QA Scholarship Deadline Mar. 31By Sally Villaluz Ghormley ‘79

Now in its 38th year of awarding scholarships, the Queen Anne High School Alumni Association reminds all grads that this year’s application deadline is March 31, 2020.

Grizzlies RockBy Claudia (Kettles) Lovgren ’65

On October 12th the QAHS Grizzlies rocked at the Ballard Elks Lodge on Shilshole at the first Annual Alumni Homecoming Dance.It was the “rock of ages” since every age from the class of ’46 to the “would be” alums classes of 2011 and 2012 The dance floor was covered especially with everyone

dancing in particular to ”YMCA”. No “wall Grizzlies” here. A special highlight was Glo (Gleason) Holcomb ’46 dressed in her Girls Club Regulation (navy pleated skirt, sweater, tie and white blouse) and Ed Bol ’81 (wearing a QA Letterman’s jacket) as the only ones dancing to” Stardust”.

DJ Ron Bolin spun every era and got everyone playing trivia games to “break the ice”. There was some of that too, along with some great snacks.

Members of the QAHAA Events Committee Sally Villaluz Ghormley ’79, Mary Cooke “79, Jean (Hayes) Warren ’61 and Shirley (Niebuhr) Kanklefritz ’61 were the facilitators of this grrrreatly successful event which brought a large turnout of QA Grizzlies “who got rhythm”.

Volume 39, Number 1 February 2020Queen Anne High School Alumni Association

Inside: Contacts 16 Donations Form 14Editor’s Notes 2Grizzly Angels 12Grizzly Events 16Magnolia Memories 2Memorials 10Men & Women Luncheon 7Merchandise 15Picnic Recap 8President’s Message 2 QA Grizzly Picnic 8Reunion Calendar 13Reunion Recaps 4Scholarship Deadline Info 6Who’s News 3

Spring Luncheon and Annual MeetingBy Claudia (Kettles) Lovgren ’65

The annual QAHS spring luncheon and annual meeting will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Seattle Yacht Club. The QAHS Grizzlies have frequent eating events since you can’t run a QA Grizzly on empty. See you there for refueling and chatting!

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Editor’s NotesRoxi Ko

Hello everyone! Happy New Year and cheers to a new decade! I can’t believe it’s 2020! I

had a fabulous holiday in town with my family, lots of good food and laughs! I also have plans to head to Arizona and California soon to visit family and escape the cold for a bit! I hope everyone had a great holiday season, enjoy the new year!

Mattie Viola Woodson: A Teacher Who Made A DifferenceBy Eddie Simms ‘77

When Mattie Woodson died last February 27th, 2019 she left behind a legacy of

caring, teaching and being concerned how well her students were adjusting to classes and being teens. She taught at Queen Anne through the 1970s. Eddie Simms ’77, sends us his memories of her: “When I arrived at QA as a

President’s MessageBy Sally Villaluz Ghormley ’79

Hello Grizzlies!

We all had a blast at our very first QA Alumni Homecoming Dance held at the Ballard Elks on Saturday, October 12, 2019. DJ Ron Bolin kept the night going and all the food was great. We celebrated the Grizzly legacy and danced the night away showing off our dance moves. I’m proud to be a Grizzly. A big thank you to the Events Committee and all those who attended & helped out.

Our annual picnic back in August was a lot of fun and a great success with over 100 in attendance. I want to thank everyone that attended and all those that helped out!

The Alumni Association is amazing!

I hope everyone had a great holiday season with family and friends.

Save the date for our upcoming Spring Luncheon Saturday, April 4, 2020.

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Magnolia MemoriesBy Claudia (Kettles) Lovgren ‘65

Yes, we have them. In particular for some of us they are about Magnolia.

Book three of the Magnolia Historical Society’s Magnolia Midcentury Memories 50’s & 60’s is due out early 2020. This project was facilitated by President and Treasurer Dee St. George and consultant Monica Wooton.

I am fortunate to be one of the contributors to write about the first neighborhood my family moved to from Michigan.

Along with many of the other great writers, the Magnolia Theater and Miss Chester’s flashlight has been exposed!

Please visit the Magnolia Historical Society website to preorder and even order the previous two Magnolia Memories books.

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MAGNOLIA: MIDCENTURY MEMORIES - 50s & 60s

Magnolia Historical Society Book III Available in Spring 2020

PREORDER NOW! $35 each

pre-launch special price

For more information: www.magnoliahistoricalsociety.org

206-284-2430, Monica Wooton

2020-21 Board of DirectorsMaggie (Nichols) Birch ’64Mary Cooke ’79, SecretaryKatharyn Gaylord ’63 Sally Villaluz Ghormley ’79, PresidentRoger Jensen ’61 Shirley (Niebuhr) Kankelfritz ’61 Jim LePenske ’62 Claudia (Kettles) Lovgren ’65, TreasurerSherry (Peck) Moody ’66Jeri Samuelsen ’63 Kim R. Turner ’61, Vice-Pres.Jeanne (Hayes) Warren ’61Michael Warren ’61 Jackie (Moore) Zobrist ’63, Corresp. Secr.

