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Modie (Martin) Katz

Thanks Phil for the heads up and the contribution to the web sit for the class. 

No more ads thanks to Phil for his sponsoring the Class Web site for the next 2 years.

Modie (Martin) Katz

To All,

I just got a message from Camay White who suggested that we send out a press release that the Class of 68 is turning 68 years old and will be having our 50th class reunion at PHS.  

Does anyone out there have any contacts with any Newspapers especially the LA Times or local Pasadena paper that can run an article with that story?  Let me know and maybe we can find some of our missing classmates that way. 

Lets keep the conversations going.

Modie

Clay Werts

Thanks go to Charles & Kathrine Cockerill for their $150.00 donation. We also thank Russ Orrell and Debbie (Ballantyne) Orrell for their $40.00 donation. If you have not made a donation to the 50th reunion yet then please consider doing so soon. 

We are now just 5 months away from the reunion. Registration is well on the way and you can take advantage of the discount price of $120.00 until April 30. Please click on the "Reunion Registration Form" at the top left of this page and answer all of the questions. You can send that form and your check to: P.H.S. class of 1968,  2212  Paseo Court, Las Vegas NV 89117-2758. You can send a check for a donation to this same address. 

Everyone is invited to join us for dinner at Clearman's North Woods restaurant in San Gabriel on Thursday June 21st at 4:00 PM. This is NOT part of the reunion, it's just for fun. We are asking everyone that is on a committee to try to come. We will be putting finishing touches on everything for the reunion events. If you were on the Drill Team or a cheer leader, please come to this event for a practice. 

If you have not yet made a reservation at the Hilton Hotel for the reunion then you will want to do that A.S.A.P. If you have any questions or concerns you are welcome to contact Modie or myself. 

GO BULLDOGS

Modie (Martin) Katz

Hey Everyone,

Time is of the essence with our 50th reunion just around the corner.  Take advantage of the Early Bird Discounts for the 3 day event and a Limited Rooms at the Hilton for a Special Price.  We are still looking for a few volunteers to help with registration on Friday and Saturday.  

If you have any memorabilia to share with us, besides yourself, start to look for it and bring it with you.  We will have a special room for just that.  If you know anyone that is not on our web site and would like to come to the Greatest Reunion ever, let us know or better yet have them sign up on this web site.

So don't forget to let us know on the Registration Form that you print out and send with your check, what activities and dates you will participate in.  

Hope to see you All on June 22nd, 23rd and 24th in Pasadena.

Modie

Douglas Bray

Hi Modie,

I was just getting ready to send in my registration. What do you expect the Memory Book will consist of?

Doug Bray

Laurie De Vault

Hi Everyone! I'm hoping to see all my Sierra Mesa friends at the reunion... or at least at my mom's Sierra Madre house on Sunday afternoon, after the reunion.  I need names and contact information if any of you are in touch with other SM grads.  Thanks!    ~Laurie DeVault

Modie (Martin) Katz

Douglas and All that are thinking about the Reunion.

The Memory Book is going to be a culmination of pictures from our 50th events that should be something that we will all want to have and share with folks that could not be there or people that would be interested in seeing a glimpse of our past, present and possible future friends.  

It will be a blast to share with others that are there and keep as a memory of the Best Party you have gone to in the past 50 years.

Looking forward to see everyone in June, even if we never knew each other before.

Modie

Philip Denslow

Just found out that there is a two-day Arroyo Seco rock festival at the Rose Bowl the same weekend as our PHS Reunion, June 23 & 24. This may have an impact on Hotel availability so you should make your reservations soon. You can use the Room Reservations link on the left menu for info on how to get a good deal at the Hilton. (An added benefit to being in Pasadena that weekend could be going to the Rose Bowl after our Sunday Brunch!)

Clay Werts

We have more THANK YOUS to give .They go to William E. Cameron for his $100.00 donation to the 50th class reunion and to Rodney & Sue Potter for their $250.00 donation. 

I will have some new information to be posted soon. Nora & I were in Pasadena last week and met with school district officals as well as Hilton hotel management. Everything is coming together very nicely. You are going to enjoy all aspects of this 3 day event. I encourage everyone to print the registration form found at the top left of this page. Please answer all of the questions and make your check to: ( P.H.S. class of 1968 ) and then send it to  2212 Paseo Ct. Las Vegas NV 89117-2758 

Please consider making a donation to the 50th reunion. You can make your check to (P.H.S. class of 1968) and send it along with your registration to the same address. 

Gary Hesse

On Saturday, June 23rd, if you plan on going to the morning events at Victory Park, please remember that at the south end of the 'Senior Parking Lot' there is a large farmers market every Saturday.  Many attendees use the Victory Park parking lot off of Paloma on the south side of Victory Park.  So, just a thought, but it might be wise to park on Paloma west of Altadena Drive and then you will be just actoss the street from our reunion event rather than having to put up with the (literal) croud of farmers market attendees flooding both of the Victory Park parking lots!  Hope to see you there!

