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Tribute to Robert St. Armand Class of 1967

April 20, 1049. - December 20, 2016

Robert St. Armand, a long-time resident of Studio City, CA, died of acute leukemia at the age of 67. He was surrounded by his family and friends who sernaded him with his favorite Beatles songs.



He attended Carpenter Avenue School, Walter Reed Junior High and graduated from Hollywood High School. He attended Art Center College of Design. He was a prop man in the motion picture industry and later made a career as a finish… Continue

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Tribute to Dave Edney by Ernie Nieto Flores

Today my good ole buddy Dave Will be cremated and laid to rest tomorrow. Dave and I hung out at Hollywood High School and worked together for Grant Parking. On our free time we hung out with George Potts aka "Judge" and Big Steve. We'd go everywhere together from the mountains to the beach. Our favorite places to eat where Pioneer chicken, The original Tommy's and Pup-n-Taco. And more recently at his favorite donut shop where we'd have a plan donut with a great hot cup of coffee. Dave was a… Continue

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Roslyn Reps Nelson Wrote on September 28, 2016:

Hollywood High School
Thanks for the Alumni Chronicle Newsletter. enclosed is a check for $120 to go for dues next year and a contribution to the Scholarship Fund. I have worked with Lloyd Teel for many years on our yearly reunions Class of 1944. I graduated from UCLA in 1948' becoming a Math teacher at Bancroft Junior High befor having my own children. I am very proud to be a H H Alumni!

Added by SUSAN J. SILVESTRI on September 27, 2016 at 11:23am — No Comments

Darrow Bruck, Class of 1972 Passed Away

"Ariana Bruck Fulginiti (Class of 1970) wishes to notify members of the Class of 1972, specifically, and members of the classes of 1971 and 1970 as well, that my brother, Darrow Bruck (Class of 1972), unexpectedly passed away on August 27th. A memorial website has been specially created for friends and former classmates to sign on to express your happy memories, contextual reflections and thoughts on this very sad chapter of my life. Many friends have been notified by longtime friends Frank… Continue

Added by SUSAN J. SILVESTRI on September 20, 2016 at 5:14pm — 1 Comment

In Memory of Michael Wiggins Class of 1966

I know that you contacted me a few weeks ago about Michael Wiggins 50th year high school reunion.

Sadly, Michael passed away May 19, 2012 from colon, rectal, bladder cancer.

He fought a very brave fight for almost 5 years.

Michael was a wonderful husband.

He had accomplished a great deal in his 64 years. He worked in Japan for 20 years with Akai Electronics. He was head of the United States Division before leaving to open several Electronic Discount Stores.

He retired… Continue

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HHSAA SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS FOR DESERVING STUDENT AT ACHIEVE THE HONORABLE!

The Hollywood High School Alumni Association is proud to announce the creation of the "Achieve the Honorable Scholarship" in the name of Coach (and Class of '58 alum) Dick Rippey. If anyone lived the three simple words from our school's slogan, it was Coach. This award will go to the student who best represents the qualities that selflessly echo in that phrase, in both actions and deeds... just as Coach Rippey exemplified.



The Class of '66 has started the ball rolling on this great… Continue

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My Memories of Dick Rippey.....

Dear Fellow Sheiks,

 

Like all Sheiks, I am saddened by our loss of Dick Rippey. He was an extraordinary

human being and even better mentor. I remember him as a rookie coach at LeConte

under Coach Hills. He was always to the point and as Coach Hills would say "He

took care of his own disciplinary problems!" Unfortunately those of us from S'66

didn't get to experience…

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Willy M. Guldstrand

My mother in law Willy often spoke about the Alumni Association. I looked on your page and saw her postings.

I just wanted to let someone there know she passed away last Tuesday in her home. This was following the passing of

her husband Dick by a little more than 2 months. We are still in a bit of fog at the moment. We are trying to plan

a memorial on the 5th of December.



If anyone there wants to give me some stories to share about her, that would be great. You now… Continue

Added by SUSAN J. SILVESTRI on December 1, 2015 at 3:33am — No Comments

ALUMNI DAY IS ALMOST HERE!

Added by SUSAN J. SILVESTRI on September 7, 2015 at 9:25am — 3 Comments

WINTER 1966 COMMENCEMENT LIST NEEDED!

