FIND MISSING CLASSMATES

"Missing" from this website means that we don't have the alum's email address. We may have a postal mailing address, but if we don't, the alum will not receive the annual Tiger News bulletin (our free 16–24 page newsletter) and important reunion announcements.

Names marked as *Lost* indicate we have no contact information of any kind. Do you know how to reach a lost or missing alum, or someone who might? Please Contact Us.

Go to the list of classmates with missing emails →
How to get your current class member list (Reunion Resources) →

Resources and ideas to help find classmates

You can search on your own or organize a group "search party." The most efficient approach is to share a private online list with your committee members and assign tasks — for example, by uploading your "Missing List" as a shared Excel file or Google Sheet.

More classmates will attend your next reunion if you encourage them to join SPHSAA.org — whether or not you also invite them to a private Facebook group, Instagram page, or other social media site. If they join SPHSAA.org, they'll receive the Tiger News bulletin every spring at no cost. Let classmates know your committee would like to send invitations and reunion details by email and/or U.S. mail.

The two best free search options

  1. Go to SPHSAA.org and click "Classes & Classmates."
  2. Search for your classmate by last name.
  3. Review the list of similar last names — many may be parents, siblings, or other relatives who also attended SPHS. Siblings are often listed in the graduating classes just before or after your classmate.
  4. Click on any active alum's profile and send a private message (or use the Message Center).
  5. Ask whether they're related to the classmate you're looking for.
  6. If they confirm they're related, ask if they have updated contact information — or would be willing to forward a message asking your classmate to contact you or join the website.

Below are a few copy/paste options for the SPHSAA Message Center or "Send a Private Message" (from most friendly to most direct):

Hi [Name],

I found your name while searching SPHSAA.org, and I'm trying to reconnect with [Classmate Name], Class of [Year].

Are you related to them? If so, would you happen to have their current email or mailing address — or would you be willing to forward them a message from me?

Thank you so much,
[Your Name]

Hi [Name],

Are you related to [Classmate Name], Class of [Year]? If so, could you please forward them a message asking them to contact me or join SPHSAA.org?

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Hi [Name],

I'm helping with the Class of [Year] reunion committee, and I'm trying to locate [Classmate Name].

Are you related to them? If so, would you be willing to forward a message asking them to contact us or update their information on SPHSAA.org?

Thank you very much,
[Your Name]
[Optional: Phone or Email]

Hi [Name],

I'm trying to reconnect with [Classmate Name], Class of [Year]. If you are related to them, I completely understand if you'd rather not share their contact information — but if you'd be willing, could you please forward them a message asking them to contact me or join SPHSAA.org?

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Hi [Name] — I'm helping with the Class of [Year] reunion and trying to locate [Classmate Name]. If you're related, could you please forward them a message? Thank you!

FastPeopleSearch.com is currently the best free search resource and one of the quickest, easiest tools for locating missing classmates. If you have a middle name or initials, it can help rule out similar names — details that can also help narrow down a Facebook search.

Be sure to scroll through all similar results. If the name is common, the person's age is often the best clue for identifying the correct match.

Helpful tips & tricks (search by name, phone number, or street address)

  1. Use the most complete name possible. Include maiden names and any known married last names.
  2. Add a location whenever you can. Enter the last known city and state. If none are known, try South Pasadena, CA. You may need to review several results, especially with common names.
  3. Click the name first before scrolling. When you think you've found the right person, click their highlighted name (in green) at the top of the results, then scroll down to "Most Frequently Asked Questions" for a clear summary of key details. Phone numbers and email addresses are usually the most helpful for reaching out.
  4. Check related family members if needed. FastPeopleSearch often lists relatives. As a last resort, a relative's contact info can sometimes help you reconnect with the classmate you're looking for.

Google search: try adding parentheses around the individual's name, which may surface websites where they're listed. If a search leads to a webpage, scroll through it to find the reference to their name.

Social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and MySpace are optional resources for finding lost classmates. Remember to search both their married name and maiden name, since they may have set up a profile under either one.

Email them yourself, or use our website — it has an invitation ready to send. From the HOME PAGE, scroll down to the box on the right side labeled MISSING CLASSMATES. Click the link, choose your email provider, and a formatted message will appear. Enter their email address and send.

Click here to see what the invitation looks like →

You can also search for their name under Classes & Classmates, click on their name, and below "JOIN HERE" you'll see "Do you know where (alumni name) is? If so, please click here to invite (alumni name) to join our site!"

If you plan to mail personal invitations or postcards via USPS, this is ideally the last step — do it after your online searches, once you've found as many classmates as you can.

When possible, time your mailing for July–November. USPS forwards mail for up to 12 months, so if a classmate has moved within the last year, you may receive a forwarding address by using the trick below.

SPHSAA mails the Tiger News Bulletin to every address we have on file once a year in the spring. Any mail you send afterward, using the list we give you, is usually based on updated addresses.

Add "DNF — ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED" to the envelopes you send (DNF = Do Not Forward) to receive forwarding information from USPS.

ZabaSearch.com — like FastPeopleSearch and White Pages, provides free basic results and may show relatives or neighbors you can reach out to. Many of these sites are shifting toward subscription or pay-per-search formats. ZabaSearch (powered by Intelius) offers a free directory with basic info such as name, address, age, and partial phone numbers, plus paid plans for additional data. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled — see Intelius's Terms of Use for details.

Wikipedia.org — if someone has done something notable, they may be listed here.

DOJ Missing Person Search — no luck elsewhere? Check this list.

Social Security Death Index Records at ancestry.com (through 2014).

GenealogyBank — uses different filters and is current through last week.

Know of a better resource? Email us at sphsaawebmaster@gmail.com.

Rev. 06/19/2026