50th NSHS Class of 1964 Reunion Gala at the Old Fox Theater, October 4, 2014

the updated panorama picture  of the NSHS Class of  1964 in living color

your save-the-date frig magnet unles you still have an ice box

 Viking Pride  - Greeter Victor Viking  in foyer.

in back, Steve Culver, and back of Frank Reyes 

 Judy Strehlow and Meredith Crews with her pink cadillac.
 50's-60's movie posters  in theater display cases
We're on the marquee and  the front page of The Salinas Californian
  on the same day

staged promo shot by Fox Theater

We all fit in the ticket booth! 

John Whitehead and a cast of thousands  for the opening of 

The Ten Commandments starring Moses

DECORATED INSIDE AND OUT

BY YOUR FELLOW GRADS AND GUESTS

FROM  FLOOR TO CEILING 

FROM FOYER TO STAGE

l to r Jim  and Melody (in salmon top)Small  chatting with Meredith Crews

Leigh Hoobler hands on hips supervising stage setup with

 50+ years of memorabilia. Who's that in red top on stage? 

John Whitehead  and Tony Ziganay, waiting for assignment

"I don't want to count brussel sprouts, please." 

It's been 50 years....Judy Haschak and Neal Barnes

"We'll count brussel sprouts."

Owner Anthony Lane checking out transformation of the Fox Theater stage.

  

It isn't a party without Mr. Milford, RIP.

Leigh Hoobler and Roger Lundquist getting stage set up for the Gala.

Michael Kotowski (Mr. Claire James) lending brawn to the task

Stage  FINIS!

(DONE! for those  who forgot their Latin)

Don't overlook the foyer

l to r Fox employee,  Frank Reyes, Jess Arias, Klent Deatherage

"Hey! I came to party, not to work like this! This ain't no drinkin' game!" Klent Deatherage
Why is Jess sweating?  Because we're in the middle of the hottest day in eons in Salinas...almost 100 degrees. Let him sweat!


Roger Lundquist discovered  creative talents deep down in the recesses of  himself that he didn't even know that he possessed!

I see me in the panorama senior pict - 1964

Richard Waldrop, Danny Tyner

snack bar in back and doors to theater to left 

Claire James at bar supervising the construct of the 

Salinas Valley-themed centerpieces...Judy Haschak

"Can we get a drink now?" 

    

25 Claire-created, hand-assembled,  agri-themed centerpieces

Patti Peterson, Neal Barnes, Claire James

Patti Peterson

"Don't interrupt me. I'm counting brussel sprouts. 

I thought Judy H. and Neal B. volunteered to be BS counters."

FINIS! 

A touch of class

 and fun with 60's candy strewn on tables 

as well as NSHS64 Viking Sagas to glance through

 Popcorn and Cigarettes and wax to chew on  all night long

Jim Small decked out in neck beads, glow bracelet, a drink sans the little umbrella, and sneaking a smoke from a candy cig

A touch of elegance

Of course, there's popcorn all night long...we're at the movie theater!

No  detail overlooked...signin tables

Diana Randall (Mrs. Erno), Carolyn Winnett barking orders. John Whitehead ready to cry. He's in charge of assembling 250  glow bracelets.

John and Millie Whitehead working feverishly to get their assignment

completed in 2 hours.  Beat the clock!

Sing along..."We've only just begun..."

Millie Whitehead(Mrs. John) and Leigh Hoobler at stage. Judy Haschak on right

"We're on it...."

Judy Haschak, in back at wall  is Gloria Ramos, to the  right under sconce is 

Diana Randall (Mr. Erno's wife)

 I'm counting Nik-L-Nips

l to r - Gloria Ramos, Sandy Ziganay (Mrs. Tony)

Gifts for all, just reach down under your chair and find your surprise

Steve Culver

Owner Anthony Lane, checking the sound

Looking away from stage 

Neal Barnes to left 

Exhausted workers marking their table for the gala night

From whence the 60's music flows

Rockin' Ralph Parker

Our illustrious DJ for the evening

to the right, Cecile Tremewan, commiserating with owner Anthony Lane

FINIS!  

Here's the stage and here's the theater. Open up the doors and
where's all the people ?!?

