FHS Class of '71 Online Guestbook

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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Class of 1971

New! new! Now View Senior class photos here

Class reunion: see FYI page for more information!

William (Bill) J Steward Jr
Where are you now: Nome, Tx
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Sign Date: Dec. 2011

Debbie Reyes Souders
Where are you now: Summerville, SC
Referred by: surfing
Comments: So sorry to have miss our last reunion eairler this month. Missed the 30th as well but was there for the 20th. Sure hope to be at our 50th. Dan Coody, you were my partner in a duet acting scene in Bill Morton's drama class.Has anyone heard from Judy Rankin. I moved just after graduation and other than the 20th reunion, have not have any contact with anyone.
Sign Date: Oct. 2011

Michael Hudson
Where are you now: St Louis, Mo.
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Comments: Sorry that I was not able to attend the reunion
Sign Date: Oct. 2011

Richard Abshire
Where are you now: Atascocita, Texas
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Sign Date: August 2011

Ken Hobbs
Where are you now: Beaumont, Tx
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Comments: Looking forward to 40th Reunion of the Class of 1971 and seeing old friends.
Sign Date: Aug. 2011

Debbe Wilson
Where are you now: Atlanta, Ga.
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Comments: Please let me know about the 40th upcoming reunion. I would like to try to come.
Sign Date: July 2011

Paula Goodell Kimmich
Where are you now: Reno, NV
Referred by: Suzanne Coody Patrick
Comments: Updating my info, glad to see people are still keeping in touch! Love living in Reno, still working as radiation therapist....something I never really thought I'd end up doing. Trying to keep close to my kids who live in SF, ST Louis, and Portland, MA. 5 grandkids later, I still can't believe it!
Sign Date: July 2011

Dan Coody
Where are you now: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Referred by: Suzanne Coody Patrick
Comments: Well, I see everyone else leaving comments, so why not? Left BMT. in '72 to go to Sam Houston in Huntsville. Married Deborah in 1980 and she still puts up with me. Traveled everywhere (not finished), was mayor in Fayetteville, Ar., 8 years. I love designing small, super energy-efficient homes. I appear to be the only liberal ever to come out of Texas (I hear tell of a small group on Austin). Land out by the Buffalo River in the Wilds of Arkansas is the most beautiful in America. It will be good to catch up with some old friends.
Sign Date: August, 1999 (update: July 2011)

Terry L Neel
Where are you now: Kingsville, TX
Referred by: web
Comments: Pastor of First Christian Church, Kingsville, TX My wife, Connie, and I have 3 grown children and 6 grandchildren. I am a graduate of Baylor University and have also studied at Lamar University and Truett Theological Seminary (Baylor).
Sign Date: May 2011

Linda Whatley Frazier
Where are you now: Red Rock, Texas
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Comments: Still married to Ken (36 years) and riding our Harley. Two children Angela and Gregg, both are great kids. One grandson, who is now 4 months old. Ken and I both work for Bastrop ISD in the Maintenance Department
Sign Date: Jan. 2011

michael hudson
Where are you now: st louis mo 63049
Referred by: karen hudson
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Sign Date: Dec. 2010

Bernella Taylor
Where are you now: Dalton, GA
Referred by: surfing the internet
Comments: My name is Bernella Taylor..I moved to Dalton,GA the day after I graduated in June 1971..Visited my dad a few times over the years but never really went back to Beaumont for any length of time..I am divorced with 2 sons and 5 grandchildren..hoping to re-connect with friends I went to school with..so please e-mail me if you knew me when :-)
Sign Date: Jan. 2011

Jill Shell Thrash
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Facebook
Comments: Updating my info...I moved back to Beaumont in 2006 after after a lengthy absence. Remarried in 2009 and we are restoring the house that my great-grandparents built in 1913. We're also busy planting an orchard. I'd love to reconnect with old friends. You can find me on facebook.
Sign Date: August 2010

Shirley Clark
Where are you now: Spring,Texas
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Comments: I want very much to be contacted about all the information on French High School. I graudated there in 1971. I was very proud to be a part of the old Beaumont, TX school. Look forward into meeting some of the classmates that I have not seen in years. Some I have even forgotten their names. That is terrible...But, it have been so many years. It will be our 40th year in 2011. Wow I am old. ha ha Well I hope to hear from someone real soon. Email me anytime. Thanks Shirley Clark
Sign Date: Oct. 2010

