......LHS News......

Originally sent May 6-7

In a letter to the editor, M. Sue (Gee) Whatley, '57, wrote a tribute to the Boston Marathon. Good comments and you can read - editorial page, Lawton Constitution, April 27.
Appreciate LaSandra (Ward), '57, giving me a heads-up that the author was a LHS classmate.

'59 classmate Jovita (Reinwand) Weeks is in process of moving to N. California - Napa area.  She was wondering if any other Wolverines in that area? If so, she hopes she can say 'hi'.

Midshipman 2nd Class Alan Thompson - OU Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps - is first person to receive
the Capt. Robert J. Kelsey Leadership Award in a ceremony on the OU campus. Thompson is a native of Katy, TX. The scholarship program was established by the Charles Kelsey family [Lawton] in honor of their son Capt. Robert 'Bob' Kelsey who passed in 1992 after a long battle with cancer.  Bobby Joe - as he was called - was LHS class 1963.

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Class 1963 - 50th reunion coming up fast on May 17-18.  Contact Janet (Burt) Terry at (580) 529-3208 or email

Class 1954 and some of 1953 plus any others who have interest! August 2-3-4, 2013. Contact '54 grad Janette (Hanes) for details or info: jhanes@stellar.net

BUSY week-end in September....3 reunions set:

Class 1973 will have a reunion this September 20-21.  For details/questions contact Connie (Conway) Martinez (580) 574-6601; email:  OR Lou (Jones) Jackson

Class of 1968 will be having their 45th reunion that same week-end - September 20-21.   For info contact Eddie Hamra (580) 353-5800 or email .

And, class 1958 will also be having their 55th reunion same week-end - September 20-21. For information/details contact IvaLou Gilliam at: Loretta Hartline at: ; (580) 357-3762. Or Kenneth Easton at:  < kennetheeaston@yahoo,com>; (580) 353-6252.
The Apache Casino Hotel (2315 East Gore) will be the hdqrts for the reunion and site of the Friday night event. Special rates are available but limited.  Contact one of the above for details.                  

Reunion info is posted on the WolverNet blog: <http://www.thewolvernet.blogspot.com/>

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More April Happy Birthdays to classmates:   Monta (Sanders) Burt...101 years old! And her best friend and same year classmate Juanita (Bowman) Perkins just turned 102.  Wow.  Really golden Wolverines!
Also, Emmet Meraz, Jr. 90 years young.

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Doyce Grayson, '57, is better after hospital stay and treatment due to diabetes.  Hang in there Doyce.....reunions coming up!

Dee (Vanderpool) Glass, '52, continues treatment for cancer.

Herman Wainscott, '54, also fighting cancer.

Imogene Bridges broke a finger.  It hasn't been fun, but shes on road to mend!

Our prayers are with all who are taking treatment or resolving other health issues.

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James Via, 81, of Lawton, passed on April 26.  James was LHS class 1951.  James is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ida (Conner); 3 daughters and their spouse;  a son; numerous grand and great grand children.
Services were April 30 in Lawton.
Extended obit and guest book at:   www.grayfuneral.com

Jim Botkin of Norman passed on April 22 after an extended illness.  Jim was LHS class 1964. He was preceded in death by his wife Marne (Harveland).  He is survived by 2 daughters and a son.
Extended obit can be read on the Norman Transcript obit page.
  http://normantranscript.com/obituaries/x63040001/Jim-Botkin

Paul Edwin Swanson, 79, of Weatherford, OK, passed April 29 at a Springfield, MO care center.  Paul was LHS class 1953. Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years Pat (Harned) and one granddaughter.  Services were held May 3.
Extended obit and guest book at:   http://lockstonefuneralhome.com/obituarydetails.aspx?did=5195ef57-824e-4bca-8143-e49d8dd39037

John Edward Lansden ll, 44, of McKinney,TX, passed on April 29.  John is the son of '59 classmate John Lansden Sr. and his wife Karen Ann (Blankenship).  He is survived by his parents; 3 sons;  an uncle Joe Lansden and wife Vonda (Pipes); an aunt Gwen Vandiver.   A memorial service was held May 4 in McKinney.
Extended obit: http://www.turrentinejacksonmorrow.com/component/tjmremembrancenter/john-lansden-ii-48423

Our sympathies and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones.

