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Alumni Celebrate at Flag Day Membership Drive Party
The AHSAA celebrated its 2013-14 membership year with a June 14 Flag Day Party at Marie Callender's at the Anaheim Plaza. Some 60 Colonists, ranging from the Class of 1936 through the Class of 2014, came together to support "Old AU." Thus far, the organization has donated approximately … [Read More...]
G. HOWARD MESSAMER – Aug. 17, 1919 – June 8, 2013
Galen Howard Messamer, a long-time Anaheim High woodshop teacher, passed away June 8, 2013, at his home in Long Beach. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 14, at Hilgenfeld Mortuary in Anaheim. Age 93 at the time of his death, Messamer was born Aug. 17, 1919, in Chicago to Orlo and … [Read More...]
1980s BAND & COLOR GUARD ALUMNI REUNITE, RAISE FUNDS
Members of the AHS Band and Color Guard from the class years of 1980-1985 gathered recently for a reunion that not only included an evening of sharing memories, but also raised $4435 for today's Colony musicians. Attendees, including Zig Kanstul, the band director from 1980-1985, shared memories … [Read More...]
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AHSAA Fallen Heroes Project Documents Colonist Connection to Dec. 7 Pearl Harbor Attack
Following is an excerpt from the AHSAA “Fallen Heroes and Those Who Served” project, a salute to the men and women from Anaheim High who served to defend our freedom. If you know of an Anaheim High alumnus who served our country as a solider in any branch of military, please let the AHSAA know… Read More
Homecoming 2012 Brings Hundreds of Classic Colonists, Cars Back to Colony
A record crowd of alumni showed their continued Colonist spirit by attending Homecoming 2012, which included the traditional Friday night football game at Glover Stadium and the 2nd Annual Colony Classic Car Show and All-Class Reunion. In addition, numerous classes, from 1947 through 2002, held reunions at locations throughout Orange County. Funds raised from the Saturday on-campus event will… Read More
Legendary Hot Rodder Stan Betz Featured at 2012 Colony Classic Car Show
Legendary hot rodder and custom car builder Stan Betz from Anaheim High Class of 1946 made a repeat appearance at the 2nd Annual AHS Alumni Association Colony Classic Car Show held on the campus Oct. 12 as part of Homecoming 2012. Of course, his red roadster he named “2032,” a completely custom-crafted candy raspberry red highboy pickup with Lincoln Mark VIII running… Read More
Anaheim High Salutes Atkins Family at “Spring Fling”
It was a sweet serande for Colonist alumni when the son and granddaughter of beloved Anaheim coach Wayne Atkins performed for those gathered at Saturday’s AHS Alumni Association (AHSAA) “Spring Fling Membership Drive Kick-Off Party” at the historic Founders’ Park. The event marked the Alumni Association’s fourth year of incorporation and helped raise funds for… Read More
Mixer & Movie Night Filled with Colonist Memories
Alumni mixed it up at a recent Mixer & Movie Night at Arturo’s Cantina & Grill, a Fullerton restaurant owned by Class of 1949 graduate Arturo Cano. Grads enjoyed watching restored movies dating back to 1938 up to the 1970s while enjoying a light buffet. The AHSAA used the event as an opportunity to honor the Cano Family,… Read More
AHSAA Announces First Endowed Scholarship
Gania (Demaree) Trotter, an Anaheim Union High School Class of 1944 graduate, along with other alumni, has established an endowed scholarship through the AHS Alumni Association to honor her father, Dr. Paul H. Demaree, who served as a AUHS teacher and administrator from 1925 through 1958. The income from the endowment will provide annual scholarships… Read More
Cassie Miller – Voice Heard Around the Globe
Cassie Miller’s Anaheim High teachers and classmates always knew she would hit the big time. A natural, Cassie was a star member of the school’s choir and a featured vocalist in theater productions throughout her time at Anaheim High and Fremont Junior High. Now she’s touring the world and performing for audiences that number in… Read More
