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Wm. B. Travis High School Class of 1966 50 th Reunuion
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Wm. B. Travis High School Class of 1966 50th Reunuion
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Travis High Class 1966
Rudy Alvarez Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from Teaching/Coaching 2015
Family: Married to Yolanda for 44 years, 2 sons, daughter in law, 2 grand boys
Interests: Taking care of and enjoying grand boys and family (Kassy, my dog), Baseball
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Enjoyed my 43 years (26 at Travis, 17 at Bowie) in teaching Health and coaching Baseball. So fortunate because of really good kids at both schools to have experienced so much success, by going to the playoffs 19 times at Travis and 16 times at Bowie. Blessed to have all of my family here in Austin and enjoying retirement so much, thanks to our two beautiful grandsons, Anson and Kellan. Also have a Golden Retriever, Kassy, who has stolen our hearts. Still giving baseball lessons and have a new hobby, being an artist. We thank The Lord everyday for this wonderful life that He has blessed upon us
Lynn Ashmore HerronClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired - thank goodness - 30 years IRS
Family: 2 daughters, Stacy and Wendy. 5 Grandkids ages 24-12. The delights of my life.
Interests: Attending our grandkids sporting events and relaxing at our beach house
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Geez...just happy to wake up everyday. Most of you know I'm a cancer survivor and it makes you appreciate the little things and every day you are given. I have been so lucky to have married a funny guy, Jon Herron, who loves me and keeps me laughing and up on the news. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Wow, where did 50 years go. Wow where did 2015 go. Are we half way through 2016...Geez
Everett (Al) Adcock Class of '66 [email protected]
Lee (Lee Roy) Anderson Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Mechanical Contractor
Family: Wife Susan; Daughter Dawn; 2 Grandchildren
Interests: Golf; Hunting; Baylor sports(Baseball)
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married 46 yrs; Lived in austin all my life; Worked for my dad and then owned my business for 21yrs; Retired 6/30/2015
Norman Barker Class of '66
Connie Borders NewClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired school librarian
Family: 3 daughters, Janice, Jeanice, Heather... Husband Mark deceased 2-21-13
Interests: Reading, watching baseball, softball... enjoying grandchildren
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married in 3-5-1966... Moved to AZ in 1980.. Active in church work and enjoying being retired...
Renona Ault JoplinClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired- IBM
Family: Spouse, Milt Joplin; daughter, Darla; sons, Scott and Michael, 3 granddaughters
Interests: Arts and Crafts, Sewing, my women's club, poker
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After high school, I went to work at IBM. I worked there from 1967- 1984. I met my husband at IBM. We were married in 1972. We move to South Africa on a foreign assignment with IBM in Early 1984 and stayed for 2 years. We moved back to Austin in 1986 and then IBM moved us to Clear Lake, TX for 2.5 years. In 1989 on another move with IBM we found ourselves in Keller TX for 5 years. We moved back to Austin in 1994. Our time in South Africa even though it was over 30 years ago is still remember fondly, but when we came back to the US, we were so happy to be back on American soil.
Kay Batey SchlabClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Admin. Asst. from State of Texas
Family: Married to Tony, 5 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, 7 wonderful grandchildren
Interests: Lots of grandchildren activities and travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married to my sweet Tony for 17 years. We have 5 daughters in our blended family (his 2 and my 3). We've been blessed with 7 grandchildren, the oldest graduating this year (50 years after me), ages 3 - 18, 4 girls and 3 boys. We have lived on acreage near Burnet, Texas for 9 years; never knew how much I'd enjoy rural living, but it's great. We like to travel whenever possible.
Clint Browning Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Writer; Retired Dept of Defense 2014
Family: 2 daughters, 1 son, 1 grand daughter with another due in October
Interests: Travel, reading, writing
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Medical (10 years) Consultant to state criminology labs; Administration for teaching hospitals in Mississippi and New Mexico; Laboratory management. Department of Defense (26 years): Assignment to Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical & Biological Defense and U.S. Special Operations Command; Operations Group Chief for Special Programs in DoD. Blessed to see my children grow into amazing adults.
Harry Buckholts Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired-U.T. Austin
Family: Deceased
Interests: Hunting, fishing, music and motorcycling.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: First father and son talk with my father as a child. Death of my grandfather at age 3. Starting the first grade, wearing hand sewn clothes made by my mother and several other events during elementary, Jr, and High school. First 8 pt. buck I killed at about age 14 on a father and son dear lease with G.U.M.C. members in San Marcos Tx. . My awareness of the seriousness of the Vietnam War in '66 or '67, taking drugs for the first time in '67 and eventually "dropping out". Being arrested and convicted for possession of marijuana in '71, thereby learning the hard way to leave the stuff alone.
