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'Little Eagle Free' Honors Film Producer Steven R. Heape, FUHS Alumni

By Loreen Berlin - Fullerton Observer (9/15/04)

Steven R. Heape, a Cherokee Nation Citizen, and co-owner of Rich-Heape Films, Inc., which is certified by the Cherokee nation to focus on the history and preservation of the culture of the American Indian was honored by "Little Eagle Free" Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004 at the Radisson Resort Knott's Berry Farm, in Buena Park.

Heape was honored during the eighth annual scholarship program hosted by Little Eagle Free Inc., located in Fullerton, which has made more than 100 college scholarships available to American Indians since 1997. This year, Little Eagle Free will award $25,500 in scholarship money, to deserving native American students.

In 1981, Heape's interest in motion picture production led him to produce one of the first educational docudramas to be released from 16mm film to VHS videotape "Location to Recovery."

In 1994, Heape and business partner Chip Richie incorporated Rich-Heape Films, and today, the film company is internationally recognized with several award-winning film/video/CD/DVD titles to its credit, and the American Indian Chamber of Commerce awarded the company the "2003 American Indian Business of the Year" award.

Heape is a 2003 Inaugural Inductee into the National Cowboys of Color Hall of Fame, in Fort Worth, TX and in August 2004, he was one of five Native American filmmakers invited to participate in the strategic film and video content planning for the new Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, in Washington, D.C.

Heape is president and founding member of the Sovereign Nations Preservation Project, Inc. a non-profit organization that addresses the extremely high levels of juvenile diabetes in the Native American community. SNPPI is also capturing and reviving the American Indian languages that are being lost every day.

In October 2003, Heape, a Fullerton High School alumni (class of 1969) was inducted into the school's "Wall of Fame" for his contribution and philanthropy of preserving languages, history, and culture of the Native American.

In March of this year, Heape signed a contract with the Cherokee Nation to produce the most challenging project of his career, a two-hour PBS documentary for broadcast on the Indian Removal Act of 1830, better known as the Cherokee Trail of Tears, scheduled for release in 2005.

Little Eagle Free has no paid staff and very little overhead, said Little Eagle Free Founder Frances Knott (Frances is the wife of Steve Knott, grandson of Knott's Berry Farm Founder Walter Knott).

Money for scholarships is from contributors. The organization also collects good used clothing to take to Indian reservations.

Little Eagle Free also provides eye glasses to students at the Sherman Indian High School in Riverside through Southern California College of Optometry in Fullerton, and also helps students in Richfield, Utah, with an emergency dental program because students with dental problems during the year, cannot leave school to go back to the Indian reservation for dental work. For more information call 714.879.8007.

2005 FUHS Alumni Baseball Game and Reunion Scheduled for February 19

If you have ever played baseball for Fullerton High School, the Fullerton High Baseball Boosters are looking for you.

The Sixth Annual Fullerton High School Baseball Alumni Game and Reunion is scheduled for Sat. February 19, 2005. The festivities will be held at the Ballpark at Fullerton High School on the southeast corner of Berkeley and Lemon in Fullerton (across the street from the football stadium). The event is open to all FUHS Baseball Alumni players and coaches as well as their families and spectators. Those who cannot play in the game are encouraged to participate as well by serving as honorary coaches or to just come to the ballpark to reunite with friends and family. Prizes will be given to the FUHS baseball alumni from the earliest class in attendance as well as the one that has come the farthest to participate.

Warm-up and sign-in will take place at 10:00 AM. An Alumni-only homerun hitting contest will be from 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM. Participants will get ten pitches for $5. The winner will split the money with the Fullerton Baseball Boosters. At 12 noon the FUHS alumni baseball players will be introduced and at 12:30 PM a seven inning game between two FUHS Alumni teams will start. Also scheduled is the announcement of this year's inductees on to the All-Time Fullerton High Baseball team. In the past two years Baseball Hall of Famers Walter Johnson and Floyd "Arky" Vaughan along with Del Crandall, Willard Hershberger, Steve Busby, Mike Warren, and Trent Mitchell were announced as members of the All-Time team as voted by Fullerton High Baseball Alumni.

Also scheduled is a barbeque, 50-50 raffle, a table so baseball alumni can share their photos and scrapbooks, and a cap and jersey sale.

In the event of rain, the reunion, barbeque and baseball alumni presentations will be held on the Fullerton High School campus at an indoor facility.

FUHS Baseball greats including major leaguers Steve Busby, Jim Campanis, Del Crandall, and Mike Warren have been in attendance at the reunion in years past. Other FUHS Baseball luminaries present at recent reunions have included Edward Arbiso, Elvin "Jake" Boyd, Don Bryant, Mike Busby, Tony Castellano, Kyle Cullinan, Keith Earll, Robert Echavarria, Dick Foster, Billy Gibbons, Don Hedrick, Bobby Harmston, Jeff Hutchison, Charlie Ledbetter, Chad Lukkes, Luis Magdaleno, Sam McGaughy, Gordy McGowen, Luther Mitchell, Al Owens, Marv Owens, Tony Padilla, Joe Potts, Chuck Powell, Gene Rosen, Bill Sorenson, Brian Stafford, J. Strong, Ken Sullivan, and Jeff Weber. Many members of the 1982 FUHS CIF Final team including Dean Andrews, Mike Shaw, Ed Hart, Jim Jackle, Jeff Peterson, Paul McGuine, and Mike Willes have also been in attendance.

Fullerton High School Baseball Alumni players and coaches are encouraged to RSVP before Feb. 1, 2005 so that a printed program can be prepared and the teams organized. Please contact the 2005 Alumni Baseball Game coordinator at (714) 532-6767, ext. 12 or email to FUHSbaseballalumni@earthlink.net to receive more information and sign-up material. Updated information as well as an account of the last two FUHS Baseball Alumni Game and Reunions can also be found at the FUHS Alumni website at http://members.aol.com/fuhsalumni/index.htm

The Fullerton High School Baseball Boosters are also encouraging the baseball alumni to spread the word about the event to other baseball alumni through email and phone.

Fundraising to Save Fullerton Fox Theatre Still Short As November 1 Deadline Approaches

By Stanley Allison - Los Angeles Times (10/4/04)

With a Nov. 1 deadline looming, a fundraising campaign to save the historic Fox Theatre (a favorite hangout of many Fullerton High Alumni) in downtown Fullerton has raised less than a third of its $1.8 million goal.

Preservationists are hoping an eleventh-hour rush of donations will save the 1920s-era landmark from being sold to a developer, who plans to raze the structure and build apartments.

Momentum may be on the side of the theater boosters.

The Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation started the year with only about $10,000 in the bank, raised through a golf tournament, a hair-salon cut-a-thon, classic film screenings and rummage sales.

The property owner wants $3.3 million for the theater. After preservationists raised $300,000, the city pledged $1.5 million in redevelopment funds if theater backers succeeded in raising $1.5 million by Nov.

The foundation has since raised an additional $220,000 after a fundraising mailer was sent to 35,000 residents and supporters, some of whom responded with $1,000 pledges, according to Chuck Estes, who launched the foundation in Sept. 2001.

But the foundation is still $1.3 million short.

"I've seen other theaters in similar or more precarious circumstances saved and revived," said Jon Olivan, a spokesman for the group that was involved in saving the Orpheum theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Fundraising strategies include selling various naming rights, which led Robert and Linda Weide to contribute $25,000 in order to have the theater's box office carry their names. Robert Weide is executive producer and director of the HBO show "Curb Your Enthusiasm".

"We're actually benefiting from this dangerous situation," Estes said. " We have this time limit, and as it sinks in to more and more people that this is real, they seem to come to the realization that they should do something."

Supporters of the effort hope that they can convince people that the Fox, now a decaying eyesore at the tail end of a reborn downtown, is more than just an old theater.

They envision the Fox as a cultural hub for independent and classic films and live performances, attracting more people downtown, where sidewalk cafes, bistros, restaurants and boutique ships opened during a revitalization effort that began in the 1970's.

But the Fox would still require considerable work even if the foundation raised the purchase funds. "It's a major responsibility for a nonprofit to raise half of the value, and on top of it they're going to have to rehab the building," Olivan said.

That is expected to cost another $8 million, much of which has been pledged in the way of materials and labor, said Jane Reifer, foundation president.

The effort to save the Fox is part of a national awareness of the historic and cultural significance of old movies and vaudeville houses.

Many, having been closed for years, were demolished as housing and commercial developments replaced old downtown centers. Interest in saving the remaining theaters grew as national groups raised awareness of their value. Attention was heightened when the National Trust for Historic Preservation put the nation's older theaters on a list of "most endangered historic places" in 2001.

The Fox is one of several theaters that were built when Orange County was still mostly rural.

The Balboa Theater in Newport Beach, built in 1913, was bought by the city and leased to the Balboa Arts Theater Foundation, which is still working to raise more than $6 million in renovation costs.

The Miramar Theater, a 1937 Spanish Revival-style building in San Clemente, has been closed since the mid-1980s. A preservation group is trying to raise $2 million to buy the building.

The Fox stands out among them, said architectural historian Alfred Willis. Built by the firm Meyer and Holler, which also built the Grauman and Egyptian theaters in Hollywood, it was designed by Raymond Kennedy, "an architect of amazing talent," Willis said during a rare tour inside the theater.

Raising the $1.3 million is a tall order, but Councilman Leland Wilson said he believed the group would succeed. And if they finish just shy of the mark, "I've made the commitment to make up the difference with redevelopment agency help," he said.

LEARN MORE - To find out more about efforts to restore the Fox Fullerton Theatre or to donate call (714) 607-0884 or log on to www.foxfullerton.org

Susie Everett Cue, Class of 1969, Wins Service Award

By Barbara Giasone - Fullerton News Tribune

She talks faster than the cars whizzing along the northbound 241 Toll Road.

But, then, she has a lot to say between the short break from helping cash-paying commuters at the Windy Ridge toll station.

There's that perennial question: How on earth did you get the name Susie Cue?

In one short minute, the question is answered.

The former Susie Everett, who has lived in Fullerton since age 3, was told if she drew up her own divorce papers she could select any name. "My grandma always called me 'Susie Q' so that was an easy decision," she says.

In September 2004, the woman with the catchy name was one of seven toll attendants honored for going out of their way to serve commuters on the county toll roads.

"I grew up on Baker Street and went to Orangethorpe, Woodcrest, Nicolas Junior High and Fullerton High School (class of 1969)", says Cue, now 53.

A former accountant, she learned from friends at the Fullerton Moose Lodge that the Central Parking Corporation that provides the Transportation Corridor Agencies with toll attendants was looking for workers.

"I like people and I like being outside," Cue says. "And ever since I started in 1999, I've found the customers so nice."

And not so nice.

Like the time a carload of college kids stopped at her booth. While the driver was fishing for change, two guys in the backseat mooned Cue.

"I could hardly keep a straight face," she recalls. "When the driver looked around and saw what was going on he threw me the money and sped off."

FUHS Academy's "Much Ado About Nothing" Opens Nov.12

The award-winning Fullerton High School Academy of Arts will be performing Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" . The play opens on Fri. Nov. 12 at 7:30 PM. All shows will be at the FUHS Little Theatre on campus.

Additional show times are on Nov. 13, 19 and 20. For tickets and more information call 714.626.3978

FUHS Marching Band In Veterans Day Parade

Source: Focus On Fullerton Newsletter

The Fullerton High School Marching Band will be performing in the Fullerton Veteran's Day Parade.

To listen and watch the award-winning band, be sure to be in attendance on Thursday morning Nov. 11. The parade starts at Downtown Plaza, Wiltshire Ave, between Harbor and Pomona at 10:30 AM. The procession will then head north to Hillcrest Park, Valley View and Harbor, where a ceremony will be held.

