E-Mails Continued
CLASS of 1954 Tomfoolery Continued
From Dave:
Oh me Laddie, you blew it! Tis not First Mate Jack'o!!!! Me thinks you have the same affliction as myself, Billie, all your synapses are not firing and too many neurons have died off..also too much grog perhaps!??
Clue No. 2: Our Capt'ns initials are AEB and if you don't recognize his portrait attached, all hope for you is gone.
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The right man
Arlan Bergesen
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CLASS of 1954 Tomfoolery
From: Hartmann
Date: 08/05/08 15:40:11
Subject: Aye Mates!!!
Aaugh!!! Me sees no mention of our fearless leader on the 55th Program.. bad omen.....our ship will be adrift, mates!!!!
Response:
Dave; Who is the picture of???? Bill
His Response:
Aaugh!! Billy me boy, you are in danger of walk'n the plank!!! Our Capt'n will not be pleased that you have forgotten him!!! Clue: Class of '54 Capt'n
Response:
Dave,
Me thinks you broke into the grog locker, but I'll play your silly game. Someone out there will let know if I'm wrong.
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Am I right????
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Obituary
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James Parry
Class of 1954
Passed away of ALS in the Last week of July, 2008
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From: Mdonald721@aol.com
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Subject: Alive and well
Bill,
I have enjoyed visiting the web sites for Highline High,and also I am saddened to read the names of too many classmates,who are no longer alive. Keep up the good work on the Alumni project,and a thank you to all who have contributed to maintaining this project.
Don McDougall / ,class of 1952
Response:
Don,
Thanks for the good words, and for the e-mail.
I checked out the class of 1952 bios and we need your bio and a recent picture. It would be greatly appreciated. Click here for: Bio rules.
Bill O.
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From: ROGER WILSON
I was at a class reunion for 1956 this past weekend---a topic was brought up:
what was the number of grads for classes 1956, 1957, 1958-----
these were considered the all-time largest.....Do you have any info on this???
Please advise.
I was in 1956 class.
The ol' coach / Roger Wilson / Phone (360) 427-4506
Response:
Roger,
My research shows the following:
The class of 1956 had 504 listed in their graduation log,
The class of 1957 had 569 listed on this web sight,
The class of 1958 had 669listed in their graduation log.
The alternating factor is that not all grads were there on picture day, or gradurated in mid-year, and some never gradurated at all, but still consider that as their year. The 569 figure for 1957 includes eight such classmates.
Bill Odekirk / class of 1954
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Obituary
Hugh Tice
Class of 1962
Passed away on 7-17-08
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My Three Day Hike
(Click on picture for hike journal)
Bill Odekirk (class of 1954)
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Larry Stewart
Class of 1954
Passed away on 7-18-08
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Obituary
Gary D. Morgan
Class of 1956
Passed away on 7-14-08
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Elenora Theresa Schatz (Robinson)
Class of 1950
Passed away on 7-13-08
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Verna,
Welcome Home!
From: Norma Weaver
Subject: Verna Robinson 1954
Hi Bill,
Dave emailed me -- long story short I ended up talking to Verna this morning. Good luck with your backpack adventure. Backpacking was one of our favorite sports when we lived in Federal Way. Five days in the Olympic Mountains, numerous trips in the Cascades -- one I will never forget to Skunk Lake!!!! Know you will have a great time -- even at 72!!! Looking forward to seeing you again and have bookmarked the website.
Norma Weaver
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From: Hartmann
Subject: Hike
Bill, you backpacking trip sounds like great fun. Looks to be about a 10 mile hike. Watch out for the tides and killer waves! Dave
Response:
Dave;
It's an eighteen mile hike but the problem is that you have to take three days because you have got to wait for low tides to get around some of the cliffs. Six miles a day should be easy even with a thirty five pound pack. Lots of time for beach combing and picture taking.
You are probably right, it is close to ten miles on the beach, but you have to hike into the beach and back out at the other end.
.............................. AND have you ever tried to walk ten miles in the sand. I'll let you know.
Bill O.
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From: Norma Weaver
Date: 07/13/08 16:52:11
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Subject: Note from Norma (Hettle '54) Weaver
Bill
Have had a major revision to my life, Max moved to his final destination December 10th. So I feel like an Israelite wandering around here in the deserts of Arizona. But that is not the reason for this message.
Flew to Seattle the end of June. Sat next to a stewardess (Julia) who was deadheading back to Seattle. Late into the flight, we struck up a conversation. She said "my sister graduated from Highline -- think it was 1954. Her name was Verna Robinson."
Told her about the reunion in 2004 and the yearly get togethers -- when I got to my daughters looked at the website and noticed she was among the missing.
Is she still among the missing? I have not contacted Julia because I want to give her the latest and greatest information about what is going on.
Anxious to hear from you, Norma (Hettle) Weaver
Response:
From: Bill Odekirk
To: Norma Weaver ; cindyanddavid@sbcglobal.net ; hoffmanjohnw@msn.com
Subject: Verna Robinson
Norma,
How very good it was to hear from you. So sorry to hear of Max, however you are in good hands, a good spirit was with the Israelites, hang in there.
I am also sending this email to Jack Hoffman and Dave Hartmann, they are the ones that keep track of our classmates. I am pretty certain that she is still missing, they will be able to tell us.
Personal note: At seventy two years old I am taking my first back packing hike this coming weekend. Three days up the pacific coast, starting at the Hoe River and ending at Third Beach. I'm going with my daughter, her husband and two grandson's. I'll let you know if I survive.
Bill O
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Obituary
Betty June Fowler (Channer)
Class of 1943 (?)
Passed away on 6-13-08
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Obituary
Agnes Underland (Croy)
Class of 1956
Passed away on 6-27-08
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Obituary
Josephine (Jo) Henningson (Vasilieff)
Class of 1938
Passed away on 6-23-08
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From: Hartmann
Subject: Oscar Roland
Bill,
I was looking at your deceased lists for '54 and '55 and Oscar was not there. He died 16 FEB 04. He was in our class as a senior but, graduated with the '55 class. Dave
MISSED DECEASED
Oscar Roland
Passed away (2-16-04)
Class of 1954 - 55
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From: Hartmann
Subject: Virginia Arlene Batts Murphy (class of 1954)
Bill, thanks to Jack, I've confirmed that it was our Virginia who wrote the beautiful poem I recently came across on the Internet. It would be nice if you posted it.
As stated at the end of the poem, Virginia died fm complications of diabetes in a nursing home in Walla Walla on 20 JAN 2001. She had been in the home for several years. Her husband, Floyd, visited Virginia every day but one night he was killed by a drunk driver while he was on his way to see her.
Virginia's sister, Leora (class of 1955), confirmed the info above. Leora lives in Moses Lake.
Dave
As Requested:
I'm Having the Time of My Life
I'm having the time of my life now, the battle is almost won
My faith is strong and my conscience is clear, and I've only begun.
To know the peace He has promised me, the joy of a job well done
And I count my blessings along the way, And I thank Him for everyone.
I'm having the time of my like right now.
For I never thought I'd ever be given a second chance, such as The Lord has given me, To see with clearer eyes than I have ever seen before.
To know when I knock, HIS Hand will open the door.
How like a dream my old life seems, So far within the past I've traded
foolish fantasies for the things that I will know will last.
And I am strong within His strength, and precious in His sight,
Accepting all He sends, Because His ways are always right.
I'm having the time of my life right now.
Because I've learned to share everything with GOD, each minute I am here.
For He alone can read my heart. And He knows what is in my heart, and within me.
And He makes all things wonderful, because He is my friend!
This poem was written by Virginia Arlene Batts Murphy, shortly before her husband was murdered by a drunk driver in 1999. She passed away from the complications of diabetes on Jan 20th, 2001. Submitted by her daughter Mary ©
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Obituary
Lynas Donald Ossinger
Class of 1955
Passed away on 6-11-08
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Obituary
John Doutrich
Class of 1958
Passed away on 5-22-08
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From: milstephens@fuse.net
Subject: Highlilne graduate cross directory
Hi Bill,
Just went on line to check the Highline web site and noted an inquiry about the legitimacy of the diectory. I have two different printings put out from the Bernard C Harris Publishing Company.
