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Elizabeth Ann Baranowski (Painter) (1974)

I hope everyone made it through the ice storm ok.  Let us know your story.

Elizabeth Ann Baranowski (Painter) (1974)

We live near Kema, TX. First without power for 24 hrs.  Luckily we had cold weather gear, since going to CO in Jan.  Went to bed one night wearing our long underwear under our clothes, and stocking caps and socks.  At times I had gloves on.  Didn't get below 53 in house, luckily. Have gas stove, so had hot meals.  Have hurricane supplies, so had instant coffee.  Better than nothing!!!

Rex Brown (1961)

Charles Cothran, class of 1960 passed away 3/13/2021. Charlie was a member of the Basketball team, Visitation at Forest Park Cemetery Thursday 3/18/2021 from10-12 followed by Gravesite service. Charlie was an Educator following Graduation at A&I university.  My friend.

Mary DE Lois Finch (Brown) (1960)

Rex Brown,

I am very sad to hear of Charles Cothran's passing.  I remeber him as a gentle giant.  He was always smiling and very respectful of others.  Praying for his family and close friends. 

Glen White (1971)

Charlie was married to my first cousin and was a really neat guy.  He had about 10 or 11 years on me in age, but we kind of connected when he "joined" the family.  Early on, I remember thinking, wow, he is so tall.  During the early years of his marriage, before they had children, Charlie would take me to the movies (I specifically remember a double feature of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly and For a Fist Full of Dollares), he took me to basketball games when he coached at Regan High School (he also coatched at Waltrip, I believe) and after I put up a basketball goal in our front yard, I never had to buy basketballs for several years.  I remember him taking me to a Universtiy of Houston basketball game and introduing me to the then head basketball coach of Texas Tech.  Not a big deal, but it is when you are about 12 years old.  One of the special memories is when I was taking summer swimming lessons at Sam Houston and was having some difficulties. Charlie arranged to get a key from one of the SH coaches, and one Saturday, he took me to the Sam Houston pool for a private swimming lesson.  He was a lot of fun to be around and seemed to thoroughtly enjoy life.  A lot of good memories.   

Paula Ruzicka (1972)

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Robert Hinson (1969)

I honor my brother Thomas Allen Hinson every day. He died on July 27, 1969 in Kontum,Vietnam in a helicopter crash in service to our country.

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Randy Tolman (1967)

It's been 52 years now since since I was in Vietnam and although I will never forget my time there, I have no desire whatsoever to return. I was a combat helicopter crew chief on a CH46 in HHM262. We operated in the northern courps of South Vietnam. My first base of operations was just 5 miles south of the DMZ. We lost far too many good guys over there in that crazy war! And because of the lunatics we sent to Washington DC we also lost the war. Now those lunatics and the rot off springs are still there loosing more wars and what's worse, their losing more good young men and women. Not to "keep us safe" but to keep them and their cronies in power. Hay those representives and senators are not there to be our "leaders." They were elected to "serve" the people not to "lead" the people. I love America 🇺🇸 but she has been going downhill every since WW II. My buddies in Vietnam died for absolutely nothing! And for more than 20 years now they've been firing in Afganistan for what? Absolutely nothing! What does a young man's blood being spilled on the sand dooms of the Asian deserts have to do with you being safe? I'm sorry for going off on this page but it's about Sam Houston High School and our classmates who fought and died, and are still fighting and dying in those "crazy Asian Wars." RIP my fallen brothers & God bless America. Sgt Randy Tolman, USMC '67 - '71.<>>

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Daryl Henley (1973)

Very well stated Randy Tolman!

Meliss Grace (Bronikowski) (1974)

I ageee... My oldest brother was in vietnam and we are so fortunate he came back to us... He says he would never return as well.. He told us stories and then many stories not told.. Our morher had a vivid memory of WW II and she relived alot of those days.. We have telegrams and ration stamps that she kept from that era.

