Vintage High School - Class of 1988 Alumni Association

40 years ago today, the soundtrack to Purple Rain was released and literally defined our lives and cemented Prince as a music icon!

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Purple Rain became Prince's first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200. The album spent 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200 and was present on the chart for a total of 167 weeks. "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Purple Rain" peaked at number two and "I Would Die 4 U" peaked at number eight. In May 1996, the album was certified 13× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It is Prince's commercial peak, with total sales standing at 25 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. Prince and the Revolution won Grammy Awards for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, while Prince also won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score for the film Purple Rain.

“Dear Mr. Vernon,

We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in detention for whatever it was we did wrong, but we think you’re crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us — in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain and an athlete, and a basket case, a princess, and a criminal.

Does that answer your question?

Sincerely yours,

The Breakfast Club”
March 24, 1984

While Fred Burns was not a member of the Class of 1988, many of us knew him. Fred passed away on February 9th at the young age of 56.

A Celebration of Life is planned for March 30th from 12 to 4 p.m. As more information becomes available, we'll post it here.

Fred Burns Obituary (1968 - 2024) - Lucerne, CA - Napa Valley Register View Fred M. Burns IV's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Need some last minute Xmas gifts? Stop by Jeffries General Store, which is owned by Vintage alum Chrissy Pearce Jeffries, to check out this locally owned store! Christy always stocks some cool items for all occasions.

bread AND bagels - this is your last bread delivery before christmas morning! come grab a cherry walnut loaf and a 6 pack of bagels!! yes we have their cream cheese toooooo!

VHS alumni Jennifer Pearce Sparks has a store in and is now stocking up for . Show some love and support for Jennifer's store online and in person (
1416 Second St, Napa, CA, 94559).

https://www.facebook.com/jeffriesgeneral

For those that had him as a teacher, we're sad to announce the passing of Allen Lillieberg at 84. His memorial service is on August 26th at 11am at the Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists (1625 Salvador Avenue).

Allen Lilleberg Obituary (1939 - 2023) - Napa, CA - Napa Valley Register View Allen Harold Lilleberg's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

You can also donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation @ https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong.

Maui Strong Fund Maui Strong

If you would like to help out with the , you can make a donation to the Hawai‘i Foodbank @ https://hawaiifoodbank.org/Maui-Relief.

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Vintage Alumni Gina Alessio works with the American Cancer Society and posted about volunteer drivers earlier this week. We're passing along the information in case you can help.

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The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides free rides to treatment for cancer patients.

Transportation barriers are the #1 reason for missed cancer appointments.

For people with cancer who have no way of getting to treatment, our Road To Recovery® program is there to help. Driving patients to lifesaving treatment is one of the most meaningful volunteer experiences you can have with the American Cancer Society.

We need volunteers so we can help more cancer patients. Unfortunately, we can’t provide rides to everyone who asks us to help them. You can change that.

Volunteer to Drive Cancer Patients

If you are facing cancer and need rides to treatment, call 1-800-227-2345 to find out if there are Road To Recovery drivers available in your area.

Be a Road To Recovery Volunteer The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides free rides for cancer patients to and from treatments. Apply to be a volunteer driver.

CORRECTION: This is taking place on Sunday, July 23rd! Not today like we misread. See you all tomorrow!

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Our classmate Brenda Ware has launched kitanni, a women's clothing company with beautiful clothes in .

Brenda will be having a showing this Sunday (07/23/2023) at Bernie's Hair Salon in (1519 Jefferson Street between A and B Streets) from 1:30pm to 5:00pm.

So some love and support for Brenda and stop by tomorrow.

Thanks!

Former Vintage High School Principal Tom Prescott passed away on January 6th. A memorial is planned for 4:00 Thursday, January 19, 2023, at St. Apollinaris.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/napavalleyregister/name/thomas-prescott-obituary?id=38657511

Thomas Prescott Obituary (2023) - Napa, CA - Napa Valley Register View Thomas Prescott Jr.'s obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Happy New Year 2023 from the VHS Class of 1988 Alumni Association Committee.

This gentleman was found at the intersection of Pueblo Avenue and Main Street this morning. Anyone in recognize him so we can get him home?

Officer Gilbert and Dormy.

Dormilon (Dormy) is a three year old male American Bulldog. He is 120 lbs of big love! He loves being active even though he doesn't need long walks.

His favorite hobbies are splashing in a kiddie pool and playing with his big red ball. He is very strong and would need someone who can effectively leash train and walk him. Homes with small children are probably not the best fit due to his size. The first three years of his life were spent outside and in the garage. Dormy would love to find a home that welcomes him as a member of the family.

https://www.countyofnapa.org/1023/Animal-Shelter

Officer Gilbert and Dormy.

