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This page will be used to provide updated information as it becomes available from time to time. Please be sure to check this page for the most up-to-date notices as they become available. If you need to pass information on to your classmates, please send a request to fhsaa559@gmail.com and we'll get it up as soon as possible. Thanks for your input!
Fresno High School Alumni Dinner
May 4, 2024
What a memorable evening it turned out to be at this year's FHSAA Annual Alumni All-Class dinner! Despite Mother Nature's untimely display of power with high winds and rain hitting Fresno just three hours prior to the event, Angelica Figueroa, our Dinner Coordinator, swiftly secured an alternative venue at the Fresno High gymnasium, with the generous assistance of Ricardo Ramirez, owner of the Academia de Arte Flamenco (The Flamenco Art Academy) nearby.
Before the dinner, attendees gathered for a delightful beer and wine social, courtesy of Ramirez's academy. El Dorado Restaurant's caterers saved the day with their delicious fare, served with flair by none other than the members of the Fresno High Marching Band, under the guidance of Corey Reynolds, FHS Band Director.
Following the scrumptious meal and some helping hands to clear the tables, the band and color guard treated everyone to an enchanting performance of music and dance.
Huge thanks to all involved for making this event a success once again, and a special appreciation to Angelica Figueroa for her dedication and effort in making it all happen!
2023-24 Fresno High School Music Department Spring Trip
April 12-14, 2024
The Fresno High School Concert Band and Orchestra will be participating in the “Heritage Festival” Music Festival, in Anaheim. During our stay, we will perform in a national Music Festival, spend a day in Disneyland, have an awards ceremony in Disneyland, and lunch/exploring time in Downtown Disney.
The price for this 3-day/2-night trip includes:
· 2-night accommodations
· Performance in a National Music Festival.
· Opportunity for students to earn one semester of performing arts credit.
· Positive, constructive adjudication with taped and written comments.
· On-stage Mini Clinic
· One Day Park Pass to Disneyland
· 2 Meal Vouchers for Disneyland
· Private Awards Ceremony @ Disneyland
· Gift for each student
The entire cost of the Tour is $441.00 per student. Bussing will be provided by the FUSD Arts Education Department.
Make checks payable to “Fresno High School.” In the memo write your students name, student ID#, and “2024 Music Tour.”
6 September 2023 - FHS RING FOUND IN PORTLAND, OREGON
A few weeks ago, this website administrator was contacted by a Mr. Steve Tallman, of Portland, Oregon. He obviously was not a FHS grad, but he found something belonging to an FHS alumnus. When it was all said and done, I asked him to share his story on how it came to pass: (note: some parts edited for context)
I used to sell a few things on Ebay (part time fun for a retiree). My daughter saw a guy near me that wanted to sell a few things on Ebay and she asked me ...if I would look into it. So I did. It was a local guy that cleared out apartments and houses of junk...for a living. He lived in an apartment and was getting crowded out with the stuff he had accumulated.
I met him ...and we agreed to see if I could sell some of his stuff. This was 4 or 5 years ago prior to COVID. I did so for about 6 to 8 months and found out it was not working out on my end, so I met with him and proceeded to tell him...we needed to part ways.
He asked me to look through some stuff he had just picked up (one last time)...and see if any of it was worth selling? In the box, was a Fresno High class ring belonging to a T. Sabatino from the FHS class of 1990. It was indicated that the owner was also a cross country runner. I asked the guy what he was going to do with it and he said "sell it!" I knew it would not fetch much...so I convinced him that I figured I could find the rightful owner and that he should not sell it.
I looked online and found Thomas (the T stood for Thomas) on Facebook. I had just recently joined (I know...always late to technology is my mantra) so...I was unsure how to Messenger people. I sent him a text and waited...nothing. Ultimately, I realized he either did not use Messenger or thought it was a scam.
Fast forward 4 years...and the ring was still in my possession. I figured I would try the Fresno High School alumni website...and..the rest is history.
Steve then contacted me at the FHSAA email address and shared his story. I did some digging around and found the same results via Facebook, but fortunately I was able to contact Thomas and gave him the information that he needed to get his ring back. It took a couple of days, but Steve and Tom met up and Tom was able to go home with his ring!
6 September 2023 - CLASS OF 1955 (AND LATER) MEET-UP AT YF-GRANITE PARK
Join the 1955 Fresno High School Warriors for Breakfast!
All Warriors from the 50s and 60s are invited to this weekly gathering at Yosemite Falls Cafe - Granite Park.
Date: Every Friday
Time: 9:30 AM
This friendly group of Warriors, including the 1955 Fresno High School graduates, extends a warm welcome to everyone who shares our Warrior spirit. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet and reminisce with fellow alumni.
Come out and be a part of the fun as they celebrate their time at Fresno High School.
Don't miss this chance to connect and relive the memories!
GO WARRIORS!
22 March 2023 - CLASS OF 1978 MEMORIAL PAGE PUBLISHED
Memorial page from the class of 1978 has been submitted and is published in the "In Memoriam" section.
Click here to access the page.
5 March 2023 - CLASS OF 1976 REUNION
From Dick Ashjian:
The Class of 76 would like to extend an invite to members of the Class of 75 who would like to join us. Please see the details below. Thank you.
Hi, Fellow Warriors! I'm reposting information about the upcoming reunion. Time is of the essence as we are fast approaching our deadline. Please send in your payment by March 6, 2023. Thanks and hope to see you there!
