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CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS Jul 8 GUHSAA Board Meeting Sep 12-13 1950-59 Reunion Jul 19 Norte Mega Reunion Sep 24 Grant Gang Jul 23 Grant Gang Oct 1 Grant Girls Sep 9 GUHSAA Board Meeting Oct 19 Organ Concert The Newsletter is published quarterly by the GUHSAA P. O. Box 660412, Sacramento, CA 95866 E-mail address: [email protected]; GUHSAA Website: http://www.guhsaa.org GUHSAA Museum open Mondays 9:00 1:00 or by appointment call 916-813-2850 Dear Pacers, Grant High School is out for the summer. Remember when? Leora and I awarded 21 scholarships (Page 8) at graduation on June 10 th ; the committee had a hard time selecting the recipients. The applicants were all so well qualified, talented and certainly in need of financial help. Once again I thank you for voting. Approximately 35% of our members cast their ballots. We had the honor of sponsoring our first annual film festival, a fund raiser to assist the producers of the award winning “Give Us This Day” documentary about the 2012 Grant football season in financing their final editing so they can qualify for public distribution. They are well on their way. We will let you know when the DVD is available for distribution. We called it our first annual because with the new ARTS Academy at Grant, we hope to feature student generated films in the future. Our thanks to Pam Kirkwood Bowens ’75 for finally getting the Grant Union High School Alumni Association Facebook page up and running. She is getting a lot of responses on the site. If you want to join, just request Pam to make you a friend. Please note that the date for our annual George Wright Memorial Organ Concert has been moved up from our usual November date to October 19 (Page 11). Frank and Sondra Fuson ‘54 are both dealing with serious health issues and can use all the support we can give them. We have two big reunions coming up. Bev Kennedy ’55 and Deb Johnson ’55 are heading up a committee for the 1950- 1959 Reunion to be held September 12 & 13, 2014 to be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel. If you know of any Grant Alumni from that era, please help them spread the word. Also Norte Del Rio Alumni are putting together a Mega Norte Del Rio All School Reunion the weekend of July 18-20. This is a tremendous undertaking! Information can be found in the last issue of this Newsletter, on both the Norte and Grant Facebook pages and on our website guhsaa.org. They are also reaching out to find Norte staff members. If you know any of the above, we encourage you to also help them spread the word. Check out Kelvin Lee Ed.D ‘64’s article updating progress for the Grant Health & Sports Academy. When completed, it will be of benefit to the entire community in addition to Grant students. For some time we have been trying to get grads from the 1960s, 1970’s and beyond to support the Association. Recent events have made it more essential than ever. Of our 15 board members, 6 are experiencing serious health issues with themselves and/or their spouse. In addition, our newest board member, Walt Tidwell ’58 is moving to Arizona. It is imperative that we find volunteers that are willing to step up and fill these positions as they develop. Pam Kirkwood Bowens ’75 is in line to replace Walt. But as these resignations occur, we need to be prepared with potential replacements. We are considering forming a search committee composed of alumni from the 60’s and 70’s to assist us in finding willing volunteers. If you would be willing to serve on this committee or as a board member, call 916-813-2850 or 916-368-2438. The board meets every other odd month and is not a very time consuming position. If you ever considered serving, now is the time to step forward! Johnnie Matranga ‘49 GUHSAA President GRANT UNION HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER Volume 30 Number 3 PO Box 660412 Sacramento, CA 95866 July 2014 MOVING? MOVED? CHANGED YOUR NAME? LET US KNOW!!! GUHSAA P. O. BOX 660412 SACRAMENTO, CA 95866 E-[email protected] !!!NEW!!! - Grant Union High School Alumni Association on Facebook !!!NEW!!!

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CALENDAR OF COMING EVENTS

Jul 8 GUHSAA Board Meeting Sep 12-13 1950-59 Reunion Jul 19 Norte Mega Reunion Sep 24 Grant Gang Jul 23 Grant Gang Oct 1 Grant Girls Sep 9 GUHSAA Board Meeting Oct 19 Organ Concert

The Newsletter is published quarterly by the GUHSAA P. O. Box 660412, Sacramento, CA 95866 E-mail address: [email protected]; GUHSAA Website: http://www.guhsaa.org

GUHSAA Museum open Mondays 9:00 – 1:00 or by appointment call 916-813-2850 Dear Pacers,

Grant High School is out for the summer. Remember when? Leora and I awarded 21 scholarships (Page 8) at graduation on June 10th; the committee had a hard time selecting the recipients. The applicants were all so well qualified, talented and certainly in need of financial help.

Once again I thank you for voting. Approximately 35% of our members cast their ballots. We had the honor of sponsoring our first annual film festival, a fund raiser to assist the producers of the award winning “Give Us This Day” documentary about the 2012 Grant football season in financing their final editing so they can qualify for public distribution. They are well on their way. We will let you know when the DVD is available for distribution. We called it our first annual because with the new ARTS Academy at Grant, we hope to feature student generated films in the future. Our thanks to Pam Kirkwood Bowens ’75 for finally getting the Grant Union High School Alumni Association Facebook page up and running. She is getting a lot of responses on the site. If you want to join, just request Pam to make you a friend.

Please note that the date for our annual George Wright Memorial Organ Concert has been moved up from our usual November date to October 19 (Page 11). Frank and Sondra Fuson ‘54 are both dealing with serious health issues and can use all the support we can give them.

We have two big reunions coming up. Bev Kennedy ’55 and Deb Johnson ’55 are heading up a committee for the 1950-1959 Reunion to be held September 12 & 13, 2014 to be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel. If you know of any Grant Alumni from that era, please help them spread the word. Also Norte Del Rio Alumni are putting together a Mega Norte Del Rio All School Reunion the weekend of July 18-20. This is a tremendous undertaking! Information can be found in the last issue of this Newsletter, on both the Norte and Grant Facebook pages and on our website guhsaa.org. They are also reaching out to find Norte staff members. If you know any of the above, we encourage you to also help them spread the word.

Check out Kelvin Lee Ed.D ‘64’s article updating progress for the Grant Health & Sports Academy. When completed, it will be of benefit to the entire community in addition to Grant students.

For some time we have been trying to get grads from the 1960s, 1970’s and beyond to support the Association. Recent events

have made it more essential than ever. Of our 15 board members, 6 are experiencing serious health issues with themselves and/or their spouse. In addition, our newest board member, Walt Tidwell ’58 is moving to Arizona. It is imperative that we find volunteers that are willing to step up and fill these positions as they develop. Pam Kirkwood Bowens ’75 is in line to replace Walt. But as these resignations occur, we need to be prepared with potential replacements. We are considering forming a search committee composed of alumni from the 60’s and 70’s to assist us in finding willing volunteers. If you would be willing to serve on this committee or as a board member, call 916-813-2850 or 916-368-2438. The board meets every other odd month and is not a very time consuming position. If you ever considered serving, now is the time to step forward!

