Skyline High School Class of 1972

 

Oakland California

The attendees of the class of 72 at the 50 +2 reunion

Did you love our 50+2 Year Reunion?

Or maybe you missed it. Either way, be a part of our next event by taking a brief survey. Scroll down a bit and you will find it!

Join Us for Skyline High School’s Dance Performance!

Dear 1972 Alumni,
We cordially invite you to a FREE and exciting dance performance featuring the talented Skyline High School dance students of 2025. The students will perform a variety of engaging vignettes, showcasing their passion and skill. You can also meet Dawn James, the esteemed Artistic Director of Dance at Skyline High since 1992, who teaches Beginning, Intermediate, and Dance Production Honors courses.

EVENT DETAILS

ADMISSION: FREE

WHERE
Skyline High School Auditorium
12250 Skyline Blvd.
Oakland, California 94619

DATES
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Friday, May 16, 2025

TIME: 7:00 PM

Get your FREE tickets by emailing JACK NELSON, or calling #510-303-2305.

We look forward to seeing you in December!

Petition to Rename the George C. Bliss Football Field at Skyline High School, Oakland, California

There has been a petition started by Skyline High School alumni to rename the Skyline High School football field in honor of two extraordinary individuals: Coach Anthony (Tony) Fardella and Coach John Beam.

Both Coach Fardella and Coach Beam dedicated countless years to guiding students and shaping the lives of hundreds through their leadership, mentorship, and unwavering passion for education and sports. Their contributions have left a legacy and renaming the football field is a fitting tribute to their remarkable impact on generations of students and the Oakland community. Renaming the football field in their honor would forever commemorate the immense influence these two remarkable coaches have had on the lives of students, athletes and the Oakland community.

If you support the re-naming of the Skyline High School football field, please click the button below to sign the petition at Change.org. The petition will be available until Dec. 25th, 2024. Consider signing it now so you don’t forget!

Read more about these two coaches below.

Coach Anthony (Tony) Fardella

About Coach Anthony (Tony) Fardella (December 1931 – January 2012)

Coach Fardella was a longtime and beloved football coach and teacher at Skyline High School. Born and raised in San Francisco, he began his coaching career at Oakland High School in 1963 before transitioning to Skyline High School in 1969. Under his leadership, Skyline’s football team achieved multiple OAL championships and several undefeated seasons. Coach Fardella retired from coaching after the 1986 season and from teaching in 1992, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and inspiration.

John Beam headshot

About Coach John Beam

Coach John Beam (65) coaching career began in San Diego, California, before he and his wife Cindi moved to the Bay Area. At Skyline High School, Coach Beam led the football team to numerous championships during the 1980’s and 1990’s. He later continued his impactful career at Laney College, where he achieved significant success and positively influenced countless athletes. Beyond coaching, Coach Beam has devoted his life to helping families in Oakland, both on and off the field. Although he plans to retire as Laney College’s head coach, he will continue serving as Laney’s Athletic Director, ensuring his contributions to Oakland’s communities endure.

Photo Gallery from Class Reunions from 10th through 50 +2

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Survey: Thoughts on our Next Reunion

How soon would you be interested in attending another Class of 72 reunion?
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What type(s) of events would be of interest to you?
Do you want to keep our reunions for just Class of 72, or would you be open to combining with another class or classes?
Are you willing to commit, volunteer, and work on the next class reunion? If you answer yes, we'll get in touch with you via the email or phone info you provided above. Thank you for your consideration!

Contact Us

We are still looking for classmates for the Class of ’72. If you keep in contact with anyone who may NOT be receiving our communications, please have them contact the Reunion Committee at: Skyline72reunion@gmail.com.

Classmate & Faculty Updates

Take a look at the Missing Classmates List on this website. Help us connect with folks with whom we have lost touch.

In Memoriam: While it is a sad task, we’d like to make sure we have a complete list. If you know of someone who has passed, you may want to check the classmate and faculty lists posted on this website. If you do NOT see that person’s name, you can send information directly via our website contact form. If you would please include links to the persons online memorial and obituary information that would be greatly appreciated.

Giving Back to Skyline High School – Oakland

We can’t forget where we came from. Please make a Donation to the Skyline High School Alumni Association. Click here to donate directly.

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