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Mountain Home High School, Mountain Home, Arkansas
40th Reunion of MHHS 1964 Graduates and Former Classmates Mountain Home, Arkansas October 8-10, 2004
(Click photos above to enlarge)
Information in this booklet from the online questionnaire at the class Web site, http://www.mhhs1964.com, letters, and other sources. Photos are from the 1964 Bomber yearbook.
Name: Galen Arnold Address: 7083 Highway 5 South Phone: 870-491-5115 Occupation: Retired/General Contractor
Spouse: Glenda Occupation: Administrative Assistant Years Married: 35 Children: James G. Arnold, Jr. 31, Cynthia A. Staples 28, Kenneth Nick Arnold 25 Grandchildren: Andrew Joseph Arnold 9, Sarah Arnold 5, Amber Rose Staples 7, Lauren Ann Staples 5, Christopher Staples 3
Retired from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department after 20 years in 1989. Returned with my family to Mtn. Home in 1989. Started a home repair and remodeling business which has grown to home building and remodeling. Glenda works at the local hospital as an assistant to the CFO. Our oldest son in a Warrant Officer in the Army. He is married with two children. Cindy Staples is self employed with three children. Nick Arnold is attending college local after serving in the army.
Name: Nancy Biggers Cravens Address: 20509 Emerald Rd, Lebanon, MO
Hi to all. Looking forward to seeing each and everyone. Yes, Julie & Velma , ‘52 was a long time ago.
My husband, Larry, and I just celebrated our 37th anniversary. We have a daughter, Shawna, not married but enjoying life as a single gal. She is an assistant manager for Wendy's Restaurant here in Lebanon, 2 boys, Roger, a graduate of West Point Military Academy, and his wife, Tanya, have a 5 month old son Bryce. They live in Joplin MO where Roger works for TAMKO Roofing Products as a cost analyst. Our youngest Randal, works with his dad in the barber shop and has a 4 year old son, Brayden. I am working in the circuit clerk's office as a criminal court clerk. Have been doing this for the past 6 years.
Glen Blevins 900 Silver Creek Drive Sherwood, AR 72120 501-835-7675
Lynn Blevins PO Box 847 Mountain Home, AR 72653 870-425-5952
Name: Lois K Bradley Pangle Address: 707 Bradley Drive, Mtn. Home, AR 72653 Phone: 870-425-5587 Occupation: Payroll Administrator for the County of Baxter Years married: 39
Spouse: Raymond Pangle Occupation: Retired Engineer from Union Pacific Railroad Children: Raymond M Pangle II 35, Krystal K Pangle Hamm 28 Grandchildren: Ashton M Hamm 4, Tristen J Pangle 2, Jakob N Hamm 1
According to the class prophesy I was going to be an airline stewardess on a flight leaving Flippin, AR. Needless to say, the plane left without me but I met Ray (who was from Flippin), and he has taken me for the ride of my life! We have two wonderful children who both graduated from MHHS. We enjoy each day to the fullest and look forward to yet another chapter of our life of spoiling grandchildren.
Name: Kenni Cooper Lopes Address: 3500 Viola Dr., Aromas, CA 95004 Phone: 831-726-3897 Occupation: Retired
Spouse: George Occupation: Retired Years Married: 39 Children: Kristi - 38, Debrae - 37 Grandchildren: Athena - 14, Daniel - 10, Nicolas - 7
After leaving Mtn. Home 5 days after graduation, I moved to Santa Cruz, California. I married in 1965 and had two children.
When my youngest child was 7, I went to work for the Santa Cruz Superior Court. I worked for the court for 29 years and held various positions eventually working in court management.
I retired in May of 2002 and have been having a great time doing some traveling and spending more time with my grandkids.
In Nov. of 2000, my husband, George, and I left Santa Cruz where we had lived for 36 years and moved to a small town (Aromas) in Monterey County, California. We are enjoying the country life and have finally finished a complete remodeling project on the house.
Ray Crawford 582 Tennyson Loop Harrison, AR 72601 870-743-6447 Church of Christ minister at Bellefonte, AR.
Name: Carlene Doles Steenveld Address: 17085 Morning Glory Lane, Claremore, Ok 74019 Phone: 918-341-1580 Occupation: Library Assistant Years married: 18
Spouse: Les Steenveld Occupation: Aircraft Mechanic Children:Carla Leigh Robinson - 27, Ty Steenveld - 12, Taylor Steenveld - 12 Grandchildren: Hunter Tate - 5, Hannah - 4, Spencer - 3, Emily - 2
I moved around for awhile. Worked for SWB in Tulsa, OK, for a little while (wasn't very smart back then), ended up in west Texas. Worked there for awhile and eventually moved to Oklahoma City where I ended up working for St. Paul Ins. Co. for eleven years. Got married at the age of 29, had my first child, then divorced. Stayed in OKC for 11 years, then moved to Tulsa. Worked for Marsh & McLennan Ins. Brokers, got married again when I was 39 and when I was 45 I had my twins, Taylor and Tyler (or now called Ty). They are now 12 and we're doing pre Algebra and it's rough on this 57 year old......... but I love having then, they are a joy for me. Taylor, my daughter, and I love to shop together.