Johnnie Matranga ‘49 GUHSAA President

GRANT UNION HIGH SCHOOLALUMNI ASSOCIATION

QUARTERLY

NEWSLETTER

Volume 30 Number 3 PO Box 660412 Sacramento, CA 95866 July 2014

MOVING? MOVED? CHANGED YOUR NAME? LET US KNOW!!! GUHSAA P. O. BOX 660412 SACRAMENTO, CA 95866 [email protected]

!!!NEW!!! - Grant Union High School Alumni Association on Facebook –!!!NEW!!!

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GUHSAA Board of Directors Election Results

The 2014 election featured a six candidate field all of whom were exceptionally qualified. There were 493 ballots cast for the following candidates: Pam Bowen ‘75, Sondra Swart Fuson ‘55, Johnnie Matranga ‘49, Jeanette Providence ‘73, Chuck Reade ’49, and Walt Tidwell ‘58. The GUHSAA thanks all the candidates for running for the Board and their willingness to work for the graduates and students of Grant Union High School. The elected Board Members for the term that runs from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017 are: Sondra Swart Fuson, Johnnie Matranga, Jeanette Providence, Chuck Reade and Walt Tidwell.

“Give Us This Day’ premiered at Grant

In 2012 independent filmmakers D.L. Stern, Adam Stern and Milton Boyd spent a year filming a documentary on the Grant Football team. Unfortunately, 2012 turned out to be Grant’s worst season and they endured tragedy as well. The inspiring story of how they dealt with these challenges is told in “Give Us This Day”. The film won best documentary honors at the Sacramento International Film Festival in April. The film is currently designated for film festivals and needs technical finishing touches before it can be shown to the general public. Since it was shown on the Delta King to sold out houses, many Grant supporters were unable to see the film. The filmmakers were seeking funds to complete the editing process which is quite expensive. They signed up for Kickstart.com with a goal of reaching $15,000. Since they needed to reach that goal in order to receive the funds, and since they were receiving so many requests to see the film, they reached out to GUHSAA to sponsor a film festival at Grant as fund raiser to help them reach their goal within their timeline. We had a very short two weeks to pull it all together. We printed and distributed posters, posted information on our website and Pam Bowens got our Facebook page up and running. We had 3 showings in the auditorium on Friday night May 16th, Sunday afternoon and evening May 18th. The film was well received and we did our part to help the filmmakers reach their goal. Once the editing is completed, the plan is to release it on DVD. We’ll keep you posted on the progress. The GUHSAA Newsletter is the official

Publication of the Grant Union High School Alumni Association.

It is published four times a year: January, April, July, October

Deadline for submission of news is 3 weeks prior to the 1st of the month of publication. Due to space limitation, all articles may be edited in size and/or content. All articles must be submitted copy ready or on a compact disk that is compatible to one of the following:

* MS Word or preferably submitted via e-mail to: [email protected]

Include: *name of submitter *phone number and if applicable * e-mail address

Advertising in the Newsletter

The GUHS Alumni Association accepts Advertising to help defray some of the expenses of publishing the Newsletter.

Business card size ads are: $15 for one issue

$50 for 4 issues

Note: Ads relating to insurance, banking, or credit cards cannot be accepted

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NAME CLASS NAME CLASS Linda (Smiley) Alto 1958 George Jones FAC

Roy Bearden 1974 Dennis Kollenborn 1961

Myrna (Haskell) Berni 1954 Thomas G. Lopez 1969

Pam (Kirkwood) Bowens 1975 Judy Maakestad 1956

Mike Call 1956 Emile Abbott Macintosh 1958

Mary (Masters) Dennis 1956 Trystina Mc Fadden 2012

Doreen (Francies) Dill 1945 Erik Naisbitt 1967

Erick Dosty 1979 Frances (Logreco) Nielsen 1958

Martha (Loper) Estey 1966 Ernest Popp 1953

Carla (Edwards) Goughnour 1964 Lynn Carl Reed Jr. 1997

Tesia Green 1989 Joyce Potter Reese 1960

Jerry Guthrie 1952 Charles Robson 1954

Reginald Harris FAC Gary Stetson 1974

Lee Hebner 1954 Clare (Yim) You 1956

Doris (Wagner) Hutchinson 1958 Frieda Zachary 1983

Emily (Foster) James 1958

In Memoriam

NEW MEMBERS

William Allen 1961 Virginia (Bennett) Harder 1944 Latoya Poon 1993

Jean Begin FAC Marcia Haugen 1966 Tasha Pruitt 1988

Darrell Belton 1982 Dennis Hyer 1955 Gregory Randall 1970

Greg Calvo 1957 Rozetta (Carter) Inman 1941 Bernice (Headington) Rheingans 1942

Joe Campos 1969 Irene (Carlson) Jenovino 1939 Paul Savercool 1953

Ruben Carrillo 1956 Harry Kassis 1942 Howard Shirley 1956

Ross Coon 1958 Myron Keeler 1949 Ken Spanos 1975

James Dixon 1956 Claud Kreighbaum 1961 Bonnie (Cleveland) Stevenson 1948

Tom Doll 1962 Ron Langston 1976 Beverly (Kral) Stretch 1952

Elaine (Engen) Elliott 1943 Charline (Newell) Mack 1953 Chris Stringfellow 1969

Sandra (Foster) Finley 1956 Ben Makishima 1952 Della (Kessler) Towne 1955

Michael A. Mc Carthy 1966 Paula Turner 1985 Norman Forste 1953

Connie (Ripley) Miles 1949 Mario Velarde 1978 Dorothy (Hund) Frei (FAC) 1953

Leta (Collins) Miller 1941 Ernest Waddell 1948 Howard Fuller 1933

Danny Morris 1966 Michelle Welch 1967 Walter Gaines 1972

Gwen (Oxford) Muncy 1951 Cliffie Ann (Birdwell) West 1954 Elaine (Bradley) Garrett 1947

Wesley Nyquist 1948 Richard Willoughby 2000 Terry Geller 1965

Richard Olson 1946 Dennis Wood 1960 Martha (Sims) Goodal 1959

Sally Otten 1964 Anna (Romano) Yelkey 1953 Frances (Fuson) Gray 1955

Claudeva (Mac Bride) Peters 1951 Edith Zornes 1972 April Hale 2010

*Don Fletcher 1958 –listed in printed version; obituary for another Don Fletcher, not our Don!

