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Class of '70
- Margaret Robertson Abbott, 704 West "D" St., Butner, NC 27509
  Occupation: Legal Secretary
  Personal Information: Married to Eddie for almost 25 years. I have two daughters from a previous marriage. Melissa (age 31) and her husband Tony have no children. Jennifer (age 27) and her husband Danny have two children. My granddaughters are Savannah (age 5) and Georgia (age 2). Eddie and I have one son, Eddie, Jr. He and his wife Shannon are newlyweds. I would love to hear from my old classmates.
  Date Posted - January 12, 2004
- Kathy Spector Addison, 3707 Rouncival Dr., Longview, Tx. 75605
  Occupation: Scheduler / Admin. Assistant
  Personal Information: Divorced; One Son (18)
  Date Posted - May 29, 2009
- Tommy Angell, Beaumont, Tx.. 77708
  Occupation: Freight Broker
  Personal Information: What a deal..My esteemed brother-in-law Mr. Robert Winney informed me of this site...(You remember Mr. Winney he had all that hair). I just moved back to this area after living in Clear Lake and Houston for 20 years. It has changed a great deal. It's very uplifting to see all the people who stayed married all these years. ..(Some of us haven't figured that part out yet.) Hope to hear from old (and I do mean old) classmates... Peace and Love
  Date Posted - August 20, 2001
- Nell Armstrong, 7288 Tulane Rd., Orange, Tx. 77630
  Date Posted - January 4, 2005
- Debbie Bean, Corona, Ca.
  Occupation: Director of Inland Vineyard School
  Personal Information: Enjoyed reading all the bio's. I am living in Corona, California. in May 2004. My one daughter, Rachel attends San Diego State. My other two sisters live there as well. See Ya!!
  Date Updated - January 5, 2007
- Connie Becker, Boerne, Tx. 78006
  Occupation: Multimedia Coordinator / Graphic Designer
  Personal Information: I was forced against my will to transfer to Little Cypress when my parents moved. It was VERY traumatic for me, never got over it! In my spare time I wear feathers and painted my house purple and white. (not) I guess you get the idea my heart still belongs in West Orange. Would love to hear from anyone who may remember me. I remember many of you.
- David Bethard, 9626 Beverly Dr., Orange, Texas 77630
  Occupation: Controls System Engineer
  Personal Information: I live in Orangefield with my wife Sheri and son Nick. I've worked for Chevron in Orange for 21 years.
- Lin Bingham, Tx.
  Occupation: Banking
  Personal Information: Home phone (409) 886-8537
  Date Posted - February 25, 2010
- Cecil Bishop, Vinton, La 70668
  Occupation: Retired
  Personal Information: Hey fellow classmates. Thanks to Nell Armstrong I found out about this website.
  At the present time I have my own DJ equipment and DJ for private parties, weddings, etc. I also still play my bass guitar ever now and then. I retired in 1992 from a construction company that I was the purchasing agent, estimator, and draftsman for 23 years. Prior to that I worked in the Gulf of Mexico on drilling rigs, crew boats, and for an oil field tool rental company. I've been a jack of all trades you might say. Could fix and do about anything I put my mind to. Was married for 34 years. Have two daughters, Michelle, now 38 years young; and Cristal, now 27 years old. I also have four grandkids. Two boys are Michelle's and two girls are Cristal's. God Bless all and hope to see you at our reunion.
  Date Posted - March 30, 2009
- Pat Bossart, 13435 Wiley Martin, Cypress, Tx. 77429
  Occupation: Corporate Auditor
  Personal Information: Married once, going on 27 years. Two daughters, one graduating from high school this year and one in junior high who loves soccer and basketball.
- George Boudreaux, 111 Robin St., Bridge City, Tx. 77611
  Occupation: Dupont Beaumont Works - Maintenance
  Personal Information: I just wanted to let everyone know I'm still around. I've been living in Bridge City for about 10 years now. Pam and me have been married for over 27 years and going strong. My son Aaron is graduated from Lamar, and is doing great. My daughter has one left at S.W.T. My wallet hasn't seen a dollar bill in a long time! Anyway, I hope all of you are doing great. Ya'll come by and we'll sit out on the bayou and have a cold one and talk about how good looking Vaughn is. (NOT).
- Jody Broussard, 120 Cherokee Circle, Wallisville, Tx. 77597
  Occupation: Retired (Dupont)
  Personal Information: Regina and I are still married and have two daughters and three granddaughters. We are currently co-owners in a business of servicing tow boats with groceries and supplies.
  Date Updated - September 22, 2009
- Linda (Taylor) Burch, 3763 Kenwood, Orange, TX 77630
  Occupation: Counselor's Secretary.
  Personal Information: Married to Ray Burch. Children: Coby Burch and Candice Burch Eastman. Grandson: Colton Eastman
- Danny Cooper, 8408 Colt Circle, Orange, Tx. 77632
  Occupation: Retired from DuPont
  Personal Information: Retired May 2007, married to Charlene for 29 years, one daughter and two stepsons. Have lived in Little Cypress for 29 years. Recommend retirement as soon as possible for everyone. Looking forward to 2010.