WINTER 1966 COMMENCEMENTLIST NEEDED FOR THE 50TH 1966 REUNION! ANYONE WHO HAS THE LIST, PLEASE MAIL IT TO:

HHSAA

LANKERSHIM BLVD F-301

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91601

THANK YOU!

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Acheive the Honorable 2015

On June 1, 2015' Monday is Acheive the Honorable at Hollywood High, 5:30 pm in the auditorium. A special memorium to June Hardwood, Art Tearcher at Hollywood High for over 15 years! The association will be be giving a scholarship to a deserving art student at the ceremony. Come join in, cake and lemonade for refreshments and and a wonderful ceremony of scholarships awarded to seniors who acheived the honorable!

Added by SUSAN J. SILVESTRI on May 27, 2015 at 4:23pm — No Comments

HHS 1966 50th CLASS REUNION will be held on May 21, 2016 at the Sheraton Universal

Hours are from 6:30 to 1:00 am! Alumni Day in 2016 will also be that Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00pm. See you all there. More details to follow, save the date in 2016 those of you in the Summer and Winter Classes of 1966. WE NEED THE COMMENCE LISTS FOR 1966. ANYONE WHO HAS ONE, PLEASE EMAIL IT TO THE WEBMASTER AT HHSAA.TREASURER@YAHOO.COM. Thank you!

Added by SUSAN J. SILVESTRI on May 25, 2015 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Happy Birthday, Gloria Gordon!



On Thursday, Councilmember LaBonge presented Gloria Gordon with an official City of Los Angeles proclamation on the occasion of Ms. Gordon’s 90th birthday. An Angeleno in every sense of the word, Ms. Gordon was born and raised in Hollywood, graduated from Hollywood High School, and earned her livelihood working in Hollywood show business. We all wish…

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RICHARD P. ROGERS October 22, 1920 - January 31, 2015

Moved to Hollywood from New York and graduated from Hollywood High School. Started working at Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Skunk Works in 1940. He met his wife, Devi at the roller rink in Hollywood and eloped to Las Vegas in 1941. They were married 74 years. He loves scuba diving, surfing, boating, water skiing and flying R.C. airplanes, teaching friends ad family how to fly them. he is survived b his wife Devi; son and daughter  in-law, Bart and Shirley Rogers; and daughter and son in-law Candi…

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Painter June Harwood dies at 81; member of 'hard edge' art movement



June Harwood
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Herminia E. (Nagel) Jensen, Graduate of Hollywood High - Summer 1945, and resident of Arcadia for 66 years, passed away on March 28, 2014 at Vista Cove, Arcadia

Herminia E. (Nagel) Jensen, Graduate of Hollywood High - Summer 1945, and resident of Arcadia for 66 years, passed away on March 28, 2014 at Vista Cove, Arcadia, reaching the age of 86 years. She is survived by her three children, Ernie, Marlene and Laura, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren with 3 more on the way. Susie volunteered her time in the community as an active member of PTA, a Cub Scout leader and a longtime supporter of the Boy Scouts. She was a Camp Fire Girl leader as well… Continue

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In Memory of Thomas Francis Smith (HHS Class of Summer 1944)

In Memory of Thomas Francis Smith (HHS Class of Summer 1944) passed away on December 19. He leaves behind his wife, Yolanda, sons David, Mark and Matthew, and daughters, Candida, Priscilla, Denise, Yvette and Teresa. Go "Jugs."

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Celebration of the Life of Richard James Ulrich

You are invited to the Celebration of the Life of
Richard James Ulrich
April 21, 1947 – January 3, 2014
March 9, 2014
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Church in Ocean Park
235 Hill Street, Santa Monica California 90405

Please let us know if you can attend by emailing Judy Abdo at JudyAbdo@gmail.com

Added by SUSAN J. SILVESTRI on February 21, 2014 at 3:39pm — 2 Comments

In Memory of Thomas Francis Smith:

A graduate from Hollywood High School, Class of Summer 1944. Thomas Smith passed away on December 18, 2013. He leaves behind his wife, Yolanda, sons David, Mark and Matthew and daughters, Candida, Priscilla, Denise, Yvette and Teresa. Go "Jugs"!

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