14 newportbeachindy . com NOVEMBER 11 , 2022
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Thousands Celebrate Corona del Mar High School 60-Year Anniversary
By NB Indy Staff
The long-awaited 60th Anniversary celebration of Corona del Mar High School , sponsored by the CDM Foundation , drew nearly 2,000 people to the campus on Saturday , October 22 , during the day , and to the Newport Dunes that night for the “ Rock the Endowment ” music and food fest .
Hundreds of alumni , families , former teachers , coaches and administrators , and local residents descended on the campus during the day for an all-alumni , all-community Open House , with Jubilee committee member Anne Kittleson overseeing .
There were 200 student-led campus tours , a showcase of 27 academic groups , a pep rally with musical and pep squad performances , and the dedication of the William ( Bill ) Sumner Track , which 250 Sumner supporters and students attended .
Three members of the school ’ s first graduating class in 1964 attended the day . Susan Schisler Webster amd Virginia Thomas Fickes were from Orange County , but Bob Newman flew in from Minnesota for the occasion .
The school ’ s first employee , 98-yearold Vice Principal Jerry McClellan , also attended and was warmly greeted by CDM High School Principal Jacob Haley .
The on-campus event closed with the track dedication to beloved track and cross country coach , William ( Bill ) Sumner , who has been at CDM High School for 39 years .
“ I came here for two or three years , and I ’ m still here ,” Sumner said . “ What does that tell you ?”
Accolades abounded from his many students , fellow teachers , the board of trustees and Principal Jacob Haley . Later that evening at Newport Dunes , nearly 1,200 ticket holders gathered for the “ Rock the Endowment ” Food and Music Fest , with three bands performing : the 80s cover band Flashback Heart Attack , The Side Deal ( three of whom are CDM alums ), and the 80s band , The English Beat , just in from their European tour . John Ireland , class of 81 and the
Voice of the LA Lakers , was emcee .
The nonprofit CDM Foundation , which hosted the entire day , raised an estimated $ 1.3 million from ticket monies and sponsorships to establish the Crown of the Sea Endowment for the school ’ s College & Career Guidance Program , its “ Challenge Success ” Mental Health and Wellness Program , and funding for technology , music and the arts .
Title Sponsor was Vivante . Presenting Sponsor was Patrick ’ s Purpose . Also adding to the bottom line was a custom surfboard experience for auction along with signed guitars from The Side Door and The English Beat bands .
An executive committee , composed of alumni and / or CDM Foundation board members , worked together a year to plan the celebration . They included past Foundation Chairs and Alumni Association Co-Chairs Eric Paulsen and Joe Stefano , Bob “ Smitty ” Smith , Anne Kittleson , Christy Ward , Amber Snider , Craig Johnson , and Kristin Martin .
Current Foundation Co-Chairs Christy Smith and John Jenkins were also heavily involved .
For more information , visit https :// cdmfoundation . org .
Orchesis dance team
Coach Sumner ’ s Track Dedication
Corona del Mar Foundation Jubilee and Music Fest committee , from left , Craig Johnson , ‘ 87 , Christy Ward , Joe Stefano , ‘ 82 , Bob “ Smitty ” Smith , ‘ 73 , Eric Paulsen , ‘ 83 , Amber Snider , and Kristin Martin , ‘ 86 .
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