| Susan ALLEN Fewell
Class of 1965 Husband's Name; Rick 8 Children 7 Grandchildren 1 Great Grandchild |
I was widowed by Class of 1962 graduate Jon Ciccarelli. We
had three daughters - ages 5, 3, three months - when Jon died in a highway
accident.
Regretfully, I did not graduate with my class and would love to fill in the blank time spaces by seeing all of them. As we age things that seemed unimportant when we were young return with a sense of urgency and realization that everything in life is important and that we didn't know it all at those younger ages. I married John Fewell III nineteen years ago and I had my three "Ciccarelli girls" and one son from a second marriage. He had four daughters so---seven girls and one son. I do believe that I have earned highest honors in the "sewing on sequins" category! Now, for me, him, and them! I own a financial planning firm in Tallahassee and my hubby, Rick, is a general contractor. (That means he can build an addition or a skyscraper.) The children's jobs and activities are far too numerous to list but I will say that it involves beauty queens and Florida State University majorettes. For the most part we are blessed! No one lives at home (that was the blessed part). LOL Rick and I do live with two "babies", our Jack Russell dogs who are well known in our golf course community. Did I mention golf? That's my husband's mistress! My interests are "keeping it real." I love garage sales, old folks, being a service to my friends, and the people God sends into my space. Things I am proud of (in addition to my family) is how much I have accomplished for a girl who married at 15!. I was the West Palm Beach Jaycee's woman of the year, a member of the "Florida Governor's Council of 100" and listed in a national magazine as an outstanding person in my field. Okay, I am not really the type of person to "pat myself on the back" but think through hard I achieved more than the people who remember me would have thought. I do remember most of my classmates and cherish the memories of "growing up in the glades." I do have an obsession that some of you may be able to help me with. It's the HUGO THEATER MEMORABILIA. I certainly hope so! I would love to hear from anyone, to share memories. |
| Laverne Lockhart ALSTON Motes
Class of 1954 Husband's Name; Jesse 3 Children 7 Grandchildren |
I married Raymond Alston in 1953, a year before I graduated
from BGHS. That's the reason for the listed name as Laverne Alston.
My maiden name was Lockhart.
We were divorced in 1977 after 25 years of marriage. Raymond and I have three children; Dink is superintendent at A. DUDA & Sons; Dale owns and operates Alston Management & Comptroller for Hill Enterprises; Lisa is office manager for Knight Management. We have seven grandchildren, all of whom still live in good ole Belle Glade. The oldest grandaughter, Stacy Alston, is attending University of
Florida in Gainesville, Fl., and the oldest grandson, Matthew Alston, is
attending Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fl. Jesse has one son, Wayne, who was a letter carrier for the post office in Belle Glade for 24 years. Wayne is retired and lives in Silver Springs, Florida. Jesse has three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He
retired from his painting Business in 1983. Jesse and I are enjoying life and really do what we want to do. Now we are spending some time at home to stay out of the heat and enjoying our grandchildren. |
| Jenny AUSTIN Roberts
Class of 1962 Husband's Name; Michael (deceased) 2 Children No grandchildren |
I have lived in Alpharetta, Georgia - a suburb of Atlanta -
for five years now and have been working as a nurse for Motorola for the
last ten years. I enjoy my job but hope to retire in about two years. I
play a little tennis when I have time from work, homemaking and playing
with my two dogs.
My proudest accomplishment is raising two fine sons, Ben and Matt. They have become wonderful young men. Ben, 34, is recently married to Julie and lives in Cleveland, Ohio. He has a MBA from the University of Michigan and works in information systems. Julie is in social work. Matt , 30, lives in Atlanta and works in physical therapy at General Motors. As some of you know, I was married to my high school sweetheart, Michael Roberts, until he passed away in 1979. During the time we were married we lived in Kansas City, Toledo, and Cincinnati so we spent a lot of time in the midwest. I am enjoying life in Atlanta but think I would like to retire near the coast - some place with a slower pace. |
| Jeannie AYRES Alcebo
Class of 1968 Divorced 3 Children 1 Grandchild |
I still live in Florida and get out to Belle Glade every
once in a while. (Have to dip my toes in the muck and smell the lake
now and then.)
I am divorced and have three beautiful daughters, a handsome, loving son-in-law and one jet-propelled grandson. I have been working as a legal assistant for over 20 years and have also worked in the school system as a bilingual instructional aide. I would love to hear from some fellow BGHS graduates, especially from the Class of '68. |
| Sharon BAIR Richardson
Class of 1962 Husband's Name; Robert 5 Children 14 Grandchildren |
Hi, 1962 graduates. This is a "1961 quitter to get
married-person," but I have not forgotten my school years at Belle Glade
High. I have not forgotten you all.
After we left Belle Glade my husband and I tried many different spots in Florida - even one in Louisiana - but God took hold of his life and put him into ministry, so we have pastored churches in Dade City, Florida, then in Live Oak, and now in McAlpin, Florida. We have been here seventeen years. I have five fine children and fourteen grandchildren. Gloria Greer Reiche came to see me today and she told about the web site where I might talk to some of you. I hope you write me and let me know how you're doing. We grow tomatoes on the side and my husband takes care of the church. We love it here in O'Brien just a few miles from the church. We have a thirty-acre farm and Wayne Bair (my brother) lives on the other side of me and Mama lives in the middle house. Buddy and Glenn are still in south Florida. I don't know why they don't come to God's country. HA HA. Write soon. |
| John T. BAMFORD
Class of 1965 2 Children
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I live in Denver and am a CPA and a headhunter for accounting/financial
professionals.
I have two grown children, Tad and Tucker. |
| Marvin BERGMAN
Class of 1955 Divorced 3 Children 4 Grandchildren |
After graduating from BGHS in 1955 I went to work for
Chapman & Sons in Belle Glade and Hartville, Ohio. I returned to
Florida to attend the U of F for the 57-58 semesters then I served in the
Navy from 1958-1962.
Married in 1961 and later divorced. I have 3 children; Tammy, Crystal & Chad, with 4 grandsons. I attended Technical School in Indianapolis from 1964-1966, earning a degree in Architectural Drafting. Relocated to Grand Rapids, Michigan after graduation and have been here 30+ years. The Class of 55 reunion in June of 2000 brought Barbara GRABER Paul back into my life after dating 46 years ago. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania so I'm doing a lot of traveling these days. |
| Veronica "Ronnie" BOWEN Cason
Class of 1960 Husband's Name; Jim No children |
Unfortunately I don't have too much spare time yet but we do
manage to slip away in our 34 foot Searay cabin cruiser. We just got
a wave runner so we are learning to play with that also. I read often and
still play the piano. I raise money for abused children and also volunteer
to help senior shut-ins. I have no regrets, my life has been wonderful. I married my soul mate in 1963 and we are still "best friends." Something I am proud of - I was voted the "Best Realtor" in the Tampa Bay area by Tampa Bay monthly magazine in 1983. I have been in real estate since 1979. |
| Vicki BRANTLEY Vick
Class of 1969 Husband's Name; David (deceased) 1 Child |
After Graduating from BGHS in 1969, I went to Miami-Dade
Junior College and worked in Miami until 1979 when I tried to pursue a
singing career in Nashville, TN.
The country music industry wasn't kind to me and I discovered it was easier to meet the stars than to be one. I'm proud to say that of all the country music singers I had the privilege to meet and become friends with, Marty Robbins was my dearest. His untimely death in 1982 brought his son, Ronny, and I closer together as friends and even to this day, we share a rare friendship that even our spouses are proud to be part of. I didn't marry until I was 37 years old. I married David Vick, who had been my Minister of Youth and Music at First Baptist Church in Belle Glade my senior year of high school. After his first wife left him, he took a trip to Belle Glade to visit friends and was involved in a motorcycle accident. During his recovery we spent time together as I literally put the pieces of his life back together. After his divorce, we started dating and in 1988 we were married. In July of 1990 our son was born and this year we celebrate our 13th anniversary. We're as happy as if we had good sense and love living out in the country in an old house (built in 1900) which we've fixed up. We have almost 5 acres of land where we raise chickens (love those fresh yard eggs!) and have a chocolate labrador named "Shadow" and a shaggy striped cat named "Tiger". Life in the country is WONDERFUL! David is trying to retire, but stays busy tuning pianos and teaching voice and piano lessons. He is still Minister of Music in our little country church in Eldorendo, Georgia and I'm a full-time mom, wife and deputy clerk at the Gadsden County Courthouse here in Quincy, FL (22 miles NW of Tallahassee - Go 'Noles!). Would love to hear back from some of the Class of 1969 or any other Class from BGHS. |
| Marion Vida BROWNE Loggins
Class of 1957 Husband's Name; Jim 5 Children 10 Grandchildren |
I have been married twice. I have two sons by the
first husband and three stepdaughters by the second. We have 10
grandchildren between us.
I moved to California in 1969 where I worked for Lockheed Martin for 29 yrs. My husband and I had our own business which he ran. It was a Volkswagon auto parts store. We retired in Feburary 2001, and moved to northern Nevada in March 2001. We live about 35 miles south of Carson City in what is basically a retirement community. Now we are ready to enjoy the rest of our lives. |
| Thaine BROWNE Richardson
Class of 1953 Husband; Paul Richardson 3 Children 7 Grandchildren 3 Great-Grandchildren thaine_r@yahoo.com
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I married in 1955 and was a stay-at-home mom and wife, and
all the other things that go with being home with children. We moved to
Ocala in
1969 and lived there until my husband, Paul retired and then we moved to Tennessee. Paul
died in 1984 and I lived there until 1990 when I moved to Germany to
be a dependant of my son David who was in the Air Force. I did
volunteer work there for a number of organizations, including the Red
Cross and the USO. Had a lot of fun there, and didn't really want to come
home. But all good things come to an end so I returned home to live with
another son in Homestead, Florida and went to work as a receptionist in Miami. When that son went to work in Denver he sold the
house and I am now living in Tampa with my daughter and her husband. I have 2 granddaughters and 5 grandsons, 2 great-grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter, with another great-grandchild on the way - due in October.. I am now working as a sales associate at the Tampa International Airport and enjoy it very much, meeting all the people who are on their way to other places. I enjoy sewing, ceramics, crocheting, knitting,
reading and most other crafts. I have two sayings that I say to myself often - "Don't sweat the small stuff, it's only small stuff." and, "Each day is a brand new day, never been used before and therefore it is up to me to make of it what I can." |
| Vicky BRYSON Edwards
Class of 1967 Husband's name; Scott 3 Children 3 Grandchildren |
I've been with Wal-Mart for eighteen years and before that I
worked for a newspaper in Tennessee for eleven years.