GUHS Classes of he ‘40’s Lunch Dates for 2014

Coco’s Restraurant – 1830 Arden Way

March 20 June 19 September 18

Contact Gordon Nevis – 916-331-9728

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Pacer Profile – Leora Kaufer Matranga ‘52

Life happens when you are planning something else. At least that was true for Leora

“Billee” Kaufer’52. Her childhood dream was to be a teacher like her 3rd

-4th

Grade teacher

Margie Clark Lee at North Sacramento Elementary School where she graduated in the last 8th

grade class in 1948. At the end of her sophomore year at Grant she met Johnnie Matranga who

was attending Grant Tech across the street. They were married during her senior year and

becoming a mother became her first teaching job for daughter Cyndi and son Rocky. She took

night classes at Grant Tech and was active in Noralto PTA and was a Girl Scout leader. She

received a PTA Honorary Life Membership from Las Palmas PTA. Finally when Rocky started 4th

grade she enrolled at American River College and then on to Sac State to earn her teaching

credential.

While she was attending college, Johnnie got the water ski bug and the family became a ski family. They all

skied in the ski shows for the Sacramento Water Ski Club. Cyndi was the first to win a national title. When they went to

a tournament they contributed four judges, three drivers and two scorers. Rocky became sought after as an announcer.

It was truly a team effort. Johnnie and Leora both served on the Western Regional Council. Johnnie served as Regional

Vice President and Leora edited the Western Region Tournament Guide for 17 years. When Cyndi attended Sac State,

she and Johnnie started a water ski program that eventually grew to become the Sac State Aquatic Center. Johnnie and

Rocky also won many titles and Johnnie received an Award of Distinction from the Water Ski Hall of Fame. As a Senior

Judge, Leora became one of the first women selected to judge a National Tournament and went on to judge many more.

She also conducted judge’s clinics to train upcoming judges.

In a quest for family history she joined Root Cellar Genealogy Club where she took classes, served as president,

volunteered at the club library and led tours to the LDS Library in Salt Lake City. She found a long lost cousin, traced her

mother’s family to Puritan roots 1632 Massachusetts and became a member of the Daughters of the American

Revolution. She connected with German cousins and traveled to East Germany where they took her to visit her

grandparent’s village and was in Berlin weeks before the wall came down.

Leora began teaching 5th

grade in 1969 for the Rio Linda School District at Larchmont School, followed by a stint

at Orchard School. In 1976 she became the district Grant Writer and Public Information Officer. In 1980 she returned to

the Classroom at Oakdale School. She spent two summers as a Fellow of the Northern California Math Project at UCD

and was part of the “Equals Project” at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley. She teamed with a primary colleague to

win a grant for a “Model Hands-on Math Classroom” and trained other teachers and parents. In 1991 she received the

Sacramento County “Outstanding Math Teacher” Award. This led to working three years as the District Math

Coordinator. She had nine schools where she presented staff development demonstration lessons to all grade levels K-

6. District funding cutbacks ended the program and she taught 5th

grade at Holmes School. She ended her career where

it began, working as math specialist at Larchmont School. She retired in 1994 and spent several years working as a tutor

in private schools for the district.

Truly a “Pacer for Life” she chaired her class reunion committee for many years and made wonderful lifelong

friends. In 1997 Johnnie was elected to the Grant Alumni Association Board of Directors. She went along to the meetings

and was enticed by Al Davis ’43 to volunteer at the GUHSAA Museum with the promise of learning how to use the

computer. She volunteered to edit the GUHSAA Newsletter following the retirement of Faye Gould Wiese ‘39. The

following year she was elected to the board. She arranged a meeting to recruit volunteers for the museum and

spearheaded the Grant Grad Photo Display Project. The computer program was designed by Al Davis and classmate

Jerry Arthur built the wall frames. Another classmate Lillian Catledge Weisenburger teamed up with Leora to create the

displays, scan all of the yearbooks and preserve them on CD’s. Sixteen years later all of the classes from Grant and Norte

Del Rio are on display. When Al Davis retired as museum director she took his place. Through her leadership, there are

displays at the museum in the outside windows featuring “Grant High School 1932-1942 – The Purple and Gold Years”, a

photo display of the Scholarship Recipients, and a “Bring Back the Band” display. Inside the museum is the “History of

the Grant Organ”, the World War II project at Grant (one of 5 in the Nation) to train mechanics to repair airplanes, the

history of Grant Technical College, and the 2008 State Football Champions along with much more memorabilia.

Now with the staff of 8 at the museum beginning to age out, she is ready to recruit and train younger alumni

volunteers to continue to preserve Grant Union High School’s rich history.

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REUNIONS

1940’s GUHS Classes of the 40’s 2014 THURSDAY Luncheon Dates September 18, 2014 COCO’S RESTAURANT 1830 Arden Way. Contact, Gordon Nevis at: (916) 331-9728

1950’S 1950-1959 - TEN CLASS REUNION - September 12 and 13, 2014. Crown Plaza Hotel, 5321 Date Ave., Sacramento. Friday night mixer and Saturday luncheon, and tour of the school possible on Sunday, if there is enough interest. CONTACT: Co-Chairs Bev Vereide Kennedy `55 (916) 368-2438 or Deb Brown Johnson `55 (916) 991-3728 for information. See details elsewhere in this Newsletter.

1956-1982 “C’MON HOME DONS!” MEGA REUNION ALL CLASSES OF NORTE DEL RIO 1956-1982 Event Date: July 19, 2014 Place: Red Lion Hotel Woodlake Conference Center (formerly the Radisson 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, CA 95815 Time: 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. SAVE THE DATE Send your memories in pictures to be included in the Event Showing to: Valerie Goode`78 at e-mail:

[email protected] Details: CONTACT: Valerie Goode. See flyer in this NEWSLETTER 1964 50TH CLASS REUNION SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 Time: 5:30 PM -11:00 PM Place: DANTE CLUB, 2330 Fair Oaks Boulevard. Room reservations can be made for Larkspur Landing; they have

a block of room set aside. Reservations must be made by August 28, 2014 to get the lower rates. Phone number for Larkspur Landing is (916) 646-1212.

NO HOST Cocktail Party followed by football game at Grant vs. Bullard of Fresno. Sunday campus tour at Grant and lunch in cafeteria.

