William Higman, Class of '28, passed away September 14, 1998 at the age of 87.  During World War II he served in the Navy, retiring as a Commander, USNR.

Mr. Higman worked as a math teacher and a high school principal in Auburn, California before going on to serve as assistant superintendent of the San Marino School District. After 35 years in the California school system, he retired to Rancho Carlsbad in 1972 and then moved to Pacifica in 1980.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Hogan Higman of Oceanside; a daughter, author Persia Woolley and a step-son, Tom Arnett; two grandchildren and a great-grandson.