WE ARE GREAT - WE ARE FINE - WE'RE THE CLASS OF '69

PLEASE NOTE! If your name is not linked (underlined ) I DO NOT have a correct e-mail address for you. Please e-mail me with updated e-mail or if you want to add to or edit your entry. beth@fhsbuffs.com
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Senior/Yearbook Photos

Principals!

Memories Of a Buffalo Beau ........ by Randy Rice

Class of 1969

audry sartin
Where are you now:
Referred by: facebook
Comments: Great to see so many memories captured in one place! Thanks for keeping the memories alive. I owe the Vocational Office Education (VOE) program at French High for providing me with clerical/office skills that assisted me in getting clerical/secretarial jobs that substained me until I could get a better job (nonclerical). After graduating from FHS, I worked my way thru college & upon graduation, taught public high school for a year before I left Texas for a new career. I am currently living the life of a very happy retiree. Its nice to come home. Keep the memories alive.
Sign Date: Dec. 2011

Nancy Mims Patterson
Where are you now: Talladega, Alabama
Referred by:
Comments: Should have graduated from French in 1969, but moved to Baton Rouge my Sr. year.
Sign Date: Oct. 2011

Jimmy McKeller
Where are you now: Nome, TX
Referred by:
Comments:
Sign Date: Oct. 2011

Darlene Van Houten Julian
Where are you now: Palestine, TX
Referred by: Penny Caffey Hickman
Comments: Have lived all over Texas serving in churches with my husband, Dennis, a Baptist Minister of Music. We were married for 28 years before his death in '03. We have three children: Deanna, 33, singer on Princess Cruise ships; Daniel, 31, married and a new Dad...making me a "Nana" at last; and David, 24, recently married and beginning law school at SMU. I am a graduate of Dallas Baptist University, class of '74 and have been an elementary teacher, preschool teacher, and currently am a caregiver for a dear lady who reached 100 years last January. I have been in Palestine nearly 15 years and I enjoy gardening, scrapbooking, taking cruises with my daughter, and now enjoying the new chapter in my life being Nana
Sign Date: August 2011

Wanda Dill Hughes
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by:
Comments: Didn't make the 40th reunion--too many jobs, but I dropped the part-time one recently & hope to get in on some future get-togethers. This is great!
Sign Date: July 2011

Susan "Sue Tanner" Shannon
Where are you now: Lake Charles, La (temp)
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: (updated:July 2011) Just wanted to update my info... also wanted to clear up who I am and who my family members are: Michael Tanner co '70 (should have been 68) long story, good ending!, Me (Sue co '69, Patricia (Pat)Tanner co '70, Sandra (Sandy)co ' 71, John Tanner co' 72 (deceased), David Tanner co ' 73 & Debra Tanner. I was married to Mike Redding co '69, Now... Gary (Seaman) Shannon co ' 69, Yea Buffs!!!
Gary (Seaman) Shannon and I were married at Tyrrell Park on April 18 by the Rev Mary Clare Brickley witnessed by Starlett (Shipp) Thomas and Sara Brickley. So it was a Buffalo Belles Wedding plus one band member.
Sign Date: June 3, 1999 (updated July 2011)

Sheila Babin Parchman
Where are you now: Bedford, TX
Referred by: Joe D. Perkins
Comments:
Sign Date: Feb. 2011

Jimmy Becka
Where are you now: Splendora, TX
Referred by: B. Wagner
Comments: Nice to see so many are well.
Sign Date: Jan. 2011

nancy mims patterson
Where are you now: talladega, alabama
Referred by: looking
Comments: Sorry to have left French High School in 1968 and moved to Baton Rouge La where I graduated in 1969 with another FHS Buff Drake Adams. Would love to see old friends
Sign Date: Nov. 2010

Linda Collins Simpson
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: B. Wagner
Comments: Hope this finds my classmates doing well.
Sign Date: Nov. 2010

Ted Williams
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by:
Comments:
Sign Date: August 2010

sammy knapp
Where are you now: Fairview, Texas n of Dallas
Year you left French: 1969 left in '66
Referred by: Maribeth Segree
Comments: I heard from Maribeth Segree recently through Facebook. I attended the 20th reunion at Mike and Debbie Buller's request. I left Beaumont in '66. I enjoyed growing up in Beaumont and it has been a long time. I have just recently retired after 34 years of being a police officer, last 29 years in Plano, Texas. I married in '81 and have 4 kids, 5 grandkids and about to have one greatgrandchild. Makes me seem old, and I guess I am, along with you guys. You guys might not remember me but I hung out with David Bobbitt,Jimmy Landrum, Mike Dugue and others. Played football with DeSpain, Bell, Barry and others before I left as well as playing baseball there. Man that brings back memories now I think about it. Maribeth sent me a message that some were talking about me recently and it is hard anyone remembers that long ago. Anyway, just wanted to say hello to the FHS folks and I still remembering bowing down to the wonderful buffalo on stage during football pep rally. Stay safe and contact by email if you desire.
Sign Date: March 2010

Robert L Scott
Where are you now: Kirbyvile,Texas
Referred by: looking
Comments: Its been a long time.
Sign Date: March 2010

Ronnie Wright
Where are you now: Deer Park,Tx.
Referred by: Sue Williams
Comments:
Sign Date: Jan. 2010

Pete Garcia
Where are you now: Wichita, Kansas
Referred by: Sue Williams
Comments: Great web site. Beth is doing a super job. Really enjoy finding long lost classmates and seeing photos of my classmates in the year book and regret not having my photo in there. We were all so young and thin. All involved in the web site have done an excellent job. keep it up. Thank you Pete (Pedro) Garcia
Sign Date: Jan. 2010

Bruce Nielsen
Where are you now: Terrell,Tx
Referred by: saw Maribeth's classmates page
Comments: Howdy to all of my old(and I do mean old)Buffalo friends. Thanks ,Maribeth, for doing this. Unfortunately,some of us have to get old to really miss what we had when we were young. But,better late than never. I hate that I missed the 40th and hope that I have one more chance to see yall.
Sign Date: Jan. 2010

