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Class of '67 Guestbook

    Linda Shannon Motl
    Where are you now: Wichita Falls, TX
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: surfed in
    Comments: Married in 1971 to Larry, we have three beautiful daughters, Melissa married with one little boy and living near us. Melinda married with two little girls and living in Rhode Island. Our youngest Kelsey is in college at Midwestern State where I also work. Have lived here since 72 after Larry got an early release from the Army. Have been lucky to be able to travel a lot, mostly visiting Melinda and family at their various assignments, California, Virginia, Florida, Hawaii and Italy. This web site is wonderful, thanks so much for all the hard work!!
    Sign Date: Feb. 2010


    Gordon"Mike" Avery
    Where are you now: kountze,tx
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: googled FRENCH H---
    Comments: married Sue Dowden,F.H.S.class of '70 ?.we have been married 41 years.Have a boy and a girl and 3 little grandboys.Iworked as a machinest[mostly for Babin Machine Works]for about 15 years and then went in the car business.I just retired after being a dealer for 30 years.I still run a small internet business that I enjoy.Sue and I like to spend time with our grandkids and at our ranch near Tulsa,Ok.Later in his life my mom married Travis Beard who you might remember was a teacher at F.H.S. He passed away at around 90 and was a great stepfather to me. GREAT SITE glad i found it
    Sign Date: Dec. '09

    Thomas Ardoin
    Where are you now: beaumont
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by:
    Comments: Still kickin'
    Sign Date: Sept. '09

    Karen Day White
    Where are you now: Houston
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by:
    Comments: Your names invoke such wonderful memories.....it seems like yesterday.
    Sign Date: Sept. '09

    Sidney King
    Where are you now: Bradenton, Florida
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: dont know!
    Comments: Thanks.... For the memories... Great Page..Great Spot... Been in Florida almost 30 years... Married and livin' on the Southern tip of Tampa Bay... Still bald and gettin' older... Workin' and kids scattered everywhere... Me and JeanAnn, 23 years now... Love you guys... Hope to see ya'll real soon... Miss Texas...
    Sign Date: July '09

    Tim Middleton
    Where are you now:
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by:
    Comments:
    Sign Date: May '09

    Cheral Darlene DuBose Freeman
    Where are you now: )Lumberton, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967 ( left in '66 )
    Referred by: Kenneth E. DuBose,Jr
    Comments: I have wondered what has happened to all the people I went to school with. I was married to Gene Freeman of Silsbee, Texas for 30 years and he died last year on March 19, 2007. Hi to everyone. I would love to hear from all. Send me an email and I will answer it, but let me know you are from dear old French High School. I have one son and he is 29 years old. He is single, so I am not a grandma yet. Let me know when any events are going to happen and I will do my best to go. I would love to see everyone
    Sign Date: July - 2008

    Darrell & Donna ( Tyler ) Toups
    Where are you now: Garland, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: web search
    Comments: Donna Tyler and I married in 1969 and have lived in the Dallas area since completing college at the Univ of Houston in 1971. We have 4 children (Molly, a graduate of Brigham Young Univ, is a homemaker and lives with family in Virginia Beach; Scott, a graduate of Texas A&M Commerce, is a college soccer coach and lives with family near Abilene; Susan, a graduate of Brigham Young Univ, is a homemaker and lives with family near St Louis; and Dan, a college senior at OU, is newly married and lives in Norman, OK) and 8 grandchildren. Donna and I are both still working and will probably not retire for several more years. Donna was a homemaker and school teacher for many years, and now is a regional employment specialist for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am the Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Garland , TX, after being a firefighter/paramedic for 16 years with the City, and an accountant for Sun Oil Company before that. We have recently acquired a farm near Canton , TX and hope to complete our move out there this summer. Donna’s sister, Peggy (FHS-1965), is an Asst School Superintendent in up-state NY, and Donna’s mother, Peggy Tyler, who taught at Eugene Field Elem for many years, spends her time between a residence in NY State and will be soon moving closer to us after retirement years spent in the San Antonio area. My sister, Sharon and her husband, Mike Dent (FHS-1971) have recently taken a Methodist Church assignment in Denver, Co. We plan to make the upcoming reunion and look forward to seeing everyone. Please contact us thru my email – dtoups@ci.garland.tx.us Any of you remember Scout Troop 65 with Joe Perry and sons, Gary and Ricky Scott, Charlie Helpinstill, Janice Blaylock’s brother, and a bunch of others who went to FHS and N End Methodist Church? Thanks for taking care of this website
    Sign Date: Junr '07

