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The sympathy of the class is extended to the family of our friend and classmate, Gary Houston, who passed away February 1.
The sympathy of the class is extended to the family of our friend and classmate, Gary Houston, who passed away February 1.
Memorial service for Gary will be held Saturday Feb 4th at 2:00pm at Memorial Drive Methodist Church in Houston TX. There will be a reception at the church following the service.
There will be a graveside service on the following Saturday, February 11th at 2:00 pm at Restland in Dallas TX. Please check at kiosk at entrance to Restland for location.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made to the liver cancer research being done by his doctor at MD Anderson. This can be done online at mdanderson.org or by check to
· MDACC
· P.O. Box 4486
· Houston, TX 77210
Please be sure to note that the donation is for Gary Houston and the money will be directed to the right research area.
The following comments are re: Gary Houston (See posts below about his death and services.)
From Gary’s sister, Denise Houston Hale, to Kathy - Gary told me about how you were always checking on him during his illness. He was indeed a wonderful kind man who lived a life serving others in his nursing and his sincere concern and love for others. He was a very proud WWW and had wonderful memories of those years!
From Kathy – To me, Gary was the very definition of a gentle, kind spirit and an unassuming soul. I so enjoyed our renewed friendship and our email correspondence over the years. His long, painful battle is over. Rest in peace, friend. This photo is from a mini-reunion in Houston in 2007. We had so many laughs!
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(L to R: Cynthia Cannon, John Witmer, Lois Dickerson, Kathy Kilmer, Betty Benda, Brenda Bock, Elaine Cogswell, Gary Houston) |
From Linda Bartek Coker - Gary was truly the most genuine person I ever met. He and his parents moved next door to me/my parents after high school. I did not know him well in high school but got to know him later. Prayers for his family.
From Steve Davis - Terrible news about Gary. Knew him from the first grade on & he will surely be missed. A good & gentle friend.
From Charlie Taylor – I've know Gary since our early days in Lakewood and always thought he was one of the nicest people I've known. He will be missed!
From Tracy Coffey - RIP, Gary. Your memory lives in each of us.
From Danny Bartley - Gary knocked out my front teeth accidentally while playing baseball in about the 4th grade with a bat. I was never ever mad at him. Just couldn't be.
From Robin Abbey – Dear Gary, may God bless you and keep you in his heart. Such a gentle soul you are.
From Linda Stephens Marsh – A very sweet person! RIP
From Kathy Thomas Gerwig – I’ve known Gary since I was six years old and there was never a more gentle soul.
From Jay Ballou - So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was always a person who lit up a room with a smile –one of the true good guys in our class. RIP Gary…
From Karla Kirby Corkran – So sorry to hear this. My prayers are with his family.
From Brenda Bock Linzel - This is the true meaning of "may he rest in peace". What a nice person always!!!!!!!!
From Linda Zoch Schwartz – Oh no….so, so sad about Gary.
From Jim Barnett - Such a nice guy. Knew him since Lakewood Elementary. I don't know of anyone who didn't like Gary. A very sad day.
From Kathy (Posted January 31, 2012) The following is from 2 emails I received from classmate Gary Houston’s wife, Debbie, recently. Please keep them in your prayers.
“Gary's had a hard time lately -was hospitalized 1/5 for severe back/hip pain that they never could pinpoint and attributed to muscle strain/sprain. After being hospitalize for 10 days, he was transferred to a facility for rehab. …. We are planning to move him to hospice tomorrow (Jan. 31). He's fought a tough battle with liver cancer for 4 years plus kidney failure requiring dialysis for the past 2 and 1/2 years as well. We've made the decision to stop treatment and move him to hospice. I'll let him know you guys are thinking of him and we'll keep you posted.”
From Linda Stephens Marsh (Posted January 31, 2012)
Brenda Bock’s daughter, Honee. lost her apt in a fire. Honee & two children were home at the time. Miraculously, no one was injured. They lost everything! They have had a great support system, everyone pitched in & tried to keep things going. Please keep them in your prayers as it will be a daily climb back to a normal life. Our Brenda is so amazing. This is not the first fire for Honee. When she was 9(?), Brenda & Ronnie's (1st hubby) home burned to the ground. Just crazy!
From Cynthia Smith (Posted January 11, 2012)
I've gone to the dogs! Where else can you work and keep puppies in your office? This is one of seven St. Bernards we rescued with their mother. In 2011, we adopted out 5434 cats and dogs. I hope your next pet is a rescue animal. They are so grateful. Happy New Year!
From Charlie Taylor (Posted December 15, 2011)
I apologize to everyone for being a bit behind in posting your comments. Kathy keeps sending them, but I let the last two posts get buried under the growing stack of other work.
Last Saturday, Sharon and I stopped by the Lone Star Roadhouse to listen to The Exiles Band. While we only had time to listen to most of their first set, I walked away with total amazement on how much they have improved over the last year. We have all known Jimi Barnett has had a smooth voice for over 45 years so no surprise there. But wow, the voices of Keith Barnett, Jay Ballou, Mike Ellis and Steve Bones (Class of 68) are what really, really impressed me. Together, the four of them sang in such perfect harmony and it simply blew me away. I would now put them up against any band in Dallas. Kenny and the Kasuals better watch out – there is a new king in town!! And, I hope everyone goes to listen to them during our upcoming reunion weekend.
Speaking of the Exiles, I would bet that most of you are totally unaware of the artistic talent that Blake Miles has. We all know about his magical keyboard abilities, and most of us know of his architectural and building/construction talent. What most of us don’t know is that he is a master artist who draws portraits of houses. He just finished one for me and quite frankly I am in awe. Take a look at his website at www.blake-miles.com and you will see what I mean.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday Season.
Charlie
From Brenda Bock Linzel (Posted December 15, 2011)
Happy Holidays! This Christmas shopping is killing me. Thank G-d I am Jewish! Ha Ha Ha!!! Anyway, I am mailing a check tomorrow for the reunion seed money. Sorry I can't do more right now…but I hope it helps. If everybody would just give a little! Be well and merry merry!!! xoxoxoxo
From Kathy (Posted December 15, 2011)
Patricia Mooney sent me a link to an article about Rocky Hill and his music in the San Antonio Express last week. Interesting – Click here to read it. For those who aren't aware (Is there anyone?) – Rocky was Dusty Hill's brother. Dusty, of course, went on to ZZ Top fame and fortune. Rocky played with Johnny Winter and died in 2009.
From Mike Looney (Posted November 30, 2011)
I have been a grandfather for two weeks now. Also, folks can go to www.bigshootout.com for the latest on the documentary of which show reel is finished. We’re talking to major networks. It looks promising but there is a long way to go.
The sympathy of the class is extended to Warren Pemberton, whose wife, Michelle, passed away on November 25.
