Class of ’75 graduates celebrated their reunion Friday, Nov. 13, at Angel Stadium 40 years after holding their graduation ceremony at this iconic Anaheim venue.
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- Allen, Kevin, Deb
Anaheim High Marches in the 91st Annual Halloween Parade
October 25, 2015 by
5th Annual Car Show Celebrates Colony Classics
October 18, 2015 by
California’s legendary car culture, along with Anaheim High’s famous spirit, pride and tradition, were celebrated at the AHS Alumni Association’s 5th Annual Colony Classic Car Show. The Oct. 17, 2015 event attracted more than 100 cars that were parked throughout the campus. Headed by Chairman Clint Stark ’59, the event was a family affair that involved the entire Colony community. Enjoy these photos and save the date of Oct. 15, 2016 for next year’s show.
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- 5th Annual AHSAA Colony Classic Car Show
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- JROTC presents colors and AHS Choir sings National Anthem
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- Thank you to our sponsors!
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- Al Anton ’65 with his original he drove in high school. He won the Superintendent’s Choice Trophy
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- ASB students shine in their car show support roles
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- Candy Jackson shared her song leader uniform and scrapbook from Class of 1975
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- Classics fill Colony campus
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- Handcrafted trophy
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- Diva trophy won by Nancy Ott Rennie ’76
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- Best of Show
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- Blue and Gold hot rod
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- BROS members provided service throughout the day
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- Mickey Flynn ’57
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- Hand-crafted trophies made by Car Show Chairman Clint Stark ’59 and Fred Defalco ’63
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- Clem Colonist made an appearance for the car show
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- Jo An Burdick Gottlieb ’51 with her class photo
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- ASB students helped polish trophies and clean display cases in preparation for the car show
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- Erica Sanchez ’99 point out homecoming king and queen from her class year
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- Bring Back the Splash display case
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- Boys’ soccer display case
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- Boys’ baseball display case
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- Girls’ sports display case
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- Band display case
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- Bring Back the Splash display
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- Football display case
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- AUHS – Established in 1898
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- Bud Mahoney ’41 Varsity Letters and Colonist football art
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- Greek Rival Campus
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- Class of 1946
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- Anaheim High authors book display
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- Lois Battle ’56
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- Shelia Lowe ’67
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- Gustavo Arellano ’97
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- GAA sweater worn by Wilhelmina Van Hunnick ’54
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- New display cases
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- Estella Rodriguez ’56
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- Estella Miranda Rodriguez points to her school sweater on display in the Main Building foyer
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- Tennis case
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- Anaheim PD “Bear” unit
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- Perfect purse for car show
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- Lions Club cooked up burgers for car show fundraiser
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- Vendors included Janice Mocogni Vodden ’77
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- Steve Valdez with Colonist concrete pavers he created
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- Reon Boydstun Howard ’74 with handmade textiles
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- Phil Anton ’63
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- Diana Stark and her committee put on a opportunity drawing and silent auction with fabulous prizes
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- Future Colonist and family
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- CSUF Professor Author Hansen and Mickey Flynn discussing famous AHS vs. Downey game
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- Chris Lawler ’76 greating Susie Kimball ’77
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- Custom car builder and
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- Stan’s legendary lover press
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- Friends and classmates from near and far came by to say hello to Stan
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- Terry Morales ’63
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- Pat Blanco, Bill Archer Burton, Taine Howard – ’72 Classmates
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- Father and son Tom and Chris Lawler, both Anaheim High grads
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- The End
Colonists Connect at 2015 Membership Mixer
June 16, 2015 by
Cynthia Roybal holds up her ’73 yearbook showing a photo of herself and a historic photo of AHS football great Mickey Flynn ’57.
The Anaheim High School Alumni Association 2015 Membership Drive Mixer was held Monday, June 15, at alumni-owned M3Live restaurant and event center in Anaheim. The event featured entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, entry into an opportunity drawing for special prizes, a silent auction, memorabilia display and a no-host bar.
The mixer kicked off the Association’s seventh year of supporting today’s Colonists. Thanks to alumni generosity and community support, the AHSAA has donated nearly $100,000 to Anaheim High and its students.
Thanks to M3Live owner Musa Madain from AHS Class of 1984, who helped sponsored the event and to all who donated great prizes for the opportunity drawing and silent auction.
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- AHS Principal Dr. Anna Corral
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- Colonists at 2015 Membership Mixer
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- Attendees enjoy performance by AHS performing arts students.
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- AHSAA Car Show Chairman Clint Stark ’59
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- Steve Valdez ’79 with Rodriguez Family
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- Sallie Vravis ’63 and Larry Larsen ’64
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- Reon Boydstun Howard ’74 looks over silent auction gifts.
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- BIll Archer-Burton ’72 is a founding member of the AHSAA.
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- Jim Oregel ’72, and AHS Hall of Famer and long-time president of the Football Boosters.