CONTACT: Co-Chairs: Bill Zehrbach, E-Mail: [email protected] or phone (408) 268-1536 OR Fran Shuck Johns, e-mail: [email protected] or phone (916) 722-2519 – 1965 50th CLASS REUNION - OCTOBER 3RD 2015 -- Ron Lundquist and Committee have set the tentative date Lions Gate at McClellan Business Complex Time: 5:00 PM – Midnight – No specific dress code will be required to attend. Place: LIONS GATE AT MCCLELLAN Business complex CONTACT: Ron Lundquist at phone: (916) 688-9209 e-mail: [email protected] Or [email protected] Check this site for more info as it becomes available. 1966 50th CLASS REUNION – 2016 GRANT UNION and NORTE DEL RIO Classes of 1966 are forming a committee to

decide on their 50th Reunion. Please join Michelle (Morrison) Jurach, Martha (Loper) Estey and Marcia (Scott) Brown in this endeavor.

CONTACT: Michelle (Morrison) Jurach at (916) 474-4001. Classes of 1967- 1973 and 1975-2012 Reunions are not included because you have not furnished us with your Reunion information.

GUHSAA Alumni Association tracks the reunions, but does not make them happen. You PACERS and DONS are the ones who plan and carry out

the reunions of your individual classes. We will aid you with class lists and addresses in our data base, printing picture nametags (with YOUR

volunteer helpers), and providing other information on hand. Searches for missing classmates are very time consuming, so get those plans going and

have plenty of volunteer help.

Requests for publications of “missing classmates” lists should be e-mailed to Ginny Doyle [email protected]. (ONE list per Reunion, please).

UPDATES FOR THE NEWSLETTER “REUNIONS” PAGE SHOULD BE SENT TO: Dorothy Trapanese: e-mail [email protected] UPDATES FOR THE WEBSITE TO: www.guhsaa.org

NEW INFORMATION DEADLINE for the next OCTOBER 2014 NEWSLETTER is SEPTEMBER 1st 2014 (no later).

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Missing Classmates from the Class of 1964

We are looking for the following classmates, and we need your help finding them. If you know any of these people and have an address, phone number or an email address for them, would you please sent the information ASAP to Fran (Frances Shuck) Johns at faj112@ comcast.net. Thank you for your help!!

Herbert Anderson Johnnie W. Hargis Anita Roby

Mary Jane Andrews Carrie Harris Barbara Rogers Champion

Darrel Ashton Joyce Harris Suzanne Sayers

Dana E. Baker Wayne Hendershot Ben Schack

Daniel P. Bates, Jr. Jackie L. Henry Michele C. Scherner

Leeroy H. Begin James Henson Pamela J. (Wyatt) Burchard

Laurence Bertolozzi Jimmy F. Herrera Earl Self

Robert Betts Roger Allan Johannes Susan Sgheiza Norris

Charlotte L. Bonty Earnest P. Johnson Warren Shepard

Nancy Boyd Haywood W. Johnson Reggie Sills

Donald J. Brown Jeffery Jerome Johnson Vaughn M. Slover, Jr.

Wayne Brown Annie K. Jones Claudie Smith

Jearrel Buckner Alvetta (Keene) Willis George C. Smith

Learrel D. Buckner Sharon Mae Creglow Kindel Leonard L. Smith

Carol Burnett Larry R. King Leroy C. Smith

Larry Burns Hughette Landry Victoria-Jo Smith Thompson

Barbara Keam Butler Vera Pinkie Lee Arthur T. Stewart, Jr.

Shelly S. Butler E. J. Lewis Frank T. Stewart

Lois Chaffin Elliott Freddie J. Lewis Margaret A. Stewart

Tommy Coates Sidney J. Lilly Richard L. Stribling

Ted Dailey Carla Rae Coates Wade Luse Gobi Stromberg

Lawrence Davenport Molten Lyles Patricia Stroud

Rebecca J. Davies Raymond Lee Lynn Anthony Thompson

Suzanne DeVilbiss James Maloney Hazel Tramel

Irene Dunn Edward Martin Gary L. Traverso

Julia Deanna Earls Brand Bob May Andy O. Trotter

Richard Errington Dolores Lee McCall Diane Vineyard

Ron Etter Joe W. McLellan David Ward

Reginald Fambro Edward Mendez Jeanne Marie Watson Coulter

Alice M. Felkey Edward A. Morris Rae Letta K. Webb

Bryson R. Fisher Desserie Nathaniel Linda White

Kenneth M. Fletcher Michael O'Conner Terry White

Malkie Freeman Eddie Ohlson William Wiley

Rita S. Gage Margaret J. Pryor Emma Williams

Jolene Girard Niles Rawls Joyce M. Williams

Mike Gorham Juanita Reynolds Wayne Willmet

Zelma Gorman Andrea Lee Richardson Allene Wilson Motheral

Jacqueline R. Grant Commins Jim A. Richmond Ramona Wilson

Harry A. Grays Glenn T. Roberts, Jr.

Ned Hammitt Nadia Raeina Robinson

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GRANT GIRLS’ LUNCHEON

Wednesday, OCTOBER 1, 2014 11:00 a.m. (Social) PLEASE arrive by 11:45 12:00 noon (Lunch) Dante Club 2330 – Fair Oaks Blvd. Lunch Entrée: COST $23.00 Price includes entrée choice, Caesar salad, Rigatoni pasta with meat sauce , vegetables, rolls & butter, dessert (Spumoni), wine, coffee or tea, tax & tip. ENTRÉE choice of: (1) Pork Loin (2) Chicken Marsala (3) Vegetarian - Cheese Ravioli/Basic Parmesan Sauce HOSTS: Class of 1955 Celebrating 60+ years of Friendship Co-Chairs: Beverly Vereide Kennedy`55 and Deb Brown Johnson`55

MUSEUM STAFF & Computer and Mailing Services: Dolores Blas Bettencourt ’48, Virginia Miles Doyle `48, Deb Brown Johnson `55, Beverly Vereide Kennedy `55, Mildred Wright Loutensock `46, Leora Kaufer Matranga `52, Barbara Wiley Perry `49, LeRoy Perry`49, Larry Ryan `60, Lillian Catledge Weisenburger `52

NO PHONE RESERVATIONS – CHECKS ONLY

NO WALK-IN AND NO PAY-AT-THE-DOOR ACCEPTED. PLEASE SEND RESERVATION CHECK by September 24, 2014 TO: DOROTHY TRAPANESE (do not send to Alumni P.O. Box) Your check will be cashed as a confirmation of your reservation.

