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"ORIGINAL MUSTANGS" BLOG NOW IN OPERATION
Well, we've taken the plunge and adding a BLOG feature to this website. Thanks to the generosity of RICHARD OLSEN ('70) and the technical know-how of his son, Reed Olsen. My sincere thanks for all their hard work in getting this off the ground. Frankly, I am overwhelmed by the entire process so please be patient with me as we get the BLOG going. The link to the BLOG is: http://johnjayblog.com/ or just click on the blue BLOG at the beginning of this.

Here is a briefing of how this works.
1. Go to the site and CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
2. For user name, please use your real first and last name (maiden name for women), as you were known by in school.
3. When you fill out the information and submit it, an e-mail is sent to me (Dennis DuPriest) to authorize you or not.
4. When I have authorized you, an e-mail will be sent to you confirming this.
5. Please give me 24-48 hours to authorize your account. (I do have a life and can't get to the computer every night.)
6. Once you are authorized, please fill out your personal information to share with people, expecially your JJHS graduation year.
7. START BLOGGING!

Feel free to use this BLOG as often as you want BUT with these guidelines... treat this as if you were a GUEST in someone's home and behave yourself concerning TOPICS, LANGUAGE, CONTENT, etc. Keep it friendly. You have the option of uploading a PHOTO of yourself. It would be great to see everyone's picture. Please be sure to load one to your account. HAVE FUN!

A LIVE CHAT FEATURE HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE BLOG. PLEASE REGISTER AN ACCOUNT AND THEN, JOIN US!
WE CHAT EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS 9PM EASTERN/8PM CENTRAL/7PM MOUNTAIN/6PMPACIFIC.

KARL RITTER ('71) in Fredericksburg, Texas, has just contacted me to say that because of circumstances beyond his control, the July 4th FLY-IN has been cancelled. He still invites people up to enjoy the holiday and festivities, but there will not be any fly-in.

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BA-DING-BING!!! BRIEF VIDEO OF CAPTAIN GUS!!!
On March 24, 2008, I received the folowing e-mail: "Hey, Dennis-- I was looking at YOU TUBE, today, and ran across a kens tv news segment featuring Captain Gus, including a short interview segment with Joe Alston. Here is the link so you can let everyone enjoy it. I have watched that video clip on you tube at least a dozen times.  Captain Gus was one of a kind. By the way, Dennis, I didn't know Joe Simpson was your uncle!  I used to listen to his mid-day report on KKYX.  I can still hear him say, "Joe Simpson, KKYX News" in the back of my mind. Bryan L. Hartman, Hartman Music Group, LLC, Rio Medina Tx."

What the video is shows the 50th Anniversary of KENS TV5. I supplied them with the only video footage of Captain Gus to the station for this TV special and they used it. Someone has taken the entire special and divided it into four segments and uploaded it on YOU TUBE So, here is the only footage of  the "Captain Gus Show." I have an entire 30 minutes of "The Captain Gus Story" so, if I can figure out a way to load it to the internet, I'll do so. My thanks to Bryan for finding this!!

Anyway, to do the do and the whole McClue, click HERE

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Anytime a classmate shares news with me, I am happy to post it here under "Current Classmate News." Every six months, I archive the "Current News" and start a new page. News of the past 10 1/2 years can be found by returning to the INDEX page and looking under the dates of the ARCHIVES. Remember, I can't share your news with classmates if YOU don't tell me. I also accept photos and post them here on this page when I can. The lyrics to the Beatles song, "InMy Life"... pretty much sum up why I do these reunions and this website. "There are places I'll remember, all my life, though some have changed. Some forever, not for better. Some have gone and some remain. All these places had their moments, with lovers and friends, I still can recall.  Some are dead and some are living. In my life, I've loved them all. In my life, I've loved you more."   Love is all around, Dennis 7439 Lancewood San Antonio, TX 78227-1001 mustangs@ texas.net (210) 674-6767

JUNE 2008
Haven't heard from anyone. No news to report.

MAY 2008

KIM NUCKOLLS ('72) Lubbock, Texas, was my last steady girlfriend of my Senior year at JJHS. I still remember spending graduation night sitting on the couch in her family den and making out till like 2:00AM, before I left to check out some graduation parties! Our song was "Close To You" by the Carpenters and I can't tell you the times I have thought of Kim over the years when I hear that song.  We had some great times together going on dates in my 1963 Ford Falcon station wagon. It wasn't the coolest car, but at least it got me around town! I haven't heard from her in a dozen years, I'd say, and then, today (5/23/08) I get an e-mail from her from out of the blue!! Talk about surprises! This is one of the biggest for me in the past decade. I really had no idea where Kim was or what she might be doing and it turns out she's right where I last heard she was and doing what she had been doing! LOL She writes... "Hey there Dennis!  I was checking out the JJ web site and saw a notation that several of us had bad e-mail addresses and you were requesting updates, so wanted to share mine. Also am sending a recent pic.  I never would have imagined being 54 and having braces!  I'm still in Lubbock; been here 12 years.  I never thought I'd stay.  You may remember I moved here after my divorce.  Been at the same job, too.  Legal assistant at one of the city's oldest law firms.  Just recently bought a house; figured after 12 years, I wasn't going anywhere - ha.  Got Joe Hinojoza's e-mail address off your site a few years back, and it was a shock that we'd been living in the same city all this time but never ran into each other.  There is also someone else here who was a cheerleader - Karen - I can't remember her name; she is married to this IT guy who did work for our firm.  Very, very small world.  Anyhow, just wanted to say hello and give you my updated e-mail address.  I enjoy looking at your site from time to time.  Take care!"  -- Kim, by the way, I just spoke with my mom and told her I got your e-mail and she still remembers you and sends you her best wishes. (Geez... at age 75 my mom still remembers my high school girlfriends! ) You still have that cute "chipmunk cheeks" smile that I always kidded you about. (Always done out of love and you know that.) Well, Kim, take care and stay in touch! (5/23/08)

--- Kim it's great to hear from you after so long! That girl, -Karen- you speak of is "Karen Wallis '71" who came down for the reunion, last year. In fact she's been to several of them over the years. It is so awesome to hear from you and it's wonderful to know you're doing so well. I've never been to Lubbock, but have wanted to visit the Buddy Holly museum for a long time. Maybe, now, knowing that you're there, I'll make it up, some day.  We have a lot of catching up to do, so give me a call one of these days. I'm glad you still visit the website. It's my tool to the outside world. LOL

