Manny Moore – City Slicker to Cowboy

Manny Moore

Our 50th Reunion was a great opportunity to reconnect with 1961 alumni and discover what everybody’s been doing since Azusa High. One colorful and interesting classmate I had the pleasure of talking with is my former neighbor, Manny Moore.

When I knew Manny in elementary school, one thing I’ll never forget is the time he invited me,  along with several other little girls, to his birthday party. When we noticed that he was the only boy at the party, he explained that none of the boys he invited could make it. We were more than a little suspicious, especially when he asked us to play “Spin the Bottle”. We went along with his request because we thought he was funny and brave for asking.  Is this a smart guy, or what?

After high school Manny moved to Montana and opened an antique shop, got married and started raising Texas Longhorn cattle. I know neither the time period this took place nor the sequence  of events– Manny will have to write a bio to fill us in. Anyway, my former suburban neighbor became a real cowboy– and he wore boots, hat and big silver belt buckle to the reunion to prove it. By-the-way, Manny’s wife couldn’t make it to the reunion because she was elk hunting. Click on the following link to hear what Manny has to say about raising Texas Longhorn cattle:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq_69z7ftNk

50th Reunion “Meet & Greet”

 

Having a great time reconnecting with Kiowa classmates at our 50th Reunion.

We had a huge turnout for the “Meet & Greet” Saturday night. Photo name tags would have come in handy as we tried to identify each other. Beverly Sundberg shared a group photo that none of us remembered having been taken. Elaine Fitzgerald Fafalek created an “In Memory” board honoring classmates who are no longer with us and putting together a book of biographies she received.

Carol Ladewig – June Art Exhibit

Artist, teacher and Class of ’61 grad, Carol Ladewig, is exhibiting her art at several locations in the San Francisco area through the month of June. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our fellow classmate.

Open Studios – June 4 & 5 – 11am to 6pm
3246 Ettie Street, #15 – Oakland, CA 94608

Image: Simple Construction 1, Monoprint, 28 x 22 Inches, 2010
(Photo: Phil Cohen)

Current Exhibitions

Small Miracles
San Pablo Art Gallery
13831 San Pablo Ave – Maple Hall in San Pablo Civic Center
Open Sat & Sun – Noon to 4pm – Through June 19

Art Passages
Contra Costa County Community Colleges Faculty
CoCoCo Administration Bldg, Gallery 651 – 651 Pine Street, Martinez
Open Monday thru Friday, 9am to 5pm

CCA Alumni Exhibition Series
Brava Theater
2781 24th Street – The Mission, San Francisco
Open during performances only

Work can also be seen at KALA in the Smullen Print & Media Study
Center – 2990 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley,
contact Andrea Voinot -510.841.7000, x 206 or andrea@kala.org

Carol Ladewig Art Exhibit

Artist, teacher and former classmate, Carol Ladewig, is exhibiting her art at the Brava Theater in San Francisco. There will be an artist reception on April 1. If you’re going to be in the bay area, this is a great opportunity to view Carol’s work.

Robert Miller’s stained glass exhibit

Former classmate and stained glass artist, Robert “Bobby” Miller, is exhibiting his work at The Walker House in San Dimas, California on March 18 & 19 as part of the San Dimas Festival of Arts. Here is a link to the San Dimas Festival of Arts Calendar of Events where you can get more information:  http://www.sandimasarts.com/Calendar_of_Events.htm

Let’s give Robert and other local artists our support by attending the festival.

Henry Segura

Former classmate, Henry Segura, has been painting freehand since 1950, specializing in pinstriping cars and motorcycles, so if you need to have anything pinstriped, he’s your man. His work was featured in the May 2009 edition of Hot Bike Baggers magazine. Here’s a link to Henry’s website where you can see samples of his work: http://www.henrysegura.com

Sheila Garver Hansberger’s new website

Classmate and artist, Sheila Garver Hansberger, has just launched her new web site. Check it out at www.sheilahansberger.com

Slauson School 8th Grade Class – Mr. Jess, teacher

Here’s the last Slauson School photo submitted by Don Foltz. See how many classmates you can identify. Be sure to leave your comments at the bottom of the post.

Slauson School 8th Grade Class - Mr. Jess

Mr. Gilmore’s 5th Grade Class – Slauson School

Here’s yet another Slauson School classroom photo submitted by Don Foltz. How many classmates do you recognize? Be sure to post your comments at the bottom.

Mrs. Doyle’s 2nd grade class – Slauson School

Here’s another classroom photo submitted by Don Foltz. How many classmates do you recognize?

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