I am a big fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers football and basketball teams and the Lady Volunteers basketball team. I do a lot of traveling. I try to get back east at least twice a year to see my kids who still live in Knoxville, Tennessee. |
| Pat BURKETT Angel
Class of 1969 Husband's Name; Glen 2 Children 1 Grandchild |
Glen and I were married In December, 1969. My oldest
daughter, Tracy was born in 1971 and marcy was born in 1976. We moved to
Clewiston in 1978 and love it.
I've been with the Hendry County School System since 1980 and retirement is getting closer. If I had to list an accomplishment in life, that's easy...my family!! Years full of memories. I became a grandmother when Chelsea was born in 1992. I've told both my girls I'm waiting for more. I've always been a music lover and beach goer and just recently have become very interested in traveling and my goal now is to do as much as I can wherever I can. Regrets?? Maybe the fact that I haven't seen or spoken with several special friends from my past for reasons unknown...they have certainly been thought of quite often. |
| "Peggy" CARLTON Young
Class of 1962 Husband's Name; Joe 4 Children 1 Grandchild |
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| "Penny" CARLTON Robbins
Class of 1962 Husband's Name; John 3 Children No Grandchildren |
After graduating from BGHS I attended Florida State
University. My father died unexpectedly the next year and after my father's death
my mother decided to move to Edenton, North Carolina where she was born
and raised. I did not want to move. Leaving Belle Glade was very sad for
me .
I transferred to East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, where my mother had graduated in 1929. The next year I met my future husband, John "Johnnie" Miller Robbins, Jr. We were married in 1967. The following year we moved to the Outer Banks of North Carolina where Johnnie was born. Johnnie was principal of Kitty Hawk Elementary School. I taught until Penelope was born in 1971. The next year we moved to Roanoke Island. Johnnie became principal of Manteo High School. In 1973 John was born. Carlton "Carl" arrived in 1977. I have taught school at Manteo Elementary since 1973 and presently I am the In-School Suspension/Reading Recovery teacher. I love my job! It is wonderful to have an office and be out of the classroom. Several years ago, when the children started college I started my own business, "Robbins Nest Sitting Business." I am happy to say that the business has become very successful. I have met some wonderful people who vacation in our area. My proudest accomplishment would be my children. Penelope graduated from North Carolina State She works for an advertising agency in Raleigh. John graduated from Hampden-Sydney in Virginia. He is in graduate school at North Carolina State. He married Elizabeth Elsing in 1998. Carl graduates next month (May,2002) from East Carolina University. Johnnie and I have season tickets to all the ECU football, basketball, and baseball games. Johnnie is president of our local alumni association. On Sunday we can be found at Bethany United Methodist Church in Wanchese where we are members. We like to travel. We plan to travel even more with the last child finishing college. And we are looking forward to attending the reunion in Macon, Georgia in July. |
| Helen CAUSSEAUX McKinley
Class of 1950 Thurman (deceased) 2 Children No Grandchildren |
In 1951 I married Thurman W. McKinley, employee of United
States Sugar Corporation, at South Shore Plantation. We lived there
17 years and were members at South Bay Baptist Church. Daughter (Sharon)
born in 1955; Son (Warren) born in 1959.
In 1969 my husband and son were killed by a drunk driver and Sharon and I moved to Bonifay, Florida (in the Panhandle) to be near my parents. Sharon graduated high school there in 1973, graduated from Chipola Jr. College, Marianna, Florida in 1975, and graduated from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama in 1978. She is a registered pharmacist at the Target Store in Panama City, Florida. When Sharon started to Auburn, I started to Chipola Jr. College as I had never gone to college. It took me 7 years working days and going to school at night to get my 2-year degree in Secondary Education. I worked for the Florida Department of Transportation in Chipley, Florida for 27 years, retiring in February 2001. I am enjoying retirement and have already traveled to Alaska, Mississippi and North Carolina in the seven months I have been retired. I am a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Bonifay. God is good. In 1990 when I went to the 40th class reunion that was the first time I had seen most of my classmates since graduation and I really enjoyed it. My daughter went with me and had at least as good a time as I did. |
| Bobby CHAMPION
Class of 1970 Wife's Name; Glenda 6 Children 13 Grandchildren
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As you well know, I had to go to Pahokee High School my senior year, so
I graduated from there. But my heart was still in Belle Glade High
School. I graduated 1970. I married Bette Markham that same
year. In 1971 I started working at PBC Sheriff's Department at the
substation in Belle Glade.
Bette Joe and I had 2 children, Michael and Melissa. Then in 1988, we divorced. I raised my kids as a single parent until 1994. Glenda and I were married in 1994. We lived in BG for four years after we married. I decided to take a buy-out retirement from the sheriff in 1997. We moved to Fitzgerald, GA. Glenda is a 3rd grade teacher at Ben Hill Elementary, and I drove a bus and substitute teach for the same county. Glenda has 4 children, Lisa, John, Jamie, and Joseph, so that makes us 6 all together. We have the world's prettiest, smartest, and most wonderful 13 (another on the way) grandchildren . If you want to hear more about them, just ask us. |
| Milton Thomas CLINARD
Class of 1955 Wife's Name; Marilynn 3 Children 10 Grandchildren |
I got married in 1957 to Marilynn Berry of Delray. We had
one son named Tommy while living in BG. We moved to Lantana where our
oldest daughter Debra was born. In 1962 we moved to Macon, GA. Our
youngest daughter Patti was born here. We have a total of 10
grandchildren.
I raced automobiles in the NASCAR Late Model Sportsman Division as a hobby for 21 years starting in 1956 at WPB. I joined the Macon Police Dept in 1963 attaining the rank of sergeant in the Detective Division until 1987 when a motorcycle accident forced me to retire because of permanently disabling injuries. Currently I am Vice President of Lodge # 3 Fraternal Order of Police in Macon. I'm in my fourth year at this position. I am also the State Secretary/Treasurer of the Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame Association. I enjoy fishing, vintage automobile racing, going to Atlanta Braves baseball games and of course, spending time with my grandchildren! |
| Ray CLINARD
Class of 1959 Wife's Name; Anna 3 Children 4 Grandchildren |
I joined the Air Force shortly after graduating from BGHS.
Spent 4 years with Uncle Sam, 3 tough years stationed in Bermuda. Returned
to the glades, settled in Clewiston and married the former Anna Postell.
We have three children; Tod, Connie (deceased), and Kristi. Life has been good. Not always kind, but good. I'm looking forward to turning over everything to the son in a few years and resting for a spell. |
| John Michael COLGATE
Class Year; 1959 Wife's Name; Judith Ann 5 Children 7 Grandchildren |
Moved from Belle Glade in 1958 to Windfall, Indiana.
Attended college at Guilford College, NC and Indiana University -
Bloomington, IN. 1962 Appointed Deputy Sheriff, Tipton County, IN 1964 Appointed to Indiana State Police, Ligonier, IN 1980 Appointed Chief of Police, Auburn, IN 1984 moved to Bradenton, FL. Deputy Sheriff, Manatee Co. 1987 returned to Indiana Appointed Chief of Police, Butler, IN 1996 Appointed Chief of Police North Manchester, IN 1998 Retired from Law Enforcment. Now working in precision farming as sales manager for Premier Technologies, Inc. We sell and develop yield monitors and GPS equipment for agricultural use (a long way from police work). I'm fat, balding, and think about Belle Glade folks a lot. |
| Barbara COLLINS Lanier
Class of 1964 Husband's Name; Toney 3 Children
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After BGHS I graduated from Florida with a degree in English
Education. Florida sent me to do my student teaching in
Jacksonville where I met and married my husband, Toney, an engineer with
the Corps of Engineers. We raised our daughter and two sons in
Jacksonville.
I taught high school English for a couple of years but dropped that when I built Cypress Plaza, a strip shopping center in Belle Glade. Because of my property (which I sold a few years ago) I have been in Belle Glade frequently over the years. When our youngest child left the nest Toney and I bought an ocean-front condo in Jacksonville Beach, sold our home in the city and became beach bums. It's a great life! |
| Terry COOK
Class of 1969 Wife's Name: Sue Guthrie 3 Children 4 Grandchildren |
Retired, traveling the country in our '48 fifth-wheel. |
| Robert Young CREECH, III
Class of 1962 Wife's name; Jessica (deceased) 2 Children |
In 1965 I married Jessica Irene Buchanan and we spent 35½ years together.
She passed December 29, 2001.
