Alumni Newsletter a Joint Publication of the Piner High School Foundation and Hall of Fame Volume 9, Issue 2 January 2018

Piner High School Alumni Newsletter A joint publication of the Piner High School Foundation and Hall of Fame Volume 9, Issue 2 January 2018

KSRO Sales Manager – Cathy Slack PHS class of 1978 Editor’s note: As many of us know, In 2004 Cathy got during the horrendous firestorm this into radio sales, past October that consumed many working at 3 dif- homes in Sonoma County, KSRO was ferent groups of the primary source of information on stations. She has the fires, letting people know what worked for the areas needed to be evacuated, where KRUSH group of the shelters were, etc. It was “all hands on deck” during those critical days, stations, KRCB- with Cathy Slack helping in the news- the local NPR & room along with many of her fellow PBS affiliate, and employees. the KSRO group of radio stations, Cathy Slack, a 1978 grad of Piner currently holding High, is a proud 4th generation So- the position of noma County resident. A product KSRO Sales Man- of the Santa Rosa public school ager & Senior Ac- district (Steele Lane elementary, count Manager Santa Rosa and Rincon Valley Ju- for Amaturo Me- nior highs, Piner High School) she dia Group. She is went on to study music at Santa also a voice-over Rosa junior College and Sonoma actor, and can be State University. heard on many At Piner High School, Ms. Slack was local radio com- active in softball and volleyball her mercials sophomore year, then was on the All the while a Drill Team her Junior & Senior year. working musi- high school sporting events. Merle She was a member of the choir all cian, Cathy has sung with bands in Rossman is the husband of Ann 3 years, and acted in musicals as the North Bay since 1985, working Rossman who worked in the Piner well. with as many as 3 at one time! She Library. They are the proud parents While in college Cathy took a job currently is a lead singer with the of Piner graduates, Robin Rossman at Longs Drug Store on Mendocino North Bay band, The Poyntlyss Sis- (class of ’69), Bob Rossman (’72), Ave., and continued on after Col- tars, starting her 8th year in 2018. Rusty Rossman (;74) and Randi lege with a break in the middle Rossman (’77). Cathy is very proud to be working to sell shoes for Smith’s Shoes in for a company that has many Piner In 2004 Cathy became a member Montgomery Village and Codding- High connections. Radio Personal- of the Rohnert Park Chamber of town. ity (D.J.) Rob Taylor (’73 graduate) Commerce through her employer, After working with Longs Drugs, is co-hosts of “Rob & Joss in the serving as Head Ambassador from Cathy transitioned to an outside Morning”, on Froggy, 92.9. An- 2006 through 2009, and held a sales position calling on Longs, other KSRO connection to Piner board of director’s seat from 2007 Raley’s and Albertsons working High is Merle Ross (his radio name) for a number of distributors for 14 who worked alongside Jim Grady years. when they broadcast many local Cont’d. on page 3

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2 Cathy Slack PHS class of 1978 (Cont’d.) through 2009. Cathy is most proud of her work in collabo- rating with Rohnert Park elected officials to found the very popular Friday Night Markets held 13 weeks over the sum- mer in Rohnert Park’s City Center Plaza. 2018 will be it’s 9th year. Rohnert Park & Sonoma County residents gath- er for live music, food, wine and produce. The markets have become the largest fundraising vehicle for several local non-profit agencies and charities. Cathy also serves as Master of Ceremonies. To honor her work in the community, she received the 2011 “Spirit of Sonoma County Award” from the Sonoma County Economic & Development board.

Cathy also volunteers as Executive Director of the Miss Sonoma County Outstanding Teen program. She enjoys spending time with her 24-year-old daughter, 19-year-old son and her fiancé, Randy Nunes (class of ’71). Asked, why Cathy spends so much time and energy in her involvement in our community, Cathy said, “Being a 4th generation Sonoma County resident I couldn’t imagine living any- where else. When we support our community it only makes it stronger for everyone”.