The first one was published in 1995, their location at that time was in Norfolk , VA. The latest edition came out for the 75th anniversary of Highline High School - 1925 - 2000. That is the latest one I have which came out in 2000.
The address at that time was 3 Barker Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601.
Phone number 800-877-6554.
E-mail address: inquiry@bcharrispub.com .
They are wonderful cross directories.
Mildred Stephens Class of 1938 milstephens@fuse.net
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Obituary
James A. Polhamus
Class of 1942
Passed away on 6-12-08
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Obituary
Ronald P. Kulp
Class of 1979
Passed away on 10-31-2007
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Trick or treating in a Pirate costume
A ten year old dressed in a pirates costume went trick or treating,
At the fourth house a little old lady answered the door and exclaimed,
"What a nice costume, sword, feathered hat and all", finally she asked;.
"Where are your Buccaneers?" to which the little boy responded;
"Duh! There under my bucking hat!"
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Obituary
Passed away on 2-11-'08
Mary Beatrice Cartwright (Neprash)
Class of 1929
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From: John L Kastien
Subject: Gary Wells
Dear All,
I got a call from Bill Bliss last night. He had received a call from Pat Wells, Gary's widow. She is trying to find where Gary was working shortly after high school. While Bill may have contacted some of you I thought I would put out an "APB" to see if any of you knew or maybe knew of someone that could help find his place of employment in 1954-55. Any help would be deeply appreciated by Pat and Bill. Please pass this on to anyone that you think may have even an idea. Unfortunately I lost track of Gary the day he walked out of Highline. Gary came by our place in Burien once for a brief visit one evening and then rode off into the night again.
Thanks, Jack
Response:
If you have information on Gary Wells, please e-mail Jack Kastien.
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Obituary
Passed away on 5-11-'08
Richard "Bucky" Warner
Class of 1968
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From: John Hoffman
Bill
Sallylee located Bill Bernhardt and I am including his contact information for you below. I have posted a request on our Class of 54 web site www.highline54.com to see if we have enough interest for a 55 th reunion.
Since your site was published in the Alumni Foundation Letter you may have some of the class of 54 visitors that are not looking a our class site. I would appreciate it if you direct them to me so we can find out if they are interested in a reunion next year.
Good luck with your Gabfest next week.
Thanks, Jack Hoffman
Bill Bernhardt / 76 W Tualatin Dr / Post Falls Id. 83854 .
Response:
Count me in, I'm for a 55th reunion. Bill O.
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Deceased
Passed away on 7-17-'07
Marie Louise Supplee (Cuendet)
Class of 1955
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Obituary
Passed away on 5-02-'08
Mary C. Logan (Kidd)
Class of 1940
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Obituary
Passed away on 5-02-'08
Mary Agnus Johnson (Connel)
Class of 1946
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Obituary
(4-15-'08)
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Ray Johnson
Class of 1954
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From: Don Russell ...
Subject: Change of Address
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Bill, please have my address changed to that shown below.
Thanks,
Don Russell
4739 Latona NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 634-9242
russelldlr@comcast.net
Response:
Don,
Done here and in the class of 1954 log. ... Bill
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Obituary
John De Laurenti Jr.
Class of 1947
Passed away March 7th, 2008
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Obituary
Nilsen, Arthur James
Class of 1941
Passed away Dec. 4th, 2007
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From: S A SUPPLEE
Subject: Hi and question Sheila Supplee
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(Class of 1957)
Hi, what is up Highline way?
I have been getting emails about sending my bio to Highline Foundation for Excellence -- for an alumni directory. Is this something that is excepted by our Highline Alumni? Is it a real request? Their email is GLD-gcr@harrisconnect.com -- it is from New York. I hope you can give me information on this.
Hope you are having a great spring -- it is supposed to snow this weekend -- but green and flower are still blooming. I am spending time with an old friend from the late 80's (at that time we were in our almost 50's and now have reconnected in our almost 70's -- fun) Hope you can help me with this -- am looking forward to more alumni get-togethers -- Happy Day, Sheila
Response:
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Sheila,
It is good to hear from you again.