I am now working as a library assistant at my children' school which has been fun. My husband works for American Airlines. We don't travel much like most people think AA employees do, but my twins did get to go to Europe this past summer with their grandparents (I wasn't invited..)
My daughter lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and children. I have two twelve year olds still in school and now my grand children are beginning school. And that is where my life is at the moment.
Name: Rebecca Smith-Murdock (aka Becky Dryer) Address: 4910 Farris Road, Denton, TX 76208 Phone: 940.591.0454 Occupation: University administrator
Spouse: Mike Murdock Occupation: System Administrator Years Married: 22 Children: Grant Baxter Murdock, 19; Hannah Elizabeth Murdock, 18
I think I actually remember Coach Bishop giving those test directions! Recently, due to the undeniable fact that we are having our 40th high school reunion, I have been (1)trying to figure out where all the time went and (2)having lots of flashbacks to interesting, horrifying, fun, and/or bizzare high school happenings.
Otherwise, my immediate family and I happily live in Denton, TX. I LIVE in Texas, but I remain an Arkansan. Marrying late, Mike and I have two (really nice) kids in university: Hannah (18) is a freshman at Ouachita Baptist Univ., and Grant (19) is a sophomore at Texas Lutheran Univ.
Since leaving Mtn. Home 40 years ago, among other places, I have lived nearly a decade in Canada, a few months in China, a year in England, eleven years in Little Rock, and now fifteen years in Texas--all the while involved in education. I got my degrees in English literature but have been a bureaucrat, not a teacher as I expected, most of my life.
Thanks to the committee for organizing this reunion. It will be a delight to visit with friends from "home" and catch up on people's lives.
Name: Sandra K. Edwards Anderson Address: 97 South Street, Mountain Home AR 72653 Phone: 870-425-0915 Occupation: Retired
Spouse: J. R. Anderson Occupation: Retired Children: Vince 38, Tim Grandchildren: Alex 10, Alysa.8
J.R. and I have lived at Gainesville for 39 years and moved back to Mountain Home in September of 2003. We will celebrate our 40th anniversary this August. J.R. is retired after 25 years in construction and 19 years at Ozark County Gas. I have been disabled since 1992. Before that I was a Bookkeeper at the Lab., supervisor at the local Mtn. Home Alco Store, Co-Manager of Andy's Restaurant.
After that we foster cared for several years and out of that we adopted a 3 year old boy. He is now in the 10th grade at Mountain Home. His name is Tim Anderson and loves sports and plays on the Mountain Home basketball team.
J.R. and I are active in our local church and I am Coordinator of Women’s Ministries, also served as Sectional Rep. until last year until my health caused me to resign that position.
We have a son Vince and daughter-in-law Michelle, two grandchildren Alex 10, and Alysa.8 who are home schooled. Vince is 38, served in the Air force, and has graduated from Jerry Salvia’s Bible College at Houston, Texas. They now live at Gassville. At one time they owned the Cherry Tree Book Store. He now works full time at Wal-mart, attends college here at Mountain Home and made the dean’s list again this year. He attends Jewish Bible Institute on the Internet, and is about to complete his studies there.
Name: Mike Eidson Address: 117 Lake Point Dr., Richmond, KY 40475 Phone: 859-624-0779
Name: Bill Engeler, Address: 212 Fort Houston Drive, Palestine, TX 75801 Phone: 903-729-7045 Occupation: Data Processing Clerk
Spouse: Linda Occupation: Data Processing Clerk Years Married: 28 Children: Derrek James Engeler, 26 Grandchildren: 0, yet
We live in Palestine, TX and have for 23 years. We both work for Walmart, Inc, at each of the two Warehouses in our town, We work in the Computer Room.
Our son, Derrek, is Minister of Sports Outreach, at Chuck Swindoll's Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX. He is married to Brie, from Tucson, AZ. Both met and married at Baylor University in Waco, TX, and we have, so far, two Grandpups!! We're waiting!! I do woodworking as a hobby, and keep up with College sports. Linda gardens, and likes planting flowers. We also have Cheyenne, our joyous puppy. Last big trips were to San Diego, Calif, and also Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming!! Awesome!!
