Tam Celebrities & Alumni of Note

See this at: ebay.com| Added on 08/07/08

1971 San Francisco 49ers Team Issue Postcard E. Collett - #66; 6'4" 240lbs - eBay Description: 5.75" x 8.8" black & white, thin card stock, bio & brief stats on back - postcard style back. San Francisco 49ers. Attended San Francisco State University... See more

1971 San Francisco 49ers Team Issue Postcard E. Collett - #66; 6'4" 240lbs - eBay Description: 5.75" x 8.8" black & white, thin card stock, bio & brief stats on back - postcard style back. San Francisco 49ers. Attended San Francisco State University and Tamalpais High School California. See less

Highlights: Starting bid: US $9.99

See this at: marinwomen.org| Added on 05/24/08

Sweeping changes have radically transformed women's lives over the last few decades. At times the changes have been confusing and overwhelming, but always they have been challenging as women grapple to redefine themselves in a world in constant... See more

Sweeping changes have radically transformed women's lives over the last few decades. At times the changes have been confusing and overwhelming, but always they have been challenging as women grapple to redefine themselves in a world in constant motion. Amidst the uncertainty, writer Beth Ashley has served as a thoughtful and honest guide, her words reflecting the issues, needs, challenges and victories of her audience. As Beth has searched for what it means to be a woman living in Marin County, U.S.A. at this point in history, she has shared both the pain and the joy of her journeys. Her readers have seen their paths reflected in the glow of Beth's writings, and their lives have grown bigger, richer and deeper as a result. Born in 1926 in Newton, Massachusetts, Beth feels that she’s still a New Englander despite years of California living. The last of Guy and Marion MacVicar's offspring, Beth was blessed with loving parents who were devoted to their four children: Beth, her two... See less

Highlights: Ashley attended Tam in 1942 and 1943; she was admitted to Stanford after completing her junior year in Redondo Beach. She writes a coumn for the Thursday edition of the Marin IJ.

See this at: pianosisters.com| Added on 05/19/08

"I am completely blown away by the musical, technical and emotional sophistication of this 13yr. old. . . . She has so much love in her playing - sensational !" 2005 Chopin Competition Judge "The Piano Sisters are a joy to experience. Their music is... See more

"I am completely blown away by the musical, technical and emotional sophistication of this 13yr. old. . . . She has so much love in her playing - sensational !" 2005 Chopin Competition Judge "The Piano Sisters are a joy to experience. Their music is filled with passion and emotions far beyond their years." See less

Highlights: Performing at the San Francisco International Music Festival's "A Duo Grand Piano Concert" Playing a new Grotrian Duo Grand Piano of which there are only three in the world

See this at: users.accesscomm.ca| Added on 10/16/06

Just over half a century ago, Paul Robeson and William L. Patterson, two giants of the struggle for African-American equality, delivered to the United Nations a petition titled, We Charge Genocide: The Crime of Government Against the Negro People.... See more

Just over half a century ago, Paul Robeson and William L. Patterson, two giants of the struggle for African-American equality, delivered to the United Nations a petition titled, We Charge Genocide: The Crime of Government Against the Negro People. Robeson was accompanied by signers of the petition Dec. 17, 1951, when he presented the document to a UN official in New York. The same day, Patterson, executive director of the Civil Rights Congress (CRC), which had drafted the petition, delivered copies to the UN delegates meeting in Paris. Out of the inhuman Black ghettos of American cities, the introduction began, out of the cotton plantations of the South, comes this record of mass slayings on the basis of race, of lives deliberately warped and distorted by the willful creation of conditions making for premature death, poverty and disease. Jarvis Tyner, executive vice chair of the Communist Party USA, says the power of the petition was its expose of culpability in genocide by the ruling... See less

Highlights: The courageous act of Robeson and Patterson ignited a firestorm with Cold Warriors slurring them as traitors in the service of the Soviet Union. The attempts to silence Patterson began while he was in Paris. Packages with copies of the petition sent to London and Paris never arrived. He...

