Jim Curlin

Go Grizzlies!! I'm glad we'll never have to change OUR mascot!! Thanks to Buzzy Sawyer for making Grizzly Football accessible, again, with his YouTube Channel!!
Married Carol Wikman, from SHS - my Echols Grade School Sweetheart - six months after NHS graduation.
Worked for two years, at various jobs, in the FS area.
Moved to Jackson, TN, in 1978, to complete my BS in Chemistry & Biology.
Moved to Memphis, in 1980-84, to receive my DDS degree.
Moved to Ozark, in 1984, and practiced Private Practice Dentistry, until Dec., 2020.
Began working for Affordable Dentures & Implants, in 2011, and continue to this day.
Moved to FS, in 2019, and attend Oak Cliff Baptist Church

Spent early mornings, for three years, standing by the radiator in the hall, on the Second Floor, with good friends; Larry Tate, Jo Jennings, Joe Bob Vann, Tim White, and Eric Westfall - who passed way too young!
Tried out for Super Bear, before my Senior Year - have always loved to dance!
Was selected to draw the construction plans, in drafting, for the Water Fountain outside of the newly constructed Mercy Hospital.
Traveled to Monticello, with COE, and good friend, Danny Shue, to compete in the State Competition.
Loved the opportunity to run errands for the sweet lady, (name?), over COE in her great, little sports car!
Loved participating on the debate team from Mr. Johnson's Class, our Junior Year, and defeating the Seniors!