  Date Posted - September 8, 2008
- Roger Dickey, 1100 Windmill Lane, Irving, Tx. 75061
  Occupation: Professor, Southern Methodist University
  Personal Information: 2008 will be a big year for my family. My oldest son, Grant, will graduate from law school. My youngest, Matt, will graduate from high school, and that got me thinking about the Class of 1970 at WOHS...
  Date Posted - March 3, 2008
- Joe Foreman, Donna, Tx.
  Occupation: Full-time student at STCC
  Date Posted - May 14, 2002
- Kay Scarborough Gibson
  Occupation: Owner of construction and land development company
  Personal Information: I would have graduated in 1970 but my family moved to Bay City, Texas in 1966 after my older sister, Lanette, graduated. Finished high school in Bay City, undergraduate degree from Houston Baptist and graduate degree from McNeese. My husband, Mac Gibson from Buna, and I have one 20 year old daughter who is a junoir at UL Lafayette. My mother, Lanez Scarborough, taught school for many years in Orange. All of us except my younger sister live in Lafayette. My sister, Lanette, passed away suddenly last September. I have been a member of the school board here since 1994. Would love to hear from old class mates. God Bless.
  Date Posted - September 5, 2003
- Norman G. Guillot, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Auto Sales / Retired
  Personal Information: Been from Maine to Spain and back. Just doing what's right and trying to make friends everywhere I go.
  Date Posted - March 30, 2005
- Phyllis (Dommert) Hagler, 8814 West 64th Place, #203, Merriam, Ks, 66202
  Occupation: Receptionist
  Personal Information: Married to a wonderful man (David) for 29 years. We have two great children, Derrick, 27, and Elaina, 23. Elaina blessed us with a beautiful granddaughter Sarah, she's now 2. Looking forward to our next class reunion!
- Dennis Hankins, 2412 South Ave., Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Peace Officer
  Personal Information: I have worked at the West Orange Police Department for nine years and had previously worked at the Orange County Sheriff's Office for 6 1/2 years. Before that, I was a Pipefitter out of Local 195. Carolyn and I have been married for 32 years and we still are in love. We had one son, who is in the Army with the 82 Airborne and he has been in Baghdad Iraq since the war started. I am very proud of him. He takes a lot of pride in being a soldier and he loves it. We are still in West Orange in our humble home and I guess that the roots have been too deep to move. Give me a call sometimes or email me. I really loved our special class of 1970.
  Date Posted - October 13, 2003
- Warren and Pat (Paulk) Hargis, 6121 NE 175th St., A-304, Kenmore, WA 98028
  Occupation: SVP, Chief Operating Officer
  Personal Information: Pat and I are in the Seattle area. I work for CombiMatrix Corporation; Pat works for a local medical clinic. Our two kids are both attending college in North Carolina.
  Date Updated - May 14, 2002
- Rick Harris, P.O. Box 2022, Overgaard, AZ 85933
  Occupation: Retired Engineer
  Date Posted -September 28, 2009
- Keith Hazlewood, 12438 Taurus Dr., Willis, Tx. 77318
  Occupation: Personal Financial Planner
  Personal Information: Married to Darlene since 1986. I have two grown step-daughters and four grandchildren, Lane (Texas A & M Class of 2020) Lindsey (Texas A & M Class of 2023), Nicholas (Texas A & M Class of 2026) and Nate (Texas A & M Class of 2028). I enjoy the grandkids and I play a lot of golf. David Toronjo and I go saltwater fishing two or three times a year.
  Date Updated - February 17, 2009
- Christy Edwards Taylor Juarez, 711 Stonewood Dr., Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Regional Sales Manager
  Personal Information: I guess you can tell from my name that I have remarried. Juan and I celebrated our first anniversary March 5, 2000. He's a great guy. I am currently working for an industrial control company in outside sales. The boys are all grown up now and on their own. Juan and I have lots of free time to ride our Harley and go on dive vacations since neither of us are raising children anymore. I'd love to hear from you guys. You know it is time to start planning our 30 year reunion, who's gonna get the ball going?
- Tommie R. Landry
  Occupation: Regional General Manger
  Date Posted - January 4, 2005
- Sharla Walker Marshall
  Occupation: Former non-profit executive director
  Personal Information: Moved in 2005 to southeastern Washington (state) in an area known as the Tri-Cities. My son, Lane is now 13. We're loving the outdoors prospects of our life here -- whole family playing competitive tennis --- camping, rafting, etc. Would love to help organize 40th reunion. E-mail me!
  Date Posted - July 30, 2008
- Linda McDonald, 12321 Crest Lake Drive, Houston, 77072
  Occupation: Auditor for the City of Houston, Texas
  Personal Information: I am a CPA working for the City of Houston as an internal auditor. I am married and have two grown sons. My husband, Dan Stewart, is the Head Costumer at the Texas Renaissance Festival, and I also have worked there for the last 12 years as a performer. Look forward to visiting!