Jerry Bostic Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Wife Stephanie
Interests: Currently love playing golf and travel.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attended Trinity Univ. in San Antonio on a baseball scholarship. Afterward played professional baseball in the Texas Rangers org. for 8 years in the 70'S. Went to work for Motorola Semiconductors in Austin and retired after 24 yrs. Worked in production, employee relations, and recruitment. Had a ranch outside Austin (McDade) for 15 yrs. where I raised Longhorn Cattle. Met Stephanie in San Antonio and currently live there. To stay active and raise a little money for travel and toys, we buy and sell foreclosed homes.
Elizabeth (Betty) Brune CosgroveClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired CPA
Family: Divorced
Interests: Reading, quilting, walking
Beverly Cahill WeeksClass of '66 [email protected]
Donnie Carter Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Wife: Linda (married for 48 years)2 Sons3 Grandsons1 Great Granddaughter
Interests: Gardening/Working the yard.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Proud VeteranWorking in the electrical metering field.
Linda Burt LarsonClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Realtor
Family: 2 Children - Michelle and Eugene Jr.5 Grandchildren
Interests: 1. Wild life and bird watching.2. Going to my grandchildren's sports events.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My husband and best friend since Junior High School have been married for 51 years now. I worked as a Computer Technician most of my life until 12 years ago I got my Real Estate License and now am a Realtor.
Yvonne Campos Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Campos Inc - a research and strategy co
Family: Two grown daughters: Eva Rebek living in NYC and Anna Rebek living in California
Interests: supporting women in business/travel/the arts and theatre/friendships/family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to Pgh in 1976, worked for a research company headquartered in Dallas. After several years in Pgh started my own qualitative research consultancy - did that about 8 years and then in 1986 started Campos Market Research a full service research company. Grew the company for about 30 years .......sold it in 2013. Continue to work as a senior consultant - doing the fun things and not the day to day operations! I love this time in my life. During all this I married, had two daughters and divorced. My daughters are grown and building their own lives - very proud of them. Life is good!
Ronald Collins Class of '66 [email protected]
Billy Cox Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired, Police Officer, UT Austin
Family: Married - Elaine Menefee; Daughter - Caren; Grandson - Samuel
Interests: Old cars, car shows, 50's & 60's music
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 1966 FFA Star Chapter Farmer Award; 1966 Austin Livestock Show - Grand Champion Fat Lamb; 1967 Austin Livestock Show - Showmanship Award; 1967-80 TX Army National Guard; Attended ACC and St. Edwards Univ.;1974-2003 Commissioned Peace Officer(UTPD); 1994 awarded Texas/New Mexico College Police Officer of the Year; 1994 Texas 100 Club Award; Univ. of Texas President's Award; Univ. of Texas Excellence Award.
Randy Christal Class of '66 [email protected]
Linda Corbitt ThomasClass of '66 [email protected]
Wayne Dallmeyer Class of '66
Raymond Diaz Class of '66
Walter (Tommy) Cox Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Educator
Family: Wife: Brenda, Son: Garrett (36), Son: Travis (33), 5 Granddaughters
Interests: Spending time with family and grandchildren, fishing, home improvements, travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attended TCU and SWTSU. Earned Bachelors ('71) and Masters ('73) degrees in education. Spent 42 years in education as a teacher, coach and athletic director (AISD). Retired in 2014. Married Brenda Tegarden in 1969. Brenda is a retired teacher. Our oldest son, Garrett and wife Jamie have 2 lovely daughters (Katy, Claire). Our younger son, Travis and wife Vicky have 3 beautiful daughters (Madison, Rylan, Shelby).
Spiker Davis Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Cosmetic Dentist
Family: Married second time to Betty Baker Burns. Three daughters and 10 grandkids
Interests: Dentistry, snow skiing, fishing, exercise
Sheryl Ewald Class of '66
John Fenner Class of '66 [email protected]
Sheila Evans KimpleClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: My husband and I have 3 children. We have 3 Granddaughters.
Interests: Spending time with my family, traveling & family history are my favorite things.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: While researching my family tree, I discovered that I am the 3X Great Granddaughter of the oldest Alamo defender, Gordon Jennings. I have more distant cousins than I could have EVER imagined!
Shirlene Farris Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired RN
Family: Four grown sons; three are married and have blessed me with 7 grandchildren.
Interests: Volunteering where needed; active in church family; relaxing with good book
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lived in seven different places in last 50 yrs; four in USA (MN, GA, Okla, SA, TX) overseas (Tainan, Taiwan; Uganda, E Africa). Rearing four sons during some of those earlier moves. Now blessed with 7 grandchildren. Youngest son, 34, is now serving the Lord in Central Asia for 3+yrs. I worked with orphans and widows 6.5yrs in Uganda. God is so mercifull! Been in Manor, TX since 2008 when I came to be my sister's PCG for 3 yrs before she died. Still here helping my paraphlegic BIL. Life can be one continuous adventure when we let the Lord guide our steps. Fifty years later; Blessed, indeed!
