Fillmore High Flashbacks

Fillmore High Alumni Association and Fillmore High Scholarship Foundation

559 Sespe Avenue or P O Box 385 Fillmore CA 93016-0385
Phone (805) 524-0416
Email: staff@FillmoreHighAlumni.com
Vol XII Issue 54 Or visit our website at www.fillmorehighalumni.com
Jul17 Sep 17

Blue and White night / THIS IS THE NEXT TO THE

LAST EDITION OF THE
Homecoming event FLASHBACKS TO BE
downtown was a huge MAILED FOR 2017.
Unless you informed us

Richard Carrillo 75 and the

Country Roads Band plays at
homecoming celebrations 2017

Mrs. Jennie Andrade 92

Grand Marshall and the
2017 Homecoming
Court.
Vole XII No 54 Jul17-Sep17 Page 2
Graduates Deceased
Ron Pera 67
David Goodenough 54
Jimmy Alamillo 57
Raymond Alverdi 63
Tony Grande 66
Carl Rummans 46
James Edgar Hardison 39
Pat Collins 45
Lori Vaughn 88
Patrick Pastoret 84
Dan Mullins 68
Donations
In Memoriam
Richard Ortega 70
By Andrea Reid
Speers 70
Don Spider Hughes 52
By Jim Maddux 52
Dan Bowlin 60, Bob
Hayes 60, Sharon New-
man
By Don Myers 60
Shannon Thompson
By Class of 63
Jeffrey Acosta 75
By The Acosta Family
Raymond Alverdi 63
By Class of 63
Daryl Muth, Lynn Freed,
Eileen Beaty 63
By Roy Grover 58
Donations Alumni Donations THIS IS THE NEXT TO
In Memoriam THE LAST EDITION
OF THE FLASHBACKS
TO BE MAILE FOR
Anthony Tony 2017.
Grande 66 Jeff Morales 82 Unless you informed us.
By Brian Sansoni Billie Elkins Stimac 44
By Marco Rodriquez George Real 54 Hello Alumni,
By Wanda Stokes Deborah Hillesland 87
By Richard Sedlak Sally Diaz Medina 69
By Jessica Begley Jake Seigler 46 Due to the rising cost
By Marie Wren Anita Elkins Bailey 47of Postage, Enve-
Barbara Brooks lopes, Printing, and
Flashbacks Somers 62 returned Flashbacks
Renewals Bill Wilson 60 we are going to
Terry McGuire 61 launch our online
Evelyn Johnson 43
Dorinda Von Stroheim 87 Martha Gentry 60 Flashbacks starting
Olivia Carrera-Lopez 69 with the first issue in
Barbara Salsbury Edith Randal 2018. Heres the good
Ross 66 news. We are not
David Morales 70 eliminating the Flash-
Scholarship backs, and you have a
Donations
Melissa Mozley whole year to practice
Coleman 68 getting your Flash-
Anna Mae Garrett Dorinda Von Stroheim 87 backs online at
Reams 65 www.fillmorehighalu
Bill Chaney 63 mni.com. You still
Mary Garrett Holt 67 have to be a yearly
George Real 54
member or life
Oma Crockett Burgett 57
Stacy Graham 90 member to view the
Marla Brewer DeSha 61 Flashbacks online.
Sally Diaz Medina 69 This will save the
Robert Scherzinger 67 Association quite a bit
Nancy Roatcap 64 of money yearly,
Harry Harper 57
Austin Burson 64 however, if you
Dennis Murphy 72 would like to continue
Terry Rudkin 64 receiving your
Austin Burson 64 Flashback via mail,
Terry McGuire 61 please write or call
Nancy Vossler
Cervantez 69 the Alumni Office.
Jim Schleimer 46
(Mailing address, and
Caron Case Warddrip 62 phone are listed on
the front page). Thank
Nancy Palazzi 76
Life Memberships you for your
David Tallent 66 continued support of
our beloved
Loretta Tilley 55 Flashbacks.
Richard Gallardo 83 Diane Nichols Cox 65
(Spouse)
Trish Armstorng The FHS Alumni
Roberts 82 Board.
 Vol. XII No. 54 Jul17 Sep 17 Page 3

