Burbank High Show Choir Show Tonight and This Weekend

Burbank High choir, inspiration for 'Glee,' in financial trouble

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/los_angeles&id=8139489

Robert Holguin

BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- A local high school choir that inspired the hit TV series "Glee" is in danger of being shut down.

It's one of the best programs in the state, arguably one of the best programs in the country. But with state funding cuts, the Burbank High School choir program requires lots of outside funding.

They're hoping their annual show will keep the program out of the red. They need $20,000 to $25,000 to keep going.

The Burbank Choir Association's upcoming show is elaborate and sophisticated with fancy costumes and professional sound and lighting. This kind of production value costs money, and therein lies the rub.

Brett Carroll is the director of Burbank's High's Vocal Music Association. His choir programs have won national recognition but with donations down, money is tight.

"There is the danger of losing the program if we're not careful," Carroll said. "In the past we've put all the money we've made back into the shows for the kids, but right now we have to make money to support the other things we do throughout the year."

Starting Thursday night, all five competitive choirs at Burbank High will stage a two-hour extravaganza, hoping to raise enough money to stay afloat.

The performers hope their show will attract big crowds.

"It's going to be awesome," Burbank High senior and performer April Kiyomihishinuma said. "All the good acts are going to be compacted into one super show."

The participating students say the Vocal Association provides them with opportunities they would never get elsewhere.

The big pop show will be staged at Burbank High's auditorium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Tickets are $20 to $25.

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Jim Weaver (BHS '71) Passed Away April 2011

Got word this morning from Randy Ivey via Alan Landros that Jim Weaver died about two weeks ago from colon cancer. That's all we know at this time.

May the Lord give peace and comfort to the family I pray.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 UPDATE

Found this today...

James L. Weaver
BORN: March 28, 1952
DIED: April 20, 2011
RESIDENCE: Lebanon, OR

I met Jim (Grubby) sometime in the early 1970's. We worked together at PSA. He was a real character, (and I mean that in a respectful way). He was always there to help someone out. Use to take him along to the Caribbean to go sailing and was always the first to volunteer for the grunt work.Sorry to hear of his passing and he will be missed by many many former airline workers and friends
Posted by: Paul Barden - St George, UT - Friend Jul 30, 2011

Meant Jim in 1982 and he lived with Herb and I until about 1994. He was a joy and fun to hang around with, he will be missed.
Posted by: Sharon Minor - San Diego , CA - Friend Jul 28, 2011

Jim was a childhood friend who was my best man in my wedding. I will sincerely miss him
Posted by: John Minor - West Grove, PA - Friend Jul 28, 2011

SOURCE: http://www.tributes.com/show/James-L.-Weaver-91414691

Steven Gordon Bailey (BHS '71) 1953-2011

Received this note this morning on the loss of Steve Bailey. May the Lord comfort his family and friends I pray...

Hi Cathy~
I am sorry to report that Steven passed away on the evening of 05/03/2011 due to complications from Leukemia. He put up a huge battle for 16 months, and had a bone marrow donor in waiting when he came down with a rare and unusual bacterial infection which eventually attacked his lungs.

Steven was in the Class of 1971 and he is also the brother of Greg Bailey who passed away just prior to Steven's initial Leukemia diagnosis.

Attached is a link to his obituary and a video tribute to him.

Should you or any one else have any questions about Steven I would be more than happy to answer them.


Sincerely,

Bob Taylor


Obituary: BAILEY WINSTON-SALEM NC

Video Tribute: In Loving Memory of Steven Gordon Bailey



Steven Gordon Bailey
May 10 1953 - May 03, 2011
Steven lost his courageous battle due to complications from Leukemia on May 3, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital surrounded by his Pastor and friend Kevin Conley, dear friend Shellie Veschio and life partner and soul mate Bob Taylor all of Winston-Salem. He was predeceased by his father Charles Bailey, brother Greg Bailey and beloved cat Mighty Mutt. He leaves behind his mother Ora Bailey, his sister Beverly Henkel both of Ukiah, Calif., as well as many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his "other mother" Emma Taylor of Tarzana, Calif., beloved friend Maloy Moore of Los Angeles and pets Lord William Wallace of Stirling and Miss Savannah. We would like to thank Dr. Barry Seltzer of Winston-Salem Health Care and all of the staff and volunteers of Baptist Hospital for their friendship, love and compassion. A heartfelt thanks to all of his nurses and especially ICU nurse Debbie Smith for making Steven's transition from this earth a painless, seamless and beautiful one. Steven will be missed by everyone he touchedhe always exuded love, love and more love. Visitation hours are Sunday, May 8th from 4:00 to 9:00 at Salem Funeral Home Reynolda Chapel at 2599 Reynolda Road. Services will be held on Monday May 9, at 11:30 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 3627 Konnoak Drive, with Pastor Kevin Conley officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society or Fur-Ever Friends of NC. Memorials may be made to Leukemia Research Fund; Attn: Development and Alumni Affairs Office, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1021.

Published in Winston-Salem Journal from May 7 to May 8, 2011

Ron Minnick (BHS '62) Passed Away May 1, 2011

Received sad news last week from Trudie Lombard Hentze and Joan Hunsinger that Ron Minnick (BHS '62) unexpectanly passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Ron was the husband of Carol Root Minnick (BHS '65).

The services will be at Forest Lawn Glendale on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 9 am.

Please keep Carol and the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Patrick Alan Reynish (BHS '68) Passed Away April 29, 2011

From Karen Kunert Walker. Pat Reynish passed away Friday, April 29th:

A Memorial Service
In Loving Memory of
Patrick Alan Reynish
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 10:00 am
Eternal Valley Memorial Park & Mortuary
Chapel on the Hill
23287 Sierra Highway
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

During the service there will be a time to share your favorite
memory or reflection if you would like.

All guests are invited to join the family for
lunch following the service at the Valencia Hills Club House
24060 Oak Vale Drive
Santa Clarita, CA 91355

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Make A Wish Foundation
http://wish.org/

BHS 1970 'IN MEMORIAM' LIST

BHS Class 1970 Deceased Classmates
by Alan Landros, BHS '70
UPDATED June 16, 2020

BHS 1970 'IN MEMORIAM' LIST

Deborah Lee Albas - b. July 8, 1952; d. April 8, 2008

Craig Allen Armstrong - b. June 10, 1952; d. April 15, 2020

Segovia(Steven Andrew)Bader – b. May 25, 1952; d. Jun 2, 2010 

Larry Appleton - b. Nov 17, 1951; d. Oct 8, 2024

Stephen B. Baio – b. August 16, 1951; d. January 24, 2019

Lon Wayne Baker - b. October 3, 1952; d. February 20, 2017

Beth Brooking Lang - b. March 4, 1952 ; d. January 10, 2025

Jan Barron Dareau - b. February 10, 1952; d. May 16, 2022

Brian Henry Bartsch – b. June 10, 1952; d. October 9, 2005

Robert Norton Basile – b. December 3, 1951; d. May 7, 2019

Ruth Ann Bolen Estoup – b. June 27, 1952; d. Jan 17, 2016

Diane Boudinot Helmers - b. Sept 26, 1952; d. May 2, 2022

Dennis James Canterbury – b. Sept. 22, 1952; d. Dec. 9, 1994

James Anthony Caraway – b. March 23, 1952; d. Jan 2, 1978

Guy Robert Casagrande – b. July 23, 1952; d. August 9, 2005

Charles Ray Colvin – b. February 23, 1952; d. July 25, 2017

Dale Bernard Cordier – b. July 1, 1952; d. August 28, 2001

Karl Mordo Dana – b. August 8, 1952; d. June 13, 2000

James Kenneth Dean – b. Dec 29, 1952; d. April 14, 2008

Robert James DePerna – b. Oct. 20, 1951; d. Nov 5, 2013

Dave Deutch - b. August 5, 1952; d. December 14, 2024

Alfred Steven Di Sarro – b. Dec. 14, 1951; d. Jan 13, 2011

Jeffery Lynn Dopirak - b. June 22, 1952; d. November 24, 2020

Charlene Dotson Stenson – b. April 19, 1952; d. May 9, 2006

Jerry Anthony DuBray – b. Sept 24, 1952; d. June 19, 1981

David Michael Dudden – b. Nov 30, 1952; d. Sept. 24, 2007

Kenneth Allen Ellis - b. February 7, 1952; d, July 19, 2013 

Santiago Escobar – b. July 4, 1952; d. November 1982

Richard Espinoza - b. April 7, 1952, d. September 27, 2021

Randi Fishkin Nadler - b. December 5, 1951, d. January 12, 2026

Jinni Ellen Gaines Reinus – b. Apr 28, 1952; d. June 20, 2016

Cheryl Lynn Garbers Henderson - b. May 29, 1952; d. February 2021

Ellen Hannah Gelbard Zell - b. Mar 10, 1952; d. Jul 23, 2016 

Robert Ian Gorrie – b. December 19, 1951; d. January 6, 2006

Michael Douglas Gough – b. July 16, 1952; d. July 22, 2015

David Charles Greene – b. August 25, 1952; d. June 25, 1992

Sandra Jean Haldeman – b. Nov 8, 1951; d. Nov. 4, 1991

George Hall - b. April 14, 1952; d. October 2, 2022

Gary Allen Hamner - b. June 9, 1952; d. November 16, 2019  

Leila Hamner Wasson – b. May 2, 1952; d. October 10, 2008

Debra Jean Hathaway – b. May 18, 1951; d. April 22, 1973

Nancy Rae Helquist – b. July 12, 1952; d. September 2008

Janet Eileen Henderson Di Sarro - b. January 19, 1952; d. January 16, 2021

Jeanine Ellyn Hilt – b. Nov 22, 1952; d. August 11, 1993

Sandra Joanne Hoorn – b. May 14, 1952; d. 1994

Tommy Clyde Hopper – b. Jan. 12, 1952; d. Nov 8, 2009

Mike Humphrey - b. July 10, 1952; d. June 16, 2026

Randall Nile Ivey – b. December 16, 1951; d. July 26, 2014

Jeffery Conder Jones - b.Sept 7, 1952; d.Feb 25, 2011

Laura Cecile Johnson Chambers b.May15,1952;d.Jan25,2019

Jana Lucille Jordan Guest - b. Sept 25, 1952; d. Jan 29, 2021

Robert Wayne Keck (Moore) - b.Mar14, 1952; d.Nov 12, 2019 

Alan Landros - b. June 15, 1952; d. December 31, 2023

Steven William Leach – b. Feb. 8, 1952; d. Sept 26, 1996

Mark Rutherford Lean – b. January 3, 1951; d. April 1, 1974

Donna Jean Lester Roseman – b. Jun 3, 1952; d. Feb. 20, 2018

Steve LeSueur - b. January 6, 1952; d. July 1, 2025

Lance William Long – b. Oct 20, 1952; d. March 17, 2008

Keith Ian Olsen Maiben – b. Aug 31, 1952; d. July 26, 1979

Geraldine Lillian Mann – b. Sept 14, 1951; d. Nov. 5, 1971

Jean Ann McMurrin – b. Oct 7, 1952; d. February 25, 2004

Robert Louis McNeal – b. June 29, 1951; d. Dec  24, 1998

Kristine Ann Meade Reger – b. Apr 30, 1952; d. Jun28, 2006

Dana Molin Allen – b. January 27, 1951; d. March 23, 1996

Harry Andrew Morris – b. June 23, 1952; d. May 16, 1977

Joe Moss - b. Dec 29, 1951; d. Mar 17, 2025

Janis Christine Musson Jardine–b. Jun 3, 1952; d. Apr 13, 2017

Tom Nare - b. April 3, 1952; d. November 7, 2023

John Alexander Naylor, Jr. – b. Jun 23, 1951; d. Oct. 26, 2018

Michele Marie Nolan – b. Feb 2, 1952; d. August 13, 1983

Kim Christopher Norwood – b. July 1, 1951; d. Dec. 20, 2009

Deborah Ann Osmon – b. February 22, 1952; d. Oct 11, 2010

William 'Bill' Kerry Parrish - b.Nov 12, 1952; d. Feb 27, 2019

Tom Fredrick Pittman – b. October 7, 1952; d. May 5, 2011

Melissa Prater Uribe - b. April 4, 1952, d. January 22, 2025

Patricia Purser Bushman - b. July 18, 1952; d. November 23, 2020

Gary Douglas Rand – b. April 16, 1951; d. Dec 17, 2009

George Ernest Randell, Jr. – b. Nov. 15, 1951; d. Jun19, 2016

Dennis Keith Sabin – b. May 29, 1952; d. January 1, 2007

 

Terry Dean Saurwein - b. May 6, 1952; d. May 9, 2023

 

Anthony Vincent Schiavone – b. Oct. 10, 1952; d. Mar 13, 1986 

Samuel Sanford Smith – b. February 21, 1952; d. Mar 11, 1986

Carole Jean Starkey Ivey – b. Mar 28, 1952; d. July 22, 2014

Kerry David Sterger – b. July 12, 1951; d. March 2, 2006

Leeand Wade Thomas - b. Aug. 8, 1952; d. June 6, 2019

Jill Dee Thompson Turner - b. July 23, 1952; d. July 23, 2021

Jennifer Tuttlerow Bogle Todd - b. July 16, 1952; d. July 1, 2026

Ralph Vasquez - b. Dec 7, 1951; d. March 4, 2025

Judy Voelker - b. May 19, 1952; d. April 30, 2026

Christine JoAnne Walsh Ramirez–b. Apr 23, 1952; d. May 25,1991

Linda Westkamp Dubrall - b. Oct 18, 1952; d. July 2024

Lynn Whittle Gurin - b.Aug 28, 1952; d. Feb 10, 2025

BHS all-class "In Memoriam" website:
http://bhsinmemoriam.blogspot.com/search/label/BHS%201970

LINK TO 1970 SENIOR CERALBUS YEARBOOK PHOTOS

Tom Pittman (BHS '70) 1952-2011

Sad News from the BHS '70 Class sent by Alan Landros (BHS '70)...



TOM FREDRICK PITTMAN
October 7, 1952 - May 5, 2011

Below is a message that I received last night, May 5, from our 1970 classmate, Merle Bobzien:

"Alan,

Once again, we lose another 1970 BHS graduate. This afternoon, Tom F. Pittman died at County USC Hospital. Three years ago, Tom had a melanoma removed from his back, and was apparently cleared of the problem. Last Thursday he was admitted to the hospital with a breathing and coughing condition, which turned out to be an aggressive and complete invasion of his lungs. As this was an inoperable and quickly terminal condition, the best that could be done for him was to make him comfortable. He went on ventilation support two days ago, but sank very quickly, which is common in these situations. This morning the family made the decision to take him off of life support, and Tom died quietly and without a struggle and without pain at 1:43 this afternoon.

Tom was a top photographer and shot innumerable air shows. Tom was a top recording engineer and was the official one for the Santa Monica Symphony. Tom was a contract graphic designer for several publication houses. The void he now leaves affects many.

He is survived by his mother, Mary, of Burbank, and his younger sister, Jayne, also of Burbank, and a 1973 BHS graduate.

Tom will be cremated, and arrangements for a memorial service are pending. Right now, the shock of Tom's sudden and unexpected loss is too great for all of his family and loved ones.

Merle Bobzien"
mbobzien@earthlink.net



Tom Fredrick Pittman grew up in the 2800 N. block of Brighton St. in Burbank. He attended Horace Mann Elementary all the way through. He attended John Muir Jr. High for the 7th grade with many of us. Tom went to a private school, Southern California Military Academy in Long Beach, for 8th and 9th grades. He then returned to public school in Burbank in 1967 and went all the way through 10th, 11th, and 12th grades at BHS with all of us.

Tom lived in Westwood for a number of years now. He was 58 at the time of his passing yesterday. A recent photo of Tom Pittman is included.



Our sympathy goes to his family and friends. Thanks to Merle Bobzien for informing us, even though the news is sad.

Alan Landros

(Since we have quite a few additions to our class of '70 e-mail list lately, I will send an updated version this evening of our class "In Memoriam" roll. Even though it is always sad news, many of you have said you are grateful to be aware of former classmates from so long ago.)

Remembering Pickwick

Besides spending A LOT of time swimming ALL DAY during the summer at McCambridge Park in the 1950's and 1960's, I have fond memories of visiting Pickwick Swim Park and renting a big black inner tube to play with in the water. Then rolling it back across the lawn, trying not to hit anyone. Can you even get those tubes any more??

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My sister Patty worked at Pickwick during the summer when home from college. I too worked there briefly in the food concession... the grease got to me - yuck.

Of course the ice rink was fun as a teen where we would flirt with the cute boys and skate once in a while.

The Pickwick Drive-In Theater was popular on the weekends.

And let's not forget the Pickwick Stables for those who enjoy horseback riding and the Pickwick Bowling Alley.

Then there was the Teenage Fair. I remember wearing white Bermuda shorts with a sky blue parka, doing the surfer stomp to Dick Dale and the Deltones. He was sooo cute! I got his autograph on a dollar bill which I used to have but who knows where it is today.

Funny thing... I saw Dick perform in Petaluma a couple of years ago with his young son. He still puts on a great show!

Every year I took Red Cross swimming lessons at Burbank High and for some reason, it was always first thing in the morning - brrrrr. I can't remember but I think we had to wear bathing caps.

Ahhhh yes... memory lane...

PS My first dive off the McCambridge high-dive was NOT a fond memory as it was belly-flop... OUCH!