See this at: imdb.com| Added on 04/21/06

Eve was born just north of San Francisco and was interested in show business from an early age. At 16, she made her stage debut after quitting school to joined a stock company. After appearing in minor roles in two films under her real name, Eunice... See more

Eve was born just north of San Francisco and was interested in show business from an early age. At 16, she made her stage debut after quitting school to joined a stock company. After appearing in minor roles in two films under her real name, Eunice Quedens, she found that the stage offered her the same minor roles. By the mid 30's, one of these minor roles would attract notice as a comedy sketch in the stage play "Ziegfeld Folies". By that time, she had changed her name to Eve Arden. In 1937, she attracted some attention with a small role in 'Oh Doctor (1937)' which led to her being cast, again in a minor role for the film 'Stage Door (1937)'. But by the time the film was finished, her part had been expanded and she became the wise-cracking, fast-talking friend to the lead. She would play the character for the rest of her career. While her sophisticated wise cracking would never make her the lead, she would be a busy actress in dozens of movies over the next dozen years. And she would... See less

Highlights: Interred at Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California, USA, Section D, #81. Adopted her stage name while looking over some cosmetics and spotting the names...

See this at: content.cdlib.org| Added on 10/12/06

"A Dukedom Large Enough": Forty Years in Northern California's Public and Academic Libraries, 1936-1976 2000, x, 158 pp. Childhood in Marin County, CA; living in International House, UC Berkeley, master's degree in Latin; School of Librarianship,... See more

"A Dukedom Large Enough": Forty Years in Northern California's Public and Academic Libraries, 1936-1976 2000, x, 158 pp. Childhood in Marin County, CA; living in International House, UC Berkeley, master's degree in Latin; School of Librarianship, 1935-1936: comments on Sydney Mitchell, Della Sisler, Edith Coulter; employed at Sausalito and Mill Valley public libraries; army librarian in California, 1943-1945; reference librarian, SF State College, 1949-1953; librarian of Mills College, 1955-1976: predecessor Evelyn Steel Little, staff, students, collection development, early computerization; further on Edith Coulter; influence of Frances Clarke Sayers; teaching reference and bibiliography; working with LeRoy Merritt, Leslie Clarke, Roger Levenson; William J. Monihan and University of San Francisco Gleeson Library; retirement: Associate in The Bancroft Library. See less

Highlights: I think Tamalpais was a very good high school. We had several rather remarkable teachers. Almost everyone who took the academic course had Latin with Miss [Ruby] Scott, who lived in Berkeley. I don't think she ever taught anywhere except Tamalpais. But she was a much admired teacher, one...

See this at: collegefootball.org| Added on 04/21/06

A native of Tiburon, California, Sam Chapman not only lettered in football at Tamalpais Union High School, but in baseball, basketball, and soccer as well. At the University of California at Berkeley, the 6-0, 188-pound "Tiburon Terror" was one of... See more

A native of Tiburon, California, Sam Chapman not only lettered in football at Tamalpais Union High School, but in baseball, basketball, and soccer as well. At the University of California at Berkeley, the 6-0, 188-pound "Tiburon Terror" was one of the players responsible for the great "Thunder" teams. His running, kicking, and defensive work often carried the Golden Bears to victory, and in the eyes of Coach Stub Allison, he was a better all purpose back than the legendary Red Grange. Against Southern California, as a sophomore, Chapman caught Bill Archer's 20-yard pass on the Trojan 25- yard line and, in a stumbling run, went all the way for a touchdown. His junior year he again caused a stir in the Trojan game when he snagged Vic Bottari's 25- yard pass on the USC nine-yard line and ran for the touchdown that won the game, 13-7. Chapman was a consensus All-America selection in 1937 and sparked the Golden Bears to a 13-0 victory over Alabama in the 1938 Rose Bowl Game. Also an... See less

Highlights: Local sports legend honored with statue at Tiburon ferry Article Launched: 08/03/2006 01:07:00 AM PDT Jim Staats, Marin Independent Journal Local sports legend Sam Chapman will forever be linked to his native Tiburon in bronze. The Tiburon Town Council voted 2-1 Wednesday to...

See this at: paulsen.com| Added on 04/21/06

comedian, statesman, politician, husband, father, friend

comedian, statesman, politician, husband, father, friend See less

Highlights: Pat Paulsen: Common, Ordinary, Simple Saviour of America's Destiny.

