Leigh High

Class of 1975

30 Year Reunion

Saturday, September 24, 2005

Leigh HighClass of 1975

30 Year Reunion

This book is dedicated to the memory of our classmates and teachers who have passed away: Kim Berry Daley, Kathy Hogan, Patty McGuire Tormey Spindler, Mark Winter, Ann Mowery (teacher) and Robert Mudd (teacher)

We are the longhorns, we come from LeighWe’re here to bring home another victoryProud to be wearing green, gold and white

We’ll prove every word that we have to say,when we begin to fight.

Standing and cheering, shouting our nameLeigh High is here to win another gameWhen this game goes down in history,

We’ve scored another victorySo fight on, Leigh high, fight, fight, fight!

Avila Nason, Janice: Janice and her husband and soulmate, Steve, have been happily married for 15 years and happily retired for the last seven. After moving to Oregon five years ago via Seattle for nine years, they love living in “God’s Country” and feel blessed to have escaped California. They enjoy their time gardening, lunching, entertaining, traveling and most recently remodeling and decorating their new home, Casa di Bella Luce. After a very difficult 2004 which she lost her mother as well as four other close relatives, Janice says her life is now all about living it to the fullest! She has a stepson, Kevin age 37 who is Director of Engineering for a Palo Alto bio-medical company and has two grandchildren, Connor age 7 and Allie age 4. She’s still in touch with Nancy Williams Mignosa and Roxann Preston. Her new address is: 2328 Falcon Drive, West Linn, OR 97068-4155 (503) 723-8190 (h) (503) 476-4642 (cell) onelkpup@yahoo.com

Bachman, Chuck: Chuck still works as a tax attorney in San Francisco and lives in Fremont. After 45 years of bachelorhood, he was married in 2003. Chuck and his wife, Margaret, were blessed with a baby girl in January of this year, Natalie Anne Bachman. He enjoys his family and especially likes being a dad. Chuck keeps in touch with Bruce Johnson, Dave Murphy and Jerry Davis. You can reach Chuck at 43514 Puesta Del Sol, Fremont, CA 94539 (510)252-0981 (h) (415) 318-1003 (wk) cbachman@menke.com

Bailey Padgett, Nola: She and husband, David, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary next year! They have 3 kids: Nathaniel, age 17, Hayden, age 13 and Spencer, age 8. She is self-employed as a Business Consultant. Her hobbies include gardening, flower arranging, wine tasting, skiing and walking. She is still in touch with Steve Sullivan, Lindsey Brown, and Barbie (Sterns) Smith. Thought since the 20th reunion: “We have gained a whole new perspective on life since 9/11. We appreciate our lives in America that much more.” Nola is looking forward to the reunion where it is “always a pleasure to see all of the classmates that attend the reunions.” Reach her at 39 Brightway Lane East, Danville, CA 94506 (925) 820-5206 (h) CAPADGETTS@aol.com

Belfari, Laura: “I am currently working for Interstate Oil a Petroleum Marketing Company in Sacramento. As a fleet fuel consultant, I help businesses find the most effective ways to fuel their fleets of vehicles. I have been in this industry for 10 years. My son is 16 and playing varsity football for Montery Trails High School in Elk Grove and my daughter is 19 and attending college and employed for John Robert Powers Corporate office. I can be reached at P.O. Box 633, Fair Oaks, CA  95628. 916-869-2224 lbelfari@interstateoil.com”

Bergkamp Chase, Sue: She is a Corporate Privacy Officer for a bank. Her husband Bill and her have 3 children: Laura, age 12, and Rachel and Sara 11 year old twins! Sue is still in touch with Nancy Montesano Kidd and Louise Montesano Dunne. You can reach her at 1101 Whispering Pines Road, Clayton, CA 94517 (925) 673-8725 (h) (925) 246-1072 (w) suejchase@yahoo.com

Bilardi Leonard, Jeanette: She and her husband live in Tres Pinos where they raised 4 sons! Ages: 23, 20, 19 and 17. All were active in sports and 4H, raising sheep, hogs and horses. Contact her at P.O. Box 1193, Tres Pinos, CA 95075 (831) 637-5980

Brown, Lindsey: Says he is blissfully retired, enjoying woodworking and coaching soccer. He and Gina have 2 kids: Ian, 17 and Celin, 14, both at Healdsbury High School. He keeps in touch with Steve Sullivan and Donna Denavan. He can be reached at 309 Matheson St., Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 431-7738 (h) (707) 548-4262 (cell) lindseyb@sonic.net

Campbell, Mark: Write him at P.O. Box 1751, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-3913 (h) (503) 205-6423 (cell) mrmark@nccn.net

Camyre, Mark: Email him at macframinginc@yahoo.com

Carney Hoskins, Joni: She and Kevin (Leigh Class of 1974) are happily celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary 2 days before the reunion. Their children are Elisabeth (29) who is married and the mother of twins (April 2005) and Chris (26) who is newly married and step-dad to 3 teenagers. Her dad died in March. Ask her to tell you about the last years of his life!!! Joni is a homemaker, elated grandmother, certified massage therapist & addiction counselor, as well as the secretary of the local (embroiled) Republican Party and a volunteer with Hospice. She is in touch with Ginger Hair Gaetani, Margaret Collison- Springer, Dianne Sholten, Cheryl Kaszuba, Melanie Lees-Fisher. She likes being in touch with anyone who will...Join Maggie Springer and me for lunch some time..Reach her at 2121 Cypress St, Hollister, CA 9502 831-637-6890 (home) or kevnjoni@yahoo.com

Cash, Norman: Norm and Theresa (Layman Cash – LHS class of 1974) have been married since 9/15/1979. Their kids are: Michele – 23, Stephen – 20, Amee – 18 and Gayle – 15. Norm is an engineer and you can find out more about them at the reunion or 4860 Tonina Drive, San Jose, CA 95136 (408) 266-6511 normc@sbcglobal.net

Clesi, Mary: Mary manages the fiscal department of the County of Santa Clara Department of Child Support Services.  In addition to her responsibilities for the County, she has been involved with the design and implementation of California's statewide child support system.  Mary travels a lot assisting other child support agencies within California.  Mary has one son that just turned 18 and is attending college. Reach her at mkclesi@sbcglobal.net .