Name: Sharon Gragg Hettinger Address: 2573 S. Delaware Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207 Phone: 414-482-4661 Occupation: Executive Assistant
Spouse: David Hettinger Occupation: Parts & Service Manager - Food Service Equipment Manufacturer Years Married: 19
Wanda Grayham Stafford 2409 W. Page St. Springfield, MO 65802 417-865-7113
I moved to Springfield, Missouri, immediately after our graduation and started college at Draughon’s Business College. During my college days, I took a part-time job at Springfield Garment Company where I met my husband, Howard Stafford.
Most of my life has been in Springfield, except almost three years (67, 68, 69) we lived in Culver City, California.
My husband and I have three children - 2 girls and 1 boy. We have 10 grandchildren, including 5 stepchildren. Also, there are 2 step-great-grandchildren. Grandchildren range in age of 4 years to 18 years.
I am presently employed at General Electric Motors and have been there for 25 ½ years. My husband retired from GE 3 years ago after working there for 31 years.
Name: Linda Green Dabney Address: 4909 Oakland Road, Oakland AR 72661 Phone: 870-431-8521 Occupation: Retired Years married: 11
Spouse: Simon Lee Dabney Occupation: Retired Children: Simon Lee Dabney, Jr. 39, Theresa Marie Dabney Hobbs.34, Sonya LaNaya Nodine Perry, 34, Craig Alan Nodine, 30 Grandchildren: Stiles Reese Stahl 12, Domanick Aaron Stahl 10, Victoria Kay Nodine 10, Tristen Lee Hobbs.6, Kendall Alan Lee Nodine.6, Kaden Jacob Nodine 4, Bryanna Rene Perry 4, Dietrich Perry 3, Samara & Steven Nodine 18 mos. (twins)
Address: 13 Beverly Heights, Tuscaloosa, Al 35404 Phone: 205-556-4005 Occupation: Clinical social worker, therapist in private practice
Children: Zane age 34 lives in SFO Elizabeth age 30 lives in Dallas Max age 27 lives in Northport, Al
I attended the University of Arkansas for two years after graduation from high school. Returned to live in Mtn. Home and care for my ill parent, married Harold Terry in 1967, to this marriage 3 children were born. We divorced in 1981. Both my parents died that year, as well.
In 1977, I started my career in law enforcement. I graduated from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Academy in Camden and was one of the first women in law enforcement in Baxter County. I was the Juvenile Probation and Intake Officer until 1988 when I left to return to college at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. I received two degrees in Alabama, my last was a Master of Social Work degree in 1993.
I am now in private practice as a clinical social worker/therapist in Tuscaloosa. My concentration is in geriatric social work. Most of my clients are elderly individuals. In my career as a public servant my best work was left to the citizens of Baxter County as co-founder (along with Policeman Jim Matthews) of Serenity, a shelter for abused women and children. In Tuscaloosa, I founded a program called People Fighting Hunger a meals program for homeless and needy individuals.
I travel with Alabama's oldest midwife, a 99-year-old woman who is an author and a speaker in demand all over the place. I will be in Portland, Oregon, with her on the reunion weekend but I promise I will attend the next one.
It is so exciting to connect with all of you, again. My best wishes to you! Have FUN! (That is all I know about the chapter, Coach Bishop!!! I LOVED HIM!!! HE was to die for!!) Darlene
Name: Dick House Address: 701 S College, Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: 430-5060 Occupation: Real Estate Years married: 12
Spouse: Lisa Occupation: Water sales Children: Trey-36, Garrett-27, Nicholas-11, Matthew-9,Michael-6 Grandchildren: Taryn-4, Kyle-2, Issac- 3mths
Have been in the real estate business for 32 years.
Married the most wonderful gal 12 years ago and started another family. We are quite involved in area sports and St. Peters catholic church.
2 years ago I decided to become involved in politics and ran a successful campaign and was elected to the quorum court. We basically manage the county’s affairs.
I feel fortunate to have been able to remain in the area for all these years. It takes us a long time to realize things, but Mtn. Home is the greatest place to live.
Name: Sharon Howard Dozier Address: 20 Old Pinehill Rd. South, Berwick, Maine 03901 Phone: 207-698-4552 - Cell 603-498-3769 Occupation: Self-employed Nurse/Manager
Occupation: Wal-mart management Children: Christy and Misty Grandchildren: 5, ages 7-14
Greetings from Maine. Eddie and I are excited about attending the reunion.WOW,40 years!
As some of you know I'm a self employed Nurse/Manager. Currently on a high profile case of two children with a rare terminally ill disease called Pompes. I've been flying back and forth from Boston or Philly to drive into Princeton, New Jersey, to their home for the past six plus years. We have been featured on the Today Show, CNN, and MSNBC. A final draft of a book just went to the editor, and a movie is in the works. The children Megan and Patrick are now in a bi-monthly Enzyme replacement trail with the FDA and Genzyme Pharmaceutical company.
