This year, the 99th annual Alumni Dinner will be held on Saturday, June 9th 2012 at the Veterans Memorial Building. Happy Hour starts from 4:00pm and ends at 6:00pm. Dinner (with Dessert) will be served at 6:00pm. Scholarship presentations will be presented from 7:00pm to 7:30. The Memorial Building along with the no host bar will stay open until 11:00pm for Classes, and Alumni to continue thier reunions, and socalizing.

99 years ago, the first Alumni Board members (made up of a few individuals from the first three classes at Fillmore Union High School, ('1911, '1912, & 1913) got together, along with Teachers, and a few friends and had their first Alumni Dinner to honor the Graduating Seniors at the High School. Here we are, 99 years later doing the same thing. Honoring our new class of 2012, and thier Scholarship Winners, the first Saturday after Graduation. Come be part of this California Historic event. You can print out a Alumni Dinner Reservation by clicking on "Applications and Forms" to the left of this webpage. Or email us at staff@fillmorehighalumni.com and let us know that you want a reservation form and we'll send one out to you.  F.H.S. Alumni - Onward, and Upword!

     Fall semester here at Cal State Northridge is going well so far.  The classes I am taking are Research II, Family Therapy and Practice, International Social Work and Family Trauma, Crisis and Grief.  In research we've been working on our Capstone project which is the research project we'll be completing next semester in order to complete our Master's program.

     This semester I've been interning at St. John's Child and Family Development
Center.  I work there 24 hours a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  I currently co-facilitate two middle school groups focused on girl's issues such as self-esteem, peer pressure, bullying and decision making.  I also have 5 clients that I see on an individual basis, ages ranging from 6 to 13 years.  My internship also provides us with trainings multiple times a week on subjects ranging from anxiety disorders, psychopharmacology, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (APHD), Autism, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a variety of other issues.

     Overall it's been a very busy semester and I've learned a great deal.  I am looking forward to my winter break, as well as next semester.

     As one of your 2011 scholarship recipients, I wanted to update you about my semester, so far, at Moorpark College.  I am currently enrolled in Biology with a lab., Honors Statistics, Psychology and Speech.  I feel I'm doing well in all of my classes, although Biology has been challenging for me.  I have quickly realized that science isn't my favorite area!

     What I do know is that speech is by far my favorite class.  This is probably not shocking to those who know me because...I love to talk.  I feel it has not only improved my speaking and refined my English skills, but it also teaches me how to feel comfortable talking in front of a large crowd.

     I've been working extremely hard to keep up on my grades and so far, so good!  I really enjoy going to college and working towards my degree in Liberal Arts.  I think one thing that really helped me was taking college courses while I was still in high school.  When I met with my counselor at the beginning of the school year, she informed me that I was one of the top incoming freshmen, as far as my credits were concerned.

     Outside of college life I remain a very busy person.  On top of being a full time student, I currently am working two jobs.  I just recently purchased a steer to raise with the Fillmore FFA for the 2012 Ventura County Fair.  This seems like so much to take on, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

     I still continue to support my community, volunteer my time and remain active as Miss Fillmore.  I recently judged competitions for the local FFA chapter and am honored to support them.  I am thankful to be able to give back to a program that helped me in so many way.

     Once again, I would like to thank you for this wonderful opportunity you have blessed me with.  I truly appreciate it.

     I am writing this to you during my Thanksgiving break at Westmont College.  This is the first year that I won't be home for Thanksgiving dinner because we have a basketball game Friday afternoon so we will have practice on Thanksgiving.  Our game on Friday is at the Masters College in Valencia, so the entire team will be having dinner in Fillmore with my family after the game.

     I am enjoying my college experience more and more as I am able to take upper division history courses that I am interested in.  I have become very interested in the study of Central Asian history--primarily India and surrounding areas.  I am also working to get my teaching credential in four years, which means I will begin observing classes next semester.

     I still enjoy living on campus with my teammate roommates.  One of my roommates is from Turkey.  I have always enjoyed getting to know students from other parts of the country and living with a student from Turkey is very interesting.  She is an outstanding player and she will help our team tremendously.  So far we are undefeated and we are looking forward to playing nationally ranked teams in the next two weeks.

     Thank you again for the continuing education scholarship.

     On Saturday, September 17, sixteen former high school athletes and one coach were inducted into the 2011 class of the Fillmore High Sports Hall of Fame.

The inductees and approximately 200 guests were able to view the Hall of Fame room at the high school, which included pictures of last year's 51 athlete inductees and seven coaches, along with pictures of this year's 17 inductees.  

