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Principal Paige’s 80th Anniversary Series: “Norm”

Another great entry in Principal Paige’s series on the history of San Dieguito. This one is about Norm Keith, Class of ’54. We wrote about Norm when we discovered he was the one who wrote his nickname in our pencil Read more…

By Your Alumni Coordinator, 9 years ago
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Matt de la Peña (’91) wins Newbery Award

Congratulations to Matt de la Peña (’91), upon winning the 2016 Newbery Medal for his book Last Stop on Market Street. Matt is featured in an article by San Dieguito student Kate Sequeira (the article doesn’t appear to be online… Read more…

By Your Alumni Coordinator, 9 yearsOctober 11, 2016 ago
Al Southworth, Angelo Rea, Bob Nysewander, Fred Ashley
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A couple of 1940’s era surfers and divers!

Mrs. Patsy Downs shared this 1947 photo with us and we are so glad she did! Taken in Baja, California, featuring (L-R) Al Southworth (’48… and that’s “COACH SOUTHWORTH” to many of you), Angelo Rea (’45), Bob Nysewander (’50), and Read more…

By Your Alumni Coordinator, 9 yearsOctober 8, 2016 ago
Tak, as a young graduate
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Principal Paige’s 80th Anniversary Series: “Tak”

Principal Paige’s latest alumni interview is with Tak Sugimoto, class of ’45. Imagine: a Japanese-American returning from the Poston Relocation Center to graduate with his classmates in June of 1945, only a few months before the formal surrender of Japan. Read more…

By Your Alumni Coordinator, 9 yearsOctober 5, 2016 ago
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Victoria Orphan (’90) named 2016 MacArthur Fellows Winner

Victoria Orphan is a geobiologist whose research sheds new light on microbial communities in extreme environments and their impact on the cycling of nutrients and energy through the oceans. Much of her work focuses on microorganisms living in deep-sea beds Read more…

By Your Alumni Coordinator, 9 yearsOctober 1, 2016 ago
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1966 is still kickin’!

More photos may be found on Sue Coopers Facebook page.

By Your Alumni Coordinator, 9 yearsSeptember 30, 2016 ago
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1968 grad shows off the SDUHS principal’s paddle in NBC San Diego news video

Carolyn Cope was recently featured in a news video about the Encinitas Historical Society’s walking tour, and gave us an excellent opportunity to discuss SDUHS principal Matthew Korwin’s paddle from 1954!

By Your Alumni Coordinator, 9 yearsSeptember 20, 2016 ago
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Principal Paige’s 80th Anniversary Series: “A History Lesson”

In this post, Principal Paige gives a long-deserved nod to Robert Williamson, a teacher and historian who chronicled the start of the SDUHS District.

By Your Alumni Coordinator, 9 yearsSeptember 17, 2016 ago
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Denise Mueller (’91) sets world record

Mustangs are FIERCE. Denise Mueller (’91) is fierce AND FAST.

By Your Alumni Coordinator, 9 yearsSeptember 15, 2016 ago
SDHSA Academy Alumni & Faculty Show poster
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80 Years: San Dieguito High School Academy Alumni & Faculty Show

This art show features artwork by former students, former/current faculty, and former students who became faculty, including Neal Glasgow (’67) and former art teacher Dave Newcomb.

By Your Alumni Coordinator, 9 yearsSeptember 14, 2016 ago

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