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Possibly see some of you at one of the reunions.  Regards to all........Georgia

 

......LHS News......

Originally sent April 26

Color me happy!  Finally got to bottom of my on-going computer problems.  Just as I had been telling them...it's the phone line stupid! Was!  New one!  So far so good! Because of being off-line most of the past 2 weeks (and before), some news is older, but note worthy and lot of it! 

Gale McCray writes that you can type in '2013 High Chaparral Reunion Rudy Ramos reads Geronimo' on YouTube and get this LHS grad reading the early stages of a one-man show he has in progress.

'59 classmate Sam Joyner of Tulsa has been doing photography work for many years now.  Sam currently has an exhibit of 34 prints that will hang in the Capitol Building Gallery in OKC through June 16th. There is an Opening Reception on Tuesday April 30, 4:00pm ~ 6:00pm. Sam said he would "love to see any classmates come by".
Beverly (Dayton) Hardcastle, '60, writes that she would love to hear from any classmates who were friends of her brother Billy Dayton. Billy was class '59 and sadly is deceased. <beverlyhardcastle@ymail.com>

I received my copy of Mike Wyants new book - 'Nasha Bil Hoga'.  Beautiful cover (photo taken by Mike), windmill and 'plains' look we in Oklahoma take for granted. Haven't had opportunity to read it yet, but soon.
Available through Amazon.com.

Tempe "Tip"(Cockrell) Brown, '57, stayed with '60's grad Judy (Brooks) Clark on a recent trip to FL. Wrote they had "a grand ole time reminiscing." Tip went on to say she has a childrens book coming out soon.  I asked her to keep me posted and I will share the info. Tip lives in SC.

Sing Happy April Birthday to:  Gwen (Wood) Phelps, '59; Don Dayton, '57; Suzy (Gill) Salas, '64; Kay (Holsey) Strickland' 59; Jerry (Sasser) Childs, '59 - Jerrys is April 1!  No kidding!
Sorry I missed Paul Sopers special day in March.  Very Happy belated Paul! 

btw....Don Dayton and wife Margie (Johns) celebrated their 54th anniversary on April 18th.  Major congrats guys!!!

Typo....Marilyn Morris lives in Ft. Worth, NOT Boerne as previously mentioned!!!
btw....AuthorMarilynCMorris.wordpress.com
Appreciate kind emails from LHS grads, some just saying 'hi', others with news.  Sarah (Beasley) Wheatley, '69; Vreda Corinne (Decker) Schieman, '51; Connie (Conerly) Pollner; Mary (Bowman) Thigpen, '49; Mary (Simpson) Milby, '56; Ron Jones, '55; Wanda (Pahdoco) McDaniel; Judy (Brooks) Clark, '60;  Sue D. Burpo, '54; Dan McBee, '59, and wife Susan; Ronnie Cochrane, '58 and wife Carolyn.
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Kenny Dorrell, '58, had hand surgery recently. Think he is doing well.

Recently learned that Judy (House) Hargrove, '59, fell on March 3 and broke her shoulder.  Shes had surgery, plate inserted....staples have been removed and she is in therapy. Improving.

Jerry Doughty, '56, is undergoing treatment for a type on skin cancer.  Not the worst type, not the least. Jerry is married to '59 classmate Pat (Dunn).

John Mercadante, '64, is in process of hip replacement surgery.  This to replace a previous hip replacement that went awry!

Numerous others re-cooping and/or taking treatment.  I know our prayers are with them all for speedy and full recoveries.