Erie Dale Session Fisher
Where are you now: Houston,Texas
Referred by: K. Foxworth
Comments: I would like to get a response from some of class of 1971.
Sign Date: Oct. 2010

James Byerly
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Gary Dishman
Comments: Hello fellow FHS Grads; just moved back to Beaumont after 32 yrs in La/Ms. If your in the area, drop by BMW of Beaumont, coffees on the house. Have any plans been made for the 40th class reunion?
Sign Date: Oct. 2010

John Craus
Where are you now: groves tx.
Referred by: Facebook
Comments: e-mail someone
Sign Date: August 2010

Margie Knapp Schluter
Where are you now: Krum, Texas
Referred by: Facebook
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Sign Date: July 2010

Shelley Smith Allen
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Sign Date: July 2010

Jerrie Breaux-(Hardy)
Where are you now: Beaumont
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Comments: WOW Great to know I am not the Only "French High" Graduate left around town. Looking forward to hearing from everyone.
Sign Date: July 2010

Paula Venable Medairy
Where are you now:
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Comments: Hard to believe that 39 years have passed since I last walked the halls of French High
Sign Date: June 2010

Debbie Campbell Simonetti
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Sign Date: May 2010

Peggy Hatten Jacobs
Where are you now: Cisco, TX
Referred by: Happened upon
Comments: It has been great reading about, different people and what they are doing now..Well I have 2 sons, and lost twin daughters. Larry and I have been married for 28 years this May..Our sons Jason and David will be 36 in July. Larry & I are so blessed to have to wonderful daughter-in-laws. We have 3 beautiful and talented granddaughters, Emma 12, Leah 9, and Savannah 4...We lost twin daughters, Ashley and Amanda at birth. We have lost one granddaughter Ashley, she was 8 days old. My parents are in their 90's and live here in Cisco. I have worked for the Eastland County Appraisal District for the last 29 years, I have worked at other jobs, but this is where I will retire in the next few years. I have been looking for Peggy Lazenby and Karen Lovering, & Bill Stewart doe anyone know where they are now....
Sign Date: May 2010

Michael (Mickey) Cox
Where are you now: Rice, Texas
Referred by: Just serfin
Comments: Working as the service manager for Notification Systems of America in Grapevine, Tx and doing a little ranching on the side. Enjoy fishing, hunting, and boating. Divorced and no children.
facebook page
Sign Date: march 2010

Robert M. Rodgers
Where are you now: Mountain Home, TX
Website:Triple Stag Ranch
Referred by: Just Surfing
Comments: Retired from ExxonMobil in March 2008 after almost 35 years. My wife and I bought a ranch in 2004 and that is where we currently reside. Since retirement I attended welding school in Kerrville, TX and I spend most of my time in my workshop. We are also new in the Wildlife Management Practices and enjoy feeding the deer and exotics in the front yard. It's our little piece of heaven. I enjoyed looking at the FHS website. It sure brought back a lot of memories.
Sign Date: Oct. '09

Barbara Adams Thibodeaux
Where are you now: Houston
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Sign Date: Sept. '09

Debbe Wilson
Where are you now: Atlanta, Ga.
Referred by: internet surfing
Comments: I think about French High and my great friends there very often. I keep hoping to make it to a reunion one of these years. I am a dental hygienist- divorced- one son living in NY. I would love to hear from any classmates.
Sign Date: Sept. '09

PHYLLIS GOTTE YOUNGBLOOD
Where are you now: MONT BELVIEU,TEXAS
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Sign Date: August '09

E. Dale Hill
Where are you now:
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Comments: Just wanted to stay in touch with friends!
Sign Date: July '09

Sherry Ann Taylor Pollard
Where are you now: Longview, Texas
Referred by: Classmate
Comments: Just updating my email address. Been married to John for 30 years, have a daughter age 35, a son age 29, and 3 grandchildren ages 13, 4, and 1. Looking forward to retirement soon!
Sign Date: July '09

Debbie Veale Irving
Where are you now: Lumberton
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: Married to Mike Irving (Class of 1970) for 37 years. Moved to Lumberton in 1974. Have two children (Bryan ? 33 & Jennifer ? 29) and one granddaughter. Worked for many years at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital but left in 1998 and am now just relaxing at home. Mike has worked for Exxon/Mobil for 30 years as a supervisor and is looking forward to retirement soon.
Sign Date: Nov 2008