Cowdery Nadvornik, Coleen: Coleen is a travel agent and has been married to Mark now for 26 years. Their daughter, Nicole is 22 and just graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Business, and will be starting work with Ernst & Young. Their son, Eric is 19 and is in college and working part time. Coleen adds that her hobbies are traveling, gardening, and most recently golfing! They can be reached at 28241 Pierce Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033 (408) 353-4059 (hm) (408) 395-3811 (wk) coleen@direcway.com Crawford La Plante, Sandy: She has been a 1st grade teacher for 20 years, and husband, Jeff, has been in the high tech world for 25 years! They have 3 children: Justin 16 years, at Leland High School, Joshua 14, also at Leland and Kaitlin, 11 at Bret Hart Middle School, all very active in sports.. Sandy’s hobbies include: gardening, snow skiing, working out, interior decorating, camping and taxi driver! Reach her at 983 Mt. Carmel Dr., San Jose, CA 95120 (408) 268-3616 (h) (408) 535-6251 (w) (408) 839-3940 (cell) sandyplanty@yahoo.com

Crawford Sawyer, Julie: Julie says they have 4 children - 25, 15, 14 and 8.  She has been married for 19 years, is still playing softball, and recently started playing golf.  She is appreciating life and enjoying it more than ever! With lots of kid’s sports - Bellarmine football, "AA softball"… there is always a game going on. She is still in touch with Debbie Slater and Gina Battistella.   Work, kids, life!!! Where did the time go!You can reach her at 2729 Pine Meadow Ct., San Jose, CA 95135 thesawyers@aol.com

Darwin Rose, Carrie: She is a registered nurse and enjoys bike riding and ballroom dancing. Recently divorced after 21 years of marriage, and very happy – thank you! 2 kids: Anna, 22 who is in college in Boston, majoring in political science and economics and Nick, 19 who just graduated from Saratoga High School and is in a chef internship. Reach her at: 640 San Benito Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 354-8506 califrose8@aol.com

Davis Kerans, Jan: Jan and her husband Bruce have been married for 18 years and have two teenage boys - Lane, 17 who is a skateboarder and photographer, and Spencer, 14 who is into the martial arts and will be obtaining his black belt in Kenpo Ju Jitsu any day now.  She hasn't moved far from the area, as her boys also attend Leigh High School, and can attest that it hasn't changed all that much.  In fact, the mural is still on the wall and looks exactly the same!  Jan's favorite thing to do is go on vacation!  But when home, she likes to read, ride her bike and spend time in the garden or at the ocean.  Jan is still in contact with Jodie Dobson and Karin Bergstrom (class of '74) and looks forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. jan.d.kerans@intel.com

Davis, Jerry: Jerry and his wife, Regina, have been married for 17 years. They have two daughters. Reach him at 115 Chatsworth Street, Cary, North Carolina 27513 (919) 380-1650 e-mail: mtdcoach@bellsouth.net DesJardin, Mike: He and Susan live in Sunnyvale and have 2 kids nearly grown: Matt, 20 and Jackie 16. In the last 5 years says he has played baseball in Fenway Park, gone to Finland and took a great job in pharmaceutical product development. Mike keeps in contact with Dave McCormick, Carrie Darwin, Amy Noah and Vera Matsumoto. You can find him at: 670 Lambeth Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408)746-0797 (h) mike.desjardin@jazzpharma.com

Druhan, Victor: His daughter, Alyson is going to Leigh next year, and her brother Thomas will follow after she graduates! He is still in touch with Brian Thomas. Now at: 1738 Merrill Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 (408)264-3612 (h)

Eades Boutry, Susie: She is a 6th grade teacher and enjoys travel, skiing, mosaics and decorating. She has 2 sons: Matt (25) a chemical Engineer and Jordan (25) a chef, and is responds to the married questions with NO! Reach her at: 2809 North Alder Street, Tacoma WA, 98407 (253) 761-7744 (h) (253) 691-0148 (cell) slboutry@hotmail.com Easley Pursell, Patty: Send her a note at 8 Malchiodi Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 269-6074 (h)

Ely, Marc: Marc is an executive with a regional mortgage company. His hobbies include: coaching youth soccer, sailing, ornamental gardening, cooking and mathematics (you know statistics, algebra, calculus, etc!) He says he is also on the Board of Directors, various committees and a Sunday school teacher (over 350 kids showing up every weekend!) at the Sacramento Buddhist Church. He and Susan have been married for almost 20 years, and they have 2 daughters: Rachel, 16 ½ a student at St. Francis all girls prep school and Kate, 11 at Didion Elementary School. (Marc also fills us in on Bruce Whitefield: (he’s married, two kids, living outside Portland) and although he runs a chip plant for LSI Logic, I would report he is a closet (basement?) woodworker, who does beautiful work.) Reach Marc at 270 Audubon Circle, Sacramento, CA 95831 (916) 392-5627 adlfs@comcast.net

Fish Geiszler, Martha: She and Dennis have been married for 25 years, and have 2 kids: Justine, 20 now attending San Jose State and Ethun, 14 attending Landmark School in Boston. Martha enjoys skiing, biking and hiking. She stays in touch with Julie Kessler. Reach her at 16739 Kennedy Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 356-4954 (hm) (408) 234-2176 (cell) mgeiszler3@comcast.net

Fisher, Dan and Lees Fisher, Melanie: They are living in Windsor, CA now (“It’s beautiful up here in wine country.”) She is a funder (closing home loans) for Home Comings Financial. He is the Communications Manager for several of the Clear Channel Entertainment offices nationwide, which keeps him traveling a lot. They have 2 daughters and 2 granddaughters, Emily Diane, who is almost 3, and Carly Rose, who is 10 months. “They are adorable of course. We love being grandparents. It’s awesome. We love to spoil them to death and give them back to mommy and daddy. Ha ha! Our youngest daughter, Delaney is getting married in December. She lives with her fiancée, so we have an empty nest which we love so we can travel and do what ‘WE’ want now!” Melanie.fisher@hfwholesale.com

