball and senior softball. Enjoy a couple old cars and doing some traveling, managing to visit all seven continents and most of the fifty states. Presently working with the Highline High School Alumni Foundation which awards scholarships, holds an annual Golf Day, publishes the ALUMNI SOUNDINGS newsletter, assists with class reunions, tours of the high school, and other related activities. Now retired and have lived in Federal Way, WA for thirty-five plus years.

IRLA BAKER - A Cappella, Band, Girls' Club Cabinet, Girls' Playday, SPADES, H.G.A.A., Orchestra, Ushers. Life's cares and worrries have no power over her.

Irla (Baker) Thompson
50th Reunion Commentary: Married Les Thompson 1963. Daughter born to us 1967.
Hired in at Boeing 1957 and retired in 1995. Great run, but retirement is the best! We remain way too active, but have just promised each other that we're going to drop a couple of commitments next year.
We are having lots of fun driving 4X4 on the many forest service roads around the area, and are hoping to find a club to join.

LESTER THOMPSON - D.C.A. Les could be seen on his way to work, comanding the road with his solid gold Merc.

Lester Thompson
50th Reunion Commentary: Joined the Army in 1959 and spent most of my 3 year enlistment in Germany. Married Irla Baker in 1963, and we're still hanging out together every day.
I retired from Boeing after some 30 years, and have been available to ride my motorcycle with anyone that's lucky enough to have every day free, like me.

SHARONE SHAWSTAD - Drama Shoppe, Glee Club, Library Staff, "Time Out for Ginger," Ticketeers, Torch, Ushers, Thespians, National Forensic League. Of her personality and its many facets, A captivating manner was the loveliest of assets.

50th Reunion Commentary: 1960's, 1970's - Attended Seattle Pacific (College) University 1-1/2 years; Biola (College) University 1-1/2 years; Highline College 2 years.  Over 50 years, member of Burien Free Methodist Church.  Active as Sunday School teacher, 3rd grade and young teens for 13 years.  Sang in church choir; sang duets with sister, LaVonne Holliday (Class of 1954); sang saprano solos.  Served on Board of Christian Education and Women's Missionary Society. Served in several full-time office administrative positions in banking, education, naval architects and engineers and in aerospace.  In 2003, I retired from Boeing after 17 years of service. Have resided in the City of SeaTac for 35 years.

James Donald Nicholson, Jr. Class of 1957

50th Reunion Commentary: Married to Donna R. Terfehr (Class of ’58 Anaheim Union High School) in 1959, 4 children, James III, Janell, Denise, and Jon. 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandkids. U. S. Marine Corps June 1957¬ - Sep. 1977 retired as a Master Sergeant. WA. State Driver's License Examiner/Supervisor 1978-1984. Graduated from the Evergreen State College in 1986 with a BA. National Service Officer with the Paralyzed Veterans of America in Burien 1986-92. Employment Security Dept. 1991-2003. Full time Pastor in Port Orchard, WA from 1991-2002 with the Church of God. "Retired"??? Assoc. Pastor in Shelton, WA.

LINDA GALLIANO - Publicity Club, "All-Pirates' Revue." I love all that thou lovest, spirit of delight.

50th Reunion Commentary: During our retirement my husband and I are continuing to travel and also attend ethnic celebrations. We went to China with (2) Professors and their music students from Fresno State University. Enjoyed climbing "The Great Wall" (what a beautiful view) and visiting Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou, Recently visited Hawaii during their 60th Aloha Festival.
I lived in Hawaii from 1958-60. It was a special time being there in 1959, when Hawaii became a State.

JOHN BATES - (Honors and activity from Moses Lake High School) Tennis, Student Vice President, Lettermans Club, Honor Socity, Basketball.

