Gerald Woodward

Anaheim Shows “Spooktacular” Spirit in 2016 Halloween Parade

November 1, 2016 by AHSAA

Thank you to the 200-member contigency, including administrators, instructors, staff, students, parents and alumni, that marched in the 92nd Annual Halloween Parade to represent Anaheim High. Here are photos of the event:

: “Celebrating Our Schools” at the 92nd Annual Anaheim Halloween Parade.

: Parade volunteer Jim Olenek attached lights to the Big A.

: A race car built by AHS Skills USA students was featured in the parade.

: Larry, president of the Diamond Tread Chapter of the Model A Ford Club of America.

: Jim Pantier drove his Model A coupe in the parade as part of the Colonist contingency.

: AHSAA President Gerald Woodward (’59) was on hand for the festivities.

: Anaheim award-winning Navy JROTC led the Colony contingency.

: The AHS Cheer Squad chanted a trick or treat cheer along the parade route.

: AHS BROS, a service club on campus that helps students achieve higher educations, served as banner carriers for the parade.

: One of Anaheim’s newest campus clubs, C.R.O.W.N. (Civically Raising Opportunities for Women Now) also participated in the Halloween Parade.

: AUHSD Trustee Al Jabbar (center) is flanked by BROS advisers and AHS instructors Ryan Ruelas (left) and Alfonso Rodriguez. Ruelas also serves as a trustee on the Anaheim City School District.

: Al Jabbar catches a ride in a classic MG owned by Mac Burke from Class of 1965.

: The Big A in lights was transported by Julio Reyes and family.

: AUHSD Superintendent Mike Matsuda walked the parade route to celebrate Anaheim public schools.

: Anaheim Band and Flag Twirlers add pizzazz to parade.

: The AHS Band were impressive in new uniforms.

: The AHS Band prepares to march the parade route shortly after competing at La Palma Park.

: Flag twirlers in the Halloween spirit.

: BROS banner carriers helped keep the Colony contingency in line.

: Principal Dr. Anna Corral in a Mustang driven by Bill Utter.

: A masked Principal Corral at the helm of the Colonist Contingency.

: Homemade banners spread the message of “Happy Halloween” from Anaheim High.

: The Anaheim PTSA supports the school through scholarships and other activities.

: PTSA parents cruise the parade route.

: Lou Correra (’76) with PTSA parent and her family.

: Colony royalty cruise in classic car down parade route.

: 2016-17 Homecoming King Ryan Candelano and Queen Idalis Camarena,

: The Anaheim Performing Arts Conservatory advertise its February production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

: Performing arts instructors Meg Elder and Sharon King dressed up their performers to promote upcoming performances in Cook Auditorium.

: APAC student don mermaids costumes to promote a February 2017 production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

: AHS Dance students promote a Nov. 4 performance.

: The AHS Dance Team were glowing throughout the parade.

: BROS members have been an active part of the Colony community since 2009.

: BROS students catch a ride in a Model A Ford Coupe complete with rumble seat.

: Best of Show Banner welcomes winner of the annual Colony Classic Car Show held the second week of October.

: Steve Noesser in his ’57 Chevy Burgundy Belair Hardtop.

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.