J. W. Gooch
Where are you now:
Orange, Texas
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
surfing
Comments:
Happened on this web sight while surfing. I started to French Elementary in 1945, I think it was on Tulane. I moved away in 1947 and finished high school in East Texas. I returned to Beaumont when I graduated bought a car and did the things kids did in the 50's met my wife at the 11th Street Pig Stand and for the most part I've lived in Orange since. Stange how when you get older memories come back more clearly. I remember a few of the kids names and ran into one at Sam Houston who had moved away about the same time I did. I lived at 3115 Voth Road and Charlotte Davis lived across the street.
Sign Date:
August, 2009
Jenice Havard Clark
Where are you now:
Fredericksburg, TX
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Surfing
Comments:
I have pleasant memories the good old days at French. _Have made contact with a couple of classmates and would like to hear from more
Sign Date:
August, 2006
Linda Guinn Campbell
Where are you now:
Roswell, GA
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Self
Comments:
Bill and I have been living in Roswell for 18 years. We are both retired now, him from the paper industry and me from teaching. Our son and daughter live here also as does our 16 yr. old grandson. We enjoy life in the Atlanta area. We still play a little golf and do a little traveling. We visit the Beaumont area occasionally as there is still family there
Sign Date:
August, 2006
Paula Sexton Bevilacqua
Where are you now:
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
August, 2004
Anita LaCour Smith
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
Class of 1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I enjoy hearing from and seeing FHS classmates. Thanks for giving us a meeting point!!
Sign Date:
Jan. 2, 2004
Frances Culver Linthicum
Where are you now:
Lebanon, Missouri
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Search Engine
Comments:
Terrific website! Thanks for the help finding old friends! We [David and I] are now retired and spending much time flyfishing.
Sign Date:
Jan. 15 2003
Dottie Willis Jackson
Where are you now:
Orange, California
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Moved to California '62. Married 45 years and have 3 children. Retired in '96 after 23 years with Orange Unified SD. Enjoyed my days at French. Would love to hear from you.
Sign Date:
May 14 2002
Patsy Rainwater Stone
Where are you now:
In Beaumont
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I love your web site and I think that French High day on Fridays was a wonderful idea. I will make sure to remember this day. I am glad I found your website keep up the good work from one buffalo to another.
Thanks -Patsy Rainwater Stone
Sign Date:
Jan. 4 2002
Carolyn Falco Bates
Where are you now:
Beaumont, Texas
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Retired (yea!)after 25 long years as a surgical nurse. I have five children-all FHS graduates. I also have five grand-children. I still live in Beaumont. My fondest memories are of Mrs.Zulma Smith, Ms. Halboouty and Mr. Meynig. Would love to visit with olf friends.
Sign Date:
Oct. 12 2000
Don Gallier
Where are you now:
Monticello, Georgia
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
Sept. 12 2000
JEANETTE PENDLETON GRAVES
Where are you now:
BEAUMONT, TX 77706
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
THIS PAGE BRINGS BACK MANY, MANY HAPPY MEMORIES. SEEMS LIKE JUST YESTERDAY WE WERE HAVING SO MUCH FUN IN THE 50'S. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OLD CLASSMATES. I MARRIED JIMMY GRAVES (CLASS OF 54) AND HE IS SO VERY LUCKY. I AM STILL MARRIED TO HIM AFTER 42 WONDERFUL YEARS. SUCH A GREAT GUY, WE HAVE 2 BOYS WITH 4 ADORABLE GRANDCHILDREN. LET US HEAR FROM YOU.
Sign Date:
July 15 2000
EARL A GRAY, JR
Where are you now:
SOUR LAKE TEXAS
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I LIVE ON 100 ACRES AND ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT. I HAVE FUN CHASING THE LOVE OF MY LIFE, MY HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART ,JOAN L. AROUND THIS PROPERTY ON THE 4-WHEELER. I HAVE 2 SONS AND A DAUGHTER. I LIVE 4 MILES OUT OF SOUR LAKE BEHIND DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE AND WELCOME ANY OLE BUDDIES ANY TIME. STOP BY AND WE WILL CATCH UP ON OLD TIMES. I'M RETIRED FROM PIPEFITTERS LOCAL SINCE 1994 AND ENJOY SPENDING TIME AT THE BEACH WHEN EVERY POSSIBLE. SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF FHS, MAGNOLIA PARK SWIMMING POOL, DANCES, CRUSIN' ELEVENTH, PEP RALLIES AND THE BEST PRINCIPAL EVER, MR. DELMAS HYBARGER(DECEASED) WE LOST A SPECIAL PERSON IN MY LIFE WHEN WE LOST HIM
GO BUFFS LETS KEEP THE ORANGE AND WHITE
GOING.
