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Class of '79 Guestbook
    Wendy Smith
    Where are you now: Houston
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Surfing
    Comments: Hello, I left French after 10th grade to move to Pasadena, Tx. I have been thinking about all the old classmates and even did a drive by 2/10.
    Sign Date: Feb. 2010

    Kate Bares-Johnson
    Where are you now: Austin Tx
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by:
    Comments: http://www.thecenterforwellbeing.com/events.html
    Sign Date: Jan. 2010

    Tammy Louvierre (Blackwell)
    Where are you now: Port Neches
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by:
    Comments: Currently living in Port Neches, moved to Pensacola For 8 years, 1983 to 1991, went to lamar in 92 and graduated from nursing school recieved my lvn license in 93, been on medical leave since 7/09, just working prn right now, 2 kids ages 31 and 23, 2 grandkids 7 year old granddaughter and 1 year old grandson, been with my husband for 15 years married for 10.
    Sign Date: Jan. 2010

    Reggie Wrinkle
    Where are you now: Abilene, TX
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Carol Derousell
    Comments: I had to leave French after '77 sophmore year due to my family moving to the Vidor area. I moved to Abilene TX area 1999. I have two boys 15 and 12 currently and have been married for 29 years. We own the local GEICO office in Abilene and Coronado's Camp Store and Grill.
    Sign Date: Jan 2010

    Amy Adrio Duerler
    Where are you now: beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by:
    Comments: glad to read so many familiar old names.
    Sign Date: Oct. 2009

    David C. Lowe
    Where are you now: Cypress, TX
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by:
    Comments: Living in Cypress, northwest of Houston. Married to Lou Ann Hildebrand who I met at Texas A&M. We have two boys, Garrett 14 and Wyatt 10.
    Sign Date: Oct. 2009

    Lee Rodgers
    Where are you now: Sour Lake
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by:
    Comments: Just found out about the reunion, 2 weeks late. Sorry I missed it.
    Sign Date: Oct. 2009

    Frank W,Gammage
    Where are you now: Lumberton, TX
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: 30 Yr. Unofficial Reunion
    Comments: Married,three kids,teachers Chuck Lowe and Ruby Walters made the greatest impact on my life at FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL
    Sign Date: Sept. '09

    Linda Pryor Wallace
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Alumni member
    Comments: Still in Beaumont Married 23years to a Hebert panther c/o 1979 with 2 children 19,28 .it great to read about all of u
    Sign Date: Sept. '09

    Mike Thompson
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Surfed In
    Comments: Still in Beaumont. I have 1 son, Dakota (15). I remember hauling Big Bill around to the games on Friday nights. I was in the herd for 3 years!
    Sign Date: Sept. '09

    Emelie Jeffries
    Where are you now: New Jersey
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Carol Derousel
    Comments: What a great way to keep up with our classmates!
    Sign Date: August 2009

    Ricky Thomas
    Where are you now: Bevil Oaks
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: surfing
    Comments: working at St. Elizabeth 3 kids in college
    Sign Date: August 2009

    Karen Nichols
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: surfing
    Comments:
    Sign Date: August 2009

    cosandra ward williams
    Where are you now: pearland, texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: surfing
    Comments: living and working in pearland texas as a small business credit consultant
    Sign Date: July 2009

    Ben Brock
    Where are you now: Saint Johns, MI
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by:
    Comments: Moved to Michigan 15 years ago with Dow Chemical.
    Sign Date: June 2009

    Pamela Porter
    Where are you now: Beaumont, TX
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: surfing
    Comments:
    Sign Date: June 2009

    Kevin Johnson
    Where are you now: Rowlett, TX
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: surfing
    Comments: Lived in the Dallas area since 1980. I have two great daughters, 21 & 18.
    Sign Date: May 2009

    Carmelita Fowler Stewart
    Where are you now: Beaumont Tx.
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Classmates.com
    Comments: I am so glad that you started this website> I miss all of my high school friends. I would love to keep in touch with everyone
    Sign Date: May 2009

    james (jay) lambert
    Where are you now: Vidor, Tx
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: sister
    Comments: i married into a family, wife & daughter both pretty as a picture
    Sign Date: April, 2009

    Tammy Braxton, maiden name (woods)
    Where are you now: Woodlands, Tx
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: My brother told me about the site, LJ Woods, class of 1981
    Comments:
    Sign Date: March, 2009