John Finnegan Class of '66
Janie Forester HuntClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Business owner, retired teacher, farmer
Family: My husband, Jerry, died in 2015 from Lewy Body Disease . We had 47 wonderful years together traveling, hunting, fishing and raising our two children. Interests: I still travel for fun and business...whether it be a short trip or a trip across "The Pond"
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My farming partner and I farm approximately 2700 acres mostly in San Patricio County. I also run several small businesses that I have not yet sold. Following Jerry's death, I bought a second home on the Dry Frio and have spent many relaxing times there with family and friends. I'm getting pretty good on my tractor dragging a rotary cutter, using a lift and a land plane.
Linda Ferguson ValkClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Director, Educational Association
Family: Married to Don Valk. 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren.
Interests: Love music, dancing, socializing with friends, traveling and cooking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Don Valk in Lake Tahoe and have lived in South Austin all of my life. This is my 40th year at my position. I helped start the educational organization. This educational association lobbys for small school districts. My husband is retired and we travel as much as we can when I can get away. We have a good time listening to music with friends. All grandchildren are in elementary and high school. One has a driver's license - this year! We spend Christmas in New Orleans every year - for about 30 years. We love the Longhorns, Cowboys and the Saints.
Walter Fogle Class of '66
Linda Garza PerezClass of '66
Occupation: Retired High School Teacher
Family: 44 years of marriage; have 8 children-5 sons and 3 daughters with 10 grand kids
Interests: My family is my most important interest and my biggest blessing.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from SWTSU in 1971, got married to a great guy in 1972, was a middle & high school teacher for 42 years with AISD, teaching at Crockett, Johnston, Bedichek MS and 25 years at Bowie HS. I have lived in Manchaca for 43 years. My new occupation is being a full time grandmother caring for 3 of my 10 grandchildren... my life has been good, thanks to God.
Frank Glass Class of '66 [email protected]
Allen French Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married 19 years...Have 3 girls for previous marriage of 30 years...
Interests: Traveling in our RV, golf and fishing...
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Left Austin in 1970 and moved to Weatherford, TX with my job...got involved with Sonic in 1973 and opened my first owned one in Grants, NM in 1976...have owned 3 off them and have sold all interest in them. have worked for myself since 1973 and retired after finishing my last five years before I retired with NISD Nutrition Dept. in management and Supervision in San Antonio.
Teressa Gatlin CarrollClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married for 45 yrs - 1 daughter, 2 granddaughters, 1 grandson, 3 great grandsons
Interests: Needlepoint, gardening, and family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After business school, and working for the State of Texas and City of Austin, I opened my own business, The Honey Tree Needleworks. I was able to travel to 5 or 6 wholesale markets and conferences each year. My favorite cities were Anaheim and San Diego, CA - Chicago, IL - Phoenix, AZ - and Las Vegas, NV. I decided to go back to work so I could finish the years needed to collect my retirement benefits. I worked for Travis County Adult Probation as the Assistant to the Human Resource Mgr. for 11 years. I retired in 2008 and now devote my time to my family.
Charles (Chuck) Gross Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: 4 step daughters ,9 grandchildren ,12 great-grand chilcren,1great-great grand
Interests: reading ,vidio games
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating H.S., I went on active for the navy on USS IWO JIMA LPH2.After NAVY, I went to 2 Years of Col. ,@ time it was SWTSU at San Marcos. I then worked 9yrs TX Dept. Of Agri. /wts and measure, til 1979. I then worked at Glen Rose til 1993. I went back to school @Tarleton State U. while working at Glen Rose and earned a B.A.A.S. degree.Moved to Bryan Tx when I hired on Tx.Dot.Had Travel trailer and looked forward to traveling to diff. places but I was diag. with many of the diff. symptons of agent orange but no Agreements fromVA. Had to sell the travel trailer as I could not oper.
Ronnie Haffelder Class of '66 [email protected]
Dana Gonce GribiClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Mike Gruver Class of '66 [email protected]
Edwina (Susie) Harris DavisClass of '66
Edith (Edie) Hector TylerClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: After 37 yrs, retired in 2003
Family: Married High School Sweetheart, Bentley, in 1968We share 2 daughters & 5 Grands
Interests: Genealogy, recording family history, and photography
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We enjoy visiting our daughter, Jana, and her family that live in Castroville, and daughter, Britney, and her family that live in San Antonio. I serve as an Officer of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and The French Legation Museum Committee/Board. Stay very busy caring for my parents, and helping my husband with our rental property.
