2010 marks Point Loma High's 85th year and we are hoping for a Gala
celebration this fall. Read about our plans, and our need for a
chairperson below.
We have just finished a full week of the worst series of rain storms San Diego has seen in
over 20 years. And while we enjoy a little weather once in a while,
we native San Diegans do not 'do' a full week of heavy rain and wind
well. But even with trees down, surf up, flooding, mudding, and power
outages, a bit of sunshine would peek through the clouds for a moment each
day between waves of rain...and a couple of surfers could be found atop
their boards waiting for that one set of monstrous waves with just the
right shape and curl to ride. (As I type this a rare San Diego hailstorm is slamming into the
windows of my office!)
Enjoy whatever weather winter brings your way!
Kim
Fudruckers
Fundraiser to benefit PLHS Pointer Association!
Local alums, gather
your classmates, enjoy dinner out, and show your Pointer spirit! Thursday January 28th from 6-9pm FudruckersMissionValley 891 Camino de la
Reina
Go to: FudruckersFundraiser
to print the flyer you will need and money saving coupons.
Thank you to Rona Doll, PLHS Class of 1981, for coming
up with this idea. Many restaurants will give a % of sales for an
evening back to a nonprofit organization. Get together with your
Pointer pals once in a while, and give back to your alma mater as you
reminisce about old times! Contact Kim if you would like more
information about how to set up this kind of event to benefit the PLHS
Pointer Association.
Many people have asked us for
information about the 85th Birthday Gala next Fall. At this time we
have a location and a date (November 13th.) However, we still do
not have a chairperson to coordinate the committee. In the absence of a
chairperson this fun and festive event, that brings together generations
of Pointers, will not happen. (We know how disappointed many of you will
be if we have to cancel this very special event. The 80th Gala was sold
out and became the 'must attend' event of the season.)
We are confident that someone will come forward to make sure this event
happens. But we need someone in place soon. If you are interested
in being in charge, or would like your name added to the growing list of
people who want to be involved on the committee, please contact us
ASAP. 619 226-4509 for more info.
Help
students learn about PLHS History Graphic Arts students are
designing the cover of next year's student planner with PLHS's 85 year
history in mind. These students have been going through old
yearbooks and Pointer newspapers and are curious about PLHS past. They
are surprised to hear that many of the activities and spirit they
experience on the PLHS campus go far back in our history, and are
incredulous that the beautiful old buildings were torn down.
The students have asked us to gather a group of alumni to share some
memories of PLHS. If you are able to join us for a few minutes on Friday
January 29th (sometime between 7:30 and 10:30) at PLHS to speak with
these curious students and give them some feedback on their design ideas
please contact Kim at 619 226-4509
Parent
Pointer News
In addition to the eUpdate news for Alumni and
members, we also produce Parent
Pointer News targeted to parents. If you want to read more
about what is happening on campus at PLHS go to Parent Pointer.
Reunion Updates
The
following classes are making plans for reunion events this year. If
your class is not listed it is because we have not received any
information. (If you have info about additional class events please let
us know so we can post it on our website.) Check the website for
updated info: Reunions
Early Grads: Melanie Houser
1960: Kathi@pruett.sdcoxmail.com 9/18/2010 Jan Pruett
1970: PLHS1970classreunion@gmail.com
9/25/10 Kim Gestra
1980: PLHS1980@gmail.com
7/31/10 Lesli Kendall
1985:
Jennifer.hreljac@thompsonreuters.com
7/24/10
Jennifer Hreljac
1990: PLHSClassof90@gmail.com
Date
TBA Cory baker
We
can't do it without you!
With
the current flux in the economy there has been a dramatic reduction in
charitable giving across the country. The Pointer Association needs your help more than ever to continue to provide
alumni support, academic enrichment, campus improvements and scholarships
in keeping with our mission of benefitting Pointers past, present and
future.
The
final batch of PLHS Commemorative Bricks have
been installed on the seat wall along the Chatsworth side of PLHS and the
wall is complete. The bricks look fabulous! This project raised over $22,000 for PLHS and we thank all of
donors for their support. Stay tuned for video of the bricks (so
you can locate yours) coming soon.
Deceased
Pointers It is with a great deal of sadness that we report the
loss ofDr. Robert Dalgleish, '57. Bob showed his
Pointer pride and commitment to PLHS by serving as a valuable member of the
Association for several years. He was instrumental in developing our
electronic database and an unwaivering advocate for carrying forward the
valuable history of PLHS. He reminded the Board monthly of the
importance of maintaining connections with our alumni.
In addition, we are sad to report
the loss of:
Autumn Durst
'43 Robert
Maners '51
Odin Thaanum
'43
Walter Hegerle
Frank Mitchell
'43 Zola
J. Saville Kunz '51
Pat Kelly Welk
'50 Tim
Small '58 (just reported)
Donald
"Rick" Sorben '62 (who created the OB
seagull logo)
(This is a new
page, so bear with us as we add pictures and info. If you are an alum who
would like to maintain our Facebook page please reply to Office)