Piner High Fire Survivors Receive Gifts from Generous Donors The below listed names donated gift cards, cloth- nancial Services, and three Anonymous donors. ing, shoes, or toys to the numerous Piner High families who lost their homes in the October 2017 Adopt a Family & Santa Workshop program fire. (More than 60 students lost their homes from Alicia Hansel and Friends, Ghilotti Construction, the fire.) Some donors also donated to the Adopt a Dana Dusbiber, Rhona Thompson Family & Santa Workshop program. Over $4,000 was raised from these generous donors. Sabrina Watts Gary Rudman, Emily Heinzelman & Russian River Senior Center Laura Alvarez, Jill Thompson, Redwood Covenant Church, Jaki Berry, Brenda Eldrige, John Gala, Jade Amanda Pufford, Amanda Sandler, Christina Ananda, Debra Lopez, Linda Durst, Mathew Mc- Griffone: Farmers Insurance Wine Institute- Di- Ghie, Brenda (Smith) Eldridge, Michelle Kellogg, ane Berardi, Theresa Pearson; and Cyndie Green- Maria Sisson, Cheryl Pedersen, Robert &Dolores KP Walnut Creek Zeni, Lisa McCracken, Terri(Hufford) Garcia, Matt We apologize if you donated to these events and Mair, Jillian Burford, Smeenk Family, Pam & Jim your name was not included on this list. Henry, Jennifer (Walker) O’Connor, Randy Nunes , Bair Family, Darlene Pepper, Marlena Hirsch, THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED TO HELP Sarah Heyne ,Susan Jablonski, Rich Scramaglia BRIGHTEN THE LIVES OF THESE STUDENTS & Families Epicenter, Tracey Parker & Friends, DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. Piner High French Club, Wendy Snetsinger, Chris- tine Snyder’s, Secret Santa, Nicky Rutkowski, Bob Rada- AAAK, Brandi Gordon ABD Insurance & Fi-

3 STADIUM LIGHTS UPDATE Piner High’s Stadium Light poles are up-six of them. many years of fundraising for this project paid the District School officials say that “as of now, the goal is to have the $63,000 in 2012 to pay for the E.I.R. (Environmental Impact project completed in February. [Neighboring fencing still Report. There has been a lot of people involved in the fun- being put up.] This is, of course, without any weather de- draising including the many sales in front of G&G Market lays. There is a possibility that the lights can turn on be- thanks to the Gong Family; five years of Surf and Turf din- fore that, but we cannot operate them until we are aware ners;, a Decade of the 70’s Reunion that took 18 months of of the regulations on this and can put a plan together for planning and include many wineries, beer distributors and making sure that we can hold our events without impact- local businesses that donated their products and service; an ing the neighboring community outside of the agreements evening fundraiser arranged by Parkpoint Health Club; a outlined in official documents. We are not planning on cash donation by the Santa Rosa Rotary Club West; and a hosting any formal sporting events under the lights until GoFundMe program where many generous people donat- the Fall of 2018. There may be time for an inaugural event ed. Fortunately, a school district bond to refurbish all of the before the end of this school year, but those details are not district schools, included the purchase and installation of ready yet, and cannot be decided until we are able to un- the Stadium Lights at Piner, along with building repairs, cov- derstand the new system and what it will take to operate ered the rest of the Lights project, which more than doubled it.” from the time the H.O.F. initially got the cost of the project. It’s been a long 10 years since past HOF President Jim Both included the cost of the lights and their installation, Lanz initiated and submitted the needed documents to along with installing lights along the tennis courts from the the School District to get the lights. The School District’s football field to the parking lot, but the first one did not in- policy required all the schools putting in stadium lights be clude sound wall fencing. privately funded. The Hall of Fame committee through its NEEDED: COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE PINER HIGH ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME AND THE PINER HIGH FOUNDATION. These two organizations are looking for alumni, retired staff, started in the early to mid-2000’s. Though they have had or supporters to fill many positions that will be vacated in many good times together, many are now ready to let oth- one to two years. The Hall of Fame meets once a month on ers take over and continue this important and rewarding the second Wednesday of the month in the PHS Administra- work. The Piner High Boosters are accepting auction items tion building. The Foundation meets on the same day and for our upcoming Crab Feed on January 27. If you would like at the same location, following the HOF meeting. If you are to make a raffle or auction item donation that is tax deduct- interested in giving back to your school, or you are a friend ible, email Wendy Miller at of Piner High and would like to help with a variety of differ- www.pinerbooosters.com. ent positions that need to be filled, please call 571-7420 for lights. The District’s policy additional information. Working with former classmates required of all the schools and/or making new friends on the committee is not only putting in stadium lights to fun but also rewarding. There has been a small group of be privately funded. Piner High alumni, teachers and administrators who have been volunteering for these two organizations since they

