Top L-R:Roger Pierce (World Language); Derek Erickson (Turnaround); Michael Sewell (Dick Dahlgard Memorial Photography); Tu Dinh (Uli & Gayle Chi Mathematics)
Middle: Patti Burgess (HHSAF Scholarship Chair);Audreyanna Tyler (Turnaround); Angelica Vuong (Music); Kayla Sua (Emily Nishimura Herod Memorial); Sarah Thompson (McEachern Family Foundation, Art)
As part of our scholarship application, students submit an essay on the subject, What Highline Means To Me… By Kayla Maria Sua, Winner of the Emily Nishimura Scholarship, 2009 (Attends WSU) Throughout my four years at Highline High School I have been surrounded by a very diverse community. Each of my classes consists of every race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and religious belief. What I have also come to learn is that diversity is powerful. Each student’s differences are what make them unique and memorable. Being educated with such a diverse group of people has left any type of discrimination very narrow in my eyes. I learn from my peers’ beliefs and feel that being engulfed in a classroom with so many perspectives different from my own is what helps me to become an open-minded individual in a very complex society. Take a look at myself. I am a Samoan girl who takes almost straight AP classes and dedicates a substantial amount of time to power lifting. Certainly I don’t fit the stereotype of the “mindless athletic” Samoan or the idea that it is uncanny for a girl to be stronger than a guy. However, I love every aspect of myself because it’s what distinguishes me from a crowd. My high school experience has taught me that it’s okay to be different. It has left me with a notion that every person is equal and no one’s voice should be subdued. Black, white, male, female, Jewish, Christian, gay, lesbian, or anything else I have failed to mention all hold equal rights in my mind. Essentially, diversity holds a high importance to my educational experience. Not only does it teach me differences in others’ beliefs, cultures and upbringings; but it helps me to grow as an individual. It helps me to see beyond the preconceived stereotypes that Asians are conceptually good at math or every black person is an amazing athlete, and instead take the time to talk to a person before developing any inclination as to who they are. After all, it’s never good to judge a book by its cover. Highline High School has given me this outlook and every day I am honored to be a part of the school. What Highline Means To Me…
By Derek Erickson, Winner of the Turnaround Scholarship, 2009 (Attends UW)
What Highline means to me cannot be described in words. Highline is the home of endless memories, both the good and the bad; everything from the freshman assembly and being completely overwhelmed to the hard-fought battles on the football field Friday nights. Highline has also been a gateway to meeting new people; friends, best friends, mentors, role models, and even employers. Highline has also helped to shape me as an individual - being challenged, teaching me strong work ethics, and forcing me into uncomfortable situations, all of which have helped me grow. What Highline means to me…everything.
WHAT HIGHLINE MEANS TO ME…FROM THE 1930 PIRATE LOG…
A school in which the faculty, the pupils, the spirit, everything, - is above the average. I certainly congratulate myself on my good luck in having been able to attend Highline four years. - Virgil Frazier, Pres. Student Body
Always just enough work to make the pleasures seem more enjoyable. Not only has Highline brought me both of these, but in her halls and classrooms I’ve found friends that I’ll not forget. There’s a happy combination of schoolwork and activities – Board of Control – class and club functions, plays, dances and Hi-Y.
I can’t forget how, at the end of a summer vacation I was always rather glad to get back again – to meet the old “gang” at the radiator in the assembly-to have football games-plays-Proms and good times. I’d just like to say, then, that the years at Highline have been, and probably will always be, one of the most pleasant periods of my life. – Elliott Higgins, Senior Rep. To Board of Control
Friendship and companionship with the students of Highline are the two things that I have valued most highly during my four short but pleasant years spent at Highline.
The peppy meetings of the Student Body have expressed the real backing of every student and it has been a pleasure to take part in them – for after all, as our elders say – school days are the happiest days of our life. – Arthur Nelson, Sec. Student Body
Successful Past Scholarship Winners Making Us Proud!