Pam Haussner Harvey
Where are you now: Plano, TX and Occoquan VA
Referred by: Google
Comments: After all these years, my life is not what I would have ever imagined. My husband is working at Ft Belvoir VA after returning from a year in Kuwait. He's just outside of DC and he got a townhouse in this little historical river town called Occoquan. He loves the area and I go up as time will allow. I'm in Plano and have two daughters, a son-in-law and a new granddaughter close by. Jerry sometimes comes down for holidays, important birthdays, etc., and I travel up to VA every other month or so. My youngest daughter and new son-in-law live in DC, so that helps initiate the traveling.
Sign Date: Oct. 2009

Jerry Williams
Where are you now: Nederland, Texas
Referred by: Google
Comments: It was neat looking at this site. Thanks to the person(s) who did all the work. I saw a lot of things here that are getting kind of dim in my memory! Where did the years... and decades go? I played football (tackle) at French (boy, could we lose games!). I graduated with a B.S. form Lamar U. in 1973. I didn't marry until 1983. She graduated from Nederland High School in 1969. I married late, but I'm happy to say that this is a marriage that works! We'll be together until one of us dies... or until Jesus returns! We have one daughter. God bless you all!
Sign Date: Sept. 2009

David La Grone
Where are you now: Paige Tx.
Referred by: Ron Shaw
Comments:
Sign Date: July 2009

Tim Kellison
Where are you now: Missouri
Referred by: no-one
Comments:
Sign Date: June 2009

Joe Beaty
Where are you now: Kingwood/Rockport
Referred by: Dale and Paula Beaty
Comments: Graduated from Lamar in May 1974, took a job w/Arco in Houston and have been employed in this area since. Married a Kansas girl in 1985 and have 2 children and one granchild. Did a lot of white water rafting in 70's and 80's and golf and fishing since. Bought a place in Rockport in 2004 and spend as much time as possible down on the coast these days.
Sign Date: June 2009

Eva Jo Myers Fertitta
Where are you now: Beaumont Texas
Referred by: sister
Comments:
Sign Date: May 2009

Sharon Neichoy McKee
Where are you now: Kosse, Texas
Referred by: by a classmate.
Comments: My husband and I live in rural Central Texas on our ranch, Alto Springs ranch. I have been married 35 years, have one son, 31, married, and a 3 year old grandson. Life has been good to me and I am thankful for it. I really enjoyed the 40th reunion and hope that there will be a 45 year reunion and that even more classmates will come!!!!!! And, I was referred to the website by Ron Shaw, also of the Class of '69!!
Sign Date: April. 2009

Judy Taylor
Where are you now: Houston, Tx.
Referred by: sister Beverly Gibson Stone
Comments: I left French High to go to Robert E Lee High in Baytown Texas in 1967. One of my good friends was Kay Petit. I spoke with her several years ago and she is a nurse in Wyoming or Montana (I forget). I now live downtown Houston after a three year hiatus in the Virgin Islands (St Croix) with my husbands job. I am a Master Stager and I also work for Stagedhomes.com as a trainer and I am blessed enough to get to travel the US to give the Accredited Staging Professional Course. I have three children and 3 grandchildren, all of which reside in Texas.
Sign Date: March. 2009

Kay Akins Dees
Where are you now: Houston, Texas
Referred by: Lynne Brown
Comments: Happily married to Gordon Dees, a native Houstonian (who also graduated from highschool in 1969 but his senior class had only about 50 students). After moving to Houston, I worked with Chip Carlisle (another FHS graduate) at Allied Bank of Texas. I left to go out of my own doing small business start ups. Retired from that after doing one for a cousin and staying way too long. Now I�m working with my husband who is a lawyer doing criminal defense trial work. We are both active in our church, St. Luke�s United Methodist. We do not have any children. I am looking forward to our upcoming 40th reunion in April (2009) and am so grateful for those energetic classmates who are organizing this event and to Maribeth Segree for this webpage.
Sign Date: Feb. 2009

Gary Gibson
Where are you now: Plano, Tx.
Referred by: sister Beverly Gibson Stone
Comments: Graduated in 1969, went to Lamar University for 2 years moved to Plano, Tx. where I now liveI have 1 son, Sonny.
Sign Date: Feb. 2009

Lynne Brown
Where are you now: Grapevine, Tx.
Referred by: Parents. They graduated from French in 1945 and 1946
Comments: After graduating from French I went to college at Stephen F. Austin . I graduated from there in 1972 with a BS degree in education. In January of 1973 I was in class with American Airlines and starting flying as a flight attendant in February. I lived in Dallas for about 4 years and then got married and moved to San Antonio. Moved back and got divorced. I moved to Grapevine in 1983. I tried the marriage thing again but it didn't work. I've lived in Grapevine for 25 years and I am still flying. I have such fond memories of high school. Oh, to be that young again. I didn't realize how good I had it. I have kept in touch with a few people from our class and we see each other occasionally. This website is fantastic. It is fun to see what some of our classmates are doing now. Thank you so much for all of your hard work. I hope to see some of you at our 40th...can you believe it!!
Sign Date: Jan. 2009

Robert Page
Where are you now: Conroe, Tx.
Referred by: Referred by Yahoo
Comments: I have been married for 36 years and have practiced law in Conroe since 1976. I have two daughters and five grandchildren.
Sign Date: Dec. 2008

Larry Doyle
Where are you now: Luling & Austin, TX
Referred by: Older Brother, Lyndon Class of '62
Comments:
Sign Date: May, 2008

Monty Berry
Where are you now: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Sign Date: March, 2008

Maribeth Segree
Where are you now: Beaumont
Year you left French: 1967
Referred by: I am the webmaster of the FHS website :-)
Comments: I've had several people e-mail me and ask me where I live now and they want to know a little more about "Gobet" and the founder of the FHS site
I left French in '67 and married Mike Harris - '66. We have 3 children (Michael, Sheri and Teri)and 8 grandchildren, and now in August 09, will have 9 great grand-children! *S* In '89 after a stroke and long illness I "retired" from Eckerds. When I'm not working on web pages, I do crafts, I paint, and love going to garage sales and playing on E-bay.
(Sept. 2000) After being away for almost 30 years I moved back to Beaumont in late April. I'll have to admit.. it's the last place I thought I'd ever be, but I really luv it here. It was like going home....Even though they (and for the life of me I don't know who THEY are) say you can't go "back". But a friend of mine said
"home is within each of us, And we really never leave home.. it leaves us".
How true.. we get too busy to stop and look back at the important things in life.
I hope that the FHS site takes us all BACK HOME!!
If only in our heart and memories.
(June 23, 2003) After 3 years of seperation my divorce was final today! A new beginning, an old ending. 37 years was a long time but we all move on and keep going. This web page and friends have been my source of strength. My heartfelt thanks to all of you. (( luv & hugs)) Maribeth Segree
Sign Date: August. 1998