50th Reunion Commentary: Left Highline, as sophomore. Moved to Moses Lake, graduated from Moses Lake High '57. In the fall of 1957 I attended WSC on and off until 1964, while working in Moses Lake. Returned to the Seattle and work for The Boeing Company. In 1965 I met my wife to be, Nancy J Barbour, a flight attendant with NWA. We decided I should finish college so I returned to WSU (having been renamed) for a semester. Transferred to Seattle University , continued working full time for The Boeing Company, married Nancy in 1966 and graduated with my Civil Engineering Degree in 1969. Joined the Marsh and McLennan Co. and stayed 30 year, retiring in 2000. Nancy and I have two daughters, Beth and Becky. Beth lives in Arizona and Becky and her husband live in California . Nancy and I have many interests. Friends, boating, lots of golf, traveling the world and recently we are into off-road jeeping. We live approximately six months in Mercer Island , WA and six months in Scottsdale , AZ. I hope everyone has enjoyed and is still enjoying life as much as Nancy and I.

DOLORES STRICKLAND - A Cappella, School Bankers, Triple H, Representative Assembly, "All-Pirates' Revue", Yell and Song Club, Yell Princess. Just give me ten who are stouthearted men.

.................................Dee (Dolores Strickland) Kurtz: / 253-939-5739
50th Reunion Commentary: Living in Auburn, Washington, 11 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren..... 3 Children, Scott, Jeff, and Debbie Husband Maurice We winter in Mazatlan, Mexico

Annual: Just give me ten who are stouthearted men.
Rebuttal: Nada Mas Gracias (which means no more thanks)

NANCY THOMAS - Girls' Club Secretary, "High Lines'" Staff, Honor Roll, Make-Up Club, Panorama, "Pirates' Log" Staff, Quill and Scroll, CASH Club, Waskowitz Counselor, Pep Club, Girl of the Month. Faithful is she in each task small; competent, steady, a friend to all.

..................... ................Nancy Thomas Ellison / Bellevue, WA.
50th Reunion Commentary: Kids are raised, grandkids are a delight, health is good, looking foreward to enjoying and renewing fifty plus years of friendships is a blessing. Happy 50th evetone.

MARILYN MARTINI - Pep Club, Representative Assembly, SPADES. So bonnie, blithe, and debonair.

......................................Marilyn Kay Martini Thomas / New Mexico
50th Reunion Commentary: Widow-- four children and six grandchildren.  Retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory.  Last December I received an AA Degree from the University of New Mexico with honors.  I love the theatre, history, and the arts.  I worked or sang in many Little Theatre/Light Opera productions here. Attempted to obtain a pilots license.  Did real well until I scared myself to death on rollout.  Do not attempt to learn to fly in a tail-dragger. Love the Spanish language and history. Attended a Spanish immersion school in Costa Rica and have traveled to many places in Mexico.   Looking forward to this reunion!

SALLY WEEKS - Science Club, Torch . Smiles and cheer are down her alley, friends galore belong to Sally.

..................................................Sally “Weeks” Peterson
50th Reunion Commentary:I joined United Airlines in 1962 as a Stewardess. I am still there 45 years later in May 2007. I married Larry Peterson (HHS class of “57”) in December 1967 (no children – still married to him). We had to keep the marriage a secret from United for a year, as they still did not allow married Stewardesses. I was able to keep my job while moving with Larry from Seattle to Chicago , then Detroit , back to the coast in Los Angeles and we have lived in San Bernardino , Ca. for the last 27 years.I returned to University and earned a BS Degree in Computer Science, but never pursued a new career. This journey of life has been one wonderful experience, and WE HAVE HAD a real “E RIDE”.

LARRY PETERSON - Angelic in appearance, but looks could be deceiving!

