Piner High School Alumni Newsletter a Joint Publication of the Piner High School Foundation and Hall of Fame Volume 10, Issue 1 September 2018

Piner High School Alumni Newsletter A joint publication of the Piner High School Foundation and Hall of Fame Volume 10, Issue 1 September 2018

Piner High’s First Graduates - 50 Years Ago! When Piner High School opened lowing are memories from Piner’s tee tasked with deciding the col- in Sept 1966, it started with three first graduating class in 1968. ors, mascot and all the extra details grades, freshman, sophomores and Marcia (Thompson) Richter stat- that could start the traditions for juniors. The following year Piner ed that in the Spring of 1966, she the new school. “In reality, I felt had all four grades—9th thru 12th, the staff had already determined producing the first the results. The colors graduating class in the would not have been Spring of 1968. Be- USC’s colors if I had a fore those first juniors real say. The staff put up came to Piner they with complaints about were sophomores at forcing me to move on different high schools to this foreign place. I and all felt a little dif- had so many reasons ferent about having why I shouldn’t make to leave their current this change, but no one high school to come cared. During the sum- to Piner. Some were mer between SRHS looking forward to at- and PHS, some of the tending a brand-new teachers going with us high school, others to Piner, asked me and had strong feelings a few others to help get about wanting to the school ready for the stay at their current opening. I enjoyed the high school. When experience of being with the School District these enthusiastic peo- realigned the bound- ple working together, aries for the new 1968 Yearbook photo: Toni Lawson, stamping textbooks and (third) high school in other school supplies. Marcia Thompson, and Linda King Santa Rosa, most of This was the start to own the students for Piner and fellow sophomore Mike Till- our place at this new came from Santa Rosa High School man were called into the office at home. I felt like I was becoming (SRHS). Larry Olenberger did not SRHS. Marcia was very happy at ‘part’ of something. At SRHS I was want to go to Piner, because he SRHS knowing she was going to just part of so many other people. had just earned his first block let- graduate from there like several The possibilities were there to grab ter at SRHS, and looked forward generations on both sides of her onto at our brand new Piner High!” to someday trying to earn enough family had done. But to her sur- One thing that puzzled Marcia block letters in multiple sports over prise, she and Mike were informed was that right after the new school the next two years to get to wear that they were “going to the new year started, she ran for Student that white block sweater that few high school that was in a field on Body President. This was not like athletes were able to earn. On the the west side of town, that wasn’t her to be out in front of people. She other hand, Donna (Starr) White even finished yet!” stated, “I stood up there and told looked forward to going to Piner. She and Mike were asked to She saw the brand-new school as Cont’d. on page 3 a way to meet new friends. The fol- serve on a student/staff commit-