Judy Hamon HitsmanClass of '66 [email protected]
Fritz Hartkopf Class of '66 [email protected]
Linda Henson McDanielClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: 3 children (2 sons and 1 daughter) 2 grandsons
Interests: Gardening/cooking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Meeting Elvis Presley Being married for 45 1/2 wonderful years Owning my own business
Carl Hielscher Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Wine Educator
Interests: Wine, literature and cooking
Jan Helgren PreusseClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Bookkeeping/Accounting
Family: Recently divorced from Curtis Preusse - No children
Interests: Enjoy socializing with friends. Love my cocker spaniel Mollie.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Have lived in Huntsville, Tx, Kansas City, Mo., Irving, Tx, Atlanta, GA, Hilton Head Island, SC, and Port Richey, FL. Owned several businesses, and made lots of friends. Now enjoying each day, keeping busy helping two local businesses and a long distance business owner with accounting needs. Every day is an adventure.
Gary Herzog Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from the Postal Service
Family: Married Cynthia J Johnson (1973) Son, John and daughter, Kelly
Interests: Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Woodworking and annual summer trips to the Rocky Mts.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Spent a short stint in the Naval Reserve and began my 43 year career with the Postal Service. Got married in 1973, had a son in 1983 and a daughter in 1987. I currently have two granddaughters by my son. Enjoying retirement immensely!
Randy Hitsman Class of '66
Kay Irby QuitterClass of '66 [email protected]
Family: 2 daughters living in VA Bch VA & 1 son living in London UK. 3 grandkids
Interests: Community & Family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Have lived in Northern Virginia for over 30 years. Retired from 23 years as Government contractor. Founder of local BSA Troop (1998). Citizen of the Year (2015) for Local Service Organization. Member of Community organization organizing a local Fair (25 yrs) for 10-12000 visitors in 2 days. Writer/Contributor to National Awarded local newsletter. Hay production for local horse farms and a Honey Bee keeper. Travel worldwide to see kids, grandkids & new adventures.
Carlene Hielscher KlausClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Husband Mark, daughters Jennifer and Amanda. One grandson Christian.
Interests: Ranching, sewing quilts and boot tops, gardening and just enjoying life.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Grew up on a ranch over by Oak Hill. Lived there for 42 years. Married Mark Klaus also from Travis in 1969. Left Austin December of 1992 and moved to Burton Texas. We bought a ranch and raise Beefmaster cattle. Daughters showed cattle and made lots of friends throughout Texas and various other states. Worked for the District Clerk in Washington county, worked at a fabric store which I totally enjoyed and a few other various jobs. Now as time has passed enjoy our church friends and folks in the area. Life is quite and peaceful here in our small community.
James Howard Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired --- very retired
Family: Only one wife and two kids.
Interests: Amateur Radio,Old Friends,Old Cars,Travel-RV-cruising-Mexico/Central Americica
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: IRS for 37+ years, Revenue Agent etc. Country Music Disk Jockey, KASE, KVET. Instructor at Austin Community College. Police Dispatcher. Army Language School. Met wife on Round-the-World trip in 1970.
Jerry Jarmon Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: retired teacher and school administrator
Family: Wife Dona- class of 1967,Daughter- Jennifer Lynn- Son- Stephen Lafayette
Interests: fishing, reading, camping. spoiling the grandkids
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: retired US Navy Reserve TMCM (Master Chief Torpedomans Mate)- 1967- 1995 retired teacher and school administrator Austin ISD- 1973- 2010. Taught 7th & 8th grade math at Burnet Jr. High, Martin Jr. High, Fulmore Middle School, and Mendez Middle School. Assistant Principal at Johnston High School, Pearce Middle School, and William B. Travis High School. Last 18 years in AISD was at Travis.
Mark Klaus Class of '66
Douglas Jaques Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Semi retired
Interests: Tai Chi Chuan, skydiving
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Navy, couple yrs college, layout pipe fitter, skydiving instructor, semi retired to Pattaya,Thailand in 2009.
Maureen (Carol) Key TwidwellClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Document Management Supervisor
Family: Married 46 years to Harry Twidwell, 3 children and 3 grandchildren
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We have made our home in the Houston area for over forty years with relocations in Villahermosa, Mexico and Calgary, Alberta Canada for almost four years. This was possible as a result of the company I have had the priviledge to work over 35 years for, Bechtel Corporation. I would consider the opportunities we have enjoyed via travel to Hawaii, Mexico, South America and Canada to be some of our more memorable experiences.
Sue Kotrola StoneClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retiring
Family: Husband Walter, Crockett HS, 3 children, 5 grandchildren
Interests: Family, "The Farm" in East Tennessee, U of Tn sports and U of Texas sports
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Wonderful husband, 3 amazing children and 5 amazing grandchildren.
William (Bill) Lancaster Class of '66 [email protected]
Doris Koch KnappClass of '66 [email protected]
Rosemary Kuenstler BuddeckeClass of '66
Occupation: Retired teacher
Family: Daughter (Holly) 2 granddaughters (Ashlyn & Ella)
Interests: Gardening, travel, art, shopping, reading
Gene Larson Class of '66 [email protected]
Jack Lind Class of '66 [email protected]
Christy Lanier AttwoodClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Real Estate Broker
Family: Married to Randy Attwood. We have 4 children (3 mine, 1 his), & 5 grandchildren.
