Class of 59

Name	Contact Info	Bio
Arrant, Jerry	JerryJudyArrant@aol.com	Jerry has been married to Judy (Macken), a 1959 Sunset graduate, since 1966. They have two children and two grandchildren. He has worked in banking for almost forty years and will probably retire in about six or seven years. He was in the Army as a draftee in from 1963 to 1965 and spent fifteen months in Germany. Jerry and Judy plan to travel a lot after they retire. He is a avid fast walker and has always enjoyed reading.
Bednarz, Jeffrey Wayne	jbednarz@utpa.edu http://hometown.aol.com/jwbednarz/myhomepage/profile.html 118 North Shore Drive Port Isabel, Texas 78578-4612 (956) 943-6556	02/04/2007 - College info: AS Computer Science, Quincy College, Quincy MA, 1994. BBA Computer Information Systems, UTPA, Edinburg, TX, 2001. Job info: Transferred to (Honorary) Retired Marine Corps Reserve, 1 June 1990 After retirement: Trying to raise my GPA for MBA acceptance. Hobbies: Saltwater fishing and travel. Things Different: Stay out of the Marine Corps.
Briscoe, Benny		1/5/2008 - Reported to be deceased by Tom Grayson
(Carber) Boner, Olena		11/15/2008
(Craver) Peacock, Janice	janicendhs@grandecom.net	10/27/2008 - Husband: Sam. I got a B.A. in English at the University of North Texas and then went back to get an M.A. in Library Science at UT, Austin in 1993. If I could live my life over, I'd probably spend it in school...but I wouldn't worry so much about good grades and asking dumb questions. Family info: 2 children, 1 daughter and 1 son. No grandchildren (still hoping). Job info: Sam and I met at University of NT in 1960 and were married in 1963. We taught school in Corpus Christi for 2 years before he was called to military service. I taught again in Rancho Cordova CA and then in Okinawa for the Department of Defense. Sam was a fighter pilot so we moved constantly...every 18 months for a long time there. We loved that life and still think it must be time to move when the refrigerator needs defrosting! Moving so often made a "career" difficult and I worked at many different kinds of jobs. Since my Masters degree, I have been a research librarian for the Dallas Morning News, have developed a new library for a secretarial college and I'm now working as Records Manager for North Park Center in Dallas. Pursuits after retirement: I'll probably work till I fall flat on my desk. When I actually do quit, I'm hoping I have enough energy (and money) left for travel...there are a lot of places I haven't seen yet. Hobbies: I love to read and work in the yard. I love to paint - watercolor...but I'm very bad and never show anyone what I've done. Purely a stress reliever. Influence: My memories of North Dallas are as sharp today as 40 years ago. I loved every minute and cherish old friend- ships...even though I was terrible at keeping up with everyone. I'm trying to make up for that by getting involved in "re-connection therapy". I'd like to find every single person that graduated in 1959. It was a very good year! Things Would Do Different: I was too serious about grades. Who cares anyway? Not one person has every asked me how my grades were in high school. I would have kept up with friends a lot better than I did.
Dumas, Larry H.	larrydumas@sbcglobal,net www.larrydumas.com 1524 Hide A Way Lane West Hideaway, TX 75771 903-520-8582	09/07/2008 - Spouse name: Judy Izard Dumas College info: Arlington State College, BBA, 1959-1964 Family info: Daughter= Robin Dumas, 33 years old Sun=Bradley Dumas, 31 years old Job info: Pharmaceutical Industry 35 yrs; Now, Real Estate Broker After retirement: Real Estate Broker - 8 yrs Hobbies: Golf, photography, fishing
Gilmore, Haarland	hgilmore@ionet.net
(Gilmore) Giller, Marjorie Lee	mpgiller@nbmall.com 9616 Colbert Cove Denton TX 76207 940 262 1001	03/31/2006
(Goss) Richardson, Diane	DianeRR6@aol.com	College info: EE from UT Austin, Texas. Family info: never wanted children... Job info: 14 years Compaq Computer at Houston as GM. Pursuits after retirement: Retired 2003, international travel, attending theater, opera if I must just to remain cultured. Comets Basketball I love! Still a die hard Cowboys fan! Hobbies: Travel, laying on a float in my pool working on my tan. Golf and tennis on occasions of "I need someone to play with". Influence: Mr. Adkins tennis coach. Things Would Do Different: It has been too long ago to recall but nothing comes to mind.
