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5th Annual Car Show Celebrates Colony Classics

October 18, 2015 by AHSAA

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.

: 5th Annual AHSAA Colony Classic Car Show

: JROTC presents colors and AHS Choir sings National Anthem

: Thank you to our sponsors!

: Al Anton ’65 with his original he drove in high school. He won the Superintendent’s Choice Trophy

: ASB students shine in their car show support roles

: Candy Jackson shared her song leader uniform and scrapbook from Class of 1975

: Classics fill Colony campus

: Handcrafted trophy

: Diva trophy won by Nancy Ott Rennie ’76

: Best of Show

: Blue and Gold hot rod

: BROS members provided service throughout the day

: Mickey Flynn ’57

: Hand-crafted trophies made by Car Show Chairman Clint Stark ’59 and Fred Defalco ’63

: Clem Colonist made an appearance for the car show

: Jo An Burdick Gottlieb ’51 with her class photo

: ASB students helped polish trophies and clean display cases in preparation for the car show

: Erica Sanchez ’99 point out homecoming king and queen from her class year

: Bring Back the Splash display case

: Boys’ soccer display case

: Boys’ baseball display case

: Girls’ sports display case

: Band display case

: Bring Back the Splash display

: Football display case

: AUHS – Established in 1898

: Bud Mahoney ’41 Varsity Letters and Colonist football art

: Greek Rival Campus

: Class of 1946

: Anaheim High authors book display

: Lois Battle ’56

: Shelia Lowe ’67

: Gustavo Arellano ’97

: GAA sweater worn by Wilhelmina Van Hunnick ’54

: New display cases

: Estella Rodriguez ’56

: Estella Miranda Rodriguez points to her school sweater on display in the Main Building foyer

: Tennis case

: Anaheim PD “Bear” unit

: Perfect purse for car show

: Lions Club cooked up burgers for car show fundraiser

: Vendors included Janice Mocogni Vodden ’77

: Steve Valdez with Colonist concrete pavers he created

: Reon Boydstun Howard ’74 with handmade textiles

: Phil Anton ’63

: Diana Stark and her committee put on a opportunity drawing and silent auction with fabulous prizes

: Future Colonist and family

: CSUF Professor Author Hansen and Mickey Flynn discussing famous AHS vs. Downey game

: Chris Lawler ’76 greating Susie Kimball ’77

: Custom car builder and

: Stan’s legendary lover press

: Friends and classmates from near and far came by to say hello to Stan

: Terry Morales ’63

: Pat Blanco, Bill Archer Burton, Taine Howard – ’72 Classmates

: Father and son Tom and Chris Lawler, both Anaheim High grads

: The End

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Colonists Connect at 2015 Membership Mixer

June 16, 2015 by AHSAA

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.

: AHS Principal Dr. Anna Corral

: Colonists at 2015 Membership Mixer

: Attendees enjoy performance by AHS performing arts students.

: AHSAA Car Show Chairman Clint Stark ’59

: Steve Valdez ’79 with Rodriguez Family

: Sallie Vravis ’63 and Larry Larsen ’64

: Reon Boydstun Howard ’74 looks over silent auction gifts.

: BIll Archer-Burton ’72 is a founding member of the AHSAA.

: Jim Oregel ’72, and AHS Hall of Famer and long-time president of the Football Boosters.

: E. Diane Rodriguez ’77 checks out the many prizes donated by the Colony community.

: AHSAA Vice President Janet Young Brown ’77

: Class of ’15 graduates Brenda Chavez and Sofia Dirzo were among 13 Spirit Award Recipients

: AHSAA Scholarship Winners with Larry Larsen ’64 – Scholarship Committee Chairman

: Alexia Rosa, an AHS junior, sang “Always and Forever” in honor of her grandmother Rose Ann Quintero ’77

: Jaspe Ibarra, an incoming senior, delighted the audience with her outstanding performance.

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: 2015 Mixer, AHS, AHSAA, Anaheim Alumni Mixer, Anaheim High School, USC

4th Annual Colony Classic Car Show

February 23, 2015 by AHSAA

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!

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Anaheim High Celebrates 90th Halloween Parade

October 28, 2014 by AHSAA

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Alumni, Student Musicians Headline AHSAA Membership Mixer

May 12, 2014 by AHSAA

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!

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5th Annual AHSAA Golf Tournament a Colony Classic

March 6, 2014 by AHSAA

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.

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Hall of Fame Athletes Among Golfers at Feb. 17 Golf Classic

January 29, 2014 by AHSAA

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.

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: AHSAA Golf Classic and Auction, Clint Stark, Dick Baney, Don Liebhart, Hall of Fame, Jeff Severson, Jim Fassel, Loy Petersen, Mickey Flynn, Miller Toyota of Anaheim, Phil Anton, Ron Divini, Western Hills Country Club

Varsity Football Salutes Military at Honor Game

November 16, 2013 by AHSAA

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:

: Honor Game Helmet

: Mr and Mrs. Dan Pollock, son of Fallen Hero Donald Nickey ’46, accepts father’s Honor Jersey with Susan and Steve Fassell

: J. Diaz for Veteran H. L. Looney

: Roquet, A. Shipkey, H. Wright

: Dan Pollock and Senator Lou Correa at Honor game with Colonist player

: Veteran Robert Fischle and Mark Monning

: Honor Game Players

: Anton & Betzsold

: Marlon Meade and Janet Young Brown, both Class of ’77, hold jerseys in memory of family members.

