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Judy Maxwell (1971)

	Houston Academy	1878 - 1881
	Clopper Institute	1881 - 1886
	Houston Normal School	1886 - 1895
	Houston High School	1895 - 1926
	Central High School	1926 - 1955
	Sam Houston High School	1955 - Present

Judy Maxwell (1971)

The old Irvington Drive in down the road from Sam Houston 

Julia Flowers (Newbury) (1965)

.Thank you, Judy Maxwell, for your posts about the history of Sam Houston High School.

There's a couple of additions to the history I must make.  Perhaps some previous Houstonette Major can verify 

the year the name changed from the Black Battallion to the Houstonettes but I feel that 

throughout the 1960's and some of the early 1970's, the Houstonettes were thriving and should not be forgotten.

Also, the Allen Brothers founded Houston in 1836, 40 years earlier than when the school was established.  Sorry to correct the post but I couldn't leave out all those good years the Houstonettes were so much of Sam Houston's past.

Julia Flowers Newbury, Class of 1965 and amateur historian

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Julia, #5279

Glad you commented!

I am not a Historian at all.... Saw the article and thought I would share and see if anyone would join in about it. 

I thought about the Houstonette's also. I was never in the club but my next door Neighbor Barbara Mattair was, and that is the name they went by while I went  there 69-70-71. 

The date of the landing I didn't even notice but should have know Houston was established earler than 1878. Just goes to show you can't always believe what you read. 

I did spent many a nights down in the area they landed, went to Allen's Landing and several of the clubs down town, Mother's Blues and Love Street come to mind. The good ole days.....

Glad you added in on the article, good to see you posting on here. 

Judy 

Chuck Simmons (1963)

SHHS History. Did you know Lyndon Johnson taught at Sam when it was downtown? While president, he visited Sam (on Irvington) one evening. He came in a helicopter that landed on the football field, Secret Service and all. I went to see him. 

Linda Quintanilla (Gamble) (1965)

Class of 1965, I was there too when Johnson visited Sam Houston.  It was after President Kennedy was killed.  I was in the classrooms on the left side of the building on Tidwell side, saw  helicopters appear to be practicing landing before he arrived..   Then we saw Johnson out in front and he looked old, I guess the stress of the job to take over aged him.   Although I believe that he did not run for President. Some things you do not forget.

Don Pollock (1967)

I am in the class of '67. I was in the band, and we got to play Hail to the Chief when LBJ came. 

Caren Reynolds (Cates) (1965)

i The Houstonette name was changed from the Black Battalion when Sam Houston was moved to Irvington. I was fortunate enough to serve as major during 1964-65. I also had the honor of presenting roses to Linda and Lucy Johnson's daughters after the helicopter landed. I remember the excitement all day of the helicopters practicing landing by what we call the "new wing". That evening, the Houstonettes had planned for a mother/daughter banquet. We postponed the start time until after President Johnson's speech. I was so proud of the Houstonettes and band, in uniform. The band played beautifully and represented SHHS in grand fashion. 

I didn't learn till many years later that my uncle went to Sam Houston at the downtown location. He is 91 and still tells of fond memories of being a tiger, like we ALL do!! 🐅🐅🐅

On the subject of the Irvington Drive Inn. My late husband, Ronnie, lived on Berry Road, we could watch movies from his back yard....wonderful memories! ♥️♥️♥️

Diane Grayson (Goloby) (1971)

My brother, Mike Grayson, '65, shook hands with President Johnson and Johnson asked, "How are you boys doing? "  It was a thrill for the kids to see him and speak with him.

Julia Flowers (Newbury) (1965)

Caren, thanks for your added information and the great reminder about the Mother and Daughter Banquet. 

Also, to Mike Grayson sister, I remember Mike as a very nice young man. I was sorry to hear of his passing.

Julia Flowers Newbury

Terry Bice (1968)

Under "Classmate Uploads" in Terry Bice section is a photo of my Uncle Hiram Walker Bice's Sam Houston High School Diploma from 1948.    Would have been downtown Im sure.