Michelle Gideon ( Stark ) Class of 1968 Pemberton of Forney, TX passed away on November 25, 2011 at the age of 61. She was born on June 22, 1950 in Dallas, TX to the late Linn and Mildred (Gideon) Stark. Michelle enjoyed collecting collectible cats' figures and music boxes. She was a member of Eastridge Park Christian Church in Mesquite. Michelle is preceded in death by her parents Linn and Mildred Stark, and one brother Mac Stark. Those left to celebrate her life are: her husband Warren Thomas Pemberton of Forney, TX; a brother, Robert Stark and wife Ann of Rockwall, TX; two sisters Cherry Wakefield of Tyler, TX and Deleen Melton and husband Lary of Scatterbranch, TX; two stepsons, Warren Richard Pemberton of Clayton, CA. and Matthew Weldon Pemberton of Merced, CA; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Condolences can be left at www.andersonclaytonbros.com
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Wednesday, December 07
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Eastridge Park Christian Church in Mesquite
2701 N. Town East
Mesquite, TX
(972) 613-6623
From Kathy (Posted November 17, 2011)
Click here for 45th reunion details as of November 17, 2011.
From Kathy (Posted November 15, 2011)
Ohmygosh - look at the photo I just found!!! My mother had written “J. L. Long Mermaids” on it. I had forgotten all about the Mermaids – a pep squad type group, I think. That’s Kim Friedel, Betty Benda, Jan King, me, and sweet Cheree Pokladnik. My hair (yeowch!) can stay in the ‘60s, but I sure would like to have that waist back!
~Kathy
BIG Game this Friday Night!!! Woodrow vs. Highland Park 7:30 p.m. on Friday 11/18 at the Wildcat-Ram stadium located at 9449 Church Rd -- Dallas, Texas 75238
Woodrow's in the playoffs. We won our first playoff game against Molina last week, so now we've advanced to the second round, where we take on Highland Park High School.
This game is HUGE for Woodrow . . . we've looked back through what records we can find and it looks like the last time Woodrow played Highland Park was way back in 1951, and Woodrow won that one, 18-0. We sure want to see a repeat victory over the Scots, as well as see Woodrow move on to the next level in the playoffs!
We're hoping for a great Alumni turnout for this game, and it looks like it's going to be great weather, so please be there to support the Wildcats!
We've also heard that FOX 4 TV (local – Dallas) is making this their spotlight game of the week. So, when those highlights show up late Friday night or Saturday, we want the stands to show up as overflowing on Woodrow's side. So there's yet another reason why you need to be there! Be sure to get there early to get good seats!
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=9449%20Church%20Rd%2C%20Dallas%2C%20Texas%2075238
The sympathy of the class is extended to John Reed, whose mother passed November 5, 2011. (Posted November 15, 2011)
Reed, Florene Wilson Born August 29, 1924 in Dallas, TX entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 5, 2011. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/obituary.aspx?n=florene-reed&pid=154473066
From Christy Thomas (Posted November 15, 2011)
Hilarious dreams, Kathy! Loved reading about them. I've got the reunion on my calendar. It is just before I start a three month sabbatical, so it will be a wonderful way to kick off that time and really hear about the lives of others and re-visit great memories before heading to NYC (grandchild number five due just then) and London
From Christina Gray Henderson (Posted November 15, 2011)
Jay Settle, who was in the class of '68, lost his son in an automobile accident last week. His name is John Doyle 'Trey' Settle, the obituary is on Dallas Morning news. Many of us knew and loved Jay.
From Nancy Crabb Cox (Posted November 15, 2011)
Just wanted to tell you that my Dad, as a veteran and former POW in WWII, represented Woodrow in the coin toss at the play-off game last week. He was so honored and excited.
From Bill Miegel (Posted November 15, 2011)
I will not be able to attend the 4/28 get together. My wife and I are finally retiring from the education maze on 12/16 and we will be in the middle of our 23 day European odyssey then. I believe we will be in France, so I will toast a good glass of French wine. Also finishing up 39 years of football officiating. Will do one more year of that to get to 40 and quit. We are currently considering housing where it never freezes again, possibly USVI or Hawaii.
From John Reed (Posted September 16, 2011)
I am forwarding this e-mail which was sent to my brother, sister and me on 9/11 from Rassoul, whom we regard as our brother. He lived with us as a foreign exchange student during his and my senior year at Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas. Many of you friends from the class of '67 will remember Rassoul. He is now living in Tehran. I found his impassioned statement to be very moving, so, with his permission, I'm passing it along to you. Hope all of you are doing well.
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Today, exactly 10 years have passed from what later came to be known as 9/11.
I strongly believe that those people did commit a very mischievous, malicious and satanic act. I thought –before 9/11-that Hitler was a real Satan. Now, I believe that these extremists have greatly surpassed him, and his system. At least Hitler's system created so many goods or even started many projects.
These Al Qaida people-and many similar groups-and their people, do not add even a minuscule amount worth of a tenth of a penny, to the world civilization. They are determined to destroy as much as they can. Their educated ones come to USA-and rarely to Europe-and freely use all the facilities that millions of great people in the West have created during the past two to three centuries with so much effort, thinking, and management.
Maybe ten years ago, after 9/11, some people started to deliberate on these crazy extremists, thinking they might have something good to offer; beyond their minds. Now, we are sure they want to destroy-as much as they can-using the advanced technology that has all been created in the West.
Today, we see America as great as ever.
Love, and my best regards,
Rassoul
From Allison Reaves (Ruth Smith) (Posted August 29, 2011)
Just survived Irene. Really nasty. Wind speeds under-reported for the Cape. Our high wind was 94 MPH last night. Back side of the storm was much worse that the front.
From Kathy (Posted August 24, 2011)
Carolyn Janosek Buckner sent a note tonight saying she had heard from Sandra Wilson through Don Autry (’63) that Susan Stipp McFall is deceased. I contacted Don, and I am sad to report he confirmed that she died about 5 yrs. ago after a difficult life. During our Woodrow days, Susan was good friends with Susan Abbott, who passed away last week. Life is so short, WWW’67.
From Kathy (Posted August 22, 2011)
I had a funny dream a couple of months ago. It was the ’67 reunion, an overnight weekend at some camp on a lake. All of us were staying in a dorm-like building with a commons area and several wings of rooms. Jay Ballou was in charge of making room assignments. I remember trying to see the list but he kept it covered. Now, think about that. Ohmygosh.
From Jay Ballou (Posted August 22, 2011)
Re: Kathy’s dream
Classmates can call me for room assignments. It’s a mixture of A) Nightmare, B) Dream, C) Hello, my name is…, and D) WTF??? Mostly A or D… 8>O
From Linda Stephens Marsh (Posted August 22, 2011)
Seems like only yesterday we were all in elementary school....and our parents were driving us to school. Many of us have lost both of our parents by now and that is such a loss....to all of my classmates who have suffered the loss of a parent recently, you have my deepest sympathy. Always in our hearts.
From Wanda Wade Martinez (Posted August 18, 2011)
(Re: the BA old photos of Dallas. http://bacougars66.com/index.php/dallas- ) I love them. As Mariano was looking at them he said “notice anything in this State Fair one?” It was his parents’ restaurant at the Fair named Mariano’s. Wow. Those were great times.