Interests: Writing, reading, blogging, trips to the beach, being with my family . . .
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married at 20 to Frank Solis. Six months later, I became an instant mom when we gained custody of his 3-yr old daughter, Selena. We decided soon after to grow our family. Within 3 years we had a son, Chris, & daughter, Franchesca. Our marriage ended in 1980. During the next 16 years, I raised children, worked, & received a BA in Journalism from St Eds. Writing is my passion (2 published short stories & a so-far unpublished mystery novel). Married Randy in '96. We'll celebrate our 20th Oct '16. We have 5 precious grandchildren. I'm a broker/owner of Lanier Realty, LLC. Great life so far!
Dennis Lee Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Married to Linda for 44 years, daughter Dayna Thomson (Alan), 3 grandchildren.
Interests: Golf, active in church ministries, travel, enjoy grandchildren.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: University of Texas (BA), Johns Hopkins (MS). Worked for NSA three years then Bell Telephone Laboratories and derivative companies for 30 years. 21 years in New Jersey, 21 years in Atlanta.Linda and I have enjoyed golf around the world (Ireland, Scotland, New Zealand, Australia) and currently visit Ireland 1-2 times each year as part of coaching partner churches on discipleship. We are blessed to have our daughter/son-in-law nearby and spend lots of time with our grandchildren, ages 4, 7, 9. We will be unable to attend the reunion as we will be in Ireland! It would have been great to see all!
Rosemary (Rose) Marks LancasterClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from Nursing after 46 years
Family: Bill and I have been married almost 48 years. We have a daughter and son.
Interests: Enjoy reading, crochet, electronic devices, crafts, gardening, hiking, exercise.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: We left TX in 1992 moving to spend 2 years in Wichita,KS with Bill's job transfer. We moved on to Knoxville, TN for 2 years and now 20 years in Springfield, MO. We have greatly enjoyed the experience of 4 seasons which TX really does not have. We have traveled to Italy, Turkey, Nicaragua, Nepal. We have 2 grandchildren, girls of 15 and 10 years of age who live in Houston, TX. Both our kids live in Houston and Bill's family are still in Austin. I love retirement!
Wiley Marx Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Estimator for Heavy Highway Construction
Family: Blended family, wonderful wife, five children and six grandchildren
Interests: Fishing, motorcycles, Astros fan, active in Church & Mission work
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Registered Professional Land Surveyor since 1977, worked for James Construction since 1986, rode the Tail of The Dragon on my 65th birthday, also rode the Florida Keys and Blue Ridge Parkway, south rim & north rim of the Grand Canyon, God has so blessed me in these 67 years and I pray he has blessed all of my Rebel classmates
Sandy Lucksinger Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Teacher of Home/Hosp. medically fragile
Family: Two sons, Matthew and Nathan
Interests: Gardenng, swimming, reading
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lived in Baltimore, then Austin again, then San Antonio since 1972. Pretty much of a blur after that.
Don Martine Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Industrial Sales
Family: Married to Kathy for 43 years, two children Kevin and Donna (died 2007)
Interests: Ranch at Bastrop Texas on the Colorado River
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Coaching degree 1970, Commercial deep sea diver for oil companies, lived in Scotland and worked in the North Sea, Industrial sales Houston Texas
Margaret McHolland HassonClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired elementary school teacher
Family: Husband (Mark) , 2 children (Devin and Kristin) one grandchild (Kate )
Interests: Travel, reading, volunteering, spending time with friends and family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Prior to moving to Austin in high school, I lived in Ft. Worth Texas, Puerto Rico, California and North Dakota. After high school, I went to college in San Marcos Texas. Since getting married in 1970, we have lived in Augusta Georgia, San Antonio, , Lubbock, , Ellington (Hartford) Connecticut, Frankfort (Chicago) Illinois and (Garland) Dallas.Austin is still one of my favorite places, and I feel fortunate to get back here often since my daughter, her husband and our granddaughter live here.
Alfred (A.Y.) McWright Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Consultant, AT&T Public Sector
Family: Wife - Julie. Son - Nick
Interests: Hunting, fishing, Scuba Diving, College Football, Outdoors
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduate of UT at Austin. Athletic Trainer for 1969 & 70 National Championship Football Team. After UT, enter the Air Force. Most of the career was in operational flying as an instructor and flight evaluator in two different aircraft. Lived at nine locations and had duty assignments at numerous overseas locations. Also, held Commander and Director of Operations positions. After 28 years in the AF, retired as a Lt Col. Started working as a consultant to a operational test unit, and current duty is to plan, execute, and evaluate military training exercises. Still call Austin as home.
