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Subject:
Mega Reunion
Date:
Tue, 11 Sep 2001 01:05:23 EDT
From:
GKL50@aol.com
Hello Classmates:
I've been sitting here reading the wonderful comments about the
Mega Class Reunion. Michael and I would just like to take this opportunity
to thank all of you who attended the reunion in
Grapevine, Tx. The reunion would never have been possible or
such a success without all of you.
When Michael and I start planning the reunion over two years
ago, everyone thought we were crazy and would never pull it off.
Well guess we showed all of you. HA! HA! In all honesty we had
our doubts from time to time. With everyone's help, it way surpass
our wildest dreams. I don't think I've ever had a better time or
felt such deep emotions while reliving those wonderful years in
Pecos.
We hope that those of you who were unable to attend this reunion
will plan to make the next one, I promise you will never regret it.
I can tell you that you were definitely missed by your fellow
classmates.
I would like to personally thank Michael for working with me on the
reunion, I couldn't have enjoyed working with anyone more. You
know Michael, never a dull moment.
Also, someone left an year book from the 50's at the Friday event.
I brought it home with me. If the year book belongs to you, please
email me at GKL50@aol.com, identify it and I will be gald to
mail it to you.
I will be working on a new web site in the weeks to come and will
send out information to everyone we've heard from. Please pass
the information onto friends when you get it. The old reunion web
site will be deleted when the new site is on line.
Thanks again to Joy (Brown) Ray and the Enterprise for giving us
all a chance to revisit old friends. Our reunion thoughts started with
this web site.
Thanks again for your wonderful comments and your support.
Can't wait to see all of you in Grapevine in 2003.
Glynda (Kilgore) Leger
Class 1966
GKL50@aol.com
Subject:
The Mega Reunion
Date:
Sat, 8 Sep 2001 10:15:47 EDT
From:
Steamindmn@aol.com
I arrived in Dallas on Thursday and saw a very familiar face in the lobby of
the hotel and as we stood there talking, others began to walk by with that
look on their faces, I might know that person. Just the mention of Pecos and
it wasn`t long before there were over twenty of us standing there with an
energy that I haven`t seen since growing up in Pecos.
The lobby was the unofficial meeting place every morning and moved on into
the restaurant or bar as they opened. There was a life about the hotel that
was growing and it kept growing until Sunday evening when it slowly started
to fade with the absence of the people that kept it alive. By Monday
morning, it had faded to a mere breath of the life that it was two days
before and by evening it had an air of loneliness that only a hotel lobby can
have. The familiar faces were gone but there was still family in the area to
visit and enjoy company with. Oh, but I missed those familiar faces that I
hadn`t seen for 40 years and wondered so many, many times about where they
were and how they were doing. It was great seeing them together, acting as
though it was Pecos all over again, as though they had just finished a hard
won football game or other sporting event and it was time to gather and
celebrate. By Tuesday morning when I left, the hotel had no life but the
desk clerk said that it was exciting, seeing all of the activity there
through the weekend and that we must have all lived in a great place to be
able to enjoy each other so much. She was right!
Thank you Glynda and Michael for putting this all together so that we might
put our lives on hold and enter into the time of friendship and memories that
could only have been possible in a great place like Pecos. It was a special
place as well as a special time to have given the world so many good,
productive people from such a small community. I think that we were very
fortunate to have grown up during those times and in Pecos.
Those that were unable to attend, please, try to make it to the next one
since you were missed, even though you might not think so. Everyone from
each of the different classes were a part of everyone else`s lives and your
presence will make the gathering of friends more complete. We all hope to
see you next time.
Bill O`Neil `59 ?
Arlington, Washington
Subject:
Mega Reunion
Date:
Fri, 07 Sep 2001 22:01:34 -0700
From:
Margaret Doggett mdoggett@alpha1.net
Thanks to Mike and Glynda for a great time, my hat is off to you for the
superb planning job you both did in putting this great event together.
We had a great time meeting a lot of old friends from all the classes
being from the "Class of 63" enabled us to know many of you, and then my
brother Wayne being from the "Class of 57"
I wish he could have been alive to have enjoyed it, thanks for the kind
words from so many of you from 1957 concerning Wayne's
passing. There were many missed who have gone on to be with our Lord,
but they were felt, thanks for the memorial.