The annual parade is sponsored by the Fullerton American Legion Post 142, Fullerton Emblem Club 469, and VFW Post 11390. For more information call 714.879.5812

"Geritol Series" for FUHS Class of 1949

By Barbara Giasone - Fullerton News Tribune

Irene Ferguson and her husband, Bob, thought they would try a new route when it came to ordering music for the Fullerton High School Class of 1949 which was held on Sept. 25, 2004.

"I decided to rent a jukebox instead of arranging for a disc jockey or band," Irene says. "When I told the owner I didn't have a lot of time to sit and select the tunes from our era, he said, "Oh that's OK, I'll bring the 'Geritol Series.'"

Good-natured Irene understood. Yet, although the average alum age is 73, she and her friends appear as young at heart as ever.

The 55th reunion was held at the Embassy Suites in Brea with 65 people attending for a night of dinner, dancing and memories. Irene figures there were about 200 in her class - which holds a reunion every five years.

"Our class still had the big Pow Wow celebration with bandleader Bob Crosby and the Bobcats providing the music," Irene says. "The Pow Wow Parade wound through downtown with the town decorated in the FUHS school colors - red and white."

Irene, who was a cheerleader, was elected Pow Wow queen. Her husband was the captain of the football team. Student Body President Bill Stidham came from his home in Northern California to be at the reunion.

The senior Pow Wow attendant, Gloria Wimsen Vickery, also made the trip from Encinitas to be at the reunion.

Class of 1972's Kathy Ann Wright Pens No. 1 Country Song

By Barbara Giasone - Fullerton News Tribune

Shirley and Al Wright have taken a "likin'" to country music. "It's not so twangy anymore," Shirley said.

The Fullerton couple, who has lived in Fullerton for 42 years, is particularly interested in Reba McEntire's hit song, "Somebody" that hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart in August 2004.

Their daughter and son-in-law - Sam and Annie Tate - wrote the song that is also included on McEntire's latest album, "Room to Breathe."

Annie is actually Fullerton High School graduate Kathy Ann Wright (Class of 1972), who live near Nashville with husband, Sam. The two have racked up gold records through the years.

"Our daughter is not one for bragging," Shirley said. "It seems we only learn about these things periodically."

The prolific songwriter was the FUHS valedictorian, won a full scholarship to Stanford where she majored in psychology and also earned a tennis scholarship to Cal State Fullerton.

"Kathy always liked music," her mother said. "She took piano lessons, guitar lessons and played the violin."

Fox Theatre Wins Tentative Approval

By Abee Luke - Fullerton Observer (10/26/04)

Council approval of the Disposition and Development Agreement at the Oct. 19th Council meeting will allow the Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation to acquire and rehabilitate the Fox Theatre Foundation to acquire and rehabilitate the Fox Theatre complex. What next needs to be done and when it should be done is spelled out in the agreement which lists everything from repairing the roof to restoring the ceiling medallions. The Redevelopment Agency will pay $1.65-million toward the cost of the acquisition. A final hearing will take place Nov. 2.

Jane Riefer, President of the Foundation, announced that the Foundation has gathered a half million in pledges so far. Longtime supporter of saving the Fox, former CSUF professor of theater arts Dwight Richard Odle, supplied drama to the evening by announcing a $25,000 pledge from his mother and himself.

Council member Wilson, with a quick second from Mayor Clesceri, made a motion to approve the agreement and to add an additional $1,500,000 from the Redevelopment Agency. Wilson said he and Clesceri had consulted with Executive Director of Redevelopment Zur Schmied who indicated the money can be found. Council member Jones said it would be improper to double the contribution of the Agency without a chance for the public to respond and suggested the issue be placed on the next Council agenda. Nelson and Bankhead agreed, so the contribution will be considered at the Nov. 2 City Council meeting. The vote to accept the agreement passed unanimously.

Observer Editor Note: According to Jane Riefer, the City may decide to grant a deferred payment for the remaining purchase price which would then trigger the pledges raised so far which could then be used to begin restoration right away. So donations and pledges will still be important in saving the theater. Call 607-0884 or visit www.SaveTheFox.org for more info, or visit the Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation office at 131 W. Commonwealth Ave. in Fullerton Mon-Fri. from 10 AM - 3 PM.

Sharon Quirk (FUHS Class of 1981) Wins City Council Seat

By Barbara Giasone - Fullerton News Tribune

In one of the most hotly contested – and backbiting – City Council campaigns, Fullerton voters placed two incumbents and a newcomer into three contested posts.

Dr. F. Richard Jones led the pack with 20 percent of the vote. Challenger Sharon Quirk landed in second place by a narrow 2 percent margin over Shawn Nelson with 17.5 percent of the total.

Quirk is the sixth woman in the history of Fullerton to sit on the five-person panel.

Mayor Mike Clesceri, who was in the fourth place with 15.5 percent lost his bid for a second term.

“I’m relieved,” Clesceri said today. “The events in the past three weeks have been tough on my family. I’m happy for Sharon and I wish her good luck.”

Clesceri said he was undecided as to his future, but he planned to spend more time with his family and volunteer with his children’s activities.

Trailing the foursome were first-time challenger Rex Pritchard at 13.3 percent; Doug Chaffee, 11.4 percent; and Ralph Baker, 5 percent.

The county will conduct an official canvass of the vote by Nov. 30, which will then be certified at the council meeting on Dec. 7 when the new council will be installed.

Early this morning, the county registrar’s office said there were more absentee and provisional ballots to be counted.

A half hour after the polls closed, City Council challenger Sharon Quirk said she felt confident she had won, thanks to more than 100 volunteers – and despite “raunchy, low attacks from PAC groups.”

Her premonition was on target.

“Fullerton needs a change and Sharon is the one to give a new voice,” said Fred Lentz, who helped with the campaign effort. “She’s assertive, knowledgeable, has strong convictions and will make a difference for the city.”

Businessman Sean Francis, who has long supported “the new council,” said earlier in the week he was impressed with Quirk’s “very clean campaign.” He added: “I’ve worked on a lot of campaigns, and I haven’t seen one this dirty.”

Doug Chaffee (FUHS Class of 1961) finished sixth in the election with 11% of the vote.

Fall Play: Youthful Cast Is No Deterrent in "Much Ado"

By Peggy O'Hara - Fullerton News Tribune

Honey sweet, lovely to look at, amusing to listen to, "Much Ado About Nothing" succeeds even considering the youth of the cast.

Much applause to directors Genni Klein and David Cagley and the Fullerton High School Academy of the Arts for attempting - and succeeding - in bringing Shakespeare to life by high school students. This comedy is well worth seeing.

Set in Messina, Italy, the action occurs during several days of a visit by Don Pedro, Prince of Aragon, and his followers at the large estate of Leonato, Governor of Messina. Don Pedro has been victorious in a small war against his half-brother, Don John.

From the beginning to the end of the play, two love stories are intertwined. The play's centerpieces are Beatrice and Benedict, a pair of wisecracking anti-romantics. The only uneasy moments in an evening devoted to high comedy, slapstick and romance, are the machinations of the villainous Don John, who tries to thwart the marriage of Hero and Claudio.

The direction, allowing for all sorts of antics and telling bits of business between scenes, could scarcely be improved upon. The staging is a joy.

There are some fine performances. Benjamin Perry is a priceless Benedict, mustached and reserved in his early scenes and smooth, shaved and open later.

The pretty Heather Stotler brings sparkle to the witty Beatrice who must hide her love behind insults before giving way to authority.

Hero, sweetly played b Elyse Deming, becomes the unwitting victim of Don John's plot to cause mischief of Don Pedro and Claudio.

The mercurial Claudio, easily misled by the action of others, is Joseph Buck.

Michael Saqr is a hilarious Dogberry, aided and abetted by Felix Bacon as Verges.

There is also fine skill in Sean Knighton's Don Pedro, Christina Dodson's Margaret, Lexi Henigman's Ursula, Damian Kerr's Leonato, Jason Bissell's Don John, Mark Unsworthy's Conrad, and Alicia Belanger's Sexton.

All the watchmen and attending members of the community deserve applause.

The attractive set design by Evan Shirk was constructed by dozens of students and volunteer parents. Stage Manager Audrey Miller, assisted by Erin McLaren and other students, conducted a smooth performance.

Attractive, period-correct costuming by Beverly Shirk, assisted by Nichole Rapp, contributes greatly to the production.

Hair and makeup mentor Lori Haake added splendidly to the overall interpretation of the characters and she was assisted by a dozen skilful volunteers.

"Much Ado About Nothing" ends it's run this weekend with shows on Fri, Nov. 19 and Sat. Nov. 20. Both shows are at the Little Theatre (behind Plummer Auditorium) on the Fullerton High campus and starts at 7:30 PM. For more information call (714) 626-3987.

2004 FUHS Wall of Fame Recipients Ramirez and Westcott Serve Students

By Barbara Giasone - Fullerton News Tribune

A lifelong commitment to education is the common thread attributed to this year's "Wall of Fame" honorees at Fullerton Union High School.

Richard Ramirez, class of 1961 and dean of Student Services at Fullerton College, is recognized for his dedication to educational opportunity and community service.

Doris Tennant Westcott, class of 1926, has given "lifelong service and devotion to the highest qualities of human achievement" including educational scholarships to USC.

The pair were honored at the homecoming celebration on Fri. Nov. 5 at a reception in the Academic Court and recognized at halftime of the football game.

A Vietnam era veteran, Ramirez served as a supply specialist in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1966. Upon discharge, he returned to Fullerton where he continued his education at Fullerton College and Cal State Fullerton, receiving a bachelor's degree followed by a master's degree in Sociology.

He received a doctorate in community college administration from Florida's Nova University in 1983.

Since 1969, he has devoted his professional life to the students at Fullerton College. His positions have progressed in responsibility and scope beginning with his appointment as co-director of the student tutorial program to his current position as dean of Student Services.

A lifelong Fullerton resident, Ramirez has volunteered his leadership in a broad range of athletic, cultural and academic organizations.

Westcott was so impressed by the 1926 commencement speaker at FUHS that her life changed forever.

University of Southern California President Rufus Von Klein Smid told the graduates that they could be anything they wanted to be. She took the message to heart, changed her mind about attending University of California at Berkeley and enrolled at USC.

Westcott received a bachelor's degree in education in 1930 and was the first and second Helen of Troy in 1929 and 1930, selected by her classmates to represent the university at all important social functions.

During World War II, Westcott became one of the Navy's first WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). She was California's first woman in military stripes and served for five years in the Navy. She attended Yeoman's School (secretary school) in Stillwater, OK and was the Navy's first female liaison on an admiral's staff in San Francisco.

Eventually, she became the commander of the WAVES in the 12th Naval District, encompassing 13 states.

Westcott returned to the field of education after World War II, was a school administrator in Long Beach for several years and ended her professional career as principal for many years at Compton Union High School.

She has given the School of Gerentology at USC an endowment that enables recipients to receive a full scholarship for their master's degree in Gerontology. Beginning in 1993, she personally created and endowed the Helen of Troy Annual Scholarship program at USC that provides full tuition for talented Latinas working as teachers' aides to earn their USC degree and teacher credential.

Ten young Hispanics are teaching in classrooms today because of Westcott's generosity.

She has also announced the creation of a scholarship program for worthy female FUHS students enrolling at USC.

Three Alumni Inducted to FUHS Wall of Fame for 2003

By Barbara Giasone - Fullerton News Tribune

FUHS alumnus David Paul Goldsmith who created the Visa credit-card name and concept, was one of three graduates inducted to the school's Wall of Fame during the Homecoming Celebration on campus on October 17, 2003.

Additional honorees are Steven Heape, a filmmaker who has encouraged the awareness of Native Americans, and Sam Jones, an award-winning photographer and commercial director whose works appear regularly in major national magazines.