I am very glad you brought the subject of the "Harris Book" to my attention. I have received numerous phone calls on the legitimacy of this book. This what I know about it:
#1. It is not connected officially to this web sight or the Highline Alumni Foundation, .
#2. I believe it is in it's third edition with our school featured, I have the first edition.
and find it very useful in locating former students.
#3. It is obviously a for profit operation, (They want to sell you a book) Which is okay if you are interested in old class mates.
#4. It's has been used a lot for planning and finding old classmates for reunions etc.
As for Alumni get-together's you are in luck, one is coming up at the Highline High School Cafeteria on Saturday, May 17th, AND THIS IS A FUN ONE, and it only cost $25.00 including lunch!
ALL CLASS REUNION AND AUCTION
A.K.A. GABFEST
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!!
Hope to see you there, Bill Odekirk / class of '54
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From: Paul
Date: 04/14/08 08:50:30
Subject: Greg Ratzlaff Class of 1986
Obituary
Killed in Iraq War
Greg Ratxlaff
Class of 1986
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Obituary
(4-12-'08)
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Eleanor (Tyler) Orcutt
Class of 1954
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Wayne Earl Miller
Class of 1949 (?)
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H. Lee Cunningham
Class of 1955
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Obituary
Marlea Harris
Class of 1951
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Obituary
Bob Tibeau
Class of 1953
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BELOW IS MY FAVORITE TYPE OF E-MAIL; BIOS
(They may be sent in by any Alumni of Highline, regardless of year )
Rules & Samples
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From: netathomas@comcast.net
Subject: Veneta Thomas bio & pic update
..1954........................................................2008..
54 Years after Graduation Commentary: Married Norm Holttum from West Seattle HS in 1954. We were married 27 years and had two sons, John and Matt. Divorced in 1981.
Worked in the medical field since 1965; transcriptionist, nurse, office manager and retired just two years ago, finishing the last 12 years behind the scenes again as medical transcriptionist. Both my sons in the medical field as well.
Love traveling (highlight: two weeks in Kenya in 2004), some golf, and my five grandkids.
Commentary From Yearbook: Fair tresses man's imperial race ensnare, and beauty draws us with a single hair.
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From: netathomas@comcast.net
Subject: 1954 class
Hi Bill,
Finally I have received the form for membership in the HHS Alumni Foundation. It was forwarded from my old address in Bothell. Have been unable to make contact with anyone since I moved to Olympia in November. My new address and phone number is on the membership form.
While reading Alumni Soundings, found your web site and went to that which helped me catch up on some things. I was saddened to hear of all the losses from our class. I also found my picture, but my name is spelled wrong (Veveta instead of Veneta). Could you correct that please.
I am still Thomas as I took my maiden name back many years ago. I will be watching your site from now on as well as the HHS site updates.
Is the Reunion committee still thinking of have a 55-year dinner or get-together. I was unable to attend the 50-year, but Jack Hoffman told me it had been suggested.
This note doesn't have to go on your site; if you do, please edit it. So happy to made this connection!
Veneta Thomas Class of '54
Response:
Veneta,
How very good to hear from you. Sorry about the miss spelling, it has been corrected. As for the 55th dinner I have no information, however Dick Dahlgard is putting forth a great effort to get as many of the class of 1954, our class, to the upcoming, :All Class Reunion and Gabfest" on May 17th at dear old Highline.
We are trying to be the class that has the greatest turnout, your help would be greatly appreciate, not only for the extra body but it would be great to see you again
It is not too late to submit your bio to be added to our class . Rules & Samples .
Bill Odekirk / Class of 1954
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From: Judy Corcoran
Date: 03/26/08 16:34:24
Subject: Highline obituaries
Dear Bill,
If it is possible, would you please change the date of death for Harmon Adams, class of 1954, to 3-1-08.
We, his family, would greatly appreciate that! I am impressed with the web site. Living in California, I haven't been active in alumni events, but it is interesting to see what you have archived. Thanks for all your effort.