...Still living in Pasadena and caring for my mother, who will be 99 yrs young on 5/22!  She goes twice a week to a Strength and Weight Training Class --DO YOU?  Also, a few times each week she enjoys watching the sun go down with her boyfriend (his name is Jack Daniels and he lives in a shot glass)!!

...Still have my beach house down in San Clemente which I bought in '74 for the outrageous price of $17K, and wish the taxes lower - 'got to pay a whopping $515 in property taxes on it this year!  My other real estate is doing well up in the hllls just inland from Cayucos and below Cambria.  It's funny how (in California) a property can double or quadruple in value in that area if you have a building permit that has been approved by the Coastal Commission!

Clay Werts

                                BREAKING   NEWS

We are now able to give you the final arrangements for the P.H.S. 50th reunion. The reunion will be held on Friday June 22nd, Saturday June 23rd and Sunday June 24th. With all events in Pasadena.

FRIDAY JUNE 22nd                                                                                                                                     Registration and check-in will begin in the back of the school near the quad area at 4:00 PM. Look for the "P.H.S. class of 1968" banner. When you check-in you will receive your name badge and lanyard. Please wear the badge at all PHS events. (Some of us can't remember names) We will begin making announcements in the cafeteria about 5:15. The IN-N-OUT burger truck will begin serving us our dinner at 6:00 PM and will continue until 7:30. We will be providing bottled water, soft drinks, vegetable and fruit platters, snacks, chips, and desserts all evening long. The live music will begin at 7:30 and will contuine until 11:00 PM. They will be outside in the quad area next to the cafeteria. There will be lots of room for dancing. We anticipate having the evening come to an end about midnight. Parking will be at the back of the school with access off of Washington Blvd. Look for the "PHS class of 1968" banner over the entrance gate. If you need handicapped parking (Handicapped placard required) it will be in the teachers lot next to the Little Theater just before the main gate. There will be signs to direct you. 

SATURDAY JUNE 23rd                                                                                                                            We will begin meeting at Victory Park at 10:00 AM for some fun and games. We have reserved from the City of Pasadnea the N.W. shelter #1. Look for the "P.H.S. Class of 1968" banner. There is parking in front of this area off of Altadena Drive. We will be providing bottled water, soft drinks, snacks and desserts. This event is just to relax and be together with some fun mixed in. This activity will conclude at 2:00 PM.

At 5:00 PM we will gather at the Pasadena Hilton on Los Robles Ave. In the ball room you will find a No Host / Cash Bar that will be available the entire evening. There will also be appetizers there for  everyone. Our Buffet dinner will begin service at 6:00 PM and continue until 7:30 PM. The ball room will be open seating. Desserts will be available starting at 8:00 for as long as they last. There will be a short program to add to the fun. Be sure to have your photo taken for the memory book. We will also have a videographer roaming about Friday and Saturday evening. Be sure to introduce yourself on camera. He will offer this video for sale later. We anticipate this evening coming to an end at midnight. 

SUNDAY JUNE 24th                                                                                                                                              Our final event will begin at 8:30 AM with coffee and juices in the same ballroom as last night. Our buffet breakfast will begin service at 9:30 AM and will continue until 11am. Please stay as long as you like. As everyone starts heading home, we bid you a fond farewell. May God be with you 'til we meet again. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The registration discount of $120.00 per person will continue until May 31st. After that date you must register at the door and the price will be $140.00 P.P. . Please print the registration form and answer all of the questions. Send that form and you check to : P.H.S. Class of 1968, 2212  Paseo Court , Las Vegas NV. 89117-2758. We are still hoping for more donations and they can be sent to the same address. Please indicate that it is a donation.

The Hilton hotel discount room rate of $145.00 will also end on April 30th or when they run out of rooms. There are a limited number of rooms at this discounted rate. After this date or when they run out of rooms the regular price of $210.00 will be in effect. If you are going to join us at the Hilton than DO IT NOW.  You will not be charged until you check-in.  

THURSDAY JUNE 21ND                                THIS IS NOT PART OF THE REUNION                                       Everyone is invited to join us at Clearman's North Woods Inn on Rosemead Blvd in San Gabriel. We will be meeting at 4:00 PM to put the finishing touches on Friday and Saturday events. If you would like to help us, we would love to have you come. If you were on the Drill Team, a Song Girl, or a Cheerleader then join us for a short practice as we hope to have you perform on Friday night. Each person will be paying for their own food and drinks.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Judy Cox (Gottfeld)

Thank you, Modie and Clay!

Kenneth (Ken) Marschall

Thank you Clay, Modie and others who have worked so hard to put this together.  Sounds like it will be a great and memorable weekend.  Not certain yet if I can be there, but it sure looks tempting.

What happened to the opening of the time capsule?

Ken

Modie (Martin) Katz

The time capsule will be opened on Friday afternoon before the dinner. 

This 3 day gala will be a once in a lifetime event, so please make it a priority to attend. 

Make your hotel reservations early since rooms are limited at the discounted price.

Hope to see you All. 

Terry Thompson

Back on my feet after a sever bout with the flu and the resulting effects of it. Kathy and I live nearby and will be attending all three days but not staying in a hotel. We will also be sending a donation with our registration. Looking forward to being there.

