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LOOKING FOR FUN SUMMER READING? I GOT YOU COVERED! ORDER YOUR BOOK TODAY! The History of Cupertino High School: The First 60 years The book begins with the creation and planning of CHS and goes on to feature the events and people that shaped the school's history. The book features a spread for each graduation year (plus some generational snapshots). It also features a comprehensive almanac, faculty lists, and graduations lists. Cupertino High School has a special history because of its special people. Read about your favorites and learn about those who came before or after. Whether it's Pioneer Day, Jamboree, Baja, Powderpuff, and/or Spirit Week, there is something for you to remember your years as a Pioneer. 320 pages For (domestic) shipping:   Cost: $30 (tax & shipping included) Make check made payable to "Wes Morse" or pay via PayPal  (40morse@gmail.com) Make sure you send shipping information with your order. Mail to:  Wes Morse c/o Cupertino High

CHS goes to vote!

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THE STUDENTS OF CUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL are going to polls this week to elect their new class councils for the 2019-2020 school year. Today, students vote online. But many of you will remember the way in which candidates (at least the school wide ASB ones) were nominated. The CONVENTION stopped the school in its tracks, sending delegates to the theater to vote for the final two nominees that would appear on the ballot. All the action was broadcast live back to the classrooms for students and staff to follow.  In The History of Cupertino High School: The First 60 Years , are the names of each office holder for school-wide office and all senior class councils. This historical record is just a small part of this 320 book dedicated to CHS and the people who made it memorable. ORDER YOUR BOOK TODAY! The History of Cupertino High School: The First 60 years For (domestic) shipping:   Cost: $30 (tax & shipping included) Make check made payable to "Wes Morse" or

Catching up with Sid James

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Yesterday I had the great privilege of delivering a book to Mr. Sid James. Mr. James was a staple in the shop area of Cupertino for over 30 years. We talked about the early challenges of his career, some of his colleagues, and he even recounted a time running into George Fernandez at a McDonalds in Oregon. Mr. James also talked about having to work extra jobs. For him that meant teaching part-time at a junior college and night school. One thing that I didn't emphasize in the book was that many teachers needed or opted to work extra jobs to make ends meet. Earning a living as a public school teacher has always been a challenge! He also talked of being asked to take on projects at the request of CHS administration. He would stay after school to complete them even after the admin went home. He seemed to take great pride in those contributions to the school. Another photo  of Mr. James appears on page 220, as part of page that lists all CHS teachers.

Baja!

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Did you go on the Baja trip? It was one of the great traditions of Cupertino High. You can find out about this legendary science trip on page 75 of "The History of Cupertino High School: The First 60 Years." Order your copy today! Click below to find out how! https://cupertinohighschoolhistorybook.blogspot.com/2018/09/books-ready-to-order-ship.html
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THE HISTORY OF CUPERTINO HIGH SCHOOL: The First 60 Years This book is now available for purchase at the Cupertino Historical Society for $25. Also: The last 2 available copies of Sam Lawson: and the Naming of a Middle School are available for sale as well. CHS History books can still be ordered through the mail: Wes Morse C/O Cupertino High School 10100 Finch Avenue Cupertino, CA  95014 Cost is $30 (includes tax and domestic shipping) http://www.cupertinohistoricalsociety.org/about-us

How to order a copy

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ORDER YOUR BOOK TODAY! The History of Cupertino High School: The First 60 years For (domestic) shipping:   Cost: $30 (tax & shipping included) Make check made payable to "Wes Morse" or NEW ! pay via PayPal  (40morse@gmail.com) Make sure you send  shipping information with your order. Mail to:  Wes Morse c/o Cupertino High School 10100 Finch Avenue Cupertino, CA 95014 Want to pick it up at CHS? (main office) Cost: $25 (let me know when you are planning to come) Questions?  wes_morse@fuhsd.org
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My good friend Andy Walczak, interviewed me in the form of a "Book Talk" to mark the release of "The History Cupertino High School: The First 60 years."  Thank you Jay Lawson for writing:   I can guarantee that there is no other school in the world that has a book like this that is so detailed and captures the entire culture of the 60 years of CHS.