Debbie Middleton Burneston
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Classmate
Comments: I have been divorced for 6 years. I am still teaching school, and have been for 27 years. Guess I?m just a homebody, because I never moved away from the area. I do have 2 daughters who are both married and are both music teachers. I enjoy your website, and you have done such a great job of keeping everyone informed. Thank you.
Sign Date: May 2008

Jim Leger
Where are you now: Texarkana,Texas
Referred by: Surfing with Google
Comments: Hello to everyone, great website and super way to stay in touch. Want to hear a real hoot??? I probably have the distinction of being the oldest college graduate from the class of ?71. In December of 2007, at the tender age of 55, I got my BBA in general business from TAMU-Texarkana. After getting both my daughters thru Central Arkansas with degrees and one working on a doctorate at Washington University in St. Louis, I went back and finished. Anyway, my oldest, Carly, is around 25, I think, is married and living in Conway, Arkansas. My youngest daughter, Jessica, is 24 and is the grad student in St. Louis. Elaine (Class of ?74), my wife of over 30 years, which should qualify her for sainthood, is doing great and looking forward to the future. Still at Sears but may have a change of address this year. God Bless you all.
Sign Date: 03/2008

Suzanne L. Beard
Where are you now: Whidbey Island, Washington (northwest of Seattle, Possession Sound)
Referred by: Brother
Comments: Never was able to attend any reunions but wondered about my classmates. I have been in the Pacific NW since 1978. I moved up here and raised my daughter Anna alone for the most part, have enjoyed a varied carreer in the arts and have had my own Design and Artistic Interiors business for over 15 years. Before that worked in advertising, floral design, cooked in a deli, you name it...danced on a street corner for Texaco as a clown (1972 in Houston suburb during college years). I love it up here, but visit my family in Austin about every other year. I'm currently remodelling a home with my boyfriend and our 3 dogs and 1 cat...love life and have found it just keeps getting better.....in spite of the aches and pains! I have 2 adorable teenage grandchildren (Ok, they're my daughter's step children, but all I expect to have, and they are so much fun to be around) Hope you are all well and happy wherever you have landed.
Sign Date: Nov 2007

Bonny (Eaves) Castilaw
Where are you now:
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
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Sign Date: Nov 2007

Charles (Chuck) E. Campbell
Where are you now: Pensacola, Fl.
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: So, this is where everyone has been hiding! After tiring of dealing with the public in mgmt. positions, started driving big rigs to travel the U.S. and Canada for the last nine yrs. 33 yr old son, born in las vegas, and 30 yr old son, born in tokyo, Japan. Both boys and their mother live in the Bmt area. 2 grandkids.
Sign Date: June 2007

Celia Stirling
Where are you now: Liberty, tx
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I am teaching Art at Liberty Middle School. I have always thought no one would ever remember me but I am amazed at how just seeing all of your names brings up good feelings so maybe I have not been forgotten either. Are y'all as old as I am??
Sign Date: Feb. 1, 2006

Jo Ruth LaGrone Ring
Where are you now: Olympia, Washington
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I have been in the Northwest for 18 years now. I miss Beaumont if only for my children and grandchildren. I am back visiting often and would love to see some of you guys again. I loved being a Buffalo Belle.
Sign Date: Oct. 30, 2005

Sandra Tanner Waltrip
Where are you now: Bacliff,Tx
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
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Sign Date: Oct. 30, 2005

Jim Thomas
Where are you now: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: April,16, 2005

James (Jim) Grantham
Where are you now: Lufkin,Tx,
Referred by: Search Engine
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Sign Date: Jan. 30, 2005

Vernon Russell
Where are you now: vidor texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: Nov. 23, 2005

Nancy Pitts Rogers
Where are you now: Woodville Texas
Year you left French: 1968
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I really enjoyed your site. Although I never got to attend French because I left the year we would have gone over from Bowie, it is nice to see what some of my old classmates are doing. I am a teacher at Warren Junior High and believe it or not have taught children of French-Exes. Keep up the great website!
Sign Date: June 9 2002