Dear classmates, Fillmore High

School Class of 1952,

Evelyn and I enjoyed seeing and

visiting with you at our 65th high
school reunion on June 10, 2017.
We were very fortunate to have
grown up in a small rural
community and have a strong
school system supported by the
community. We carry forth many
fond memories of our teenage
experiences and friendships. I have
enclosed a picture of the 11 of us
who attended the reunion, Mary
Helen missed our group picture but
with modern technology we have
included her.
Like you families are very im-
portant to us. Our family continues
to grow and by December we will
have 9 great grandchildren. We
have done extensive family history 1st row L to R 2nd row L to R
as both Evelyns and my family Anita Claudina Moreno Solza, Elsie
Lee Tallent Conaway, Genelle Donald Gray Scanlin, James
lines all came to the United States Richard Maddux, Roger Arlen
in the 1600s and 1700s. We have Stubblefield Colvard, Dorothe June
Ardre Wise, Carolyn Rose Elkins Wileman, Stephen H Percy,
been able to trace some family lines Sherman Philip Hollowel Rice
back to the 600s. For the past 2 Middle: Mary Hellen Ybarra
years we have been asked to teach Monahan
the members of our church in the
Camarillo and Oxnard areas how to
do the same for their families. We
primarily use Family Search and
Ancestry.com as resources. If any
of you have any interest in finding
out your family history and how to
get it organized and documented,
please let me know and Ill be
happy to help. Mark you calendar
for June 2022 for our 70th High
School Reunion

Jim Maddux 52

Name correction on a picture in the

last issue should be:
Josephine Schleimer Myers 39
 Vol.XII
Vol. XIINo.
No.4154Mar
Jul17 Sep 17
14-May Page 44
14 Page
Dear FHS Alumni Association,
I am so thankful to have been
awarded the continuation grant
this year. I will be sending my
fall 2017 schedule in late August
as registration concludes. Thank
you all once again , for helping
me financially achieve my Mas-
ters in education.
Sincerely,
Riley Wright 11
Dear Alumni Committee,
Thank you for choosing me to be
a scholarship recipient. I hope
one day to be able to be a part of
Alumni and give back. I am
honored you chose me.
Sincerely,
Sarah Stewart 17
Once again, I send greeting to the
Board and all the Alumni. Thanks
for the colorful July/Aug Flash-
back! Great bunch of smiling faces
enjoying the Alumni dinner, but
none I recognize. Why does
everyone look so young??? I
planned to attend the dinner, but
too many things to juggle at the
time. Next year will be different.
(Familiar words) At the next din-
ner the Flashbacks Editorial Staff
should receive special recognition
for the outstanding job they do.
Our newsletter is one-of-a-kind,
linking us to the past, present and
futureand to each other. Once in
a while an Alumni old tim-
er (Im a member of that club)
writes about his or her experiences
as a youngster during the 30s and
40s. Their friends, family, school
etc. , which leads me to tell of a
few experiences of my own as a
kid in Fillmore. I was born and
raised in Fillmore, not descendent
of any early notable pioneering
family. The Campbells migrated
from Pomona during the 1920s
when Dad went to work at the
Texaco Refinery. ( A very
refined gentleman!). My sister
(Cleaone, Class of 41) and I often
recalled happy times living in the
Texaco community in our
bungalow at the top of the hill.
Other families lived in houses
surrounding a park-like area
known as the green. The
Scanlon's were neighbors and Joe
Jr. was a fun playmate, although a
little younger than me. More
Texaco kids were Curtis Bell,
Gene Hadley, Beverly Carter,
Larry Robb, Joann Calkins. I cant
remember the others. Below the
community were the Southern
Pacific railroad tracks. Tank cars
lined up to the entrance of the re-
finery to load up fuel and unload
some of the hobos who waited for
the next ride to wherever.
I was around 5 or 6 yrs. old and
liked to sneak down to talk to
them, always taking one to our
house where my Mommy will
feed you, and she would. All of
the scolding's didnt seem to de-
ter me. It was a wonderful, safe
time for a child back then. When
we started School our parents
took turns driving us, as there
was no school bus provided. The
years passed and the Texaco fam-
ilies gradually moved into town.
As I recall, the old bungalows
were moved to different locations
around town. We had moved
from ours in 1937, into a house
on Foothill Drive that local con-
tractor, Henry L Henry had just
completed. That was home until I
graduated in 48. The demise of
the refinery after a fire in 46 led
to relocation of workers and fam-
ilies to Long Beach. I adjusted to
big city life, had a family and
now enjoy my activities and
living in my Glendale home of
50 years. At 86yrs., this small
town Texaco kid has come along
way and plans to keep the same
distance. By the Way, I can still
play a mean Boogie Woogie on
my piano, a little slower per-
haps!! Feel free to email me at
fejg552@gmail.com
My best regards to all,
Florine Campbell Ernst Class
1948
 Vol. XII No.54 Jul 17 - Sep 17 Page 5
To Mark or one of the officers,
Ran across this article with old saved
stuff for FUHS and thought you might
like to print it in your newsletter. Sad
to say I think all of the guys men-
tioned are deceased but it might be of
interest.
Barbara Purves 53
See second column for article.
Do any of you remember hanging out
with this bunch of Fillmore Alumni
and have any interesting stories to
share?
Dear Fillmore High School Alum-
ni Association,
I just want to thank all of you for
awarding me with an amazing
scholarship. I am truly honored to
receive a scholarship out of my
graduating class. This money is
going to assist me so much in my
academic career a Northern Arizo-
na University (NAU).
Thanks again,
Colton Farrar 17

