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
To get someones email address, just click on their name! Thank you,

Class of 1979

Joyce Simon
Where are you now:
Referred by:
Comments:
Sign Date: Aug. 2011


Iris Ogden-Roubique
Where are you now: Bridge City, TX
Referred by:
Comments:
Sign Date: Aug. 2011

Steve Bailleaux
Where are you now: Mauriceville, TX
Referred by:
Comments: Lives in Mauriceville, Tx; which is in Orange, Tx. Been with my wife Rachel for 17 years. We have two beautiful daughters; Heather 15 and Heidi 13. Who are very active in Volleyball. I am not on Facebook, but my wife is.
Sign Date: July 2011

Donna Gaudet
Where are you now: Austin, TX
Referred by:
Comments: I would have graduated from FHS in 1979, but moved to Kirbyville after my freshman year, and graduated there. I still keep/kept in touch with a lot of my classmates... (Facebook has been a great "reunion" of sorts)I have two daughters and one son who are amazing! I am divorced, and currently living in the most beautiful part of Texas--- the hill country! Austin is where I call my home. I love being able to reconnect with all my friends from the past! http://facebook.com/donna.g.middleton
Sign Date: may 2011

Lynn Wells
Where are you now: am now living in Kirbyville
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Hey guys I would love to hear from you guys. Was in the Army for several years. Living in Kirbyville with my husband for 8 years. Finally said I do and much worth the wait. Been reading all about my school. Makes me lonesome for everyone.
Sign Date: April, 2008

Kip Rollins
Where are you now: Williamsburg, VA
Referred by: Surfing
Comments: I currently live in Williamsburg, VA with my wife and son, Roxanne and Nathan. Served on active duty in the U.S. Army for ten years as an Intelligence Officer and did another 13 years in the reserves. I been in pharmaceutical sales since 1995 and now work for Amgen, a biotechnology company based in California. I am not on facebook, but I do use linkedin, so drop me a line.
Sign Date: Sept. 2010

Brad Cunningham
Where are you now: League City TX.
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 Karen and I have been living in League City, Texas since 2001 with our 2 Boys Everett (9) and Will (8) We are active in Scouting with the boys in our spare time.
Sign Date: Jan. 30 2000 (updated: July 2011)


Jan Timberlake Bess Benton
Where are you now: New Braunfels, Texas
Referred by:
Comments: It's good to see old friends!
Sign Date: Sept. 2010

james (jay) lambert
Where are you now: Evadale, Tx
Referred by: sister
Comments: GREAT WAY TO FIND EMAILS TO GET IN CONTACT AND STAY IN TOUCH.
i married into a family, wife & daughter both pretty as a picture
Sign Date: (updated June 2010) April, 2009


PATRICIA FLORES
Where are you now: china texas
Referred by:
Comments:
Sign Date: June 2010

Wilma K. Valery Johnson
Where are you now: Garland, Texas
Referred by: surfing
Comments: This is really a good page to keep in touch. I have been out of touch for a very long time. Look forward to hearing from my classmates.
Sign Date: April 2010

Bridgette Ryals-Johnson
Where are you now: Galveston, Tx 77550
Referred by:
Comments:
Sign Date: April 2010

Donna McGrew Anderson
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Surfing
Comments:
Sign Date: March 2010

Wendy Smith
Where are you now: Houston
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
Referred by:
Comments: http://www.thecenterforwellbeing.com/events.html
Sign Date: Jan. 2010

Tammy Louvierre (Blackwell)
Where are you now: Port Neches
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
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
Referred by:
Comments: glad to read so many familiar old names.
Sign Date: Oct. 2009

David C. Lowe
Where are you now: Cypress, TX
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
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
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
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
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
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
Referred by: surfing
Comments: working at St. Elizabeth 3 kids in college
Sign Date: August 2009

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

cosandra ward williams
Where are you now: pearland, texas
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
Referred by:
Comments: Moved to Michigan 15 years ago with Dow Chemical.
Sign Date: June 2009

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

Kevin Johnson
Where are you now: Rowlett, TX
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.
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

Tammy Braxton, (woods)
Where are you now: Woodlands, Tx
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
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:
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
Referred by: Reunion website
Comments:
Sign Date: June, 2008

Richard Cole
Where are you now: Katy, Texas
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

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

Theresa (Mayeux) Cheaney
Where are you now: Angleton, Texas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Sign Date: July 15, 2003

Carla Braxton
Where are you now: Dallas area
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
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
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: July 23 2001

Jeralynn Eaves Bradley
Where are you now: Houston, Texas
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
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
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: Feb. 1 2001

Karen Stark Hughes
Where are you now: Lumberton
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
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
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
Referred by: beth segree/web hostess
Comments: My memories of french are some of the best ones of my life. The bonfire/mass reunions have also been great. would like to re-connect with classmates & any other alumni.
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
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: July 23 2000

Kelly Luguette Kessler
Where are you now: Cedar Park, TX.
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

Doug Canant
Where are you now: Beaumont
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
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments:
Sign Date: April 19 2000

David C. Lowe
Where are you now: Houston
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

Kelli Beyer
Where are you now: Horseshoe Bay, TX
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: I'll think about what to say 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
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
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: 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
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
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
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
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
Sign Date: Feb. 15 1999

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

George O. Smith
Where are you now: Still in Beaumont
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
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: Great idea!!!
Sign Time: September 02 1998

June Bradley Sonn
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
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
Referred by: Comments: Private message.
Sign Time: August 19 1998

James Patton
Where are you now: Beaumont
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

Guestbook Class of '78
Guestbook Class of '80
FHS HOME PAGE