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2 Piner High’s First Graduates - 50 Years Ago! (Cont’d.) everyone why I would be a good at this job. I cam- and his freshman year in the small town of Fortuna, paigned and put myself out there where I had never with a population of about 3000 people in Humboldt been or imagined myself. I lost, but it put me in a posi- County. His family moved to Santa Rosa in the sum- tion to become very involved in student government, mer of 1965 and he attended SRHS his sophomore having some “say” with the staff, starting clubs, and year. In comparison to the small-town surroundings enjoying my life at Piner.” he had been used to, SRHS seemed enormous and The school was not finished when we started. Dirt the number of students huge. He knew only a handful and dust were everywhere. Lockers were outside and from his new neighborhood on Willowside Rd, which placed so that they created little pockets where people is west of Fulton Rd. He states, “I was quite pleased could pull all sorts of nefarious acts. That was new to when I learned I’d be attending Piner High for my ju- most of us. The classrooms were new with bright light- nior and senior years. I knew it would be made up of a ing and the young staff seemed excited to be there. smaller group of west-side students I could go to class with, get to know better and make friends with. As it I loved the opportunities we found at Piner. I was turned out, my optimism was well founded. I made fortunate to have a class with Miss Shaw. She was the many close friends during my two years at Piner [He first teacher or adult who ever encouraged me to ap- and his classmates were top dogs at the school for two ply for colleges. She had attended Chapman College years in a row]. Now when I think back to those years, and even set up a visit there where I talked to the Pres- it’s always warm memories of those good friends that ident of the college. He made me feel so welcome, become to mind first and foremost. One of the biggest cause he had heard about me from her view. Though challenges we faced those first two years was that I ended up attending Chico State College, where I met there were no established traditions to follow—we my husband, Roy, that helped me in so many ways. started from scratch in so many areas. I was Student The experience gave me a feeling that I might have a Body Vice President for the fall of my senior year and different future. I even tried out for Class Speaker at I remember being frustrated that the Student Senate our graduation. I played in the orchestra for my last couldn’t seem to organize or reach consensus on the time that evening. I had gained some confidence and goals we wanted to accomplish, much less actually ac- many lifelong friends through my experiences at that complish something meaningful, and as president of tiny school in the “boonies!” the Interact Service Club, I recall that we struggled to Marsha has been married to Roy for 47 years and identify worthwhile service projects to tackle, partly they have two grown children and 5 grandchildren. because we had no past history with such things. So, Marcia is one of the organizers for her 50th Class Re- looking back, even though it seemed we had the ad- union in Oct of this year. Regarding the Reunion com- vantage of a fresh clean chalkboard to start with, the mittee she says, “We have laughed and reminisced lack of past traditions and practices to help focus our every time we talk. We are still close after all these efforts was a hinderance. years. I treasure these Piner people as I treasure my Regarding teachers, we students were fortunate that memories of this special school.” as a whole, they were very experienced. Three stand Wayne Rasmussen wrote, “Thinking back, I’m very out in my mind: Coach Gaddie for his quick, wry wit; impressed with the selection of the inspired, youth- Chemistry and physics teacher, Mr. Rathman, for his ful and fun teaching staff. Football coach McKamey dry sense of humor and low-key teaching style; and would tell me everyday as he taped my ankles before Coach Bill Rogers for his steady, positive, supportive practice and games that I had the shiniest angles alive and encouraging manner. [Wayne also played on the tennis team]! Everyone at The physical facility was certainly different for its school on Senior Character Day in 1968 remembers time with everything on a single level and all exterior the stink of the cheese rubbed all over the four gar- corridors. It certainly didn’t look like a traditional high bage men. Piner was a warm and enlightening place school. I don’t remember there being much in the way to consider and plan for the future. I remember Mr. of grass or other landscaping between the buildings. Caselli explaining and calming us about the harsh Mostly dirt that turned into mud in the winter time. national news that was so common in 1968.” [The I recall trying to organize an effort to create a ‘Senior Vietnam War was going on and both Martin Luther Square’ area on the west side of the gym, but I think King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy were assassinated within that faded and fizzled fairly quickly. The athletic fields months of each other.] were incomplete and in pretty poor shape to begin Larry Waite, who went by Larry Solenberger in high with. Our first month or more of practice for our first school, very much looked forward to leaving SRHS to go to Piner. He grew up and attended grade school Cont’d. on page 4 3 Piner High’s First Graduates - 50 Years Ago! (Cont’d.) football team in 1966 was held at Doyle Park.” Larry, flat until 1970 when it was dug down several feet and who was also a tennis player, said “…everyone loved paved with cement, with brick planter boxes placed to gather at Shakey’s Pizza Parlor (on Russell Ave at between the steps down to the quad. A stage was cre- Cleveland Ave) after games on Friday nights. I don’t ated at the N/W corner with five separate 7’ high by 12’ recall if the pizza was any good or not, but it was a wide brick walls forming the back of the stage, which is fun place to be since many of our friends were there, also designated as the Senior Steps. Trees have matured and that’s where we often plotted out our weekend throughout the campus and there is now a huge two- adventures.” story building at the front of the school that houses the As you can see, Piner’s first graduating class had administration building and classrooms. There is also a variety of different feelings about coming to the a beautiful performing arts center, along with a new new school that was located at that time “out in the science building that has a planetarium inside and an boonies”, but they ended up with confidence, fond observatory outside. The last addition was Field Lights memories and life time friends from their two years at at the Jim Underhill Stadium. The lights were turned Piner High School. on for the first-time Friday night, 8/24/18, when Piner played its first home football game this season and beat Regarding the current campus it has certainly ma- Novato High 20-6. tured since it first opened. The quad was all dirt and

View of Piner quad in 1970 View of the quad in recent years

Front of Piner High facing Fulton Rd. since 2011 4 PINER HIGH’S 13TH ANNUAL CRAB FEED This year’s annual Crab Feed is Saturday, January 26, 2019. Mark your calendars and get your tickets early. The last several years have been near sell outs. Dinner includes appetizers, salad, fresh bread, pasta and crab; topped off with dessert, coffee or tea. Melted butter is also provided. We are again hold- ing our “Famous” dessert auction that offers delicious home-made and professional desserts. The profits from this event go right back to Piner through the 3 non-profits that put the event on: The Piner Boosters, the Piner Foundation, and the Piner Athletic Hall of Fame. The evening is a great way to reconnect with old friends or bring your own group for a fun filled evening with delicious food, and a chance to get some great deals on numerous raffle and silent auction items. Tickets will be available at any of the 4 Oliver’s Markets at the end of November. The Tickets make great holiday gifts. See page 2 of the newsletter for further information. If you mail in your check, your name will be placed on a WILL CALL LIST at the event. No tickets will be mailed to you.

