Photo Albums


This Web page contains various alumni photo albums.  You can upload photos yourself, or send them to AZBeamish@msn.com, including captions, if possible.

Many more of our 30-year reunion photos can be viewed by clicking Here.  You can search for people in the various albums by typing their school name in the search box. Enjoy!

40 Year Reunion in 2018

FRIDAY AT THE CANNERY August 1, 2008

Judy Ritch and Vartan - long time mutual admiration and respect! Bad Boys cruising the harbor on Friday night. Back Row: Don Barker, Jeff Bitetti, Dave Clark, Norm (Debbie Beattys date) Front Row: Vartan Piroumian, Craig Lyons, Harry Massingale, Brad Smith and Paul Helfrich Judy Ritch (Gabriel) and Jeff Bitetti reminiscing about the sinking docks and derailed train at our senior Homecoming Dance at Lion Country Safari. Judy Ritch (Gabriel) and her wing-man Rocky Kemp. Jeanine Mansur, Ellen Mitchell, and Brenda Bailey Brad Smith and Vartan Piroumian on Friday night, cruising the harbor Craig Lyons and Jeff Piaskowski Friday night Judy Ritch and Debbie Beatty catching up on kids, flights and fun. Lea Ward Bobadilla, Alissa Bonner (CDM), Lisa Beckley, Kim Fox Sorenson, Kathy Koll Hancock Dave Clark, Mike Ashen, Craig Lyons, Sally Escher (79), and Gigi Lyons Jeff Ashton and Doug Brockmeyer,catching up on old memories and new happenings. Jeff Bitetti and Debbie Beatty

SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE PAVILION Aug. 2, 2008

Katrin Hecht Bandhauer and daughter, Lorien, decorating the Pavilion with their enlarged team and club photos Planners Leslie and Katrin A handful of volunteers helped set up the Pavilion on Saturday morning. Special thanks to Leslie Feducia Louvier for her wonderful flower aranging, Katrin Hecht Bandhauer and daughter Lorien for providing the enlarged team photos, Vic DeMarquette for bal Chris Jim Jack and Bruce Entrance Jack Chris Tami Class of 68 Bob Black and Class of 78 Bill Beamish Paul Levine, Sheri Kopp, Blain Skinner Kit Gobel, Jim Robins, Tim Gooding, Ron Schwalbe, Peter Hoffman Jack Manciet and Chris Corum Belinda Blanchard Blaney Stone with husband Doug Katrin Hecht Bandhauer Mary Andrews Franklin Kathy Kendrick Quinton Lee Reunion Team Leslie Jeff Rose Katrin and Bill Brenda Smith, Melinda Myers, Jeannine Mansur, and Tami Briery

SUNDAY AT HELLER PARK August 3, 2008

Claiming this hill at Heller Park are classmates: Susan Skinner with her family; Quinton Lee with his daughter; Dave Adler with his wife; and Jed Dempsey with his wife Linda Esslinger and Noel Heaton Kirk Elliot and family JJB with his three children Quinton Lee and daughter Dave Knoxs rig JJB with his youngest Steve A. and his kids Brockmeyer, Betetti and Dawson

FRIDAY KAYAK ADVENTURE August 1, 2008

Lisa Beckley poses under a spectacular flowering tree during the land tour. Classmates Andrea Herrick and Tracie McBride, (currently living in Montana and Idaho respectively), had a great time in thier kayak On Friday, Mike Hogan took classmates on one of his China Cove Kayak Adventures. Everyone had a great time paddling past historic homes, local marinelife, and Balboa beaches. Classmate Bill B. thinks classmate Lisa B. is a hottie. Lisa is a smooth kayaker also. Mike put Andreas daughter to good use as the power plant while he steered Mike pointed out many historic houses on the tour route, including this one, which happened to be one of our classmates former houses. Do you know whose? Mike really gets into his Newport history! The Pelican: A pest to the local residents, but a majestic flyer and fisher to us tourists More local pests Ahh, the simple life! Even long-time Newporters never get tired of the panorama from Promontory Point

