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November 4, 2019

Chris HIllman (’62) Hall of Fame Inductee (with photos and video)

1962 classmates pose with John
Class of 1962: Barbara Odle Nommesen, Terry Stark, Eugene Thompson, Chris Hillman, Bob Bourgeois, Nancy Atkinson Ross

The high-resolution photos of this event are in our Flickr photo album here. The video slideshow is here and the video of the induction ceremony is here.

On October 24, 2019, we had the great honor of inducting Chris Hillman (’62) into the San Dieguito Hall of Fame.

Chris arrived at the school early in the afternoon with his wife and manager Connie Pappas Hillman and three boxes of CDs to give out as gifts to all attendees. As we have discovered in the months we have been working with the Hillmans, they have very giving personalities!

Leslie Kulchin Saldana (’84 and the SDAF Executive Director) gave Mr. Hillman a tour of the campus, focusing on the Music building in the Performing Arts Center and where he met several teachers and students. Then he and Connie (and the CDs!) entered the school library,* where the Founders Reception was starting.

Mary Arballo Magaña (’40) was our most senior alum in attendance, and Chase Brokaw (’12) was our youngest. The classes of 1949, 1954 and 1957 had their official reunions at the reception and therefore had reserved tables. Classmates from surrounding years joined the members of these classes as Nanette Salud Clippinger (’84 and Alumni Chair) welcomed all attendees, introduced Principal Adam Camacho told our senior alumni guests to enjoy themselves reconnecting with their classmates, which they did while enjoying treats made by the Culinary Arts Club students.

At 3:15 pm, Encinitas City Council Member Tony Kranz (’77) began the event by reading the City of Encinitas proclamation that declared October 24, 2019 a special day on behalf of singer Chris Hillman (’62). After Chris received the proclamation, the Alumni Committee played a slideshow highlighting Chris’ 60 years as a musician.

Then Sue Sieber Cooper (’66 and Alumni Vice Chair) took over as emcee. She talked to the audience about Chris’ many talents and achievements before presenting Chris with his Hall of Fame certificate.

Chris took a few minutes at that point to tell the audience how much he enjoyed his days at San Dieguito, and what a lucky guy he was; how he enjoyed playing his music and whenever he had reached a point where he was considering going back to school, another musical opportunity would open up for him.

There are more photos in at the Flickr photo album here. The slideshow is here and the induction ceremony is here.