MARY "MIMI" VERBOIS ('69) in Dixon, Illinois, announces her FIRST grandson, Devin. She is as proud as she can be! Mimi sent me a "Get Well" prayer card to lift my spirits in my current difficult times. She also included a very generous donantion for the website. Mimi, thanks so much for the donation, I appreciate it very much. Funds have been getting tight, and it's because of wonderful people like yourself that I am able to "keep the flame burning brightly" with the website. You are so sweet! In her card, she included a brief note,,, "Dennis, I've been thinking of you and praying for you and your health issues. I have enclosed a photo of me and my first grandson taken about two months ago. He is now almost 7 months old. The day he was born, my brain turned to "mush," and I fell head-over-heels in love with this blessing from our Lord. We (Devin & I) are best buddies and make each other just light up!  Take care, Dennis and God bless you! Love, Mimi" Mimi, your grandson is beautiful and he's so luck to have YOU as his grandmother!! Thank you for your prayers for my health. It means so much to know my friends care. God bless you, too! (5/18/08)

JANINE RODRIGUEZ ('71) in North Richland Hills, Texas, sent in a generous donation a few weeks ago, but I have hesitated posting it with the other information that she sent in her letter. I always check back with people who sent "extra" news so I can be sure that they don't mind that I share it here on the website. It's been a couple of weeks since I e-mailed her, but to no response. I'm going to take the chance that she doesn't mind, so here's a part of what she wrote to me... "Dennis, I hope this letter finds you well. I'm not able to view my e-mails at work and when I get home I never seem to find the time to get on the computer. I finally buckled down and sneaked a peek and saw your recent e-mail. I always enjoy hearing from you and wanted to send you a brief note. To bring you up-to-date on me-- I am doing well after a stent was placed in my heart, back in December. I had 90% blockage.. I am doing better. My 25-year old daughter, Dana, graduated with her MBA from TCU, last year. It's wonderful! Now my money is MY money and I can save for retirement!! LOL Enjoy Spring and take care! --- Janine, thanks so much for he donantin and I'm so happy to know your health is doing better.  That's scarey with a 90% blockage! I don't know if I have that problem or not. Not curious enough to find out, either. Congratulations to your daughter and if you're ever visiting San Antonio at the end of the month, and it's the LAST Friday of the month, come visit the GUYS at Pizza Hut. Call me for details 674-6767. (5/11/08)

COACH PAUL LINDY RETIRES A VICTOR! By Lorne Chan, San Antonio Express-News
Longtime MacArthur baseball coach Paul Lindy retired after the Brahmas' final regular-season game Thursday, ending a 30-year career at the school, including 28 as head baseball coach. Lindy, 56, was honored in a surprise ceremony at Blossom Athletic Center after MacArthur's five-inning, 14-0 win over Lee. He finished his career with a record of 444-273 as head coach. MacArthur also will name its practice baseball field after Lindy.

"He has such a great knowledge of the game and care for his players," MacArthur athletic coordinator and head football coach Van Fuschak said. "Paul's a guy that shows up at school to help 12 months out of the year, ever since he first got here."

The Brahmas have had 19 winning seasons under Lindy. Their best season came in 1987 when they reached the state championship game, losing to Abilene Cooper in the final. This season, MacArthur finished 21-10 but missed the playoffs.

LINDY LEAVING PART OF HEART AT MacARTHUR By David Flores, San Antonio Express-News
That Paul Lindy has a difficult time talking about his resignation as MacArthur baseball coach without choking up should come as no surprise to those who know him. After all, it's never easy to walk away from something that's defined so much of one's life for so long. In Lindy's case, coaching and teaching at MacArthur the past 30 years hasn't been so much a job as it's been a vocation. If some think that's maudlin, they don't know the man who guides and nurtures the students in his U.S. history class and his players as if they were his children. There was a time, though, when Lindy might have seen things differently.

“Any young coach, when he's starting out, probably focuses more on the game and the success that comes with the wins,” Lindy said Tuesday. “But the longer you coach, the more you start looking at the big picture. You become aware of the higher calling of helping these kids learn how to be successful in life and develop character.”

Let the record reflect that Paul Joseph Lindy has done that, and much more, since arriving at MacArthur in 1978. Hired by Frank Arnold, then the Brahmas' football coach, Lindy was an assistant to baseball coach Syl Perez for two years before succeeding him in the fall of 1980. MacArthur went 444-273 and made the playoffs 12 times in 28 seasons under Lindy, who led the Brahmas to the Class 5A state final in 1987. Lindy's last MacArthur team missed the playoffs but finished 21-10 and routed Lee 14-0 in its finale last Thursday. Lindy, 56, has coached the Brahmas for so long that it's difficult to imagine someone else filling out their lineup card. To say his emotional ties with MacArthur run deep wouldn't even begin to describe his relationship with the school's community.

Lindy says, “This is a great environment to work in. We have great kids, and the people I work with are great, too.. After 30 baseball seasons and 34 years in coaching, I'm emotionally, physically and mentally drained. I'm going to take some time off and recharge. Maybe a year from now, I'll look for an opportunity to get back in the game somehow.”

The scene after his last game with the Brahmas reflected what the school has meant to Lindy and vice versa. Presented a plaque by officers of the MacArthur booster club, a surprised Lindy stood at home plate and gratefully acknowledged a warm ovation from fans, parents, former players, principal Bobbie Turnbo and football coach/athletic coordinator Van Fuschak.

Mike Copple, the ace pitcher on the Brahmas' 1987 state finalist who now lives in Austin, was among those in the crowd.

“That tells you the kind of respect the players have for Paul,” Fuschak said. “If they didn't feel that way about him, they wouldn't come back. He was tough on them, but they knew he cared about them.”

For the most part, Lindy managed to keep his composure during the brief ceremony. But his emotions got the best of him in the end.

“The hardest part for me was turning around when it was all over and looking at my players,” said Lindy, who is single and has no children. “That's when it really hit me, that this was it. That's the only time I really, really broke down. It was very difficult.”

Fittingly, MacArthur's baseball practice field will be named in Lindy's honor.

“That field has been my escape,” he said. “That's where I go do my best thinking.”

As Lindy moves on, we can rest assured that part of his heart always will remain on that field.