The festivities began with a reception in the Academic Court with the PTSA hosting a reception catered by the school's Culinary Academy. The inductees were introduced to fans at the homecoming football game and participated in the halftime events.

Goldsmith, class of '51, graduated from Fullerton College, UCLA and UCLA Graduate School of Business Administration, all cum laude or magna cum laude. After spending 37 months in the US Army, he embarked on a business career.

His most notable achievements are the creation of the Visa credit-card name and concept, the creation of the first true electronic funds-transfer system and software and co-development of the debit card - the latter nearly 25 years before its eventual widespread acceptance.

In 1988, he worked on the Olympics in Seoul, Korea, helping establish joint-venture computer companies in Korea, India, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and Switzerland. He has also constructed race cars and high performance sports cars featured in worldwide shows.

Heape, Class of '69, was born a Cherokee Nation citizen. When he had trouble trying to get his Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood for his Cherokee roots, he and his business partner, Chip Richie decided to help others with their searches.

He is credited as "a cultural bridge builder," helping Americans value contributions made by Native Americans to society. His company Rich-Heape Films, encourages the awareness of tribal histories, cultures, languages and aspirations of Native Peoples.

In 1994, the pair started to focus on the history and preservation of the culture of the American Indian. The American Indian Chamber of Commerce has awarded the pair the 2003 American Indian Business of the Year.

This year, Heape was a 2003 inaugural inductee into the National Cowboys of Color Hall of Fame in Fort Worth. And in August, he was one of five Native American filmmakers asked to participate in the strategic film and video content planning for the new Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC.

Jones, Class of 1986, is deemed one of the most successful photographers working regularly for Time, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Esquire, GQ and Premiere. His recent work includes national advertising campaigns for HBO, Lincoln, Saturn, Palm and Hugo Boss.

His first feature film, "I Am Trying To Break Your Heart," is a documentary on the Chicago-based rock band, Wilco. In addition to directing the documentary, he also co-produced and lensed it.

He is currently working on his first dramatic feature film.

2004 Fullerton City Council Race: Doug Chaffee (FUHS Class of 1961) Favors A "Smart Growth" Plan

By Barbara Giasone - Fullerton News Tribune

Attorney Doug Chaffee (FUHS class of 1961) pulled, but didn't file, papers in the last City Council election. After a family meeting, his sons asked that he not take time away from them.

"This time, Marshall and Adam begged me to run, saying it would do good for the community," Chaffee said. "It's really a family tradition."

His father, attorney Walter Chaffee, gave his pro bono services to create the Boys and Girls Club, served as the city attorney, worked free for many charities and was a municipal court judge.

"When I returned from the Peace Corps in India, I was anxious to get involved in the Fullerton community," Doug said. "Within a year, I was president of Fullerton United Way, helped create the Teenage Resource Center, was a charter member of Sunrise Rotary Club and was named Mr. YMCA in 1976."

Now Chaffee, 60, has turned his attention to the City Council, indicating he's "not happy with the Good Old Boyism" or the way people are appointed to committees and commissions.

"I want to promote smart growth, also known as a Growth Management Ordinance where developments are judged on a citywide basis," Chaffee said. "There should be an objective scoring system with more applications for housing than permits, and score the projects so the best go forward."

Chaffee, who is working with his wife, attorney Paulette Marshall Chaffee (FUHS Class of 1967), and his sons to campaign throughout the area, said he feels strongly about protecting the environment.

He has also been endorsed by Neighbors United for Fullerton.

In addition, Chaffee is an advocate of affordable housing for seniors. In partnership with the Fullerton Redevelopment Agency he developed Klimpel Manor, an affordable apartment complex for seniors at 229 E. Amerige Ave.

In his campaign literature, Chaffee indicates he will be a strong voice for openness in government. "I will work with all citizens to find long-term solutions for city problems. I will balance growth with concern for quality of life. I will be frugal with our money."

What is it like to be a candidate?

"It's time consuming, intense, stimulating and tiring," Chaffee said.

But with the family behind him - Marshall, 16, as Web master and Adam, 12, as official photographer - campaigning has taken and easier approach.

Fullerton High School Alumna Sharon Quirk Running for Fullerton City Council

Fullerton High School class of 1981 alumna Sharon (Howard) Quirk is running for Fullerton City Council in the November election. Helping with the effort is Pam (Rich) Keller, Quirk's campaign manager, also class of 1981. Quirk is a lifelong resident of Fullerton where she attended neighborhood schools: Richman Elementary and Nicolas Jr. High. During high school she was on the Fullerton High swim team, water polo team and drill team. She was also a Police Explorer for the Fullerton Police Department. Sharon has been married to Shawn Quirk, a Fullerton College professor, for 19 years and they are proud to be raising their four children in Fullerton. Sharon's daughters also attend Fullerton High School, Molly is a sophomore and Katherine is a freshman.

After high school Quirk received an A.A. from Fullerton College in 1983, a B.A. in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1985 and a California Teaching Credential from California State University, Fullerton in 1988. Quirk has been a teacher in the Fullerton Elementary School District for 17 years. As a teacher she helped build community gardens at Richman Elementary School and Nicolas Jr. High. She also served as coordinator of the Fullerton Elementary School District's Healthy Start Grant in 2002 and 2003.

Quirk currently serves as a commissioner for the City of Fullerton Community Service Commission and is on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fullerton. She is the past chair of Fullerton Collaborative, a multi-agency group designed to build and support a healthy community. She is also a member and supporter of the following community organizations: Assistance League, PTA, Fullerton Historic Theatre Foundation, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum, All the Arts for All the Kids, Needle Work Guild, Fullerton Chamber of Commerce, Neighbors United for Fullerton, Nouveau Chamber Ballet Fullerton, Sister City Association and Fullerton Museum Center.

For more information visit www.sharonquirk.com or email Sharon at sharon@sharonquirk.com. Thank you for your support!

Alumni Baseball: Campanis Returns To FUHS Where It All Started

It's hard to believe that it's been over forty years since Jim Campanis (class of 1961) was playing catcher, first base, third base and patrolling the outfield for the Indians. The former Major Leaguer returned to his high school diamond on March 22 to be a part of the 2003 FUHS Baseball Game and Reunion and took his cuts in the homerun hitting contest.

A fine defensive catcher, Campanis played for ten years in the major leagues primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers before moving on to play with the expansion Kansas City Royals. He finished his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Of the FUHS alumni baseball players, Campanis has one of the longest careers in the major leagues. Along the way he picked up two World Series rings for being a member of the World Champion 1965 Dodgers and the National League Pennant winning 1966 Dodgers.

Before his professional career Campanis was an integral part of the 1960 FUHS Sunset League Championship team that went deep into the CIF Playoffs and one of the all-time great FUHS teams. That season the Indians went 24-4 overall and won the league with a 13-1 mark. The team knocked off Long Beach Jordan 3-0 in the first round and Culver City 10-3 in the second round. They came up against a junkball pitcher in San Diego after being an extremely good fastball hitting club and lost in the quarterfinals.

Baseball Trivia: Campanis and his 1960 team mates were the first FUHS team to play on the field where the Indians play now.

Campanis was an All-Sunset League player in 1961 for his third base play.

Famed Sports Announcer Blackburn Remembers His FUHS Roots

By Bruce Hammil - Fullerton News Tribune

Although one-time Fullerton resident Bob Blackburn has spent most of his 77 years living in the rustic hush of the Pacific Northwest, he still remembers his roots as a young boy growing up in the "small town" of Fullerton.

Blackburn, who was the voice of baseball's Pacific Coast League Portland Beavers for 18 years and the voice of the NBA's Seattle Supersonics for 25 years returned home for his 60th class reunion in September.

Blackburn's ties to FUHS include a prestigious spot on the school's Wall of Fame.

"To be on the Wall of Fame at Fullerton High School is a tremendous honor, " said Blackburn. "I look at it with a great deal of pride to be there with such great people as Richard Nixon, Arky Vaughn, the great Walter Johnson."

As a child, Blackburn battled tuberculosis, which put him behind his peers on the athletic field. He loved sports, but he wasn't allowed to participate because of his physical condition.

"When I was a child I had a very loud voice," said Blackburn, "While sitting at the table, I interrupted a conversation and my uncle "suggested" that I get into broadcasting some day.

"I remember when I was in second and third grade - I wanted to be an announcer - when my uncle told me that, I think that's when the seed was planted.:

As it turned out, that very seed produced what has proved to be a very fruitful career for Blackburn. He has announced more than 2,200 NBA games, including two finals, an NBA All-Star Game and 12,000 various events that included wrestling, minor-league baseball and the 1990 Goodwill Games.

Perhaps one of the greatest compliments that Blackburn was paid was when he was referred to as the "Chick Hearn of the Northwest."

"I met Chick when I was announcing Oregon State games and Chick was doing Bradley games. We had one game on a Thursday in Corvallis and another on Saturday in Portland.

"We met at a bar to have a drink after the game. While talking, Chich reached in his pocket and said that he had to call his wife. I asked why? He pulled out a set of car keys. He said that his wife had dropped him off here and that he had the car keys."

Blackburn began his career as the Sonics announcer in 1967. He was one of 1,100 candidates for the job.

It was in 1979 that he experienced one of the highlights of his announcing career. It was the year that Seattle defeated the Washington Bullets and won the NBA championship title.

"I've had many great memories," said Blackburn. "But that may have been one of the most memorable."

Another of Blackburn's great memories includes Dee Andros, the superstitious football coach of Oregon State University.

Blackburn said that the night the Sonics opened the inaugural season, management had the idea to turn the opening into a "black-tie event"

"Everyone wore tuxedos that night, said Blackburn. "When it was over I had to rush to the airport to go to Purdue to do the Oregon State/Purdue football game.

"I wasn't able to take off the tux - I didn't even have my suitcase - just my briefcase that I used for announcing. When I arrived I interviewed Dee Andros , who was very superstitious. Upon seeing me in the tux, Andros siad that if Oregon State won the game, I would have to wear the tux for the remainder of the season.

"As luck would have it, Oregon State, a 14-point underdog, upset Purdue. And, of course I had to wear the tux for the next seven games."

Football: Hicks Leads FUHS Upset Over St. John Bosco

By Dan Albano - Orange County Register

Xavier Hicks threw two touchdown passes in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter as Fullerton stunned St. John Bosco 21-17, Thurs. Sept. 23 at Fullerton.

Hicks, a left-handed senior, scrambled to his left and threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to his brother, Michael, with 48 seconds left to give FUHS a 20-17 lead against the Braves, ranked ninth in CIF-SS Divion 1.

The go-ahead score came after Fullerton's Barry Robinson recovered an onside kick at his 49-yard line with 1:32 left.

Just four seconds earlier, Robinson, a senior wide receiver, capped a 97 yard scoring drive with a 56-yard touchdown reception from Xavier Hicks.

The Fullerton quarterback kept the Indians' final scoring drive alive by completing an 18-yard pass to David Allen with a defender grabbing Hicks from behind.

Fullerton (3-0) ranked No. 1 in Division IX, rolled up 221 yard offense in the fourth quarter.

"We came out tonight and we never surrendered," said Xavier Hicks, who passed for 239 yards and ran for 92.

In a strong all-around performance, he also was a force on defense from his safety position.

He knocked down the Braves' final two passes of the fourth quarter and forced two fumbles, including one in the first quarter that Fullerton turned into Allen's 1-yard TD run.

Hicks' biggest play might have been a touchdown-saving tackle against Daniel Jenkins on the second play of the fourth quarter. On a third-and-4 from the Braves 48, Jenkins broke a run to the Indians 5, where Hicks dove to make the tackle. The Braves settled for a 33-yard field goal for a 17-7 lead with 8:59 left.

"He's legit - big time", Braves Coach Kiki Mendoza said of Hicks.