Pat Martin
Where are you now: Sugar Land
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Sign Date: Dec. 28, 2006

Bruce Russell Sr.
Where are you now: VIDOR TEXAS
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: 1969 was a very good year for all of us.......never knew how good we had it would love to have my sweetheart with me again in my 57 chevie lookin forward to this year........bruce russell.........somebody email me please
Sign Date: Dec.12, 2004

Willioneita Pittman
Where are you now: Houston,Texas
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Thanks for my first job.Thanks for helping me get that scholarship to Lamar University. I graduated and am now teaching college. You were a real inspiration during those years of early racial mixture. Thanks for seeing me as a person.
Sign Date: Dec.12, 2004

Tim Kellison
Where are you now: N.E. Missouri
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: First off....Maribeth,great site.Thank you for your hard work.Looking through the pages brought back some good memories....and some not so good memories.But,"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."
Sign Date: Dec.1, 2004

David Peters
Where are you now: Village Mills Tx. (Wildwood)
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:this is really great, I missed the 30 yr. reunion, hoped to make the next one. Work for Honeywell repairing commercial and industrial a/c and refrigeration equipment, Married for 28 yrs, divorced (but she came back),have two sons Joel anc Kory, one grandson Jamison, enjoy out door sports.(hunting, fishing, golf)
Sign Date: Nov. 2, 2004

Jimmy Becka
Where are you now: East Montgomery County
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: wow! it's hard to believe there is someone else in the world with the words to the french school song. i thought i was alone. i remember: reading the beaumont journal cartoons on mary britt's front porch; being awakened by ray hale practicing his drums in the house next door; watching gary thatcher and mike byrd yelling at each other on the railroad tracks next to the water tower; playing my trumpet on my front porch without the dodds (from across the street) complaining; sitting through Fr. Perusini's 20 minute St. Pius services; almost running over mark bloodworth while learning to drive; and, watching nick gaines get mad when my brother-in-law (arthur vogel) beat him at chess. the teachers were great. jim boone taught us how to be good citizens in addition to being good musicians at bowie jr. high. i still remember class discussions in ms. callahan's class over the old man and the sea. mr rogers always seemed very stern when he stood outside his classroom between classes (many years later i found out he was a warm and caring person). ms brown was never happy with my writing skills and decided to keep me an additional year. she was probably correct in assuming that i would never win the pulitzer prize, but i went on to graduate from Lamar (76), UT (89), and UH (92). much of what the FHS English teachers (and Mr. Blum at Lamar)taught me must have stuck, i went on to write for many large magazines and the producers of a nationally syndicated television program.
Sign Date: July 7, 2004

Donald D. Smart
Where are you now: Hardin, Texas
Referred by: Big Bill
Comments: Great site. Not much has happen since I left French. 10 years in the Navy. Did a lot of traveling. Settled down in Hardin about 8 years ago. I have 2 daughters. Work for a Consulting Company in Beaumont. My hobby is on weekends I do reeactments (Civil War, World I & 2, Vietnam, early Texas and Spindletop). Love it!
Sign Date: Feb. 4, 2004

Donald Hickey
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:Been living here all my life, working for SWB for 27 years. I really enjoyed the 30th class reunion and wish we could have a 35th. I'm divorced, my boys are grown and I have three grandchildren. I got back into riding motorcycles and bought a Harley
Sign Date: Jan. 2, 2004

Ben "Ralph" Shipman
Homepage:Gee Shipman Pharmacy and Medical Equipment
Where are you now: Jasper, Tx
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I have lived in Jasper since graduating from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Pharmacy in 1973. I have been married to Karen, from Dallas, since 1985. We are blessed with two amazing children. A son and daughter, ages 13 and 10 respectively. You may notice that I started late having children. As they say, "better late then never" with a capital BETTER. We are so fortunate to have time to be their loyal soccer fans, enjoy their music, attend their school functions, fishing at the beach, and waterskiing on the lake. This has been my second attempt to post on this website. If I fail this time, I will have to ask my 13 year old to do it for me.
Sign Date: August 10, 2003

Mike Dugue
Where are you now: Dallas, Texas
Year you left French: 1967 c/o '69
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I actully left French High in 1967 and graduated from Monsignor Kelly High School in 1969. But I continued to attend all of French High School's functions and all of my best friends were at French. But I always felt that I graduated from French.
Sign Date: April 23, 2003

Jacquelyn Holland Thompson (Jackie)
Where are you now: Palestine, Texas
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: What a great page! I often wonder what happen to everyone and now I have an idea. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. I am married to Woody Thompson. We met while I was in the Air Force. I have 2 sons, Freddie, who is 26 years old and lives in Oklahoma and Jonathan who is 20 and lives in Lufkin, Texas. I have 3 grandchildren. I am a small business owner and I love it. My best friend in school was Bobbie Temple. We were always together. Me, Bobbie, Johnnie, her sister and Penny Miller use to hang out together. We had such good times together. I would love to hear from old friends. You can email me anytime. Thanks for the memories!!!!!!!!!!
Sign Date: April 8, 2003

robert ray wilson jr
Where are you now: vidor
Referred by: Big Bill
Comments: njrotc and playing tuba in the band
Sign Date: Feb. 15 2003

Darlene (Gale) Lege'
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments:
(Feb 2, 06)I have begun to update addresses for our class. Sandi Torrence is going to take on the job of organizing our 40th. reunion and I plan to help her. If your address has changed in the last few years, or if you want to volunteer to help out in some way, once the time is closer, please feel free to email me. I'll pass it on to Sandi. I realize we are still three years away from our reunion, but it's never too late to get in touch with some of your old French High friends. SOOOOO, take the time to call some old buddy and get up to date on what is happening to them now. While you're at it, get their current mailing address, phone number, and spouse's name. Let me know so we can contact them in time to come PARTY HEARTY!!!!!
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I graduated from Lamar University with a BS in Sociology and Criminal Justice. I've been married for almost 19 years to Mike Lege' and we have an extremely intelligent, daughter named Bree Michelle. Where she got all this high level of intelligence confuses me. They must have switched babies in the hospital. We'll keep her though because she is such a joy. We lived in the West end of Beaumont and still see some of the "old" graudates from French High. Our 40 year class reunion is coming up, I need current addresses on everyone who graduated in 1969. This information may be e-mailed to me. Hope to hear from you soon
Sign Date: Sept. 30 2002

