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SPARTAGRAM
Huntington Park High School Alumni Association
Founded in 2000 Website http://www.hphsalumni.org
IMPORTANT NOTICE - MAKE A NOTE.
OUR NEW POSTAL ADDRESS
P.O.Box 3356, Redondo Beach, CA
90277 (NEW) Phone:
714-625-0348 Email: hphsaa@earthlink.net
SPARTAGRAM - AUGUST 2008
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Barbara Willis Raymond, 1957,
President
Bernice Ramirez Arrants, 1975, President-elect
Irene Berrones Settele, 1976, Vice-President
Cathy Sleeper Liska, 1965, Secretary;
Peggy Burger McMann, 1967, Treasurer;
Glen Powers, 1954, Past-President & Ex-officio.
Gary Moffatt, 1959, Webmaster:
Email: hphs_spartan@superkool.net
Barbara Willis Raymond, 1959, Spartagram Editor: Email: hphsaa@earthlink.net
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS INFORMATION WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS.
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LATEST NEWS:
2008 PICNIC REPORT:
The Picnic has become our typical "Happy Days" and "Grease" time of year. And it is said that there are some who secretly pretend to be "sixteen" again for a day. More than 230 people enjoyed a great time at our 8th annual Picnic on Saturday, July 26 at El Dorado Park in Long Beach.
Special Thanks go to JOHN OLIVAS, '64, and his son and daughter, JONATHAN and MIA. Every year for the last 8 years, they have risen to the occasion by arriving early (4 am!) to be first at the park gate to get inside to secure our site. Yes, competition for our site is strong, but John and Jon and Mia saved the day once again.
Picnic team leaders were BERNICE RAMIREZ ARRANTS, '75; IRENE BERRONES SETTELE, '76. They were assisted by BARBARA WILLIS RAYMOND, '57. Registration Leader was CATHY SLEEPER LISKA.'65. Treasurer PEGGY BURGER MCMANN, '67, handled the big task of all financial matters.
The HPHS Student Color Guard and Sponsor, Betty Uribe, also came early to create our beautiful orange and gray balloon arch.
Class of '71 had a 37 Year Reunion on Friday evening, July 25 and then they came to the Picnic on Saturday. They took home the Best Attendance Trophy. Congratulations to their chairwomen, Patty Lunde Alvarado, Cynthia Cadiz Valadez, and Suzie Starns Morgan. Good Job, Class of 1971!
The range of classes years represented at the Picnic were from 1932 to 2000. Sisters, Betty Knesel Diedrich, 1932, and Ruth Hard Diedrich, 1934, have distinction as our oldest attendees. Madeline "Bitsy" Torres Horinouchi, 1971, came to the Picnic from Guam!
Principal Raul Correa,'89, and his wife, Darlene Gomez Correa,'90, and their family were special guests.
Other guests were HPHS College Counselor, Juanita Meraz and retired HP faculty members, Dan Reinstein and Don Myers. Many spouses and children were also warmly welcomed as Spartans for the day.
Top decades and numbers present were: 60s with 75 people, 50s with 69 people and 70s with 60 people.
Appreciation is due to all who were a part of the large crew of volunteers who helped in big and small ways to make the picnic another huge success for everyone.
REMINDER: The Picnic is always the last Saturday in July so start making your plans for Saturday, July 25, 2009.
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PICNIC PHOTOS: If you were unable to attend the Picnic, or even if you were there, click here to view some great photos taken by our ace photographer, Peggy Burger McMann, '67. You are invited to add your photos to the website. For information, please see this link.
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COMING EVENTS: PLEASE SAVE THESE DATES. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS.
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===>Saturday, September 13, 10 am. HPHS. HPHSAA ANNUAL MEETING, ELECTION OF OFFICERS, ESCORTED CAMPUS TOUR & "NO HOST" LUNCH AT AVILA'S EL RANCHITO.
ALL WELCOME. Come to enjoy this outstanding event with fellow Spartans.
INFORMATION & RSVP: Barbara Willis Raymond, '57, Email: hphsaa@earthlink.net
Volunteer help is needed for meeting refreshment set up and clean up.
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===>Friday, October 31, 2008. HPHS HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME vs. GARFIELD HS.