Karen McAngus HudsonClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired State employee
Family: 3 children, 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren
Interests: quilting, UT Longhorn Band and sports
Nelda (Sue) McKenzie NordhausenClass of '66 [email protected]
Kay Morgan ClardyClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from Austin ISD
Family: 3 children, 2 Boys and a Girl. 4 grandchildren, will have 6 by the end of summe
Interests: Golf, Hand work, crafting, Gardening/Yard work, Fishing/Hunting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Earl Clardy , worked at Travis HS for 8 years as Jack Allison's Secretary/Bookkeeper, worked at Crockett High School for 16 years as Registrar and Opened Akins High School as Registrar. Lost Earl to a heart attack October 2015 after 47 years of marriage. We lived in the Pan Handle for 7 years and returned to Austin in 1976. Retired to Buchanan Dam Texas in 2005
Gary Oliphant Class of '66
Thomas (Glenn) Moreland Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Wheelwright,blacksmith,musician,cook
Family: Married to wife Patty, 4 children,Doug, Kenna, Aimee, and Tyrel. with 9 grandkid
Interests: Wagons, western music,wood carving and blacksmithing.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Grad of SWTSU with Ag. degree,worked as cattle inspector, feedlot, owned Fort Davis Drug Store, Ranch hand, home builder and wagon builder. Received the Will Rogers Award (AWA) for Chuck Wagon of the year, numerous cooking awards, Heritage Award from the Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering Have belonged to the Western Music Assc. 26 years. Have lived in Fort Davis Texas over 40 years with wife Patty.
Connie New Class of '66 [email protected]
Jeanette Perry GeorgeClass of '66 [email protected]
Cornelia Phares ArhelgerClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired AISD Kindergarten teacher (29 ye
Family: Married three times. No children, other than my Kinder students
Interests: Gardening, crafting, making jewelry, cake baking, writing kid's books
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Loved every minute of teaching kinder-same school (Govalle) 29 years. Retired '99-moved to Bastrop-volunteered in schools. Member BISD Hall of Fame. '04 Bastrop Citizen of the Year. Seriously disabled in 08 and wheelchair bound/ slowed me down somewhat but still very active and volunteering many hours per month. Lost everything in 2011 Wildfires, husband (Doug Dohmann) died of malignant brain tumor and I have had a three year battle with MRSA-many hospital stays-and scary diagnosis, BUT each day is better than the one before and I believe that the best's yet to come!
John Park Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from UPS and JOFCO
Family: Spouse: Mary (Schmitt) Park, children: Michael and Melissa, grandchildren: 4
Interests: Golf, traveling, spending time with grandkids, reading, movies, raising cattle
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to Lockhart in the middle of my Senior Year where I graduated. Served in the US Army - Vietnam and Germany. Married in Indiana 1970, moved back to Texas worked at UPS in Austin, moved back to Indiana 1986 then worked at JOFCO in Indiana. Coached St Ignatius boys softball team in Austin, won State finals 2 years and runner-up 3rd year. Played softball in Austin for church teams, won state. Also played for a family softball team called Snoopy's in Austin. Coached softball in Indiana, and was Vice-President of Region 11 Indiana Amateur Softball Assoc.
Myrna Petty Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired - Part time Golf Shop
Family: Son, Brad Lind + wife, Marcy Lind and two grandkids
Interests: Golf, walking and shopping!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After retiring from the State for 32 years, I took up golf and currently working in the Onion Creek Club golf shop. Divine intervention came into my life for 3 hole in ones! I also love spending time with my son and his family.
Harry (Sonny) Reininger Class of '66
Occupation: Retired
Janice Riss SkappleClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Diane Pospisil WrightClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired School Counselor / Teacher
Family: I have 2 married daughters, a grandson, and 2 cats.
Interests: Gardening, traveling, hiking, kayaking, being outdoors, volunteering
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Since I retired in 2012, I have been busier than ever--not enough hours in the day! My older daughter is a middle school Reading Specialist whose son plays baseball and soccer. His games keep us busy. My younger daughter is an Orthodontic Technician. She is also a ballerina, dancer, and will be in her first musical "Chicago." I am blessed.
Betty Rhodes TeltowClass of '66 [email protected]
Doug Ross Class of '66 [email protected]
Gwen Schell YoungClass of '66 [email protected]
Phyllis Rogers ShevlinClass of '66 [email protected]
Ronald (Ronnie) Russ Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: CEO multiple firms, computer forensics
Family: 3 daughters, professor, lawyer, financial analysthome: 8 dogs and a cat
Interests: classic cars, dog rescues, travel national and international
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 66-72: Air Force, deployed to 7 countries, basic training drill instructor70-73: Southwest Texas State University, BS Math/Computer Science74-78: IT Director, City of Naperville, IL78-82: IT Director, Martin Sprocket & Gear, Arlington TX82-pres: CEO multiple firms & forensic expert to judicial systemInterests are travel: Great Britain, Scandinavia, Russia, Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Cruising the Caribbean, sites in most states
Jack Seiders Class of '66 [email protected]
Patrick Slovacek Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: FA Analyst/ Motorola (retired)
Family: My wife Tricia, son James, and Haley our granddaughter, 10 yrs old
Interests: Spending time fixing an old lake house, fishing and just relaxing by the water
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I entered the army in 1967. That same year I married a Hill Country girl which I'm proud to say is still my wife after 48 years. Our son was born in 1972 and now has his own family. After my army stint I worked in the "high tech" industry. We purchased our house in S.Austin where we still live. The next 34 years I worked in the high tech industry that included two companies before retiring from Motorola in '08. We purchased a place on Lake LBJ in '99 for a retirement home, but unfortunately we haven't been able move there yet.