Shirley Steward Gilmer
Where are you now: DeRidder,La
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: WOW!!! This is great! I loved the school song and Randy's poem and just learning about old friends and classmates. Could it really have been that long ago? I guess just looking around my classroom at Merryville High School would answer that question. No one would ever guess that I am teaching math. Ha! I think about those days and think about how we really had so much to learn about life but it sure looks good looking back!
Sign Date: Jan. 13 2002

Patricia (Miller) Geer
Where are you now: Vidor,Texas
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Im married , have three beautiful children, one granddaughter, and one on the way, one child still living at home, I dont work anymore , stay home raise my child..this is a great sight and Im gonna tell everyone I know about it. If you remember me please email me, would love to hear from you. thanks Trish
Sign Date: Dec. 8, 2001

Tom Moore
Where are you now: Norfolk,VA
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Sign Date: Dec. 2, 2001

NANCY RICE
Where are you now: Houston
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: My best days were at FHS, singing with the folksingers. Mrs. Youngblood was just the best teacher FHS had. I never was in any of her classes, but she taught me a lot about being the woman I am today. I never became the singing star that I thought I would be, I am just a simple accountant. But, at lease FHS gave me a taste of stardom. I was overjoyed to see Rodney Barnett's comments. FHS folksingers were perhaps the best kid act Beaumont ever produced.
Sign Date: Nov. 30, 2001

Conrad Paul Bissonnette
Where are you now: Chicago,IL
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: This is a memory lane trip.I was very surprised at how sad I was when I read that French had been done away with.Elwood, Judy,Rabbit, "Jean Edwards" hope you're good.I still remember Bill Rogers,my friend.Hey Kilpatrick,nice job.
Sign Date: Nov. 21, 2001

Mike Blake
Where are you now: Memphis, TN
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I see our class President has joined the ranks of Classmates. It's good to see the names of others too. I keep saying I'm going to dig out the infamous yearbook of '69 and refresh some of the memories associated with the names. Thanks Maribeth
Sign Date: Oct. 17, 2001

Keith Lindstrom
Where are you now: Concord, Ohio
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: July 20 2001

sandra wall brumley
Where are you now: bedford tx
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: married 29 yrs,divorced now,adopted twins,emily and jimbo-almost 21,natural,child-joshua-19 special memory-halla roby picking me up in her red convertible bug .what ever happened to her? i remember joe perkins,he was always smiling.i went to the 10 yr reunion but lost contact soon after.what became of aline mott,lka etbc-marshall,tx?,
Sign Date: July 12 2001

Jennifer Brooks DeShazo
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: You Told Me
Comments: I'm married with 3 adult children, and 3 grandchildren. I've been an RN for 17 years, and work in ICU at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. I have been truly blessed. God is good!
Sign Date: May 15 2001

Carroll Hanning
Where are you now: live in pottsboro,texas work in irving tx
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Favorite Teacher Mrs. Smallwood
Sign Date: April 2 2001

Karen Moffitt Latino
Where are you now: Kountze, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: March 15 2001

Charles H Tribes
Where are you now: Beaumont , Tx
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: March 14 2001

Vicki DeLatte Johnson
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: WENT TO AIRLINE SCHOOL IN LOS ANGELES CALIF IN 1970 AND AFTER GRADUATION IN THE SPRING MOVED BACK TO BEAUMONT. I WENT TO WORK FOR SABINE NECHES TRAVEL IN MAY OF 1970 AND STAYED THERE UNTIL APRIL 1994. I WAS MARRIED IN 1973 AND DIVORCED IN 1974 AND WAS SINGLE FOR ALMOST 18 YRS. I MET GLEN JOHNSON IN 1990 AND WE WERE MARRIED FEB 14 1992. I WAS BLESSED WITH 2 STEP SONS CHRISTOPHER NOW 24 AND JONATHAN NOW 22. CHRISTOPHER JUST GRADUATED FROM LAMAR WITH AN ENGINEERING DEGREE AND JONATHAN GRADUATED FROM LIT AND IS NOW AT TEXAS A & M IN ARCHITECTURE DESIGN . I OPENED MY OWN TRAVEL AGENCY IN APRIL 1994 - ALL AROUND TRAVEL. GLEN AND THE BOYS ARE INVOVLED IN DRAG RACING IN THIS AREA AS WELL AS ALL OVER THE NEIGHBORING STATES. I GO WHENEVER I CAN GET AWAY. THIS IS A SPORT THAT IS ENJOYED BY EVERYONE. IF ANY OF MY OLD SCHOOL FRIENDS ARE READING THIS AND WOULD LIKE TO EMAIL ME AT THE OFFICE allaroundtravel2000@yahoo.com. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!!
Sign Date: Feb. 26 2001

Joe Perkins
Where are you now: Pascagoula, Ms.
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: been living in pascagoula since 1971 -- work for internataional paper for 30 years and thinking of retirement -- married to pam pierce since 1973 -- and have one son david -- 15 years old -- thanks beth for bringing French High back to life and giving us a chance to talk to and see old friends --- you are an angel
Sign Date: Jan. 26 2001

Charles Flowers
Where are you now: Midlothian, Texas
Webite: http://www.intechwebdesign.com
Year you left French: 1968
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: (updated: Jan. 2010) Just got the email about Terry O'Bannion's passing. I grew up with Terry. We both attended the Roy H Guess elementary and Austin Junior high back in the 60's. The elementary school was called Voth Rosedale Elementary then. Terry had an old surplus navy Jeep that we would take out and drive all over the back roads in Voth and tram road area. Neither one of us had a license. Anytime we saw a police car on the same road with us we would zip off the road and into a rice field to avoid being stopped. Can't tell you how many times we got that jeep stuck! LOL Great memories and one of the finiest guys I ever had the pleasure of knowing! Charles
Great site Maribeth. It's so good to be able to find people I went to school with and grew up with. Keep me advised on the next 11th Street Cruise. I am in Fort Worth but I wouldn't miss that for anything.
Sign Date: Oct. 27 2000