    Kelly Eliassen
    Where are you now: Colorado
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: self
    Comments: After graduating from Lamar and 3 years on the Beaumont Police Department, I moved to Colorado and spent 21 years with the Lakewood Police Department. Retired from Lakewood in '95 and went to the Colorado Attorney General's Office as an investigator working on capital murder cases. Retired again and now I'm a criminal investigator with the Arapahoe County District Attorney's Office. I met Dawne on April 1,1983 and we got married on May 14,1983. She's a flight attendant for United Airlines and flies international trips out of Chicago. We have a son, Taylor, who's 21 and attending college in Denver (He's the reason I'm STILL working). We really enjoy our travel benefits, which included a hiking tour in Italy for Dawne's 50th birthday. We just returned from Hawaii, where we rented Harley's and spent a day riding around Oahu. We both have bikes and enjoy riding on weekends with friends. I've really enjoyed reading about fellow classmates and I'm looking forward to this year's class of '67's 40th reunion. I have many fond memories of FHS and the mid to late '60's, including the pep rallies on Friday mornings, 11th St. and the College St circle, burgers and malts at Carnation, Crystal Beach on Sunday afternoons, Senior Prom and the Boogie Kings, and TP'ing Diane Wilson's house with David Theobald and Larry Ward (I got grounded 2 weeks for that one!) Thanks again to Beth for taking this on. GREAT job and looking forward to June 30th!!
    Sign Date: March. '07

    Darlene Conner Blakesley
    Where are you now: Kenmore, WA, just north of Seattle, WA
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: self
    Comments: I've lived her for almost 17years, love the area and the changing seasons. I have one daughter, Christina 25 and three step children. Also I wanted to comment about my best friend Mary Jane TAYLOR Karkanis, she was in the class of 67, and has been gone now almost a year, died of a sudden heart attack, would you add her to the memory page?...thanks so much
    Sign Date: Nov. '06

    Maggy Lynas Graham
    Where are you now: Clearwater, Florida
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: My husband Alan Graham and I (and our dog Vito) live in Palm Harbor , Florida, which is about halfway up the west coast of Florida. It gets very hot and very humid, a lot like Beaumont. Hurricanes USUALLY miss us. I met my husband in the mid 80s in Los Angeles at my church and we married in 1991. No kids, but we helped to raise a nephew who is in the Air Force now. Alan is in the product development side of title reconveyance, which is all about that piece of paper you get when you pay off your mortgage. Funny how little things become big things. Mrs. Alford, 10th grade English? Had us take ten sentences and make them into one sentence, and then visa versa? I REALLY liked that. I ended up building on those skills. I spent years as a secretary/word processor, but then I got into editing books, then designing them, then taking them from a twinkle in someone's eye all the way to the printer, then designing all the marketing materials. I created a design and publishing services business in 1994, which is what I do now. On a sadder note, for those who knew Susan, my older sister, we lost her in 2002 to cancer. On a happier note, her daughter Heather lives outside of Denver , and as of Thanksgiving 2007 is about to have her third baby. Life goes on...
    Sign Date: (updated: Nov '07>Signed: Dec. 2005

    Charles Thacker
    Where are you now: south of Bandera, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Living happily in the country with my wife and one son(in high school). Running my own business and teaching at the local high school. Teaching is my third profession since graduating from Lamar....some people just can't retire.
    Sign Date: Dec. 23, 2005

    Sue Quick Doucet
    Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Operations Manger at Beaumont Telco FCU Would love to see all 1967 graduates
    Sign Date: Feb. 28, 2005

    Sue Lockhart Faifer
    Where are you now: San Antonio
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: Feb. 1, 2005

    Mary Basye Paule
    Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
    Year you left French: 67
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: ( up dated May '06)Retired since 1999 and into the DIY scene. Am remodling an old house and could really use some help! I have two sons, 27 and 22. The oldest is a Lineman for Entergy and the youngest is an Air Traffic Controller in the U.S.Army, South Korea. Am seeing an old flame in Austin. Life is good.
    I have 2 great sons...no grandchildren yet. I see several of our old classmates frequently and would love to see more. Buff Belles, what about a get together? Single Guys, what about a get together? EMail me! Kris (Conley) Walsh says "Hey". For all of you who knew Marilyn Dent Wright....I miss her soooo much! Much love, Mary.
    Sign Date: April 28, 2004

    John W. Pace
    Where are you now: Garland Tx.
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: After graduation I went pretty quick to Vietnam……but not before marrying a wonderful Forest Park girl – Lynda. I graduated from UTA, and am now a Criminalist with the Richardson PD. Outstanding website…….I am still forever grateful to Mrs. Beattie.
    Sign Date: May 3, 2004

