Here is a picture of my daughter, Jordan, when she was crowned on Nov. 3!
Email Notes.......
Gayla, you might
want to post this on the website for anyone who knew Marian Hutton. Her 2
year old grandson, Hunter Barnett, fell into his parent's swimming pool and
drowned. He died on Marian's 50th birthday which was May 3rd. The
obituary is in the Dallas Morning News May 6th edition. I know she would
appreciate any cards or wishes from anyone who might have been friends with her
at Kimball. Her mailing address is Marian Wafer, 4220 Ash Crest, Mesquite
TX 75150.
Thanks
Karla Hood Finta
Bill Aicklin and Susie Whiddon lost their mothers recently.
Coach Milton South passed away on January 7th, 2002. A beautiful spray was sent for the Class of 70 and for the Rat Pack. See Memoriam.
Janet
Saw your posting prior to your reunion and wanted you to be aware of our new site. The new and permanent website www.justinfkimball.org is just about complete and registration will be up and running next week. A steering committee consisting of each class is in the process of being formed and the first meeting in 1/26.
The first project for the first 11 classes is to organize a gala reunion of all 11 classes in 2004. We are attempting to locate band and orchestra members to play and will have the group "Class Act" to perform. Class Act is a dance group of Kimball Grads. It will be a wonderful event but we need lots of help to make it successful. All volunteers from all classes are welcome.
We will need to find lost classmates, update ones that are fallen and reach the ones we know about. I intend to begin the announcement and notices after we hold the first meeting. Would love to have you participate for your class. What say you?
Come browse the hallways and visit the officers, sweethearts and senior pictures. Fill out your profile, play the selections on the jukebox, visit the Castle Store. Leave a message, post a notice and enroll in the email directory. submit your nominations for your class "Who's Who Hall of Fame" or if you married a classmate, submit your photo for the "Kimball Couples" page.
Most of all, help us find the lost classmates, serve on committees that support those in need, and help us honor those we have lost.
This is a wonderful site that can only grow in capability if you come and join us. I hope to see you registered soon.
Best regards,
Ron Sills 1960
Two articles on Kimball alumni's in the paper recently. Thanks to Paula Machen for sending me the articles!!
John Ott sent in this article on a former Kimballite that I am sure everyone will remember, Stephen Tobolowsky. This article was in the Ft. Worth Star Telegram recently. Thanks John!
Hi Everybody,
Just wanted to let everyone know that I have been on vacation for a week and half and I have lots of emails. Will try to get the website updated in the next few days. Would like to hear from anyone that wants to wish everyone a happy holiday. Will be glad to post anything you want to send. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
Gayla
Janet Taylor Fain,
Saturday night at Tillman's in Oak Cliff with the group was a true delight. As
one of the new faces present I was simply swallowed up in the camaraderie and
the immediate, unconditional acceptance and inclusion in the group by newcomers
and regulars both. Amazing to experience. I wonder if many in the Dallas/Fort
Worth area who don't ever come stay away because they think Rat Packers are a
clique, and exclusionary. If so, so sad for them, their fear keeps them at home
and away from a place of belonging. It seems that in our days at Kimball we all
tried so hard to belong to some group. And the groups were nigh countless
ranging from sport teams, drill teams, bands, choirs, clubs, to the loosely
defined group of hall-walkers who just seemed to never be in class. Always in
the hall. With a hall pass! Now at midlife we are wise enough to know we don't
need to be split-up into exclusionary bands of like-kindness. We accept, even
expect diversity, and we celebrate and enjoy it. Our common heritage at Kimball
all those years ago is enough, more than enough to make us when together,
brothers and sisters, friends and family. But then you Janet, are a regular and
I suppose I am preaching to the choir. So post this one over on the Comments on
the Kimball70 web page if you like.
I will most certainly be back for another Rat Pack Saturday night. Save me a
chair. I will show up again despite the roundtrip car trip from here of some 660
miles. If the next one is as delightful an evening as this last one, my first, I
will just have to become a regular myself. And think nothing of the long car
trip once each month. What are a few gallons of gas to stand in the way of
seeing friends?