Eugene Cambre
Where are you now: Mesquite, Texas
Referred by: You Told Me
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Sign Date: July 6, 2003

Dave Lathrop
Where are you now: Silsbee Tx
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Married another yankee (20yrs), 5 KIDS, 3 DOGS, 1 cat.I am an electrical designer at Matrix Engineering
Sign Date: April 30, 2003

Clarence Finch
Where are you now: Bmt
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: Dec. 8 2002

Mary (Keniley) Sebby
Where are you now: Plainfield IL
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I remember the football players playing a joke on one of the jocks, Darell Shepherd, picking his little Subaru up and putting it inside the hall at the back of the school after a football practice. I have fond memories of Bubba Smith's Mom teaching Home-Ec..and the volley ball teams. I left French High School at the end of my Freshman year, and left behind many good friends and fond memories. Thank you for this site.. and the chance to reflect.
Sign Date: May 10 2002

Jules Fraytet
Where are you now: Charlotte, NC
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I work for Helena Labs of Beaumont as a Field Service Engineer in the Carolinas. I have fond memories of growing up in Southeast Texas and in the northend part of Beaumont. It is obvious how much has changed but at least Beaumont has not had a growth explosion like many places such as Charlotte. Beaumont still has some of that small town, southern, friendly charm. High school was not my favorite period of life, however looking back it was a sweet, relatively innocent time. Or is that a nostalgic coloring of the past? Anyway,I am glad that you have this website as a reminder of what French High means to many of us. Thanks
Sign Date: Dec. 21, 2001

Carla Marchbanks Petsch
Where are you now: Magnolia, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I enjoyed visiting your web site. It brought back good memories. You have done a great job. I look forward to the updates and pictures.
Sign Date: Aug. 30 2001

Debbie Middleton Burneston
Where are you now: Fannett, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I only found out about your website the other day while at a teacher inservice. I was so excited to find out about some of my old friends. I married in 1973 to Danny Burneston and have two daughters, Erin,age 21, a music major at Lamar U. and Alisa,17,a senior in high school. I am an 8th grade reading teacher at Hamshire-Fannett Middle School. Thanks for bringing back some great memories!
Sign Date: Aug. 9 2001

Nancy Wall
Where are you now: Houston, TX
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Looking forward to 30 yr reunion to see what everyone has been up to all of these years.
Sign Date: June 4 2001

Randy Hammon
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: You Told Me
Comments: (updated Nov, 06)Thanks for having and maintaining this site. Updating- I am divorced after twenty eight years and am currently living in Kansas, but am feverishly working on gaining employment in Texas. I would love to hear from my classmates. So, if anyone has any opportunities-I am all ears. Thanks again-Randy Hammon
Favorite teacher-Mrs. Zulma Smith Best years of my life! I still remember my good freinds and enjoyed the 25th reunion. Hello to all, and hope you all are well.
Sign Date: May 24 2001

Ken & Linda Frazier
Where are you now: Red Rock, Texas (near Bastrop)
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Have been married 25 years and have 2 children. Angela is 16 and Gregg is 12. We are looking forward to the reunion in July 2001. Hope to see lots of old friends there.
Sign Date: May 17 2001

Michael Dean Stockham
Where are you now: Village Mills, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Married, one son Philip 22. Like to travel and fish. Still at Goodyear now 29 yrs. I still have a lust for fast cars. Enjoyed reading about old friends on this site. Good work. Hope to hear from old!!! school mates soon.Love the country life. Enjoy Casino gaming. Hope to retire in 7 yrs.and travel in a motorhome across this great country.
Sign Date: April 25 2001

John E Bohrer
Where are you now: Lumberton
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: After graduation and tour with the Navy (No 1 in draft lottery) I came back to graduate from Lamar. Married Janet Roper FHS '68. Two children Jennifer 20, Jimmy 15 Still in the area after consulting for 12 years, working at GSU (before Entergy) and am currently at WESTVACO Evadale Mill. Many memories of school days most memorable is the FHS Band. Both of our kids are/were in the Lumberton Mighty Raider Band.
Sign Date: April 19 2001

Paula Venable Medairy
Where are you now: Longview, Tx
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I have lived in Longview since 1987, but still think of Beaumont as home. My mother and two brothers still live there and I go back as often as I can. I always feel a hint of sadness when I drive by the old FHS building and see a different name on it. Oh how I sometimes long for those simpler days.
Sign Date: April 17 2001