I had a blast sorry so many missed it! Margaret and I are looking for
ward to 2003! Thanks to all of you for the birthday cake, that was
great, I am still eating it, where were all the gifts, Glynda slipped up
there, I'll let her slide this time, just think if everyone had brought
one........WOW! Maybe next time. We hated to see it end. until next
time! Ronnie & Margaret Doggett
Subject:
mega reunion in Grapevine
Date:
Fri, 7 Sep 2001 16:36:40 -0500
From:
Teena_Simmons@eogresources.com
Sorry its taken me so long to write! I've been this whole week
recuperating from the Labor Day weekend! If you were there, no one needs
to tell you how fantastic it was! If you weren't, you just missed the best
party in years! We had so much fun! It was a hoot! I cannot wait for the
next one. Our class of 1965 wants to incorporate our 40th with the next
mega reunion! I cannot begin to tell you how great it was to see everyone,
what a blast we all had, how great the facilities were, how well organized
and beautifully run the whole show was. We all owe Glynda and Mike such a
debt of gratitude! Glynda is the epitome of organization and Mike has
become quite a talented stand up comic. What a sweet, wonderful, friendly,
fun-loving bunch of people!!! Thanks for terrific time, I will send in my
pictures as soon as they're developed.
Subject:
Mega Reunion
Date:
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 23:47:30 -0500
From:
"Michael Beckham" mcsbpb1@home.com
I've got a feeling the next reunion in Grapevine is going to be a heck of a party. 2003 reunion is already in the making. If you didn't get to this one, you won't want to miss the next one. The reunion party could be compared favorably to the 4th of July at the Posse Barn, and the planning that went into this one was impeccable. Several have already written about how much fun this one was, and here's another. If any of you know Anne and Mary Bechtel, ask them how many drinks the Ballerina had ,And then ask Bobby Bowlin if Vicki thinks he is really a "Hot Dog". You will no doubt then realize the fun that was had. I laughed till my sides hurt, danced a bunch, got to see many old friends ( no pun intended) it seems we all got older, got to talk with Mr. Matthews, who I haven't seen since the 8th grade when he was Principal. On and on I could go. If you get an e-mail from someone about the next one, start planning now. 2003 will be a blast. It's like Michael Hartmann told Glenda Kilgore, you don't have to be invited to a school reunion, your supposed to just show up.
Subject:
Mega Reunion Fun
Date:
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 23:02:57 -0500
From:
"Bob Huckabee"
It would be easy to go on for many pages about the good times so many good friends had in Dallas last weekend. The
reunion was a blast. Of course we all had lots of memories to re-live and years of catching up to do but it was more than
just reminiscing - we all discovered new things about our friends. It was almost like meeting new friends with whom
we already have much in common and we started new adventures hearing about the things they do and the places they live
and the way life has unfolded for them since we first met. It will be great to see them again in two years. It was so much
fun that there will surely be many more attending the next one as word gets out. Thanks for the great time Mike and Glynda
and all of you who came.
Bob Huckabee '62
aeromondo@ev1.ne
Subject:
Reunion
Date:
Thu, 06 Sep 2001 10:52:29 -0500
From:
Barbara & James Smith barjam@swbell.net
I would like to add my thanks and congratulations to Glynda and Mike for
a job well done. Everyone I talked to seemed to have enjoyed the weekend
very much and are looking forward to the next one in two years. The
number of people there, around 250, would have been almost impossible to
assemble without the use of the internet in general, and the Pecos Gab
site in particular. So we also have to thank Joy (Brown) and Peggy, as
well as Jim Ivy for his sponsorship of the site.
Thanks to all who made this possible.
James P. (Jimmy) Smith
Houston
Subject:
PHS 50's/60's/70 Reunion
Date:
Thu, 6 Sep 2001 11:31:47 EDT
From:
GCowan@aol.com
I certainly echo David Bowers sentiments concerning the recent PHS reunion
held in Dallas. Michael and Glenda did a great job and the facilities they
chose were excellent. Being in the class of 1961 enabled me to know many of
the people that attended. Some had not changed much and many of us had, lol.
Great weekend and look forward to the next one in two years. For those of
you who graduated in 1961 and didnt attend, shame on you. For those who did,
thanks, it was great talking about old times.
Gary Cowan
1961
Subject:
Pecos History on the Web...