We on the other hand have been blessed with two beautiful and healthy daughters and five of the best grandchildren anyone could ever hope for, our son-in-law Randy, and of course my mother Jerry Howard (Uma) whom a lot of you know and love, too. We are all here now.
We live near the seacoast barely in Maine. Everyone works in New Hampshire. The guys are in Wal-mart management and the girls are teachers. When you view the pictures you might recognize our two daughters whom are Mtn. Home grads, too. Christy ‘86 and Misty ‘89. Our grandchildren range from 7 to 14. And of course their Great-grandmother Uma. She sends her love to all and hugs and kisses to Dick House.
And last but not least the very short blonde round person is me. And I am busting to see you all in October. Sharon Howard
Name: Michael S. Huett Address: 51 Mimosa Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653-6817 Phone: 870-492-5057 Occupation: Civil Engineer & Land Surveyor (Inactive) Years married: 36
Spouse: Laura C. (Mills) Huett Occupation: Banking Children: Catherine R. (Huett) Beckham - 35, Christopher S. Huett - 33 Grandchildren: Nicholas S. Huett - 4 Nathaniel D. Huett - 2 yrs. 7 mos. Grace C. Beckham - 2 yrs. 4 mos. William C. Beckham - 5 mos.
After you see me, you will remember me, but don't ask!
Name: Susie Irby Bogard Address: 197 Shadow Lane, Golden, Colorado 80401 Phone: (303) 526-0173 Occupation: High school art teacher/advisor retired '02 Years married: 24 Occupation: High school science teacher/advisor
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Jeff and I were fortunate to teach at a wonderful public alternative high school, a ""school of choice"" (meaning: kids want to go there!) which featured international travel as an essential and integral part of the curriculum! That meant we got to dream, and design study for trips all over the world - to see the polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, for example- and take kids there on the cheap! So it was an adventure for thirty years for both of us, and because our two kids went to the school, we got to take them along as well. We've done archaeolgy in the desert Southwest, traveled to Mexico many times, Guatemala to see the Mayan ruins at Tikal, Costa Rica twice, lots of wilderness backpacking, Boundary Waters canoeing--an adventurous and fun place to teach and learn. We could always make the experiences multi-disciplinary...science and art can be a part of anything! Our long careers there and our capacity as academic and personal advisors to the kids has made us part of a huge extended "family," a community that is unusual; we hear from former students all the time and are still much a part of their lives-very rewarding.
Jeff and I took around a hundred trips in our career at the school ( Jefferson County Open School), and our passion for travel - from Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Lyle's tales, no doubt - takes us on our own trips as well. We look forward to traveling more in our retirement, and in my case, making my own art-ceramics, drawing/painting.
The kids go to school currently in Colorado; Lucas is a senior at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Lauren is a sophomore at Colorado College in Colorado Springs.
Over the past 20+ years we have pretty much handbuilt our home in the foothills west of Denver - lots of additions from the original cabin built in the 1940's - and we'd love to have any of you come to visit! We're not far from a buffalo herd - so bring your skates!
The reunion was wonderful; you guys are great
people, as you always were! You even improve with age!
Name: Steve Irby E-mail (Home) -- E-mail (Work) Address: 601 Baxter Avenue, Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: 870.424.6177 Occupation: Purchasing Agent for Baxter Healthcare Corporation in Mountain Home
Spouse: Patricia Occupation: self-employed as a Certified Court Reporter Years married: 33 Children: Stephanie Marie Irby Randall (29) and Amanda Elizabeth Irby (26) Grandchildren: Chase Randall (11) and Lauren Randall (9)
I am a Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and used the GI Bill to earn a BSBA degree in Marketing from the University of Arkansas.
Patricia and I married during college and moved back to Mountain Home in 1971 because both our families live here (she grew up in Calico Rock).
Our daughters are both MHHS and U of A graduates; Stephanie is an attorney in Fort Smith and Amanda a heart nurse in Little Rock.
I have worked for Baxter Healthcare for over 28 years and supervise the Purchasing function. My hobbies include travel, boating, camping, fishing and being a Grandpa.
I am the MHHS '64 Class Treasurer for life.
Marilyn Kopsa Stone 7317 Hwy 201 N Mountain Home, AR 72653 870-425-4594
Helen Kendall 12891 Highway 201 N Clarkridge, AR 72653 I’ve been real busy with my husband; his health isn’t good right now.