    MARY BOND--RASH ( updated email 8/09)
    Where are you now: LUMBERTON, TEXAS
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Updated Nov. '04: I LEFT FRENCH IN 1966 BUT WAS TO GRADUATE WITH THE CLASS OF 1967. I'M MARRIED AND HAVE TWO CHILDREN. A DAUGHTER, STEPHANIE, THAT HAS A BSN DEGREE, SHE IS WORKING AT ST.ELIZABETH HOSP AS A TRAUMA SURGICAL NURSE. A SON, CHAD, NOW DECEASED, THAT HAD AN AAS DEGREE IN ELECTRONICS HE WAS WORKING FOR CONN'S APPLIANCES, AS A WAREHOUSE MANAGER IN HOUSTON. EVERYONE MIGHT REMEMBER ME BETTER FROM MY PARENTS OWNING THE VILLAGE BURGER. MY BEST FRIEND WAS, AND STILL IS, JUDY PETSCH-HARRIS I LOVED GOING TO FRENCH AND REMEMBER ALL THE GOODTIMES THAT WE ALL HAD TOGETHER.
    Sign Date: Feb. 18, 2004

    Rosalind (Ronnie) Overstreet
    Where are you now: Houston
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Would love to hear from some friends, Maybe some former Buffalo Bells
    Sign Date: Jan. 19, 2004

    Mary Linda Lorusso
    Where are you now: Lumberton Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Its nice to see pictures of the people I graduated with. Those were some nice times.
    Sign Date: Oct 27, 2003

    Harold Jones
    Where are you now: Katy, just outside of Houston
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Search Engine
    Comments: ( Jan 3:)Man, I don't ever want to repeat those cross country training sprints for track.
    OK Class of 1967. Did you all die, or just get old! I never saw an announcement for the 35th anniversary, and now have to wait until 2007 for the 40th. What a shame. If the reunion committee needs help, just ASK! Email me if you want to have a reunion!!!What the heck happenned to the Class of '67 - You all die?! I have looked for a year for the 35th reunion announcement. Never saw it. If someone knows about it (or the 40th) please let me know. I am probably on the outs having sent the 25th reunion squad a letter asking for an expanded agenda, such as a school tour, bluejean social, and picnic. See ya!
    Sign Date: July 1, 2003

    Brenda Cartwright Little
    Where are you now: Lumberton
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: I really enjoyed the school days because everyone had a good time. Yes, we skipped school and do all the things we were not suppose to do. I will never forget the night that Mr. Everett followed Nona and I to Lou Ann's. We thought were going to be ground from life forever!!!!!!!!!!
    Sign Date: Feb. 22 2003

    Christy Deaton Ewart
    Where are you now: Dayton, Tx
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: = Single again after 33 years. Own 2 Sears Retail stores-Liberty and Cleveland Read over the memorials, when you are in school you think you will live forever. So many gone. Fun times in band, good people to grow up with. I was a "head in the clouds" happy person growing up and growing old! Thanks to you all! Christy
    Sign Date: Dec. 15 2002

    kenneth dubose
    Where are you now: village mills ,tx
    Year you left French: grad. in 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: March 1, 2002

    Paul R. Padgett Jr.
    Where are you now: Alive and well in Fred, Tx.
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: ~~) Enjoyed your site, keep up the good work. Wishing you and yours well, bye for now.
    Sign Date: Jan. 7, 2001

    LOIS ALDRIDGE HOFFPAUIR
    Where are you now: HILLISTER TX
    Year you left French: '67
    Referred by: You Told Me
    Comments:
    Sign Date: Nov. 3, 2001

    Allwin Barrow
    Where are you now: Waxahachie Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Great web-site. Thanks for all the work. I have been in North Texas for the past ten years and don't get home often enough. I'm about to retire after 32 years as a cop and will have time to come home for visits.
    Sign Date: Sept 10 2001

    Pamela (Meaux) Dougharty
    Where are you now: Silsbee, Texas
    Year you left French: GRADUATED CLASS OF 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I GRADUATED THE CLASS OF 1967 AND I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL. I AM SO GLAD THAT MARIBETH TOOK THE TIME TO SETUP A WEBSITE FOR ALL THE CLASSMATES TO RECONNECT. I AM LIVING IN SILSBEE AND HAVE RAISED TO WONDERFUL SONS, JASON AND DARREN. I HAVE A WONDERFUL DAUGHTER IN LAW AND A PRECIOUS GRANDSON WHO IS AT THIS TIME IS 5 MONTHS OLD. I AM SINGLE AND AM NOW A FLIGHT ATTENDANT FOR CONTINENTAL AIRLINES FOR ONE YEAR. I WORKED FOR RON & PEGGY SCARBOROUGH FOR 20 YEARS DOING THE ACCOUNTING WORK AND STILL WORK PART TIME FOR THE SAME COMPANY. I HAVE ATTENDED EVERY CLASS REUNION UP TO DATE AND HAVE ENJOYED EVERY ONE. I HAVE RECENTLY REUNITED WITH CHARLENE BARCLAY DELEON,AN OLD FRIEND FROM MY CLASS. WHAT A GREAT TIME WE HAD RECONNECTING. THIS WEBSITE IS OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY TO ALL FIND OUR FRIENDS. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT I KNEW FROM SCHOOL. I WILL BE LOOKING FOR EACH AND EVERYONE. HOPE TO HEAR AND POSSIBLY SEE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE.UNTIL! THEN, GOODBYE AND GOOD LUCK IN WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE. PAM
    Sign Date: Aug. 22 2001

