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When do those of us who missed the reunion get to see pics of it?

Mary F. Shavies-Rolan · RICHMOND, ca · Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 6:46pm · email hidden

Hello, All! I grew up in Berkeley, CA which is where I met most of you, while attending Washington Elementary, King Junior High, West Campus, then moved to North Oakland and attended and graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1977. Growing up, we lived at 1713 Dwight Way, where I recall some friends, like Kim Burgess, Countess Williams (it's a miracle I can recall these names) Lisa Felix, Usana Smith, Curtis (Nakamura?), from elementary school. I was a member of McGee Avenue Baptist Church for about 100 years (until I left for New York in 1999). Presently, I live in New York, NY (Harlem). Eventually, I will work my way back to the Bay (Area). Still pursuing my dreams :). My daughter graduated from Berkeley High in 1997 and is now living in Oakland. Eventually, I will settle down there; for there is no place like the Bay Area! Good, bad or indifferent, there is no place like it! If anyone knows Kim Burgess or Countess, please let them know I'm looking for them. Thanks and maybe I'll see you at the next reunion. Shout-outs to all of you! Please feel free to email me. God bless!

LeVera · New York, NY · Monday, December 3, 2007 at 7:01am · email hidden

Does anyone know how William McMilliam, Tracy Scott and Ricky Taylor died?

Mary F. Shavies-Rolan · Richmond, CA · Monday, December 3, 2007 at 11:45am · email hidden

BHS Class of 1978 Reunion (August 23, 2008) Hi All: I went to Longfellow, King, Willard & BHS, grew up in Berkeley (Dwight Way & Allston Way)and went to church in Berkeley for 34 years (Mc Gee Avenue Baptist Church) but I graduated from continuation school at Castlemont (Knight School). I remember all of my childhood friends: Angie Manning, Roy Stone, Terrance Aikens, Donald Sally, Nedra Martin, Beverly Green, Jackie Richards, Kenny Epps, Joy Carter, Harold Watkins and of course, Sharon Samuels (hey gurl!!!) I recently saw Roy Stone and met his beautiful wife, Carmen. I had dinner last night with Anthony Howard from Berkeley High class of '78. He looks absolutely marvelous and has arms the size of my thighs!!! ;-) I am looking forward to attending the Class of '78 reunion in August 2008 and seeing my old friends. I have lived in Alameda for 16 years and I was in law enforcement for 17 years. I am currently a Human Resources Manager and it is certainly my passion. If anyone has contact info for the class members of BHS '78, there is a yahoo group set up.

Dee Sutton · Alameda, CA United States · Sunday, November 25, 2007 at 11:45am · email hidden

Hello class of '77... I regret not attending the 30th reunion. Truthfully, I thought about it earlier in the year I said that I would find out more details later on...well, later on came and went. I missed the 25th and now I've missed the 30th. I did attend the 20th however. Hey guys, has anyone heard from Sydney Simmons, Karla Clark, Ramona Evans, Merri Gong, Elizabeth King or Kim Burgess. Shout out to Mary Conyers, Connie Lim, Lynda Fenton and anyone else out there that I considered a friend (excuse the maiden names...) God's choiciest blessings to all...

Colleen Staggers-Harris · Waller, TX · Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 11:30pm · email hidden

I haven't received any pictures from anyone from the reunion. I didn't take any pictures myself ... so until someone sends me some, there wont be any.

James · Saratoga, CA · Friday, November 16, 2007 at 8:01am

When do we get to see pics from the 30th reunion? I just started a new catering business and had to do a conference that weekend. ( Maybe I can cater the next reunion since there seemed to be a problem with the food). But seriously I would really like to see some pics posted. Hope to make the next one.

Mary F Shavies- Rolan · Richmond, CA · Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 3:05pm · email hidden

Had a great time at the 30th reunion! Thank you reunion committee for putting it together. Has anyone seen or heard from John Finger or Mary Conyers?