4 DON’T MISS OUT ON A GREAT TIME AND DELICIOUS FOOD AT OUR 12TH ANNUAL CRAB FEED Last January we had a near sell out crowd. It was one of our best years of revenue for the 3 non-profits- -the Piner Boosters, the Piner Foundation, and the Piner Hall of Fame who raise funds for Piner High. Many people reconnect with old friends, make new friends, or bring a group of their own friends for a fun filled evening with delicious food, and a chance to get some great deals on numerous raffle and silent auction items. Dinner includes appetizers, salad, fresh bread, pasta and crab; topped off with dessert, coffee or tea. Melted butter is also provided. Once again we are holding our “Famous” dessert auction that offers up delicious home-made or professional desserts. Anyone who has experienced any of our past events raves about the fun atmosphere, the food, and the dessert auction.” So don’t wait. Get your tickets early and set the date with your friends, relatives, or coworkers for an enjoyable dinner and evening out, all while helping the students at Piner High.

5 PINER HIGH FOUNDATION It’s that time of year again to renew your PHS Founda- An Extra thanks to those who made an extra donation tion membership for this school year—Fall 2017 thru beyond their annual membership dues. They include, Spring 2018. If you’ve never joined, but have been en- Ginny Pitts of Harvest Moon Winery; Bill Coset; joying the Alumni Newsletter over the years, now’s the Chris Garcia; Kathy Reese; Denise Rehe; and time to help to contribute to the success of Piner High Carol Cake Sherwood. As well as to Tony Walls School. The Foundation has contributed over $71,000 and Jason Stephenson for their monthly dona- to Piner since the Foundation began in 2003. Your $20 tions through the companies where they work. membership along with any donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law under our 501(c) (3) non- A Warm Welcome and thank you to new Founda- proﬁt status. The monies received by the Foundation tion members John Morris (class of ’71) who also go to help our teachers obtain classroom equipment made an extra donation as well as purchased and supplies that teachers wouldn’t have otherwise, a business card advertisement—“John Morris which enhances student learning. The Foundation Heating and Sheet Metal”, and to Larry Waite, also pays for half the printing and mailing of the (formerly Larry Solenberger) (class of ’68) and Alumni Newsletter, with the Piner Hall of Fame paying Joel Jacobson (class of ’69). the other half. We are now online at our website pin- A Special Thanks to Edna Gaddie and Bob Zeni erhighfoundation.org, if you would like to use a credit who both made donations in memory of Piner High card. Refer to page 7 of this newsletter to mail in your School Coach Bill Rogers. membership form or donation.

Thank you to those who renewed their membership— Ruth Richmond; Judy Bagley; Judy Barce- OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS lon; Dennis McCarty; Ursula Juricich; Patty Mi- Piner High School Career Pathways. For further informa- chaels; Kathy Penrose; and Pam Jenkins. tion go to www.pinerhighschool.com.

Early College Magnet Program (ECMP)

Geospatial Technology Pathway (GTP)

Health, Science & Biotechnology Pathway (HSB)

Culinary Pathway

University Pathway

Picture of one of six light poles now around Jim Underhill Stadium.

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Make checks payable to PHSF. Print and complete this form, then mail along with check to: Piner High School Foundation, 1700 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa, Ca. 95403 Our Federal Nonprofit Tax I.D. is #68-0312001.