    Ruthie Thompson Murphy
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: ANOTHER FHS ALUMNI
    Comments: STILL HERE IN BMT. MARRIED TO C/O 1980 GRADUATE MICHAEL MURPHY. HAVE 3 CHILDREN, DREW 22, ABBIE 19, & SETH 17. THE BEST MEMORIES WERE MY GIRLFRIENDS WHO KEPT ME SANE IN THOSE INSANE YEARS AT FRENCH. I STILL TALK TO FEW WHO STILL LIVE AROUND HERE. MS. ANNIE LEE KNOX WAS MY BUDDY AND I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR SHE PASSED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. WOULD LOVE TO SEE SOME FACES!
    Sign Date: Dec. 2008

    Carmelita Hughette Fowler
    Where are you now:
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Reunion website
    Comments: my married name is Stewart I would love to get in touch with old classmates and friends
    Sign Date: July, 2008

    Mary Gavrelos Gregory
    Where are you now: Missouri City, TX
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Reunion website
    Comments:
    Sign Date: June, 2008

    Richard Cole
    Where are you now: Katy, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Left Beaumont immediately after graduation for the bright lights of the big city in Houston. I am married and living in Katy, Texas with 2 children (23 girl and 19 boy), 2 stepsons (32 and 26), 3 granddaughters (6, 4 and 2) Wish I could find contact information for old classmates. Also would like information on our reunion.
    Sign Date: April, 2008

    Lynn Wells
    Where are you now: am now living in Kirbyville
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Would like information on class reunion of 1979 if any.
    Sign Date: April, 2008

    Darla Duplecion
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: Jan. 2008

    Theresa (Mayeux) Cheaney
    Where are you now: Angleton, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: surfed in
    Comments: It was good to see that so many people are doing well. I don't hear from too many any more. Thanks for the web site. I am working in the healthcare industry as an Assistant Controller and I have had a wonderfully blessed life. I would love to hear from my old pals, especially ROTC pals. ROTC played a very important role in my life and I am thankful for Commander Cole and everyone else involved in the program.
    Sign Date: Nov, 2005

    David Norwood
    Where are you now: Baton Rouge, LA
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Search Engine
    Comments: I'm a faculty member at Southeastern LA University, having gone to North Texas State for graduate school, a few years at the University of Iowa in the early 90's then a few more at Tulane in New Orleans. I came to love NO and am deeply saddened at what has happened. But my wife, Elena, and I have a beautiful 2 yo daughter - email me for a picture - you won't regret it!
    Sign Date: Nov, 2005

    Kyle D. Knupple
    Where are you now: Galveston, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I have been in Galveston since 1989. Married Carrie King from Galveston. We have one son, Aidan, 3 years old. Have my own Veternary Clinic. Waiting the next reunion.
    Sign Date: August, 2005

    Devona (devo) Murphy Carpenter
    Homepage:    Devo the Clown
    Where are you now: Austin Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni - Kay Morgan
    Comments: [ updated march '06 ]Married 4 kids. Three out one left at home. I am a librarian, clown and puppeteer. Life is good. Would like to attend the 30 year reunion next year.
    Wow finding this was great. My friend ran across this website and told me about it. It is really wonderful to see everyone doing so well. I am married 4 kids(two in college, UT & Sam Houston)yep I am poor. I am a childrens librarian in Austin Texas and also a professional clown. Did not see that coming did ya guys. Would love to catch up. Drop me a line. Ms. Yates & Bill Morton are the teachers I miss most
    Sign Date: Jan. 2, 2004

    Allen Faires
    Where are you now: Rowlett, Texas. 20miles from Dallas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: I left French in the 11th grade and moved over to Houston then up to the Dallas area in 1980. Married and have one daughter. I work in Disaster Recovery for a company called SunGard. It's business recovery that we support. Was very involved and traveled to New York to support the 9/11 event. Was the worst thing that I have experienced. Anyway, great sight and will try to contact old friends that have left their e-mails
    Sign Date: Feb. 1 2001

    Christy Luce Eichmann
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: You Told Me
    Comments: Married my high school sweetheart from Forest Park High School..been married 22years, have 1 daughter and 2 sons
    Sign Date: Nov. 15, 2003

    Charlotte A. Holliman
    Where are you now: Still in Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: Hi to all you fellow FHS graduates. I had good times at French High and was sorry to see it close. One of my favorite teachers was Mr. David
    Sign Date: Nov. 11, 2003