Cancellations ONLY in the event of an emergency – call Dorothy at (916) 424-1300 before 9AM

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2014 Scholarship Awards – by Jeanne Perry Benvenuti ‘52

On May 16, 2014, the Alumni Association Scholarship Committee met to select the scholarships to be awarded for 2014. The Committee received 51 student applications and from those awarded ten $4,000, two $2,500, and nine $2,000 scholarships. The recipients were announced at graduation, June 10, by Association President Johnnie Matranga and Leora Matranga, Association Secretary.

Those graduates receiving $4,000 awards were Mai Cha, 2014 Valedictorian, who will attend CSU, East Bay, and major in History; Student Body Vice President Valerie Cha, who will major in Human Development at U.C. Davis; Anna Cheng, who will study Cognitive Science at U.C. Berkeley; Jennyann Gallo, who will major in Sociology at UCLA; Suyash Pandey, who will study International Relations at U.C San Diego; Luz Rosales, who will major in Biology at UCLA; Kristy Vang (undeclared), who will attend UC Davis; Callie Vue, who is interested in Civil Engineering and will attend UC Berkeley; Suzanne Vue, who will major in Film Studies at UC Davis; and Student Body President Mai Chiang Xiong, who will attend CSU, Sacramento as a Business major. Two graduates received $2,500 scholarships and will attend American River College (ARC)---Lourdes Alvarez, whose major is Psychology, and Claudia Cuevas, who will major in Liberal Studies. These scholarships were funded by Perry Flicker, who graduated from Grant in 1934.

Five graduates received $2,000 scholarships that were also funded by or in memory of individuals or by Alumni Association groups. -- Two Jane and Darrow Fund Scholarships from Ralph Livingstone scholarships were given in memory of Ralph’s

sister Jane, ’40 and her husband Darrow Thompson. These went to Manda Lao, who will study Computer Science at UC Merced, and Pedrito Lopez, who will major in Biology at UCLA. -- The Bion Gregory (’58) memorial scholarship went to Samuel Kinsey, who will attend Arizona State University and major in Broadcast and Journalism. -- The Dickason Memorial Scholarship, funded by the children of J.T. Dickason in memory of their parents, was presented to Brayan De Dios, who will study Mechanical Engineering at CSU, Sacramento. -- The Grant Girls Scholarship was given to Tattiana Johnson, who will study Psychology at UC Santa Barbara.

Four additional $2,000 scholarships were given to Rocio Campos (undeclared), who will attend UC Berkeley; Laura Jimenez (undeclared), who will attend UC Merced; 2014 Salutatorian Cinthia Padilla (undeclared) who will attend UCLA, and Annie Xiong, who will attend UC Santa Barbara as Biochemistry major.

Those serving on the Scholarship Committee were Beverly Kennedy and Jeanne Benvenuti, co-chairs, Leora Matranga, Rhonda Baber, Walt Tidwell, and Grant teacher Jeanette Providence. Jeanette led a well-attended meeting for recipients and their families on June 11 at the school library. She and Association Treasurer LeRoy Perry reminded the graduates of the details pertinent to receiving their scholarship checks. The students learned more about the scholarship process from Beverly and were encouraged by Johnnie and Leora and others of the Committee to join the Alumni Association. The highlight of the meeting was an inspiring send-off by Jeanette regarding what the graduates can expect as they move on to their college careers and what will be expected of them. The Association congratulates the 2014 scholars and is grateful to those who have assisted in funding the scholarships for these outstanding graduates.

2014 Scholarship Recipients back: Claudia Cuevas, Laura Jiminez, Manda Lao, Pedrito Lopez, Jennyann Gallo, Tattiana Johnson, Brayan De Dios; center: Sam Kinsey, Lourdes Alvarez. Rocio Campos, Kristy Vang, Anna Cheng, Suzanne Vue, Mai Cheng Xiong, Callie Vue, Mai Cha; front Luz Rosales, Valerie Cha, and Annie Xiong

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TEN CLASS REUNION UPDATE

1950 – 1959

September 12 & 13, 2014 Crowne Plaza Hotel, 5321 Date Ave., Sacramento

The Save the Date flyer we mailed out in March went to a few wrong addresses

which we corrected in the Alumni data base, then sent out new flyers. We’re

hoping for a good turnout, the room holds close to 500. Call a friend or two

from your class and make it a party!

The Class of 1958 headed by Arleen Allen Clavet and her crew of Joyce Myers

Johnson and Barbara Nelson Kennedy have the Friday night mixer plans to be held in the Terrace Room well

in hand. From 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. a no host bar and hors d’oeuvres will be available and there will be music to

reminisce by. Dress is casual, but go all out if you feel like it. You might even see a football jersey or three!

Also, don’t forget we have the Special Room Rate of $89.00 for two for the night, which includes breakfast the

next day! Lunch in the Ballroom on Saturday is $45.00 per person, including tax and gratuity. Registration

begins at 11:00 and lunch will be served at 1:00. Stan Shaver ’55 will provide the rock and roll and other 50s

appropriate background music for the luncheon.

For those opting to go to the home football game Friday night, Grant is playing Bullard of Fresno – Jr. Varsity at

5:00 and Varsity at 7:15. Alumni usually sit in the section right of the announcer’s booth. If there is enough

interest, we can arrange for a Sunday tour of the school and to see the Sports Health Academy weight room,

the new Promenade and the Alumni Museum.

Just In: One of our speakers for the luncheon will be Grant Head Football Coach Mike Alberghini. Mike and

his wife Mary have accepted the invitation to be our guests and we know they will be well received. We are

awaiting confirmation of two other speakers and hope to have that information soon. Also invited will be

several teachers from the ‘50s. Don’t worry, the program will not be long or boring and there will be plenty of

time to visit. We have the room until 5:00 p.m. and we’ll have all this information and more in the invitation

going out in mid-July. Deadline for reservations will be August 15, to give us time to make sure all nametags

are made and individual information on attendees are typed and printed for the program.

Committee members are: 1950: Clare Bluemel; 1951: Marilyn Whitlow Bluemel; 1952: Lillian Catledge

Weisenburger, Leora Kaufer Matranga, Leone Meyer Thorne; 1953: Karen Bengtson Capps, Nancy Eakins

Taylor, Dorothy Jones Robinson; 1954: Frank and Sondra Swart Fuson, Maureen Griess Caputo, Mel Griffin,

George MacMurphey; 1955: Delores (Deb) Brown Johnson, Pat Lee Jacobsen, Beverly Vereide Kennedy; 1956:

Joanne Brannin Cook, Shirley Butler Almeida, Sharon Scheer Westervelt; 1957: Rita Small Armbruster; 1958:

Arleen Allen Clavet, Joyce Myers Johnson, Barbara Nelson Kennedy, and Walt Tidwell. Call Bev Kennedy (916)

368-2438 or Deb Johnson (916) 991-3728 or a committee member from your class if you have any questions.

