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5/23/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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Hello all this is Kathy McClellan Cunningham. Number one, WOW, whoever made this site, is awesome. It is beautiful. Thank you for all your time and troubles! Number two, I am soooooooo sad to hear about Rick Purnell and Darryl Durfee. What a terrible shame. Darryl was so very cute, and nice too! Rick was one of my best friends since before H.S. We used to hang out at lifeguard tower either 3 or 5... (yikes, my memory going already)? In those days I could wear a bikini, smile! A group of us would meet everyday in the summer, riding our bikes and laying out. I remember Becky Barnes and I were the only ones who really liked to body surf with the guys, and Rick was always with us! My heart goes out to their families, and I will never forget them.
Anyway, I was married for 13 years to Steve Cunningham. We have two boys.... 18 and 21 yrs, which I basically raised myself. I still live in HB, about a mile from the beach and both my boys went to Edison. I am in charge, per se, of all the Respiratory Care Practitioners at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. I worked for ten years as one in Pediatric Intensive Care, then the last 8 years... I have been the manager. It has been such a busy year! We have about 150 Therapists working.
Back to Rick...... I can remember Rick, Pat Moorehouse, and myself going to Bob's Big Boy after a 'party' in Pat's big red truck. It was late and we were a bit 'tipsy' ...shhhhh. Anyway, the guys told me my nose was crooked, and I started to cry. It was so funny at the time! sheesh.
Christy McDonald....where have you been? I was worried about you!
I mainly keep in touch with Wendy Kroll, Lori Crane-Loen, Mary Bowman-Featherstone, Rhonda Theis-Halstensgaard, Jeri Walker-Hernandez, and of course the love of my life... the happily married Mr. Kevin Nadau. Hi Kevin! (Did you find the website)?
Oops, as you can see, I am still a little too talkative, so better end!
Hope to make it to the reunion, just depends on how busy work is. I love you all, be safe, and take wonderful care, if I am not there...
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
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5/24/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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Oh my gosh, people remember me! Christy, I will call you soon. Glenn, being a manager is just that, when there is not enough staff to cover a hospital, you have to be there!
Jerry, Brian, and Vince....not quite sure you remember me, but .....To Jerry, I remember the rumors of the holes in the locker rooms at Dwyer and that the 'boys' could see us. But, we didn't care, we all turned out to be strippers! smile. I also remember one morning on the bus to Dwyer when the bus crashed. We were free to miss our first classes! Brian....I remember the lowriders, and the fight with the football players. I was a cheerleader, and liked both sides...boo hoo. I can remember all the cheerleaders would not enter the ladies restroom, because the 'smokers' hung out there and it was 'taboo'. But, I would go in (if necessary) and no biggie. All were cool. Remember then they opened up a side place on the Hamilton side of Edison for just the smokers? And Vince, I totally remember the VW in the pool. And also remember trying to get the benches in there too.
BUT, MY MAIN REASON to write this is to SUE CROSS. You must be the bravest mom in the world. I work and see children's sickness all day long, and bow to your courage. Are they OK now? There is a ton being done now with heart problems and actually, my hospital has one of the best heart institutes ever. We did the first pediatric heart surgery ever. My son has a devastating disease. Wish it could be made better by some surgery, but not. My love is with you and your family.
Kath
Ps
On a happier side, I just bought a 1974 VW Bug, with a brand new engine, etc....yellow. So cute. Do you know that was the last year they sold them in the US, the year that we graduated!? Then they made them in Mexico for a while. My little beach toy!
luv again to all............... XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
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5/25/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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To Mr. John Upp,
Yes, Linda Knox works at Memorial..... she is a nurse in Children's. Actually, I think she is either one of the managers, or now working as a nurse down on the 2nd floor childrens part of the hospital.
And Christi! You are a poop. smile. All that fun that you were having and not keeping in touch? We all could have joined you! If I could get my fat butt... ha, off the office chair, I would love to go skiing! Have not done it in years! I miss you, and have a ton of memories of Russia. With Sherry Hyder also. Does Sherry Hyder know about this site? I think I have her number somewhere as her son was playing hockey-skating where Steve and his wife and their kids had all the kids skating. I would go and watch in San Clemente when my boys were having games. Remember when all the girls went to another room in Russia and left me alone? I was sooooo scared. They stayed there all night!
