01/03/2026
Christmas is over but I hope you’re still in a generous giving mood! Our 2026 scholarship commitments will come due again in April. We need your help to continue supporting deserving MHS graduates.
I’d like to tell you a quick story. Nearly 15 years ago the class of 1972 began to give scholarships from $$ generously donated by our alumni. The class of 1976 thought that was such a good idea they contacted us to get information on how to begin doing the same. They began and have out-raised and out-classed us every year since! They have an annual fundraiser where classmates are asked to give $76 for scholarships and they give six or seven $1000 scholarships nearly every year. We struggle to give three $500 scholarships a year.
We are not saying we don’t appreciate the donations we get but the same 10 faithful alumni (thank you all!) seem to be donating and we are barely raising $1500 a year. Could you open your pocketbook or wallet wide enough to donate $72? We welcome more or less however this seems a good place to start. The Class of ‘72 Rocks! Let’s keep that concept going with our generosity to help support & educate young people in a community that helped raise us all!
You may donate by sending a check or money order made out to MHS Class of ‘72 and mail to:
MHS Class of 72 Scholarships, c/o 3350 M St. #22, Merced, CA. 95348.
Be a part of the $72 challenge! Any amount is greatly appreciated.
01/01/2026
It’s a priviledge and blessing to celebrate each one of you on your special day or all month long!
Mary Gonella Wentz
Winston Damme
George Bertaina
Debra Brewer
Glenda “Sis” Burdick Buttrey
Joe Barger
Rebecca Shelton Manning
Jimmy Norrell
Andy Deane
Ralph Morris
Mike Cullen
Linda Schwab Hartman
Stella Sapien Reta
Don Harris
Steve Jantz
We don’t want to miss a single opportunity to recognize and honor our alumni. If we missed anyone please leave the name in a comment below the post. Otherwise, Happy Birthday to you!
12/31/2025
Cheers to a better, brighter 2026! Wishing you and your families a future of health and happiness.
12/25/2025
Wishing you all blessed holidays and good fortune in 2026!
12/01/2025
IT’S DECEMBER! Wishing these Class of ‘72 Alumni the best birthday ever…
Kenny Garrison
Vickie Peterson Dofner
David Banks
John Day
David Salvadori
Fred Woitt
Kim Broughton
Paul Garibay
If we’ve missed you or you know someone we missed please leave a note in the comments.
11/27/2025
Whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you happiness, may it be yours this season of thankfulness and throughout the coming year.
11/11/2025
Your service and family sacrifices are appreciated!
11/03/2025
IT’S NOVEMBER! Wishing these Class of ‘72 Alumni the best birthday ever…
Robert Marvulli
Gary Osterhaut
Lori DeCaro
Steven Salles
Janell Eastman
Dennis Brown
Robert Laughton
Debbie Furtado
Susan Vinyard Tyra
Charles Davis
Sue Groefsema Jones
Steve Speilman
Michael Wolfe
Mary Mazzei Koederitz
Gary Thornhill
If we’ve missed you or you know someone we missed please leave a note in the comments.
10/05/2025
IT’S OCTOBER! Wishing these Class of ‘72 Alumni the best birthday ever…
Shirley Davis Brown
Steve Whitney
Gary Wissert
Tim Miller
Kathy Glusing Morton
Eddie Acevedo
Mark Tyacke
Phil Marasti
Michael Jeffrey
Wally Roduner
Robert Dal Porto
Lila Cresci Anderson
Steve Guerrero
If we’ve missed you or you know someone we missed please leave a note in the comments.