Trudy Lynch (Barron)

Thank you so much, Modie and Clay and others for ALL your hard work in planning and organizing our reunion!  It sounds fabulous!!  What a lot of organizing you have done!!!  Wow!  So hope we have a great turn-out!  Looking forward to it.

Trudy

Clay Werts

Thanks to those who have made the recent donations to our 50th Class Reunion. They are Stephen R. Foster and Susan M. Foster for $100.00. Ronald A. Coleman & Jean K. Coleman for $100.00. We also thank Michael S. Baker Trust for the $100.00 donation in MEMORY OF MARIAN BAKER.  We also thank those that have made donations for the reunion and have ask to remain anonymous. If you would like to make a donation to the 50th reunion please send your check to:  P.H.S. Class of 1968 and mail to 2212 Paseo Court Las Vegas NV. 89117-2758. 

You can register for the 50th reunion now. PLEASE print the registration form and answer all of the questions. Send your check and the form to: 2212 Paseo Court, Las Vegas NV 89117-2758.  

Clay Werts

We are grateful to Jeff Cain for his donation to the 50th reunion. He has done so as a tribute to his wife of 46 years and our class mate Bev (Pickett) Cain. She passed away last April after a long fight with cancer. His donation is for "68" X 2 = $136.00. He has told me that his heart is just not in it to attend the reunion after losing Bev.  We wish you well and may peace be with you this day and always. 

Clay Werts

Many THANKS to the Foster family for helping Richard Pennington with accommodations for the reunion.

We are now just about 3 months away from the 50th reunion celebration. Registration is in full swing so consider filling out the form and sending it in before the discount date gets here. We are also hoping for some additional donations. Send your registration or donation to : 2212 Paseo Court , Las Vegas NV. 89117-2758.

Clay Werts

We are looking for some travel arrangement help for Richard Pennington. If you, or a family member live in the Atlanta Georgia area and could help Richard it would be appreciated. He needs to get from the Greyhound bus station to the Atlanta airport. The second option would be for him to drive his car to Atlanta and park at someone home. Then, if possible, give him a ride to the airport. He will be flying out on Wednesday June 20th departing about 1:30 PM and return to Atlanta on Monday June 25th about 11:50 PM. If you can help please contact myself at (503)-997-3631 or email me at; claywerts@yahoo.com or contact Richard at (865) 297-6496 or email him at ; richlp2050@gmail.com. THANK YOU 

Clay Werts

More thanks to give. THANK YOU to Craig G. Harriman for his $20.00.donation, to Christine & Scott Crowe for their $100.00. Carolyn J. Gray for her $50.00. We also thank our anonymous donors, of which there are many. If you would like to make a donation to our 50th reunion you may send your check to; P.H.S. Class of 1968,   2212 Paseo Court, Las Vegas NV 89117-2758. 

Clay Werts

I have received a number of questions regarding parking fees at the Hilton. The Hilton has valet service at        $11.00 per day. They have self parking for $10.00 per day. There are no in & out parking privileges unless you are a hotel guest.  If you call the Hilton they will quote you the NEW parking prices. On Saturday you MUST tell the parking attendant that you are at the Hilton for the P.H.S. reunion. I have been told that the parking attendants have been made aware of the discount rates. There are also other parking possibilities that might include parking on the street using the parking meters or parking in a nearby residential area ? You could car pool. Talk to a classmate Friday night or Saturday at Victory Park to make arrangements to share a ride. 

The deadline is fast approaching for you to take advantage of the discount price to register for the 50th reunion. You can purchase your ticket for $120.00 per person. This price will expire on April 30. The price of a ticket will return to the regular price of $130.00 per person after that date. Be sure to include an additional $20.00 for the memory book. PLEASE print the registration form and answer all of the questions. You can mail your check with the form to ;  P.H.S. class of 1968 ,    2212 Paseo Court,  Las Vegas NV    89117-2758. We welcome donations for the reunion, please indicate "Donation" and mailed to the same address. 

If you haven't noticed we are getting old, There is no assurance that another reunion will be held or that you and I will last long enough to go if one is held.  PLEASE COME , This will be a "once in a lifetime" event so don't be one of those that will look back and say " I wish I had come"  

Jeff Cain

Thank you everyone for the well wishes.  The weekend of the reunion would have been Bev's 68th birthday.  I feel the need to spend this time with my kids and grandkids.  It would not feel right to me to be at the reunion when they are alone during this time.  I wish all my fellow PHS grads the best and know you will have a great reunion, thanks to Clay and Modie. 

Modie (Martin) Katz

Jeff, totally understand your thought process and wish you the best going forward. Let us know if there is anything any of us can help with. We will be posting pictures of the reunion after it happens. Stay in touch with us on this Forum or directly. Our thought and condolences, PHS Ulumni. 

Clay Werts

Thank You Lance & Nancy Smith for you $268.00 donation to the 50th reunion. This and all donations will be very helpful to make this a wonderful reunion. Donations can be mailed to 2212 Paseo Ct. Las  Vegas NV 89117-2758. If you would like to register for the reunion PLEASE PRINT THE REGISTRATION FORM and mail it with your check to the same address.