..................................................Larry C. Peterson
50th Reunion Commentary:I graduated from Washington State University in 1965. At this point in time I thought I was the luckiest man in the world, as the odds of me graduating from a University were really long and slim. In December 1967 I got really lucky and married Sally Weeks, “HHS Class of “57”, no children but still married to her. I spent approximately 25 years managing “Private Country Clubs” in Seattle , Chicago , Detroit , Los Angeles , and San Bernardino . The last ten years I have, and still am, managing KVMD Television station in Los Angeles. Sally and I have lived in San Bernardino , Ca. since 1980. Like Sally said, “This journey of life has been one wonderful experience, and WE HAVE HAD a real “E RIDE”.

DONALD WHITE - Entered from Roseburg High School , Roseburg , Oregon , in his junior year. Basketball. To be an engineer is his aim; it may bring him money, it may bring him fame

...............................................Don White - Class of 1957
50th Reunion Commentary:Married to Ann for 30 years.  We have four children and three grandchildren.  AA degree from Napa College in Napa CA .  BA degree from San Francisco State .  Spent my career ;in the electronics industry in San Francisco Bay area, Colorado , and Portland OR .  Retired from Intel Corp after 27 years in materials management, production management, and finally program management for world wide information software projects which sent me to many interesting places around the world.  Split our time between Oregon and Arizona but are in the process of moving full time to the Phoenix area.  Enjoy traveling, spending time with our family,  church activities and lots of golf (not necessarily in that order - hah!)

PATRICIA YATES - Entered from Holy Trinity High School , Hartington, Nebraska , in her senior year. Glee Club, Junior-Senior Prom Committee, Operetta "Pinafore", Pep Club, Plays. Never a sweeter seraph hid within so small a house.

.....Patricia Yates (Adams) / 4910 SE 115th Ave. / Portland, Orgeon 97266 / Lex4321@msn.com
50th Reunion Commentary: After graduation I worked as a buyer's assistant at Sears and Roebuck. My husband, also a Pat, and I have three wonderful children. Richard, Michael and Dianne. We're proud of our seven grandchildren and one great­grandson Matthew 9 months old. I moved to Portland Oregon in 1963, worked as a medical support staff, retired in 1992. My husband and I enjoy traveling in our RV. I enjoy reading, my novel writing group and doing genealogy. Getting together with family and friends. I'm currently writing my first mystery novel.
Looking forward to our class reunion and seeing some of the great friends I made in the year 1956-57.

LARRY PLISCHKE - Football, Knights of the Cutlass, Track, Big H, Sportsmen's Club. On the football field earning glory, In the classroom-that's a long story.

50th Reunion Commentary: Attended Everett JC and the UW (never was a long story). Started with The Boeing Co. while at the University. Bachelor until age 44, when I married Sue. We travel, cruise, golf, boat (sail & power), show our cars and fish – all these are with Highline classmates. I retired from Boeing at age 55 and Sue left Allstate Insurance six years later, to continue these activities with gusto!

VERNON REDECKER - Senior Band, Pep Band, Senior Orchestra, "All-Pirates' Revue." He played the trumpet with a right good will, but in all other classes he just sat still.

50 th Reunion Commentary: BS Electrical Engineering UW '62, MSEE Texas Arlington '75, with a little Tulane and SMU study along the way. With Shari Ate ('58) raised an outstanding son, only to lose him shortly after high school graduation. Second marriage to Laurel ( Roosevelt ) has lasted 23 years and counting. Spent a career mostly at Boeing, retired in '95. Life of ease sailing, travelling (often with some of the 8 grandkids), and, of course, music since retiring. I keep thinking about more school, but interested in too many subjects.

DENNIS WALTERS - Band, Honor Roll, "All-Pirates' Revue ." His motto: "Politeness costs nothing, and gains everything."

...................................Dennis Walters / Escondido, Ca. 92025
50 th Reunion Commentary: Graduating from Highline I enlisted in the Navy. Upon returning to Washington I earned a B.A. at Western Washington State College and then went to Respiratory Therapy school at U.of W. I went into the medical devices manufacturing world and in the 1970' s I accepted a promotion, moved to San Diego planning to stay two years. Thirty years later I am still in San Diego. I retired from the International Department where I worked in Asia and Latin America. The Gypsy is still in me as I still travel overseas, swim, ski, garden, active in church & enjoying life.