From Tyler Todd Kimmel, Winner Music Dept. Scholarship, 2007…
Thus far in my music experience I have been studying vocal performance as part of my music education degree. Through pursuing my degrees I have been exposed to world-class instruction and incredible music. Some of the musical and opera productions I have been in are Brigadoon, The Bartered Bride, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This spring I will be in the opera La Boheme with Pepperdine’s Opera Department. Through Pepperdine's Opera Department I have also had the opportunity to study abroad in Heidelberg, Germany for two summers, once in 2008 and again in the summer of 2009.Studying abroad in Germany has been one of the greatest experiences of my life and I attribute these trips and being in these many productions to enhancing my knowledge of how to teach and write music, which is what I would like to do after school.
I would like to thank the Alumni Foundation again for the scholarship awarded to me my senior year of high school. Pepperdine is a costly institution and I am very grateful for what I have received, however, I feel so incredibly blessed to be at Pepperdine and have realized that no amount of money could buy what I have experienced there; it’s priceless. Thank you for everything and Happy New Year. – Awesome, Tyler!
From Jeff Hammond, Recipient of Social Studies Scholarship, 1999
Jeff Hammond graduated from the University of Washington with degrees in chemistry and mathematics in 2003. He completed his PhD in chemistry at the University of Chicago in 2009, where he also met his wife Meghan. Jeff is currently Director's Postdoctoral Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory's Leadership Computing facility, where he programs 4 of the top-10 most powerful supercomputers in the world - Great going, Jeff!
Have comments, inquiries, articles, pictures, updates for our website?
Contact Michele (Ham) Miller ’78 - Memill59@comcast.net
From The Pres…
According to our 2000 database we have Highline grads living locally in WashingtonState from Aberdeen to Zillah. Nationally, grads reside from Abbeville, Alabama to Wheatland, Wyoming and on the International map, from Brazil to Switzerland and all points in between. In the last ten years this has undoubtedly changed. We'd appreciate being updated to assist you with classmate contacts and reunion planning. Over the past few years we've had many grads trying to locate others from HighlineHigh School. Hopefully we can assist you; but be assured we only give out your phone numbers with your directive and then allow the person being sought to make the contact. Under no circumstances will our database go beyond your class representative/reunion committee, unless you personally grant permission.
Help us serve your High School by keeping us informed of your address, phone or e-mail changes. Most importantly, please join the Alumni Foundation today. Your $10.00 membership donation will help our fund maintain the many scholarships (sixteen last year) awarded to deserving HighlineHigh School students. Thank you to the 620 of you that have come on board as lifetime members.
We are happy to receive memorial donations and have received large amounts in the memory of Dick Dahlgard, Class of 1954, and former business teacher Nancy Tully. Also, it's good to remember that some employers will contribute matching funds for an individual's donation to the scholarship fund.Check the website for details - www.highline-highschool-alumni-foundation.org
- Howard Call, Class of ’57, Alumni Foundation President
HIGHLINE HIGH SCHOOL ALL CLASS REUNION 2010
HighlineHigh School Cafeteria
Saturday, May 22, 2010 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
$25.00 PER PERSON:Includes:Lunch, rental of school, and a chance to meet old friends!
Come help us raise money for Highline High School Student Scholarships!
Send payment to Joanne Pease @ 130 South 108th Pl, Seattle, WA98168
Contact Joanne Pease at 206-244-2248 or Peezpod@aol.com. Extra registration forms available on our website.
Donations of new items welcomed for silent auction. Thanks for your support!
UPCOMING HHS ALUMNI FOUNDATION EVENTS 2009 April - Scholarship Applications and Selection by Departments May - Special Scholarships Reviewed and Selections Made Saturday, May 22 - All-Class Reunion and Silent Auction - Highline High School Cafetorium Wednesday, June 9 - (Tentative) Scholarship Recipients Reception Wednesday, June 16 - (Tentative) Senior Celebration at Normandy Cove - Honor Alumnus of the Year & Award 2010 Scholarship Winners Sunday, July 4 - Burien Parade
Friday, August 20 - Alumni Foundation Golf Tournament - Auburn Golf Course
“A" TEAM "A" Team performing for you - the Alumni Foundation of Highline High School. Their heroics make possible the awarding of numerous scholarships to deserving graduating seniors at our Alma Mater, scholarships that now include most departments within the school curriculum and six significant scholarships honoring special efforts (this latter group assisted by some funding from individuals).