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Richard O. Morrison, 85, of Georgetown, TX, passed April 7.  Richard was LHS class 1946. Richard loved airplanes and flying.  He is survived by wife Joy; 2 sons and spouses; numerous grand children.
Services were Friday April 26, First United Methodist church in Georgetown.  Burial followed in Killeen, TX at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery - 11463 State Highway 195.
Extended obit and guest book at:   www.ramseyfuneral.com

Thomas James Hendershot, 91, of Lawton, passed on April 20.  Services were April 24.  Thomas was LHS class 1941.  He is survived by 2 daughters;  numerous grandchildren and several good friends.
Extended obit and guest book at:  www.grayfuneral.com

Leslie (Hamm) Maddox, 70, of Lawton, passed on April 1after a long illness with diabetes. Leslie was LHS class 1960. She was the daughter of Dr. Les and Alice Hamm and Leslie spent her professional life in education and leadership training.  She is survived by husband Jim, LHS class 1956; 2 daughters; a son; grandchildren; 2 brother - Tom and Jimmy.  A memorial service was held April 5 in Lawton.
Extended obit and guest book at:  www.beckerfuneral.com

Marlene (Clements) Scott, 78, Elgin, passed on April 18.  Grave side services were at Highland Cemetery in Lawton on April 22.
She was LHS class 1952.  Marlene is survived by husband Ronnie; a son; a daughter; several grand children.
Extended obit and guest book at:   www.beckerfuneral.com

Richard Lee Doye, 85, of Lawton, passed on April 8. Richard attended Lincoln grade school, junior high, and LHS, graduated about 1944-45? He worked at his fathers grocery store on 2nd street.  He is survived by his wife Mary Lou (Owens); 5 children and spouses; numerous grandchildren.
Extended obit and guest book at:  www.beckerfuneral.com

Our sympathies are with those who have lost loved ones.

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Spring still eluding us in the home town.  Had a freeze Tuesday/Wed morn April 24.  My plants are worn out from being moved out and in! Regards to all..........Georgia

......LHS News......
Originally sent March 30

Betty Boyce, '55, says she and hubby Louis are living in an assisted living facility as Louis has Parkinsons. OKCity area. She would love to hear from any classmates who remember her/them. bettylb21@gmail.com
 
Sing belated birthday wishes - February bday for Ron Poole, class '55, who slipped on some ice mid-February and severed ACL in right knee.  He is re-cooping and sends regards to class 1955.

Marilyn Morris is back at her home in Boerne, TX.  She has been gone taking care of her 92 year old mom.  Mom is all better and Marilyn is buy writing and blogging once again!

David Whitwell has some 31 books in print [music].   You can check them out at Amazon by using his name.

Received a nice package from Don Sapp.  Don sent us a couple of his cd's featuring classic songs and one that he wrote himself. Very nice!  Don has been singing for many years and 'works' all up and down the east coast! From press clippings I have seen, he's been very successful.

Sunday Constitution, March 17, page 7-C, Herb Jacobs talks about the careers of Duard Givens and Abe Deutschendorf. (both deceased).  Also Clarence Avery who quarter backed the LHS football team to a record 7-3 in 1948.  Clarence is also deceased. Lot more names you will recognize. 

Gayle McCray, '60, is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research and he has written a one-act play which he performed January 18 at FonteraFest at Hyde Park Theatre in Austin, TX.  He mentions Lawton several times and you can watch and hear at YOUTube.

Appreciate the great picture of the turkeys that Bert Click sent first part of February. He says about 100 of them around & roam and nest in groups of 14-15 in his area. Carol took the pix.  

And, more singing for March birthdays:  Doyce Grayson, class '57; 
LaRue (Locke) Hogate.*******************

Marlene Scott, '52, has been having rehab in Duncan.  Do not know for what? Possibly home now.

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L. W. Duncan, 87, of Lawton passed on March 13.  Services were March 15 and burial with full military honors.  LW was LHS class 1943.
Extended obit and guest book at:  <www.beckerfuneral.com>

Ruth (Keating) Wiles, 84, of Houston, TX passed on March 16. Services will be in Houston on March 26 with burial at Highland Cemetery in Lawton.  Ruth graduated from LHS but I am not sure what year.
Extened obit and guest book at:  <www.beckerfuneral.com>

Debra Ann (Mavity), 61, of Lawton, passed on March 22. She is LHS class 1969.  Services are 2:00pm, March 26 at Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home.
Extended Obit and guest book at:  <www.grayfuneral.com>

Sorry to report the passing of Newby Ellington, 79, of Los Alamos, NM. Newby passed on February 27 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was husband of classmate Susan (Hankins) Ellington. A visitation and wake was held March 3 in Los Alamos.
Extended obit and guest book:   <http://www.devargasfuneral.com/page_manager/obituary.php?obit_id=1314>

Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those who have health issues.
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Happy Easter ~ Happy Spring!  Georgia

......LHS News......