Ricky Tinkle
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Owner/Operator of Sunshine Plant House in Beaumont. I have one son in the Navy. My father and mother (Ed and Pandora Tinkle) also attended the old French High School on Pope, in the late 40's. My Grandfather Jack Tinkle was one of the original FHS Boosters. Come by and visit!
Sign Date: Oct. 12 2000

James Terry Blankenship
Where are you now: Lumberton,TX
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I WAS HAVING THE TIME OF MY LIFE AND DID NOT KNOW IT. I wish i would have taken more time to enjoy it. I really like your web site Marybeth,thanks Terry. Wish I could go back sometimes. Hello Class of '69.
Sign Date: Sept. 15 2000

Beth Randall
Where are you now: Houston, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: My sister Kaye Randall Anderson ('68) emailed me the web address. I sent in on to our other brother and sisters. Robert Randall('66), Patti Randall('70), and Shirley Randall('75)
Sign Date: August 8 2000

Karen Maxwell McKinney
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Very happily married for seven years to a "Yankee"-Ed. Previously married and two children from that marriage. Daughter lives in Houston, Tx and son and wife, live here in Beaumont. I am a homemaker and take care of husband and two-year-old peekapoo, Buffy Marie. I enjoy friends and doing volunteer work. Appreciate all your hard work, Maribeth.
Sign Date: June 11, 2000

Thomas G. Wilson
Where are you now: Belton Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I graduated from FHS with the class of 1969. While at FHS I was active with the NJROTC, the NJROTC Drill Team, and the Art Club. Following graduation, I went to Lamar Univesrity and later enlisted in the US Army serving from 1972 to my retirement as a Sergeant-First-Class in 1992. I was the Army Soldier of the year in 1991. I married the former Patricia Rigler of Bridge City in 1972. We have 5 kids, Miriam, Aaron, Jacob, Hannah, and Sariah. We are also the proud grandparents of Christian-Daniel, Juliana,Chloe,Allegra, and Gabriel. In the militry I served several tours of duty in Europe and was stationed in Washington DC, Ft Gordon Ga, & Ft Bliss Tx. While in the military I graduated with a BS from the Univesity of Maryland and with a Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas. Today I am a Medical Clinical Social Worker at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple Texas. I am also active pursuing my hobby of the painting of Religous Icons, something I began in my FHS Art Classes. My Icons are located around the world in churches and private collections in Canada, Germany, Greece, Mexico, as well as the United States. I remember happily my years at FHS. It was where I began to get myself together and define where I was going as an adult. The many lessons I learned in NJROTC, the discipline of the NJROTC Drill Team, and Command position I had in the corps helped me to be successful in my military career. The Art Lessons I took at FHS expanded my vision and led me to a sucessful and profitable hobby. I was saddened when my dad, the late T.R. Wilson head of FHS's History Department told me of the school districts consolidation and closing of the high school. I am thankful that Kent and Maribeth have started a work so French High will live on in the Alumni Assocaition.
Sign Date: May 4, 2000

WALLACE "TOM" MOORE
Where are you now: GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Shy, bashful turned hippy after FHS . Turned motorcycle freak . Since 1977 Pastor/R.N. Married twice. 2 beautiful kids, one great step-daughter. Karen my new life, yes, new life. Hobbies: Motorcycles,Harley of course, dying my pepper-gray hair , still all there! Enjoying the simple things in life.
Sign Date: March 31 2000

Sandy Torrence Griffin
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: What a great idea. I have enjoyed the reading!!!I work for Entergy (Gulf States Utilities),been here for 16 years, have a wonderful family. My husband retired from Entergy and I hope to in the next 2 years. All of my days at French High were fun----very good memories, wonderful friends.
Sign Date: Jan. 19 2000

Karen Donley Baker
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: This is a great idea and I appreciate all the effort Maribeth has gone to for all of us. Went to the bonfire this weekend and it was great. Loved thos Friday nite games and making the drag on 11th Street.I married Donnie Holton (Class of '67) and we had one son, Brad (25). I am now divorced and dating Donald Hickey (Class of '69). I have worked for State Farm Insurance for 21 years
Sign Date: Jan. 17 2000

Melissa Lang Moore
Where are you now: Village Mills, Texas (Wildwood)
Year you left French: Oct.69
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I have been marrried to the same man for 30 year . We have to 2 Children Hope (28) and Allen (24) . Hope to hear from anyone that would like to e-mail me.
Sign Date: Dec. 29 1999

Rodney Mack
Where are you now: Pasadena, TX
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Hello to all FHS grads and fellow 69'ers. This website is great! Rodney
Sign Date: Nov. 20 1999

Elwood (Woody) McDuffie
Where are you now: San Antonio, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I am a Human Resources Director for a manufacturing firm in San Antonio, I am married to Cheryl Ann (grad from Forest Park High School) I have one daughter Megan Miranda age 14. The memories are still just as vivid today as they were in 66-69, they were truly some of the best years of my life. Thak you for putting this on the web. Elwood McDuffie DD., MSHR., PHR.
Sign Date: Nov. 18 1999

Ron Shaw
Where are you now: Patterson, Ca.
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Living in California since '75. The weather is great. 'Life is a blur of republicans and meat'-Zippy the Pinhead
Sign Date: September 27, 1999

becky gray frazier
Where are you now: beaumont
Referred by: You Told Me
Comments: it was fun seeing everyone at the reunion. do you have any info on Peggy Willis Nino or Carolyn Thomas Britton? thanks for your web site....it's great!
Sign Date: August 7, 1999

Donna (Bertram) Murphree
Where are you now: San Marcos, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: After a few interrupted attempts, I finished college in 1994 and became a medical social worker. I am the only social worker for CTMC Hospital in San Marcos. Larry Doyle and I divorced in 1989, and I married Larry Murphree in 1997. No, I don't know what the attraction is to the name, but at least I don't make any name calling mistakes! In fact it was my husband who discovered this website since he is the internet guru in our household. Beth, you did a great job and I thank you. My daughter Sarah (19) is living in Austin and about to beging massage therapy school, my son Ryan (17) is still at home, is still looking for "the perfect job" while spending as much time as possible with his girlfriend. He will be a senior at SMHS this year. My favorite memories of high school are being on the drill team, the rich friendships that developed, cruising 11th street, and having slumber parties. My favorite teachers were Mrs. Callahan and Mrs. Knox for teaching me s! kills that I continue to use and have helped me survive. I look forward to seeing you guys at the reunion!!
Sign Date: July 4, 1999