From Martha Murphy (Posted August 18, 2011)
To all my 1967 classmates...hope those of you suffering from the heat are seeing "relief" in sight! Whidbey Island, where I live in Washington State, continues to feel like paradise to me. Rarely reaches 80 degrees and jackets are a must in evening! This year I am celebrating the 30th anniversary of bringing children's theater to my town of Langley. It's been a busy summer. I directed a musical, TREASURE ISLAND, in July and have been teaching camps all summer. I work with all ages and also act in a professional improv group, COMEDY ISLAND. I sure am looking forward to our 45th Reunion. I will be there unless I am "on stage"....can't wait to see all of you.
From Mike Managan (Posted August 18, 2011)
Our company, Parsons, is big into education design and project management – all levels: K-12, community colleges, universities. UT Austin has nationally ranked Doctor of Education (EdD) programs for aspiring community college presidents and a similar one for K-12 superintendents. In fact, Nolan Estes, the former DISD Superintendent starting just after we left, was head of that program until he retired recently. TAMU College Station has a growing program for public school superintendents, also. For about 10 years we have sponsored an annual 2-day short course about the basics of acquiring and managing facilities that school administrators need to know regarding the design and planning process, financing and bonding processes, etc. I give a lecture on campus master planning, for example. Well, this past January at the opening dinner and social hour Nolan Estes introduced me to Ruth who I didn’t know at the time but immediately was amazed to learn was the Woodrow principal. We had a great time chatting up about things. She remembered meeting Kathy and the general impression of our class as being so supportive of our old school. Small world, indeed.
The sympathy of the class is extended to the family of Susan Abbott Cone, our friend and classmate. (Posted August 14, 2011)
Cone, Susan Kay Susan Kay Cone, 62, of Decatur, passed away, Friday, August 12, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Funeral Mass is 12p.m. Wednesday, August 17th at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur with Father Sojan George officiating. Susan was born February 11, 1949 in San Antonio, Texas to Wendell and Nancy (Fallberg) Abbott. She married Thomas King Cone III on December 10, 1976 in Dallas, Texas. Survived by husband of 34 years, Tom Cone of Decatur; son, King Cone and fiancé, Andrea of Houston; mother, Nancy Fallberg of Dallas; two sisters, Linda Tilford of Plano and Cindy Austin of Mesquite. Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home 940-627-5959 Click here to read her obituary in the dallas morning Dallas Morning News
From Mike Barnes – (Posted August 5, 2011)
I spoke to Tim Lemay today. As you might have known, Tim has been battling some very serious health issues the last year…he has won the battle, is gaining his strength back and is in good spirits. I think he appreciated the call and knowing that his friends and classmates are concerned…..I’m sure he would appreciate further notes of encouragement and support. His email address is: tjlemay@dishmail.net.
The sympathy of the class is extended to classmate, Nancy Cook Pendleton (Posted August 4, 2011)
The sympathy of the class is extended to classmate, Nancy Cook Pendleton, whose mother passed away this week. Among her other accomplishments, Mrs. Cook was Casa View Pre-School President in 1959, Dallas City Council PTA President 1965-1966, Woodrow Wilson High School President 1967-1968 and J.L. Long Jr. High President 1969-1970. Burial will be today at DFW National Cemetery. Read her obituary here - http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/obituary.aspx?n=nancy-mckay-cook&pid=152830907&fhid=11533
From Bill Oates (Posted July 18, 2011)
I wanted to let my WWW friends know that my mother passed away last week. The friends that knew her when we were growing up probably assumed she would live forever. She was a force in the neighborhood. Click here to read her obituary .
From Ben Bennett (Posted June 21, 2011
My youngest son, Chirs, and my daughter-in-law had our first girl on Monday, June 20th. (4th grandchild) The Bennett family have had all boys until Joy Elizabeth Bennett was born in Oklahoma City. We are so blessed.
From Kathy (Posted June 3, 2011)
Welcome, classmate Bill Crawley! Not sure yet how he found us, but I'm guessing on the internet. He's now listed in our directory.
The sympathy of the class is extended to Keith Barnett, whose mother (94 yrs. young), passed away Tuesday, May 31. There will be a graveside service at Grove Hill Cemetery (Dallas) at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The family requests contributions be made to Grace Presbyterian Village (550 E. Ann Arbor, Dallas, TX 75216) in lieu of flowers. (Posted June 1, 2011)
From Cynthia Smith (Posted May 30, 2011)
Cynthia Smith and her staff at Wayside Waifs in Kansas City are assisting the Joplin area by delivering supplies of dog and cat food, medical supplies, dog bowls, kitty litter and cages to the Joplin Animal Shelter. "We brought back animals already in that shelter to make room for animals displaced by the tornado. Hundreds of pets were killed and many more are without owners. Some who lost their homes have to temporarily relinquish their pets because they can't take them to the human shelters. In some cases, their pet is all they have left, so foster homes are being set up in hopes the owners can get more permanent housing soon and be reunited with their pets. It is a very emotional situation for pet owners who have lost everything. They have no house, no car, no job and in many cases lost loved ones. They need to be reunited with their pets as soon as possible and the whole animal welfare community in the state is assisting the Joplin community to make that happen," says Smith, President of Wayside Waifs in Kansas City.
From Kathy (Posted May 27, 2011)
This is a note from Danielle Petters, princiapl of J.L. Long. Great academic news for both Long and Woodrow!
I am pleased to announce that IB has accepted our application for candidacy! As of September 2, 2011, we will be recognized as an International Baccalaureate candidate school for the Middle Years Programme. Thank you for all of your support thus far in the process. I am looking forward to our continued collaboration as we pursue authorization as an IB MYP World School. Not only will the students of J.L. Long benefit from the commitment to high quality, challenging, international education, but so will our entire community. Again, thank you and please share the good news!
From Mike Ellis (Posted May 27, 2011)
The Exiles have been pretty active lately, including performing at the Sigma Chi Sweetherat Ball, once at Poor David's Pub, and twice at the Lakewood Bar & Grill, as well as having a gig this Saturday night to play for the WWW Class of '66 45th reunion. We will also be performing again June 25th at the Lakewood Bar & Grill again, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. We'd love to see our classmates at this gig, too! We have been working hard to improve and are getting great response from folks. Come on out if you can.
From Warren Pemberton (Posted May 26, 2011)
Do you remember? [Text of the ad: WOW it's SUMP'N ELSE Ron Chapman and "The Little Group" come to
you live...and switched on! Special guests, contests, and the hottest combos in town are all part of the scene
... It's fast pace excitement geared to the "In crowd." So join in the swingin' action every day ... It's
uptight ... out of sight!"]
From Mike Ellis (Posted May 27, 2011)
Rick Carmichael and I went to see the Kingsmen at Memorial Auditorium in 196? After the concert, we jumped
in Rick's Valiant and followed the limo as it went to the TV studio for Sump'n Else. They let us in because the
Kingsmen were to appear on the show but wanted to tape that night, and they needed an audience. We sat in a
darkened area while they taped and the producer told us, "When they finish, clap twice as fast as normal. It
will sound like more people are here." haha I got to talk to their lead guitarist, Mike Mitchell, who gave me a piece of advice I still give to all my students, even today.