Dan on the left Leslie on right
Dan Dalager (’68) and Leslie Kulchin Saldana (’84). Leslie gave Chris a tour of the campus before the ceremony.
Oly on left with surfboard Chris on right
Teacher Oly Norris (’95) and Chris Hillman (’62)
Kelly on left Chris on right
ASL Teacher Kelly Baggins and Chris Hillman (’62)
Jeremy on left Chris on right
Music Teacher Jeremy Wuertz and Chris Hillman (’62) during the campus tour. Here Chris is getting a look at the music building.
Back of cart with three boxes full of CDs
Chris brought three boxes of his CDs as gifts to give out to all attendees (there they are, in the back of the cart!)
Blue table with badges spread over top
Badge pickup at the Founders Reception
yearbooks spread over table
Hoofprints and memorabilia on display
Cabinet with photos, news clippings and other memorabilia
Our Alumni Association memorabilia cabinet
Monica on left Leslie in middle Nanette on right
Monica Fenner Mojonnier, Leslie Kulchin Saldana, and Nanette Salud Clippinger, all Class of 1984. Nanette is our Alumni Committee Chair and Leslie is the SDA Foundation Executive Director. Monica works in the SDAF office!
Don on left Mary on right
Don Terwilliger (’49) and Mary Arballo Magana (’40). Mr. T got to meet up with his former teacher, Mrs. Magana!
Alumni look over table with badges
Alumni check in to the Founders Reception
Alumni sign guestbook
Alumni check in to the Founders Reception
Don shakes hands with ladies of Class of 1957
Don Terwilliger (’49) and Haruko Ito Meinhardt, Jan Tober, Audrey Wright Brown, all Class of ’57
Alumni seated at table
John Howe (’53), Darlene Grice Sottile (’55), Jack Hawkins (’54), Pam Hammond Walker (’55), Lou Dawson (’54), Joe Balsley (’50), Virginia Hawkins Higgins (’52)
Bruce seated at left John at right
Bruce Jackson (’51) and John Howe (’53)
Alumni seated at table
Lou Dawson (’54), Joe Balsley (’50) and Virginia Hawkins Higgins (’52)
Alumni smile at camera
Terry Stark (’62), Bob (and Susan) Bourgeois (’62), Bob Lewis (’61), and Steve Ross
Four alumni smile at camera
Members of 1957: Jan Tober, Yukio Hamada, Audrey Wright Brown, and Alan Lauer.
Yukio on left, Jay on right
Yukio Hamada (’57) and Jay Helmantoler (’60). Yukio and Jay were instrumental in building our “Remembering Don Crickmore” book.
Jay Wiliams on left, Yukio on right
Jay Williams (’42) and Yukio Hamada (’57)
Nanette on left Chris on right
Nanette Salud Clippinger (’84) and Chris Hillman (’62)
Alumni smile at camera
Jeff Belka, Judy Roberts Belka (’69) Wanda Williams, Jay Williams (’42)
Alumni committee post next to Chris
Alumni Committee and Chris Hillman. L-R: Jay Helmantoler (’60), Cindy Korwin Thorpe (’65) Nanette Salud Clippinger (’84 and Alumni Committee Chair), Carla Jones Applegate (’78), Chris Hillman (’62), Ken Harrison (’73), Sue Sieber Cooper (’66), and Bonnie Wren (Alumni Coordinator). Mary Arballo Magana had to leave just before this photo was taken!
Sue, Chris, Danny and Sharron
Sue Sieber Cooper (’66), Chris Hillman (’62), Danny Sieber (’73) and Sharron Sieber Gonzales (’63)
Assistant principals and principal pose with Chris
San Dieguito High School Academy Principal and Assistant Principals with Chris Hillman. L-R: Celeste Barnette (AP), Adam Camacho (Principal), Chris Hillman (’62), Robert Caughey (AP), and Katie Bendix (AP).
Alumni smile at camera
Lee Cozens Mote (’63), Sharron Sieber Gonzales (’63), Danny Sieber (’73), Terry Stark (’62)
Alumni smile at camera
John Nommesen (‘ 59), Barbara Odle Nommesen (‘ 62), and Bob Lewis (‘ 61)
Alumni chat at table
Jack Hawkins (’54), Bruce Jackson (’51), John Howe (’53), Darlene Grice Sottile (’55), Pam Hammond Walker (’55)
Alumni smile at camera
John Peugh (’61), Joyce Peugh Plog (’48), Richard Gilman (’70)
Jim on left, Janie on right
Jim King (’44) and Janie Phillips King (’47)
Bob and Terry stand behind seated Chris
Class of 1962: Bob Bourgeois, Terry Stark and Chris Hillman Hillman
Nanette and Adam at lectern
Speaking: Nanette Clippinger (’84) and Principal Adam Camacho
Tony on left, Chris on right
Tony Kranz (’77) and Chris Hillman (’62) during the City of Encinitas Proclamation
Sue presents plaque to Chris
Sue Sieber Cooper (’66) presenting Chris Hillman (’62) with the Hall of Fame plaque.
Side view of Chris at lectern
Chris Hillman speaks after his induction
Sue, Chris and Connie smile at camera
Sue Sieber Cooper (’66), Chris Hillman (’62) and his wife Connie Pappas Hillman
Adam on left and Chris on right
Principal Adam Camacho and Chris Hillman (’62)
Chris' classmates greet him at table
Eugene Thompson (’62) and Ed Wright (’62) with classmate Chris Hillman
John on left Chris on right
John Peugh (’61) and Chris Hillman (’62)
Chris on left, Jay Williams on right
Chris Hillman (’62) and his junior high teacher Jay Williams (’42)
Chris on left, Chase on right
Chris Hillman (’62) and Chase Brokaw (’12)

*Our library was renamed “The Media Center” several years ago and only recently was renamed again! It is now “The Learning Commons.”

Article by Your Alumni Coordinator / Alumni Events, Class Reunions, Mustangs, News, School Events

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