KUAY & QAHSAA The KUAY is published semiannually by the Queen Anne High School Alumni Association, free for members and friends of the Association. To be placed on the mailing list or to help with Association activities, write to: P.O.Box 9128, Seattle, WA 98109-0128 or email: info@qagrizzlies.org. Donations are enthusiastically requested, as they sustain the Association. Board meetings are generally held monthly and are open to all graduates. Phone Sally Villaluz Ghormley ’79 at 206-331-9194 for details. See website for minutes.The KUAY is printed by Pacific Publishing Co., Seattle. The QAHSAA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

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transfer student from Garfield in January 1975, Ms. Woodson took me around the school and introduced me to other faculty members and some of the students as well. She would not allow any of the minority students (that was me) to hang out in the halls or anywhere on school campus when you were supposed to be in class. She wasn’t shy about asking you – “Where is your notebook, books, paper, pencils, etc.?” and “Don’t be late for class!” These days looking back on what was at the time a little irritating to have someone constantly looking over my shoulder to ensure that I was ‘doing the right thing,’ I now am very thankful that Ms. Woodson took the time to take an interest in me to make sure

I “Did The Right Thing!” Mattie went on to serve admirably on the faculties at Meany Middle School and as Guidance Counselor at Garfield High School. She retired after 30 years of service with Seattle Public Schools.

So which teachers at Queen Anne do YOU remember with a smile?

Who’s NewsCompiled By Kim R. Turner ’61

1940s: Del Loder ’46 died in November of 2019, one in a series of losses of friends from late July into December, ending with honorary member Shirley Will (Roosevelt ’47, QA ‘2002) widow of Hal Will ’44, former editor of the KUAY and great hostess to the editorial committee and the

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REUNION RECAPSClass of ’44

Class of ’54By Storm Yanicks ’54

The class of 1954 held its 65th reunion this past August. We had a wonderful time catching up with friends we only get to see occasionally. We began with a happy hour in a room of our own at Ruth’s Chris in Bellevue. The next day we had dinner at the Seattle Yacht Club, and we ended the three days with a picnic at Magnolia Park. Our class really enjoys reunions. We are indeed Grizzlies Forever!

Class of ’59

The Queen Anne Class of 1959 celebrated its 60-year reunion on August 17, 2019 at the Inglewood Golf Club in Kenmore.131 classmates and guests enjoyed checking name tags and renewing friendships.

Former coach and teacher Walt Milroy was an honored guest, hosted by Karl Kollen. Charlotte Lanz Abbott arranged and took the class picture. Chair of the event, Karin Wittmack Harris welcomed everyone.

Classmate Reverend Stephen Morrison gave the invocation remembering class members who have passed on. Diane Ross Doughty presented a history of Queen Anne High School and highlighted famous graduates. Doug Kinnaird and Jeannette Macdonald reminisced about school day memories. A lovely buffet and dessert followed.

Jo Egan Wiltse, Roberta Schenken Epps, Linda Williams Meyers and Mary Lou Shupe Gregory led the Queen Anne fight song and Alma Mater.

After a round of door prizes, including a large print of the high school donated by Janet Grey Dunford, the Grizzly Class of 1959 said farewell to another wonderful reunion. The Reunion Committee included Chair Karin Wittmack Harris, Barbara Burwell Veitch, Patty Greime Olson, Linda Lewis Johnson, Louis Isquith, Susan Morton Soudah, Gary Olson, Pete Wickstrand, Mary Lou Shupe Gregory, Carolyn F. Smith Black, and Jim Wolf.

The class’ website QA59.weebly.com shows the class picture and has a link to other pictures taken at the reunion.

55th Reunion for QAHS Class ‘64By Helena (Butterfield) Rowse ’64

’64 Grizzly crowd of loyal classmates shared several hours visiting, rekindling friendships, reminiscing and telling stories about our Queen Anne and Magnolia school days. Gratefully we still recall the fun and funny times spent on and off campus as well as the antics that you didn’t really want a parent or teacher to learn about. The evening atmosphere was friendly and warm with lots of ‘happy to see you’ hugs and smiling faces.

Four members from the Class of ‘44, all in their early 90’s, met for their 75th reunion on August 3rd at Mamma Melina Ristorante in Seattle. They recalled long-ago memories and enjoyed the afternoon reviewing classmate photos in the 1944 Grizzly yearbook. The reunion was organized by Chad Manning. Pictured from the left are Jim Jewell, Chuck Wright, Juanita Johnson Nordin, and Chad Manning.

Class of ‘59

Class of ‘64

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Servers at Channel Marker Pub & Grill in Edmonds, WA kept classmates and guests supplied with beverages and food with enthusiasm.

Two classmates flew in from Ohio and didn’t know that each other were attending this reunion. It’s always nice for non-WA resident classmates to visit Seattle area again, reconnect with friends and see the changes and growth of the city. Seattle neighborhoods, Queen Anne & Magnolia, remain vibrant districts of a great city and the ’64 Grizzly spirit lives on with youthful memories. The Reunion Committee looks forward to celebrating and welcoming all classmates to our 60th Reunion in 2024!

Please send your contact information updates to: class64@qagrizzlies.org

Class of ’67

Class of 1969 50-Year Reunion: Truly GoldenBy Helena (Butterfield) Rowse ’64

The QA class of 1969 celebrated a rousing and magical 50-year reunion at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle on Saturday, September 21. One hundred-seventy guests gathered in the same room of the hotel in

which the class prom was held 50 years ago with background music of late 60’s tunes especially put together for the event. Attendees enjoyed a menu of hors d’oeuvres, food stations, desserts

and coffee bar that included individual cakes bearing the “Queen Anne Grizzlies Forever” logo on the marzipan top. The main event went from 6:00p.m.to 11:00 p.m. with an additional after party from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. when hotel chef-prepared pizza was served.

The room was made particularly festive by memorabilia from the school archives, most notably, the original school name lettering that had graced the main entrance of the school since 1909. Mannequins displayed fashion styles from 1969, including school letterman jackets.

Queen Anne ‘69 classmates brought their high-energy QA spirit and were heard to remark that the reunion was “epic” and “the best reunion ever” as well as have been inspired to stay connected over the coming years.