This year the Class of 1954 is celebrating number 60! The Class of 1959 is having a separate 55th Reunion in

July, but we welcome all from that class to this combined reunion also.

Beverly Vereide Kennedy ’55

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GRANT MUSIC PROGRAM

SPRING BAND CONCERT & PIANO RECITAL Seventy-eight band and piano students performed Friday, June 6 at

the Spring Band Concert and Piano Recital held in the Auditorium and

were rewarded with medallions for their efforts. Mr. Van Buren led the

band, opening with The Star Spangled Banner, the Grant High Fight Song,

Alma Mater and Beyond the Darkness.

Band members and their instruments were: Flute – Ricardo

Gonzales, James Roberts, Terrill Towne, Melinda Vang and Christy Xiong. Clarinet – Alberto Garibay,

Oscar Delgado, Labreiz Dosty, Heriberto Espinosa, Asmita Pande, Maleeya Hale and Talvie

Vannarath. Saxophone – Milton Bautista, Gisela Dominguez, Daniel Greer, Prinzess Lee, Julie Lo,

Nazar Shkaradyuk, Olaf Tafoya, Meng Vue and Mai Xiong. Trumpet – Brandon Byrdsong, Matthew

Dela Ossa, Daniel Dishaw, Soyash Pandey, Jackie Vang and Rochelle Wimberly. Trombone – Ricky

Dollente, Charlie Moua and Mr. Darryl Howard. Drums/Percussion – Chris Berry, Matthew Cano,

Machaella Coleman, Hawkie Ford, Kier Gibson Adams, Teaveana Henderson, Tevin Lee, Gerardo

Munoz, Amir Reams, Demarri Richards, Dwanne Rousseau, Tinesha Rose, Adriana Sepulbeda,

Andrea Sepulbeda and Zanea Syess.

There were 31 piano students playing individual selections and several combinations of voice,

piano and instruments, all showing what talented students Grant High is producing. Even Mr. Howard,

Mr. Van Buren and Mr. Perkins were able to show off their expertise in trombone, electric bass and

saxophone, respectively.

DRUM LINE INVITED TO JULY 4, 2015 PARADE IN WASHINGTON, D.C.! Mr. Van Buren has announced the Grant Drum Line, by nomination of U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui of

Sacramento, has been invited to participate in the 2015 National Independence Day Parade™ on

Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., as a representative of the State of California. Unfortunately,

we do not have a marching band to augment the Drum Line at this event. Mr. Van Buren plans to

apply for grants from professional sports teams, charities and celebrities to help raise the estimated

$70,000 needed for transportation and lodging for the students and chaperones. The TRUSD and the

school have purchased new uniforms for the DL members. Look for more fundraising information in

the October Alumni Newsletter and on our website at www.guhsaa.org.

Beverly Vereide Kennedy ‘55

Band Committee Secretary/Treasurer

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If you wish to donate to the Marching Band Project, please make your check to: Grant Music Program and

mail to 9033 El Cajon Way #3, Sacramento, CA 95826

Name ________________________________Maiden Name___________________Class of_______

Address ______________________________City ______________________State_____Zip_______

Email ________________________________Phone #_____________________Amount $_________

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GRANT UNION HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONand the

SIERRA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN THEATRE ORGAN SOCIETY

PRESENT THE 17TH ANNUAL GEORGE WRIGHT MEMORIAL CONCERT

FEATURING GUEST ARTIST

RICHARD HILLSof ENGLAND

At the console of the Grant Union High School George Wright Memorial

Theatre Pipe Organ

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2014 - 2 p.m.

GRANT UNION HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM1400 GRAND AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA

$12/Adults (at the door), $10.00/Advance. Students FREE with Student Body Card.

Send advance ticket order with check and

stamped self addressed envelope to:Grant Union High School Alumni Association

%Sondra Fuson 3601 Ronk Way, Sacramento, CA 95821

(916) 485-9033 - [email protected]

All Alumni, Students, Family, & Friends are invited to attend.

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MEMORABILIA SOUGHT FROM 1980’S, 1990’S, 2000’S

The Alumni Association is looking for memorabilia to be loaned or donated, for display in the

museum. Items used in displays for earlier classes include sports trophies, game balls, and other sports

related keepsakes, including items from the State Championship football team, cheer outfits, pompoms,

etc. But we are also looking for other types of memorabilia such as photographs, awards, homecoming items, or anything you believe might be of interest to others who come to the museum to

learn about the history of Grant High School.

We are planning to update our displays and would welcome the chance include these missing classes

from the 80’s, 90’s and 2000’s. We’re also looking for volunteers to help us in the operation of your Alumni Association. It’s a great way to continue the long tradition of “Pacer Pride”. Volunteering can

involve as much or as little of your time as you can spare. We normally work on Mondays except

holidays. It’s also a great way to keep

current on your computer skills or learn new ones. If you’ve always wanted to do something artistic we

have a need for assistance with new displays in the museum. So if you are interested in being a volunteer

or know someone who is, or you have memorabilia that you would like to donate or loan, call us at 916-

813-2850. We can’t wait to talk to you.

Grant adds new ARTS Academy Grant High is adding a new Academy to begin for sophomores in the 2014-2015 school year. A. R. T. S. stands for Academy of Rhythm, Technology, and Stage Production. This mission of this Academy is

to provide opportunities for students to gain awareness of careers related to the arts. The academy will

establish an environment where creativity is evidenced daily in varying educational settings. The career

focus will include musicianship, dance, theater, design, production, and applied art, all of which

will incorporate the effective usage of technology. The Lead Teacher for the A. R. T. S. is

Jonathan Young.

GUHSAA Facebook Page The Alumni Association now has our own Facebook page. If an easy way to stay connected with your

fellow alumni and up-to-date with what’s going on with the Alumni Association. We update it on a regular

basis and hope to add you to our group. You can find us by entering Grant Union High School Alumni (Sacramento, CA) in your Facebook search bar and then ask to join. It’s that simple. If you have

questions, give us a call at (916) 704-0353.

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GRANT UNION HIGH SCHOOL

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACADEMY FITNESS CENTER PHASE II STATUS UPDATE

BY KELVIN K. LEE ED.D ‘64

Since successfully completing the first phase of the Grant Union High School Health

and Wellness Fitness Center a continuing effort has been underway to fund and complete

the second phase of the facility. In addition to providing a renovated indoor fitness center

(Phase I) that opened in January of 2012, Phase II will add and outdoor plaza and stage,

male and female changing and shower rooms, air conditioning to the indoor fitness

center, upgrades to the parking area and beautification the entire complex. It is

estimated that the cost to complete phase II would about $1.4 million. The

Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency has reviewed the success of the

combined efforts of the community, high school and district to complete Phase I

of the fitness center and is providing an incentive grant of $400,000 to complete

Phase II.