DIANE NEWSHAM (Papritz) - Drama Shoppe, Pep Club, Publicity Club, Torch, "All-Pirates' Revue", Yell and Song Club, CASH Club, Girl of the Month. Diane was "Girl of the Month" twelve times in the year

50th Reunion Commentary: It's hard to believe that 50 years have passed since we left the “hallowed halls.” Life has been good. I've been married to Cal Papritz ( Everett '57) for over 45 years, had four sons, and now enjoy the pleasures of seven grandchildren; six of whom live in Maple Valley . We resided in Montana , Colorado , New Orleans , and England for the first few years of our married life. An added bonus was summers in Grand Teton and Yosemite National Park where my husband was a seasonal park ranger. Once educated, we moved to Auburn Washington where we have lived for the past 38 years. Both of us had wonderful careers teaching at Green River Community College ; he in geography and I in court reporting. We're both retired now and enjoying phase three (or is it four) of our lives. My spare time is spent reading, hiking, x-country skiing, sailing, and traveling. I especially love photography. We've both been blessed with good health and look forward to many years doing those things we love most. It will be fun meeting up with everyone again this summer.

SHARONE SHAWSTAD - Drama Shoppe, Glee Club, Library Staff, "Time Out for Ginger," Ticketeers, Torch, Ushers, Thespians, National Forensic League. Of her personality and its many facets, A captivating manner was the loveliest of assets.

50th Reunion Commentary: 1960's, 1970's - Attended Seattle Pacific (College) University 1-1/2 years; Biola (College) University 1-1/2 years; Highline College 2 years.  Over 50 years, member of Burien Free Methodist Church.  Active as Sunday School teacher, 3rd grade and young teens for 13 years.  Sang in church choir; sang duets with sister, LaVonne Holliday (Class of 1954); sang saprano solos.  Served on Board of Christian Education and Women's Missionary Society. Served in several full-time office administrative positions in banking, education, naval architects and engineers and in aerospace.  In 2003, I retired from Boeing after 17 years of service. Have resided in the City of SeaTac for 35 years.

NOEL KANE - Knights of the Cutlass, Football, Pep Club. Every inch a man.

50th Reunion Commentary: Approximately fifty years ago Senior English teacher Birdie Davis said" Noel, I don't know what is to become of you". Looking back it hasn't been as bad as she might have thought. After bouncing around for several years I was hired as a United Air Lines Flight Officer ¬in 1963. During the 34 years of flying I flew 6 aircraft as co-pilot and 6 as Captain. Nearly all the aircraft I flew were Boeings with the last 10 years of my career split between Boeing 747 rope starts and Boeing's crown jewel the Boeing 747-400. While based in Chicago I met and married the American Airlines Stewardess next door, Berni. Berni, Scott, our son, and I journeyed west to the San Francisco where we have lived since 1966. Scott now lives in the Portland area. Since our 20th reunion we've spent many happy days with friends, and classmates, in the Burien area. These friendships have endured these many years and are treasured by Berni and I.

VIRGINIA VOlT - Book Club, SPADES. Culinary arts appealed to this lass, who made life pleasant in many a class.

Virginia (Voit) Strickland
228 SW 138 th ST. / Burien, WA 98166 / 206-243-3010 / Gingerspice1@comcast.net

50th Reunion Commentary: After graduation I worked for the Washington Title Insurance Co. Married two years later. In February we celebrated our 48 th Ann. We have two girls, Celeste & Dawn. Two grandsons & one granddaughter. After the girls were grown I went to work for Highline Community Hospital (now Highline Med. Center). Was there for over 20 years. Retired in 2000 as the Marketing office manager. I love family/friends, gardening & traveling. Especially taking the grandchildren in our motor home.