Who makes up this "A" team? : JOANNE PEASE '70 (VP) and her close assistant Berta Keller '86 organize the All-Class reunion and offer much-needed input. MARTHA BROCK '58 (Sec) not only contributes beautiful minutes of each meeting but also manages much computer updating for several years’ classes and conveys information of upcoming meetings. SCOTT SALZER '71 (Trea) manages our accounts, taking in funds and dispersing monies to each institution of the scholarship recipient, plus miscellaneous payments. He also receives all communications through our P.O. box and directs them to the appropriate member. GARY KORSGAARD '64 and SALLY NEWTON '70 (members-at-large) take on many tasks. Gary heads up our participation in the annual Burien July 4th parade. Sally serves on the golf tournament committee doing many tasks there, and also contributes her computer skills toward maintaining our data base. MICHELE MILLER '78 (coordinator of the Alumni Soundings) does a fantastic job of pulling articles, pictures, schedules, and facts together, then transmitting the corrected, much-improved writings on to KEVIN OSTIC '71 (web master) who maintains the Alumni web page. His skillfulness provides a great source of information to all who visit the site. BERNITA KEEFER '60 (historian) is keeping all this in several note books and including some news items about Highline grads. Two Foundation members really influence the success of our organization: CATHY LOW '67 (membership) is our main keeper of memberships, the amount collected yearly, updating of class lists. She also serves on the golf committee (doing most everything before, during, and after) and providing classes with lists for reunions and on and on... PATTI BURGESS '50 (scholarship chairperson) handles all applications and arrangements for selecting scholarship winners, working closely with the departments and counselors at the high school. She is an active non-golfer making the tournament a huge social and economic success.
Lastly, BETTY CARTER '45 (official parliamentarian) keeps us on an even keel making certain we follow the correct procedures and has reigned in many contributions to our golf tournament and auctions.
This "A" team has made this position by far the easiest of all. Each officer represents their class and adds spice to the meetings. They could use your unused, mildewing talents. Your help would be much appreciated. Again, these people, along with several class representatives "do it all". Calling a meeting or seeking assistance is a snap. Thanks to each for giving your Highline High School Alumni Foundation a great start, much success, and a bright future.... - Howard Call, Alumni President
A MESSAGE FROM HIGHLINE PRINCIPAL MIKE FOSBERG
Dear HHS Alumni
Greetings from HighlineHigh School.I hope this newsletter finds you and your family happy, healthy and excited for springtime!Below are some highlights from Pirate Nation:
1,372 – number of students attending HHS during the 09-10 school year.Our freshman and sophomore classes make up nearly 800 of this total.
13 – number of principals HHS has had in its history, including me.This is my third year as principal at Highline.
6 – number of National Board Certified Teachers.Teachers who earn this certificate go through a rigorous year of study.Current staff with National Board Certification are Ms. Carinna Tarvin, Social Studies/Language Arts; Ms. Cherie Clymer, Math; Ms. Shari Oberg, Language Arts; Ms. Gwen Riles, ELL Facilitator; Ms. Jacque Decker, Language Arts; and Ms. Alanah Baron, Language Arts.
500 –number of copies purchased of the novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie.The transition from 8th grade to 9th grade is a stressful time for many of our new students.This year, we implemented a support system to increase the academic and social success of our 9th graders.Besides instituting a freshman novel (and in-class discussion of it), we had an opening day, freshman only assembly; a 9th grade day-long trip to Camp Waskowitz to set goals and build advisory relationships; a focus on a habit of work—organization, and a habit of mind—perspective; and a field trip to the University of Washington for all 9th graders to expose them to “college life”.(If you haven’t read the book, you should check it out at your local library.)
