Sorry I should have looked at the site more I went to BHS in Missouri.
Linda Moore (Swindle) · USA · Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 1:38pm
Guestbook
428 posts from classmates going back to 1997, kept exactly as they were written. Newest first. The ‘Likes’ feature is new, which is why there are so few likes :-)
Highlights: 14 favorite posts
The very first note: looking forward to the 20 year reunion · Anonymous, 1997
Looking forward to the 20 year reunion
Anonymous · Saratoga, CA · Friday, May 9, 1997 at 8:02am
A BHS science teacher (class of '78) offers a tour: the new G and H buildings · Lee Trampleasure, 1997
well, actually I'm an imposter. I'm from the great class of '78. But I'm now teaching science at BHS, and would like to offer a tour of campus to any folks returning for the renuion. We opened the completely remodeled G building last year, and are opening the new H building this summer. Lots has changed since we were students. I'm also working on the BHS web page, and we are trying to create an online alumni database. If any of you have CGI experience and would like to help with this project, please drop me an email. Good luck with your reunion. Let me know if a group wants a tour (we'll only hit you up lightly for contributions!!) Lee Trampleasure
Lee Trampleasure · Berkeley, CA · Saturday, June 7, 1997 at 11:50pm
Will Bernard: twenty years of jazz, and an album on Verve · Will Bernard, 1997
Hey! cool to see all the familiar names!Short 20 year synopsis stayed in Berkeley played music, recorded lots of albums (mostly jazz)..I'm getting my own out finally on Verve/Antilles records. Look forward to seeing everybody tomorrow! I'll bring my green suede platform shoes....not!
Will Bernard · Berkeley · Friday, October 17, 1997 at 9:30pm · email hidden
Brian Hardy, “exiled” to East Campus and graduating early · Brian Hardy, 2001
I was having a melancholy flashback and decided to put my search engine to work. 1977 seems so long ago. Actually, I graduated in 1976 by virtue of my exile to East Campus and an accelerated graduation (I still chuckle at my 10 credits to stop smoking), but I was originally a 1977 student before my favorate counselor Irene Obera dropped the boom on me for excessive truancy. Life's had its ups and downs but nowadays I'm fat and happy in Marin, growing old like the rest of you, but trying to stay young at heart. After BHS I worked as a disc jockey for a couple years in Monterey, then went back East for a spell and dug graves for a living, before finally coming home and falling into technology like everyone else. Today I'm a Systems Engineer and for whatever reason tonight decided to take my foray into the past and pay you a visit. I often think to myself that Berkeley in the 70's was so totally unique that we were all lucky to live the times. At any rate, thought I'd surface and say hello.
Brian Hardy · Marin County, CA · Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at 10:28pm · email hidden
Zerda Paige-Dargan remembers the wall, the track and the gym · Zerda Paige-Dargan, 2002
oops, I forgot! Yes, Kim [Burgess-Duckett]. I do remember the wall, the track, and the gym (gymnastics). We had good times. Renita, Annette, and I talk about them all the time. Big shout outs to people that I haven't heard from in years: Manjit, Storrie, Aleso, Yvonne Hester (has anyone seen her?), Mary Conyers, Rhonda Aubrey, Lynda Fenton-Foster, and James Foster
Zerda Paige-Dargan · Jacksonville, AR · Thursday, June 13, 2002 at 11:58pm · email hidden
Jim McKinney on the 30th - and why Lafayette? · Jim McKinney, 2007
I've been looking forward to the 30th Reunion for some time, especially since I missed No. 25. I very much appreciate the work of the Committee to put this event together for the rest of us. Thank You! That said, am I the only one who thinks it's WIERD for a BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL class reunion to be held in the suburban town of LAFEYETTE? How did this happen? Is there no Berkeley restaurant able to host a party for several hundred? I mean, why stop in Lafayette? Come up to Davis and have it here! Clearly some very thoughtful people have worked hard to find a good venue. And I'll show up in Lafeyette if that's where it's at. But I think BERKELEY is where the BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL REUNION otta be. Now - For entertainment. Can we get Tower of Power to play? Earth Wind and Fire? Donna Summer? I heard she sang at a Governor's gig earlier this year. Oh - And please be sure to make the name tags with BIG print so that those of us with failing eyesight don't have to embarrass ourselves by squinting at someone's lapel trying to remember who in the heck they are - because they sure LOOK familar - even after 30 years of wear and tear and good livin'. Looking forward to this event. Cheers - Jim McKinney
Jim McKinney · Davis, CA · Monday, August 6, 2007 at 6:04pm · email hidden
A play about Berkeley High: “Yellowjackets” at UC Berkeley · Mark L. Williams, 2007
A play about Berkeley High!? Apparently so. I'm having quite the Berkeley afternoon, here in sweltering L.A. - watching Cal ahead (so far) of Tennessee in football, and as I go through mail, I open some U.C. stuff, to find out that a Berkeley High-reared playwright named Itamar Moses is getting a play called 'Yellowjackets' workshopped on the U.C. campus. This 'young man' was *born* in '77, and went to BHS, and then points east, became a playwright of some growing renown, and now has written a play about Berkeley High. And it's free! Sept. 15 at 8, or Sept. 16 at 2, in the Durham Studio Theatre at Cal. Did I say free? Q&A afterwards! There's more info online on the Cal Drama Dept's website (tho' I can't link from here...) You folks still on the auld sod, let us know how it is! Or what it is!