APRIL 2008
SAM SARRIZIN (‘70) in San Antonio, Texas, writes to me to ask a JJHS trivia question... “Hey Dennis,   just wanted to say hey.  My wife, Vickiem and I are doing good.  Got a question for you.  Warren Whitaker and Glen e-mailed me and asked me if Fred Pointer ('71) was offered/accepted a scholarship in football from UT Austin or SWTS in San Marcos and I can't remember.  Maybe you do?" ---Sam, I am stumped. I cannot recall at all, so let's open up the question to everyone. Does anyone know the answer?? (4/27/08)  STEVE MAYS (‘70) in Virginia has an answer to Sammy Sarrizin’s trivia question about Fred Pointer. He writes... “ – "As I recall Fred did receive a scholarship to UT, but didn’t stay there.  I don’t recall the reason he left.I  think he went to SWTSU after that but I don’t recall for sure. Speaking of trivia and Fred, he was the only guy who ever hit a home run off me when I pitched in baseball in Little League and Babe Ruth League. That includes facing guys like Randy Beatty, Steve Smith, Beetle Jacobs, Tommy and Jimmy McDuff, Eddie Riddle, Tim and Tommy Yates, Mike Proctor, Tony Pellitier, and Jim Ramsey.  I didn’t have much of a fastball, but my curve was wicked. Once when I was a base runner, someone tried to pick me off first base, but I dove back and clipped Fred in the back of the legs. He fell down on top of me and was so upset because he thought he had killed me. Maybe he just wasn’t mean enough for football at UT, but he could sure hit a baseball a long way." (4/29/08)
 
MARSHA DAVID (‘71) in Englewood, Florida is coming back to live in Texas!! Marsha looked so fabulous at the reunion, last year. I gotta see her again. She writes... “Hey Dennis - It was good to hear from you!  I just wanted to pass on some news. My daughter and I are moving to Austin, this summer. I decided I'd really like to be closer to my brothers. Dean and his family are in Austin and Mark is in San Antonio.  Also the job market will be a little better than here in Englewood, Florida.  I'm looking forward to seeing some old friends from school.  The only person I know of from Jay in Austin is Fred Butler.  Do you know of anyone else I'd know? Thanks for all that you do Dennis.  Please take care of yourself and keep in touch. Love." ---Marsha, how wonderful to hear from you! Glad that you’re moving back to Texas and closer to me! The hell with who else lives in the Austin area, you just think about me!! LOL  Anyone living in the Austin area that remembers Marsha, please write to her and get in touch to welcome her back to Texas. But seriously, Marsha, let’s hook up for dinner when ya’ get back to the Lone Star State!! (4/28/08)

MONNA STEPHENS (‘71) in Grapevine, Texas brings me up to date on here life with a great e-mail... "Hi Dennis, All is well in the Dallas/Fort Worth area too. In fact I just became a grandmother for the sixth time in just over 7-years.Timothy Lucas Castello was born on April 15th to my daughter Alicia and her husband Keith, who also lives in the DFW area. At least now we can look forward to something better than paying more taxes on that date.  For my classmates that have become (or will be) Grandparents, you know there is nothing better. Two weekends ago, I joined Donna and our younger sister, Kris, in Fredericksburg, TX for a long weekend visit.  On our list of "must do's" we went to the Hanger Hotel to purchase yet another t-shirt for Donna's husband Calvin.  Not only did we enjoy last year's Reunion, but so did our spouses.   Marc and Calvin have already decided that if the next reunion is anything like last year, they will break theirs promise NEVER to attend yet another reunion with us. Donna's (DONNA STEPHENS '70) email address has recently changed to astrow@wildblue.net. Anyway, I think that's it.  As soon as she returns to the US, I'll confirm her address (she's in Canada).  We talk on the phone almost daily, so I seldom send an email down to South Texas.  (Thank goodness for unlimited calling plans).Thanks for prompting an email.  Like many of us, I take your communications for granted, and shouldn't. Thanks again for keeping us connected after all these years. Love always." ---Monna, I cherish the times you e-mail me. You always bring me up to date and make me feel so good to hear from you. Congratulations on your new grandchild. What a blessing!! Glad that you made a return trip to Fredericksburg. I am already making plans for the 2010 reunion up there. Thanks for Donna’s new e-mail address. Love you!! (4/27/08)

JIM PROCTOR (‘71) in San Antonio, Texas was the first person to tell me who it was that said... “If I knew I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” You all may recall I quoted that quote in my last e-mail to everyone regarding my own health, but I didn't know who had said it. Well, Jimbo said... "Hey Dennis, great to hear from you, hope all is going great for you. All is well from this end. It was Mickey Mantle that made the comment that you quoted. Take care." ---Thanks for letting me know, Jim. I thought it had been W.C. Fileds, but you're right! (4/27/08)

WARREN WHITAKER ('70) in Austin, Texas writes... "Dennis, It is always great to hear from you!!!  I believe it was Mickey Mantle that said, "If I knew I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself."  At least that is the first person I heard that quote from. Not a whole lot to brag about on my end.  Still working for UT Austin and living in Wimberley. We are hoping for a lot more rain so the Blanco River will get up in time for tubing season, but it is looking unlikely at this point. MARK LOISELLE (‘70) came down to Denton from Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago and I drove up for a couple days and visited with him, his brother Jon and his Mom. We played some golf (Mark kicked my butt again...geez).  They are doing well and the visit was well worth the drive (and gas expense!). Thanks again for all that you do and I hope to see you sometime in the near future.With Best Wishes." ---It’s always great to hear from you, too, Warren. I trust that things are going well in Austin. It’s strange that we live so close to one another but haven’t seen each other in quite a while. We need to do something about that! Glad to hear that Mark is doing well. Gimme a call, dude. (4/27/08)

HARREL SCOTT (‘70) Canyon Lake, Texas stays in touch with me by e-mail and phone call. His latest e-mails reads... “Dennis I am doing well having just had a bad sinus infection.  I have had a close friend staying at my house recovering from open heart surgery , he say's he is about ready to go back to his place though , guess he has had enough " you cant do that's " from Robin and I.  I and another friend havent let him drive for over two months.  Glad to hear your doing as well as you are but hope you improve with time like we should with age, right , I think that's the way it should be? As for donating funds for the web site , let wait untill my business increases , then I promise I will be able to.  I appoligise for not wrighting more often but then I always liked to meet friends in person , it's more fun that way.  If you remember to remind me or call me a few day's before one of the friday meetings I'll make one of them soon on my Gold Wing as I average 38-40 mpg as long as I take it easy with my hand on the throutle.  As for your health always remember faith in yourself , god , family , and friends will always add joy to your life no matter how hard times become. KEEP THE FAITH." --- Good to hear from ya’, buddy. That is so kind of you to open your home to a friend for recvoery. I know how kind you were to me by taking me to the visitation service when Mrs. Finder died. You clcoked over 150 miles that day, just coming to S.A. picking me and taking me home. You have such a BIG heart. Thanks for staying in touch! (4/27/08)

