REFRESHER COURSE ALUMNI, STAFF JOIN FOR BOWMAN HIGH'S FIRST-EVER REUNION.Byline: Daily News CANYON COUNTRY - Former students, staffers and even principals from Bowman High School recently gathered on the campus patio for a reunion, the first in the continuation school's 35-year history. About 60 guests attended the event, including former administrators Robert Hoffman, principal in the early 1970s; Judith Webber, principal in the '80s; and Carol Ruffle, night school administrator for several years, who made the trip from San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. to be with her Bowman alumni. Former students ranged from Chris Michaelson of the Class of 2003, all the way back to Brett Moore, who graduated in 1977. Moore, a longtime long·time adj. Having existed or persisted for a long time: a longtime friend; a longtime resident of Detroit. longtime Adjective employee of the Williams S. Hart Union High School district, carved carve v. carved, carv·ing, carves v.tr. 1. a. To divide into pieces by cutting; slice: carved a roast. b. out two ``Bulldog bulldog, breed of thick-set nonsporting dog developed in the British Isles many centuries ago. It stands from 13 to 15 in. (33–38.1 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 40 to 50 lb (18.1–22.7 kg). benches'' that were donated as door prizes. Brenda (Darlin) Mitchell, from the Class of 1984, won the prize for traveling the farthest after flying in from Chicago to be at the historic event. Current Hart district employees with Bowman connections who attended the reunion were Bob Weber For other individuals named Bob Weber see Bob Weber (disambiguation). Bob Weber was the head football coach at the University of Arizona from 1969 to 1972. His record at Arizona stands at 16-26. of the Administrative Center and Mike Erhardt of the Learning Post. Both were teachers at Bowman during its early years. Current Valencia High English teacher and yearbook adviser, Jennifer Dollman, attended as a graduate of the Class of 1991. P.J. Vernon, Bowman yearbook adviser and art teacher, chaired the reunion committee and spent many hours over the summer mailing and e-mailing prospective guests. She was assisted by retired, longtime registrar Peggy Effertz, a fixture at Bowman for 26 years who continues to have contact with many former students and staffers. Also on the committee were Niki (Bresselli) Cortina cor`ti´na n. 1. (Biology) a cobwebby remnant of the partial veil which in some mature mushrooms hang from the edges of the cap. Noun 1. from the Class of 1995, a former award-winning student, and Mike Nugent Mike Nugent (born March 2, 1982 in Centerville, Ohio) is an American football placekicker for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was selected with the 15th pick of the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Ohio State University. , the current work experience coordinator. ``Bowman is a very special place to work and learn,'' Principal Robin Geissler told the group. ``It serves as a safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. for many students. The deep caring for students that the staff shows keeps Bowman special in our hearts.'' The committee hopes to hold a reunion at Bowman every five years. The school's earliest classes had as few as 12 graduates, while Bowman now boasts almost 160 graduates a year. Former Bowman alumni or staff members who want to be contacted for the next event, or wish to buy the special ``Bio Book'' from this year's reunion can call Nugent or Vernon at Bowman at (661) 253-4400. CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1) Former Bowman administrator Carol Ruffle, left, Bowman Principal Robin Geissler, and former Bowman Principals Judith Webber and Robert Hoffman gather at the reunion. (2 -- 3) At left, Mike Erhardt, a teacher at Bowman during its early years, left, and Mike Nugent, the current work experience coordinator at Bowman, display a Bulldog cushion at the reunion. Above, Jennifer Dollman, left, Brenda Trumble and Sandra Young represent the Class of '91. |
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