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- E. Diane Rodriguez ’77 checks out the many prizes donated by the Colony community.
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- AHSAA Vice President Janet Young Brown ’77
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- Class of ’15 graduates Brenda Chavez and Sofia Dirzo were among 13 Spirit Award Recipients
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- AHSAA Scholarship Winners with Larry Larsen ’64 – Scholarship Committee Chairman
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- Alexia Rosa, an AHS junior, sang “Always and Forever” in honor of her grandmother Rose Ann Quintero ’77
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- Jaspe Ibarra, an incoming senior, delighted the audience with her outstanding performance.
4th Annual Colony Classic Car Show
February 23, 2015 by
As part of the 2014 Anaheim High Homecoming Celebration — themed “Crusin’ Down Memory Lane” — the 4th Annual Colony Classic Car Show saw Colonists, family and friends gathering on the Colonist campus to enjoy a day of cool classics, from the cars to the many alumni, students, teachers, administrators and community members who attended the event.
Award winners are listed here and photos from the event are in the gallery below:
Mayor’s Choice – 1930 Ford 5-Window Coupe – Rod Sexton
Principal’s Choice – 1965 Corvette Convertible – Rob Sanders & Jo Bella Mandala
Superintendent’s Choice – 1999 BMW M Coupe – Mike Buhbe
Cool Cruiser – 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville – Rocky Pebley
Best 30 – 1934 Ford 3-Window Coupe – Ron & Stacy Olivier
Best 40 – 1947 Ford 2-Door Delux – Mickey & Beth Flynn
Best 50 – 1952 Chevy Business Coupe – Brad Ralston
Best 60 – 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible – Vance Bjorklund
Outstanding Muscle Car – 1963 Plymouth Savoy 2-Door Post – Jerry Meartz
Outstanding Truck – 1948 Ford F-100 Pickup – Sam Riggi
Diva’s Ride – 1956 Ford T-Bird – Don Hover
Outstanding Convertible – 1947 Ford Convertible – Bill Erkenbrack
Outstanding Sports Car – 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Split Window Coupe – Harry Rieger
Best Hot Rod – 1933 Ford Roadster Pickup – Wayne Adkins
Best Orphan – 1960 Nash Metropolitan – Richard Boaz
Chick Magnet – 1965 Cobra – Tim Ball
Outstanding Ford – 1940 Ford Pickup – Lonnie & Pam Laster
Outstanding Cadillac – 1967 Cadillac Coupe De Ville – Rick Abate
Outstanding Buick – 1955 Buick Century – Herschel Welton
Outstanding Pontiac – 1965 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible – Merl Holt
Outstanding Mopar – 1957 Chrysler 300 2-Door Hardtop – John Lazenby
Outstanding Chevy – 1956 Chevy Nomad – Joe & Jeanne Wright
Best Special Interest – 1969 Ford Talladega – Rick Stanton
Enjoy these photos from the day!
Alumni, Student Musicians Headline AHSAA Membership Mixer
May 12, 2014 by
Anaheim High alumni, family and friends enjoyed an evening of Colonist connections and outstanding entertainment at the AHS Alumni Association’s June 9 Membership Mixer, which featured entertainment by accomplished musician and famous piano man Dave Bourne from Anaheim High Class of ’57 and by the Anaheim High Jazz Band directed by Breysi Garcia from Class of 2000.
The event, which celebrated the Alumni Association’s 6th year as a non-profit corporation, was at the Anaheim Plaza Hotel and featured hors d’oeuvres, an opportunity drawing for special prizes, a silent auction and memorabilia display.
Thanks to the generosity of alumni, family, friends and the business community, the AHSAA has donated $80,000 to Anaheim High and its students, including this year’s scholarship awards totaling $10,500. Please join the AHSAA in supporting “Old AU” by joinging today: Click here for the 2014 Membership Donor Form!
5th Annual AHSAA Golf Tournament a Colony Classic
March 6, 2014 by
The largest group of golfers and dinner guests in the five-year history of the AHSAA Golf Classic ensured the repeated success of the fund-raising event that supports scholarships, school clubs and programs and campus improvement project. The 5th annual event included the induction of Don Liebhart ’45 and Loy Petersen ’63 into the Anaheim High School Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame Athletes Among Golfers at Feb. 17 Golf Classic
January 29, 2014 by
AHSAA Golf Classic Tees Off for 5th Year
Several Hall of Fame athletes will be among players in the 5th Annual Anaheim High School Alumni Association Golf Classic slated for Monday, Feb. 17 at Western Hills Country Club.
Jim Fassel – Class of 1967
The day will include AHS football legend Mickey Flynn from Class of ‘57 driving the course to serve beverages to golfers ranging from former N.Y. Giants Super Bowl coach Jim Fassel from Class of ’67 to Loy Petersen, a ’63 grad who played pro basketball with the Chicago Bulls.
Petersen and his award-winning coach, Don Liebhart, a Class of ’45 Anaheim High grad, will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame during the dinner portion of the event.