RENITA FOSTER (‘71) Fort Monmouth, New Jersey drops a line to me... “Dennis, how wonderful to hear from you! I keep trying to do the Sunday night chats but with a wake up at 5 a.m. it's kind of late for me. I will try one of these days. I have some good news. I was lucky enough to win another journalism award. This was first place for Story Series in Dept. of the Army. Unfortunately, the JAG office wasn't to happy. This was the court martial story of a LTC caught enticing little boys on the internet to have sex. I was proud of the young Captain who offered to take the case and nail the creep. he got a record 31 years to Fort Leavenworth! My daughter, is also going to law school in the fall but can't make up her mind where yet. I will be going to Hawaii and Normandy this summer to do interviews for next year's 65th invasion anniversary! Cheers.” ---Congratulations on your journalism award, Renita. You have had a very rewarding career. It’s amazing how you get to “live’ so many different things though your writing. Keep it up. We’re all proud of you! (4/27/08)

ROSS RAYMOND (‘69) in Katy, Texas, bring me totally up=to=date on his life... “Dennis, Life is certainly on the fast track at our house.  Seems the years pass every so fast.  This year the little girl who was born the year I turned 40 is graduating from high school.  If I am lucky she will graduate from UT Austin by the time I turn 61, maybe 62 if she follows the current trend towards less than timely graduation. I am working on a house in San Antonio, near Highlands HS which I hope to rent out in the near term. If you know of anyone who wants to live south of I-10 off Gevers Road area, I might have just what they want, or need. Oh, I forgot, I am running for school board here in Katy ISD. Strange how politics works. A couple of items I have been asking the board to put up for a vote this past year are now being talked about, not passed, but talked about. I am seeking the current board President's seat and he has made it known he might be willing to push for a few items. As there are four of us in the race, I think he would like to trim the field a bit and seek my endorsement if he can come around to my way of thinking I just might do it. I am not sure he will be able to as I am going to propose a 15% across the board cost of living raise for our people. The closer you are to the classroom, the better, but all ISD people are underpaid.  I suspect you might agree with me. I still sell a little life insurance and annuities now and again.  Just enough to keep the lights turned on and the cable bill paid.  Next week, I will work towards electricity and water, then if I am lucky food comes up the following week.  It is always great to have a plan. This fall I will have two in college, so I am looking over my kid's piggy banks real close.  I might have to go to the garage and find a hammer and liberate some of those coins!! UT is one stingy place.  Lauren has been offered only $2.000 from them and four others school have offered her a full ride and two others about 80% free.  Guess where she wants to go?  Yep, the one who offers nothing.  It is a good thing for her she has a mother who is on her side, otherwise she would be at either SMU or LSU this fall.  But I still have hope in my heart, but know in my head there is none. I gather from your note your health has improved, but still not quite what you want it to be.  If so, I am both gladdened and saddened by this news.  I am stuck the next four weekends in Katy, but when I get free and head to San Antonio (only $100 in gas) I will give you a shout and we can "do" lunch someplace. In the meantime, stay dry, and out of trouble.” ---WOW! Now, that the way to update me on your life, dude! That’s a lot of new, but you’re a busy guy. Best of luck on the school board election. I know this is your second time around. Sounds like your daughter has a great future ahead of her. Thanks for staying in touch. (4/27/08)

HARRY LINDGREN ('70) San Antonio, Texas, recently had some serious back surgery and is on the road to recovery. The one thing shtta he's looking to doing when he's totally healed is to get back on his Harley and hit the road. Our best wishes to Larry for a speedy recovery (4/25/08)

CATHIE BOOTH (‘71) Metarie, Louisiana still sees so much rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina. She srites... “Hey Dennis,  As always it is good to hear from you and know that you are doing well.  It is now almost a year since my hubby crossed to the other side and I am doing well my self.  As for our daughter, Amber, is now an SA1C getting ready for her nest stripe.  She just completed the Airmen's Leadership Class and did not loose any hair from that.  LOL  Louisiana is still rebuilding slowly.  Still so many homes are up in the air sorta speak Here is to your continued healing and to your good health. Love and Light.” ---Hey, Cathie! Great to hear you're hanging in there in hurricane country. I know that I am always amazed at news reports that show just how much more work there is to be done in Louisiana. It's hard to still comprehend the damages and loss. Thankyou for the well wishes that you send my way and right back at ya! (4/20/08)

MARK NORMAN ('71) in Louisville, Kentucky has been very busy in his life, lately. He writes...“Dennis, good to hear from you. Since you’re asking for updates on people’s lives, well, here’s what I’ve been up to. On the volunteer side, I’m still active in scouting, presently serving as the Council Advancement Chairman. I’m also a trustee at my daughter’s school. Finally, the National Model Railroad Association elected me as Superintendent of the local division. (I told them I wanted a recount. They just laughed.)  August makes 36 years at UPS. That chapter will wrap up soon, as retirment is around the corner. Our daughter Sophia is doing fine at school and is doing excellent in her piano studies. As you know, she’s eight. Does anyone else among the original Mustangs have a younger child? Evidently, I’m a slow learner. My wife, Kelly is now teaching special education in middle school. What an avocation. I admire her. Thanks for everything you do to keep the flame alive Dennis. Best regards.” ---Thanks for the update, Mark, and after careful thought, I think I can safely say that you DO have the youngest child of any of the Original Mustangs! Nice achievement. LOL  So, you can see rerirement just areound the corner, well, my best wish for good gealth to go along with it. Speaking of model trains, just last year, my father gave me his collection of trains that he bought when I was born. We got to see them at Christmas every year, but not play with them. Now, after 50+ years, they're mine, and I haven't even taken them out of the box, myself!! Thanks for writing. (4/20/08)