Information: Email: Bernice Ramirez Arrants, '75, ba2of5@yahoo.com
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NEW EVENT - NEW EVENT - NEW EVENT - NEW EVENT
Saturday, December 6, 2008, noon, Newport Beach Golf Club Tee Room. HOLIDAY LUNCH FOR SPARTAN MEN & WOMEN & GUESTS.
NEW FORMAT: This year the traditional Men's and Women's Holiday Luncheons will be combined into one Mega-Luncheon.
NOTE: The customary Men's Lunch in December and the Women's Lunch in February will not be held in 2008-09.
Interest has been expressed for a "combined" lunch where men and women can share transportation and attend together. Non-HP spouses, adult children, and friends are welcome.
We hope to start a new and wonderful tradition on December 6, 2008.
Classmates are encouraged to plan "mini-reunions" by sending out their own invitations. Classmates can sit together with their friends.
All Spartans of all ages and their guests are welcome to enjoy this fabulous buffet. CASH BAR available.
Price: $27. Pay at the door.
We are limited to 100 guests, so it is is advisable to invite friends & family members and sign up early.
RSVP IS ESSENTIAL by Monday, November 24, 2008.
INFORMATION & RSVP: Barbara Willis Raymond, '57
1. EMAIL RESERVATIONS PREFERRED. Provide your full name including name in high school and your class year. Email: hphsaa@earthlink.net
(You will receive an email reply to confirm your reservation.)
2. PHONE RESERVATION LINE: 714-625-0348.
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===>Saturday, September 12, 2009. HPHS CENTENNIAL. SAVE THIS DATE
The 100th Birthday Party for Sparta promises to be an exciting event for Spartans of all ages.
Information Contact: IRENE BERRONES SETTELE, Email: irenehp76@verizon.net
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Thanks to all of the following Spartans
who have volunteered their service to HPHSAA.
EXECUTIVE BOARD - 2008-09
PRESIDENT: Bernice Ramirez Arrants, '75, Email: ba2of5@yahoo.com
VICE-PRESIDENT: Irene Berrones Settele, '76, Email: irenehp76@verizon.net
SECRETARY: Cathy Sleeper Liska, '65, Email: gardenmewsic@aol.com
TREASURER: Peggy Burger McMann, '67, Email: pmsierra@aol.com
EX-OFFICIO: Glen Powers, '54, Email: hphsspartan@hotmail.com
EX-OFFICIO - Barbara Willis Raymond, '57, Email: hphsaa@earthlink.net
Standing Committee Chairs:
FINANCE: Peggy Burger McMann, '67, Email: pmsierra@aol.com
MEMBERSHIP: Irene Berrones Settele, '76, Email: irenehp76@verizon.net
DATABASE MANAGER: Judy Hill Mahoney, 65, Email: hphsjudy@aol.com
WEBSITE: Gary Moffatt, '59, Email: hphs_gary@superkool.net
SPARTAGRAM EDITOR: Barbara Willis Raymond, '57, Email: hphsaa@earthlink.net
SCHOLARSHIP: Bob Boyd, '59, Email: bobboyd@ix.netcom.com
HPHS HISTORY: Wally Shidler, '57, 323-581- 2367.
CENTENNIAL CONTACT: Irene Berrones Settele, '76, Email: irenehp76@verizon.net
REUNIONS CONTACT: Bernice Ramirez Arrants, '75, ba2of5@yahoo.com
RETIRED FACULTY CONTACT: Sheila Kasparian Tierney, 61, Email: satierney@cox.net
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES CONTACT: Bernice Ramirez Arrants, '75, Email: ba2of5@yahoo.com
2009 PICNIC CHAIRS & Committee: Help wanted
HOSPITALITY: Help wanted for meeting welcomes, refreshment (HPHSAA expense) set up and clean up.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO BECOME AN HPHSAA VOLUNTEER!
You may have noticed names of many of the same people who wear several "leadership hats" in HPHSAA. It's not always by choice or design, although it is great that we have people willing to keep things going.
It all began in 2000 by a small, but devoted, team of Spartans. They did not know each other in high school, but they had a dream: To form an HPHS Alumni Association. This group became our Founders and the rest is, as they say, history.
Clearly, HPHS Alumni, no matter their graduation year, have great interest in reconnecting with classmates. However, as HPHSAA becomes increasingly well-known, serious help is needed in all areas. Many of our positions could use co-chairs. So, please contact us to find out how you can join our Spartan team.