Fitch, Marina: Marina Fitch has published two novels, The Seventh Heart and The Bor-der. Her short fiction has appeared in Pulphouse, MZB, F&SF, and Asimov's, and the an-thologies, Desire Burn and Peter S. Beagle's Immortal Unicorn. She is currently at work on a novel and several new stories. As for her day job, Marina works at Branciforte Ele-mentary. Marina also finds time for her other passions: her husband Mark, family and friends, rubber stamping, and music. Marina lives in Watsonville, California surrounded by strawberry fields and wetlands. Her website http://marinafitch.tripod.com/

Fleischman Bruce, Cheryl: You can reach her at 2317 Honey Locust Drive, Irving, TX 75063

Flowers Sommers, Janelle: Write to her at P.O. Box 221, Crescent Mills, CA 95934

Foley, Mark: He says people may not remember him, as he ended up at Leigh after being kicked out of Lynbrook, for being a wise guy. He would like to get back in touch with Mark Poulos, who was a friend that helped swap out motors for his car when it went down. Others he would like to get back in touch with include: Carl Cookson, Spook Johnson, Kevin Weeks, Jerry and Garry McDonald. He enlisted in the military (served in

BAD Kreuznach, Germany) got out and traveled the world. “I learned that I was a nice guy and not a wise guy.”

Fritzke, Ron: Reach him at (650) 926-4226 nfli@snowcrest.net

Fukushima, Craig: He is married to Judy and they have adopted 8 year old Kevin who attends St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, in Yorba Linda. Since the 20th reunion, Craig says he has quit the “corporate” job and become a partner in a healthcare consulting firm. Contact him at 28325 Pine Meadow Way, Yorba Linda, CA 92887 (714) 692-5306 (h) (909) 931-7600 (w) (909) 957-9292 (cell) cfukushima@sbcglobal.net

Gaetani, Gary and Hair Gaetani, Ginger: These two are business owners (not sure what!) Two kids, Tony, 24 and Sara, 21 are both in Real Estate. Hobbies include: traveling, boating, and cooking. They keep in touch with Joni Carney – “we bump into each other every now in then in town,” and are looking forward to seeing Vera Matsumoto and Laura Longshore. You can reach them at 4720 Santa Ana Valley Road, Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 637-6233 (hm) (408) 375-6467 (cell) ggnet@transcendar.com

Gallucci Ungaro, Patti: She says she is working for an art company now in Morgan Hill, as an executive assistant. Married to Paul and they have 3 sons: Robert, 24 an Electrician, Brian, 21 still in decision making mode(!) and Rusty, 14 in 9th grade. She enjoys shopping, scrapbooking and traveling all over with Rusty’s hockey and motorcycle races! She keeps in touch with Cathy Knowlton and Melanie Lees Fisher. Catch up with her at the reunion! Reach her at 3160 Carey Way, Hollister, CA 95023 (831) 635-9391 (h) (408) 201-5701 (wk) (408) 802-4663 (cell) p.ungaro@kinkade.com

Gan, Mimi: “My husband, Everett Billingslea, and I just celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary.  We have two daughters, Grace, 9 and Chloe, 7.  Everett is an attorney and I am a freelance broadcast reporter/producer in Seattle.  I just recently left KING TV after 16 years to spend more time with the kids and pursue documentary filmmaking and more community service.  I recently directed a short documentary "With Honors Denied" that screened at film festivals around the country including the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC.  I'm sorry to be missing the reunion this year but hope to make it to the next one.  Thanks to Vera and everyone for organizing.  Have fun!  I can be reached at mimigan@msn.com or 206 390-2312”

Goodwill, Pat: He is a District Manager with Matco Tools. Contact him at: 2920 Deelane Ct., Shingle Springs, CA 95682 (530) 672-6090 (wk) pat.goodwill@matcotools.com

Gould, Kathleen: She is a Primary School Teacher, who enjoys white water rafting, traveling (just last year she was in Israel!) and hiking. Reach her at 2320 Tasso Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 330-1384 (hm) (408) 944-0388 (wk) (408) 504-8548 (cell) calypso44@sbcglobal.net

Gravelle Furtado, Kathleen: “I won't be able to attend the reunion as it's my 22nd year anniversary.  I've been married for 22 years to Dan.  I have a 16 yr.old daughter Emma who is a jr. at Presentation High School in San Jose, and Karley who is in 8th grade at St. Lucy's in Campbell.  We live in Campbell.  Our main hobby is horses.  We have 2 right now.  Both girls are fairly serious, competing in various dressage and hunter/jumper shows throughout the year.  We've trained thoroughbreds off the track as well, a lot of work.  I can be found many weekends up at 5:00 driving my Chevy truck and trailer to horse shows.  Exhausting, but a lot of fun.” Email her at furtadob@aol.com

Green, Tim: He is a machinist and is single. Catch him at the reunion to find out more! 5509 Spinnaker Drive, #1, San Jose, CA (408) 227-5027

Grissom, Jay: You can reach him at jswolfpack6@aol.com

Groza Kennedy, Denise: Denise and Dan have been married for 22 years. She is a home school and sports mom to Joey (16), Megan (15), Brett (13) and Darcy (7). She is also still in touch with a lot of people: Vera Matsumoto, Sandy Crawford LaPlante, Beth Baldwin Spears, Sandy Hanson, James Cundall, Dianne Sholten Christensen, and Cheryl Klassen Keyarts, just from 1975. Contact her at 6463 Hidden Creek Ct., San Jose, CA 95120 (408) 268-2555 denken2@juno.com

Gustafson Adams, Brenda: She is at 4946 Kenson Drive, San Jose, CA 95124

Hanson, Sandy: She is currently working for the City of Redding. She says she still enjoys the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, reading and keeping my Marriage and Family Therapist License current. Beth Baldwin Spears and Denise Groza Kennedy are still close, and she would like to contact any friends from her days at Howes Elementary! Contact her at 22473 Buckboard Trail, Palo Cedro, CA 96073 (530) 547-5380 (h) (530) 339-7255 (wk)