DEAN & SANDY (WOODS) DUNN ('69/'70) in North Richland Hills, Texas was the first to reply to my e-mail. In fact, just minutes after it was sent. Sandy wrutes for the both of them. DEan can't type with a golf club in his hands! She writes... "Hey Dennis, Just wanted you to know I always enjoy hearing from you and it's not been often enough lately, I'm sure all would agree. I was just turning off the computer when I heard your mail arrive. You were a bit evasive but hopes this finds you well. Our little grandson, Ryan, just turned 7 and is starting baseball season with gusto of a little giant. Dean and I just spent 9 days on  Spring break with the grandkids and our daughter & husband in Florida. Did the Disney & Sea World thing and then 6 days (my favorite....on the beach) on Sanibel Island. The boys wore us out, bike riding daily, Dean the guys golfed and we just goofed off making sand castles, gathering sea shells and playing beach bum.  You mentioned how you enjoy hearing from the old JJ folks.....and old we are getting. Dean and I will be maried "40" years on Sept 29th.....YIKES!!!!! . My cousin Rick Kieffer (‘72)  will be in San Antonio the end of the month, but I doubt we'll be down. Keep in touch ." ---Sandy. somehow I knew you'd be among the first to reply to my e-mail. I can always count on you to stay in touch with me. I love getting your e-mails and hearing what the "old man"(Dean) is up to and how you're doing. Me being evasive?? No way! LOL I just figured that people are tired of hearing about my ailments and health situation, so I've stopped talking about it. It's gotta' be borrrrrrrrrrrrrrrring for people. Congratulations on your upcoming 40th wedding anniversary. That is awesome!!! And the best part of it is, after 40 years, the two of you are still talking to one another!!! LOL Seriously, I'd be hard pressed to find someone as loving and caring for each other, as the two of you. I think it's so wonderful that the two of you have shared your lives this way for so long. You two are living proof that "Love is all around." Sounds as if you and Dean really enjoy being grandparents, too. That is so cool!! Glad to hear Ryan is doing well. If, you make it to town for your cousin Rick's visit, please, be sure to give me a call. It was great visiting with your family last time and y'all really made me feel welcome. Love to you and Dean! (4/20/08)

BETTY CONSANI ('70) San Francisco, California was one of the first to reply to my recent bulk e-mailo to everyone and she writes... "Dennis, What a nice surprise to have a note from you in my email.  I just returned from Puerto Vallarta where my daughter Gretchen was married to a wonderfl young man, Justin, last Saturday.  The past 10 days have been a whirlwind but very fun.  AND I am exhausted ! The wedding was extremely fun.  The wedding planner and photographer were on Mexican time so things got a bit garbled at times, but it all worked out in the end. The weather was marvelous and the setting magical.  What more could we have asked for? Thank you for keeping in touch.  I appreciate it very much.  I will write more later." --- Betty it's always great to hear from you. In fact, you have been one of the few folks that have stayed in tiouched since the very beginning of this website over 10 years ago. As I recently said about Richard Olsen ('69) it applies to you and I-- it's great to make new friendships with old friends. While I think you and I were "aware" of eah other back in school, we didn't "pal" around, but over this past decade you and I have shared some great e-mails and our friendship has grown. Thanks for always staying in touch with me and keepinh us all up to date on your life. My best wishes to your daughter. She makes a gorgeous bride! (4/20/08)

JACKIE DAVIS ('71) San Antonio Texas, has moved back here from Houston. She writes..."HI Dennis! GREAT to get your base touch and your send to me too, class of '71, Jackie Davis.  NEWS FLASH!  I'm once again a San Antonio resident as of April 16th.  After nearly 30 years of living in Houston, I thought it would be a big deal to move back home, and yes, it is in some respects to move further away from all the friends and neighbors I've know here over the years, but it's also good to be back home too. My mom is so over the moon that I've moved back nearer to where she lives and that's the main reason I took this major step and it's time.  She'll probably live forever even though she's getting up there, and certainly will even if she passes but I've missed her smiles and person to person wisdom and look forward to being closer than a 3 hr. drive. Really like my new neighbors, and just like when I grew up in S.A., it still feels like home to me. Unpacking...now, that's another thing. Best wishes to you and all and hey, keep on keeping on, Dennis...take care, please do your best.  After all, you ARE the keeper of the first Mustang flame in many important ways and not only are you appreciated, you're NEEDED and LOVED. Whoohoo!  Yeah!!!  It's good to be back home!!!" ---Jackie, that's the most excited that I've heard anyone being about moving back to San Antonio! You ought to work for the Chamber of Commerce, girl! Let me be one of the first to say, "Welcome home!" You mention your mom, as you can see from other e-mails, a lot of classmates are facing important decisions about their parents, as well. It's wonderful that you care enough to take take of her. Some kids don't, these days. Again, glad to have you back in the Alamo City and thank you for your kind words about me! (4/20/08)

FRED BUTLER ('70) Austin, Texas, got to wondering how I was doing because he hadn't seen anything new on the website, lately, so he gave me a call, last Tuesday (4/15/08) evening. I must admit that I have been letting the website slide a bit. There's lots of reasons, but I will be doing my best to get back into the swing of things. Fred is enjoying his retirement from high school coaching and he's spending most of his free time fishing and just chllin' out. Every time Fred and I get to talking, the subject of playing wiffle ball in his backyard with Mickey & Ricky Mahler, Paul Lindy and others, is always a fun memory. Fred is making plans to come visit me one of these weekends real soon. (4/18/08)

DARRELL McGIVERIN ('73) Dennis, this web site is so great!  It sounds like you haven't been feeling well - hope you are recovering. I will be sending you a contribution, this site is so well done great job!!! I attended JJ 1969 and 1970 and was actively involved in band (trumpet) and I left JJ between my 9th and 10th grade.  My dad was transferred to the Philippines (actually there were several JJ kid that went to the PI - Cheryl Brandt, Laura Salter, Jovey Massey).  I had many friends in the district since I had went to Lackland elementary and Sam Rayburn JH. I had never purchased a yearbook so the ones posted on the site have been a real treat. Obviously I didn't make it to picture day but I am in the band group picture standing next to my best friend Tom Klimek.  I have attached a current picture and am looking forward to contacting with some good ol' friends. My business requires that I am in China often - this is a picture from one of my recent trips. Thanks again for the hard work on your wonderful website. I wish you well. Kind Regards. Darrell- it's great to have you back in the Mustang Corral after all these years. I hope old friends will be in touch with you as they read this entry. I look forward to meeting you one of these days. (4/18/08)

