Date:  Thu Jun 14, 2001  5:06 pm
Subject:  Encina Update (pledges/kojima/homecoming/challenge video/canales/82/63/vieographer/reunions/siblings/bios/modern times/whats new)

 
 

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ALUMNI CHALLENGE PLEDGES

Steve Palmer 74 and Bob Goosmann 74 met with the Booster Club
this week to do a post mortem on the Alumni Challenge. Steve wrote:

"We have received $13,802.38 in donations (point pledges, flat
pledges, etc) and are still expecting $10,934.37 (if all people pay).
We grossed $3,724.51 from the Tour/Dinner/Game for a total current
gross of $17,526.89!

Expenses for the entire event (dinner, printing, decorations,
table rental, etc) were less than $1,000, so currently we have
netted over $16,500 for the school (if we get the additional pledges
we will be close to $28,000)."

Steve Palmer 74 put together a spreadsheet which shows who has
paid their donations and pledges. I've updated the alumni challenge
rsvp page with this information:
http://www.encinahighschool.com/homecoming/challenge01/rsvps.htm

Those who have paid are in green and those who have not are not.
The information is somewhat ambiguous in places, so if I made a
mistake, please write.

It's been over a month since the Alumni Challenge and there are
still a few alumni who haven't sent in their pledges. You know
how much I hate asking for money. Don't make me write you <g>.
In the next update I'll have a list of those pledges which are
delinquent <g>.

Please, if you have pledged, Encina would appreciate it if you
would send in your pledge. See the pledge page for the amount you
owe and where to send the money.


CHRISTINE KOJIMA

Janet Russel Mason 79 wrote:
"I'm putting a scrapbook, of sorts, together for Christine Kojima,
and anyone who cannot attend the party for her is encouraged to either
e-mail me with a message they would like included, or mail letters
or pictures to:

Janet Mason
3787 Moddison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95819

The book will be available at the party for those who attend and
wish to add their own sentiment.

Thanks, Janet"
ideasbydesign@home.com


HOMECOMING 2001

We have received OFFICIAL permission to hold the Homecoming 2001
party at El Camino HS again this year. The pregame party will
start at 5pm same as last year and the postgame party will end
at 1130pm. If you are interested in helping on the homecoming
committee let me know. Last year we had a great group of volunteers!

MANY THANKS to Encina principal Myrtle Berry for running interference
for us and obtaining permission from El Camino principal Ernie Boone!
In addition, Myrtle has worked things out with facilities so the
Homecoming party will be an "Encina sponsored event" so that we do
not need to obtain insurance, saving us $400-500. THANK YOU Myrtle!

We have our second rsvp for the Homecoming 2001 party on Friday,
October 5, 2001.

Leslie Cameron Silva 65 wrote:
"Last year's homecoming activities were great so I'll be coming
again!"

Coming...Homecoming 2001 on Friday, October 5, 2001:
http://www.encinahighschool.com/homecoming/homecoming2001.htm

For those of you who wonder what the heck a homecoming party is...

For information about the homecoming party, including pictures:
http://www.encinahighschool.com/homecoming/homecoming2000.htm

If you missed the description of the homecoming party see:
http://www.encinahighschool.com/archives/email/001027.txt


ALUMNI CHALLENGE VIDEO

Steve Palmer 74 wrote:

"I received the Alumni Challenge video yesterday and watched
it last night. GREAT JOB!!

I was really pleased to see all the alumni interviews, game and
game highlights, dinner and room shots. PLEASE THANK all of
your students who helped put it together.

This is the kind of tool that will help communicate to those who
couldn't make it what a fun night they missed.

Thanks for all you've done and for the great memories!"


I agree with Steve that Stephanie Woo and her students did
a great job on the videotape. I watched it with my family
last week it was a lot of fun!

I especially liked the section on the alumni band, as I didn't
get to spend much time with them at the game.

Stephanie Woo wrote:
"Finished editing the video tape for the fabulous Alumni
Challenge event with music from the 60's...segments include:
tour, dinner, almost the "entire" basketball game, band, views
of the crowd, interviews with alumni/band members/basketball
players, half court shot contest, and basketball highlights
of dunks, etc."

