4/1/03
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PHS Alumni On-Line
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Apr 01, 2003
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13 Bulldogs, a Bulldog spouse, & Pasco High Hall of Fame news today:
Don Pelham (Bulldog spouse)
Karon Mc Culloch (`62)
Sandra Green Reuther (`63)
Terry Phillips (`64)
Dick Brown (`64)
Ginger Mitchell Wedin (`64)
JoAnn St.Pierre Donohue (`65)
Sheldon Spadafore (`65)
Alan Taylor (`67)
Le'Ann McAllister Cherry (`67)
Lois Grohs Hill (`76)
Kevin Williams (`77)
Barbara Merk (`80)
Maria Ramirez Allan (`83)
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** from the Pasco School District web site at
Pasco High Hall Of Fame Ceremony
March 21, 2003
The Pasco High Leadership class proudly announce the 2003 inductees into the Pasco High Hall of Fame. The inductees for this year are Marilynn (Cunningham) Baker, Dennis Cox, Mike Guajardo, Jan Peterson and Deanna Swoboda. Congratulations to all for their commitment and dedicated service to Pasco High School, the community of Pasco and our society.
[Induction program was held on April 1. - Paul]
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From: Don Pelham (Bulldog spouse)
This is Berla's [Crockett, `59] new e-mail address. I wish I could use my first name as an e-mail address. Now all I have to do is get her to look at it once in a while. "I work on a computer every day at work, I don't want to work on one at home."
I am hoping that if some of you e-mail her she just might get into checking her own mail.
Don Pelham (Bulldog spouse)
Bothell, WA
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From: Karon Mc Culloch (`62)
Yeah, there were some really great cars and then there were the girl cars - like, Joyce Coppersmith Steele's purple Plymouth with the really high fins and Roxy Cook Goodwin's `49 Chevy that her dad made her take completely apart and then put back together between her 15th and 16th birthdays - it had to run well enough when she was done that she could take her driver's test in it, and it did!
Karon Mc Culloch (`62)
Federal Way, WA
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From: Sandra Green Reuther (`63)
The PHS class of 1963 is having their 40th reunion July 18 - 20, 2003.
We are still searching for classmates to notify. If anyone knows the location of:
Tim Adams, Kathy Anderson, Pat Baird, Joe Bellinger, Ron Benoy, Bob Brister, Tim Brown, Patty Bryan, Marilyn Call, Jerry Calloway, Lolly Clem, Mary Jane Cobb, Cherrie Collins, Jerry Davis, Terry Davis, Ray Edler, Bob Erskin, Jerry Farrell, Sandy Farrell, Doug Flora, Vicki Flynn, Richard Gibson, Chuck Gove, Jerry Graham, Pam Gregory, Donna Halcomb, Jim Hanson, Carolyn Harmon, Barbara Harper, Bill Hudspeth, Mike Ireland, Diane Johnson, David Jones, James Jones, Keith Kingsland, Gwen Mathews, Tom Mathews, Larry McCoy, Darrell Metcalf, Betty Michaels, Juanita Montgomery, Steve Nichols, Willie Orange, Gary Reed, Robert Schloss, Marvin Scott, Pat Shockey, Marlene Short, Juanita Smith, Carole Stanley, Ollie Stevenson, Patti Thomas, Jim Voss, Don Walters, Charles White, Larry Whitmire, Carol Williams
- we would appreciate it if they would post a message or send me an e-mail.
Information on the PHS 1963 class reunion can be found at
[Reunion info is also posted on the PHS Alumni web site. - Paul]
Sandra Green Reuther (`63)
Boulder City, NV
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From: Terry Phillips (`64)
To Jean Bishop Ryckman.
I am very sorry that I forgot about LaBamba. I am a little upset with my sister, Chris though. I thought that she, being the oldest, would have told me all about her Dragging her Gut, in your 46 Ford. I don't recall her ever talking about that. It must have been a secret with just the girls.
