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Class of 1946 & 1947


Class of '46 Guestbook

Class of '47 Guestbook
    Buren Charles Smith
    Where are you now: Tyler, TX
    Year you left French: 1947
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: Your doing a GREAT job and we appreciate your efforts so much.
    I've enjoyed a full life as a Chemical Engineer but, of course, am now retired. My wife, Patsy, and I reside in Tyler, Texas, and enjoy our friends, the city, the medical facilities, our church affiliations, and other activities in which we are involved. I bowl twice a week, meet with a men's church affiliated griy for breakfast once a month, a men's coffee club once a month, and still drive my 1930 Model 'A' occassionally. Always glad to hear from former classmates. Regards to all and do keep in touch.
    Sign Date: Jan. 2009

    Agnes Haynes Scott
    Where are you now: Macon. GA
    Year you left French: 1947
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: Maybe the 3rd time is charm. I've signed in twice before and have not been listed in the roster. Though I moved from Beaumont after my Junior year and graduated from another school, I still consider myself a member of FHS class of '47. My education began in the first grade of the old French Elementary School. I would like to hear from my former classmates.
    Sign Date: March, 2006

    EDNA POPE WESTMORELAND
    Where are you now: BEAUMONT
    Year you left French: 1947
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: mr hybarger was one of my favorites
    Sign Date: Feb. 20, 2004

    Tommy Day
    Where are you now: Baton Rouge,La.
    Year you left French: 1947
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Thank you so much for putting this all together.I just recently learned of it and am enjoying it very much. Left French for the Marines,returned home, got married, was married for 52years and have two daughters and one grandson. Retired from Gulf/Chevron after 39 years.Keep up the good work.
    Sign Date: June 26 2001

    Lou Barker Walters
    Where are you now: Vidor, Texas
    Year you left French: Graduated 1947
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I'm not very good at this stuff and this is my third try. That should do it. Thank you very much for this Web Site. And thank you for running the 1947 convertibe with me stanking outside. I copied it and put a picture of me standing out side a Corvette taken 50 years later. It is really neat. I hope I make it this time. Thanks again. Lou Walters
    Sign Date: Feb. 17 2000

    Earl N. Douglas
    Where are you now: Houston, Texas
    Year you left French: Class of 1947
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: This is really a nice page for French High grads. I look at it often for updates.
    Sign Date: Feb. 18 1999

    Elizabeth (Liz) Holbrook Williams
    Where are you now: Lake Charles, LA
    Year you left French: Graduated 1947
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
    Comments: Just had a special reunion (51st) Had a nice turn out. As it always happens the ones from out of town attended, ones living in Beaumont forgot to show.
    Update:Jan.5 2000: Just wanted to let you know that the class of 47 will have a 52nd reunion the Sat after Labor Day. September 9,2000. Just an added note Harold and I celebrated our 50th wedding anvisary on August 19. Several old French High Chums came to Lake Charles to celebrate with us. My maid of honor came (Betty Pate Robichaux) JoAnn Stika Taite and Alma Montgomery Beatty. We had approximately 80 friends and all had a blast.Mr Hybarger was principal to our class at Edwards Elem.,Gary Jr. High and French High. We also had one of the best English teachers Mrs. Lester. Harold and I have 5 daughters,(one died of breast cancer) 5 sons-in-law, 19 grandchildren. 4 great grandchildren. We have had a wonderful life.French High was a great high school.
    Sign Time: October 24 1998 at 16:51:06

    Helen Summers DeKing
    Where are you now: Vidor, Texas
    Year you left French: 1947
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: My favorite class was English with Mrs. Hugh Lester. She was one of the best teachers I have ever known. I tell my two sons that my memories of school was no drinking, no drugs, very little smoking,good morals, and you better mind the teacher or you got twice the licking when you got home. I have three grandkids, two step grandkids, three great grandkids and two more on the way. My life has been blessed.
    Sign Date: May 11, 2001

    Percy Vincent
    Where are you now: SILSBEE
    Year you left French: 1947
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: (Updated: Dec '09) SPENT FOUR YEARS IN SEABEES MARRIED PAT TANNER(ST ANTHONY) HAVE FIVE KIDS THIRTY GRAND AND SIX GREAT GRAND RETIRE GSU AFTER THIRTY NINE YEARS SEEMS LIKE CHARLIE AND I ARE THE ONLY 1947 LISTED
    married Pat Tanner grad of st anthony 1955-we have three boys and two girls--twenty grand kids and one great grand son... retired 1986 from gsu.. would like contact agnes haynes
    Sign Date: Oct. 27, 1999

    Alma Montgomery Beatty
    Where are you now: Houston TX
    Year you left French: 1947
    Referred by: Another Alumni
    Comments: I have fond memories of French High School in a "kinder, gentler" time. I regret that our grandchildren who are in high school now cannot have the same experience. Two of my favorite teachers were Mrs. Lester and and Mrs. Permenter. I have lived in Houston for 40 years and now have a "blended family" of 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
    Sign Date: July 7 2002

    H.L. Hamilton
    Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
    Year you left French: 1947
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: The day I left was great. (Actually the biggest mistake I ever made.) I remember Mr. Hybarger very well and with much respect. Worked at Hamilton Nursing Home for 50+ years retiring as President (CEO) in 1994. I had the pleasure of caring for several French HS teachers & alumni.
    Sign Date: Jan. 1 2002

    Earl N. Douglas
    Where are you now: Houston, Texas
    Year you left French: Class of 1947
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: This is really a nice page for French High grads. I look at it often for updates.
    Sign Date: Feb. 18 1999


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