50th Reunion Reminder for Class of ’70

The Class of ’70 will hold their 50th reunion on September 20, 2020 at the Sandpoint Country Club. The co-chairs are Teri St. Onge and Ruben Van Kempen.

Class of ’74

The Class of ’74 enjoyed a wonderful evening on August 10th at the Newport Yacht Club in Bellevue to celebrate our 45th reunion! We dined on BBQ from Pecos Pit, told stories, relived memories, and made plans to get together again.

We are all looking forward to our 50th reunion in 2024. Please keep in touch with our class by joining our Facebook group, Queen Anne High School Class of 1974, or reach out to us at class74@qagrizzlies.org. We’d love to have you get involved in planning our 50th reunion to make this one the best yet!

QA Grads of ‘67, Phil Sauerbrey, Olav Ruud, Gail Sivertsen Sauerbrey, Brian Strom

Class of ‘74

On display at the class of 1969 50th reunion was the original Queen Anne High School lettering that was mounted over the school entrance when it was built in 1909.

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as I do those other former members of the Alumni board. Zoye (Joyce) (Marino) Fidler ’48 as executive producer and co-founder of the Greek Heritage Society and its documentary series, spoke at the premiere of its third and final documentary “The New Greek Americans, 1960-2018.”

1950s: Elsie Dolores (Ecklund) Sackett ’50 met a new table mate a year and a half ago at Brookdale Meadow Springs in Richland, WA. They got to talking and discovered they were both grads of QA in 1950! Her tablemate was Eileen (Dunard) Stixrud ’50. Both had been in the Kuay band, Elsie on oboe and Eileen on clarinet. Meeting nearly 70 years later was a delight. Elsie died Sept. 22nd, 2019. John L. Graham ’51 writes of a trip he and classmate William F. West took to California in Sept.1951. The car leaked carbon monoxide the entire

board of QAHSAA. Del, who was a Member of the Golden Arrow, was a representative of the Boy Scouts of America, and leader of the Magnolia contingent for many years. Some may remember him as an unabashed member of Channel 5 TV staff for many years, as well as the writer of the cemetery chapter of the book, “Queen Anne, Community on the Hill” which was published in 1993. Shirley Will was known for the fabulous seafood dishes she served, and as Hal’s co-member of the board of the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Association, one of many organizations in which they were both involved. I kept these two deaths together because they were close friends and comrades of mine, in spite of our belonging to different generations of Queen Anne grads. I miss them often,

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Due to influx of donations scholarships of $1000 will be awarded. Those interested in competing for a 2020 award should download the application from the QA website this winter and take great care to follow the completion instructions for the application form AND THE COVER LETTER. Remember, QA Alumni Scholarships are limited to high school graduates, trade school applicants, and university undergraduate students only. The deadline is March 31, 2020. Applicants must submit official transcripts, signed by/from their school’s registrar, which must contain their fall semester grades. Anything less than an official, signed transcript will disqualify the applicant from competition!

We need your input to create the Who’s News column. Send news of Grizzlies to:

Who’s News EditorQA Alumni Assoc.P.O.Box 9128Seattle, WA 98109

or email: whosnews@qagrizzlies.org.

Photos at 300 dpi or higher res. are welcome.

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Men & Women of Queen Anne Luncheon Seattle Yacht Club, Friday, Dec.27, 2019By Kim R. Turner ‘61

Over 100 Grizzlies (and spouses) gathered at the Seattle Yacht Club on Friday, December 27th, 2019 to celebrate the holiday season, remember George Varver, whose death brought this luncheon into existence, and to honor Grizzlies past and alums from 1942 forward were in attendance, with Jackie (Gangstee) Thomson ’61 receiving the Edo Vanni (Queen Anne Spirit) Award.

Both the seafood crepes and the very fine chicken dish were enjoyed by those present.

Kim R. Turner ’61 requested that all past and current members of the Queen Anne High School Alumni Association board stand and be recognized. About one-third of those present stood proudly.

The event was honored to share the 50th wedding anniversary of host Roger Jensen ’61 and his wife Sandy.

It was a delightful late morning and early afternoon, one guest being a son of former coach Walter Milroy, who served with honor as coach from 1946-1959, after which he continued his career at Ingraham High School. Walt will turn 100 in February.

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QA Grizzly PicnicBy Sally Villaluz Ghormley ‘79

Our QAHS annual picnic at Gas Works Park was held on a fabulous day in the low 70’s on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

We had over 100 in attendance from the classes of 1942 - 1981, a special thanks to those who were able to bring food adding to our dining experience Thank you to the volunteers who helped make our annual picnic a success. Thanks to Kathy Gaylord ‘63 and Ed Bol ‘81 who spent the day grilling those burgers and dogs!

The alumni association supplied the hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. The classes of ‘59 and ‘64 had reunion tables at the event for classmates. Stay tuned for next year’s picnic.