The Grant Union High School Health Sports Academy Fund Development Committee has actively been

working to achieve the completion Phase II to the fitness center. During the greater part of the 2012-13 school

year the committee has been working with the high school administration, the students of the Health and

Sports Academy, the district and community members to construct the outdoor plaza and its associated

facilities. Meetings and interviews have been made with over 2 dozen prominent community members,

political leaders, alumni, family members and district leaders to assess the feasibility to fund and complete

Phase II the fitness center. The response was very positive in support of Phase II.

As the school year 2012-13 closed significant changes occurred in the leadership of the school district

and at Grant Union High School. This school year (2013-14) the district has an entirely new top administration

and a new principal at Grant Union High School. Fortunately the former principal of Grant Union High School

(Craig Murray) is serving as the executive director of secondary education in the district and the new principal

at Grant Union High School is its former assistant principal, Darris Hinson. The transitions within the district

and high school during the prior school year interrupted the progress that was being made to fund and

complete the fitness center.

Today completion of Phase II of the fitness center is back on track. The Sacramento Housing and

Redevelopment Agency grant of $400,000 has been extended through June 2014, the design plans for Phase II

have received approval from the State of California, Craig Murray and Darris Hinson are completing an

agreement with the Sacramento Parks and Recreation to jointly operate Fitness center complex with the Twin

Rivers Unified School District, and the District has committed to fund the completion of Phase II of the fitness

center.

The Grant Union High School Health Sports Academy Fund Development Committee continues to meet

and support the goals of the Health and Sports Academy and its goal of improving the health and wellness of

both students and community served by Grant Union High School. Among the projects under consideration

are fully equipping the fitness center with state of the art training stations, increasing parent and community

access to the facility, hosting community and family wellness and fitness programs, and becoming a center for

community health services.

The Grant Union High School Health Sports Academy Fund Development Committee would like to

thank everyone that has contributed to the ongoing progress and success of the Fitness Center Project. We

would also like to encourage your continued support and participation as the Health Sports Academy program

expands to improve the health and wellness of the students and community served by Grant Union High

School.

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PLEASE READ ABOUT MEMBERSHIP AND RENEWAL APPLICATIONS! Our fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30. The application for renewal of memberships and the ballot for the

election of Board Members are sent each year in the BLUE April newsletter which is mailed the last week in

March to all current members. If more than one member lives at the same address, each member receives the

April newsletter because each member needs a ballot to vote for board members. Also included in the April

newsletter is an envelope addressed to the Alumni Association for use in mailing BOTH the ballot and the

membership renewal.

The ending date of your membership is given on the top line of your address label or in your e-newsletter

announcement and will currently read June 30, 2015 or June 30th of a later year if you paid for more than one

year.

Since the dues notice is in the April newsletter, we request that dues are paid in April or May each year to

assure that you receive the July newsletter which is mailed the end of June. Paying your dues on time will save

the association money and work. Please remember that those members, who serve on the board, work at the

museum and/or help with computer services are all volunteers.

At the request of some members, we will include an application blank in each newsletter, but members only

need to renew using the BLUE form in the APRIL newsletter. The application form below is for your

convenience when you have the opportunity to assist us in recruiting new members. We need your help in

helping our membership to grow!

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

GRANT UNION HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATON

P.O. BOX 660412 SACRAMENTO, CA 95866

NAME_________________________________________________________________________ FIRST LAST (MAIDEN)

ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________ CITY_____________________________ST______ZIP__________PHONE_________________ e-mail

GRANT GRADUATE? YES____ NO____ CLASS OF________ FACULTY? TENURE FROM _______ TO________ TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP DESIRED (CHECK ONE): MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO G.U.H.S.A.A.

REGULAR ___ $10.00 BRONZE ___ $15.00 SILVER ___$25.00 GOLD ___ $50.00 + - AMT. ENCLOSED _______

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Alumni Association Polo Shirts, Sweatshirts, Baseball Caps & Visors

GUHSAA has shirts, sweatshirts and caps with the “Grant Union High School Alumni Association” logo

embroidered on the front (see example below right). The shirts are high quality Hanes 50/50 polo shirts, and adjustable baseball caps in royal blue with gold logo. NEW VISORS blue with gold logo.

Polo shirts with a pocket and long sleeved shirts are available by special order, since these are single orders price is subject to change, call ahead 916-359-2026.

Grant Union High School Alumni Association Shirt Order form

to order by mail:

Please send GUHSAA Polo shirt(s) and/or Sweatshirt(s) and/or caps to:

Name

Address

City State Zip

Phone e-mail

Type of shirt and quantity:

1) Polo Shirt

Small Medium Large X Large @ $17.00 each

2X @ $18.50 each; 3X @ $20.00 each (Shipping & Handing $7.00)

2) Polo Shirt with pocket and long-sleeved shirts available by special order only, allow extra time

Medium Large X Large call for pricing

2X ; 3X

3) Sweatshirt

Small Medium Large @ $20.50 each (S&H $7.50 each)

X Large @ $20.50 each 2X @ $22.00 each (S&H $8.00 each)

4) Baseball Cap $10 (S&H $2.00) $

5) Visor $10 (S&H $2.00) $

Make checks payable to Grant Union High School Alumni Assn. (GUHSAA)

Total enclosed (price includes sales tax) $

Shipping and handling $

Total enclosed: $

Mail to: Johnnie Matranga - GUHSAA c/o Shirts 2026 Forrest Street Sacramento, CA 95815-3812

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Return Service Requested

GRANT UNION HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

P. O. Box 660412 Sacramento, CA 95866 July 2014 In this issue: Election Results, Grant Girls Flyer, 50’s Reunion

Non ProfitOrganizat ion

U. S. Postage Paid

Sacramento, CAPermit No. 1257

Officers President Johnnie Matranga ’49 Vice President Beverly Vereide Kennedy ’55 Secretary Leora Kaufer Matranga '52 Treasurer Leroy Perry '49