We have two daughters; Kathy (Willie) Linder 3K in Columbia, SC and Jennifer Erin who is in graduate school at FSU. I graduated from Western Carolina University BS Mathematics (mcl) 1974 . Taught mathematics in the Darlington County Schools from 1974 - 2001. Active in the South Carolina Education Association (served nine years on the Board of Directors) 20+ years as an elected representative to the National Education Association RA. Retired 2001 and now serve on the Darlington County Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanities. |
| Jorgi Carol CREWS
Class of 1968 2 Children 3 Grandchildren |
My Dear Friends, Classmates, and Fellow Rams,
I am writing from Jackson, Mississippi, where I live. I have two very wonderful sons - Michael Lawrence Sanders and Christopher J, Sanders - who are twins that were born on May 7, 1971. I'm very proud of them and they re Godly young men who love their mother a great deal. Both have prospered. Michael is a board certified family practice physician living in Jackson, Mississippi, with his family. He has three children - Ashley, age 5; Philip, age 3; and Nancy Lee, age 1. (Their ages at the time in March, 2003.) My grandchildren call me "Mimi." Christopher is an IRS agent living in Houston, Texas. He earned masters degrees in mathematics and assounting and a MBA. He is single. God has truly blessed me with my dear sons and a full life here in Jackson where I own a condominium and have a cleaning service. I am very active in my church. My father is retired and living in Fort Myers, Florida. My brother Gary still lives in Belle Glade. My mother and sister are deceased. I very much would like to lovingly share with all friends, classmates, fellow rams an inspiring testimonial adapted from the Book of Psalms that is very profound for me: "Teach me, O Lord, to number my days on this Earth." My experiences in life have brought Christ into my life as my personal savior. I am truly grateful that my final home will be in Heaven. I pray that my my friends, classmates, and fellow Rams will have the same experience in knowing their destination. Please always feel free to telephone or write. Should your travels bring you through Jackson, kindly stop for a visit. |
| Genie CRICHFIELD Collins
Class of 1960 Husband's Name; Junior 5 Children 10 Grandchildren |
I was raised in South Bay and
graduated from BGHS in 1960.
Junior and I married in October of 1960. We lived in Belle Glade where he taught school and I was a stay-at-home Mom for years. We had three boys and two girls in nine years. In 1975 we moved to Fort Meade, FL which is a rather small town. I went to work at the School Board in Bartow and am a project buyer. I buy all the furniture and equipment for new schools and additions to established schools. We have five children. Wade, our oldest, lives in Atlanta and has three children - Caleb, Clark, and Cagney. Wade and his partner produce and sell virtual tours of buildings to architects. Wesley, next to the oldest, died while driving a semi about seven years ago. That was a difficult time and I thank God for his steadfast care. Wesley had two children - Tabitha and Kimberly. We adopted Kimberly right after Wesley died. She is our oldest grandchild and, at the same time, our youngest child. Lauretta (Cissy) is the middle of our five children. She lives here in Ft. Meade and has two children, Maggie and Matthew who also live in Ft. Meade. Lauretta is a legal assistant and she's married to a bank manager John Clay is next to the youngest. His wife was murdered when their son, Justin was only 18 months old. John raised Justin alone. John and Justin both live in Atlanta. John works with security systems. Amy, our youngest natural child, lives in Tampa. Her husband works for a concrete company and is great at home improvements. She has a son named Sam and a daughter named Shelby. Amy started a Mommy group at her church which has been popular and sometimes children. We are active in the Methodist Church here. Kimberly is a senior this year. She keeps us busy. She's active in our church and sings and acts in chorus and drama. I hope she finishes college about the same time I can retire. My Mother and sisters live nearby as well as an aunt and cousins. We miss the Glades and the people even though we've been happy here. |
| Ginger CRICHFIELD Hall
Class of 1963 Husband's Name; Bill 2 Children 1 Grandchild |
After graduating from BGHS in 1963, I went to school at
Presbyterian College, in Clinton, S. C. There I met and married
William "Bubba" Rountree, from Grover, N. C. We were
married for 9 years, including the year he served in Viet Nam, and had a
daughter, Laura, in 1970.
When the marriage ended in 1974, I was a single parent with no marketable skills, so I headed back to school, graduating from Florida Atlantic in 1975. Laura and I headed for Polk County, and a school teaching career. I met Bill, a phosphate company chemist, in 1976, and we were married in 1977. He is from Ohio, and a really good guy. In 1980, our son Charlie (named for my Daddy) was born. We have lived in Lakeland since our marriage, and love it here. Except for a few years off when the kids were young, I have taught school. Bill has worked for the same owners as the company has gone through numerous name changes, and his job has evolved. Laura is a middle school teacher in Raleigh, N.C., where she lives with her husband and 8 year old daughter (our pride and joy). Our son, Charlie, Charlie is a college student in Orlando. He's looking for a great part-time job, if anyone has Orlando connections. Bill and I are looking forward to having no kids in college and building a house in the N.C. mountains. Daddy died in 1982, but Momma and both of my sisters live in Polk County, which makes it easy to stay close. All of us have enjoyed all the memories on this website. |
| Jerry Allen CROFT
Class of 1968 2 Children 3 Grandchildren |
I, J. Allen Croft, being of impure mind and deteriorating
body do hereby post my biography.(=:)
I was born in a cabin ( not a log cabin) in the hills of Tennessee on June 16, 1950. After moving to Belle Glade as an infant where I spent 16 happy years in Osceola Center (The Camp), I moved back to Tennessee at the end of my junior year. After graduation (68), I moved to Dalton, Georgia where I have lived ever since. I married-happily twice and divorced-friendly twice. My son John is my pride and my daughter Lacey is my joy though that changes depending on their actions. I went to college from '91 to '95 (late bloomer) after selling a couple of businesses. I had a survival training center where families and individuals were taught the fundamentals of how to survive and as far as I know they are all still alive. <GRIN>. I am a political activist (right wing of course) trying to save the piece of the world that my family and I inhabit. I own HavenCroft Enterprises and am relocating back to the Tennessee Hills as soon as I sell my Georgia holdings. |
| Diane DAVIS Blanton
Class of 1965 Husband's Name; Glenn 2 Children No Grandchildren
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I was born in Alabama but raised in Belle Glade. After 7
starts (moves) I finally got into the last half of the first grade in
Belle Glade and went on to graduate in 1965.
I met Glenn while working at Glades Auto and we were married December 23, 1966. We moved several times, living in Pahokee, Madison, Belle Glade, and then Boynton Beach, Florida. Our 1st daughter, Laura, was born 19'69 at Belle Glade Hospital. She received her Masters in Library Media at the University of Alabama. She was a chemistry/physics/biology teacher in Rome, GA, but lasted three months--she was younger than her 8th & 9th graders. She & her husband, Bill, a high school history/robotics teacher) just bought their first home (over 100 yrs old). Laura had been diagnosed with Lyme Disease and treated for almost 18 months with multiple antibiotics. Our second daughter, Rachel, was born in 1973 in Boynton Beach. She was the boy we didn't have. She has her degree in Electronic Engineering, but due to "downsizing" works at Wal-Mart. She is single for anyone willing to pass the "mother interview" (ha). I have two brothers & one sister. Danny graduated in 1965 from BGHS and lives in Delray Beach. He married Sue Gilbert (Kay Gilbert's little sister) and they have two daughters. My brother, Darron graduated in 1971 from Seacrest, married a Kentucky girl and moved to Alabama. They have two children & 1.5 grandchildren. My baby sister, Dawn, came along later (she got the brains). Dawn is a Psych. Nurse, lives in Raleigh, NC, and has three children. My dad retired from the Post Office in Belle Glade. My mom retired from Bell South. My husband retired from the Postal Service seven years ago. I have been a registered nurse for 18 yrs and now a nurse massage therapist. AND LOVE IT. Nurses never retire they just become their patients. Glenn and I have lived in Decatur, Alabama since 1973. I would love to hear from classmates and love peeking in on this website. |
| Gerrie DAY Telander
Class of 1964 Husband's Name; Donald 3 Children 6 Grandchildren
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I moved to Belle Glade in the summer of 1961 and made some wonderful
friends. I married Ray Tyler in 1964 after graduation and we moved to
Jacksonville Beach until his discharge from the navy in 1965. We moved
back to Belle Glade and I started working as the secretary at Belle
Glade Elementary School. Between 1966 and 1971 we had three beautiful
children - Mark, Michael, and Matthew.
When Ray's father passed away we moved to Donalsonville, Georgia to help
in the family business and we built a home in the country. I loved being
a "stay-at-home mom" for the first time but that only lasted
one year.
We moved back to Belle Glade and I returned to work for the school system. Our marriage ended in 1973.
I moved to Tampa in 1974 with my second husband and worked as
receptionist at the Tampa Port Authority. I found myself in an abusive
relationship and divorced number two after eight months. My father
visited me and helped me regain control of my life and I vowed never
again to let anyone hurt me or my sons.
I met Don in April, 1975 and after a whirlwind romance - in spite of a
nearly fourteen year age difference - we were married in November. We
bought a home in Valrico, east of Tampa, and I resigned from my job and
stayed home for a short time. Michael and Matt were both involved in
youth soccer and I coached Michael's A-team for two years with the help
of a high school soccer player.
I returned to work in the school system in 1980 as secretary in the
guidance office and to the 8th grade dean of girls at Mann Junior High
in Brandon. In 1984 I transferred to Seffner Elementary as personal
secretary to the principal. (What a small world! - Barbara WOLF Port
from Belle Glade was a first grade teacher there.)
In 1994 I injured my back from a bad fall and had surgery in 1996 with
good recovery until arthritis settled in my spine and hip joints. After
talking with my surgeon I decided to retire in June 2001 with 31 years
in the Florida School System.
All three of my sons are married and now I'm blessed with three
wonderful daughters. They all live within fifteen minutes of us and we
enjoy a 16 year old step-granddaughter named Kayla, and six adorable
grandchildren; Michael (12), Evan (10), twins Meghan and
Mitchell (4 1/2), Reed (3 in Sept.) and Lauryn (3 mos.)
I enjoy cooking and have a flair for the gourmet, growing herbs,
reading, basking in the sun, and any decorating project around the
house. Don and I both enjoy fishing and spending time on the beach. I
would love to learn to play golf but don't know if my back would afford
me that pleasure. We have a 36' motor home and enjoy traveling whenever
we can and it's my dream to sell our home and relocate to a 'maintenance
free' lifestyle and focus on more
travel. Personally, I would love being a fulltime RVer!
I'm still the hopeless romantic that I was as a teenager and I
started working on a novel a few years back but somewhere along the way
I lost my inspiration....who knows what could happen tomorrow though!
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| DeWitt Randall DRAA
Class of 1958 Spouses Name; C. Dawne 2 Children No Grandchildren |
Reviewing the website sure brought back a Flood of Memories!!
After graduating from BGH I went on to the UofF and after great toil and
tribulations received bachelor's degree in building Construction on June
63.