To pay by credit card or for further information about us, go to our website at www.pinerhighfoundation.org

FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP LIST Rachelle Merian Albini- 1979 Matt Dillon- 1995 Frank Lawler- 1968 Merle & Ann Rossman--Alumni Parents Charles Albright- 1969 John & Thea Dolan- Retired Faculty Bob Maccario- 1972 Randi Rossman- 1977 Dave Albritton- 1976 Ann DuBay- 1978 Wendy Hack Maccario- 1972 Pat Sampson –Retired Faculty Dale Anderson- 1978 Tom DuBay- Retired Staff Nicholas Mancillas- Faculty Michelle Scarboro- Faculty Jim Andrade-1972 Jim Eliot- Retired Faculty David Marshall- 1970 Lisa Wittke Schaffner -1987 Sylvia Guiliano Andreis- 1971 Judith Pedroni Engelstad- 1971 Lindsay Schalich Malik- 1972 Bill Schalich- 1979 Steve Athens- 1971 Francine Boschetti Espiniera- 1971 Mark McCarthy Cindy Misner Schalich- 1983 Jeff Avery 1971 Jake Fitzpatrick- Retired Faculty Dennis McCarty- Retired Coach Kasey Schalich- 2010 Cathy Austin - 1978 Joan Fleck- 1971 Deena McConnell- 1979 Larry Schalich- 1974 Anna Babson- Parent of Alumni Ken Fox- Retired Faculty Jill McCormick-1989 Joe Schalich- 1971 Judy Bagley- Retired Staff Lorna Nelson Fox- 1973 Pete McCormick- Parent Nancy Schell- Retired Faculty Janet Barbaria - 1979 Jane Frost Randy Merian- 1977 Dolores Seymour- Retired Staff Judith Barcelon- Faculty Edna Gaddie- Wife of Retired Coach Martha Bastoni Messana- 1970 Carol Cake Sherwood- 1971 John Barone Cindy Gaddie- Mike’s Daughter Tom Michaelson- 1971 Sue Sion- Retired Vice-Principal Lynn Cook Beniot- 1974 Chris Garcia- 1970 Patty Michiels- Faculty Cathy Slack- 1978 Pat Berry- 1968 Scott Garcia- 1973 Linda Burke Miller- 1969 Don & Patty Soekland ’72 & ‘74 Gayle LaForce Berry- 1971 Karen Gunderson & Family Steve Mizera-District Office Dale Solheim- 1971 Sam Weston Bertacco- 1970 MaryBeth Halsey- Retired Principal John Morris -1971 Pamela Rippin Sorensen- Faculty Marylou Kniffin Beltrami- 1970 Abby Hanes- Piner Staff Tina Murray - 1974 Jennifer Stenger-1988 Cheryl Pedroncelli Bennett- 1971 Marnie M. Hanson Margaret Hayne Nelson- 1971 Jason Stephenson-1989 Mike Biando - 1978 Tanya Harlin- Parent of Alumni April Wycoff Nichols- 1974 Sue Woods Stone- 1970 Sally Bimrose- Retired Principal Sherman Harris- 1970 Paul Nikol- Retired Coach Karen Scott Suiter- 1979 Mitch Bonar- 1969 Jack Hayes- Retired Principal Tom Nix- 1968 Claire Morey Taan- 1970 Valerie Lane Burgoyne- 1971 David Hayne- 1972 Randy Nunes- 1971 Ed Taan- 1971 Michelle Patterson Brittain- 1988 Casey Hillman- Cyndi Ogle- 1970 Steve Templeman- 1968 Charlie Buff- Retired Faculty Keith Hinton Larry Olenberger- 1968 Jill Smith Thach- 1973 Alicia Bunce- Parent of Alumni John Huntzinger- Retired Faculty Gary Palmer- 1970 Craig Thompson- Retired Faculty Jackie Stevens Callaghan 1973 Nicki Obritsch Hinch- 1968 Randy Palmer- 1971 Mary Gowan Thomsen- 1970 Bill Campbell- 1976 Dave Hover-1976 Terrie Hays Palmieri- 1970 Lisa Tiedeman- 1976 Steve Casperson- Retired Coach John Hurt- 1970 Erin Parr- 1997 Lee Torliatt- Retired Faculty Betty Castino- Retired Faculty Magdalena Almarez Hurt- 1971 Rich Pedroncelli- 1973 Ilene Traverso- Retired Faculty Ron Casselli- Retired Faculty Marilyn Jackson- Retired Staff Karen Mejia Pennrich- 1971 Kathy Trenchard- Retired Faculty Nancy Michaelson Celms- 1968 Joel Jacobsen 1969 Kathy Perez-Penrose-Retired Faculty Marilyn Turner- Retired teacher Betty Furia Clarke- 1971 Tiffany Jahnke- Faculty Gail Laughlin Pippi-1969 Jim & Carol Underhill- Retired Coach Leslie Jenkins Conant- 1970 Donna Jeye- School Board Virginia Pitts—Alumni Parent Judy Vesper-1968 Jerry Corbet- 1968 Ursula Juricich—Wife of Charles Julie Buchanan Poirier- 1979 Larry Waite 1968 Laurie Cameron Cornelssen- 1972 Steve Kramer 1991 Wayne Rasmussen- 1968 Pam Jenkins Wallace- 1968 Rhonda Comalli-Friend of Piner Vince Klein- 1970 Kathy Denner Reese- 1969 Tony Walls Friend of Piner Karen Coster- Faculty Mark Koski- 1971 Denise Rehe- 1979 Donna Starr White- 1968 Bill Coset-1972 Doug Krikac- 1969 Marilyn Graff Reiss- 1969 Pauline Scinto Whitchurch- 1971 Mike Daniels- Friend of Piner Jani Logsdon Krambs- 1977 Lee Ann Cameron Reuter- 1979 Jeanette Babson Wilson- 1986 Rachel Watrous Daniel- 1989 Ron Kristof- Retired Faculty Ruth Richmond- Retired Staff Cliff Woodruff- 1975 Allison Arreola Delaney 1995 Sandy Lacey- Retired Faculty Marcia Thompson Richter- 1968 Craig Wycoff- 1978 Chris DeMello Jim Lanz- 1976 Doug Robbins - 1969 Chris Zeek- SRHS Class of 1968 Judy Dillon- Retired Faculty Maureen Latimer- Bianca Rosario- Faculty Bob & Dolores Zeni- Retired Vice-Principal