Peter Olafsen (1967)

I remember all the excitement the day LBJ came. I went to hear him that evening. I remember thinking how cool it was for the President of the United States to speak on our school grounds. Don, I forgot that you were in the band. That must have been a thrill for you.

Terry Bice (1968)

Hey everyone....  Terry Bice here.    Craig Landrum class of 68 is coming to my house in Tomball and we are going to the Shotte Park reunion on the 26th.  Hope to see more of the classes of 67-69 there.

Gloria Bolding (McReynolds) (1968)

Off the subject but -  I have a Book of Memories, Class of 1965, Sam Houston High School, 50 Year Reunion. Oct. 3, 2015 that I will mail to the first person who sends me their name and address.  This was in my sister's things and I didn't know any of the people.  Maybe someone else will enjoy reading through it.

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Hi Everyone,

Sure was nice this morning here in my neck of the woods. 56 when I left for work.

Glad to hear Terry Bice and Criag Landrum will be at the Picnic on the 26th....

I have had several calls ~ text and messages sent to me that they plan to be there, sounds like it will be a good turn out. 

I had heard that the park had some tree damage due to the storms that have blown through but I talked to them today and all has been cleaned up and the park is OPEN!!

GLoria #5290 ~ If no one has asked for the book of Memories I will take it. My brother was a 65 grad. I can take it to the picnic on the 26th if I get it in time. Someone may like to look at it. Address is PO BOX 1123 Centerville TX 75833

Thanks GLoria ~ 

There will be a special group there from Pinewood Village. Hope you stop by our table and say Hello to all of us. 

REMEMBER OCTOBER 26, 2024 10 AM - 4 PM 

8510 WILL CLAYTON PARKWAY HUMBLE TEXAS 77338

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Judy Maxwell (1971)

Gloria Bolding (McReynolds)

Thank You so much for sending me the Memory book from Class of 65's  50th reunion that was your sisters. I know how hard it is to have to go through belongings of loved ones and I appreciate you giving me her book I enjoyed loking through it.

I plan on going to the Multi Year reunion this Saturday the 26th of October from 10 am - 4 pm.....Any one from the class of 65 or any other year that asks to see it I will gladly let you see it. It was very interesting. I found out my Brother George David Maxwell (January) 65 grad is listed as Missing....I know where he is. He will be with me Saturday at the reunion and was there when we had one 2 yes ago. 

Hope to see all of you there.

Schott's Park Humble TX.

There will be lots of good food to eat, and lots a talking to join in on

Judy Maxwell (1971)

What a great time we had at the Multi year reunion ~ It was great seeing everyone that was there. Catching up with those freinds we have not seen in a while  ~ and meeting new friends! There was a lot of good food and door prizes! I was Lucky enough to have my number called to win one. Lot of thanks to those that got this together and invited us out. If you didn't make it out you should try to when we have the next one. We had a section for Pinewood Village Kids. That's the neighborhood a lot of us grew up in and some of us have known each other since Kindergarden ~ Here's a couple of picture ~ sadly my camera was one of the things that didn't make it into the truck before I headed South. There are some pictures on Facebook some are posting. I will copy some and post on here. 

Judy Maxwell (1971)

2024 Multi year Reunion ~ Dana LLoyd - Bobby Hopper - Darlene Lucas 

Judy Maxwell (1971)

I'm going to post some of the pictures that are being posted on Facebook for those of you that don't do facebook....I'm not naming people so if you need to know ask and maybe someone can tell you, or blow up picturee and try and read the name tags.....

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Sharon Black (Melton) (1962)

Just received word that Mary Jane Scholwinski Ertsinger passed away last Saturday.  No details yet other than she will be cremated and her remains put next toher husbands.  Rest in peace My Friend

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Pinewood Village kids that were there ~ 

Lynda L. Voswinkel (Boehm) (1962)

Sharon Black (Melton) (1962)

I am doing well for an old lady.  Thank you for asking.

Rex Brown (1961)

I also was a Pinewood village kid.  Lived on Rothermel.  Hard for me to travel anymore so miss out on some fun with the Reunions.