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Peter Olafsen (1967)

I guess I will drag the VBC discussion out a bit more. I spent many a happy hour at the pool there. I had Ms. Redden as a swim instructor. She was very good. I was on the swim team with Donald at Fonville Jr. High. Went to summer school with Linda. In our 9th grade season, we qualified for several events and were able to participate in the city meet. Our Coach took us all out to eat after the meet. Later he got into some trouble relating to some actions by his roommate. We all thought he was the coolest because he drove a 1957 Chevy Nomad station wagon.

Shirley Culpepper (Brook) (1970)

Deepest sympathy to the Rightmer family on the loss of Rick Rightmer.  Another tiger has gone before us.

May the Lord grant peace and blessed memories to his family and friends.

Patsy Koch (Young) (1964)

I am very sad to announce the passing of Ronnie Holman on Sunday.  He's my first cousin, but he was like my brother, and he will be sorely missed. We grew up together, we skated together our whole young lives. He

Is survived by his wife, Nancy and his son, Shane.  Ronnie was a Christian and was ready to go meet the Lord. What a blessing that is, in and of itself.  1964

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Sandra Malone (Whitehead) (1964)

Patsy.  So sorry to hear about Ronnie.  Have great memories of you two skating and how close you two were. Prayers for you and your family.

Patsy Koch (Young) (1964)

thanks Kathy & Sandra.  So many memories.  Sweet sweet memories.

Terry Bice (1968)

We were talking about the "Whip In" grocery store at Charles Street and Bauman.   It wad owned by Mr. And Mrs Castleberry.   Later in life Mrs Castleberry became friends with my mom and she came to several of our family gatherings.  To see a picture of her visit my personal pictures on Class of 1968 under the name Terry Bice.

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Prayers for all that have posted of Tigers passings.

As we all get older more and more we loose. A reason for getting together and keeping in touch. I recently heard from Marth Buchanan Braden about Ronnie Nix passing away. It was back in May of this year. 

Keep in Mind there is a Multi-year reunion coming up in October at Schott's Park in Humble TX. 

It would be good to see everyone, our last one was a couple years ago.

Free of charge and bring your own food and drink.

Will get the flyer and post on here!! Hope all of you have enjoyed your Summer and looking forward to Fall. 

Rhonda Campbell (Webb) (1970)

Does anyone know if we are having a 55 year class reunion for the class of 1970 since our 50th reunion was cancelled due to COVID. Thanks Rhonda Campbell Webb

Terry Bice (1968)

When s the Schott Park reunion?

Tammie Williams (Ogrodowicz) (1977)

Terry, The Schott Park get together is October 26. I think is is 10 - 4, but not sure on the time.

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Rhonda, Not sure if  CLASS of 70  will have one for 55th, I'm Class of 71 and we invited all of 70 to our 50th reunion and serveral came to it. There should be a 70 person listed on here and you could contact them to see. I will see who that is

Judy

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Hi Rita, How are you today.....Hope to see you next month, I'm still just planning one day at a time.

MIss seeing you,  Judy

Terry Bice (1968)

Thanks for the Shotte Park gathering info

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Rhonda Campbell #5269

I found listed for 70 contct person ~ If Connie is still not the 70 contact she might be able to tell you who is now. 

  1970 Connie Boyett  gypsy70@windstream.net

Judy

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.