Sue Cross, I remember you as being in the 'surfer' population...ha. But, I thought you were a year below. I remember you because you were friends with Denean Cambis, and she lived across the street from me. I still think you are the most courageous person going through what you went through, as again, I see that all the time, and it is very scary for the parents. Actually, when I was working in Peds. ICU, I would do my job, and feel so sad for the parents. I knew though that we were doing the best for the children.
By the way, Ms. Eisworth retired, as my oldest son had her for English, and she retired in I believe 2000. Do you think she would get mad at my 'run-on' sentences that I just wrote? I still have nightmares about her classes.
One more thing................. I think this site is so neat. We should keep it after the reunion. I better go, cause at work, and late for a meeting!
Kathy xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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5/26/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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Just a 'quickie'! I am so very happy that you decided to write, Mr. Scott Wojahn. I miss you dearly. (Don't tell Roger, but you were always my favorite twin)! smile. You, Roger, and Kevin are so very talented. I am so proud of you! My youngest has done about 50 commercials, TV shows, movies, etc. You all may have written a jingle or two for his shows! He stopped, with SAG and AFTRA on hold per se while wanting to play HS sports at Edison. I never remarried after Steve, too much to do with two boys to raise and working full time! Now we need to get Kevin to write on this wonderful site! Going to write to him at this very moment to get his act together....ha. And to pay you back rent! smile.
Luv ya all,
Kath
xoxoxoxoxo
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5/30/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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WOW FROM KATHY CUNNINGHAM,
I am very sorry, as I am on call for the three day weekend. Was at Memorial all night. POOPED! But, OF COURSE, need to read our notes on this site.
Hi Jill Harris, miss you, and reading about all these heart surgeries reminds me of your little sister, Lynne. She is brave too. Good thing she is a nurse there at Hoag.
All the guys that wrote to me.... Jerry......... (sure you didn't push that boy in the girls locker room) smile. WILL YOU TAKE A LIE DETECTOR TEST? teasing......... Brian, a very good analogy to that fight in the field. You and, I guess me...... have grown up and realize the wonderful times without the icky stuff happening now.
Scott, I MISS YOU, GRAY OR NOT...TEE HEE. WHO ISN'T? Which reminds me of Tammy Delillo in Australia. I would love to live there. You are soooooooooooooooooo lucky! You just stated in your notes that you had a bit of gray in your beautiful blonde hair. I miss you too.
Kevin Natau is still being a poopy and not written on this site. I wrote to him. Is he a chicken? Lets all write to him and bug him. Although, he is probably very busy with his shows in Las Vegas that he writes for, etc. He has a wonderful family....(yikes, am I writing for him like a typical mother?)
My special SUE CROSS...........I live in HB, but, work at Long Beach Memorial.
When I get some sleep, I will write back to you!
And Rhonda Chauncy.......I will write to you too!
Love you all,
Kathleen Cunningham
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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6/3/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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Oh my gosh,
Mr. Kevin Nadeau wrote something! Boy, Kev, with all the accomplishments that you have done, you sure didn't write much! (motherly again). I hope again Ms. Eiswerth doesn't see the last 'run-on' sentence! Scott, I have something to let you know......... Hey, I saw Debbie at the truck stop in Indianapolis! Hi Deb! You sure are one brave person. I was scared to drive my Van! Miss ya..... Have to go......
kathy
xoxoxoxoxoxo
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6/8/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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Christi, I think I can find Mrs.Rinkin. My oldest went to Edison with her. And we have sorta kept in touch over the years. She has two sons, who are very nice. I called her trying to find out about Rick Purnell, so I am sure I can find the number again. Boy, oh boy do we have stories about Russia. Wonderful, insightful ones and silly ones. And remember we all became ill when we came home? Remember the Aeroflot flight, where we were all almost crying? And all the communist rules that we had to follow then. We weren't supposed to talk to the soldiers all over the place... but, we did, and they started to flirt! Ha. I am going to look for my scrapbook in the garage. Drill team had wonderful memories, we were sure lucky that year to get the experience that we did. Now, with Cheerleading, seems all we did was argue and cry.... ha. How silly. Does anyone know where Becky Barnes is?
