2019 Colony Classic Car Show

The historic Anaheim High Campus came alive for the 2019 Colony Classic Car Show on Saturday, Oct. 19. ! The roar of engines, classic rock music and good conversation among fellow Colonists and classmates (some who hadn’t returned since graduating decades ago) filled the entire central court yard and surrounding open spaces. (Photos from the day are included in the slide show below. )

Presented by the Anaheim High School Alumni Association, under the direction of Board Member Debbie Vidana, this Colonist celebration raised funds for the AHSAA “Spirit Award” scholarship program. Last year the Alumni Association awarded $16,500 in scholarships and, over the past decade, has given back more than $300,000 to Anaheim High.

The Colony Classic Car Show also provided an opportunity for school clubs and programs to raise funds, while meeting Anaheim High alumni nnd hosting their neighbors, family and friends.

Along with viewing close to 100 classic cars — many owned by AHS graduates — attendees enjoyed memorabilia from the school’s 121-year history, food provided by the Anaheim Lions Club and Case Garcia Restaurant, a silent auction with fantastic prizes, many provided by City of Anaheim Councilmembers, performances by the award-winning AHS Cheer Team, and an awards ceremony with hand-crafted trophies presented to 10 classic car owners.

Winners included Best of Show winners Clint and Renee Breads for their 1937 Olds Club Coupe; Best Pre-50’s, Robert Neamy (’63), 1928 Ford Sedan; Best 60’s, Harry Rieger, 1963 Corvette Sting Ray; Best Foreign, Richard Roland, 1968 VW Karmen Ghia; Best Truck, Tony Messick, 1966 Chevy C-10 Fleetside; Best Design, Ruben Luna, 1957 Chevy Belair; Best Low-Rider, Chuy Barrera, 1960 Chevy Impala; Principal’s Choice, Clint Stark (’59), 1940 Ford Woodie; Alumni Choice, Rod Dixon, 1932 Ford 3W Coupe; People’s Choice, Basil Dahl (’58), 1959 Chevy S/W.

Without community and alumni support, the Car Show would not be possible. Extra thanks to CHAMPION sponsors Anaheim Public Utilities and the Fisher and Vary Families; LEGACY sponsors Anaheim Firefighters Association, Paul Kott Realtors represented by Jackie Garibay, and former AHSAA president and founding member Gerald Woodward (’59).

COLONY & TROPHY sponsors included Anaheim’s new Raising Cane’s, Scott (”73) & Janet Brown (’77), Patti Hirahara (’73) and Jimmy Oregel (’72). Thank you to all and enjoy these photos from the 8th AHSAA Colony Classic Car Show!