MORE 30-YEAR REUNION SIDE-EVENTS

The Baywatch Babes: Julie, Leslie, Allison, Cindy, Kitty, Jeanine, and Brenda, awaiting their bay cruiser. Jeanine Mansur and Brenda Bailey, friends since kindergarten! Captain Leslie taking the Balboa Babes for a harbor cruise (submitted by Kitty Stamper Nordstrom)

OUR 25-YEAR REUNION IN 2003

OUR 20-YEAR REUNION IN 1998

Brown-DeMott 20-Year Reunion Planners Dense-Gotuzzo Thompson-Yonkers Moody-Robins Gramme-Holland Adamo-Brockmeyer Rucker-Subcasky Johnson-Mitchell Bob Bernatz, Jeff Young, Doug Brockmeyer, Janet Jacobi, Cindy Bell, Randy Reno, Rose Gramme, Karen Yonkers, Cindy Attyah, Steve Bullington, Brad Smith, Lori Brittingham, Chris DeMott, Jeff Bitette, Mike Flynn, Candy Montgomery, Jeff Piaskowski Linda Esslinger, Jayne Patoma, Brian Maskrey, ?, ?, ?, Lisa Pedigo, Jeanne Newhart, Bill Raus, ?, Holly Hendrickson, Anne Moon,?, Lori Brittingham, Kitty Stamper & spouse, Janet Devries, Cindy Bell, Jim Corum, Susan Takata

OUR 10-YEAR REUNION IN 1988

10 Year Reunion Committee: Katrin Hecht, Jeff Bitetti, Rose Gramme, Jayne Draganza (Murrel), Debbie Beatty (Boucher), Judith Ritch (Gabriel) Acton - Barr Bowler - Caricof Castillo - Dennis

SAILORS AND THEIR CREW

Gee, did anyone else watch Gilligans Island each week in the 1960s? Please join us and submit your cast photo also! Mary Andrews (Franklin) and family living in the great northwest. Don & Alison Barker with sons, Brennan & Kellan touring Tuscany 2008 Steve Asahino with his daughter and Steve Dawsons son at the 30-year reunion picnic Classmate Katrin Hecht (Bandhauer) with her family visiting Chernobyl in 2007 The Cousins: Brandon Bell, Jake and Ryan (Cindy Bells sons) and neice Brittany. Myles and Spencer Bradley at the Colorado Rockies Spring Training in Tuson Arizona 08 New Years Eve party....before New Years!...LOL! Brenda Bailey Bradley with husband, Myles Bill Beamish and his four teenagers at Dizzyland in 2007 Classmate Gigi Bayley, son Brett, daughter Hannah, and husband Jason, on a recent family reunion in Oceanside Lisa Beckley with her much taller offspring, Winston Classmate Belinda Blanchard Blaney/Stone and her crew all flew to Ft Knox, KY for son Blakes graduation from Basic Training in 2008. He is now stationed at Ft Bragg. Doug, Belinda, Blake and Brooke

GRAD GATHERINGS

Mike Ashen was the first classmate to celebrate his 50th birthday! In January his wife threw a big Roast in his honor with many friends in attendance. This is an archival photo (Dec.86) of Mike and buddy Jeff Ashton at the Bus Stop Saloon in San Francisc Alumni Mark Harris, Bill Beamish, Kevin Timmons, Kenny Knight, and Don Holmes got together for drinks at El Ranchito in CDM in February. They talked a little about their good old school days and a lot about boats, planes, and lack of brains. Pictured here is Bob Black with Bill Beamish. Bob is a NHHS grad from the class of 1968. He is organizing his classmates 40th reunion. Bob still runs the Catalina Flyer opperations in the Balboa Pavilion and generously contributed multiple round trip t Classmate Dan Johnson took this photo of Mr. Jim Newkirk and fellow NHHS teammate Mike Hogan at the 2009 Alumni vs. Varsity Baseball fundraiser. Mike pitched a 3-inning shut-out during his turn on the mound! Girls doing Brunch - left to right Karen Lindhoff, Jeannine Mansur, Karen Nielson, Brenda Smith w/daughter and Robin Dense. Karen Olsen and Stacey Wooden with their kids in Washington, DC, April 2007 Best friends and classmates since kindergarten- Franci Vittrup (Callahan) and Francie Goodfield (Lufkin) reconnected at Francies home in Santa Barbara in May Gathered at the May reunion planning meeting are Rich Heryford, Leslie Feducia Louvier, Franci Vittrup Callahan, Debbie Subcasky Maxwell, Rose Gramme, Katrin Hecht Bandhauer, Bill Beamish, and Lori Jackson Nielsen. Not pictured, but present was Vic Demar Mike Hogan recently took fellow classmate Bill Beamish and his son on a kayak adventure in Newport harbor. Check out the video they took on www.chinacovekayakadventures.com Grad parents Bill and Mary Lee Holmes (at each end) met Grad parents Don and Barbara Beckley for the first time, along with classmates Bill Beamish and Lisa Beckley, in Prescott, Arizona in June. All parties except Lisa have relocated to the wilds of Ari Dale Nielsen and Jeff Reece April 2008-Oceanside, California 78 grads Bill Beamish and Lisa Beckley took an August cruise together after their 30-year high school reunion. Bill proposed and Lisa said YES!!!