TL "Buddy" Laird
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I've been married 28 years to my "after high school sweetheart", Jan McCauley (Forest Park 69). We have three beautiful daughters, one large son, and a precious granddaughter. I am a Shift Supervisor for Mobil Oil, Beaumont refinery (26 years). Some of you might remember the day I blew the clutch in my '38 Chevy Coupe right outside the metal buildings.
Sign Date: June 18, 1999

Georgia TeVault Lundy
Where are you now: Houston
Referred by: You Told Me
Comments: I signed in earlier, but I didn't tell anything about myself. I married Wayne Dykes a year after I graduated, and a year later he was killed in a motorcycle accident. Later, I moved to Houston and the years have flown by. Three years ago, I married Fred Lundy, a country singer. I have been an RN @ Ben Taub ER for 8 years. We also have a house near Lake Livingston where we play on the lake & raise Bloodhounds. I have 4 step-children (29, 26, 21, & 15) none of which live with us. We love to go to Galveston in our motorhome on our days off! Would love to hear from everyone! Georgia
Sign Date: June 17, 1999

Lindsey Bloodworth
Where are you now: Victoria, Tx
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Great to see this site! It's been such a long time since I've seen any FHS grads. Wish I could come to the reunion. I'm now Minister of Music at First Baptist in Victoria I've been married for 22 years and have three children: Lauren 15, Colin 12, & Graeme 7. Vicky & I look foward to coming back to SE Tex someday. There are so many great memories! Lots of SUPER folks. Our prayers are with you all. Get in touch with us. Thanks for doing all this work to keep us up on people. God Bless.
Sign Date: June 16, 1999

Carol Cole Maresca
Where are you now: Katy, Tx
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: June 12, 1999

GARY FREEMAN
Where are you now: SPRING TEXAS
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: TO LONG AGO TO REMEMBER
Sign Date: June 12, 1999

Randy Rice
Where are you now: McKinney, Texas (north of Dallas)
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Just back (6-9-99) from orchestra/choir mission trip to Spain and Portugal. Still play percussion in church and in philharmonic orchestra. Married for 7 years to Debbie Reynolds (PN-G '78). Active in local politics. Serve on numerous boards and charities. Have been CPA since 1976, graduated Lamar in 1973. Web site is a great idea for getting together and sharing communications. Working on personal and business web page. Have traveled and lived all over US, Europe, Central America and South America. How many can remember their draft number (mine was 205)? Looking forward to seeing everyone on 7-31 but sure would like to have a golf tournament that day if someone can set it up, count me in. I still have an unedited 1968 (only one yearbook was edited that I remember - do you remember who it was - I do)? Have published poetry (working on book of poems now). Write and arrange music for orchestras and handbells. For the First Baptist/FHS grads out there! I talked to Ron Wells a month ago and he and wife are doing fine in Spartanburg. Enough talking now - save some for the reunion. Thanks, Beth for this fine site!!! e-mail:prr@andrecpa.com
Sign Date: June 12, 1999

Tim Bell
Where are you now: The Woodlands, TX
Referred by: google
Comments: My wife (Laura Jean) and I are alive and well.
I can't believe it's been 30 years already, I wish I would not have destroyed my fathers dual exhaust 1966 Mustang (289), that was a nice car, I didn't realize how good it was until it was gone, famous last words no doubt.
Sign Date: (updated : Oct '08 )June 12, 1999

Camelia Kay Petitt Watson
Where are you now: Houston, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Hello! Terrific memories of the high school days! I am thankful you took your time to do this. I look forward to the chat room sometime. I am married. I have two children and two grandchildren. I am a Manager in the OR at St. Luke's in Houston, TX. I am a Christian and love the Lord. For a real blessing - read the series of the books written by LaHaye which are "Left Behind", "Tribulation Force", "Nicolae", "Soul Harvest", Apollyon". There is another titled "Assassin" due out in August. You will be blessed!
Sign Date: June 9, 1999

Lloyd Ewart
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: June 8, 1999

jenny taylor bloss
Where are you now: beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: June 7, 1999

Patricia Allen Martin
Where are you now: Sugar Land
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: ( updated Nov. '06)

Mike Redding
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I live in north Beaumont with my second, Linda . We will be at the reunion, see you there.
Sign Date: June 6, 1999

Gary Seaman
Where are you now: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Married now to Sue Tanner. We were married April 18th.
(update August 2004) I've been in broadcasting now for over 25 years. If you want to feel young, you can visit my website at LA929.com. My daughter Annie and I are active in theatre and have appeared in a couple of plays together. It's great to be able to sign onto this website and keep up with everyone!
Sign Date: May 25, 1999

Sharon Elizabeth Neichoy McKee
Where are you now: Humble, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: UP DATED: 11/28....I now live in downtown Houston, have changed my e-mail address, wonder what happened to Mrs. Callahan, the English teacher, and our principal, Mr. Coody.....

I live in Atascocita near Kingwood, which is just outside of Humble, Texas, a suburb of Houston. I am married, have one son who is 21 years old and is a junior at Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Tx. I remember my days at French with a lot of nostalgia and wonder where a lot of my classmates are now.
Sign Date: May 3, 1999

Diana McMahon Beaumont
Where are you now: Lumberton,TX.
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: [update '07]Great website. I have lived in Lumberton, Tx. for 36 years. Thanks to my friend Darlene Gale Leger, I have found another good friend from FHS, Sandra Wall Brumley. We are still looking for info on Hala Robey. To my other good friend, Carla Kelsmark Signorelli, love you.
[signed '99]Graduated 1969, have never left the area. Have been married to Doyle Beauumont, a old "South Park Greenie" for 28 years.
Sign Date: May 2, 1999

Patty Barclay Ergenbright
Where are you now: Sugarland,Texas
Referred by: marie barclay mincks
Comments: (updated May 09) I loved being in the Buffalo Belles. Some of my favorite memories are going to the football games as a Belle.
After graduating from Lamar in 1972 I moved to Houston where I taught for 17 years in Alief. I am now married and at home with my two boys, ages 8 and 11. My fondest memories of French are of the Buffalo Belles and Friday night football games. What good times we all had.
Sign Date: April 27 1999