Originally sent March 7

Dorothy (Dawson) DeMoro was all stocked up on candles, batteries, food stuff, ready to battle the second winter snow storm!  (she survived).  I know other classmates have also been impacted by the weather.  Dorothy was hanging tight as she is departing mid March for a Caribbean cruise.  Sounds like great change to me! Bon Voyage!~

Robin (Alford) Adams, '52,  is off soon to Japan. I belive Robin does some missionary
 work but she also lived in Japan in the '50s when her father was stationed there.

Mike Wyant, '57, has a new book, just published.  'Nasha Bil Hoga' follows the route of a young Navajo boy who escapes the Ft. Sill Indian school to return to his home in the Navajo Nation of Arizona. The front cover photo was taken by Mike about 5 years ago. Check it out on Amazon:
<http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=nasha+bil+hoga>

Classmate Allen Johnson just did what a lot of us should do....a BIG [estate] $ale at his home here in Lawton.  But he had good motivation.  Allen plans to depart the hometown and move to Tulsa fairly soon.  Be closer to son and grandkids.  

Paul Massad was recently honored by the Oklahoma Heritage Association and presented the 'Lee Allan Smith Oklahoma Legacy Award' at the State Capitol.  The award honors individuals who have demonstrated volunteer and civic efforts that grow pride in their community and have helped created a legacy for future generations. Paul has been at OU over 50 years and has helped raise millions to enhance the states offerings and opportunities.  Congratulations!  Paul is LHS class 1955.

'49 classmate Ken Bridges joined other 1953 LSU classmates on February 16 for a reunion in Baton Rouge to celebrate 60 years since their basketball team advanced to the NCAA finals (final four).  Bridges later returned to Lawton to teach and coach.  Great read in Herb Jacobs - 'Where Are They Now' column of Sunday March 3, page 7-C.

'57 classmates and buds, Mitch Braley and Bill Lacy, traveled to DeKalb, TX and visited the site and wreckage of the plane that went down in 1985 carrying pop singer Ricky Nelson.  Mitch lives close by in Simms, TX. The pilots survived the crash, Nelson and other band members were killed. (see photo above of Bill at site).

 Some details on the class 1963 ~ 50th reunion - May 17-18th.  Ballroom of the Apache Casino Hotel on Friday night (east Gore). Saturday morning will include a Memorial to deceased classmates, with a release of balloons and ringing of the LHS bell that was a gift from class '63. Saturday evening will be at McCasland Ballroom at Cameron - buffet and dancing.  Contact Janet (Burt) Terry - (580) 529-3208 or .

Reunion set by class 1954 - August 2-3-4 - continues to grow with class '53 and now official '52, planning to join in.....more info as it progresses.  Contact Jannete (Hanes)

Class of 1968 will be holding their 45th reunion on September 20-21. Details and info from Eddie Hamra (580) 353-5800 or email

Ones I am aware of:  Jim Andrews, class '58 a February Birthday and Happy March Birthdays to bro Tim Gill, class '70; Johnna (Gordon) Parks, class '59; Mary Lou (Holt) Daniels, class '41. ******************

Max Goodgion is home after 6 week stay in hospital for  'Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm' surgery or Triple A surgery they call it. Max seems to be doing well.

Sue (Chalk) Briggs appreciates all the concern, prayers,encouragement, as she is back from check-up per recent cancer surgery!  So thankful that report at this time is all good!

An email from Mike Wyant to let us know his brother Roger Wyant has been in critical condition.  Roger suffered a really bad stroke about 3 - 4 years ago and progress has been difficult.  Roger is in the hospital (OKC) and our hope is that something can be done to help his current condition. 

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Robert Dawson of Corpus Christi, TX passed on January 27.  A memorial service was held in Corpus on February 2.  Robert would have been LHS class 1950, but he quit to join the army.  He later got his GED.  He is survived by wife Phyllis, two sons Frank and David, and a sister, classmate Dorothy (Dawson) DeMoro.