And Candy...Hi. I will probably wear a 'gunny-sack,' flip flops, pink sunglasses, and a floppy straw hat. But, I might shave my legs....smile. Welcome to the site.
Kathy
xoxoxoxoxo
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6/16/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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TO BOB DESOLA,
YOU HAVE TO BE THE MOST WONDERFUL PERSON IN THE WORLD. Actually, you are an angel. I am Kathleen McClellan Cunningham. I work at Long Beach Memorial Hospital, and have for 18 years. I have raised my two 18 and 21 yrs sons on my own.
I just wanted to let you know that you are the greatest. To take care and love your wife with all of that you have......................... I CANNOT EVEN LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH MEN, LEAVE THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE SICK, OR WIFE.
So, again.................... I love you for being an honest human being. Myself, working in a hospital...........look up to you from the bottom of my heart. I wish the beginning of your wife, soon. I have seen miracles happen time and time again.
I have the utmost respect for you.
Love with all my heart for your wife and yourself,
Kathleen
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6/21/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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Hi all for one sec, or two. I just was wondering a couple things. Hey Scott, how come Roger doesn't have the time to say HI! I thought twins sorta did things similar...................
BUT, THE REASON I AM WRITING IS TO MS. WENDY KROLL..............
WENDY KROLL,
You are one of my best and loving friends. You are the reason that I found this site. YOU, Ms. Kroll, have to be so proud of yourself. If you all didn't know, Wendy is not only a wonderful business woman in her 'Hospital Administration' for HMOS, etc....per se. She also passed the bar exam for New York as an attorney. She is a wonderful mother, and so self sufficient that it makes me sick....smile.
I love you Wendy, and can remember you at Dwyer as my first real friend when my family moved here.
You are the greatest, sweetest woman that I have ever met. Compassion for everyone. And friends with all. No matter what! (Hey, that part reminds me of Jeri Walker!)
Thank you to Wendy, Jeri, Rhonda, Lori, etc......for being true friends. And Christi....I know you think of me, as I do you!
Now, if you talk about all the guys out there in Edison land that I think of........ it would take up a couple pages on this site! (remember, I never remarried... yet.... smile)
luv ya Wendy,
kath
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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6/30/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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Vito,
I don't know if you remember me, and I know I am naive, but........... I used to babysit the Oscar Mayer children in HB and Santa Barbara. So, know the family. But, I think it was a joke...... smile.
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6/30/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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Hi Adrienne,
Thank you sooooo very much for your kind words in your email. You were so thoughtful. I appreciate it more than you know.
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7/9/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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To Ken Kerr,
I have to tell you something. It is in sadness, as I miss Kathy, and knew her from drill team. You, of course, don't know me from a hole in the wall......... but, I have to tell you this. When I heard of Rick Purnell's probable death, I searched to find out if it was true or not. I finally got through to Mrs. Rinkin (our drill team teacher--per se). She couldn't tell me anything about Rick, but did tell me about the wonderful Kathy and what had happened. Gosh, took me by surprise, as she told me what had happened. I am so very sorry for her and your family. I was told she was in love with someone new and in a very happy state, that she was very happy at that time, and was looking forward to her new love.
I am truly sorry for bringing up sadness again. But, I believe she is with us, and from the story of her loss..... is happy, as she was in love.
I am so very sorry and have my heartfelt love for all of you.
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7/9/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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My dearest Roger,
I feel for you, and know exactly the 'day by day' with my own son. I love your whole family and please keep in touch, K?
love.
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7/9/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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To John Miller,
After reading your long note and excerpt about Peter Mattiano, I, also give my heart to him and his loved ones. He didn't know me, but, reading your note about him, He sounded like a wonderful soul. Thank you so very much for sharing it with us. It is just so sad when we lose those that were wonderful.
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7/12/2004
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Kathy (McClellan) Cunningham
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To John Himmelburger,
Do you remember me from the yearbook staff? I can't go to the reunion. But, nothing is mentioned about you. I have fond memories.
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