From Kathy (Posted May 25, 2011)
Last Monday was the groundbreaking ceremony for the new addition to Woodrow. Click on these links for information and photos.
May 23rd groundbreaking - http://eastdallastimes.com/2011/05/24/woodrow-marks-groundbreaking-day/
Description of new & past renovations of Woodrow - http://eastdallastimes.com/2011/05/19/more-on-woodrow%E2%80%99s-expansion/
From Kathy (Posted May 25, 2011)
Woodrow was named to The Washington Post list of Top American High Schools released on May 20th. It ranked 588 nationally out of the list of 1,900 schools. There are over 26,000 public high schools in the U.S.
The list, created by Washington Post reporter Jay Mathews, is called the Challenge Index and ranks schools by Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate test participation. It is based on statistics from 2010. In prior years, the list was published in Newsweek.
Woodrow's ranking places it ahead of many respected schools in suburban districts such as Coppell, Southlake Carroll, Plano, Flower Mound, Allen and all Richardson schools except J.J. Pearce. Lake Highlands (Dallas) was ranked 1356.
In 2010, Woodrow administered a total of 608 AP exams including Art History, Music Theory, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Chinese Language and Culture, French Language, Spanish Language, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Computer Science A, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics B, European History, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, Phychology, U.S. Government and Politics, U.S. History, and World History. 31 students were recently named AP Scholars from those tests. In 2011, over 800 tests were taken. Results are pending.
In March 2011, Woodrow was accredited as an International Baccalaureate World School and will be offering IB testing in the next two years. IB tests are also counted in the rankings along with AP tests. Woodrow will continue to offer AP classes. This year 22 were offered with 8 dual credit college classes.
Let's hear it for academics at Woodrow!
From Ben Bennett (Posted May 25, 2011)
On Sunday, April 17 I had serious chest pains that I thought was indigestion. Susan gave me baby asprin, and I took an antacid tablet. The problem went away. However, by Tuesday, April 19th, I was in serious condition and we went to the ER at Doctors Hospital. After several days of testing, I was notified that I have had a previous heart attack and now required quadruple bypass surgery immediately. On Friday, April 22nd (Good Friday) I had this major surgery. This has been a very difficult 5 weeks, but I am on the road to recovery. I am back at work today on a limited basis. Susan has been my taxi driver taking me back and forth to therapy. I drove for the first time today.
From Kathy (Posted May 23, 2011)
This paperweight is made from an actual piece of the original (1928) Woodrow floor! I'm sure the terrazzo
looks familiar to many of you. The Woodrow Alumni Association obtained a big chunk of the floor when the
elevator was installed. Recently, Miles Autry (WWW'71) broke it into pieces and took them to Lynn
Littlejohn (WWW'69), who mounted them on acrylic and inscribed "Woodrow 1928." We are selling them as a
fundraiser for additional display cases for the school hallway. An interesting note - a really cool, large fossil
was unearthed when the elevator shaft was dug. We hope to put it in one of the new display cases. Ordering
information is below. Purchase your piece of Woodrow history before all are gone!
Size: Approx. 4" x 5"
Cost: $35.00 each, plus $5.00 postage and handling
1. Pay online using your PayPal account (*more info below) to send $40.00 to wwhsaa@swbell.net or
2. Mail mail your $40.00 check (payable to WWHSAA) to
WWHSAA
1920 Abrams Pkwy., #201
Dallas, TX 75214
In the "Special Instructions" box on PayPal or along with your check, BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR MAILING ADDRESS!
The Woodrow Wilson High School Alumni Association, Inc. (WWHSAA) is a Texas nonprofit corporation supporting Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas through facilitation of programs for and communications among Woodrow's alumni. WWHSAA is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity, and is also exempt from imposing or collecting sales taxes under Texas law.
* PayPal directions in case you need them...
1. Go to www.paypal.com
2. If you are already registered with PayPal, log in using your ID and password.
3. If you're not already registered with PayPal, follow the steps on the PayPal website to open a PayPal account, and THEN use your PayPal login
and password to log into PayPal.
4. Once you're logged in, click on the "Send Money" tab (second from left at the top). Just send $40 and a shipping address to
wwhsaa@swbell.net .
From Kathy (Posted May 23, 2011)
Last Thursday, Nancy Clark, Bucky (George to everyone but WWW'67) Gross and I met in Dallas for dinner. What fun! It was, as Nancy dubbed it, "The Second Annual Tex Mex Dinner for the Displaced Texan." Bucky finds his way to Texas from Michigan for a fraternity golfing event each May. Whenever we get together, we effortlessly pick up where we left off the previous year with lots of laughs......even before the Mexican martinis arrive!
From Kathy (Posted May 18, 2011)
Check out the Class of 2014 t-shirt. It's a ripoff of the Austin logo, but hey, Austin and Woodrow are two
of my favorite places so I love it!
From Sharon Thomas (Posted May 2, 2011)
I just talked to Ben Bennett. He had quadruple bypass surgery on Good Friday ( April 22). All went well. He is home as of Wed the 27th. Going to do rehab and feels very grateful to still be with us. Ben said he would appreciate any prayers for his full recovery. I told him that this would be a great opportunity to get in great shape for the 50th reunion. :-)
From Ben Bennett (Posted April 18, 2011)
Randy Coopers’ nephew was married in Waco this past Saturday in Waco. My son, Chris who is a pastor in Norman, Oklahoma conducted the wedding of Randy’s relative. What a small world. Randy and I had been communicating by email and he mentioned he was going to Waco for a family wedding. My son, Chris attended Baylor and was on staff at a church outside Waco while attending Baylor he knew the couple, but we had not tied the young man to Randy. So, Randy was able to meet my son, Daughter-in-Law and my 3 grandsons and their 4th which is a girl will arrive the end of June. Susan and I only regret we were not able to see Randy in person in Waco. We were in Oklahoma City for my middle son and Daughter-in-law’s Gender Announcement Party for their first child. They had family and friends for the announcement that their first child will be a girl and is scheduled to arrive on or about September 10th, 2011. That will give us 3 boys and 2 girls.
The sympathy of the class is extended to Dillon Bussard, whose wife passed away last Tuesday. (Posted April 18, 2011)
From Mike Barnes (Posted April 18, 2011)
Boys Night Out ! Well, I wouldn't exactly call us boys, this group of 60+ year old Wildcats met at Ozona's last week to renew friendships and visit with our "leader", Randy Cooper. He was in town, tending to issues with his father who resides in an assisted living facility in Waco. Greg Hill organized this short notice reunion. Most of us had known each other since elementary school. We played ball together, knew each other's families and developed enduring friendships. Despite the passing of many years, those bonds of friendship had not diminished. We drank beer, laughed and told stories about one another until late in the evening! What a lucky bunch of guys!
Attending were:
Mike Looney
Randy Cooper
Jay Owens
Jay Ballou
Jimmy Barnett
Jackie Miller
Manuel Zaby
Greg Hill
Charlie Taylor
Ken Kuesel
Blake Miles
Sherwood Blount
Billy Jenkins
Mike Barnes
…and Mr. Pierce!