Some of the ‘64 class attendees at 2019 QAHS Alumni Picnic Photo L to R: Maggie (Nichols) Birch, Sally (Bykerk) Brown, Jim Stipcich, John Blakeley, Jim Dorney, Daniel Mann, Sern Watt, Ivan Sutlovich, Pat (Rochefort) Douville, Barbara (James) Tupper, Dick Paulson, Helena (Butterfield) Rowse

Betty (Middleton) Edwards ‘42 & Sally (Ghormley) Villaluz ‘79 at the picnic

Glo(Gleason) Holcomb ‘46 & Betty (Middleton) Edwards ‘42 at the picnic

trip, so all the windows had to remain open. It was a 1936 Dodge Coupe. William died April, 2019. Joan (Nielsen) Fetty ’54 writes about her life since QA, getting a degree in Recreation Therapy from UW, creating and patenting a loom for macramé for use by those with limited hand use. She finally retired last year (2018). Ron Goad ’56 (actually Edmonds H.S., would have been QA, but family moved to Lynnwood. He lives in Spokane, and part year in AZ., after a life in the U. S. Air Force, and serving as police officer to Chief of Police of Lynden, Kettle Falls, and later Richland. Dan Haw ’56 is enjoying retirement in Wenatchee. Facility member Carol (Watson) Simmons is the wife of Jimmy Simmons ’57. Carol was drama

understudy to Jay Pollette for the 1958-59 year. The Simmons attended our recent “Homecoming Dance.”

1960s: Judy Reinholm) McNeil ’60 writes she is still living in New Zealand. Joelene “Jogie” (Gasparovich) Hansen ’61 is now on our list of alums with email addresses. Her Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s six years ago but loves reminiscing. Gail (Hobson) Martini-Peterson ’62 went from teaching (32 years) to advising children’s book writers. Michael Malone ’62 is now owner of the Sorrento Hotel, which he has operated for nearly 40 years. (I had my 21st birthday party at the “Top O’ the Town Restaurant there in 1964!) Maggie (Nichols) Birch ’64 has returned to Queen Anne Hill as a resident! John Knox ’64 now lives in France, following a career in accounting, which led to his term as CFO for a global business. Kathy (O’Brien) Dennis ’68 sent for data on the death of her brother Lt. Jack O’Brien ’64 who was killed in Vietnam at the age of 22 in April1968. Susan “Sue” (Gardner) Lucier ’65 has lived in the Bay Area since 1984. She loves her QA roots and friends, and is always buoyed by the KUAY! Fred Gallimore ’69 has retired and moved to Hansville, WA. Stephen Joshua ’69 was looking to come to the Sept. reunion from Gatwick Airport, England, and returning there after the party!

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Spring LuncheonThe picture up for auction was created using a school-closing poster & photo of the school, which was donated this year by John D “Dave” Peterson ‘63. It had hung in his office for many years. He has been our (QAHSAA) insurance agent for many years and has recently retired. The size is 32” x 53”. It is framed Museum quality.

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1970s: Kevin “Kev” Manning ’70 lives in Silicon Valley, CA. Koichi Ito ’73 was in Seattle last July. He lives in Kochi, on Shikoku Island, Japan. Laurie (Lapoe) Beaver ’74 says, “Once a Grizzly always a Grizzly!” Lynne (Nutley) Hunter ’74 writes that she has just completed home-schooling her 5th and youngest son! Richard “Rick” Van Hollebeke ’74 currently lives in Mukilteo; still working at Boeing as a manufacturing engineer. Cheri (Versoi) Hughes ’77 lives in “Far North Wisconsin.” She and her husband run a small Northwoods motel called, ‘Belair Motel,’ in Land O’Lakes, Wisconsin. Frederick Harris

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MEMORIALS

’33 Blythe V (Dignon) Bloom of Kirkland, WA, Jul 19, 2019’33 Regina H (Rogavich) Siemion of Bremerton, WA, May 19, 2019’34 Margaret J (Wilson) Bennett of Seattle, WA, Jul 7, 2016’36 Catherine E “Elizabeth” Elliot of Seattle, WA, Aug 10, 2019’36 Nancy T (Taft) Smuck of Vancouver, WA, Feb 13, 2018’37 Margaret I (Marshall) McCann of Eastsound, WA, Nov 11, 2019’38 Robert S “Bob” Covell of Federal Way, WA, 2018’40 Mary B (Bliss) Skidmore of Seattle, WA, Jul 19, 2019’40 John F “Jack” Corcoran of Wenatchee, WA, Nov 23, 2019’40 Virginia Davis of Seattle, WA, Apr 16, 2019’40 Mary A “Maryanne” (Katica) Boyle of Port Angeles, WA, Jun 26, 2019’40 Alleen (Thompson) Landstrom of San Jose, CA, Feb 26, 2018’41 David “Bud” Hassel Jr of Seattle, WA, Dec 13, 2019’41 Marion E (James) McCann of Snohomish, WA, Jun 23, 2019’41 Wendell B “Blake” Myers Jr of Eagle, ID, Oct 2018’41 Joye E (Olson) Wyckoff of Seattle, WA, May 25, 2019’42 Robert N Burley of Centennial, CO, 2015’42 Velva M (Fleming) Maye of Renton, WA, May 16, 2018’42 Shirley J (Heiteshu) Fuller of Sedro Woolley, WA, Jun 17, 2019’42 Paul Hiyama of Ann Arbor, MI, Mar 19, 2019’42 Robert E “Bob” Maxwell of Indianola, WA, Aug 19, 2019’42 Marjorie E (Williams) Root of Kent, WA, May 1, 2019’43 Elsie S “Starr” (Birkeland) Asimakopaulo of Wenatchee, WA, Jul 11, 2019’43 Nancy L (Rowland) LaRue of Woodinville, WA, May 2019’44 Gudmund B Berge of Seattle, WA, Jun 18, 2018’44 Florence J (Cardwell) Edwards of Cottage Grove, OR, May 27, 2019’44 William H Drew Jr of Seattle, WA, May 14, 2019’44 Dorothy M (Hatton) Rupert of Seattle, WA, May 30, 2019’44 Barbara M (Hokanson) Aymar of Flower Mound, TX, Jun 28, 2019’44 Carl B “Carl” Molander of Seattle, WA, Nov 12, 2019’45 Jane (Brace) Smith of Seattle, WA, Jun13, 2019’45 Joseph R “Joe” Green of El Cerrito, CA, Jul 1, 2019