Kenneth Foxworth
Where are you now: Mauriceville,Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: April 9 2001

Jon P. Waters
Where are you now: Vidor, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Married Sharon Smiley from Port Neches Groves and have been married for 24 years. Have 2 daughters, a 20 year old and an 18 year old.
Sign Date: April 4 2001

Beth (Cammack) Wilbanks
Where are you now: Diboll, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: March 31 2001

Gerry Wilbanks
Where are you now: Diboll, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: March 31 2001

Michael Moffitt
Where are you now: Atlanta, GA
Referred by: You Told Me
Comments: I left Beaumont in 1974. I married a Georgia Peach while attending Georgia State University. One daughter, 17. I am a partner in Rector & Moffitt P.C. CPAs. Also a financial planner. Thanks for the great website!
Sign Date: March 22 2001

Michele Davis
Where are you now: Beaumont, TX
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: March 3 2001

Charles Stutz
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
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Sign Date: Jan. 25 2001

Jerri Lynn Beeson Samaha
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: Jan. 9 2001

Phyllis Gotte Youngblood
Where are you now: Mont Belvieu, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: Oct. 28 2000

Allen Davis
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I am looking forward to the 2001 reunion. It's hard to believe that it has been 30 years. My only child (daughter) is married and coaching at Cathedral School. As my e-mail address implies my wife and I are scuba divers and snow skiers. I'm more active now than when I was in high school.
Sign Date: Oct. 23 2000

Richard Hegele
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: It has been nearly thirty years, so hard to believe. Would love to hear from any of the old gang.
Sign Date: Oct. 20 2000

Carol Spell Carvell Namanny
Where are you now: N. Richland Hills, TX (Dallas/Ft. Worth area)
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Enjoyed the website! It was fun to see news from people and places I had not thought of in years. I am an Antiquarian Book Seller/Collector and also work with my husband, Tom, in our CPA firm. Love to travel and do so every chance I get. Would love to hear from old classmates via Email.
Sign Date: Sept. 22 2000

Patti Randall Schneider
Where are you now: Omaha, Nebraska
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: This is great! I got this site from my sister's Beth Randall-Welch and Kaye Randall-Anderson. I have forwarded to a few people (Tommy Cates, Freddie Richardson, Karen Hudson) that I am corresponding with. Keep up the good work! I was sad to see Dr. Smallwood's name on the deceased list. He was my all-time favorite teacher. I miss those good 'ol days at French!
Sign Date: August 11 2000

Jill Shell Britt
Where are you now: Mesquite, Texas
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I regret losing touch with high school friends. It seems like we all just drifted apart. Graduated Lamar in 1974, degree in French, minor in Criminal Justice--what on earth was I thinking? In the real world, I'm an electrologist. In my spare time, I'm nature girl--camping, hiking, flat water kayaking and bird watching. Spent two weeks in Mexico as volunteer doing research on habitat of endangered wild cats. If you remember me, you probably knew my parents--they are healthy and active at 78 & 79 and still live in same house where I grew up. I'd love to hear from old friends who want to get in touch!
Sign Date: July 26 2000

mark mccarthy
Where are you now: warren,texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I have two great kids Ashli 20 and Chase 16.Married Michele Bernsen (74 grad)for 21yrs. Divorced for 4 yrs.and will remarry her Sept.2,2000. Best teacher Zulma Smith & Mr. Boston. I had a lot of fun at French and have too many memories to try to talk about. God bless all the grads from a great school!
Sign Date: July 24 2000

John Allison Watson
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I was preceeded by my older brother, Jack Seely ( class of '62 ), Myself, My younger brother, Joey Watson ( CLASS OF '72 ), And my youngest brother Jeff Watson ( CLASS OF '73 )... As for myself, I remember Coody, although my favorite principal was Malcolm Rector (sp). One of my all time favorite teachers was Mrs. Crittenden, she was super, and so concerned with all of her students.
Sign Date: July 8 2000

