I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.

 

Your Alumni Association is busy planning for 2015. 2015 is a memorable year for Loara. Not only will the Class of 1965 celebrate their 50th reunion but it will be the year of the 50th graduating class from Loara! I know reunion plans are in the works for the Class of 1965 and I am sure that Loara has something planned for the Class of 2015 as well.

 

Tis the season of giving! The Alumni Association will be donating a laptop computer to a deserving student for Loara's Winter Wishes program. We are working with Principal John Briquelet and the administration to determine the recipient!

 

A big thanks to all of you who purchased See's Candy. Whether it is for you or to give as a gift we appreciate your support. After all, who doesn't love See's.

 

As you continue to shop for loved ones this season, don't forget the Shoparoo app. This free, easy fundraiser can be downloaded on your phone. You just open the app take a picture of your receipt and you are giving back to Loara High School.  Click here to download the mobile app! 

 

Along with the season of giving is the season of celebration. There is still time to get your reservation for the Holiday Brunch at Orange Hill Restaurant. Don't wait until the last minute. This is really a fantastic brunch and the location is beautiful. Click here to order your tickets from our website. Reservations must be made in advance!

 

We have a new look on our website - www.saxonalumni.com! It is an interactive site and we are looking for photos from each class year. We know you have them and we would love to have you participate in the development of the website. Please send pictures to Anna Kunkle at lsaavicepresident@gmail.com. Don't forget to caption them. If you have photos that need to be scanned let us know and we would be happy to do that for you and return the originals along with a DVD for you. It is just another way we can give back to you.

 

I want to thank the new members who have joined recently and all those who have renewed their membership. Your continuing contributions allow us to help the current and future students at Loara and preserve our rich history.

 

If you have not yet joined the Association I encourage you to do so. Your donations are what allow us to help Loara's students. We can't do it without you! It costs as little as $20.00 to join ($5.00 active military) and it is tax deductible!  Click here to join today! 

 

Spirit-Pride-Humility

 

 

John D. Marshall

Class of 1969

President  

 

Head softball coach and assistant athletic director, Todd Rolph, graduated from Loara in 1983. His favorite teacher was Dave Hurlburt and is favorite class was photography. He states, "the knowledge and wisdom imparted to me by Dave Hurlburt in drivers education class will always be remembered. I still see Coach Hurlburt to this day and '10-2' is always the first thing we say to each other." Since graduation, Todd attended Cal Poly Pomona on a baseball scholarship and studied Business/Marketing Management. He played for Cal Poly's baseball team for five years. When asked what it is like to return to high school and be an educator/leader Todd states, "it is a familiar place that I have had a lot of memories at that will always be Home to me."

 

As he looks back on his high school years he "was a member of the baseball program and played on the 1983 C.I.F. Championship Team." He remembers winning the championship baseball game held at Angel Stadium his graduating year, 1983. Athletics was a big part of Todd's high school career. "Athletics, in general, taught me many life lessons. How to handle successes, failures, and the ups and downs associated with everyday life. The ability to make adjustments, be accountable, dedicated, reliable, and trustworthy are just some of the attributes learned through competition." Not only were athletics a big part of his life but he also states, "the teachers during my school days at Loara were just great role models thru everyday commitments and rubbed off."

 

When it came time to prepare for life after Loara, Todd gives credit to several people in his life. "The strong base established at home led me to excel in school and push towards college. My parents, coaches, and teammates gave me the drive to reach this accomplishment." College prepared him for his future career with Loara. "All the knowledge that was learned was great but the life lessons learned on the baseball field in college can't be given a price tag. Family, drive, poise, control, class, character, commitment, and concern are just some of the traits learned through this experience. The friends and family that have developed over these years are based on my College Coach and his guidance."

 

It is no wonder Coach Rolph is the head baseball coach and assistant athletic director for Loara. His experiences from Loara and Cal Poly and made him who he is today. The one piece of advice he gives back to current and future Loara students is "Don't take any day lightly, you will never ever know what moment maybe that change in life."

 

Thank you Coach Rolph! You are an amazing alum and educator/leader for Loara High School!

 

 

In This Issue

Active Military                     $5

Member                             $20

Member and Spouse         $30

Name Plaque on Locker  $100

Lifetime Membership       $500

 

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