Sign Date:
July 7 2000
Joan Conn
Where are you now:
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
OH WHAT A JOY TO REMEMBER FHS--THE GOOD OLE DAYS. MARY BETH AND KENT HAVE A PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR THE GREAT WORK THAT HAVE DONE IN BRING CLASSMATES BACK TOEGETHER. MY CLASSMATES AND I HAVE KEPT TOGETHER. WE LIVE SERENELY, AND HAVE OPEN MINDS TO HAPPY THOUGHTS. WE ALL FEEL JOY,LOVE, AND COMPASSION. WE ENJOY TRIPS, LUNCH AND MANY GREAT MEETINGS IN MY HOME. IF YOU
HAVE NOT BEEN IN TOUCH WITH YOUR 1957 CLASSMATES, PLEASE CONTACT US SOON. WE KNOW THAT TODAY IS PRECIOUS AND WILL SOON BE GONE. CLASSMATES THAT PLAY TOGETHER--STAY TOGETHER.
Sign Date:
May 1, 2000
CARLINE LEGGETT SEAMAN
Where are you now:
La PORTE, TEXAS 7751
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I really enjoyed my days at FHS. I was a member of the "Bells" for 3 years. Worked in the office for Mrs. Davis. My favorite teacher was Mrs. Smith (English teacher). I am married to Lonnie Seaman. I have 3 childred and he had 2 childred, one is deceased. I have 11 grandchildred and Lonnie has 2 grandchildred. I am a full time "Domestic Engineer". We have also raised one of my grandsons, who is now is college.
Sign Date:
April 1 2000
Lewis McNeely
Where are you now:
New York City
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
March 16 2000
Charlotte Davis Woolwine
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
class of 1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
Feb. 17 2000
Gayle Hamm Heckman
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I am a retired Territory Manager for a major pharmaceutical company. My memories of FHS are of a much simpler time than kids have today. Friends who were loyal, teachers who cared about us and a principal who cared but didn't put up with any smart mouths. In reality, I guess it wasn't so much simpler. There were some problem kids, some drinking, some crossing the border to dance and drink . . . seems tame doesn't it. What wonderful memories!
Sign Date:
Jan. 20 2000
Kaye Ener Bryant
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I have very fond memories of FHS and Mr.
Hybarger. FHS was the greatest!!!
Sign Date:
Jan. 15 2000
Winston Breaux
Where are you now:
Alvin Tx.
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
Dec. 9 1999
Mike Frank
Where are you now:
Beaumont, TX
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Married Lynda Parker (Kirbyville), 2 children, Stacie Lambert & Stewart Frank. 3 grandchildren. Local practing CPA, not retired yet
Sign Date:
July 27, 1999
Mike Martin
Where are you now:
Sam Rayburn Lake
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Retired school administrator. Married to Sherry for six wonderful years. I fish
four out of seven days each week. It's a
tough job, but somebody has got to do it.
Sherry is teaching at Broaddus Elementary.
Look forward to hearing from FHS friends. Mike
Sign Date:
June 13, 1999
Kendall R. Stockholm
Where are you now:
Lumberton
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I started out with the DPS, then spent several years as a private investigator. In 1965 I married a wonderful girl from Wichita Falls. We had two children, Kathy (deceased) and Kurt who is a stock broker with Soloman Smith Barney. We have 2 beautiful grand-children. Helen and I retired in 1992 from the University of Alaska after 25 years in Fairbanks. I was a professor of criminology and criminal law and Helen was the director of publications for the Institute of Marine Science. We had a very rewarding life in the north country which included homesteading and owning and operating a sport fishing lodge. The latter provided me with my second love, that of flying floatplanes in the Alaskan bush. Following retirement we returned to the "lower 48" and after a year of traveling around in a motorhome, we settled in Lumberton. Helen and I attended my first (40th) reunion in 1997 and really enjoyed visiting with so many friends and classmates of so long ago. It brough!
t back many fond memories of high school days. I think this opportunity to learn about former students of French is an excellent idea and I hope the list continues to grow.
Sign Date:
May 18, 1999
Patty "St.Clair" Gordy
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I don't own a computer,But my daughter showed me your site and I really enjoyed remembering old times.
I've been married for 33 years and have two children, 31& 39. They both also graduated from French.
Sign Date:
April 21 1999
Priscilla Lee "Teco" Johnson
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
Graduated 1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I think this is totally awesome. Not only did I graduate from French, but so did my older brother, Malcolm (1956) my sister-in-law, Myrtle Parker Lee (1957) and my mother, Laura Winton Lee (1935). My oldest daughter, Kimber Lee Jones Knight, went to French her first year of high school (1974). My childrens' father, Wesley Ernest Jones (Class of '54), as well as all of his brothers and sisters, went to French. I was in the first "herd" of Buffalo Belles. We may not have been the greatest, but we certainly did have a lot of fun. Thank you for this web site. You have done a tremendous job.
Sign Date:
March 17 1999
David E Willis
Where are you now:
Houston, Tx
Year you left French:
1957
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments: