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Edward Jennings [Ed] White

David says "Well hi everybody! Sorry I missed the 45th reunion this year but I'll be at the 50th for sure!"

Bonnie Lipson (Hearn)

What a gorgeous bunch of men. You guys look fabulous.

Gregory S. [Greg] Poirier

Bonnie is way too kind, but I wish I could have been at Ed's house Tuesday nite.

Earl Owen Mc forgot to take his tie off.

William Bahme Coleman

Dick, regarding my conversion to radical conservatism, it's been so long that I don't remember!

Actually, "radical conservatism" probably isn't the right term.  I am mostly libertarian.  I've always had that impulse, it's what motivated me to defy the school's hair code our senior year.  When I decided to go to graduate school in economics, the University of Chicago seemed like the obvious destination and that is where I wound up.  I missed Milton Friedman by five years but did have the opportunity to study under Gary Becker, George Stigler, and Bob Lucas.  The end result for my politics is that they are mostly synonymous with the Wall Street Journal editorial page.

The real change in my life occurred around the time of our marriage, when Carole and I gradually adopted a more observant approach to Judaism.  That proved to have profound effects on our lives and our careers.

Christy Chandler (Garces)

Actually, I think Bonnie got it right.  You guys are the best!  Bonnie, didn't see you at the reunion.  Missed you!  Xoxo Christy

David Wolfson (Class Of 1970)

Dale Kelly,

We posted in the class of '70 Message Forum, the obituary for Susan Vanzant Hassell.  Thank you for letting us know.  

David Wolfson

Libby Wade (Neves)

So happy to see these old and new pictures.  

So sad about Carol Ann Tindell and Susie VanZant Hassell.  

I had a nice phone chat with Carol Ann two years ago when Roy and I were in Ellijay.  She was her same energetic self, would have known that voice anywhere.

My favorite memories of Susie were her brilliance and her sweetness.  In Girl Scout days her sash was covered front and back with badges. 

Love ya'll, Survivors.

Shelley Andriesse (Anckner)

Happy New Year everyone.  I wasn't very active in Wolfson activities except the Drama Club.  Is there anyone who remembers me?  And what and how do you remember?  I have memories but the names have gotten tangled up with the activity.  I hung out in Ms Wilson's office a lot.

Thanks,

Shelley Andriesse

Shelley Andriesse (Anckner)

Will Ms Wilson and Ms Blair be at the reunion?

Shirley Louise Atkins (Hartman)

Would LOVE to see Pat Blair (Guidance) again! Funny lady! She was the chaperone Jan Taylor, Pam Hiller and I had during a summer tour in Europe in 1968 (along with a few Bolles boys and a slew of Lee kids). Saw her a couple times during my college years but then she disappeared. 

Have been looking for Pat and Ms. Wilson in conjucture with our 50th reunion. Anyone have any idea where these two ladies are now?

Shelley Andriesse (Anckner)

Does anyone know Pat Blair's and Ms Wilson's middle names?  Ms Blair went from Wolfson to a college in St Augustine to counsel.  I don't know where after that.

Gwendolyn Butler (Class Of 1970)

Who remembers the School Song?

We honor thee, dear Wolfson

A friend throughout our days.

Inspiring us to greater goals

Thy standards high we raise!

Thy royal blue and scarlet

Unfurled in noblest pride.

We honor thee, dear Wolfson

Our mentor, friend,  and guide!

                                                                                                     Fall   of   1967

Elizabeth Breedlove (Aka Shannon West)

It's a little bit dim but if you enlarge or put the readers on :) you can see the titles. Remember when radio stations used to leave stacks of their current playlist at record stores all over town (remember record stores?).  I used to spend hours at the Record Bar on Forsyth Street when I was actually supposed to be at the library around the corner. Found a bunch of these in a box in the attic a few years ago. Here's the one where Crimson and Clover was #1.  This was also the week that I bought Led Zeppelin 1 with some birthday cash and I was more obsessed with guitar shred than slow dance (still am) but there are some prog rock tracks mixed in here too. It's amazing how musically diverse top 40 radio was back then and how long the playlists were. Cox and iHeartRadio play such a small list of songs so repeatedly..60 currents..that's a blast from the past truly.

Patrick Andrew [Pat] Carey

I would go to the Record Bar every Friday after I got my paycheck from Clark’s Market, and I would buy a record or two!

William Patrick [Pat] Hinely

I fondly recall disposing of a lot of disposable income at the Record Bar and Abe Livert's. Which one had the store on the right just inside the front door of Regency Square?