Alumni Staff,

Mark, thanks to you and alumni staff

for the work you do to provide us with
years of interesting and informative
Fillmore High Flashbacks. It is always
nice to read about Fillmore High
Graduates. My husband, Ceasar Men-
doza and I both graduated from Fill-
more High School in 1954 and would Every one put on your thinking
appreciate having our Flashbacks sent
to us (one copy) via mail. caps or at least your beanie cap.

Thanks,
Cesar & Teresa Mendoza 54 The Alumni Office has been given
two of these hats. Think back in your
high school glory days and explain to
us where these came from and who
wore them.
We love digging up information
about our school.
Vol XII No 53 Mar 17 Jul 17 Page 6
Alumni,
Thank you so much for the
continued support of my education.
You guys have been able to help me
out every year and I am beyond
thankful that I have not had to face
the harsh realities of paying for
college on my own. Its is not easy to
be a full time student and have
enough money to get by each se-
mester, but thanks to your help it
has been possible. You guys have
played a big part in my growth as a
student and as a person over the past
four years, and without the Alumni
Association or the great town of
Fillmore I would not be the person I
am today. I have been extremely
dedicated to my education to ensure
that any and all aid I have received
has been put to good use and I am
proud to share with you all that my
collegiate adventure has been a suc-
cess. All of my hard work and com-
mitment has been recognized
through my academic achievement
and awards, and is now being
awarded through the ultimate goal
of landing a job upon graduation. I
will graduate the December, after
the Fall 2017 semester, and will
begin my career living in the town
that has made me who I am today. I
am excited for my future and look-
ing forward to working with the
Fillmore High Alumni Association
to give back to our community just
as others have done for me. Again,
thank you so much for all that you
guys have done for me and I look
forward to being back in town!
Thank you,
Collin Farrar
13
Dear Fillmore High Alumni Associa-
tion Scholarship Foundation,
Thank you for the 2017 continuation
grant! I appreciate your support, not
only this year but also from years past.
Its very encouraging to have my
hometowns support as I continue my
education. Im excited for classes to
start this week, and clinical to start
next month. Thanks you again!
Warm regards,
Brook Aguirre 13
Dear Alumni Association Staff,
I just got my Lifetime Membership in
the Alumni Association50 years late.
In 1967 I was pretty clueless 16-year
old who, along with my sister Nathalie,
was about to become the first person in
our family to go to college. Our
grandmother who raised us only
bought into this because of the counsel
of wonderful teachers like Ben Tyson,
Mr. Gibby , and Mr. Rosnsevel (sp?).
Ventura College was what we could
afford, and it was close enough to keep
us home. Grandmother had lost our
momher baby daughterand had no
intention of letting us go easily.
Two significant things happened for
me that late spring 50 years ago. First,
I was conferred the Bank of America
Award in Liberal Arts. I dont know if
they even have those anymore, but
back then it was a pretty big deal. I
dont recall that it was the kind of thing
a kid raised on Howard Street would
look forward to. Oh, maybe Id get one
of the Little onesfor individual
disciplines. But the Biggies were for
other people. I still look at the awful
plaque heralding my recipiency and
marvel that it happened. It meant the
people knew mefacultybelieved
I could do more. Frankly, I had not
been a stellar student grade-wise.
But still, Mr. Garfield, Mr. Graham,
Ms. Percy, all those people who
mattered to me expected me to
achieve something. The second thing
was being one of three recipients of
the Alumni Association Scholarships
that year. Wendy Alfsen and Linda
Noel were the others. I didnt even
go to the banquet because I had no
idea how important it was. When I
was finally mature enough to reflect
on it. I realized that it meant people
who didnt know methe Alumni
Association folksthought I could
do more, too. The $350.00 bought all
my books the first year at VC. But
the more amazing thing was that
people believed in me. Well, Im a
Bachelor of Music, A Master of Di-
vinity, a Master of Arts and a just-
short-of finished PhD dissertation
away from five decades ago, and I
shamefacedly am offering my
deepest appreciation for the first
