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1900-1926 - 1926-1950 - 1950-1974 - 1974-2002 - Coaches
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"BOB ANDERSEN FIELD" $50,000+ FUND DRIVE AND DEDICATION

I am delighted to report that the Sequoia High School baseball field will be officially named and dedicated, "Bob Andersen Field", August 21, 2010, at the Alumni Association's fourth annual picnic. An ambitious and highly worthwhile fund raising drive accompanies this project.

First, I will impart some information about Bob Andersen. Bob Andersen is a member of the Sequoia Sports Hall of Fame, both as an athlete, graduating in 1941, and a coach. He is also a member of the San Jose State and San Mateo County Sports Hall of Fame. He was one of the most versatile coaches in Sequoia history with tenure at Sequoia between 1950 and 1980. His first love was baseball, which he coached to winning seasons, including a number of league championships, from 1951 to 1964. Five of his players went on to play professionally. He excelled in motivating players and was a wonderful role model for them.

Bob Andersen's success as a baseball coach would more than qualify him for the honor of having the baseball field named after him, but what he meant to the lives of the students he taught and coached transcends how many league championships his teams may have won or his high winning percentage. His mentoring and advice had a positive and lasting influence on the lives of many Sequoia students. He is a hero to many and many attribute his influence as a contributing factor to their success in life. Bob still resides in Redwood City and will be present for the momentous occasion that will take place on August 21.

The accompanying fundraising drive is like nothing the Alumni Association has ever attempted. Typically our projects have exclusively had something to do with a physical improvement benefiting Sequoia High School. While funds from this drive will of course be used for signage at the baseball field, they will also be used to benefit athletics at Sequoia by helping economically disadvantaged Sequoia athletes, providing uniforms and attendance at sport camps for years to come. Considering Bob Andersen's heart for kids, this effort seems most fitting.

Our goal is to raise $56,000 over a one-year period. Whatever funds are raised during that time period will be used for the purposes I have described. Please help us meet this challenge associated with the legacy of Bob Andersen by making a donation to this fund. As of this writing, $6,000 has already been raised. You can donate by writing a check payable to the Sequoia High School Alumni Association (SHSAA), P. O. Box 2534, Redwood City, CA 94064-2534, noting on the check and/or envelope, "Bob Andersen Field" Fund. You may also donate via Pay Pal on the Alumni Association's website at www.SequoiaHSAlumniAssoc.org, clicking on Merchandise which will take you to the Donation Opportunities page and utilizing the box entitled "Bob Andersen Field" Fund.

Yet another option would be to purchase a brick with an inscription for $100, a tree with a plaque for $1,000 or an engraved stone bench for $3,000 for placement in the newly named "Inspiration Grove", a stand of Redwoods outside the Business wing of Sequoia and in close proximity to the baseball field. You can honor Bob Andersen for his inspiration and lasting influence on your life or any teacher, family member or friend who did the same. Please see the accompanying flier for all of the details.

In the Spirit of Sequoia,
Ken Rolandelli, President
Sequoia High School Alumni Association