Wayne Pierce, who keeps looking younger as we look older, was recruiting players for his softball team…..now that we’re over 60. :-)
Tim LeMay would have been there, but he is recovering from illness. Hope you are better soon, Tim!
I hear Randy also took some. Send them along, Randy!
From Keith Barnett (Posted April 18, 2011)
Dear all,
Our band, The Exiles, will be playing twice in April. Six guys that went to Woodrow Wilson HS together playing classic rock. We really have a great time getting together and I know that you will have a great time, too. Come see us. You'll like it. I promise!
APRIL 15, FRIDAY NIGHT: We will be playing at Poor David's Pub on this date. The Claxton-Welch Band has asked us to open for them on this evening. So, we will play ONE SET ONLY from 7:55 to 9:00. The Claxton-Welch Band will then take over for the rest of the evening. The address of Poor David's is 1313 S. Lamar, just south of I-30, in Dallas. This is a long established Dallas music venue so if you haven't been, this is a good time to see Pood David's and us on the same night. Don't be late because we will play only ONE set. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Cover $8.00. Poor David's has a website for directions.
APRIL 30, SATURDAY NIGHT: We will be playing at the Lakewood Bar and Grill on this date. We are the only entertainment for the evening and will play two sets beginning at 9:00 PM. The address of Lakewood Bar and Grill is 6340 Gaston Ave in Dallas. This is a really fun neighborhood establishment and has a great reputation for musical entertainment. Lakewood Bar and Grill has a website for location map and other information. Cover $7.00.
OK. That’s the scoop. Come see us play. We look forward to seeing you!
Keith
Sympathy of the class is extended to Steve Davis, whose sister, Valerie Ann Davis- Harrell, passed away. (Posted April 13, 2011)
The sympathy of the class is extended to Steve Davis, whose sister, Valerie Ann Davis- Harrell, passed away Friday, April 8.
Sympathy of the class is extended to Suzi Shuler Starkey, whose mother passed away. (Posted April 3, 2011)
The sympathy of the class is extended to Suzi Shuler Starkey, whose mother passed away last Wednesday. Mrs. Shuler had just turned 100 years young last December! Read her obituary here or here.
From Ben Bennett (Posted March 8, 2011)
I was able to have my picture taken with the great Tim Brown [WWW ’84, 1987 Heisman Trophy Winner] this past weekend.
From John Storey (Posted March 8, 2011)
I have fond memories of ice skating on White Rock with my parents when I must have been 3 or so. My parents and others used to skate often on the frozen lake.
I also remember walking all the way across the lake, when it dried up probably in the mid 60's or so. I remember it being all cracked mud, no stumps, rocks, anything, and I'm betting it couldn't have been more than 6-8 feet deep, crazy huh?
When they quit letting the kids swim at the bath house area on the far side of the lake from us, my parents got Gerry (my brother) and me a small sailboat, and we would load it up with friends and take it out in the middle and tip it over, on hot summer days, and go swimming, it felt so nice!
I moved to Winsted when I was 2, I think, and lived by the lake all my young life, till I went to SMU. What wonderful times!
We moved back to Lakewood after SMU. Our first house in Forest Hills, by the Spillway, cost $34k and $252 a month. Times have changed. We then moved to our house on Tokalon, down the street from where my Grandparents lived and I grew up and terrorized the neighborhood with my go karts. I basically grew up in Lakewood all my life till we moved to the Northwest in 86'. Most all my friends lived on Avalon, I'd ride my bicycle up there almost every day. What great memories!
From Jay Ballou (Posted March 8, 2011)
Re: Joy Stevenson’s sitcom debut
That is some serious screen time for Joy! Pretty cool.
Re: White Rock photos
That is an amazing picture of White Rock Lake - I remember my dad telling me that when it was built, the hoopla around the construction was that it would "provide the water supply for the city of Dallas into the 21st century." They were just a little off on that prediction!
Re: Reunion
We [Exiles] have played for reunions at Winfrey Point, which was a great venue and costs $400, and we are playing for the class of 1966 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, and I can give you a report after May 28th - Bill Daily told me the rent for the facility is $600, there is a stage, and it's at NW Highway and Ferndale. The one suggestion I have is that the committee hire The Exiles to play!!! We would love to play, but would also want to get paid what we charge the other reunions - we hire a sound engineer, and it's a lot of work, but we have talked about it and would love to play for the class - at our age it might our last chance!!!
From Tim Mitchell (Posted March 8, 2011)
Re: the White Rock article
I saw the pictures of White Rock Lake and in the boat racing pictures, you can see my Dad's boat (T-34). He was one of the earliest Outboard Racers and was National Points Champion when he was only thirteen. Dad never talked much about racing, but I have all of his old trophies and medals. He must have been pretty good.
Just another bit of Woodrow Wilson trivia!
From Martha Murphy (Posted March 8, 2011)
My sisters and I are buying a commemorative brick....how about a WWW Class of 1967 brick?
From Kathy (Posted February 24, 2011)
Click here to see some really cool Woodrow Memorabilia and some very old photos of the Lakewood area (library, country club, water towers, etc.)…..and of Louann's!
The belated sympathy of the class is extended to Kim Friedel, whose mother passed away last May.
From Kim Friedel (Posted February 24, 2011)
The clock of time waits on none of us. It is truly sad to learn of the loss of so many of our friends and parents.
I lost Mother May 27th. While the love of God, the love of family and the love of friends are priceless gifts granted to each of us by our Heavenly Father, there is no love greater than the love of a mother. It is a love that transcends all else in life and its embodiment is eternal. While I shall never get over the loss of Mother, I have learned many things about that love. The love of a mother is like the wind—while it cannot always be seen, it is always profoundly felt—it is like the rays of the sunshine—its warmth forever fills the heart and enlightens the spirit—it is a love that encompasses all of heaven—its sweet fragrance is a gift of immortality.
Marilyn, Donnie and I were blessed to have the two best parents children could have in life—every breath they inhaled, they exhaled into our lives. I have renovated the family home, Marilyn lives next door and Donnie lives in Garland. We shall always love and protect this beautiful legacy they have given to each of us.
Dear Mother lived 89 years, 9 months and 13 days—she so wanted to make her 90th birthday—she told us she did not think she could.
I wonder everyday what everyone in heaven is doing. I think about the verse from Nearer My God to Thee: Or if on joyful wings, cleaving the sky, sun, moon and stars forgot; upwards I fly—still all my songs shall be nearer my God to Thee. It would be hard to believe that all of the beauty of God’s gifts to us here on earth could be forgotten—it is all such a mystery.
From Patricia Mooney Marlowe (Posted February 24, 2011)
OKAY! I have been shamed into volunteering for the (YIKES!) 45TH reunion. Although I live in San Antonio, our daughter now lives in Lakewood and I have a place to stay! Who would have thought that the circle would come around. She lives on Lakefair Circle. I can do computer stuff, bookkeeping stuff, pay for a little stuff or just show up stuff! Does anyone remember who lived on Lakefair Circle and at what address? Would just like to "locate" where my daughter lives.