Candy Ross-Holloway · Berkeley, CA · Friday, October 12, 2007 at 9:14pm · email hidden

Hello Everyone! It sure was GREAT seeing all of you! I hope to see some PHOTO's of the 30TH BHS Class of 1977 REUNION Soon!!!! I have some photo's to add in as well! Special thanks to the REUNION committee for all the effort in making this JOYOUS funtime POSSIBLE, you know who you are! Just don't stop the GOOD WORK! Fabulous..... hopefully next time can be 'UNTIL' (smile) EVERYONE keep in TOUCH & lets make the NEXT one even better! Tell those who didn't come to not MISS the NEXT one HELP FIND more CLASSMATES! Erin, I told you GIRL I wasn't gonna let YA DOWN! Candy, it sure was GREAT seeing YA too! Michelle, Rhonda, Dennis, Wanda, Columbus (a changed heart - smile), Mark S., Oh, and Paul Ricca thanks for the DANCEs, Tarrs, James Reeves - what a SWEETHEART! thanks again for communicating SWIFTLY! Anybody knows where HOLLY CHRISTOPER is? Lets find her! Karen Moody? Sarah Kenyon? Lori Frey? Patrice Taplan? Polly Goldfarb? Does anyone know where these PEOPLE are? HELP! Lots 'O Love, Sheryl

Sheryl Rachal · MERCED, CA · Monday, October 8, 2007 at 3:52pm · email hidden

Margaret Keith--drop me an email if you are missing your group picture taken at the reunion. --A

Andrea Pappas · Santa Clara, CA · Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 12:24pm · email hidden

I was also shocked at the locale for our reunion, given the price charged per person. The bar service was non-existent, and water was never served. We were told that there were not enough seats for everyone to sit on while dining, and the server who monitored the buffet was directing us as to the quantity of food to place on our plates. I understand that not everyone has the same financial means, but surely we could have gotten a better deal for our money elsewhere. Having said that, I was happy to reunite with old friends.

Anonymous · USA · Friday, October 5, 2007 at 10:56am

Missed the dinner but I caught a glimpse of the picnic... great to see people as always... looking forward to the 35th. Thanks to the Committee for putting this all together. Eric

Eric Arndt · San Francisco, CA · Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 10:38pm · email hidden

My health has been in arry as of late, found out I have one of those cancers that are not really treatable, just strung along. In the middle of this mid life event, I missed the 30th. Hope all are doing well in life, god bless, what you see is what you get, Berkeley High don't take no s......, don't you say that word!!!, Bruce Cumming

Bruce Cumming · El Cerito, ca · Monday, October 1, 2007 at 2:06pm · email hidden

It was so nice to see so many of my living friends enjoy reuniting. I just can not figure out why it was held in a rinky dink restaurant bar in Lafayette. Seventy bucks each for the most pathetic stand in line dinner with no formal tables? Can we get some bar service up in here, Please? And I thought I was in hell. How about the Claremont Hotel for the 40th? It's located in Berkeley of all places. Then we can enjoy several bars, enjoy the view, and enjoy crashing our drunk asses in a hotel room without having to drive.

Anonymous (IP=63.193.112.27) · San Francisco, CA · Monday, October 1, 2007 at 9:09pm

Margaret Russell: someone handed me a photo as we were leaving --it's the group photo and I think it's yours! Email me directly if you didn't get yours and I'll send it to you. It was fun last night, nice to see everyone again! --Andrea

Andrea Pappas · Santa Clara, C · Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 1:11pm · email hidden

Well, all you lovely people, I am sorry to miss it. I have had my bookish weekend here in SoCal, which involved Orange County-reared cheerleaders flying unexpectedly through the air during book readings, etc., but never mind that. I did catch up with local BHSer Conrad Hurtt ('78), who is working on the next class' reunion, and perhaps I will have to go to their picnic by way of compensation. Unless we have some postscript-like holiday nog gathering later this year. Otherwise, on to the next one! May we continue to prosper in this mad century of ours... And hey, any similarly expatriated Yellowjackets here in the southland, give a holler...

Mark Williams · Pueblo of Angels, CA · Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 8:42pm · email hidden

Hi Everyone! I'm glad I saw all of you at Lake Anza today. I suppose the shy & awkward me didn't walk up and say Hello to each of you, but it was a delight to see how we're all doing. I'm for a 35th. I don't care how big or small it is. My 11 year old broke out his little game computer and was a good sport being dragged to his dad's 30th year high school reunion. Keep the Cheetos and the Pepsis. best, Kevin Vance, the guy in the green, black & red frog shirt, recovering Willard stoner and BHS class-cutter (to work at KPFA)

Kevin Vance · Berkeley, CA · Sunday, September 30, 2007 at 10:12pm · email hidden

I won't be able to make the event tonight, but will attend the early part of the picnic on Sunday, with Steve Chew. Glad to see postings from folks I haven't seen for quite some time, like Brad Allen, Paul Lecky, Tom Klatt, Larry Becker, Connie Lim. I've been able to touch bases with Alan Kamada, David Commins, David Sakurai, Reggie Johnson. Hard to believe we are all getting so old!