I graduated 1964, got married Oct. 26, 1965, and moved to Hot Springs where I worked at A&W until my husband got on the Police Department in Malvern, AR. I worked as a waitress until I got on at Curtis Mathes. When it moved I worked at the shoe factory. From there I became an assistant manager at the Sonic in Malvern.
Had to leave the Sonic and help my dad take care of my mother. We lost her August 16, 1985. Then we owned our own bait shop and canoe rental, and I managed the roller rink.
When my husband retired, we moved back to Clarkridge to help my dad when he needed it, but I got bad and he had to help take care of me. I had to have a kidney transplant in 1993. Then my dad got worse and we took care of him. He died Aug. 16, 1995, exactly 10 years from when my mother died.
In 2000 I had to have a knee replaced, and in 2001 I was going to have my other knee replaced when we found out that I had cancer.
I have a craft show, which I do every year that I can. O dp a ;pt pf crpcjetomg/
In 2002 my husband had a 4-way bypass, then three days after he came home he had a bad stroke. I take care of him and try to do other things that I need to do. I have arthritis in my neck and back.
We had a daughter July 2, 1970. I also have a step-daughter that is about 6 years younger than I. I have one grandson, 2 step-grandsons, 3 step-granddaughters, 2 step-great-granddaughters and 2 great grandsons, but I love them all the same.
Helen Kendall Wheeler
Beverly Knight Quick 195 W. Wade Ave. Mountain Home, AR 72653 870-424-3934
Name: Susan Joyce McGinnis Address: 6758 Colonial Drive, Greenfield, IN. 46140 Phone: 317 894 5745 Occupation: Retired Nurse
Occupation: Physical Therapist/Retired Army Years Married: 36 Children: Chris 34, Bryan 33, Jeremy 28 Grandchildren: Cameron 3, Sean 3, Maggie 1, and a boy in December
I graduated from nursing school in 67 and married Mac in 68. We spent 26 years in the army to include living in 11 states and 2 years in Turkey - Mac was in Viet Nam and Korea.
I left nursing for 20 years to raise our 3 boys and returned to work in the children’s hospital here in Indy when Mac retired from the army and returned to school for his degree in physical therapy.
Retired completely now, I spend my days as an ecstatic grandma and enjoy being free to do anything or nothing!!City life is convenient and fun, but I am a small town girl at heart and will always enjoy the time I can spend in Mtn. Home with my mom and sister. My dad passed away in 83.
I can't wait to get caught up on all your lives. See you in October.
Name: Diana McGuire Zelk Address: 189 Zelk Lane, Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: 870-481-5302 Occupation: Treasurer/Bookkeeper
Occupation: Assembler/Technician, Baxter Healthcare Years Married: 39 11/12 Children: Misty 35, Nathan 31 Grandchildren: 1, 1 ½
My journey began on August 4, 1983, when I entered into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ my Lord. It’s my relationship with Him that defines who I am and gives, not only this life, but all eternity, meaning and purpose.
I am blessed with a good marriage. The love of my life, my husband, Wilbur (Zelk–class of ‘61) and I will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary on November 1. Wilbur retired from the U.S. Navy in October 1980. After living on both coasts and seeing most of the country in-between, we decided there was nowhere better to live than Mountain Home, Arkansas. We moved back here and built the house we still live in.
But the Navy wanderlust is still there also, and we both love to travel. We’ve lived in Saudi Arabia and visited many other countries. Our two favorites are Israel and Australia. Alaska and Ireland are still on our list of places to see. When Wilbur retires from his civilian job at Baxter Healthcare, we plan on becoming “winter Texans.”
I’m looking forward to the next chapter....
Name: Connie Morton Hager Address: 717 Cedar St. Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: 870-425-4312 Occupation: Retired teacher Children: Elizabeth Martin 34
I taught in the Mountain Home Schools for 20 years. I taught 5th grade, Title I reading and math for 1st graders and an alternative class for children with behavior problems. I also wrote and had funded 4 grants for an Afterschool Program for Homeless Children which I taught.
I retired two years ago. I currently attend First Baptist and First Christian Churches. I am co-facilitator of a support group for people with mental illnesses. I also work at the Christian Clinic as a financial counselor. I have one daughter, Beth who lives in Eureka Springs, AR. She is currently in the process of putting in a bookstore there.
My Dad passed away ten years ago. My Mom later remarried and lives with my stepdad in Mountain Home.
I have taken several trips in the past several years including a cruise to Belize, visiting my brother Steve and his wife in Dallas, TX and recently returning from a trip to California.
I feel very fortunate to live in this area. Hope everyone has a great time at this Reunion!!
