Grossmont High School Museum - Honoring the Past
In June 2007, Lynn and I began a journey into the history of GHS. October 2008, we opened the first GHS Museum in the old book room storage room in the Math Building.
14 years later in October 2021, we opened the second, much larger, museum in the 1950 Girls PE Rec Room.
Then, for two years, from June 2022-January 2024, the museum was closed and all of its contents placed in storage. In January, we gained access to our new space and began creating our current displays. 5 months later, on May 14, 2024, we reopened in our new, but smaller, space.
Thanks to our wonderful volunteers over the years, we have been able to recreate most of our displays: recently Class of 1970 Jerry Botts, Class of 1975 sister Yvonne Baer Vellone, her husband Dave Vellone, and son Matt Vellone; Nephew Kyle Baer and wife Kijan, and then previously, Bill Woolman, Class of 1962, and Paul Miller, Class of 1966. We couldn’t have done it without each of you!
A special thank you to GHS Principal Dan Barnes, Plant Manager Tom Fordham, Utility Day Person Eddie Ramos, and District Carpenter Tony Patton for their unending support, expertise, and guidance. Also, we thank the wonderful GUSHS maintenance department for their help in solving a myriad of problems for us.
We hope you visit us soon and share in our enthusiasm for the great love that students, staff, and community have for Grossmont High School.
Thank you, Bill Hoffman, Class of 1964
In Spring 2026, Bill surprised us with a wonderful tribute to the museum. He wrote and recorded two versions, a Pop and a Country Western style, of a song about the GHS Museum: “Hymn to Connie and Lynn and the Grossmont Museum.” You can read the lyrics of the song while you listen to the two versions below.
Prepare yourselves for a good time!
Hymn To Connie & Lynn (Country)
Hymn To Connie & Lynn (Retro Pop)
Summer 2026 Newsletter
As the summer days whirl by, we have much Foothiller news to share with you.
April 2026 A Dream Came True
Women Air Force Service Pilots Mural
Hall of Honor Ceremony April 18, 2026
Foothiller Staff We Have Lost
4th Annual ALS Walk for Coach Baer Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
2026 Summer Reunions
2026 Upcoming Reunions
Final Thoughts
Museum Contact Info
Summer and Fall 2026 GHS Museum Hours
From 10-1 Saturdays for All: September 19th (Class of 1971 Reunion), October 10th (Classes of 1956 and 1966), October 24th (Class of 1976), and November 21st OR Fridays by prior appointment when school is in session.
OR Fridays by appointment when school is in session
You will need to check in at the front school office.
Email us or call to schedule an appointment.
Email:
Phone: 619-668-6140
We are located near the pool
on the east side of campus.
Museum Directors
Connie and Lynn Baer
(619)-668-6148
Alum/Museum Facebook
Foothiller Foundation
Jackson Naah, Class of 2028, frequently visits the Museum. Jackson plays his banjo on Fridays at the La Mesa Farmers’ Market.
Class of 1959 Alumni Kitty Gregg Kope, Nancy Berg Lamb, Sue Cosby Kaplan, and Marti Ballance Guarin have been getting together yearly since 1987. They stand in front of the 2 drawings of GHS they inspired Artist Bob Happ to create for Grossmont High School.
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Closest parking available off Dennstedt Place, near the tennis courts. Contact:
Thank You for Your Support
The Museum operates solely on donations, which are used to create the Museum displays, to preserve our memorabilia, and to celebrate Grossmont's history.
To make a tax-deductible financial donation, please use the DONATE button below. If you would like to sponsor a certain project, please email us at
You may also write a check, payable to the GHS Educational Foundation, and mail it to Connie and Lynn Baer, 5999 Avenorra Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942. In the check memo, please specify your sponsorship of a certain project or specify Museum General Fund.
Grossmont High School Honors Astronaut Alumni With Inspiring Campus Mural
10News San Diego
Bill Anders, Class of 1951
Ellen Ochoa, Class of 1975
Frederick W. “Rick” Sturckow - Class of 1978
Our Generous 2024 Donors
Financial Donors
2024 New Museum: Jim Stieringer, Class of 1959; Sue Gillespie Larson, Class of 1965; Mardi Penny Musick, Class of 1966; Tom Bloomer, Class of 1967
2024 New Small Showcases: Dave McVie, Class of 1962; Deanna Brady Sampson, Class of 1965; The Shaieb Family: Betty Jo Shaieb, Class of 1952, Mark Shaieb Class of 1980, Dora and Dona Shaieb, Class of 1982; The Zumwalt Family: Barbara Zumwalt, Class of 1975; Jim Zumwalt, Class of 1974; Fran Zumwalt, Class of 1972 and Sue Sharpe, Class of 1954
Our Generous 2025 Donors
Financial Donations
Astronaut Mural: Jim Stieringer, Class of 1959
Astronaut Bronze Plaque: Richard Hensle, Class of 1976 and Betty Jo Shaieb, Class of 1952 and Foothiller Mom
WASP Mural: Bill Woolman, Class of 1962; Barbara Smith McCluskey, Class of 1953; Suzanne Geba Hawes, Retired English Teacher; Tom Bloomer, Class of 1967; Shelby Miller Retired GHS Principal Assistant; Robin Luby, Retired English Teacher; Bill Hoffman, Class of 1964
Our Generous 2026 Donors
Financial Donations
Dan Barnes Museum Rose Garden: Brianne Jones Froumis, Class of 1998, and GHS Vice Principal
2025-6 Hall of Honor Ceremony Plaques and Programs: Betty Jo Shaieb, Class of 1952 and Foothiller Mom
General Fund: Sue Emerson, Retired GHS Science Teacher
WASP Mural: Tom Karnowski, Class of 1970 (2 donations); Robert Seer, Class of 1967
