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Janice Mangum (Colwell)

Thanks for the recognition for the grands and me. You are so kind!  People would know me as Janice Mangum Colwell! My daughter married Scott Henderson, so I am related to the Henderson's! 😊

Beth Venable

I'm coming to the "68 Reunion next weekend! My brother let me tag along with so many of his friends and their trombone adventures, and I knew so many in his class. I hope some of you who knew Richard could come and visit with us! I know those of you at Lake Jackson Jr High will remember him as the Drum Major at the football games with the 2' shako. Hope to see some of you there!

Glen Jones

Greetings, 

Is there any interest in a '69 class get-together to celebrate 55 years? The key, as always, is getting the contact information.  Susan Legros Downs and I talked about this at the '68 reunion and well, recently she reminded me of that conversation.  I have no idea the status of the Class of '69 coffers for  money or contacts. 

So whatcha' think?

Glen, I emailed Susan to have her sign up on our website. Alice D. Smith

Glen Jones

Greg Hackney

I'd go to another.

Michael Poehl

Glen Jones 

55th reunion would be good - make it happen ! 

Mike Strickland

What Poehl said.

Mike Strickland

Poehl,  our power of persuasion is ineffable.

Yvonne Senturia

Happy New Year! 

Always looking for reasons/excuses to travel from CT to visit my elder son and grandson in Houston.  I'd show up for a 55 reunion if the timing works. 

Happily, we've been able to spend time with Margaret Willis Boles and John, since their move to NYC in 2022.  They even traveled out to Westport for BBQ last summer, with photo to prove it happened:

Bill Walker

I'm saddened to post that David Bebout recently passed away. David was one of my best friends from the time I moved to Lake Jackson in 1965. Smart, funny guy with a wicked sense of humor. RIP, David.

Here is a link to David's obituary:  https://rivera.mykeeper.com/profile/DavidBebout/ 

Mike Strickland

Back in 1979 I bought a brand new 1979 Ford Granada from a Houston dealership.  A few days later, the dealer called me and said they hadn't charged me enough and I still owed $2,000 because they gave me too much on the trade-in.  I conicidentally had talked to David a few days before, so I called him and asked for his help.  The next day, the dealer called me and said they had made a mistake, I didn't owe anything, and by the way I could get 10 free oil changes if I would let David know they had called me back.  Years later I met up with David in Taos, and we had a good laugh about it.

Godspeed, David.

Virginia Smock (Brant)

Thanks for posting about David Bebout.   Somehow I barely encountered him in high school but remember him from middle school, where he was one of the sharpest tacks in the box and already displayed that wicked wit.   I had wondered what became of him and am glad he had what appears to be a good and interesting life.

Tony Barnard

Many of us knew Randy Burnett who passed away yesterday at his home in Brazoria.  He went to high school in West Columbia and attended classes with many of us at Brazosport College and Sam Houston.  His career was with several retail businesses in the Brazosport area including Weiner's in Freeport, manager of the Service Merchandise in Brazos Mall, and at CVS.  His service will be this Saturday at First Baptist Church in Brazoria at 1pm.  Rest in Peace, Randy.

Greg Hackney

No cruise for me. I get nauseous thinking about boat rides, though my lil bro said they compensate for wimpies like me.

Stan Alcott

Are you kidding me; at our age? I've done many cruises, but there are a lot of folks like Greg who don't like cruising nor want to spend the extra funds for it.

Our 50th type of get-together would be more practical for the majority and get a good turn out - just sayin'.

Carrol Reneau (Jeffers)

This is  the latest update from latest Michael Phoehl

Looks  H Jones is pulling off the planning of the Brazoport Exporters - Class of '69 Reunion - # 55. Date is June 22, so look for details or contact Glen. For the golfers - If interested we are planning a scramble tournament at The Wilderness early on Saturday - June 22, 2024. We will have to pre-pay, so send me a Benjamin, one of my favorite dollar bills - or a check - or Venmo a $ 100 to @Michael-Poehl , it will cover range balls, greens fee, golf cart fee and lunch aftewards at the clubhouse. If you are Member at The Wilderness, send me a DM and they will develop a cost based on your level of Membership at The WildernesGlen

Greg Hackney

Thanks, everyone for doing what you're doing this time! I'll go, but am doing other stuff this time.

Stan Alcott

Glen - is this a confirmed date for those of us coming from out of town and need to make a hotel reservation?

Will this be at the civic center like we had on the 50th?

I appreciate your time in getting us together and have you had much of a response yet...

Thanks, Stan

Glen Jones

Yes, June 22 is a firm date and the intineary is set.  The $25 fee can be  paid any time by Venmo or mail to my home address-118 Cypress St,  Lake Jackson.  We now have several nice motels and other venues in the City of Enchantment.  

Stan Alcott

Great news, Glen, and thanks for the hard work putting this together. I'll be mailing my money to you.

Have you had much interest from our '69 gang and will we be able to see the itinerary in advance?

By the way, where will the event take place?

Thanks again!

Stan

Shelley Gray (McCoy)

This message is from Shelley Gray McCoy and Mary Jo Heimbigner Shortes. We are a MAYBE for Friday night at Belly's, and we are interested in attending the Saturday night event for sure. We are wondering if we need to pre-pay $25 and then pay another $25 at Hardin Creek.  If so, I need Glen's Venmo info.

Thanks!

Michael Poehl

Details of Reunion - 55th bash - on Homepage. For those wanting to pay Glen Jones who is organinzing the week-end. Send $ 25 / person via Venmo to :

@Glen-Jones-9 and 6655 are the last 4 diigits of his phone number. Hope to see many of you there. Thanks for organizing it all Glen 

Dickie Tracy

Harold Johnstone

Thanks to Glen Jones for arranging a 55th year reunion for the '69 Exporters!  Hope to see a lot of our classmates at Hardin Creek in Lake Jackson this Saturday evening.

Stan Alcott

It is with great sadness for me to announce the passing of my brother-in-law and fellow classmate, Jeff Brashear, last night at home in his sleep. Please keep my sister, Pat, and her two sons (Ryan and Kelly) in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.