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LHHS Staff: Where are they today?
	Tom Barnes has published Casablanca Film Trivia: Here's Looking at You, Kid! His "Casablanca Trivia Board Game" that is the basis of this book. The book contains more than 1130 trivia questions, divided into thirty-three chapters Casablanca Film Trivia can be ordered from the website casablancatrivia.com or by E-mail at casablancatrivia@cox.net. You can also contact him by writing Papyrus Publishing P.O. Box 3422, San Clemente, CA 92674-3422 or by calling the toll free number 888-846-1812.
	Dave Kurrle is retired but still substitutes at LHHS.
	Barbara Ellerbrock
	Tony Ferruzzo just resigned as principal at San Juan High School
	Ray Fike is now retired.
	Mr. Flanagan died this year (2008) from cancer.
	Mr. Don Hilts is retired but still can be seen at some of the school events.
	Kathy Lane experienced problems during surgery during the summer of 2001, and lapsed into a coma for three weeks. She is recovering at home. Kathy Lane has been teaching at LHHS since 1980, where she has been the English Department Chairperson for over 15 years.
	Mr. Roger Gunderson
	Mrs. Malek Hits the Big Time! Mrs. Dalynn Malek, LHHS teacher for the past 17 years, was chosen as one of five winners of the California Teacher of the Year Award. She qualified for this competition by being selected as the Orange County and the Saddleback Valley Unified School District Teacher of the Year. As a "Hawk," Dalynn has taught visual arts, acted as the yearbook advisor and has been the School Site Coordinator. Before teaching at LHHS, she taught at Serrano Intermediate School for eight years. Dalynn believes that, "art gives a student balance and a chance to exercise the other side of the brain." She explained, "They may not use calculus on a daily basis, but they will always use art. The way they dress and other aesthetic choices they make will define who they are." (Hawks in Flight Editor's Note: "I can't wait to see Mrs. Pfaff's reaction to this quote!") As many of you know, from taking her classes, Mrs. Malek's classroom walls are covered with student artwork. During class you may have listened to CD's (tapes for you older graduates) of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra or even Vivaldi. Over the years, in this relaxed environment, students lost track of time as they created numerous works of art. As part of her award, Mrs. Malek received $16,000 from a foundation established by Mr. and Mrs. Gross.
	Susan (Coleman) Ruyle While at LHHS, she taught English and along with Mr. Sisman, designed the Humanities program which is still active today. After spending 10 years at LHHS, Susan taught English at Saddleback College until her retirement. Her most recent creative efforts revolved around publishing a new version of "Dawn", a local Magazine that she originally published in the 1980's. She passed away this year (2008).
	Mr. Garth Rogers is retired living in Utah surrounded by his family.
	Tim Sullivan now works at the Marine Institute in Dana point.
	Frank Spittle still lives in the area and can be found making speeches at the local Toast Master meetings. He has written his book about his adventures in the Navy and still stops by LHHS every once in a while.
	Sally Van Buskirk passed away from colon cancer in 1988. There is a memorial scholarship in her name which is awarded to one student each year who overcomes academic and personal hardship while maintaining a cheerful attitude.