    J.C. HOPKINS JR
    Where are you now: HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: I AM TRYING TO FIND ANY OF MY OLD CLASSMATE AND SEE HOW LIFE HAS BEEN TREATING THEM. I HAVE HAD MY UP'S AND DOWN'S BUT MY WONDERFUL WIFE HAS STUCK WITH ME THROUGH THE GOOD AND THE BAD TIMES. WE HAVE THREE KID'S, A DAUGHTER AND TWO SONS. HOPE TO HERE FROM MY CLASSMATE SOON. TO ALL, MAY GOD SMILE ON YOU.
    JC Please send me your email address so that I can post it, makes it easier for classmates to contact you :-) ... Beth Sign Date: July 15, 2003

    Carla Braxton
    Where are you now: Dallas area
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I left French in my Sophomore year when my family moved across town. I had to go to BCP where I graduated in 1981. My favorite teacher at French was Mr. Artis Slaughter. I also liked Mrs. Lanasa's biology class and also Mrs. Mill's history class.
    Sign Date: April 7, 2003

    James Voorhies
    Where are you now: Central City, CO
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: It's great to find old friends in the buff. I mean old Buff friends. My Sis told me about the FHS web site. Thought I'd check it out and see what I could add. It's hard to believe FHS has been shut down for over 15 years now. My favorite teachers had to be the ROTC counselors, Top Paulson and Cdr. Ned Cole. If anyone knows how they are doing or where I can reach them it would be appreciated.
    Sign Date: Sept 26, 2001

    vera davis
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: July 23 2001

    Jeralynn Eaves Bradley
    Where are you now: Houston, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979 Alumni
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: What a small world I was doing Hair in one of my 2 Hair Salons in Houston when one of the clients there insisted that she knew me. Turns out we went to High School together. She told me about the web site.I have been here 2 hours going back in time. It is great. Boy did it bring back alot of memories. Drama Club,Mr. Martin,Mrs. Yates (boy did I every love her),Cindy and Belinda Turner,Greg Turner, Deena Stapleton, Brad Stapleton,Carla Mazzola,All those good looking football boys that wouldn't give me the time of day.Here's to ya!Do I ever miss those pep rallys and trips out to the river!All the party's and dances.I loved just about everyone at school and would love to here from you is you remember me. Love, Jeralynn
    Sign Date: May 2 2001

    Michael McFarland
    Where are you now: Beaumont, TX
    Year you left French: Class of 79
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I miss the Coaches and my team mates from the football and baseball team. We didn't win district but we had a great time trying. If it wasn't for the days I spent at F.H.S. I wouldn't have met the love of my life Sheila C. DeLatte-McFarland c/o 79.
    Sign Date: Feb. 14 2001

    Larry Holland
    Where are you now: Vidor, Texas
    Year you left French: Graduated 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: Feb. 1 2001

    Karen Stark Hughes
    Where are you now: Lumberton
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: My favorite class was choir, of course. I am still very involved with music at my church, The Apostolic Church, and sing and play at weddings and funerals as well. I have been married for 20 years and have two children ages 15 and 18.I work at home doing medical transcription.
    Sign Date: Nov. 7 2000

    Karen Bates
    Where are you now: Galveston, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I now live in Galveston and work as a Deputy Sheriff for Galveston County.
    Sign Date: Oct. 12 2000

    Ruthie Bridgers
    Where are you now: Houston, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Married with one son, 11 years old Living in The Woodlands, North of Houston. My hobbies are shopping, traveling, shopping some more, making people laugh, skydiving and shopping some more. My favorite memories are when I was in the Belles - great fun! Even though I didn't graduate with all of you in 1981, I grew up with you and have lots of good memories
    Sign Date: August 15 2000

    Carol Derousell
    Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: my favorite memories are from 11th-12th grades. flag drill team & mr. slaughter would like to hear from old friends & schoolmates.
    Sign Date: July 25 2000

    Shuana Lafluer
    Where are you now: Beaumont,Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: July 23 2000

    Kelly Luguette Kessler
    Where are you now: Cedar Park, TX.
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I married High School sweatheart Billy Kessler (class of '78) in 1982. We have 2 beautiful children, Billy age 16 and Carol Ann age 14. I returned to school & received my Associates Degree of Nursing in 1995. I am working at Georgetown Hospital. We currently live in Cedar Park, TX. and are enjoying the Central Texas lifestyle. I have many fond memories of my High School years, especially my friends (who I've lost touch with).
    Sign Date: July 13 2000

    Jan Timberlake Bess
    Where are you now: Conroe, Texas
    Year you left French: 79
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Thank you for the great website. I have been married to Kirk Bess ('77) for 20 years! We have two great kids: Matt 16, and Laura 14. Twenty one years post grad., I don't remember much. I do recall a great Chemistry teacher who teased me mercilessly: James Ruby. Sally Lanasa was also a great teacher. I am a nurse so I guess some of the scientific teaching stuck. I look forward to hearing from my old friends.
    Sign Date: July 4 2000