Heising, Mark: You can find him at 557 E. Cresent Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 322-1247

Jackson, Matt: He is a General Contractor and not married. His 1 daughter, Amy is 13 years old. Reach him at: 609 Fairmont Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 423-8763 (hm) mjackson@surfnetusa.com

Jacquillard Weappa, Nancy: Nancy is a flight attendant, and says her hobbies include snow skiing, bike riding and traveling. Divorced - single, she has a daughter, Alannah who is 10 and in the 5th grade. They also have a dog and 2 cats. She can be reached at 5430 Illim Way, Boulder, CO 80303 (303) 499-0730 nanweap@aol.com

Jenkins Edwards, Lynne: She and Paul (1971 Leigh graduate) have been married since 1981 and their 16 year old son is a senior in the Evergreen Community College middle college program (combines high school classes with college classes,) She is currently doing inside sales and marketing for a technical sales company, selling Avon and trying to get Paul’s unique fire fighting method financed and off the ground. You can reach her at: 3208 Stephanie Ct., San Jose, CA 95132 (408) 926-9323 everco_l@ix.netcom.com

Jeppson, Deborah: Married since '88 to Dennis Stowe, no kids, 4 rescue cats: Bertie, Phoebe, Lucy, and Pickle. Deborah is a freelance editor and professional volunteer (Tree Commission, Garden Club, Editor of the Genealogical Society of Hispanic America journal). Obsessions are: gardening, hiking to find plants and animal tracks, reading, birdwatching, red wine, cooking. She is still in touch with Michael Henry, Teri Montano, Cindy Pedron, and George Hoffschildt. Contact her at 5120 Daisy Lane, Pocatello ID 83204 djeppson@ida.net

Johnson, Bruce: He and Louise have 4 kids… Billy – District Manager for Copy Max, Tifani – Postal Sales Associate, Rhiana – Hairdresser, Larry – Photography student and warehouseman, and grandkids: Cassandra 11, Sorina 9, Mackenzie 7, Mickaelah 6, Marcus 5 and Mckenna 1! Reach him at 421 Siesta Drive, Aptos (831) 685-2025 (hm) LuLu1@cruzio.com

Josefson, Cyndi: She says she is still diving (although in her second year of recovery from a dive incident in Papa Nu Guinea) however, almost back to “normal” and will then resume dancing as well. Cyndi says that they will be hopefully traveling to Africa and will not be able to attend the 30th reunion. She adds that she does keep in contact with Mark Maystrovich. You can email her at inquire@pismoseawatch.us

Karnes, Dan: Email him at dakarnes@sbcglobal.net

Knowlton, Cathy: She is an Executive Administrator and enjoys collecting antiques and sewing. Since the 20th reunion, she says she has bought a home and moved to Tracy, went zip lining & ATV’ing in Whistler, Canada. No spouse, no grandchildren (yet!) Her eldest son, Jason is 28 and is in auto finance/sales. And Brandon is 25 and is a Real Estate Assistant. Her contact information is 510 Renaissance Drive, Tracy, CA 95376 (209) 834-1835 (h) cathyk824@sbcglobal.net

Lamothe, Mark: He is a General Contractor who enjoys going to the beach, making wood baseball bats and hanging out! Currently divorced, he is the father of Lindsay 19, a butcher and Mark Thomas a freshman at Aptos High. He is still in touch with Doug Perkins, Matt Jackson, Bob Machutes, Pete Snyder and Pete Sonzori. Reach him at 212 Center Ave., Aptos, CA 95003 (831) 688-1302 (hm) (831) 252-5185 (cell) hammermpl@aol.com

Lazzarino Palmen, Cathy: She and Matt have been married for 13 years and their children are Victoria (whose 11th birthday they will be celebrating on Saturday, 9/24 the day of the reunion!) and Francesca age 9. She works for a Public Relations Firm. Reach her at (408) 268-8112 (wk) 21300 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA 95120 cathy.palmen@interprosepr.com

Leavitt Calvert, Terri: has been married to Randy for 27 years. Since the 20th reunion, their sixth child Emma, was born!  Terri and her husband have traveled to Brazil, Korea and Ukraine to pick up their 3 oldest children as they completed 2 years of missionary service.  They also toured Israel in 2000. Terri works part time in her husband's dental office and tries to find time to quilt, scrapbook and do volunteer work. Their oldest son, Jacob (25) is married and attending University of Washington Medical School, Amber (23), Adam (21), and Josh (18) all attend Brigham Young University, Spencer (14) is a freshman and Emma (9) is in the 4th grade.  They also have a 14 month old grandson, Benjamin!  Reach her at 5026 157th Ct. N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 (425) 885-9982 terricalvert@hotmail.com

Lee, Debbie: “I’ll be there...my 1st reunion!” She is a software recruiter who enjoys oil painting, gardening, and piano teaching. She is a divorced mom to Mike, age 26 – actor (see www.brutalfruit.com and watch “voodoo” – he is the guy that takes off his shirt!) and Christina, age 19, student and fantastic musician. Reach her at 949 Gretchen Lane, San Jose, CA 95117 (650) 384-4093 (w), (408) 615-9116 (h), 408-768-2236 (cell) dibdab@sbcglobal.net

Linder Bertucci, Cheryl: She and Lee are staying very busy with work and the boys. The oldest, Ryan will be a Senior this year and the twins, Juniors! Still keeps in touch with Terryl Oldham McFarland and of course her twin brother, Will Linder. And is still at: 1042 Country Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89460 (775) 265-5931 (h) leeber@aol.com

Linder, Will: Twin sister, Cheryl says that he is in sales for CariNet and is really enjoying it – “They seem to appreciate him more there!” Write or visit: 13854 Belvedere Drive, Poway, CA 92064 or call: (858) 335-6761(cell) or (858) 974-5080 x113 (w)

Luiso, Mark: Says everything is still pretty much the same from 5 years ago. Still at Intel, works there with Roseann Cannon Polega’s brother, Darryl. He is at 1258 Sage Hen Ct., San Jose, CA 95118 (408) 723-4653 maluiso@pacbell.net

