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Kath Balamuth (Siefert)

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Contact Information: kathbalamuth@gmail.com
Presently I live (City, State): Orinda, California
During the past 50 years I have...Family, Friends, Education, Work, Places I've lived, Travel:
I was married to Barry Balamuth (class of '63) for 52 years. He died in 2019. We have two daughters, 55 and 36. Older is an Attorney, specializing in Estate Planning. Younger is a Wildlife Biologist, now working for a wildfire defense company. We have three grandchildren, Grady, 25, Piper, 22 and Truitt 20. Received a BA in Design from UC Berkeley '68. Art teacher, Graphic Designer, Jazzercise Instructor, owned and operated Artability for 12 years (Art Supply Store), perennial student, Artist. Website: www.kathbalamuth.com

Caria Tomczykowska (Tomczykowska)

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Looking forward to seeing everyone in the Fall. Hope you have been well and happy!
Contact Information: caria4077@gmail.com
510-599-2244
Hobbies, Sports, Other Interests:
Photography, hospitality, gardening, history, swimming.
Favorite Memories of BHS:
An eclectic group of friends from various backgrounds widened my horizon. Fun, hard work, new concepts, great teachers.
Presently I live (City, State): Oakland CA
During the past 50 years I have...Family, Friends, Education, Work, Places I've lived, Travel:
5 children; maintained longlasting friendships from John Muir and on;
have had my own businesses; constant volunteer; traveled extensively; in the same house since 1972.

Joan Adams (Hassler)

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Hobbies, Sports, Other Interests:
Golf, Hiking, Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Rebuild, Enjoying my 4 Granddaughters!
Presently I live (City, State): Berkeley, CA
During the past 50 years I have...Family, Friends, Education, Work, Places I've lived, Travel:
Married for 56 years to Joe Adams, BHS \'63. Have 2 daughters, 4 granddaughters. Worked 28 years as Adult Education Instructor for Oakland Unified School District.

Linda Jackson (Nolasco)

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Hobbies, Sports, Other Interests:
I work out five days a week at Curves.I do not participate in any sports, but am a fanatical football fan - high school, college, and the NFL. I love to read and spend time in Arkansas and Texas visiting my children and grandchildren.
Favorite Memories of BHS:
My friends ( some of whom I am still in touch with )and great teachers. Of course, we can\'t forget The Slope!
Presently I live (City, State): Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
During the past 50 years I have...Family, Friends, Education, Work, Places I've lived, Travel:
Started a business, had two children and now have six awesome grandchildren. I am currently The Director Of Women's Ministries at my church and serve on The Board Of Directors as well.

Nancy Monroe (Foote)

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Hobbies, Sports, Other Interests:
Currently getting Masters in Intercultural Relations
Favorite Memories of BHS: The Slope, Friends and the Diversity of BHS
Presently I live (City, State): Coast range of Oregon
During the past 50 years I have...Family, Friends, Education, Work, Places I've lived, Travel: Family, Friends, Education, Work, Travel

Susan Fuller (Richards)

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Hobbies, Sports, Other Interests:
Travel mostly to developing countries, art quilting
Favorite Memories of BHS: Orchestra, Ten Grand Band, Friends
Presently I live (City, State): Pleasant Hill, CA
During the past 50 years I have...Family, Friends, Education, Work, Places I've lived, Travel:
2 great kids, a checkered career most recently a city reporter, mostly stayed in the East Bay

Mary Staats (Staats)

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Contact Information: 42 Bret Harte Rd.
Berkeley, CA 94708
510-841-4598
Hobbies, Sports, Other Interests:
Textile crafts like sewing, knitting and crocheting, beadwork and jewelry making.I love our local regional history and architectural heritage.
I used to run and tap dance until my knees gave out. Now I walk and swim and dream about tap dancing.
Favorite Memories of BHS:
Those really cool oh-so-flattering green tank suits we wore for swimming.
The guys who used to sing R&B songs at the base of the stairwell in the G Building. They sounded so great!
El Gran Eschrumpio dropping his briefcase on his desk to get our attention in Spanish class. The noise was impressive.
Walking through the narrow, crowded corridor from the G Building to the C Building between classes. There were so many faces to see.
Presently I live (City, State): Berkeley, CA
During the past 50 years I have...Family, Friends, Education, Work, Places I've lived, Travel:
I went to school, graduated, then went to more school, then married, then had a daughter, then divorced, then raised my daughter and went to more school, then became a law librarian. Later I remarried and now I am enjoying my two grandchildren.

Steve Fleming

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Contact Information: smfleming@cox.net
Hobbies, Sports, Other Interests:
Golf, hiking, technical 4x4 runs, kayaking and trail building.
Favorite Memories of BHS:
Reds Tamales at slope snack shack. Mrs. Collins math teacher. Graduating BHS.
Presently I live (City, State): Fountain Hills, AZ Lake Almanor, CA
During the past 50 years I have...Family, Friends, Education, Work, Places I've lived, Travel:
Wife Maggie. 2 daughters, 5 grandkids. USN, San Diego State. Lived San Diego, Hawaii and Arizona. Yep, we like the sun.

Wendy Teller

Contact Information: 6601 E Kerr Creek Road
Bloomington, IN 47408
Presently I live (City, State): Bloomington, IN

Katie Meyer (Kappel)

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Contact Information:
phone 408-828-2003
katiem466@gmail.com
18703 Clinton Rd. Jackson, CA 95642
Hobbies, Sports, Other Interests: Fashion, friends, working (love working???)
Favorite Memories of BHS:
The Slope, Cliques, Mr. Tudisco, eating lunch on Shattuck on a bench, a pickle and a Slim Jim every day, graduation in Greek Theater
Presently I live (City, State): Jackson, Ca.
During the past 50 years I have...Family, Friends, Education, Work, Places I've lived, Travel:
Graduated from San Jose State, married and had a son and a daughter, divorced and married again, still married to #2, had daughter, have 4 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren traveled to Europe, Hawaii, Canada, and around US. Worked for Alameda County, and presently for large cattle operation and many in between. Worked as social worker and bookkeeper. Started my own company with my 2nd husband and built a house in the country.
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