Linda K. Hargraves Tolbirt
Donna Elaine Tucker
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Dec. 2011
Boyce Dean Stalter
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Huntsville TX
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Website: www.staltersfarm.com
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Looking forward to the next reunion....
I am from the class of 65. My wife and have retired finally for the third time and live on our small farm in Huntsvile, Tx. I try to stay in touch with Suzanne Patrick as much as I can. I know she has now moved but hopefull she and her husband will be back. I am really looking forward to us having "HOPEFULLY" our 50th in a couple of years. I retired from DuPont after 37 years as a Production Supv. and we moved to Huntsville where an old friend talked me into going to work for the state prison system in the facilities dept. Boy was that an experience. When I left them, another friend, talked me into coming out of retirement again to set up a new German companies Safety, Health, Environmental and facilities maintenance programs. After 18 months of doing that and getting the programs going, I said so long and my wonderful wife and I went to Ireland for two weeks ofr our anniversary. I hope this pages gets me back in touch with some my old friends.
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Oct 2011
Mary Jane Williford Cannon
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Mt. Pleasant, TX
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FB page
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I left Beaumont after graduation to go to Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches where I met my husband, Billy, where else but in the Lumberjack band. He played French horn; I played flute. It took us 5 years to get through college because we married in 1967 and had our first child, Stephanie in 1969. He got a position as band director in Mt. Pleasant in 1970 and have been here ever since. In addition to our daughter we adopted a son, Chuck, in 1976. He's a DPS trooper here, so no speeding in our family. LOL! We also have a grandson, Blake, who is a sophomore in college, praying about going into the music ministry. I retired in 2008 after 38 years of teaching elementary school. I still substitute some just to keep in touch with the kids. Sorry I missed the last reunion. I hope to be able to come to the next one. I enjoy reading everyone's posts about the "good old days".
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July 2011
Jean Thompson LaGrone
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It has been a long time since all those pep rallies!
My favorite classes were math, band and drafting (which was taught by my father, Leon Thompson. I especially remember practicing marches, while fighting mosquitoes, for the football games. I also enjoyed biology and hated English from Halbouty. I think that I could have learned grammar without being terrorized or watching others being terrorized. I moved away from Beaumont when I graduated from Lamar State College of Technology and got married in 1968. I was so eager to go to college, I started Lamar the Monday after Sunday FHS graduation. I went most summers so that I could finish early. My career was enriched as a teacher in Galveston, Fort Worth and Beaumont. I moved back to Beaumont with my young family in the late 70's. We were blessed with 2 red headed sons, but in 1980 I divorced my husband. I moved away in the late 80's, but moved back again and completed second degree in Psychology. Subsequently, I enjoyed working at Lamar University. Later, I moved to Houston, where one of my two sons lived; the other lived in Austin. My son in Houston now lives about three blocks from me and he and his wife have 2 daughters; my son and his wife, who in Austin, has a son due in November. My older son earned a degree in physics from Southwest University in San Marcus and his wife has a masters degree in experimental psychology. Currently, he is a project engineer for a tech company, and his wife, who has worked as a student placement coordinator, currently is preparing for the arrival of their new baby. My younger son earned a degree in economics and a minor in Russian Studies from the University of Houston, while his wife has a bio-chemistry degree. He recently resigned from Baylor College of Medicine to pursue a very profitable job as a programmer in the private sector. His wife works in human resources for a gas company. I am now retired and my father lives with me. Retirement has been a busy time, as we are rebuilding a beach house after the Ike storm, restoring our Beaumont family home, and making home improvements at my own home. When we are not doing this, we spend time with family. As soon as our rebuilding/remodeling projects are completed, we plan to spend more time traveling.
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July 2011
Sue Parrish Cochran
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Sulphur, LA
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Ronnie Eller
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I attended French High School in 1963. My maiden name was Parrish. My family family moved back to our home town of Camden, Arkansas and I graduated with many of the students that I started to school with. I had an older brother, Rick, who played football in 63 and I was a Sophmore beauty that year (that really was a long time ago....). I have often wondered about the friends that I lost contact with from Beaumont. Would love to reconnect again. So glad I found this web page through Ronny Eller. If anyone remembers me, please let me hear from you.
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July 2011
aubrey whitlock
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alexandria, la
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July 2011
Connie (Farque) Carter
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Beaumont
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Just Surfed On In
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(updated: April 2011)
Class of '65 had our 45th last year, I couldn't believe how young everyone looked. It was great catching up with old friends and making new ones. I recommend everyone try to go to their reunions even if you didn't think you "fit in" when you were in high school. We all fit in now, for one thing "we are just happy to be alive!!", and another is time is an equalizer. I just found out about the once a month get togethers, I plan on being there if I can.
