2025 Hall Of Honor

These 12 honorees will join the current 51 Hall of Honorees, Foothillers who have distinguished themselves through their years of service to GHS or through their achievements after high school.

7 GHS Educators and Staff

Dorothy Cooke Smith, GHS Pioneer Educator 1927-1967
Jean Creelman, GHS Pioneer Educator 1946-1974
Tom Eklund, Physics Teacher 1974-2021
Sandy La Plant, Math Teacher 1970-2010
5. Sue Emerson, Science Teacher 1974-1996
Joe Gizoni, Beloved Foothiller Staff 1962-2003
Eddie DeCoito, Beloved Foothiller Staff 1969-2005

5 GHS Alumni

Roberto Ricardo Alvarez, Class of 1937: Historic Plaintiff and Successful Hispanic Businessman
Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, Class of 1953: Innovative Architect
Milton Silverman, Class of 1962, Trial Attorney Known for his Dedication to Clients
Kimberlin Brown, Class of 1979, Award Winning Soap Opera Actress and Philanthropist
Steve Martin, Class of 1988, Inspirational Double Amputee Veteran and Athlete

We will celebrate these wonderful Foothillers and their achievements second semester. Stay tuned for more details!

Museum Contact Info

Fall 2025 GHS Museum Hours
Saturdays from 10-1 All Are Welcome
December 13th

OR Fridays by prior appointment when school is in session; email us or call to schedule an appointment.
You will need to check in at the front school office.
Email us or call to schedule an appointment.
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Phone: 619-668-6140

We are located near the pool
on the east side of campus.

Barbara Smith McCluskey, Class of 1953, Red Robe Choir Member, With the 1951 Christmas Pageant Program and Pageant Showcase

Mary Brunner in front of Spirit Display with Her Freshman Beanie, Class of 1962 Tassel and Class Ring

Museum Directors
Connie and Lynn Baer

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(619)-668-6148
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Foothiller Foundation

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Closest parking available off Dennstedt Place, near the tennis courts. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.