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Gary Pina is the moderator for the 1974 class. If you have any information to be added, deleted or modified on this page, send those requests to Gary at gpina@star-telegram.com |
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Class news |
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30th REUNION
- by Gary Pina
More than 200 classmates, friends and teachers attended the 30th reunion of the North Dallas High Class of '74 on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Embassy Suites in Dallas. Thanks to the everybody's generosity, the class raised more than $1,600 for the North Dallas High Booster Club. The proceeds will go toward buying new equipment for the athletic teams at North Dallas! The reunion activities began with a happy-hour gathering on Friday night at the Embassy Suites, We had quite a few in attendance for a few drinks. The highlight was reading a proclamation from the Mayor's office of the City of Dallas that proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 25, as North Dallas High Class of 1974 Day, On Saturday, we gathered for the reunion. We were caught off guard by the large number of people showing up at 7 p.m. but everything turned out OK. We had several teachers attend, including former football Coach Bill Russell; Mr. Joe Atkins, journalism/English teacher; Mr. Walter Dewar, Math teacher and also soccer coach of the '74 North Dallas team that won the city title; Mr. William Mitchell, band instructor; and Mrs. Dorothy Wilson, bookkeeping teacher. Ms. Peggi Bailey-Coleman, one of our senior sponsors in '74, also made an appearance. Our program, hosted by Gil Sandoval and Betty Lou Weaver Reed, included Martha Navarro recalling our departed classmates and teachers; Danny Chasney talking about the fabulous door prizes available; Benny Nash talking about the successful golf tournament on Sept. 11, and Gary and Mary Jane Pina reading the proclamation from the City of Dallas. After dinner and the program, we moved to the ballroom for an evening of dancing with DJ Mike L., a '78 North Dallas graduate. The top door prize was a gas grill, which was won by Theresa Kysiak Grimberg, a '74 graduate. On Sunday, the class picnic was held at Lake Lewisville. "What a great weekend," said Gary Pina, '74 class president and one of the leaders of the reunion committee. "Everybody had a great time, and we were also able to give back to the school." Pina said the success of the event can be attributed to the Team Three-Oh Committee, which included Gilbert Sandoval, Richard Arechiga, Dolores Estrada Billings, Terry Byrd, Danny Chasney, John Chavez, Alex Dominguez, Sharon Hatcher Steward, Sharon Thompson, Murray, Dubb Murrow, Benny Nash, Martha Navarro, Gary Pina, Mary Jane Herb Pina, Angie Rios, Linda Rodriguez, Adam Rogalla, Bettie Weaver Reed, and Vicki Palma Valderas. For more information see www.nd74reunion.itgo.com and www.nd74photography.itgo.com, Also click to see previous 1974 class reunion photos |
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Missing Persons |
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Personal Links |
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Adams, JoAnn |
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Aguilar, Richard (Ricardo) J. |
11912 High Valley Dr. |
Richard received an Associate of Arts from El Centro College in 1981 and an Emergency Medical Technician Certification, 1995, expired. He spent one year in the USAF and 23 years with Dallas Independent School District. His hobbies are the great outdoors and volunteering as an assistant troop leader for a girl scout troop in Carrollton-Farmers Branch, TX. Walt Surovik was his best bud but he hasn't seen or heard from him in ten years. If he had NDHS to take over again, he would take high school a bit more serious to get a higher GPA. Since January 05, 1999 Richard has been living with cancer as a brain tumor survivor. |
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(Avery) Tavangaran, Patricia Ann |
126 Hillcrest Street Clinton,TN 37716 865-463-2591 |
2/27/2004 - Currently separated: Three children - Susan Graduate of UT/Knoxville Dec. 2000 (last graduating class of the millennium). Degree in Food Science & Nutrition Employed current position is Research & Development Specialists. Sumera - age 19 - aspires to be a doctor/nurse - emergency medicine. Sonya - 17 wants to get a business degree and become an interior designer. Myself: Worked in the grocery business until 1979 when we moved to Iran. Was supposed to be temporary - ended up living there for four years where I began a career in the medical field as a secretary. Returned to the states in 1983 and continued working in the medical field until 1993 when we moved to TN. My most rewarding job was working in the department of Pediatric Cardiology at Children's Medical Center of Dallas (1988 - 1993). In TN I have been working in the Environmental field. I have been in my current position since 1993. Work mainly is administrative including management, data reporting and invoicing. I am satisfied with my current job but would love to have been able to stay in the medical field.: Hobbies: What's a hobby?!? With a full-time job, two teenage girls and a household to take care of whose got the time. But I do enjoy the outdoors. My two youngest daughters and I have been on a rowing team for about four years now. I love rowing, taking walks and spending time alone with the Lord. Comments: I became a born-again Christian when I was living in Iran. I learned much from that experience and would not trade those years for anything as I know the Lord as my savior and realize He is in control and will always provide for me and will never fail me. |
| Chasney, Danny |
2516 Beau Dr. Mesquite, TX. 75181 972-880-3734 |
3/2/04 - Spouse name: Suzie. Family info: Son Drew Daniel age 16. Step Daughter Amanda age 22. Job info: Vice president of Operations for IDEA Construction 13 years Hobbies: Watching high school football, Classic trucks. Influence: Coach Bill Russell, taught me self discipline and confidence. Comments: I need to get more involved in current ND activities and work to give back to the school. |
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Davis, Tony |
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Gestland, Doug |
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(Johnson) Muna, Mary Katherine (Kathy) |
1105 NE 9th Street Smithville, TX
512)360-4412 |
28Apr01 -
Kathy
received her Associates Degree from City College of San Francisco. This
was made possible through the use of the GI Bill earned by a 3 year stint
in the U. S. Army. Her work career has been varied, but any jobs that
allowed her to be of help to others were the most rewarding. She currently
works for the National Credit Union Administration in Austin, Texas where
she handles consumer concerns for an eleven state region and assists with
the development of small income credit unions. She has 3 children,
Tiffany, (a senior in 2001) Nolan, (class of 2003) and Travis (class of
2005). She feels very lucky to have been married to a soldier, allowing
her the opportunity to stay home with them during their early years. Kathy
is positive that SGM Kaloi and SSG Stroud of the ROTC program were prime
influences for her destiny. They recognized and nurtured special abilities
and guided her into becoming what is believed to be the 1st female ROTC BN
Commander in the United States. She also feels indebted to her special
friends who convinced her that she was a lousy swimmer. If allowed to do
one thing differently, she would have waited for someone to ask her to the
prom.