5 PINER HIGH FOUNDATION It’s that time of year again to renew your PHS Founda- rey) Taan; Jill (Smith) Thach; Nancy (Michael- tion membership for this school year—Fall 2018 thru son) Celms; Lee Torliatt; As well as Tony Walls Spring 2019. If you’ve never joined, but have been en- and Jason Stephenson for their monthly donations joying the Alumni Newsletter over the years, now’s the through the companies where they work. A Special time to help pay it forward to help continue the suc- Thank you to Edna Gaddie who made a donation in cess at Piner High. Your $20 membership along with memory of Syd Kelly (Class of “79). any donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law under our 501(c) (3) non-profit status. The mon- We Need Foundation Committee Members ies received by the Foundation go to help our teachers We are still in need of new committee members obtain classroom equipment and supplies that they for the Piner High Foundation. We need someone that wouldn’t get otherwise, which enhances our students would be interested in helping with the Alumni News- learning. letter which is produced twice a year, along with some- Thank you to those who renewed your membership one that’s detail oriented working with names and ad- early. dresses on spread sheets, etc. We generally meet once a month in the PHS Administration building. If you are An Extra thanks to those who made an extra do- interested in giving back to your school, or you are a nation beyond their annual membership dues. They friend of Piner High and would like to help with a vari- include, Leslie (Jenkins) Conan; new member Allen ety of different positions that need to be filled, please Nelson; Marcia (Thompson) Richter; Clair (Mo- call 571-7420 for additional information.

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU, RECENTLY RETIRED TEACHERS We would like to Congratulate Judy Barcelon, Patty Michiels, and Sharon Stevens who retired last school year. All three teachers were well loved and renowned for their hard work and dedication to help students become more knowledgeable and successful in life. All three teachers have won various awards for their teaching skills, as well as programs they initiated while at Piner High.

Ms. Michiels taught for 40 years, 34 of those years at Piner High. Her first teaching job was at Granada Hills High School, in Southern California where she remembers hearing the quarterbacks name mentioned quite often and thought to herself “he must be pretty good”. That person was John Elway, who played 16 years in the NFL and won two Super Bowls.

At Piner Ms. Michiels taught Spanish and was known for her use of song and music as a mnemonic device, where students learned in both a rigorous and fun environment. She also started a program where high school students visited elementary schools to teach the younger students Spanish. It is said that there is no better way to learn something, than teaching it yourself. This program challenged many high school students to be the experts in the classroom.

Ms. Judy Barcelon taught at Piner for 33 years. She taught a variety of different science classes and was the driv- ing force for Piner’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program, as well as Piner’s Heath Sci- ence and Biotech pathway, which provides course work for students to gain knowledge and specialized training in today’s scientific and technology-based fields. The students gain a rigorous academic course of study coupled with highly relevant, “hands-on” training and experience, via observation in community-based laboratories and hospitals, guest lectures from professionals and through engaging, contextual learning in the class room.

Ms. Sharon Stevens taught at PIner for more than 20 years. She taught Social Studies, but also supervised the ASB (Associated Study Body). Ms. Stevens taught a majority of senior classes during her last years at Piner and was an avid supporter of Piner athletics particularly Basketball.