On behalf of the Class of 76 Reunion Committee, if you're planning to attend the April 22, 2023 reunion, it's important to act by March 6th. Our agreement with Simonian Farms requires certain minimums and deadlines to be met. If we don't meet those minimums, we would regrettably have to cancel the event.
The $70/person cost includes a combo chicken & tri-tip dinner, and of course, the opportunity to see old friends and rekindle relationships. I hope you'll take this opportunity to join us.
Send your checks to:
FHS Reunion 76
c/o 648 W Heritage Ave
Clovis CA. 93619
March 30, 2023
Fresno High Alumni Association Board Meeting
6:15 PM - Location to be Announced
11 March 2023
Fresno High Flea presents the March Market
Art, crafts, plants, crystals, vintage, jewelry, treats, decor upcycled, fashions, collectables, bath & body, candles, holiday, a and Food Trucks
For Information and/or to join as a Vendor, email to FRESNOHIGHFLEA@GMAIL.COM
24 September 2022
FHS Alumni Association Meetings for October and November
Meetings for October and November will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 and Thursday, November 17, 2022. Times and locations to be determined. Alumni are welcome to attend.
14 September 2022
Jean Frances Contel Obituary and Memorial Services
Former FHS Principal Jeanne Frances Contel passed away on September 14, 2022 at the age of 94. She served at Fresno High School for many years before retiring as Principal. She was respected by many Fresno High alumni that were influenced by her over the years.
According to her obituary, a Celebration of Jeanne's Life will be held Mon., Nov. 21st at Pardini's starting at 4:30 pm. with a mass on Wed., Oct. 19th at 10am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church located in Clovis.
(DATES POSTED ARE FROM THE LEGACY.COM OBITUARY - THESE MAY NEED TO BE CONFIRMED FOR ACCURACY - please check back later)
28 August 2022
Fresno High School Class of 1957
will be holding their 65th reunion on October 4, 2022. For more information, contact Darlene Wimer Spano.
Text: 559-907-1818 or Email: darlenespano@comcast.net
07 August 2022
FHS Class of 1977: Updated Registration Deadline Date now extended to September 10, 2022!
More information on the 45th reunion for the 1977 class is available on the class reunion section.
Once again, Venmo payments can now be taken at @FresnoHigh-Reunions.
See page for details.
03 August 2022
"Recent Notices" Page
A new page has been created called "Recent Notices" within the "In Memoriam" section, which will provide updates of recent passings along with a link to their online death notices (if available), for those who may wish to read about their friends.
These can be found here: FHS Alumni Association - Recent Notices (fresnohighalumni.org)
03 August 2022
FHS Class of 1972: Information on the upcoming class reunion is available on the 1972 Reunion Page.
Contact Randy Morris for more information
Call or text 559-225-6739
fresnosax@icloud.com
17 July 2022
FHS Class of 1977: Updated information on the 45th reunion for the 1977 class is available on the class reunion section.
Venmo payments can now be taken at @FresnoHigh-Reunions.
See page for details.
15 June 2022
New information is available regarding the FHS Class of 1962 Reunion. See link for details.
26 May 2022
FHS Alumni Association Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Epic RV Liquidators, 10130 Highway 41, Madera. Alumni are welcome to attend.
25 May 2022
To All Class Reunion Coordinators:
Please be sure to contact us at fhsaa559@gmail.com for any updates or new information regarding upcoming class reunions. There have been a few posted on Facebook's alumni site for Fresno High School All Years. Summer is quickly approaching and it will be over quickly, which will be the time that reunions are set to take place. Don't hesitate!
11 April 2022
We received an email from Jan Kaufman, who informed us of the passing of her husband and FHS alum Marty Kaufman (Class of 1957) on March 31, 2022. He was well known in the professional racing circuit and was a legend in his field, much like many who have achieved fame in sports, from that generation of young people who walked the halls of Fresno High in the 1950's.
This is posted here as there is no page information for the Class of 1957 at this time. Here is her message to us, along with a link to his media tribute. Her contact information is posted below (with her permission) and would love to hear from Marty's friends:
Jan Kaufman
2102 Island Estates Drive
Parrish, Florida 34219
408-623-4090 (Cell)
Marty Kaufman - 1939-2022
This is Jan Kaufman, Marty's wife.
Marty passed away on March 31, 2022 at home peacefully and gently. He was preceded by his first wife Mignon and second wife Susan.
Marty and I have been friends since 1971. I met him and Mignon at the race track where Marty was the Chief Steward for the Sports Car Club of America races. Marty and I became a couple in 2006 and spent our life involved in professional sports car racing (IMSA, Trans-AM, etc.) until his retirement from racing in 2010. I've copied and pasted an article below that explains a bit about what he did as the Race Director with IMSA including the 10 years he was the #2 man in charge of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. He was the #2 man only because he did not speak French. Marrying a man who was such a dear friend was the frosting on the cake. We had an amazing life together, traveled around the world and my son gave him two grandkids. Although Marty and Mignon never had children my son grew up knowing him and he embraced my family, as they embraced him. He was known as Papa to our grandkids.
I've included a link below to an article written about him that shows the respect he garnered as well as the respect he gave to all who raced under his guidance. I hope you enjoy it. It is written by a longtime friend of ours with quotes from several well known folks in Sports Car Racing.
We still live at 2102 Island Estates Drive, Parrish, Florida 34219
My cell phone number is 408-623-4090 if you need to reach me.
Take Care,
Jan
28 March 2022
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27 March 2022
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