Judy Adams Corcoran Class of 1957
Response:
Judy,
Thank you for the good words, your request has been completed. Thank you for pointing it out.
Bill Odekirk / class of '54
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From: Rebecca Saunders
To: odekirk@comcast.net
Subject: Raymond Saunders Class of 1954
Mr. Odekirk,
We received a letter from the Highline alumni and would like to pass on some sad news. Our father Raymond Saunders passed away on August 17,2007. We would like him added to the Highline Obit page please. Below is his obituary.
Raymond Saunders
Class of 1954
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Obituary
Thank you, Rebecca Saunders
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After rereading the e-mail below, it dawned on me that it was a typo, that Bob Skubovius should have graduated in or around 1960, and sure enough I found him in1961.
Deceased from the class of 1961
Bob Skubovius
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From: Paul Allen
To: odekirk@comcast.net
Subject: Highline stuff
Bill,
I've got two items on my list, both related to Highline High School.
First, I somehow got on the list as a Highline graduate (1970), even though I graduated from East High in Bremerton in 1971. You can save the alumni association a few pennies a year by removing me from the list. Here's how the most recent mailing was addressed:
Paul Allen 1970
15720 NE 62nd Ct
Redmond, WA 98052
Second, while searching for an email address to send this note to, I found your www.highlinealumni.com web site and its obituary page. I didn't see any mention of Bob Skubovius' passing. I'm pretty sure he graduated from Highline, so I figured you'd want to know. He would have been about 10 years ahead of me, so probably class of 1970, plus or minus. His sister Karen (Cline) called me several years ago to tell me he was gone. As far as I know, Karen and husband Ron Cline still live in the Highline area. You can probably get more specifics from her.
Thanks, Paul Allen
Response:
Paul,
I don't know who the class rep is for the class of 1970 but if anyone does she is the one to take Paul's name off the list.
As for Bob Skubovius, I searched every class from '65 to '75 and found nothing. If anyone out there has information about him please forward it to me. In advance, Thanks.
Bill Odekirk /class of '54
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From: Hartmann
To: CYng2369@aol.com
Cc: Bill Odekirk
Subject: Re: Class of 63 Additional Deceased Classmates
Carole (Hannon) Young
CYng2369@aol.com
wrote:
Dave,
Thanks to all of you for the wonderful job being done with the web site. Regretfully here are four additional names to be included on our list of deceased classmates:
James Potter,
John Watson,
Dan Fransois,
Darlene Reed.
Thanks Again, Carole (Hannon) Young Class of "63"
Dave's Response to Carole:
Carole,
Thank you for the information. Bill Odekirk deserves ALL the thanks for the Web Site as he created and maintains it and yes, he is doing a great job and service to our Alumni.
Dave '54
My Response to both
Thanks for the good words and thank you Carole for the new information. I like the way you spell your name,, the same as my sweet wife.
Bill Odekirk / class of '54
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From: The Ashleys
To: Bill Odekirk
Subject: Obits
I tried to send this info to Dave Hartman but it came back so I am sending it to you. I got a letter from Gail Masterjohn's daughter letting me know that Gail passed away Nov. 28, 2007.
Jill (Seeley) Ashley (Class of '54)
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Gail Masterjohn (Zeller)
Class of 1954
Passed away 11-28-'07
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Rick Butzberger <mybutz@verizon.net>
I just discovered the Highline High obit web page, and would like to
add my brother's name to the list:
Jeff Butzberger
class of '73
(Died Nov. ' 95)
obituary
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Hi Bill,
Believe you may remember my brother Larry Eichler who was a member of your class. ('54). I am his younger sister, Carolyn, and graduated from HHS in '64 Am sending you some additions to our list of those who have passed on:
Hill, Danny
Young Johnson, Sue L
McIlroy Fred
Pittis, Jack
Ringdahl, Jack
Russell, Larry
Last April was really tough as we lost Jack, Danny and Larry within a two week period.
If I can be of any assistance to you please feel free to contact me.
