SAN JOSE, CALIF. — On Oct. 19, Silver Creek High School held a dinner event for the 1970’s alumni, who gave us insight about the school as it was back then.

Facts about 1970 Silver Creek!

• Lockers by D building
• No AP’s
• Considered a ‘ghetto school’
• Set the standard for future Raiders
• Gritty and prison-like
• X-quad had no grass

The alumni dinner event had many former students attending and 50 years after graduation, many have lived fulfilling lives

People of Importance:

Eldon Regua

A student of ‘69, he possessed a GPA of 3.8 and graduated as superintendent honor roll. He was the vice president for Juniors and went to Santa Clara University. He is a man who has done it all. For after graduating university, Hh went on to join the military, climbing the ranks and becoming a general and even recognized by the Former President himself! He told the Raider Review that “The harder I work, the luckier I get” he says.

Davad Ment

A student of ‘69, Who is vastly intelligent, having a PhD and was part of a certain black hole study. He managed to do all of this, even before AP’s were implemented, showing you don’t need to chalk full yourself of AP courses. So as long as you understand what you are doing and carry an air of confidence, you can fit anywhere

Andre Philips

A student of ‘78, he graduated as a doctor of education, after leaving Silver Creek High School. Like many from his time, he is the reason Silver Creek has the high standard it has now, so you can thank him and the other alumni for that.

Bob Russel

He was the band’s drum major who performed with his band in New York City. Not only that, but he was number one and two on the school’s official tennis team. A man of extracurricular activities, shows the fun side of highschool as long as you interact, of course.

Sandy Rich

Considered the most popular girl of her time. A student of ‘73 and she was the freshmen letter girl, the official varsity basketball scorekeeper and was titled as the prettiest girl of 1973. Shows that her time at Silver Creek was one of bliss and fun.

The School Alumni Dinner Event was indeed a success. Many long old friends and acquaintances meeting up for the first time in years, they definitely felt like one big family, in its own way. To think that in 50 years, this may be all of us, as long as you enjoyed your time here to come back that is.