Encina is selling the Alumni Challenge tape for $20.

Please make your check payable to Encina High School,
attention Stephanie Woo and send to:

Encina High School
1400 Bell St
Sacramento, CA 95825

Half the proceeds will go the Booster Club and half to EBS
for filming/editting/dubbing.


JOE CANALES 88

Stafford Boyd 88 wrote:
"I just wanted to let you know that a fellow '88 alum has
been making great headway in a business he has started as a
hobby and passion. Dr. Joe Canales and his business Date-a-Doc
were recently featured in Forbes magazine as a favorite web
site. I personally have known Joe since 2nd grade (Howe Ave.)
and he has been a part of my life in Jr. high, at Encina, and
at UC Davis during our undergrad studies. It is great to see
him doing wonderful things. I don't think he has profiled
himself on the web site yet, but I believe he can be added
as a mover and shaker.

His business can be found at www.date-a-doc.com.

The Forbes profile can be found at
http://www.forbes.com/bow/b2c/category.jhtml?id=198.


CLASS OF 82

Soames Funakoshi 82 wrote:

"Dear Class of 1982,
I am very happy with the responses that I got from everyone.
Now you have all put me on the spot to do something. So I will.
I would like tot set up a meeting at my house for anyone interested
in being on the committee or at least to show up and share some
ideas. Unfortunately I work on saturdays right now and sundays
are the only days i have on the weekends right now. So in order
to give everyone plenty of notice why don't we shoot for sunday
the 24th at my house. I understand that in order to set up a
reunion you should start 1 1/2 to years out so as you can see we
are already behind but I truly believe with everyones help we can
do this. So call me at 393-3703 and let me know if you can make it.
Why don't we shoot for early afternoon.

Thanks
Soames Funakoshi"

If you would like to help write Soames at alexusfr@yahoo.com


CLASS OF 63 SUMMER REUNION

The class of 63 is planning a summer reunion on Saturday, July 21st.
Rocky Lynn asked me to spread the word among the 63 alumni.

Rocky Lynn 63 wrote:

"Hi Everyone...Just a quick note tonight...

1. Some of you asked me to reconfirm the date and time:
Saturday, July 21st at 7:00 PM

2. Hotel Reservation Alert:
All the Major Casino Hotels are "booked"...no rooms available...
and they require a minimum of 2 days.

I just booked one night for Maggie and I at the State Line Travel Lodge.
The cost was $124.00 less 10% for AAA...and they are only 2 blocks from
the strip. They still have several rooms available...so call and book
right away...if you need a room.

More later...

Take care...Rock."

For details write Rocky at rockyjlynn@aol.com


VIDEOGRAPHER NEEDED

Bev Smiley 76 wrote:
"The committee for the 76 reunion is in search of a videotographer
to attend our 25th reunion at Arden Hills on July 28th. We would
like a "live memory book" of the event that could be purchased by
the alumni. Could you please put this request out to the alumni
for any assistance they might be able to provide."


REUNIONS

If any of the classes have finalized more details, please let me know.

If you have siblings or friends from these classes, please let them
know their class is having a reunion so they don't miss it. This
especially applies to those who aren't online.


CLASS OF 61

Date: August 11, 2001
Location: River Cruise on the Mathew McKinley in Old Sacramento
Time: Boarding 6.30
Sailing: 7.00pm-10.00pm
Contact: John Russell at john_carolrussell@yahoo.com

CLASS OF 66

Saturday, September 15, 2001, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Clubhouse at Swallow's Nest, off Garden Highway in Sacramento
Cost: $25
Contact: Kathy Cooper at Encina66@aol.com

CLASS OF 71

Date: Saturday, August 4, 2001
Location: Doubletree (original Red Lion Inn)
Time: 6:30PM
Contact: Mike Billings at Showzrd@aol.com
Laura Simons - 916-972-7077

