South High's Word-of-South

Famous Baby Back Ribs & BBQ Chicken PLUS a Portion of Proceeds for South High! Thanks Chicago For Ribs!

2008-03-27T15:54:00.000-07:00

Our good friends at Chicago For Ribs have pledged to donate 25% of sales at "Taste of South" on Saturday, March 29th to South High School!

If you're mouth isn't already watering when we mention their name, how about this?

Stop by & choose from:

BABY BACK RIBS

BBQ CHICKEN

A COMBO PLATE

plus

BAKED BEANS & COLE SLAW

for only $5.00

More Great Moments of South High - You Call That Dancing?

2008-03-26T17:15:00.000-07:00

Very interesting photos in the South High archives - we especially like these two gems. Makes us wonder...

Wonder what song they are dancing to.

Why aren't they smiling?

Where are they now?

Maybe they'll be one of the hundreds of South High Alumni at Saturday's "TASTE OF SOUTH!"

Come by and do your own dancing with 3 Live Bands including 2 South High Alumni bands:

Tim Moyer

The Kahunas

Danny Hamilton & The Mudslingers

Yeah, you just got served!

Ever Wanted to Try CPK's Famous BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad? What if they Through in Brownies & Cookies all for FREE???

2008-03-26T14:17:00.001-07:00

We know you have tasted CPK ASAP's mouth watering pizzas, but have you tried their salads?

California Pizza Kitchen ASAP in Redondo Beach will be at "Taste of South" offering up FREE samples of their famous BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad plus Brownies & Cookies! We say, thank you & yummy!

Be sure to stop by (a few times) to say hello and sample their delicious food.

THE LOFT Pledges to Donate 100% of Proceeds from "Taste of South" to South High School

2008-03-25T09:40:00.000-07:00

Aloha! The Loft Restaurant of Torrance has offered to donate 100% of proceeds from "Taste of South" this Saturday to South High! So you know what that means? Stop by for their delicious TERIYAKI CHICKEN SKEWERS & eat up!!!

If you've never tried The Loft's, you are in for a treat. The Loft features the best of Hawaii's favorite tastes with their own special flair.

In addition to delicious food & South High fundraising, The Loft's booth at "Taste of South" will be completely run by South High Students (past & present) who are donating their time to help!

Are you in the mood now? Stop by The Loft's booth at "Taste of South" this Saturday, March 29th from 11 am to 3 pm and bring your friends!

Mahalo!

Buona Sera Brings a Bit of Northern Italy to "Taste of South"

2008-03-24T11:06:00.000-07:00

Buona Sera is one of the Riviera Village's best kept secrets, boasting delicious Northern Italian cuisine, an extensive wine selection and mouth watering desserts - all in a wonderfully romantic settting.

Be sure to stop by their booth at "Taste Of South" this Saturday and try these delicious samplings of their menu:

* Fried Calamari *

* Pumpkin Ravioli with Light Cream & Sage Sauce *

* Panna Cotta - Famous Italian Baked Cream and Caramel Dessert *

Enjoy delicious food, live music and more at the "Taste of South" this Saturday, March 29th from 11 am to 3 pm.

Meat Lovers Rejoice! Chicaco Ribs is coming to "Taste of South"

2008-03-19T11:52:00.000-07:00

Chicago for Ribs will be at "Taste of South" on Saturday March 29th. People who are unfamiliar with their savory fare, take a moment to stop by and taste their Amazing BBQ options. They are known for their delicious Ribs and their awesome BBQ chicken. You can read more about their full menu offered at their restaurant locations on their Website! Yumm!

Live Band Line-Up for "Taste of South"

2008-03-18T12:06:00.000-07:00

Fill up on delicious local flavors and enjoy some great live music at "Taste of South" on Saturday, March 29th from 11 am to 3 pm.

Scheduled to Perform:

11am to 12pm: Tim Moyer
12pm to 1pm: The Kahunas
1pm to 2pm: Danny Hamilton and the Mudslingers
2pm to 3pm: The Kahunas

Coffee That's Good for You? Yes! Come Sample The Healthy Bean at "Taste of South"

2008-03-17T11:20:00.000-07:00

The Healthy Bean recently opened its doors in Torrance and they are bringing healhy coffee to the South Bay! We are so excited that they'll be at "Taste of South" not only because we can't wait to try their delicious coffee drinks, but four of their baristas are South High Students!

When you enter "Taste of South" on Saturday, March 29th make a quick right and get a healthy cup of Joe!

The Prices of Yesteryear

2008-03-14T16:59:00.000-07:00

A lot has happened in the past 50 years, not the least of which is inflation. Let's take a trip back to when "Johnny Stool Pigeon" was a film playing at the Roadium Drive-in, in 1957 for $1.20 a carload and a movie at the Strand's movie theater was only 50 cents. Nowadays drive-ins don't exist and let's not mention movie prices.

Thrifty shoppers could look in the "Daily Breeze" (then sold for only a dime) a find great bargains such as men's suits for only $28. Now we would be lucky to find one shoe for $28 in today's market.

GAS PRICES WERE A QUARTER A GALLON! That needs to be said again. GAS PRICES WERE A QUARTER A GALLON! Twenty-five cents!!! Now when I think about filling up my tank, I want to go get a personal loan from the bank.