McDiarmid Frentz, Kim: She has recently opened up an office in San Francisco in addition to her Santa Cruz office for Real Estate Development and Consulting. She was widowed in 2001 and has 3 children. Danny 17, at Santa Cruz high school, Lauren, 14, is also at Santa Cruz high school and Carie, 10, at Santa Cruz Waldorf School. Kim is still in touch with Viki Pellish Steenhuis and Gretchen Padgett Flohr. She can be reached at 234 W. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 426-1947 (h) (831) 457-8533 (w) kfrentz@venturapartners.com

Matsumoto, Vera: She is the bookkeeper at Gardenland Power Equipment and a single mom of Nicole Santo, age 16, a Junior at Archbishop Mitty High School and David Santo, age 13, an 8th grader at Castillero Middle School. Reach her at 1062 Mazzone Drive, San Jose, CA 95120 (408) 997-7779 (h) (408) 377-4496 (wk) (408)921-8542 (cell) email vera333@sbcglobal.net

Maystrovich, Mark: Contact him and Merilee at (707) 838-7561 markandmerilee@aol.com

Mesa Meyers, Lisa: Lisa and Jerry have 3 kids: Ashly, age 15, Chris, age 18 and Joey, age 26, and grandson Ryland, only 11 days! She is in sales and enjoys mountain biking and reading. She keeps in touch with Lynn Pagan, Susan Terra, Gwen Aso, Donna Stone and Matt Jackson. Reach her at 948 Furlong Drive, San Jose, CA 95123 (408) 225-6005 (hm) (408) 410-9398 (cell) lisa66m@aol.com

Meyer Shrader, Kathleen: She is widowed, and has 3 children: Samantha 23, who is an Animal Technician, Elizabeth 18, a college student, Spencer 16 in high school and Olivia 7 in grade school. She is a Supervisor at Michael’s Craft Store and enjoys art, music and walking. Reach Kathleen at 5874 Cabral Ave., San Jose, CA 95123 (408) 269-2260 (w) (408) 674-761 (cell) shraderk@aol.com

Mills Slater, Debbie: She is the financial/office manager for their family business, Rick Slater Construction. She and Rick have been married 26 years and they have 2 children: Leanne who is 26 and has two of her own children: Skyler, 5, and Lilly, 4, and Sid, (Aaron) their son, who is 23. Their hobbies include boating, water skiing, golf and mountain biking. Debbie keeps in touch with Julie Crawford Sawyer and Janine Smithson Burrell. Reach her at 1046 Mt. Carmel Drive, San Jose, CA 95120 (408) 268-6417 (h) (408) 938-1900 (w) (408) 887-0901 (cell) slickrater@aol.com

Mills Boucher, Denise: She is a Radiologic Technologist and owner of a Temporary Staffing company and Mobile Bone Density Screening Company. Denise’s hobbies include home decorating, tennis, golf and boating. She is married “happily” to Gregg and they have 2 kids, Bryce, age 14 at Buchanan High School, and Danielle, age 12, at Alta Sierra Intermediate. Reach the Bouchers at 1882 E. Oak Creek Circle, Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 434- 5831 (h) (559) 324-7033 (w) (559) 291-7384 (cell) medical.s@sbcglobal.net

Montano, Teri: “30 YEARS, NO WAY!! I’m working my way out of state of denial. Had a reality check in the early 90’s…while reviewing new hire paperwork for an employee born in 1975. I quickly said ‘wait a minute this person isn’t old enough to work with us.’ Our HR Assistant very politely and calmly showed me the math and said ‘sorry but they are over 18 Teri’ and then it hit me everyone is getting older all around me! I hear after awareness, acceptance is the next step! I’m still working on that. – Would love to share an evening of memories with all of you, however, won’t be able to attend. Am planning 3 weeks touring Europe in October and business won’t permit a September getaway. Aloha,Teri!” She is the Director of Human Resources of Na Hoku in Honolulu, Hawaii. Reach her at 99-118 Holo Place, Aiea, HI 96701 (808) 487-8798 (hm) (808) 837-1219 (wk) terim@sultan.com

Montesano Dunne, Louise: Reach her at dunne7@pacbell.net

Montesano Kidd, Nancy: Reach her at 955 Hayman Place, Los Altos, CA 94024 (650) 934-0115 (hm) (650) 224-8654 (cell) nancy@jaykidd.com

Morrow, Linda: Reach her at sendittomorrow@comcast.net

Morse, Tom: He is a Deputy County Counsel in Orange County, married to Terri with no kids. He and his wife spend a lot of time traveling, running marathons, kayaking, swimming and bird wathcing. Since graduating from Long Beach State, he has been in southern CA: 4003 Calle Juno, San Clemente, CA 92673 (949) 661-8536 (hm) (714) 935-7292 (wk) (949) 285-7009 (cell) tfmorse@cok.net

Mrdutt Lazzarini, Susan: Contact her at 3566 Berry Way, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 249-2706 dsrc@comcast.net Murphy, David: He was transferred to Austin, Texas with a job promotion and says that he misses California, but Austin has been good to him. Moving to Texas and finishing his MBA at the University of Texas are probably the two of the highlights in the last 5 years, but he will ponder that more! He keeps in touch with Chuck Bachman and Dennis Sheldon, who is married to his cousin Sara Evans. You can reach Dave at: 10904 Arlock Lane, Austin, Texas 78739 (512)301-1996 (h) (512)947-5620 (cell) Austin120856@aol.com

Myles, Michael: He and Debbie have been married for 29 years (July 4, 1976!) They have 4 children: Kimberly 28, Donna 26 & Robert 26 (twins) and Emily Rose almost 24. AND 5 grandchildren Kaelyn 10, Anthony 8, Ryan 5, Alicia 3 and brand new Adriana! “I Love my family!” Mike has been with CA Paperboard in Santa Clara for 8.5 years now as the maintenance mechanic in charge of lubrications. He is also the treasurer for their local union (AWPPW Local 657) and the Union Safety Committee Chairman for CA Paperboard. Mike can be contacted at: 14873 Ronda Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 (408)377-7789 (h) (408) 727-7377 (wk) (408)768-6250 (cell) mmyles657@aol.com