CLASS OF 76

Date: July 28, 2001
Place: Arden Hills
Contact: Matt Shelton at sheltonmk@aol.com

CLASS OF 81

Date: August 11, 2001
Place: Arden Hills Country Club
Contact: Melissa Tovar at melissatovar@aol.com

CLASS OF 86

*** UPDATE ***

Hello Everyone,

This is just a small update on what is happening. I will have a
grand total & place etc done by the end of June....Collection per
plate etc per person will be collected by no later than mid August.
I actually set up reservations at 4 different places, but I want to
make sure we are getting a good deal for the money. So look for an
email at the end of June. I will be in Las Vegas all of next week,
so if anyone has questions, please send your emails no later than
this coming Sunday. Does anyone have any great ideas for games,
awards, something really ridiculous for that evening?

Thanks,
Kelly

Date: September 15th
Place: TBD
Time: approx 630-700pm
Dress: semi casual (no gowns or tuxes)
Contact: Kelly Dimmitt at CaliKel@hotmail.com

CLASS OF 91

CLASS OF 1991 REUNION UPDATE:
DATE: August 18th, 2001
LOCATION: Grapes Restaurant upstairs Banquet Hall
TIME: 5:30 P.M. Saturday Evening
PRICE PER PERSON: (To be determined)

Contact: Gina Baker Smith at ginabsmith@hotmail.com
My phone number is (916) 635-7958
If you are calling out of the area, you can call my
800 number at 1-800-496-2935 PIN# 17

Scott Bennett's e-mail is cjbennett@jps.net
Scott's phone number is (916) 480-0732


SIBLINGS

Bronda Bombola 76/77 wrote:
Brad Bombola 70
Brent Bombola 73
Brian Bombola 74

Linda Lueras 77 wrote:
Linda Lueras 77
Teresa Lueras 82
Adam Lueras 83

Carolyne Dockins 86 is in contact with sisters:
Kris McLuckie 86
Corrine McLuckie 88

Ron England 70 wrote:
Wayne England 69
Ron England 70

Pam Bare 65 wrote:
Pam Bare 65
David Bare 69

Laura Trueblood 66 wrote:
Elaine Trueblood 66
Laura Trueblood 66

Kathryn Welch 82 wrote:
Kathryn Welch 82
Gregory Welch 85

Sue Schott 83/84 wrote:
Jan Schott 80
Tim Schott 82
Sue Schott 83/84

Sandra Raley 81 is married to Roger Bailey 79

Vicki Kellar 76 wrote:
Vicki Kellar 76
Frank Kellar 78

Eve Dreyfuss 81 wrote:
Diane Dreyfuss 69
Annette Dreyfuss 73
Eve Dreyfuss 81
William Dreyfuss 82

Stafford Boyd 88 wrote:
Jesse Canales 82
Roger Canales 86
Joe Canales 88


BIOS

Lots of interesting bios...

GARY GREENBAUM

Occupation: Teacher
Bio: I left Encina in 1980 and moved to Elk Grove. I met my wife, Colleen,
had two children, Danielle (16) and Brittany (14) and I have been teaching
at Elk Grove High since 1981.
Trivia: Two years ago I was near death and in desperate need of a kidney
transplant. My wife--my match for life and in health--was the perfect
donor. We are both doing great.
Friends: I had so many students that I loved--far too many to list.
However, I have always stayed in close contact with Erik Olson.
Hobbies: I love spending time with my family. We have traveled a great deal
because my wife is also a teacher. We have been to five Carribean islands
on three separate trips. We have taken cruises to Alaska, Canada, Mexico,
and the Carribean. Finally, we have taken numerous trips to Disneyland,
San Diego, Monterey, San Francisco, and annual trips to Tahoe.
Kids: Danielle (16) is 5' 9" tall and as gorgeous as her mother. She is an
honor roll student and a member of the junior council. She works at a local
coffee shop--similar to Central Perk on Friends--and drives a 96 Mustang
that she earned. Brittany (14) is an adorable freshman cheerleader. Her
squad of 20 girls competes all over the state. They have won every
competition that she has attended. Brittany is extremely artistic and also
earns excellent grades.
Memorable_teachers: I learned the most from Carol Takeuchi-Chambers about
teaching and from Sue McGuire about caring about the students.
Favorite_memory: Beating Rio Americano in a swim meet by one point.
Actually, I have nothing but fond memories of my years at Encina. I have
loved getting in touch with old friends through this wonderful website. I
hope to hear from many more.


