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Class of '72 Guestbook
Patty Morgan Finley
Where are you now:
Vidor, TX
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Matt Morgan
Comments:
What a great site. Was married 10 years to David Allen class of 72 French High. Now married 28 years to the love of my life, Lester Finley class of 73 Vidor High School. I've got 3 grown children, 5 grandchildren, 1 great grand.
It's so good reading names of people from way back then. Sure shakes the cobwebs & makes me remember some really good people & good times.
Sign Date:
July '09
O. W. Little
Where are you now:
Lumberton
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Moved to Lumberton in 1991. currently working at ExxonMobil Refinery as Beaumont Area Contract Administrator. Planning retirement to Red River, NM.
Sign Date:
June '09
Karen Bess Martin
Where are you now:
Colmesneil, Texas
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
another alumni
Comments:
Mark and I are both retired school teachers. Our daughter, Sarah and husband have given us two energetic grandsons. They live close so we get to enjoy playing with them every chance we get. Our son, Ricky, passed away in Oct. 2007. We live on a farm and raise Simmental cattle. We both are part time with the Chester ISD. I have a reading lab there, work 3 days a week and love it! I am embarassed to say that I have not been to a reunion since the first one. Hope to make the next one!
Sign Date:
May '09
Sandy McAnulty Boulden
Where are you now:
Greensboro, NC
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Debbie Young Forkner
Comments:
I live between Greensboro and Chicago to be with my 3 granddaughters. Married to Al for 33 yrs. We have 2 children, Brooke, mother of beautiful granchildren, and Blake, married to Bmt girl, living and working for Kimberly-Clark in Neena, WI. Al retired so we move about too frequently and never really unpack. I keep in touch with Debbie Young Forkner and Sherrie Murphy Colligan...we spent New Year's Eve at Guatalajara restaurant this year and talked as if it were yesterday. Hello Class of '72.
Sign Date:
May '09
Douglas Miller
Where are you now:
North Richland Hills, TX
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
searched and surfed in
Comments:
I'm a commercial masonry contractor. I began in the
business in Beaumont, in 1974. Married Sherry DeAnn Liotta from
Springtown Texas in 1976. We had four children, Joshua, Landon,
Crystal and Austin. Our family and business moved to Connecticut in
1988. Moved back to Texas in 1993, this time to Fort Worth._We've been
here since, recently celebrated 33 years of marriage. Josh and his
wife Priscilla have blessed us with a grandson, Josh Jr. Being Paw
Paw is great. Would love to hear from some old friends, lots of good
memories from Beaumont and FHS
days.
Sign Date:
Feb. 2009
Dean Lanclos
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
Oct. 2008
Susan Conrad Jarrell
Where are you now:
live in Country Wood Estates-Sour Lake, TX
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
involved in several different facits of education since 1976
Husband: Marty,
Daughter and Son-in-law: Taryn and Justin,
Granddaughter: Sarah Kaytlin
Sign Date:
April 2008
Barbara Misner Adams
Where are you now:
I am: McKinney, Texas-just north of Dallas
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
classmate
Comments:
Married James Adams (also class of ’72) just after high school. We both spent 5 years in the Air Force then went to Lamar. James has a BS in Criminal Justice, I have a BS in Nursing. James is a detective for the City of McKinney Police Dept and I was the Director of Perioperative Services for 15 years but now work for the Quality Dept. We have been married for almost 36 years and have 3 beautiful children – Jared (28), Hope (27) and Halie (21). I am ashamed to say that we have not attended any of the class reunions. Hopefully we can make home for the next one.
Sign Date:
April 2008
Terry S. Whiddon
Where are you now:
Lumberton
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Live in Lumberton, married to Linda we have three children
Sign Date:
Sept. 2006
Vickie Bennett Harper
Where are you now:
still here
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Well, well. Looky what I found. This is fabulous. I am married with 3 great kids. (19, 18, and 13) Homeschooling is great. My 18 yr old is graduating this year and going to Lee University in Cleveland, TN (going in the ministy) imagine that. I am married to a great guy, Lanis Harper.