Patricia (Patsy) Scott StegerClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Registered nurse
Family: Husband, Les. Two sons, two daughter in laws, 4 grandchildren
Interests: Les and I have a pecan orchard of 900 trees between Austin and Bastrop.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Les in Navy for 4 years after graduation from college. Good experience .Both active in our church in Round Rock.Love spending time with family.
Randall (Randy) Skapple Class of '66 [email protected]
Jan Stewart ColleyClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Husband: J.O. ColleyChildren: Jon Douglas and Jill. Grandchildren: 5
Interests: Travel,Snow Skier, Art, and my favorite visiting with Grandchildren
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Attended Tex State and U. of Houston. Worked for the UT Athletic Dept. Met my husband of 46 years at UT Law School,Austin. Assisted at J.O. Colley Associates.PC. Traveled to Mexico, Virgin Islands, Chicago, Hawaii, Colorado, etc. Loads of great memories.
Larry Stooksberry Class of '66
Margot Spiller Class of '66 [email protected]
Harold (Buck) Stienke Class of '66 [email protected]
Barbara Stromberg BoydClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Licensed Dyslexia Therapist
Family: Husband Duane, Son Michael, Daughter Kimberly, and two grandchildren
Interests: Family, outdoor activities, and travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Duane and I have lived in Austin for our 45 years of marriage but enjoy escaping to our small Hill Country "ranch," where I am involved in wildlife management when not relaxing. We are fortunate that both our children live in Cedar Park. With grandkids naarby and both under two, we are busy grandparents. This spring after 22 years, I closed my practice as a dyslexia therapist but still occasionally consult.
Richard Thompson Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Sr. Programmer/Project Leader (retired)
Family: Married to Vickie for 38 years, 2 sons Doug & Sean from previous marriage.
Interests: NASCAR, fishing, sports and cooking.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Went back to school to learn IT in 1974 . Retired in 2007, lasted until 2009, got bored of being retired went back to work as a contract Sr. Programmer. Worked in Memphis, TN for a year, and we were able to visit Graceland while there, then with Wal-Mart in Bentonville, AR for 3 years and during that time we visited Branson, MO then retired again in 2014. I am still lucky enough to have my mother Ginny (98) & brother Steve & his wife Jane & their children still live in the Oak Hill area. Have taken several cruises to the Western Caribbean and have also visited Disneyland, Disneyworld & Epcot.
Shirley Stringer EdwardsClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired Accountant
Family: Daughters, Brittney and Kelley. Grandkids, Vaughn 21, Evan 8, and Ava 10.
Interests: Travel, fishing and having a good time.
Veronika Taylor CauthernClass of '66 [email protected]
James (Jim) Venable Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: carpenter ,cabinet maker,project manager
Family: wife Jan, daughters Shiloh, and Lilly
Beverly Ward ClossonClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Husband John, 5 children, 9 grand children
Interests: Traveling, cruising, RVing. spending time with family and friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Having a healthy life is the best experience. Attended our 50th reunion. Saw so many people from the high school days. It was an wonderful experience. Thank you to all who put it together.
Becky Turner CantuClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: Two children, boy and girl with two grand-kids and three great-grand-kids.
Interests: Love to sew, read or outdoors. I travel with daughter and deer hunt with my son.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Kenneth Nichols and moved to Colorado Springs, Co in 1967. Worked at Farmers Ins. for 7 years then joined the US Army to travel with my husband for 5 years. Had a daughter and son. Traveled to Germany, Italy, Paris while in the service. Met my second husband in 1992 and moved to Corpus Christi, TX. Worked with the State Department of Transportation for 10 years before retiring to build a home with my husband. Have two children, 2 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Lost my husband in 2006 and been traveling with my daughter and deer/dove hunt with my son.
James (Jim) Walker Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: HealthCare Administrator
Family: Three Children.....Five Grandkids
Interests: Travel , Golf, family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Long career in Behavioral Healthcare. Took us to Kerrville, Lancaster, Pa. and back to Austin in 1989. My son bought the Travis Heights (party) house I grew up in and that has so many memories. So glad he is keeping it in the family. Have three great kids, An awesome wife of 38 yrs, and 5 grandkids. I am blessed beyond belief!
