Alumni Create a Legacy in Honor of De Anza Track and Field Coach Jim Linthicum

Coaches change lives, and Jim Linthicum was no exception. Coach Linthicum, affectionately known as "JL," was an anchor at De Anza from the time the college opened in 1967 to his retirement in 2004. JL started teaching at Foothill in 1965 before moving to De Anza as part of the inaugural staff. He taught physical education, coached football and tennis, and then coached track and cross country for 34 years.

Foothill Alumnus Gives Back Through A Bequest Intention

Short "Amazing things can happen from being at Foothill," said alumnus Bill Yee, who credits Foothill College with giving him the opportunity for a successful career in the technology sector and an early retirement. Bill, the son of Chinese immigrants, grew up in East Palo Alto, and was the first in his family to attend college. Bill worked five days a week while attending Foothill because his family could not afford to put him through school.

Voyager Craft Coffee

For Voyager Craft Coffee, everything starts with community. Voyager was founded in 2016 by Sameer Shah, a De Anza College alumnus, and his wife Lauren Burns. It began with the hope of bringing a passion for travel and coffee to Santa Clara County.