CLASSY COUPLES

Lynne Thomas and David Adler (both NHHS 78) Brenda Bailey (78) and Myles Bradley (79) married June 19th 1983! Beckie Acton (78) and Kris Dunn (77) Gayle Hill (79) and Brooks Benjamin (78) Kathy Fuller (81) and Mike Gilbert (78) Mark Louvier (75) and Leslie Feducia (78) Bill Beamish and Lisa Beckley both 78 grads) Bonnie Schmidt (79) and Lance Beauregard (78) (Taken shortly before Lances passing) Mike Flinn and Jayne Draganza (both 78) Janet DeVries (78) and Dave Brockmeyer (75) Karen Whitworth and Dan Johnson (both 78) Susan Lind and Chris Corum (both 78)

CLASSMATE CLONING

Bill Beamishs son, Mike, had time on his hands in early 2009, so he and his buddies carried a trampoline to the top of an Arizona mountian and just started bouncing! Classmate sweethearts Dan Johnson and Karen Whitworth married and produced additional NHHS students! Pictured here is Nat Johnson (#17) on the 2008 NHHS Frosh/Soph Baseball Team Zander and Jamey Gabriel (Mom- Judy Ritch-Gabriel (78) & Dad Michael Gabriel (75) Megan Burrola daughter of Karen Nielsen Burrola The children of Ron Fields - Danny, Lauren and Steven Jamey Gabriel (15)(son of Judy Ritch-Gabriel) skates for the Ojai sk8 Team which placed 2nd in So Cal for 08. Good health insurance is a must for this group. :) Karen Egan Davis sent in this photo:(L to R) Megan and Patrick Davis with Patricks girlfriend Mallory Karen Nielsen Burrolas twin daughters Amy and Becky (15yrs.) Jennifer Shoemaker Pugsleys gang Cindy Bells son Jake, neice Brittany Bell (Mike Bells daughter) and daughter Cara are thinking of starting a band...what do you think? The Cindy (Bell) Onofrio Clan- Jake (15), Cara (12), Ryan (24) This is Tripp Anthony Isaacson, the first grandchild of proud classmate Jennifer Shoemaker Pugsley. Tripp was born on June 8, 2008. Congrats, Grandma Jenny!

CROSSING THE BAR

Gigi Bayley (1961-2017) Gigi was born in Belgium, but spent most of her childhood in Newport. She was well liked by her classmates and after NHHS, Gigi attended university in Albuquerque. Gigi had two children, one adopted from Thailand. She was an employ Phyllis Alpi (1960-2012) Lance Beauregard 1960-1999 - Lance was very active in the various bands at NHHS and was an excellent drummer. His life was taken suddenly by cancer shortly after our 20-year reunion. Brian L. Bastedo 1958-1993 Rita Castorena (1959-2003) Rita had a vivacious personality and was well loved by her classmates. Barbara J. Bianchini 1960-2001 - Babara was a long-time Newporter. She will be remembered as a fun and spirited classmate. Robert Bobby Brown (1959-2016) Bobby was an athlete and fun-loving friend of many at school. Blair Gust (Cross) 1960-1990 Sunset and evening star and one clear call for me. And may there be no moaning of the bar when I put out to sea. For though from out our bourne of time and place the flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face when I have crossed the Patrick F. Giel 1960-2014 You will be missed, Patrick. You were an amazing, loving man who brought joy to so many lives. John Dalbey 1960-2007 - John had two children and was co-owner of a pub in Seattle. John passed away suddenly while recovering from major heart surgery. Randy Cross 1959-1988