I hope to hear from some of you. I have always had a special place in my heart for my school days at Frecnh High. Oh my favority teacher is Mrs. Callahan (English) She rocks!!!
Sign Date:
May 23, 2005
Jonella Danna
Where are you now:
The other side of Houston
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I'm an occupational therapist ( hand therapist).I have fond memories of the French high folk singers, french and latin classes, biology class- Mrs. Bost was one of my favorite teachers; majored in Biology then transferred to UTMB-Galveston for OT school.
Sign Date:
March 6, 2005
Kathy Mace
Where are you now:
Port Arthur,Texas
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Thank you for this Great website! It's great to read about everyone and think about all the fun memories!!
My favorite teacher was Mr.Boone...I loved band and had a lot of fun and many fond memories at French High!
I'm a nurse,I have three grown sons and Granny to five(soon to be six).
Hope to attend the next reunion...had a good time at the mass reunion this year!
Sign Date:
Jan. 27, 2005
Rusty Clark
Where are you now:
Buna Texas
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Raising cats,dogs,pigs,cows,and kids. Ain't life grand.
Sign Date:
Jan. 27, 2005
Joe Wayne Warren
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
After high school I was in and out of Lamar until they finally gave me a degree and told me I had to leave (seventeen years). During that time I worked in the oilfield as well as other vocations until I finally settled down. I have a daughter and son that make me realize just how time unfolds but life is good. My favorite teachers were Mrs. Davidson (english), Mrs. Frazier and Mr. Mullendor (D.E.). I see some of our classmates and have contacted/found a few others lately. Memories of F.H.S. are like fine wine--they get better with age. I would love to hear from any and all.
Sign Date:
Dec. 20, 2004
Karen Davis Warner
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date:
Feb. 10, 2004
James Robert (Jim Bob) Robinson
Where are you now:
Nederland, Texas
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
I have a wonderful wife Joyce from Nederland and two beautiful, red-headed sons; Matthew(15)and Cody(10). Everyone reminisces and my most precious memories are when I was in high school. This is what I keep telling my kids. I hope everyone has as much love in their life as I have been blessed with.(I ended a sentence with a preposition! Sorry Mrs. Callahan!!)
Sign Date:
July 19, 2003
Aleta Ratley Peer
Where are you now:
Thompsons Station, TN
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
You Told Me
Comments:
Sign Date:
Feb. 25 2003
Marie Barclay Mincks
Where are you now:
Sour Lake, Texas
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
This is an update since last I wrote a LONG time ago.. I am still married to the same guy for 30 yrs...jeez that is a long time..our kids have grown but I haven't.We have one daughter, 23 and one son, age 18 (will grad in 03 from H.S) and one grand dog...I have a BUNCH of Degrees in Domestic Engineering that I put to use every day of my life..
We just had 30 yr Reunion and if you weren't there, you missed a GREAT time..thanks to all the hard work !!!
My greatest memory has to be when I was in Belles with a wonderful group of "girls"!!
Sign Date:
Dec.9 2002
Roy Ward
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
After graduation in `72, I went to Lamar and received a two year degree (I also played in a rock band in Louisiana). I have been married for 22 years to Susan Helton. My son is at Lamar and my daughter is a sophmore at West Brook. Oh, I have a job too. I have been at Gulf States Utilities (Entergy) for 24 years. Been with Entergy (GSU) for 22 yrs. Too many fun times in high school to list.