Grayson, James T. (Tommy)	JasThomas@aol.com 8425 Santa Ana Drive Fort Worth, TX 76131 817 718 0155	08/09/2007 - Spouse name: Betty J. (Hilliard). Family info: We have 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Our grandson, Charlie, now serves in Iraq. Job info: I worked for Central Freight Lines for 30 years, then R&L Carriers Group and Delta Air Lines until retiring in 2003. After retirement: We have traveled some, moved to Harrison, AR for 3 years, but missed Texas and family too much. Hobbies: I love photography and golf and working in the yard gives me a lot of pleasure and exercise. Influence: Ms. Imogene Berry was a great influence on my life. Things Different: The only thing I would do differently is; I would have applied myself more to my studies, made better grades and continued on with my education. But I did okay and I have been truly blessed by a wonderful wife. Friends: I remember well, but have had very little contact with: Jimmy Williams, Jimmy Sealy, Katie Sullivan, Marinelle Phillips, Robert Ackridge, Sherry Dickerson, Hardy McCullah, Becca Lawson, David Green, Johnny Davis, Bobby Boyd, Ronnie Pursel, J.C. Fishbeck, H.B. Kernodle, Mark Ussery, Tony Wynn and of course, Janice Craver. Were they all special? Of course! Comments: We are so happy to be back in Texas. The hills of Arkansas and the mountains of Colorado are beautiful, but I will take the deep woods of East Texas, the mountains and deserts of Big Bend and the people of Texas anytime, any day. May God bless Texas.
Hamilton, Kenneth Wade	.Wanda9937@aol.com	10/19/2001 - Kenneth and his wife, Wanda, live in Lewisville TX.
(Hill) Withers Friedensohn, Sharon	swi441@airmail.net	Sharon and her husband, George, live in Dallas and have 1 Daughter and 2 Granddaughters. She received her BA Psychology from the University of Texas at Dallas. She worked in accounting for many years, then had an opportunity to go to work for Prufrock Inc. (Blackeyed Peas, Dixie Houses, Blues Lakefront, Crawdaddy's, Wine Press, Balboa Cafe) in the Interior Design Department where she eventually became director of Interior Design. She worked for seven years with Prufrock. When she left there she moved to Los Angeles to do direct sales. Upon return to Dallas she worked for a Oil Drilling company as secretary, purchasing agent and office manager until her retirement in 1994. She has worked on the Architectural Committee of her apartment building for many years since retirement. Her hobbies are sewing and jewelry making (silver, gold, etc) and many craft projects. Her main influence at NDHS came from Mrs. Withrow and Moore. If she had to do it again, she would take more math, science and English. She says that she discovered in college that she really enjoyed those subjects.
(Horton) Prevot, Sharon	sprevot@mn.rr.com	04/16/01 - Sharon and her husband, Henry Prevot, live in Edina MN. After 1 year at SMU Sharon put off college for ten years. She returned to school in 1971 and earned B.A. and M.A. in Sociology and also in Administration of Criminal Justice at the University of Illinois (Chicago Circle). She took some post-grad work at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. After many years looking for "Mr. Wonderful", she found him in 1969 in a Chicago Bar (of all places). They married 8 years later in 1978. They have no children, just dogs. Sharon did research for the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission while in Chicago. and in Purchasing Management in Minneapolis MN (1979-1991). She has been a caregiver in her home for her parents since 1991. Her hobbies are gardening, coffee at Starbucks every morning with a wonderful group of people who range in age from 24 to 72 (some of whom I can think of as the children I never had), travel. If she had it to do over again, Sharon would spend more time with her fellow students and less on the books.