LOST AT SEA

The F List The D-E List The C List The A List The B List

HIGH SCHOOL IMAGES

Our ASB President, Rob Phillips, blowing kisses to the crowd. Our Senior Class Officers The Flag Twirlers 1978 EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: ASB Pres.-Rob Phillips, Vice Pres.-Cindy Frost, Sec.-Karen Egan, Treas.-Karen Parsons, Campus Commissioner-Bill Dutton, Publicity-Mark Harris, Curriculum-Terri Felde, Pep-Judy Ritch, Cheif of Justice-Tony Bartolic. Senior Class Of Our NHHS Marching Band as they pass the judges stand at the 1977 Band Review in Colton. The band won the sweepstakes trophy that day (best all around band) with some extremely stiff competition. Band member Rick Harlow states he owes much of what he is t Old Faithful, (submitted by Varsity Team Captain Don Barker #30) COACH MCGEE... Me, Mike Ashen, and Harry Massingill attended a memorial for Coach near Fresno shortly after he passed away and his daughter gave us this photo as a momento. It was quite enlightening to meet his family and friends and hear his life story, The 1977 Varsity Football Team was the most successful NHHS team since 1942, finishing second in the Sunset League. Key players were Captain Don Barker, MVP Wayne Kasparek, Best Back Craig Lyons, Best Linebacker Doug Brockmeyer, Most Inspirational Steve A game program from our final football season. Our boys defeated CDM 10-7. This NHHS Frosh/Soph. team pic was given to me by Coach John McGees daughter after his death. (Don Barker) Some of the ID Squad Why do these guys get so much air time? Frank Venclik (right) may have been a cool dude, but he always had a funny name.

OUR FAVORITE NHHS TEACHERS

English teacher Mary Lyons happened to be the mother of one of our classmates. She was rated another favorite of our class. Mrs. Lyons also enjoyed music, travel, and reading. In the yearbook her desire was to go digging with the Leaky family in Kenya Joe Newkirk taught Criminal Justice. He was another favorite and also the father of one of our classmates. Judy Fogt enthusiastically taught Girls PE and was another favorite. Dudley Smith was another recognized favorite. Besides teaching Science, he enjoyed playing sports, watching his sons play sports, and reading. He most admired his wife. If he didnt have to teach Chemistry Dudley claims he would have spent his time read Gail Hurwitz taught Algebra and Geometry, but had a caring personality absent in most math teachers. Mrs Hurwitz was another favorite. Patsy Baker - a beloved, nurturing, English-teaching favorite! Scott Dukes still teaches physics and chemistry at NHHS! He also hosted the wild Math & Science Club. Mr. Dukes stated he would have chosen Dentistry had he not become a teacher. Mr. Dukes has a wonderful wife, who is also a NHHS teacher. They have three John Old Abe Ecternach taught Algebra and Bio-Med Coach Robert Donald taught US History and coached the long distance runners. Betty Orbach, yet another English teacher and favorite, also enjoyed swimming, hiking, reading, and watching plays. Her dream was to seek a life in foreign service. Al Morgan was another English teacher and favorite among our class. Some teachers simply have that wonderful ability to connect with kids. Mori Adams taught Physiology

GRADUATION DAY

Jeff Bitetti and the band sings STYXs Come Sail Away and EWFs Sing A Song at the ceremony! (photo from Leslie Louvier) Laura Adamo (Dennis) and her brother Michael Adamo with their proud aunt and mother Graduates: Rita Castorena, Joe Harrington, Kane Cassidy, and a laughing Thank God this is over Leslie Feducia (photo from Leslie Feducia Louvier) Best of friends since age 4- Francie Goodfield and Franci Vittrup. They are still the best of friends and will be attending our 40-year reunion! Graduation Day! Remember how hot it was in our cap and gowns? Photo submitted by Karen Linhoff Luttrell Cover of our graduation program drawn by classmate Cindy Frost Robin Dense and Karen Swan A Rowdy Graduation Report! image provided by Don Barker