Dormilon (Dormy) is a three year old male American Bulldog. He is 120 lbs of big love! He loves being active even though he doesn't need long walks.

His favorite hobbies are splashing in a kiddie pool and playing with his big red ball. He is very strong and would need someone who can effectively leash train and walk him. Homes with small children are probably not the best fit due to his size. The first three years of his life were spent outside and in the garage. Dormy would love to find a home that welcomes him as a member of the family.

https://www.countyofnapa.org/1023/Animal-Shelter

Officer Romero and Nike.

Nike is a two year-old Dobermann mix with lots of energy and an infectious personality. His leash manners need some work but are getting better with the help of the volunteers. He is silly and affectionate and needs a home that will provide him exercise and continue his training.

For more information about Nike or to inquire, visit the Napa County Animal Shelter website.

https://www.countyofnapa.org/1023/Animal-Shelter

Officer Romero and Nike.

Nike is a two year-old Dobermann mix with lots of energy and an infectious personality. His leash manners need some work but are getting better with the help of the volunteers. He is silly and affectionate and needs a home that will provide him exercise and continue his training.

For more information about Nike or to inquire, visit the Napa County Animal Shelter website.

https://www.countyofnapa.org/1023/Animal-Shelter

Officer Koford and Ellie.

Ellie is a 4 year old German Shepherd. She is an active girl and is one of the stars of the Shelters playgroup program as she plays with many dogs. She is affectionate and wants to please.

For more information visit the Napa County Animal Shelter website or their page.

https://www.countyofnapa.org/animalshelter/

Officer Koford and Ellie.

Ellie is a 4 year old German Shepherd. She is an active girl and is one of the stars of the Shelters playgroup program as she plays with many dogs. She is affectionate and wants to please.

For more information visit the Napa County Animal Shelter website or their page.

https://www.countyofnapa.org/1023/Animal-Shelter

From the Napa Police Department . . .

Adopt with a Cop!

How about a little friendly competition with our surrounding public safety agencies for a good cause!

In the coming days, we will be posting a picture of one of our officers with a dog available for adoption through the Napa County Animal Shelter.

Please like, share or comment so we can get the most points (aka bragging rights) and get the most dogs adopted! Napa Sheriff, American Canyon PD and Napa Fire Department are also participating.

Our first Dog is Daisy. Photographed here with Officer Fullmore. Daisy is a 7 year old Pit Bull. She is a very cute pocket pitty! She is easy on leash and is a very chill girl. She is a bundle of love and happy wiggles!

For more information visit the Napa County Animal Shelter website or Facebook.

Adopt with a Cop!

https://www.countyofnapa.org/animalshelter/

Adopt with a Cop!

How about a little friendly competition with our surrounding public safety agencies for a good cause!

In the coming days, we will be posting a picture of one of our officers with a dog available for adoption through the Napa County Animal Shelter.

Please like, share or comment so we can get the most points (aka bragging rights) and get the most dogs adopted! Napa Sheriff, American Canyon PD and Napa Fire Department are also participating.

Our first Dog is Daisy. Photographed here with Officer Fullmore. Daisy is a 7 year old Pit Bull. She is a very cute pocket pitty! She is easy on leash and is a very chill girl. She is a bundle of love and happy wiggles!

For more information visit the Napa County Animal Shelter website or Facebook.

Adopt with a Cop!

https://www.countyofnapa.org/animalshelter/

The Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center has many lost dogs and cats waiting for their owners to come pick them up today.

Do you know someone in Napa missing their pet? Let them know to check with the Animal Shelter so they can be reunited with their furbaby.

Thanks!

Remember the Vintage Cafe and the Chutney Kitchen at Vintage 1870?

Remember when The French Laundry was just a local restaurant and not a tourist destination?

This beautiful mini-documentary about the incredible Sally Schmitt is worth your time to watch.

Sally created the Vintage Cafe, and the Chutney Kitchen, and purchased The French Laundry when it was for sale in 1978. She was a renowned chef, put out 2 cookbooks, and is noted for putting California Cuisine on the map.

Just something to put a smile on your face today.
The French Laundry

I Sold the French Laundry. Then It Became "The Best Restaurant in the World." | Op-Docs When my father died, he held disappointment in his heart. He was 66 and had only just retired from a life of 80-hour workweeks as a successful lawyer, and th...

34 years ago today, the Class of 1988 graduated from Vintage High School.

Watch the entire graduation ceremony @ https://youtu.be/l-ylwrc8lXE and remember to send a thank you to Bonnie Broxton for preserving this memory for us.

Vintage High School Class of 1988 Graduation Ceremony On Thursday, June 9th, 1988, the Class of 1988 graduated from Vintage High School. The ceremony was held at Memorial Stadium in Napa, California.