Guestbook

How heartwarming it is to read all of your connections. Thanks again, James, for making this possible. Looking forward to a great week-end. Yes, it has been a lot of work for the committee but I'm sure it will be well worth it. Glad to hear you all are doing some cool things ... surviving significant health challenges, giving back to the community, raising families and being good parents, moving about the country and the world, professionals doing your thing ... it's super! I'm proud that Berkeley is a part of my heritage. Those that can't come, you're with us in spirit and thanks for sharing.

Sunshine Michelle Coleman · Hercules, CA · Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 8:59pm · email hidden

Thanks to everyone on the committee for putting this together. Not only can I not believe it's been 30 years, but what happened to the last 10? I would have loved to join all of you, but I just found out about the reunion today, from Tina Amidon(budding famous artist) Alas, I already have a plane ticket to British Colombia for 1 week. Please send me info on any upcoming get togethers.... I don't think Tracy Barker Bigelow knew about this either.... I'm sure the 35th will be here before we know it! Y'all have a great time and boogie on down for me!!

Lisa Braude Cannelora · alameda, ca · Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 5:20pm · email hidden

hi everyone. mmm what to say... i remember alot of you fondly, and some of you i still know.. (nancy carlin's daughter and my daughter are close friends) which has a certain symmetry to it...:) peace. wendy

Wendy Wellbaum Brooks · berkeley, ca · Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at 5:58pm · email hidden

I won't be able to make the dinner, but may swing by Lake Anza for the picnic.

Avi Rappoport · Berkeley, CA · Monday, September 24, 2007 at 8:58pm · email hidden

Hey everybody, Glad to read so many familiar names in the guestbook. I can't believe I knew so many people. Saturday is bad as I am the organizer and gopher for my company party on Saturday. I do plan to bring the family to the picnic on Sunday and hope to see a lot of old friends and (un?)familiar faces. I hope we can do name tags on Sunday as well (with big letters)! Cheers, Kent

Kent McCue · ElCerrito, CA · Monday, September 24, 2007 at 11:40pm · email hidden

I am excited about attending the reunion. I have not attended any in the past, so I definitely don't want to miss this one. Thanks to the committee members for putting this together. I had a blast looking at all the pictures from the past reunions and regret not making more effort to attend. I look forward to see you all again.

Wanda W. Williams · Berkeley, CA · Friday, September 21, 2007 at 8:27am · email hidden

Hello to the class of 77 (plus 76 & 78)! I don't think I can make this one due to a conflicting work schedule. I hope life is good for everyone as we begin to hit the half century mark. The great thing about the 25th reunion for me was that it triggered memories that have been buried and pack away for a long time. Of course, through the lens of time, the memories have taken on a more favorable tone. I still recognize a lot of the names - Larry Becker, John Latesch, Matt Watson and his lovely wife, Mindy Scharlin, Joseph Lindholm, et al. Many of these people probably also attended Malcom X and Williard (remember West Campus?) but it does start to get blurry the further back I go. Well, my daughter and son are in high school now and I guess I get live it over again but from the perspective of my parents (the irony of it all). Mindy Scharlin, I am glad to hear you are doing well. I think we go back as far as Malcom X? Play Earth Wind and Fire for me (That's the way of the world) and I will thinking of all you in spirit! Take care,

Wei Huey · PIEDMONT, Ca · Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 1:19pm

Thanks very much to you folks on the committee --I know organizing something like this is non-trivial. My husband, Stephen Carroll (also '77), and I will be there! Erin D., our couch has your name on it!!! Lucy F., if you are out there, I hope we get to see you. Looking forward to lots of dancing! ---Andrea

Andrea Pappas · Santa Clara, CA · Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 2:32pm · email hidden

Hi, Hadn't been to a 77 reunion yet, thought I'd look up to see if there was one. Well I'll be in Ireland while this one is happening, so have a good time and maybe I'll see you in another 5 or 10 years.

Annelise · Santa Clara, CA · Sunday, September 16, 2007 at 10:38am

Hi Everyone, I won't make the Saturday night event but I will drag my 11 year old with me kicking and screaming to Lake Anza the following Sunday Afternoon. (it IS Lake Anza, right?) Funny thing, I was in the underground papers talking about Kid's Liberation when I was his age. We can all laugh about the old days, and the new days, as well as how much grey hair and weight we've gained or lost, and the beach is a perfect place for that. luv, Kevin PS: if interested, write me for a link to my myspace thing. No, I'm not selling anything.

Kevin Vance · Berkeley, CA · Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 2:53pm · email hidden

H A P P Y 30TH R E U N I O N !!!! W E ' V E COME T H U S FAR B Y FAITH!!!! ~ GOD BLESS EVERYONE, MZ. DEBBY

Debby Burgess · alameda, CA · Friday, September 14, 2007 at 8:44am · email hidden

I'm Looking forward to another surreal class of 77 BHS reunion. Go Bears.