(Johnson) Stewart, Linda	Inojacque@aol.com	06/18/01 - Education - Masters Degree - School of Hard Knocks. Family info: Married to Ron Stewart since 1963. One son, one daughter. Two grandsons. Job info: Worked when I had to at different places, mostly as bookkeeper / accounts payable. Longest job lasted 16 years at Dallas Fire Fighters Association as Administrative Assistant and Newspaper editor. Retired November 1999. Only personal income now comes from what I can sell on Ebay Auction and steal from Ron's wallet. Pursuits after retirement: Pursuing life is adequate for me. Something interesting pops up all the time. I have started writing a novel. So far all I have is a bunch of complicated characters, a setting, and a plot that's in shambles. Plan to take a writer's course this fall to get some direction. This is an "iffy" project. Trying to build up my nerve to a buy a kayak but I'm afraid of turning over and drowning. Hobbies: Do some fishing and camping. Love to attend music festivals. After I get tired, I read or watch movies. I'm an avid Andy Griffith Show fan and am one of thousands of members of The Andy Griffith Show Re-run Watchers Club. I enjoy attending the Mayberry cast reunions and collect memorabilia from the show. Also collect small antique clocks, VHS movies (a mistake) and various other things from time to time. I have a dobro and hammer dulcimer and have been trying to play both of them for years but something's missing in my musical talent category. I just enjoy banging around on them when I'm by myself. Influence: Mrs. Bronenkamp stands out as one of the only teachers who could pound information in my head that would stay long enough to pass a test. Mr. Whitlesey was a friend to me when I had a few problems. He was really a nice man. I liked that lady in the lunch room with the rhinestones in her hairnet - she gave me extra food - thought I was skinny but that's not a problem now. I loved the Friday morning sock-hops but they didn't influence my life much - it was just fun which is the main thing - right? Things Would Do Different: Sure - I'd pay more attention in class and prepare better for life. Comments: I've always regretted losing track of friends. A good friend is a blessing and friendships should be nurtured, not forgotten.
King, David E.	davidk78368@the-i.net	David and his wife, Kay live in Mathis, Texas. David has two stepsons and one daughter. He only attended N.D. during his senior year. David spent 21 years in the Naval Air Force. He then worked 11 years in retail sales and 8 years purchasing for a bank. He does not plan to retire for a long time, but does spend time fishing.
Mayberry, Mike	kincaidmj@aol.com
(Minter) Ferguson, Sandy	fergys@stic.net
(Morris) Redford, Charlotte	charolotr@aol.com	6/30/03 - COLLEGE INFO:- attended SMU & Richland Community college. Earned Private Pilot License and Basic Ground Instructor Rating Aero Valley Airport, Roanoke, TX. FAMILY INFO: Have two children and no grandchildren. JOB_INFO: Mostly worked in telecommunications sales...for Motorola C & E and AT&T. Have Real Estate License am active in New Home sales in Las Vegas, NV. AFTER RETIREMENT: planning to retire in mountains near Albuqueque, NM in 2004. HOBBIES: Flying (single engine land taildraggers) .and hiking. NDHS INFLUENCE: being member of chorus and choir with all the activities WOULD DO DIFFERENT: maybe studied harder. COMMENTS: been happily divorced for 32 wonderful years....enjoying my life with darling "mutt" dog, Miss Scarlett....2 yrs old. she loves to hike with me.
(Parsons) Wright, Deloris	deloris75061@ev1.net 3213 Endres Irving, TX 75061 972-790-7220	04/12/01 - Deloris has 3 children (2 daughters, 1 son); 5 grandsons; 1 granddaughter. She works in insurance sales and service. Her main hobby is the Texas Rangers Women's Club. Her biggest influence at NDHS was Ms Roberts -" you don't have to go to college to continue your education.".
Schwind, Paul	schwang1@hotmail.com	3/10/02 - College info: Antioch College, B.A.; University of Chicago, M.A., Ph.D.; University of Hawaii, J.D. Job info: 25 years with State of Hawaii, 15 of which as Chief Planner for Department of Agriculture. Now legal researcher for private nonprofit lobbying organization. Hobbies: Music (classical and opera) -- choral singing and active listening. Influence: Senorita Berry -- two years of Spanish still comes in handy!
(Smith) Trivitt, Brenda	brenda.trivitt@dhs.state.tx.us	Contact info: 2003 Southcreek Dr., Leander, TX , Phone: 512 438-2581
(Stull) Hawkins, Camille	camille@swhc.com 630 Rainforest Lane Allen TX 75013 972 396 2157	2/21/05 - Spouse name: Bob. College info : Attended Kilgore Jr. College and U of North Texas as Denton. Family info : We have two sons, Chris - 42 and David - 41. We have one grandson, Jordon Hawkins who is now 7 years old and also have two dogs named Shiloh and Brandy that are a true joy and accompany me to the office each day. Job info : I worked at Texas Instruments in customer service for 5 years where I met my second husband. After marriage I stayed at home until the boys wer in high school. In 1980, I started my own business, Southwest Heater and Controls. We sell industrial heating equipment, sensors and conrtols to customers using heat to manufacture products such as plastic, rubber, chemicals, etc. Both my sons are involved with the business and my oldest son married my assistant and added another Hawkins to the payroll. We are currently operating offices in Dallas, Austin, and El Paso and have 15 employess. After retirement : My husband retired after 28 years with Eastman Kodak last year in 2004 and I am still working a reduced work schedule and letting my children learn to run the businss without my help. Hobbies : Our hobbies are surrounded with boating activities. We have a aft cabin cruiser on Lake Texoma named Heat Wave adn a 47 foot rear cockpit cruiser at the Board Walk Marina in Kemah TX. We stay on the go most of the time and also love to take cruises to the Caribbean and Mexico or any warm place with a beach. Influence : I have really enjoyed seeing old classmates at the reunions and have spent time at the school as one of the adopters club helping students and teachers with different projects. Things Different : I would love to hear from old friends and classmates about their lives and families.
Kayana (Katie) Sullivan	kakak@sbcglobal.net 5757 Preston View Blvd #239 Dallas, Texas 752404666 972 980 8871	11/23/2006 - College info: UTA, Dallas College of SMU, Rio Hondo (Whittier CA), Richland College, Brookhaven College; MRS Degree: Bill Schmidt of Fort Worth TX (1966-1984). Family info:One daughter, one son-in-law, one granddaughter born March 9, 2005, and one grandson born November 1, 2006. Job info: Nothing special, other than transferring with then-spouse to Washington DC (1966-68, his Army service time), back to Texas, Rochester NY (76-78 with Eastman Kodak), then to Whittier CA (78-88 again, with Kodak), where we parted ways in 1984; my daughter and I returned to Texas in April 1988. Career has included administrative/secretarial duties, inside sales and customer service. Changed name from "Schmidt" back to "Sullivan" in 2003. After retirement: Working at Texas Rangers games (2005), Dallas Cowboys games and other sports and entertainment venues (2006). Hobbies: Singing, movies, volunteering, visiting homebound. Influence: History teacher, Miss Crawford, who showed me that history could actually be interesting Things Different: Take Spanish! Think positively. Friends:Carolyn Jane Mitchell. Comments: I think the Alulmni Association is doing incredible things. I was shocked recently to learn that my aunt and uncles (Vardaman) had attended North Dallas in the '40s!
Teagarden, Charles W.	chasteagarden@aol.com	7/13/03 - Spouse name: Geneva. College info: BA from Texas Christian University. Major in Accounting. Family info: Three children, two girls and one boy. One Granddaughter. Job info: I have been in public accounting my whole career. I passed the C.P.A. exam after I graduated from college. I currently have my practice in Fort Worth, Texas. Hobbies: Playing with my grandaughter.