Let's go back and re-visit the movies. Going to the Rolling Hills Theater for a matinee was only $1.50, and the evening price was $2. Wait, I thought we agred NOT to talk about movie prices of 2008.

Now for all of us who worked in 1961 when minimum wage was$1.15, man we thought we were living on the high horse. Then they raised it to $1.40 in 1967 and we thought that was too much money to be paying those teenagers. Then the wage increased 20 cents a year later and stayed that way until 1974, when it hit the $2 mark. We were in a crisis. Who pays $2 an hour? Over the next few years the wage increased to 10, 20, and then 35 cents more, until finally in 1978 it hit $2.65. At this point were knew we were heading to a HUGE budget crisis.

Then the '80s came knocking on our door (in neon) and the wage skyrocketed to over $3.00, then it finally reached $3.35. If we knew then what we know now, I don't think we would have complained so much about the prices of anything. One South High student in 1982 actually commented once that "if the wages keep on increasing in this fast-paced manner, students in the future won't want to go to school." WRONG!

EL TARASCO PLEDGES 50% OF ALL TACO SALES TO SOUTH HIGH AT "TASTE OF SOUTH"

2008-03-14T12:08:00.000-07:00

Definitely stop by El Tarasco's very cool, retro booth for their delicious tacos. They'll be cooking them up fresh for a $1.00 each and 50% of all sales will be donated to South High!

Thanks, El Tarasco!

The Loft Will be at "Taste of South" - Will You?

2008-03-13T09:52:00.001-07:00

Aloha!

We welcome The Loft of Torrance and thank them for supporting our 50th Anniversary! Please be sure to visit their booth on Saturday, March 29th at "TASTE OF SOUTH!"

Mahalo!

POQUITO MAS SIGNS ON FOR "TASTE OF SOUTH"

2008-03-11T13:06:00.000-07:00

Be sure to stop by the Poquito Mas booth on Saturday, March 29th for $1.00 Sopitos and $1.00 Classic Coke in the Bottle!

And don't forget to visit Poquito Mas at their location in Torrance!

GREAT LOCAL RESTAURANTS SUPPORTING "TASTE OF SOUTH"

2008-03-07T16:37:00.001-08:00

South High wants to thank the following restaurants for participating in "Taste of South" and celebrating our 50th Anniversary.

Please join us at "Taste of South" on Saturday March 29th and stop by their booths!

Hennesey's

Mickie Finnz
H.T. Grill
El Tarasco
Creme De La Crepe
Lisa's Bon Appetit

and more!

Tolkien Club (1970's)

2008-03-07T12:06:00.000-08:00

Before the Lord of the Rings movies were made popular by film, they were read. People loved the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, especially the members of the Tolkien Club at South High! A new movie by Tolkien is set to come out, The Hobbit, will be released in 2011. I'm sure the former members are excited! What would former members of the Tolkien Club like to express about previous Tolkien movies and movies to come?

Picture from the class of '64

2008-03-05T17:55:00.000-08:00

The Class of 1964 at South High attempted to predict what fashions and jobs they would have twenty years down the road (1984). They sort of missed the mark, but the picture is priceless!

South High Students at the local gas station on Prospect and PCH in the late 1950's

2008-02-27T17:23:00.000-08:00

Take Note of the gas prices, a fair 28 cents!

2008-02-27T15:50:00.000-08:00

Event Details & Official "Taste of South" Flier

2008-02-11T17:43:00.000-08:00

Here are the official event details for the Taste of South event:

Click on this image to view the official information for the Taste of South Event!

Announcing "Taste Of South" - A Tasty Celebration in Honor of South High School's 50th Anniversary

2008-02-05T16:04:00.000-08:00

SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL IS CELEBRATING OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY AND YOU'RE INVITED!

We are inviting back 50 years worth of alumni and faculty to help
South High School celebrate its 50th Anniversary.

WHAT: South High School’s “Taste of South” event

WHEN: Saturday, March 29th, 2008

WHERE: South High School
4801 Pacific Coast Highway
Torrance, California 90505
(The festivities will take place specifically in the mall/quad area in the center of the campus, directly behind the main administration building)

TIME: 11:00am to 3:00pm

WHAT THE EVENT WILL FEATURE:
o This event will feature food from the local restaurants in the South High community
o Music from alumni bands, local bands, and current South High Students
o Family-friendly activities including bounce houses for the kids
o Walk down South High’s memory lane through an exhibit in the library where South High alumni, faculty and community
will have an opportunity to take a look back our history
o A place to gather and catch up with former teachers and classmates
o A silent auction will be held to auction off South High memorabilia and several years of extra yearbooks
o An opportunity to purchase a brick (see information below)
o An Alumni check-in table to gather additional contact information from past graduates. This information will be updated in an alumni directory as a link from our SHS website

“A Solid Foundation” Brick Fundraiser Basics:
• Buy a custom engraved brick for the introductory, promotional price of $100.00
• All brick proceeds will go towards improving the campus and student life
• All bricks will be mortared into the walkways on campus to permanently commemorate your South High memories
• Order bricks online at: www.bricksrus.com/order/southhigh or via mail by sending in the order form and payment to the South High Activities Office, Attention: Vicki Hildreth

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mrs. Vicki Hildreth – Activities Director – South High School
310/533-4352 x7401 – vhildreth@tusd.org