Charlie Edwards
Where are you now: La Marque, TX
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: (updated Nov. '09) Looking for members of the Herd 70 and 71.
wow, what can you say, the web site has brought alot memories back, Time does fly by,Remember BIG BILL II, picking him up on my shoulder, taking him to all the games.It was a BLAST!!!! (Where are you at David Davies?) Have a brother & sister that also went to French, Greg & Beth Edwards, going to send the web site to them. After leaving French in 71 ,joined the US Navy, was on board the USS Constellation CVA 64 (Carrier). Married & have two great daughters. Now working at College of The Mainland, in Texas City. I have really enjoyed the website and keep coming back to it frequently trying to find old classmates. Go Big Bill!!!!
Sign Date: June 17, 2000

Debbie Jones Alterman
Where are you now: Beaumont TX
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: May 15, 2000

David L. Bost, Jr.
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: This is a way cool website. Thanks for keeping the spirit of ole FHS alive! Our class should have a 30 yr. reunion soon, do you have any details? Go Buffs!
Sign Date: May 6, 2000

dale bond
Where are you now: spring,tx.
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: March 17 2000

Dan Little
Where are you now: Nederland
Referred by: You Told Me
Comments: I have been working at ExxonMobil since 1981. I guess I have more memories than I thought I would.
Sign Date: March 2 2000

Sharon Snyder Ridley
Where are you now: Lumberton, TX
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I married Van Ridley from Forest Park, we were married 26 years and have two great kids. One boy and one girl. Van passed away on December 24, 1997 and he is truely missed by all of his family. I really enjoyed Belles, Band and all the fun times!
Sign Date: Jan. 27 2000

Lauren Day Woods
Where are you now: Houston, Tx
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I have been married 28 yrs. Have 3 childred and 2 grandchildren. We moved around for the first eleven years but have been in Klein for the last seventeen. We are buying a house in Magnolia, Tx. I work at Klein Oak High School as secretary for the Math Dept. I worked nine years sewing custom draperys.
Sign Date: Jan. 26 2000

Mary Beth Vallot Woodall
Where are you now: Beaumont, TX
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: After graduation, I went to Lamar,graduated in Dec.1975 with an elementary degree. Billy and I have 3 children (all of whom are in college). I went back to Lamar to get a special edu. certification so I could teach in the old South Park school system. I have been teaching for 20+ years in Bmt. High school was a really memorable time for me- I really enjoyed it and the people I came in contact with.
Sign Date: Jan. 16 2000

Paula (Dalton) Fuller
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Married Mike Fuller from Orange 25 years ago. Have 15 year old daughter and 12 year old son. Attend Cathedral in the Pines.
Sign Date: Jan. 14 2000

Tom Beard
Where are you now: Lake Travis, TX
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: I would have graduated in '72 if I hadn't moved with my family to Houston after my junior year. Played on golf team and was smallest player on JV basketball team. Great memories of doing algebra problems on telephone with Steve Oliver. Wonder where he is now.
Sign Date: Jan. 5 2000

Bill Bryan
Where are you now: Spring, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I really enjoyed reading about everyone. I got married three months after I graduated from Lamar to Cindy Lytle. We have 2 daughters Jennifer, 20 and a junior at SWT, and Michelle, 18 and a freshman at Tomball College. I have worked for Sisters of Charity for 24 years as a computer programmer. I still visit my parents and sisters (Cindy and Betty) in Beaumont. My mom tries to keep me up on my old classmates.
Sign Date: Oct. 14, 1999

Chyrl Lowe
Where are you now: Houston, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Seeing the school, and the words to the school song really brought back memories. What a wonderful time that was and how great it is to have it all to look back on. You have done a wonderful thing for us old alumni. I look forward to reading about every student.
Sign Date: September 16, 1999

Hunter Scott Miller
Where are you now: Austin, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I had to move to Austin, Texas in 1971 but I grew up in Beaumont and I didn't want to leave. I went to Eugene Field, All Saints Episcopal School, Stephen F. Austin, and then spent the first half of my 9th grade year at French. I was a member of the NJROTC and I played football for French. I haven't forgotten my friends that I grew up with. I even remember my first crush on Genevieve Ryder. I bowed to the Buffalo so I will always be a Buffalo at heart.
Sign Date: September 2, 1999

