Tom Oertel:  

CLASS OF 1968
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Alhambra High SchoolClass of 1968
Martinez, CA
Salesian High SchoolClass of 1968
Richmond, CA

Tom's Story

I grew up in Martinez, CA., the second of nine children. I attended St. Catherine of Siena Elementary School, then 2 years at Salesian High in Richmond ('64-'66). I graduated in 1968 from Alhambra High School in Martinez. I attended Maryknoll College in Glen Ellyn, IL, for 3 years, 1968-71. I attended U. of San Francisco (USF) from '71-'75, where I graduated with a Bacheor's of Science in Nursing. I have been a registered nurse (RN) since 1975. I ...Expand for more
spent many years doing emergency dept nursing. I was a paramedic instructor for 2 year: great job! In 1987, I began my career as a nursing instructor; I have been at the same college ever since (22+ years). In 1989, I married Susan Reeves. We have 2 children, Katie and Natalie. I received my Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) 2010 Jan. from Case Western Reserve U. in Cleveland. Would love to be in contact with other former classmates and friends!
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Yearbooks

Alhambra High School 1968 yearbook cover photo
1968 Yearbook
Alhambra High School
MARTINEZ, CA
Alhambra High School 1967 yearbook cover photo
1967 Yearbook
Alhambra High School
MARTINEZ, CA
Salesian High School 1966 yearbook cover photo
1966 Yearbook
Salesian High School
RICHMOND, CA
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Reunions
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Oct 27, 2018
Tom was invited to the
Salesian High School Reunion Class of 1968
30 invitees
Alhambra High-5th Decades Reunion reunion event on Aug 14, 2015 image
Aug 14, 2015
Tom was invited to the
Alhambra High-5th Decades Reunion
4049 invitees
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Oct 11, 2009
Tom was invited to the
St. Catherine's "Grand Reunion": 1949-2009
8118 invitees
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Photos

Tom Oertel's Classmates profile album
Tom Oertel's album, Class of 2018 50th reunion photos
Tom Oertel's Classmates profile album
Tom Oertel.2007
Susan enjoying wine in Paris
Natalie (10 y.o.) & Dad
My wife, Susan, in the Napa Wine Country
Eiffel Tower, Nov 2007
Dinner in Paris, November 2007
Joe and Eva giving some idea of how big the plane is.
Jeff Lehmann with head into the forward part of the rocket attachment shaft.
The Pegasus technician explained that the rocket was attached along this long shaft with hooks. The black border reduced the air flow over the rocket and prevented in-flight rocket movement.
Group shot inside the belly of the Orbital ATK Stargazer. Almost all of the plane's seats, etc, had been removed to drop the weight. The man carrying the model is a technician from the Pegasus project.
Patches on the uniforms of the Stargazer flight crew that deployed the Pegasus Rocket.
Tim Cliffe, Mark Goodman, and Jeff Lehmann
Robert Claesson, long distance coach at Grossmont College, in front of model of the Pegasus rocket.
Tom and Mark Goodman from Earth Sciences. A small replica of the Pegasus Rocket is above their heads.
Natalie Rose, 21st birthday. Getting carded at Outback.
Orbital ATK Stargazer. The undercarriage is adapted to carry the Pegasus Rocket on its belly.
At some sort of electronic panel inside the Stargazer.
L-1011 Orbital ATK Stargazer at Mojave Airport/Space Port. This aircraft had a Pegasus rocket attached to its belly. The Pegasus was released, flew into the outer atmosphere where the rocket deployed 8 small stationary sa
We witnessed history! We watched the Masten Xaero 444m rocket take off from the Mojave Space Port/airport, then move itself to one side, THEN LAND. We saw Mr. Masten at the Voyager Cafe during & after the launch. We had
St. Catherine's 2019 Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb 23, 2019.
Tom Oertel's album, Mojave Space Port.Jan 2017
The Mojave Air and Space Port is one of 5 officially designated commercial space ports in the US. Sixteen companies are located here. It is home to companies such as Masten Space Systems (Winner of the XPRIZE), and Burt R
Natalie standing with other athletes who received the "Sportmanship/Citizenship Award" from the Athletic Department. Natalie had already received the "Most Inspirational Gymnast" from her Varsity Gymnastics team members.
Natalie and Ashlin with their teacher and mentor, Ms. Monique Lamphiere-Tamayoshi {"LT"}. LT was also Natalie's gymnastics coach and English teacher.
Ashlin with her very proud parents.
Ashlin is honored as the Female Athlete of the Year at Mt. Carmel High School. Our Natalie is also honored. Great friends and great athletes!
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