FHS Class of '81 Guestbook

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Class of 1981

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Lisa Kelsmark West
Where are you now: Austin
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Sign Date: update:April 2016

rickey beasley
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Comments: i love my high school
Sign Date: March 2013

Brenda Smith (Bell)
Where are you now: Harker Heights, TX
Referred by: Alumni
Comments: Hi Just wanna keep up with classmates, I am working for the government, I have been married to James Smith, my high school sweetheart for 30 years, we have 2 wonderful sons 29 & 22, our 29 year old is married to his college sweetheart and they have 3 kids, our 22 year old is happy working and single. My wonderful husband retired from the army after 20 years of service and I am still so much in love with him as I was in high school.
Sign Date: Sept. 2012

ronnie snook
Where are you now: pt. neches
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Sign Date: Sept. 2012

Marilyn Flanagan Stephens
Where are you now: Beaumont
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Comments: Hello fellow classmates! I pray everyone is doing well as we make our milestone of turning 50th.
Sign Date: Sept. 2012

Nathan Williams
Where are you now: Los Angeles Ca
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Sign Date: May 2012

Lisa Kelsmark West
Where are you now: San Antonio
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Sign Date: August 2011

H. Richard Gallo
Where are you now: Arlington, Texas
Referred by: Google Search
Comments: After living outside of Texas for half my life, I decided to move back here to raise my children. I own my own business as a photographer. I have been blessed with three wonderful souls; a 17 year old, 11 year old, and yes, a 4 year old. My wife and I just celebrated our 2oth anniversary. Oh yeah! I had an awesome time at our 30 year class reunion last weekend.
Homepage URL: http://www.richshots.com
Sign Date: July 2011

Rhonda Y. Cannon
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Sign Date: July 2011

Linda Blanchard Davis
Where are you now: Bastrop, Louisiana
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Comments: I had to leave French High at Christmas break of my Junior year, but will always consider it MY school!!! Had several friends, Kay LeBlanc, Susan Oliver, Tammy Lemke....would love to know any news on Kent Brocato....he was a good guy!!!!
Sign Date: july 2011

Lisa O'Pry
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Sign Date: March 2011

Lynette Smith
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Sign Date: March 2011

Fay Young
Where are you now: Beaumont, TX
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Sign Date: Jan. 2010

Royce E Phillips
Where are you now: San Diego
Referred by: facebook
Comments: Best friends were Tim Worthey, John White, and many favorite people including Pam Williams Keith Bengston, Class I loved the most was Choir when Mrs Truncle was the director. Favorite memories was making Ensign in my 10th grade year and getting to march on the field before football game with NJROTC drill team. Never had the courage to play football even though I loved the game. I had a secret crush on Robin Little and Pam Williams and a girl no one remembers Dina Wilder. Never had the courage to ask girls out.
Sign Date: Jan. 2011

Paula Dumas Humphrey
Where are you now: Mesquite, TX
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Comments: been in Dallas County since 1988,with husband Mickey and one daughter attending UTSA & living day by day, one step behind my Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST. God Bless to everyone.
Sign Date: Nov. 2010

Amy Dowden Burlison
Where are you now: Fredericksburg,Texas
Referred by: sisters - Laurie and Tracie
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Sign Date: Oct. 2010

Durette McNease
Where are you now: Laingsburg, Michigan
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Comments: Would like to know if Class of 1981 is having a reunion next year.
Sign Date: June 2010

Sheyle Gage Henton
Where are you now: Beaumont, TX
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Comments: Keep me posted.
Sign Date: June 2010

lucinda hilts
Where are you now: beaumont
Referred by: rhonda cannon
Comments: Hi everyone just wanted to get my e-mail out there incase someone wanted to get in touch with me. Or you can come see me at JC Penney's at Parkdale Mall where I work. I am still married to Sheri Hilts(29 yrs.this yr.)we have 3 kids,Robert 26,Keyota 23 and Lil Sherri 16. we don't have any grandchildren yet,but we have Kholee and Zeus our grandpuppies.I'm not on facebook a lot, but if you hit me up I will get back with you soon. Have a blessed day.
Sign Date: May 2010