I also wanted to say that I too was gone from the area for a long time. Somehow we come home don't we. I lived in Houston, Austin, Waco, Dallas and Baltimore & Virginia Beach. I love everywhere I lived, but there is nothing like reconnecting with your past and seeing those you have "history" with. I worked in Wash D C when I was in Baltimore and loved being able to visit the history of our country. OK, I'm thru now. Connie
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Sept 30, 2004
wayne rose
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April 2011
Suzanne Patrick
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Cypress, TX
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Nancy Boggan
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Is anyone interested in a picnic in 2012 when the class of 1965 turns 65? Or a cruise
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July 2010
Ben A Whittington
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Left Beaumont the night of graduation and thought I would never return. I went to Texas A & M for 2 years and then Lamar, graduating in 1969 and then an MBA in 1970. I have worked for Japanese companies most of my working career. In 1993 I started Ameritech Machine Tools, which is an importer of machine tools. Business has been good and in 1996 opened an office in Chicago to go with my office in Los Angeles. Retired as a LTC in 2008 from the National Guard. Married for 31 years and 2 boys and 1 grandchild. Life has been good and I will probably work forever.
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June 2010
Bryan F. Lakey
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Hickory Withe, TN
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Worked for Mobil Oil Corporate Purchasing all over U.S. and five years in Norway. Left Mobil in 1987 to go to seminary in Ft. Worth. Have served churches in Texas, Florida, and Alabama in staff positions as well as Pastor. Married the wonderful Nora Jean (Tolman) 42 Years ago. Two children and six grandchildren. Retired in September, 2010, and moved from Texas to Hickory Withe, Tennessee, outside Memphis. Looking for new ways to serve Jesus Christ in retirement, and bless our kids and grandkids, while having a great time.
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Nov. 2010
bernard pearson
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March 2010
Dennis Fritsche
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Plano, Texas
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Well, this is a great find! After FHS, I attended Lamar and then Rice for graduate school. I worked in Houston for quite a few years and then Temple and Dallas/Plano. Am married to Lynne and we have two sons. I retired in February 2009 from Texas Instruments after 31 years. I now spend a lot time doing photography - check-out dennisfritsche.com
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Dec. '09
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Oct. '09
Tom Swearingen
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Brady, TX
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Got married in 1966 to Brenda Daley of Vidor, TX. Went to the army in 1969. We started an electronic business in 1984 and closed the manufacturing plant in 2008. I am currently doing private investigations state wide.
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August 2009
John S. Garbo
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San Antonio, Texas
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June 2009
Theodore (Ted) Jorden
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Ville Platte, LA 70586
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Whoever Made This
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I have signed on with "Classmates" several times. I am not impressed with their product, or service, or whatever one wants to call it. I am delighted that there is a French High School Web Site. I will try to visit often and encourage other friends and classmated to do so also. Maybe my twin sister will drop in and say "Hello" as well.
Keep up the good work. Sincerely......Ted Jorden
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May 2009
Vester Hasson
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Winnie TX
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Web Surfing
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After getting an undergrad degree from Lamar I went on Active Duty with USAF. I was a Minuteman Launch Officer for 5 years and flew AWACS for 5 years. Got MBA from Univ. of Mont. Went to work for E-Systems out of AF. Then moved back to Beaumont area (Winnie) at my wifes prompting. Currently sell Municipal Pumps for Hahn Equipment of Houston. Jan and I have 5 children. The oldest will be 40 in Nov. and the youngest will be 18 in June. He graduates next week. My wife is a Pharmacist for the VA. We have 10 grandchildren with another on the way. Does anyone know what happened to Lynn Sturrock, Class of '65? Wish all of you the best. Vester
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May 2009
Kenneth Legendre
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Lumberton TX
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Found site by browsing the internet
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Retired from ExxonMobil
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April 2009
Vera Miller Pearson
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Have lived in Humble, TX since '83
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my brother, Louis Miller, class of '66
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Great site. Just returned from the 40th
(really the 41st because of Rita) class reunion. What a joy to be see so many of my classmates and to renew several old friendships. Thanks to all who helped to make it a success, especially,Gwen and Nancy, Kathryn
and Linda. Have been married to the same wonderful man, Larry for 40 years this past August. We have two wonderful children and their spouses, Kevinand his wife Deborah,both 36 and Kerri and husband Ashley both 33. Have been blessed 4 times with grandchildren, Emily and Amy Pearson and Makenzie & Logan Brinkoeter. Still work at Humble High School as the assistant to
the building principal where I have been for 19 years. So many fond memories as I read the entire web site. Would love to hear from some of my classmates. GodBless!!!!