    Doug Canant
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Search Engine
    Comments: Saw Rosiland B at the reunions...man-o-man-o-man. I'm working at Jefferson County Drainage District No. 6, So if you think you need a ditch (in this County) Let me know. I roomed with Joel Landry awhile at TAMU but he was a bad influence and I ended up finishing at LU. I'm happily married w/3 kids...sorry girls.GO BUFFS!!!!
    Sign Date: April 24 2000

    Vera Johnson Davis
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments:
    Sign Date: April 19 2000

    David C. Lowe
    Where are you now: Houston
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: Graduated from A&M in 1983 with BS in Animal Science. Spent 4 years in the Marines as an artillery officer. Went back to A&M to earn a degree in civil engineering. Married Lou Ann in 1989 who I met in thermodynamics class. We have 2 boys, Garrett 5 and Wyatt 1. Live in Cypress northwest of Houston. Lou Ann tele-commutes from home for a civil engineering consulting firm and I work as an project manager for a land development company.
    Sign Date: March 1 2000

    Brad Cunningham
    Where are you now: Port Arthur, TX
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I'm gald to find out about this site. It is a great way to find old friends and reminisce of old times. My wife and I lived in Alaska for six years and moved home to Port Arthur in January 1999.
    Sign Date: Jan. 30 2000

    Kelli Beyer
    Where are you now: Horseshoe Bay, TX
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Search Engine
    Comments: I'll think about what to way while I look for my reading glasses. My, my how things change in 20 years.
    Sign Date: Jan. 3 2000

    Melanie (Shiflet) Bleuel
    Where are you now: Lumberton, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I was rather shy in high school, but boy have I come a long way! You can't get me to stop talking now! I was in the Buffalo Belles and the Choir at French. I still sing, but in a Church choir. My favorite thing was hanging out with my friends. They were a really great group of girls. I married Joe Bleuel, a 1980 Forest Park Graduate. We have one son, eight years old, named Michael. We built a new house a few years ago and live in Lumberton. We have a great life here.
    Sign Date: September 30, 1999

    Cindy Culver Thane
    Where are you now: Austin, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: (2nd entry w/updated e-mail.) Enjoy so much seeing familiar names who've signed in. Love Austin (our 3rd time here), been married 23 yrs to Nathan Thane, and have twin sons 13 yrs old. Would love to hear from old friends!
    What a shock to see this page when high school seems a lifetime ago! Best wishes to all my old friends, who have hopefully found happiness and health in their lives.
    Sign Date: September 1, 1999

    Mark Rash
    Where are you now: Spring,Tx
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: I'm happy to see some of my old friends are listed. I haven't seen most of them in 15-20 years. Hope ya'll are doing fine.
    Sign Date: May 17, 1999

    Jim Cammack
    Where are you now: Port Arthur
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: March 13 1999

    Russell Witt
    Where are you now: Dallas Area
    Year you left French: '79 left in 1978
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In
    Comments: I will always remember the band trips. I spent 11 years in the Air Force, all over the world, and am now living in the Dallas area raising horses and working as an engineer in communications. Divorced.
    Sign Date: Dec. 23 1999

    Pam Porter
    Where are you now: still here
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: These were the days of great fun, great friends and all the parties we shared.. Too all of the class of "76-79" we shared many wonderful times that made great memories I still think of....
    Sign Date: March 2 1999

    Terri Abbo Huff
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: Feb. 15 1999

    Donnie Abshier
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments:
    Sign Date: January 22 1999

    George O. Smith
    Where are you now: Still in Beaumont
    Year you left French: Graduated in 1979
    Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
    Comments: Private message.
    Sign Time: December 05 1998 at 12:40:13

    Gregory Sonn
    Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Word of Mouth
    Comments: Great idea!!!
    Sign Time: September 02 1998

    June Bradley Sonn
    Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Word of Mouth
    Comments: Wonderful idea. Great way to find old friends. Keep up the good work!
    Sign Time: September 02 1998

    Elizabeth Higgins
    Where are you now: Madison,Florida
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Comments: Private message.
    Sign Time: August 19 1998

    James Patton
    Where are you now: Beaumont
    Year you left French: 1979
    Referred by: Another French Alumni
    Comments: Old age is having to drag me kicking and screaming, but I think I am winning the fight. Being a member of the Herd and riding the bus with the Belles while being a member of the Belle Guard. It was a tough job, but someone had to do it. :-)Running for Class President even though I lost. It was a blast working with my friends.
    Sign Date: August 18 2000

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