Alyson Reed – Class of 1976
Tim Flannery – Class of 1975
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Tim Flannery 1975
A lifelong baseball man and former Major League infielder with the San Diego Padres, Tim is currently coaching 3rd base for the San Francisco Giants, a position he’s held since 2008.
Tim, who probably had a guitar in his hand before a baseball glove, is also an accomplished musician who has been described by Garth Brookes as a “two-sport star.” He released his 10th record in 14 years, “Traveling Shoes,” on Oct. 30, 2009.
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Paul Kott – Class of 1972
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Paul and his son at Ruby's grand opening
Looking back at Paul Kott’s activities as an Anaheim High student, it comes as no surprise that this life-long Anaheim resident would become a community leader and active volunteer in many philanthropic organizations.
A prominent businessman and owner of Paul Kott Realtors, he was a member of the varsity basketball team, elected the squad’s most inspirational player. A member of the AHS Ski Club, Paul also served on the Associate Student Body as Safety & Welfare Secretary, responsible for keeping the Colony’s campus clean and attractive. Along with those duties, Paul’s and his Colonist committee undertook an annual clothing drive and canned food drive, rallying the entire student body to support the city’s needy citizens.
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Oanh Nguyen – Class of 1991
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Anaheim High alumnus Oanh Nguyen, founder of the award-winning Chance Theater in Anaheim Hills, has built a career in the entertainment field as an actor and director since graduating in 1991.
Originally from Saigon, Oanh and his family came to the United States in the ‘70s. Spending most of his formative years in Orange County, it was at Anaheim High School where he first discovered theater.
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Mickey Flynn – Class of 1957
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Twice named CIF Player of the Year, Mickey Flynn was Orange County’s first high school football superstar.
Averaging a spectacular 15 yards per carry, “The Galloping Ghost of La Palma Park” drew thousands of fans to stadiums all over Southern California to witness his dazzling runs, and he established a county rushing record that stood for nearly 20 years.
In addition to leading the Colonists to a CIF championship in football in 1956, Flynn also excelled in basketball and track and was president of the Colonist Club. For decades, Mickey Flynn has been a familiar face at Colonist football games and has been an unofficial ambassador for Anaheim High School, keeping alive blue and gold traditions.
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- Mickey with his wife Beth, a Class of 1958 graduate, at a homecoming game.
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- Alex with Mickey Flynn at OC Hall of Fame ground break ceremony
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- Mickey and Beth await their
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- Mickey Flynn in the Anaheim Halloween Parade.
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- Flynn models for a yearbook ad.
Lou Correa – Class of 1976
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Lou Correa – Class of 1976
A role model and mentor to today’s Colonists, Class of ’76 graduate Lou Correa has dedicated his life to public service, but at the same time, always being there for his family, friends and fellow alumni.
Beginning Jan. 3, 2017, Lou will serve as a U.S. Congressman for California’s 46th District.
A former California State Senator, Lou is a product of the Anaheim school system. He attended Ben Franklin Elementary, Fremont Junior High and Anaheim High. While at AHS, Lou was a scholar athlete, excelling in science and track as both a long distance runner and sprinter. Lou was also a member of the school’s ROTC. [Read more…]
Jo Ann (Stephenson) Reck – Class of 1968
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During an outstanding 30-year career as head coach of the Santa Ynez High School varsity girls basketball program, Jo Ann led her team to 19 leaue titles, 23 consecutive CIF playoff appearances and three CIF championships. A true pioneer in girls high school athletics, she retired from coaching in 2007 was an all-time record of 575-176, making her one of the winningest girls’ basket coaches in the state.
Among other honors, she was named her sport’s 2006 Coach of the Year and was inducteed into the California High School Sports Hall of Fame.
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Jim Fassel – Class of 1967
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Jim Fassel from Anaheim High Class of ’67 is a Colonist who literally grew up on Colonist athletic fields since his father, Bud, also an Anaheim grad from Class of ‘39, was the equipment manager for the Athletic Department for more than 25 years.
Much more can be said about Bud Fassel’s positive influence on the lives of the athletes he interacted with on a daily basis. Most importantly was the impact Bud made on his son who went on to play quarterback for the Chicago Bears and the San Diego Chargers, going on to become head coach of the New York Giants.
Jim was named NFL Coach of the Year in 1997, and he took the New York Giants to Super Bowl XXXV in January 2001. Most recently, he served as head coach, manager and president of the Las Vegas Locomotives in the United Football League, winning several UFL title during the league’s existence. He has also worked as an ESPN sports announcer.
Jim writes that “everything that has happened to me in my life can be traced back to Anaheim High,” in the foreword of Anaheim Colonists Football – A Century of Tradition by Dennis Batement from AHS Class of ’89. “Being a ball boy for the football team, riding the team bus with so many great athletes and on the back of the equipment truck are still some of the greatest thrills of my life.”
Jim devotion to his alma mater has never stopped since graduating in 1967. He established the Bud Fassel Memorial Scholarship, which annually awards outstanding Colonist athletes. He also sponsors the annual AHS Alumni Association Golf Classic as a golfer, donor and auctioneer for the event’s silent auction.
Jim is also involved in raising fund for the 911 first responders. The Jim Fassel Foundation, set up in 2002 to support first responders and the families affected by the World Trade Center attacks, has raised more than $1.1 million. Click the following link to read an in depth article on Jim and his devotion to Anaheim High: Jim Fassel
More on his athletic career is available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Fasselhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Fassel
Jimmy Oregel – Class of 1972
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Jim Oregel – Class of 1972
Jimmy Oregel – Over the past four decades, it is hard to argue that Anaheim Colonists football has had a bigger supporter than Jimmy.
He was a yell leader as a senior and as an adult, joined the football booster club and has been the booster club president, supporting the Blue and Gold through good times and bad.
A lifelong resident of Anaheim and a graduate of AHS and Fremont Junior High, Jimmy truly bleeds Blue and Gold. Since 1969, Jimmy has only missed attending four Anaheim football games. He can be found at every home game at his table selling Colonist gear and keeping tradition alive.