Elizabeth Breedlove (Aka Shannon West)

There was a Record Bar at Regency..I think I was in Tallahassee by that time. The crew at the Forsyth street store knew me obviously and would tip me off to new stuff. I got some pivotal albums like Are You Experienced, Led Zep 1, Laura Nyro's "Eli and the 13th Confession" , and  Miles' "In a Silent Way " before they were even reviewed in Rolling Stone. (Obviously I found the Allman's "Live At The Fillmore East" on my own and bought it first day out) When I got to FSU I got a job at an indie record store across the street from campus and lived on cheap bad-for-you food so I could spend all my money on music and concert tickets. Needless to say the music I spent my money on wasn't very popular in a freshman women's dorm ;)  On one hand I love it that I can go to Spotify and hear new releases and really obscure older stuff, and that I am on there so much their algorithm knows me enough to make the discovery playlists relevant but it doesn't compare to the experience of walking into a record store and the guy/gal behind the counter going "when this came in I knew you would love it" and turning you on to something magical
This is a piece I wrote for an online music magazine about losing that experience. http://www.smoothviews.com/archives/perspectives/perspectivesJul05.htm

Deborah Ann [Debbie] Rivers (Loveless)

Really looking forward to seeing all our Wolfson 69 classmates at our 50th Reunion this June. I wish I had old pictures to post, but I'm enjoying everyone else's pics and memories. See you soon! 

Debbie Rivers Loveless

Shelley Andriesse (Anckner)

I only remember 4 people and about 15 names.  How isolated was I our senior year?  Does anyone remember me at all?  I hung out with Cokey (Cora) Shields, and was in the Drama club.  We performed Arsenic and Old Lace.

Elizabeth Breedlove (Aka Shannon West)

I so know the feeling. By senior year I was hiding out in Mr. Cook's office reading the first burst of 2nd Wave feminist writings and other progressive political stuff and spending a lot of time at the Record Bar on Forsyth street or outdoor concerts and the legendary houses on Riverside Ave. being the "teenybopper fringe" of the crowd that surrounded the Second Coming/31st of February/Hour Glass - bands that were the beginnings of the Allman Bros. I had already been accepted to FSU and I was going there on weekends to sing at coffeehouses so my heart and head were mostly in Tallahasse by then. But..that's why I'm hesitant to go to the reunion..it would be like old times - that little fear you get walking into the cafeteria and having to worry about finding a place to sit. (formerly Elizabeth Breedlove -- it it don't fit, change it :)  )

Patrick Andrew [Pat] Carey

Shannon - don't worry, I will save a seat at our table for you! Patrick

Margaret Akra (Bulin)

Shannon!!

So happy to see you signed up for our 50th!

I remember well your love for music and now look forward to rocking out with you !

Stay well ‘til then. 😁

Margaret Akra Bulin

Edward Jennings [Ed] White

Come on, everybody! Let's get signed up for our 50th on June 8th. We're counting heads and ordering food so we need to know who's coming. Need to register by May 27th. Can't wait to see you all!  :-)

Zondra Louise Tyre

Hi to

"Seniors Fine in '69" crew.

I'm sorry I won't be in Jacksonville for the Big #50 Reunion.

Please tell folks I say Hi... and I'll be praying great Blessings

and lots of Fun on all of you as you gather.

I live in Central Asia now.  (I'm listed as living in Ethiopia, and I was living

in rural Ethiopia for 7 years.)  I'm just finishing up my first year here in

my new home.

Fun and Blessings to All,

Zondra

Howard Lounsberry Marsh

Thank you Maggie, Ed, Chris, and the entire PLANNING COMMITTEE for a fantastic 50 year reunion! It was a great weekend catching up with old friends, some I had not seen in 50 years!  The funny part was that some of the conversations were like we just left school last week!                                                                                     The tour of the school was a most pleasant surprise. Seeing the inside after 50 years was an awesome and gratifying surprise. Principal Begley has done a tremendous job making it look like a school the new Wolf Pack alumni will be proud of.                                                                                                                                             Saturday night was the best!  Again, thank you PLANNING COMMITTEE for this fantastic 50 year class reunion you put together.    

Deborah Jeanne [Debbie] Bernhardt (Connelly)

What a wonderful job the reunion committee did! This was my first reunion I attended and I almost didn't come.  I lost my husband very unexpectedly 3 1/2 weeks before the event.  I'm glad I came...shared alot of happy memories with long lost friends (along with some tears). I'm thankful for God, family and friends. Please pray for me as I try to find my "new normal" in life.  Again, thanks everyone for a memorable weekend.