Lisa Gray Busier
Where are you now: Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Mrs. Beall was relentless on her search of absentees.
Sign Date: April 6 1999

Dudley Lowe
Where are you now: God`s Country (Austin)
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Feeling alive and well
Sign Date: April 3 1999

Thomas Wier
Where are you now: Portland, Oregon
Referred by: You Told Me
Comments:
Sign Date: March 20 1999

Marty Britt
Where are you now: Beaumont, Tx.
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I've been married for 27 years to Kristine Voeks('68). We have one son, Josh, and he goes to UT. This is a great way of finding out what everybody is up to. Hope everybody signs on.
Sign Date: March 18 1999

Betty Jo Etie
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: Feb. 19 1999

Jim Stevens, Jr
Where are you now: Lumberton, TX
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Jimmy is my brother and he asked that I add his name to your list. Thanks...David
Sign Date: Feb. 19 1999

Steve Williams
Where are you now: Conroe, Tx
Year you left French: 69, but I left a year earlier, graduated in California
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Great site , had a lot of fun with it! Hey, does anyone know where Chauncey Mayeaux or Gerald Duhon are at these days? Keep this great work going!!
Sign Date: Feb. 19 1999

Wayne Thomas
Where are you now: Lumberton, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: Feb. 17 1999

Don S. Cash Jr.
Where are you now: Laboratory Technician B.A.S.F. (ex Sadoz)
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: After Graduation LAMAR 2yr.-- P.P.G.IND. 8yr. -- Texaco Port Arthur 3yr. PIX Graphic Arts 3yr. -- BASF 13yr. - now Married Rhonda K.Davis 8_11_73 TWO children- Aaron W. Cash Lamar 3yr study R.N./Physician assestant & Chrystal L. Cash SER.99 East Texas Christan School Lumberton,Tx. Reside North Lumberton. Close friends L.B.Little, Glen R.Morrison
Sign Date: January 21 1999

Robert Sterling
Where are you now: Port Arthur, Tx.
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: It is nice to see so many '69 grads. taking advantage of this site. I live with my second, Yvette, of three years. I have three children. My eldest son, Aaron, 20, was a foreign exchange student in France for 1 year. He speaks French, Hungarian, Chech, German and Cajun French. He is moving to Austin to pursue a foreign language degree to use as an interpreter. Raegan, my 17 year old son, plays all sports and pitches for S.F. Austin High School. My 15 year old daughter,Tessa, is a dancer. She went to New York to compete in the International Modeling and Talent Association competition and placed first runner up out of 1500 competitors. She had offers to model and an opportunity to do commercials for the Campbell's Kids Agency. Most of her time is devoted to dance and cheerleading for Nederland High. My wife's daughter, Brooke,18, graduated in '98 from S.F.A. High School as an honor grad. and was in the Austinairs drill team. She is working and is planning to start Lamar in the fall. I've been working at Clark Refinery as a Power Plant Operator for 19 years. My wife is a Retail Sales Rep. for R. J. Reynolds. After graduation, I did a 4 year hitch in the Navy. I enjoy hunting, pinching pennies, my new 6 brother-in-laws, and just having a grand old time laughing. I hope this abridged version of my life makes you laugh or smile. I still think of many of you and hope to see or hear from you in the future. It was sad to see so many classmates have since left us. Good luck to all.
Sign Time: December 07 1998 at 02:36:15

Bonnie Wilson
Where are you now: Beaumont, TX
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
Comments: I have sent a previous message but I need to add and delete info. I'm from the Class of '69 and we've got our 30 year reunion coming up July 31, 1999. Sure will glad to see everyone. I currently work for Allied Electric. Been here 8 years. Previously worked for Haywood Construction for 13 years. Allied Electric is owned by Hugh Kelley (Class of '64) who is married to Jerry (Webber)Kelley(Class of '67). Haywood Construction was owned by Haywood Walker(Class of '64) who is married to Dianne (Cobb) Walker(Class of '64). My brother is John Wilson(Class of '64). We are all close and stay in touch with each other. I'm divorced with (1) child - 23 years old - a son. It's great to have found this guestpage so we can all stay in touch. To send any messages to Hugh or Jerry Kelley E-mail: jerrylynne@mcn.net . To send any messages to any of the others listed is this message E-mail: bonnieaec@aol.com. Hope to here from someone soon. Bye.
Sign Time: December 02 1998 at 16:59:06

Georgia Adams Louviere
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: Great Page!
Sign Time: November 30 1998 at 22:40:15

Carolyn (Henson) Carmona
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: People's Links
Comments: My cousin, Linda (Wallace) Means,told me of this site. Enjoying the memories. I was a shy quite girl when I was at French.I have been married to John Carmona(Bmt High 69) for 25yrs. We have a son 24 and a daughter 20. NO GRAND CHILDREN Yet!!!! They are still home in the nest. Would love to here from some of my classmates
Sign Time: November 30 1998 at 00:08:33

Raymond A Ratley
Where are you now: Beaumont, TX.
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
Comments: Hello classmates of my brother. Raymond does not have access to a computer and I thought I would put this info in him. Over the years, Raymond has had a run o f bad luck. A kind word goes a long way. Write to him in care of Joyce Ratley 6650 Boardoak Sp 35, Bmt. Tx 77713 or you can e-mail me and I will forward it to him... Thanks. Aleta Ratley Peer
Sign Time: November 25 1998 at 10:39:12

Linda Wallace Means
Where are you now: Houston, Texas
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
Comments: Hello everyone! I was very excited to find this web site. GO BUFFS! I have been married to Jerry Means for 27 years. Have 3 children: Jennifer 23,Jared 18, and Julie 16. I am a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston. My son is in the Coast Guard in Alaska. I am looking forward to the 30 year reunion. See ya there.
Sign Time: November 23 1998 at 22:33:32

Reginald Wilson
Where are you now: Rialto,California
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
Comments: Thanks for this homepage;it is very well done. I transfered to French High for my senior year from Charlton Pollard. French was much closer for me. I lived on Simmons st. just east of Pine st. So a quick dash across Magnolia Park, and I was within distance of French. My family moved to california just after my graduation in '69, and I haven't lived in Texas since. I didn't get to know a lot of French students,as I was only there one year. However, I was in the high school choir, and the French High folk singing group. If anyone was also in those groups, please write me and let me know.
Sign Time: November 23 1998 at 12:34:13

