Richard J Begin



Last Updated:    October 29, 2009

Residing In:    Santa Cruz, CA USA

Business Phone:    831-464-1302

Family SPHS grads:    Robert G Begin
Anne M. Begin

I still have family that lives in/near South Pasadena:    Yes, sister Anne Dixon and her family live on Fremont Street.

Homepage:    http://richiebegin.com

Post-High School Education    Pasadena City College
Cal-Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo

Places I've lived since High School:    San Luis Obispo
Cayucos
Pismo Beach
Santa Cruz

Children/Grandchildren:    Julia Begin born 1990

Birthday:    November 13, 1951

Comments:    Hi Everybody!

School Story:    Music.

Share your memories about other schools you attended in S.P.    Sp Junior High
Marengo Elementary

My favorite "school days" hang outs or other places:    Johnny's Hamburgers
Taco Treat
Gus's BBQ
Hilton's Hobby House
Markytan Household
Hoffman Household
Arroyo Mini Golf
Pinky Rear with Rokola and Snyder and Wise
(

What athletic programs, teams or activities did you participate in while you were at SPJHS or SPHS?    Commissioner of Finance
Sports Page Editor
High School Band
Junior Varsity Basketball
Bee Basketball
Student Council
Surfing in Laguna &
all over with Kudo and Markytan
Hermosa Beach
Manhatten Beach
Crescent Bay
Newport Beach
Balboa Island
Leo Carillo State Park
County Line Beach

Played in various hippie rock bands (Ocelots)
Played on the Sunset Strip
(Hullaballo, Gazarri's, Pandora's Box)
Griffith Park Concerts
Shrine Exposition Hall Concerts
Cream, Moody Blues, Albert King, Jeff Beck Group featuring Rod Stewart, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Electric Flag, Paul Butterfield, Fleetwood Mac Blues Band, Iron Butterfly, Mint Tatto,

What organizations, clubs or groups did you belong to during your school years in South Pasadena?    see above

Do you get back to South Pasadena?    yes

SPHS graduates I keep in touch with:    Bill Hoffman
John Markytan
Richard Kudo
Steve Snyder
Stephanie Clark

What I always wanted to do that I haven’t done yet:    nothing

My "Goals in Life" or "Hopes & Dreams":    I hope Sarah Palin doesn't become President.
I dream I can fly.

What or who influences you most today?    music

My Favorite Quote:    "There is an awful lot to learn after
you know everything."

"The thing about self-pity is it' so sincere."

What bands or songs were your favorite back then?    too many to list

What musicians, songs or albums would be on your playlist today?    too many to list

If I had a time machine, and could travel back to 1966-1969, I would....    get the recipe for Johnny's Hambuger.



visit RichieBegin.com for videos


What's happening in my life now:    music




















Leave this field empty


Send a private message to Richard J Begin:

First Name:  
Last Name:  
Your Email:  
Subject:    



Notify me whenever Richard J Begin's profile is updated. Your email:


Classmate Comments:

Note: Classmate comments can be viewed by all Classmates. If you wish to send Richard J Begin a private message, please use the private message box above.