Marilyn "Lyn" Clair Reeder, etc...
Where are you now: Kirby, Tx (San Antonio area)
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Good grief, this tickles me pink. Thought I'd never hear of or from any of you folks again since I dropped outa sight. Never told Scot I had a crush on him while I was writin him poems for (not tellin) who he liked. I still think about Pat, Paula, Kay, Diane..too many to name. Been workin as a 911/Police/Fire/EMS dispatcher for 18yrs or so and will keep doin it till I get it right. Have 2 daughters: Kimberly and Jessica and 2 granddaughters: Kelsey and Claudia. Oh yeah, divorced 4 times and gonna get married again...some of us just don't give up, huh? (((HUGS)) to all my old classmates!! :>)
Sign Date: August 10, 1999

Linda Freeman Rutledge
Where are you now: Houston, TX
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Hi everyone - this is a great idea! I've been married to Dwight Rutledge forever and we have 3 wonderful daughters a grand daughter and two grandsons. I taught Choir and private voice from kinders to college for years - loved it but wanted more time with my grand babies! I perform musical theater/opera around Houston - Bill Morton was a great guy! Last year I went to work part time for Continental Airlines and spend as much time as possible traveling with friends and family.
Sign Date: July 14, 1999

deborah lynn allen wayman
Where are you now: orange texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: July 7, 1999

Scot Shaffer
Where are you now: Sour Lake / Normangee, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: July 2, 1999

Marla Andress Hicks
Where are you now: Taylor, Texas
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

Darrell Jackson
Where are you now: Salisbury Maryland
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I joined the navy right after high school spent 12 on active duty and retired from the navy reserves. I married a girl while in the navy and have two children. My mother and the rest of my family still live in Texas and I go back to visit about once a year.
Sign Date: June 6, 1999

Sandra Burkett Crutcher
Where are you now: Beaumont Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: May 10, 1999

William E. Crutcher
Where are you now: Bmt Texas
Referred by: You Told Me
Comments: love how it brings back old memories of the good(and bad) old days I will be back for more visits
Sign Date: May 8, 1999

Carol (Canant) & John Dickson
Where are you now: Salida Colorado
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: (updated Oct '09)John and I are still in Salida. No more motel or rafting company--just living. Daughter Rebecca (33) lives in the UK with her English husband and son Adam (30) still loves the lifestyle here in Salida. Really enjoy checking out this site now and then. Thank you!
Married 24 years. Two wonderful kids. Rebecca 22, Adam 20. For the last eight years John and I own and operate the Rainbow Inn in Salida Colorado. We love it. Ya'll come see us.
Sign Date: April 10 1999

Bill Taylor
Where are you now: Still In Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: March 30 1999

Sherry St. Clair Storer
Where are you now: Beaumont, TX
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I'v been married for 27 years to Steve. We have two children, Tony 22 years old Belinda 25. They both have degrees in computers and have help me a lot. I have had jobs in real estate, court reporting, sales merchandising. I now enjoy being at home. I loved Mrs. Smallwood and learned a lot from her. I remember most about the purple falcon I droved to French. I was way ahead of my time.
Sign Date: March 22 1999

Larry & Nancy Huckabee
Where are you now: Pinewood/Sour Lake
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: ('71 & '72 )I went on to Lamar University and graduated. Took a job locally with a civil engineering firm, but, could not stand being cooped up in an office all day. After a few years, I put the degree down and went to Mobil Oil where I have been for the past 21 years. Currently, I am a facilities supervisor and hope to retire within the next few years. Nancy works at Hardin-Jefferson High School as the registrar. We have two wonderful kids, Steven is 21 and Kim is 18. We were very lucky...never a minutes worth of trouble from either one. Both are on track for good careers and are Christians. We spend our spare time camping and fishing and when we aren't at the lake, I work in my woodshop and Nancy works in the flower beds! Boy, are we settled. We would love to hear from our classmates. Thanks, MaryBeth, for the website...great idea.
Sign Date: March 20 1999

Paula Goodell Kimmich
Where are you now: Frisco, Texas (near Dallas)
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: (updated july 2005)Here it is 2005 and I'm still checking out this site! I love my life here in Frisco. I took internet classes and am now a Radiation Therapist (I do not recommend Physics on-line!) My 3 sons live too far away in Boston and in N.D. They have finally begun to be fruitful and multiply: as of May, we're grandparents! It's just too bad that we have to work for a living!
What a great idea....I'd love to find out where several of my classmates landed!!
Sign Date: March 18 1999

