Debbie Silvers Goetz

Aug 27, 2010 13:49 Filed in: Alumni Stories
I graduated early (in '79) and joined the U.S. Navy. I was stationed in New Orleans for two years working as a graphics artist and returned to NOLA in 2005 to aid in the relief work there just after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita . What an experience! After the Navy, I came home and met my husband while attending Los Gatos Christian Church. We married in 1983 and moved to our current home in the Willow Glen area a few years later. We have two boys who are now 24 and 21 - does that make me feel old??? Read More...

Tracy Seals (Guthrie)

Aug 27, 2010 13:43 Filed in: Alumni Stories
Because of the housing market, I was able to move back to the Bay Area last October, where my heart belongs. I bought a townhouse in Livermore and am loving life.  I am semi-retired and putting my beautiful daughter through college in Las Vegas. I am currently taking classes to become a tax preparer and I enjoy playing golf and gardening and wine tasting.   Read More...

Jeanne Morgan (Crandall)

Aug 27, 2010 13:40 Filed in: Alumni Stories
Today I am tutoring high school students in chemistry while working part time and going to Brandman University to earn my single subject teaching credential to teach high school chemistry. In the near future, I hope to follow in Oak Grove's Ms. Wendell's footsteps, and teach high school students the love I have for chemistry. Read More...

Jeff Hultquist

Aug 24, 2010 12:33 Filed in: Alumni Stories
After leaving OG, I went to University of Santa Clara, where I met my wife, Mary. We just celebrated our 25th anniversary. We lived in Chapel Hill, North Carolina for a few years while I was in grad school, and then came back to California for family and the weather. We now live in Cupertino, and we both work at Apple. We have three sons: the oldest is halfway through UC Santa Cruz, and there are twins who are seniors at Monta Vista. We are active in our church, and we enjoy Scottish Country dancing. Read More...

Mike Cadigal

Aug 24, 2010 12:32 Filed in: Alumni Stories
The best thing that happened to me from working at all these companies was meeting my lovely wife Kimberley at Tandem. I married her during the Compaq years, and now we had three wonderful kids (Meghan 10 yrs, Brendan 7yrs, Dylan 4 yrs) during these HP years. We both continue to work at HP in the Bay Area. Our family loves being active with our church, schools and the local kids sport leagues. Read More...

Final Week Before Reunion

Aug 22, 2010 12:35 Filed in: Website Updates | Reunion News
Less than a week before the 30 year reunion! The main page has been updated to reflect the new price. I've also added a meal selection page, as we need everyone attending to choose their desired entree before the reunion.

Julia Phifer (Jones)

Aug 20, 2010 13:16 Filed in: Alumni Stories
I spent 20+ years in materials management for the largest global manufacturing companies supporting Sun Microsystems and Cisco to mention a few. In 2001, I was recruited to Orange County in Southern California and in 2003 I started my first company supporting the outsourced services for the independent mortgage banking industry. I am also a Sr. Mortgage Banker and love working in the field of finance.
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Randy Murphy

Aug 13, 2010 14:04 Filed in: Alumni Stories
We have two terrific children: Meghan, born in August 1994 and Benjamin, born in December 1999. Meghan is an accomplished actress, starring in several community theater productions while maintaining a straight-A GPA through her sophomore year at Chico High. Ben is a budding athlete, recently playing his way on to the local Little League 10-year-old All-Stars in spite of missing the first third of the season with a broken arm, suffered while snowboarding a week before the season began. Kellie has the most important job of all: putting up with me for over 25 years now, being a stay-at-home mom and doing all of the things that make being a family great. Read More...

Pictures & Countdown

Aug 11, 2010 17:51 Filed in: Website Updates
The alumni listing pages have been updated so that the alumni yearbook picture is displayed when you hover your mouse over their name. There are now two countdown timers on the home page: one for the actual 30 year reunion, and the other for when the price of the reunion ticket goes up.

John Gutierrez

Aug 07, 2010 19:38 Filed in: Alumni Stories
Hello O.G. Class of 1980! I wanted to say that I think of you often, remembering how fun it was to be in high school. I've been married to my wife Cheryl for 20 years. I met her at church, she sings beautifully. I've been a mailman for 25 years. I have 5 great kids and I live in beautiful Colorado. Read More...

Marty Mornhinweg

Aug 02, 2010 02:19 Filed in: Alumni Stories
In 2003, Marty joined the Philadelphia Eagles as assistant head coach. He masterminded the Eagles offense in the final six games of the 2006 season, and into the NFC Playoffs. Coach Andy Reid gave Mornhinweg the play calling responsibilities after the Eagles' disastrous loss to the Indianapolis Colts, 45-21. The Eagles won all six games, employing a more balanced run/pass attack. The wins included an unprecedented three consecutive December divisional road games, all with a back-up quarterback, Jeff Garcia. He was named offensive coordinator on January 6, 2006, after the Eagles previous offensive coordinator Brad Childress was hired as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings. Read More...

Reunion Invitations

Aug 02, 2010 02:13 Filed in: Reunion News
Reunion invitations can now be downloaded and printed from your web browser.

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Looking to save a few bucks?

Jul 30, 2010 15:13 Filed in: Reunion News
For those looking to save a few bucks, if you use the online reservation website for the San Jose Hilton and leave the group code blank, you'll get several options, including a $90.47 price for a "Full Payment in Advance, Non-Refundable" rate.


Randy Sutton

Jul 30, 2010 15:10 Filed in: Alumni Stories
Currently I work for a local phone company Centurylink in Ofallon as a switch technician. My son is a senior in high school and the lead goalie on his school hockey team. He is hoping to go to the university of Michigan, or Minnesota, on a hockey scholarship. Watching him grow into a man has been great! He is a much better person than I was at his age. Read More...

Julie Stephens (Calvert)

Jul 28, 2010 19:59 Filed in: Alumni Stories
In 2007, after my husband's second layoff in 5 years, he took a government job and we moved to Ridgecrest, CA. Ridgecrest is a navy town (China Lake Naval Weapons Station) in the high desert on the eastern side of the Sierras. It is tough being away from our families (my husband grew up in Los Gatos), but the relaxed lifestyle of a smaller town is so worth it!
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Molly Ritsch (Blevins)

Jul 28, 2010 19:53 Filed in: Alumni Stories
I had spent the last 15 years in sales and I'm happy to say I was quite successful, so I was able to buy a home a couple of years ago in Sunnyvale. Shortly after the purchase, I met my boyfriend who had a small construction company. He asked me to join him, so I left my "security" and jumped on board. I'm happy to say we are now a medium-sized construction company (and growing) with several employees and I am half owner. We intend to marry next year. Read More...

Dave Phillips

Jul 26, 2010 23:10 Filed in: Alumni Stories
In 1985 I lived in Paris and after 9 months, decided to move back to the States and with the advice of my father, New York became my new home. Since finishing school in 1993, I've been fortunate to play music. In 1994 I did a stint on the Les Miserables National tour which took me all over the country. I did the tour with my 1982 honda civic so I could have the pleasure of being on my own schedule as well as carry my bass with me. It was an incredible experience to see the four corners of this country by car. My wife MaryAnn is an actress and is working in the revival of South Pacific which is currently at Lincoln Center. With both of us being in the arts, it allows us quite a bit of freedom... sometimes too much!   Read More...

Shirley Armstrong (Reno)

Jul 24, 2010 11:16 Filed in: Alumni Stories
After graduation in 1980, I went into the Air Force and ended up in Germany. The country there is really gorgeous. Germans are really friendly people. There I met my first husband who was also in the Air Force. I got out after two years after the birth of my daughter. We ended up getting stationed in Arizona and then back to Germany (the same base) again. My husband got out in 1989. We had 3 kids at the time. Moved to Arkansas in 1989 and have been here ever since. Read More...

Mike Harris

Jul 23, 2010 21:54 Filed in: Alumni Stories
Following graduation from OGHS, I attended UCSB and obtained a BSME degree. This experience only increased my fondness for the ocean. I then went to work for Lockheed in Sunnyvale, where during my 11 year career I supported projects that included Hubble Space Telescope and the STS-39 shuttle mission. During this time I also earned my MSME from Santa Clara University and met my wife to be in 1992. We decided to marry and move to Chandler, AZ in 1995 where we have resided ever since. Read More...