As I had written last time, I said I had a 48 Buick Road Master. It also would hold at least 8 or 9 guys to go to buck nite at the Drive-In.
I drove over to Jerry Penny's house one night, to visit. While I was in the house, Jerry snuck out to my car, climbed underneath it and poked holes in the muffler, with his bayonet. He thought it would sound better. It kind of had a loud roar to it after that. We also had heard from somebody that if you turn the key off and back on that there would be a loud explosion. Man, were they ever right. The best place to do this was coming across, the old bridge, and down the hill into Pasco. Turn the key off, wait 5 seconds, turn the key back on, and there would be a very loud BOOM. There would also be a large flame that would light up the bridge. A flame large enough to turn the street lights off, because they thought it was daylight. And we called this Fun.
Ain't no more Like "64"
Terry Phillips (`64)
Bothell, WA
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From: Dick Brown (`64)
To Jean Bishop Ryckman and Larry Thomas:
I remember a lot of neat cars in Pasco when we were growing up. I thought the neatest was a little T-bucket made and owned by Don Story. Mike Head owned a 1940 Ford coupe (at least I think that was a Ford), Gary Wallis had a nice 55 Chev, and I think Val Vail also had a 55 Chev. Jenny Cramer had a 1949 Chev 4 door that seemed to always be full of Girls. My wife of 37 years, Vicki Jones (63), was one of those -- maybe that is why I always notice. It seemed to me Mike Dronen always had some nice 57 Chev cars also. Terry Phillips' 1948 Buick Roadmaster was also one to put a lot of people in. Lois Benson Kincaid's (64) mom had a 1950 Studabaker which was fun to drive. Great summer nights.
Dick Brown (`64)
Kennewick, WA
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From: Ginger Mitchell Wedin (`64)
Hi to Jan Cruzen!
Well, I thought we had placed first in that tournament, but I figure it is better to be corrected "up" than "down." I had always figured that we were a girl's sport, but in looking in my yearbook, I don't see an official picture. Too bad!
To LarryThomas,
I would love to see your car some time. Maybe you can drive it to the next reunion. Hi back :)
Ginger Mitchell Wedin (`64)
Highlands Ranch, CO
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From: Sheldon Spadafore (`65)
It is always good to read up and see what everyone is doing. I am such a long way from the States that this is a good contact point for me.
I am retired now on a disability pension and we are about to move into a new unit in a nice little retirement village near Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.
Such a lot of work selling a house (cleaning and sorting and the like). But it will be over soon (hopefully). We have a good location for lake views and hope it doesn't take too long to get a buyer.
Best wishes to all.
Sincerely,
Sheldon Spadafore (`65)
Booragul, New South Wales, Australia
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From: JoAnn St.Pierre Donohue (`65)
To: Sheri Knight McKinstry,
Yes, John was the stud muffin of 65! But 38 years later, is he still a Stud Muffin??? We all want to know!
To: Karyn Turya Rehfeld,
Is Paula Turya your sister? And if so, what is that woman up to? I don't believe I have ever seen her at a class reunion?
To: Jan Cruzen Francis (on the left),
Are you still going to write back to me?????
To Everyone:
My best car memories are of Patty O'Leary Cruzen's parents' car. If I remember correctly, it was a big `58 GM station wagon. Patty's parents were great about letting her use the family car, and of course we could pile all the girls in for a big night out at the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Hall (am I remembering that name correctly?) to see Paul Revere and The Raiders do Louie Louie! Of course then we had to go cruising down Court Street through the A&W and through Dog N Suds, then through town, over the bridge to Zip's and back again.
I also remember a night that I spent with Barbara Gonzales. We "borrowed" the keys to her parents car and went for a little joy ride. Neither of us had a driver's license. At some point during that joy ride, I backed the car into a post, and put a dent in the rear bumper. We went back to Barbara's house, parked the car, put the keys back, went to bed and never said a word. Next morning, her parents went to Mass. When they came home from Mass they were talking about how someone could back into their car in the Church parking lot and not acknowledge the damage! We never fessed up to being the perpetrators! Until now!
