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Priscilla Green Zgraggen:
My years at Jeff were mostly enjoyable, mixed with some agonizing
moments. The boy you just had to impress, even though he never even
looked at you. The test you knew you were going to ace, but never
did. Going across the street to Rosie's for that awful cigarette,
hoping not to get pooped on the head by the pigeons. That awful
fog--on second thought, it was great weather. I enjoyed King Stevens
who suffered fools and Mr. Miguel was such a hoot. Mrs. Reandeau
helped above and beyond with guidance and advice (helped me get my first
job after graduation.) Who could forget their experience with Bessie
Sharp! Don Lunghi was soooo cute and what a smile. Listening to Al
Johnson talk and that cute grin. Milt just paralyzed me 'til I got to
know him. The steam at the rallies and getting cranked up at the
games by Dolores and the gang. GIVE THEM THE AXE! Couldn't do that
today, I bet.
Beverly Mizer Oudijk:
Many Jeff memories have faded, but not those of my favorite teachers,
Miss Schmidt and Mr. Volbrecht. How did they put up with me? I was
always talking in class--with Loretta in English and Liz in Biology. (We
were his Gold Dust Twins.) I feel blessed that Liz and Loretta are
still my friends. I remember walking the halls, first period gym in
the fog, those cute little blue bloomers and before hair dryers and
spray--what a sight we were. Rosie's creamery, the Totem Pole, noon
dances, my Valentino craze. We had it so much better than the kids of
today--pre-technology, pre-guns in school, pre-AIDS, pre-just about
everything that troubles kids today, except adolescence itself!
Elaine Pinasco Perata:
My recollections of Jeff are of fun. I remember at one assembly, Kathy
Johnston and I did a skit about two doctors--Dr. Killumded and Dr.
Suffermor. We also teamed up with Jim Hatchel and did a thing about a
very rude sailor. I can't remember if anyone was laughing, but I can
tell you we had so much fun up on that stage that we really were not
aware of the audience. I remember when Pete Delfino burst into Mr.
Volbrecht's biology class and blew his horn. Mr. V's face turned
purple! I wonder if Pete continued to be full of the devil! The
wonderful teachers we had for English. We lucked out with each one.
Ms. Hall, Ms. Henry and that wonderful Ms. Schmidt. Any teacher who
can make English interesting has to be good. I remember the football
and basketball games. I always believed they were invented for the
girls to go to watch the boys, since I really didn't care about sports.
Christine Quickert Walsh:
My favorite memories from Jeff are of King Stevens and the music
program. He was one terrific individual, hardworking and dedicated.
I wish I could tell him how much I appreciated him and all that he did
for the students.
Ed Cereghino:
Teachers who made a difference for me were: Barbara Schmidt, Glen
South, Marge Reandeau, Joe McGrath, Ernie Ribera, Mike Orlich, Frank
Kane and John Mongan. My most memorable time at Jeff was being the
Principal and having so many of my former teachers on staff. An
interesting experience!!
Gayle Broome Speizer:
(Saving half for next issue!) One incident during my senior year was
that I cut class to see General MacArthur, who was honored in downtown
San Francisco with a parade, even though he had just been 'fired' by
President Truman. The morning of the parade, I discovered that I was
not alone in cutting school, a whole line of students appeared at the
office. Mr. Mongan, behind the counter, didn't even bother to look at
any of our excuse notes and stamped them "CUT" as we filed past him.
No one bothered to protest. For most of us, I'm sure it was one of the
few times we had ever cut school and seeing war hero MacArthur was
certainly worth it for me.
Conrad Disch: The
teacher I admired most was Mr. Pfeiffer and the one I remember most was
Miss Henry. I thought she would never pass me.
Ann Ostrem Ray:
Elizabeth Hall inspired me to make use of my creative writing skills and
journalistic abilities. One of my fondest memories of Jeff is being in
her class and being Editor of the Totem Pole. We had such a great
bunch on the paper that year. I never did make it to a newspaper or to
write the great novel (yet!), but my son has written a novel--as yet
unpublished, but we have hope.
Pat Fawcett Lauffenburger:
So many memories of school, and where to start. The aquacades, where
my first date with Art was to walk me home from school after the evening
performance. Classes in biology, geometry, chemistry and physics.
All memorable teachers. Geometry class was probably the highlight as I
had the class with Art and he asked me to go steady with him! I told
Mr. Rose last year at Reunited 2000 that the best thing about his class
was getting a husband from it! My senior year was probably the most
memorable with inventing the school mascot at the football games,
co-editor of the Tom Tom, and being involved in sports and
activities. My most memorable event with a teacher occurred when I
was working at Franklin Hospital in 1954 and Mr. Mongan was on my ward
to have back surgery. He was a great patient and it was neat to be
able to give back to him some of the care he gave to Art and me.
Diane Isaacs Granberg:
Being a transfer student in my senior year did not allow for time to
share the many memories that I would have liked, but one memory does
come to mind. That was the day it snowed up on "television hill" and a
bunch of us commandeered another student's truck to drive up, fill the
back with snow, drive back to Jeff and engage in a snowball fight right
outside Mrs. Reandeau's room.
Lorraine Cady Drake:
I loved Marion Kramer's English class, particularly oral book report
time. One lovely, sunny, warm afternoon, class was held outside on the
lawn and I gave my report on "Ramona" and held the class spellbound. I
was thrilled.
Lupe Malavear Voss:
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Reandeau, and how can I forget Mr.
Volbrecht's biology class--what a kick!!
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