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Paula Buchignani (1966)

Hi Howard,

Please resend email address😀

Then I will send pictures to you

Theresa Eve (1964)

Jim Rumsey, thank you for the good picture of the four in-shape  veterans in front of the Woodland Court House, as I know the main building has moved off of Main Street.  Appreciate the honor of all service people. 

Don Murdoch (1962)

We, Class of 62, lost our Senior Class President, Paul Giusti earlier this week.  I was in kindergarten with Paul at Dingle in 1949.  RIP my friend.

Dee (Marilee) Damsen (Kindelt) (1965)

So sorry to hear about Paul.  Sincere condolences to the Giusti family.

Vern Larson (1960)

Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paul Giusti. 

1962 WHS Senior class president, active in the varsity letter society, varsity football, varsity baseball, and friend to all who knew him.                                                   RIP Paul.

Anna Lopez (Northam) (1963)

I was so sorry to hear about Paul's passing. His sister Gail & I graduated together & I knew his wife when she was working at Gibson school where I volunteered. His wife Sue passed away many years ago. My heart goes out to the family & praying for them.

Don Gray (1962)

Very sad to learn that Paul Giusti passed away recently.

Knew Paul from our Woodland Little League days when he played on the "DetroitTigers" and I was on the "Chicago WhiteSox".  Last spoke with Paul when getting a haircut at his shop and he talked about the American Rookie of the Year who played for the real Boston Red Sox, Pedroia, who came from Woodland.

Paul had coached him in youth baseball. When Paul and his family visited Boston, Pedroia gave them the works, including a personal tour of the locker room.  It was great to hear Paul's enthusiasm.

Rest in the Dreamland of the Great Ballpark in the Sky, Paul.

Best Wishes!

Don Gray,

Fairbanks, Alaska

Theresa Eve (1964)

In memory of Paul Giusti, so sad to hear of his passing.  His wife Sue, passed in 2016, not too long ago.   Paul and Sue were a total couple all through high school, and both very good looking.  They will rest together.  My condolences to both families on this loss.  Blessings to both Paul and to Sue.  

David Stotts (1965)

It saddened me to see my old friend Paul Guisti had passed.  My favorite memory of Paul was when Jimmy Ehrke and myself would go over to Paul's house once a week to play Yahtzee for a dollar a game.  Anyone that knew Paul knew that he loved a bet or a game of chance.  Paul was a one of a kind.  RIP my friend.

Tim Tucker (1965)

Jerry Delp (1960)

Per his obituary posted 'In Memory', Bill 'Wil' Staffelbach passed away on 9-24-19. Bill was always willing try something new which resulted in his living in many parts of northern California including San Jose, Auberry,  French Camp, Yreka and Kelseyville. I'm sure his classmates will remember him as a nice guy.  He never changed. He was a good friend

Vern Larson (1960)

We all wish to express our condolences to the family and friends of Bill Staffelbach who was a friends to all. May you RIP Bill. 

At the bottom of his yearbook photo reads:           

"TIME DOES NOT BECOME SACRED TO US UNTIL WE HAVE LIVED IT."

Tim Tucker (1965)

56 years ago tonight, I sat on the wing of a jet aircraft that was on display (Next to the National Guard Armory) just around the corner from where I lived. It was a very foggy night in Woodland, I was a junior in high school. As I sat there, I pondered that day's events. The feeling of sadness, disbelief and emptiness has never been forgotten.

Greg Kareofelas (1962)

I was at Sac State and I can point to the place I was at when someone told be about Kennedy. I bet everyone in our generation can do the same

Don Winters (1966)

Soph. year English with Mr. Roddewig.  He abruptly exited class to return  shortly with tearfull report of Pres. Kennedy's death.  That day and the following days of television coverage are forever etched in my mind ! 

Anna Lopez (Northam) (1963)

I was working part time at the Old JC Penneys across from where the nugget is now & I was at work & someone must have heard the news about the President being shot & it spread like wildfire across the store & all our customers left. The manager let must of the employees leave & when I got home my aunt was at our house & her & my mom were crying

Theresa Eve (1964)

A day never forgotten about our President Kennedy with such high hopes for our country!  A very sad and terrible event for our United States of America.  He was our light to shine.   I was in Mr. Gordon's art class when we all heard the news.  Went home and stayed by the television, it seemed that the whole day stopped.  We were in shock.  Bless him and his family.  

Monte McCray (1966)

I was walking up to the main building at the old high school when it was announced that the president had been killed.

Ron Damsen (1966)

I heard the news while in PE class at the WHS gym. It came over the PA sysem.

Gail Smith (Maxwell) (1964)

I was a senior and I was in Business Machines class right before lunch.  The announcement came over the PA system and we were all stunned and some were crying.  Am I remembering correctly that they closed school and sent us all home?

Walter J. "Wally" Summ (1967)

I was in Mr. Hiddleson's English 1A class.  Louise Reilly opened the door to our room and announced the news.  None of us will ever forget where we were on that terrible day!

Dan Ree (Ree) (1964)

I was in the Gym that Day..playing basketball...when the announcement came about..we all sat on the Bleacher seats...just silent and disbelief......Went home  and watche on TV..many Days....Woodland was in shock.....

Theresa Eve (1964)

Gail:  You are right.  The great Woodland High School, on College Street, they sent us home.  It was as if the world had stopped.  I still have the original Life magazines.  Just so terrible.  A great, intelligent man to lead us, and then taken.  

Gary Tibbals (1965)

I remember I was in gym class,, out on the football field, we were all sent home for the rest of the day. We all gathered around the TV for it seemed like it last for weeks watching the samething over and over.

Melanie McKinzie-Petersen (Rued) (1967)

I was a Freshman at Antelope Valley High School. I have never experienced such  a silence. It was deafening. People were walking with no direction with tears streaming down expressionless faces. It was eerie and sadness was palpable.