Gary Willis
Midland, TX
Pat Melugin
Here is a picture of my daughter, Jordan, when she was crowned on Nov. 3!
Gayla
I don't have Cindi's address or phone. We have always corresponded via email. Her email address is QltyType@aol.com
Tony
Sorry everyone, I have been in New York for the past few days and did not get a chance to post this very sad news:
Gayla
I am sorry to tell you that Deby passed away on Saturday, October 27th. Cindi told me that there would be an obit in the Morning News and the Star Telegram.
Tony
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Janet,
As always, thanks for letting us know about the events and needs of those in our class. I will add Cindi and Deby to our church prayer list and hope for the best. If you get any updates, please let us/me know. Thanks again for your willingness to give so much of yourself to this cause. Have a lovely day.
Zada Yarborough Starks
Janet & Gayla - please pass this along to our group. I know it in no way compensates for this loss, but it may speak to some of us regarding a shred of comfort as we all pray for Deby.
thanks,
Mary Pipes Bills
________
While writing his book Disappointment with God, Philip Yancey interviewed a young man named Douglas who was enduring much suffering. "Could you tell me about your own disappointment?" asked Yancey.
After a long silence, Douglas said, "To tell you the truth, Philip, I didn't feel any disappointment with God. I learned, first through my wife's illness (cancer), and then especially through the accident (he was hit by a drunk driver), not to confuse God with life. I'm no stoic . . . . I feel free to curse the unfairness of life and to vent all my grief and anger. But I believe God feels the same way about the accident-grieved and angry. I don't blame Him . . . . God's existence, even His love for me, does not depend on my good health."
In the Book of Job, it seems Job did for a time let his circumstances confuse his understanding of God. So God asked him more than seventy questions about what he knew of the world and the universe. The implication? "Job, if you can't grasp My great power in the visible world, how can you know My wonderful ways in the unseen world? Trust Me!" Through his sufferings, Job gained an enlarged vision of God-that He is bigger than life in His power, wisdom, and goodness.
Troubling circumstances are no reason to become troubled about the character of God.
~~~~~~~ Join me in this prayer:
Dear Lord, we are often surprised and sometimes confused by the twists and turns our lives take.
As a result, we are never quite sure what You are trying to accomplish.
So all I know to ask is this: May we always cooperate with You by responding to our circumstances with the attitude and behavior that gives You the most room to work. Lord, we lift Deby Shelby up to you in a spirit of mercy and grace --- whether we know her or not, we know that YOU do and that YOUR love for her is incomparable to anything we can physically do for her. Bless her and her family at this most difficult time and guide us to be the faithful children you designed us to be.
Amen
Thank you for the information. Is there a mailing address for cards?
Also, do you have an update?
Susan Monzingo Marcontell
Dear Gayla
I got this note from Cindi Shelby (maiden name) from class. It is regarding her sister Deby who was in the class of '68. If possible would / could you send an email to your class and let them know. I am sure that Cindi could use some support, and I am sure that there are those in your class who know Deby as well.
Thanks
Tony Whiddon
Tony, Deby was in a terrible accident Wednesday night. She is in the Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth, rm. 2217 (ICU unit). She has a severe brain injury and is on life support in critical condition. The doctor says her system is flushing it's fluids now and it is not good. I know you had contacted her at one time or another. Please help me pray for her. A miracle will have to happen to have her survive this. If that miracle is not possible, help me pray for her guidance to heaven. She always lived her life to the fullest (sometimes too full). She has been here through my mom's death, going to the hospital and staying for days and nights, through my father's stroke and has always given so easily to our family and her friends.
Thank you and may God bless. Cindi 10/26/2001
Sandra Rae is looking for someone from the Class of 69, John Curtis Bennett. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, please email her at sandi@2xtreme.net . Thanks!
Hey Janet, just an FYI.
Jeri Conway's mother died on Tuesday 08/28/01
Jeri graduated with the class of '70
Kaye Oliphant Froehlich
RE: Saturday Night Rat Pack Dinner on September 15, 2001
I'm sorry I won't be able to attend as I had
planned. My father passed away, and we had to travel to Dallas earlier than we
had planned. We're back home in Ca and won't be returning to Dallas. I'm sorry I
won't get to see old friends.