Nakaso, Joanne: Joanne has worked at San Jose City College for 20 years. Contact her at (408) 209-0771 joannenakaso@earthlink.net Noah Romero, Amy: Contact her at (916) 987-5858 (h) (916) 300-1785 (cell) amy.romero@spk01.usace.army.mil

O’Connell Sundaram, Kathleen: She has 4 teenagers, ages 13 – 19. She can be reached at 14434 Holden Ct., San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 626-7260 kathleen@sundaram.com

O’Daffer, Shawn: Contact by email at marci@kalico.net

Ostergaard, Thea: Thea has lived in Copenhagen, Denmark since the day after graduating from Leigh. She is working as a consultant, and enjoys biking (her daily means of transportation in Copenhagen), hiking, cooking and traveling. She has a 19 year old daughter. Thea hopes to see Marie Stelter Keats, Dawn Pierce Jones, Matt Jackson (who lived down the street), Liam Denevan and Doug Perkins. Thea can be contacted at thostergaard@yahoo.com

Padgett-Flohr, Gretchen: Gretchen is currently attending Southern Illinois University-Carbondale for her PhD in herpetology, so will not be here for the reunion. She does plan to graduate in 2007 in time for her 50th birthday! Her daughters are: Jessica-28, Sarah-23, and Jenny-21. Grandchildren include: Kayla-5, Jessie-3, Dominic-4, and Joseph due in

Dec. 2005. Reach her at: 3636 Baptist Camp Road, Carterville, IL 62918 (618) 201-5533 gpadgettflohr@aol.com

Pagan Byrne, Lynn: She and Steve have been married for 26 years and have 2 kids: Joshua, 23, in college and Jessica, 21, an art student, and 2 grandkids: Elena, 2 ½ years and Gabrielle, 6 months. Lynn is in Real Estate Investing and enjoys traveling. She is still in touch with Lisa Mesa, Susan Terra and Donna Stone. Reach her at 2471 Oak Canyon Place, Escondido, CA 92025 sbyrne2191@aol.com

Pellish, Viki: Viki is the Vice President of Training and Marketing for AIG (American International Group) and is located in the San Francisco office, though spends a good portion of her time in New York. She travels a great deal for business and still enjoys traveling on her personal time. She is divorced and bought her first condo in the Fisherman’s Wharf/Russian Hill area of S.F. She is also looking to take up golf a little more seriously in the near future. Reach her at 2555 Leavenworth Street, #107, San Francisco, CA 94133 (415) 567-6802 viki_steenhuis@yahoo.com

Peterson, Rick: Rich is a teacher and says he will be teaching in Taiwan in January. His hobbies include the Giants, LPGA and raising other people’s kids…he has 2 girls and 15 boys (counting step and exchange kids.) He adds that their exchange students from Norway and Kyrgystan fell in love and are now living together in Chicago! Reach him at 2306 Klamath Ct., Lodi, CA 95242 (209) 478-3102 (hm) (209) 477-7720 (wk) RickPitch@hotmail.com and ask what he means that his “first defibrilator not recalled!!”

Pierce Jones, Dawn: She is Principal Owner of Investor’s Real Estate Capital Inc, a commercial income property lender, her own company that she started in 1996. She and Dan have been married since 1977 and have 2 boys: Brandon, a contractor in Seattle, WA and Derek who just graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelors degree in environmental conservation and works for his mom while looking for a job in his field of conservation. Dawn enjoys hiking and gardening at her cabin in Leavenworth, WA. Reach her at 11400 45th St SE, Everett, WA 98208 (425) 337-4127 (hm) (425) 806-8508 (w) or (425) 385-4935 (cell) dawn@irecapital.com

Power, Brian: Brian is in sales and enjoys dirt bikes and Quad’s camping. He and his wife, Angie, have been married for 22 years and have 2 kids: Andrew, who is at Cal Poly and Alex, who is at Bellermine. He can be reached at 5456 Blossom Terrace Ct., San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 358-3925 (hm) (408) 358-4339 (wk) (408) 313-0427 (cell) power_play_7@yahoo.com

Reik Longshore, Laura: She is married to Mark and their daughter, Naomi is 10! She is a music teacher and enjoys dancing. Since the last reunion, she says she felt like the “mom” recently when she met her mom’s 82 year old boyfriend. She wanted to ask “Is he from a nice family?” As the reunion committee head, she is still in touch with everyone coming to the reunion. She can be reached (as you know!) at 1144 Norval Way, San Jose, CA 95125-3434 (408) 269-7329 (hm) (408) 525-6213 (wk) (408) 205-2438 (cell) longsho1@ix.netcom.com

Rose, Frank: Reach him at P.O. Box 20272, San Jose, CA 95160 (408) 268-7157 (hm) (408) 438-7595 (cell) frosesanjose@aol.com

Sakazaki, Norene: She has made some career moves in the last 5 years, including working as a paralegal for 2 years, and is now the Marketing Director for Harrell Remodeling in Redwood City. Because of her work there, you can Google her name and she comes up! She enjoys cardio kickboxing, jogging, reading and going to concerts, pro football games and motorcycle races! She is still in touch with Mary Clesi and is looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion! Reach her at 1771 Wyrick Ave., San Jose, CA 95124 (408) 264-4768 (hm) (650) 230-2915 (wk) (408) 489-2450 (cell) or nmsakazaki@aol.com

Sanders Nelson, Debbie: Reach her at teamnelson@msn.com

Schroeder Ackard, Janis: She and her husband, Don, have been married for 26 years and have 2 kids in college – Ian to graduate in Dec. with a Criminal Justice Degree from Sac. State and Morgan in May with a Business/Marketing Degree from Chico State. Janice says she works for a start up company in Roseville, “designing reminders for our customers” – (automotive repair shops) and sending their customer reminders when it is time to come in for service. Don sells high end parts – Mercedes/BMW etc. to independent repair shops “so sometimes I get to work with his customers! She is looking forward to seeing Marie Stelter and Debbie Roccuci.” Contact her at: 615 Andress Ct., Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 786-3615 (hm) (916) 774-1328 (wk) (916) 759-6009 (cell)

