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Randy Tolman (1967)

So there was a bad gang called the Laura Kopy (sp) Gang that hung out at the North Houston Theater and the pool hall across the street. So we were not allowed to go to the North Houston theater. But mom never said anything about the pool hall. So when we had anywhere from 3 to 6 of us all together we would go to the pool hall on Laura Kopy Street. Of course once in a great while we would break the rules and go to the North Houston theater. Only if they had a show we wanted to see. That's the good thing about having older brothers and a bunch of good friends in our neighborhood. But all in all the Granada theater was the greatest place to hang out and you could not beat the $.19 hamburgers at Prices drive in. Some great memories growing up on the northside.

Danney VAN McCoy (1966)

O YES PAULA, BEEN DECADES SINCE PARKER RD. & COOP ELEM. ,SAM HOUSTON ! 
MANY BLESSINGS BETWEEN THOSE YEARS & STILL RECEIVING THEM EVERYDAY ! GOD IS GOD🙏
 HOPE ALL WELL WITH U & UR FAMILY 👍👌 IM STILL SIPPING  FROM THE SAUCER OF THE OVERFLOW OF THE CUP OF ABUNDANT  GOD''s  BLESSINGS IN THE WOODLANDS . NICE TO KNOW NORTHSIDE FRIENDS STILL REMEMBER THE GOOD OLE DAYS !  MAKE IT A GLORY DAY 👍🙏🕺🤪

Harold Pierce (1967)

Several memories from the Granada and Jensen Drive:

When they showed the early Elvis films the "teenagers" as my Mom referred to them were carted away in "Paddy Wagons" for getting too boisterous during the movies. That was back in the day when they would eject you from the movie if you talked during the show. Ushers walking around with flashlights.

I remember one time my Dad dropped me off and I was sitting by myself and two girls sitting in front of me who were probably 11 years old or so (I was probably 10). They both looked at me and asked me if I wanted to come up and sit with them in this provocative voice. I immediately said "No!!" Don't worry, I changed over the years, lol.

If memory serves me correctly there was a Prince's Drive Inn close to the Granada. Also a carnival type thing with bumper cars, etc.

I remember the first movies I saw there. At the time on Saturdays they had a "kiddie" show and I would sit there and watch 3 movies and get out of the theater after dark and my Dad would pick me up. The first movies I saw were "King Kong", "Cyclops" and the "The Day the World Ended". I saw so many horror films there it was ridiculous.

I caught a few movies at the North Houston. The first one I remember was an old Batman movie at night with my mom. I think my Dad and her had an argument and we went to the movies. Fun times. Also a quick story about the theater around the corner from the North Houston I think called the Luell. My Dad took me to see "The Birds and the Bees" with George Gobel and I believe Jayne Mansfield. Knowing my Dad he probably thought the movie was going to be risque and I wouldn't understand what I was seeing. It was basically a comedy but fast forward to about the year 1971 at Randolph Air Force Base where I was stationed. I was a Dental Tech and one day I was working at the Front reception area and I got a call from someone at the Officer's Club. He said that George Gobel was appearing there and had broken a tooth. He asked if he could bring George to the clinic. I verified it was ok and in about 30 minutes I'm standing there talking with George Gobel who I saw as a kid in that movie.

One more quick tale and I'll shut up for a while. That Epson Downs drive in down the street started showing X rated movies. Pretty tame for their time but we would drive behind the theater to catch a glimpse sometimes. If only my Mom and Dad knew what we were up to back then.

Catch you guys later. Behave yourselves.

Wallace Glenn TOLMAN, Jr (1964)

4842 Danney McCoy, How is Jimmy? I haven't heard from you two forever. I'm in Virginia these days. where are you all? 

Danney VAN McCoy (1966)

WALLACE, IT HAS BEEN AWHILE ! JIMMMY PASSED 19 yrs ago OF HEART ATTACK . HE WAS LIVING IN ARKANSAS. IM STILL IN TEXAS , THE WOODLANDS . 

Lawanda Taylor (1967)

Harold Pierce - this is a voice out of the past.  When you were stationed at Randolph - we had a blind date.  We didn't know it at the time that we had gone to high school together.  I hope you are doing well. 

Henry Wishard (1964)

Danny are you guys referring to Jimmy McCoy who went to Scarborough Elementary. He was in my class.

Danney VAN McCoy (1966)

HENRY 

JIMMY MCCOY , WENT TO COOP ELEM., BURBANK & SAM HOUSTON . LIVED ON PARKER RD , BORN 1945--2002. 

Randy Tolman (1967)

Hay Danny McCoy, good to hear you're doing well. I remember that to die for '57 Chevy you had. It was the envy of Sam Houston boys. You got it right "God is good." I'm living in Warda, TX where I manage a Christian campgrounds & retreat center. Been here 8 years now. My wife of 52 years went to be with Jesus on January 30, 2021. She's not lost because I know where she is. Keep the faith my friend. Blessings Randy Tolman '67.