My best to everyone..... Jeff Parr
We realize everyone is really busy, but if you get bored on late Saturday night, the 8th of September, you might watch some of Stanford vs. Boston College on ESPN2. Our oldest, Brian, is playing linebacker for Stanford.. ―--Don & Debby (Dunn) Gaffney (yes, we do remember that we were probably the least athletic couple at Kimball, but God has a sense of humor).
Donald L. Gaffney
Janet,
I vote for the Oak Cliff Country Club again. That was the best venue of all the reunions (10, 20, 25, and 30). It just felt right to be there, since we all grew up in Oak Cliff at Kimball high those few years.
I also vote for setting the date a year in advance and posting it on the website so no one can have the excuse that they didn't know until too late about the date. You, Gayla and the rest of the team are much appreciated. We hit midlife and realize that all that matters really are our friendships, relationships. All those kudos, accomplishments achieved over the decades don't mean too much once achieved. Friends are a precious treasure. Reconnections an imperative.
Gary Willis
Midland, TX
Hey all!
These are pictures of my new granddaughter, Jessica Michelle! She is so
precious (like all my grandkids). She was born Friday, August 24th at
3:37p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz., 20 inches long. And she was 3 weeks early!
That makes 3 girls and 1 boy, for now...Sherri is due in February and I
predict a boy for her this time. We will know after her sonogram on Sept
4th. I did correctly predict Jessica's sex as Johnny and Bree decided on
the old fashioned "wait and see" method this time.
Love to all,
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Jerre
(a very proud grandma!)
The Joneses have moved West! Yes, I have abandoned my post just south of the Mason Dixon Line. There's just too many damn Yankee wetbacks in Maryland and it wasn't anything like the Alamo, so we're Out-of-There! We have moved to the small town of Decatur, Illinois, which is in central Illinois and famous for manufacturing defective Firestone tires. Its not Texas, but it's a hellofva lot closer. Next move will be to retire on our farm in Sulphur Springs, Texas, if not sooner. (New info can be found on Steve's BIO page)
The Website is wonderful! Keep it up.
Steve Jones
Thanks
Steve (Charles)
Reynolds
I was reading your website--which is great! I wish I could join you guys for pizza but, Dallas from Boston is a little far to travel for dinner. Have a great time and tell eveyone hello. Jeannine Newman Bell
Hi Janet,
It was so good seeing you at Amy's baby shower. I really enjoyed our visit. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the next rat pack meeting and I was really looking forward to it. Not to mention, Campisi's, one of my favorite places. I'll be out of town that weekend attending a 50th wedding anniversary. I have two pictures that you might be interested in placing on the web site. The first one was taken in April 1996, left to right, Candace Futch Bigham, Rhonda Hinton Ramsey, and Roxanne Roland. The second one was taken in September 1999. From left to right, Candace Futch Bigham, Roxanne Roland, and Rhonda Hinton Ramsey. The three of us have stayed in contact all these years and try to get together from time to time.
Candace Futch Bigham
Click on the dates of the pictures above to see them.
Alas! You scheduled another dinner when
I will be in the Carolinas! I was really hoping that I could attend this
one and it sounds like the perfect St. Patrick's Day romp. I really hope you will keep me posted on future
dinners though. I don't figure that luck would be so far from me that I
would miss
invite number three next month.
Please accept my apologies and please don't forget to invite me to the next
dinner.
I am planning to travel to Europe in June of this year, and I am also
researching WWII history and places that my father may have parachuted with
the Airborne Division in Normandy. I hope to visit some of these places
while on my trip. I met a few individuals that knew/served with my father
and I am meeting them in the Carolinas so that I may have an idea of what my
father experienced overseas before I arrive there to walk in the footsteps he
made during the war.
Please forgive my missing a second invite. But, I will do my best to make
sure I am there the next time.
Best regards,
Milton South
Check out the article in today's paper about Stephanie and Family! Click Here. This is in the Texas Living Section of 1/11/2001's Dallas Morning News.