scholarship that started me on my
way. Im pretty sure I wrote a thank
you note to the Association, but that
hardly begins to say how really
grateful I have been over the years. It
has constantly been on my mind to
join up and begin to give regularly,
but I kept putting it off, maybe in
embarrassment for not having done
it earlier. No excuses now. I look
forward to joining other Flashes at
the banquet in June. And I truly do
look forward to helpingeven in a
tiny waynew graduates find their
ways with the help of the Associa-
tions scholarships. Thank you for
giving me this opportunity to serve.
Mona Bagasao 67
 Vol XII No 54 Jul 17Sep 17 Page 7
A Fillmore Flash Serving
Our Country
U.S. Marine Corps Second
Lieutenant Isaac Gomez son of
Letica Vasquez Gomez 79 has more than 4,000 students
graduated from the United States who comprise the Brigade of
Naval Academy in Annapolis,
MD on May 26, 2017 and was
commissioned as a
Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Graduate of Fillmore High
2nd Lt. Gomes successfully
completed four years of intensive
academic, physical, and profes-
sional training, resulting in a
Bachelor of Science Degree with
a major in International
Relations. As a graduate of the
Naval Academy, 2nd Lt. Gomez
completed a four-year, total im-
mersion program where a strong,
balanced academic program, fo-
cused on the educational need of
the Navy and Marine Corps, is
superimposed on a strict,
professional military training en-
vironment emphasizing the de-
velopment of leadership skills.
Following graduation, 2nd Lt.
Gomez has been assigned to
Marine Corp. Basic Officer
School in Quantico, Virginia
where he will continue training
in a Ground Specialty and then
proceed to duty station where he
will begin service with the U.S.
Marine Corps. Considered one of
the top educational institutions in
the country, the U.S. Naval Acad-
emy was founded in 1845 and
has graduated more than 60,000
men and women as Naval and
Marine Corps Officers.
Its graduates include 4,000 Ad-
mirals and Generals, one Presi-
dent, 200 members of Con-
gress, three Governors, 73
Medal of Honor winners, and
one Nobel Prize winner, and 40
Astronauts.
The Naval Academy currently
Corinna Chandler Mozley
Midshipmen and who come
from every stat in the union.
2nd Lt. Gomez is a 2013
School.
.Fillmore High Alumni
Association
Board of Directors
Mark Ortega 79
President/Scholarships
71
Vice President/Scholarships
Flashbacks Editor
Glenda Gregory DeJarnette
59
Director/Secretary
Michelle Haase 87
Director/Treasurer
Maria Diaz Kilgore 62
Director/Historian
Tricia Urrea Gradias 78
Director/Scholarships
Julie Hooten Medina 85
Director
RayMel Lloyd 77
Director
Tom Mayhew 83
Director
Mark Mittan 93
Director
 2017 Continuation Grant Recipitants
Awarded over 20,000.00
Thank you Alumni.
Erin Soloro 08 Nursing, Salt Lake Community College
Marilyn Quintana 13 Sociology, University of Hawaii
Sara Kemp 94 Liberal Studies, California State University Channel Islands
Matthew Hammond 16 Computer Science, The Citadel
Emilio Hernandez 15 Business Finance/Management, CSU Chico
Riley Wright 11 Masters: Educational Leadership, California Lutheran University
Irma Torres 16 Nursing, Ventura College
Sara Beylik 15 BS Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, California Lutheran University
Brook Aguirre 13 Nursing, Creighton University
Kayleigh Thompson 15 Accounting, West Virginia State University
Patricia Vasquez Cabrera 15 Urban Studies & Planning UC San Diego
Taylor Brown 16 Biology, California Lutheran University
Maria Perez 16 Accounting, Pepperdine University
Jordyn Vassaur 14 Biological Sciences, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Isis Munoz-Garibay 15 Criminal Justice, Ventura College
Nicholas Bartels 16 Political Science/Organizational Communications, University of Portland
Nicholas Frais 14 Sociology, University of California Santa Barbara
Frank Chavez 14 Business Administration, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Christopher Medrano 16 Political Science, College of the Canyons
Jessica Manginelli 16 Biological Sciences, UC Davis
Alvaro Nathan Garnica 12 Microbial Biology/Minor in Molecular Toxicology, UC Berkeley
Anthony Larin 14 Global Studies, UC Santa Barbara
Melissa Nunes 14 Communication UC Santa Barbara
Kiana Hope 14 Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee Martin
Collin Farrar 13 Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University
Elizabeth Manzano 16 Anthropology, University of Oregon

Riley Wright 11 Irma Torres 16