Name: Toni Olsen Crawford Address: 915 E 2nd St., Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: 870-425-9568 Occupation: mom to Snickers & Buster Brown & grandma
Occupation: Store Manager Years Married: 40 Children: Kristi Renee - 36, Kimmy Diane - 34 Grandchildren: Ashley Diane - 12, Blake Andrew - 4, Abby Renee - due in Nov., Brenna Nicole - 9, Cameron - 5, Kasey Diane - 5 weeks
Let's see, Bruce & I moved back to Mountain town in '98 cuz my dad had died and we wanted to be closer to his folks and my mom and to the girls. I am not working because of my back so I stay home with our 2 four-legged kids whom we adore, Snickers and Buster Brown (both brindle boxers). I'm involved in boxer rescue which is how we got Buster. I visit the girls and grandkids whenever possible and absolutely can't do that enough. Other than that we just live a quiet life back here in Mountain Home, something we thought we'd NEVER do in a million years! And we love it!
Name: Robert Sisson Address: 10929 W Ashland Way Phone: 623-877-1272 Occupation: Airline Captain, Alaska Airlines Years married:
38 Spouse: Dana Children: Stan 37, Leslie 34 Grandchildren Allysa 11, Gracie 2
We have lived in Arizona most of our married life. Except 9 years in Nevada and one in Texas. WE live for the Lord Jesus Christ and have been blessed with children that do the same. Families are wonderful. Life is great; and I am glad to see everyone for 64. Hope to see all again in 5.
Name: Purcella “Purcee” Stanger Rosa Address: 501 Sequoyah Dr., Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: 870-425-4388 Occupation: Office Manager @ Rosa Dental Clinic Years married: 35
Spouse: Don Occupation: Dentist Children: David 33, Brad 30, Kevin 28, Kyle 26
Name: Carol Trauth Wherry Address: 3418 E. State Hwy CC, Fair Grove, MO 65648 Phone: 417-759-7676 Occupation: High School Math Teacher
Spouse: Bill Wherry Occupation: "Administrative Systems Analysis Years Married: 30 Children: Holly 26, Amanda
I have been teaching math for 18 years at Glendale High School in Springfield. I am Head of the Math Department and this will be my last year before retiring.
I have not decided what I will do next year but since Amanda will be in Scotland finishing up her degree in Occupational Therapy, Bill and I want to be able to make a trip to see her and do some touring (that means no teaching!).
Holly has come back to Springfield where she is a doctor at Cox Family Medicine in her first year residence in Family Practice. It is great having at least one daughter close after all the years of college. Amanda is still so far away...Colorado State University.
I plan to stay busy with volunteer work, traveling, and hobbies. I am trying to put all the years of teaching geometric designs to good use by learning chip carving. I am really enjoying the challenge. See you soon.
Name: Jennifer VanderStek Ferguson Address: 6290 Johnson Drive Phone: 530-872-0547 Occupation: teaching, artist, children's activity book writer
Spouse: Thomas Ferguson Occupation: investments (Ferguson & Brewer Investment Co.) Years Married: 37 Children: Bret-36, Derek-deceased (would be 33), Rick-29, Jessica-28 Grandchildren: Brandon-13, Christian-13, Celeste-11, Mitchel-10, Janie-10, Haley-8, Elise-8, Matthew-3, Nyla-1 ½, Kylee-1, Katie-2 months
I have lived in Northern California for 27 years. We have 2 1/2 acres of meadow, creek, pond, large vegetable garden and vast flower beds, 3 lawns and a meadow to mow, 100 ft. pine trees---very gorgeous property.
I am currently a traveling grandmother to Boise, Houston, San Antonio, and Salt Lake City. We have had some health issues in babies and mothers that has caused a hectic traveling schedule.
I was asked to start the 7th and 8th grades Independent Study school in Paradise, and taught all subjects. Also, I was an elementary school art teacher. I have done other teaching stints.
My hobbies are watercolor painting, designing needlework kits, reading, gardening, hiking backcountry in national parks, biking and traveling the U.S. and Central America.
Name: Dennis Wedgeworth Address: 6176 S. Farm Road 189, Rogersville, Mo 65742 Phone: 417-881-5432 Occupation: Retired Insurance Sales
Spouse: Lottie Occupation: Wife, Mother, Grandmother Years Married: 37 Children: Stacy Wedgeworth Tubbs 33; Darin Wedgeworth 31 Grandchildren: Ashley & Amanda Tubbs, 4; Grace Marie Wedgeworth, 3
I came to Springfield, Mo in 1964 and attended business school. Worked as a janitor to put my way through. Lottie and I were married in 1967. I attended Drury College and got my BA in business, while working 2 jobs. Lottie took care of the kids and helped me in every way possible.
I got a break when I started selling for a new medical malpractice company. I grew that company into the largest in Missouri. They bought out my agency and I retired. I later worked a couple of years for a legal malpractice company before retiring again.