Ruthie Bridgers
Where are you now: Colorado
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Comments: Has it really been almost 30 years? We're all getting old!
Sign Date: May 2010

Rhonda Y. Cannon
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Facebook
Comments: It's great to see other classmates signing up for this. It will help with locating them for meetings and reunion.
Sign Date: May 2010

Kele Arteaga
Where are you now: Katy, Texas
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Comments: I have been married for 14+ years and have 3 boys. We finally made it back to Texas after living in New Orleans for many years. It is great to hear from old classmates.
Sign Date: April 2010

Robin Ogden
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Sign Date: April 2010

Glenda McCray
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Sign Date: April 2010

Charrise Garner Johnson
Where are you now: Right Here in The City
Referred by: just surfed in
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Sign Date: March 2010

C. Jeffries
Where are you now: Texas
Referred by: just surfed in
Comments: Has any heard form Danny O'banion
Sign Date: Feb, 2010

Jay Christopher
Where are you now: Bmt.-China
Referred by: web
Comments: I'm still in and around Bmt. I've been married almost 27 years to Jackie, we've got two boys, Blake-21 and Trevor-17. I miss cruising Lucas and hanging out at Gibsons. I would love to hear from you guys, I missed the 25th but looking forward to the 30th. Anybody heard from Steve Witt lately?
Sign Date: Dec. '09

Clifford Johnson
Where are you now: Edmond, Oklahoma
Referred by: surfing
Comments: lot's of memories
Sign Date: Sept. '09

Carla (Prier) Ravare
Where are you now: Beaumont, Tx.
Referred by: surfing
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Sign Date: Sept. '09

Hugh Perkins
Where are you now: Nacogdoches, TX
Referred by: Surfing
Comments: WOW! This is a wonderful site. I just happened to be surfing the web and ran across it. I've been married for 23 years.I have 3 sons 21, 18, and 16. Coached for 14 years but now I'm a Assistant Principal on a Elementary campus.I hate I missed the 25th reunion. If I'm still aorund I look forward to seeing you guys on the next one. Favorite teacher Coach Harris and Coach Bob. See ya!
Sign Date: July 2009

Kele Arteaga
Where are you now: Katy. TX
Referred by: Search
Comments: Great memories I moved back to Texas after Katrina and have been married for 13 years. We have two children together Ryan 13 and Austin 7. I coach my youngest in baseball and football and just try and keep busy. I also have a step-son who wil be entering medical school later this year. WOuld love to hear from anyone in our class.
Sign Date: Feb. 2009

Ronnie Snook
Where are you now: Kirbyville
Year you left French: 1981 (moved)
Referred by: surfed in
Comments: Guess I’m not the only one that thinks of this class as my class. I’ve seen Joe Richardson around a couple of times and wrote back and forth to Carmell Combest during my early retirement, lost contact, hope she’s doing well. As for me, retired from banking at an early age, got into const, worked overseas in Africa till I settled in with a local contractor. Just living the simple farm life with the wife, five kids and cows. Anyone heard from Lori Baggett???
Sign Date: Sept. 2007

Ruthie Bridgers
Where are you now: Houston, for now
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: When is the next reunion for class of 81? I missed the 25th this summer. Can't wait to see all of you again. #20 was such fun. I swear it wasn't me that set off the fire alarm - for REAL !!!! Anyway, I'll behave better next time. Maybe! Any of you that live over here in Houston, send me an email sometime and we'll get a gang of us together!
Sign Date: Nov. 2006

Nathan Williams
Where are you now: Los Angeles Ca
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: May, 2006

