Our Generous 2026 Donors

Financial Donations

Dan Barnes Museum Rose Garden: Brianne Jones Froumis, Class of 1998, and GHS Vice Principal

2025-6 Hall of Honor Ceremony Plaques and Programs: Betty Jo Shaieb, Class of 1952 and Foothiller Mom

General Fund: Sue Emerson, Retired GHS Science Teacher

WASP Mural: Tom Karnowski, Class of 1970 (2 donations); Robert Seer, Class of 1967

2026 Memorabilia Donations

Dianna Pohlman Bell, Class of 1960: 1960 El Recuerdo Yearbook

Judy Campbell, Class of 2001: 4 El Recuerdos 1998-2001

Ken Carlson, Class of 1963: 3 El Recuerdos 1960-1962

Tammy Clifford, Class of 1980: Cheer Megaphone

Son of William LeRoy Dillion, Class of 1944: 3 El Recuerdos: 1942, 1943, 1944

John Goble, Class of 1981: Boys Water Polo and Boys Swimming Letterman’s Jacket

Bill Hoffman, Class of 1964: Two Versions of Song Celebrating the GHS Museum

Natalie Cushman Reed, Class of 2013: Eleven 10th Reunion Padre Color T-shirts

Family of Karl Richter, Class of 1976: 1976 El Recuerdo

Walter Rene Rogers, Class of 1955: Chapter 1 of His Memoir Describing His Foothiller Years

Wendi Fitzpatrick Shannon, Class of 1978: 4 El Recuerdos 1975-1978, 20th Reunion Booklet, 1937 Diploma belonging to George Bailey; 1978 Commencement Exercise Announcement and Card

Loyd A. Sever, Class of 1942 Donated by Daughter Cindi Sever Barrow: 3 Year Football Letterman’s Button Sweater

Don Treadwell: Antique Child’s Wooden School Desk

Gaylord Eugene Watson, Class of 1953, Donated by Daughter Julia Bonner, Class of 1977: 1953 Track 3 Year Letterman’s Sweater

Museum Contact Info

Summer and Fall 2026 GHS Museum Hours
From 10-1 Saturdays for All: September 19th (Class of 1971 Reunion), October 10th (Classes of 1956 and 1966), October 24th (Class of 1976), and November 21st OR Fridays by prior appointment when school is in session.

OR Fridays by appointment when school is in session
You will need to check in at the front school office.
Email us or call to schedule an appointment.
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Phone: 619-668-6140

We are located near the pool
on the east side of campus.

Museum Directors
Connie and Lynn Baer

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(619)-668-6148
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Jackson Naah, Class of 2028, frequently visits the Museum. Jackson plays his banjo on Fridays at the La Mesa Farmers’ Market.

Class of 1959 Alumni Kitty Gregg Kope, Nancy Berg Lamb, Sue Cosby Kaplan, and Marti Ballance Guarin have been getting together yearly since 1987. They stand in front of the 2 drawings of GHS they inspired Artist Bob Happ to create for Grossmont High School.

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Closest parking available off Dennstedt Place, near the tennis courts. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thank You for Your Support

The Museum operates solely on donations, which are used to create the Museum displays, to preserve our memorabilia, and to celebrate Grossmont's history.

To make a tax-deductible financial donation, please use the DONATE button below. If you would like to sponsor a certain project, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

You may also write a check, payable to the GHS Educational Foundation, and mail it to Connie and Lynn Baer, 5999 Avenorra Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942. In the check memo, please specify your sponsorship of a certain project or specify Museum General Fund.

Grossmont High School Honors Astronaut Alumni With Inspiring Campus Mural

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Bill Anders, Class of 1951
Ellen Ochoa, Class of 1975
Frederick W. “Rick” Sturckow - Class of 1978