’45 Dean L Kimble of Burien, WA, May 8, 2019’45 Barbara A (Mellor) Milligan of Broomfield, CO, Nov 27,2018’45 Jerry D Milligan of Bellevue, WA, Sep 24, 2014’45 Rita M (Richstad) Roselli of Fairbanks, AK, Nov 1, 2019’45 Charles M “Max” Whitcomb of W Vancouver, BC, Mar 28, 2019’46 Ben K Aspen of Seattle, WA, Aug 20, 2019’46 Cecelia A (Backster) Tindall of Everett, WA, Nov 11, 2019’46 Bernice J “Bunny” (Carr) Engel of Everett, WA, Aug 25, 2019’46 Bettylee P (Kerley) Walkey of Los Angeles, CA, Jun 29, 2019’46 Delbert W Loder of Seattle, WA, Nov 10, 2019’47 Catherine J (Coyle) Ryberg of Seattle, WA, May 31, 2019’47 Donna M (Forcier) Hughes of Mount Vernon, WA, Oct 29, 2019’47 Clair (McCarthy) Schultz of Camarillo, CA, Mar 19, 2019’47 Betty M “Timmie” (Raport) Faghin of Seattle, WA, Oct 31, 2019’47 Barbara A (Woolfall) Belyea of Costa Mesa, CA, Jun 23, 2019’48 Joanne “Joan” (Mortland) Whittier of Redmond, WA, Nov 8, 2019’48 Richard B Seelye of Kirkland, WA, Dec 17, 2018’48 Thomas C Wilson of Laguna Beach, CA, Dec 30, 2018’50 Gerald W “Jerry” Case of Lacey, WA, Oct 22, 2019’50 Norma J (Coombs) Hayes of Bellevue, WA, Jul 30, 2018’50 Elsie D (Eklund) Sackett of Richland, WA, Sep 22, 2019’50 Marion (Gabrielson) Holum of Edmonds, WA, Jun 27, 2019’50 Earl C Williamson of Seattle, WA, Jun 3, 2019’51 Edmund V “Ed” Sobota of Seattle, WA, Oct 6, 2019’52 Eleanor C (Diamond) Gonzales of Burbank, CA, Feb 2018’52 Philip L Hanson of Chandler, AZ, Aug 28, 2019’52 Donald R “Don” Kimble of Lynden, WA, May 20, 2016’52 John A Martin of Seattle, WA, Dec 12, 2011’52 John R Simmons of Arlington, WA, Jun 18, 2019’53 Dixie L (Higby) VanSlyck of Edmonds, WA, Sep 1, 2019’53 Marlene O (Jules) Sandstrom of Kirkland, WA, Sep 22, 2019

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’64 Richard S “Dick” Somonski Sr of Lynnwood, WA, Feb 15 2019’65 Stacey E Brothers of Auburn, WA, Aug 9, 2019’65 Ellen K (Fabbe) Hawkins of Edmonds, WA, Sep 9, 2019’65 Claudia M (Johnson) Brooke of Hunts Point, WA, Apr 7, 2019’66 Richard A “Randy” Austin of Shoreline, WA, Nov 16, 2019’67 David R Johnsen of Encinitas, CA, Oct 12, 2019’67 Denise “Deni” (Ursic) Lee of Kerrville, TX, Aug 26, 2019’68 William N Mong of Seattle, WA, Jun 11, 2019’69 Cathie B (Hill) Welky of Seattle, WA, Oct 30, 2017’69 Tameron T “Tammy” (Kingsland) Mason of Seattle, WA, Dec 1, 2017’69 Scott R Ramberg of North Las Vegas, NV, Aug 2, 2017’70 Scott P Calkins of Tacoma, WA, Jun 7, 2019’70 David L “David Lee” Goldsmith of Everett, WA, Jun 14, 2019’71 Stella M (Conom) Bass of Seattle, WA, Jun 30, 2019’71 Marilyn (Martindale) Leask of Edmonds, WA, Nov 10, 2019’71 Sally Jo (Sherbondy) Rutherford of Kenmore, WA, Feb 17, 2019’72 Mary V (Anderson) Allen of Torrance, CA, Sep 24, 2019’73 Dana L Boyd of Mount Vernon, WA, Aug 2, 2018’74 Judy A (Backman) Rankin of Wilmington, NC, Jun 2, 2019’74 Thomas A Mantik of Rupert, ID, Mar 9, 2019’75 Jeanne M Robbins of Lacey, WA, Oct 31, 2019’76 Charles E “Eric” King of Neenah, WI, Jul 18, 2019’76 Robin E “Rob” Staley of Woodinville, WA, Jun 10, 2019’77 Yvonne J (LaHara) Bushong of Honolulu, HI, Nov 16, 2017’79 Michael A Hughley of Seattle, WA, Mar 23, 2005’81 Leland S “Scott” Ahlbeck of Kirkland, WA, July 2019QA Staff Mattie V Woodson of Seattle, WA, Feb 27, 2019

