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Roger Bradshaw (1970)

Just wanted to say HAPPY NEW YEAR to all the great grads at SAM HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL. I graduated January 1970. We had a SUPER class. Miss you all and best to everyone at Sam.

Sherald Hixson (1958)

A VERY HAPPY,HEALTHY & A PROSPEROUS NEW YEARS TO ALL SAM HOUSTON HIGH ALUMNI from a 1958 mid year graduate.  BE SAFE if you're out & about tonight.

Linda Stevens (1969)

Judy Maxwell #2874

Your mentioned you recently drove down Luell near Jensen.  Wow, what memories that evoked.

My first office job was working for Ragan and Weaver Law Firm, located on Luell.   

The nearby businesses that I remember:  Proske's 5 & 10 store, Luell Bowling Alley,

San Jacinto Savings and Loan, Post Office, a shoe store (can't remember the name). 

My mother worked at the City of Houston health clinic where we got our shots. 

Thanks for all of your contributions to the forum.

Happy New Year to all Sam grads.  What a great group. 

James Carlin (1956)

My home room -English teacher told me what i needed to hear--"Jim-if you don't pick up your grades

you will never be able to go to college"  It worked--I will always be grateful she cared enough to tell me the

truth  and it's great to stay connected even tho i only remember a few friends--still wish i could find an annual

from first graduating class of new SH HI  -  Jim Carlin 1956

my home room teacher (nglish) told me what

Wallace Glenn TOLMAN, Jr (1964)

Happiest and most prosperous new year to y'all !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Evelyn Holder (Parrish) (1959)

Happy New Year to all our SH classmates and hope everyone had a great Christmas.  I enjoy reading the posts every day even though I don't contribute much.  Interesting posts.  I especially liked the Luell St. post.  I started working at that Weingarten's just before I turned 13 sacking groceries, advanced to cashier a few years later and kept working weekends until 1962 when my husband, Eugene Parrish, came home from his stint in the Navy.  Lots of fond memories working there as a kid.

Nancy Harantcavage (1969)

OH - the Weingarten's.  Remember the little colored chickens they had for sale at Easter time.  They were right by the front doors.

Emma Scott (Physical Education)

Thanks Paula😍 kind words are always appreciated.  I remember 

Many nights when I was hoping I was making the

right impression on my students. Hoping they con-

tinued to exercise, not smoke & be kind to others.

Happy New Year.  Do you go to the 5th Fri.

Lunch bunch.?

Paula Ruzicka (1972)

Ms. Scott, it is so very kind of you to respond.  This year has begun in a grand way, I must say!
​Yes, you did make a great impact on many of us but I believe in a more significant way with us that were in need of tutelage. 
And...it is a wonderful thing to have the opportunity to tell you thank you.
​It means more to me than you will ever know to have this chance that we/I often overlook and it is exciting beyond measure!
​I don't get back to Houston very often but if and when I do attend one of the luncheons, I will be sure to write and let you know.  May God bless you always, Paula
p.s. ...I'm clean as a clean whistle  hahahaaa  I know, right - no fun!  Seriously, I live a clean life and try to do by others as Jesus would have me to do so and so with a clean conscience, live a joyful life!

Bobby Liles (1966)

Would like to let everyone know that Teacher Gene Thompson went to be with The LORD yesterday. He and his wife were members of Spring Baptist Church, but had moved to San Antonio to be closer to family when his health had gotten bad. No funeral arrangements yet, but will be buried in San Antonio, military funeral. Will update as information is available. Keep Ms. Jan and family in your prayers. I met Gene and his wife when i joined Spring Baptist and through conversation found out he was a teacher at Sam Houston.

Marie Lucario (Ridgeway) (1968)

Hope everyone had a ver Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Its always nice to see how class mates are doing. Good  also to see my favorite gym teacher Ms Scott on the site.

Always,

Marie Lucario Ridgeway

Susan Havens (Gregory) (1972)

Ms. Scott, I too had you for my PE teacher - you were great!  Tough, but great!  I think that everyone likes displine but just didn't always know it.  I too learned so much from you and Thank you!  You had a big impact on alot of lifes.  I have never smoked and to this day a very displined person.

Nice to hear from you!

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Caren #2879 ~ I did not know that Judy McKnight was his Mom or that she went to Sam. I knew he was from the Houston area but didn't know the close ties with Sam. We love watching Big Bang!

Roger Bradshaw #2881 ~ Class of 70 was a SUPER year you are correct. My sister Shirley Maxwell ws from the graduating class of 70! Happy New Year!

Linda #2883 ~ Luell was a bomming place back in the day. That whole area there was always a neat place to go to. I can remember a funny story about the Clinic where we got our shots. My mom had us 3 and a couple of neighborhood Mom's had there kid and one of our friends ~ Lana Davis jumped up and ran out the back doors when it was her turn for a shot. Mom's and nurses chasing her all over the parking lot ~ they caught her and my Mom held her down while she got her shot. Lana and I taked about it just the other day. She remembered Mom holding her so they could get her shots in her. Funny the things we remember.

