In Memoriam - Staff - Grossmont High School Museum

Jeanne Dorsey GHS English teacher 1968-1976

Jeanne Dorsey GHS English teacher 1968-1976 While Jeanne was at GHS for only a few years, she made a dramatic impression on students and colleagues. Obituary Fellow English Teacher Memories Connie Baer: In 1973, my first year at GHS, I met Jeanne. I...

Jeri Lundy, GHS 1977 to 2007

We received this sad news from retired GHS Principal Bill Ashman: "Jeri Lundy passed away on Nov 29. Her husband called me. No Services. She had a nice Thanksgiving with family at her house. Her heart just stopped the following...

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Jerry Sanders: Biology Teacher 1960-1968

Jerry taught English, Math, and Social Studies at El Capitan in 1959-60 in its opening year. Then John Warburton and Walter Barnett hired him in 1960 to teach Biology at Grossmont High School. Jerry left Grossmont in 1968 to teach...

Jim Nichols, Instrumental Music Teacher, 1959-1987

During his tenure at Grossmont High School, Jim Nichols established an incredible legacy of excellence. The California State Legislature twice commended Jim for his superior bands, a result of Jim’s enthusiasm and dedication to instrumental music. In...

Jo Savage, Counseling and Vice Principal Secretary

Jo worked for Grossmont High School as a Counseling and Vice Principal Secretary and retired after 30 years of service at GHS from August 1961 and retired in July 1991. Those of us fortunate enough to have known Jo at Grossmont recall her...

John L. “Larry” Hoefer, Physics and Chemistry Teacher 1966-1978

While his time at GHS was short, his impact was large as evident from two former student memories. Phil Kerig recalls, "Mr. Hoefer was my freshman Science teacher '69-70 and senior Physics teacher '72-73. The epitome of...