Ralph Fong · Walnut Creek, CA · Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 12:19pm · email hidden

I doubt I'll be able to make the Saturday night event, but maybe Sunday at Anza? James, I can't update myself on the list because my email address is wrong and you reject me as spam (*sniff*) every time I try to ask your help. It's good to read all the posts. I hope my hubby and I can make the drive from SoCal and see some faces! :) Be well, everyone! Kjer (LaForce) Sahl

Kjer (LaForce) Sahl · Morongo Valley, CA · Friday, September 28, 2007 at 4:57am · email hidden

It's been wonderful reading these messages! Kent McQue...my first kiss...Longfellow School! Was experiencing a bit of trepidation around coming to the reunion and I'm showing up! Been working on situps for the past several weeks hoping to flatten and firm up the stomach, oh well..... know I'll firm it up through my work on the dance floor! Showing up single so looking for dance partners! Thanks again to the committee for all of your work. Looking forward to enjoying the fruits of the labor with you all! p.s. Tony (BB) Summers thinks I should get the 'most changed award' this year! Am completing my first year in ministerial school....gonna be a 'new thought/metaphysical' minister. What a trip!!! Love and blessings, Willa Barber Johnson

Willa Barber Johnson · albany, ca · Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 10:56am · email hidden

Hello Everyone, I won't be able to make it on Saturday but maybe Sunday. I am living in Lake County CA on beautiful Clearlake and I am a Deputy District Attorney here. In my 'spare time' I am a DJ on the local community radio station with a celtic music show. I welcome anyone to come up and visit me up here in beautiful wine country if you are heading this way. P.S. Lisa Felix - send me an e-mail neato misquito

Susan Krones · Lakeport, CA · Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 10:19pm · email hidden

Thanks Dennis Brown, for keeping me informed of all the future plans for the 30th, witch are now going to take place in two days, but unfortunately I can't get away from work, but I will make it to the picnic. I hope I could 'hook up' with some o'l buddies there. It's funny, my brother came up from LA to attend his 50th just this past summer,BHS re-union, and my older son had just started BHS, freshman, this year 'How Time Flies' It's amazing the places I have ran into BHS alumnis over the years, Las Vegas AV area during an Electronics convention, small town near North Shore, Hawaii, my wife's classmate in Japan, and the less fortunate in the streets of our neighboring city. We truly have a diverse class. Thanks again to the reunion committee for all their time and effort to make this happen.

Steve Chew · USA · Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 10:39pm · email hidden

Hey Class of '77! Congrats on your 30th!! I remember many of you, as I am from the Class of '78. With a son in the class of '09, I am now the co-president of the BHS Development Group , a 501(c)3 nonprofit group of parent volunteers who raise and distribute money for Berkeley High. We fund or contribute to after school tutoring by teachers, 1st Step scholarships for students who are the first in their families to go to college, the Ultimate Frisbee team, the Mountain Bike team, the cheer squad and MANY other activities/field trips/projects. The Class of '47 had their 60th reunion this year and raised $4600 for us--I challenge you to better them and set the standard for my class to try to beat next year! BHS is in the process of regaining its national reputation (we moved up almost 100 spots in 1 year on the top 1,500 high schools list in Newsweek Magazine. Please support BHS! Hope to see you at the picnic!

Jenny Burroughs · Berkeley, CA · Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 8:12am · email hidden

Hello everyone. I'm also looking forward to Saturday's event. I was the 'other Michelle,' the real shy and quiet one who was voted Shyest during our senior year (and Most Likely to Succeed). So many of you may not have known anything about me. I probably won't remember very many faces, so i hope those of you who recognize me (and i'm still quite tall) will come up and say hello. And to reiterate the general sentiment, can you believe it's been 30 years??? Cheers. Michelle

Michelle Smith-Johansen · Monterey, ca · Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 3:46pm · email hidden

Miss Mindy, thanx much for the kind words...likewise i'm sure :-))...btw: did we EVER break up???...if not why bother now, eh?...2-old 4 games anymore...gonna miss you an Miss Becky WAY!...EW&F, KOOL, O'JAYS it is... Hey Wei...good grief!...best memories ever with you, bro...maybe i will attend the picnic...also julian henkin and i were wondering what Kent was up to the other day?...now we know...Willa Barber?...man!...berkeley is simply amazing...

John Laetsch · berkeley, ca · Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 7:44pm · email hidden