Evelyn #2886 ~ Yes Weingartens was always a famly favorite My brother worked at the one on 59 and Jensen/Saunders. The East side of 59 by Dairy Queen and KFC the side Globe was on.

Nancy #2887 ~ I remember the baby colored chicks too. I still see baby chicks and ducks for sale at Tractor Supply but the chicks are not dyed.

Bobby # 2890 ~ R.I.P. Gene Thompson and prayers for his family. Thanks for letting us know.

I would also like to give my prayers for the family of Frank Hemby ! The Dad of Morris ~ Wanda ~ and Jamie Hemby who went to Sam. He passed away and will be laid to rest today.

Always tough when we loose loved ones but around the Holidays it makes it much harder. Prayers for all those that have loosed loved ones over the Holidays.

Judy

Judy Fowler (Hayman) (1966)

Hello Ms. Scott!    I did not have you as I was in Houstonettes, but I remember you and Janet Carr well.   All of my friends that had you loved you.   I see Janet Carr frequently.   She lives in Bentwater on Lake Conroe and is still as nice as ever.  So good to hear from our great teachers who made such a difference in our lives.  I remember a mother of one of my friends at Sam saying that all the good teachers went to Lamar and Bellaire. I was appalled at the time as i had cousins that went to Bellaire and Lamar and I knew that the education I was receiving was better.   I remember trying to discuss the role of the Supreme Court with them and they didn't have a clue.   Then when I went to college, my knowledge of math and literature tended to be above many of my fellow freshmen.   Thank you, Ms. Scott, for working so hard for so many students.  

Albert (Don) Henderson (Biology)

1/5/17

Happy New Year to all Sam High School members. Though it has been 50 years ago this August, I still have fond memories of Sam. I arrived there in '67 and left to be with Mr. Willbanks at Spring High School in '73. In '71 I met my wife who was computer clerk working for Dorthy Doreck at Sam. This year we celebrated our 45th anniversary.

I was wondering if anyone remembers who Binky Adams was and if she is online. She wrote me a note in the 1970 yearbook that read: "Mr H- Its been really great this last year. I hope you have more students like me & I hope not to have another teacher like you. I would quit school. If I fail I'll be back though so you better pass me. Stay like you are or change completely. Love always, Binky Adams sophs 1970 & Chipper"

My question is, Binky, did I pass you?????

Don Henderson Science '67-'73

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Hope everyone is staying warm ~ It was 28 this morning at my house. We are to get into the 20's tonight as well ~ although I will be heaed to Houston this afternoon.Then on Saturday Galveston should be nice and cold as my sister Shirley her granddaughter Marissa and our friend Martha (who was a 71 grad with me) head down to Moody Gardens. Burrrrr but looking so much to going I'm sure we will have a great time (love the beach in the winter)

Have a good week-end and will check back on everyone

Judy

Buddy Vassar (1967)

Sat 1/7/17 7am

brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!

Sherri Cosgrove (Drake) (1964)

Have a great trip Judy...have a safe one...it's 11° right now here at my house@ 7:04 in the AM on a Saturday.   they said wind chill made it feel loike -1°.  I can only remember one time it getting cold enough to snow in Houston.....I am thinking it was back in 'late 50's or early 60's ???   not sure..but they turned school out for the rest of the day because there were some seniors that had never seen snow.   it wasn't even sticking to the ground ...and it was disappearing at some point before it ever hit the ground.

Robert Worsham (1963)

looks like old man winter hit all of texas, it is 18 in the hill country in Ingram, Tx

it has warmed up some now that the sun is up.

Fred Taylor (1964)

It was a cool 16 degrees here in western San Jacinto County this morning at 6 AM. I think I'm going back to sleep and not wake up until Monday when it's supposed to be warmer.

Louis Mabry (1963)

Howdy Robert, I hope your well. It was 18 here in Bryan this morning too.

Mel Moy (1960)

I just saw a post on Facebook that I thought should be shared with our classmates since we are always talking about getting on in years.  Evidently many seniors are not aware that Senior Discounts are prevalent or are too embarrassed to ask.  I have reached that point that I frequently don't have to ask.  They notice that I'm older than dirt and automatically apply the discount as a courtesy.  I'm financially secure, but appreciate these savings as a way to be even more generous in gratuities and charities.  Here's hoping this list will be of similar benefit to you.  The Facebook post is as follows:

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As I was waiting in line behind an older gentleman at Wendy's recently,I heard him ask for his senior discount. The girl at the register apologized and 
charged him less. When I asked the man what the discount was, he told me that
seniors over age 55 ...get 10% off everything on the menu, every day. (But you need to ASK for your discount.)

Being of 'that' age myself, I figured I might as well ask for the discount too.
this incident prompted me to do some research, and I came across a list of restaurants, supermarkets, department stores, travel deals and other types of offers giving various discounts with different age requirements. I was actually surprised to see how many there are and howsome of them start at the young age of 50 .
This list may not only be useful for you, but for your friends and family too.