THERESA BISHOP 68

Occupation: Instructor/Developer

Bio: Worked for Pacific Telephone and started as an operator in the long
distance operator on a cord board. After several promotions, I went to work
for AT&T Long Lines in San Francisco. I retired from AT&T in 2000 after 31
years. I am now working for BellSouth in Atlanta Georgia.

Trivia: I no longer am a ballerina but I still swim. I am an avid computer
software trainer and love teaching adults. My father learned how to trade
stocks on the net after I taught him the basics. Not bad at 83.
I love reading and make christmas ornaments as a hobby. I have a craft shop
in the basement that is full of fun for me.

Friends: I have not hear from Jannette Wilson in many many years. Barbara
Tedmond and I just connected again after 20 years. Most of my friends from
High School I never saw again. It is strange how we separate ourselves and
now as we get older we want to connect again.

I would love to know about John Taylor, Cindy Rea, Diana Howard, Fred Bly,
and many more.

Hobbies: I swim and read and do crafts.

Kids: I have one daughter, Tracy who is now 23. She has a little boy named
Brandon who will be 6 June 14.
She is doing well working and has her own Condo in Atlanta. She graduated
from college with a 2 year degree. School was not her thing. She is around
all the time and we really enjoy her company now she is an adult and needs
our advise and council.

Grade_school: Cottage School

Grade_school_friends: Fred Bly - we were never close but he gave me a ring
in 2nd grade and I proceeded to loose it the same day. (Dime store stuff
but never the less I was broken hearted)
Jannett Wilson - miss our contact

Junior_high: Jonas Salk

Junior_high_friends: same
Add Barbara Tedmond to the list of friends.

Favorite_memory: Sports - going to games and pep rally.


DWIGHT HANSEN 74

Occupation: Lobbyist

Bio: After high school, I attended UC Davis thinking I would be the next
Cousteau. Who knew that you needed so much chemistry to be an
oceanographer? I shifted to Political Science and actually ended up in a
career where that was useful.

I have worked on political campaigns, served as a district aide to two
Assembly Members and met a lot of great and very interesting people.

Since the mid-1980's, I have worked as a lobbyist, first for the
homebuilding industry (12 years) and now ) for the past 6 years on behalf of
non-profit agencies serving people with disabiities.

I am married (18 years!) and have two wonderful daughters. We live in Elk
Grove. My wife Teresa and I met in college and she has just completed here
teaching credential - elementary school teacher in the near future.

Trivia: No trivia - just boring facts.

Friends: I was close with Mike Barry, Steve Palmer, Bruce Vanderford and a
lot of music folks, including Roger Bolton, Ginger & Eve Tulley and so many
others.

Hobbies: I love playing golf, doing rough carpentry, fishing and hiking. And
I love music and theatre.

Kids: My daughter Erin is 10 - and is the consumate active kid. She is very
smart and wants to be involved in everything.
My daughter Shannon is 9 and she is creative and expressive, also very
smart, and enjoys a world she creates around her.

Grade_school: Thomas Edison

Memorable_teachers: Jack Carey, who loved his students and who gave me a
chance to enjoy music and theatre and give me a lifelong love for
performance art.
Christine Kojima, because she cared so much, laughed so much, and treated
all of us with respect and expectation for the best
Jack Figenshu, because he valued learning and believed in teaching. And
because he cared about us as people.

Favorite_memory: Too many to mention, but a lot of time spend with the
singers and actors - we had great times.


SUE SCHOTT 83/84

Occupation: Elementary teacher

Bio: Graduated from Goddard College in Vermont in 1989. Went to art school
in Denmark in 1988 and got my MA from Gonzaga University in Spokane WA in
1999. Teaching grades 4-6 on Kaua'i (HI) since 1989. Have 1 child, Linea
age 6 and been living with my significant other since 1991.