’53 Gary K Thomaier of Kirkland, WA, July 30, 2019’54 Lawrence U “Larry” Dieffenbach of Shoreline, WA, Nov 6, 2019’54 Wendy M (Downie) Lister of Mercer Island, WA, Oct 2, 2019’54 Joan S (Howisey) Paylor of Puyallup, WA, Jul 10, 2019’54 Jean A (Wainwright) Nelson of Bow, WA, Nov 4, 2018’55 Alice E “Elvina” Downs of Marysville, WA, Nov 29, 2019’55 Jacquelyn E (Quiett) Wilson of Easton, WA, Dec 2018’55 Frank R (Strom) Hellum of Richmond, CA, Jan 15, 2019’55 Patricia A “Pat” (Sumption) Leuthy of Seattle, WA, Jul 11, 2019’56 Joseph D “Tim” Mullins Jr of Beaverton, OR, Aug 17, 2018’56 Nancy K (Rauh) Mertel of Seattle, WA, Oct 5, 2019’56 Rhoda J (Swanson) Doerr of Norfork, AR, Jul 1, 2019’57 James C Hutchinson of Melrose Park, IL, Jul 29, 2018’57 Gary P Snyder of Seattle, WA, Oct 24, 2019’58 Michael Bolenbaugh of Bellevue, WA, Sep 7, 2019’58 Stephen A Boss of Mount Vernon, WA, Jul 28, 2019’58 Frances “Fran” (Laws) Spees of Mount Vernon, WA, Feb 4, 2019’58 Dawn L (Leader) Morton of Stanwood, WA, Dec 21, 2019’58 Robert B “Rob” Mayor of Auburn, WA, Dec 11, 2018’59 Willard B “Boyd” Grafmyre of Port Townsend, WA, Dec 9, 2019’59 Norman L (Woods) Brettell of Yakima, WA, Sep 7, 2019’60 Russell L “Russ” Leach of Mount Vernon, WA, Nov 5, 2019’60 Barbara (Wesche) Cavanah of Edmonds, WA, Jul 16, 2019’61 Michele R (LaPointe) Daly of Seattle, WA, Sep 30,2019’61 Kathryn J (McDaniel) Bass of Snohomish, WA, May 31,2018’62 Gary Balder of Seattle, WA, Dec 14, 2019’62 Karen A (Haigh) Tatsch of Edmonds, WA, May 15, 2019’62 Michael L “Mike” Kissler of Seattle, WA, Nov 26, 2019’62 Pamela “Pam” (Thomas) Pera of Cave Junction, OR, Mar 6, 2018’63 Kathleen J “Kathy” Standard of Helena, MT, Jun 26, 2019’64 John Aitken of Auburn, WA, 2018’64 Warren M “Mitchell” Dickinson of Renton, WA, Sep 13, 2014’64 Lloyd T “Tom” Hansen of Tacoma, WA, Aug 6, 2019’64 Alan M Park Jr of Seattle, WA, Jun 29th, 2018’64 George E Smith III of Edmonds, WA, Oct 2019

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BENEFACTORS ($500 or more)

’42*Class of 1942 Committee - Donate class reunion fund to scholarships’53*Charles W Mertel - In memory of my wife Nancy (Rauh) Mertel ’56’56 David C Hendrickson’58 Marilyn D Dillard - In memory of my daughter Adrienne Alexandra’58 Herberta L (Howe) Gray - In memory of Everett Howe ’59 and Marilyn (Brown) Howe ’59’61*Patricia (Fox) Kinnaird - Daniel H. Kinnaird ’61 Memorial Scholarships’62*Alfred R Benaroya’62 James A LePenske Jr.’62 Burton H Walls’63*Karin A (Barter) Fielding’69*Class of 1969 Committee - By Classmates of ’69 in celebration of our 50th Reunion.Relative*Dorothy & Phil Mark Davis ‘45 Irrevocable Trust - D In memory of Phil Mark Davis ’45Relative*Peter Mertel - In memory of my mother Nancy (Rauh) Mertel ’56Relative*Scott Mertel - In memory of my mother Nancy (Rauh) Mertel ’56Donor*DV & Ida J McEachern Charitable Trust - E

SPONSORS ($100 - $499)

’40*Class of 1940 Committee - Donate class reunion fund to scholarships’48*J Walden Barrow - In memory of Kellogg Metcalf Jr ’47’48*Claire (Browne) Barrow - In memory of Kellogg Metcalf Jr ’47’51 Marliene H (Rois) Buchanan - In memory of Bob Rois ’55’52 John P Privat - In memory of Irv Hunter ’52’53 Leslie L Bleiler - In memory of John R Simmons ’52’55 Thomas M Curran’55*Jean R (Hjert) Richmond’55 Roberta A (Nelson) McLean - In

memory of Susan (Nelson) Bockman ’57, Barbara (Wittmack) Olson ’57, Phil’55*William F Reynolds - H ’56*Perry O Perry - In memory of Nancy (Rauh) Mertel ’56’56 Perry O Perry - In memory of Nancy (Rauh) Mertel ’56’56 Brent E Smith’58*John R Knight’58 Fred B Miller’58*Patricia L (Standard) Woodhouse - In memory of my sister, Kathy Standard ’63’59*Peter A Wickstrand - In memory of Nancy (Rauh) Mertel ’56’60 Denny S Mehner’60 Ann C (Werelius) Revelle’61*Jon H Hendricks - In memory of Cathy (O’Grady) Morris ’61’62 Emanuel Rouvelas’63*John E Hardman’63 Kenneth A Wesche - In memory of my sister Barbara (Wesche) Cavanah ’60’64 Merrilee K Helmers’64 Sally (Mathiasen) Light’65 Susan B (Johnston) Zehnder’65 Linda J (Noltimier) Strout’66 Charles L Dahl Jr.’69 Carroll R Hershey Jr. - In memory of Greg Pease ’69’71 Douglas B Smith - In memory of my mother, Jane (Brace) Smith ’45’77*Eddie Simms Jr. - In memory of Mattie V Woodson, Faculty’77*Eddie Simms Jr.Relative Joseph Gonzales III. - In memory of my mother, Eleanor C (Diamond) Gonzales ’52Relative Frank R Paylor - In memory of my wife, Joan S (Howisey) Paylor ’54Donor*Darren L Benskin - In memory of Nancy (Rauh) Mertel ’56Donor*Finn B Lepso - In memory of Nancy (Rauh) Mertel ’56