LAVERN SHIPMAN ('70) in Lubbock, Texas, gave ne a call out of the blue, this past Friday night (4/11/08). You'll all remember that Laverne was one of the original JJHS cheerleaders back in 1967. She says she has such find memories of those days and looks forward to attending SHINDIG VII in 2010. She told me that she got a surprise e-mail from VANCE VERBECK ('69) who asked her if she remembered him. Well, of course she does, as she does so many other people though it's been 40 years since she's been in touch with most people. She welcomes e-mail from anyone who cares to write and promises to respond. It's such a delight for me to talk with her on the phone and I look forward to seeing her someday before the next SHINDIG. (4/12/08)

MATT DELANEY ('70) Santa Barbara, California, has dropped me an e-mail to let me know that he won't be able to make his annual Spring visit to San Antonio, this year. His mom moved out to California a year or two ago and she just can't make the trip. From the tone of his e-mail, his biggest regret about missing the trip is  missing out on TEXAS BBQ in Luling! The heck with missing friends, it's the BBQ he wants! I guess those hippies in California can't do justice to a brisket! Hang in there, Matt, maybe you can make it this summer! (4/12/08)

WALLY MEEKS ('69) in San Antonio, Texas, had a recent family loss in his life. His mother passed away back in March, if I understand correctly. I only recently heard the news and apologize for not being able to extend our sympathies sooner than now. On behalf of all Mustang alumni, I do express or sorrow and prayers to Wally and his family. (4/12/08)

JOY GRIFFIN ('71) San Antonio, Texas, (no e-mail) continues to come over and visit with me providing me aid, as I continue to recover. It's been 4 months since I got out of the hospital and almost had my right foot amputated because of an infection and complications from diabetes. Joy still comes over to apply a prescribed lotion to my legs and to massage it to get the circulation going. I have been on a cane for the past year and I am resolved to the fact that I will be using it the rest of my days. In closing, let me again thank Joy for everything. She is an amazing woman. (8/12/06)

MARCH 2008
Jeez, this web page was down for three weeks and only ONE person noticed and e-mailed me about it. Yikes! Does anyone visit this website anymore??

TONY PELLETIER ('71) in Houston, Texas has checked in with me by e-mail. He writes...  "Dennis, Sorry to hear that Hullabaloo I will not be a reality this summer.  I pray that your health improves so you can again tackle these assignments that we know you love. In the interim, I will contact Karl and see what he has planned at Fredericksburg on the 4th of July.  It sounds like fun.  This time I should be able to fly in.  Attached are photos of the aircraft we recently acquired for company business (and just a little monkey business).  I was between airplanes during last summer's get-together (bummer) but was so impressed by the Hangar Hotel complex and the Fredericksburg airport that we have since flown back several times, just for the day.  Great Place!! Hope to see some fellow Jay alumni at the event.  Aerial tours of the Hill Country will be available.  No acrobatics though - you'll have to check in with Karl's former combat aviator buddies for that mission. " "FYI - In Mid-April, I will once again tackle the annual MS 150 Bike Ride from Houston to Austin.  The organizers lie about the distance - it's actually 165 miles (2 full days on a bicycle).  I have been training hard since November and feel pretty good.  This will be my third time to complete the trek.  In previous years, I have donated all funds received in memory of Clair Neyland who, as you know, was a victim of this insidious disease and will do so again this year. Last year, the Houston riders who tackled this trek raised almost $9 Million for the National MS Society.  I am honored just to do my small part." "Dennis - please know that you are in a lot of people's prayers.  Hope you're feeling good enough to make the event.  Stay in the fight!! Also, let George Hunter and the rest of Jay alumni who are still in harm's way around the globe know that they continue to be in our prayers as well. My son, Trent, graduated from Marine Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA last summer and will accept his commission as an Officer in the Marine Corps upon graduation from A&M in May.  Like many families, we are acutelyaware of the sacrifices being made by the incredible men and women in our Armed Forces. Tony P." Tony, thanks for the e-mail. Sounds like great things are happening for you. Thanks for sending the photos of your airplane. It looks great! Yes, I encourage everyone to look into the JULY 4th activities that Karl Ritter ('71) is planning in Fredericksburg. As for myself, well, I'll have to bow out of summer activities, as my legs just can't get me around like that anymore. Heck, if I knew pasta and pizza was gonna' get me this way, I'd have never started work at "Harold's Pizza" 40 years ago! LOL I know my health problems are a result of my own lifeling mistakes and there's no one to blame but myself for the troubles I have now. Old habits (compulsive/emotional eating) are hard to break. But, I have no more or less important things to deal with in my life than anyone else. Thanks for your concern. And, again, great to hear from you! (3/4/08)

FEBRUARY 2008
LARRY GLISSON ('69) in San Antonio, Texas, is one of those classmates that we have lost touch with, over the year, yet he's right here in our backyard. You may recall that Larry was in a rock band called "Orange Orange", which I beleive JOHN CAMPBELL ('69) and TOMMY BEALE ('69) were also in. You will note that Larry's name at the beginning of this article does not have a "blue e-mail line" under it. I don't have an e-mail address or link for Larry, but his sister CHARLOTTE GLISSON ('70) sent me a link to an mp3 music file of a performnce of Larry's at the Blue Cactus Cafe, located in the former Wetmore General Store and Post Office on the outskirts of San Antonio. Check out the site and Larry's music. (2/16/08)

BRUCE HICKS ('69) in Pasadena, Texas Back in the "mustang corral after 40 years! He writes... "Hello Dennis, Don't really know how I found your website, except, for some reason last night I thought about John Jay for the first time in I don't know how many years so I searched for it and one of the results was your site.  Being that your site is about the time I was and should have been there, I just checked it out and was very impressed that this was there and you do this.  I haven't even really begun to totally check it out but am amazed at the amount I waded through last night and then again this afternoon.  (I'm on dial up, so it's slow loading the Shindig pictures and the yearbook pictures and pages as you would know)  I figure I'll get through much of it in the next few days and weeks. You ask what I've been up to.  Where does one start when I left SA in July of '68?  Hard to believe almost 40 years!  Anyway we went to Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Miss. where I graduated in '69.  I then went to UT in Austin until 1975.  I got an Engineering degree in '74.  Came to the Houston area in '76 and been here ever since.  I worked 24 years for the City of Houston and retired in 2002.
 