    Jeanne Blanachette Stephens
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: Aug. 17 2001

    Judy Petsch Harris
    Where are you now: DALLAS, TX
    Year you left French: 67
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: (Updated:Feb '06)I've been married to Greg Harris from East Tx for 19 yrs. I have 2 grown children, a son and a daughterfrom a previous marriage and 4 grandchildren. I retired from Delta Airlines in 2002 and I am enjoying being a housewife and spending time with the grandkids. STill live in Dallas.
    Sign Date: March 15 2001

    Jan Nycum Ray
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Great site. Married to John '65 for 32 years. Have 2 children and 5 grandchildren. I'm now a freshman at Lamar, still haven't decided what I want to be when I grow up. Completed 2 yr. deaf interpreting certificate course thru Lamar. Now I do deaf interpreting, work at Lamar as their extension and travel co-ordinator for Continuing Education dept. I see Mr. Beard every Sunday, he is still going strong and was talking about his FHS family.
    Sign Date: Feb. 16 2001

    Jim Nichols
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: Jan. 4 2001

    DANA HOLLOMON POOL
    Where are you now: vidor tx
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: your site is great. lets me catch up on where everyone is now. i have enjoyed looking at all the pictures from the different events that have been held. this is fun. most of the time my insurance agent tells me what is about to take place or what i missed. he is bob freasier. thanks for your hard work!
    Sign Date: Nov. 2 2000

    Joe Connors
    Where are you now: North Pole, Alaska
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Retired now but still much work to do. I minister Jesus to bikers during the winter months. Then back to Alaska in the summer. Still love those long summer days. Don't remember much about French was too busy playing around that is why I spent 2 years as a senior.
    Sign Date: Oct. 19 2000

    Debbie Landry Ridgeway
    Where are you now: Pasadena, TX
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I would love to hear from my former classmates. Donna Jo Anderson and I have talked about getting a Belle Reunion together. Anyone interested? Can you still "high kick" in those short white boots? I have a wondeful 18 year old son who is the joy of my life. I have had the opportunity to travel the world with my husband's job. After a 21 year teaching career, I am presently a reading consultant for Success for All, a reading program developed by Johns Hopkins University. Let me hear from you!
    Sign Date: August 13 2000

    Kaye Randall Anderson
    Where are you now: The Woodlands, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: You Told Me
    Comments: I have great memories of French High School. Belles, Sports, Coca Cola and rolls for lunch. How many of us can get away with eating that for lunch now a days? I have a wonderful husband, Gary, 5 children, Evan, Eric, Edward and Joni Endicott, Scott Anderson and 1 grandchild, Ethan. Life is great.
    Sign Date: August 8 2000

    Sallie Hunt & John Mooneyham
    Where are you now: Kountze
    Year you left French: 67
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: ( updated: Sept '09 )
    Great site! It's good to see so many classmates are still around and on the net. Married John Mooneyham in 1969, have 2 kids, moving to Beaumont very soon, retiring
    Sign Date: July 4 2000

    Charlene Barclay DeLeon
    Where are you now: Katy, TX (West Houston)
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I live in the Cinco Ranch subdivision of Katy--on the west side of Houston. I work for ExxonMobil at the Houston headquarters office on the Katy Freeway. I have two wonderful children. My daughter, Charla, is 27 and recently married. She is a managing consultant with Deloitte and Touche in Houston. My son, Corey, is 24 and works for DuPont at the Orange plant. This is a great website, and I look forward to hearing from some of my old friends.
    Sign Date: May 16, 2000

    Gloria Pickard Leonhardt
    Where are you now: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: What a pleasant surprise, while visiting my sister Janice, to discover this great FHS website. I am currently residing in the beautiful English countryside in a small village near the Welsh border. My husband Lance and I, along with our son Blake (13), moved from Atlanta to England in 1993 to start our own company, Dentmaster U.K., Ltd. It was successful beyond our expectations and has given us the opportunity to travel and live the good life. I try to get back over to visit with my family in the Houston area a few times a year. Looking back on my years at French, I wish I hadn't been such a daydreamer. Mrs. Halbouty was the only teacher that could bring me back to reality. Ha! Until I can establish my own e-mail address in England, anyone can contact me through my sister's address.
    Sign Date: April 24 2000

