Class of 1962 - 50th Reunion

Work will begin in January on our 50th Class Reunion. I am looking for volunteers to help out in any way. If you have a talent or expertise in a field that you think would benefit our Class, please send me an email at Saints1962@att.net.

COMMITTEE: Are you interested in being on the planning committee? Would like to but don't live in the area? Not a problem as I'm sure we'll come up with jobs that can be done from out of town. If you're local, what's the best time to meet for you? Can you meet during the day vs evening?

VENUE - FOOD - MUSIC: Do you have special connections that would help us in obtaining discounted services? Any suggestions on Venue, Food (sit down/buffet & type) or Music Groups/DJ's?

WEBSITE: Do you have skills to create a website for our reunion? Know someone who we could work with to do this for free or reasonably priced?

COMPUTER SKILLS: Memory Book, Name Tags etc.

IDEAS: Any idea is welcome. We'll consider all suggestions! Please flood my email!!!

Class of 1962 - 50th Reunion

WHERE ARE YOU?

All classmates were to have validated their current name, address, phone and emails to Saints1962@att.net by 9/30/10. If you haven't done this, please do so now. We need this so we know where to start looking for MISSING CLASSMATES. This is the first step in preparing for our 50th Class Reunion in 2012. Thanks

Please add Saints1962@att.net to your address book to ensure getting updates for SA.

Best Cocktail Party Ever...

September 11th, 2010's "Saints of the Sixties" cocktail party at the Gaslamp was the best ever. We probably had close to 60 classmates at our informal gathering on the patio from classes of 1959 to 1968. The majority were from 1960, 1961 and 1962. It was nice seeing more of 1960 there this time as it also was the weekend of their 50th Class Reunion.
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SAVE THE DATE: 9/11/10 - Cocktail Party

Many of you have been asking if we'll have a cocktail party this year. Here it is...just secured the date!

It's time to start making your plans to attend our annual "Cocktail Party". The last 4 parties have been a lot of fun and as word gets out, more and more of our 60's classmates will stop by. Again it will be at the Gaslamp Restaurant and Bar on the corner of Loynes Dr. and PCH (right next to the Best Western Golden Sails Inn). Mark your calendar now for Saturday night, 9/11/10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m on the outside patio.

This year's date coincides with the Class of 1960's 50th Class Reunion which is on Friday night. So, it is a good way for many out of towners to join in on the fun with other classmates of the '60's.

Start spreading the word. Questions? Contact me at Saints1962@att.net or call 714 775-7139.

Joan (Gordon) Ingram

Class Captain for the Class of '62.

Saints Staying in Touch

Just received this photo from Tom Dunn taken at the Eagle Castle Winery near Paso Robles two years ago. They all stayed at the Paso Robles Inn for two nights and did some wine tasting and lots of catching up. Classmates in the picture are: Ed Fanter '62, Kathy (McManus) Fanter '63, Tom Dunn '62, Pat Kline '62, Pat (de Fiore) Kline '64, Bill Perrone '62, Phil Smith '62.

I welcome others to send me pictures for posting to our blog. Send to Saints1962@att.net

Save the Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010

On Saturday, October 23, 2010 St. Anthony High School will celebrate it's 90th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame! The Committee is planning a spectacular SAHS Courtyard event to mark this significant milestone in the history of our beloved Alma Mater. The Emperors, a locally renowned band, will provide music for the evening. We hope to see you all there!

Watch for more information on these websites: gosaints.blogspot.com or LongBeachSaints.org

2012 50th Class Reunion - Class of 1962

It's now time to start validating our database and search for missing classmates. Our first step is asking you to send an email to Saints1962@att.net with name (include maiden name), address, phone number and email. We will then post a list of missing Saints during the summer and ask everyone to help in the search. Thanks for your help!

Saints Band Together in Support of Classmate (1962)

Several of Kerry Eckholdt Dusserre's 1962 Classmates joined other SA Alumni with faculty and staff from St. John Bosco High School in support of Kerry's second battle against cancer. Both Kerry and her husband, Marty (1959 SA Alumni) who work at St. John Bosco, walked along side the Team of Kerry's Krusader's. It was a beautiful day in which we joined thousands of others in the Revlon 5K Run/Walk for Cancer on May 8th, 2010.

Saints from 1962 Gather for 3rd Annual Luncheon

May 1st, 2010 local Saints from the Class of 1962 gathered together for the third annual "Gal's Luncheon" at the home of Vicki Bescos Payne in Laguna Niguel. There were about 25 gals all chatting at the same time. A light luncheon was served on a gorgeous Spring afternoon. After lunch we gathered in a circle and each gal had a chance to share something about their life. Many spoke of what they're doing in retirement; upcoming and past travels; how St. Anthony's prepared them for life; and how important faith is in their lives today. Over the past few years, because of these gatherings, our friendships have rekindled and deepened as we have shared stories of our lives. For more information email Saints1962@att.net.

Successful Saints 2009 Summer's End Cocktail Party

It was a wonderful summer evening once again at the Gaslamp in Long Beach. Saints came from the classes of 1959 to 1964. Do you recognize anyone? I always learn things about friends when we were young at these events. I realize we were all very much alike and different at the same time. Plan on coming next year...

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Several '62 Saints gather for lunch!