See this at: en.wikipedia.org| Added on 10/18/06

Joseph Paul (Joe) DeMaestri (born December 9, 1928 in San Francisco, California) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox (1951), St. Louis Browns (1952), Philadelphia & Kansas City Athletics (1953-1959) and... See more

Joseph Paul (Joe) DeMaestri (born December 9, 1928 in San Francisco, California) is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox (1951), St. Louis Browns (1952), Philadelphia & Kansas City Athletics (1953-1959) and New York Yankees (1960-1961). He batted and threw right handed. In an 11-season career, DeMaestri was a .236 hitter with 49 home runs and 281 RBI in 1121 games played. He made the American League All-Star team in 1957. See less

See this at: rotten.com| Added on 04/27/06

Author of The Satanic Bible, a wacky book mixing LaVey's personal philosophies and life experiences. LaVey rails against the patent absurdity built into modern religions. Then he coughs up a big hunk of fanciful dogma and meaningless ceremonies for... See more

Author of The Satanic Bible, a wacky book mixing LaVey's personal philosophies and life experiences. LaVey rails against the patent absurdity built into modern religions. Then he coughs up a big hunk of fanciful dogma and meaningless ceremonies for his own brand of unspirituality, which he calls Satanism. Complete and utter hypocrite. Not to mention the fact that LaVey plagiarized Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged and other works for his stupid book. Claimed to have had been fucking Marilyn Monroe in 1948, but that turned out to be bullshit. See less

See this at: sfgate.com| Added on 05/12/06

Glen Robinson of Mill Valley, who in 1962 was the first African American hired as a deputy U.S. marshal and later became the first black to head a U.S. marshal's office in California, has died of pulmonary disease at the age of 73. Mr. Robinson died... See more

Glen Robinson of Mill Valley, who in 1962 was the first African American hired as a deputy U.S. marshal and later became the first black to head a U.S. marshal's office in California, has died of pulmonary disease at the age of 73. Mr. Robinson died on Jan. 26, nine days short of his 50th wedding anniversary. Many Marin County residents knew Mr. Robinson through his service on the Marin County Board of Education. He was first elected to the board in 1965 and won re-election unopposed for nearly 40 years, serving until his death. Mr. Robinson grew up in Austin, Texas, but moved to California with his family in 1942 when African Americans were being recruited to work in the shipyards. He attended Tamalpais High School and was a heavyweight boxing champion and star center on the basketball team, where he was selected three times for all-league honors and was picked for the all-Northern California squad in his senior year. He later attended the College of Marin, where he also starred in... See less

Highlights: Photo of Glen Robinson, in 1978, when he was named to head the U.S. Marshal's office in San Francisco.

See this at: collegefootball.org| Added on 04/21/06

Varsity football began dramatically for Matt Hazeltine. Freshmen were eligible in 1951 because of the Korean War, but Matt had seen little action going into the last week of the season. In a Wednesday scrimmage, one of the regulars broke his shoulder... See more

Varsity football began dramatically for Matt Hazeltine. Freshmen were eligible in 1951 because of the Korean War, but Matt had seen little action going into the last week of the season. In a Wednesday scrimmage, one of the regulars broke his shoulder pad and asked to be replaced for a few minutes while he changed equipment. Matt, a speedy, but not very heavy lineman, took his place. He was an immediate sensation. The former regular never got his job back. Matt started the final game of 1951 at center and held the job through 1954. His football beginning was spectacular, and his end was tragic. On January 13, 1987, at age 53, he died of anyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. He had been stricken several years before. His football career was great: named All-America center by International News Service 1953 and 1954 and by the Football Writers Association in 1953; 14 years with the San Francisco 49ers as linebacker; one year with the New York Giants.... See less

Highlights: Place of Birth: Ross, CA

See this at: tamdrake52.com| Added on 04/21/06

Dan is honered at the groundbreaking for the new Dan Caldwell Performing Arts Center. With his wife, Karlene Crockett.