After graduating from the UofF I joined the US Army Reserve, did my boot
camp at Fort Jackson, SC and 5 and 1/2 months active duty at Ft. Benning
GA, I think it was a good thing that I never had to be a part of
the Army at war. I Just wasn't much of a soldier.
After separating from the Army. I finally went to WORK -
much to my dearfFathers relief. I worked at Cape Kennedy , Fla for
a eneral Contractor for about 4 and 1/2 years. Married for about
year while at the Cape. Young, dumb, and more than a bit full of it.
After completion of the moon pad work at the Cape came to a stand still.
So I left the Cape (sans wife, sans job) and went back home to BG to
revitalize for about 2 months of Nanny's TLC and Shortie's push to get
on my way to better things.
I then took a position with a general contractor in State College, PA.
The first project was the construction of an apartment hi-rise, then
with another company for another apartment hi-rise. Then with another
company Admin Bldg for College of Agriculture, Addition to Pattee
Library, and MedowBrook Hospital all for the Penn State University
Two weeks after arriving in State college I met the cutest little blonde
one has ever laid eyes on and about a year later we were married.
That little blonde is still my wife We were married on the 23rd
of November, 1969 and my luck was that I got a super lady and also a
three year old son. My wife's name is C Dawne (you'll never learn
from me what the C. stands for) and our son's name is Dennis Dean.
After completing the works in State college I took a position with a
general contractor in Akron, Ohio. The project was a 3 ½
acre bulk mail handling facility and one acre vehicle maintenance center
for the mail handling facility. We were in Ohio for approximately
2 ½ years.
We were blessed with the birth of our daughter Daphne Dawne, on the 5th of October, 1972.
After completing the works in Ohio We moved to Sanford, Fla. for an
intensive care high-rise in Orlando, Fla. We were on this project
for approximately 2 years and then took a position with a company in
Jackson, MS. The projects there were for the University of
Mississippi Medical Center (clinical science wing, 150 chair dental
school and an addition the Veterans Hospital)
After the completion of these projects we did a big move. We left the
state and arrived in Saudi Arabia July 7th, 1977 We worked
for ARAMCO and lived in two communities. We left Saudi and return
to the states November, 1986 determined to set down some kind of ROOTS.
God! surely blessed me with a super mate. We bought about 60 acres
in Cumberland City, TN (without doubt the prettiest piece of land in
Tennessee.) My wife ought to know this because she is a realtor.
I worked in an around the states until about 1994 and then I returned to
Saudi with a Japanese contractor for a lube oil
refinery in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. That project was approximately 3 years
then I went with a 100 % Saudi owned company on Glycol Refinery in Yanbu.
I returned back to the states in 2000 supposedly never to
leave again. During all this time Dawne was keeping the home fires
burning, supporting Daphne getting her degree and keeping a watchful eye
of son working the the construction trades.
Back in the state I took a position with WCOM and this was to be 'til I
died or retired. Needless to say that didn't happen. January, 2001
I returned to Saudi Arabia with the last company I worked for there. The
main project I'm involved with is a 200 villa community for Saudi Royal
Commission (Yanbu, Saudi Arabia)
Sorry I got so long winded but I always did talk too much. Molly F. will
remember Ms Dixon telling me that in English class.
Belle Glade is still Home and will always be. Mom and Dad (Shorty
and Nanny) are at rest there and my little sister and her clan (Saundra)
still live there.
I would sure appreciate hearing from any of the voices of such wonderful
Childhood and young adult memories.
Love You All
DeWitt "DE" Draa
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| Ann DRIGGERS Beagle
Class Year; 1955 Husband's Name; James (deceased) 1 Child 3 Grandchildren |
I have just learned of this website and what a joy for me!!!!
My husband recently died (7-30-01) and I am just these past few weeks beginning to find which way is up. We were retired to a fishing village on the west coast of Florida called Steinhatchee and had been since 1991. We fished and hunted and really enjoyed our years of retirement together. We had our own businesses since 1971 so we were together 24/7 since that timeen. I`m really having a hard time with this new classification of widow. I still have my place in Steinhatchee, right on the Gulf of Mexico but during my husband`s illness, I was forced to move to Gainesville, Florida to be nearer the doctors and hospital. My only child, a daughter, Jamie was married for 16 years to a physician here in Gainesville, hence, that is why we located here as far as medical care instead of Tallahassee, which is about the same distance. She has since divorced the doctor and is remarried to her high school sweetheart, who is a financier, with his company which is home-based in Philadelphia. They have a home here in Gainesville and he commutes by plane twice a week. I have written all that to say this - that is why I am now in
Gainesville and have bought another house and guess I will try to make
my way through time here. I know many professional people my kids
ages but not many my age. I have had to leave my friends, church,
church family and 40 years of marriage behind.
So at the writing of this epistle, I am looking at starting over
on my own at 63 years of age and the thought is overwhelming and
very disparaging. I would like to hear from some of you whether
you knew me in high school or not and give me your thoughts and ideas of
how you might have better coped if you have been and are in my position.
I have great family support, am very well financially and am in
good health.
For all my many blessings, I praise the Lord. My past is meaningless now as far as writing it in this profile. I would just like to hear from any of you that care to write. |
| Barbara ELY Caruthers
Class of 1956 Husband's Name; Ray 4 Children 5 Grandchildren |
I first married Benny Parson and we had 4 children and we
divorced.
Nineteen years ago I married Ray Caruthers from Belle Glade. My kids are: Benny Joe Parson, married lives in Niceville, Fla. He is in the produce business and has 2 children. Linda (Parson) Eck lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. She one son, Douglas Grooms. Linda is married to Don Eck who is an offensive line coach at the University of Utah. She is a registered nurse and manages a surgical center in Salt Lake City. Jeff Parson lives in Portland, Oregon and has 2 sons. He married a girl
from Utah Jeff played football at the University of Utah and he
works for McLeoud USA, a Rebecca Parson is a student at Florida State and is in her first year of the Masters Program starting in August. Ray has 2 sons and 4 grandchildren. His sons are Reggie and Ted Caruthers. Reggie lives in Wichita, Kansas and Ted is a traveling salesman. I have just started working for a research company. I will be doing surveys about medicare and medicaid. I will be interviewing people who are on medicare or medicaid. Ray has just retired. |
| Bobbie FARMER Weekley
Class of 1965 Husband's Name; Vernon 1 Child |
I live in Brevard, North Carolina. My husband is a retired
law enforcement officer and I work part-time for a doctor here. We have
had our home in North Carolina for 14 yrs. and we have just purchased a 40
foot motor home and plan to Go RVing when our home sells here. We
want to travel for a while. It is great to be able to know where people from Belle Glade are. I have one son, Harry E. Cunningham,II, who lives in Knoxville, Tenn. I don't have any grandchildren yet but hoping. If anyone is in the Brevard, North Carolina area please give us a call. We are listed in the phone book. The weather is great up here. We live on a mountain which has about 40 homes. Very quiet and we don't have any streetlights. We have a lot of waterfalls and streams on this mountainand a lot of the people go hiking here. |
| Donald A. FLIEHS
Class of 1953 Wife's Name; Janis 2 Children 2 Grandchildren |
After graduating from Belle Glade High School I went to the
University of Miami where I received a BBA and went on to the Illinois College
of Optometry and received my O.D. Degree. I then came back to Belle Glade
and opened my practice in 1961. I am still in practice
I married Janis Schwab who came to Belle Glade as a vocal teacher. We have two children - Michelle and Michael. Michelle is a teacher in Palm Beach County and Michael is my optician in my practice. I have two grandchildren - Gregory and Lauryn. I still love to go snow skiing every spring and travel as much as possible. We have many friends still in Belle Glade. We love seeing them and spending time with our family. |
| Ron GERREY
Class of 1967 Wife's Name; Sydney 2 Children |
After high school graduation I attended Florida State
where I met Sydney Patterson who has been my wife for the past 32
years. We have 2 sons who are married and living in Memphis Tenn., and
Tallahassee Florida. I work for Gateway computers in Hampton Virginia in Operations Management. I've been with Gateway for 6 years now and after spending 2 and a half years in South Dakota we're glad to be back in the East Sydney is a self-employed CPA. We enjoy traveling and spending time at our beach place in Nags Head, NC. |
| Bobby GLISSON
Class of 1957 Wife's Name; Lois Robbins ('58) 3 Children 6 Grandchildren |
I retired with 31 years from Florida Power & Light Co.
Last worked in Sanford, Florida, September, 1988. Moved to Old Fort, North
Carolina in 1998. Enjoy the mountains and slow living
Spare time is spent visiting children and grandchildren back in Florida. Greatest accomplishment - three wonderful kids with great spouses and six wonderful grandchildren. Just thankful to God that I'm still around. |
| Betty GODSEY Bair
Class of 1959 Husband's Name; Wayne 2 Children 1 Grandchildren |
I have worked professionally in retailing for several years.
In 1982 Wayne and I moved to Gainesville, Fl and purchased a flower shop
which we sold in 1991. Retired for a while but hated it.
We moved to O'Brien, Florida in 1997 to a 30 acre ranch. Wayne is still working but plans to retire in 2002. We are raising miniature horses, which is quite a lot of fun actually. In our spare time we are building a mini horse barn and we're putting it up in sections. The first section is up. Through this ordeal we have gained a great deal of respect for the farmer. We have two children, Daniel and Debbie and one grandchild. I presently work with people who have disabilities. I find this work most rewarding. Our main hobbies are camping and fishing. We go to Steinhatchee quite often. Its really good fishing. |
| Barbara GRABER Paul
Class of 1955 Husband's Name; Ronald (dec) 3 Children 3 Grandchildren |
After graduation, I went to school in Cleveland, Ohio and
became a Medical Lab Technician.