  Date Posted - October 16, 2008
- Dr.Dena McGowan, 1070 N. Main,Vidor, Tx. 77662
  Occupation: Veterinarian
  Personal Information: Live and practice in Vidor after graduating from vet school at Texas A&M in 1975.
  Date Posted - September 22, 2009
- Vickie Gail Bollman Moses, 4501 Druid Ln. #116, Dallas, Tx. 75205
  Occupation: Teacher
  Personal Information: I enjoyed the 40 year reunion. It was great to see everyone and visit with them as well! I hope we all get together every year!
  Date Posted - May 19, 2010
- Paul R. Neacsu, Vashon, WA 98070
  Occupation: Project Engineer
  Personal Information: I am no longer in England, but have been working here in Kuwait for almost two years. I have one daughter who has given me two lovely grandchildren. I'll be in London in December to see them all. Hope all is well with everyone...
  Date Posted - November 11, 2008
- Jean Slaughter Parker, 5614 South Patillo Road, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Financial / Purchasing
  Personal Information: I am married to Tom Parker. I have two children (Lanay and Lindsey), I have one grandchild (Kevin). I am employed with Orange County Sheriff's Department. I have been working there for 13 years.
- Gregg Rawls, 1018 Clark Road, Aiken, S.C. 29801
  Occupation: Engineer. Help me! I've been stuck in a nuclear facility for 14 years!
- Kathy (McNamara) Russell, Beaumont, Tx.
  Occupation: Human Resources Manager - Lamar University
  Personal Information: I have lived in Beaumont for 35 years. I have one son, two stepsons and three grandchildren.
  Date Posted - January 19, 2010
- Michael David "Shug" Shugart, Sr., 2617 Milam, Orange, Texas 77630
  Wife's name is Sherry, class of WO '72. Two sons: Michael David, Jr., class of WOS '95, and Jonathan Ryan, class of WOS 2000. Member of Board of Trustees of WO-C CISD since '93. Work at Chevron, Orange. Members of Calvary Baptist Church in West Orange.
- James Simpson (Rusty), 12406 Oakline, Pearland, Tx. 77581
  Date Posted - August 19, 2005
- Jean Slaughter, 5614 South Patillo Road, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Orange County Sheriff's Office
  Date Posted - March 30, 2005
- Gaye Overman Stafford, Rt. 6 Box 1020, Orange, Tx. 77632
  Occupation: 5th Grade School Teacher at Community Christian School
  Date Posted - December 4, 2002
- Deborah Kay (May) Stager, 40 Park Place, Lumberton, TX 77657
  Occupation: Home Economics Teacher. I have been married for 24 years and have two sons: Phillip, a graduate of Lamar University, and Andy, a senior at Lumberton High School.
- Charlene Edgerton Steele, 4168 Treadway, Apt. 2, Beaumont, Tx. 77706
  Occupation: Accounts Payable
  Personal Information: I've lived in Beaumont for the past two years and really love it. I have two sons and two wonderful daughter-in-laws. My oldest son, Matt, has two sons, ages 13 and four. Both he and his wife are in the automotive field. My youngest, Chuck and his wife are both in law enforcement in Orange. Miss seeing old friends and look forward to reunions to play catch-up. Can't wait for the next one!
  Date Posted - August 10, 2005
- David Toronjo, 140 Elkins Lake, Huntsville, Tx. 77340
  Occupation: Physician
  Personal Information: I am married and have five children, ages 30, 29, 27, 11, and 8. I live in Huntsville and I am in private practice. I would love to hear from any of my former classmates. Let's have a reunion!
  Date Posted - May 19, 2009
- Donna (Miller) Vance, Mauriceville, Tx. 77626
  Occupation: Dermatology Nurse
  Personal Information: I have been married to a great guy (Terrell - graduate of Orangefield High School) for 39 years. We have been blessed with two children, Shanna, who has daughters; and Bobby, who has one son and one stepson. These four grandchildren, Savannah (13), McKenzie (9), Tyler (12), and Corbett (7) are the light of our lives! I've never been able to attend one of our reunions but would love to hear from any former classmates.
  Date Posted - July 30, 2009
- Joanne Hicks WIlliams, 5239 Beaverbrook Dr., Houston, Tx. 77084
  Occupation: Office Manager - State Farm Insurance
  Personal Information: I have lived in Houston for the last 13 years and have two daughters; Jennifer, 25, and Miranda, 22 and three grandsons: Christian, 6; Joel, 4, and Jacob, 6 months.
- Susan Franklin Wilson, 4377 Hwy. 62 N., Orange, 77632
  Occupation: Clerk Typist, West Orange - Stark High School
  Personal Information: I am still married to Don "Duck" Wilson. We have two kids and four grandchildren. I work at West Orange - Stark High School, in the front office, so I'm still in High School.
