Twentynine Palms High School Alumni
Twentynine Palms, California (CA)
Kenneth Smeton
Twentynine Palms High School
Class of 1980
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KENNETH'S PROFILE
First Name | Kenneth |
Last Name | Smeton |
Graduation Year | Class of 1980 |
Gender | Male |
Hometown | Twentynine Palms, California |
Relationship Status | Single |
About Me | I've worn MANY hats in my lifetime. Just ask...we may have Something Unique in common!! ;-) After graduating TPHS, I ventured to USC (FIGHT ON TROJANS!!!!) to earn my BA degree in Humanities (English Literature and Linguistics) and party my fraternity a$$ off!! Immediately thereafter, I immersed myself in work in Los Angeles, starting off in advertising and ending up in Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation's Licensing and Merchandising division where I piloted the Commercial Film Clip Licensing program. However, after getting car-jacked TWICE in LA, I decided to follow my heart and hit the road for San Francisco!! (Yes...it IS the Gay Mecca they promised it would be!) Following a few professional mis-starts in SF in 1997-1999, I again followed my heart - which led me back to 29 Palms for a year, caring for my mom until she passed - until I returned to SF in 2000. Traveled throughout Europe for a bit then landed firmly back in My Favorite City (NYC is now a close second), where I found yet another niche in recruiting! Tried "retirement" but found it painfully dull and directionless. Worked with high net wealth individuals, families, foundations and institutions worldwide (estate planning, financial management, tax prep, etc.) a year-long stint in Los Angeles ~ providing administrative support at all levels in a variety of industries, including BioPharm, Commercial Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Legal, Motion Picture, Television, Public Policy & Planning, etc. ~ lead me to a new chapter in Twentynine Palms. Life comes full-circle! ;-) In hopes of recovering some of the magic the Bay Area lost during the recession, I have returned to blaze yet another trail...this time, in higher education at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. I'm a HUGE patron of The Arts, especially musical theatre (local, regional, national and international) and venture to Broadway (yet another Mecca for me) as often as possible! LOVE spending Christmases in Connecticut with friends and family!!! Overall, I can't complain about how my life has turned out and am forever grateful for the advantages growing up in 29 Palms (with i...(read more) |
Class of 1980 Alumni
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Class of 1986
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Class of 1996
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Class of 2007
William Smith
Class of 1975
Jesse Hanschild
Class of 1964
Michele Morgan
Class of 1996
Andrea Landers
Class of 1992
Mike Klossner
Class of 1976
Jon Beard
Class of 1978
Luigi Pozzolungo
Class of 1988
Andrew Colville
Class of 1982
Marcus Anthony Rogers
Class of 1990
Niesha Fortenberry
Class of 1996
Brittney Haines
Class of 2005
Nathaniel Wright
Class of 1979
Steve Phillips
Class of 1965
Mike Sheyka
Class of 1999
Tomika L. Willoughby
Class of 1996
Miguel Ortega
Class of 2001
Patrticia Clemens
Class of 1983
Delora Christie Delora Christie
Class of 1988
Chuck Madison
Class of 1988
Tasha Trujillo
Class of 2000
Barbara Tahimic
Class of 1973
Recent Class of 1980 Reunions
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29 Palms High School Class of 83 40 Year Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Jun 23, 2023
Description: UPDATE 6/6/23 Class of 1983 is hosting a class reunion in Joshua Tree for 29 Palms Graduates June 23 6pm (meet n greet)...(read more)
Class of 1991! 30 Years
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Jul 31, 2021
Description: We will have a list of the type rooms that are available. You can choose the room based on the availability. We will let...(read more)
2019 29 Palms Schools Reunion -- 1940's thru 1960's Classmates
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 18, 2019
Description: RSVP's for the Saturday Night Dinner Party -- To RSVP this Saturday night dinner event, you must mail a check for $37 pe...(read more)
2017 29 Palms Schools Reunion - All Classes 1940's thru 1960's
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 13, 2017
Description: First event, Las Palmas Mexican Cuisine Friday night, no RSVP needed, begins 5 PM and casual dress. For the Saturday nig...(read more)
Class of 1967 50th Reunion. - All classes invited - September 22-23 2017
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Sep 22, 2017
Description: The Class of 1967 is hosting this year's Reunion in Celebration of our 50th Reunion... All classes are invited to atten...(read more)
2016 29 Palms Schools Reunion - Classes 1940s thru 1960s
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 21, 2016
Description: Note: Correction to dates of this event -- 10/21 and 10/22/2016. Further details later, and we normally have this annual...(read more)
29 Palms Schools (Pioneer Days) Classmates Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 16, 2015
Description: This 29 Palms schools reunion is an annual event on Pioneer Days, and includes all former classmates from the early 1960...(read more)
2014 Annual School Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 17, 2014
Description: June 24, 2014 To all 29 Palms School Classmates and Alumni: This is the official announcement of the 2014 Annual Scho...(read more)
Class of 84 before and after
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Aug 02, 2014
Description: We are having a "house party" address will be provided as the date gets closer. Its in Joshua tree and there ...(read more)