54 – number of seniors who attended a recent FAFSA night at HHS to complete their on-line financial aid application.The district vision of preparing all students for college, career, and citizenship shapes all of the work we do before, during, and after the school day.
23 – the date in April that our Booster Club will be holding their first annual Auction and Dinner.The theme is “All Hands on Deck” and the location is the Normandy Park Cove.If you are interested in attending, or can donate in-kind items, please contact Royce Badley, Academic Dean, or Jerry Bamburg, Athletic Director, at 206.631.6700.
2 – number of Act Six Scholarship winners.Congratulations to Devanta Black and Hodo Hussein who will be attending Gonzaga University and Pacific Lutheran University, respectively, on full-ride scholarships.
26.8 – percent of Hispanic students at HHS, our largest growing sub group of students.
4 – number of small learning communities at HHS (TERRA, Renaissance, Discovery, and Global Business and Marketing) created four years ago to provide personalization and relevant learning experiences for our students.
17 – number of $2,500 scholarships the HHS Alumni Foundation funded for our class of 2009 graduating seniors.THANK YOU FOR YOUR TREMENDOUS FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OUR STUDENTS!!
57 – percent of AVID 2008-09 seniors who are now attending a four year college (27 of 28 currently attend some sort of college).AVID is a relatively new program to HHS that supports students with a 2.0-3.5 GPA, mostly minority, and usually first in family to attend college.Students and their families commit to a rigorous academic program. In return, we offer them coursework focusing on college aware and college eligible experiences, with a guarantee that all students will be accepted to a four year university by the spring of their senior year.
6.3 –number of tons of garbage hauled away from HHS each month.This year, HHS is “going green”.A new recycling club has been established.We are working closely with King County Solid Waste to establish waste reducing practices.Printer friendly tip sheets, blue recycling tubs in all classrooms, and a share table in the cafeteria are just a few of the ways we are working on our goal of reducing the amount of garbage by 50%--which would save the district about $1,000 a month!
46 – number of years Dave Craig, Business Teacher, has taught at HighlineHigh School . . . and still going strong!
20/21 – dates in May that seniors will be presenting their senior culminating project.They present to panels of teachers and community members.It is a great opportunity to find out the topics that our students are passionate and curious about.If you would like to volunteer to serve on these panels, please contact Janis Maracic, Assistant Principal, at 206.631.6700.
I look forward to our continued partnership to help all of our students reach their current potential.Please don’t hesitate to call with any questions or suggestions at 206.631.6700.
The above-named people are contacts, not necessarily planning the reunions.
Give us your updates and we’ll add them to the list! Memill59@comcast.net
Reunion News
The Class of 1949’s 60th Reunion was held on September 20, 2009 at the Double Tree Suites in the Summit Room located in South Center. It was a great place to hold our reunion and the staff was so easy to work with.
About six months ahead of time we started calling people in our class to see if they were interested in even having a reunion and that really helped to get people there. Also, it was fun to do, especially talking to those that were unable to attend. We had a good showing with 65 people in attendance.
Our M.C. Jerry Knighton, did an excellent job with his jokes and going around the room with the “mike” asking people questions.
The buffet meal was very good, consisting of salmon, chicken, wild rice, crispy vegetables, two salads, rolls, coffee, tea, and apple crisp.
We received many good comments and several people wanted us to have another reunion soon. We will see about that!
- Beulah Johnson Teller
Class of ’79, 30-year Reunion:Our successful event was held on Oct. 10, 2009 at the Rainier Golf & Country Club. We had over 200 people attend (includes guests) thanks to the efforts of our committee locating classmates. We had a program, which included a slide show during dinner. We had dancing after dinner with the Uncle Ernie Band (Tim Clark class of 1978). We had the place decorated with the original Highline Banner and lettermans jackets from classmates and purple and gold flowers on the white linen tables. We had class pictures from all the different grade schools that fed into Highline on display. Our name tags even had our picture from our annual on them! Our Friday night event was held at Mick Kelly's in Burien and was heavily attended with Vital Signs Band playing (Marcus Rendoni class of 1978). It was a lot of fun! Committee Names: Maureen Pavilonis DeGroot, Marty Oldfield, Debbie Lynch Grantham, Elaine Hulsman White, Desiree Bement Pollard, Kimberly Piper Rector, Mike Scruggs, Royce Benefiel Badley, Marie Fieldhouse, Cindi Fisher Gyselinck, Kim Barron Undi, Patty Jausoro. - Maureen Pavilonis DeGroot
1stLow, Low, Taylor, Taylor 2ndWammer, Wammer, Wammer, Williams 3rdKleeberger, Kleeberger, Wootan, Wootan Long Drive on #3 - Jeff Fettig, Sharon Taylor KP #8 - Dan Taylor 1’- 91/2” & Sharon Chambers 8’-11/2” KP#14 - Jeff Fettig 5’-8” KP#16 - Jack Kalina – “Ace” Hole-In-One “Pirate Flush" Award - Ed/Sharon Barnes, Darrell/Nancy Haugen REAL WINNER - Scholarship Fund! $7,000 Raised (2+ scholarships)!!! 2010 TOURNAMENT, FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH
2010 ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
Our fourth Alumnus of the Year Award goes to 1954 graduate Bill Odekirk. Born in Myton, Utah, as the last of eight children, Bill eventually migrated to the Seattle area via Fresno, West Seattle and now Kent where he resides with his wife of 54 years, Carole. Father of two boys and two girls, six grandkids and three great-grandchildren, he finds time in retirement to write, dream, work at his computer, and do some bird watching. In fact, his travels have taken him to Australia, Alaska, and all over the US, seeking a glimpse of birds. After several different labor efforts, Bill put together his own company, Ode Products, which markets original rain gutter clamps and brackets. The company, now run by his son, ships these parts all over the United States. He developed definite philosophies and common sense along the way and began writing some of those philosophical thoughts down. His common sense thoughts soon became a daily endeavor and today are reflected, along with some poetry, in his book Tracking My Soul which traces his heritage from way back. Mickey Moose, the family’s 23-pound dog, keeps Bill in tow and provides companionship as Bill pursues his hobbies – birds, poetry, diary, and computer skills. From his computer is a growing Highline High School history of graduates over the years. Log on to the Bill Odekirk Highline Alumni Projectwww.Highlinealumni.com to view several years of students from our Alma Mater. You can be included in this project if you wish. Congratulations to Bill Odekirk for leading the Class of 1954 and for his loyalty and work. - Howard Call
Through the Spyglass…
Had an inquiry about LeRoy Lindley Gates. Does anyone know of him? Probably about 1930-34… Also have someone looking for Gordon Hanks, ’78…Communicating and etiquette are a couple of skills being taught at Highline in a “Tea Club” class…Senior Celebration set for Tuesday, June 15 at Normandy Cove…Recently had breakfast with former HHS Principal, Tom Sawyer. He is still playing farmer with his cattle, goats and garden. He looks good and works out three days a week, plus is doing some community volunteer work… Jessie (Giboney) March ’57 lives in Redmond and is working as a volunteer at events to raise funds for Childrens Hospital…We will miss Robin Hoof, teacher and swim coach, who passed away recently…Bernita (Call) Keefer ’60 was selected Volunteer of the Year at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. She assists wayward