The sympathy of the class is extended to the friends and family of our classmate Barbara Brin (Posted February 23, 2011)
The sympathy of the class is extended to Barbara Brin Seabolt, whose mother passed away on Feb. 18. Family visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 24, from 6-8 at Restland, and the graveside service will be at Restland at 2 pm. on Friday, February 25.
Betty Brin
Brin, Betty Jean Age 87. A devoted wife and our loving mother, Betty passed away peacefully on February 18, 2011 surrounded by those who cherished her. Betty was born in Kingfisher, OK on January 5, 1924 to Dave and Callie Meade. She is preceded in death by her parents, step-parents H. G. and Dorothy Daily, sister JoAnn and husband Bob Wertheimer, and her beloved husband of almost 64 years, Gordon E. Brin. Betty is survived by her son Steve Brin and Judy of Arlington, daughters Barbara Brin Seabolt of Garland and Beverly Brin of Rowlett, brother Bill Daily and Linda of Dallas, grandchildren Greg Brin and Ingrid of Arlington, Melanie Henning and Todd of Windsor, Co., Todd Brin and Nicole of Dallas and Matthew Hewett of California. Her 7 great grandchildren, Nora and Nolan Brin, Haley, Jacob, and Hannah Henning, and Seth and Sally Hewett will miss her dearly. Betty and Gordon were longtime residents of Lakewood in East Dallas and were high school sweethearts at Woodrow Wilson. Betty enjoyed sewing, bridge, music, book club, boating with the family and maintaining a lovely home, but her greatest passion was always Gordon. She beamed every time she exclaimed, "We have the most WONDERFUL family." Betty took great pride in the accomplishments of her husband and children and supported them selflessly in every endeavor. She will live on in our hearts forever and we celebrate her reunion with our beloved father. The family will receive visitors on Thursday evening, February 24th, from 6 - 8 pm at Restland Cemetery and the graveside service will be at Restland at 2 pm on Friday, February 25.
From Russell Light (Posted February 18, 2011)
I saw your note about Randall Park. I would be interested if any of our classmates knew my Aunt, Masal Jeffers . She was the Park Administrtor for many years. Randall was where I learned to swim and she taught may other kids without getting into the pool. After my mother, Isabel Jeffers, a beloved teacher at Mt. Auburn, died in 1957 when I was seven and attending Lipscomb, before going to Lakewood ,Masal Jeffers, besides my brother Paul (deceased) was my best friend. Most people thought she was my grandmother. A maiden aunt she never marriedr after her sweetheat and fiance died during World War One in the flu epedemic pandemic at an army camp in Denver. For the rest of her life she wore a locket with his picture and a strand of his hair. Every Saturday she would take my brother Paul and me to a movie and out shoping at Five and Dime stores, now forgotten , but for an eight year old magical places. She died in 1968.
Randall was also where I learned to play tennis before my folks joined the Dallas Atheletic Club. I am still playing regularly, and my daughter Erin played varsity college tennis and still plays serious USTA during her teaching carrer.
From Cathy Claxton Taylor (Posted February 18, 2011)
I was so sorry to hear the news about Randy's wife Carla. I knew her in college when we were all at Baylor, and she was a real sweetheart. I send my prayers and sympathy to Randy and his family. On a happier note, the mention of "Annie Get Your Gun" brought back a lot of fun and happy memories for me. I had the most important part of the tightrope walker in the circus parade, along with being a dancer and appearing in one of those green & yellow polka dot dresses. It was one of my most fun experiences at Woodrow. I'm hoping to get to see the Exiles and Claxton Welch in April. My brother Bill had called me to ask if I had ever heard of this group from Woodrow, and of course I knew who he was talking about before he ever mentioned the name. I'm already looking forward to our 45th! Simple and inexpensive sounds great to me!
From Rassoul Mahdavi (Posted February 18, 2011)
Thanks so much for the momentous mission you have undertaken. Your effort takes us back to 44 years ago; it is so important for me, because I had lost track of many people and events; even though I have had a steady communication with John Reed and the family.
I shall send you some pictures and more about myself in the coming days.
From Mike Ellis (Posted February 18, 2011)
I had to write this after seeing the news today.
Why does the Dallas Band, the Exiles, play the CSN song "Ohio" at every gig?
In the midst of the uprisings in Egypt and other countries in the Middle East, uprisings for FREEDOM, it seems timely to answer the question. Today, February 17, 2011, in Bahrain, protesters for freedom were brutally attacked and killed. This is yet another example of tyranny wanting to not lose control of the people.
There are those who said, "The protesters at Kent State had destroyed property, started fires, broken the law in many ways and deserved what they got. It wasn't just flower power. It was lawlessness." Well, in response to these types of claims, it should be noted that first, the rampant spread of Communism and the threat to America was just a lie. We LOST in Viet Nam and Communism spread to South Viet Nam and they are now "friends" of the U.S. So where was the actual threat? Secondly, we were not trying to WIN the Viet Nam conflict. The proof is in the Gulf War, the Iraq War, and other conflicts where the U. S. stamped out the enemy in short order. It could have been done in Viet Nam and it wasn't. Thirdly, our boys were being sent over there to fight and die under these false pretenses. Fourthly, our Presidents were allowed to pluck out teenagers from their homes and send them to die for a false fear and a non-committal endeavor. This is tantamount to dictatorship and could have led to more loss of freedoms than we worry about today with Homeland Security.
The Presidents could call for more troops any time they wanted. The American people had no say as to whether to send more troops or not. But the people finally DID say, STOP THE WAR, and were finally heard. Nixon had no other choice than to end it or risk further civil unrest. The people spoke, but it was only heard after Governmental Troops KILLED American civilian protesters. This sounds like Bahrain! We, the people, should not only mourn the FOUR DEAD IN OHIO, but should remember them as the voice of the people, a voice that ended the draft and the threat of tyranny from within our own country.
My brother fought in Viet Nam. He was, as almost all the soldiers were, faithful to his country and performed his duties with the trust that he was doing the right thing. My praises go to all those who served, and especially to those who died in this war which was, in my opinion, financially and politically motivated. My sympathies go out to the families of those lost and my respect goes out to all those who served. My thanks also go to all those here at home who helped put an end to the further loss of our young men and women and ended a tyrannical situation in our government.
This is why I want to play "Ohio" at every gig.
From Steve Hughes (Posted February 13, 2011)
Re: Woodrow musicals/”Annie Get Your Gun” - Remember that choreographer that worked on a couple of our productions? I forget his name, but he was a character as I remember.
[Note from Kathy: You must be thinking about Phil Johnson. We interviewed him for the “80 Years of Woodrow” documentary. In fact, you can see part of it in the trailer at the top of the ’67 home page. )
From Kathy Kilmer Moak - (Posted February 13, 2011)
This heartbreaking message is from Randy Cooper’s brother, Ken(ny). If you would like to contact Randy, his address is in the online directory. If you have forgotten the password, just send me a note.
Randy's wife, Carla, passed away from her battle with cancer Fri. night (Sat. 3 am). Her son was scheduled to be married in July, and they called last Monday night to say they were having a small family wedding Thurs. night in Kansas City. I flew up there with Debbie, & my two sisters, Sarah & Marilyn, to be part of that. It was a special time with her and the KC family, and she had a last dance with her son at the reception. Not a dry eye in the place, but a blessing to us all before her passing early Sat. I'm flying back up there for a celebration of her life Tues [Feb. 15].