Silver Freda, Helene: Helene is still very active with Gymboree. Her daughter is now 15, and her son, who will be graduating next year, is 17. You can find her at: 1028 Bermuda Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 570-5122 (h) helene_freda@gymboree.com

Smith, Guy: “I’d love to be at the reunion, but I am going to be involved in preparations for my son’s wedding. He’s my second oldest and has decided to tie the knot!” bigguy@simplearts.net

Sodeman Norman, Debbie: She is a school psychologist and has been married to David for 26 years. Their 2 sons are: David, age 21 and Donald, age 19. She can be reached at 2000 San Gabriel, Clovis, CA 93612 (559) 292-2761 (hm) (559) 896-6500 (wk) dnorman763@aol.com

Springer, Steve and Collison, Margaret: They won’t be making it to the Reunion as they have big plans to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary!! Email them at mrseamer@aol.com

Stelter Keats, Marie: She is an assistant to a CPA specializing in forensic accounting – her 3rd career (from buyer to mommy to accounting!) She has been married to Steven for 19 years and they have a daughter, Stephanie age 16. Stephanie is a junior at Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies, and is active in Speech and Debate. She wants to become a famous actress after she attends Harvard or Stanford – heaven help us! Marie’s hobbies include: gardening, reading, art museums, long walks with her dog and traveling.

She is still in touch with Thea Ostergaard and Dawn Pierce, and would like to see Durinda Sweitzer and Janice Shroeder at the reunion. Reach her at 20635 Clark Street, Woodland Hills, CA (818) 888-2422 (h) (818)731-7875 (cell) marie_keats@hotmail.com

Stephens Schactler, Mary: Mary is a high school horticulture teacher and a WA. Certified Professional Horticulturist. She says she is still raising cattle and hay and working on a Master of Science in Agriculture. She and Dave have been married for 24 years, and all of their kids are in college! Eric, 22 at WSU, Sarah, 20 at U of Idaho and Scott, 18 at UW & in the USMC - reserves. Find her at: 10415 Campbell Lane, Eatonville, WA 98328 (360) 832-4345 (hm) (888) 940-grow (253) 686-5271 (cell) enwcn@aol.com

Stephenson, K.C.: Contact him at kc.stephenson@comtrakinc.com

Sterns Smith, Barbie: Email her at stnbsmith@aol.com

Storelli (Machutes), Bob: CEO of his own company. Married to Annette, kids include: Chris 27, works at Safeway, Mike 23, mover, driver and “pain in the ass!” Grandkids: Travis 3 and Alana 1! Bob enjoys racing, surfing, and softball and is still in touch with the Gumbies. Catch him at 8073 Valencis Street, Aptos, CA 95003 (831) 662-0372. Email him at storelli@storellibcool.com

Suerdieck, Scott: He remarried 5 years ago to a wonderful woman and is living happily ever after. They live in Stockton, CA, and he has been working at Xerox for the last 21 years. He and his wife sing at our church choir, are grandparents (from her first mar-riage) and take care of their Lab puppy. You can reach him at scott.suerdieck@xrxgsn.-com

Sullivan, Steve: Baker/Bakery owner (the famous Acme bakery!) Steve has been married since 1982 to Suzie. Their 2 daughters are: Rebecca 21, at UC Santa Barbara and Rachel 11, at Ecole Billingue de Berkeley. Steve says his hobbies are #1, Sarcasm, #2, Anxiety and #3, Tapping Rhythmically on the table during songs that I like. Since the last reunion he spent several years in the basement reading and writing and finally emerged with a History degree from UC Berkeley. Reach him at 480 Kentucky Ave., Berkeley, CA 94707 (510) 524-2748 (h) (510)333-2011 (cell) stevacme@aol.com

Sweeting, Davyd: He is currently working for a Fortune 1000 Recruiting firm in San Jose, where he designed and is now running a regional candidate sourcing center. He is going to school at Mission College and achieved his Professional Human Resource certification in May. His motto: “A Class a Semester until I’m dead”! He also does small business consulting and performs in Night Clubs. He has been with his partner Bob (a Statistical Analysis Programmer in Palo Alto) for 23 years. Davyd says he has 5 “step-ish” kids: Chris married to Donnell, in Phoenix. She sells high tech stuff, he is in marketing. Karen, in Fremont, has 3 kids: Aidan (7), Alyna (4) and Kennedy (2). She is in retail management. Jennifer and husband Matt, in Union City. They are both teachers and have baby Ethan (6 months.) Kathleen, a communications graduate from Sacramento State, works for the Sacramento United Way. She is also a singer and photographer. Cynthia is finishing her senior year at San Jose State, studying English. She works in

hardware retail. You can find him at 4272-43 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95143 (408) 955-0355 davyd_sweeting@hotmail.com

Tapella, Dan: He is married to Linda, and is a Commercial Property Manager. He says he is still in touch with Mark Wendel. Reach him at 20515 Martin Ct., West Linn, OR 97068 (503) 656-7622 (h) (503) 807-7797 (cell) dtapella@comcast.net

Terra Guzzetti, Susan: She says in the last 5 years she has started a new job as a receptionist at a pediatric association, and son, Dominic (22) graduated from Santa Clara University! Jeanette (20) is a junior at ASU, Joseph (19) is a sophomore at Chico and Natalie (14) a freshman at Los Gatos High. Susan and Stephen have been married now for 25 year. She enjoys cooking and wine tasting in her spare time, and is still in touch with Lynn Pagan, Lisa Mesa, Matt Jackson and Cathy Lazzarino. Contact her at: 16309 Short Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (408) 358-3105 (hm) (408) 268-3605 (wk)