Thank  you for your service

Mel Moy (1960)

It is with great sadness and deep respect that I inform you that my lifelong friend Dr. Charles Jackson, M.D., Class of 1960, has just passed away.  Charles was an outstanding classmate who had many accomplishments.  He was an American Legion Award winner, Editor of the Coloneh yearbook, and cheerleader.  He was a graduate from Rice University and The University of Texas Medical School.  He went on to have a distinguished career as a U.S. Navy Captain before opening his practice as a urologist in Jackson, MS, where he lived for the rest of his notable life.  Charles and his surviving wife, Lee, whom he met at Rice, had three children.  They traveled the globe in pursuit of their love of art and music, meeting relatives and making close friends wherever they went.  I never knew anyone with so many cousins.  Along with John Shockey and the late Tommy Sellers, we kept a promise we made at graduation that our families would remain close forever although we lived thousands of miles apart.

Charlotte Pate (Poole) (1962)

DEAR MEL AND JOHN SHOCKLEY,  MY CONDOLENCES TO THE JACKSON FAMILY, YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES AND ALL WHO KNEW DR CHARLES JACKSON.   I HAVE A 1960 YEARBOOK AND LOOKED UP YOUR SENIOR YEAR AND ACTIVITIES.  WOW, WHAT A POWER GROUP YOU WERE.  PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR HEALTH AND KEEP IN TOUCH.

Steven Shepherd (1970)

I want to say 'THANK YOU" to all of our veterans, especially those who served in Vietnam. Many of us served during the Vietnam War era, but never had boots on the ground or served in the Vietnam theater. Many have suffered from PTSD (like me), Agent Orange, and the other issues. Our nation has always relied on our veterans as the first line of defense. Base closures have weakened our military, but I remember a saying I learned years ago. "WE THE WILLING, LED BY THE UNKNOWING, ARE DOING THE IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE UNGRATEFUL WITH NOTHING. WE HAVE DONE SO MUCH, WITH SO LITTLE, FOR SO LONG, WE ARE NOW QUALIFIED TO DO ANYTHING WITH NOTHING!" Just a little humor! No, I won't give up my day job.

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Robert Hinson (1969)

Steven Shepherd, thank you and all our veterans for your service. Where would our country be without our veterans?

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Hope all of you are doing well.

I also would like to thak all the Veterans for their service. One that didn't make it home was David Berry, family friend. His grave is right by where my Dad has been buried since December of 1990 and now we have laid Mom to rest beside Dad as of October 30, 2020. 

Judy

Steven Shepherd (1970)

Robert Hinson, I know that we veterans proudly served our nation and continue to serve until we are promoted to eternity. Our service does not end with our DD214! Some gave all. All gave some. STILL proud to be an American. Not only that, but a Christian American Veteran! Thank you for the shout!

Randy Tolman (1967)

Steve - Amen brother. The US Military is a brotherhood/ sisterhood that last a lifetime. I'm proud to be an Amarican Marine. And I am very grateful to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to be a Christian. God Bless America. Better yet will be the day when we can see once again that "America Bless God!"

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Sherald Hixson (1958)

AMEN.

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL VETERANS.

GOD BLESS AMERICA THE LAND WE ALL LOVE.

Debbie Vollert (Campbell) (1971)

One of our classmates is seriously struggling with Covid this evening. He was just sedated and his doctors are trying to figure out what to do next. I can't share his name but our Heavenly Father will know who you are praying for. I think he was in the 1972 class. Thank you so very much. 

Mel Moy (1960)

I now know several people who have contracted Covid.  As you know most people have survived without severe problems.  But, unfortunately, some people don’t.  The estimated death toll in our country exceeds 560,000 and climbing.   The healthcare workers have gotten much better in treating covid, but we don’t have a cure, just a change in odds.  The best strategy is to do what statistically has been the most effective therapeutic approach used by the doctors to keep diagnosed covid patients out of the hospital.  But it must be done as soon as possible.  If stricken, ask your doctor for an infusion of monoclonal antibodies.  It is an FDA approved therapeutic treatment for covid, yet not widely available or administered.  Former President Trump, his attorney Rudi Giuliani, and former N.J. Governor Christy received the treatment from Regeneron.  We now know that Trump was considerably sicker than first announced when they rushed him to Walter Reed.  Let’s keep our classmates out of the hospital and pray that the ones who are ill become well.