DONNA THOMPSON - Debate, Make-Up Club, Ticketeers, Usbers, Torch. Donna was swell, as all of us know, and her friendship for you, she'd not hesitate to show.

50th Reunion Commentary: After HHS, I finshed my BS degree in chemistry at Whitworth College in Spokane.  I worked for a number of years as a Medical Technologist and Research Technologist then opted to go to graduate school.  I completed a PhD. in Physiology at the Univ. of Michigan and returned to Seattle to work at the UW.  I've been on the faculty there since 1970 in the Depts. of Physiology and Biophysics, and Medicine.  Although marriage and parenting was delayed by school, we have two great children who are both in Seattle.  My husband is a retired physician and we are living happily ever after in Normandy Park waiting to experience the grandparent thing.

DON SWANSON - With a carefree smile he will amble along life's highway.

50th Reunion Commentary: After June of '57 there was Boeing and more school, and a neat '40-coupe and more school.   Then came the Army and  John Kennedy.  Followed by 3-M and then there was dear Jan, what a dream! Returned to Seattle and started a family adding Kelly and Tracy our princesses.   Now 4-more little royalty and we are still smiling!

NANCY NOLTE - Triple H, Torch, Yell and Song Club, Yell Princess. Fame and honor are earned, 'tis true; Such a dynamic personality is found in few.

50th Reunion Commentary: My name is Nancy (Nolte) Duchan, I graduated in 1957.  After graduation I worked as a dental assistant, then at Boeing, then married, had children, returned to school and graduated in 1975 in Dental Hygiene.  In 1995 I retired and married my Scottish "prince charming" Between us we have seven kids, eleven grandkids, and four great grandkids!  We enjoy traveling and have family in the UK and here.  We live in Lynnwood, and enjoy every minute the Lord gives us.

PAUL BOYNTON - Board of Control, Debate, Grand Honor Roll, Torch Treasurer, "Pirates' Log" Staff Editor, Quill and Scroll, Radio Club, P.A. Crew, Representative Assembly. I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

...............................................Paul Boynton / paul.boynton@comcast.net ; 
50th Reunion Commentary: Since entering Sunnydale Elementary, I have been in school each subsequent year as student or teacher/researcher.  Most of that time has been busily spent here at the UW, but with occasional appointments at Princeton, Harvard and Cambridge.  One of the rewards of this career has been travel to many fascinating places like Yerevan and Samarkand, but my heart dwells in Italy.  Most will agree, however, that the best part of life lies with family and friends.  My wondrous wife Barbara and I share six marvelous children and 13 spectacular grandchildren.  All are the joy of our lives.

MARILYN HANSEN - A Cappella, Make-Up Club, Panorama, "All-Pirates' Revue", SPADES. Her likes were singing and having fun, This active girl, who's always on ,the run.

50th Reunion Commentary: Married 47 years to Fred Hills - Highline Class of 1955. Three Children and four Grandchildren. Lived in Boulevard Park my first 32 years and on Vashon Island the last 36 years. Still the Bookkeeper / Manager of a small water company on Vashon for past 16 years.

"Congratulations to all who have made it to our 50th Class Reunion!" Looking forward to seeing and talking to many of you at the Reunion - as we come to "Celebrate our Lives Lived!"

DARLENE ISACKSON (BURRILL) - A Cappella. She had a shy and fun-loving nature which made it a pleasure to be with her.

..............500 SW 148th #318 / Burien, WN. 98166 / 206-439-8882 / grandmab318@MSN.com
50th Reunion Commentary: I was married 40 yrs. Have been a widow for 10 yrs. Have eight children, Cindy, Sandy, Renie, Roseann,Marilyn, Toby, Brian and Rick. twenty one grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Many hobbies; knitting,sewing, crochet, writting, am in a writting group at the Senior Center in Burien. I worked at JoAnn Fabrics for a short time and am a member of "Sound Waves Toaster Masters Club in Des Moines.