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WELCOME TO 2022!
Masked and vaccinated students return to the Redwood Campus for the second semester and hope that this Omicron Covid surge will allow them to "return to normal" very soon! Athletic teams were very successful this fall and winter sports are in full swing. There is still not an "all clear" for other indoor activities planned this spring. We will let you know!

INTRODUCING THE 2022 AVENUE OF GIANTS INDUCTEES
There was a large pool of extremely worthy nominations for the Avenue of Giants. Redwood Alumni continue to shine and make a difference in the world. It is not an easy decision. 
   

Peter Horton '71 has a long range of credits in acting, writing, producing, and directing. He has won awards and mentored many in his field. He has a passionate commitment to community, diversity, and the environment.
Krista Muirhead, MD '77 was Chief of Oncology, Kaiser Permanente for many years giving outstanding treatment and caring for people dealing with cancer. She received the Healing Professional Award from the Zero Breast Cancer Project and continues to volunteer as a doctor with Marin's struggling communities.
David Warner '72 is CEO of Redhorse Constructors and on the board of the College of Natural Resources at his alma mater UC Berkeley. He is focused on sustainable architecture and green energy. He co-founded the Human Needs Project bringing quality services to the Kibera slum in Kenya.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR... MAY 27, 2022  NEW DATE!
MARCH 4 BANQUET & SPEAKER DAY CANCELED
due to Omicron Covid surge

The 2022 Avenue of Giants Speaker Day and Banquet honoring 2020, 2021, and 2022 inductees will be POSTPONED ...NEW DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022,  More information will be available in mid-March. You can read the full bios of the inductees HERE
2020 inductees: Laura Holmes Haddad '93
                      Gary Kuhn '75
                      John Osborn '63
2021 inductees: Ellen Davis '67
                      Gordon Ness '72
                      Josh Reeves '01

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME SELECTION POSTPONED   
Due to the schedule changes caused by Covid, the Alumni Council unanimously agreed to make a one-time change in the selection and induction schedule. The fall 2021 RAHOF selection will be postponed to the fall of 2022. Any candidate nominations currently active will be extended and brought forward for consideration in the 2022 selections. The next RAHOF induction banquet will be held in the Spring of 2023 and celebrate selections from 2021 and 2023. 

A very successful Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet was held on Saturday, October 9 at McInnis Restaurant. Pictures have been posted to the Photo Gallery! There were about 100 attendees.
Detailed RAHOF Biographies on the RAHOF Site

REUNIONS...2020, 2021 AND NOW 2022!

If you are planning reunions for  the Class of '60, '70, '80, '90, 2000 or '10.; 2021 REUNIONS  Class of '61, '71, '81, '91, '01 or '11, and 2022 REUNIONS... Classes of '62. '72. '82, '92, '02, and '12, please contact us at reunions@redwoodalumni.org and we can help you get started and send you the class database, and post your information! Marilee Rogers and Kati Miller will be reaching out to contact people to see what is being planned. Because of Covid, many plans have been altered, postponed, or canceled. 2022 will be a busy year with reunions, weddings and other group celebrations playing "catch up." so it would be wise to select a date and reserve a place ASAP!

• Reunions for 2020 were postponed.
• Reunions for 2021... Classes of '61. '71. '81, '91, '01, and '11 please let us know your plans and let us help you get started!
  • Class of '61 celebrates 61 years! October 8, 2022  lunch at McInnis
• Reunions for 2022... Classes of '62. '72. '82, '92, '02, and '12 should start thinking about plans for the fall of 2022! Contact us for help!

ALUMNI RED PAGES... CLICK HERE

Please support small businesses and services, especially Alumni businesses! If you would like to be listed, please contact Ted Wray at jtedwray@gmail.com or info@redwoodalumni.org We will list your name, grad year, and a link to your website, email, or phone. Be sure to mention Redwood Alumni Red Pages when you do business.

 DECEMBER & JANUARY  RED PAGES SPOTLIGHT:
TIM'S TREADS
Tim Falvey '73  www.timstreads.com
415.454.7810 - 1435 East Francisco Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901

MENTION THAT YOU ARE A REDWOOD ALUM...
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We are a locally owned business that has been serving you, our customer, since 1993.
Our roots don't only run back to 1993, but rather 1974 which is when
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GIVING NOVEMBER...GIVE BACK TO REDWOOD... 2021-2022 CAMPAIGN
Please consider giving back to Redwood in other ways ... any amount will be appreciated!

The Alumni Association works closely with the Redwood Foundation. In past years they have raised over $1.2 mil to help Academics, Arts, and Athletics. They sponsor our activities, we help raise monies for the Foundation and the Alumni Scholarship, as well as assist at some of their events. It's time for us to step up to the plate and help with any kind of contribution, large or small!
  DONATE NOW!      Mail-in Donation Form

If you would prefer, you may send a **check made out to:
Redwood Foundation
c/o Redwood High School
395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur CA 94939

**Please mention that you are a Redwood alum and give your year of graduation!

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

Last spring we selected two Alumni scholarship winners as well as a recipient of the first annual Bill Wilkinson Scholarship. Please go to our Giving Page for more details. We collect donations all year long so please consider making a donation and be sure to mention if it is specifically for the Wilkinson Scholarship.

DONATE NOW ONLINE  or BY MAIL the Alumni Scholarship Program!

If you would prefer, you may send a check made out to:
Redwood Foundation/Alumni Scholarship
c/o Redwood High School
395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur CA 94939

THREE MORE GIANT LOSSES:
 
Charlie Feeney (English)      Linda Tassano (Math)          Sid Gordon (Music)

Charlie Feeney taught English for many years, inspiring students with his creativity, wisdom, and love of learning. He loved to listen to local bands, dance, and get the most out of life. In high school, Charlie was introduced to the study of poetry and the works of the transcendentalists, primarily Emerson and Thoreau. As he reflected, "My eyes lit up with poetry and my fate was sealed."

Linda Tassano: During her over 40-year career, she taught math at San Jose Middle School and San Marin High School in Novato, and Redwood High School in Larkspur. She once estimated that she likely taught over 7,000 students in her long career. Her favorite thing about her job was that she loved to teach students how to think logically and felt math was the best vehicle.

Sid Gordon was one of the original Redwood teachers… he was a music teacher extraordinaire! His 95^th birthday celebration was featured in the Press Democrat just last month. https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-bandleader-keeps-the-music-going-with-a-little-help-from-his-fri/

(Obituaries and comments on Teacher/Staff Profiles Page)

The Redwood Alumni Association has purchased most of the surplus yearbooks from Redwood for a very good price...We can offer them to you for only $50 including shipping and handling. We have one or more for most classes since 1975, some classes being more scarce. If you have lost a yearbook or never bought one, and are interested, please contact info@redwoodalumni.org with your name, year of the yearbook, and mailing address. We will notify you and if the yearbook is available, will give you payment instructions! Yearbook purchase(s) are available to Redwood alumni only.