Carla Braxton
Where are you now: Lancaster, TX (about 5 miles from Dallas)
Year you left French: 1981(but my family moved at the end of my sophomore year)
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: i actually graduated from bcp, but i grew up with you guys from french. in tenth grade we moved into bcp territory. i was a band director for 12 years in dallas and now, i'm a media specialist. my favorite teachers were mr. Slaughter, mr. zwick, mrs. mills, mrs. lanasa, mrs. dwyer, and mrs. booker. i enjoyed band alot at french. i visited mr. slaughter before he died. this is a great site.
Sign Date: May, 2006

lynette cooper smith
Where are you now: Houston,Tx
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: i leave in houston tx. own to business 1. totally unique hair designs by lynette 2. totally unique travels by lynette. i also teach cosmetology in th cy-fair isd. Divorced 9 years soon to remarry this year. 2 lovely daughters 23 and 17 years oid. one grandaughter that i keep while my daughter had a 1 yr tour in iraq. i also have a wonderful son-in-law that is on his way back to iraq. please everyone pray for him. i miss you all and can't wait to see you guys.
Sign Date: April, 2006

Chaorolette Coleman-DeVault
Where are you now: Mexia,Tx
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I am really glade to stay connected with everyone! i really missed all of my friends that i grew up with and went to school with since kindergarden. I have been married for 23 years and I have two children.my son plays college football for oklahoma. We have a ranch in the country and we love it! my favorite teachers were coach dixon,ms.bill and ms.mary nixon.
Sign Date: April, 2006

jackie renfro/ sherman
Where are you now: Houston
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: (Feb. 2010) LIVING HERE IN BEAUMONT ENJOYING LIFE EACH AND VERY, MY 4 GIRLS OR ALL GROWN AND GONE FOR THE TIME BEING, I HAVE 7 BEAUTIFUL GRANDCHILDREN THAT I ODORE SO MUCH , MY HUSBAND IS GREAT WE STAY AT THE RACE TRACK ALOT HE LOVE TO RACE CARS SO I DO TO, I AM APART OF THE CLASS OF 1981, I LOVE MY CLASS WE ARE CLOSE, SO EVERY DAY I WAKE UP AND TELL THE LORD THANK YOU, AND I SMILE AND GO ON MY WAY.
I AM JUST GLAD WE ARE KEEPING FRENCH HIGH TOGATHER
Sign Date: March, 2006

Irma James
Where are you now: Houston
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Hi gang ! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the 25th !
Sign Date: Feb, 2006

Helen Bobino- Johnson
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
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Comments: Looking forward to seeing everybody for our 25th class reunion eventho I haven't received any information about it.
Sign Date: Feb, 2006

Gana Jones Williford Royse
Where are you now: Lumberton, Texas
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: hi everyone, i now have 3 children, chad williford, 17 graduating from Lumberton this year, Amber Williford, 14 lhs cheerleader, and brooke royse, 7 just won petite miss village creek and miss photogenic 2005, wow, i stay very busy with my kiddos. i work from home now and would love to hear from of you that i haven't talked to in a long time. this roster was a great idea. looking forward to hearing from you.
Sign Date: April 25, 2005

Danny McFarland
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I live in Beaumont and I am a Principal at Sour Lake Elementary
Sign Date: Nov 18 2002

Royce E Phillips
Where are you now: Imperial Beach California (San Diego)
Referred by: Big Bill
Comments: I retired from the Navy and am now a truck driver here in San Diego. Life has been good but wish I was still in Beaumont. I have been married for 18 years and have two kids Alyssa 14 and Westin 10. My wife Linda is a California girl, after all I could not get a date with a Texas girl, especially those who worked at Market Basket. Has anyone heard from Tim Worthey.
Sign Date: Oct. 19 2003

Craig W. Thomas
Where are you now: Back in Beaumont!!!!!!!!
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Really miss our old school.
Sign Date: August 13, 2003

Alan Vasquez
Where are you now: Marianna, FL
Referred by: Search Engine
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Sign Date: March 25, 2003

Dianna (West) Linn
Where are you now: Katy, TX
Year you left French: C/O 81 (left in 79)
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: What a great site! Lots of memories here for me. Loved being a Belle (even the orange lipstick),cruising with friends, and watching the NJROTC before school. I even think I have a fond memory of cutting up frogs in Ms. Bost's biology class (yuck!) Would love to here from anyone who wants to catch up!
Sign Date: Jan. 30 2002