  Date Posted - January 27, 2010
- Robert Winney, 7615 Forrest Park Dr., Beaumont, TX 77707
  Occupation: Design Coordinator for Petrocon Engineering. Married for 11 years to Cynthia Angell (class of 73). I have two boys, Jeff, age 15, and Matthew, age 9. Would love to hear from old friends; e-mail me.
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Class of '71

The West Orange High Class of 1971 is seeking classmates' information for our next reunion (2011).
Please contact Vicki Siau Bingham at 409/779-0373. You can also add your contact information to the class page on this website.
- Vicki Siau Bingham, 1602 Englewood Dr., Orange, Tx. 77632
  Occupation: Housewife/ Volunteer
  Personal Information: Home phone: (409) 886-8537
  Date Updated - August 6, 2009
- Judy Armstrong Brimm, 5339 Martha's Ln., Orange, Tx. 77611
  Occupation: Stay-at-home wife
  Personal Information: Still married to Bill Brimm since 1973. Our daughter, Jennifer, is married and lives outside Salt Lake City, UT. She has one daughter born in 2003. Our son, John, is still in the Marine Corp, attending the Citadel and expected to graduate and commission in Dec. 2006. He is married and has one daughter, born 1999.
  Date Updated - August 10, 2005
- David Hager, 2616 Hughann, Port Neches, Tx. 77651
  Occupation: Chemist
  Personal Information: I moved back with my family to southeast Texas after being in Baton Rouge from 1975-2003. My daughter will be a senior at Port Neches High School and my son will be a sophomore at Baylor. My wife and I are enjoying this time watching my daughter compete in soccer.
  Date Posted - August 11, 2010
- Rhonda Hebert-Arrington, Orange, Tx.
  Occupation: Stay at Home Mom
  Personal Information: Hi everybody. It has been a long time. I have a 27 year old daughter and a 10 year old son...and three grandbaby girls. I would love to hear from any of you. I hope ya'll remember me! Hope to see ya'll again someday.
  Date Posted - March 29, 2001
- Keith Lindsey, 4708 London Circle, Orange, Tx. 77632
  Occupation: Principal -- Little Cypress Jr. High
  Personal Information: I will have been married to the former Leslie Turner for 26 years this June. She is the librarian at WOS Middle School. We have two children. Amy, who is 24, has just gotten married. She teaches at Sabine Pass. Richard is 21 and will graduate from Lamar this summer. It is hard to believe it has been so long since we roamed the halls at good old West Orange High. Isn't it a shame we did not know how good we had it? I would love to hear from you all. My phone number is 409-882-0274.
  Date Posted - April 14, 2004
- Gregg Rawls, 1254 Willow Woods, Aiken, SC 29803
  Occupation: Construction Manager
  Personal Information: Well, I just was thinking (that gets me in trouble everytime!) it has been 30 years...wanted to tell everyone hello. Aiken is nice, the climate is cool, lots of horses...and I would like to hear from ya'll.
- Carolyn Waggoner Smith, P.O. Box 477, Orangefield, Tx. 77639
  Occupation: Retired
  Personal Information: I have lived in Orangefield for over 20 years. In fact, a lot of W.O. teachers and classmates have moved here, to Orangefield. I've been married to #2 for 28 years, Allen Smith from Bridge City, where he has now retired. I have four children: Scott (33), wife, Shelly; Brian (31); Jayson (28), wife, Angela; and Mindie (26), husband, Jacob Reynolds. Four grandkids: Chyan, KK, Lanee, and Alston. They live from Georgia to Colorado. There are many miles to travel to visit them all.
  Date Posted - July 14, 2005
- Rusty Smith, 863 Suncrest Dr., Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Electrician
  Personal Information: I've been married to Pam (from Bridge City) 30 years May 26. We have lived in Bridge City for 18 years. We have three daughters: Christy (29), and Stephanie (26), and Shelly (20). We have five grandkids: Dylan (8), Alyssa (7), Austin (4), Kaitlyn (2), and Colby (1). I work for Daniel's Electric in Bridge City. Pam is a teacher's aide at Bridge City Junior High.
  Date Posted - April 18, 2001
- Barbara Bahr Tarabay
  Occupation: Tax Auditor Payroll Tax
  Personal Information: I've been married since Christmas 1971. I have three grown children and two grandchildren. I've worked for TWC for 22 years and am eligible to retire in May 2010. We moved around a lot at first and have been in Lake Jackson, Tx. since 1984.
  Date Posted - Nov. 10, 2009
- Tommy White, 107 Sixth Street, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Attorney
  Personal Information: I went back to college after 12 years out and then to law school in Oklahoma. Passed bar first time. In practice since 11-1-91.
- Alan Woolley, 3215 Emerald Grove Dr., Kingwood, Tx. 77345
  Occupation: Police Sergeant
  Personal Information: Submitted 5-27-2000; I have lived in the Houston area since 1975 after graduating from Lamar U. I have been with the Houston Police Dept. for 24 years and have loved most of it. I have a great wife, Cathi, who is a native Houstonian, and two darling children; Sarah, 11, and Zach, 8. Retirement is a long way off!