Sign Date:
May 6 2002
Bill Withers
Where are you now:
Houston, Texas
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Lots of special memories at FHS!...a great school in a galaxy far away. I married Lee Corley (FHS '74) in 1980 after renewing our relationship as students at Lamar where we both earned two degrees each. We have two good kids and we've always been in Beaumont until our planned move to Friendswood in June '02. Mike Slay was and remains my best friend. Zulma Smith was my favorite teacher (though technically Mildred Yates, my 5th grade English teacher at Eugene Field Elem. would have edged her out if I had had her for any classes at FHS)...James Ruby, Travis Beard, and Guy Broussard were fine teachers worth noting; Jim Boone was a huge influence on me. I was proud to be "neath the pines so green..."
Sign Date:
April 3, 2002
William C Rush
Where are you now:
Powhatan (Richmond area) Va
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
Attended L.U., Oklahoma State U, U of Tulsa, and Francis Tuttle Vo Tech. I actually recieved a diploma from Lamar. I moved when the place needed painting or the bill collectors found me. I have resided in Jasper, Beaumont (3 times), Rolling Meadows Il, Oklahoma City Ok, Deer Creek Ok, Edmond Ok, Richmond Va and finally (so far) Powhatan Va. Wife #2 and I have a nice place in the country. I saw some classmates over the years but with my 20+ years as field service engineer -that was limited. I have a daughter who with husband and son resides in Va. My son is in Vidor with the first spouse. I also have a step grand daughter who is in the Richmond area. Love to work in my flower gardens and yard. Wife #2 is real lady and is trying to teach me proper English. I have not forgotten nor can I express what the memories mean to me.
Sign Date:
April 3, 2002
Ken Carpenter
Where are you now:
Arlington, Texas 76006
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Glad to find the site. Looking forward to our re-union in October. I'm on the road right now but when i get home I'm going to pull out my annuals and try to jiggle my memory about our French days. I'll get back with you later.
Sign Date:
March 5, 2002
James Welch, Jr. D.C
Where are you now:
Beaumont
Year you left French:
'72
Referred by:
Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Everyday was a special day at French!!!!!!
Sign Date:
Feb. 28, 2002
Michael W. Poole
Homepage:Mike's Junk Website
Where are you now:
Now living in Lumberton
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments:
(updated June '07)
I retired from ExxonMobil 7 days before my 50th birthday, left Beaumont for Lumberton and a much larger yard to mow! If I had only known retirement was so good I would have never worked in the first place! Two of my kids are grown and moved away with only one left at home. My son is flying all over the east coast with US Airways and is always wanting to know where I want to go (free airfare) ... I say "Lumberton". To which his reply is "the runway's way too short!" After being retired for 3 years and living in Southeast Texas for 53 years I am yearning to leave flatland and live on top of a mountain in the Smokey Mountains somewhere and become a hillbilly. Well, I have to cut this short, it's time for my 'power-nap' or time to check the water in the pool or something .... life's hectic these days! hahaha
Married, 3 ‘kids’ they are moving out slowly. John the oldest is in University of North Texas, I’m especially proud of him. I’ve invested a lot too.. $$$ Time Groceries, & Worry! I am still working as a supervisor in the production department of ExxonMobil after 25 years. Following in the path of those who travel before me, I have put on weight, had back surgery, did a triple by-pass, and enjoy arthritis on occasion Yep, falling apart and –out of warranty- Mike "Dr. Oz" Oszczakiewicz (Julie's little brother) did my surgery and STILL remembered the GREEN Chevy! Boy did that change the Dr/Patient climate. This site has been great, as I have heard from a lot of people who were on my ‘missing in action’ list. Would love to see many of you again, and one of you in particular (& no you don’t owe me money). Life has been very good to me! I wish you all well.
Note: Those of you who knew my older brother Ronnie (changed to ‘Ron’ after gross income exceeded 1m *Grin*) passed away in India while visiting a friend just a few years ago at the age of 48. He went to French but graduated from Beaumont High.
Sign Date:
Feb. 27, 2002
Debra "Etie" Walker
Where are you now:
Humble, Texas
Year you left French:
1972
Referred by:
Another French Alumni
Comments: