Would you like to share your brick story? Or just share a memory of a favorite teacher, or an experience at school? Send your stories to sda.alumni@gmail.com This inscription came from Summer Ridenour Pryzbyla (’87), who included a poignant note: “My two best friends passed away. This is for them.” We asked Summer to tell […]
To Honor and Thank Mrs. Rose Sleigh
As told to Bonnie Wren by Lenny Bobbio, ’72. Mrs. Sleigh had the insight, fortitude and courage to come up to me and say, “Hey, you need some extra help, and I want to help.” I had no understanding of the importance of the English language. I felt, like, “Hey, I can read!” Mrs. Sleigh […]
“9 Guys Were Pals”
As told to Bonnie Wren by Norm Keith. Would you like to share your brick story? Or just share a memory of a favorite teacher, or an experience at school? Send your stories to sda.alumni@gmail.com The Brotherhood consisted of me (Norm Keith), Tim Tinsley, Jack Hawkins, Carlos Benson, Charlie Grattan, Vincent Vint, Jerry Myers, Lou […]
Takeo Sugimoto bricks
Takeo Sugimoto (’45) was interviewed by Ken Harrison for the San Diego Reader during the 2013 Founders Reception. In January of 1945, sponsored by the school’s business and bookkeeping teacher, Earl Dobins, Sugimoto returned to the San Dieguito campus to finish his last semester of his senior year. Because of the tensions during World War […]
Some of the best days were spent here
Henry Knorr (’39) was interviewed by Ken Harrison (’73) for the San Diego Reader during our 2013 Founders Reception, where he was the only member of the Class of 1939 who was able to attend. [Mr. Knorr] was also the oldest attendee at an October 22 founders’ reception held on-campus by the school’s alumni association. […]