Date: Tuesday, January 05, 1999 4:04 PM
Subject: Encina (website/class of 1976/john johns/teachers/neil young/40th anniversary 
luncheon/athletic funding/basketball/missing/what's new)


ENCINA ALUMNI,

Happy New Year to everyone! I received lots of email over the holidays so here goes.

WEBSITE

I've added class directories and homepages for the class of 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002. 
Nina Shoman 99 hopes to have a class homepage soon.

There's a Missing page which lists the alumni and staff currently being sought after. 
This is the same list I include in my updates.

I've added an Experts page. This lists Encina alumni who are willing to offer expert 
advice on their specialty. They often have their own business or are willing to consult 
on the side.

CLASS OF 1976

Matt Shelton has the Class of 1976 homepage online. Matt's done a very nice job and 
he's even added pictures to the bios. Check it out.

JOHN JOHNS

Craig Moseley 72 sent me John Johns obituary. Here are some excerpts:
"Died 12/5/98 of cancer in Salem at the age of 45. Born in Sacramento 11/20/53. 
Graduated from the University of California at Sacramento with a degree in Business 
administration. He was a courier for Federal Express for 17 years. He was a member 
of Queen of Peace Church. John was an avid woodworker. He also enjoyed Nascar racing 
and enjoyed watching sports. He is survived by his wife Catherine Johns of Salem, OR, 
parents Tom and Kaye Johns of Sacramento, CA, son Matthew Johns of Salem, OR, daughter 
Natalie Johns of Salem OR, brothers Jim Johns of Sacramento, CA, Bill Johns of
Huntington Beach, CA, sister Julie Kelly of Carmichael CA and aunt Mary Lou Johns of 
Seaside CA. Contributions to Williamette Valley Hospice or US Bank Trust."

TEACHERS

Marny Daehler 89 writes:
"Sherry Lord taught social science in the 1980's at Encina High School. She is now 
teaching at Mira Loma High School. (at least she was 3 years ago.)"

NEIL YOUNG

Deborah Young writes:
"Would you take off the solicitation for donation for Neil Young. We were unable 
to collect the funds required in the amount of time allowed. Thanks to all of those 
who did donate, I will make sure that the Booster Club gets the money!"

40TH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON

Nina Shoman 99 writes:
"In case you have not already heard from the alumni that came out to the luncheon...
it was a success! I was so happy with the response from the alumni. Steve Palmer 
from '74 came and with him came a few other alumni, i believe from c/o '73, and '71... 
They even brought a large ice chest with them filled with soda, and that was great!
I have to thank you a bunch for posting the invitation and helping me out.

The alumni being there put the finishing touches on the event and made it perfect. 
With out your help this would not have been possible. I hope you will be able to join 
the Class of 1999 in an event we have in 1999, we are almost there, and I must say 
there is a big excited bunch of seniors at EHS!

Please do not forget that you have a big group of kids at Encina that looks up to 
you with great admiration for maintaining ties as an alumni to Encina and your 
willingness to help others."

After reading the alumni notes Nina Shoman 99 wrote:
"I was very pleased to read the responses to the luncheon from the alumni that 
attended. I have Steve Palmer's email address from c/o '74, but would like to 
contact the other attendees directly to express my gratitute for their attendance 
and support. Do you know how I would be able to contact them? I noticed they 
refered to me as the Student Body President, the mix up is very understanding, 
even the students at EHS get us confused, but I'm the Senior Class President, 
not Student Body, sorry for the confusion!

I also read the notice that Mrs. Young posted about the loss of "Lil" Reggie 
(son of head basketball coach- Reggie Vaughn). The loss of "Lil" Reggie was very 
hard on the basketball team and the students who held close ties to Reggie Sr. 
and his son. I attended the funeral today and it was very emotional. The 
attendance was huge to show respects to the boy that was known as "the guy's 
lil mascot" for the varsity basketball team and many alumni that played basketball 
for Encina and found out attended along with a large amount of the staff, students, 
family and friends of the family. We had dedicated the 40th Anniversary luncheon 
on Thursday to celebrating each other, life and ourselves. I cannot stress that 
enough... and that is another reason why I look up to the alumni that are reaching 
out to help Encina even after they are gone...they continue to celebrate their EHS
years .... they are celebrating life."

ATHELETIC FUNDING

Coach Russ Hibbard writes:
"Following is a list of items and costs for athletics that we are in need of 
replenishing, but lack funding. Any support you can provide in this area would 
be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, or would like to talk with me, 
please do so at 916-971-7557.