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Oct. '06
larry engelmann
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beaumont, texas
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Just Surfed On In
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WHAT MEMORIES!..... just a note to say "memories" of french high school are forever embedded in my life. thanks to all the teachers who spent their working lives teaching. im proud to say i went to french high
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May '06
judy rao arnold
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magnolia,texas 77354
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Another French Alumni
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i have been married to billy for forty years next march! we have three grown children marcy 38, monica 34 and mark 29. our six grandchildren ofcourse are wonderful!!!!! i have many wonderful joys in my life. we live in the country on 15 acers animals and all! i would like to hear from my classmates to share your news. judy
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July 18, 2005
Suzanne and Charles Best
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Lumberton, Texas
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Just Surfed On In
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Charlie and I have been in Lumberton since 1998. He does piping design, and I'm currently working as a special ed. teacher at our middle school. We are the parents of two great "kids", Trey 36 and Paige 34, and the grandparents of 4 wonderful grandsons-Blaine, 16, Billy, 15, Jesse, 13, and Jake, 11 and one precious granddaughter, Cassidee, almost 11. Charlie and I have wonderful memories of our time at French High. (Trey was in the last graduating class of French.) I have really enjoyed looking down memory lane. My favorite teacher at French was Mr. Burgess (orchestra and belles).
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May 11, 2005
Monetta Guidry Ross
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Chesapeake, Virginia
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Just Surfed On In
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As I get older, I remember all the fond memories of my high school years in Beaumont, Texas. Although I left Texas in 1966; I will always be a Texan at heart. I have lived in Virginia since 1977, divorced, have 3 grown sons, and 2 grandchildren. I am a secretary for a law firm of 9 attorneys. I have a significant other, and we love to cruise the caribbean
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March 4, 2005
Charles E. Scroggins
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Woodville, Texas
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( email update: July '09 ) April 25, 2004
Steve Herrington
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Silsbee Texas
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Another French Alumni
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April 17, 2004
George A. Farrar
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Beaumont
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Search Engine
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I am looking for yearbooks for 65 & 66 and found
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May 7, 2004
Joe K. Vogel
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Georgetown, Texas
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Another French Alumni
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I graduated from Lamar in May of 1969. I enlisted in the Navy being discharged form active duty in 1972. I retired from the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality in October, 2000. I was Chief of Enforcement. I am now a part time consultant. I have been married to my wife, Candy (Beaumont High - Class of 1968) for 30 years.
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March 6, 2004
Diane McGee Wren
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Sun City Texas
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Another French Alumni
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(updated:Dec. 14 2010)Now a widow. Anyone wanting to contact me please do.
Jan. 2, 2004
High School was the most fun I have had in my whole life. I have kept many of my high school friends. We had a group of us that hung out together. Not much boyfriend-girlfriend stuff, just friends with the group. It was so sad to graduate and move on. My favorite teacher was Mr. Ellis. I love photography class. I still have many of my high school friends now, we grew old together. We have shared getting married, having kids, graduations of kids, death of my daughter, grandkids. It has been a wonderful life. Now we are sharing retirement and getting ready for nursing homes. Thank you French High School for the memories.
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Jan. 2, 2004
Greg Gordon
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Katy
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Another French Alumni
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Went to Lamar for 2 years then the Army in '67 to '69, Viet Nam in '68. Maried Dale Schroeder of Port Arthur in '70. We have one son who is 22. Have lived in the Houston area since '83.
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Dec. 26 2003
Danny J McDonald
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Lake Jackson, Texas
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Just Surfed On In
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Spent 8 years in US Air Force after graduated from French, 4 of those years in Hawaii. Married in Hawaii to Myra Lynn Crommett of Portland, Oregon, in 1972. Left USAF and entered University of Texas at Austin in January 1974. Was graduated with Highest Honors and Phi Beta Kappa in 1976. Major: Psychology. Enrolled in MA Program in Clinical Psychology at Trinity University in San Antonio. Completed all coursework but never wrote thesis. Worked some 13 years in Corrections (as Halfway House Director - 10 years, and as Counselor and lated Program Director for an exoffender job placement service - 3 years.) Worked as Employment Specialist for 8 years. Have always enjoyed writing as a hobby - now plan to try to make some money doing it.
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March 22, 2003