Trivia: new nickname- scooby

Friends: Levon Kazarian - talk to regularly
Tom Barter - see annually
Joyce Valenzuela - where are you?
Julie White (aka Horan) see annually
Hilary Wagner - lives on Mau'i (talk monthly
Lisa Sullivan (Greene) lives on Kaua'i
Chris Bailey - talk to annually
Deleane Dellinger - where are you?
Judy Murphy - where are you?
Kris Bissell - Where are you?

Hobbies: Boogieboarding
Martial arts
scuba diving
deep sea fishing
camping

Kids: Linea age 6 is a total toe head and stands out in a crowd in this
local community of Hawaiians, Japanese, Portugese and Filipino kids. She is
in the 2nd grade and surfs on her little 4'5" board like no tomorrow.

Grade_school: Winterstein

Grade_school_friends: Lisa Sullivan, Julie Horan, Joyce Valenzuela, Tom
Barter

Junior_high: Joyce Valenzuela, Lisa Sullivan, Julie Horan, Chris Bailey,
Kris Bissell, Tom Barter,

Junior_high_friends: Joyce Valenzuela, Lisa Sullivan, Julie Horan, Chris
Bailey, Kris Bissell, tom Barter, Judy Murphy

Memorable_teachers: John Figenshu - because he was the most fair minded, hip
individual and went to Dead shows with us!

Favorite_memory: Dissecting a Cat with John Figenshu.
Partying at Powerline park at lunch with John Smith and the class of `82
Playing water polo for Gary Greenbaum.

Sibling_info: Jan Schott (Taylor), Tim Schott

Alumni_with_email: Julie White (Horan)

Alumni_in_contact: Julie Horan
Hillary Wagner
Tom Barter
Levon Kazarian
Jill Hood

Heard_about_website_from: www.classmates.com


DENISHA BOOTH 89

Occupation: Technical Recruiter

Bio: I met a total loser, had two kids and wasted 9 years trying to make it
work. I went to Heald College and got the most expensive A.S. in Business
Admin. you could imagine. Then I discovered my niche' career wise,
essentially I'm a glorified pimp. Now I'm self-employed, met a wonderful
man who treats me like the "Queen B" that I am, send the kids to the bum for
the summer and spend ALL my free time on the back of his bad-ass Harley
(700lbs of American made chrome and steel, that blows me all the way down
the highway and is better known as my 92-inch vibrator!)

Trivia: I have a devil moon and an angel moon tatooed around my belly
button. Slightly below is the word FREAK. I've also gotten my belly button
pierced. It all makes for one hell of a conversation piece...

Friends: I'd have to say I've lost contact with EVERYBODY! As for best
friends... They always changed daily, but those that I still have a warm
spot for are David J., Damon C., and Jimmy Parks.

Hobbies: I'm a Harley enthusiast, better known as a Biker Bit$h. I hit all
the runs all summer long. We just got back from the Redwood Run, which was
absolutely WILD! The next major run is Hollister and we'll be there. I'm
trying to pay a few things down or off so that I can get my own vibrator, I
mean Bike.

Kids: My boy Christopher is 9, just graduated from 3rd grade and loves his
Mommy. My four year old "princess", Antonette is totally a "Harley Girl".
She's loud and opinionated, I'm not sure where she gets that from??? I have
a feeling she's going to give me a run for my money!

Memorable_teachers: Mr. "Eric" Dahl!

Favorite_memory: Graduating!


TRACY TAYLOR 91

Occupation: CASHIER, STILL STUDING TO BE A PRESCHOOL TEACHER(SOMEDAY)

Bio: I had to come and update my bio. I have been married for almost 9 years
now. I have 3 great boys Codey(9), Karsen(8) and Colton (6). I am living in
Washington State been here 2 years now and loving every min. of it. Since my
other bio. I have come into contact with so many people I went to school
with, I could not even list them all.(HI JOE M). It is so Great to be
reunited with my BEST FRIEND anyone could ever ask for Michelle
Harvey(Andresen) sorry if I spelled that wrong...I still love ya. She let me
share a very special part of her life.(THANK YOU!) I have a great husband
Donald Tolbert, hard working and loves his job as an purchasing agent for a
electrical distributor. I enjoy playing baseball with my 3 boys and going
for long walks with the family. Were all rock hounds(like to find cool
rocks)

Trivia: nothing much interesting except I never thought I'd move out of
Sacramento. Sometimes I miss it but for the most part I LOVE IT HERE!

My sister in law also went to Encina: CHRISTINE MOSER(TAYLOR)

Friends: My Best friends were Michelle Harvey(FOUND- and love very much),
Amanda Harvey(FOUND)(the Harvey Twins as everyone knew them), Terri
Wilson(KNOW WHERE SHE IS), Tamera Holman(FOUND), Candie
Grham(FOUND),Jinnifer Reetz, Tracy Westwood, Tammy Myers, Jason Graves(want
to find), Joe Martinez(FOUND),Monica Wilson(FOUND), Steve Jones(FOUND),Ang'e
Ketcherside, Jeff Garringer(If any one knows where I can find him please let
me know, have lost contact with him),Chris Birdsong and many more to many to
list. :)

Hobbies: rock hounding(looking for cool rocks) with my 3 boys and husband.
Playing Baseball with my 3 boys. Fishing at the ponds here.(my boys love to
fish)

Kids: Codey (9) is my oldest and is very smart and is doing great in school.
He is in a 6th grade reading level and is going into the 4th grade. He LOVES
Baseball It's his life. All he ever wants to do is play catch. Thank
goodness for his other brothers to keep him busy. Karsen (8)is such a fun
loving child..he would give you anything he had even if it was his last
candy, toy ect. He has the BIGGEST DIMPLES you have ever seen. His smiles
will brighten anyones day that see his smile.OH and he is really good in
school going into the third grade(Can't forget that). Colton(6) is the
busyest one of all. He loves to watch movies, playing outside and playing
with the family dog: Sammy(Black Lab) Colton is funny, if Colton is to Quiet
you know he's doing something he shouldent..lol. My busy bee I call him.
He's a momma's boy still likes to be held and rocked.( He will be going into
the first grade)

Grade_school: Babcock Elementry

Grade_school_friends: Janice Barnes....and a funny thing about that is she
is my SISTER'S sister in law. :)

Junior_high: The only friends I had stayed friends with at Encina from Jr.
High school were Tamere Holman, Steve Jones, Joe Martinez,Tammy Myers,
Tamera Stewart (Holmen)If I missed anyone I'm sorry....I know there was a
few more.

Junior_high_friends: Steve Jones(STILL FRIENDS TO THIS DAY), Joe
Martinez(JUST FOUND AGAIN),Tammy Myers,If I missed anyone I'm sorry....I
know there was a few more.

Memorable_teachers: Eric- He was so cool! Always had something to say, good
or bad...but you always knew he was there fro you and would help you with
anything. Mr. Tracy(GOD BLESS) he was great! good teacher. (REST IN PEACE)

Favorite_memory: LOL, I could tell you some funny times at Encina, but....I
think the BEST MEMORY would be Campus Life.(YOUTH GROUP)It brought us closer
to our selfs and to our friends. Rallys were cool too! Had fun and dident
have to be in class.

Story: None of the storys are fit to tell on here that I know about friends
of mine in high school. (we'll keep it clean) one thing I can say its:
Kristine Westwoods Birthday Party.(That was a BLAST!)Damon
Ruezie(misspelled) House Party. CLASS OF 91! Larksper Park!

Alumni_in_contact: Steve Jones-not listed on web site.Michelle Andersen
(Harvey) , Joe Martinez, Candie H. (Grham),Amanda Snider (Harvey),Monica
Sanchez (Wilson), Bobby Beckwith,Rudy German, Ronica Wallen,Tamera Stewart
(Holman),Danny Lindenfield,Annette Robb,Chris Buhler,Chris Moser(Taylor-not
our year),Janice Barnes,Vince Redoble.

