WALNUT CREEK GRAMMAR SCHOOL

CLASS PHOTOS K-8th

Walnut Creek Grammar School 1938 Fifth grade with Mrs. Putnam Walnut-Creek-grammar-school-1938-fifth-grade-with-mrs-putnam. walnut-creek-school-morning-kindergarten-1942-43Johanna Rose—morning Kindergarten—Mrs. Lovells ,Walnut-Creek-school–1942   page2image392Mary Jane Pilkenton—afternoon Kindergarten—Teacher Miss Lovells Back Row, L to R: Leroy Jorgenson, Randy Humbel, Ronald Harkness, Terry O’Neal, Richard Schutt, Ray T.  ?, and Wilbert N. ? Front Row: Dottie ?, Vonda Lee White, Julia French, Becky ?, Janet French, Mary Jane Pilkenton, Patsy S. ?, Linda Lucas, Carol Ferrier. llhs-martins-first-grade-class-at-walnut-creekMartin’s First Grade— llhs-pat-monaco-and-doll-and-her-first-grade-class-at-walnut-creekThis is Pat’s First Grade Class picture. Pat is holding her doll Suzanne and has had her for over 60 years. Not sure who the teacher is, but I recognize Mary Piona, Jerrie Kennerley, Linda Lucas, Gordon Uffens, Richard Schutt, Beanie Marson, Gerald Johnson. page4image376Mary Jane Pilkenton, 1st Grade—Mrs. Alice Larue long time ago, may not spell names correctly sitting, L to R: Ronnie Ivory, Wayne Littleton, Jimmy King, Gene Soder, ???, Ronnie Harkness, Randy Humble, Jimmy Ambrose, Bob Wiley. First row standing: Carol Ferrier, ???, Sharon Bates, ???, ???, Dottie, Sandra Lee, Gladys Ramsey, Ruth Greaser, Lois ?, Charlotte Vincent, Fay Patrick, Johanna Rose, ???. Top Rose: Betty Wilshusen, Richard Stanley, Tom Owens, Elton Butler, ???, Duane Lockhart, ???, ???, Dick White, Eddie Mason, Davy Prugel, Mary Jane Pilkenton, Vonda Lee, Carol Gay.walnut-creek-school-2nd-grade-45-46-florence-thomas-teacherJohanna and Mary Jane’s Second Grade—Mrs. Florence Thomas
Wow, faces look familiar but cannot pull up names and or proper spelling

Front Row, L to R: Johanna Rose, Ruth Greaser, Julia French, ??. Gladys Ramsey, Bonnie Olson, Sharon Bates, Vonda Lee White, Fay Patrick, Mary Jane Pilkenton, Patty S, ??,  ??, Betty Wilshusen
2nd Row: Mrs. Thomas: Eddie Mason, Tom Olson, ??, Carol Ferrier, ??, Charlotte Vincent, Kay Mausy and Frans Scholin.
3rd Row: Randy Humble, ??, ??, ??, Dick Stanley, Jimmy Ambrose, Randy Harkness, Ron Ivory, Duane Lockhart
4th: Bobby Wiley, ?? Elton Butler, Gary Williamson, Dick White, Dave Krueckel

page5image392 Martin’s Second Grade Picture. Mrs. Thomas, Teacher. page6image1168Mary Jane’s third Grade—Mrs. Bertha McNiel  3rd row #8 Danny Lommel,  Mary Jane where are youpage7image1488 3rd Grade Mrs. Poge. Teacher page6image392Martin’s 4th or 5th grade teacher, Mrs Kennedy ???? llhs-mrs-mclaughlins-4th-grade-class-my-first-year-at-wcg-alan-petersMrs. McLaughlin’s 4th grade class, my first year at WCS – Alan Peters walnut-creek-school-4th-grade-47-48-cecil-knott-teacherMary Jane’s 4th Grade—Mrs. Cecil Knott—this class was held in the original kitchen storage room as our school was over populated. Thus, Parkmead was going to be builtMartin’s 3rd grade— page8image2192 Lois Emslie’s 4th grade class—Mrs. Poage  left 3rd row #8 Danny Lommel,  #9 Joe Silvawalnut-creek-school-5th-grad-48-49-matilda-gordon-teacherJohanna Rose—5th grade—Mrs. Matilda Gordon, Teacher 3rd row #6 Dennis Soder? #8 Joe Silva, #12 Danny Lommel