Regards, Carolyn Eichler / CREichler@aol.com
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Harmon Adams
Class of 1954
Passed away 3-1-'08
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2007
From: John L. Kastien
.........Jack Kastin class of 1954
................ (Then and now)
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To: Highline Alumni Project
Subject: Highline High 2007
Bill,
I notice you have a 1950 aerial of Highline, here are a couple I took
the other day, 57 years later.
Regards, Jack
Highline High School 2007
Highline High School 1950
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Obituary
Michael G. Linnane
Class of 1954
Passed away 1-1-'08
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Obituary
Meredith Ann Ray (Garland)
Passed away 2-21-'08
She was from the Class of 1981
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Obituary
Katherine 'Pat' Patricia Leedy (Tatum)
Passes away 12-30-'07 of ovarian cancer
Pat was from the Class of 1962
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Obiuuaries missed from the class of 1950
Furnished by Patti Stewart (Burgess)
Bill Angevine 
....Vinginia Carter .
Clyde Collins 
.........Lon Dapas 
Beverly Hunter 
.........Dan Mahoney
Betty Anne Picou 
.........Duane Spafforth 
Bob Videen 
.....Tom Wanggoner 
Without Pictures
Robert Aikenhead / Gerry Flynn / Lonne Hammer / Don McLeod
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From: stredicke@aol.com
Date: 02/15/08 10:46:24
Subject: class of 53 obit
Obituary
Jerry Jensen (1-18-'08)
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Class of 1953
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Obituary
Wayne J. Dalsing (8-12-'05)
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Class of 1954
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To Jack Hoffman & All;
I have found Barbara (Huss) Cahill. She now lives in Federal Way. She said she was, and sounded very ill. She asked me to pray for her, so I am passing the message on to all.
Since she had her old address on this web sight I am including her new one here. I am sure she would appreciate a get well card.
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Class of 1954
Barbara Cahill
31510 23rd. Ave So / Apt. 318
Federal Way, WA. 98003-5547
Bill Odekirk / class of 1954
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Your webmaster is no where near the man he was a year ago.
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Class of 1954
Bill Odekirk / Class of 1954
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From: milstephens@fuse.net
Date: 02/08/08 08:42:03
Subject: Webmaster--the new you
Bill,
You look great and so much younger!
Mildred Stephens, Class of 1938
THANK YOU! Mildred, Bill O
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From: John Hoffman (class of 1954)
Date: 02/08/08 14:46:01
Subject: lost pirates
Hi Bill
I got a number of kick backs from the alumni membership drive from Dick . One was Deceased Wayne Dalsing that I did not know about.
Another was for Barbara Huss Cahill who we show as living in Kent . Could you call her at 253-631-9009 and see if she has moved or goes south for the winter? People search would indicate she is still in Kent .
PS You are looking GOOD
Thanks, Jack
RESPONSE:
Jack,
Thanks for the compliment, I feel better than I look.
I called Barbara's number number and it has been disconnected. I will see what I can do with more research.
IF ANYBODY OUT THERE KNOWS THE STATUS OF BARBARA (HUSS) CAHILL (class of 1954) , PLEASE LET US KNOW!!.
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From: Hartmann
To: odekirk@comcast.net
Subject: Odekirk "The Man"
So Bill,
which picture is current the "Linebacker" or the "Trackman"???
Dave - (Hartmman, class of 1954)
RESPONSE:
Dave,
I am proud to say that the 'fat old, frumpy, man' is the thing of the past. I do almost feel like a track man again, and best of all I have gotten off of three different medicines I had to take.
Since May 1st, of '07 I have averaged walking over seven miles a day, and on one day in late January I walked over sixteen miles. I finally found an exercise I enjoy. Maybe it is a hang over from walking seven miles one way to my first loves house when I was fifteen?? Oh for the good old days.
Bill Odekirk. - Class of 1954
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Obituaries
Gary Wells (1-28-08)
Class of 1953
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Donna Lotz (8-21-97)
Class of 1954
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Mike Graves (6-3-06)
Class of 1954
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Obituary
Mark Andrew Stinson
Class of 1972 (?)