Our thoughts and sympathies are always with those who have lost loved ones as well as prayers for those still re-cooping.

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Yours truly continues with PT on the new knee.  The PT classes are quite a surprising 'social' event (haha) with a cross section of classmates and other locals.  Lot of interesting conversations, catching-up, etc.  Would love to share...but...what is said at PT, stays at PT! Regards to all..........Georgia

......LHS News......

Originally sent February 22

Classmates all, to cut to chase, I had surgery (knee replace) on January 22. While surgery [mechanics] seemed to go well, post-op has had some challenges. PT 3 x week, etc., to help me get up and racing again.  Few snags and just slower than I had anticipated. But, getting better!!!
Needless to say, I am far behind in many areas including the LHS News.  So.....some of this will be few weeks old, some news will have slipped through the cracks, and I will just have to start 'here' to begin getting news out in timely manner.  Hope you missed me! 

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At the recent annual gathering of the Society of Silver Dollar Collectors at the Florida United Numismatists, Ron Hagler, '57, was elected to serve on the board - a 3 year term! Meanwhile, his 'baby girl' - Sugar dog - is doing great!!! 

Some may have already seen this, but great picture from the past!!!!   I appreciate Dean Henderson and Barbara (Patton) James for sending it to me.  Taken in 1955 at church camp, shows Sherry (Church) Brown and DD Raibourn, both class 1957.  Sadly Dee is deceased.  btw...understand this pix is posted on the Lawton, OK page on Facebook.

A very Happy Valentines Day Anniversary to Johnna (Gordon) and Wayne Parks.  And a Valentines Day birthday to Don Champiomont! I know I will miss some, but other February birthdays include:  Alice (Aurell) Choice; and on same day - Bob Atkins, Simi (Stein) Kaplan, PR Ramey, and moi; 
Belva (Hollingshead) Williams; Man, these years are rolling by faster all the time!!!!!!

Emails from Bert Click (who complimented Bruce on the great Alaskan moon picture); Charles Darling (also complimenting on the picture); Elaine (Stark) Paine (remembering Mrs. Silk and Mrs. Johnston); Lyntha (Nicklas) Wesner.

LHS Class 1963 - 50 year reunion set for May 17 - 18th! I have no details but those interested please contact Janet (Burt) Terry at (580) 529-3208 or email jburt.terry@yahoo.com
Classmates from other years are also welcome!

The LHS News does not cover politics per se, but every so often, 'politics' that should be mentioned. The Oklahoma Legislature convened Feb. 4 and sworn in to serve in the powerful and prestigious position of Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.....Rep. T.W. Shannon of Lawton.  Not only is the Speaker from our home town but he is LHS class 1996! We have known TW some years now and we know he will make Lawton and LHS proud!!!
btw....some of you may remember his dad who taught at Central.

And, '59 graduate Ann (Shepard) Tubbs came to the rescue recently.  When voters arrived at normal polling place, the building was locked and a key could not be found.  Ann, who lives very close by and has served in such capacity before, opened her home so that voters could cast their votes!!!  She was pictured in both Lawton & OKC newspaper. 

Preston Holsinger also in paper for his help with boys and girls club.  As well as George Bridges donating his dental expertise to help staff a recent 2 day free dental clinic!  Ya can't keep a Wolverine down!!!!!!  OK...once again with the Bianco's Dressing fix.....the dressing is now available at Bradys Design Center here in Lawton (1010 SW D).  And via on line at: <www.biancositaliandressings.com>  This is the dressing, in bottles, NOT the recipe. And, I have heard it is 'similar' to Biancos, not exact.

Also, Mikes Sports Grill in Lawton is trying hard to make pizza like Biancos and I have to tell you, it's close.  Have tried it and it's quite good. Their garlic dressing is reminiscent of Dantes more than Biancos, but also quite good.  At least to my tiny taste buds!

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Glenda (Doan) Stanton was at MD Anderson about a month ago with breast cancer.  I am not sure of the current status or if she has come home.  My guess is that she may be home now?