Those names in bold print have renewed their membership for this school year 7 COACH BILL ROGERS PASSED AWAY 9-11-17

he lived with the coach’s family. The coach also got him a job working the sidelines during the Los Ange- les Rams football games. While at USC Bill received a minor league baseball contract where he played for the New York Giants. At Bill’s memorial his son, William Rogers, stated his dad decided after playing in the minor leagues for a while that all the traveling was not suited for family life. So after graduating from USC he came back to Santa Rosa and married his high school sweetheart, Connie Wil- son, and began his career in education. He first taught at S.R. Junior High, then at Montgomery High when it first opened in 1958. To the benefit of Piner High, his next job was being the Athletic Director at Piner. Bill retired in 1988, after 37 years as an educator. Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa for over 50 years. Coach Bill Rogers was a role model who was mild man- nered and the type of coach any parent would want their children to play for. Maybe that was because he was an incredible athlete himself, but you would never know it talking to him. It seems it was always other people who told stories of Bill’s athletic prowess, nev- Piner High School’s first athletic director, Bill Rog- er Bill himself. His son stated that his father is the only ers, passed away at the age of 91 on September 11, athlete from Santa Rosa High school who ever lettered 2017. Anyone that ever spoke to him, found him to be in “Five” sports his senior year-- football, basketball, a humble and soft-spoken person. Those that knew baseball, track and field, and tennis. This is verified him well, say he had an outstanding sense of humor. in the S.R. High School Gymnasium where there are Though one of his daughters implied some of his blankets on the wall with past athlete’s credits. Some jokes were somewhat corny. Family came first for Bill people considered Bill to be one of the best athletes Rogers. to ever come out of Santa Rosa; including those who played professional Coach Rogers was selected to be Piner High’s athletic sports, e.g. Mel Gray, director when Piner opened in the Fall of 1966. He Jerry Robinson, etc. No was the head baseball coach. doubt Bill could have Bill attended local schools and graduated from Santa played professionally, Rosa High School in 1944. In his senior year he won but instead he chose the NCS long jump Championship (at almost 22 feet). to have a steady home Even though he felt track was his worst sport, he still life with Connie where attracted the attention of the head coach at the Uni- they could raise their versity of Southern California, where he attended on family. a track scholarship. Santa Rosa was a small town at Bill is survived by his that time and athletes rarely attracted outside atten- wife, Connie, his son, tion. The USC coach was passing through Santa Rosa William “Bill” Rogers, on his way back to Los Angeles from vacation when and daughters Ellen he contacted Bill. When Dave Albritton interviewed Anderson and Mary Bill for an article in the 2008 Piner Alumni newslet- Wells. They have five ter, Bill stated he felt like a small-town kid in a big city grandchildren. when he attended USC. Bill told Albritton he thought the coach felt for him and thus for his first year at USC 8

