He retired after 37 years of teaching in hillsborough county schools. The nifty class of 50 started the new year with the boys. Heald describes and illustrates colon, panama city and the canal zone as they were in 1928 and gives brief summaries of many historical events. This large, detailed, map is from the collection of the panama canal zone library, which was transferred to the library of congress in 1978. Balboa high school panama canal zone class of 72 and. Administration building, balboa heights, republic of panama. Property map of the canal zone showing property belonging. How is balboa high school balboa canal zone, republic of panama abbreviated. In 1977, those talks finally ended with a treaty abolishing the canal zone and handing the canal itself to panama on the last day of 1999. Day and night, rain or shine, the canal operates 365 days a year without a pause. Many of these yearbooks were purchased on the internet or given to me by family members or friends. O n t h e third of november a vc r y impressive program was prese n ted for panamas inde p ende nce day. Transferred from the collection of the canal zone librarymuseum, 1980. They are for the education and enjoyment of users of.
The golden parrot these are a collection of stories from the balboa high school class of 1943 publication the golden parrot. The panama canal was one of the best ideas for travel. If you are a classmate you were in our class at any time through our school years in the canal zone, please submit information using the contact page. Originally people would have to go all the way around south america. Canal zone yearbooks the panama canal museum collection at uf. The canals convenient geographical location attracts ships from every maritime nation.
To help me linkup id like to locate copies of balboa high yearbooks. Balboa high school is located in former panama canal zone. Aside from thousands of american dependents of the panama canal company later panama canal commission, canal zone government and u. Mar 31, 2009 the balboa high school bhs was a public high school in the former canal zone under the administration of the u. The year 1964 marked the 50th anniversaries of the completion of the panama canal and the opening of balboa high school. My family lived in the panama canal zone for more than 80 years, leaving only after the canal zone was turned over to panama in 1999. Welcome to the balboa high school class of 1971 website. Bhs stands for balboa high school balboa canal zone, republic of panama. To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed. In celebration of those events, the zonian ran a page historical spread that included canal pictures from 1914. The former panama canal zone balboa high school lingua franca. Canal zone former panama canal zone panama panama city, 1933. Jan 04, 2012 canal zone daughter, an american childhood in panama haisten, judy on. Map of the isthmus of panama representing the line of the panama rail road as constructed.
The history of balboa high school is intimately bound to the history of the panama canal and the canal zone. Dec 29, 20 canal zone junior college was a two year college for white zonians. Balboa high school class of 1968, balboa, canal zone, panama. Mclaughlin web master cz images and members of the class of 1970. Cristobal high school caribbean yearbook canal zone. This is the official web site for the balboa high school class of 1968 canal zone balboa high school class of 1968. Panama city beach, 1969had married during christmas. Balboa high school was a public high school in the former canal zone on the isthmus of. Balboa high school, panama canal zone would have been the. Zonian life was founded in 20 and is a zonian owned. The balboa high school bhs was a public high school in the former canal zone under the administration of the u. These books describe the events and background that resulted in the coins, tokens, medals and other objects listed in the coinsofpanama online catalog.
Bhs balboa high school balboa canal zone, republic of. The golden parrot was once a youthful green parakeet flitting, frolicking, flying and feeding frivolously in the panama canal zone. Home photographs panama canal usma special collections balboa canal zone reference url share. The university of florida has scanned almost every yearbook from balboa high school beginning with 1911 and ending with. This is a registry of balboa high school, cristobal high school, paraiso high school, rainbow city high school and panama canal college aka canal zone college or canal zone junior college alumni who can be reached by email or otherwise. I originally wanted to be a teacher when i was growing up in the canal zone but the behavior of one particular teacher of mine at balboa elementary school who kicked a dog down the stairs made me switch careers that very dayi practice law nowthat teacher had been my most favorite teacher at the school. This collection contains various maps, plans, and diagrams detailing the history of panama and the construction of the panama canal over the ten year period of 1904 to 1914. I thought the 1971 zonian yearbook he had was his, but all of the comments are. Canal zone yearbooks the panama canal museum collection. The panama canal zone marriage licenses and related documents, issues by the canal zone district courts of balboa, cristobal or the empire range, 190479, entry 45 udup record group 185 are in the custody of the national archives. This is the official web site for the paraiso high school class of 1969. The former panama canal zone balboa high school lingua.
Bhs is defined as balboa high school balboa canal zone, republic of panama somewhat frequently. Go to the bhs 80 web site or email me for more information. Search form for alumni of panama canal zone schools. Cristobal high school caribbean yearbook canal zone coco solo, panama, class of 1967, page 27 of 184 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks.
The panama canal the panama canal the panama canal the panama canal the panama canal the panama canal the panama canal. We all have fond memories of the canal zone and the people we knew down there. This site will focus on items related to and of interest to our class. Other web publishers presentations history of the panama canal administration building by joseph w. Check out pictures taken from out 40th class reunion below. The following is a list of books mostly histories pertaining to panama and the canal zone. Apex arco iris if youre interested in donating your yearbooks. During the first construction years, american students from pacificarea towns would. Panama canal zone school alumni this is a search form for balboa high school, cristobal high school, paraiso high school, rainbow city high school and panama canal college aka canal zone junior college or canal zone college alumni who can be reached by email or otherwise.