Board of Directors Jeanne Perry Benvenuti ’52 359-5744 Dee Banks Brown ‘61 421-5814 Frank Fuson ‘54 485-9033 Sondra Swart Fuson '54 485-9033 Melvin Griffin ’54 991-4315 Deb Brown Johnson ’55 991-3728 Beverly Vereide Kennedy ’55 368-2438 Johnnie Matranga ’49 359-2026 Leora Kaufer Matranga '52 813-2850 LeRoy Perry ’49 782-5256 Jeanette Providence ’73 716-3059 Charles Reade ’49 359-0878 Larry Ryan ’60 421-3804 Alan Rowe ’69 396-2832 Walt Tidwell ‘58 355-8710 Principal Darris Hinson ’88 - ex 65139 566-3450

Student Body President Mai Cha Xiong ’14 566-3450 Museum cell phone 916-813-2850 E-mail [email protected] Website www.guhsaa.org

Standing Committees: Audit: Rosie Moreno Diaz ’71 458-3262 Don Strauch ‘55 987-1017

Computer Services: Virginia Miles Doyle ’48 399-0816 Mildred Wright Loutensock ’46 729-3773 Golf: Kenneth McCoy ’60 933-2537 Membership: Beverly Vereide Kennedy ’55 368-2438 Museum: Leora Kaufer Matranga ’52 813-2850 Dolores Blas Bettencourt ‘48 925-7311 Pam Kirkwood Bowens 704-0353

Deb Brown Johnson ’55 991-3728 Mildred Wright Loutensock ’46 729-3773 Lillian Catledge Weisenburger ‘52 991-1249 Newsletter Editor: Leora Kaufer Matranga '52 359-2026 Pam Kirkwood Bowens 704-0353 Nominations: Walt Tidwell ‘58 355-8710

Charles Reade '49 359-0878 Melvin Griffin ’54 991-4315 Beverly Vereide Kennedy ’55 368-2438 Organ/Auditorium Frank Fuson ’54 485-9033 Outgoing Mail: Deb Brown Johnson ‘55 991-3728 Pacer Profile: Jeanne Perry Benvenuti ‘52 359-5744 Shirt Sales Johnnie Matranga '49 359-2026 Reunions: Dorothy Houdashelt Trapanese '49 424-1300 Scholarships Jeanne Perry Benvenuti ‘52 359-5744 Beverly Vereide Kennedy ’55 368-2438 Rhonda Robb Baber ’70 929-8727 Leora Kaufer Matranga ’52 359-2026 Jeanette Providence ’73 716-3059 Walt Tidwell ‘58 355-8710 School Relations: Rhonda Baber '70/Jeanette Providence‘73 Social Events: Sondra Swart Fuson '54 485-9033 Twin Rivers USD Rep Mel Griffin ’54 991-4315 Webmaster: Larry Ryan ’60 421-3804

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”The two assets you acquire here at Grant are an education

and the friendship of your classmates. Over the years, you

will find that memories of friendships developed here, that no

amount of money can buy, will be your most cherished

treasure . . .”

William Rutherford, Grant’s First Principal

GRANT UNION HIGH SCHOOL

Classes of the 1950s Reunion September 12 & 13, 2014

Crowne Plaza Hotel

5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento, CA

Friday, September 12 Mixer in the Crowne Plaza Terrace Room 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.

No Host Bar Music Hors d’oeuvres available

Home Football Game against Bullard of Fresno

Jr. Varsity at 5:00, Varsity at 7:15 p.m.

Saturday, September 13 Cost: $45.00 per person

Registration at 11:00 a.m. Lunch served at 1:00 p.m.

Menu Choices: Herb Marinated Tri-Tip

Grilled King Salmon

Sautéed Breast of Chicken

Vegetarian also available

Speakers: Mike Alberghini, Grant Head Football Coach

Dr. Steven Martinez, TRUSD Superintendent

Darris Hinson, Grant Union High Principal

Socializing before and after the lunch until 5:00 p.m.

This year the Class of 1954 is celebrating its 60th reunion and the Class of

1959 is celebrating its 55th. Join us in marking their milestones!

Special Offer: The Crowne Plaza has offered a Room and Breakfast Buffet for 2

for $89.00 (2 person occupancy – 1 king or 2 doubles). Make your reservations

early, rooms are limited. Contact the Crowne Plaza at 916-338-5800 and ask for

the Grant Reunion Rate.

Deadline for reservations is August 15. Send the enclosed Reservation and

Information sheet and your check made out to: Sondra Fuson, 3601 Ronk

Way, Sacramento, CA 95821, Phone: 916-485-9033.

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CLASS YEAR_________________

GRANT UNION HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES OF THE 1950S REUNION

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 & 13, 2014

PLEASE RETURN THIS ENTIRE PAGE WITH YOUR CHECK. DEADLINE IS AUGUST 15. SEND TO: Sondra Fuson, 3601 Ronk Way, Sacramento 95821 RESERVATION AND INFORMATION SHEET - Please check one box:

[ ] I authorize this information to be shared with those attending the reunion & the GUHSAA data base only. [ ] Do not share my: ______________________________________________________________________ NAME _______________________________________ MAIDEN NAME ___________________________

SPOUSE or GUEST___________________________________ Grant Grad? _____ Year _______________

ADDRESS ____________________________________ CITY ____________________________________

STATE ______ZIP ___________ PHONE [ ] Home [ ] Cell ______________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS _______________________________________What personal information would you

like to share; for example, your profession, job or avocation, hobbies, etc.:

_________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Reserve a room at the Crowne Plaza Hotel for $89.00 for two. Rate includes Breakfast Buffet. King or 2 double beds. Call the hotel at 916-338-5800. Ask for Grant Reunion rate. FRIDAY NIGHT MIXER: Do you plan to attend? Yes____ How Many? ______ No____ 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. No Host Bar – Music – Hors d’oeuvres available – Fun – Dress Up or down

SATURDAY LUNCHEON: Registration starts at 11:00, Lunch served at 1:00 p.m. Menu Choices – Includes salad, coffee, tea, dessert, tax and tip Herb Marinated Tri-Tip ______ x $45.00 = $___________ Grilled King Salmon ______ x $45.00 = $___________ Sautéed Breast of Chicken ______ x $45.00 = $__________ Vegetarian (Chef’s Choice) ______ x $45.00 = $___________ TOTAL ENCLOSED $___________

RESERVATION DEADLINE – AUGUST 15. No reservations will be taken at the door. Please send checks only. Make check out to Sondra Fuson and mail to: 3601 Ronk Way, Sacramento, CA 95821. Telephone is 916-485-9033. Questions? Call Bev Kennedy at 916-368-2438 or email [email protected]. Check this box [ ] if you would like to tour Grant High on Sunday, September 14, and to see the Sports Health Academy, the Alumni Museum and new Promenade connecting to the West Campus. Time for the tour will be determined if enough people are interested.