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| Sandra Slaughter-Abshire (Class of 1963) E-mail: sabshire@s7.net Still live in Orange. Married for 37 years. Have 2 sons James and Tim-both are career Air Force. I have returned to college 3 times over the past 26 years. I have a master's degree in nursing and currently work at Memorial Hermann Baptist Orange Hospital as Education Coordinator. Would enjoy hearing from former classmates. Found out about this site from my sister who resides in California. (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |
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| Deanie Howard-Berry (Class of 1963) Location: Carthage, Texas E-mail: deanie_berry@sbcglobal.net Spouse: John E Berry (deceased 2004) Children: Richard Wayne (Rick) Berry Occupation: Presently working at the local library, but will soon stop working. (Updated 4/27/2005) |
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| Darla Bergeron-Bertrand (Class of 1963) E-mail: darla@jhughes.com Live in Orangefield, married to John Bertrand since 1974. I have 2 children, Fred Hubert who is married & lives in MA into computers, and Christine Eubanks who works at Super Wal-mart and has a daughter Caitlin (both living in Orangefield. I have 4 step-children Leisha Mitchell, Torri Simoneaux, John D. Bertrand, & Hollyn Chellette all living in Louisiana. I have been selling/listing real estate since 1982. I work at Jerry Hughes Realty in Bridge City. I would love to here from fellow classmates. Call or email me. (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |
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| David Crim (Class of 1963) Location: Orange, Tx. E-mail: david-crim@hotmail.com Spouse: Marilyn Children: April, Randall, Laura, Caroline Occupation: Consulting Mechanical Engineer Bio: Time flies.... Married Marilyn from Port Arthur (met her at SFA) in 1968. Graduated from Lamar in 69, moved to Greenville, SC for first job. Got in baby business, moved to Texas City for 1 year, Clear Lake City for 4 and then back to Orangefield School District. Kids are April (teacher), Randall (Medical Oncologist), Laura (Jewlery Merchandising), Caroline (Financial Analyst). Laura and Caroline moved to NYC and live together so we get to visit the crazy city occasionally. We are very active in First Presbyterian Orange and try to live with God front and center. I still Engineer up a storm at ENGlobal in Beaumont and still love the sound of a radical cam in a hot rod, enjoy music from our day plus some. (Updated 8/7/2010) |
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| Gerald Breaux (Class of 1963) E-mail: cajunborn44@aol.com Married Ethel Hebert, have been married 37 years, have one son and one daughter, one grandson 6 years old. I am looking forward to retiring in about 3 years. Ethel and I live in Mauriceville on Lariat Loop. It was great seeing familiar and almost forgotten names. I would like to be informed of the next class reunion. (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |
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| Ben Davis (Class of 1963) E-mail: cdavis@netdot.com Married Carolyn Wiemann of Pt Arthur in 1968, we have two sons, Brian 23 who is police officer for the city of South Houston. Chris is 18, and graduates high school in May, and enters the air force as an air policeman. I worked at LTV in Dallas for awhile where I worked on the space suit for the first moon walk. I then worked at Stromberg Datagraphics as on site rep. I then worked several years as an insurance agent. I then worked for the City of Rose City as Deputy City Marshal. In 1986 we bought a 35 acre poultry farm in Nacogdoches, Texas, where we raise 80,000 broiler at a time. (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |
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| Robert Donald Davis (Class of 1963) Location: Fort Worth, TX E-mail: davisrd1149@sbcglogal.net Spouse: Peggy Petry Children: Tammie & Lanie Occupation: PLANNING SPECIALIST (F16 AIRCRAFT) Bio: RETIRED FROM THE AIR FORCE IN 1986. I WORK FOR LOCKHEED MARTIN IN FORT WORTH, TX WHERE I AM A PLANNING SPECIALIST FOR THE F16. I HAVE BEEN MARRIER FOR 42 YEARS TO PEGGY PETRY OF ORANGE. WE HAVE 2 DAUGHTERS. (Updated 4/9/2007) |
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| Charles Harris (Class of 1963) Location: Houston, Tx E-mail: charlieharris2007@yahoo.com Spouse: Peggy Myers Children: Debra, Diane, David, Amber, Courtney Occupation: Retired Bio: Married the Love of my Life, Peggy Myers from Little Cypress. We have been married 44 years in December 2009. We have 5 children and nine grand children. Retired in February 2007. Traveled by RV to Alaska. Peggy was diagnoised with Breast Cancer in March of 2008. We have been going to MD Anderson Cancer Center for a year now. We hope to be back on the road by April 2009. We married to death do us part. We look forward to the next reunion. See you guys there. I really miss the good ole days. (Updated 8/19/2010) |
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| Diane Herkenratt-Hirsch (Class of 1963) E-mail: dianehirsch@earthlink.net Resides in Florida. (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |
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| Jamie Sweatman-Jones (Class of 1963) E-mail: txsred@cyberscope.net Bio: Jamie Sweatman Jones Wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother and quilter. Married to George M. Jones, a 1958 graduate of Stark high school, since 1967 - 33+ years! We have three children and seven grandchildren! We've lived in Texas most of the time except for a four year period in the early '90s when we were in California and in '99 a short stint in Tennessee. Recently returned to the Golden Triangle and are living in Port Arthur! I guess the acorn really doesn't fall too far from the tree!!! Would love to hear from any and all! (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |
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| Ronnie E Laughlin (Class of 1963) Location: San Angelo, TX E-mail: ronliz@zipnet.us Spouse: Elizabeth (Liz) Children: Stephen and Lisa Business Web Site: http://www.fbcsanangelotx.org Occupation: Associate Pastor Bio: Liz and I have lived in San Angelo, TX since Jan., 1990 where we both serve on the staff of First Baptist Church. She is the Minister with Single and Senior Adults and church pianist and I am the Associate Pastor. Our great interest in all of our years of ministry is world missions. Our concentration is now in Peru and Ukraine. Our son, Stephen, his wife Kimmerly and their three children live in Oakdale, LA where Stephen is the pastor of First Baptist Church. Our daughter Lisa and her husband Alan along with their three children live in Tupelo, MS where Alan is the Senior Vice President of Mississippi Methodist Retirement Services (Updated 7/19/2005) |
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| Larry Lawson (Class of 1963) Website Supporter Location: The Woodlands, Texas E-mail: llawson@eCardio.com Spouse: None Children: Suzie, Sami, Chloe and Cayce (Birman Cats)...my babies. Business Web Site: http://www.eCardio.com Personal Web Site: http://www.LarryLawson.com MySpace Address: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=108744975 Occupation: Chairman/President/CEO Bio: Lamar Tech 1963-1967, Band, Cheerleader, Professional Musician 1964-1970; Founder/Vocalist/Keyboardist for "The Sandpipers" and "The Clique", Top 100 national Hits were "Splash 1", "Sugar On Sunday", "Superman", and "I'll Hold Out My Hand". Recently (2008) inducted into the Janis Joplin Gulf Coast Museum Music Hall Of Fame in Port Arthur. 30+ year medical industry executive and medical device investor. Chairman/President/CEO of national cardiology cardiac services company, Rated #1 company in North America and Fastest Growing Technology Company in Houston. Divorced. Hobbies are music, golf, travel and visiting with friends. Classmates from the way-coolest era of all time send email. (Updated 2/6/2008) |
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| Ervin Prince (Class of 1963) Location: Heath, Texas E-mail: prince@iex.com Spouse: Pam (Wood) Prince Children: Michael (35), Jeffrey (35), David (28) Business Web Site: http://www. Personal Web Site: http://www. Occupation: Senior Regional Sales Manager, IEX Corporation Bio: Update from original web site entry: I have completed 14 1/2 years as a Regional Sales Manager at IEX Corporation in Richardson, TX. Pam and I celebrated our 40th Wedding Anniversary last August (who'da thunk it?), and we're looking forward to the birth of our first grandchild in December 2008. Plan to retire in about three years and stay in the Dallas area, close to our sons and extended family. My hobbies include hunting, golf and photography and continued travel abroad. Shoot me an email and I promise to reply. Love to hear from old friends from BCHS and Lamar. (Updated 7/3/2008) |
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| Ronald C-Ricks (Class of 1963) E-mail: roncricks@aol.com Resides at 1004 Hwy. 1793 N, Louisville, Ky. 40026. Married to Barbara D. Ricks, a New York native believe it or not, with two daughters...Madeleine, 10 and Margot, 7. Also another daughter, Amy, 29 years old from a previous marriage with two grand children, Josh and Kristen (Barbara says it's ok for me to be a grandfather but she is still too young). After graduating from BCHS and Lamar University, I spent 14 years in retailing, then moved on to sales management with Levi Strauss and Co. until retirement in 1999. My stint with Levis took me from San Antonio to San Francisco, to Chicago, and finally to Atlanta. After Atlanta's hustle and bustle for 16 years, we "retired" to horse country just outside of Louisville, KY. to enjoy a quieter, gentler life to play lots of golf and watch the kids grow. I still play lots of golf and am thoroughly enjoying being available for the kids but after two years of the good life, I have recently indulged a longtime passion and become a homebuilder. Not looking for another 20 or 30 year career, I named the business M&M Improvements, Inc. after my two new daughters. Maybe they will take it over in time...Parents, BeBe and Cappy still live in Bridge City and going strong... (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |
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| Brenda Phariss-Robicheaux (Class of 1963) Location: Bridge City, TX E-mail: Brenda.Robicheaux@lsco.edu Spouse: Joe Children: Eric & Michelle Occupation: Administrative Tech II Bio: Joe and I have lived in Bridge City for 38 years. Before that time we lived in California and Arizonia. I went to Lamar on and off and finally got a degree in 1982 and began working again. I love to travel, most anywhere at anytime. Would like to hear from some of my fellow classmates. (Updated 1/22/2007) |
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| Cherion Scales-Shaban (Class of 1963) Location: Katy, TX E-mail: cherions@hotmail.com Spouse: Greg Children: Shellie Beard (deceased 2000) Christopher Beard Occupation: Nurse Bio: I married and moved to Houston in 64. Had my children and stayed home for a while. Went to University of Houston, North Harris College, and Palo Alto College to get my RN. Divorced and lived in The Woodlands for 5 years. Met my current husband Greg in Houston . He was in Air Force and lived in San Antonio so I went there for 4 years helping him raise his 2 daughters. (Nice place to visit) Moved to Katy to live close to my son and 5 grandchildren and a great football team. (All us Bridge CIty people love our football). We live by the stadium. Recently worked for Brookwood Community as a nurse. It is a world known residential place for mentally and physically diabled adults. I finally found my calling much to my surprise. Looking for part time work at the present. That' all folks for now. (Updated 7/17/2005) |
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| Ann Cruse-Slack (Class of 1963) E-mail: vslack@pnx.com I would like to hear from any and everyone who remembers me. (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |
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| Bobby Tarter (Class of 1963) Location: Orange, Texas E-mail: phyllis.tarter@yahoo.com Spouse: Phyllis Children: Alison Business Web Site: http://www. Personal Web Site: http://www. Occupation: owner, T and T Fence Co. Bio: Phyllis and I are still living in Orange County. Like so many, we are recovering from Hurricane Ike. I still have my fence company, and I still love to hunt and fish. I would like to hear from you. (Updated 3/9/2009) |
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| Warren (David) Vail (Class of 1963) Location: Oakland, CA E-mail: warren@vailtech.net Spouse: Danielle Forestier of Stamford Connecticut Children: Aaron David Vail (Age 32) Married, one child. Rosa Marie Vail (Age 25) Divorced, no children. Business Web Site: http://www.vailtech.net Occupation: Computer consultant Bio: After a very brief, and eye opening stint as a musician, joined the Navy for 3 tours in Vietnam, and learned electronics and computers, left the Navy in 1971 for a career in computer programming, attended University of San Francisco, in 1977 began a career as an independent computer consultant. Worked in a freelance capacity for over 50 companies in California and Colorado, now running my own internet service company as Vail Systems Technology. Married twice (not at the same time, of course), I now have 6 grand children, fly my own plane out of Oakland International Airport, and am looking forward to a trip next fall to Shanghai, Guilin, Nanjing, Huangshan, Shexian, Hangzhou, and Wuzhen China. (Updated 4/27/2005) |
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| Frances Sanderlin-Walker (Class of 1963) E-mail: franwtx@aol.com Have one child, jan Thurman. Lived in Alaska for 20 long winters. Became a widow in 1994. Returned to Tx in 1995 and back to B.C. in 1997. Looking back I wonder why I ever left. Would love to hear from you. (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |
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| Bob (Bobby) Walton (Class of 1963) Website Supporter Location: Franklinton, LA E-mail: bobjenpoo@yahoo.com Children: Regina, Ann and Jennifer MySpace Address: www.myspace.com/bobjenpoo Occupation: Retired Bio: I finally retired in Dec. 2008 and moved from Corinth, TX to Franklinton, LA to be with the love of my life, Nelle Miller. I have throughly enjoy leaving the busy lifestyle of DFW Area. I have 3 beautiful daughters. Regina lives in League City, TX, works at Texas Children's Hospital, married with 2 great boys. I also have twin girls in the military. Jennifer is in the Air Force stationed in England and will be deployed to Qatar in July 2009. Ann is in the Army and is currently in Tech School in Virginia. I would enjoy hearing from fellow classmates. (Updated 2/9/2009) |
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| Elizabeith Gordon-Windham (Class of 1963) E-mail: WAYCO@PNX.COM Resides in Orange, Tx. (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |
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| Barbara Romero-Wolf (Class of 1963) E-mail: wolfhj77@pnx.com I am married to Harry J. Wolf from Port Arthur, Texas. We have no children. We have lived in Bridge City for 29 years. Harry works for Motiva in Port Arthur and I have worked for Dal Sasso Enterprises in Orange for the past 25 years. (Updated 11/27/2005) The information contained in this listing, was posted on the original Alumni web site as of 2004, and may need to be updated. |