If you were to do a barebones history of KCEQ, then this is where you would begin. Wendell began teaching at Del Valle during the 1969-1970 school year. Unlike when he started at Campolindo, there doesn’t appear to have been either the emergence of an electronics/radio club or the continuance of a pre-existing club upon […]
Lafayette History Rabbit Holes – Acalanes Radio Station KCEQ: Moving Into The Third Phase
We’ve reached the 1973-1974 school year at Del Valle. This is an excellent point to once again stop and summarize where we’ve been and where we’re going. So far we’ve looked at all five schools in the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) and one in Nebraska. Let’s try to arrange this into a narrative, […]
Lafayette History Rabbit Holes – Acalanes Radio Station KCEQ: Campolindo 1968-1969 Electronics Club
In the 1969 Compañero… we find that there was an Electronics Club during the 1968-1969 school year. The Electronics Club has provided students with the opportunity to plan, set up, and execute the lighting and sound systems for the different school activities during the year. The Electronics Club was responsible for the superb lighting and […]
Lafayette History Rabbit Holes – Acalanes Radio Station KCEQ: Campolindo 1967-1968 Electronics Club
In the 1968 Compañero… we find that there was an Electronics Club during the 1967-1968 school year. Electronics Club has the rare distinction of being behind the scenes on every major production at Campolindo. The psychedelic lighting effects seen at the Christmas program were produced by the Electronics Club. The Club was also responsible for […]
Lafayette History Rabbit Holes – Acalanes Radio Station KCEQ: Campolindo 1966-1967 Electronics Club
In the 1967 Compañero… we find that there was an Electronics Club during the 1966-1967 school year. When the lights dim and then rise for the opening act of a school play or musical. Its the members of the Electronics Club who ware working backstage to create the necessary effects. They are also responsible for […]
Lafayette History Rabbit Holes – Acalanes Radio Station KCEQ: Campolindo 1965-1966 Electronics Club
In the 1966 Compañero… we find that there was an Electronics Club during the 1965-1966 school year. The students are listed as follows: Stephen C. Prey Dennis N. Scott Paul F. Engle Tim M. Gager Kenneth Dickey Ronald D. O’Flyng Kirk Martin Mike Henely Steve Spragens Jon Cannon Doug Skilling Gene Yee Doug Steinmetz Robert […]
Lafayette History Rabbit Holes – Acalanes Radio Station KCEQ: Arrival of Wendell Pleis and Campolindo 1964-1965 Electronics Club
Before we get to the 1964-1965 Electronics Club, there’s a couple of things worth noting. Campolindo is the fifth and final regular high school in the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD). Acalanes opened in 1940, Las Lomas in 1951, Miaramonte in 1955, Del Valle in 1959, and finally Camoplindo in 1962. When Acalanes opened […]
Lafayette History Rabbit Holes – Acalanes Radio Station KCEQ: Early Wendell Pleis at Scottsbluff High School, Nebraska 1962-1963
In the 1963 Bluff… we find Wendell Pleis still teaching. Mr. Wendell Pleis obtained his B.S. degree from the University of Nebraska and his M.A. degree from Colorado State College. He teaches general and advanced metal, basic electricity and is A.V. coordinator. Wendell is still running The Projectionists/Audio-Visual group. Originated as a civic organization in […]
Lafayette History Rabbit Holes – Acalanes Radio Station KCEQ: Early Wendell Pleis at Scottsbluff High School, Nebraska 1961-1962
In the 1962 Bluff… we find Wendell Pleis still teaching. Mr. Wendell Pleis helps George Ferreya prepare an assignment sheet for the projectionist. He was the audio-visual coordinator of the Senior High along with teaching general metals. Mr. Pleis was also the coach for senior high intramural basketball. He is interested in electronics and enjoys […]
Lafayette History Rabbit Holes – Acalanes Radio Station KCEQ: Early Wendell Pleis at Scottsbluff High School, Nebraska 1960-1961
In the 1961 Bluff… we find Wendell Pleis still teaching. Mr. Wendell Pleis teaches general metal and trades and industries. His hobbies are sports, fishing and hunting. Mr. Plek (sic) sponsors Audio Visual Club. His bachelor of science degree was obtained at the University of Nebraska. This year The Projectionists and Audio-visual are lumped together. […]