Date:
Wed, 5 Sep 2001 18:36:43 -0500
From:
Ray Thompson raymackt@home.com
Hi, grew up in Pecos but been gone a long time. Enjoy Pecos Gab
and it has helped me stay in touch with PHS Grads 1940-1950,
which I keep in a database and pass around on the web.
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Recently I've been trying my hand at learning more about web
design, with the goal of getting some of our family history up
for our family to enjoy...I hope! Let me invite you to take a
look at my best effort so far, and to link to this webpage if you
wish!
--
Thanks
http://www.raymack.com/mrcantaloupe/mrcantaloupe2.html
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RAY M. THOMPSON
Subject:
THE GREAT REUNION
Date:
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 20:34:49 -0700
From:
"Joy Ray" joyray2@earthlink.net
Yes, we had a great time!! Visiting with old friends and hearing how my older brothers' friends hated me when I was little because Mom made
them get out of the swimming pool while I swam....Little Princess that I was. Hey guys, just remember, I had a hole in my heart and underwent
open heart surgery so be nice!!
Michael Hartman is one of the best speakers I have heard in a long time! Glynda is quite the organizer. It was such fun to see people like me,
Linda Gallagher, Joanne Kelton, and many others doing the twist on the dance floor.
I can hardly wait for the next reunion in two years!!! Everyone better sign up and I am responsible for finding more of the Class of 1966 so
everyone of you email me!
Joy Brown Ray
Class of 1966
joyray2@earthlink.net
Subject:
Hey!
Date:
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 19:05:44 -0500
From:
"Kelley" kelleydj@hotmail.com
Just wanted to drop a note to say hello to all in Pecos and across the globe! Hope everyone had a great summer. Was really hot
here in Lubbock, Tx this summer but fall is almost in the air!
Hope everything is well with all! Go Red Raiders!
Randy Moss
' 76
Subject:
Old friends;
Date:
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:26:38 -0600
From:
"peggy vaughn" Peggynvaughn@home.com
Hello Pecos gab, I am looking for any information about the Elam Girls Claudia and Sandy. If you are out there I would love to hear
from you. Peggy Kelsey Reed , Big Sky Country
Poets have been mysteriously quiet on the subject of cheese
Subject:
CLASS REUNION
Date:
Tue, 04 Sep 2001 11:59:19 -0400
From:
"Bowers, David F" David.Bowers@usa.xerox.com
YOU CANNOT BELIEVE HOW MUCH FUN THE CLASS REUNION IN DALLAS OVER THE LABOR
HOLIDAY WAS.
CLASSES FROM 1950 THROUGH 1970 MET AND RENEW PAST FRIENDSHIPS AND MADE MANY
NEW ONES.
I SINCERELY HOPE THAT YOU GET MANY MESSAGES FROM THOSE WHO ATTENDED TO DRIVE
THE SUCCESS OF THE NEXT ONE IN TWO YEARS TO BE EVEN MORE OF A SUCCESSFUL
EVENT IF POSSIBLE.
PUT UP A RESPONSE POSITION ON YOUR PAGE AND DRIVE THE RESPONSE
DAVID BOWERS
Subject:
Class of 72
Date:
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:00:00 -0500
From:
"Computer Solutions" compsol@mo.quik.com
The class of 72 will be holding our 30 year reunion next summer and we are starting to make plans for the event. I have updated
our website and included reunion information(still working on some of it). The website is at www.mo.quik.com/dfleming/phs . If you
are a member of this class and haven't checked in yet we need your input. Pass the word to all members of the class of 72.
Thanks,
Danny Fleming
Subject:
Class Reunion
Date:
Tue, 04 Sep 2001 05:04:18
From:
"Roy Prewit" rprewit@hotmail.com
For all of those who could not attend the 50's and 60's reunion in Dallas
and for those who chose not to attend, you missed something special. Roy and
I were fortunate to be able to attend and we had a truly wonderful time. The
next reunion is planned for two years from now. There were some who chose
not to come and their excuse was that they didn't like their classmates
while they were in school, why would they want to see them now. You weren't
missed. Those who wanted to come but had other obligations, you have two
years to plan ahead.
Thank you again and again, Michael Hartman and Glynda Leger, and others
involved in this fun weekend of laughter, old memories, and new ones.