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Obituary
A Typing tracher at Highline in the early fifties
Anna Marie Carlson
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Obituary
Lois (Loback) Austin
Class of 1933
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Obituary
Katherine Ursula (Miller) Knuuttila
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Class of 1954
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Korvin D. Brown
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Class of 1954
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Priscilla A. Uno
Class of 1934 (?)
Does anyone know the year she gradurated ?
E-mail Highline Alumni Project
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Margaret Joan (Hulse) Kelsey .
Class of 1953
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Obituary
Mary Jean Bushell .
Class of 1939
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From: Dave Hartmann
Subject: Lefse
Thanks for the article, Vonnie.
I read it while enjoying my morning cup of Kaffee and Krumekucken. Your reference to lefse reminded me of the '51 State Basketball Tournament when we played Ballard. Highline was the underdog and Ballard was getting the best of us during the first half of play. Throughout that half and during most of the second half the Ballard fans kept yelling the same cheer: "Lutafisk, lutafisk, lefse, lefse, we'll beat Highline, ya sure ya betcha!!". Man, it got old and on our nerves. However, the game turned around during the last few minutes of play and we WON!!! Our entire fan section could not contain themselves as we, much louder than Ballard ever had, belted out: "Lutafisk, lutafisk, lefse, lefse, we BEAT BALLARD, YA SURE, YA BETCHA!!!!!". Oh, how sweet it was!!!
Dave
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Our Own, Published in The Seattle Times (Sunday, November 18th, '07)
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Vonnie (Lindh) Gooch
Class of 1954
Norwegian memories
Ya sure, ya betcha we have a Thanksgiving tradition. Our tradition starts the day after Thanksgiving, when the whole family gathers together to roll and bake lefse and make krumkake.
What are lefse and krumkake, you ask? Scandinavian yummies. Bless my mom's heart; she spent many hours showing her grandsons how to make Norwegian cookies and pastries. Little did she know they would carry on the tradition to this day.
As you can see from the photo, we start our little ones rolling as soon as they can stand up to the table. So thanks, Mom, for enriching our lives. For instilling in us the importance of family. For giving us one "special" day a year to share our love and talents.
Vonnie Gooch , Auburn
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Obituary from Dave Hartmann
Gene G. Rosaia
Class of 1942
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Joseph Patrick Kussman .
Class of 1956
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William J. Taylor
Class of 1959
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Obituary from Dave Hartmann
Bill, Bob reported his brother Lloyd died on 2 NOV 06 in Shelton. Lloyd graduated fm Highline in '57. Dave
Lloyd Secrest
class of 1957
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Dale Wayne Snell
class of 1963
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From: Sue Tingstad
Date: 10/04/07 12:12:06
To: Bill Odekirk
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RESPONSE:
To all:
Sue was in my class in Highline, then she was Sue Still. She is a classy lady.
Bill Odekirk / class of 1954
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Delbert L. Guthrie
class of 1946
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Darlene Isacksonn (Burrill) ./ Class of ‘57'
Letter from Darlene asks:
Please let me know if there is a video available for the 50th class reunion. (Class of 1957)
Thanks, Darlene (Isackson) Burrill
RESPONSE:
Darlene:
I am from the class of 1954 and do not know the answer to your question. If anybody out there knows please let Darlene know. Her E-mail is: grandmab318@MSN.com
Bill Odekirk / class of '54
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1956 picture
Bonnie Gail Layne (Hildebrand)
class of 1958
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Pat Bellingham (Wolford) / Class of 1942
Hello Bill,
This is the obituary for my sister Patricia Bellingham who attended Highline from 1938 through her junior year when my family moved to Glasgow, MT. She would have been the class of 1942. I just returned last weekend from Olympia after being able to be with her her last few days and to attend the funeral.
Mildred Bellingham Stephens -- Class of 1938
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Obituary From The Seattle P. I. (9-12-07)
Mary Ann (Jovanovich) Marinich
(Class of 1959)
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Obituary From The Seattle Times (9-9-07)
Marilyn (Wood) McGinley
(Class of 1950)
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From: Karen Beeson
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Subject: Highline '57 Reunion Report
As usual lately, I forgot to do this right away and then totally forgot until I saw the AARP Magazine report on somebody's 55th reunion. I thought ours was terrific -- as usual Howard, Sherri and Richard did a great job. The location was good, the price was right, it was fun to see everybody (the only drawback being that the space was a little cramped for the number of us who were there and I have a feeling when I see the video there will have been some I missed). As for future reunions, I like the 5 year schedule we've been using. Maybe after the 60th it would be wise to shrink the schedule but for now I think 5 is good. Informal and fairly inexpensive works for me.