Heard_about_website_from: from a friend, classmates.com



MODERN TIMES

June 6, 2001
Now, High Schools' Sex Gossip Is Scrawled on Web Site Walls
By WINNIE HU
HAPPAQUA, N.Y., June 5 - It used to be the stuff of locker rooms, bathroom
walls and little black books, but sexual gossip among teenagers has been
showing up lately in what some educators and others call a disturbingly
powerful forum: Internet sites.

The police in this well-to-do Westchester suburb said Monday that two male
seniors at Horace Greeley High School were arrested last week for posting a
Web site that listed names, phone numbers and what were said to be the
sexual exploits of dozens of female classmates. Some of the youths' friends
had a password that allowed them to view the site and, in some cases, add
information, students said today.

Similarly, students at some of the most selective private schools in
Manhattan visited a Web page this spring to vote for the students they
considered to be the most promiscuous. They voted on about 150 names -
girls' names outnumbered boys' 3 to 1 - before the page was shut down last
month following complaints by parents and students, the authorities said
today. The incident was first reported last week in The New Yorker.

Although apparently not related, both episodes represent the increasingly
sophisticated and public manner in which students are choosing to share the
most intimate details of their friends' lives and their own. While a black
book or a message scrawled on a bathroom wall may be seen by only a handful
of people, Web sites and e-mail messages can spread this gossip to thousands
within minutes.

Deborah M. Roffman, a Baltimore teacher and the author of "Sex and
Sensibility: The Thinking Parent's Guide to Talking Sense About Sex," said
she knew of three other Web sites and a couple of dozen e-mail messages
created by students in the last few years to spread sexual gossip, mainly
about girls.

"There is no school probably in the country where students are not sending
this kind of information by e-mail," she said. "It reinforces the sexual
double standard that is grossly unfair to boys and girls. It is girls' names
that are being put out there."

In Chappaqua, school district officials notified the New Castle Police
Department after learning of the Web site posted by the two seniors. Police
officials have not released the names of the students, who are both 18,
citing departmental policy in cases involving youths. The police did not
return repeated phone calls today. School officials and prosecutors have
also declined to release the names of the boys, who have been charged with
aggravated harassment.

At the tight-knit high school, which has 1,016 students, the mood was
guarded this afternoon, but several students spoke out about the Web page.
Matt Stromberg, a sophomore who was waiting for his father outside the
school gates, said he was outraged.

"I think that anyone who'd be stupid enough to post someone's names on the
Internet deserves whatever's coming to them," he said.

Other students expressed shock and disgust that two of their own had posted
the site. They described the boys as popular seniors who sang in school a
cappella groups and played musical instruments. They were not, many
classmates said, overbearing.

"They were liked by so many people, you would never think these would be the
type of kids who would do something like this," said Mike, a sophomore, who
would not give his last name. "They even put their girlfriends on the site."

Several girls said the police had shown them parts of the Web site. One
sophomore said her best friend had been described in detail on the Web site
and had cried about it for days afterward.

Aside from the sexual activities of the girls, the site also commented on
their looks, eating habits and even their parents' marital problems.
According to one girl, more than 30 names listed in a red column were
accompanied by embarrassing personal information. Dozens of other names were
simply listed in a blue column.

"It was the same gossip that you'd hear in the cafeteria, except written
down and published, which is what made it horrendous," said a female junior.
"It said stuff like, `If you want to be with this girl, she's into this
stuff.' "

Donald Parker, the superintendent of the Chappaqua school district, said
school officials took the matter seriously.

"It's just not appropriate to put information about other people on a Web
site," he said. "We all realize that since Columbine, things have changed."

Mr. Parker said that "appropriate disciplinary action" had been taken
against the boys, but would not elaborate further. Several parents and
students said the boys had been suspended for five days, and had not yet
returned for classes.