From Joy Stevenson
I saw the obituary [for Randy’s wife] in the Kansas City Star, and she sounded like such a perfect match for Randy...very strong religious base, musical and theatrical talents, leadership skills, Baylor alum and a Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader at Super Bowl I. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
From Rassoul Mahdavi
Thanks so much for the information ,which made me sad. I have such an outstanding image of Randy-as a hero-and such a pleasant personality, and the memories have stayed with me all these 44 years.
From Susie Coniglio
So sorry for his loss.
From Dee Anne Egan
Not a dry eye here either. Oh this is just so, so sad.
From Suzi Shuler Harkey
Makes you realize the value of our relationships, doesn't it.
From Kathy Thomas Gerwig
Once again a wakeup call to keep life and it’s daily problems in perspective.
From Christy Thomas
What a heartbreak.
From Martha Murphy
Re: Randy Cooper - … A beautiful image, "seeing" Carla dancing with her son at his small family wedding reception, two days before she left this life. I will be thinking today about my friend Randy and his family as they celebrate her life today
in Kansas City.
From Judy Manning Blissard
That is so sad about Randy’s wife. We really need to consider each day a blessing.
From Suzanne (Suzie) Calhoun Harrington
To Randy - We hold your arms up at this time of temporary separation from Carla. So sorry you & she had to go through this but I'm sure you were a Rock to her and your family! I know by Kathy's note you are rejoicing in the fact that she in now totally healed and without pain and is just awaiting all of you for an eternity reunion. When my mom died the Lord reminded me of what I'm telling you, she was totally well, happier than she had ever been, & I would be with her again forever so what was my problem. we serve a Great God, so compassionate, always making a way for us in our times of good & bad. Rejoice that you have those promises from Him. I don't know how anyone lives without Him & them!!! I send you my love & prayers for your complete rest in Him!!
From Ben Bennett
Susan and I wish to offer our condolences to the passing of Carla. We know God had a plan for her and now she will be in a better place with no pain. I have always had such admiration for you going back to elementary school. I think the world of you and want you to know our ministry has been notified and we all around the country will be in prayer for you and the family
From Karla Kirby Corkran
My heart goes out to Randy.
From Brenda Bock Linzel
I am saddened by the news of Randy’s wife. I cannot imagine the feelings he has right now. I can only say that I hope soon his wonderful memories of the times they shared will take over this grief he must be feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with him.
From Martha Murphy (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
Re: Kathy’s mention of watching the old “Annie Get Your Gun” movie on TCM - Oh, my. Did that show impact my life! I think the drama I did at Woodrow definitely played a part in my career as actor/director. I was in the chorus of Annie GET YOUR GUN, having tried out for a "minor" lead....can't even remember the part, but John Storey and I auditioned together and we were really GOOD, I thought! I was sooooo nervous when we sang our song before Ms. Eckelman and Mr. Marett. We began and shortly into our song, Ms. Eckelman called out, "Thank you. Next!" Music stopped. We were done. I remember feeling confused, hurt, embarrassed. Did we get the part? (Obviously NOT!) Whenever I hold auditions now, in my theater, I remember that experience and make certain that each and every young actor feels honored and respected. I am so thankful for the experience of being in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. I still sing the songs and still have one of my costumes, pink, green and blue WITH POLK DOTS...and my own daughters wore it and it's been in several of the shows I have directed over the years! WWW1967 lives on!
From Eve Holland (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
Kathy, my mother passed away January 18. She really suffered the last two weeks. She turned 86 in December. I'll never understand the suffering and of course, am still trying to cope. I appreciate my dear friends coming to the funeral and their wonderful support. Isn't it great saying we have friends we can count on from elementary school?
From Kathy (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
Karen Mayes sent a note to me on 1/24 about Eve’s mother’s death, but the message got buried in an avalanche of emails that day. I truly apologize for not getting this posted earlier. I knew Eve’s mother many years ago during our Robert E. Lee days. I remember her as a very sweet little lady with a big smile! Eve, class sympathies are extended to you and your family.
From Jay Ballou (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
Annie Get Your Gun by the class of '67 was fantastic. I sat through the production with one prominent thought going through my head (even though I had no demonstrable talent at the time) - "Why did I not get involved in theater at Woodrow?" It was really well done.
* I am REALLY glad 2010 is gone.
* I have to mention the disaster 2010 was for my beloved UT football, basketball, and baseball teams, starting in January with Colt McCoy getting hurt on the 5th play of the national championship game - everybody knows UT would have won that game going away with Colt in the game. But 2010 was not a good year for the Horns.
* The company I work for, as a result of issues beyond its control, was forced into bankruptcy in May, and the next 6 months was a rolling hell of dealing with creditors, bankruptcy attorneys and other fun things.
* In December, the company was forced to sell to its biggest competitor, resulting in the elimination of my job.
* On December 1st, I have rotator cuff surgery on my left shoulder as a result of 2 different tears of tendons in my left shoulder.
* I have for the last 10 weeks been undergoing physical therapy, slowly regaining motion and strength - I've actually enjoyed the process of recovery, and have a terrific therapy team at Peak Physical Therapy in Frisco.
* Now the GOOD news - on February 14th, I am returning to work with The Amend Group, working with John and his two sons John William and B.D., and the rest of the staff. The company is rapidly growing, needs experience (I worked for him for almost 14 years) and I could not be happier about the opportunity. I am one lucky dude - REALLY lucky - and 2011 is going to be a GREAT year.
I hope everyone survived the arctic blasts of the last couple of weeks and has a wonderful rest of 2011...
From Brenda Bock Linzel (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
So, I am moving on with my single life and surviving quite well.
Angel, my oldest got married at Sweetwater Country Club January 29th. I am thrilled. Linda Lee Marsh brought her latest squeeze and she is really happy!!!!
My daughter is doing well on her treatments. Last summer she was in the hospital for three weeks. It was horrible. I pray for her. She is an incredible woman. I admire her strength! Great, darling kids she has. Today, I get to spend the day with my new son in law and Angel and Honee and my grand kids all day!
I am ready for a Houston reunion!
From Betty Benda Montague (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
I have become a very experienced wedding planner after two weddings in one year! Marisa gets married March 19th in Nassau. Then I will be done. I am also adjusting to my newly single life. I have been traveling quite a bit- Dallas and LA to visit family, Italy and Israel for fun, Nassau for wedding planning. I continue with my volunteer work at Living Proof (Beth Moore's ministry) and my church mission. Re-reading this, I think I am going to have to get to work coming up with a more interesting life.
I would love to host a mini-reunion in Houston. I also have room to sleep four or five people, and a pool we can lay around by day. Only caveat, must be after March 19th.
Kathy you neglected to mention the outstanding "props" person for "Annie Get Your Gun". It was such fun hanging around rehearsals and not having to learn a part...or most importantly for the audience, sing! Paul Wood would take me to get a hot fudge sundae at Kip's Big Boy after the performances. That is my favorite memory from "Annie".