Lottie and I have had the good fortune to travel all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and parts of Europe. I teach a Bible Study class in my church and minister to about 70 there. I have a small farm and raise some black angus cattle.
God has smiled on this kid from Three Brothers.
Name: George K. Wilcox, Jr. Address: 5954 Royal Ridge Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78239 Phone: 210-656-8303 Occupation: Financial Planner
Spouse: Phyllis (Young, 1965 MHHS) Occupation: Assistant for Autistic children In North East Ind. School Dist. Years Married: 40 Children: George 39, Christy 35 Grandchildren: Nicole 18, Madison 9, Logan 7, Harrison 5
Phyllis and I were married Nov. 14, 1964.We will celebrate 40 years this year. I have been in the Insurance and Financial Planning business since 1969. I have been the manager of a number of large agencies and am now the sole owner of The Financial Group. Phyllis was a house wife and mother until 1998 when we founded The Financial Group and she became the office manager.
In 2001 she decided to start substituting in the North East Ind. School District in special ed. She is now a fulltime assistant with an autistic child who is being mainstreamed.
Our son, George, is a doctor. He is a Hospitalist and Chief of Medicine at North Central Baptist Hospital. He is married to Cristina, and Madison, Logan and Harrison are his children.
Christy, our daughter, works at The Scooter Store in New Braunfels as a Mobility Consultant. Her daughter Nicole is a senior at Madison High School, is 18 and looking forward to voting this year. Nicole plays 1st base on the Madison varsity softball team. She is now looking at colleges for next year.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone.
Name: Velma Willard Cotter Address: 713 CR 48 Gepp, AR 72538 Phone: 870-488-5240 Occupation: Retired
Spouse: Max Cotter Occupation: Retired Years Married: 36 Children: Lyn Cotter 35, Sheri Smith 32 Grandchildren: Wesley Smith 12, Hannah Cotter 10, Bodie Cotter 7
I have retired from Baxter Healthcare after 39 years of employment. Since I'm not a stay at home person, I work part time in the Mountain Home School System. Max and I have a farm and raise beef cattle.
During the summer we enjoy watching the grandchildren play ball.
Our son works as a Farm Bureau insurance agency and his wife is an assistant principal at the Pinkston Middle School in Mountain Home. Our daughter attends ASU full time and works full time at the Mountain Home High School. Her husband works with telecommunication.
I haven't really changed much over the years. I'm not as shy as I was in school. Some of you might remember that I was the 1964 Baxter County Dairy Princess. Well, my daughter was Homecoming queen in 1989 and last year my granddaughter was Young Miss Merry Christmas in Baxter County.
I look forward to seeing my classmates.
Name: Donald E. Horst, Classmate 1952-1958 Address: 3910 N. Spencer Rd. Newton, KS 67114 Phone: 316-283-7769 Occupation: Corporate Pilot Spouse: Rachel Brubaker from PA Occupation: Secretary at Hesston College Years Married: 35 Children: Elizabeth 32, Andrew 27, Nathan 25 Grandchildren: Isaiah 3, Jal 2, Micah 2 months
My family moved from Mtn. Home after our 6th grade to Hesston, Kansas. We lived there for 1 year (7th grade) then moved to Filer, Idaho, for the 8th grade. My father was a Pastor and started a church in Twin Falls, Idaho where I went to school for the 9th - 11th grade. In 1963 we moved back to Hesston, Kansas, and I graduated from Hesston High.
In 1968 I returned to school at Eastern Mennonite College in Harrisonburg, VA. and met my wonderful wife there. We moved to Tulsa, Ok. and I attended Spartin School of Aeronautics and became a Aircraft mechanic.
After building several antique aircraft, we moved to Newton, KS. in 1973 and have been working in the aviation industry ever since. In 1982 we took our 3 children to Botswana, Africa, where I was a mission pilot flying all over southern Africa. We thank the Lord for that experience.
Now 2 of our children live in Chicago and one in Virginia, so we have to travel to see the grand kids. Grand Kids are "great".
We are looking forward to seeing everyone again. I may not remember anyone but always like visiting. One of the things I do remember is that I was thrown of my first horse while riding with Julie Wright. I spent a night in the hospital because of it.
See you soon.
Donald
Name: Kathryn (Kathy) E. Jones, Classmate 1952-1962 Address: 3728 N. W. 51st Place - Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Phone: 405/942-1086 Occupation: Executive Director, HEACO (Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma)
I have been Executive Director of the Higher Education Alumni Council of Oklahoma (HEACO; pronounced HE-A-CO), a statewide grassroot organization of supporters of the state colleges and universities in Oklahoma. I have held this position since January 1992.