Dunkin Donuts gives free coffee to people over 55 .
If you're paying for a cup every day, you might want to start getting it for FREE.

YOU must ASK for your discount !

RESTAURANTS:
Applebee's: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
Arby's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Ben & Jerry's: 10% off (60+)
Bennigan's: discount varies by location (60+)
Bob's Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
Burger King: 10% off (60+)
Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee ( 55+)
Chili's: 10% off ( 55+)
CiCi's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Denny's: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members ( 55 +)
Dunkin' Donuts: 10% off or free coffee ( 55+)
Einstein's Bagels: 10% off baker's dozen of bagels (60+)
Fuddrucker's: 10% off any senior platter ( 55+)
Gatti's Pizza: 10% off (60+)
Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
Hardee's: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
IHOP: 10% off ( 55+)
Jack in the Box: up to 20% off ( 55+)
KFC: free small drink with any meal ( 55+)
Krispy Kreme: 10% off ( 50+)
Long John Silver's: various discounts at locations ( 55+)
McDonald's: discounts on coffee everyday ( 55+)
Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
Shoney's: 10% off
Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
Steak 'n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday ( 50+)
Subway: 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell : 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
TCBY: 10% off ( 55+)
Tea Room Cafe: 10% off ( 50+)
Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy's: 10% off ( 55 +)
Whataburger: 10% off (62+)
White Castle: 10% off (62+) This is for me ... if I ever see one again.

RETAIL & APPAREL :
Banana Republic: 30% off ( 50 +)
Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month ( 50 +)
Belk's: 15% off first Tuesday of every month ( 55 +)
Big Lots: 30% off
Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days ( 55 +)
C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (50+)
Clarks : 10% off (62+)
Dress Barn: 20% off ( 55+)
Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kmart: 40% off (Wednesdays only) ( 50+)
Kohl's: 15% off (60+)Modell's Sporting Goods: 30% off
Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday ( 55+)
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off ( 55+)
Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month ( 55 +)

GROCERY :
Albertson's: 10% off first Wednesday of each month ( 55 +)
American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday ( 50 +)
Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
Food Lion: 60% off every Monday (60+)
Fry's Supermarket: free Fry's VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday ( 55 +)
Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday ( 50 +)
Publix: 15% off every Wednesday ( 55 +)
Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace: 15% off (62+)

TRAVEL :
Airlines:
Alaska Airlines: 50% off (65+)
American Airlines: various discounts for 50% off non-peak periods (Tuesdays - Thursdays) (62+)and up (call before booking for discount)
Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Rail:
Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
Bus:
Greyhound: 15% off (62+)
Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50+

Car Rental:
Alamo Car Rental: up to 25% off for AARP members
Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
Budget Rental Cars: 40% off; up to 50% off for AARP members ( 50+)
Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off ( 50+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members
National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members

Overnight Accommodations:
Holiday Inn: 20-40% off depending on location (62+)
Best Western: 40% off (55+)
Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Waldorf Astoria - NYC $5,000 off nightly rate for Presidential Suite (55 +)
Clarion Motels: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
Econo Lodge: 40% off (60+)
Hampton Inns & Suites: 40% off when booked 72 hours in advance
Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler's Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
Marriott Hotels: 25% off (62+)
Motel 6: Stay Free Sunday nights (60+)
Myrtle Beach Resort: 30% off ( 55 +)
Quality Inn: 40%-50% off (60+)
Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
Sleep Inn: 40% off (60+)

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT ;:
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off ( 55 +)
Bally Total Fitness: $100 off memberships (62+)
Busch Gardens Tampa, FL: $13 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)
Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
Massage Envy - NYC 20% off all "Happy Endings" (62 +)
U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
Regal Cinemas: 50% off Ripley's Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket ( 55 +)
SeaWorld, Orlando , FL : $3 off one-day tickets ( 50 +)

CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS :
AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $19.99/month (65+)
Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service ( 50 +)
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+).

MISCELLANEOUS:
Great Clips: $8 off hair cuts (60+)
Supercuts: $8 off haircuts (60+)

NOW, go out there and claim your discounts - - and remember -- YOU must ASK for discount ---- no ask, no discount.
I Know everyone knows someone over 50 please pass the one on!!!!!

Roger Bradshaw (1970)

2902 Melmoy - Thanks for the senior update you posted. It's time for us to get the discounts we deserve for making it this long in life. It wasn't always easy but we didn't give up, we kept on pluggin'. Have a Great New Year.

Kerry Callaway (1966)

Mel I'm in Houston Texas (born and raised) What A Burger gives senior free small coffee,no other discount,and the Super Cut I frequent does no senior discount either,I always ask if a business gives any discounts,including for my good looks ;-)...bottom line it doesnt hurt to ask, maybe our ego might be a little bruised but worthy of the possible savings.

Louis Mabry (1963)

Thanks Mel Moy, I will have to make me a card with the info. that I might use from time to time. The ones that are more common I hope I can remember . I hate driving to the east coast and when we decide to stop and get a room for a few hours and being asked to pay the full fare for so little time.