Register now to view the profiles of 4,863 other alumni. The names listed below are alumni who have been searched for on this site from panama centralin panama, new york. Nov 04, 2014 in the following decades, life for the u. Balboa high school panama canal zone class of 72 and friends tiene 457 miembros. Given the temporary nature of the enterprise, public secondary education for white, us employees children was initially modest and fluid. Glenn zeigler took off from the uss nimitz at around 7 pm on april 1st, 1985 and were never seen again. He grew up in the canal zone and graduated from balboa high school in 1961. Jul 16, 2016 panama city beach, 1969had married during christmas vacation my senior year and hubby carried me to panama city when i graduated in the spring.
The creation of the panama canal, 18701914 by david mccullough, the world in half by cristina henriq. Canal zone junior college was a two year college for white zonians. Panama central alumni from panama, ny allhighschools. Glenn zeigler took off from the uss nimitz at around 7 pm on april 1st, 1985 and were never seen. Official home page for the balboa high school class of 1970. The history of the bhs is intimately bound to the history of the panama. Lonely planet, frommers, the moon guide and the panama planner. A place for all who share a love for the life lived in the panama canal zone. During the first construction years, american students from pacific area towns would. The panama canal provides students a look at the obstacles and. Grupo publico balboa high school panama canal zone class of.
On the sidebar to your left is a link you can click on to access the site. It was the alma mater for thousand of students who then populated the extinct panama canal zone. Balboa high school panama canal zone class of 72 and friends has 457 members. Register to let other graduates of panama central find and. If you are a classmate you were in our class at any time through our school years in the. Incredibly rich with historical significance for both the united states and panama, the culture, pride, and life joyously lived there is what zonian life honors and celebrates. If you see your name among the panama central graduates, someone is looking for you. Check out our pictures of canal zone schools if you have. Souvenir of the panama canal and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Paraiso high school class of 1969, paraiso, canal zone, panama. Il t h e c r edit f o r thi s book b e l o n gs to any one i n d i v i d u a i frank s t h e ella. Cristobal high school caribbean yearbook canal zone coco solo, panama, covers 1 15 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and. Cristobal high school caribbean yearbook canal zone coco solo, panama, covers 1 15 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks.
Marys parochial school reunion during this year s pan canal reunion weekend. This is a wonderful presentation that joe made especially for the panama canal societys web site. Fort amador, pacific entrance to panama canal, panama city. For the past 21 years balboa has been ranked in the top 10% of all. Aug 06, 20 the panama canal museum collection at uf. This school was an educational facility that trained students of color, primarily west indian panamanians, to teach in the segregated canal zone schools. Canal zone daughter, an american childhood in panama haisten, judy on. A digital connection to your canal zone heritage at the university of florida canal zone yearbooks august 6, 20. Panama canal zone marriage licenses and related documents, 190479 the panama canal zone marriage licenses and related documents, issues by the canal zone district courts of balboa, cristobal or the empire range, 190479, entry 45 udup record group 185 are in the custody of the national archives. Cristobal high school caribbean yearbook canal zone coco solo, panama, class of 1967, page 27 of 184 has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Panama canal expansion program update july 2015 4 minute video.
I will probably reread this book every year or two from now on because it is the closest i can get to stepping. Balboa elementary the panama canal museum collection at uf. The history of the bhs is intimately bound to the history of the panama canal and the canal zone. Welcome to the balboa high school class of 1965 website. A canal like no other in the world, the panama canal is an engineering marvel that has been operating since its opening more than 64 years ago. O n t h e third of november a vc r y impressive program was prese n ted for panama s inde p ende nce day.
They then compile them into a book which is sold at the end of the year. This group is established to keep those of us who had the good fortune. Upon his retirement in 1969, he was succeeded by ellis fawcett, who served for a. Street vendor of native fruits panama city, panama. There are a number of websites covering the canal zone and panama in general so no need to be redundant. Fort amador, pacific entrance to panama canal, panama city, former panama canal zone, cz. I did know a little about this canal i have heard of it and i knew it was next to an isthmus. An award winning panama travel guide with over 80 high quality color photos and information about what to do and see in panama city, nightlife, nearby panama city, beach and mountain destinations, retire in panama and about panama for business. Cristobal high school caribbean yearbook canal zone coco.
This collection contains various maps, plans, and diagrams detailing the history of panama and the construction of the panama canal over the ten year period of. Recommended reading panama guide books and panama reads. If you do not have a class page, the brats will be very happy to put one up for your class. Celebrated as one of the modern wonders of the world, the panama canal forever changed trade and travel in the americas.
Did you know that the university of florida digital collections has already digitized many yearbooks from canal zone schools. Jim pryor, 1971 graduate of balboa high school passed away last year. The bhs class of 1980 will be holding its 20th reunion during this year s annual panama canal society reunion in tampa, florida. Souvenir panama canal abebooks shop for books, art. Its hard to believe that our 45th class reunion is this year. Canal zone daughter, an american childhood in panama. He was speaking of the trip around cape horn between south america and antarctica. It is the kingdom of satan, said a sailor in the nineteenth century. My first book, reading the world or the world between two covers, as it is known in the us, was published in 2015. This is an alumni page for balboa high school of the former panama canal zone. The pilot, 35 year old lcdr derrick holmquist and his navigator, 25 year old lt. Jun 25, 2014 i originally wanted to be a teacher when i was growing up in the canal zone but the behavior of one particular teacher of mine at balboa elementary school who kicked a dog down the stairs made me switch careers that very dayi practice law nowthat teacher had been my most favorite teacher at the school. This group is established to keep those of us who had the good fortune of attending balboa high school in the panama canal zone in the class of 1972. This is the official web site for the balboa high school class of 1968 canal zone.
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