Lena Magliolo Adams
Where are you now: Lumberton, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I've been a stay-at-home mom for several years. Married to Robert(Forest Park '72)for 22 years. 2 children, Leslie 16, Robby 13.
Sign Date: March 15 1999

Margie Baxter Davis
Where are you now: beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I look back on those days as the best days of our lives.
Sign Date: March 9 1999

Robert Martin Rodgers
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Loved the web site. I found one error on the Memorial page that is very important to me. You misspelled my brother's last name. It is Bill G. Rodgers, Jr., class of 1969. I would appreciate if this could be corrected. Thanks a million! Bob
Sign Date: Feb. 27 1999

LINDA STAPLETON BOYETT
Where are you now: BEAUMONT, TEXAS
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: Feb. 27 1999

Cecil Bordages
Where are you now: Columbia, SC
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: Feb. 22 1999

Kris Mills Galles
Where are you now: Leander, TX
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: This page is a great idea. I'm glad someone thought of it. We moved from Beaumont in 1991. I teach dyslexic high school students in a district just north of Austin. Thanks for putting this together.
Sign Date: Feb. 19 1999

Kay McCullough Hodge
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Sign Date: Feb. 19 1999

Kathleen Aiena Combest
Where are you now:
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: Feb. 17 1999

Mike Dent
Where are you now: Tyler, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: January 30 1999

Cheri Rogers Wilcox
Where are you now: Houston, Texas
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: Private message.
Sign Time: November 14 1998 at 18:08:22

Freddy G. Richardson
Where are you now: Wildwood, Texas
Referred by: I told you
Comments: Cool Beans! Anyone know the whereabouts of Jeff Roberson, Class of 1971?
Sign Time: October 20 1998 at 07:07:20

Sherry Ann Taylor Pollard
Where are you now: Longview, Texas
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: What a wonderful idea!!!!
Sign Time: October 04 1998 at 19:36:42

BILLY WOODALL
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: WOW! I CAN'T BELIEVE, BUFFALOS ON-LINE. WHAT A GREAT IDEA. LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM OTHER BUFFS.
Sign Time: September 25 1998 at 13:22:16

Lynda Chesnutt Minick
Where are you now: Living in the beautiful city of Sour Lake.Country living ya,ll.
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: Enjoying all those reunions. Looking forward to the 30th reunion. Those old buffaloes can still stomp. Orange and white forever.
Sign Time: September 03 1998

L.B. & Debbie Aterberry Little
Where are you now: Lumberton, Texas
Referred by: FHS Alumni
Comments: The FHS page is great, Beth! Been living in the Beaumont area since graduation, own my own business, Little's Auto Repair. Glad to see this page for us old alumni to get together. Married to Debbie - Class of '71
Sign Date: January 08 1999

Phillip & Diane Cash Darcy
Where are you now: N. Richland Hills, TX (Ft. Worth)
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: I married a French High graduate of 1971, Phillip Darcy. He is still involved with motorcyles too. He has a performance shop and does work for all the national competators in dirt track and road race. He races for 18 years after he graduated and finally we had to give it up and move back to Texas. We had moved to Illinois to be closer to all the races. Old age set in and a baby came with it and we settled down in the Ft. Worth area. We just couldn't make ourselves move back to that humid climate! I am still friends with Sherry Walker and Colleen Ford and we visit and talk alot. They are both still in the Beaumont area. I am a travel agent and love my work. It has given us the opportunity to travel alot. We are now into scuba diving so we tend to hit the clear carribean water as much as possible. Our favorite dive destination to date is the island of Curacao. Colleen, Sherry, and a few more old time FHS graduates have gone on several girl trips to Cozumel. Phil and I have one son, now age 16. We had just commented on how they don't have an 11th street here to hang out at like we did. It was great and times were better than they are now for our kids. It would be great to hear from the class of 1973 since we were to lazy to have a 25th reunion!!!!
Sign Time: September 12 1998

Dewey Wayne Ellis
Where are you now: retired to Jasper Co
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Graduated from French in 1971 and went into the Navy. Was a Deputy Sheriff in Jefferson County until my retirement in 1998. Had a lot of fun in ROTC while I was there and was a member of the Belle Guard and the Rifle Drill Team.
Sign Date: Feb. 18 2001

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