Much of what we do can be done by email or telephone so distance is not a factor. And you can help in areas of interest according to your time available.
We especially need people with website skills and people with database skills.
Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Adobe, Photoshop, Front Page, Expressions, html, xhtml, are just a few of the skills needed.
As we start our 2008-09 term, we look forward to hearing your questions and how you might like to become involved.
We can promise that you will be rewarded in knowing you are giving something of yourself to our Alumni Association.
Information: Bernice Ramirez Arrants, '75, HPHSAA President-Elect 2008-09 Email: ba2of5@yahoo.com
LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP: We've had some confusion about Lifetime Membership. Registration for the class list the website or for this email newsletter DOES NOT constitute Lifetime Membership.
Lifetime Members are those who have paid $25 for the one-time Lifetime Membership. Spartan couples receive two Lifetime Memberships for the one-time payment. Lifetime Members names are listed at this link: Lifetime Members
Lifetime Membership is voluntary but we do urge all who enjoy our website, emails and activities to join. Your contributions provide the needed funding that keeps our website open and allows us to send our emails
Of course, it is possible that your name should be listed as a Lifetime Member and we may have a mistake in our record keeping. Also, our newest Members may not yet be listed. We do apologize. Updates will be posted in the near future. Please check back soon.
If you believe that you are a paid Lifetime Member and are not listed, please send your inquiry to Database Manager, Judy Hill Mahoney, '65, Email: hphsjudy@aol.com Be sure to include your full name, class year, and the year you joined. We do want to correct any mistakes in our records. We do want to recognize all of our Lifetime Members on our website.
If you are not yet a Lifetime Member, you are invited to see this website where you can print the Membership form and mail it to us with your check. Lifetime Member Sign Up
Thanks to all Lifetime Members who have joined to support HPHSAA. .
And, of course, we welcome any additional cash contributions above the $25 level to help fund HPHSAA.
Send your donations to HPHSAA, P.O.Box 3356, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Include your full name, class year, address, phone and email.
Membership questions? Irene Berrones Settele, '76, Email: irenehp76@verizon.net
2009 HPHS CENTENNIAL: If you would like to be on a committee or donate in any way (time, cash, products or services.) to the Centennial, please contact: Irene Berrones Settele, '76, irenehp76@verizon.net
CENTENNIAL HISTORICAL MEMORABILIA: Please check in your attic, garage or basement. Do you have items that are gathering dust that you would be willing to give for the Centennial Historical Collection? Especially needed are donations of your old Spartan Shields, El Requerdos, senior class photographs, scrapbooks, clothing, football programs or any other HPHS historical memorabilia. For information about donations, please contact:
Wally Shidler, '57,
2934 Cudahy St.
Walnut Park, CA 90255
Phone: 1-323-581-2367.
2008/2009 HPHSAA SCHOLARSHIPS: Thanks to generous alumni, 14 proud and grateful members of the HPHS 2008 graduating class were each granted $600 to assist them with their post high school educational expenses. The 2009 "Spirit of Sparta" Scholarship fund campaign has begun.
Information and the donor form are here:
Scholarship Information & Donor Form
WEBSITE: Please check your class registry list on www.hphsalumni.org. You are welcome to register at no charge. If you want to register or are already registered, but have changed your email address, please submit your email address at Class Registry
Nearly 97,000 visitors since July 1, 2001. Will we reach 100,000 by our Centennial?
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ALMA MATER
Our HPHS Alma Mater is based on
original music from the
Alma Mater at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.
Alma Mater Music.
Click "Alma Mater Music" and next select "Cornell Alma Mater."
To hear the music, you must
also select the "player" appropriate for your computer.
If you do not have the "player" you may download for free.
HPHS ALMA MATER
On her green stands HP High
School,
'Neath fair skies of blue.
May she ever stand so proudly,
Glorious to view.
Lift the chorus,
Speed it onward,
Over hill and dale.
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,
HP hail, all hail!
(verse2)
Through her halls the memories
linger
Of our high school days--
Comradeship and love and courage,
Loyalty and praise.
Blest by love of all her
children,
None will her betray.
See her colors proudly waving.
Hail the orange and Gray.
GO SPARTANS!
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