We now have reunion photos on our site. Check out the tabs on the top left. Feel free to browse AND add your own reunion photos!
In this photo: L-R Victor Wright, Michael Lavelle, Dorothy Wright, Linda Lane-White, Terry Knox.
David Rutherford is taking the photo
On March 6, 2010, Victor Wright finally received his Letterman's Jacket. While at his home, we found out that he is in desperate need of a new generator. When the power goes out, he needs an automatic backup. The existing generator is over 30 years old and the parts to fix it cannot be found. Obtaining and installing an emergency generator will cost $2,000 to $3,000. Soon to come, will be a donations page for all fellow Mustangs to pledge their support for Victor.
The reunion committee is deciding on how to distribute the proceeds from our event. At our Nov. 29 wrapup meeting, we agreed to customize Victor Wright's letterman's jacket and keep this website up for another nine years. Other options for the remaining proceeds include a gift to the school and leaving our bank account open to cover the up-front costs of our next event. We also agreed to post a location on this site where classmates can send donations to support Coach Bendy's baseball program. Until then, donations can be sent c/o John Muir High School Alumni Association, P.O. Box 93367, Pasadena, CA 91109 (memo: Mustang Baseball). Contributions also can be made online through PayPal at www.johnmuiralumni.org. You can also make a general contribution to the school, or become a member of the Alumni Association by downloading a membership application form on the JMHSAA website. Annual membership dues are $20. Special thanks to the Class of '79's Carolyn Merchant Young and David Rutherford for their $500 contributions, which make them JMHSAA life members.
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY -
California Heat Wave 29th July ( 2006 ) The Heat Wave in California which started on July 16th and has reached temperatures of 115 degrees earlier in the week is now believed to have claimed the lives of over 140 people, and caused a massive toll to the state's agricultural industry with damage to peaches, plums, nectarines and walnuts and thousands of livestock lost. An additional burden to California residents has been the loss of power to over a million customers caused through equipment failures.
Southend Pier Destroyed By Fire 29th July ( 1976 ) The end of Southend Pier on Britain's south coast is destroyed by Fire, the pier was the longest pier in the world at close to 1 1/2 miles long. The original pier made of wood dates back to 1830 and in the 1880's the pier was rebuilt of iron.
Son of Sam 29th July ( 1976 ) The so called "Son of Sam" pulls a gun from a paper bag and fires five shots at Donna Lauria and Jody Valenti of the Bronx while they are sitting in a car. Lauria died and Valenti was seriously wounded in the first in a series of shootings by the serial killer, who terrorized New York City over the course of the next year.
USS Indianapolis Sinking 29th July ( 1945 ) I-58 Japanese submarine sinks the American cruiser Indianapolis, killing 883 seamen in the worst loss in the history of the U.S. navy. More than 800 fell into the Pacific many died due to injuries during the sinking but the remaining seamen were left to flounder in the Pacific, fend off sharks, drink sea water it was 84 hours before help arrived and only 318 survived the rest were eaten by sharks or drowned. The USS Indianapolis had just delivered key components of the Hiroshima atomic bomb to the Pacific island of Tinian prior to it's sinking by the submarine.
Charles and Diana Marriage 29th July ( 1981 ) Prince Charles marries Lady Diana at a royal ceremony at St. Paul's Cathedral, it is estimated 500 million television viewers in 74 countries tune in to witness the fairytale marriage.
Take a little time to check out old TV shows from the last 50 yrs to bring a smile to your face