The show started with the Pledge of Allegiance and a welcome by AHSAA President Janet (Young) Brown '77.
Principal Roberto Saldivar with ASB officer
Principal Roberto Saldivar from AHS Class of '96
Handcrafted trophies were awarded to 10 classic car owners.
ASB officers welcomed guests to the Colonist campus.
Skills USA booth with instructor Ron Ponce.
Nearly 100 cars filled the Colonist campus for the AHSAA's 8th Colony Classic Car Show.
BROS members helped makes the Car Show possible by serving as traffic directors, setting up equipment and beautifying the campus,
Alumni and students interact and learn about the past and present.
Class of '70 reunion committee members set up a table to advertise 50-year reunion and locate classmates.
ASB officers showed off "Spirit" shirts and in their blue and gold booth and also promoted breast cander awareness.
Ladie Basketall sold agua frescas. The team won the 2019 Orange League Championship under almnus coach Vincent Gomez.
Scott Brown '73 and Gerald Woodward '59
Barabara Vary ('64), AHSAA Board member ran the silent auction and opportunity drawing with help from Fina Cruz ('59).
Thank you to Anaheim Public Utilities for sponsoring the Car Show and having a presence at the event!
Thank you Anaheim Fire & Rescue for being a part of the day!
The Anaheim Police Department "Bear" was a big hit with Colony students.
Anaheim Baseball in classic Blue & Gold Colonist-style provided plenty of spirit to the Car Show.
Volunteers were critical for the success of the Car Show. Thanks to Jimmy Orgel ('72 - seated) and (from left) Geri McGuff '64, and Tom Bateman ('89).
AHS Girls' Volleyball were selling treats to support the team with help from booster parent Sophia Romero.
Project Say students shared smiles and helping hands for the Car Show.
AHS PTSA members and future Colonists.
Jackie Garibay with Paul Kott Realtors supported the Car Show with a sponsorship.
Valarie Miranda-Lopez brought memorabilia items from her personal collection. She and her husband are '83 grads and her mother also graduated from AHS.
Frank Garcia's La Casa Garcia Restaurant supported the Car Show.
The Lion's Club LEOS served up great hamburgers and hot dogs.
AHS Alumni Association volunteers filled the Main Building diplay cases with treasure Colonist memorabilia to be enjoyed by Car Show attendees.
Clem Colonist with '66 VW Kombi Bus owned by alumnus BIll Gann '64.
Bill Gann from Class of
64 with '66 VW Kombi Bus. Bill is the author of "Bean Hut Days."
Campus signs point toward universities where college-bound Anaheim High students will be applying to attend.
Barry Hofstetter with his 1951 Ford Country Squire.
"Senior" Colonists from each end of the spectrum enjoyed connecting at the AHSAA Car Show.
Gene Coale with his 1960 red convertible VW. Gene is a Class of 1960 graduate!
This AHS students turned the car show into a class project by filming the event. .
Steve Vosburg '66 created a battery-operate plane for his "Wright" stuff Car Show entry.
Steve Vosburg '66 and JoAn Burdick Gottlieb '51
AHSAA volunteers were the real drivers of the car show!
Car show volunteer Patti Hirahara '72
Colonist Spirit Knows No Limit!
Class of '70 rocked the car show with their "Reunion" marketing booth. The BIG 50th is coming up!
AHS Hall of Famer Clint Start ('59) brought his multi-award-winning 1940 Ford Woodie to the car show and spent the day with his classmates and car buddies! He won the "Principal's Choice" trophy!
Dick Roseberry ('55) displayed his "Bean Hut" 1955 Belair hard top.
Thank you to our vendors for supporting the show!
Car show vendor Dignity Memorial
Thank you to our 2019 Car Show sponsors for making the event possible!
AHS coach and grad Vince Gomez and AHS Hall of Famer Speed Castillo
Orange League Champions AHS Ladies Basketball players
AHS Foresty Club raised funds for upcoming field trip
Tony Arnold from Class of 1987 brought his 1959 Ford F100 pickup.
Rodriguez Family with multi-generation graduates
Al Anton ' from Class of '65 shows his Colonist spirit with his 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback.
2002 alumnus Andrew Torres with 1964 Impala convertible
Basil "Bas" Dahl came all the way from Lake Havasu 1959 Chevy S/W with LS2 engine and air-ride suspension. He's owned the car 20 years and started restoration 10 years ago. He's with his best friend since age 16, Jim Wynn from Class of 57. The car took "People's Choice" trophy.
Clint & Renee Breads won "Best of Show" with their 1937 Olds Club Coupe they've owned since 1975.
Bill Gann from Class of '64 with his '66 VW Kombi bus he purchased in 1974. The "Bean Hut Days" author is now writing a book about his cross-country adventures in his Kombi.
Bob Neamy from AHS Class of '63 won "Best Pre-50's" with his 1928 Ford "Model A" Sedan.
Tradition & pride continue at AHS for 1963 grad Bob Neamy, who won "Best Pre-50's" with his 1928 Ford "Model A" Sedan.
Class of '66 Chris Kelly's 1955 Chevy Nomad.
Clint Stark's 1940 Ford Woodie won "Principal's Choice."
Margi Dalmas from Class of '71 brought her 1967 Plymouth Barracuda. Margi and her husband, Dave, are from Yorba Linda.
Class of '62 grad David Tobar came from Laka Havasu with wife Teri and his 1932 Ford Vickey.
Class of '65 Al Anton showing Colonist spirit and pride!
Class of '72 Ken Pirt from Orange with his 1949 Ford Tudor Sedan, which he says is a "work in progress."
1963 Colonist Gary Fort brought his 1965 Mustang Couple.
Jess Villa from Class of '53 said he drove a 1937 Chevy like the one pictured when he attended Anaheim High.
Jesse Barrera with his 1960 Chevy Impala, a full owner restoration. He is dad to current Colonist baseball player Noah Barrera, Class of 2020.
1996 grad Jessie Barrios brought his'64 Chevy Impala.
Class of '66 Melvin Miracle with his 1971 Chevy C-10 Pick up. He and his wife, Linda, have owned the truck for 40 years.
Class of '93 grad Rueben Luna's 1957 Chevy Belair took "Best Design" trophy.
"Best Lower Rider" trophie winner Chuy Barrera and Car Show judge Ron Ponce.
Best of Show winner Clint Breads with AHS instructor Ron Ponce.
Class of 1990 alumniRyan Jara entered his 1964 Chevy Impala Supersport Coupe. He's owned the car for more than 25 years.
Class of '64 friends Pam Pebley Laster, Geri McGuff and Clair Fisher Jamison.