- Danita Carlock Zylks, 2258 W. Claire Dr., Orange, Tx. 77630-1313
  Personal Information: Lived in California a few years, got back to God's Country as soon as I could. Live in Orangefield now, happily divorced. My 26 year old daughter and my grandchildren live with me. I'd love to hear from you, to catch up on all I've missed out on over the years.
  Date Posted - March 30, 2005
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Class of '72
- Richard Allen, 2711 Sandy Lake Dr., Kingwood, Tx. 77339
  Occupation: Nurse Anesthetist
  Date Posted- March 15, 2004
- Tommy Aven, 3206 Braesview Dr., Pearland, Tx. 77584
  Occupation: Machinist / Millwright
  Date Posted - March 23, 2005
- John Bean, 17735 December Pine, Spring,Tx. 77379
  Occupation: Principal - G2 Energy
  Personal Information: After graduating from the University of Texas in Austin, I moved to Houston and have worked in the energy business since. I co-own G2 Energy LLC and develop renewable energy projects, specifically landfill gas to electric. I have been married 22 years to my wife Dena. We have four kids: Shane, 26; Kammie, 25 working on her Masters in Counseling; John, 20, a junior in college; and Kristen, 16 years old and a tenth grader. We live in Spring, Texas, just north of Houston. My phone number is (281) 222-1037.
  Date Updated - January 22, 2008
- Richard "Dale" Boudreaux
  Personal Information: Single, living in Pearland, Tx. Three daughters: 30, 27, 20; three grandkids, 7, 4, and 2. I am an account manager for FW Gartner in Houston. I have two Harleys and I would love to hear from you...281-989-5468.
  Date Updated - January 8, 2010
- LaNita Wheeler Brown
  Occupation: Leasing/Occupancy Manager
  Date Posted - May 7, 2001
- Deanna Dickey, 726 Jasper, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: School Bus Driver
- Barbara East (Schustak), 1104 Windy Meadow Dr., Plano, Tx. 75023
  Personal Information: I am married to George East, formerly of New Jersey, and have two sons (Matthew and Andrew). We are in Plano, Tx. and can't believe how many people from '72 are actually in Texas.
  Date Updated - April 13, 2004
- Rev. Douglas P. Foreman, 9602 Cty Rd 8 NW, Maple Lake, MN 55358
  Occupation: Self-Employed - Customer Service Co.
  Personal Information: My wife Becky (native Minnesotan) and I have been married for 26 years. We have five children: Alissa, 22, our only biological child; Tanya, 18 (Russian adoption three years ago, along with Ted and Klava, siblings); Tyler, 16, (Romanian adoption, 14 years ago); Ted, 16, and Klava, 15. Spent 18 years in full-time ministry, and now seven years self-employed. We live on a small farm in rural Minnesota in the home my wife was raised in. We live on a small lake and raise kids, cats, and cows! (and now a black lab). I will begin teaching at a local college this fall while maintaining my business. Call or write sometime if you have some great memory to share. 320-963-5508.
  Date Updated - March 19, 2007
- Virginia Gunter Fox, 1160 Alton, Bridge City, Tx. 77611
  Occupation: Secretary
  Personal Information: Married 36 years; have two daughters and two grandsons.
  Date Posted - December 1, 2008
- Mark A. Gilbert, 9705 S. Hwy. 89, Jackson Hole, Wyoming 83001
  Occupation: RV Resort Manager and Western Hat Maker
  Personal Information: My wife Dyan and I have been married for 18 years. We lived in Florida for six years, I was a dive boat captain and a SCUBA instructor. Then we moved to the mountains, go figure. If you are ever in Jackson Hole, call me, 307-733-7078.
  Date Updated - November 28, 2006
- Nick Hall, Phoenix, AZ.
  Occupation: Engineer
  Date Posted - October 25, 2001
- Dave Hankins, 3030 Timberview Road, Dallas, TX 75229-5843
  Occupation: Owner, Client/Server Consulting Co. (International). Happily married 2 years and will be celebrating our 16th anniversary this April. 2-very sweet daughters, ages 10 & 7. Yes, I started late! (actually a slow learner...) Both daughters are attending private school and doing very well. My older brother, Dennis WOHS-70, and sister, Penny WOHS-69, are doing great. I own CBA, which is an International Consulting Firm specializing in Client Server Technology and System Integration using Middleware, Data Replication and Internet solutions. Love to hear from former classmates.
- Debbie Spector Jannise, 468 Jackson Dr., Orange, Tx. 77632
  Occupation: Cadd Drafter, ENGlobal Engineering, Inc., Beaumont, Tx.
  Date Posted - October 15, 2005
- Rosetta Morgan, 704 Lynne Circle
  Occupation: Teacher
  Personal Information: I am married to A.W. Morgan and have one child, Brandon, age 16 years. We live in Oak Manor Addition in Orangefield.
- Doug Pattillo
  Occupation: Operator at Honeywell Int.
  Personal Information: Married for 18 years. Have four children and one grandchild plus two four-legged children that mind better.