Dan is honered at the groundbreaking for the new Dan Caldwell Performing Arts Center. With his wife, Karlene Crockett. See less

See this at: web.mit.edu| Added on 09/30/06

Michael Athans (formerly Athanasiadis) was born in Drama, Macedonia, Greece on May 3, 1937. He came to the United States in 1954 for a one year exchange visit under the auspices of the American Field Service and he attended Tamalpais High School in... See more

Michael Athans (formerly Athanasiadis) was born in Drama, Macedonia, Greece on May 3, 1937. He came to the United States in 1954 for a one year exchange visit under the auspices of the American Field Service and he attended Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California. Next he attended the University of California at Berkeley from 1955 to 1961 where he received his BSEE in 1958 (with highest honors), MSEE in 1959, and Ph.D. in control in 1961. From 1961 to 1964 he was employed as a member of the technical staff at the MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, Mass. where he conducted research in optimal control and estimation theory. Since 1964 he has been a faculty member in the MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department, where he currently holds the rank of Professor. He also was the director of the MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (formerly the Electronic Systems Laboratory) from 1974 to 1981. In 1978 he co-founded ALPHATECH Inc., Burlington Mass.,... See less

Highlights: Professor Emeritus at MIT, USA and Visiting Scientist at Instituto Superior Tecnico, Portugal. BSEE 1958; MSEE 1959; PhD in control 1958, all from UC Berkley. Technical staff at MIT Lincoln Lab. 1961-64; director of MIT Lab. For Information and Decision Systems 1974-81. Co-founder of...

See this at: law.seattleu.edu| Added on 10/12/06

Seattle University School of Law Remembers Seattle University School of Law is deeply saddened by the sudden death of George Nock, a beloved professor at the law school from 1974-1997. Professor Nock taught in the areas of administrative law,... See more

Seattle University School of Law Remembers Seattle University School of Law is deeply saddened by the sudden death of George Nock, a beloved professor at the law school from 1974-1997. Professor Nock taught in the areas of administrative law, criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, law and religion, professional responsibility and property. He earned a B.A. with Distinction from San Jose State University in 1961; J.D., Hastings College of the Law in 1966; Edi-tor in Chief of Hastings Law Journal; and Order of the Coif. From 1966-1972, Professor Nock was a Deputy Attorney General for the State of California. In that capacity, he represented the state in criminal appeals and state correctional officers in post-conviction relief actions and Civil Rights Act suits. He practiced before California courts at all levels, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Cali-fornia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. From 1972-1974, he... See less

See this at: ccsf.edu| Added on 05/03/06

B.A., University of the Pacific; M.A., San Francisco State University Mr. Hector has taught at CCSF for the past 33 years. His educational goal is to work with students to improve their outlook on health and fitness. In his leisure time, Mr. Hector... See more

B.A., University of the Pacific; M.A., San Francisco State University Mr. Hector has taught at CCSF for the past 33 years. His educational goal is to work with students to improve their outlook on health and fitness. In his leisure time, Mr. Hector enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing and golf. See less

Highlights: Willie Hector was inducted into the University of the Pacific Athletic Hall of Fame as an outstanding performer in both football and track. Hector was not only a fifth-round draft pick of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams in 1961, but was also named top Track and Field athlete for Pacific as a...

See this at: robnilsson.com| Added on 04/21/06

Rob Nilsson, a San Francisco based director, won the Camera d'Or at Cannes for NORTHERN LIGHTS and the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for HEAT AND SUNLIGHT. He is the first American film director to have won both awards.

Rob Nilsson, a San Francisco based director, won the Camera d'Or at Cannes for NORTHERN LIGHTS and the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival for HEAT AND SUNLIGHT. He is the first American film director to have won both awards. See less

See this at: georgeduke.com| Added on 04/21/06

Catch George Duke appearing on Legends of Jazz, airing on local PBS stations the week of April 24, 2006. The 13-week season coincides with National Jazz Appreciation Month and will be featuring intimate conversations and original performances by some... See more

Catch George Duke appearing on Legends of Jazz, airing on local PBS stations the week of April 24, 2006. The 13-week season coincides with National Jazz Appreciation Month and will be featuring intimate conversations and original performances by some of the world’s leading musicians. To celebrate the show, Legends of Jazz will be releasing a CD and DVD on April 25, 2006 with highlights from the series. For more information please visit: www.legendsofjazz.net. See less

See this at: sonic.net| Added on 04/21/06

A personal website with links to mountain biking, The Fat Tire Flyer, The Sons of Champlin, The Aphids, and piano moving. Hey, what's your site about?