Sidney Olsen Russell was vacationing in Newport Beach and hosted a small group of classmates for a mini-reunion luncheon at the Newport Marriott Villas. What fun it was to catch up and renew friendships. Mine goes back to 3rd grade with Sid. Joan

Bottom to top: Kate (Kathy Tierney) Rinaldi, Nancy Graham Sandoval, Ann Tack, Joan Gordon Ingram, Sidney Olsen Russell. Class of '62.

2009 Homecoming - SAINTS vs SALESIANS

October 30, 2009 the Saints will play the Salesians for their annual Homecoming Game. Game starts at 7:00 p.m. at Clark Field. Come early for the pre-game activities.

Hope to see you there!

Casino Night, Nov. 14, 2009

This should be a fun night! Mark your calendars now!

Call 562 435-4496 Ext. 1222 for tickets or

online at: www.longbeachsaints.org

SAVE THE DATE: 9/12/09 - Cocktail Party

This will be our 4th annual "Saints of the Sixties" Cocktail Party, hosted by the Class of 1962 at the Gaslamp Restaurant and Bar. Each year gets better and better. So, I hope you'll plan your summer vacations to include a trip back to Long Beach and come spend some time with your friends from SA. We'll be on the outside patio...casual attire only! It is a no-host bar evening and I'm sure Sept. 12 will be a gorgeous summer evening.

Sept. 12, 2009; 5 - 10 p.m.

PCH & Loynes Dr., Long Beach

Contact me (Joan) at 60sSaints@socal.rr.com or 714 775-7139

Class of 1964 hosts 45 year reunion with a Cruise

The Class of 1964 is celebrating their 45th reunion with a Cruise aboard Carnival's Paradise ship.  They leave on Monday, 10/26/09 from Long Beach and cruise to Catalina and Ensenada before returning to Long Beach on Friday, 10/30/09.   They would like to extend the invitation to other SA graduates.   The cost is $236.68 per person for an inside cabin and $276.68 per person for an ocean view cabin.  

To join the fun call Carnival's Vacation Planning Dept at 1-866-721-3225 (group booking).    The reservation number is 47H4D5.   They'll take care of it with a $150 deposit by 6/1/09.

Any questions email:  Marci (Marcelle Schmidt) at marci.wiesen@gmail.com or BJ(Barbara Anania) at bajabj@gmail.com

Remember these guys?

This picture (Dave Adlesh and Pete Talley) was sent to me in October 2008 and I should have posted it then.   But anyway, it came to me from Bob McConnell.    His note read:  "To think that in the early 1960s the athletic hopes of sporting fans at St. Anthony depended upon these two in three sports is really quite frightening."

So, anyone else out there have pictures of classmates to share, I promise to post them for you.

Joan Gordon Ingram, Class of 1962.  Send them to me at 60sSaints@socal.rr.com

1962 SA Gal's Luncheon 5/2/09

Several of our local classmates gathered together for lunch at Mary Lou (Fogarty) LaLonde's home in Long Beach.   It was another memorable afternoon followed by sharing what's going on with each of us.  Hopefully this will be an annual event, so if you're interested in coming and/or opening your home for this event, please let me know.  Group Picture ==>

Front:  Joan Gordon Ingram, Sandy Hogan Walsh, Patsi Burhenn Wagner, Mary Lou Fogarty LaLonde, Kerry Eckholdt Dusserre, Madonna (Mickey Castle) Murrey

Middle:  Rochelle Miller Giuseffi, Marcia Johnson Stoddard, Virginia (Ginny) Alanis Schmeichel, Diane Allen Castignetti

Top:  Sue Barry Lester, Geneva Wilkerson Shisbey, Ann Tack, Vicki Bescos Payne, Barbara Bielman, Marie Nieto Grant

SA Homecoming 10/17/08

Saints will play their homecoming football game against St. Genevieve on Friday, October 17th at 7:00 p.m. at Clark Field.  This game will be honoring the Class of 1948 football team who 60 years ago won CIF (four of those players went on to Cal to win the 1949 Rose Bowl Game).   Festivities begin with an alumni beer and taco party at 6:00 p.m.   Hope to see many of you there!

Saints Cocktail Party 9/20/08

For the 55+ Saints that attended the annual cocktail party Saturday night, it was a great way to end the summer.   Our group was made up of Saints from 1959 - 1966.  Everyone had a great time!  The Class of '61 led us in our Alma Mater...do you remember it?   Most of us did!  Do you recognize some of these classmates?  See the rest of the pictures on Snapfish.com by copying and pasting this:  www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=242249557/a=7164758

If you have a problem viewing the album, let me know at 60sSaints@socal.rr.com.

SAVE THE DATE: 9/20/08 - Cocktail Party

It's time to start making your plans to attend our annual "Cocktail Party". The last 2 parties have been a lot of fun (see pics in past articles below) and as word gets out, more and more of our 60's classmates will stop by. Again it will be at the Gaslamp Restaurant and Bar on the corner of Loynes Dr. and PCH (right next to the Best Western Golden Sails Inn). Mark your calendar now for Saturday night, 9/20/08 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m on the outside patio.

Start spreading the word. Questions? Contact me at 60sSaints@socal.rr.com or call 714 775-7139. Joan Gordon Ingram