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1963-64 Memorabilia

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Hi Everyone,
It is a beautiful day here in Carmel Valley and we are in full swing with harvest (I work for a winery now - seemed like a good idea). Grapes are arriving at the rate of 20 to 40 tons a day and we are crushing and pressing for long hours. Due [...]

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The GECKO Project - 1961 Year Book

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

The Gecko Project is under way in the Photo Gallery. Class pictures for the 1961 Year Book are now posted in the Photo Gallery.
I still need copies of the 1959, 1960 and 1962 thru 1965 Year Books.
If possible I’d like to obtain ‘complete’ copies of the year books … cover to cover … so when [...]

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Bruce Berger visits Blog saying …

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Hi all. Reading the blogs brings back fond memories of our days in Saigon. I was there from 62 until the evacuation in 65. My brothers Ken (class of 64) and Darrell were also there (class of 66, as was I).
I do remember the bombing of the Kinh Doh. If memory serves me correctly (somewhat [...]

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The Gecko Project

Monday, May 5th, 2008

The Gecko Project appears to be do-able. Between several of you, we have copies of the Gecko for the years 1960 through 1965 evacuation copy.
As I recall ACS was started in 1958. Anyone have info on the history of ACS, or know where history of the school could be located?
I was there in 1959. I [...]

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