PATRONS ($1 - $99)

’35*Class of 1935 Committee - Donate class reunion fund to scholarships

’46 Patricia L (Petersen) Prosser’47 Robert J Patton’47 Norma M (Verrier) Taylor’48 Jeanne E (Eiseman) Nichols’50*Marilyn (Morris) Campbell - In memory of Edward R Janisch ’50’51 Joanne (Drost) Ells’51*John L Graham - In memory of my long-time friend & classmate, William F West ’51’51 John L Graham’51 Helen J (Zobrist) Mirande’52 Diane M (Gallop) Fathi’53 Russell L Elsom Jr.’55 A Frances Tibbits’55 Anonymous’56 Ronald J Hall’56 Dan M Haw’58 John M Shelton’61*Heidi J (Gibson) Renz - In memory of Sue (Barney) Landeen ’60’61*Heidi J (Gibson) Renz - In memory of Jane (Brace) Smith ’45’61*Heidi J (Gibson) Renz - In Memory of Michele (LaPointe) Daly ’61’62 Andrew Hathaway’62 Diane Murdock’63 Robert D Welden’64 James E Morris’66 Bridget K (Kinsey) Buckley - In honor of Sherry (Peck) Moody ’66’67 Gary K Leak’69 William P Woodham’70 Barbara Jo (Chase) Peterson’71 Sharon L (Sawyer) Brand’76 Denise E (Bourque) Van Ostrand’77 Eddie Simms Jr. - Support of annual picnicDonor*Mary Haggard - In memory of Nancy (Rauh) Mertel ’56Donor*James & Katherine Tune - In memory of Nancy (Rauh) Mertel ’56

* General scholarshipsB Bowe Scholarship FundE McEachern Scholarship FundH Heffelfinger Scholarship FundM McNeil Scholarship FundR Rois Scholarship Fund

GRIZZLY ANGELSOur Association is funded primarily by donations, plus sales of merchandise and raffles. We are unique among alumni groups in not having paid memberships. Your tax deductible gifts are greatly appreciated and needed not just to provide scholarships but also to cover the KUAY, logo merchandise purchases and miscellaneous expenses. All our efforts are by unpaid volunteers. In these difficult times we hope you can find a way to help the QAHSAA continue its mission.

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GRIZZLY REUNIONS

Planning a reunion? Contact LD Zobrist at reunions@qagrizzlies.org or 206-285-0582 for details on how we can support your efforts.

Class Date/Time Location Contact’45 N/A’50 N/A’55 Thursday, Sept. 24

11:30am (No Host)

Chinook’s 1900 W Nickerson St (Private Room)

Thomas Curranclass55@qagrizzlies.org

’60 Saturday, Sept. 12 Luncheon on QA Hill

111 W Highland Dr Seattle, WA 98119

Marilyn (Markoff) Southernclass60@qagrizzlies.org

’65 Saturday, June 27

Sunday, June 28

Sand Point C Club 8333 55th Ave NE Buffet Dinner

Sunday Brunch Cruise

Saundra (Rustuen) Smith 360-271-0614 Claudia (Kettles) Lovgren206-295-8624class65@qagrizzlies.orgDetails later

’70 Saturday, Sept. 26 Sand Point C Club 8333 55th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115

Teri St. Onge & Ruben Van Kempenclass70@qagrizzlies.org

’75 N/A’80 N/A

Class Date/Time Location Contact’46 Planning Underway Glo (Gleason) Holcomb

206-783-9936’56 Planning Underway Ardena (Bramwell) Pendleton

class56@qagrizzlies.org

FUTURE REUNIONS

2020 REUNIONSDetails at www.qagrizzlies.org/reunions.htm

Facebook UpdateBy Sally Villaluz Ghormley ’79

Facebook Event invites are getting alumnus attention and bringing more people to our events. I encourage everyone to stay tuned for more to come. Visit us on the Queen Anne High School Grizzlies public group.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/29115045515/permalink/10155780653785516/

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Queen Anne HS Alumni AssociationSpring Luncheon April 4, 2020

Name:_________________________________________________________Year: _________ Meal: _____

Name:_________________________________________________________Year: _________ Meal: _____Please include maiden last name

Phone# for contact: __________________________________________Email: _____________________________________________________$40 per person - make checks to QAHSAAPlease indicate “Fall Luncheon” on check and mail reservation form with payment by March 27, 2020to: QA Alumni LuncheonP.O.Box 9128, Seattle, WA 98109 or register and pay online at www.qagrizzlies.org, click on “News” Q?s Call Jeri at 425-791-5885 or info@qagrizzlies.org

Meal Choices:B Chicken DijonS Seafood CrepesV Spinach & Garlic Tortellini

Dessert included with each meal.