EXCHANGE STUDENTS

The Lind Family hosted Anna Claesson. Classmate Julie Lind was new to NHHS as a senior, moving in from Mammoth, CA. High School is traumatic enough in your own country. Can you imagine surviving a year as a 17-year-old student in another country? Wow! The Barnard Family hosted Elina Lehtinen The Farmer Family hosted Andres Ossa The Knight Family hosted Patrick Geurts The Helfrich Family hosted Nathalie Biron The Jessen Family hosted Christian Rabe

ENSIGN MIDDLE SCHOOL

7th-Graders: Fleming-Harris 7th-Graders: Kahn-Matteson 7th-Graders: Hart-Joye 7th-Graders: McCarthy-Phillips 7th-Graders: Phillips-Serra 7th-Graders: Aanensen-Bitetti Ensign Jr. High 1973-74 Class Officers: Student Body President-Doug Brockmeyer, Vice President-Karen Hall, Secretary-Debbie Beatty 7th-Graders: Craig-Fier 7th-Graders: Bixby-Cox Voted Best Athletes: Marie Lundie and Bobby Brown 7th-Graders: Wright-Vonszeliski 1974 Yearbook Committee: Bill Beamish, Elspeth Dobbie, Cris Forsyth, Mary Andrews, Ms. Sheridan-advisor, Kathy Kendrick, Debbie Beatty.

KAISER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Kaiser Cheer Girls Basketball Brought to you by the Journalism Staff Girls Track and Field Boys Sports Eighth Grade - Ortberg to Sheflin Cheerleaders Eighth Grade - Shoemaker to Taylor Eighth Grade - Kelly to Loudon Eighth Grade - Loy to Olswang Eighth Grade - Taylor to Woodruff Kaiser 74 Yearbook - Selected Pages

CARDEN HALL IMAGES

Rober Bernatz, Jr. Primary Classmate submitted by Don Barker Kimberly Fox, Jr. Primary Classmate, submitted by Don Barker Carden Hall Grade 3 1968-69 Carden Hall First Grade 1966-67 Carden Hall Grade 5 1970-71 Carden Hall Grade 2 1967-68

HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Classmate Stacey Wooden is just one of the several Harper Elementary School kindergarteners to eventually graduate from NHHS. In this photo submitted by Stacey, classmate Brad Johnson has identified: Stacey Wooden standing next to Mrs Durston. Two over fr

MARINERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mrs. Straws P.M. Kindergarten class, 1965-66 Mrs. Straws AM Kindergarten Class, 1965-66 Mrs. Newmans 1st Grade class: Try to find the following NHHS graduates: Julie Anderson, Bill Beamish, Barbara Bianchini, Doug Brockmeyer, Steve Dawson, Tim Fier, Don Holmes, Kristy Kremith, Brian Maravich, Dale Nielsen, Bill Queyrel, Karen Ridge, Jim Robi A favorite teacher Mrs. Boezingers AM Kindergarten Class, 1965-66 Girls on bikes Mrs. Boezingers PM Kindergarten Class, 1965-66 Mrs. Davenports 1st Grade classroom...Find: Brooks Benjamin, Mark Harris, Tracie McBride, Lisa Pedigo, Sally Lingle, Dave Williams. Can you name any other students? (photo submitted by Bruce Wyman, an NHHS alumni) Franci Vittrup and Tracie McBride at morning assembly A favorite teacher At Francis birthday party

NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1st Grade Mrs Larson 1967 4th Grade Mr Peck 1970 4th Grade Miss Rhoades 1970 1st Grade Mrs McVicker 1967 PM Kindergarten Mrs Elliot 1966 2nd Grade Mrs Morrison 1968 3rd Grade Mrs Bathel 1969 3rd Grade Mrs La Barge 1969 6th Grade Mrs Evans 1972 5th Grade Mr Stekol 1971 4th Grade Mrs Reynolds 1970 Newport Elem. Alumni at the 30-year reunion in 2008