Class of 93's Copp On Expedition In India

By Barbara Giasone - Fullerton News Tribune

In the continuing attempt to track Fullerton High School grad Jonathan Copp's latest adventures, we find the world renowned mountain climber and prolific writer in the middle of a Bhagirathi Alpine Enchantment Expedition in Gharwal Himalaya, India.

With his partner Dylan Tayor of Boulder, CO, Copp is traversing the Bhagirathi massif comprising five summits.

The pair started in August and were expected to end their venture on Oct. 16 after combining alpine speed tactics and single push commitment.

"Our specific goal is to ascent the west face of Bhagirathi III, a sweeping wall of granite culminating with steep ice and snow, and continue, from the summit north along the rugged ridge which connects Bhagirathi III, IV and II," Copp said.

The two have 20-plus years of collective alpine experience in mountain ranges around the world. Copp, 28, received the Robert Bates award for alpine climbing achievement in 2000 and the two were awarded the Polartec Challenge grant for the current climb.

The Polartec Challenge grant program selects winners based on criteria that typically includes exploration of remote terrain in a frugal, low-impact style.

Luis Armijo Honored By Freedoms Foundation

Retired Fullerton High School teacher Luis Armijo, who was a Navajo code talker during World War II, will be honored by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Orange County chapter, on Nov. 8.

Armijo, 79, is one of eight recipients to be honored at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club during the 36th annual awards presentation. Armijo helped devise a security cod based on his native language that was never broken by the enemy. The code helped save countless lives, as recorded in journalist tom Brokaw's book, "The Greatest Generation."

Congress awarded Armijo the Congressional Gold Medal after the war. After earning several degrees at Western New Mexico University, he began 37 years of teaching and counseling in Fullerton.

Class of 1926's Leota Hains McGill Celebrates 96th Birthday

By Barbara Giasone - Fullerton News Tribune

There wasn't much fanfare for Leota Hains McGill's 96th birthday on Oct. 20, 2003. The traditional cake and punch, family members and well-wishers from Rosewood Court on Commonwealth Avenue where the great-great-great grandmother lives these days.

Several years back, Leota would have been tickling the ivories while her husband Doug, blew the sax to celebrate yet another birthday. Those were the days when the couple brought smiles to seniors throughout the county with their McGill Music Makers.

And there's no doubt Leota would have been spinning yarns about her husband's grandfather, W.T. Brown who was the first president of the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce and co-owner of the Brown and Dauser Lumber Co., purchased in 1899 from the city's first lumberman, T.S. Grimshaw.

But old age has withdrawn those facts from her memory bank. A smile, a nod and occaisional words acknowledge visitors. It's now up to her daughters, Pat Holmes and Roberta Schandoney to preserve the family history.

And, oh, what a history.

According to the "History of Orange County," written by Samuel Armor in 1921, Brown was a pioneer advocate of good roads and "able to boast with pride that he actively participated in giving Fullerton her fine thoroughfares renowned as among the best in all the state."

Holmes' husbnad, Jack, figures Brown needed good roads to deliver his lumber when he was the only one in the area to have six-, four- and two horse teams. Brown was a frequent sight in the Brea oilfields when he would bring lumber for the derricks.

"He has always been a Democrat in national political affairs, but a Democrat who willingly threw aside his partisanship in consideration of local affairs," historian Armor wrote.

Brown's daughter, Katharine, married Leonard McGill, the father of Leota's husband, Doug. He drove the school bus for Fullerton Union High School and, according to family lore, always made sure Leota was the last to get off so he could spend more time with her.

Leota's parents, Herman and Helena Hains arrived in Whittier in 1912 from Dennison, Iowa. He bought 10 acres in La Habra on which to plant citrus groves, open a Richfield Gas Station at the corner of what is now Whittier Blvd. and Walnut Street and build a home for the family.

The year after Leota graduated from FUHS in 1926, whe and Doug marrried and settled in La Habra. Through the years, the pair was involved in the Farm Bureau, the Methodist Church and PTA activities.

"After Mother met a lady from an Indian reservation, she was invited by Catholic priests to go to Arizona. She quickly saw the need for stocking caps, and would knit as many as 150 caps to ship to the Indians," Schandoney remembered.

Doug, who died in 2000 at age 94, was a captain in the Orange County Sheriff Reserve.

The stories continued as Leota would periodically lift her head and smile.

"She made the girls' clothes from feed sacks during the Depression, got a prize at the county fair for her lemon meringue pie and got her recipes published in the church cookbook," Jack recounted.

The girls recalled Leota's passion for the Lawrence Welk Show and stories of the itchy wool bathing suits she had to wear at Fullerton High.

"You know whe still sits and taps her feet to the beat when someone plays the piano here at Rosewood," Pat Holmes said. "Music is the secret to her living such a long life

Class of 1926's Tennant-Westcott Subject of New Book

From The Fullerton News Tribune

Longtime Fullerton resident Doris Tennant Westcott, 95, who now lives in Long Beach is the subject of author Mary Ann Morrison's book, "My Trojan Mother," which is nearing completion.

Westcott's father, James Tennant was Fullerton's street superintendent for years and built the family home at 514 W. Commonwealth Ave.

"I was 3 years old when we moved to Fullerton," Westcott said last week. "I graduated from Fullerton High School in 1926, then went to USC until 1930."

The personable Fullerton native said she was USC's first "Helen of Troy" and the only woman that held the title for two years - in 1929 and 1930. Upon graduation with a degree in physical education and Spanish, she was named the assistant dean of women at Compton Junior College.

In 1942, Westcott was the first woman in California to join the Navy and eventually started the first secretarial training school at a base in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

"Then I went to San Francisco's 12th Naval District where I was in charge of all matters pertaining to the WAVES," Westcott reminisced. "I'm still so interested in USC and I'm giving scholarships to help young people get a good education."

Morrison said she has spent four years researching history for her book. Last week, she spent hours in the Fullerton Public Library's Launer Room looking for additional information.

Book Review: Class of 79's Bentley Little Releases 14th Novel

Editor's Note: Bentley Little (FUHS class of 1979 and a former student Pleiades editor) is a prolific horror novelist who has been described by Stephen King as "A master of the macabre". The Midwest Book Review stated that Little is "A master of horror on a par with (Dean) Koontz and King". Little's 14th published novel , "The Policy" (published by Signet) hit the American bookstores in October 2003. Below is a review that appeared in Reed Business Information.

Similar in style and structure to Bentley Little's previous books (The Association, The Store, etc.), his latest novel "The Policy" is a chilling tale that revolves around a handful of tightly knit characters living in Tucson, AZ. The cast of characters includes recently divorced Hunt Jackson, his new wife, his co-workers and his best buddy from high school- who are continually harassed by a pesky insurance salesman.

The salesman tries to convince them to purchase bizarre policies protecting them from the law, their bosses and even death, and if the clients refuse, inexplicable consequences usually follow. When Jackson turns down additional insurance, for example, he is incomprehensibly charged with child molestation and thrown in jail. Then he buys so-called conviction insurance while behind bars, and the alleged victim is killed in a car accident.

One of Little's primary strengths is his ability to create believable characters whose lives are disrupted by a seemingly mundane yet supernatural force. Those characters then emerge as heroes by single-handedly defeating that force - in this case, and omnipotent insurance company that is bent on destroying the world one policyholder at a time.

For more information on Bentley Little and his other writing visit the independent website entitled "The Horrifying World of Bentley Little" at www.geocities.com/bentley_little

Wall of Fame Inductees Announced

From FUHS Tales PTSA Bulletin

FUHS will induct Viet D. Dinh and Marcy Arroues Mulville, posthumously, into its Wall of Fame at the Homecoming celebration on Fri. Oct. 4, 2002.

The homecoming festivities will begin with a reception in the Academic Court at 6 PM. The Fullerton Indian Booster Club will host the reception catered by the FUHS Culinary Academy. The inductees will then be honored with the installation of a plaque on the Wall of Fame inside the Administration Building. Next, the inductees will be introduced to the fans at the homecoming football game and participate in the halftime events.

Viet D. Dinh, a Vietnamese immigrant whose family escaped in 1978, graduated from FUHS in 1986. Mr. Dinh was sworn in as United States Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Policy, on May 31, 2001. Prior to his entry into government service, he was Professor of Law and Deputy Director of Asian Law and Policy Studies at the Georgetown University Law Center.

Mr. Dinh graduated magna cum laude from both Harvard College and Harvard Law School where he specialized in constitutional law, corporate law, and the law and economics of development. While at Harvard he was a Class Marshal and an Olin Research Fellow in Law and Economics. He was a law clerk to Judge Laurence H. Silberman of the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit and to US Supreme Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Mr. Dinh has been published, has contributed analytical information to major publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post as well as appearing as an expert in his field on all major national and international television news networks.

While at FUHS, Viet helped resurrect the Speech and Debate Team, participated in student government, and was the treasurer of the Associated Student Body in his senor year.

Marcy Arroues Mulville, FUHS Class of 1928, has given much to the Orange County area during her lifetime. After her graduation from FUHS, Marcy attended USC where she earned a BA in Music. Marcy has a very long list of accomplishments including president of PTSA, FIBC (the master booster club at FUHS), choir director of St. Mary's Church in Fullerton, and the first woman to sit on the board of the La Habra Citrus Ranchers. Her love of music, however, was the core of her life. Ms. Mulville was a committee member of the Fullerton Cultural and Fine Arts Commision and she helped found the Music Assoicates for California State University, Fullerton. She transformed a 45-member chamber orchestra into an 85-member symphony orchestra of international renown. That orchestra is now known as the Pacific Symphony Orchestra.

Marcy has been honored for her leadership in the establishment of the Orange County Performing Arts Center and her many charitable activities. She was the founding president of Damas de Caridid, a support group for St. Jude Hospital. Marcy also contributed to St. Jude Hospital Guild and its Advisory Board, CSU Music Associates, Disneyland Award Committee, Assistance League of Fullerton, Board of Directors of Morningside in Fullerton, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Florence Crittenton Children's Home Society, Friends of the Fullerton Arboretum, and the Fullerton Civic Light Opera. Marcy received many well-deserving awards and accomodations over her lifetime. She was called the "virtuoso" volunteer.

Marcy passed away from cancer in 2001. Volunteers from across the county have established a foundation named for her, The Marcy Arroues Mullvilled Memorial Foundation, whose first recipient will be Fullerton Civic Light Opera.

It's Like Old Times At FUHS Alumni Baseball Game

"If they have it - they will come" was the motto of the FUHS Baseball Booster Club as 20 Fullerton High School Alumni baseball players came out to play in the Third Annual Alumni Game on Sat. March 16 at the Ballpark at FUHS.

In addition to having a good time playing baseball and trading baseball stories, the game also served as a fundraiser for the current FUHS baseball team.

The game typically is a contest between the current team and the alumni, but this year since the turnout was good the alumni were split into two squads and played against each other.

In the game, Chad Lukkes (Class of 1996) hit a three run homerun to lead the "Red" over the "White" 6-4. Lukkes also tied Class of 2000's Vinnie Lopez in the homerun hitting contest which was held before the game.

Other players on the "Red" team were Eugene Rojas (1997), John Saltzman (1985), Robert Echavarria (1995), R.J. Gregory (1995), Vinnie Lopez (2000), Dustin Robert (2000), Jeff Larsen (2001), and Harold Sloat (1999) who pitched the entire game for the Red.

The "White" team was comprised of Ron Shatz (1995), Jim White (1992), DC Olsen (1991), Fred Boller (1977), Matt Sutherland (1975), Jeff Hutchison (1972), Chuck March (1973), Gordy McCowen (1954), and Larry Larsen (1968). Sutherland, Hutchison, and White split the pitching duties for the White.

Mike Warren, who was the winning pitcher in the 1978 CIF championship and pitched a no-hitter for the Oakland Athletics parpicipated in the homerun hitting contest before the game but was unable to play in the game due to prior commitments.

