Hello everyone,   I have a friend (Albert Ybarra) from Mark Keppel high schools class of 1984 .He lives in Texas now, and he will be in California the week of April 12th to 19.  Teri Gonzales and I  would like to have a Keppel Get Together at Charlie Browns on Friday, 4/18/08 at 6:00pm, so  He could  see someold and new  friends , so I hope you can make it.!!!!! Since I don't have other emails, feel free to let others know too. THE MORE THE BETTER.  Everyone welcome

Attention: Alumnis Readers,OMG!!! I didn't realize I goofed on the Three Muskeeters from Art's buddies ..umm, Eddie, Tom, and Jerry. Until he corrected me on their last name, he chuckled..Sorry Guys!! Well you know that day at the Venice Room, I had few drinks(Art's fault) that I wasn't really paying attention but, how it was said. Okay, it s/b Eddie Echevarria'81; Tom Griffith'81, and Jerry Chow'81, does it sounds more of the right Guys? Correct me plz...Anyhow, never fails, when it comes to last name, I goofed. But, it's all good. Have a bless day everyone in the Guestbook!! Hope is well from health, life, and self.God Bless and Take Care,P.s. Geez, how crazy of me, Tom, Eddie, and Jerry you guys are hilarious!! Made me laugh though..Gracie'84

Hey Liz, it was great to see you last Sunday. Let me know if you need a ride on 8/22.  I can swing buy on my way.   David V..thanks for letting us hang out at  your restaurant.  It was lots of fun.  It was great to see Janet and Ray.  Still look like they did in high school! 

Hi anyone from the class of 65. Is anybody from the class of 60 thru 69 here??? If so let everyone know we're still alive and kickin.         Hope to hear from you

 Bad news folks. John Aguilar class of '77, passed away this last week. My condolences to the Aguilar family. He will be missed.

HELLO PEEPS

Hello there everyone,  I hope all is well... I'm a happy mom today. My daughter Faith Areaga is graduating from Alhambra High School tomorrow June 12. She went to Grad nite at Disneyland last night. Brings back memories when we were graduating. I'm so proud of her and thank god every day for my miracle child GOOD JOB FAITH.....

looking forward to the reunion!

Ave....I absolutely love what you've done with the website.  Thank you for making it possible for me to connect with many loved and cherished friends.  Thanks again.

Hey Ave Call me. I need to talk to you about the Oregon vs. UCLA game. I know your ready!!! I have a great picture from the Pitt that Jacquie e-mailed to me from the game. Yepper - gotta have a bill if your gonna be a Duck. (I have a bill) Call when you can remember my number, bytheway it's on your caller I.D. it starts with (541) Love and Peace out

Oh Bill, you have no idea! I have been in San Diego for almost 20 years and have become a true Chargers fan!! My heart has been breaking all week, I would have loved to see our L.T.(the best ball player alive) go to the Superbowl!! But hey, Rivers did a hell of a job his first season as a starting QB! Next year we will be back and kickin ass and Super Bowl bound!!!

Janet: I love your passive-aggressive ways. Hmmm, my number hasn't changed in six years. So, I'll have to assume you have broken all the fingers on both hands. I hope you're recovering nicely. I'll put you on my call list. XXOXX, Ave.

To all my fellow alumni's. I am having the big 40 birthday party this Sat. Jan 20th. you are all invited. We are having a Tattoo artist, Massage therapist, Naughty adult party, DJ, Food and fun. send me an e-mail so I can send you a flyer. Party is going to be at Jill Randall's house. Those of you who know Jill knows she can through a good party. lol

Vegas was awesome you guys. Once again Ave pulls off yet another Keppel party. For those of you who missed it, there will be more to come i'm sure. A special thank you to our out of town friends who made it from as far away as Chi Town and Northern Cali. Sharing a room with Martha and Malena was worth the trip alone...O.K. seeing Marie's husband Mike in his skivies made it. LOL oh, and Desiree Rocco's and Sherri Mora Bass'....never mind. See you all at the brick wall.....

70's & 80's Disco New Years Eve party at Circus Disco in Hollywood hosted by BackToDisco.com. This will be ALL 70's & 80's  Circus style disco New Years Eve party at the legendary Circus Disco in Hollywood. All the same music many of us remember from High School.Tickets selling fast. If anyone is interested in purchasing tickets please e-mail me at geoflashback@backtodisco.comThank you

This is the message for Eddie Chavarria; Jerry Hsiaoh; and Tim Griffith....From Art and I, been pleasure to see you guys at the Venice Room on Mother's Day. ..Yeah, reminiscing about the back in the day from Keppel and Garvey School? The good ole' times.Stay in touch: Art_Nunez2007@yahoo.comArt'82/Gracie'84

 May 25th Toga party at Red Rock bar ang grill on Sunset in West hollywood.10pm all are welcomed. Please come down and let loose. Free entry. Look forward 2 seeing all of you.