  Date Posted - August 11, 2010
- Sandy Savoy Reynolds
  Occupation: Computer Tech @ LCM-CISD
  Date Posted - May 14, 2002
- Sherry Shugart, 2617 Milam, Orange, Texas 77630
  Occupation: Registrar at WOSHS. Married to Michael Shugart, Sr. Two sons: Michael and Jonathan
- Wanda Weatherford, Beaumont, Tx. 77706
  Occupation: Supervisor Film/Coating Technology Testing Lab, Chevron Phillips
  Personal Information: I moved to Beaumont to attend Lamar in 1972 and I have been here ever since. I taught High School for about 6 months and moved on to industry. I am happily divorced and have no intention of changing that status. I have many children of the fat, furry, and four-legged persuasion. I have soooo many interests and have been blessed with wonderful friends over the years.
  Date Posted - August 6, 2002
- Rose Young-Jaques, 474 Allie Payne Rd., Orange, Tx. 77632
  Occupation: Small Business Owner
  Personal Information: I have been married to my husband, Gaylon, for 26 years. We have one son, Eric, 25 years old. We have owned and operated an automotive repair shop in Orange since 1985. I hope to see a lot of 1972 graduates at the reunion in June.
  Date Posted - May 14, 2002
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Class of '73
- Arthur V. Barrera, Niederwald, Tx. 78640
  Occupation: Systems Analyst - Supervisor, Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division, Austin, Texas
  Personal Information: Happily married to Jane Turner of Vicksburg, Miss. for 20 years. We have two wonderful children, Richard Aaron [Rick] (19), and Katherine Hope [Katie] (14). We live on a small ranch outside of Austin, Tx. with horses and livestock. And yes, Ye Olde Famous! I am still composing, writing & performing music with Rick (Pharoh) Fletcher and our music label- Firestorm Records. On Jan. 1, 2001, I was licensed to minister the Gospel. My family and I are a traveling ministry serving the Lord. Additional e-mail.
  Date Updated -May 27, 2003
- Joey Cormier, 2234 Bonham Street, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Firestone - Operator
  Personal Information: I lived in the Henderson, Texas area for several years before moving back to Orange. In 1996, I married Gay Gallien Gray (WO Class of '64). We live in West Orange.
- Becky Ash Dixon
  Occupation: Retired Sales
  Date Posted - July 28, 2003
- Bill Dixon, 320 Dixie Dr., Bridge City, Tx. 77611
  Occupation: Teach 8th grade Social Studies/Coach High School Tennis
  Personal Information: I have been with Bridge city for 20 years and am just now getting used to wearing red! I would welcome all e-mails from any "Chiefs"!!!
  Date Updated - January 6, 2005
- Virginia Gunter Fox, 1160 Alton Ln., Bridge City, Tx. 77611
  Occupation: Secretary
  Personal Information: Married 35 years. Two children: Melynda, age 26; and Kimberly, age 24; and one grandson, age 4 -- Phoenix Blake. Looking forward to our class reunion.
  Date Posted - September 6, 2006
- Sharon Glende, 101 French Road, Lumberton, Tx. 77657
  Occupaton: Nurse
  Personal Information: I have two children, Clay (24) and Brandi (19); one grandchild, Corbett (one month old). Nurse at West Orange Anderson Elementary.
  Date Updated - December 4, 2002
- Terri Swift Hamilton, Hemphill, Tx.
  Occupation: Home Health Nursing
  Date Posted - December 15, 2003
- Patsy Henson - Felix, 513 Hydrangea, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Teacher Assistant/ Anderson Elementary
  Personal Information: Married for 19 years to William Felix who works at DuPont SRW. I have 3 children, Vequal Roberts (24), William III - Bruiser - (17) is a Senior at West Orange High, Destiny (13) is in the 8th grade at West Orange Middle School. I have two grandchildren, Georqual Tolliver and Daijoh Roberts.
- Ricky Knox
  Occupation: Fire Fighter, City of Orange
  Personal Information: I've been with the city 23 years now and looking forward to retirement in 3 years. Thinking of moving to the lakes area after retirement.
  Date Posted - May 14, 2002
- Patric Maffei
  Occupation: Carpenter
- Dwayne Mims, 6310 Rosewood, Orange, TX 77632
  Occupaton: Information Systems Tech., Bayer
- Jay Odom, P.O. Box 1153, La Porte, Tx. 77521
  Occupation: Research Assistant in a Plastics Lab
  Personal Information: Married to Kristen Underwood from Baytown. I have one single son and a married daughter and have one five year old granddaughter. I live in Baytown and will be moving back home - 2017. Looking forward to another class reunion; 30 pounds overweight, but still have all my hair. Life is good.