Matt Watson · Morgan Hill, CA · Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 4:00pm · email hidden

I can't believe it's been 30 years... well, for me it's only been 29, since I am authentically from the class of 1978. However, I have been adopted into the class of 1977 by marriage! Earth, Wind & Fire came on the radio this morning and I found myself looking forward to reconnecting with y'all. The spirit of Berkeley never leaves us. Thank you to the committee for all their effort and time in organizing this event. Namaste, Marie

Marie Parker Watson · Morgan Hill, CA · Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 8:46pm · email hidden

Since I will not be able to attend the 30th reunion, I wanted to say HELLO to my BHS friends! Although I have lived in western Nevada for 25 years, Berkeley (the verb) remains in my heart. It was a special time in history and a special school that has affected the arc of my story, for sure. My degree in nutrition from UCB has served me well and I continue to work in and study the field. I have become somewhat of a nutrition advocate and all around pacesetter in these parts. My husband and I are still in the midst of raising teenagers, a full experience. One son decided to attend a the Davidson Academy of Nevada, a new public high school for profoundly gifted students. Families are moving here from around the country to attend this school, so I thought I would put this out, just in case anyone is looking into this. I am happy to be here now and send my blessings to you.

Lisa Hill · Reno, NV · Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at 8:41am · email hidden

Great to see all the names from the past - 'glad to hear that so many are able to make it on the 29th - should be a blast to catch up with everyone.

Brad Allen · Alamo, CA · Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 12:35pm · email hidden

It's hard to believe it's 30 years already! Looking forward to seeing everyone. A special Thanks to the committee for making this happen!

Josie Genievich · Berkeley, CA · Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 7:57pm · email hidden

I don't think I will make the Saturday dinner, but I am planning on the Lake Anza picnic on Sunday with the kids. Lot's of memories of cutting class and heading to Anza back in the day... I look forward to seeing lots of you there!

Nick Gibbens · San Rafael, CA · Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 10:04pm · email hidden

I too find it hard to believe it's been 30 years! I remember when we were 'living for the weekend'! I look forward to going 'back down memory lane' with you all and to having a good time! Thanks to the committee for all of your dedication and hard work! Willa Barber Johnson

Willa Barber Johnson · Albany, Ca · Monday, September 10, 2007 at 8:54pm · email hidden

I was glad to find out that the 30th reunion is happening in September, because in October I am moving to Asheville, NC. So happy that I don't have to miss this. I had an eventful year in that I have (so far) survived esophageal cancer. I am very grateful to be alive to come to this reunion, since last December I was told that my chances of survival were slim.

Julie Sherman · Berkeley, Ca · Monday, September 10, 2007 at 10:12pm · email hidden

Looking forward to meeting all. It's been 30 years already. Thanks for making this possible.

Manjit Birdi Plahey · martinez, CA · Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 11:43am · email hidden

Ok, figured Id maybe try again..wont be able to make the dinner, but still want to try to get to the picnic Sunday-- only problem I (still) have is, w/o a car and since the bus stopped running to Tilden as of Labor Day, is there anyone that can maybe meet me in Berkeley Sunday somewhere to get a ride to the picnic? Thanx again :)

Robin Kanstein · Davis, Ca · Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 6:48pm · email hidden

It's nice to see so many familiar names--Becky, Mindy, Jenny, Luther, John, Wei, Keith, Jim, Marcus (4th grade Longfellow), Danny, Daphne, Tom, Erin S, Erin D (the photo you arranged from the 25th sits in my office), Michelle, Marius (back to 5th grade at Longfellow) Connie--and to know that the reunion will take place. Good memories come alive. I'm sorry to miss the 30th. It will be held on the first weekend of the fall quarter here at Oregon State where I teach geography. I've just spoken with Columbus Smith who wants to come but also may not be able to make it. I enjoyed reconnecting at the 25th and would love to stay in touch with old friends. Where are all of you beautiful people? Wishing the best to all.

Larry Becker · Corvallis, OR · Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 10:24pm · email hidden

Forgot to ID myself on my last entry. Enjoyed reading everyone's posts. I've been away from Berkeley for most of the last 30 years, but I remember my time at BHS vividly and it makes me smile. :) Have a great party, Yellow Jackets. Play a little Marvin Gaye and Wild Cherry for me. Ciao, Becky (Chambers) Hennessy

Becky (Chambers) Hennessy · Chicago area · Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 8:46pm · email hidden

Thanks to those of you organizing this event - appreciate your efforts. See you on the 29th - how is it possible that it has already been 30 years?!

Jenny (Hunt) Gallagher · Oakland, CA · Monday, September 3, 2007 at 10:37am

Dear All: I am sorry to hear the date for the reunion is set for 9/29 as I will be unable to attend. I have a business meeting in Minneapolis that weekend so I can't come to the reunion this time around. I would have liked to come out for the 30th since I missed the 25th since it was held just after I moved to Boston. I am sure it will be a blast - please tell everyone hello that remembers me - and for those of you that remember my big announcement at the 20th reunion, I am alive and well and very healthy. Last year I celebrated 10 years of survival post cancer. I am truely one of the 'lucky ones' and I feel grateful and blessed to be alive each day. It is nice to see all the names and messages from people who are signing the Guest Book. Glad to see Mr. J. Laetsch is still around....would have loved to see him after all these years (I hope you are hanging in there, John.) Glad to see some other East Coasters are around (Stacey and Erin). We should all rendevous since we only live a few hours from each other!! All the best to everyone....cheers, Mindy

Mindy Scharlin · Boston, MA · Monday, September 3, 2007 at 7:16pm