The Web page at which Manhattan private-school students voted for the most
promiscuous girl or boy was created by someone who identified herself (or
perhaps himself) as Nicole Blair, on a site owned by a University of
Washington student and other people.

Melissa Jackson, a deputy district attorney in Brooklyn who investigated
complaints about the page, said it did not list telephone numbers and
addresses, and identified many of the girls only by first name. Her office
decided not to pursue the case.


WHAT'S NEW

6/13/01: Robin Ellett 62

6/12/01: Theresa Bishop 68 bio, Sandra Raley 81, Roger Bailey 79,
Dwight Hansen 74 bio, Kathie Rayfuse 63 update, Mark Carleson 76,
Ron Coffman 66, Roland King 81, Vicki Kellar 76, Frank Kellar 78,
Jennifer Neighbours 91/bio, Diane Dreyfuss 69, Annette Dreyfuss 73,
William Dreyfuss 82, Joe Canales 88, Roger Canales 86, Jesse Canales 82

6/10/01: Karen Elledge 74, Tracy Taylor 91 bio, Laura Trueblood 66,
Elaine Trueblood 66, Mark Paul 80, Kathryn Welch 82, Gregory Welch 85,
Dean Bear 66, Sue Schott 83/84 bio, Jan Schott 80, Tim Schott 82,
Julie Horan 84, Levon Kazarian 84, Tom Barter 84, Hilary Wagner 84,
Lisa Sullivan 84

6/9/01: Sue Smiley 61, Pam Bare 65, David Bare 69, Sophia Delich 81,
Eve Dreyfuss 81, Teddi Funk 69, Susan Funk 73, Linda Buenafe 66,
Jodee Alexander 84 update

classmates.com: Michael Ford 61, Robin Ellett 62, Deanna Jones 63,
Linda Haddox 69, Ken Meyer 74, Eleanor Wales 75, Vicki Kellar 76,
Mark Paul 80, Kathryn Welch 82, William Kagan 83, Sue Schott 84,
Joan Cameron 86, Fabi Finocchiaro 89, Ayona McCullough 97, Troy Brink 01

6/7/01: Melanie Simmons 82, Lisa Lobsitz 81, Bob Hanshaw 64,
Doug Tyrone 66, Jodee Alexander 84 update

6/5/01: James Alley 61, Bronda Bombola 76/77, Linda Lueras 77,
Teresa Lueras 82, Adam Lueras 83, Ron England 70, Wayne England 69,
Jessica Green 88, Tom Higgins 87, Michael Ann Michell 62,
Carmela Martinez 82, Elisabeth Hellstenius 81, Doug Tyrone 66,
Eric Sorenson 88,

6/3/01: Tom Gardner 61, Mark Miller 81, Daniel Darms 88,
Kathy Shelton 64

6/2/01: Abbie Bender 76, Shanell Weber 94, Gregg Dohring 73,
Christopher Dehnert 73, Daniel Robbins 81 bio, Carolyne Dockins 86/bio,
Kris McLuckie 86

classmates.com: Tom Gardner 61, Lynne Irish 62, Janice Fellow 63,
Anthony Long 63, Betty Brusch 63, Charles Granger 66, Susan Axtell 67,
Karen McGee 68, Dori Saccomano 75, Roberta Shelton 76, Linda Lueras 77,
Debbie Haegele 77, Bronda Bombola 77, Lonnie Lopez 82, Christine Teague 83,
Paula Shannon 85, Daniel Darms 88, Steven Thompson 89, Danielle Weaver 92,
Veronica Ochoa 92, Joe Zipper 94, Llecenia Navarro 95, Diana Dyste 96,
Whalen Sweat 97, Kelly Asmussen 98, Octavio Gutierrez 99,
Jeffery Phillips 00, Ryan Jones 01


Don't forget to submit your contact information or bio:
contact: www.encinahighschool.com/directory/submit_contact.htm
bio: www.encinahighschool.com/submit_bio.htm


I'll be back July 2. If I have time I'll send out an update that week.

Harlan Lau '73
Encina webmaster
www.encinahighschool.com
harlan@rambus.com