  Date Posted - January 27, 2010
- Wayne Reeh, Orange, Texas
- Bob Sanford, 123 Hardwick, Little Elm, Tx. 75068
  Occupation: Art Director / Graphic Designer
  Personal Information: I live in a small town north of Dallas and I have been married since 1989 (second and last marriage). I work in Denton, Texas. Graduated from Lamar in 1981. Did not get a career started until 1985. I have three sons, one daughter, one step-daughter, a step-son and six grandchildren. All of my children are adults now and have moved out. We changed the locks on the doors. Feel free to email me, I love hearing from classmates.
  Date Posted - November 30, 2005
- Kaye Dean Sims, 809 Pine Ave., Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Invista - Public Relations
  Personal Information: Married to Jimmy for 33 years. Daughter Haley and our awesome Granddaughter Hadley.
  Date Posted - November 28, 2006
- Donald Wiegand, 512 Greenbriar, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Sales/Designer
- Sherry Shelton Worsham, 7219 Starbridge, Houston, Tx. 77095
  Occupation: Director of Imaging at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center
  Personal Information: I have been married to Dale Worsham from Nederland, Texas for the past 23 years. I have two children: Whitnie, a senior at UT and Wade, a senior at Langham Creek High School. I have been at CyFair for the past 11 years. I have lived in Houston for the past 15 years.
  Date Posted - October 15, 2003
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Class of '74

A 35th Class Reunion is currently being planned for the Lutcher Stark and West Orange Class of 1974. For more information contact Lydia Garrett @ 409-330-4506 and Pat Broussard @ 409-886-5524.
- Victor Abrego
  Occupation: Occupational Medicine
  Personal Information: I've still living in San Antonio. Regards to all of you who have written off and on.
- LaDonna (Mosier) Bell, 7377 Royal Oaks Circle, Orange, Tx. 77632
  Occupation: Pre-School Teacher and Student at Lamar University
  Date Posted - January 5, 2005
- Tanya Rayburn Brindle
  Occupation: Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
  Personal Information: My husband, Tim, and I live in Boise, Idaho where I have worked for the State of Idaho for the past 20 years. He is a RRT with St. Luke's for the past 34 years. I have two sons, Ryan (33) who is married to the sweetest gal, Melissa and they live in Newport, Wa. My younger son, Daniel (26), lives in Phoenix, Az.
  Date Posted - March 30, 2009
- Debbie Brister, 756 Ave. A, Bridge City, Tx. 77611
  Occupation: Escrow Assistant
  Personal Information: Happy being single. Two sons - Michael and Timmy Price; four grandchildren - Blaine, Jacelynn, Madelynn and Brady
  Date Posted - March 8, 2005
- Lee Ann Coulter, 1407 DuPont Drive, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Home Health Care Specialist
  Personal Information: Since graduation, I have been married for 12 years. Hold the Texas Championship BillFishing Record for 1986, own and raise horses. Began HomeHealth Care in 1995 and now have a new business in Orange: "Freddie's Front Porch," a place to bring your loved ones for a day out. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for information (409) 882-0308. Insured and Certified.
  Date Posted - June 3, 2003
- Janet Conley Yaw Dotson, 2218 Land Breeze, Baytown, Tx. 77520
  Occupation: Library Tech
  Personal Information: Presently working in a public library but will soon hopefully be a deputy clerk in Anahuac.
  Date Posted - February 11, 2008
- Rhonda Franklin Ehlert
- Gwendolyn V. Gray, 2222 Crosslane, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Middle School Teacher
  Personal Information: Attended Prairie View A & M. Graduated in 1979. Enjoying life.
  Date Posted - March 26, 2007
- Dave Hastings
  Occupation: Operator at Dupont
  Personal Information: Partied down after High School, (big surprise). Went to work at Dupont, went to Singapore to train locals for plant startup. Have one son who is currently teaching and studying at McNeese. Now ride a Harley with my remaining hair blowing in the wind. Are we going to have future reunions?
  Date Updated - March 30, 2005
- Alice Faye Ceaser Henson, 1845 King Arthur Courts, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Personal Information: I am divorced and have two biological sons: Calvin Jr. (28), and Caleb (24); and three adopted kids: Najee (11), Allison (8), and Trevor (10). Just recently graduating with my bachelor's degree, God is Good!
  Date Posted - August 27, 2010
- Paula Jo Reeves Hill, Rt. 3, Box 181A, Rusk, Tx. 75785
  Occupation: Counselor
  Personal Information: Two sons, 9 years & 6 years old.
- Gwendolyn Jones, 111 Pine Avenue, Apt. #504, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Paraprofessional
  Date Posted - February 20, 2006
- Linda Kuenstler Kovatch, 1906 Newton St., Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Office Manager
  Personal Information: Keith and I are still married and work together / own a commercial diving business out of Santa Fe, Texas. We commute weekly from our home in West Orange. We have four children (all grown) and six grandchildren.
  Date Posted - June 4, 2008
- Julia "Cissy" Kyburz Sommer, 6058 Hillsdale Lane, West Chester, OH 45069-3100
  Occupation: Insurance Sales/ Ministry
  Personal Information: Owner of Sommer Agency LLC and founder of God Spoke Ministries. I have a daughter, Meghann (21) who lives in Seattle, WA and son Logan (18) who is still at home.