Other former pro athletes playing or participating include:
Clint Stark ’59, a pitcher with the St. Louis Cardinals; Ron Davini ’65, College World Series MVP and Chicago White Sox; and Dick Baney ’65, who played for the Cincinnati Reds and was the World Series pitcher who beat the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium to win the pennant for the Reds. Baney is donating some of his personal Cincinnati baseball possessions.
Also golfing is Jeff Severson, who was a defensive back with the Washington Redskins & L.A. Rams.
Golf Chairman Phil Anton ’63 and a former player with the Dallas Cowboys, announced that the stakes just got hotter thanks to Paul Schulte of Miller Toyota of Anaheim. Golfers lucky (or skilled) enough to make a hole-in-one will win a brand new vehicle, among other gifts provided by the dealership.
Many other auction items have been donated by area businesses, as well as Anaheim alumni. At last count, there was an impressive assortment of live and silent auction items ranging from suite tickets for the Ducks and Angels, admission to nearly ever major Southern California attraction, hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates and much more.
Anton stressed that the event is open to golfers and non-golfers. With a shot-gun start, scramble format, and the availability of Mulligans, all stand a chance to win contests and prizes.
Cost to golf, including cart, range balls, lunch, dinner, goodie bag and other prizes, is $150. Dinner only is $35. Forms may be downloaded from www.anaheimcolonists.com. Reservations may also be e-mailed to anaheimalumni@yahoo.com. Contact Anton at 714/815-9562 for more information on sponsorship opportunities.
Varsity Football Salutes Military at Honor Game
November 16, 2013 by
After volunteering over the summer with an Orange County-based organization that serves disabled veterans, the Anaheim High School Football Team played an “Honor Game” to recognize alumni, family and friends who have served or are currently in the military.
Anaheim High players suited up for the Nov. 7 gridiron salute against Katella High in custom- designed commemorative jerseys imprinted with the veterans names. At the conclusion of the game, players presented replica jerseys to the sponsoring veterans or family members.
Colonist players also created jerseys to honor Anaheim High fallen heroes who were identified as part of the AHS Alumni Association Fallen Heroes and Colonist Veterans Project. For more information, visit: https://anaheimcolonists.com/anaheim-high-fallen-heroes-colonist-veterans/ .
Proceeds from the sale of the “Honor Game” football program and replica jerseys was donated to Veteran’s First, the organization adopted by Anaheim High players whose volunteer service includes working directly with disabled veterans.
Enjoy this gallery of event photos:
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- Honor Game Helmet
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- Mr and Mrs. Dan Pollock, son of Fallen Hero Donald Nickey ’46, accepts father’s Honor Jersey with Susan and Steve Fassell
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- J. Diaz for Veteran H. L. Looney
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- Roquet, A. Shipkey, H. Wright
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- Dan Pollock and Senator Lou Correa at Honor game with Colonist player
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- Veteran Robert Fischle and Mark Monning
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- Honor Game Players
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- Anton & Betzsold
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- Marlon Meade and Janet Young Brown, both Class of ’77, hold jerseys in memory of family members.
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- E. Sierra for Veteran Jack Fujii
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- R. Rodriguez for R. young accepted by J. Brown
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- J. Diaz for Veteran N. Sweeney, B. Lopez for Junior Perkins
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- Anton Brothers
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- S. Duran for Veteran Minard Duncan, A. Macedo for Veteran Jess Saenz, J. Osuna for Veteran Jim Betzsold, C. Quevedo for Veteran K.I.A. Charles Graeber
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- O. Coutino for Veteran Alvin Penhall
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- J. Sandoval for Veteran Tom Bateman
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- A. Ortega for Veteran Bud Mahoney
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- D. Torres for Veteran R. Fischle, J. Brown for Veteran K.I.A. Ted Mills, E. Sierra for Veteran Jack Fujii
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- J. Chavez for Veteran Russell Roquet, I. Medina for Veteran Art Shipkey, J. Olmedo for Veteran Harold Wright, A. Corona for Veteran G.A. Wollenman
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- G. Andrade for Veteran Smokey Ron Bassett
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- J. Aguilar for Veteran Gilbert Aguilar
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- R. Solorio for Veteran Roger Morales
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- Honor Players line up on Glover Field
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- Veteran Thomas Bateman ’89, a former Marine, with C. Nunez and Senator Lou Correa
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- J. Sandoval for Veteran Tom Bateman
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- 1960s Alumni and Veterans
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- Phil Anton ’63 accepting father Joe Anton’s jersey and Robert Fischle a WWII vet
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- Dan Pollock with cousin Steve Fassell
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- Robert Fischle and Mark Monning
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- Guidry Family with Maron Meade ’77 with father Curtis Meade’s jersey
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- AHS JROTC
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- King, Fischle, Hall
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- Debbie Vidana ’76 and Marlon Meade ’77
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- Morales
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- Robert Fischle
