Our oldest daughter, Julie, got married June 16th. Such a
pretty bride. Our youngest, Robyn, is taking rufuge in the
cool blue north. She works summers at a theatre camp for
high school aged kids in up-state NY. She said yesterday
it was "real hot" at 82. She does that just to get to Dad.
Is it really work if you have that much fun?
Cathy said yesterday she only has one more month before school
starts. She rubs it in every morning as I trot myself off to
work. That’s OK, only 75 days left ‘til deer season. Maybe it
will be down in the 90’s by then. Only two seasons in
East Texas
, Deer season and “hot as hell."
from
Gerald Broussard
TJ '63
This is information about a website that many might not know
about.
www.tjyellowjackets.ning.com I think you will
like what they are doing on it. The TJ/PNG/Bishop Byrne alumni
party at Larry's French Market in
Groves has been scheduled for Sept. 26th.
Mark your calendars. Go to
www.larrysfrenchmarket.com
for the updates. The website also includes past
get-togethers.
from
Ernie Castaneda Bullion
in Pt. Arthur
The buyer's paperwork was just completed & we signed the papers
on our home in
Port Arthur
yesterday. So, now, we sign papers on the
Lumberton home , then the movers
come!!!!!!!!!! Yea!!!!!!!! Finally!! I was worried we would have
to lug these packed boxes all over
Texas
if we waited too much longer & a hurricane comes!! So, we are
finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel!!!
(Well, it is about time! I was beginning to think you
would never move to
Lumberton.)
from
Kim Weixel
I was an exchange student in
Japan with
Debbie Boatright Class of 1970.
There is not a 1970 graduate website. We were in
Japan for the
moon landing.
Any help would be appreciated.
210.364.4397
also at
dofferw@yahoo.com
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JULY 4th CELEBRATION in
TUPELO
Murphy and I spent quality time at
Lynn
Eldridge Gill's ranch home in
Tupelo, (outside of
Corsicana), with classmates
Jude
Arisco and
Gail
Wilson Felker. We were finally
able to meet Gail's husband that we prayed for last year while
in
Iraq,
Lt. Col. Ross Felker.
It was nice to have a military man with us celebrating our
COUNTRY'S glorious 4th of July holiday. It made it extra
special. Gail and Ross are now stationed closer in
Shreveport,
LA since transferring from
Virginia. They are very thankful for all
who prayed for his safe return.
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A "THANK YOU" BRUNCH
Bill Richey
and his wife
Rhonda (Carleton) '70,
hosted a brunch to say "thank you"
to many of their friends who helped them recover from the
devastation of IKE! They had only been in their BRAND
SPANKING NEW HOME 10 months when Ike paid a visit. Well,
it is beautiful again. Rhonda prepared a delicious brunch
served in a lovely inviting home outside of
Bridge
City limits. I was able to hug on
their 3 month old baby twin grandsons and also enjoy their older
granddaughters. I'm still wondering WHY Murphy and I were
invited, though. We sure didn't help them get back
on their feet. On the contrary,
Rhonda
was a shoulder for me to cry on many
times during that "crazy" period. She seemed to always
have it together. Thanks for being there for Murphy and I
when we really needed it.
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Class
of '69 40th
REUNION
Classmate,
Paula Daigle Sheppard,
and I were asked to work the door for the '69 reunion held July
18th at the Holiday Inn in
Port Arthur. It sure wasn't "work".
For me, it was SELFISH. I had many friends from the class
"below" us (especially my band friends). I saw so many and
enjoyed reminiscing with them (as long as my hoarse voice could
take it.) A lot of laughter and revelry could be heard coming
from the ball room. It reminded me of ours just a year
ago. We had so many to come back to the door and ask if
they could find out an address or e-mail of someone they wished
to stay in touch with. Isn't that the whole point?
Some of OUR own classmates were present. I visited with
Homer Torres, Robbie Greig,
and Robert McClintock. I gave
Homer
some "grief" since he doesn't come to ours but does go to his
wife's reunion. He is married to
Juanita
Ramirez! He just smiled his
HOMER-SMILE! I also saw siblings of our classmates
including
Fred Hollier's
brother,
Paul
,
Alvin Jones'
brother,
Dwight
,
Marilyn Harriman's
sister,
Jane,
Jimmy Schexnayder's
sister,
Kay,
and
Jennie Haven's
sister,
Kitty.