My sister Suzy (Gill) Salas should be home from hospital this week-end.  She also had a knee replaced.  Doing well.  We had hoped for family discount....didn't work! haha! ******************

John Franklin Lewis, 87, of Lawton, passed on February 20.  John was husband of classmate Jane (Kinzer) Callicott Lewis.  John was an electrical contractor and quite a collector of a lot of things, in particular western memorabilia and Rolls-Royce cars!  He is survived by 3 daughters:  Neta, Kathy, Johnnye - two of whom used to baby sit for us.  John was a very colorful character.  He will be missed.  Services will be 10:00am, Saturday February 23, First United Methodist church.
Extended obit and guest book at:   www.beckerfuneral.com

Gale Humble, 88, of Norman passed on January 5.  Services were Janaury 9 in Norman.  Gale graduated from Chattanooga High School, attended Cameron and lived in Lawton where he owned and operated Humbles Barber Shop.  He married Marilyn Miller in 1950, she was LHS class 1947. They were married 56 years before she preceded him in death. He is survived by three children, all LHS grads: Steve, '69; Judy - '71; and Sandy - '78; extended family.
Extended obit and guest book at:  www.havenbrookfuneralhome.com
Carey Eugene 'Gene' Hays, 76, of Lawton passed on February 17.  Graveside services were held February 21.
Gene was LHS class 1954. Extended obit and guestbook at:   www.grayfuneral.com

Pauline 'Polly' (Greb) Winkelman, 89, of Lawton, passed on February 16.  Services were February 20. Polly was LHS class 1941.
Extended obit and guestbook at:   www.beckerfuneral.com
Many continue with treatment and I know our thoughts and prayers are with them and with those who have lost loved ones.

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Warm regards to all, Georgia

......LHS News......
Originally sent January 14 ~ 2013

Bruce Knowles, class of '62, has lived in Alaska the past 30+ years. He took a beautiful picture of the moon the day after Christmas. He said it only lasted about 5 minutes.

Genie (Blewett) Kelsey, '71 and brothers Tom , '69; Charles, '63; Bill, '64; and all the spouses, had a great holiday trip to Disney World!

Also taking a family trip to Disney World for Christmas treat - Johnna (Gordon) '59 and Wayne Parks, '60, kids and grandkids!

Had short visit with Steve Klos recently. Steve is the new manager at the Lawton Country Club and LHS class 1974! Good luck Steve!

I know many of you will be interested in this news.....Chris Bianco - son of Bianco's Restaurant founders John and Rose - had surgery on January 9 and received a new kidney and a new liver. Long time health issues have hampered Chris for years. So happy to say...so far so good. We certainly hope he continues to recovery and while it will be a long road, it is hoped he will be back in Lawton one of these days. We miss him and Jann and the great pizza!

Award-winning actor/director Ken Webster will be performing his show 'My 1966 & 1967 Seasons With The Houston Astros' this Tuesday at FronteraFest at Hyde Park Theatre in Austin, Texas. Webster's Twitter Feed @1968Astros started as a diary of the 1966 Astros as seen through the eyes of his favorite player from childhood, John Bateman. The diary, part fact and part fiction, has been featured in several stories by sportswriters.

Friday I'll [Gale] be performing my show, 'The Last Inning, at FronteraFest'. I'll mention finding baseball in 1949 when my parents and I moved from Apache to across the street from Tommy and Johnny Bateman in Lawton and how we played baseball on that "tiny" lot in the 600 block of McKinley Street.

Gale McCray, '60

Note: Johnny Bateman was LHS class 1958 and sadly is deceased.

The reunion planned for next summer - August 2-3-4, 2013 is picking up steam and attendees! Janette (Hanes) is organizing the reunion for class 1954 has just added classes of 1952 and 1953 after they asked to be included. Also, open to any others who want to attend!!! Contact Janette at: jhanes@stellar.net
Janette also reports that she has been playing a LOT of tennis!

Others who sent greetings/news recently: Bobby Newton; Stan Young; Gordon Griswold; Gloria (Lamb) Ervin; Ron Jones; Karelin (Cole) Seitz; Connie Pollner; Ellen (Ewing) Jahnke: Bunny (Brittain) Lavender; Sue (Lacy) Williams; Murdoch Matthew; Bettie (Mowrey)Vail; Fred Cooke, Jr.; John Smith; Susan (Hankins) Ellington; Dr. Jim Hill; Bill and Sharon Stamps; John Mercadante.