Timbes, John	sealtech@imagin.net	John and his wife, Glenda, live in Haltom City TX. They have three boys one girl, grand children four boys, four girls and one due in Dec. He spent three years military service 1962-1965. His last unit served was 1 St. Special Forces Group Abn. Okinawa. John works in the sealing device for rotating equipment industry. He worked 14 years with Dallas Gasket, a family owned business, 8 year traveling 12 state in the southeast and Columbia S.A.. He currently owns Continental Seal & Supply, Ft. Worth, TX. His hobbies are Fishing and playing with Grand Children
Van Auken, Stuart	svanauke@fgcu.edu	05/05/01 - Stuart graduated from the University of North Texas with a B.B.A.and a Ph.D. and from Southern Methodist University with an M.B.A. His ghildren and grandchildren are Paige, Steve and Stacie/Ashlyn and Ethan. His hobbies are travel, sporting events, sailing and beach
Ward, David	David and Rita at	4/1/05 - David H. Ward, 63, of Houston, TX: passed away on April 1, 2005, He was born in Dallas, TX, to Jake and Winona Ward on September 29, 1941, He graduated from North Texas State University in 1964. He worked for Sears Roebuck & Company for 20 years in management. He then worked in new home sales and with Brink's Home Security sales in the Houston area. Mr. Ward served in the U.S. Navy. He belonged to Nassau Bay Baptist Church, The American Legion in League City,TX. and was a member of the Greater Houston Realtor Association. David Ward is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rita Mims Ward; children: Tracy & Chad Kaczmarek, Wendy & Dave Brown, and Ginny Ward; Sisters: Donna Smiley of Dallas, TX, and Jan Acker of Portland OR.: grandchildren; Zachary and Alexander Kaczmarek and a grandbaby expected in August 2005, Visitation is scheduled for Monday, 4-4-05 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Crowder Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m Memorials may be made to the Hospice Care Team, Inc. 1708 Amburn Suite C. Texas City, TX 77591.
(Williams) Summar, Jan	jsummar@cozen.com	2/14/05 - SPOUSE NAME: Don Summar. I met Don on match.com and the first time we met, I thought it was futile because I knew we would have nothing in common - he is a cowboy (a "broke down" cowboy according to him) and I am definitely a city girl. I was right, we don't have anything in common except each other but we have so much fun and we are so happy. FAMILY INFO: I have three children. Chuck and his wife Kim have two daughters Crystal (22) and Hannah (16). Jill and her husband Tim have three sons Andrew (13), Aaron (11) and Adam (2). Hal and his fiancée Christine have my grand cat, Otto (3). They are getting married on March 13, 2005 so I expect some future grandbabies as well. When I married Don, I got two more children, Rusty, with Kim-his wife and Tracy with Hubert-her husband; five more grandchildren, Caryn with James-her husband, Derrick, Lauren, Mackenzie and Cheyenne and four great grandchildren. Wow! JOB INFO: I am a legal secretary working for Cozen O'Connor. I worked for the same lawyer for 21 years but got tired of the screaming and the stress. Before I did legal work I was a dental assistant. Before that, I stayed at home with babies. HOBBIES: I still do music and I have gotten involved in community theatre and have done several plays around. Hoping to begin another one in the near future. I love to read and go to movies and have fun (I'm good at it too.)
(Wiggins) Hash, Linda	tomlin@the-i.net	Linda and her husband, Tom Wiggins, have one daughter and one granddaughter. The best category for her job is "entrepreneur": She and Tom own a tourist attraction in Ouray, Colorado - the "Bachelor-Syracuse Mine Tour" and an RV Park in Port Aransas, Texas the "On The Beach RV Park". They have placer gold mines in Northern California. Her hobbies are: Gardening; sewing; rock climbing.