1) 25 Wooden Plaques $200
2) 50 Varsity Letters $265
3) 25 Scholar Athlete Awards $278
4) 50 Football Emblems $30
5) 50 Basketball Emblems $30
6) 25 Volleyball Emblems $15
7) 25 Track Emblems $15
8) 25 Wrestling Emblems $15
9) 50 Soccer Emblems $30
10) 25 Volleyball Emblems $15
11) 125 Varsity Certificates $190
12) 25 Varsity Captain Stars $55

TOTAL $1,138"

Deborah Young writes:
"There is going to be a Reggie Vaughn Memorial Basketball Tournament, held 
January 15th, 16th, and 17th. The location of the tournament is at the "Full Court" 
gym, at 8711 Elder Creek in south sac. The easiest directions is to take Watt Ave, 
south towards Elk Grove, and make a left at Elder Creek, the gym is located on the 
left and in what appears to be a warehouse district. In fact the gym is a converted
warehouse. There will be a fundraiser on January 15th at Encina High School after 
the memorial tournament. The Pasta Feed is to raise funds for the Basketball Team at
Encina, the charge is $7.50 per person. Please come and support the team! Let me know 
if you need tickets, you can reach me at dyoung@mp.usbr.gov."

BASKETBALL NEWS

Deborah Young writes:
"12/29
Update on Encina Basketball! The Bulldogs are currently in the Christmas Cordova 
Classic Tournament. Last night was our first game against Cordova, we lost 64 to 75. 
(personal comment, we didn't pay the referees)

The Top Scores were from Reondre Walker with 27, Juilo Murillo with 10, and a tie 
of 9 from Mike Pritchett and Wes Baggs. Leading Blocks with 10 was Neil Young. 
Although we lost, this was one of our better games with fewer turnovers.

12/30
Last night we played Woodland and lost by 3 points, the final score was Woodland 68, 
Encina 65. Top three scores were from Reondre with 22 points (& 7 steals), Wes Baggs 
with 15, and Juilo with 11. Neil Young led the pack with 10 Rebounds and 5 Blocks.

I know it seems that the Bulldogs haven't won in awhile, but keep in mind that 
pre-season games are played with Division I, II, and III teams, and Encina is in 
Division IV.

12/31
Last night was the final game of the Cordova Tournament, and we won!

Encina 66 vs. Del Campo 57. This was a fast game and the stats were evenly spread. 
Top three scores were from Reondre with 19, Wess with 19, Kwesi Brydie with 10, and 
Juilo with 6.

1/4/99
Happy New Year! I hope that your holidays were pleasant!

This past Saturday, the Bulldogs had their final pre-season game! We played 
Sacramento High. The score was Sac High 77 and Encina 72.

The Top Three scores were from Reondre Walker with 23 points and 6 rebounds, 
Wes Baggs with 12 points, and Juilo Murillo with 10 points. Top rebounds went 
to Tyler Thompson with 8, and Top Blocks went to Neil Young with 5. The team 
played a great game!

We play our first league game tonight 1/5/99, at Encina against Colfax! Come 
support the team!"

BOOSTER CLUB

The Booster Club has decided to continue Bingo on a month to month basis. 
Fantasia Bingo Hall is seriously considering going to electronic bingo,
and this promises to increase profits. The Booster Club could still use 
all the support available, physically, emotionally, and financially!

Thanks for all the posting you've been handling for the Booster Club! 
We have a Booster Club meeting scheduled for 1/12/99, come join us!"

MISSING

No finds, one addition. Now sorted by class.

Teachers
Ray Botello, photography
Irene Leafe, world history
Kent Summers
1962
Brenda Baker
1967
Kathy Shook
1968
Karen Rhodes
Ann Schirle
Kathleen Wilkerson
1969
Gail Bogavich
Steve Bradshaw
1970
Cathy Jordan
Nancy Rhinehart
1971
Ruth Mack
1974
Mike Lamb
Sara Schuler
Julie Stewart
1975
Bill Hutchins
1976
Brian Landers
Rick Price
1977
Betty Carter
1978
Barry Wisdom
1979
Robert Watson
Mark Posehn
1982
Chris Von Sonn (NEW)
1983
Julie Baxter
1984
Stephanie Opitz
Tim Vince
1986
Kelly Mortenson
1990
Michael Davis
Joseph Stern
1991
Patty Owens
Brandy Fleming
Kym Thorstad
1992
Christopher Birdsong
Nance Goecker
Jason Graves
Michael Hall
Heather Kennedy
April Thompson
April Wellock

WHAT'S NEW

Lots of new additions to the directories...

1/2/98: Jason Alexander 92 bio, Yvette Francino 77/78, Michele Francino Hebrank 76, 
Neal Francino 82
12/31/98: Elaine Johnson 75/76, Dennis Gervin 79, Gary Gervin 76, Valerie Gervin 83
12/30/98: Stacey Heidig 74, Leslie Heidig 77
12/29/98: Carolyn Johnson 69/bio, Anais Nguyen 89
12/26/98: Ron Rowan 76/bio, Brett Stover 76, Jeff Stone 76, Dave Wolfe 75
12/24/98: Oran Miller 71 update
12/21/98: Aaron Simmons 80, Candy Mleczko 94 bio, Monica Lam 94, Jaime Grissum 94, 
Linda Muller 93
12/20/98: Candy Mleczko 94, Terrance Mleczko 95
Experts: added inventors Randy Palmer 71 and Steve Palmer 74, 
website designer Brent Welch 74
Missing: added list of classmates who are being sought after by their old friends.
Class Websites: added class directories and homepages for class of 
1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.

Take care.

Harlan
Encina webmaster