Thanks go out to Brad and Jennifer Reihl and the Baseball Booster Club as well as Coach Dave Posthuma for organizing the event.

Click here to see pictures taken at the game!

Bentley Little Releases "Collection" of Short Stories

Prolific horror novelist Bentley Little, FUHS Class of 1979, has released a collection of his short stories in a book simply entitled "The Collection" The book hit the bookshelves in June.

The book is a mixture of published and until now unpublished short stories from the early 80's until now. Most interesting are Little's notes at the beginning of each story. It gives a glimpse into the writer's thought process and is quite enlightening for budding authors.

"The Collection" and Little's other novels are available at amazon.com and barnesandnobel.com. If you live in the Southern California area Barnes and Nobles in Fullerton has copies of his books signed by Little. For more information on Little and a rare interview click on the feature section of Pleaides OnLine.

Contact Your State Assembly and Senator About the Mascot Bill

If as a FUHS alumni you do not appreciate the Anti-Mascot bill, AB 2115, which will eliminate all Native American mascots including the FUHS Indian, you must contact your state assembly person now before it becomes law.

The link for state assembly is www.assembly.ca.gov/acs. This is a website where you can also chart the bill.

The link for state senators is www.sen.ca.gov/~newsen/senators/senators.HTP

The email address for Lynn Daucher, who represents District 72 which includes Fullerton is Assemblymember.Daucher@assembly.ca.gov

Daucher voted against the bill.

Fourth Annual FUHS Alumni Pow Wow A Huge Success

Editor's Note: The following article was contributed by Class of 49's Phyllis Bolinger Munn. We thank her for this account of the 2002 FUHS Alumni Pow Wow.

Another year, another Pow Wow with 590 alumni enjoying the moment at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Garden Grove, California on March 16, 2002.

Red and white balloons with class year signs attached, to assist alumni in finding their classmates; and bouquets of red and white carnations decorated the tables, covered with white table clothes with red napkins.

Alumni from Classes of 1925 thru 1982 were welcomed by Barney Blashill, John Hoskins, Phyllis Bolinger Munn and Margie Hovey Najarian, Class of 1949 Committee; and joined by Jay Hobson and wife Jackie, and Bill and Bobbie White, Class of 1948, originators of the luncheon.

Wall of Fame designees acknowledged were: Elva Mae Swoffer, 1939; Barbara Lang Betts and Esther Ridgway Cramer, 1944; Jim Murray, 1946; Betty Jo Meyers Gulman, 1947; Gerre Dyer Jung, 1948; Alan Bridgford, 1953 and Jerry Christie, 1952.

Those assisting at the Name Tag Tables were: Quita Lovering Canavello and Doris Jean Wilson Herren, 1946; Lois Carpenter Carmichael and Juanita Dilbeck Gruwell, 1947; Joan Grigsby Sorsabal, 1948; Shirley Stedman Laroff, 1949; Sharon Gregory McConnell, 1950; Lynn Stafford Cook and Pat Vierra Mitchell, 1953; Terry Hirigoyen Magee, 1955; Cheri Jewett and Robert Stewart Cox, 1960 and Tracy Mitchell Krause, 1982.

Attendance more than doubled from last year's event, due to the help by the Class Representatives: Barbara Collins, 1942; Ailene Frank Hollowell, 1943; Bob Blurton, 1944; LaVerda Anglin McGovern, 1946; Margie McCabe Kaylor, 1947; Jay Hobson & Bill and Bobbie White, 1948; Sharon Gregory McConnell, 1950; Roger McCandless, 1951; Jim Barker, 1952; Pat Vierra Mitchell, 1953; Sherry Woods Caplinger, 1954; Carolyn Buechler Cunningham, 1955; Florence Owens Satchell, 1956; Norma Harvey Moore Saffel, 1957; Mike Johnson, 1958; Cheri Jewett, 1960; and Tracy Mitchell Krause, 1980's.

Kudos to all of you listed above and to all for supporting the event with your promptly paid in advance reservations, which guaranteed the luncheon.

Pow Wow 2003 with be hosted by the Class of 1951, and will, again, be held in the ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Garden Grove, California on Saturday, March 15, 2003.

With the extra $1.00 collected this year for the first time for each reservation, as well as donations from those who canceled and left over funds in 2001, the sum of $1,109.50 has been given to the Class of 1951 to be used toward 2003 expenses.

Class of 1951 has now set the date, found a place and will soon ask that you spread the word about Pow Wow 2003; and to please send in your reservations early to support and insure the 5th Annual FUHS Annual Luncheon Pow Wow 2003.

Best regards, and see you next year!

Phyllis Bolinger Munn

Class of 1949

Pjatpd@aol.com

Claudia Clark, Class of 1974, Named Dean At University of Alaska

Source: Fullerton News Tribune

Claudia Clark, 1974 FUHS graduate and marketing professor with the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, has been named to the post of dean of enrollment management.

Clark will oversee the offices of admissions, registrar and financial aid along with the Academic Advising Center, all student-centered departments identified as integrally involved in the enrollment experience for students.

"Increasing our student enrollment and ecouraging student success are top priorities at UAF," said Chancellor Marshall Lind. "Having Dr. Clark on board to provide leadership in these areas is a critical component of our plan."  

Clark has been an assistant professor in UAF's School of Management since 1999. She was an assistant professor in 1989-1998 and an associate professor from 1998-1999 in UAF's Department of Journalism and Broadcasting. She has served as an instructor for the Center for Distance Education since 1992.

Before coming to Fairbanks, Clark was the director of information at Western Montana College where she helped implement recruiting and retention efforts that significantly increased enrollment.

"Developing an enrollment management focus at UAF is an exciting opportunity," said Clark. "I'm looking forward to getting started."

Clark received her Ph.D. from the University of Utah and has a master's degree in adult and higher education from Montana State University.

Cancer Survivor Candace Cunningham, FUHS Class of 71, Shares Story

By Barbara Giasone - Fullerton News Tribune

Candace Cunningham (FUHS class of 1971) shared her cancer survival story on Sun. Oct. 20 at the "Walk Among the Stars" luncheon/fashion show at the Hyatt Regency in Garden Grove.

Last year marked the tenth year Cunningham had gone for a regular mammogram, knowing there was no history of cancer in the family.

"You could have blown me over with a whisper when they told me I had cancer," she recalled. "I had eight lymph nodes removed, chemotherapy and radiation - the full gamut."

The scare turned Cunningham's life around 360 degrees.

"I'm keeping so busy so I don't have time to dwell on the illness," said the mother of four. "I'm a marketing manager, volunteering at the Expressions Boutique at the cancer center and handling the banners for the fashion show. And I'm keeping busy at EV Free Church in Fullerton."

Cunningham attended Pacific Drive School, Nicolas Junior High before going to FUHS.

Now she's keeping up with her family's activities. Daughter Michelle Hinman is married and works at Troy High school, Jennifer is engaged and works at RIO as a social worker in Orange, son Cameron attends Fullerton College and son Eric attends FUHS.

"My husband, Steve (a records specialist at Theo Lacy Jail) has been fantastic through all this," Cunningham said. "And I want to tell all women to have a mammogram; it's so easy, yet so many put it off."

Invited to Carnegie Hall: But Can They Go?

The Fullerton Observer

The festival at Carnegie Hall in New York will feature twelve of the top high school and college jazz choirs in the country. Fullerton High School's Academy of the Arts Jazz Choir has been invited to perform at the event this April, but to be able to take advantage of the invitation they will need to raise $25,000 to cover expenses.

The group is planning two important fundraising events in an effort to raise the necessary funds.

VOCAL CLINIC: On Saturday Nov. 23 the group will host a vocal jazz clinic for grades 6 through 12. The cost is $20 and will include a practice CD. Applications are available by calling Jill DeWeese at (714) 626-3975.

BENEFIT CONCERT: On Sunday, Nov. 24 at Steamers Cafe on Commonwealth in Fullerton from 2 PM to 4 PM. Tickets are $12 plus a two-item minimum at the club. For Reservations call (714) 626-3975. The benefit will include performances by the FUHS Jazz Choir, the Jill DeWeese Quintet and noted vocalists Michele Weir and Jennifer Barnes.

Carnegie Hall is the premier classical music performance space in the United States. "To perform there wiil be a once-in-a lifetime educational experience," says Jazz Studies Director Jill DeWeese. "In only two years the group has developed from a novice ensemble to one of the superior choirs in Southern California." If the choir is successful in raising the funds

necessary they will be able to pay for airfare and accommodations during the weeklong residency in New York, attend master classes, rehearse and ultimately perform at Carnegie Hall. If you can help out or for more information please contact the Academy of the Arts at 626-3975.

FUHS Academy Has Another Hit On Hands With Arcadia

Tom Stoppard's award-winning play "Arcadia" is a lesson in achieving balance in one's life. As FUHS Academy co-director Genni Klein says regarding the play "We cannot live solely with our heads or our hearts; a balance of sorts is necessary if we are to find authenticity or truth in our lives". This lesson is played out to near perfection by the FUHS Academy of the Art's production of Arcadia which opened on Fri. Nov. 1 at the Little Theatre.

Co-directors Klein and Tim McDougall have developed a tradition for taking on challenging material and letting their young actors and actresses run with it. Once again the Academy students and staff are up to the challenge delivering scene after scene with passion and convincing performances. The students perform well beyond their years. This performance rivals any college or professional production.

The audience was impressed with the performances of Brian Kelly (Septimus), Heather Stotler (Thomasina), Bethany Reid (Hannah Jarvis), Raul Alvarez-Gray (Valentine) and Mark Rivet (Bernard Nightingale) who delivered and acted reams of dialogue naturally and beautifully.

The cast is rounded out wonderfully with Academy of the Arts veterans David Blair, Jon-Michael Smith, Felix Bacon, Sean Knighton, Karina White, Kristen Rude, Noah Fernandez, Devin Ross, Ediza Rodriguez, Sydney Benner, Joseph Rodriguez, and Patrick Loyd.

Once again set designer Les Braunstein has created a rich, beautiful stage for these actors to perform and for the audience to enjoy. Bev Shirk's glorious costume design is also worth the price of admission.

The play continues on Sat. Nov. 2 (7:30 PM), Fri. Nov. 8 (7:30 PM), Sat. Nov. 9 (1:30 PM and 7:30 PM) and closes on Sun Nov. 10 at 7:30 PM. All performances are at the Fullerton High School Little Theatre on campus. Tickets are $10. Come out and support the FUHS Academy of the Arts and treat yourself to a wonderful show.

Fall Production of "Arcadia" Opens Nov. 1

The FUHS Academy of the Arts will present Tom Stoppard's award winning "Arcadia" as the Fall Production. The show, under the Direction of Genni Klein and Tim McDougall opens Fri. Nov. 1 at the FUHS Little Theatre, and plays Nov. 2 and Nov. 8-9. All shows are at 7:30 PM. Matinees will be announced at a further date.

Tickets for Arcadia are $10 General Admission and $8 for Seniors. Don't hesitate, make your reservations today by calling (714) 626-3978 or order your tickets through the FUHS Academy of the Arts, 201 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. Treat yourself to a fine award winning play as well as supporting the FUHS Academy of the Arts.

Fall Production of "Arcadia" Opens Nov. 1

The FUHS Academy of the Arts will present Tom Stoppard's award winning "Arcadia" as the Fall Production. The show, under the Direction of Genni Klein and Tim McDougall opens Fri. Nov. 1 at the FUHS Little Theatre, and plays Nov. 2 and Nov. 8-9. All shows are at 7:30 PM. Matinees will be announced at a further date.