: E. Sierra for Veteran Jack Fujii

: R. Rodriguez for R. young accepted by J. Brown

: J. Diaz for Veteran N. Sweeney, B. Lopez for Junior Perkins

: Anton Brothers

: 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

: O. Coutino for Veteran Alvin Penhall

: J. Sandoval for Veteran Tom Bateman

: A. Ortega for Veteran Bud Mahoney

: D. Torres for Veteran R. Fischle, J. Brown for Veteran K.I.A. Ted Mills, E. Sierra for Veteran Jack Fujii

: 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

: G. Andrade for Veteran Smokey Ron Bassett

: J. Aguilar for Veteran Gilbert Aguilar

: R. Solorio for Veteran Roger Morales

: Honor Players line up on Glover Field

: Veteran Thomas Bateman ’89, a former Marine, with C. Nunez and Senator Lou Correa

: J. Sandoval for Veteran Tom Bateman

: 1960s Alumni and Veterans

: Phil Anton ’63 accepting father Joe Anton’s jersey and Robert Fischle a WWII vet

: Dan Pollock with cousin Steve Fassell

: Robert Fischle and Mark Monning

: Guidry Family with Maron Meade ’77 with father Curtis Meade’s jersey

: AHS JROTC

: King, Fischle, Hall

: Debbie Vidana ’76 and Marlon Meade ’77

: Morales

: Robert Fischle

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2013 Anaheim Halloween Parade

November 5, 2013 by AHSAA

Anaheim High showed plenty of “Spooktacular” Colony Spirit and Pride in the 2013 Anaheim Halloween Parade. The AHS line-up included Anaheim Performing Arts Conservatory students as “Zombies on Parade”. They lurched their way down Broadway from Manchester to Anaheim Boulevard, providing scary entertainment for the thousands of spectators who lined the parade route.

Another parade highlight was the newly formed AHS Alumni Band and Color Guard. The 30-plus member group gathered for regular practices before taking to the streets for the annual parade. The group has raised several thousand dollars for the current Colonist band.

The Anaheim High Cheer Squad, with beloved Clem Colonist mascot, provided plenty of pep for the parade. The Anaheim B.R.O.S., a group of students who band together to provide community service and inspire their peers to pursue higher education, served as banner carriers.

Also representing Anaheim High in the parade were Diane Rodriguez ’77 as Connie Colonist; Steve Valdez ’79 and Jim Olenick ’76, who created a “Big A” float; and Janet Brown ’77, Cynthia Roybal ’73, Debbie Vidana ’76, and Sallie Vravis ’63, all line-up chaperons.

Colonist VIPs who joined the line-up included AUHSD Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Novak, an AHS Class of ’71 graduate; AHS Principal Dr. Anna Corral; AHSAA President Gerald Woodward ’59; Elmer Thill, a 99-year-old Colonist from Class of ’32; and AHS Homecoming King and Queen Oscar Garcia and Daisy Dorado. The Colonists VIPs were convened through the parade by Andy Ersek in his ’66 red Corvette; Mac Burke, 1953 MG; Bill Utter, red Mustang; John Dade, ’75 burnt orange Mustang; Doris Trenary, ’63 Chevy Nova. Another featured vehicle was the 3rd Annual Colony Classic Car Show Winner, a ’56 VW Bug owned by Rick Litchie.

: Steve Valdez ’79

: AHS Alumni Association “Big A” float

: Clem Colonist with Oscar Garcia

: AHSAA President Gerald Woodward

: Class of ’32 Colonist Elmer Thill

: Cynthia Roybal ’73 and Elmer Thill ’32

: Elmer Thill was AHS Alumni Color Guard

: AHS Principal Dr. Anna Corral

: AUHSD Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Novak

: Happy Halloween from Anaheim High!

: Daisy Dorado and Oscar Garcia

: Clem, Daisy and Oscar

: AHS Cheer Squad

: Clem with AHS Cheerleaders

: ’66 Red Corvette owned by Andy Ersek

: AHSAA President Gerald Woodward ’59 with driver Andy Ersek

: ’56 VW Bug owned by Rick Litchie

: Rick Litchie with his “Best of Show” winner

: AHSAA Big A float

: Go Big A!

: Zombies on Parade

: APAC students

: AHS teacher and BROS adviser Al Rodriguez

: Alumni Color Guard

: Alumni Color Guard still got it!

: Alumni Band Leader Dan Barragan

: Alumni Band take to the streets

: Elmer Thill ’32 – AHS Vintage Colonist

: Diane Rodriguez ’77 as Connie Colonist

: AHS fans lined the parade route

: Fans on the Street

: AHSAA Big A

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: AHS Alumni Band & Color Guard, Anaheim Halloween Parade, Anna Corral, APAC, Big A, Colony Classic Car Show, Diane Rodriguez, Elizabeth Novak, Gerald Woodward, Steve Valdez

Bring Back the Splash Gala

November 3, 2013 by AHSAA

Bring Back the Splash supporters enjoyed a balmy evening under a full moon at the elegant Oct. 19 gala at the Anaheim Convention Center Grand Plaza. Live and silent auctions raised funds toward building a new aquatics center at Anaheim High School. The goal is $5.6 million. For more information on the effort, visit http://anaheimpool.auhsd.us. Enjoy these photos from the event: