William P. Johnston

I remember Andre as a friend, and later, as a co-worker at Northern California Savings & Loan (now Chase Bank at 3rd & Main).

Andre was a very thoughtful and gentle soul, who possesed a wry sense of humor. At NCS&L he was a stealth practical joker, but also a very thorough and competent worker. During the only robbery attempt at our branch (that I remember) Andre remained cool & calm, following bank protocol perfectly -- something I'm not so sure many of us might be prone to accomplish.

As we got to know each other more completely, he would sometimes venture to discuss his "unique place" (as the only person of color) at LAHS: While acknowledging of that fact, he expressed that he considered himself a fellow classmate in every way, primarily because "most everyone he met at LAHS treated him no differently."

Truely, a class person, and someone that will be missed. RIP, Andre...

What shocking and tragic news! John was a pillar in the class of '72: A model academic, a stallwart sprinter of the Knights track teams of '70 - '72 (which went virtually undefeated in dual-meet, conference and CCS competition) -- and a genuinely great person and friend. Although I lost touch with him over the years (save for the occasional reunion), his later accomplishments (PhD & MBA) are of no surprise to me -- or anyone -- who knew of his intellect and work ethic. He will be very much missed at future reunions, by all who knew him, and by those who had yet to meet him. RIP John.