I married a German woman in 1981 and we have 3 children, but divorced in 1992 and she and my kids have since lived in Germany.  We all have a good relationship and talk every couple of weeks.  I've visited them there about 8 or so times since they've lived there.  I remarried in 2002 shortly before I retired.  My current wife has 2 kids and 2 granddaughters that we take care of alot.  My current wife retired from the City of Houston also at the same time.  We live in Pasadena, but have considered moving to the SA area within the next 2 or 3 years.  One of my brothers lives there as well as my step sister and her family, and a nephew and his wife are moving there this summer and my sister as soon as she sells her house in Houston after she retires in June.
 
I don't know if we knew each other "back then" but I was there.  We had come there from Hickam AFB in Hawaii in '66, and I went to Holmes my sophomore year where my sister graduated in '67.  I then was a junior at Jay that first year and somehow was elected Junior Class President.  At Jay that year, I hung with (Crockett) Ryan Smith ('69), Don Sparks ('69), Ron Sparks ('69), the Stephens' twins (who of course you know), and my girlfriend at the time, Kathy Stephens (no relation to Donna and Monna except friends).  I don't know if you knew Kathy, but she was in the class of '70 but left around Thanksgiving '68 for Georgia when her parents split up. Looking at the Senior pictures and yearbook pages I find I actually remember many of the folks in all three of the classes at Jay in '67-'68; no details, I just recall the faces usually. Well, I'll keep checking your site for the latest news and hope to be able to attend the next reunion and maybe rekindle some old friendships."  ---Bruce, It's great to have you back with the Mustangs and we all look forward to seeing you at the next reunion, whenever that may be! (2/16/08)

MICKEY MAHLER ('70), the FIRST genuine sports star for JJHS, recently got together with three other noted athletes that went to Jay at the same time he did and took this photo to save the moment. In the photo (shown standing left to right) JERRY POSTON ('71), BILLY SMITH ('71) and JIMMY KIDDER ('71). They all got together for a visit in Utah. Mickey (Jay baseball), is a mortgage banker in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jerry (Jay basketball) owns and operates a horsebreeding farm in Texas with his wife, another Jay graduate, BRENDA MADDOX ('71). Billy (Jay baseball) played in the World Series with the Baltimore Orioles, and owns a roofing business in Dallas. Jimmy is successful in the nightclub business, with a club here in San Antonio and one just opening up in Dallas. It's great to see these guys have all stayed in shape over the years. By the way, if I got any of the above information wrong, please e-mail me and give me the correct info. Oh, I'll try to get a hold of Jimmy and see if we can plan something at his San Antonio club this summer.

BETTY CONSANI ('70) in California is making plans for her daughter's wedding. She writes..."We're pretty busy right now getting ready for my daughter's wedding on April 12 in Puerto Vallarta.  We will be gathering at Casa Valerie (www.casavalerie.com) with over 100 people for the wedding.  The villa is owned by my daughter's fiance's aunt and she fell in love with it when she was visiting PV and his auntie.  All four of my children and their families, my ex hubby and his wife and my soon to be son in law's parents are staying at the villa. My hubby and I are staying about 5 minutes away in a 3 bedroom 3 bath house w/ pool that we rented for the week of the festivities.... my ex and I get along very well...so there will be no hard feelers about whom is staying at the villa and who isn't....my mom and brother will be sharing the house with us...and my sister and her family from D.C. are staying in the house next door. Thanks for setting up the BLOG, I think it will be a fun thing." ---Betty, it's always good to hear from you and send my congratulations to your daughter. And have a blast!! (2/2/08)

BARRY DOUTHAT isn't a Mustang but graduated from Southwest High School. He knew a lot of y'all and found my website. He writes, "Dennis:  I did not go to Jay but had many friends there (Harry Lindgren, Kay Fisher, Pat Handyside, and many more).  I went to Southwest H.S.  I just wanted to let you know what an absolutely fantastic job you have done with the Jay website(s).  I only wish someone from Southwest had the time and talent (I don't unfortunately, talent I mean) to do what you have done.  You can be very proud.  You have given your classmates something that money cannot buy: memories.  Memories after all are what make life tolerable (I heard that in a movie recently and boy does it fit).  Keep up the great work.  I have spent numerous hours going through the sites.  Can't tell you how many times a smile has been brought to my face.  With best regards, Barry Douthat, Monroe, North Carolina. A Dragon, but a friend to them 'stangs." --- Barry, it's good to hear from you and I hope many of your old Mustang friends see this entry and contact you. That would be cool. (2/1/08)

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 JANUARY 2008

GEORGE HUNTER ('70), deep in the sand jungles of the Middle East theatre of war, sent me this e-mail... "< style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dennis, Ol' Buddy (with a Capital "B").... you are and continue to brighten our days with your writings.. Thank you, again,..and I will find some time to donate to the website cause. I just want to tell you that you have done an excellent job of maintaning the list of our fallen comrades and alumni. Thank you for letting us know when a classmate has sadly passed away. I just want to express my gratitude for your efforts, which are indeed .... a Marvel!!! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. The battle continues, here, in the Middle East. We will not let these folks down. I only hope that the new Presidency does not tarnish our past efforts. Keep praying for us all." (1/10/08)
 
RICK MOYER ('74), here in San Antonio, is trying to round up former JJHS band DRUMMERS for a musical project in June/July. Here the information sent to me... "This is an early weigh-in of interest for gathering old drummers from John Jay to pick up the sticks again, and record whatever happens when the party breaks out. If you are: a John Jay Drummer, related to a John Jay Drummer, married to a John Jay Drummer (sorry about that - except Hal, of course), know any John Jay Drum Cadences, are a Drummer of any origin, or in any way are possibly able to forward this to one; let me know what you think.  Rick Moyer (210) 653-5753."