Darlene Weaver WhiteheadClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Housewife
Family: Husband of 47 years, 1 daughter, 4 granddaughters, and 2 great grandsons
Interests: Gardening, casino gambling, travel in the US, pets and interests of granddaughte
Timothy (Tim) Wells Class of '66 [email protected]
Sandy Washburn AndersonClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Office Mgr (& Ret'd Exec Secy)
Family: Husband, Richard; 2 children & 4 grandkids
Interests: Like knitting, crochet, crafts & building things. Also, I love horses.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Loved physically building our own home with my husband--we enjoy working together. Loved raising my two children--one son & one daughter, both of whom I am very proud. I especially love spoiling my grandkids -- 3 boys & 1 girl.
Mickey Wells Class of '66 [email protected]
Linda Williams ThompsonClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: American airlines flt. att.for 40yrs.
Family: Married to mike for 44 yrs. Two children and two grandchildren
Jimmy Wingard Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired
Family: My wife, Dale and I, will celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary May 1st. 1 son
Interests: Computers, video games, cooking, old movies, trivia.
Jerry Williams Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Used car wholesaler
Family: Divorced with 2 sons and a daughter
Interests: Play some golf and been traveling some lately
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Went to Lamar U. On baseball scholarship that lasted 1 semester. Spent 6 yrs in National Guard to stay out of Nam and it worked. I saved Cox and Rudy also by injuries they got when I was around. Graduated from SWT with a BS in Journalism that has never been used. Asked by a man to sale cars until I found a job. 34 yrs later still haven't found one.
Rita Williams EwingClass of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Director of Nursing (retired hospice)
Family: 3 sons (youngest in NC) 4 granddaughters, all 8 siblings living in Central Texas
Interests: Travel, adult education classes at UT, bicycling, yoga, and hiking.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating from UT/Austin in 1970, I married my long time sweetheart. Our family lived in 5 different states and 4 cities in Texas before I returned to Austin after retiring in 2011. My husband died in 2007 after an illustrious career at 6 different universities. Life in Austin is filled with activity and time with my children, grandchildren and siblings. I have had the joy of traveling over much of the earth to many foreign countries and much of the United States.
Debbie Worde GallatinClass of '66
Occupation: High School Art Teacher (Retired)
Family: Daughter, Adrianne Gallatin
Bob Wiseth Class of '66 [email protected]
Occupation: Retired from U.S. civil service (Army)
Family: Married with step-son and 3 grandchildren in San Francisco.
Interests: Recreational International Folk Dancing; Longhorns
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Was drafted & went straight from Basic Training to the Pentagon due to my UT academic record. After my military time was over, switched to a civilian and ended up at a nearby office building. On 9/11 I was to attend a meeting at the Pentagon, but as I was about to leave, 9/11 started. It turns out there was a different meeting in the room I was to be at, which started 1 hour before our scheduled time. All those in the earlier meeting perished.
William B. Travis - Class of 1966
Karl Benson
Daniel Bohls
Lucy Bialaszewski
Mark Brooks
Betty Blake
Earl Clardy
William B. Travis - Class of 1966
Carroll Collins
Larry Dipprey
Kenny Deison
Barbara Ford
Theresa Depew
Lupe Gonzales
William B. Travis - Class of 1966
Janice Gorton
Fran Heard
Cora Harber
Marshall Holland
Walter Head
Billie Howell
William B. Travis - Class of 1966
Joe Humphreys
Myrtice Lohman
Beth Kimball
Diane Martine
Carolyn Koger
Jean Masch
William B. Travis - Class of 1966
Benny Matias
Gene Rae
Joe McDaniel
David Reynolds
Van Pryor
George Rhodes
William B. Travis - Class of 1966
Douglass Sefcik
Jim Stasswender
Sharon Sellars
Mary Stewart
Joe Simpson
Susie Wallendorf
William B. Travis - Class of 1966
Ronnie Wheeler Jack Wilson Larry Zunker
William B. Travis - Class of 1966Karl Benson
Daniel Bohls
Carroll Collins
Larry Dipprey
Janice Gorton
Fran Heard
Joe Humphreys
Myrtice Lohman
Benny Matias
Gene Rae
Douglass Sefcik
Jim Stasswender
Ronnie Wheeler
Lucy Bialaszewski
Mark Brooks
Kenny Deison
Barbara Ford
Cora Harber
Marshall Holland
Beth Kimball
Diane Martine
Joe McDaniel
David Reynolds
Sharon Sellars
Mary Stewart
Jack Wilson
Betty Blake
Earl Clardy
Theresa Depew
Lupe Gonzales
Walter Head
Billie Howell
Carolyn Koger
Jean Masch
Van Pryor
George Rhodes
Joe Simpson
Susie Wallendorf
Larry Zunker