Mike Bourg
'69, asked me to contact
Irene Protas, Linda Blanton,
Delilah Holman and Betty Bernauer.
He would like to hear from them. You can contact him at
mjbourg@hotmail.com Sorry that my dear friend,
Joe
Breaux wasn't able to attend. I did
get to have a nice chat with
Dwight Wagner.
He is a great community leader and esteemed educator for the
PAISD and an excellent example of what TJ did RIGHT!!!
(Check out my next section on
EDUCATORS
below. I bet Dwight would be on many students' list that
have been lucky enough to have had him in their lives.)
Kudos to
Sue Ingo Simon
(chairman) and co-chair
Sally Smith Spell
for heading up a very successful reunion. Now, take your
well-deserved rest.
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EDUCATORS WHO MADE A DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE
I can narrow my favorite teachers of my lifetime to
three:
one in elementary, one in junior high, and one in high school.
I was saddened to read the obituary of a former elementary
teacher and mentor in my life.
Mrs. Velma
Lequeux was the first "coach" that I
ever had. She taught PE at Travis Elementary. I
loved PE. No, I
LOVED
PE. I wanted to be an elementary PE teacher from my
earliest memories because of her. I even received a
"whistle" for a birthday gift from my parents one year so that I
could be like a coach. Even though I loved all my PE
coaches over the years in junior high and high school, I never
saw myself as a coach of anything but for the little ones.
No, I didn't see my dream come through. I did become an
elementary teacher, but not the coach. I guess it was for
the best since I lost my ability to speak loudly when I had
thyroid cancer surgery in 1980 which resulted in a paralyzed
vocal cord. Coaches seem to NEED that VOICE!
My junior high all-time favorite was
Mr.
Malcolm Lequeux. I missed his
obituary in June (I was out of town that weekend) and noticed
that he died just a month before his wife,
Mrs. Velma
Lequeux. I was very active in
student council and activities at Woodrow Wilson JH and Mr.
Lequeux was my hero. He was there for every problem or
craziness that I could get involved with. I adored him as
someone that I could look up to, be friends with, and get help
from. He always had a smile and a kind word. His
obituary tells about his life that spilled over to being someone
that everyone must have been happy to be around. I know I
was.
Of course, if you are an avid reader of my NEWSLETTER, then you
must already know who my High School favorite was! Of
course,
Mr. Lionel Rowland.
I have previously written about him in the I REMEMBER WHEN
section of our website. Check it out if you are
interested. THANKS, MR. ROWLAND,
for all you have been to students in your many years of
teaching.
Now, let us hear memories of your favorites.
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SUPPORT
from
Susan Friedl
Davis
in
Livingston
She asks that we please add her husband,
Benny Davis
to our prayer list. He has been diagnosed with
prostate
cancer and is scheduled for
surgery July 21.
131 Holly Throw Rd.
Livingston,
TX
77351
(936)967-0044
susied@eastex.net
UPDATE on
Sandy Ellis
after getting a hip replacement
Well, I'm home, all doped up, staying cool, and being
grateful. I am blessed to have amazing family, friends, pet, and
co-workers. Come on out to
Elgin and sit on the back porch, or in the air
conditioner, run some errands, eat some meat, etc. I miss
you ALL-lovely friends like you, all-who love me and care for me
and mine! Come on out and visit-enjoy some laughs, bring
some food, (I'll pay you back when I can get around again. You
might just get some fresh tomatoes, mozzerella, basil, garlic,
and lemon salad.) YUMMY
1129 N Ave. C
Elgin,
TX
78621
(512)285-5022
sandymac811@sbcglobal.net
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CONDOLENCES
Deaths of two faculty members
Mr. Malcolm Lequeux
obituary
Mrs. Velma Lequeux
obituary
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Enough for now. Thanks to all that contributed photos,
mail, and news items. Please support those mentioned and
WRITE me now BEFORE you forget.
Take care and contact a long-lost friend,
Linda DeCuir McFadden
lindasuemcfadden@sbcglobal.net
www.tjhs1968.com