Married in 1959 and moved to Pittsburgh, Pa. I have three children: Kimberly, 41; Jeffrey, 39; and Amy, 29. Amy is a Downs Syndrome child and is very involved with Special Olympics which also keeps me very busy. I also have 3 grandsons and enjoy being with them as much as possible. I switched careers in 1979 and became a realtor. My husband passed away in 1996 after 37 years of marriage. Since then I have retired from real estate. In June of 2000, the class of 1955 had its 45th class reunion which brought about some changes in my life. I became reacquainted with Marvin Bergman from my class. Now we spend as much time as we can traveling back and forth from Pittsburgh and Grand Rapids, Mich. |
| Beverly GREER Goodes
Class of 1950 Husband's Name; 4 Children 4 Grandchildren |
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| Homer Guy HAND
Class of 1965 Wife's Name; Wanda 3 Children 5 Grandchildren |
Ramond Trammell and I joined the service together. We went
to Viet Nam.
I later married Wanda Best from Kissimmee, Florida. I graduated from a small bible college in Monticello, Texas, was ordained by World Missions and now teach and preach in a small church in Blue Springs, Alabama. I work as an industrial electrician and Wanda is a language arts teacher in Clio, Alabama. Our son, Aaron, is assistant pastor of a small church in Florida. Our daughter, Sandra, is a youth minister's wife. Our last daughter just finished college and is waiting for a teaching job. |
| Jeff HANSFORD
Class of 1968 Wife's Name; Kathy OGLE '69 2 Children 4 Grandchildren |
After high school I married Kathy OGLE in 1969. We have been
married now for 33 years and have two sons - Chad, who is married and has
two daughters, and Scott, who is married and has daughters. Kathy and I
always a girl but didn't get one and now, by the grace of God we have
four. Like the old saying goes, if I had known grandchildren were this
much fun I would have had them first.
I worked for Southern Bell for 20 years before leaving, wanting to do something else. That didn't work out so I'm back in the telephone business as a communications manager in Boca Raton. Kathy and I have lived in Loxahatchee for the past five years. Chad and his family live with us right now. Scott and his family live in Lady Lake, Florida, which is just south of Ocala. |
| Ray HARDY
Class of 1946 Wife's Name; Janie 3 Children 1 Grandchild |
I worked for Bethlehem Steel Corporation for 26 years
selling fabricated structural steel, fabricated reinforcing steel, steel
H-piling, and steel sheet piling for use in bridges, high rise buildings,
locks and dams, and other heavy construction projects.
Then I was in business for myself for thirteen years which I I retired at the end of 1996 and since then have tried to catch up a bit on my favorite hobby which is woodworking. Despite the fact that I averaged approximately fifteen hotel nights every month for nearly forty years I still like to travel. Fortunately Janie also likes to travel. |
| Joanne HARRIS Campana
Class of 1968 Husband's Name; Ron 4 Children 3 Grandchildren |
I'm so happy to be able to find out about my classmates. Let
me tell you a little about myself. I am the mother of four.
Ron II, wife Kelley. Ron is in the mortgage banking business for my husband's companies. Chris, wife Joey. Chris is at Johnson and Wales' - an honor student getting his bachelor degree and will be the next Emeril! They have three precious children; Kaleb (3), Skylar (2), and Christina (9 mos.). Johnathan will be 21 in August and is hoping to follow in his father's footsteps in our maritime companies after he completes school. Courtney is the princess and controller of her father's heart. She will be 18 May 23rd and is an honor student, athlete, cheerleader, etc. I had a catering business for a few years and hope to be involved again with the culinary business when my son, Chris, opens his business. My husband, Ron, is busy with our three maritime businesses. I would love to hear from classmates to find out how you are and about your families. Take care, Joanne |
| Kenneth HARRIS
Class of 1949 Wife's Name; Janice SUMMERLIN ('54) 2 Children 9 Grandchildren |
I retired in 1996 after working 35 years for the Kroger Co. as a fruit and vegetable buyer. For the Past six years janice and I have lived in Steinhatchee, Florida - a quaint little fishing village located on the banks of the Steinhatchee River where the river meets the ocean...good fishing and plenty of beautiful sunsets. Less than 1000 mail boxes, no stop lights, and plenty of good seafood. A near perfect place to enjoy life as we fight the aging process of maturity. |
| Helen HART Jones
Class of 1962 Husband's Name; Jerry No Children |
For three years after graduation I worked for the City of
Belle Glade as Accounts Payable Clerk.
I met Jerry in 1964 and a year later we got married. We have lived all over south Florida, and in north Florida. We came to South Carolina several times on vacation and decided this was where we wanted to live. Two years before moving up here we kept DYS children. We had 63 teenagers in our home in that two year period. We both love to work with young people. We moved to SC in 1979. I started working in the school system in 1980 and worked there until April of this year. I substituted in classes, worked in the library with computer programs, drove a school bus (if you have not tried this you should) and my last assignment was I. S. S. In April I was told that the I. S. S. program was being cut so I looked for another job. I am now working for Tamassee D. A. R. Boarding School. I'm manager of the dining hall and I just love it. I love to cook (this is from Mrs. Litchfield). I collect cook books. I also collect butterflies. I like to go fishing and camping. We have a 26' motor home and hope to do some traveling. I like to read. I like any books about BG or the Glades, also, historical fiction (John Jakes or Patrick Smith). Would love to hear from other classmates |
| Linda HART Towell
Class of 1965 Divorced 4 Children 2 Grandchildren |
Well, I graduated in 1965.
Was married to George Towell for 28 years. Had 4 children: Terri who is married to Matt Weeks and has twin girls, two years old
and lives in Belle Glade, Billy who is still trying to find himself, Ralph
who is on the sales desk at Pioneer Growers and lives in BG when he's not
up the road, and I work at the Water Treatment Plant for the City of Belle Glade. I worked there for 5 years when I graduated and now I'm back. I have lived in Belle Glade all of this time except for 2 years; 1997 in Wellington and 1998 in Lake Placid, then back to BG. I love it here. Guess I just have too much Black Gold (muck) in my shoes. Not too much else to tell, except Hi to everyone. |
| Paul Lamar HART, Jr.
Class of 1970 Wife's Name; Carol 4 Children 9 Grandchildren |
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| Jerry HAULCOMB
Class of 1963 Wife's Name; June Lawrence ('65) 2 Children 6 Grandchildren
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We live in Pontotoc, Mississippi. We moved here in 1994. I worked for USSC in the vegetable division for 35 years. When that division closed in the summer of '94 I decided not to accept a lateral position with the sugar company. I moved to Mississippi to retire but after a month I couldn't stand all the spare time so I took a job at Mississippi State University extension service and I've been here ever since. We really love it here. My hobbies are woodcrafts, traveling in our camper, and spending time with my wife, children, and grandchildren. We go camping with the Nestors and other friends as well as family. |
| Mary HEMPHILL Johnson Austin
Class of 1951 6 Grandchildren |
I was born in Juliette, Florida, now known as Rainbow Springs to
John D. and Julia Hemphill. When I was four months old we moved to Lake
Harbor.
I attended Lake Harbor School (grades 1-4) where we had only two classrooms and an outdoor bathroom. After 4th grade I attended 5th - 8th grades at South Bay School then graduated from BGHS in 1951. In August 1951 I married Leo Johnson whom I had been dating for the last two years of high school. We were married in our little Lake Harbor Community Methodist Church. We took all three of our children back there for their Christenings. Leo was in the Army for the next 18 years so we traveled to different parts of the world, being stationed in Africa and Germany with Leo also going to Korea and Viet Nam. He died Oct 1969 in Viet Nam. In the spring of 1970 I moved with our three children to Dunnellon, Fl. to be nearer family. Our first child, David, was born in 1952 in Indiana. Juanita was born in 1958 in Africa and Johnny was born in 1964 in Maryland. David, a salesman for a TV cable company, lives next door to me with his wife, Karen (who works in the cafeteria of Dunnellon Middle School), and two of his four children, Matthew-19 and Sara-17. His 21 yr old daughter, Dawn, is attending college in Ocala, and his 24 yr old son, Jay, also a TV cable salesman, and his wife, Heather live about six miles from me and are expecting my first great-grandchild on December 25th.What a Christmas gift for this Nana. My daughter, Juanita, teaches K-4 at a Christian School, and lives with her hubby, Bob, a computer programmer for Card PAC System in Orlando with my other two grandchildren, Jessica-16 and Zachary-13. My youngest son, Johnny was killed in a tragic automobile accident in 1973 at the age of 8 years old. Before the death of my husband, Leo, I had been a stay at home Mom, but after moving to Dunnellon and losing Johnny in 1973 I needed something to do and went to work for the Dunnellon Post Office. I was a mail carrier for the next 21 years retiring in Nov. of 1994. In Nov. of 1996 I married Harlow Austin of New York State and
Dunnellon, who was also a retired mail carrier. We had a wonderful year
and a half traveling before Harlow died of a heart attack in June of 1998. |
| Susie HEMPHILL Blauser Class of 1959 4 Children 8 Grandchildren |
I was born in Lake Harbor to John D. & Julia Hemphill.I
had three siblings, Mary, Jack and Aileen. I attended our Lake Harbor
School (grades 1-6), BG junior high, and graduated in 1959 from BGHS. I
attended two years at CFJC in Ocala, Fl. graduating with a AA degree
toward Elementary Education in 1961.This concluded my formal education.
In 1963 I married Ted Blauser of Ocala in the Lake Harbor Community Methodist Church and we lived in Belle Glade until we moved to Dunnellon in 1970 for Ted to take a position at First Marion Bank in Ocala. We divorced in 1985. We have four children; Allison who lives with her hubby, Russ in Suffolk, Va., and children, Nicholas-15, Victoria-7 and Rachel-4. Allison works in communications and travels the world over with her job. Russ is a Nuclear Operator with Surry Power Plant. My son, John Allan, lives with his wife, Kristen, about two miles from me with Denise-9 and Maggie-5. John is a paramedic with Munroe Ambulance Service and Kristen is a police officer with the Ocala Police Department. My next daughter, Elaine lives with her hubby, David in Dunnellon with their two sons, Dalton-9 and Dane-4. Elaine is a K-4 teacher at Dunnellon Christian School and David works at the Florida Power Plant in Crystal River. My youngest daughter, Michelle lives with her hubby, Craig in Morriston, about 15 miles from me with my youngest grandchild, 17 month old Angus. Michelle is a mail carrier with the Dunnellon Post Office and Craig is a Paramedic/Fireman with the Marion Co. Fire Department. As for me, I was a stay-at-home Mom until after the divorce and then I went to work for the Marion Co. School Board, first as a substitute-teacher, then teacher's aid and finally the job I now have working in the office of the Maintenance Parts Department. I enjoy singing in my church choir, spending time with my families and spoiling these wonderful little things God has so graciously given me called grandchildren. ARE THEY NOT THE GREATEST CREATIONS EVER? Mary, who lives just up river from me, & I have been researching our family history for about the last 10-12 years. This research has taken us on many statewide and out-of-state trips for interviews and information gathering. At the rate we are going I don't know that we will ever get it into book form as we just keep on collecting, but what fun we have on our trips and our time together. We can't complete it because then we might not have a good reason to hop in the car and take off on yet another "Good Lead". God has been good to us. Life is not always easy but when we let Him, God is always there to guide us through the bad times and help us enjoy the good times. |
| Vernon "Dale" HENDERSON
Class of 1964 Wife's Name; Nancy Lee 2 Children No Grandchildren |
Well, Hi, All,
I was born in Clewiston and grew up in Lake Harbor. My father a commercial fisherman and gentleman farmer. We lived only one mile east of town, but I was first on the bus which then went 15 miles toward Clewiston and then back to Lake Harbor Elementary School for a total of 62 bumpy miles every day by school bus. By the third grade we had moved next to the school. I started 7th grade at Belle Glade Jr. - Sr. High (36 miles per day by bus on good ole Highway 27) and finally graduated in 1964 with a lot of good memories. My craziness is probably explained by all those bus rides. I entered Palm Beach Junior College on a scholarship but the Viet-Nam War ended that. I joined the Navy in November, 1965, becoming an Electronics Technician chasing nuclear submarines (go figure!). I was a "20-year man" but it took only seven years for them to change my mind and I left as a Senior E-5. Went to work in the medical electronics field and kinda got stuck there. Met my first wife, Carol, at the USO in Chicago. That lasted two years (her father was Jewish, her mother Christian Scientist). Five years later, started dating my second wife, Nancy. Seven years later, in 1980, we got married and I finally graduated from North Illinois University with a BSEE degree. I took an engineering job south of Houston, Texas (with a medical electronics company, of course). My son, Michael, was born in Freeport, Texas, in 1982. We stayed two years, got laid off, moved back to Illinois, went to work for a medical supply company. After a couple more jobs with big name medical companies and more lay-offs I pulled the plug (bad pun) and went to work for the government as a civilian. My daughter, Michelle, was born in Libertyville, Illinois, in 1989. I now work at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in North Chicago, Illinois, as a computer specialist and systems network administrator (looking toward retirement). Nancy also works as a secretary in the cardiology department of the medical center . My son, Michael, is now an honor student at Northern Illinois University studying Computer Science. My daughter, Michelle, is a seventh grade honor student. Both are gifted musically (not from me), artistically, and scholastically (maybe I'll take some credit for the last two). As you can guess, I am extremely proud of them! Belle Glade was very good to me. My mother, brothers, and sister still live close to Lake Okeechobee, I miss it and hope to get back there! Trust me, I still have muck between my toes. |
| Elsie Odelle HENDERSON Broadrick
Class of 1948 Husband's Name; Harold 2 Children 7 Grandchildren |
We have lived in Bartow, Florida since 1952. We will celebrate fifty
years of marriage on February 17, 2002.
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| Diana HOLCOMB Walston
Class of 1968 Husband's Name; Herbert (deceased) 1 Child No Grandchildren |
I lived in Belle Glade since the age of 4 and went on to
graduate in 1968 at dear old Belle Glade High School. My husband Herbert and I have been married going on 27 years. We had our first and only child in 1991. Our daughter Candi is now 10 years old in the 5th grade. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be having a child at such a late time in my life. Turned out to be the BEST that could have ever happen! I spend a lot of time helping out at her school, doing what ever needs to be done. Never miss a field trip if I can help it, only going to get one chance to do this, gotta make the most of it while I can. In the fall of 1995 we moved from Pahokee, FL. to Gulfport, MS. Turned out to be a great move for us. We have three 18 wheelers. We work for Tyson Foods and haul frozen chickens to the ports here in Mississippi. These little birds go to Russia and other countries. I also belong to the Woman's Club of Gulfport where I have held a
position on the board for the past 5 years. |
| Rick HOLT
Class of 1967 Wife's Name; Diane SHEAHEN ('67) 3 Children 2 Grandchildren
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What a long, strange trip it's been. After graduation I went
to PBJC (almost graduated, then signed up for a hitch in thr Navy. Then I
came back and graduated and went on to FAU. While doing that I had an
"unfortunate" marriage experience. I won't go into the details -
some of you have been there.
Anyway, while working in West Palm Beach I met Diane Sheahen, who had also had an "unfortunate " marriage, and we were married in 1983. From this we have a blended (hers, mine, and ours) set of kids - Matthew, 31; Allison, 23; and Andrew, 16; and two grandchildren. I spent four years in the navy, 13 in the construction supply industry in South Florida (now, that's a zoo!), and then became a teacher after the Lord decided I needed another job. That happened in 1985. Then, in 1990 He decided I needed to change jobs again. So, after much work and processing we moved from Lake Worth to Monroe, Georgia, while I went to Candler School of Theology at Emory University and became a United Methodist minister. In my first appointment after graduation Diane was called into ministry as well, so now we serve three churches (not together) around (but not necessarily in) Brunswick, Georgia. We don't see much of each other on Sundays but we make up for it during the week. Any classmates heading up I-95 or so, please contact us and stop by - we have hopt and cold running water and a coffee - or a glass of Georgia Church Sweet Tea, a specialty all in itself. God Bless, Rick |
| Linda HOOD Cardin
Class of 1967 Husband's Name; Joe 2 Children No Grandchildren |
Hello there. It has been a long time.
I am currently living in Wellington and have been so for the past 24
years. I have worked for the Palm Beach County school system for 20 years
and have loved every minute of it. I am working as a data processor at an
elementary school in Lake Worth. |
| Jimmy JACKSON
Class of 1966 Wife's Name; Kathy Barron ('67) 2 Children No Grandchildren
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I married Kathy Barron in 1970. I worked for Florida Power
and Light from 1970 until 1974. Kathy and I moved to Vidalia,
Georgia in May, 1974. I worked for Kathy's dad for 8 years as a farm
manager. In 1983 I went to work for Georgia Power Company at Edwin
I. Hatch Nuclear Plant and am still there. Kathy is a kindergarten teacher at J. D. Dickerson Elementary School in Vidalia, Ga. Kathy and I have two daughters. Kelly, the oldest lives in Boynton Beach, Florida and Casey is in graduate school at the University of Georgia. |
| Jean JOHNS Turner
Class of 1957 Husband's Name; Burt 1 Child 2 Grandchildren
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After graduating from BGHS in 1957 I moved to Orlando and worked for Southern
Bell for seven years.
I left there and went into the insurance agency business. Obtained my license and worked in Winter Park as an inside agent for Property Casualty.
I married a man from Orlando 42 years ago.
We have one son and two beautiful grand-daughters. We recently retired and moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida where we are really enjoying our retirement although I'm getting a little bored and need to find more things to interest me.
I would like to hear what has been going on in Belle Glade. I lost
contact with most people while I lived in Orlando from 1958 -
1998.
So e-mail me and give me an update. |
| Joan JOHNS Davis
Class of 1957 Husband's Name; D(aniel) A(rthur) 2 Children 2 Grandchildren |
After graduation I married D.A. Davis in 1960 and lived in Belle Glade.
DA worked for the Belle Glade Fire Dept. Had two children. I was a
stay-at-home-mom. Went to work in 1977 for Everglades Federal Savings
& Loan until 1991. DA retired in 1991. We moved to Jensen Beach. DA
fishes, plays golf and chess. I cook, clean, and take care of DA
Had several back surgeries and am limited. However, still find time to
sew, do crafts, and best of all, Garage Sale (bargains you would not
believe)
My Children; Daniel is an electrician and lives near me. Daughter Joni is a diplomat in the Air Force with a rank of E-8 (now in Lithuania) Have two beautiful grandchildren. Would like to hear from all classmates. |
| Fay JOHNSON Nestor
Class of 1963 Husband's Name; Edwin 1 Child 1 Grandchild |
We married in 1966 and moved to Mississippi when our son John was 3½
months old. We live on land that has been in our family for more
than 100 years.
Eddie drives a truck locally and has a portable sawmill. He cuts lumber for the public, and some for friends and family. He loves woodworking but can't seem to find much time for that. He has a '51 Ford pickup which he wants to restore but right now it's in a million pieces in his shop. We go to the F-100 truck show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee every year and DREAM of what our truck will look like. I am a bookkeeper for a sporting goods store in Tupelo. I enjoy church and have a very active Senior Sunday School class. I'm in a local garden club and we have several civic projects which are a lot of work, but very enjoyable. My greatest love is my 1½ year-old grandson, Whit. John and Heather live next door and we are so blessed to get to see him often. They are expecting their second child the middle of November. We live across the road from our best friends, Jerry & June Haulcomb. We both have campers and we enjoy taking trips. Hope to be able to retire when we are 65 and able to take trips together. Eddie wants to go SOUTH in the winter when it gets cold. God has blessed us with our health and a beautiful, healthy family and I count my blessings daily. When we start to get down we can always see someone else that is worse off. We enjoy talking to old friends and we just love to see them anytime. We have lots of room and our door is always open. |
| Ronald Lee JONES
Class of 1953 Wife's Name; Margaret 4 Children 6 Grandchildren |
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After graduating from the University of South Florida in
1970, I taught humanities and journalism at Hillsborough High School in
Tampa. Moving to Orlando in 1973, I taught the same subjects (and did the
yearbook) at Edgewater High School in Orlando.