LAVERNE SHIPMAN ('70) HAS BEEN FOUND AND SHE'S ALIVE & WELL IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS!!
Lavern Shipman, one of the ORIGINAL MUSTANG CHEERLEADERS, called me tonight!!! We have not seen one another since graduation in 1970. About four years ago, our paths crossed over the internet, but somehow we lost touch with each other. She was living in Big Spring, Texas, at the time we made contact with one another. Then, she was changing jobs and supposed to be moving to Brackenridge, Texas. Well, it turns out that her career took her to New Mexico for a couple of years. She recently moved back to Texas and lives in Lubbock, where she works in the payroll department at Texas Tech University. A lady came into her office and they started talking and one thing led to the other and it turns out the lady was a JJHS graduaite. On top of that, she knew all about my website and told Laverne about it. Laverne got my e-mail address and wrote to me. Then, as earlier stated, she called me and we chatted for 45 minutes and she is determined to make it to SHINDIG VII in July 2010. She did not know that CLAIR NEYLAND ('70), a fellow original cheerleader at Jay, had passed away a couple of years ago. She was very saddened hearing that news. Laverne looks forward to reconnecting with her John Jay HS friends. Anyone that would like to drop her an e-mail can do so by clicking on her underlined name at the start of this article. It's great to have her back in the Mustang Corral. (1/2/08)

GEORGE MONK ('71) in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the first former classmate to call me on New Year's Day. George just had knee replacement surgery and is coming back here to San Antonio to recuperate. His parents still live here and they have given him some property and a cabin on Medina Lake. George will arrive back here in the Alamo city this Friday (1/4/08) and spend the next 30 days relaxing and healing up. Hmmmm, I might have to make a trip to see him at the lake. I haven't been fishimg in over 35+ years! I'd love to oil up my Zebco rod & reel and give it a try. Call me when the fishing is good, George. (1/1/08)

CINDY HOWELL ('71) in Yorba Linda, California, sent me the last e-mail of 2007 and she writes... "Hi Dennis, I wish you a Happy New Year!  I wish I could say my Christmas and New Year’s was festive, but it hasn’t been.  My mother, Joyce Howell, had a Granmal seizure and stroke on Christmas Eve.  Luckily, I was in Sacramento, where my parents live, for Christmas.  She was in intensive care until today, when she was transferred to a skilled nursing facility for care and recovery.  I hope she will be able to go home in the near future, but she will need home hospice care for a long time until she can function on her own.  She is 79 and my dad, Charles Howell, is 85 years old.  It sucks growing old for them, but my sister (Vicki Howell) and I will be there for them.  Vicki flew to Sacramento from Topeka, Kansas with her husband Wayne Potter on Christmas day.  Vicki will stay with dad indefinitely until mom goes home and arrangements are made for home care. I hope and pray that 2008 is better than 2007 for you!  Take care of yourself – speaking from one diabetic to another.  I will try to keep you posted on mom’s progress. Love and peace in 2008!" ---Cindy, I always enjoy hearing from you, but sorry to hear of your mom's illness. I am adding her to my prayers, as I know your oher classmates will. I guess we're all at that age where we start becoming the caregivers for our parents. My dad is 75 and my mom will be 75 in February. It's strange to imagine I'll be taking care of them someday, as they both have been taking care of my in my recent illmess. Such is life. Ob-la-di ob-la-da (1/1/08)

JOY GRIFFIN MARTINEZ...An angel sent to help me recover. JOY GRIFFIN ('71) [does not have e-mail], here in San Antonio, has been so remarkable to me this past month. Joy and I have always known one another but mainly just a slight aquaintence. She has been my sister, Linda's, good friend for 40 years or so. I mean to say that Joy and I knew one another in school, but just basically because she was such good friends with my sister, over the years. Frankly, she was such a hottie, back in school, guys like me didn't stand a chance with her,but we could dream! LOL I (and dozens of other guys) have always held this beautiful lady on apedestal. Beside her loveliness, Joy has a kick-ass sense of humor! Geez, I love hearing her laugh and boy can she tell some funny stories. As if all of that wasn't enough, Joy was into CARS & RACING. What more could a guy ask for in a girl. I'd talk to Joy sometimes when she'd come over to our family house hanging out with Linda. We'd say, "Hi" and that's about it. Like I said, she was Linda's buddy, and I was just Linda's brother. ......... Well, flash forward from the 1970s to December 2007, and Joy was one of the first people to come visit me in the hospital recently and when she did so, she spent two hours giving me a face/neck/back massage while I laid in my hospital bed. At the time, some other classmates SUE WEBBER ('72), MIKE JONES ('71) and my sister, Linda, are also in the room visiting me. We chatted about all sorts of stuff and had some laughs. Joy has stopped by my house, on occasion, to massage my leg to get the circulation going. I am still in a great deal of pain, but Joy has made it so much easier to bear.  God bless Joy for being here for me. (1/1/08)

SPEAKING OF BEING THERE FOR ME... my appreciation to all my MUSTANG buddies who continue to be in touch with me with their encouragement by phone calls, letters, e-mails and visits to my home. God bless each of you!!

MIKE GRINFIELD ('70) in San Antonio, Texas has been a good buddy to me during my recent health issues. Now, he is facing one of his own. Last Thursday, (12/28/07) he had eye surgery to remove cataracts. In about three weeks he'll have surgery on his other eye to removed  more. All our best to Mike for a quick recovery and retun to healthy vision. (1/1/08)

RICHARD BRATZ ('70) in Apple Valley, California, called me on New Year's Eve to give me good wishes for 2008. Unfortunately, he also had some sad news. His mom, Audrey Nichols, passed away on December 30th. She was living in Stockdale, Texas with Richard's sister. It's a rough time of year to have something like this. Richard, please know that we send our condolences and prayers to you and your family in your time of loss. God bless you. (1/1/08)

RENITA FOSTER ('71) in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, is proud to announce her son's graduation from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, Texas this past December.  He is planning a career in law enforcement in Texas. Pictured at the right are: Carl (Renita's husband); their daughter Sherry, son Brad and Renita. Sherry has recently passed exams to enter law school. She hopes to go to Columbia University, but Renita wants her to attend St. Mary's Law School right here in San Antonio, so the family can move back to Texas. Renita, a retired colonel from the U.S. Army, continues to write articles for military publications. (1/1/08)

CLASSMATE NEWS: ARCHIVES JUNE 1997-DECEMBER 2007

If, you're looking for the CLASSMATE NEWS for the past 6 months, it has been moved to a special archives file. Just click this link to read those files:  JANUARY-JUNE 2007. For CLASSMATE NEWS all the way back to 1997, return to the Index Page and scroll down to the CLASSMATE NEWS: ARCHIVES links and select the time period you want to review: INDEX PAGE

MUSTANGS, PLEASE SIGN THE GUEST BOOK !

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The 1967-68, 1968-69, 1969-70 and 1970-71 JJHS "Hoofprints" yearbooks have been scanned and put online. This is a work in progress by our classmate,  STEVE KOLARS ('71) Click here: YEARBOOKS to view the pages.

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