Reita Moody Prewit
Subject:
Hello
Date:
Mon, 3 Sep 2001 21:54:17 -0700 (PDT)
From:
Perkins Brian bperkins00@yahoo.com
This is Brian Perkins. I left Pecos in "93" and only
get back once in a while. I just want to say thanks to
the Pecos Enterprise for Pecos Gab. I left Pecos in
"93 and since that time I have lived in Houston,
Odessa, Midland and now in Lubbock. In doing so I have
lost touch with everyone I went to school with.
If there are any of the Class of "85" that read this,
you can get in touch with me at BPerkins00@yahoo.com.
I check this address daily. Everyone take care and
hope to hear from some of the ex-class mates.
Brian
Subject:
Big Reunion
Date:
Mon, 03 Sep 2001 22:20:00 -0500
From:
bowlin bowlin@sat.net
Hi everyone. Just wnated to let you know that if you didn't make the
50's, 60's 70's reunion, you missed out on a MAJOR event. We had a
blast and Mike Hartman and Glenda Kilgore did and OUTSTANDING job of
organizing the event.!! Mike just needs to learn whom is married to whom
(private joke). It was nice to see faces that I, myself, haven't seen
since I was in the 7th grade. Alot of great people were there, such as
Coach Garland Matthews, for example. I think plans are already in the
making for another such reunion in 2003. Now you know, so start making
YOUR plans to attend. There will be a new Pecos High School web site in
the very near future with all the details of the next one, and I'm
sure, photos of this one. Keep an eye out for it.
Bobby Bowlin (Class of 66)
Subject:
(no subject)
Date:
Mon, 3 Sep 2001 11:59:33 EDT
From:
BZP462@aol.com
The Pecos High Reunion went great, everyone had a lot of fun, 250 people
showed up and we are going to have another one in two years and hope that
many more can attend. The classes of 1950 through 1970 were there. There was
a special award given to Coach Matthews, he attended the get together on
Saturday night. Five of us are going to help Michael and Glynda get another
one together and we need e-mail addresses of everyone. Micheal and Glynda did
a great job and it was very special to all of us. Bettye Harris Powell-class
of 1952.
Subject:
looking for old friends graduates of 1978 & 1979 from pecos high school
Date:
Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:10:54 EDT
From:
SLPlessnTexas@aol.com
Hello,
I hope you can assist me. I am looking for old friends that were graduates in
1978 and 1979. If possible, would you be able to provide me with a scanned
copy of the graduates you usually list for the above mentioned years? It
would help so much as I am ill with cancer and would like to reach a few
friends. Especially...Jesse Woods and Lisa Edwards. Thank you in advance for
any assistance or advice you might be able to provide. God Bless...Nita
Subject:
HI, FROM IRVING TEXAS
Date:
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 07:00:05 EDT
From:
LuzRdrgz@aol.com
HI EVERY ONE OUT THERE IN PECOS. JUST WANTED TO IF ANY ONE OUT
KNOWS HOW TO GET TOUCH WITH HILDA VASQUEZ FLORES, GLORIA
VASQUEZ, EDWINA VASQUEZ. IF ANYONE KNOWS PLEASE LET ME I
WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM.
LUZ
VASQUEZ RODRIGUEZ
Subject:
Will Miss Seeing You!
Date:
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:25:22 -0500
From:
"Jim Strother" jimstrother@bigfoot.com
We're two weeks into a six week period my wife has cast on her foot. She fell on the front porch and broke a bone in her left foot.
I'll miss seeing everyone at the reunion. I'd love to hear from anyone and everyone. Hope to see you down the line.
Subject:
locating old class mates
Date:
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 19:28:44 -0500
From:
"craig chappell" c_chappell@hotmail.com
Hello from San Angelo
Can anyone tell me where Bruce Hale might be at? I believe his dad was a Border Patrol officer. I have few other folks I
want to find , here they are: Chuck,Floyd & Patricia Vilmont. Here is another name i just remember, Bill Sims. And of
course 1 of my graduating friends Marcus contreras Jr. ? Maybe this last name I mention will jog some of us older folks
memories LOL im just 39, but i remember this girl named Michelle Hazlewood, we were blessed with some good rain in San
Angelo last weekend , send us some more. To all who reads this say thanks to Smokey and his staff. Sincerely Craig
Chappell San Angelo Texas
by the way my email adress is: c_chappell@hotmail.com
Subject:
"Mr. Cantaloupe"
Date:
Sun, 2 Sep 2001 20:52:01 -0500
From:
Ray Thompson raymackt@home.com
My family has deep roots in Reeves County and Pecos, beginning
with my grandparents, Madison and Julia Todd. Granddad Todd
is know as the father of the Pecos cantaloupe industry. I've
posted our family history about "Mr. Cantaloupe" on my website.