Gordon Smith

Jul 23, 2010 21:50 Filed in: Alumni Stories
I met my wife in 1980 and we dated for 16 years prior to getting married, and now have been happily married for 14 years. We have one son, Cameron, who is 12 years old. He routinely get's honor role in an excellent school system here in Rocklin where we have lived since 2000. Some of my interests include: Home Theater, Numismatics, Chess, Golf, Music Concerts, Classic Cars, & Flea Market perusing. Oh, I'm also an avid seller on eBay and have a side business that is a lot of fun!
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David Myers

Jul 23, 2010 21:44 Filed in: Alumni Stories
After HS I went into the Marine Corps and worked on Jets. I traveled all around the world. I spent 2 1/2 yrs roaming around. I married after I got out and had 2 boys, now 21 and 22. Worked at United Airlines as a mechanic and then into the Semi Conductor Industry for 18 yrs. During that time, I remarried and now have 2 girls, 17 and 16. I live in the valley out in Lathrop by Manteca and currently I work for Global Industries as a Service Manager. Read More...

JoAnn Lopez

Jul 22, 2010 21:30 Filed in: Alumni Stories
Shortly after our graduation in 1980, I moved to New York and spent a year there just working, living on my own and enjoying my independence. I returned to the bay area in '81 and have spent 29 years in manufacturing operations working for companies in Silicon Valley. I've been with Apple for 11 years as a Global Sourcing Manager.  I work remotely from my home office and have been blessed to have traveled to nearly every famous international city in the world during my career. Probably not a surprise to some folks that I also coach Cheerleading. I run the high school cheer program as Advisor and Head coach at Laguna Creek High School. Read More...

Marianne Campbell (van Bezooyen)

Jul 18, 2010 16:55 Filed in: Alumni Stories
I have remained in the San Jose area since graduating. I recently re-connected with my first husband from 1986 and we re-married last year. For our 1st anniversary we are going to Vegas and may try to have Elvis marry us! I have been employed with VTA for 15 years and reside in South San Jose with my husband, two cats, two dogs and two teens. Read More...

Sue Gresch (Warren)

Jul 18, 2010 16:49 Filed in: Alumni Stories
I’ve been married for 24 years and have one daughter. We have won 2 trips to Hawaii, our honeymoon and then another trip 10 years later. For the last 6 years I’ve been teaching kindergarten with HS classmate, Karen (Winter) Acosta. My daughter graduated from high school 2009 and is going to Cal State Fullerton on a full academic scholarship. She and I share a passion for musical theatre and dance. We traveled to New York City last year and saw 7 shows in 10 days. Read More...

Sharon Dixon (Bock)

Jul 18, 2010 16:47 Filed in: Alumni Stories
I had my first baby at 20 and my last at 30. I went back to college at the age of 33. Since then I've been divorced remarried, became a teacher, earned two Master's degrees one in education and one in business and I am now working on my doctorate it education. And my most memorable time was last year when I got to see Garth Brooks at the Wynn for my anniversary!! Read More...

Wendy Stroh (Mlasko)

Jul 18, 2010 15:22 Filed in: Alumni Stories
After graduating Oak Grove, I went on to get a BS in Psychology from Santa Clara University. I have 2 beautiful daughters, now 15 and 23. I love staying in shape by doing ZUMBA and working out at the gym. Love taking our yearly girls trip to LA for shopping and seeing the taping of "So You Think You Can Dance". We were in the front 3 years in a row! Read More...

Bill Catambay

Jul 18, 2010 15:05 Filed in: Alumni Stories
In 2006, I met my wife, Angel, a police woman working in Shenzhen. I got to see the Olympic Torch run in 2008, as it went right by Angel's house. After 10 trips to the Middle Kingdom, which also included visits to the Forbidden City, Beijing, and the beautiful city of Guilin, Angel and her son, Peter, returned with me to the US. We were married in 2008, and recently had our first baby, Michael Nathan, who was born in May of 2010. Read More...

Hotel Rooms

Jul 10, 2010 15:18 Filed in: Reunion News
For those planning on staying the night at the San Jose Hilton for the 30 year reunion, all reunion guests have a special discount rate of $99 for a single or double room ($119 for a triple, and $139 for a quad). Use discount code OGH to make your reservations (or ask for Oak Grove High School 30 year reunion room block). Please note that the hotel can only guarantee this rate for reservations made by July 29th, 2010. Reservations requested after this date will be accepted upon availability.

Location selected

Jun 23, 2010 15:17 Filed in: Reunion News
The San Jose Hilton has been selected as the location for the 30 year reunion, and the reunion website is now live. Find out reunion details, and/or purchase your reunion tickets.

Reunion Date selected

Feb 09, 2010 00:04 Filed in: Reunion News
Based upon the results of our Facebook poll, the Oak Grove Class of '80 30-Year Reunion is going to be held on 8/28/2010.