     Following the tour of the Hall of Fame, everyone adjourned to the high school gym where the induction ceremonies took place.   Chairman Joe Woods opened the evening's activities by welcoming everyone to the second annual induction ceremonies and then introduced the four teams that were inducted this year.  Those teams were:  1925 Boys basketball, 1925 girls indoor baseball (yes Virginia, there was a girls indoor baseball program), the 1959 boys track and field, the 1971 football team and the 1979 baseball team.

     The seventeen inductees were each introduced by a person of their choice and the following were introduced, presented with a plaque and blazer and had their picture taken by Mr. Howard Cook and his son.  Jeff Fauver was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a coach and was presented by his father, Jim Fauver, who was an inductee in last years first class.  Other inductees were:  Bill Mayhew, class of 1918 who was introduced by Joe Woods; J. C. "Razor" Taylor, class of '45, was introduced by Dick Mosbarger; Buck Basolo, class of '46, was introduced by his daughter, Debbie Curnett; George Garnica, class of '50 was introduced by his son,

Richard; Eugene Reyes, class of '59 was introduced by his brother, Rudy; Phil Rice, class of '52 was introduced by Oscar Wallace; Dick Fredericksen, class of '54 was introduced by Dick Mosbarger; Joe Cook, class of '61 was introduced by his wife, Lynn; Tom Hays, class of '64 was introduced by Mike Marostica, a 2011 inductee; Booty Sanchez was introduced by Jack Morales; Tim Grove was represented by his brother, John, a 2011 inductee; David Miller class of '80 was introduced by Jim Fauver; Roy Alsup, class of '81 was introduced by Bruce Dempsey, a 2011 inductee; Brad Edmonds, class of '89 was introduced by Tom Ecklund, a 2011 inductee; Danielle Stines, class of '95 was introduced by Jamie Arundell Latshaw, a 2011 inductee; as was April Kozar, class of '97.

     Numerous inductees from last year were also in attendance, and included K. B. Rogers, Jim Schleimer, John Scoles, Doug Basolo, Matt Mozley, Keith Gurrola, Mike Marostica, Norbert Riesgo, John Grove, Bruce Dempsey, Tom Ecklund and Jim Fauver.

      Individual plaques of each of this year's inductees were posted on the east wall of the boys gym, along with the plaques of last year's inductees.

      The Hall of Fame Committee wishes to thank Howard Cook and his son for taking the pictures of each inductee as they received their plaque and jacket.

     Plans are already being made for the 2012 Hall of Fame ceremonies, so if anyone knows of someone who deserves to be considered for induction, please have them obtain an application from Joe Woods at the high school.  We cannot consider anyone without an application.  The next ceremony will be in September, 2012.  The committee is still requesting donations to help support this important program that identifies outstanding athletes, coaches and teams of Fillmore High.

Fillmore High's Collin Farrar rushed for four touchdowns Friday night to spoil Santa Clara's Homecoming festivities. Farrar's touchdowns runs of 5, 7, and 11 yards in the third quarter ignited the Flashes (4-2) to a 47-14 nonleague football victory. The Flashes racked up 487 yards rushing on 49 carries. Next week, the Flashes host the Carpenteria Warriors in their Tri-Valley league opener. Game time is 7:30. Go Flashes!

F.H.S. ALUMNI ASSOC / F.H.S. ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION. SERVING IT'S ALMA MATER FOR 98 YEARS STRONG. GO FLASHES!

The Flashes Football team lost to Bishop Diego this past Saturday night in Santa Barbara. The score was 31-6. Fillmore (3-2) got a hard-nosed effort from running back Collin Farrar, who finished with 13 carries for 79 yards. The only points on the night for the Flashes came on a 6 yard run by Daniel Cruz in the third quarter that cut the Bishop Diego (3-1) lead to 17-6. Fillmore plays at Santa Clara next Friday at 7:00pm.

FHS ALUMNI ASSOC/FHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION. SERVING IT'S ALMA MATER FOR 98 YEARS STRONG. GO FLASHES!

The past few weeks here at Fillmore High have certainly been busy ones- September 13th was our Renaissance Celebration, recognizing all students with a 3.0 GPA and above for their academic excellence. This event was held in the Sespe Auditorium and despite a modest turnout was more successful than many in years past, thanks to its planning committee from ASB, headed by Commissioner of Renaissance Johnny Wilber and the members of his committee: Anissa Magdaleno, Sammy Martinez, Esperanza Ocegueda, Ana Morino, Alejandra Amezcua and Nathan Zavala.

After each award was handed out to the students present, senior at FHS Vanessa Villa presented a speech to Mrs. Juarez, who was chosen to be honored with the Renaissance Teacher’s award.

To read the names of the winners, see this article: http://www.fillmoregazette.com/fillmore-high-school