6 PINER HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP FORM

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

Those names in bold print have renewed their membership for this school year 7 ON A SAD NOTE . . . The following four people passed away this year. The almost all things. I didn’t know you personally, as a fifth person is remembered for his commitment to our friend or as an adult. But many did. You were always country 10 years ago kind and had a smile on your face when we passed Ty Thornburgh, class of ’77, passed away on 2-10- each other in High School. I wish your family solace. 2018, after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. You will not be forgotten.” Ty loved all sports and was a professional water ski Ralph Padilla, class of ’76, passed away peacefully racing champion in his 20’s. His family and friends de- at home on 8-15-18, surrounded by family. Ralph scribed him as having a great sense of humor, some- joined the U.S. Marine Corp after graduating from one who could repair anything, and who was tough high school. Ralph was described as a very positive as nails. and much liked multi-sport athlete at Piner starring in Anthony “Tony” Alberigi, class of ’79,was killed on basketball and baseball. Later in life he coached youth 2-15-18, when gunfire erupted outside the Western basketball, baseball and soccer. Hills Mall, located in the metro area of Birmingham, And let us not forget those who served our country Alabama. Tony was the mall manager when he was and made the ultimate sacrifice. Ten years ago, on June caught in a cross fire between two groups of young 24,2008, Army Sgt. Ryan Connolly, class of 2002, men shooting at each other. Tony died at the scene on was killed in action in Afghanistan when his vehicle the sidewalk. One other innocent victim was wound- struck a land mine. He was 24 years old. Ryan was ed. Tony was well liked and highly regarded as the able to be at the birth of his only daughter in the sum- mall manager at Western Hills. Three suspects so far mer of 2007, just before being deployed to Afghani- have been arrested. stan. He came home for an 18 day leave the following Syd Kelly, class of ’79, passed away on 5-27-18, from April in 2008, but then returned to Afghanistan where a long-term illness. Syd is remembered by his many he was killed in action two months later friends for his 30 years as a prominent and respected custom home builder, and for his tremendous athletic abilities at Piner High and SRJC. One of his classmates OUTSTANDING PROGRAMS who didn’t know him respectfully wrote, “You exem- Piner High School Career Pathways. For further informa- plify the US in the class of ’79…I knew you only as tion go to www.pinerhighschool.com. Syd, that guy that was our school representative in Early College Magnet Program (ECMP) STADIUM LIGHTS UPDATE. Piner High played its firsts ever home football game under their new Field Lights on 8-24-2018, beating Novato High School. The lighting was spectacular. Jim Geospatial Technology Pathway (GTP) Lanz (class of ’76) who was the Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee and the force behind the start of fun- draising for the lights, tossed the coin between the two teams to start the game. It was a close game the first half, but Piner endured and went on to win 20-6. Health, Science & Biotechnology Pathway (HSB)

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9 14TH ANNUAL HALL OF FAME DINNER -APRIL 6, 2019- Our next Piner High Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner is on April 6, 2019. Those being inducted will be announce in December. Continue to look for them on our website at www.pinerhalloffame.org. Paul Sanchietti (class of ’78) has devoted much time to running that website, as well as the “Piner Graduates” Facebook page. Thank you Paul!!! 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 at- mosphere, while enjoying a delicious dinner and dessert. 2018 inductees to Piner’s Athletic Hall of Fame at the Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club. Thank you, DOROTHY GONG. Dorothy, family member of the G&G Supermarkets Family and the Class of ‘71, made a large donation of col- lectable Beanie Babies to the Piner High Foundation. Dorothy’s family members included her brother’s Lee (class of ’68), Don (class of ’70) and older siblings Dick and Betty Gong who graduated from Santa Rosa High School. Betty passed away in 2011 and left some things to Dorothy, which included 9 storage containers of beanie babies and some Disney items. Dorothy generously decided to donate these items with half going to the PHS Foundation and the other half to the SRHS Foundation for fundraisers, etc. The hard part was trying to get an estimate as to the value of each item. Our PHS classmate of 1971 Betty (Furia) White stepped up, agreeing to store the items and then took on the tedious and time-consuming task of finding the value of each item. Thank you Betty!! Neither organizations are sure how they will use these gifts, but SRHS is considering giving their half of the items as rewards towards students, while the PHS Foundation is considering to sell them at their Crab Feed auctions or on E-bay. All funds or items will serve the students at both schools. Thank you, Dorothy! Kasey Olenberger (class of ’96), owner of FBK1 and former professional minor league baseball player for the California Angels (now the Los Angeles Angels), in January organized an event for over 100 kids that suffered the loss of their home and personal items from the 2017 fires. Kasey had Professional Baseball players come to SR to teach kids the finer points of baseball fielding and hitting. The kids also received free gifts. One of those volunteers to help Kasey’s instructors was Andrew Vaughn, a 2016 Maria Carrillo graduate. This year Andrew while playing his 2nd year at UC Berkeley, received the coveted Golden Spikes Award. An award given to the nation’s top amateur baseball player. Andrews father, Toby Vaughn, was the batting champion for the SCL and NBL his senior year at Piner in 1985. Andrew agreed to help out because he felt a strong commitment for any way to the fire survivors.

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