Love to you all
From Karla Kirby (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
Corky and I recently took our longest trip ever---an 8,000 mile trip to Nova Scotia last August to visit our friends that we met at Disney last February. So, when they decided to get married in Florida this year, Corky and I met them at Disney to be their Best Man and Matron of Honor. We all had a great time at their very short and sweet wedding and afterwards ate at one of Disney’s Resorts, Ft. Wilderness Lodge. It was really cold but we all watched the fireworks at Epcot that night to end a wonderful day.
I’m sure the freezing temps have affected all of us in some way---our pump froze to the tune of $3,000+ two weeks ago. We’ve been waiting in a line of 50 people with the same problem. As you can imagine, it’s VERY hard to function without water but we’ve managed thanks to my Mom and Bushwhack Creek, lol. Fortunately our electricity has remained on for us. So, we hope this will experience will be just a memory by next week!
Well, that’s it for excitement in Kerrville which is surely enough for us for a while. Bye for now!
From Suzi Shuler Harkey (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
Well let's see now... my exciting life: Great news for us, our oldest daughter, who lost a child last year, is now expecting another little girl this summer. We are rejoicing. This makes four total grandkids for us, four and no more. Randy and I will be spending a lot of time with all of them these next several months as we kid sit, house and dog sit, and help with baby prep. Professionally, I'm still counseling two days a week. Randy and I are both helping with all the Spring testing with my old school district. We work in the test receiving warehouse, helping with the accumulation of documents and preparation for shipping. I will be doing some dual credit test administration next week in two of the high schools. Now where are my old "school" clothes? All and all, making a little extra cash here and there and trying to stay warm in these crazy winter days we've been having. Don't ya just love retirement!
From Bill Miegel (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
We are going on the new NCL ship, The Epic, over Spring break. Been to all the ports numerous times, but want to experience the ship. Our room is on deck 14. Hugh ship with Blue Man Group and Cirque as entertainment. This summer we will take another grandchild from Juneau Alaska on the Carnival Legend. We take them when they turn 8 years old. This is the second of six. They do not know what sea water over 50 degrees feels like. Plan on retiring on December 20th.
From Karen Grubbs Mayes (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
All is well at the Mayes household in rural Hunt County and really looking forward to an early spring!!!
From Gayla Duce Perry (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
I am loving a very, quiet hot/cold life in beautiful New Mexico. We have had some of the same ice and snow that Texas has had recently, but today it was a beautiful 58 degrees! Tomorrow the high will be 75, so its a lot better that the extra 6 inches of snow that East Texas received. I always think of the line "if you don't like the weather in Texas, wait 5 minutes and it will change." Of course, I am now in New Mexico, but only 1 mile north of El Paso, and 3 blocks north of the state line.
Not much creativity happening yet. Finished one job that was repairing a 5' X 9' stained glass window. Took about 2 weeks because of lack of concentration. I did have the pleasure of designing an engagement ring and working on the wedding ring for my son. Bought a new camera for myself at Christmas and have been taking a lot of pictures. Mostly the beautiful sunsets outback of my house.
I am going to Las Cruces, New Mexico in March to see the George Strait/Reba Mc Entire Concert. Joyce McGarry, who was a Majorette at Long and I think for a yr. or 2 at WW lives in Carlsbad, NM and am going to try and get together with her. Then on April 4, I start my Texas Roadtrip. Well, I am flying into Dallas, renting a car, visiting in Dallas and Glen Rose for a few days, college reunion in Bryan/College Station on the 8-10th, back to Dallas, then Paris, TX to pick up my Carousel Horses that have been stored for 5 yrs. and renting a U Haul to drive them back to Santa Teresa. Many misc. stops along the way.
Last, but the 2 best news items, my grandson, Luke Edward Perry was born on Nov. 12th. All of my grandkids live in So. Carolina, so I will spend the end of May visiting them. My son Codye is engaged to be married to Randii Renee of Granbury. The are planning on a April, 2012 wedding. She is about the smallest 21 yr. old that I have seen.
Thats it. Everyone is alive and healthy.
From Patti Glenn (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
I am fostering a beautiful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I got her from Lucky Stars Cavalier Rescue, who specializes in rescue from PUPPY MILLS. She is 4 years old and very gentle, but she needs to learn to be a “spoiled dog.” Assuming she adjusts, which I am sure she will with patience, I will be keeping her.
She has had a rough month – she was rescued from puppy mill in Missouri, went to the vet when she got here for quarantine for 2 weeks, where they spayed her, cleaned her teeth, microchipped, and gave her shots. Then she went to a rescue home for about 10 days and then to my house so she has had a lot of turmoil since early January
From Keith Barnett (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
Our band's (The Exiles) performance at Poor David's Pub, 1313 S Lamar (just south of I-30) in Dallas, scheduled for Feb. 4, was cancelled due to severe weather. The Exiles and The Claxton Welch Band have been rescheduled for April 15th. Let’s get a big group together for the April 15th show. We look forward to seeing you.
From Carol Fuess Garrett (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
We recently went on a South American cruise from Buenos Aires to Santiago through the Strait of Magellan. We had an absolutely wonderful time. Wish I had used my Rosetta Stone Spanish before the cruise. Did you know buying it doesn't automatically instill it in your brain? We drank lots of Malbec vino and went to Mendoza Argentina after the cruise and gave them all of our pesos for their wonderful wine. Knowing how you love wine, Kathy, I wish you were here!
From Danny Bartley (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
I'm retired (actually got retired, that BP thing hit Houston's energy sector hard, Gwen (my lovely wife) and I got laid off within 2 days of each other). Tried to find something else but living in Galveston limited things and so we decided to move up our plans about a year and move to Pagosa Springs, CO. , a little mountain town (pop. 2,000) in the southwest section of Colorado, a long way from anything. We love it and are busy as you well know you can be.
From Kathy (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
To read an article about Mike Looney’s new book, The Battle of the Bulge: The Untold Story of Hofen, go to www.whiterocklakeweekly.com , click on the archives tab, and then click on the January 7th-13thedition.
From Walter Patton (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
Well I have some news as a WWW 67 classmate. I got married today at 11 am at the Poetry Baptist Church in Poetry, Texas to a wonderful woman named Grace. I am very happy as I know I have found a woman who will be with me till my end game, the good Lord a willin. Grace is from Seattle and is an intellectual book worm type. She has many business and Government contacts in Shanghai and she loves my countryside lifestyle. She wants to learn how to grow and to write a book.
If anyone is counting and wondering how many times this makes for Patton, I forget and I do know it is my first right and my last marriage. I can check my files if a prize become available.
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From Darlene Kruse (Posted Febrary 16, 2011)
In October, I served as Rector for Cursillo #117 in the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. In November, I took two of my granddaughters to see Celtic Thunder in Jacksonville, FL and had a wonderful Thanksgiving. My beloved husband, Fred, surprised me with a trip to Disney World Christmas Day, for just the two of us!! And, we are going on a 7 day Eastern Caribbean Cruise out of Pt Canaveral for Easter. Life is good and we are blessed.