travelers get through and around the airport… Thanks to Uli Chi, ’72, Founder of the HHS Alumni Foundation, for speaking at a recent Alumni Foundation meeting…Your local Albertsons helps with a Highline Band fund raiser…The Business Department scholarship is now named in honor of Nancy Tully…The athletic Department is having an auction to help fund “Pay for Play” fees – April 23rd, 2010 is the date…Kelly Kirk, ’02 attended a recent meet and was given many ideas for their reunion coming up in 2012. Class President Blake Wallick ’02 is lending a helping hand…All Class Reunion and Auction is set for Saturday, May 22, 2010. For only $25.00 you get entertainment, a good meal, silent auction and a chance to renew friendships. The Class of 1940 is planning to gather as a group at the All Class Reunion…Class of 1960 has been busy with their 2010 reunion - a three-pronged occasion, including Friday night, Saturday evening, and a week cruise… Talked with Ted Foote ’54 about membership (lifetime and annual) from Boise, Idaho…Have a question or inquiry? We’ll try to direct it to the proper person and get back to you…A 2008 Highline Grad is doing quite well on the UW baseball team…Matt McComb ’99 contacted us about the 10th reunion. He runs his company in Seattle…Sorry to hear of the passing of Zura Goodpaster ’59, a three-year letter winner in several sports…Carpet specialist Jason Dennison ’96 does installations and sales of carpet, vinyl and linoleum flooring products…Had a lengthy conversation with Herbert J. Miller ’47 at a memorial service for a mutual friend. Herb had been in Boy Scouts with him He is a retired Boeing worker still living in the Des Moines area after attending Mt. View Elementary…James Nicholson ’57 and wife Donna celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Shelton, WA with family and friends…Speaking of the ’57 class – they are turning “70” these days. Nancy (Funk) Meyer ’57 had a wonderful birthday party cruise aboard the “Jamal” on Lake Washington. Other class members attending included Jack Kalina, Larry Plischke, Noel Kane, Nancy Thomas, Georgia McVey, Diana Yansen, Dick Michaelson, Sherry Platt, John and Geri Dudder. Great food, drink and cruise…LeRoy Young ’57 was given a surprise birthday party by his wife and kids at his hilltop home. There were 75-100 guests and it was a perfect surprise…Susan (Miles) Minerich ’74 works at a Burien dentist office where several HHS Grads are patients…Stephen Klebs ‘00 and David Crawford ‘00 have begun the inquiry process for their 2010 reunion…Get your reunion news to us, we’ll try to plug it for you or assist in any way we can. Check the website for reunion listings…Was nice to have Rich Ackerman ’94 at a September Foundation meeting…Michelle Perry ’90 wants to know if the class is having a reunion…Glad we could locate Crystal (Curry) Rider ’59 for a friend…Seems to be a strong connection with Burien’s Elmer’s Pub and Bill Newport ’79…Kathy Santiago ’91 was seen at the last Street of Dreams…Bill Carmichael ’58 now resides in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas…Teacher/Coach Mick Michaelson had breakfast in Des Moines with long-ago Grad Les Thompson ’57. Highline High seemed to be a mutual topic of conversation…Jeff Fettig ’97 achieved the long drive during the 2009 Highline Alumni Foundation golf tournament…Did you know Elaine (Morey) Baskett ’58 has six children…Long-time Business Department ancient mariner, Dave Craig sought/seeking information about HHS basketball’s Purple-Gold game history. Check with coach Robeck…Christine Corbley ’83 has been working on an administrative credential and her golf game. Both have possibilities…Bill Odekirk ’54 now has his book finished and being marketed by Amazon…Event #20 at Highline Stadium last May was a mixed 4x400 relay for Alumni from (1st) Glacier ‘A’ 4:26:78, (2nd) Highline ‘A’ 4:32:96, and (3rd) Mt. Rainier ‘A’ 4:33:28. A true struggle for some…Sharon Taylor won the ladies long drive at HHS Alumni Foundation golf tournament… The foursome of Barnes ’57, and Haugen ’58 plus wives won the “Pirate Flush” Award…Nancy (Christian) Mitchell ’57 was at Jack’s