A personal website with links to mountain biking, The Fat Tire Flyer, The Sons of Champlin, The Aphids, and piano moving. Hey, what's your site about? See less

See this at: robmoitoza.com| Added on 04/21/06

Rob Moitoza has appeared on over fifty record albums as bassist, vocalist or writer. He has written over a thousand original songs, and he is an experienced recording engineer and producer of pop music, soundtracks, and radio and television... See more

Rob Moitoza has appeared on over fifty record albums as bassist, vocalist or writer. He has written over a thousand original songs, and he is an experienced recording engineer and producer of pop music, soundtracks, and radio and television advertising. His latest comedy CD, Rob Moitoza's Cavalcade of Stars, is a satirical look at today's world through music. See less

Highlights: "You want music that is tasteful and tuneful? Rob Moitoza's your man. You want music that is tasteless and dissonant? Again, Rob Moitoza."

See this at: ptreyeslight.com| Added on 09/30/06

Stinson Beach resident Goldie Rush (Carole McLaughlin), a bookkeeper to the stars and a member of rock band Grateful Dead’s inner family, died at home on Monday, March 28, of complications from colon cancer. She was 58. Ms. Rush was cofounder of... See more

Stinson Beach resident Goldie Rush (Carole McLaughlin), a bookkeeper to the stars and a member of rock band Grateful Dead’s inner family, died at home on Monday, March 28, of complications from colon cancer. She was 58. Ms. Rush was cofounder of Organizational Common Sense, a personal management company. Over the years she worked for Grateful Dead Records, Round Records, and bands including Bobby and the Midnites, and Phil and Friends. In 1978 she helped organize the Grateful Dead’s trip to Egypt, where the group performed at the Great Pyramid. "Goldie had a unique gift for slaying the dragons of bureaucracy on behalf of her clients," friends noted. Born in Palo Alto on April 14, 1946, she attended Tamalpais High School and moved to her father’s home on Vashon Island, Washington, where she graduated from Issaquah High School. Given the name Carolyn by her parents, she later adopted the name Goldie Rush, just for fun. She studied briefly at the University of Washington, and in 1966... See less

Highlights: Paul Liberatore's IJ obit: http://www.skypilotclub.com/obits.html

See this at: johncipollina.com| Added on 04/28/06

As a founding member of Quicksilver Messenger Service, John went on to perform and record with dozens of bands , blazing a trail from rock to blues to jazz over a brilliant twenty-five year career.

As a founding member of Quicksilver Messenger Service, John went on to perform and record with dozens of bands , blazing a trail from rock to blues to jazz over a brilliant twenty-five year career. See less

Highlights: Born in Berkeley, California on August 24, 1943, John Cipollina represents the archetypal San Francisco 1965-1975 musician.

See this at: bay-area-bands.com| Added on 04/28/06

While the death of any popular musician is a painful experience, leaving a gap to be filled for both his audience and bandmates, the loss of John Cipollina, the guitarist who died May 29, 1989, is a special tragedy. His death doesn’t leave just one... See more

While the death of any popular musician is a painful experience, leaving a gap to be filled for both his audience and bandmates, the loss of John Cipollina, the guitarist who died May 29, 1989, is a special tragedy. His death doesn’t leave just one group short a member, but in fact robs a dozen bands of a primary player. And Cipollina, best known as the founder of Quicksilver Messenger Service, who pioneered the melodic, extended lead guitar work that came to typify the “San Francisco Sound” of the 1960s, is not replaceable. In his absence, a major chapter in the history of rock’n’roll must be closed. At the same time, as one of rock’s most influential guitarists, and as a musician who found time, even backstage and in crowded hotel rooms, to tutor young players, he will continue to have a profound effect on the sound of popular music. A tireless raconteur, Cipollina was almost as interesting a speaker as he was a guitarist, and based on the many extensive interviews he granted this... See less

Highlights: “I was living in a huge ferry boat with 11 other people and we were paying a little under $3 a month rent – we were still late on the rent!”