I work with the institutions' presidents, the state agency for higher education, the legislative leadership, and the governor's office to obtain and advance support for higher education - particularly in the area of increased funding. My job focuses on the areas of politics and public relations. I am serving as executive producer of a television series about higher education in Oklahoma - and I don't have a television!
Outside interests include Leadership Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women, and Rotary. I hope to work in the area of higher education for a minimum of 10 more years and plan to retire in Mountain Home.
Name: Bob Ketchum, Classmate 1952-1959 Address: #17 County Road 830 Phone: 870-488-5451 Occupation: Video professional/Audio Engineer Spouse: Jane (Perry) Occupation: respiratory therapist Years Married: 6 Children: With Jane-Robert Warren Ketchum III (6) Bob's (former): Missy Warren(33) Jane's (former): Lucas Billingsley (21), Jeremy Billingsley (27) Grandchildren: Michael (12), Tori (9), Jake (4), Kirsten (4), Morgan (1), Kelsey (1 month)
Although I grew up here I was fortunate enough to attend military school for the final 5 years of my schooling. I spent the winter months of 1959-1964 attending Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida, and my summers here on the lake with many of my childhood friends. Though I did not actually graduate from MHHS in 1964 I am generally considered an "honorary member" of the class by many.
I was the drummer for the "locally infamous" band, "The Vipers", and so maintained a high degree of visibility to my former classmates. I have held careers as a disk jockey, magazine journalist, concert promoter and professional musician. I have owned and operated a video production business and recording studio locally since 1973.
Name: Judi Ramey Sharp, Classmate 1952-1963 Address: 216 CR 28, Mountain Home, AR 72653 Phone: 870-492-4483 Occupation: Volunteer Spouse: Sonny Sharp Occupation: Volunteer Years Married: 41 Children: Julie - 33, Steven - 30 Grandchildren: Bridget Cherie Summa, almost 2
Eloped with Sonny the day after Prom our junior year. We both went to Arkansas Tech and graduated in 1967. He went to work for the Department of Defense in Texarkana that summer and, after a career that took us all over the US, Europe, and the Pacific, retired in 1995. We returned to Mountain Home on January 1, 1996, and built a home on ten acres at the back of his grandparents farm on Highway 62 East. We're still outside the city limits (It's getting closer all the time!) but inside the relatively new 62/412 bypass, not very far from Wal-Mart’s new store.
I taught in Foreman AR, Lexington KY, and Germany, and for the next 20 years spent my time at home with the kids, substitute teaching, volunteering, researching family history, and doing some secretarial work. Got my first computer, a $100 Timex-Sinclair, in 1982 and have been at the keyboard ever since.
In 1992, we found ourselves in Atlanta GA after two years in the Marshall Islands, and shortly thereafter I found the Internet. Now I build Web pages, mostly to promote Cotter. (We love its history and its beautiful location, and enjoying doing what we can to "boost" it, as the old newspapermen would say.) Since June of 2000, we've published the Trout Capital News for the city of Cotter (http://www.troutcapitalnews.com), a monthly newsletter which is distributed in hard copy in Cotter and online.
Our days are filled mostly with spending time with our 85- and 88-year-old mothers and doing volunteer work. He writes and talks (does a short show about Arkansas history with Bobby Knight at 9:30 a.m. each Monday on KTLO-FM.); I compute and self-publish books about family history and Cotter history.
I'm a breast-cancer survivor (3 1/2 years - M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston), and I'd be remiss if I didn't remind you to get that mammogram!
We're so very happy being back home, even if Mountain Home is growing just too fast! I can't wait to see all of you and then begin planning for our 50th reunion in 2014!
Name: Jim Nearn, Classmate 1952-1963 Address: P.O. Box 115 Dardanelle, AR 72834 Phone: 479-229-2170
I was glad to hear from Julie about the reunion. Even tho I moved from MHHS to Dardanelle AR in 1964 I’m looking forward to seeing some of the many classmates I had while living in MH.
Name: Loyce Garner Manahan, Classmate 1952-63 Address: 12842 Tammarack, Houston, TX 77013 Phone: Hm 713.455.5575, Cell (I'm never hm)713.822.3054
It has been so much fun reading this site! I couldn't believe somebody found that picture from the rowing club. I had no idea that thing was out in cyberspace!! I'm looking forward to the Saturday night event. Sorry Joyce & I won't be able to make the Friday night gathering. Would you believe that the class we graduated with here in Houston is having their reunion on the same weekend?! We're going to attend the one here in Houston on Friday night and go to our favorite one on Saturday. See you there! PS: The August issue of Southern Living has a couple of pages about Norfork/Mtn. Home. Monkey Market sounds interesting??
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