Piner High School Athletic Hall of Fame Cordially invites you to the 13th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner Saturday, April 14, 2018 Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club 333 Country Club Drive, Santa Rosa, California 5:00 p.m. No Host Bar / 6:30 p.m. Dinner

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$60.00 Per Person (Adult) $20.00 (Child) (Reservation accepted on a first come, first served basis) Please confirm your reservation by returning the attached response card no later than March 22, 2018 Make checks payable to: Piner High School Athletic Hall of Fame P.O. Box 12284 Santa Rosa, CA 95406

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13TH ANNUAL HALL OF FAME DINNER APRIL 14, 2018 The Piner High School Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducting the 1971 Swim Team, the 2001 Women’s Tennis Team, and two outstanding coaches: 1) Stan Bischof for Badminton and 2) Jake Fitzpatrick for Wrestling and Soccer at the 13th annual Piner High Hall of Fame dinner on April 14, 2018. The 1971 Swim Team members are Scott Collier, John Collier, Bill Coset, Stan Edwards, Tom Hansen, Roy Irwin, Bill Kelly, Larry Menth, Guy Miller, Bob Mitchell, Rob Piner and Randy Sei. The Fall 2001 Women’s Tennis Team are Nalon Chaiyavong, Katherine Fader, Emily Kong, Emilie Rousseau, Camille Rowland, Kathy Somnavong, Laurie Souksavath, Susan Souksavath, Helen War- ner, and Tawni Yaple. The dinner will be held at the beautiful Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club, with tickets at $60 for adults and $20 for children. Come honor these past student athletes, classmates and coaches, and join in the reunion like atmosphere, while enjoying a delicious dinner and dessert. Dinner choices are New York Strip, Salmon, or Vegetarian. The children’s dinner is chicken tenders and fries. A special thank you to Berry’s Market owners Pat Berry (class ’68) and Gail (LaForce) Berry (class ’71) for their sponsorship of this year’s Hall of Fame dinner which covers half the costs of the event. See page 9 for the H.O.F. dinner reservations, which should be made prior to March 22, 2018.. PHOTOS FROM PAST PINER HIGH HALL OF FAME DINNERS . . . More photos of this years and prior HOF Dinners, go to www.pinerhighhof.org.

On a Sad Note . . . We were advised John Miller, class of 1973 passed away on November 29, 2017. He was living in Sequim,WA and was on the city council there. He died of a heart attack at a local hospital. He worked for Safeway in Sonoma County for over 34 years. John leaves behind his cherished daughter, Jamie Miller, of Cheney, WA, along with his mother, his siblings and their families, and lots of friends. Dan Lamberson, class of 1974 passed away on July 29, 2017, after a long and brave battle with heart disease. He was on the Piner track and football teams. Dan was a longtime truck driver, and later worked in the parts dept. at Martin’s Truck Repair. A devoted father to his three sons, Matt, Tom and Joe Lambeson, Dan is survived by his siblings, Willie and Tim Lamberson, Mary Ann Dick, Ellie Betts, Cathy Whiteman and Ginny Laberson. Dan was a humble man, always ready to help his friends. 10 Thanks to our Sponsors

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