RHHS educator Ruth Bloland passed away on August 7, 2024 at her home in Rancho Palos Verdes. She was 95. A Celebration of Life is planned for September 11 at 1:00 pm at Malaga Cove Public Library. Her obituary follows.
Hello from Bill Lynn
Have been living in San Miguel de Allende Mexico since 2017 with my husband Russell Coffield. Never having been a strong Spanish student at RHHS, I am sure my then teachers would be amused at my being here. I study Spanish daily and can even joke with the locals, which is progress. A good life […]
Greetings from Bruce Wood
I’m glad the reunion went well. I’m sorry I missed it. I wish a 55 year reunion had been scheduled instead, or this one on a different date. But last Saturday was still special as I helped my fellow Rotarians build 40 cargo styled children’s bunk beds for kids without beds of their own. Most […]
Important Update: New Location for Reunion Picnic September 24
The Class of ‘69 is still going “Back to the Beach” on Reunion Weekend, but the new starting point for the Sunday, September 24 Picnic and Beach Walk is Miramar Park in Torrance. In light of the 3-day BeachLife Music Festival drawing large crowds to Redondo Beach on the day of the Picnic, the Reunion […]
Update from Linda Spiegel Allen
54 years since graduation? Really? Life is way too busy although my husband Mark and I are both retired. As part of the sandwich generation, we try to get to Rolling Hills every 6 weeks or so to visit my mom who is declining and to Oregon every 3 -4 months to see our children […]
Hello from Harry Miller
Just looked through the photos from the 50th reunion and couldn’t stop laughing. I wish so much to be at the 54th in September but I may be recuperating from back surgery then. Also, 2022 was a devastating year for my family and we’re still recovering from those fiascos. All in all, I am in […]
Hotel Discount for Reunion Weekend
Reunion volunteer Alan Ankerstar, Class of ’69, has secured a block of rooms for our class at the Courtyard by Marriott located at 2633 Sepulveda in Torrance. The discounted rate is $159 a night before tax, and the deadline to reserve a room is August 17. Call the Reservation Desk at Courtyard Torrance Palos Verdes, […]
James Allen to Host RHHS ’69 Happy Hour
To round out Reunion Weekend 2023, James Allen and co-sponsors Robert Bixby and Tom Templeton , Class of ’69, invite members of the class to Happy Hour on Saturday, September 23 at 6:00 pm at the San Pedro Brewing Company, 331 W 6th Street in San Pedro. Music of the ’60s will be curated by […]
Never Too Soon To RSVP
A 54-year reunion is in the works for 2023, and you’re invited! RSVP early to help the Class of ’69 volunteers plan for attendance at the Red Onion Lunch on September 23 and the Redondo Beach Picnic + Beach Walk on September 24. Give them a Yes, No, or Maybe response here: https://rollinghills1969.com/rsvp/. You can […]
Mike Zappas Named Citizen of the Year
Mike Zappas, Class of ’69, was named Citizen of the Year by the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce in April 2023. Mike moved to the Central Coast of California in 1991, where he made his mark developing and managing real estate through his company, Z Villages. He was previously honored by the National Arbor Day Foundation […]