Glen Morrison
Where are you now: Still in Beaumont
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: Great Website
Sign Time: October 23 1998 at 22:35:54

Don Etheridge
Where are you now: Bandera Texas
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments:
(updated Sept '09 )Just an update, our house in Bevil Oaks burned down to the ground in july. Found a small place in Bandera and love the hill country much more than Beaumont. The 40th reunion was a blast even though I had to leave early.
(updated; Nov. 15 '05)I am back in Beaumont, living in the house I was raised in. Due to a back injury am unable to stand for any amount of time so I had to retire from cooking. I now teach cooking classes to persons with disabilities. It is very rewarding to help these people get part of their lives back. Hope to see all at the next bon fire.
Sign Time: October 22 1998 at 20:53:20

Bob Currie
Where are you now: Temple, TX
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: (update: Jan 2010) I am back working for the railroad now as a transportation manager. I still get to run trains as engineer every once in a while (passenger or freight- my choice). My wife and I have 5 grandchildren (4 girls and 1 boy). We like to take the grandkids fishing and skiing on Lake Belton.
This is fantastic. I spent 21 years as a locomotive engineer. I retired, went back to Lamar, got my degree in Medical Technology, and now I am halfway through my MBA in Healthcare Management. Three boys; all grown. The youngest is a Marine and a pilot. Yes, I remember Mr. Coody. I really admired him. He is gone now. So are the Smallwoods. I used to see all of the FHS teachers at Luby's once a month when they met for lunch. Mr. Ruby is still going strong. I almost had him for a student when I taught Micro at Lamar one summer (he decided the lab was too long and took Geology instead). Sorry to read about your stroke- i hope you have recovered. I remember the drag, and going arount the circle so many times that we had to rotate the tires before we went home. My sons have never been to a drive-in- I used to love going to the drive-ins in Beaumont. I am looking forward to grandkids also. My youngest son proposed to his sweetheart at 2,000 feet on a midnight flight in his rented Cessna. He will be the first to have kids. My oldest is a minister in Memphis, and he is too busy with church work to get married. The middle boy (man) will probably play the field until he is in his 40's before he ties the knot. There are a lot of us out there that will probably sign onto this sight once we let them know about it. Our reunion is tentatively set up for Fathers Day in 1999. We are just now getting started trying to relocate everyone. I don't remember your name, and I long ago lost my annuals. Everytime I want to see someone's picture, I go to Penny (Caffee) Hickman's house to look at her annuals. I will send Penny your URL, and I am sure she will sign the guest book. If you think I talk a lot, I just hope your computer has enough memory to hold what she has to say.
Sign Time: October 11 1998

Joel Sistrunk
Where are you now: Lumberton, TX
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
Comments: Cool, I like this idea...Go Buffs!!!
Sign Time: Sepember 01 1998

Patsy Ann Chesnutt Magee
Where are you now: Still in Beaumont,
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
Comments: This is a great way to communicate! I see several other of my classmates have already written. I married Ernest Magee, also a French graduate, 1965. Our children have all gone through the Beaumont Independent School District, attending many of the schools that we attended, Roy Guess, Austin and Central which is what remains of French. They did try to keep some of the tradition at the Central High School. The Central crest is made of the four former crests of the schools that were dismantle to make this one big 5A school. (French High, Beauont High, Charlton Pollard High, and Beaumont Chalton Pollard High) I'm working for Beaumont Independent School District as the Science Supervisor for the district. I travel to all of the schools in the district, including the old French building which is not called Smith Middle School which was the old Bowie Middle School. The building still looks great!
Sign Time: August 31 1998

Sammy W. Moffitt
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: I told you
Comments: This is a great idea. Thanks for making it happen. I hope I can find more friends from my class. Keep up with the good thoughts.
Sign Time: August 23 1998

Rebecca (Becky) Carr Vickers
You are from: Baytown
Referred by: you told me
Comments: Thanks for creating such a great site! This is a great way to stay in touch. I'm from the class of '69. Are there any others out there?
Sign Time: August 18 1998

Drake Adams
Where are you now: Roswell, GA
Year you left French: 68
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: This is a wonderful web page. I had a number of friends listed on your deceased page. I had no idea some of them had died. Loved the pictures from the year book. I lived right out of Minglewood (on Cherry Dr). Grew up in Bmt and will be back on 6/19/99 for a family reunion. Looking forward to cruising 11th st again!!! Drake Adams
Sign Date: June 16, 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 at 15:03:48

Jane Buford & Tommy G. Kendrick
Where are you now: Austin, Texas
Year you left French:'69 & '68
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Great to find this site. Well done. It's nice to see so many friends from the class of '68 have been here before me. We've (we being myself and former Jane Buford, class of '69 and son Austin, 13) been in Austin [no we didn't know we'd ever live here when we named him] since we rode here on the waves of the Northridge, CA earthquake of 1994. Favorite Teacher: Bill Morton, of course If you haven't seen it, check out a terrific film called "Dancer, Texas Pop. 81" now available at your local Blockbuster or on DVD wherever fine films are sold. :) If you don't recognize me in the beard and extra weight (added just for the film, of course) I play the role of Rusty the town bookmaker. Tommy G. Kendrick Austin, Texas Sign Date: March 10 1999

Mike Hicks
Where are you now: Taylor, Texas
Year you left French: 1971
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I am now married to another French alumni, Michael Hicks class of 1969. We have two children, Josh, 14, and Krissy, 6. I teach school (junior high) and Michael is a contractor. I miss all of my friends that I had in high school, Go Buffaloes, go.
Sign Date: June 12, 1999

Steve Leslie
Where are you now: Garland, TX (Dallas area)
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: The most amazing thing here is that you guys remember all the names and places from back then. I have to admit that seeing some of the names here of people I haven't seen in 20 or 30 years does bring back some memories. I've been married to the same gal for 25 years(some of them good)and living in the Dallas area for that entire time. 2 kids-Lance (an aspiring country singer with the group South65 on Atlantic Records)and Loni (a sophomore at UT Austin on the Texas Pom squad). Don't be strangers--The net makes it easy to communicate. For those of us who are technologically challenged. Drop me a line.
Sign Date: Feb. 20 2001

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