CASH ONLY BAR & RAFFLE

DONATIONS ACCEPTED

Make a DONATION and SUPPORT the Queen Anne Legacy

and UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATIONYes, add my name to the QA Legacy Donors “Angels” List (or update my contact information). Class Year__________ Phone #___________ Email __________________________Name____________________________ Maiden Name________________________Address__________________________ City/ST/ZIP+4________________________ For Scholarships $___________ Unrestricted $______________If this is a new address or name, please check here______Comments may be added to the left or on a separate pieCe of paper.Make checks payable to: QAHSAAMail to: QAHSAA - P.O. Box 9128 Seattle, WA 98109-0128

Comments:

Donations may be made online with a credit/debit card via PayPal at: www.qagrizzlies.org

The QAHSAA is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by Federal Law. EIN 91-1219753

’77 writes: “Still kickin’, living in Lynnwood with wife Ann and their two sons. ‘Go Grizzlies!’ Kevin Moldenhauer ’79 Is retired, single, still has family home on Magnolia, but also resides in the Catalina foothills north of Tucson, AZ, and a place named Puerto Penasco (with sandy beach) along the Gulf of California.

Who’s News continued from page 9

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Name Year(First, Maiden, Last)

Address City/State/Zip

Phone Email

Your QAHS Merchandise

You may now order your logo merchandise online with a credit/debit card or PayPal at: www.qagrizzlies.org - click on “QA Alumni Store”

Order Your Grizzly Gear...Today!

Note: Sizes 2XL & 3XL are $3.00 more than listingProceeds go towards funding the KUAY newsletter.

$ 1 Antenna ball __ $ 7 School print __ $ 7 Tote bag polypro maroon __ $ 7 Tote bag polypro orange __ $ 8 Playing cards (2 decks) __ $10 Key Chain (cloth+clip) N __

$13 QA Ceramic Mug __ $ 8 Golf towel __ $10 Golf balls (3 pk/5 tees) __ $15 Golf balls & towel combo __ $15 License plate frame, metal __

NON-CLOTHING ITEMS

Order your choices using this form and pay by check, or view & order items online and pay by credit/debit card!

www.qagrizzlies.org

Items are also sold at most reunions and alumni events.

See photos of items on our website.

Mail checks payable to: Queen Anne Alumni Association

PO Box 9128, Seattle, WA 98109-0128

Questions? Contact: Tim Moody

(206) 282-3585 or logo@qagrizzlies.org

To cover postage & handling, add: $4 for orders below $25 $6 for orders from $25 below $50 $8 for orders from $50 up

Total Items _____Total Cost$______Postage &Handling $ ______

Subtotal $ ______Add a donation $______

Check enclosed for $_______

Date Ordered

*Make a Donation, Support the QA Legacy, Update your contact information and Order QA merchandise all at once. QAHSAA is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization. All gifts are tax deductible to extent permitted by Federal Law.

If this is a new address or name, please check here

Your Queen Anne HS Merchandise Form *

N = New Item

or order online with credit/debit card at www.qagrizzlies.org

Thank you for your order.

CLOTHING ITEMS SIZES$13 $10 Mourning bear T-shirt, maroon M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___$15 Prowling bear T-shirt, stone blue S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___$15 Prowling bear T-shirt, ash grey S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___$18 QA Grizzly T-shirt, navy blue S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___$16 QA Grizzly T-shirt, white S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___$35 Denim shirt, blue S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___$45 Sweatshirt, ¼ zip, navy, no pckts S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___$45 Sweatshirt, ¼ zip, grey, no pckts S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___$50 Sweatshirt, full zip, navy, pckts S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___$50 Sweatshirt, full zip,maroon,pckts S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___$50 Vest (reversible), blue S___ M___ L___ XL___ 2XL___ $10 Knit pea cap, maroon & orange One size fits all ___$14 Visor cap, white Adjustable back___$14 Visor cap, navy Adjustable back___$16 Baseball cap, white Adjustable back___$16 Baseball cap, maroon Adjustable back___$15 Grizzly Socks One size fits all (N)$20 Grizzly Scarf Size: 7”W x 61”L (N)

CLEARANCE CLOTHING ITEMS LIMITED TO SIZES AVAILABLE$36 $15 Ladies’ Polo SS shirt, maroon S___ M___ L___ $36 $15 Ladies’ vee-neck SS shirt, maroon S___ $36 $15 Ladies’ vee-neck SS shirt, white M___ L___ $36 $15 Polo short-sleeve shirt, maroon S___ $36 $15 Polo short-sleeve shirt, white M___ $36 $15 Polo short-sleeve shirt, maroon M___

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NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S.POSTAGE

PAIDSEATTLE, WA

PERMIT NO. 1951

Queen Anne High SchoolAlumni Association 39-1P.O.Box 9128Seattle, WA 98109-0128

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Grizzly Events: Mark Your CalendarVisit www.qagrizzlies.org for the most up-to-date information.

See page 13 for reunion info

February 2020QA Alumni Contact Info:

Address Changes & Memorials (Obits):LD Zobrist, info@qagrizzlies.org or 206-285-0582Historian & Yearbooks:John Hennes, historian@qagrizzlies.org or 206-284-2266KUAY Who’s News:Kim Turner, whosnews@qagrizzlies.org or 206-706-4184 or 360-373-4248KUAY Editorial Board & Photos:kuayeditor@qagrizzlies.orgEvents:Jeri Samuelsen, events@qagrizzlies.org or 425-791-5885Reunions:LD Zobrist, reunions@qagrizzlies.org or 206-285-0582Merchandise:Tim Moody, logo@qagrizzlies.org or 206-282-3585Scholarships:Kerry McMahan, scholarships@qagrizzlies.org or 206-914-4727QAHSAA President:Sally Villaluz Ghormley, president@qagrizzlies.org or 206-331-9194MWOQA:Don Lorentz, donaldlorentz@gmail.com or 206-948-4197

Scholarship Application Deadline, Mar. 31. See page 6

Spring Luncheon & Annual Meeting, Sat, April 4, 11:30 a.m., at Seattle Yacht Club. See coupon page 14

Next KUAY Copy Deadline, May 15.

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