    Barbara Ann Pearson-Mohler
    Where are you now: Beech Island, SC
    Year you left French: graduated 1967
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: ( updated Sept '05) Let me know when and if there is going to be a 40th renunion. It would be awesome to attend. I am married 38 years to David and we have 5 wonderful children 4 boys and our daughter. I can remember the buffalo bills practicing in the shopping center parking lot across from the school as well as a teacher by the name of Halabouty (sp) That name after all these years can still send chills down the spine :) Hey and hello to all.....Barbara
    My comments is that I have tears in my eyes right at this moment. I never imagined I would be able to find any of the old names. For years I have been wondering if the class of 67 has had a renuion. Please let me know who to contact. Have a blessed day. Thank you for your attention, Barbara
    Sign Date: Feb. 4 2000

    Charlene Curtis Osberg
    Where are you now: Bowling Green, KY
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: married Gary Lee Osberg in 1968. We have two girls, Christie Lynne Osberg and Cheri Anne Osberg. I'm a housewife and bible study teacher. We moved to Bowling Green, KY in 1997 when Gary got transferred to be the manager of Fiserv's data center in Bowling Green. We lived in Lumberton, Tx from 1970 until 1979. Served the Lord at Fletcher Emanuel Baptist Church for many years. Now, we serve at Hillvue Heights Church in BG.
    Sign Date: Jan. 30 2000

    Darlene Conner Kanakis
    Where are you now: Edmonds, WA., just north of Seattle
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: heard of the bonfire, and the open house at French..wish i could have been there...two sisters, Cheryl and Sharon and brother Billy all graduated from French..have lived in the Great Northwest for 10 years, but i come "home" every summer for a few weeks..GREAT page, enjoyed reading about everyone...
    Sign Date: Jan. 25 2000

    Judy Scroggs Wood
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I am a divorced mother of four children. I have two daughters ages 27,25 and twin sons 24. I have seven beautiful grandchildren. I am an Office Manager /Manager of Transportation at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital. I really love my job even though it is stressful at times. Carolyn Clark Mallett was my best friend in high school and remain friends today. We often talk of the times we spent at FHS and cruising 11th Street. I think this is a wonderful idea you are doing Maribeth, keep up the good work.
    Sign Date: Jan. 16 2000

    Ronnie Whitaker
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Hello to everyone from the class of '67. I have stayed in Beaumont working in Industrial Sales. Two great kids, one boy and one girl.
    Sign Date: Jan. 15 2000

    Rick Corbin
    Where are you now: Spring, Tx.
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Please enter me into the reunion directory for class of 1967. My friends Rennie Monroe and Wendy Nance told me about this website and I'd like to get signed up. My memories are Boogie Kings for our senior prom. Rosalie Halbouty the English Teacher from #%*#*.
    Sign Date: Jan. 15 2000

    Karla Brown Wright
    Where are you now: Lumberton, TX
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I married Mike Allen after graduation. We have one daughter, Kayla. She is living in Houston and going to the University of Houston to be an attorney. Mike and I divorced after 14 years, (Mike is now deceased) and I married Gerald Wright in 1982. We moved to Lumberton in '83. Gerald has two sons and we have one granddaughter. I am now a Realtor with American Real Estate in the Lumberton office.
    Sign Date: Jan.2 2000

    Janet Gayle Klock Jordan
    Where are you now: Aledo, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: Jan. 1 2000

    Marsha McCroskey Elrod
    Where are you now: Bastrop, TX (near Austin)
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I am a supervisor with the IRS in Austin, still love to ride horses, and would be delighted to hear from any other alum's in my area.
    Sign Date: September 3, 1999

    Diane Gay Foux
    Where are you now: Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Was married to, Lee Wayne Foux for 30 years. We have 3 boys, Jason 28, Seth 25, and Aaron 21. All are married with children. I have 5 grand kids and one to arrive March 2000. I was so surprised to see so many familiar names on here and to my shock those that are no longer with us. My favorite teacher was Mrs. Bost-Biology. SPECIAL MEMORIES.... They all were - now that I am old enough to appreciate them. I am looking forward to the next reunion. All of you have done so many wonderful things with your lives. You must be proud, I am proud of you and to be part of such a sucessful class. Good luck in all that you do and God bless each and everyone of you
    Sign Date: September 1, 1999

    Rennie Monroe
    Where are you now: Baton Rouge,La/Houston
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I am retired from Atlantic Richfield and am consulting for an engineering construction firm in Houston. I enjoy golfing on weekends with my good French High friends Wendy, Rick C., and Rodney S.
    Sign Date: August 29, 1999

    Roy Gunn
    Where are you now: Friendswood, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Jerry Rials referred me to this page and I am very glad he did. This is great and I hope to be able to talk to many of my old friends!
    Sign Date: August 17, 1999

    Donald G. Hilton
    Where are you now: Chappell Hill, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I was the smallest guy in the graduating class of 1967 (4'-9" 110 lbs). Today I'm 6'-0" - 220 lbs. So all buffalos grow up. I served four years in the US Marines, Got a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Lamar, a MS in Industrial Engineering from U of H.I didn't get married till 1991, but then caught a much younger beautiful Houston girl, and we live on a guiet 60 acres spread in Chappell Hill, Tx. where I use the things I learned in Ag class at FRENCH HIGH from Mr. Lowe. I'm Manager of the Mechanical Equipment Engineering Group, for a Engineering / Construction Co. in Houston. No kids, just critters. I remember cruising 11th street from the Pig Stand to Carnation and making laps around the circle at College St. and 11th till ours necks got soar. Great site hope to hear and tell more. Thanks.
    Sign Date: August 16, 1999

    Jerry Rials
    Where are you now: conroe,tx
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I have been married for 21 yrs. I have 3 children Brandon 20, Meghan 17 and Justin 13. I work in sales and marketing. My Memories of school are too numerous to list. Those were great times .
    >being at french hi was the best of my life
    Sign Date: UPDATED: June 22, 2004 Sign Date: August 15, 1999

    Edward (Pat) Gilchriest
    Where are you now: Nederland, Texas
    Year you left French: May 1967
    Referred by: You Told Me
    Comments: I talked to you at the 11th. street cruse. I retired last october from Mobil Oil Beaumont. Now I enjoy working on cars. I have a wife and three children and the first grandchild on the way. I like the web page. Pat
    Sign Date: August 13, 1999

    Carolyn Clark Mallett
    Where are you now: Vidor, Texas
    Year you left French: Graduated 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: (updated: Feb 2010) There have been a lot of changes in my life since I last signed the guestbook in 1999. I have 2 beautiful daughters and 1 beautiful step-daughter. I have been married to my husband Eddie for 27 years and we have 7 grandchildren. Our oldest Granddaughter, Breana rides English (Hunter/Jumper) and competes. She has come in Reserve Champion for 2 consecutive years with the Greater Houston Hunter/Jumper Association. Because of her we now own 3 horses that she has trained. Between the husband, house, horses and grandkids, I stay very busy. The only two FHS alumni I stay in contact with are Katheryn Husband Mevers - Class of 1965 and my very best friend of 45 years - Judy Scroggs Wood - Class of 1967. I haven't been to any FHS reunions/bonfires at FHS in a few years and wasn't sure if they were still having them. Really enjoy the websites for FHS--keep up the good work! Love reading about what is going on in everyones lives since we all left FHS.

    ( 1999 ) I am the mother of 2 beautiful daughters, and grandmother to 2 gorgeous grand-children. I am married to a wonderful man who insisted a couple of years ago that I retire from my job as an executive secretary and stay home to spoil him. So far, so good. He's happy and so am I! I have changed a lot in the last 32 years (hopefully for the better!). No gray hair yet and the good Lord willing, not for many years to come! My best friend in high school, Judy Scroggs Wood is still my best friend. She and I have remained close and always enjoy reminiscing about our high school years. My favorite teacher was Mrs. Callahan. She was always so sweet! I don't think I ever heard her raise her voice to a single student! Maribeth you have done a fabulous job on this web page. Thanks to you, French High School will live on in the hearts its former students for many years to come. You can be assured that I will be one of many who will spread the word about all the work you have done to keep these wonderful memories alive!
    Sign Date: August 5, 1999

    Marvin Westbrook
    Where are you now: Live in Benicia, California
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: When my brother sent me an email with the address, I could not believe it was for French High School. The memories that swamped my head were great. Even found an old buddy that I have not talked ot in almost twenty years. Thanks for the memories and i plane to visit often. I have been married for 24 years. I have a wonderful daughter and son. I am also the proud grandfather of a seven month old granddaughter.
    Sign Date: July 22, 1999

    Jan McCauley Reddell
    Where are you now: Beaumont Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I still live in Beaumont and have two children a Son 28 and Daughter 27. I work for Southeast Texas Cardiology Ass. as a Nurse for the last 12 Years. I just love this web page, what a great idea. I see a lot of alumni's think so too.
    Sign Date: July 13, 1999

    Robby Martin
    Where are you now: Houston, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I married Pat Allen Class of '69 and moved to Houston in 1971 after graduating from Lamar Tech. I have a son, Brian, 23 who just graduated from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a daughter, Megan, 19, who is a Junior at SW Texas majoring in Dance. I'm a Geophysicist for Western Geophysical.
    Sign Date: July 12, 1999