Entering the Fox Foyer

Here come the NSHSers ! Take your positions!

leading the charge l to r. Martin and Curiel, Bob and Karen Bailey 

Sandy Ziganay (Mrs. Tony), Mike and Roberta Fleming,  Francis Jarschke, and Scoop Stephens in back to right

 

Francis and Shirley Jarschke 

Look in the back row, Francis...all boys and tall boys in the back row

Candy Yockey and Ernest Randall

the fin of Meredith's pink cadillac  visible out the front entrance

 parked on Main Street

We have a crowd now!  Can you find yourself? 

Randy Black and a host of others

In front of ticket booth

Candy Yockey and Cecil Tremewan

in back to right is Allen Shrum

Candy Yockey, Danny Casey, John, the selfie King

Pony-tailed Allen Shrum, Candy Yockey, Terry Walderon , Ben Storment

Step right up!  Get yer  nametag, yer table tent, yer red/white/blue beaded necklace, yer glow-in-the-dark bracelet, yer totebag of goodies,

 and yer ticket for Mel's framed photo drawing. 

ARE YOU READY TO PARTY?!!??!

Signin workers' backs:

 l to r:John Whitehead, Erno and Diana Randall, Millie Whitehead, Kathy Shaw

Checking in l to r:  Lynell Tyner (nshs67),

 Lisa Samaniego(NSHS'66), Rene Alire

Anna Bauer (NSHS 65) Dusek

I want a red necklace. Give my sister a blue one. 

 Signin worker, Meredith Crews

Mike and Sheila (Gattis - Alisal Hi '68) Watts going thru line.

Everybody headed for the bar for an ice cold one...
it's cooling outside to  90 degrees! 

 Facing:  Diane (Bauer '67) Gard

Meredith in blue working the line

 Totebag of goodies for everyone including ......

3-D like shades designed and modeled by Claire James 

They checked in  like this with no picture ID on them. 

We took finger prints, mouth swab, a vial of  blood, and

 dental records  for verification.  After cattle prodding,  they ID'd themselves as

Larry Mathisen, Jim Small

Lights, Camera, Action...let the festivities begin. 

OOOH!

AAAH!

 Another ooh - aah

 Powerpoint slide show all night long, good 60's music by Rockin' Ralph and dancing to the oldies, stage full of memorabilia,

 great dinner,  sharing wonderful memories with fellow classmates.



Meredith Crews, ready to start partying
 Look at that...we can't hear them, we can't see them..  Is that Carolyn Winnett up there? Is she saying something? Must be DJ Rockin' Ralph behind her......everything's blurry.
Pour me another glass of wine  and  let's just eat.

l to r:  Barbara Britton, Elmer Yung with Lydia Castro,
 Erlinda Leyson with Tim Stephens

 
l to r back to us is Dick Lourentzos (SHS63),  Ben Storment, Erno Randall


Table mates
Cecile Tremewan, Johnny Caleca, Candy Yockey


Kathy Shaw and husband Phil Honig


Now here's what "happy" looks like
Danny Casey and his beautiful blushing bride behind him,
Joanne Minor (66) Casey


Gloria Ramos, Anita Randall ("we have room for 4 more), Mercy Lopez



Keep those eyes open
Fred Ligon and Teresa Robertson

 

l to r:  Helen Thompson '67 (Mrs. Ed Shaw) and Neal Barnes and

Jim Small..."has anybody seen my wife?"

 

Why yes. Here is Melody Small pawing Danny Casey

l to r - Tom Banks ('62), Mike and Sheila (Gattis - Alisal Hi '68)Watts, 

Margie Santiago

Mercy Lopez and Gloria Gonzales
These girls had dance floor table and danced all night - you just gotta know the right people

Crowd shot

Johnny Caleca and Klent Deatherage

l to r Barbra Britton, back of Jeannette Rodgers, Lydia Castro sitting, Diane Briggs standing to the  right. 

 

Joanne Minor '66 Casey with Johnny the selfie King
"You're going to be my new girlfriend for tonight, OK?"