Julia Franklin Walker
Where are you now: Lumberton, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Graduated in 1981, so I am busy helping plan our 20 yr reunion....Can't believe it has been 20 yrs!!!! I "retired" from DPS after 15 yrs. and am a stay at home mom now. We have a 12yr old son, a 13 month old daughter we adopted, and a 6 month old son, so I stay REAL BUSY!!!! If anyone that isn't helping already with our reunion, and wants to help email me. We need all the help we can get. Our reunion is the weekend of July 6-8, 2001.
Sign Date: Feb. 26 2001

James Earl Smith Jr
Where are you now: Beaumont, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: Jan. 17 2001

Janet Spears Shedrick
Where are you now: Douglasville Georgia
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: I'm a pacemaker / defibrillator tech. I miss gathering at the bowling alley after Flag practice. Favorite teacher's: Jackie Duriso, Artis Slaughter and of course Miss Wagstaff(LOL).
Sign Date: Jan. 2 2001

Judy Paulsen
Where are you now: Arlington, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Moved to the Dallas area after marrying a guy from Kountze, 2 boys 11 and 7. Computer Analyst for a Children's Hosptial in Dallas. Special Memories - Senior skip day, Crystal Beach, graduation party, 11th street. Math class where Joe B. and Danny put their chairs outside the classroom and the teacher didn't even notice!
Sign Date: Nov. 17 2000

Clint Bryant
Where are you now: Beaumont,Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: Nov. 2 2000

renee rowe nance
Where are you now: beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: 2 great kids: Danielle 13 and Ryan 11
Sign Date: Oct.30 2000

Melinda Meche
Where are you now: Las Vegas, Nevada
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I'm still alive here in los wages. I love it here...close to a lot of beautiful places. Just a message to several of you. All 5 of the Meche kids are still around. Debra's in Washington...re-married,3 boys. Billy's in his mansion in Mauriceville. Still married to Debbie Smith 2 boys and 2 girls and 1 grandkid. Janelle holds our family together from the Dallas area. Still married to Tom Lowe and has 2 great kids. Oh yea, I cant forget about the black sheep of our family, Bobby. He is also living around the Dallas area...NOT married, NO kids But STILL RACING MOTORCYCLES OF COURSE. I'll forward this site on to all of them and hopefully they can respond themselves. If anyone would like more info on how to get in touch with any of the kids..you can call me and I'll be happy to pass on any info I have. (702)566-4697
Sign Date: Oct. 26 2000

Robin R. Ogden
Where are you now: Colorado Springs,CO
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I love seeing things about my old high school. Please let me know if you have any information on the Class of '81 and any 20 year reunion that might be in the works. I would like to know asap so I can hopefully plan a vacation around it next year and get back to Beaumont for it. Again, thanks for this webpage and yes I had Ms. Lanassa for biology also. Hope she is doing well.
Sign Date: Oct.3 2000

Brenda Myers
Where are you now: Austin, Tx
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments:
looking forward to 25th reunion - who's got the most gray hair now?
I grew up in the red house across the street from French, with the barn, the St.Bernard and the trampoline, that I know many of you jumped on when no one was looking! I'm back in the area now, with my daughter Hannah. I've been in Austin for most of the years since graduation, but was back here in '88, going to Lamar for my nursing degree. I see lots of old friends now that I'm back. E-mail me so we can catch up!!! GO BUFFS!
Sign Date: MARCH 1 1999

D'Ann DeCordova
Where are you now: BEAUMONT
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: HOPING TO SEE EVRYONE AT THE REUNION! E MAIL ME IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD ABOUT IT !WOOWEE WE HAD FUN...........NOW WE WOULD BE IN THE TRUANCY OFFICER'S OFFICE FOR THE 12 SENIOR SKIP DAYS......REMEMBER THE POLICE BUST DURING OUR WRAPPING JOB? I THINK WE CAN THANK THE CLASS OF '80 FOR THAT SUPRISE!!!!
Sign Date: Oct. 2 2000

Rhonda Cannon
Where are you now: Beaumont,Texas
Referred by: You Told Me
Comments: That all my friends that I had in school are still my friends.Even though I didn't make it for Buffalo Belle my daughter was a Silver Stepper for Central. Mrs Gilbert and Mrs daniels were my favorite teachers.
Sign Date: August 25 2000