To: Dan Birks,
Loved your story about the For Sale signs. Do you remember in `64 or `65, the guys carrying a VW Bug into the PHS Foyer? Mr. Gregson was none too happy about that one.
The great thing about all these stories is that we had fun, and for most part, all the pranks were harmless.
Best Wishes to Everyone,
JoAnn St.Pierre Donohue (`65)
San Jose, CA
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From: Alan Taylor (`67)
Sorry Le'Ann, I meant to accept your challenge to all the 67'ers, but well . . . hey I'm old, ya know?
To Sheri:
. . just wanted to say that this year at school has been a real eye opener! 21 yrs teaching middle schoolers (junior highers in our days) has taken a toll on my view on life. But, as we chatted about at the reunion, my new assignment (gracias por la budget cuts!) as a new teacher of the elementary level (3-5) has been a rejuvenation of my spirit. The little ones are so innocent in comparison & recharge the ol batteries. Life is "gooder" than when we talked . . . .
To Karen:
. . Thanks for a good time at your pool last summer . . . Hmmm . . let's see what kind of talk that generates, huh?
To Paul:
. . I continue to appreciate the way the internet allows all of us to find/reconnect with those people that affected our lives. Your efforts & techie knowledge are beyond the norm . . thanks!!
Alan Taylor (`67)
Hood River, OR
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From: Le'Ann McAllister Cherry (`67)
Wow!! It was so very nice to hear from all of you! (at least I know you are all at least reading the site!!) Terrific friends, terrific memories, and most of all - we know the class of `67 was the GREATEST!! ha ha ha - just trying to start an e-mail fight!
Le'Ann McAllister Cherry (`67)
Kennewick, WA
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From: Lois Grohs Hill (`76)
Never moved away from the Tri-Cities.
Lois Grohs Hill (`76)
Kennewick, WA
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From: Kevin Williams (`77)
Hello Fellow PHS Alumni:
17th Annual Pasco Teacher Appreciation Contest, sponsored by the Greater Pasco Area Chamber of Commerce, is under way.
Winners, both teacher and essay writer, will be honored at the Pasco Chamber's luncheon on May 5, 2003.
Subject: "How a Pasco Teacher Influenced My Life"
Entry rules:
- 350 words or less - typed or neatly hand written
- Include writers name, age, address, phone number and school attending (if applicable)
- Received or postmarked by 5pm Wednesday, April 23, 2003 to the Pasco Chamber office (hand deliver to 2705 St. Andrews Loop #C or mail to P.O. Box 550 Pasco, WA 999301) or you may e-mail to fsmith@pasco.wednet.edu
Two divisions:
- Division 1 - Kindergarten through fifth grade - winner will receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond
- Division 2 - Sixth grade and older - winner will receive a $100 U.S. Savings Bond
What a wonderful way to say thank you to the many folks who had a positive influence on our lives. Questions may be directed to the Pasco Chamber at (509)547-9755 or via email at pchamber@bossig.com
Kevin Williams
PHS Class of 1977 and current President of the Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Pasco, WA
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From: Barbara Merk (`80)
Tovia,
Thanks for the flashback. I recall the girls' basketball team of 1978. I was a sophomore that year. It was pretty exciting to see the girls' team do so well. I remember the "twin terrors" - you and your sister Tammy. As much as I hate to say it, whether it's then or now, it seems to me that girls/womens sports don't seem to get the recognition that I feel they deserve. But, some of us do remember...
Barbara Merk (`80)
Seattle, WA
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From: Maria Ramirez Allan (`83)
I can't believe how many of us stuck around or came back to the Tri-Cities. Hope you all are doing great.
Maria Ramirez Allan (`83)
Pasco, WA
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