Karen Kummerfeldt

Debbie, thanks so much for posting the very interesting article about the Henry family. I continue to feel embarassed and ashamed of my ignorance of so many things that happened right under my nose when I was younger.

Al Ovadia

Firstly, let me wish all of our FHS Mother's a belated Happy Mother's Day. 

Wayne is doing very well and is living in England and has been for several years now. I spoke to him a short time ago and he and his family are thriving and love their life in Great Britain.

Philip Anderson

Debbie: I want to add my words of thanks to you for posting the article. I often wonder how I could have been so blind to some of the racial and religious injustices that were happening around me when I was in school. I often think about how growing up in a diverse neighborhood and student body added to who I am and to my career that followed. My best to all of you....Phil

Debbie Kashino

Sorry for the misleading use of the past tense when referring to Wayne.  Also, he was actually our Student Body President, not our Senior Class President. (That would be Dave Azose) If you check out our 50th Reunion pictures, you will see many of Wayne, so he is alive and well!  In fact, I suspect longevity runs in his family since the posted article includes a picture of his mother at 97!

Yaela Ettlinger (Yaela Ettlinger)

Robert W Talbot

I knew Wayne very little in high school but I do remember him as a true gentleman. I too saw him at our 50th and spoke to him briefly. He was in the middle of a conversation with David Azose so I didn't want to intrude. They both greeted me warmly and I bid them adiew . The only problem I had with our 50th was not enough time to catch up. I would also like to wish all the Mothers a belated Happy Mother's Day. Stay safe all.

Thomas Rhodes

From a fellow Seward Parker , thank you Phil Anderson for articulating my thoughts for me .

All of you , be good , be safe and be well

Debbie Kashino

For those of you who attended the Friday night event for our 50th, you may remember Al Ovadia donated one of his ceramic vases for the raffle.  I was the lucky winner!  Well only a few years later, Al has become a serious artist and now has a website, ovadiaceramics.com, where his work is for sale.  I checked it out yesterday and found a beautiful piece that will go with my collection.  I encourage all of you to check it out!

Yaela Ettlinger (Yaela Ettlinger)

Peggy Johnson

I finally made it to Arizona in January and my body sure feels a lot better in this climate. Just thought I would let everyone know in case you had any questions about this area .  :). Living in Sun City West with 4 rec centers. Lots to do if you want to partake.  Lots of classes and pools!  

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

I received word today of the passing of Eileen Tracy Anderson on June 8, 2021 in Arizona.  I don't have any other info but will post it when it comes in.  If anyone learns anything, Please let me know.  Services in Arizona and Washington pending.

Sylvia Lovegren (Petras)

Oh, no. That is sad news, indeed.  Thanks, Nancy. 

Peggy Johnson

Nancy. Do you have a photo of her? 

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

I am in Cali.  Peggy, I will see about a picture when I am back at my home where I have all the tolos.

Peggy Johnson

Thanks Nancy !  Have fun in Cali. 😊

John Hein

I have no details but there are some RIP & 'memorial' posts on FaceBook about Tino Ganacias. Anybody know more? Please post......

Ric Rivera

Sad news it is John, sad. Tino has two profiles on Facebook this is from the most used. RIP

Ric Rivera

Bel Canto's Live Zoom meeting on June 19th  1 to 2:30 pm

Mike O'Brien

I knew Tino (and brother Fred) since we were kids. I've never known a kinder or more gentle soul and count our friendship as a true blessing. RIP my good Friend.

Ric Rivera

On a sad note, the Bel Canto Facebook page learned we lost one of our own respectively. From our class '68 -   

Rest in Peace. We had a choir zoom meeting on June 19, and Rick Chinn, Class of '65, put together videos. One of them is Eileen soloing uploaded to the Bel Cantos Franklin High School (Seattle) Facebook public page. The picture below is from the 2019 choir picnic Eileen come to.

Peggy Johnson

Thank you Ric for posting a photo.  Really appreciate it. Wish there was a photo of when she was in school too since I haven't seen her for 52 years. :) Have to find my Tolo I guess 

Ric Rivera

We can do this! See you very soon! That may happen this year or next. 

To clarify. We are taking a poll. Please PM Nancy with your contact email and phone number. 

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

We received word of the death of Marilyn Gates Domes this morning.  More info will follow later.

Sylvia Lovegren (Petras)

So sorry to hear this. Marilyn was such a nice person back in school. Sounds like she stayed that way. Thanks for your work, Nancy. 

Nancy Raetzloff (Groth)

Had a message today from Arnold Corrales.

Give everyone that have chimed in that I still think of them and especially to Laurie Hansen.that lives in Florida.