      Roger and Donitta (Moe '65) Lundquist and  Roland
and Aida (Acaya '66) Pascua

(the winner of the drawng for the framed Mel's Drive-in poster)

 

Sister Friends forever

 Beloved Erlinda Leyson and Lydia Castro 

l to r - back of Margie Santiago with niece, Mike Gigous standing, John King, back  of Mike and Karen Wallace , Steve Culver on far side is Nancy Gonzales.
Zandra Hickentbottom to right of Steve

l to r, Joanne Minor '66 Casey, Danny Casey, Gary Pintacura, Ira Ridgway

"There's a car parked out front with all its hubcaps and tires removed.
Should we tell someone? "

Stage  display

Ernest and Diana Randall - ready to party

Danny Sabado, Cecil Tremewan

Candy Yockey in the back

Floor table

l to r  - side of Anne Marie Carrasco (Mrs. Henry), backs of Cheryl Parkison and sis Carol Parkison('69), Susan  Matuszek, 

Terry Walderon, Jennifer Curiel (Mrs. Martin) 

 a couple of the Santa Rita Mafia members
Mary Ann Lee and  Danny Tyner  

table nearest  l to r Rene Alire side, Eddi Payne and Anna (Bauer '65) Dusek, Diane (Bauer '67) Gard. Next to her is Donna Grossen and Bobbie in white shirt and Ben Storment in sport coat.

Susan Schoch and Kate Schoch, Jeannette Rodgers

Mike Wallace and John "the selfie"  King

l to r Pearl Shrum (Mrs. Allen), Klent Deatherage stuffing his face, 

Dan and  Gloria (Berry shs 65) Gomes and Frank Reyes

Terry Walderon and Candy Yockey

Peggy Propst snapping pictures in back

Bobbie Grossen and Ira Ridgway

Phil Honig (Mr.  Kathy Shaw) behind


Cecile Tremewan and Candy Yockey
Let's both wear our readers for this picture

l to r, Mike Gigous, Nancy Gonzales, Zandra Hickenbottom and
 guest  Ernie Flores '61

Anna Bauer '65 Dusek and Georgia Hatton

I think both of these girls are Santa Rita Mafia

The balcony side exit. Peggy Propst taking more pictures. 

Slide show, announcements  and dinner taking place on main floor. 

From the balcony...Everybody! Stand up, shake your pompoms and sing our NSHS Fight Song . all together now. 

Carolyn Winnett and DJ Ralph Parker.  

l to r side and back to us is Yolanda Cortez ('67) and guest Paul,
Estrella Sagun ('67), facing in back is Linda Hooton and husband Charlie Drury  

Cecile Tremewan, Eddie Delorey, Candy Yockey

The backs of Gail Townsend and husband Trana Rogne.

to the right and around the table - Susan Schoch, Kate Schoch, Linda Satre and guest Rainier Lang 

l to r in back is Mike Watts, back of Johnny Caleca, Ira Ridgway(carrying the little red totebag), Erno Randall, John Whitehead 

Jess Arias and Eddie Delorey

Both are addicted to the scent of black leather interior inside of a new

Ford F-150  or 151...whatever... pickup.

Dianna Machado (NS'65) Delorey and Patty Perkins

Friends forever

|Standing l to r - Mike Wallace and wife Karen, Ira Ridgway (still carrying around that little red totebag)  

Lisa Anaya (Alisal Hi '93) and Aunt Margie Santiago

Standing l to r - Scoop Stephens, John Pollock, Roland Pascua (wife Aida Acaya (nshs66) seated.

to far left  in red shirt is Alfred Cunha

Scoop Stephens,  Shirley McDaris '67 Maricle

Susan Rice and Diane Bauer ('67) Gard

Trade you beaded necklaces

l to r Rainer Lang, guest of Linda Satre, Bob Bailey, Kate Schoch

 I've got the wrist  corsage. Where's my prom date?

 Somebody find me a prom date. 

Gloria Ramos - front row seat

Judy Strehlow...now let me take YOUR picture
to the right is Rosemary Black (Mrs. Randy)

I'd like a table with a view, please

Susa Matuszek, Candy  Yockey, Susan Rice

l to r, table below the bar

Duncan and Elizabeth McCarter and Susan Archer(nshs'67)

The selfie at work again

John King with Pearl Shrum  (Mrs. Allen) 

|Roger and Donitta (Moe '65) Lundquist 

in matching beaded  necklaces

It's been much much too long since our last late night out together

Candy Yockey, Jeannette Rodgers, Cecile Tremewan, Diane Briggs

The view from the balcony bridge

Watch for two more photo albums coming soon...
All shameless photos taken in the photobooth with the curtains closed 
when nobody was watching 
and
Sunday morning breakfast at the old Salinas Airport