page9image392Martin’s 5th grade—Mrs. Long, Teacher Walnut Creek School These appear to be a grade ahead of most of us: If you can identify please let Mary Jane know. Front Row: L to R: Alyce Serpa, Patty Woodman, Diana Wight, Barbara Soares, Linda Uffens, Carla Gambino, Ann Howard, ??, ??, ??, Paul A, Eugen S. Middle Row: John Santos, Dickie Jordon, Jon French, Ward Schyler, Barbara Adams, Donna Lommel, ??, ??, Betty Lou Volz, ??, Dick Anderson Top Row: Mrs. E. Long, Martin Shestek, Bob Bernard, ?? , Larry Oslin,??, Joe Alter, ??, ??, Walter Anderson, Thomas Gleasen, Charles Cook. page10image376 Parkmead Intermediate School Lois Emslie’s 5th grade—Mrs. Guy   walnut-creek-school-6th-grade-49-50-margery-kennedyJohanna Rose & Mary Jane—6th grade—Mrs. Margery Kennedy, Teacher page12image376Parkmead School—6th Grade—Mrs. Burchard Lois Emslie’s photo page11image1328Martin’s 6th grade—Mrs. Spencer, teacher Jim Hunt’s first year at Walnut Creek School Front Row – L to R: Joan Cleveland, Loretta Hummel, Gladys Ramsey, Joy Bartlett, Julia French, Janet French, Mary Piona, Kay Mauzy, Thelma Thain, Judith Ervin, Charlotte ? Second Row:  Miss Spencer, Jim Hunt, Bob Deleray, Martin Shestek, ??, Dave Rogers, Eddie Mason, Gordon Clark. Third Row: Bob Marsh, Leroy Cabral, Roger Hay, Joe Silva, Gene Soder, ??, Paul Dahl. Fourth Row: Don Thede, Gary Williamson, Dick Stanley, Randy Hummel. Fifth Row: Danny Lommel, Emlyn Cox, Don Jones. walnut-creek-school-7th-grade-50-51-taylor

Johanna Rose—7th grade—Mrs. Taylor  4th row #1 Don Ball, #5 Danny Lommelwalnut-creek-school-7th-grade-50-51-taylor Teacher Mrs. Agnes Smith 7th grade Front

Row: R to L: Irene Berg, Sharon Pierce, Betty Wilshusen, Mareeta Sheward, Pat Carney, Barbara Meier, Vivian Santos, Pat Dale, Fay Patrick, Mary Jane Pilkenton Second Row: Mrs. Agnes Smith, Sheila Johnson, Linnell Nelson, Barbara Henriksen, Martin Shestek, Linda Nelle, Donna White, Betty Adams. Third Row: Elton Butler, Gordon Batesole, Steve Plate, Duane Lockhart, Ronald Sollenberger, Freddy Lorenzen, Leroy Jorgenson. Fourth Row: Gerald Johnson, Fred Gutierre, Dick Overstreet, Ronald Harkness, Johnny Key, Clyde McAdams, Alan Peters   page14image3927th Grade—Mrs. Deleray page14image1088 7th Grade—Mr. Holder Lois Emslie’s photo 4th row #1 Joe Silva

page15image392Martin’s 8th grade—Miss Betty Bys, Teacher: Miss Betty Bys Front row – L to R: Barbara Laverty, Ruth Greaser, Nadine Keller, Gladys Ramsey, Bellis Wedsted, Sharon Bates, Barbara Stinnett, Thelma Thain. Second Row: Pat Dahl, Diana Byrne, Dolores Castella, Judy Hoffman, Carolyn Yeager, Roberta Bergdale, Loretta Hummel, Johanna Rose, Janice Kuregar, Sharon Murray, Miss Betty Bys. Third Row: Ron Harkness, Bob Deleray, Martin Shestek, Emlyn Cox, Danny Lommel, Julius Martineau Fourth Row: Jim Hunt, Jerry Foster, Don Ogden, Randy Humble, John Westlund, Tom Orme, Bob Sullivan Top Row: Kent Thomas Larry HARRY Aho, Don Threde. page16image3768th Grade—Teacher:  Mr. Leon Sloan (we were in the new 4 classroom wing) Front Row – L to R: Sheila Johnson, Mareeta Sheward, Barbara Henriksen, Pat Carney, Linda Nelle, Barbara Meier, Mary Jane Pilkenton, Vivian Santos. Second Row: Gail Newfarmer, Betty Wilshusen, Pat Norton, Sharon Pierce, Sharon Steele, Irene Berg, Fay Patrick, JoAnn Leach, Bette Adams, Gay Gordon. Third Row: Mr. Sloan, Dave Krueckel, Frans Scholin, Julia French, Donna White, Gleanne Lago. Fourth Row: Alan Peters, Clyde McAdams, Ron Sollenberger, Paul Peterson, Freddy Lorenzen, Eddie Mason, Gordon Uffens. Fifth Row:  Duane Lockhart, Gordon Batesole, Gerald Johnson Top Row: Terry O’Neil, Dale Bollar, Johnny Key, Leroy Jorgensen, Bob Badger, James De La Gardelle page15image1208

8th grade—Walnut Creek School—Mr. Thomas page1image1080What, Grade and year? was this (someone’s probably already figured this out by now) was Mrs. Palmer’s 5th grade class. I’m 5th from the left, back row. We sure liked striped Tee-shirts!  Alan Peters

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3 thoughts on “WALNUT CREEK GRAMMAR SCHOOL”

  1. Second photo from the last (someone’s probably already figured this out by now) was Mrs. Palmer’s 5th grade class. I’m 5th from the left, back row. We sure liked striped teeshirts!

  2. Hi. I remember Dave very well. However he did not graduate from Las Lomas with us in 1956. If I hear about him will let you know.

    Mary Jane Pilkenton Harding
    originally 1169 Dewing Lane, Walnut Creek

  3. Doreen, I have sent an email to my classmates to see if anyone has kept in touch with Dave. We have lost many classmates during the years. 2016 is our 60th reunion.
    I went through my LLHS year books and unfortunately the last record of Dave was our freshman year, 1953. Yearbooks did not get good until 1955, some class pictures are missing names, etc.

    Will let you know if I hear anything.

    Mary Jane

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