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| Medina, Silas Jr. | silasmedina@hotmail.com |
Spouse name: Raquel. College info. Spent 4 years in Air Force. 2 years in California and 2 years in Germany. Family info: I have 2 children a daughter who is 19 and a son who is 16. Job info: I work for the State of Texas. Hobbies: I coach a girls soccer team. I am very heavily involved in the sport of Soccer. My kids have both coached young kids the past couple of years. |
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W. R. "DUBB" MURROW |
DUBB.MURROW@AMPAM.COM 512 HUNTINGDON Dr. IRVING, TEXAS 75061 972-790-3364 OR 972-670-4344
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03/05/04 - Spouse name: HOLLY College info: I have been to about 8 different trade schools over the years and believe it or not have received diplomas from them all. Family info: I have a son, Logan Dakota, that will be seven on the 25th of May, and have a deceased son, Derek Paul, that passed away in march of '96. He would have been 28 this year{2004} Job info: I have had many jobs over the years, ranging from plumbing to clean room construction, to facilities manager for a major airline. I now work for Ampam, the largest plumbing and a/c co. in the states for single family dwellings. I have worked in many states and was in England working for awhile. After retirement: I've heard of it,but probably won't ever see retirement!! Hobbies: I still play softball, ride motorcycles, and have an avid interest, and money in old cars, and pickups. Influence: Mrs.Herrera, If not for her i would still be at N.D.!! Things Different: I would study and make better grades, and learned how to type if i had only known i was going to have to work with computers. Comments: I feel honored to be on the reunion staff. |
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Noble, Phillip |
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| Pina, Gary |
gpina@star-telegram.com 1036 Hampshire Lane Cedar Hill TX 75104 469 272-9040 |
3/25/02 - Spouse name: Mary Jane Herb Pina. College info: Graduated from SMU in '79. Went to Longview News in '80, then Fort Worth Star-Telegram in '81, then to Dallas Times Herald in '87, and back to Star-Telegram in '92. I've been active with our journalists group, the network of Hispanic communicators. involved in our '74 class reunions. Family info: Mary and I have been married more than 25 years, and really blessed with three children and one grandson. |
| Sandoval, Gilbert Medina |
gilbert.sandoval@tdindustries.com 5509 Jester Dr. Garland Texas 75044 972-888-9437 |
Spouse name: Donna. College info: Brookhaven Junior College. Family info: Heather 23, Mandy 21, April 19, Matthew 17. Job info: Restaurant owner, have worked at same company - T.D. for the last 20 years. After retirement: Stay busy and travel the world.. Hobbies: Rose gardening, wine tasting, home remodeling, antique cars. Influence: Gary and Mary Jane Pina, Max Gutierrez, Adam Rogalla, William "Memo" Gonzalez, Ricky Martinez Things Different:Be more active in school activities. Comments: Am a member of the 30 year reunion committee. Team "Three Oh". |
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(Tovar) Mendoza, Rosemary |
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(Vasquez) Pena , Mercedes |
13506 Pecan Oak Dr. Houston TX 281 469-6541 |
03/19/04 - Spouse name: Albert Romero Pena. Family info: 2 children - Angela, my daughter, is attending SMU her first year. She'd like to major in Journalism. She's doing very well. My son Ryan is in the eigth grade and plays drums in band. He's also a scout soon to be an Eagle Scout. My husband and I are very proud od our children. Job info: I worked in banking for 28 years, currently working at a cadillac dealership accounting office. My husband has been with the Houston Police Dept for 28 years now and is on the Board od Directors for the Houston Police Off icers Union. After retirement: My husband and I plan to do some serious traveling when we retire in about 5 years. Hobbies: I love to decorate and redecorate my home and garden in my yard. Influence: My long time friends Elvia Maldonado and Rosemary Rosales had a large impact on my life and my long time buddy Leticia Lara was always there for me when I needed her. Till this day we still stay in touch even though I've been in Houston for 28 years. Things Different: Be more involved in school activities |