Bar and Grill for a Renton H.S. Class of ’56 gathering. Husband Harold (a ’56 Renton Grad) and Nancy have a place at Summit Lake…Found Sam Moyle, football coach, ASB advisor, and math teacher wintering in Palm Springs in their newly acquired home…Don Palermo ’86 had a good drive on the 6th tee at Washington National…Herb Erickson ’86 can often be found at the West Seattle golf links…Former teacher and gymnastics coach Everett Woodward passed away in January…Jack Kalina ’57 had his first Hole-In-One on #16 at Auburn Golf Course at the Alumni Tournament…To quote the Seattle Times, “Highline’s Ryan Brett has been named a First-team High School All American by Louisville Slugger and also was honored on the All-State Team selected by the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association.” Congratulations to Ryan…Bob Ingersol ’63 is playing senior softball in South Seattle with the Alcan/Yardarm team…Ran into Dave Wheeler ’58 golfing with brother Lee ’54 at Indian Summer…Several Highline Graduates were in attendance at the June 2009 Senior Celebration at Normandy Park Cove, including Shari Olson Taylor ’85, Rich Williams ’82, Harry Olson ’60 and Mike Fosberg ’82…Spoke with Jack Hoffman ’54 from his home in the Denver, CO area…The Earl Wog ’48 Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Lake Cushman Golf Course in early June according to son Mike, who lives on the 7th hole…Thanks to Juan Cotto, HHS football coach, for speaking to the Alumni group at the golf tournament, and also for having a respectful season – GO PIRATES!…16 OR 17 grads gathered at Sal’s Deli to have lunch with Alden Esping ’55 visiting from California…And 29 people had dinner at Angelo’s to celebrate the Class of ’57 birthdays. Who needs a reason for classmates to gather?… We heard from Craig Edelbrock ’69 awhile back. Craig says, “Thanks for your work on the Highline High Alumni Foundation website. I enjoy checking in once in a while to see what is going on back in Burien. I try to keep track of many of my classmates including Louise Hilsen (now Vice President of Nestle Corp., lives near DC); Rob Eiring (Executive with Lightolier in Seattle and vintage motorcycle collector); Bob Curran (Attorney in Seattle); Devin Gruver (special education teacher, Seattle Public Schools); and Rolf Parks (works for Boeing, lives in Bellingham).” Thanks for the update, Craig!
Have a good year – Howard Call
They Will Be Missed…
Edward Wesley Woodward passed away in January, 2010. He taught health and physical education and coached gymnastics at HighlineHigh School from 1956-1958. He went on to build and start HighlineCommunity College.
Nancy Lou Tully, August 13, 1947 – April 11, 2009. Nancy was a beloved and inspiring teacher and adviser at HHS, who for many years helped students reach beyond themselves and succeed.
Robin Hoof, Highline School District teacher and coach for over 20 years, passed away peacefully at the age of 46 on October 22 from breast cancer. She taught French on the EvergreenHigh School campus and coached the HighlineHigh School boys and girls swim teams.
Highline High School Athletics
2009 HHS ALUMNI ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Gene Tomlinson, Class of 1967, Football
Not pictured:Ron Hopper, 1974, Trac
1985 WASHINGTON STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONS
Coach:Ken Van Diest Assistant Coach:Ted Carter Pictured left to right:Dave Corbet, Manager; Sandy Carter Hignite ’86; Dyan Winkle ’89; Jenny Woeck Frisch ‘89; Julie Manola DiPietro ’89; Corie Adams Oldfather ’87; Carol Clingan ’87; Kerri Ladines ’88; Jennifer Rockwell ’89; Jennifer Faccone Hutter ’88; Jenni Froehlich Hill ’88.
TAKE TWO:1985 WA STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONS
Pictured:Front Row:Dyan Winkle, Carol Clingan, Sandy Carter Hignite, Jennifer Rockwell, Julie Manola DiPietro, Jenni Froehlich Hill.
Back row:Dave Corbet (Manager), Jenny Woeck Frisch, Kerri Ladines, Jennifer Faccone Hutter, Corie Adams Oldfather.
Team members not pictured:Julie Rigney, Cybil Darby, Janet Kobayashi, Laura Buttitta, Jodi Lee, Jeannie Cowell, Kathy Tilden, Suzanne Hall, Jennifer Darby
