The Flashbacks were sent out last Friday, August 20, thanks to the hard work of Joyce Basolo, Linda Durand, Maxine Merry, Jane Johnson, Joleen Stethem, Em Wendel and Ellyn Mosbarger.  All paid up members should have received their copy by now, but if not, please call the alumni office at 805-524-0416, or e-mail at staff@FillmoreHighAlumni.com.

     The alumni board met Monday, August 16 and the main topic of discussion was the DVD of the 99 game history of the Fillmore/Santa Paula football rivalry.  Interviews are still being made by Isaac Reyes, who is putting the DVD together, along with film clips of some of the memorable Fillmore/Santa Paula football games.  Isaac is putting together a two to three minute "teaser" on Facebook so you can see what the DVD will be like.  When this is available, a notice will appear on this website.  Pre-orders are now being taken for the DVD--$20 if you pick it up at the alumni office or at the 100th football game on Friday, November 12, or $25 if it is shipped to you.  The completed DVD will be available after November 1, so please get your orders in now so you will be assured of having one.  Call the alumni office at 805-524-0416 or e-mail at:

staff@FillmoreHighAlumni.com to place your order.  You will be billed later, or you can send a check for the number of DVD's you wish to order.

     A recap of the alumni dinner that was held on June 12 was made, and all agreed that it was one of the best that the alumni has put on.  Plans are already being made for next year's dinner on June 4.  Note the earlier date and please put it on your calendar.

    It was moved, seconded and passed that we need to reframe the class pictures that are on display at each alumni dinner as the frames are beginning to fall apart.  Most of the frames were assembled 20 years ago and are beginning to show signs of wear.

     The alumni board members will begin contacting alumni members who are not subscribers to the alumni newsletter, "Flashbacks", or are not Life Members, to encourage them to become at least subscribers, as this helps support the many activities in which the alumni is involved.

    The board also wants to inform the seniors at Fillmoe High about the alumni association and what it does for graduates of F.H.S. and to encourage them to keep the alumni office apprised of any address changes.  This is very important in keeping the alumni files up to date when attempting to locate graduates.  Information will be passed out during Career Day at the high school and when Mark Ortega talks to the seniors regarding alumni scholarships in January.

     The Fillmore High Sports Hall of Fame committee has completed its review of over 200 applications and has selected 80 of the top athletes from the past 96 years of Fillmore High School athletics programs.  These athletes, along with six coaches and the 15 outstanding teams of this era will be recognized and inducted into the first class of the Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 13, the evening after the 100th football game.