In 1976, I bought an old Downtown Orlando theatre and restored it to its art deco glory and promoted musical concerts, showcasing everyone from B.B. King to Sting. Finding that folks lined up early for the second show, I opened a restaurant-bar next door to the theatre which featured businessmen's lunches by day and jazz by night. During this time, my first child Sarah was born. Divorcing shortly thereafter, I was a single mom running these businesses, praying for Mr. Right. Selling the businesses in '82, I did meet my perfect partner, Kenneth J. (Dr. Bubba) Hodge, a retired lawyer. He had 2 children, I had one, and we had two more together, making a big family! 2002 finds me playing tennis, hunting and fishing, weight training, reading a lot, and writing stories about growing up in the deep south. I love having a garden and canning my bounty. I try to fit into this high-tech world with my old-fashioned ways, bringing up my children to be able to "do it all". Maybe then, they won't marry the first cowboy who comes along! I still farm with my brothers in Belle Glade, while living in Ocala. I am thrilled to be mama of a big family with children ranging in age from 11-39! All dreams have come true, all prayers have been answered. I attribute much of my happiness to the solid values I gained from growing up in such a sweet community, knowing so many fine, bright people. I stay in touch with many old Belle Glade friends and count them among my biggest blessings.
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Larry LAMB
Class of 1969 Wife's Name; Carol 2 Children |
I've been in Belle Glade since graduation. I have been
employed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office for 20 years.
I've been married to Carol MARTIN ('70) for 31 years. We have two children - Lori, 24, is a special-ed teacher and Derek, 20, is a junior at Valdosta State University in Georgia. We enjoy our kids. We hope to retire soon and possibly relocate near the Ocala area. |
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June LAWRENCE Haulcomb
Class of 1965 Husband's Name; Jerry HAULCOMB ('63) 2 Children 6 Grandchildren |
I married Jerry Haulcomb from Lake Harbor in 1964. We just
celebrated out 38th anniversary.
I went to nursing school; for my RN degree and have worked in the medical field for many years. We moved to Pontotoc, Mississippi, in 1994 when US Sugar stopped growing vegetables. I am presently working as administrative supervisor in charge of night-shift at The Women's Health Care Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. We are part of the North Mississippi Medical Center. We deliver about 200-250 babies each month. We have a large NICU and a large female surgery census. I am an active member of a local garden club and a member-at-large in Beta Sigma Phi. We have a son who lives in Mississippi with his wife and four wonderful children. We have a daughter who lives in Mississippi as well with her husband and two wonderful boys. We also have a foster daughter who lives in the Florida panhandle with her husband and son. So we have six grandsons and one granddaughter. Most of my time is spent with my husband (and best friend) Jerry. We have been blessed. Since he is semi-retired we have time to spend with each other that we never had in Florida. The biggest part of my time other than this is with family and life-long friends Eddie and Fay Nestor. I have no regrets. Jerry will retire in about two years and we plan to do a lot more traveling. We get to do some RVing with the Nestors but hope to do a lot more. We keep in touch with a lot of our friends from Florida. |
| Frances LAYFIELD Enfinger
Class of 1956 Husband's Name; Bobby 4 Children 10 Grandchildren |
After graduation, I tried college, but it was not for me so
I came home and went to work at Dr. Mulberg's dental office on main street
in Belle Glade.
Bobby and I married in July 1958. We lived in belle glade until 1966, and then we moved to Black, Alabama. We have 4 children; Nancy, Donna, Lucy, and Randy. Nancy lives in Crestview, Florida with her husband Tommy Kelley, and their two sons, Garrett Derkaz, and Preston. They own a Respiratory Services Business. Donna lives in Westville, Florida. She has three children; Kristan, Alyssa, and Ryan. Lucy lives in Slocomb, Alabama with her husband Nelson Adams, and daughter Halley DeLidle. She is an accountant at Fleming Foods in Geneva, Alabama. Randy lives in Black, near us with his wife Kisha, and four children;
Brittaney, Allison, Kelsey, and Austin Boyd. Randy has worked at Reliable
Metal Products in Geneva since high school. He is in the National Guard in
Enterprise, Alabama. I sew, and do creative memories scrapbooks, and enjoy our grand-kids
whose ages range from 18 to 2 1/2.We are active in the Methodist Church
here in Black Bobby is a volunteer on the JCC which is a system where
first offender We have had a good life here in rural Alabama, but enjoy visiting other areas. Its always good to get home. |
| Ray LEE
Class of 1950 3 Children 5 Grandchildren |
After graduation from BGHS I farmed with my dad. In
1952 Charles Newman, Thomas Williams, Mackey Robertson and I decided the
Navy needed us. I was stationed on a magnetic minesweeper which did not
prove to be very successful, so most of my 4 years were
spent around California.
In 1954 I married Mary Lois Hawkins, one of those Clewiston girls I met in high school. After discharge in 1956 I returned to Clewiston. I attended barber college in Miami, opened Lee's Barber Shop and continued the trade until I sold my shop in 1999. We have enjoyed our travels to Alaska, Europe, Canada, California and trips to North Carolina in the fall to see the beautiful leaves, craft shows and flea markets. Our children and grandchildren are the center of our universe. Our daughter Kathy and her husband Jeff Caulkins gave us three beautiful red heads. Trevor, is a 6' 3" sixteen year old whose prize possession is his driver's license. Kamryn is 14 going on 20 with a main interest in cheerleading. Brandon, at 11 makes every effort to follow in their footsteps---often finding trouble. Kathy teaches in the middle school and Jeff is special education director in Hendry County. Son Joe is a deputy sheriff in Hendry County and a 20 year member of the Army Reserves -on alert to leave at any time. He is our maverick who will volunteer for anything. He has jumped from planes, broken horses, captured wanted robbers, and ridden motorcycles on U.S. 27. Mike moved to Moore Haven when he married Alicia Holland. Mike works with U.S.S.C and Alicia teaches in the elementary school. About the time Kathy's children were outgrowing us, they gave us Alaina, a self assured little kindergartener and a one year old who I think will be pay back for his dad. Austin will be the one to carry on the Lee name After 47 years of marriage we hope to make at least 50 and more. |
| Ronny LEE Kyle
Class of 1965 Husband's Name; Bob 2 Children No Grandchildren |
After graduation I attended the University of Florida where
I met my husband, Bib, the second week of classes. We married after our
freshman year and then we both dropped out of school after out sophomore
year. That wasn't a good decision but it has worked as we will be
celebrating our 35th anniversary in September.
We have two wonderful (and gorgeous) children. Erik is 27 and is a design engineer for Compaq (soon to be HP) in Houston. Samantha is 23 and is a medical in a dermatology office in Boca Raton. Neither is married yet, but I'm hoping it won't be much longer because I would really like to have some grandchildren (I hope I don't become pushy!). I have retired after 32+ terrific years in the Miami-Dade County Attorney's office as the office manager. We moved to DeLand, Florida a year and a half ago and love it. Bob works for Publix in the meat department and is hoping to retire in another four years and do a little more fishing. If you are ever in the area please give a call and come by. I love reminiscing about the "olden days." |
| William J. Le FILS
Class of 1963 Wife's Name; Lynne 3 Children 4 Grandchildren
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I left Belle Glade the night of graduation and joined the
Air Force. I served 18 years, 2 months, and 17 days, but who's counting? I
was medically retired from the service in August of 1981.
I am the youngest of four children born to Fred "Dick" and Esther Le Fils who lived in Chosen. My sister, Dixie Joan Le Fils graduated in 1950 from BGHS. She died in January, 2000 in Panama City. My oldest brother, Fred "Buddy" Le Fils, who would have graduated from BGHS in 1953, dropped out and joined the Air Force. He died in April, 1998, in Covington,Georgia. My other brother, Richard, lives in Hohenwald, Tennessee. During the time I was in the Air Force I got married. We have three grown children and four grandchildren. Lynne, my wife of 37 years, and I live in Stafford, Kansas, which is 90 miles northwest of Wichita, Kansas on US Highway 50. At the present time we both work for the State of Kansas and are looking forward to retirement. I love golf and enjoy our grandchildren who all live in Kansas. If you are out in this area please stop by. We have room. Our address is; 309 South Union, Stafford, KS 67578 - Phone; 620-234-6898 |
| Joanne LIVINGSTON Powell
Class of 1949 Husband's Name; William Edgar Powell (deceased) 2 Children 7 Grandchldren 2 Great Grandchildren |
I moved to North Carolina in 1988 after the death of my
husband. We had a summer home there.
I love the mountains and the change of seasons. I work part-time at Wal-Mart Super Center in Sylva, NC. I enjoy reading, line dancing, and other types of dancing, as well as gardening and keeping up with close friends from my class. My oldest daughter, Nancy, has moved to Sylva and works at Western Carolina University. Her oldest son, Kevin Patrick, graduated from University of Miami and was All American Defensive End for the Hurricanes in 1993. He is married and in business in West Palm Beach and has one daughter, Grace. She is almost one year old. Her middle son, Chris, also lives in WPB and works for UPS. Her youngest son, Kyle, Lives in North Carolina and will graduate from Western Carolina in December. My youngest daughter, Kathy, lives in WPB. Her son, Patrick, lives in New Jersey. He is married and has a son, Brendan, who is almost five. Pat is a real estate broker. Her daughter, Meghan, is a graduate of the Baptist College and works for the Florida State School System. Her sisters, Joanna and Kaitlyn are in high school in Lake Worth. |
| Bette Ann MARKHAM Hart
Class of 1953 3 Children 8 Grandchildren |
I left Belle Glade in the early 60's and moved to Sarasota
with my husband Jim Hart. In 1967 He became Manager of the Florida
State Employment Service in Cocoa, so we moved to Merritt Island, Fl.
In l978 I moved to Cape Canaveral and have been here since. I live on the
Banana River 2 blocks from the ocean (Atlantic, that is, for those of you
who had Mr. Dixon!). I retired for approximately 10 years and we
traveled the U.S. in our motorhome. I've been abroad quite a few
times and traveling is my first love.