Mark L. Williams · Pueblo of Angels, CA · Saturday, September 1, 2007 at 7:14pm · email hidden
Willa Barber Johnson: a first kiss at Longfellow · Willa Barber Johnson, 2007
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
Kevin Vance, the day of the 30th reunion picnic at Lake Anza · Kevin Vance, 2007
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
A Facebook page for Berkeley High alums, 1974-1978 · Andrea Pappas, 2009
Hey all, there's a FaceBook page for Berkeley High alums, 1974-1978. Check it out!
Andrea Pappas · San Jose, CA · Friday, February 20, 2009 at 3:50pm · email hidden
Mei Kobayashi writes from IBM Research in Tokyo · Mei Kobayashi, 2009
I found this site while looking for the e-mail address of Colleen White (Staggers) who logged on to Classmates.com. I am at IBM Research in Tokyo (over 21 years!). Luckily Japanese labor laws make it difficult to lay off regular employees and we have great national health insurance. I go home to Berkeley now 5 times or so a year since my parents are getting old. It'd be a blast to go to one of the reunions if it coinicdes with one of my trips.
Mei Kobayashi · Tokyo, Japan · Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 5:57pm · email hidden
Peggy Judge: the library's Berkeley desegregation stories · Peggy Judge, 2010
Hello Yellow Jackets! Thought some of you might be interested in this project recently done through the Berkeley Public Library: Digital Stories - Berkeley Desegregation Personal stories told by students and teachers about the BUSD in late '60s. this site won't allow me to include link - go the the library's site or youtube.
Peggy Judge · kensington, ca · Sunday, November 7, 2010 at 2:41pm · email hidden
The all-years Berkeley High alumni picnic · Sheryl Rachal, 2011
Berkeleyhighalumni.com posted its scheduled 3d ANNUAL picnic! for AUGUST 20, 2011 sounds like a LOT of FUN!!!!!! Go to the website for more info! All are welcome including our '77!
Sheryl Rachal · Merced, CA · Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 9:01pm · email hidden
Lynda Foster: planning for the 50th begins · Lynda Foster, 2026
We’ve officially kicked off planning for our 50th YEAR REUNION — yay! Let’s show that Yellowjacket pride by showing up and showing out for this once‑in‑a‑lifetime celebration. More details are coming soon… stay tuned!
Lynda Foster · Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:43pm · email hidden
Hi Class of 1978 and anyone else who wishes to attend. The 30 year Reunion is set for 8/23/08 at Golden Gate Fields Bayview Lounge If you haven't purchase you tickets for the Reunion, you can purchase them now on line by going to berkeleyhighalumni.com/1978 and follow the instructions. You can also send a check or money order payable to: BHS Class of 1978 and mail it to: PO BOX 3606 Berkeley, CA 94703 Cost: $100 single $190 couple. I hope to see you there! Tai Nguyen
Tai Nguyen · San Leandro, Ca · Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 11:04pm · email hidden
Hi all ... Daphne just sent me some new pictures from the 30th, so have a look! ... also, everyone please take a moment to think some positive warm thoughts for Daphne as she works through a very difficult time. Our hearts and minds are all with you Daphne!
James Reeves · Saratoga, CA · Friday, March 28, 2008 at 4:31pm
still waiting for the photos from the 30th. seems a long way away here and I was hoping to see photos of old friends
Tess Carter · perth, wa australia · Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 7:08pm · email hidden
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
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