Leah Bates- Peroutek
Where are you now: Houston
Referred by: You Told Me
Comments: I am married and have two boys. We have lived all over the country and finally made it back to Texas this year. I will never forget the crazy girls in the Belles. Sure hope to hear from some of you. What a great idea this is!
Sign Date: August 3 2000

Annette Smith Vela
Where are you now: Orange, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I love it! I've seen some familiar names that brought back a lot of memories. Would love to hear from any one who graduated 1980 or 1981. I currently live in Orange, TX with my two daughters.
Sign Date: Feb. 16 2000

JIMMY HOLLAND
Where are you now: ORANGE TEXAS
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: Jan. 30 2000

Tammy Lemke LeBouef
Where are you now: Port Neches
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: I was one of the "quiet ones" at French, although you wouldn't say that now. *G* Looking through the guestbook, I remember several of the names, although I'd have to look in my yearbook to recall some of the faces. *S* I'm married with 3 children and we live in Port Neches. Since the Buffs are no more, I now cheer for the Purple and White...Go Indians!! *G* From Buffaloes to Indians...who would've thought!! LOL Thanks so much for making this website. I know we all appreciate it!
Sign Date: Dec. 28 1999

Juliana Jennings
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I was Juliana Anzell in high School and married Scott Jennings (a 1980 graduate) We have 2 children, Joshua (11yrs.) Justina (8yrs.). I work at Helena Laboratories as a graphic artist.
Sign Date: September 2, 1999

Taren C. Thomas
Where are you now: Sugarland,Texas, just ouside of Houston
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: I am a nurse working at Texas Children's Hospital in the Emergency room..so I f your bring your kiddos in you may see me as well..My favorite class was Band..I enjoyed Friday nights game and going to Compitition..
Sign Date: July 24, 1999

Todd McCray
Where are you now: San Antonio, Texas
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Hola! I'm either: (a) practicing law (or Fiesta) in San Antonio, (b) climbing rocks in Mexico, (c) fishing on the coast, (d) mountain biking in the hill country, or (e) yoga-meditating in Austin. Mom and Dad are still just around the corner from French. My office is not far from the Riverwalk if you're ever in the Alamo City. Adios Amigos!
Sign Date: May 19, 1999

Colleen Cobb McCusker
Where are you now: Pacifica, California
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: May 3, 1999

Eldon Branham
Where are you now: Sugar Land, Texas (Houston)
Referred by: Another French Alumni
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Sign Date: Feb. 28 1999

Bert Wallace
Where are you now: Lumberton
Referred by: Another French Alumni
Comments: Married my college sweetheart, Stacye, from "Neder-who"; worked as a Process Engineer; survived a car crash and subsequent two years rehabilitation for a Traumatic Brain Injury; Sure miss the "Peanut Gallery" times.
Sign Date: Feb. 21 1999

Pam Williams Fulbrook
Where are you now: Las Vegas, Nevada
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: Thanks so much for the trip down memory lane. I've been looking for friends for awhile now and found Anna McNease who led me to you. Have a Great New Year!!!! Pam Williams Fulbrook
Sign Time: December 31 1998 at 13:21:52

Roger Fox
Where are you now: Houston
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: Wow what a great surprise. I graduated in '81, worked in Boremont for awhile, then came to Houston about 8 years ago. Things here are great....still in touch with some good friends. Anyone talk to Lori Baggett?
Sign Time: September 18 1998

Johnny Taylor
Where are you now: Tyler,Texas
Referred by: Just Surfed On In!
Comments: Great Page
Sign Time: September 15 1998

Patricia (Trish) Tyrone Fisher
Where are you now: Gallatin, Tennessee
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: I have been married 13 years and have no children (but my dog Bear thinks he's one!). I am a Mortgage Underwriter with Union Planters Mortgage in Nashville. I would love to get e-mail from old classmates (ptfish@webtv.net)
Sign Time: Sepember 01 1998

Delcie (Johnson)Thomas
Where are you now: Beaumont
Referred by: Just Surfed On In
Comments: Wow French High School! High school was challenging for me, but I would love to hear from some of my classmates.
Sign Date: Feb. 10 2003

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