Thomas, Brian: He is a new grandpa to Jamie! He is self employed with a printing and promotional company. He plays golf when he can, and is planning to get back into coaching in 2010 when his new granddaughter is old enough to play softball. He and Anne have been married 22 years. Jamie’s mom, Becca, 20 is married and Karen, 17, is a freshman at Santa Rosa JC. He also adds that he is still going to concerts – Tower of Power, Charlie Daniels, Chicago, Michael McDonald and Peter Frampton in October. “Guess I am still trapped in the ‘70’s!” Reach him at 980 Hawthorne Circle, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 584-3917 (hm) (707) 585-9876 (wk) (707) 328-2944 (cell) brian.thomas@proforma.com

Thompson Smith, Nancy: Nancy and her husband Kevin own Eyeplay, Inc., a visual communications agency in Seattle, Washington, and have been married 21 years.  Emily, their oldest daughter, is 19 and just returned from Swaziland, Africa, where she spent 7 months teaching 1st -7th graders art and sports at a non-profit school before beginning college courses this fall.  Rachel, 17, is a senior in high school this year, and is taking running start classes at the local community college, juggling her time between studies, working at GI Joes and playing on the school tennis team.  Nancy and family live in Edmonds, Washington, just north of Seattle.  She can be reached at nankevsmith@comcast.net 

Tominaga Kogura, Cindy: Cindy is a Financial Analyst and has been married to Richard since 1982. Daughter Tracie, 19, is a sophomore at Loyola Marymount University, son Jimi, 17, a senior at Leland High School and daughter Julie, 14, a freshman at Leland High School. Reach her at 865 N. 6th St., San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 292-3260 (hm) (650) 725-4388 (wk) (408) 205-1761 (cell) ckogura@stanford.edu

Traeg, Peggy: “I have been married to Jamie Allen for 11 years.  During the past 11 years I have lived in Plano, TX (a suburb of Dallas), traveled to Europe several times, NY City (we were there for the Black Out), Montreal (my place of birth) and several other areas throughout the United States.  I have a daughter, Sarah, who is finishing her degree at San Jose State (my alma mater) and works part-time at a law office.  Sarah's father is from Pakistan, and while married to Rafiq I had the chance to visit Pakistan in 1986.  I loved learning about the Indian/Pakistan culture along with the religions Hinduism and Islam.  My current activities include:  helping Sarah move to her first apartment, helping Jamie take care of his mother's estate, practicing yoga and pilates, exercising, and doing volunteer work with juvenile delinquent girls.   I also love to garden, socialize and read.  If you want to know the pitfalls over the last 30 years, please ask me at the reunion.” Reach her at peggy@trallenya.net

Varenkamp, Jeff: Email him at jvarenkamp@aol.com

Webster Nelson, Karann: “I am living in Colorado with my husband Craig and our 3 dogs, 2 cats and numerous fish. I really enjoy it here. We have weather!”

Wendel, Mark: Contact him at: 6965 Angus Drive, Laverne, CA 91750

West, Scott: Scott and his wife just celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary with a weekend in Tahoe. He says they have nearly made it through the teenage years with their kids, and can now vouch for what they say: “Grandkids are the reward you get for not killing your teenagers!” Rebecca, 23 married and has a 16 month old son, Aaron. Deborah, 21 is a Massage Therapist and is roommates with Linda, 19 who works for a lobbing firm in Sacramento and attends CSUS in the evening. Daniel, 17 is a senior at Union Mine High School. Daniel is also the drum major and is the top player on the school’s tennis team. Scott’s financial company is doing well, with Congress continuing to pass confusing tax laws and the IRS doing more audits and collection activity. Contact him at 432 Sunlight Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95169 scottwea@sbcglobal.net

Williams Mignosa, Nancy: Nancy and husband George, stay busy with their 10 year old son, Mike, and his multiple activities.  Along with volunteering at school, there is golf camp, golf tournaments, and basketball.  He has been playing the electric guitar since he was six.  He started off with traditional songs and is getting good at playing songs he enjoys, rock songs - Brown Eyed Girl, Smoke on the Water, Paint it Black, along with Green Day.  Nancy is still in touch with Janice Avila Nason and Vicke Johnson; most recently has contacted Barbie Sterns Smith, Roxann Preston, and Jeanette Bilardi Leonard to try and convince them to come to the reunion.  No luck this time around! Reach her at: 5513 Milligan Drive, San Jose, CA  95124 (408) 978-9378 nmignosa@westvalley.com

Wilson Sloan, Michelle: She and her husband recently had a granddaughter!

Yanase Yee, Melanie: Write her at P.O. Box 439, Moss Beach, CA 94038 (650) 728-7805 (h) melayee@hotmail.com

Zelina, William: Currently at: 6360 Los Gatos Almaden Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030

Special thanks to all who contributed to making this event happen:

Laura Reik LongshoreLynne Jenkins EdwardsIsaac Edwards - WebsiteCarrie Darwin RoseBrian PowerVera MatsumotoDavid Santo – iPod and SpeakersCraig Fukushima – Music selectionDave Murphy – Name tags

Cash Donations: Mike Desjardin: $100Sandra Hanson: $10Kathleen Meyer Shrader: $25Nancy Montesano Kidd: $100Marie Stelter Keats: $50Bob Storelli: $50

Raffle Prizes: Janice Avila Nason: Microsoft 2003 software package for PCsNola Bailey Padgett: Bottle of wineMatt Jackson: $150 Gift Certificate to ChaminadeLynne Jenkins Edwards: Avon BoxDebbie Lee: $50 Barnes and Noble Gift CardVera Matsumoto: Garden gift basketTeri Montano: 2 Tote Bags of Hawaiian Items and $250 to Americares for Katrina on behalf of the Leigh HS Class of 1975Dawn Pierce Jones: $200 Nordstrom Gift CertificateBrian Power: $500 Home Theatre ReceiverBob Storelli: $50 Circuit City Gift CertificateSteve Sullivan: “Surprise!”Brian Thomas: Mini cooler golf kitCindy Tominaga Kogura: Gift from Kogura Company

Webpage: Leigh.cuhsd.org/Alumni/LHS Class of 1975 Alumni

Send pictures of the reunion, yourself and family to Lynne Jenkins Edwards: everco_l@ix.netcom.com to put up on the website.

If you know the whereabouts of any of the following missing classmates, send contact information to Vera Matsumoto: vera333@sbcglobal.net