(Above) Fernando “Popeye” Gonzalez. Did you know that the Original "Flashman" was drawn by Fernando "Popeye" Gonzalez, Class of 1952? In the Early 1950's we were known as the Flashes, however we did not have a mascot. Fernando was excellent in drawing illustrations, so much so he drew quite a few of the illustrations in the 1952 Copa de Oro. In his art class, he thought of, and started creating the original mascot "The Flashman". Over the years the Flashman has changed a bit, but the spirit of the original Flashman has never changed. Today, FHS Class of 2011's Esteban Vasquez Keeps Popeyes spirit alive by painting the Flashman on the side of the new Alumni Office. Thank you Fernando "Popeye" Gonzalez and Thank you Esteban! Let's Go Flashes! - Mark Ortega, Fillmore High Alumni President

Esteban Vasquez Fillmore High Class of 2011, drew the mural on the side of the FHS Alumni Building.