  Date Updated - February 16, 2009
- Clint Landry, 2411 Nashville, Nederland, Tx. 77627
  Occupation: Sales
  Personal Information: Been with Metlife since 1983. Married Paula Primeaux, who I met at McNeese. Have son attending Texas Tech and daughter at Nederland in her senior year.
- Lynette Stoffer Little, 1919 Westside Way, Monroe, GA 30655
  Occupation: Operations Director
  Personal Information: Have been married for 34 years. Have two boys, one granddaughter and one grandson. I have lived in Houston, Tx.; Newark, De.; Chesapeake, Va.; and now in Monroe, Ga, just outside of Atlanta. I have worked in the import/export business for 24 years and now move freight for projects and shows.
  Date Posted - August 11, 2010
- Terrill Newell, 6957 SW Moore St., Palm City, Fl 34990
  Occupation: Audio Visual Technician
  Personal Information: I own my own business (with my wife) AVC of the Treasure Coast (sold the TV repair shop). We supply audio/visual equipment for meetings and events. Still awaiting grandkids and we both ride our motorcycles all over the state. Oh, I am also a Florida state certified motorcycle trainer (ridercoach) for riders getting training to get their motorcycle endorsement.
  Date Posted - February 20, 2009
- Gary Reeh, 2268 E. Norman Cir., Orange, TX 77630
  Occupation: Self employed.
- Nell Trammel Sparks, 317 Paula, Bridge City, Tx. 77611
  Occupation: Registered Nurse, St. Mary ICU, Port Arthur, Tx.
  Personal Information: Two boys - Landon, Sr. at BCHS and Cody, 7th grade, BCJH
  Date Posted - March 29, 2001
- Robert Stephenson, P.O. Box 1179, Mauriceville, Tx. 77626
  Occupation: IT / Giglio Distributing Co.
  Personal Information: I fulfilled my U.S. Army commitment from 1974- 1981. Baptist Hospital, Beaumont from 1981-1984; Conn Appliance, Houston, 1984-1992. Transferred back home. Computer hobby turned into profession in 1994. Never been geeky, but I'm a total technophile. Multiple attempts at marriage failed miserably until I met Gayle Ann Miller of LCM. I have three wonderful children, two really great step-children, six precious grandchildren.
  Date Posted - October 1, 2007
- Judy Deloach Toney, 105 Broad Street, Orange, Tx. 77630
  Occupation: Paraprofessional with West Orange - Cove CISD
  Personal Information: Married for 35 years as of July 25, 2010. One daughter, age 32.
  Date Updated - August 11, 2010
- Susan Perkins Travis, Picayune, MS
  Date Posted - October 28, 2009
- Don Vercher, 5 Zeto, Orange, Tx. 77630-3222
  Occupation: Electrical Technician
  Personal Information: Married for 20 years to Donna Vercher (Alleman) of Little Cypress; two daughters, Elya, 15, and Krista, 13. Mail will reach me at listed address, but we now are in Bridge City, where I volunteer with the debate squad.
- Don Wagoner (Earl J), 346 Foothill Rd., Bastrop, Tx. 78j602
  Occupation: Transportation
  Personal Information: I only include nickname because I'm afraid many would not know me by any other. Been married for 30 years. Janie is a wonder girl I met while serving in the Army. We have three kids: Casey, 30; Dustin, 28; and Zachariah, 18. Our daughter Casey has given us three grandkids: Kaylynn, AJ, and Zander. Life good here at the Gateway to the Hill Country. Stop by and say howdy if you're ever up this way.
  Date Posted - December 7, 2009
- Mike Webb, 2707 Bear Trails, Orange
  Occupation: DuPont - Orange
  Personal Information: Married Donna Cummings who I met at West Orange, we have been married since 1975 and have two grown and married children; and three grandchildren. Donna retired from teaching and I look forward to retiring in near future. Enjoy fishing and time with grandkids.
  Date Updated - June 24, 2009
- Jerry Williams, 65 Stephanie Court, Franklinville, NJ 08322
  Occupation: Major Projects Director
  Personal Information: Johnnie and I moved to New Jersey at the first of the year. The kids are back and they are multiplying. We now have a 10 month old grandson.
  Date Updated - October 15, 2001
- Shirley Williams, 3672 Ponderosa Ct., #1, Evans, Co 80620
  Personal Information: Attended W-O '72-'74. Really loved that school and our class. Wish I had stuck around longer. But, you're still in my heart. Traveled a lot re "wunderlust" and working in the industry. Never married. Really like seeing all the old classmates who have stayed married for so long.
  Date Posted - February 17, 2009
- Randy Winney, Tulsa, Ok
  Occupation: District Geophysicist at Samson Oil & Gas
  Personal Information: I've been writing software for WesternGeco in Houston since '97. My wife Vernell is a Speech Pathologist. Our daughter Jessica is a graduate student at Baylor and our son Scott is in firefighter training.
  Date Posted - April 22, 2010
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