Does anyone know Jane Houghtaling from Class of 1974 , think she is living in Glendora, CA ?Thanks,Dan

THIS  MESSAGE  IS  FOR  LARRY  LANDLESS.  WHAT'S  UP  LARRY?  I  USED  TO  SEE  YOU  AT  TOMMY  TORRES'S  PAD  AND  HANG  OUT  WITH  CHUCK  ERDMANN.  I  WAS  JUST  WONDERING  IF  YOU  STILL  REF  FOR  THE  UFC?  AND  THEN,  HOW  WAS  IT?

Hello  Aztecs  longtime hope to see  you at homecoming  08 I'm trying to fine Pat Guttuirez  and I think  Ray Renteria  you  can  help me  so if  you please  help  me 

 I Just wanted to pass on a hello and hope all you moms enjoyed thier Mothers Day with thier families. It's always nice to be recognized since being a mom is like a full time job that I wouldn't change for the world. Thanks to my daughter Faith for making my day special

It's been a while since anyone has left a brief note here, so I guess I'll be the one to start it off once again     HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL OF YOU   Hope it turns out to be a very special day!!Take Care and god bless 

..I would like to extend my warm greetings to Everyone here on MKHS Alumni Guest Book a "Happy Valentine's Day". ..God Bless You and Take Care..Grace Naval'84

Class of 1967.  It was nice to find this site. I often wondered what happened to many of my class mates. My best to Denise and Diane Delgado, Xavier Arvizu, Les Leonhardt, Mario "Crazy" Sosa, Julia Rosales, Carol Celino, Victor Lomeli, Eugene Garcia and many more. I reside in Imperial Beach, CA. .... It is amazing what path we finally take and the adventures on the way.  Although I may not have shown it, I do miss those whose paths I crossed during my time at Mark Keppel High School. 

Hello class of 75. Any word on June Raliegh ? or Jim caro ?

Class of 74, looking forward to a good time, Seeing some familiar faces.

78-Hello again everyone, It was great talking with all those who attended last nites meeting, as I joined in by phone. Ave you are doing a great job with this. Am looking forward to seeing so many old and making some new friends at this re-union. Also hoping that Gloria Guerra from class of 80 is able to attend, it will be great seeing you Gloria after so many years, we have lot's to catch up on.

Hi guys, went to see John Avila at the Brass Elephant tonite with Martha, Brigitte and Natalie, great time! He told us of a close friend and band mate, Joey, who recently needed major surgery and now needs some financial help. Being a musician, Joey has no medical insurance. John mixed a CD of Joey's band live at the Old Towne Pub in Pasadena. John is selling the CD for $10 bucks, or you can donate more. Anything you send will be greatly appreciated! Please email John Avila for more info. Thank you in advance for your help & support!

Some have suggested i take my old dj set up just to be nostalgic....here's my list of gear i'm taking...... Realistic mixer and speakers from Radio Shack, Garrrard turntables from the Federated Group, Disco lights i built from stuuf i bought at Ole's and my big ass headphones that make me look like airline pilot. Shoot, I'm set!!!! and i'm loading it all up in my Maverick. LOL!!!!

I know of wonderful geriatric doctor I can refer you all to.

Well, let's see here. Since all the tickets are sold and I can finally relax some (little did you all know that I have been doing most of the work. Ave is just a front). Now I can concentrate on myself and get myself in shape for the big night. Let me do an itemized check of all products I need to accomplish this. OK, I have my Bow-Flex and my Botox. Have my Rogaine and my Nair (ears). Have renewed my Weight Watchers membership along with diet pills. Need the sunless tanning lotion and thank God the tanning salon is right next door to work. Wouldn't want to look like Casper at the beach. Got my Grecian Formula and my Sun In. May need sisters help in picking out some stitch to wear. Got my body stunt double for any radical manuevers on the waves. Oh yeah, I might want to respond to that pesty junk mail I keep getting about the penial enlargement. Ah what the heck. All set! See you all there.

And from the ladies' check-list: Buy 10 cases of Slim Fast to cover meals between now and 9/23, book cellulite-removing body scrub, micro-dermabrasion at dermatologist; hair cut & color, nails, and leg waxing on Friday 9/22, buy bodyshaper just in case Slim Fast sits in the cupboard for the next 1 1/2 months, make spray-on tan appointment; arrange for babysitter (for some of us!), try to remember all the stories we told people at the 20th; and, finally, exchange size 4 dress for size 10 because the Slim Fast cans got dusty! Oh, what the hell, it's easier to just stay home!

No giggles... Ok no more jokes from me

Now this is a reunion worth waiting for. I get to attend with 2 of my sisters, Christina and Phyllis (Cervantes). The music should be great, Can't wait to see and hear John Avila. Looking forward to this!

Hey Guys! Just want all of you to know that DJDAVE (David Lopez) is my bro and he's the best DJ ever so all of you are gonna have a BLAST and just have the time of your lives at the reunion! You better have your dancing shoes on cause he's gonna ROCK! Sorry bro, I won't be able to attend. but can you play, "PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC WHITE BOY" by WildCherry for me? Thanks, Love Ya! Your Sis.