NEWPORT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mrs. Haleys 6th Grade Classroom 1971-72 Miss Hanifans 6th Grade Classroom 1971-72 Mr. Knights 6th Grade Classroom 1971-72 Mrs. Kearns 6th Grade Classroom 1971-72 Mrs. Harveys 1st Grade Classroom 1966-67 Mrs. Wevills AM Kindergarten Classroom 1965-66 Mrs. Harshbargers 3rd Grade Class 1968-69 Miss Morans 2nd Grade Class 1967-68 Mrs Hartfords 4th Grade Class

WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mrs. Blattermans Kindergarten class 1965-66 (submitted by A. McVay) Miss Sauers 5th Grade class 1970-71 (submitted by A. McVay) Mrs. Webers First Grade class 1966-67 (submitted by A. McVay) Some of the gang now: Ellen Brown, Kathy Fisher, Jeff Retmier, Andy McVay, Linda Esslinger Miss Robbs 6th Grade class 1971-72 (submitted by A. McVay) Mrs. Duttons 3rd Grade class 1968-69 (submitted by A. McVay) Miss Loudins 2nd Grade class 1967-68 (submitted by A. McVay) More of the gang now: Ellen Brown, Kirk Elliot, Kathy Fisher, Andy McVay, Cheryl Tucker, Jeff Retmier Mr. Westons 4th Grade class 1969-70 (submitted by A. McVay)

OLD NEWPORT & OC

I remember that we always used up the E Tickets first and we always had several unused A-D tickets after a day at Disneyland One of my favorite Disneyland attractions was the Carousel of Progress...Its a great, big, beautiful tomorrow... With water-wonder Larry Capune The old Mesa Theater and Globe Travel on Newport Blvd. The Dunes back in our day Who remembers when the Dunes whale had its flippers and was a fun launching pad? Gas station attendants! Remember them? The original Arches at the entrance to the penninsula Does anyone remember when they actually had live mermaids waving to the crowds at Disneyland? Where many of our moms did the grocery shopping back then The Reuben E Lee never had great food, but it was an iconic landmark for decades Who else remembers the Stuft Shirt?

60's AND 70's TV SHOWS

With Mr. French, Uncle Bill, Jody, Buffy, and Sissy! I think everyone knew that Buddy Epson (Jed Clampet/Barnaby Jones) had a house on Balboa Island the whole time we were growing up. Pretty Elizabeth Montgomery made this show an instant hit in 1964. Was she Candy Montgomerys real mother? What do you do when youre branded, and you know youre a man? When Jack Webb died, he was given a funeral with full police honors. His TV badge number 714 was officially retired, though he was never a real cop. Did you know Robert Blake was a child actor in The Little Rascals/Our Gang shows of the 1930s? A mid-60s comic spoof classic with Adam West 1970s sitcom with Carroll OConnor, Jean Stapleton, Sally Struthers, and Meat Head All the girls loved Little Joe, who became the father on Little House on the Prairie. Where Indian fights are colorful sights And nobody takes a lickin, Where paleface and redskin Both turn chicken. Farrah Fawcetts swimsuit poster sold 12 million copies. Falks unusual gaze was caused by a glass eye that replaced his cancerous eye, removed at the age of three!

Class of 1978 Who's Who

After attending UC Berkeley and Columbia University School of Law, the ever ambitious Kathy Kendrick became a corporate attorney, and was soon working for the moguls of Hollywood Pitures, Walt Disney Co., and Dreamworks Animation. Kathys lucrative dream-j Former classmate, flag-twirler, and NPD police officer Cynthia (Cindy Dostal) Long and her husband, Bob, are both professional ballroom dancers! They are responsible for the curriculum that is taught at every Arthur Murray Dance Studio worldwide. Cindy We remember Melinda Myers beautiful voice way back in the days of the Twelve Tones at Ensign Middle School. She has since sung and recorded at various venues from the Hollywood Bowl to Nashville! Melinda has even provided vocals for Miramar/Disney films. Classmate Doug Brockmeyer was always a high achiever. He smoked Harvard and is now a respected Pediatric Neurosurgeon at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. When not saving childrens lives, Doug loves to get into the backcountry and scale high pea David Alder went from NHHS to the California Institute of Technology and Cornell University. Our favorite techno-geek now holds 100+ patents and patent-pendings and owns ALD Instruments Corporation, specializing in semiconductor equipment and optics, incl