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Doyce Grayson, '56, just out of the hospital (4th). Got him 'tuned-up' and ready to go a while longer! Doyce is a LHS icon....take care of yourself Doyce!

Ben Ansley, '59, has had several parts replaced [thanks to modern medicine] and is doing real well.

Joel Boyd, '59, had cancer surgery (August), some set-backs, longer recovery than usual, but is at last, on road to recovery and no more treatment needed at this time. Good news indeed!

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Mary Sue (Lowry) Silk, 93, of Lawton, passed on January 11. Mary Sue was a graduate of LHS and spent her life in education. She and husband Wesley Silk were both with the LPS for approx 40 years. Wes died several years ago. I know Mrs. Silk was a counselor and mentor for many who passed through LHS. Friends may call from 5:30pm ~ 7:00pm on Monday January 14, at the funeral home.

Services will be 10:00am, Tuesday January 15, Centenary United Methodist church with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery.

Extended obit and guest book at:  www.grayfuneral.com

Jacqueline Jean 'Jackie' (Lemons) Mitchell, 71, of Fletcher passed on January 12. Jackie was LHS class 1959.
Jackie married Jack Mitchell in 1960, he died in 2007. She worked in Elgin the past 50 years, running the Tag Agency. She is survived by a son Scooter; 3 grandsons; a granddaughter; extended family. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00pm ~ 8:00pm on Tuesday evening, January 15.
Services will be 2:00pm, Wednesday January 16 at the Crossroads Baptist church in Elgin. Burial will be at the Old Elgin Cemetery.

Extended obit at:  www.fletcherandelginfuneral.com

Glenn Harris, 71, of Geronimo, passed on January 12. Glenn was LHS class 1959. Glenn was involved in farming most of his life but also had a construction company and worked as a realtor and appraiser, serving on the Lawton Board of Realtors. He married Carol Sue 'Susie' in 1961. She passed in 2011. He is survived by 3 children; 10 grandchildren and extended family. He was also preceded in death by a brother Mike Harris and a sister Geneva McIntosh - Geneva is the one who started the 'all-class' reunions some years ago. There will be visitation from 5:00 ~ 7:00pm on Tuesday at the funeral home in Walters.

Services will be at 2:00pm Wednesday January 16, Hart Wyatt Funeral Home.

Extended obit and guest book at: www.hart-wyattfuneralhome.com

Clarence Avery, 82, of Lawton, passed on January 3. Clarence was LHS class of 1949. Clarence married Wilda Robinson in about 1952; he later married Jo Nan Rose in 1977. He was quite active in sports, playing football, baseball, and basketball at LHS and some football when he attended Cameron. He is survived by his wife Jo Nan; a son Mark; a daughter Jamie; a granddaughter; extended family. Services were January 7.
Extended obit and guest book at:  www.beckerfuneral.com

I just received word that Dan Glascock passed on Christmas eve. Dan was recovering from a stroke and heart attack. Dan was my class - 1959. He was a classmate and a friend. Dan had a great sense of humor and we had such fun, especially in Mrs. Wickmans and Opal Fords speech classes. He was in Lawton couple years ago and we had a lunch and visit and reminisced about so many good times. Dan was living for many years in the Los Angeles area and a memorial service was held there on January 9.

Have to tell this story....Dan worked in the funeral business here in Lawton and after he moved to CA. Janey (Johnston) Scott recalls that Dan and another '59 classmate - Sidney Wright - would 'borrow' the hearse from the funeral home, swing by her house, pick her up and 'go riding'. One such time, Janeys mom, Sara Johnston, decided to go with them. She commented ...'this is so much fun'..."I am so glad I got to ride in a hearse while I am still alive". Many of you will remember Mrs. Johnston from freshman English and Latin. Sadly, classmate Sid Wright is also deceased.

I know our prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and those with health issues.

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Flu, respiratory, stomach, and other unwanted 'bugs' are reigning in Oklahoma right now. Hope YOU are well. Spring can't be far away! Regards to all.....Georgia

......LHS News......