Tickets for Arcadia are $10 General Admission and $8 for Seniors. Don't hesitate, make your reservations today by calling (714) 626-3978 or order your tickets through the FUHS Academy of the Arts, 201 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832. Treat yourself to a fine award winning play as well as supporting the FUHS Academy of the Arts.

Former FUHS Teacher Josephine Ketick Murray Dies

Josephine Ketick Murray, 91, a retired teacher at Fullerton High School died on July 17, 2002 in Newport Beach of a heart attack. Private services have been held. Arrangements were by Saddleback Chapel, Tustin.

Murray is survived by her son Allen.

FUHS's 42nd Street Wins 17 MACY Awards

The FUHS Academy of the Art's spring musical 42nd Street was the recipient of 17 MACY (Music and Art Commendation for Youth) awards including the coveted MACY Award and the Ensemble - Highest Achievement Award.

Individual MACY awards include Best Actress to Sydney Benner and the Best Supporting Actor to Devin Cochran. More individual awards were Eric Johnson (Scholarship); Sydney Benner, Devin Cochran, and Arias Collins for Individual Highest Achievement; Eric Johnson, Willy Martinez, Melanie Rhoads and Todd Schindele for Outstanding Achievement; Brian Kelly (Achievement). Special Recognition Awards went to Erin Mackey, Brittainy Peltier, Bethany Reid, and Steve Riggs.

42nd Street was directed by Vicki Schindele and Birdie Strey with vocal coaching by Tim MacDougall and choreography by FUHS alumni Karen Hunnicutt.

The MACY's recognize the hard work and talents of the best performing artists in Southern California high schools. The FUHS Academy of the Arts continues to attract and develop talented students from throughout the country.

Schindele and Strey Step Down As FUHS Musical Directors

Vicki Schindele and Birdie Strey have announced that 42nd Street will be their final curtain call as directors of the FUHS Spring Musical. The pair have had an extremely successful run, garnering many MACY awards and wonderful memories during their watch.

"With my partner (Strey) retiring and my last child graduating from Fullerton, I felt it was time", Schindele told her student actors and actresses at a cast party after the MACY awards. Schindele will continue to direct the Fullerton Children's Repertory Theatre which has been a stepping stone for many students to the FUHS Academy of the Arts.

Klein Wins Phi Delta Kappa Educator of the Year

Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 1376 at Cal State Fullerton has presented FUHS Drama director and instructor Genni Klein with their Educator of the Year Award.

Ms. Klein (known as Schermitzler to alumni from the 60's and 70's) was recognized for her demonstrated long-standing commitment of service, leadership, and research while serving as an educational professional.

Also attending the dinner from FUHS were Nancy Hunyadi, Steve Roderick, and Tim McDougall.

Assembly rejects ban on U.S. Indian team names

Editor's Note: This article about the defeat of the Anti- Native American Mascot bill in California was in the May 29 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle. Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg is reintroducing the bill this week however. If you are against this bill please contact your state assembly person as soon as possible. We have included the links to the state assembly on this page.

Sacramento -- A bill that would have made California the first state to ban American Indian tribal names for public school mascots and athletic teams was soundly defeated Tuesday by the Assembly.

The proposal by Jackie Goldberg, D-Los Angeles, would have barred schools and universities from using names such as Redskins, Chiefs, Comanches and other Indian tribal names.

Vallejo High School's Apaches, Crockett's John Swett High School Indians, Tomales High School's Braves and more than 100 other mascots depicting American Indians would have been been run off California campuses under the bill.

The bill, AB2115, was defeated 35-29, with more than a dozen Democrats abstaining.

The bill was supported by several leading civil rights groups, including the NAACP, but many Republicans and Democratic lawmakers said the measure went too far in dictating what local school boards can select as an appropriate mascot.

"We will rue the day that we start to create lists of acceptable lists and names," said Assemblyman Joe Canciamilla, D-Pittsburg. "It is not our job, it is not our responsibility."

American Indians testified in legislative hearings about the pain they felt at hearing fans at sporting events scream, "Scalp the Indians" and seeing sacred cultural artifacts -- from feathers to ceremonial regalia -- mocked.

"I think there are some names that we have to get rid of," said Assemblywoman Sarah Reyes, D-Fresno. "Maybe there are some young Native Americans that don't understand when they say, 'Savage the braves,' or 'Beat up the Indians.'

"The legislation would have applied to public elementary, middle and high schools, community colleges and all campuses of the California State University and University of California systems.

Opponents said that schools choose Indian mascots because they admire the attributes of the tribe -- not because they want to denigrate the group.

Some lawmakers mocked the bill as "political correctness" run amok. Assemblyman Roy Ashburn, R-Bakersfield, wondered if animal mascots or even school colors would be targeted next.

"Red, for example, is highly offensive to rednecks," said Ashburn, adding that beaver mascots tend to offend people with buck teeth and bald eagle mascots upset those who have lost their hair prematurely.

Goldberg said she would bring the measure up again before the Friday deadline to pass bills off the Assembly floor. Under the rules, she has one more chance to take the bill up.

"It never helps to have Democrats speak against a Democratic bill. When that happens, it gives people who may not have been sure about the bill cover. "I think what we're really seeing is the idea of, 'My school mascot right or wrong,' is more important than whether it's humiliating a group of people."

Chronicle staff writer Robert Salladay contributed to this report.

Mathy's Quest To Scale Everest Defeated By Illness

For the past month and a half we have traced the exciting efforts of FUHS Class of 97's Jeff Mathy to scale Mount Everest and his attempt to be the youngest person in history to climb the highest mountain on all eight continents. With only two days from the summit of Everest, Jeff had to turn back due to an intestinal illness. He has plans to travel to Russia in July to climb the highest peak there. He still has one year to climb Everest to set the record.

We salute Jeff and his attempt on the record and whatever he decides to do, we are tremendously proud of his accomplishments. If he decides to go on with his record attempt, the FUHS Alumni Website and Pleiades OnLine will keep you posted.

Class of 29's Chapman Recognized as County's Oldest Scout

Editor's Note: This article about Class of 1929's Ernie Chapman appeared on the front page of the Orange County Register on Sat. May 11. The story was written by Tom Berg.

Eagle Scout turns badge into code of honor

More than 200 recognize 'Ernie' Chapman, 91, the oldest-known Scout in the county.

By TOM BERG

The Orange County Register

NEWPORT BEACH -- Long before he became Fullerton mayor in 1948, before he became patriarch of the Chapman Ranch family, before he rescued the first of many swimmers from the surf, Irvin "Ernie" Chapman was an Eagle Scout.

On Friday, he was honored before his peers - a roomful of 220 Eagle Scouts called together for an Orange County reunion.

"He's the perfect example of what an Eagle Scout is," said Brett Beck of the Orange County Council. "In 1924 he got it, and he's been making an impact on the community ever since. That's what being an Eagle Scout is all about. You don't just get the rank and say fine. You get the rank, and it changes you forever."

The event drew Eagle Scouts from Texas and Michigan. It drew one who received his badge from Harry Truman - before Truman was president. And it drew three generations of one family who all attained Eagle status.

Chapman, who at 91 still reports to work five days a week, said Scouting taught him discipline.

"That discipline, I've carried it all through life," he said shortly before he was honored as the oldest known Eagle Scout in the county.

Chapman, whose family made Valencia oranges famous, founded the Orange County YMCA and has contributed deeply to the university named for his family.

He received his badge in 1924 at a Presbyterian church in Fullerton. In those days, he received one merit badge for walking seven miles to Whittier and seven miles back.

At camp-outs, he collected leaves and twigs to soften the hard ground, and he pinned horse blankets together to form a sleeping bag.

It was at Boy Scout summer camp on Jenk's Lake where he learned to rescue swimmers and pump the water out of their lungs. Years later, he turned many a good deed at his summer home in Long Beach, where he'd pull struggling swimmers from the sea.

"There was a half-dozen I pulled out of the surf," he said. "On three or four, I started resuscitation, then someone called a lifeguard."

Chapman was joined by a roomful of good-deeders Friday, each of whom could no doubt cook an egg over an open fire.

"We find that once you obtain the rank of Eagle Scout, it stays with you for life," said Beck, spokesman for the Orange County Council. "What's in the Scout oath and Scout law becomes a way of life -- a way of conducting yourself."

Orange County is home to more than 10,000 Boy Scouts. About 450 earned Eagle badges last year, outpacing the national average of 3 percent of Scouts who become Eagles.

Ken Rook, 80, of Laguna Woods took the lessons he learned in Scouting to three beach invasions during World War II.

He earned his Eagle badge in 1936 at the Kansas City Power and Light auditorium - presented by Harry Truman, then a U.S. senator.

"It was a big deal," he said. "It was as important to me as when I later received the Purple Heart from the Marine Corps general."

Just as getting an Eagle badge was important to Chapman - as it was to the roomful of Eagle Scouts who cheered Chapman when he was honored for a lifetime of upholding Scouting ideals.

"It brought me back a lot of years to when I was a Boy Scout," Chapman said, still beaming. "It was a great part of my life."

CIF Swimming: FUHS Completes Successful Season

The FUHS 200 Relay Swimming Team pulled off a minor upset by qualifying for the CIF Finals in their event and finishing seventh overall at the finals.

The FUHS 200 relay team included seniors Kory Kroh, Phil Gross, Noah Bagdonas and sophomore Cliff Gross. The team qualified for CIF by winning the Freeway League Final in their event and then finished seventh in the preliminaries. They were seeded ninth and were not expected to make the finals. The team finished with a time of 1:30.12 at Belmont Shores on Sat. May 11. Hart took first in the event with a 1:27.89 mark.

The Boys 200 Relay Team wasn't the only FUHS swimmers to qualify for CIF. Sophomore Laura Larsen won the Freeway League Championship in the 100 yard Butterfly and qualified for the CIF championships.

In addition, the girls relay team of juniors Anne Wolkenhauer, Gaby Schaefer, Hayley Stevens and sophomore Laura Larsen medalled in all three of their events at the Freeway League finals, taking 2nd in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay and third in the 200-IM and 400 yard Freestyle relays. Stevens also placed second in the 50-yard freestyle.

Editor's Note: Special thanks to Class of 68's Larry Larsen for contributing to this article. This reminds us that we really appreciate it when parents and alumni as Larry contribute to our website - it gives a more complete picture.

Softball: Tribe Finishes Season Against La Habra

The Fullerton High School Softball team ended the season with a 5-3 loss to La Habra in a game played on May 8 at the Softball Park at FUHS.

The team finished the season with a 9-14 overall mark and 3-7 in League. On an individual level, FUHS Senior Ashley Chadwick was one of the leaders in hitting in the county.

2002 Freeway League Final Softball Standings - 1) Sonora 8-2; 2) Troy 7-3; 3) La Habra 6-4; 4) Sunny Hills 5-5; 5) INDIANS 3-7; 6) Buena Park 0-10

Track and Field: FUHS Has Day To Remember At FL Finals

The Fullerton High School Boys Track & Field Team produced four individual champions at the Freeway League Championships. The finals were held on Thurs. May 2 at Fullerton College.

FUHS's Rory Woods won the gold in the 110 high hurdles with a time of 15.2. Woods also took first in the 300 Intermediate High Hurdles with a time of 40.6.

FUHS's Joe Cane won the Triple Jump Competition with a jump of 40-2. Cane also took home a silver in the long jump with a leap of 19-7.5 just 1-1/2 inches shy of the gold.

FUHS senior Ryan Murray won the shotput competition and finished second in the discus throw.

Fullerton's Brandon Blackmon took home bronze in the 400 meter run with a time of 52.7. Adamafio Livesy finished third in the long jump for the Tribe.

Murray, Cane, and Woods qualify for the CIF Preliminaries.

On the girl's side, FUHS's Catlan Orr finished third in the long jump with a jump of 15-0.5.

