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Janice Bell (Killian) (1966)

Glenda Smith (Stone) (1968)

JoAnn Kergel (Wirth) (1965)

P.E. was the most negative experience during my four years of high school.  All of the teachers, with the exception of Mrs. Ling in my freshman year, contributed to a feeling of failure at every level.  Grades were not given for efforts or improvement.  I agree with Teresa that the semester tests were impossible.  The worse however was the "dance" unit.  The "test" was a process of trying to stay in the dance without making a single mistake.  I had been folk dancing for years before high school and could never make it past the "C" group.  At the end perhaps 4-6 girls were left and that became the "A" group.  And then there was Miss Branderberg and the shower checks...

Julie Eis (Millstein) (1962)

I hated PE.   The one C we were allowed to still make the honor roll was my C in physical education.  I don't recall being taught much of anything -- either you could do whatever, or you couldn't.  Those of us who wore glasses had to wear "glasses guards" so we couldn't see either way.   That made ping pong/table tennis  especially hazardous, not to mention trying to hit or catch a baseball.  Theresa Eve's sister Mary and I were the worst in ping pong, so we played each other - and she beat me.  My sister was hit in the eye with a racket and could never wear contacts.   And the shower situation was degrading.    

Theresa Eve (1964)

Amen, JoAnn and Julie.  So glad those days are over!!!

Kay Most (Chapman) (1962)

I agree with many of the assessments re gym class at Woodland High.  The uniforms were so ugly...remember how we had to embroider our names on socks and gym suits?  I was so glad my last name was only 4 letters.  The shower part was most unpleasant, and I was never an athletic person, so generally my endeavors did not please the instructors.  I still remember Miss Brandenburg glaring at me for my not-good attempts at doing the perfect push up.  And 1st period swimming---that was not fun.  Wet and cold afterwards on some days and then the walk back over to the high school.  I remember Miss Strand.

Aileen Jull (Martinez) (1964)

I noticed in checking the 1964 "Ilex" year book we ladies had 4 Phys Ed teachers.  Miss Brandenburg was the department head and 3 assistances, Virgina Manker, Beverly Olson and Sandra Strand and none were married at the time.

JoAnn Kergel (Wirth) (1965)

Aileen, the PE teachees were all licenced.  Mrs. Ling was at WHS for the '61-'62 school year when I was a 9th grader.  She did not come back in "62.  Don't know if she was there prior to me starting high school.  The only assistants were students and I was one for my senior year.  There were three grades each period.  And you are right none appeared to be married.

Anna Lopez (Northam) (1963)

I don't remember Miss Manker but I had PE 7th period and loved it. Remember the thing we wore over our gym clothes and they were called pennys when we played tennis or whatever sport we needed them for.

Dee (Marilee) Damsen (Kindelt) (1965)

To all the Cacheville (Yolo Tech) group:  Sorry to post this but Mr. Jess Camacho passed away.  One of the best!  Will be remembered with fond memories of our little country school.

Theresa Eve (1964)

Thank you  Marilee for the information regarding the passing of Mr. Jess Camacho.  I  remember when Dad, Arthur N. Eve, hired the young Mr. Camacho at Cachevill School. (1963) Mr. Camocho was very active in teaching sports, as well teaching in the classroom.  His history shows he was successful for many years as a teacher.  A job well done.  

Theresa Eve (1964)

Happy Father's Day to all those Fathers - Woodland High School!!   Or, we could easily say, "Happy Farmers Day" to all!  Amazing farmland!

Jim Barger (1963)

Jim Barger (1963)

Here is a photo of a young Jimmy Barger with his Mom and DAD

Theresa Eve (1964)

Nice 1950s picture of your family!!  Seems everyone dressed up in those days!  Handsome couple.

Mike Miller (1966)

I just found out about the big water park built in Woodland. Amazed that got passed with the drought the way it is. Anyone have an insight on this place?

David Hughes (1967)

Mike Miller:  Was your profile picture taken at the Met Cloisters in New York City?

Jim Barger (1963)

Jim Barger (1963)

Remembering my First Fourth of July at Fort Sill, OK,  The Fiield Artillery School.   The Fireworks show that they  put  on was spectular.    I learned a lot about Artillery that Summer of 1968 as a young Second LT.

Gary Wegener (1966)

Cannon cockers have alot to learn, but the basic principal is what goes up, comes down.   :)

Pam Wohlfrom (Johnson) (1969)

Hey Mike!
 velocityislandpark.com

this is the site to check out the water park.  We've not been there but it's a pretty big deal.  They hold "big deal" competitions.   Check it out!

Larry Polete (Polete) (1964)

Jim I was at Fort Sill from Oct. 1967 to March of 1969. Played baseball for the Post team in 1968 & 1969. We traveled all over Oklahoma playing semi- pro teams, College freshman teams, and other Military baseball teams.  Military life was good after spending a year in Vietnam.  Oct. 1966 to Oct. 1967.

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

How many remember going out to the Sunset Drive-in on the night of the 3rd of July to watch fireworks? Pete Garret who owned the Drive-in provided a good fireworks show the night before the 4th, so we could also take in the show at the fairgrounds on the 4th. I'm not sure how long this tradition continued??

Jim Barger (1963)

Larry Polete    It is good to hear from you after all these years.   I was surprised to hear that you were at Fort Sill, OK,  The same time that I was.   I kept trying to avoid Vietnam as long as I could but I finally gave up and with my UC Davis ROTC Commission as a Young 2nd LT,  I decided that it was time to go and make the best of it.    I did ok in adjusting Artillery fire and learned a lot about Fire Direction Centers.  I had the most fun firing the 105 howersiter.    Too bad it did not know that you were there then.   Later in Sep of 68 I went down to Fort Wolters, TX where I learned to fly Helicopters and then on to Fort Rucker, AL where I finished up and Graduated.  I went to Vietnam in June of 1969 and stayed with my Unit, the 128th Aaviation Company for one year,  365 Days til June of 1970 when I came Home.  My Brother Tom who ran Track with you was in Vietnam two years Later and he just passed away two years ago.   All my best to yu and hope to see you some time soon.     LTC Retired James Barger.

Jim Barger (1963)