Just got an email from Mark Hummel'73. He wants to see as many alumni as possible at his next show. If you want to hear some wailin' blues harmonica, you won't miss it! I even asked him about other musicians sitting in with his band and he said his bass player is always open to it. Hmm...who do we know who plays bass?

Hey Brigitte, steak chicken or shrimp. Dinner is on me babe.......

Awwww snaps i missed the reunion...sorry about that i was over seas at the time of the event...GB Wales...ok next time.. Hi everyone and chat with all soon k..laters

Chris & Pitts was where my parents would get take-out before the poker parties. I think Newberry's was the store on Valley that had the soda counter. Then there was Coronet on Garvey Blvd. There was a small store just east of the fruit stand that was on Hellman & Atlantic where we would get ice cream. That was when we didn;t buy it at Ynez in the afternoon for 10 cents. My best memory is still those darn strips from the stand at Barnes Park! I sometimes stand in front of the cupboard wondering what I needed but I can remember all this?

PS-- Anyone who missed Bill Plaschke's front page story in the Sunday Sports section should really read it. It was an amazing story about a long lasting friendship between 2 former MKHS students. Thanks David Vargas for telling Ave about the article. Perfect timing since so many of us are rekindling old friendships and making new ones.

Hey I remember Woolworths. I worked there my senior year. I used to have nightmares about the lines and ringing up all those darn customers during the Christmas holidays. What a flashback. LOL

Barnes Park Strips. Someone must know the "secret" recipe for the sauce??? I remember a column in either the L.A. Times Food Section or a local paper that would share that info. Things like how to make the purple cabbage salad from Northwood's Inn, etc. I swear they published the strips sauce recipe. Anyone out there have it?

WOW do remember those strips at barnes park, have not had anything tast so good like that since then, the sauce was great. So many great memories and seems like it was just yesterday and not years past. What a great school and community we lived in, only wish sometimes, we could go back to those days, they were great.

Barnes Park strips were one of a kind. I remember Mrs. Zuker ran the snack bar. We'd go there when we were hanging out in the park or after M.P. Sports Club baseball games. Natalie - thanks for pointing out Bill Plaschke's Times column - I saw that too. It got my attention because there were several Sterkels at Keppel around the time I was there (Gary, Dennis, Debbie). I'm sure they must have somehow been related to Jim - anyone out there know? Sorry I missed the fun at the 47-0 blowout and at the Sapphire. Our HUGE donation certainly had to have been the highlight of the game! Becky - I had completely forgotten about how the crew at Der Wienerschnitzel used to write the orders on the back of the bag - thanks for jogging this cobwebbed memory! Gary is correct - there used to be three gas stations at Garvey & New...Shell, Thrifty and Economy. The Economy station used to have the cheapest prices during gas wars - I remember filling up one time at 23.9 cents per gallon! Must have cost me all of four bucks!!

Joey Caruso, MAN, I can't believe I miss spelled hilarious twice. "OK" bro that skit was (HILARIOUS). Ok now I feel better LOL! I guess I must of had one of those brain farts #@*^&%^**#@! LOL! Or am I just getting to dam fricken old. LOL!

Hey Talondi - where are you? Would love to hear from some "old" friends! Even those of you that weren't in Talondi!!! Anne

It was good to see all of you on Saturday, sooo many memories. Mariano, Gary, Oscar, Juan, Pete, hope to see you all at the reunion. Ave is working so hard on this, I want to encourage MKHS Alumni to come out and see your friends and classmates and remember the good times at MKHS. I will be working on the display committee,show your AZTEC PRIDE as we need alumni & items from each year to put together a display for that year. Anyone from 1980 if you have pictures, football ribbons ( i.e. "Kick the Moors!"), buttons, game programs or any other items, please let us know so we can arrange to copy them or use them for the display. All items will be handled with care, labeled (if possible) and returned to you. Pass on the info about the reunion and BUY your tickets now, you don't want to miss this....

OK, I agree with Steve Lustro and Harvey Ledesma; two of my '73 classmates. Where the heck are the rest of you 73ers! Hey, I had no school spirit when I was there, but I've got plenty of it now! If I can get into it , everyone else can too.This reunion is going to be a BLAST...from the past! Like Steve said, we have to show these kids how to do it right!

It was so great to see so many people at the reunion meeting Saturday night! Twohey's onion rings are still as good as I remember!. I hope to see more volunteers sign up. As Cathy said, we need more people to sign up as hosts/hostesses. There are 3 of us from '82, but we need more people. The display committee also needs help gathering items for the many display boards we hope to have. Ave has done an amazing job starting this all up, but it will take many of us to make it the success I know it will be! See you in Sept!

'76 - Hey! Don't know if I can make it since I am not in California any longer but it would be fun to see all the surviving members of Marlboro Country from '72-'78 or so. I spent more time out there or elsewhere than in class so I don't remember too many classmates! I am still in touch with Diane Fellis (Springer), Claire Colvin and Vickie Anderson. Seems like only yesterday....heh.