Karen (St. John) Beeson Seattle
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From: TheoFrid@aol.com
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Subject: Class of 1957 - 50th Reunion .
Thank you Bill for taking on such a large project, as the Highline Alumni Project - you're doing a fantastic job!!
Regarding the Class of 1957 - 50th Reunion. I had a great time seeing my classmates and also the teachers who attended the event.
The Reunion Committee (Sherry Platt Michaelson, Howard Call and the classmates who helped with the various activities did an A+ job.
The Rainier Golf and Country Club was a special location to hold the reunion. The staff did a great job of serving all the dinners, and the food was good!
I look forward to our next reunion. . . . . . . . Linda (Galliano) Fridolfs
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This is an email sent to Dave Hartmann and forwarded to me. Bill O.
Dave
To: Dave Hartmann
Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007
Subject: Two folks who have died...one from the class of 1934 and one from 1935
Dear Dave,
Hello. I appreciate all of the good work you're doing. My name is Lee Fitchett, I graduated from Highline in 1962. My dad, L.E. “Bid” Fitchett, graduated from Highline in 1934.He died on September 30 1995 from respiratory failure.He was a long time Burien resident(1928-1995). At Highline, he met Ruth MacCarroll, who was a member of the class of 1935. They where married in 1938 and enjoyed a 30 year marriage. Mom died on March 3, 1990 from a stroke. Please feel free to email me (leefitchett@comcast.net) or to call me:206 999 6578 to verify any of this information!
Sincerely, Lee Fitchett
Comment:
I called Lee because I wanted to be sure I understood his message. What he is saying is that both his mother, Ruth MacCarroll (class of '35) and his father L. E. "Bid" Fitcheet (class of 1934) went to Highline and have passed away.
Bill Odekirk / class of 1954
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From: Jim Joy
Date: 09/01/07 21:43:03
To: Highline Alumni Project
Subject: Class of '57 Reunion
Great reunion! Location was great and program permitted maximum time for socializing with classmates. I was impressed by how many came from out-of-state.
Simple dinners in coming years would be great.
Jim Joy
RESPONSE:
This is our first response on the reunion, others would be greatly appreciated. Bill
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John Charles Tyner
class of 1953
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From: Carole & Larry Wilkins
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.........Carole Morrow
Date: 08/20/07 19:34:02
Subject: deceased
Just a note to tell you, my Brother-in-law, Lawrence Wilkins class of 1950, passed away in October of 2006.
Carole (Morrow) Wilkins (class of 1957)
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Karen Marie Ballata-Bocek-McAdams
Class of 1980
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Leland Lee Warner
class of 1948 (?)
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Hi Bill,
Congratulations on your devotion and service to the Pirate Alumni. We couldn't make your reunion of this year because of my wife's health problems; however things are much improved and we hope to make my 50th next year. I've forwarded this T-shirt and memorbilia site which has a lot of fun stuff for various interests, including Pirates. I hope it amuses you and maybe you can pass it on if you choose.
To check this out what dave is saying click here:
( http://www.cafepress.com/buy/pirates/-/cfpt2_/cfpt_/source_searchBox/copt_ )
Best Regards,
Dave J. Hulbert [Class of 58]
8300 E. Dixileta Drive, #299
Scottsdale, AZ 85266-2280
Ph. [480]488-3773, Fx. [480]488-1817
Cell [480]518-0400 DaveHulbert@hotmail.com
RESPONSE:
Dave;
Thanks for the good words, however my 50th reunion was three years ago. I am from the class of 1954.
You being from the class of 1958, you can start your class off with their first bio. for your 50th reunion. here are the Rules & Samples .
Bill Odekirk / class of 1954
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Marilyn Hansen ./ Clas