Bessie "Liz" Chladek (Davis) (1963)

Danney VAN McCoy (1966)

YES RANDY , THAT 57 CHEVY WAS A FUN RIDE TO HAVE  👍  ,BUT WHEN I GRADUATED IN 66' BOUGHT NEW 66 GTO FOR COLLEGE , UH . FUN TIMES !!! IV'e NEVER MOVED FROM HOUSTON AREA, STARTED AN MFG REP BUSINESS IN 1972 & RETIRED IN 2014 . ENJOYING THE GLORY YEARS IN THE WOODLANDS GOD HAS BLESSED ME BEYOND MY IMAGINATION WITH HEALTH, FAMILY,FRIENDS & HIS PROMISES EVERYDAY 🙏🙏👍 . SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF UR WIFE, BUT AS A BELIEVER U KNOW ITS A CELEBRATION OF NOW SHES IN THE SHINING LIGHT OF HEAVEN !! TAKE CARE MY FRIEND & KEEP N TOUCH , MAYBE OUR PATHS WILL CROSS AGAIN ! 

Marvin Wright (1969)

Liz, Les was my father and he owned Rainbow back then. Dickie, John Allen, Herb and many others worked for us. Dickie and John bought the rink many years later. John actually owned a Rainbow Roller Rink in Conroe till his death couple years ago. Don't know if you remember the Pettegrew family but my partner was Sheryl Kay. Was your pro Mr Kennedy or one of the others. Many many good memories going in circles. 

Diane Grayson (Goloby) (1971)

My brother, Mike Grayson, class of '65, passed away May 19, 2021 from a long illness. His wife Linda Brown Grayson '66, preceded him in death April 2020. They have two daughters, Jamie Grayson and her son Max, and Karen Grayson Kostor and her husband Dave Kostor.

We are grateful to Karen and Dave for their diligent care of Mike and Linda for the past few years, keeping them together at home, and being there with them when they each passed from this life. Their dedication is appreciated by family and friends.

Mike played football at Sam Houston as a quarterback, and baseball with the local teams, the Colt 45s and the Red Sox. He drove his 60s Volkswagon Beetle loaded with his 9 foot surf board on the roof rack, and surfed the beaches of Galveston and Surfside on many weekends, and a few school days!

In August 1968, Mike married Linda Brown '66, and he soon joined the Marines. They were stationed at Camp Lejeune for the rest of his service where their daughter Jamie was born. Mike was a sharpshooter and was on the Marine Corps Rifle Team where he won many competitions. When his stint was done, Mike, Linda, Jamie, and poodle Sean, headed back to Houston where Mike attended the University of Houston for a Bachelors in Accounting, and later a Masters. Their second child, Karen, was born and they lived in Katy, Texas.

Mike's Sam Houston High relatives include cousins Carol Grayson Buchanan '62 and her husband Tommy Buchanan '62, Duane Grayson '68, Bill Grayson, and sister Diane Grayson Goloby '71. He will be missed by family, friends, and Sam Houston classmates.

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Diane,

I am so sorry to hear about Mike. Please know you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please post his arranements. If you need anything please message or call me.

Hugs ~ take care 

Judy

Gloria Turner (Morrill) (1961)

Condolences and prayers to the family and friends of:

Nancy Lee Laughlin Thaemer

Deceased May 14, 2021

Olan Dale Thompson

Deceased May 15, 2021

Rivét Coy (1965)

Diane, thank you for letting me know.. I have good memories of your brother at SH and playing summer baseball. Mike was a solid person. Always with a spontaneous smile and a kind demeanor. The mention of Mike evokes an instataneous erasure of years. Thank you for sharing a snapshot of Mikes life and family. Mike is now in our furure. 

Sharon Cook (Reno) (1971)

Class of 1971 is holding our 50th Class Reunion on October 23, 2021.  Please contact Carol Fisher Havemann at carolhavemann@yahoo.com or Sharon Cook Reno at renosa2008@gmail.com or our class email at samhoustonclass71@gmail.com for more information or to update your contact information.

Thank you and look forward to seeing you there.

Jerry Deason (1962)

Dorothy Faye (Conway) Dupree (class of 1960) has passes way on the 27 of May, 2021. She had been battling concer for about 3 years. Dorothy is my "first" cousin (Jerry Deason--Class of 1962). Her funeral will be in Dickinson Tx.

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Carol Roberts (Ross) (1963)

Jerry Deason, thank you for the information about Dorothy Faye.  She and my brother(Paul Roberts, who died earlier this year) were friends at Baptist Temple.  She was such a sweet person and I enjoyed spending time with she and Beverley.

Jerry Deason (1962)

Carol ,I am glad you responded. I did not know that Dorothy went to Sam Houston. I lived on Yale Stree( near Tidwell) and I believe she in the GARDEN OAKS area; yet hardly saw the Conway family. I know that her sister, Beverley, went to Waltrip. I sorry to know that PAUL had passed  away. Did PAUL go to SAM HOUSTON?

Carol Roberts (Ross) (1963)

Jerry Deason,  Paul and I knew Dorothy Faye and Beverley thru Baptist Temple, although if my memory serves me right, Jim Dupree went to Sam Houston.  My brother graduated in 1959 and I graduated in 1963.  I have kept in touch with Beverley thru the years.  I believe I met you and Jane one time many many years ago.  I have no idea where but I was aware that y’all were cousins. Hope all is well with you!

Lynda L. Voswinkel (Boehm) (1962)

Lynda L. Voswinkel (Boehm) (1962)

Jerry Deason (1962)

Carol, I glad you told about Jim Dupree. I plan to check my 1959 year book on Jim  and Dorothy. I start Sam Houston on Jan. of 1959. I'll will check out Robert.