    Steven E. Lastovica
    Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: After a few years at Lamar and active duty in the Texas Amry National Guard, I moved to Houston where I met Beth Gilbert, my wife since 12/29/73. We have been back in Beaumont since 1977. We have 2 children, Jason and Wendy. I work at DuPont in Orange, and Beth is a Kindergarden Teacher. We attend and are very active in Catherdal in the Pines Christian Center.
    Sign Date: July 2, 1999

    Beverly Hebert Parigi
    Where are you now: beaumont,texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: married for 29 years to John Parigi and mother of three. I have been a Registered radiologic technologist for 30 years and recently a registered mammography technologist. My nicest memories of FHS were the great pep rallies and being a Buffalo belle. That Marilyn Dent was so much fun among many others.
    Sign Date: May 27, 1999

    kenneth west
    Where are you now: lumberton
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: LIVE IN LUMBERTON, WORK FOR MOBIL OIL , MARRIED 30 YS HAVE TWO GIRLS AND ONE GRAND BABY. MARRIED A GIRL FROM VIDOR [BECKY WRIGHT]. I REMEMBER PLAYING SPORTS ,FOOTBALL AND TRACK AND BILLY JOE DAVIS'S FORARM ALSO A GUY NAMED KEMP FROM NEDERLAND
    Sign Date: May 26, 1999

    Artie Shaw
    Where are you now: Atlanta Georgia
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: May 6, 1999

    Joseph E. Budd
    Where are you now: China, Tx
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: After service in the Marines, I came back to Beaumont and married Debbie Howell ( Class of 68 ). We have 2 daughters, Julie and Jamie.
    Sign Date: April 27 1999

    Barbara Weaver Smith
    Where are you now: Goliad, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I have been married to Merrill Smith (class of 1962) for 29 years this October. We have 2 sons, both married. We are expecting our first grandchild in July. We moved to this area of Texas 14 years ago and 3 years ago decided to move to the Cradle of Texas Freedom when my husband retired from Amoco Production Company. We enjoy the rural life here in Goliad County and look forward to many more years here in this beautiful part of Texas. I attended our 30 year reunion last year and enjoyed seeing everyone who was there. I saw some who had not been able to attend previous reunions and we caught up on what we had been doing all those years. I look forward to visiting your website often and hope to find some people I haven't even remembered in years. I saw where Frieda Sterling had signed and did not know she was in Silsbee. I have a sister that lives in Lumberton and maybe I will look Frieda up one day when I am there. Thanks for doing this.
    Sign Date: April 18 1999

    Kay (Barrow) Gobert
    Where are you now: Lumberton, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: 've been married to John Gobert for 26 years. I have two boys, Eric and Justin. Eric attends Texas A & M and Justin attends Lumberton High School. This is a great idea. I've enjoyed finding out about other former student from French.
    Sign Date: March 14 1999

    Donna Morgan Kay
    Where are you now: Sour Lake, Tx
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I have been married to Jimmie Kay for 30 years. We have (3) children: Keith (26), Chad (21) and Angela (10). I have worked for the Department of Public Safety for 20 years. Jimmie has worked for Temple Inland for 30 years. We reside in Sour Lake, Texas.
    Sign Date: Feb. 22 1999

    Charlotte Buzbee Simoneaux
    Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Enjoyed your homepage!
    Sign Date: Feb. 19 1999

    Richard Sawyer
    Where are you now: Beaumont TX
    Year you left French: 1967 (Uncle Sam)
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: Excellent Site. Saw alot of names I remember. I'm in Beaumont. I'm a Welding Inspector for several contractors in the Golden Triangle area I'm In the phone Book. Look me up and give me a call. It would be great to reminice. Don't worry if a woman answers the phone hahahaha. Keep up the great job on the sight. If any of you remember Johnny Kelly he's still here. I see him all the time. Met up with Bob Tinkle a few months back too
    Sign Date: Feb. 16 1999

    Pegi Segree Andrews
    Where are you now: Jackson, MS
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: You Told Me
    Comments: Great job Sis! Just keeps getting better and better. I am now teaching Technology Discovery at Lanier High School in Jackson, MS and loving it! (I started late, I've only been teaching for 8 years.)
    Sign Date: Feb. 01 1999

    Ronnie Swain
    Where are you now: San Antonio, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Word of Mouth
    Comments: Great web page. Does anyone know where Gordon Baxter's kids (Bonnie, Gordon Jr. etc.) are living now? We have lived in Manhattan Ks., Chicago, Dallas and now San Antonio. Send an email are call if you get to SA.
    Give us a call if your around town. Home: 210-681-2200 Cell: 210-410-2008
    Sign Time: January 02 1999