Originally sent Dec. 30-31

So sorry I made Ed Jones older than he really is....I had said class '49...but hes a youngster in class of '51!!!

FYI: Update: For those who would like a copy of Larry Angus' book, you can email Larry directly at: <angusla@aol.com> or it is available through Amazom.com. 'The Hidden Message of Jesus.' From the eMail bag and other....."Thank you for keeping us up to date with LHS 52-53.  Ed and I live in Pollock Pines, CA  in the tall trees.  He graduated in '50 and both of are in relatively good health.  Our home is at 4000 feet elevation and at the moment we have snow.  It makes for a pretty scene for Christmas."Billie Glenn, '52

Jim Andrews, '58. reports that and wife Susan have moved from the snow and colder region of Utah into the St. George  area.

...."Between my brother, Mike '59 and myself '56, I see lots of names I recognize.[in the news].  Merry Christmas from New Mexico."Mary Thompson

Phil Carson has moved to new digs, still in Edmond area.  He reports that after several life changing events and high stress levels, he is doing well.  He does have all new contact info so hopefully he has sent it to keeper of his years graduation roster.Be sure YOU send any new contact info if you want to keep receiving the LHS News and/or info on your class reunion, etc. My Bill and I joined good friends Jim Powers, '55, and bride LuAnn (Cobb) to celebrate their 53rd Anniversary on December 28!   LuAnn is originally from S. Dakota and they met while students at OU.  Major congrats guys!

Christmas emails from Bill Newman, '55 in Modesto, CA;  Ron Hagler, who has the cutest card featuring his dog 'Sugar'; from Mike Wyant, a lovely Christmas poem he penned in 1962 - 'Home for Christmas'. The poem was recorded by a name label with a spiritual song on the reverse.

Also appreciate emails from Bill Melton;  Karen (Wright) Dean; Roby (Browers) Park; Phil & Coralyn Wilder; Ed Adams; Belva (Hollingshead) Williams; Jack Rhodes. *******************

There has certainly been an over abundance of losses among our family and friends.

Suzanne (Silcott) Glover, 73, of Lawton, passed on December 28.  Suzanne was LHS class 1956.   Suzanne married Earl Glover in 1959 and worked at Lawton Stockyards, later helping with her husbands auction service. She is survived by Earl; a son; a daughter; 6 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
A grave side service will be held 11:00am on Wednesday January 2, Highland Cemetery in Lawton.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.beckerfuneral.com

Tommy Ray Nyrop, 72, of Lawton, passed December 24 after long battle with kidney disease. Tom attended St. Marys but believe he also may have attended LHS? Tom is survived by one son, Scott Mills and wife Brandy and three granddaughters, all of Marion, TX. Several step brothers and sisters; extended family and numerous friends.  A memorial service at a later date is pending.

Kaye McCarley emailed to let us know that Richard Chapman died of heart failure on December 17 in Pauls Valley, OK. Services were December 20.  Richard was LHS class 1962. He is survived by sons Michael and Sam and several grandchildren.

Anna M. (Sparks) Taylor, 78, of Lawton passed on December 16.  Services were December 24. Anna was LHS class 1953.  She is survived by her husband John; 2 sons; a sister; four grandchildren and large extended family.
Extended obit and guest book at: www.beckerfuneral.com

Lana Elaine (Hall) Meraz, 71, of Lawton, passed on December 26.  Services were December 29.  Lana was LHS class 1959.  I knew Lana personally and despite numerous medical problems over the years, she was always friendly and smiling. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Emmett Meraz; five sons and their families; her mom, Lawana Hall; 10 grandchildren.
Extended obit and guestbook at: www.beckerfuneral.com

Charles 'Chuck' Allan Sasser, 57, of Dallas, passed on December 14 at his home in Dallas. Services were December 22 in Lawton.  He is survived by 2 sons; a brother Mark; his father Jack Sasser, '52; other extended family.
Extended obit and guest book at:  www.grayfuneral.com

 

"Though no one can go back and make a brand new start,
anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending."Carl Bard ~ writer (1907-1978)

My fav rendition:  <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrhKkDyXFdg&feature=related>

Wishing all of you a happy and healthy New Year ~ 2013! Georgia