Thanks!
Bye R@y
http://www.raymack.com/Mr%20Cantaloupe2GL.htm
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Subject: looking for old friends graduates of 1978 & 1979 from pecos high school
Date:
Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:10:54 EDT
From:
SLPlessnTexas@aol.com
Hello,
I hope you can assist me. I am looking for old friends that were graduates in
1978 and 1979. If possible, would you be able to provide me with a scanned
copy of the graduates you usually list for the above mentioned years? It
would help so much as I am ill with cancer and would like to reach a few
friends. Especially...Jesse Woods and Lisa Edwards. Thank you in advance for
any assistance or advice you might be able to provide. God Bless...Nita
Subject:
Pecos Gab
Date:
Thu, 23 Aug 2001 19:15:59 -0700
From:
"Marina and Joey Natividad" marjoy@midtech.net
Was reading the Gab and got to reminiscing about Pecos, friends, and stuff, and finally got the nerve to write. This is Marina
(Granado) Natividad, living here in the big city of Denver City, Texas. For those who don't know, I'm starting my 8th year of teaching
and loving it. I teach 4 yr. olds at the elementary here. My daughter Alex is a senior and is loving being a cheerleader. I have
Aaron who is 5 and just started kindergarten and not too pleased that he has to get up in the morning to go. Been married to Joey
Natividad (from Pecos) for 15 years now. Anyways, I've read the Gab and saw some familiar names, so I was hoping to connect
with some friends from the class of 85. If anyone remembers me, I would love to hear from you.
Subject:
hi
Date:
Tue, 21 Aug 2001 23:56:35 -0400
From:
"jonelle contreras" hottiejonelle@hotmail.com
My name i Jonelle Contreras & I lived in BARSTOW for 17 years. I moved to
Wichita about 4 years ago. Now im in collage at colley county comunity
collage in Arkansas City, Kansas. I am running cross country& Trackfor them.
I here on a full paid scholarship. I just wanted to say hi to knew me.
Also my mother lillie Conteras from BARSTOW now form Wichita wants to say Hi
to all the people down their.
Jonelle
Subject:
How much I appreciate the Pecos Gab
Date:
Tue, 21 Aug 2001 11:01:42 -0500
From:
"Marquita Wanslow" MWanslow@msn.com
I sent a message a while ago and I have received so many responses from people from my past that I was
overwhelmed.
This is such a wonderful way to find and keep up with your friends and make their acquaintance again and find
out about where they have gone in their lives.
Thanks so much for this site. Thanks also to all of my friends and friends of my family who answered my query.
Marquita (Bowers) Wanslow
Subject:
class of '97
Date:
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 20:38:06 -0500
From:
"aaron selinkoff" selinkoff@earthlink.net
My maiden name is Heather Huelster, some of you may remember me from the Tumbleweed since my grandparents owned it. I left my junior
year in high school and have not seen nor spoke to anyone since. I live in the Dallas area now and would love to hear from some old friends. I
would like to get in to contact with Brad Scott and Chris McIntire if any one has any info please let me know.
Thanks for the memories,
Heather
Subject:
Pecos High Grads class of 1978
Date:
Thu, 26 Jul 2001 14:50:07 -0700
From:
"Mary & Henry" ponu@prodigy.net
I'm looking for any classmates from 1978 and anyone who might remember going to school with me. My name was Mary Matta and
my folks used to own Ben's Spanish Inn. I haven't been back in many years and miss everything about my youth. Pecos was the
best place to grow up. If anyone remembers me and would like to share,contact me at ponu@prodigy.net
Mary Matta Hollopeter
Subject:
Date:
Sat, 11 Aug 2001 11:57:19 -0500
From:
Beverly Morrison bwattsm@swbell.net
In the late 40's until the mid 50's my family, Lucyle and Pat Watts lived in Pecos, actually on the Balmorea Highway. My
grandparents, Frankie and Hubert Watts also lived there. I am searching for a receipe my grandmother Frankie made. Hopefully,
someone in the Pecos area still makes or remembers lemon bisque. I would dearly love to have the receipe.
Please send or call.
Beverly Watts Morrison
31 Robledo Drive
Dallas, Texas 75230
214 373-4263
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