    Juno Mulder Bishop
    Where are you now: Lubbock, Texas
    Year you left French: 1967,1986,1992!
    Referred by: Word of Mouth
    Comments: I was a member of the Buffalo Belles, Future Teachers, and the Art Club while at FHS; (remember those ceremic buffaloes?) All three came in handy later after graduation from Lamar in 1978. I married David Bishop (FHS '66) in 1970. We were blessed with David Alan Jr. in 1971 and Kristi in 1977. I started teaching Art at FHS in 1978, next door to Minnie McMillan and in the same room where I had taken art from Dorothy Dunn/Rayburn. David and I divorced in 1981 and I took over sponsorship of the Belles that same year from Dorothy Cunningham, and stayed with them to the bitter end in 1986. I guess the most memorable moments were from those football games on the way to the state playoffs in 1984 - what a ride! We tied Odessa Permian 21-21! Talk about a Cinderella Team - we wrote the book - right Coach Shaver?!! I stayed with the changes from FHS to Central 9th Grade Center, then moved here to the farm in 1992 where my grandparents and uncle raised cotton, and where I spent most of my growing-up summers. This is where Mom's family is from. I'm currently teaching 6th Grade Science at the Intermediate school in the Frenship District, outside of Lubbock. I thought it was appropriate - the high school here is FHS! David Alan Jr is now a computer tech. for Humble ISD and Kristi is a Junior pre-med major at Texas Tech and both are doing great - they both continue to amaze me and make me so proud! Mother(she taught homemaking at FHS) and Daddy continue to spend their winters in Beaumont and summers in Pagosa Springs, Colo. She is active in the FHS Former Faculty get-togethers. I'm CERTAIN many of the names in this guest book have been the topic of conversations at their monthly meetings! It's great to see so many X's showing up on-line; and what a great way to find each other! Let's keep in touch!
    Sign Time: January 01 1999

    Tom Thompson
    Where are you now: Randolph,Texas
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Word of Mouth
    Comments: Nice job!!
    Sign Time: January 01 1999

    Helen Allbritton Mizell
    Where are you now: Lakeland, Florida
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Word of Mouth
    Comments: My whole family moved to Florida when I was a sophmore. My older brother Jesse and sister Trisha both graduated from FHS. This is a great page. Would love to hear from old classmates, especially from Stephen F. Austin Jr. High.
    Sign Time: October 10 1998

    Patricia Allbritton Crabb
    Where are you now: Brandon, Florida
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: I told you
    Comments: Great Idea! Hope I hear from a lot of you. Are there any Buffalo Belles out there?
    Sign Time: August 21 1998

    Peggy Pate Meredith
    Where are you now: Lumberton, Texas
    Year you left French: 1968 -67
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
    Comments: So glad to know that somebody still remembers FHS Buffalos!! Many fond memories. Married Gene Meredith (Class of 67) for amost 29 years. We have two children, Jason at Lamar and Gina at Texas A&M. I am a school secretary for Lumberton School District anxiously awaiting the day I can retire!! This is great idea!! Thanks!!
    Sign Time: September 30 1998

    Donald & Nancy Chaney Richardson
    Where are you now: Lumberton,Tx
    Year you left French: Class of 1968
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I married Donald Richardson (class of 1967) in February of 1969. We will be married 30 years on February 21, 1999. We have two children, Kristie (25) who married in July 1998 and Donald Ray (23) who attends Lamar University and works part-time. My daughter will graduate from college in May 1999 with a BA in Primary Education. My Husband works for Timberline Insurance and because of his success I have never had to work outside the home. I have had a full life with many interesting curves. I am looking forward to becoming a grandmother someday. I am very excited about the 31 year reunion since I was unable to attend the 10 or 20 year reunion. My involvement in the reunion has given me the oppurtunity to visit with many 1968 graduates. I am looking forward to June 11th and 12th.
    Sign Date: Feb. 09 1999

    Fred Smith
    You are from: Tucson,Arizona
    Referred by: you told me
    Comments: Hi Beth Thanks for the e-mail. You have done a great job on this page, I will be checking it often. I graduated French in 1967. My best friend was Frank Neil Smith, I think he is still in Beaumont. Ahh, 11th street, I was cruising every weekend. If you ever went to the Gateway on a Friday or Saturday night chances or I was there with my blue '56 Chevy, the hood poped and looking for some action out on Major Drive. Those were the days. I'll check back later. Fred
    Sign Time: August 17 1998

    Ronald Sigur
    Where are you now: Sour Lake Pinewood
    Year you left French: 1967
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: work e-mail: rdsigur@intergen.com
    Sign Date: August 12 2002

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