FUHS Senior Ryan Murray won the Shot Put competition at the Freeway League

FUHS Baseball: Around the Horn

The tremendous regular season for Fullerton High School Baseball which culminated in a one-run quarterfinal loss to Mater Dei in CIF may be over but our alumni and current players are already off to a busy summer. Let's go around the horn...

Congratulations to Luke Smude, class of 98, who just graduated from Pomona-Pitzer College. In addition to earning his degree, Smude an all-star in the classroom and on the baseball diamond also continued playing baseball for Pomona-Pitzer. Smude was a standout 1B and utility infielder for the college team who went 18-0 in their league this season, won the SCIAC League Championship and made an appearance in the NCAA Western Regionals.

Keith Ginter, class of 94, who is in the Houston Astro organization made a brief return to the major league club recently. Ginter 3B is now back with the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs and is playing every day. He is currently hitting .257 with four homeruns and 22 RBI for the Zephyrs. You can listen to all of Ginter's games on a link on this page that goes to WTIX in New Orleans.

Orange County's leading hitter last season, Jimmy Wanninger, who is now among our alumni ranks, played in the North-South All-Star Game recently at Goodwin Field. Wanninger, who was on first team all-stars for the Register and the LA Times will be attending college at Cal Poly Pomona in the fall. We also spotted class of 78's Dave Torres at the game. He was a coach for the North Squad. Torres is now the Athletic Director at Anaheim High School. The North team won 4-3.

Billy Gibbons, senior, is pitching in the Detroit Tiger scout league this summer.

If you can't wait for next spring to see Indian Baseball, you can see the summer league teams in action. This summer, the teams are divided into two groups. The juniors and seniors are playing American Legion and the Freshmen and Sophomores are playing in Colt League. The upcoming games for the FUHS American Legion squad are: Tues 6/25 - Katella at INDIANS, 6 PM; Wed. 6/26 - INDIANS vs. Anaheim at Glover Stadium, 7:45 PM; Sat. 6/29 - Buena Park at FUHS, 10 AM. All home games are at the Ballpark at FUHS.

The FUHS Colt team plays on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at Amerige Park in Fullerton. Game times are at 5:15 PM...Joe Giovinucci hit a double and a triple in the FUHS Colt team's tie against Troy on Tues. June 18.

Football: Tribe's Sober To Play In All-Star Game

Dustin Sober, a defensive lineman from the FUHS 2001 FUHS Freeway League Championship team has been selected to play in the 43rd Orange County High School All-Star game.

The game will be played July 12 at Orange Coast College and will start at 7:15 PM.

Class of 29's Chapman Recognized as County's Oldest Scout

Editor's Note: This article about Class of 1929's Ernie Chapman appeared on the front page of the Orange County Register on Sat. May 11. The story was written by Tom Berg.

Eagle Scout turns badge into code of honor

More than 200 recognize 'Ernie' Chapman, 91, the oldest-known Scout in the county.

By TOM BERG

The Orange County Register

NEWPORT BEACH -- Long before he became Fullerton mayor in 1948, before he became patriarch of the Chapman Ranch family, before he rescued the first of many swimmers from the surf, Irvin "Ernie" Chapman was an Eagle Scout.

On Friday, he was honored before his peers - a roomful of 220 Eagle Scouts called together for an Orange County reunion.

"He's the perfect example of what an Eagle Scout is," said Brett Beck of the Orange County Council. "In 1924 he got it, and he's been making an impact on the community ever since. That's what being an Eagle Scout is all about. You don't just get the rank and say fine. You get the rank, and it changes you forever."

The event drew Eagle Scouts from Texas and Michigan. It drew one who received his badge from Harry Truman - before Truman was president. And it drew three generations of one family who all attained Eagle status.

Chapman, who at 91 still reports to work five days a week, said Scouting taught him discipline.

"That discipline, I've carried it all through life," he said shortly before he was honored as the oldest known Eagle Scout in the county.

Chapman, whose family made Valencia oranges famous, founded the Orange County YMCA and has contributed deeply to the university named for his family.

He received his badge in 1924 at a Presbyterian church in Fullerton. In those days, he received one merit badge for walking seven miles to Whittier and seven miles back.

At camp-outs, he collected leaves and twigs to soften the hard ground, and he pinned horse blankets together to form a sleeping bag.

It was at Boy Scout summer camp on Jenk's Lake where he learned to rescue swimmers and pump the water out of their lungs. Years later, he turned many a good deed at his summer home in Long Beach, where he'd pull struggling swimmers from the sea.

"There was a half-dozen I pulled out of the surf," he said. "On three or four, I started resuscitation, then someone called a lifeguard."

Chapman was joined by a roomful of good-deeders Friday, each of whom could no doubt cook an egg over an open fire.

"We find that once you obtain the rank of Eagle Scout, it stays with you for life," said Beck, spokesman for the Orange County Council. "What's in the Scout oath and Scout law becomes a way of life -- a way of conducting yourself."

Orange County is home to more than 10,000 Boy Scouts. About 450 earned Eagle badges last year, outpacing the national average of 3 percent of Scouts who become Eagles.

Ken Rook, 80, of Laguna Woods took the lessons he learned in Scouting to three beach invasions during World War II.

He earned his Eagle badge in 1936 at the Kansas City Power and Light auditorium - presented by Harry Truman, then a U.S. senator.

"It was a big deal," he said. "It was as important to me as when I later received the Purple Heart from the Marine Corps general."

Just as getting an Eagle badge was important to Chapman - as it was to the roomful of Eagle Scouts who cheered Chapman when he was honored for a lifetime of upholding Scouting ideals.

"It brought me back a lot of years to when I was a Boy Scout," Chapman said, still beaming. "It was a great part of my life."

Mathy's Quest To Scale Everest Defeated By Illness

For the past month and a half we have traced the exciting efforts of FUHS Class of 97's Jeff Mathy to scale Mount Everest and his attempt to be the youngest person in history to climb the highest mountain on all eight continents. With only two days from the summit of Everest, Jeff had to turn back due to an intestinal illness. He has plans to travel to Russia in July to climb the highest peak there. He still has one year to climb Everest to set the record.

We salute Jeff and his attempt on the record and whatever he decides to do, we are tremendously proud of his accomplishments. If he decides to go on with his record attempt, the FUHS Alumni Website and Pleiades OnLine will keep you posted.

Assembly rejects ban on U.S. Indian team names

Editor's Note: This article about the defeat of the Anti- Native American Mascot bill in California was in the May 29 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle. Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg is reintroducing the bill this week however. If you are against this bill please contact your state assembly person as soon as possible. We have included the links to the state assembly on this page.

Sacramento -- A bill that would have made California the first state to ban American Indian tribal names for public school mascots and athletic teams was soundly defeated Tuesday by the Assembly.

The proposal by Jackie Goldberg, D-Los Angeles, would have barred schools and universities from using names such as Redskins, Chiefs, Comanches and other Indian tribal names.

Vallejo High School's Apaches, Crockett's John Swett High School Indians, Tomales High School's Braves and more than 100 other mascots depicting American Indians would have been been run off California campuses under the bill.

The bill, AB2115, was defeated 35-29, with more than a dozen Democrats abstaining.

The bill was supported by several leading civil rights groups, including the NAACP, but many Republicans and Democratic lawmakers said the measure went too far in dictating what local school boards can select as an appropriate mascot.

"We will rue the day that we start to create lists of acceptable lists and names," said Assemblyman Joe Canciamilla, D-Pittsburg. "It is not our job, it is not our responsibility."

American Indians testified in legislative hearings about the pain they felt at hearing fans at sporting events scream, "Scalp the Indians" and seeing sacred cultural artifacts -- from feathers to ceremonial regalia -- mocked.

"I think there are some names that we have to get rid of," said Assemblywoman Sarah Reyes, D-Fresno. "Maybe there are some young Native Americans that don't understand when they say, 'Savage the braves,' or 'Beat up the Indians.'

"The legislation would have applied to public elementary, middle and high schools, community colleges and all campuses of the California State University and University of California systems.

Opponents said that schools choose Indian mascots because they admire the attributes of the tribe -- not because they want to denigrate the group.

Some lawmakers mocked the bill as "political correctness" run amok. Assemblyman Roy Ashburn, R-Bakersfield, wondered if animal mascots or even school colors would be targeted next.

"Red, for example, is highly offensive to rednecks," said Ashburn, adding that beaver mascots tend to offend people with buck teeth and bald eagle mascots upset those who have lost their hair prematurely.

Goldberg said she would bring the measure up again before the Friday deadline to pass bills off the Assembly floor. Under the rules, she has one more chance to take the bill up.

"It never helps to have Democrats speak against a Democratic bill. When that happens, it gives people who may not have been sure about the bill cover. "I think what we're really seeing is the idea of, 'My school mascot right or wrong,' is more important than whether it's humiliating a group of people."

Chronicle staff writer Robert Salladay contributed to this report.

Klein Wins Phi Delta Kappa Educator of the Year

Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 1376 at Cal State Fullerton has presented FUHS Drama director and instructor Genni Klein with their Educator of the Year Award.

Ms. Klein (known as Schermitzler to alumni from the 60's and 70's) was recognized for her demonstrated long-standing commitment of service, leadership, and research while serving as an educational professional.

Also attending the dinner from FUHS were Nancy Hunyadi, Steve Roderick, and Tim McDougall.

Schindele and Strey Step Down As FUHS Musical Directors

Vicki Schindele and Birdie Strey have announced that 42nd Street will be their final curtain call as directors of the FUHS Spring Musical. The pair have had an extremely successful run, garnering many MACY awards and wonderful memories during their watch.

"With my partner (Strey) retiring and my last child graduating from Fullerton, I felt it was time", Schindele told her student actors and actresses at a cast party after the MACY awards. Schindele will continue to direct the Fullerton Children's Repertory Theatre which has been a stepping stone for many students to the FUHS Academy of the Arts.

FUHS's 42nd Street Wins 17 MACY Awards

The FUHS Academy of the Art's spring musical 42nd Street was the recipient of 17 MACY (Music and Art Commendation for Youth) awards including the coveted MACY Award and the Ensemble - Highest Achievement Award.

Individual MACY awards include Best Actress to Sydney Benner and the Best Supporting Actor to Devin Cochran. More individual awards were Eric Johnson (Scholarship); Sydney Benner, Devin Cochran, and Arias Collins for Individual Highest Achievement; Eric Johnson, Willy Martinez, Melanie Rhoads and Todd Schindele for Outstanding Achievement; Brian Kelly (Achievement). Special Recognition Awards went to Erin Mackey, Brittainy Peltier, Bethany Reid, and Steve Riggs.

42nd Street was directed by Vicki Schindele and Birdie Strey with vocal coaching by Tim MacDougall and choreography by FUHS alumni Karen Hunnicutt.

The MACY's recognize the hard work and talents of the best performing artists in Southern California high schools. The FUHS Academy of the Arts continues to attract and develop talented students from throughout the country.

Former FUHS Teacher Josephine Ketick Murray Dies

Josephine Ketick Murray, 91, a retired teacher at Fullerton High School died on July 17, 2002 in Newport Beach of a heart attack. Private services have been held. Arrangements were by Saddleback Chapel, Tustin.

Murray is survived by her son Allen.

Hedgecock and Klein (Schermitzler) Win Prestigous Arts Instructor Awards

FUHS Academy of the Arts Director and founder Scott Hedgecock and longtime FUHS Drama and English instructor Genni Klein (Schermitzler in the 60's and 70's) have won awards from the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators.

Hedgecock was named Arts Educator of the Year in Vocal Music. Klein, an accomplished actress and the creator of the successful Page To Stage Shakespeare Program at FUHS, was chosed Arts Educator of the Year in Theatre.

Softball: Tribe Finishes Season Against La Habra

The Fullerton High School Softball team ended the season with a 5-3 loss to La Habra in a game played on May 8 at the Softball Park at FUHS.

The team finished the season with a 9-14 overall mark and 3-7 in League. On an individual level, FUHS Senior Ashley Chadwick was one of the leaders in hitting in the county.

2002 Freeway League Final Softball Standings - 1) Sonora 8-2; 2) Troy 7-3; 3) La Habra 6-4; 4) Sunny Hills 5-5; 5) INDIANS 3-7; 6) Buena Park 0-10

Track and Field: FUHS Has Day To Remember At FL Finals

The Fullerton High School Boys Track & Field Team produced four individual champions at the Freeway League Championships. The finals were held on Thurs. May 2 at Fullerton College.

FUHS's Rory Woods won the gold in the 110 high hurdles with a time of 15.2. Woods also took first in the 300 Intermediate High Hurdles with a time of 40.6.

FUHS's Joe Cane won the Triple Jump Competition with a jump of 40-2. Cane also took home a silver in the long jump with a leap of 19-7.5 just 1-1/2 inches shy of the gold.

FUHS senior Ryan Murray won the shotput competition and finished second in the discus throw.

Fullerton's Brandon Blackmon took home bronze in the 400 meter run with a time of 52.7. Adamafio Livesy finished third in the long jump for the Tribe.

Murray, Cane, and Woods qualify for the CIF Preliminaries.

On the girl's side, FUHS's Catlan Orr finished third in the long jump with a jump of 15-0.5.

FUHS Senior Ryan Murray won the Shot Put competition at the Freeway League

Football: Tribe's Sober To Play In All-Star Game

Dustin Sober, a defensive lineman from the FUHS 2001 FUHS Freeway League Championship team has been selected to play in the 43rd Orange County High School All-Star game.

The game will be played July 12 at Orange Coast College and will start at 7:15 PM.

CIF Swimming: FUHS Completes Successful Season

The FUHS 200 Relay Swimming Team pulled off a minor upset by qualifying for the CIF Finals in their event and finishing seventh overall at the finals.

The FUHS 200 relay team included seniors Kory Kroh, Phil Gross, Noah Bagdonas and sophomore Cliff Gross. The team qualified for CIF by winning the Freeway League Final in their event and then finished seventh in the preliminaries. They were seeded ninth and were not expected to make the finals. The team finished with a time of 1:30.12 at Belmont Shores on Sat. May 11. Hart took first in the event with a 1:27.89 mark.

The Boys 200 Relay Team wasn't the only FUHS swimmers to qualify for CIF. Sophomore Laura Larsen won the Freeway League Championship in the 100 yard Butterfly and qualified for the CIF championships.

In addition, the girls relay team of juniors Anne Wolkenhauer, Gaby Schaefer, Hayley Stevens and sophomore Laura Larsen medalled in all three of their events at the Freeway League finals, taking 2nd in the 200-yard Freestyle Relay and third in the 200-IM and 400 yard Freestyle relays. Stevens also placed second in the 50-yard freestyle.

Editor's Note: Special thanks to Class of 68's Larry Larsen for contributing to this article. This reminds us that we really appreciate it when parents and alumni as Larry contribute to our website - it gives a more complete picture.

FUHS Baseball: Around the Horn

The tremendous regular season for Fullerton High School Baseball which culminated in a one-run quarterfinal loss to Mater Dei in CIF may be over but our alumni and current players are already off to a busy summer. Let's go around the horn...

Congratulations to Luke Smude, class of 98, who just graduated from Pomona-Pitzer College. In addition to earning his degree, Smude an all-star in the classroom and on the baseball diamond also continued playing baseball for Pomona-Pitzer. Smude was a standout 1B and utility infielder for the college team who went 18-0 in their league this season, won the SCIAC League Championship and made an appearance in the NCAA Western Regionals.

Keith Ginter, class of 94, who is in the Houston Astro organization made a brief return to the major league club recently. Ginter 3B is now back with the AAA New Orleans Zephyrs and is playing every day. He is currently hitting .257 with four homeruns and 22 RBI for the Zephyrs. You can listen to all of Ginter's games on a link on this page that goes to WTIX in New Orleans.

Orange County's leading hitter last season, Jimmy Wanninger, who is now among our alumni ranks, played in the North-South All-Star Game recently at Goodwin Field. Wanninger, who was on first team all-stars for the Register and the LA Times will be attending college at Cal Poly Pomona in the fall. We also spotted class of 78's Dave Torres at the game. He was a coach for the North Squad. Torres is now the Athletic Director at Anaheim High School. The North team won 4-3.

Billy Gibbons, senior, is pitching in the Detroit Tiger scout league this summer.

If you can't wait for next spring to see Indian Baseball, you can see the summer league teams in action. This summer, the teams are divided into two groups. The juniors and seniors are playing American Legion and the Freshmen and Sophomores are playing in Colt League. The upcoming games for the FUHS American Legion squad are: Tues 6/25 - Katella at INDIANS, 6 PM; Wed. 6/26 - INDIANS vs. Anaheim at Glover Stadium, 7:45 PM; Sat. 6/29 - Buena Park at FUHS, 10 AM. All home games are at the Ballpark at FUHS.

The FUHS Colt team plays on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at Amerige Park in Fullerton. Game times are at 5:15 PM...Joe Giovinucci hit a double and a triple in the FUHS Colt team's tie against Troy on Tues. June 18.

Grad Nite Committee Has A Sweet Deal For Alumni

The FUHS Grad Nite 2002 Committee is offering a Krispy Kreme partnership card or only $10.00! This is valid for 10 free dozen doughnuts!

With this card, you can purchase any dozen doughnuts and receive a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts Free! (Up to three dozen doughnuts per visit).

To order, mail your request with your check, payable to FUHS Grad Nite, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Marsha Braunstein, 1801 Pine Drive, La Habra, CA 90631.

For additonal information, please call Janet Cates at (714)690-3359 or Peggy Richardson at (714) 871-6721.

Proceeds will go toward FUHS Grad Nite 2002. Tell them that the Fullerton High Alumni Website sent you.

Fullerton Booster Club Golf Tournament June 17

This year's Fullerton Indian Booster Club Golf Tournament will be held on Monday June 17 at Coyote Hills Golf Course. The event begins at 1:00 PM.

All proceeds from the tournament will go toward providing vital funding for a variety of academic and athletic student activities at FUHS.

For more information on how you can be part of this event, please be sure to contact Dan Notti at (714) 992-2900, ext 202. Dan's fax number is (714)992-2949 and his email is djn@amradvertising.com djn@amradvertising.com

Tell him that the Fullerton Alumni webpage sent you.

FUHS Academy Receives Outstanding Achievement for Shakespeare Comedy

The FUHS Academy of the Art's performance of Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost" has won an award for Outstanding Achievement for High School Comedy. The award is given annually by the Orange County Department of Education's Annual Theatre Competition.

The play received rave reviews during it's run last November. It featured a cast of fifteen FUHS students and was directed by Genni Klein and Jeannie Jewell. Stage Design was created by Les Braunstein and costumes were under the direction of Beverly Shirk.

The cast and directors will receive the honor at a ceremony at Irvine Barclay Theatre on April 30 at 6:30 PM.

FUHS Theatre Notes: Longtime FUHS teacher Genni Klein (known to alumni in the 60's and 70's as Schermitzler) told Pleiades OnLine that she has an exciting summer planned. She will be returning to London to view the unveiling of a previously lost Shakespeare play....Tim McDougall who teamed with Klein last month to bring us "Master Class" is tapped to direct the Summer Workshop production...The MACY Awards, for California High School Musicals will return to Plummer on Sunday June 2. FUHS's "42nd Street" under the direction of Vicki Schindele, Bertie Strey and FUHS Alum Karen Hunnicutt is the favorite to take home most of the awards.

Tuning Into Opera On Everest

Editor's Note: Jeff Mathy, FUHS class of 97, is attempting to be the youngest person to scale the highest summits on the seven continents. He has completed five of the seven. Currently he and his team are readying for an ascent on Mount Everest. Dave Strege of the Orange County Register filed this report on April 18, 2002.

Mount Everest came alive to the sound of music Sunday for climber Jeff Mathy (FUHS class of 1997), thanks to the magic of the satellite phone.

The operatic voice that beamed down from the sky filled Mathy's ear belonged to his girlfriend, who was performing her senior recital at Chapman University. Mathy didn't miss it, even though he is a half a world away at the Base Camp of the world's tallest mountain.

Mathy, we, acclimatizing at 17,600 feet, carries a high note of his own: He is attempting to become the youngest to climb the Seven Summits, Everest (elevation: 29,035 feet) being his sixth.

Mathy's quest didn't deter him from listening to Allison Harding sing opera on her special day. His parents had two phones going at the concert. They held one until the other vibrated, indicating Jeff was calling back.

Because his satellite phone would cut out every two or three minutes, he would call back to the other phone.

"It was the most romantic evening we've ever spent," said Robyn Mathy, Jeff's mother. "To tell you the truth, it was like she was singing to him. Her encore was "Edelweiss" from the "Sound of Music" - the hills are alive to the sound of music - it was very appropriate. It was just wonderful."

The satellite phone is not the only connection the Mathy family and Harding have with Jeff. Dispatches from Mathy are located at LiptonT.com and updates from Mathy's guide team, Alpine Ascents International, can be found through links at AlpineAscents.com or directly at MountainZone.com.

The team arrived at Base Camp Fri. April 12. It will spend several weeks acclimatizing, climbing to the high camps and back before making a summit attempt around May 20.

"Hundreds of colorful tents are sprawled across the rocky moraine just below the Khumbu Icefall," Mathy wrote on LiptonT.com about his arrival at Base Camp. "Our cluster of tents is located closer to the icefall, so we walked through "town" on our way in today.

"In just the 20-minute walk amongst the tents, I must have heard seven or eight different languages. It truly is an international collection of climbers here."

In the latest dispatch from the team to MountainZone.com, Alpine Ascents guide and correspondent Vern Tejas wrote about using ladders to cross the Khumbu Icefall.

The icefall is a constantly moving glacier between Base Camp and Camp I. It is unpredictable. Giant towers of ice can fall without notice. Huge crevasses make traversing through the icefall treacherous. The only way to cross them is by putting down a ladder and walking across, with ropes on either side helping for balance.

The group practiced Mon. April 15 on ladders just a couple of inches above ground. A photo on the Web site shows this "ladder school". Mathy was at an advantage, having already practiced the technique about a month ago. Mike Gibbons of Yorba Linda set up ladders in his backyard so Mathy could get used to how the crampons have to catch the rungs of the ladder.

"A couple of hours of practice in warm weather in Yorba Linda certainly can't hurt," said Gibbons, who climbed Vinson Massif in Antarctica with Mathy in January. "I think it worked out pretty well.

"It's a little different when you get out on a long ladder when your're walking along with your crampons on and it starts swaying."

Tuesday (April 16) the expedition found out just what it's like as it headed into the icefall for the first time.

"We lashed on our crampons as moraine gave way to seracs (huge chunks or towers of ice) and soon we were climbing through a wondrous icy toerrain filled with strange white sculptures and black crevasses," Tejas wrote.

"Soon the ice becam so tortured that crossing these cracks was our only option if we were to progress. That's where the ladders come in. And, depending on how wide the crevasse is, several ladders may be tied together in order to bridge the gap."

The group crossed a 10-foot ladder over shallow cracks, tied two ladders together to cross 16- to 18-foot wide crevasses and produced a triple-single: three ladders tied together to cross a 25-foot wide chasm.

"It was deep enough to turn dark before the bottom was visible," Tejas wrote. "Some crack. Yet everyone walked across the ladder with good form and style. It was all smiles all around as we returned to our camp for lunch. Tomorrow (Wed. April 17) we will rest and organize our equipment so we may begin our first acclimatiation ascent soon."

Stay tuned.