Updates on a Bunch of 40’s Alumni

Thanks for this great info provided by Tom “Termite” McClelland…

Keith Medeiros (Beta Chi Sigma pledge winter of 46) taught only five years before becoming a principal. A widower for seven years, he runs a B&B in Fremont, far from his La Selva Beach residence. A 30-year Rotarian, he is a past president. A Citizen of the Year in Fremont and a talented toastmaster, he has acted in local plays and did travel info on local TV.

Ray Yonce (48) was in tire retreading until 1969 when he went into real estate, selling single family homes in Contra Costa County.

Jim Van Houten (49) retired from 26 years in the Navy, mostly as a reservist. Graduating from Cal, he worked 27 years in various Bay Area cities in public works and as a city engineer.

Joel Thornley (49) had 36 years in public education and rose to become superintendent of Hayward Unified in 1991.

Herb Lister (49) spent 36 years with Allstate Insurance, retired as chairman and CEO.
Dick “Six Finger” Garcia (49) lives in Santa Cruz.

Don Curry (49) was an engineer for KSJO while finishing studies. Then he spent 20 years in the USAF, followed by 16 years teaching middle school.

Ed Case (48) taught eight years and refereed football and basketball in Healdsburg. He became executive director of teacher associations in Stockton and Oakland. His expertise led to starting Pacific Research Associates where he served school districts in collective bargaining. Not only does he hunt, but he puts on wild game dinners for charities.