We are very proud that over the past 58 years well over a hundred thousand students have successfully passed through our classrooms. Every one of these students has left a mark on our staff and their schoolmates, and we consider each to be part of our Pinecrest family. Many of our alumni have grown up to have children and grandchildren of their own; a number have even enrolled their children at Pinecrest, or come back to teach at our campuses! Some have returned to their native countries as far away as Germany.

Alumni! Please stay in touch with us. We'd love you to keep us informed of the latest events and accomplishments in your life, share a favorite Pinecrest memory, or just provide us with updated contact information.

 

Use the links below to visit the campus pages, and view the last six submissions on this page.

We recently heard from the following alumni:

Andria Brandstetter Guidotti, Class of 1989 - Chatsworth Campus
Hello to all my fellow students... I attended Chatsworth Pinecrest in 1989 for 7th grade after leaving behind Northridge in 1988. There were so many memories made at both schools. I have found alot of my classmates on Facebook and am finding more and more every day. I am planning HUGE reunion in March of 2011. I am looking for all classmates and or teachers from 1983-1988 at Northridge and 1989 (7th and 8th grade) at Chatsworth. Please find me on Facebook or email me at the address below so we can reconnect... Email (6/17/10)

Jody Leart Leduc, Attended 1957-1965 - Woodland Hills Campus
I started attending Pinecrest Van Nuys in 1957. I was in Mrs. Graham's first grade class. I went on thru fifth grade and then rode the bus from the Van Nuys campus to the Woodland Hills campus when it was completed. The Dye family will always be a part of who I am. I remember the 'Bomb Shelter' drills on the Van Nuys campus. We all had to go over to their residence and down into the shelter. Every Friday the air raid sirens had us under our desk. I loved Mrs. Emma. She served us hot lunch every day in the cafeteria. White uniform dress, hair net and hands on her hips carefully watching as we filed by to get our food. The summers were wonderful. I loved the go karts, horse back riding, swimming and crafts. Van Nuys was such a wonderful campus. My only mishap was in second grade when I fell off the 'trapeze' bar on the swing set and fractured my wrist. The Woodland Hills campus was a bit hot and dry. The trees were newly planted so shade was at a minimum but the pool was 'huge'. The girls volley ball team with Daryl Dennis rocked. Rules were very different for girls volley ball and basketball back in the 'old days'. Mr. Rodinoff was our coach. I had to leave mid-term in the eighth grade and move out of the area. I was devastated. I had been with my class all the way through. I later worked at the Woodland Hills campus as a Summer Camp counselor and after school day care staff. It set me up for a career in Early Childhood Education and a passion for learning. If anyone knows where Judy Hudson or Kristen Baderschneider is, would you please let me know? Also, Penny Moore...Bill was in my class. Great School!!! Email (6/12/10)

Gay Lynn Uster Duel, Class of 1977 - Northridge Campus
wish wish wish that there was a Pinecrest School campus in Northern California Wine Country. My memories of Pinecrest are wonderful - especially with Miss Victoreen and her music classes. Thank you for a wonderful experience-I wish my son had such a school. Email (6/3/10)

Karin Schwartz Bechler, Class of 1983 - Northridge Campus
Such fond memories of Pinecrest - both peers and faculty. Dance, music, theater - great ways to be engaged, enriched and out of trouble! Pinecrest allowed us to form such special bonds. Ms. Joanne was wonderful and hopefully happily retired somewhere! Email (6/2/10)

Mark Haigler, Class of 1970 - Woodland Hills Campus
Attending Pinecrest was a great academic experience. I was a student in 9th and 10th grades from 1966 to 1968, during the time Pinecrest offered high school. Unfortunately, we moved to Houston, TX and I was not able to finish high school at Pinecrest. Email (5/18/10)