Aptos High Interact Club Comes Through! Over 37,000 meals donated to Second Harvest Holiday Food Drive
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ponsors, School Leaders and Interact Club members gathered on Monday, December 16 to present their donation to this year’s Second Harvest Holiday Food Drive. The results of all the hard work of the Interact Club were donations of both cash and food amounting to over 37,768 meals. Club members collected donations for the past two months at Aptos football games, local shopping centers, on campus and in classrooms. Interact Club Advisor and Social Science Teacher Thomas Whitwam put on his game face and challenged other faculty members and administrators to give generously to fortunate. The Interact club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Capitola-Aptos whose president Doug Deaver was there to
acknowledge the club member’s accomCasey O’Brien, ASB Activities Director and Brian Tumminelli. There to accept the results of all the hard work of the Interact Club were Willy Elliott-McCrea, Chief opment Director of Second Harvest. The dress code for the day at Aptos High was pajamas, which accounts for the unusual attire for both students and teachers. BACK ROW (from left): Steve Bennett, Peggy Pughe, Brian Tumminelli, Thomas Whitwam, Willy ElliottMcCrea, Casey O’Brien. FRONT ROW (from left): Zach Fisher, US History Teacher – Shuntelle Emanuel, Julianna Denike, Aisha Khan, Lauren Reade, Jordin Iniguez, Maurea Richmond, Sarah Ramirez, Giselle Lopez, Lily Peters.
Bobbie Nelson Loses Battle With Cancer June 18, 1950 ~ December 5, 2013
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obbie Nelson passed away on December 5, 2013 at her home in Santa Cruz, after a valiant 4-year battle with Cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends. Bobbie is survived by her husband David Nelson and son Marc Nelson of Santa Cruz, mother Zel Longacre Jose. Bobbie was predeceased by her father, Robert Longacre. Born Bobbie Jo Longacre on June 18, 1950, in Fresno, she moved with her family to Aptos in 1958. Bobbie graduated Bobbie Nelson from Watsonville High School and then worked retail in downtown Santa Cruz. She was the owner spring of 1989. Bobbie met her sweet husband and best buddy, Dave “Taz” Nelson in 1979; the two married May 22, 1982. They shared a passion for classic cars, street rods and were part of many streetcar organizations. They both were key organizers of the famous “Beach Street Revival” gatherings in downtown Santa Cruz. Bobbie and Dave’s son Marc was born on May 8, 1983 and was the best blessing ever for the couple. Bobbie discovered her passion for
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Real Estate Sales in 1994 when she began a stellar 19-year career partnering with her Mother, Zel Longacre, Broker owner of Longacre Real Estate. She started selling homes for her favorite client, father, Robert Longacre who was an Architect, Developer and Builder, among many other clients. Bobbie was a dynamic leader and very active Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos community member. Bobbie served as a volunteer for over 15 years for the Aptos
ident, Local Women’s Council of Realtors
board positions on the California Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors. She was active politically; advocating for fair mortgage practices, the homebuyers. Bobbie was a recent advocate and fund raiser for the Cancer Center at the Bobbie was a vibrant person, full of life and an inspiration to all people whose lives she touched. Her leadership, humorous approach, and zest for life will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life will be held the Mid-County Senior Center at 829 Bay Avenue, Capitola, California.