Our Generous 2021 Donors
Everywhere we look in the museum, we see evidence of the great love Foothillers have for their school, shown especially by the memorabilia they have chosen to donate to the museum. We thank you!
2020-21 Memorabilia Donations
Art Ballantyne, Class of 1953: 3 Music Programs, GUHS Music Department Combined Concert, Orchestra, Red-Robed Choir, Glee Clubs, February 23, 1951; An Evening of Chamber Music, March 9th, 1951; Spring Concert of the Senior Orchestra April 27, 1951; Photographs: 1952-53 Concert Band; Music Educators National Convention Orchestra, March 29-1953, Tucson, Arizona; 1943 El Cajon Valley Jr. High School Photograph; El Cajon Elementary School Photo
Carolyn Watson Beckie, Class of 1957: 1956-1957 Pom Pom Gold Uniform and Hat, and Yearbook Photographs and Poem Documenting the Year as Captain
Bonny Bennett Burns, Class of 1967: Color copy of Beth as the 1966 Christmas Pageant Madonna; 1940s Black and White Photograph of GUHS from Mt. Helix, donated by Beth on behalf of her mother Betty, Class of 1946.
Beth Ebey Bruton, Class of 1960: 1947 and 1959 Christmas Pageant Programs and 1947 Newspaper Article and Photo of Beth as the Spirit of Christmas, 1960 “See How They Run” and 1960 “One Act Play Tournament” (and article) Plays Programs; 1959 Band Jamboree Program
Bruce Davidson, Retired Government Teacher:
Bobette Drimmel: 1948 El Recuerdo
Ernest Hance, Class of 1957: 8x10 photo of 1955-1956 Boys Gym Class on Stadium Bleachers
Melanie Hart, Class of 1941: donated by Erik Paris: 4 El Recuerdos, 1938-1941
Gary Jensen, Class of 1967: 2021 Masonry Newsletter with a Page on the 2020 Event Center
Christine Loveberg Montgomery, Class of 1964: 1960 Freshman Beanie
Jack McClure, Class of 1939: ASB President, Donated by His Son, Steve McClure: Metal ASB Sign and 1939 G Emblem
Barbara Smith McCluskey, Class of 1953: 1951 Mt. Helix Easter Sunrise Service Program; 1951,1952, 1953 Southern California Vocal Music Choral Festival Programs; 1953 San Diego County High Schools Spring Choral Concert; 1953 Southern Teachers Club Schools Music Festival; 1951 and 1952 Christmas Pageant Programs; 6 Grossmont Alumni Association Annual Reunion Programs from 1973-2009; Class of 1953 50th Memory Book.
Valerie Van Metre Nichols, Class of 1977: Collection of Swim Medals and Ribbons, including GUHS District Relays and Finals 1973-1975; CIF San Diego Swim Champs 1973-1975 Champions Emblems; 1974 Grossmont UHS District Girls’ Swimming Finals Program, November 9, 1974; 1975 Varsity CIF Girls Swimming Finals Program; 1976 Girls Athletic Award GHS Girls Swim Team League Champion V CIF Team; Junior Olympic Swimming Ribbons and Medals; >AAU Swimming Patches and Ribbons, all in a Keepsake Box and Apollo 11 Patch; 1976 Convention Program; February 1976 Description of Courses at GHS; 1976-77 “About the SAT” Brochure; 1977 Commencement Program; Christmas Dance Invitation.
Jim Stieringer, Class of 1959: Garment Display Rack
Marilyn Wojak Summers, Class of 1957: 4 El Recuerdos 1954-1957; 1952 and 1953 La Mesa Junior High School Roundup Yearbooks
Without the financial support of our donors for the past 14 years, we would not have a GHS Museum. We thank you!
2020-21 Financial Donors
2021 Financial Donors General Fund: Ken Wilson, Class of 1972; Jim and Sylvia Hatcher, Retired Teacher; Chris Willmon; Eric Moore, Class of 1971; Bonny Bennett Burns, Class of 1967; Beth Ebey Bruton, Class of 1960; Bill Woolman, Class of 1962; Anonymous Donation; Gary Redman, Class of 1964
100th Plus 1 Souvenir Program: Tom Bloomer, Class of 1967; Patricia Mercer Potter, Class of 1948; Deanna Brady Sampson, Class of 1965; Tange Tipton Gavin, Class of 1965; Jenifer Mendell, Retired GHS Staff and Class of 1971
Bathroom Restoration: Deanna Brady Sampson, Class of 1965
2020 Hall of Honor Plaques: Timothy Young, Class of 1963; Pat Mercer Potter, Class of 1948
Class of 1916 Fountain Bronze Plaque: Bill Woolman, Class of 1962
Storage Room Shelving: Pat Mercer Potter, Class of 1948
2020-21 GHS Museum Showcase Donors
Perimeter of Room
1920s Large and Small Showcases: Bruce Davidson, Retired Government Teacher
1920s Small Showcase: In Memory of Kenneth Johnson, Class of 1975
1940s Small Showcase: Jean Landis, Class of 1936
1940s Large Showcase: Patricia Mercer Potter, Class of 1948
1950s Small Showcase: Gene Chubb, Class of 1948
1950s Large Showcase: Classes of 1951 and 1952
War Memorial Showcase: Jean Landis, Class of 1936
1960s Large Showcase: Class of 1968
1960s-1970s Small Showcase: Deanna Brady Sampson, Class of 1965
1970s Large Showcase: Tom Bloomer, Class of 1967
Astronauts Showcase: Bill Woolman, Class of 1962
1980s Large Showcase: Rex Upp, Class of 1960
1980s-1990s Small Showcase: Michelle Miller, Class of 1988
2000 Small Showcase: Harris Girls: Nancy (’64), Cathy (’66),
Patty (’69), Marilyn (’72)
Center of Room
2020 Small Showcase: Tom Karnowski, Class of 1970
Photos and Film Small Showcase: Gary A. and Cheryl Fitzsimmons Jensen, Class of 1967
Drama, Art, Industrial Arts Small Showcase: Class of 1962
Medicine Small Showcase: Tom Bloomer, Class of 1967
ASB and Convention Small Showcase: Class of 1966
Sports Small Showcase: Class of 1966
Vocal Music Small Showcase: Patricia Mercer Potter, Class of 1948
3 Teacher and Staff Small Showcases: Bill Ashman, Retired GHS Principal,
Robin Luby, Retired English Teacher, and
Sharon Galvin Davis, Retired GHS English Teacher
Christmas Pageant Small Showcase: Patricia Mercer Potter, Class of 1948
FFA and Agriculture Small Showcase: Jeni Carter Mendel, Class of 1971
Spirit Hallway
Museum Merchandise Small Showcase: Jeni Carter Mendel, Class of 1971
Spirit Small Showcase: Janet Williams Rippinger, Class of 1965