On October 7, 2023 a San Jose High reunion was held, with the class of '53 joining the classes of '54 and '55.  It was the 69th year reunion for our class.

If you were not able to attend, here are some random photos from the occasion.  Those who did attend were all in fine spirits, as you can see.  Leo Mauro & Carolyn and Norm Mowat & Lora couldn't make it but wanted to wish everyone the best.

 Andris Ramans, Art Pasquinelli & Gil Nordquist

 Betty and Andris Ramans & Art Pasquinelli

   Bill & Jean Telford Nix

  Carlos & Jane Arevalo

  Don Durfee, Bill Nix & Mervin Roberts

Gil Nordquist & Ann Kuzunich Scolari

Doreen Medeiros Aimonetti, sister Natalie Rizzo ('55), Jim Valenti & Jan Valenti

   Fran Hutchinson, class of '53

    Glenn Pearce & members of other classes

      Fay Zerbo & Glenn Pearce

       Our dessert

     Jean Telford Nix & Adrienne Etheridge Durfee

  Jim & Jan Massey Spano

   Joyce Pearce, Bill Nix & Bill Kogura

     Marlene Rhoads & Doreen Medeiros

Marvin Horton, Bill Nix & Marilyn Lambdin Rios

And a good time was had by all........

Lora Mowat sent along a recent photo of Norm, proudly showing his invention - an attachment for a lawn mower to create designs in the lawn.  Ah, if I only had a lawn!

Roy Frontani

 Roy Frontani

We have received word from Roy's wife Thelma, that Roy passed away on April 21st, 2023 due to heart and kidney complications.  When we spoke earlier about the reunion, he said he hoped to make it.  Who knew he was so ill.  He and Thelma were married for 63 years.  She hopes the reunion is a big success and wishes everyone the best.

Reunion commitee luncheon

A luncheon was held recently to discuss the possibility of a reunion to mark our 70th anniversary since graduation.  

One conclusion from our discussions:  Let's worry about next year, next year.  Let's go ahead this year!

If you remember, we had a reunion planned in 2020 that had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.

So plans are afoot. Stay tuned.

LATEST NEWS  6/10/23

The classes of '53, '54 and '55 are planning a joint reunion on October 7, 2023 at Fiorillo's Restaurant in Santa Clara.  Hours 3 PM to 7 PM.  Please save the date.  Details will follow.

In attendance - Jean & Bill Nix,

Carole Ann Martin Abarcar, Ron Rios and Marilyn Lambdin Rios,

 Joyce Pearce (Glenn is the photographer), Bill Kogura & Jan Valenti.

      Frank Tavolacci passed away on January 26, 2023.  He is survived by his wife Mary and 3 children. He and Mary have lived in the family home on north 10th St. all these years, the home where Frank was raised. 

Beverly Traber

 Bev Traber passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021.  Memorial services will be held at St. Andrews Church, 13604 Saratoga Ave. in Saratoga on Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Beverly Mecklenburg

 

Beverly Mecklenburg passed away peacefully on March 21, 2021 with her family by her side.  After graduating from San Jose State University, she went on to earn her Masters degree in Science in 1971 and more recently received the SJSU College of Science 2019 Award of Distinction.

She was an outstanding mathematician and professionally associated with several renown laboratories, including Ames Aeronautical and MIT.  

Her full obituary can be found by clicking :

 https://mercurynews-ca-app.newsmemory.com/?publink=2980b4d81_1345cbe

 Lorraine Barbaria Azevedo passed away on December 27, 2020 in Santa Cruz, where she lived and worked for many years.  She always loved to attend our reunions and she will be missed.