I work 3 days a week to keep my brain from shriveling up and I still have trouble remembering and they say it gets worse! Heaven forbid!!! I am very active with a group of singles: tennis, dancing, walking the beach, cards, traveling, attending plays at local theatres, etc. Never a dull minute in my life!! It hasn't changed from the good ole' days! |
| Gail MASONIC Gupton
Husband's Name; Bob Gupton Class of 1962 4 Children 7 Grandchildren E-mail vidgraph2@mindspring.com Website www.videographics.net
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After a divorce in 1979, I met and married Bob, my husband now for 20
years. His profession was advertising and marketing, and I met him in
Roanoke, VA, to which I traveled after my divorce.
We moved to Atlanta in 1989, bringing our business with us. I am the
"people person" which means I work with the customer and Bob
does the real work. In 1998, our business was featured in the National
Magazine, "Small Business Opportunities". Our present business
provides artistic web design, painted portraits from photographs, and
video transfer services. |
| Alma Ann McCLURE Harrell
Class of 1957 Husband's Name; Arthur J. "A.J." 3 Children 7 Grandchildren
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Life partner Arthur (A.J.) J. Harrell, who graduated from Belle Glade High
School in 1952, married in 1958.
Both retired: A.J. as business manager for the local pipefitters/plumbers
union; Alma from Palm Beach Community College as a faculty nursing
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Carol Jean McCLURE Tillman Class of 1962 Husband's name; Earnest 2 Children
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After graduating high school I attended Charron Williams Business College
in Miami. Finished school and began working at Okeelanta Sugar Refinery in
1964.
Married Earnest in 1966 and we have been living in the Keys ever since. We have two sons; Todd (32) and Glade (26). Neither is married and both live in Key Largo. My husband started a construction business in 1968 (Upper Keys Marine Construction). Worked the business until his retirement in 1990. I work at Eckerd's Photo Lab here in Key Largo. I've been with the company for nine years. Airboating in the Glades is our favorite pastime, along with lobstering and fishing. |
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Cortland McKEE
Class of 1962 Wife's Name; Sarah |
My wife and I are retired educators - she from Guidance Counseling and I
from Administration/Central Office.
We live in Naples, though I have lived and taught in Spain, Venezuela, and France. I work now as an educational consultant and do a lot of nationwide traveling. Sarah and I enjoy international travel, reading, sailing, beaching, and a great set of friends. |
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Robert MOONEY
Class of 1960 Wife's Name; Yvette 2 Children 2 Grandchildren |
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Thomas "Tommy" MOORE
Class of 1963 Wife's Name; Joyce 3 Children 7 Grandchildren
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I left Belle Glade in May of '63, joined the Air Force and got married in
1964. I put in 20 years, seven months, and 14 days in the service, with
eleven different assignments - including two in Southeast Asia and one in
Germany. I "retired" as a Master Sergeant (E7) at the end of
September, 1984. During this time we had three daughters. After retiring,
while working full-time, I became a full-time college student at Saint Leo
College (MacDill campus) graduating with the class of '89 witha business
degree (which I've never really used).
Having missed the five-year and ten-year reunions for BGHS while doing two tours in Vietnam, I managed to miss the 30-year reunion while recovering from open-heart surgery for a quadruple- bypass in 1993. We moved to Tallahassee in 1997 after ten years in Tampa. Our oldest daughter and her family, which now includes four of our seven grandchildren - two boys, ages ten years, and 23 months; and two girls, five years, and seven months - live next door. The other two daughters - one with two sons, four years and 16 months and the other with a three year-old son - live in the Orlando area. We have truly been blessed with our family. Joyce and I will celebrate our 38th anniversary in September. I spend most of my off time riding my motorcycle. I work four ten-hour days so that I can have a three-day weekend every week. I've been riding off and on (mostly on) for over 20 years. I currently have a '99 GoldWingSE, purchased new in October of '99 and it now has over 31,000 miles on it . Joyce and I are both members of the Christian Motorcyclists Association and we attend a lot of motorcycling events, rallies, etc., in that capacity. After my heart attack and surgery I put my life in God's hands and He has decided to use me to minister to bikers My wife says that even though I ride a GoldWing I have a "Harley" attitude (and appearance). My current employment no longer requires me to wear a suit and tie so it's jeans, leather, and long hair. My daughter wanted to get my five-year-old granddaughter's ears pierced around Christmas last year. She was a bit fearful so I had one of mine done to show her that it wouldn't hurt. A group of us (guys) take a trip to the mountains each summer or fall for four or five days to ride the mountain roads and twisties. We go to all of the secular rallies that we can reach - including Bike Week in Daytona where the CMA has a huge presence. Our motto is, "Bringing Souls to Christ, One Heart at a Time!" Well, that's almost forty years crammed into a few paragraphs. It was neat to find this site and see the pictures and read the bios that are posted. Except for meeting up with LuAlice once in Orlando in 1993 I've not seen anyone since I left Peace to all. |
| Sandra K. MOTES Kneip
Class of 1960 Husband's Name; Ron 3 Children 5 Grandchildren |
RETIRED (and loving it!!!) |
| Thomas Douglas MURRAY
Class of 1969 Wife's Name; Helen 3 Children 1 Grandchild |
I was an EMT/paramedic for a few years before returning to join the Belle
Glade Police Department where I am now a sergeant with 30 years
experience.
I met my wife, Helen, while at PBCC and we have three children - two girls, Stephanie and Amanda, who were followed ten years later by Christopher. Stephanie has blessed us with a beautiful granddaughter named Shelby Frances. I lost my brother, Bert, in 1976 at the age of 27 to malignant melanoma from a mole on his back that he couldn't see. He had graduated from LSU and married shortly before his death. My dad died the the following year, then my mother died four years later. I still think of my fun years drumming in my band, "The Stubborn Kind," which played many Saturday nights at Teen Town at the Civic center. My band mates were Dennis Snyder, Steve Knight, Ronnie Smith, and Billy Thiebaud. We borrowed Dennis Snyder's grandmother's Volkswagen van and bug to haul our band instruments to performances. Did anyone ever take pictures? My wife would love to see them! Or movies? We're little devils, doin' fine. We're the class of 69! |
| Lawrence Herbert NASH, Jr.
Class of 1959 Wife's Name; Dorothy 4 Children 2 Grandchildren
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I went into the Army 3 days after graduation for 6 months reserve
training, then went regular army in July 1960. Took combat engineer
training and cooking while on compound. Discharged.
Attended Troy State for 2 years got married, lasted 10 years, 3 children 1 son. 2 girls, son died at 3 months, oldest daughter graduated Glades Central in June 84 and made me a grandfather 7 days later. I have been in commercial cooking for the past 35 years until I had pancreatic cancer surgery in 95. Am now insulin dependant with all side effects, neuropathy in both feet up to knees, retinopathy in both eyes, had lazer surgery in 2000. A major heart attack in August 2000 left me with a defective heart but have been with present wife 17 years and look forward to at least 20 more. Enough for now. |
| Eugene Roy ORR
Class of 1961 Wife's Name; Carol 3 Children 7 Grandchildren |
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| Jerry G. ORR
Class of 1966 Wife's Name; Carole 2 Children 4 Grandchildren |
Hi Rams, First of all I am sad to say that I didn`t graduate from BGHS. Up
until the 6th grade I was going by my step-father`s last name, which was
Guyton. Some of you might remember me as Jerry Guyton, and my brother,
Eugene (Guyton) Orr, my sister, Aloma (Guyton) Orr.
I have two other brothers but they never lived in Florida. We moved to Belle Glade about 1953. Part of the 1st grade was in the Osceola Camp. The other part and the 2nd grade was in Southbay. The 3rd grade and part of the 4th was back in the Osceola Camp and also in Southbay. Then we moved to Birmingham, Alabama. We moved back to Belle Glade in the middle of the 6th and I attended Belle Glade Elementary. Then I was in BGHS in the 7,8,9, and the beginning of the 10th. As you can see we moved around a lot! It seemed like I was always the new kid in class. I worked at Pools Grocery just out side the Osceola Camp after school and during the summers, also at Ben`s Market and Your Food Store in Belle Glade. In 1963 we moved to Richmond, Michigan and have lived here since then. I graduated from Richmond High School (wouldn`t you just know it, their mascot is "The Blue Devils"). I still live in the Richmond area outside of town so therefore my address is Casco, Michigan, which is a township. For the last 23 years I have worked in the skilled trades as a pattern maker and mold builder. Also, I am a professional auto painter and body man. I restore automobiles as a hobby and I also enjoy working on wood projects. In 1969 I married Carole Capozzo and this year marks 32 I have been back to Belle glade only a couple of times and have wondered what became of all the friends and classmates that I went to school with. This wonderful web site has really brought back some wonderful memories that I will always cherish. I would love to hear from friends and classmates. |
| Jack R. PAYNE
Class of 1968 No Spouse |
I live in the Vero Beach/ Ft. Pierce area still selling building products
- windows, entryway systems, and sliding glass doors.
I live on the ocean near Ft. Pierce inlet and really enjoy walking the beach at sunrise and sunset. My favorite thing is still sports car racing. I go to as many races as I can each year. For the past 16 years I have been part of a team that broadcasts the entire 12 hours of the Sebring Race on live radio. I do the 24 hours at Daytona, Sebring Race, and the Petite Le Mans Event at Road Atlanta. This year we will be going to France again for the 24 hours of Le Mans and hope to be on the "Radio Le Mans" broadcast. I commute to Indianapolis several times each year to visit my girlfriend and to go to that most hallowed hall of speed - The Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I also write for and help maintain a "racing" web page http://www.RacingLines.com (shameless plug). I guess I'm really into it. I have been lucky enough to travel and visit many places across the United States, but I will never forget how great it was growing up in our glades community. |
| Jannett PEARSON Jones
Class of 1967 Husband's Name; Hughie (Class of 1965) 2 Children 4 Grandchildren |
After graduating from Belle Glade High School I went to school to become a
hairdresser.
Hughie and I were married in 1969, we have two children, Troy and Kimberly. Troy lives in Winder, Ga. with his wife Lisa, and their two sons, Hayden, 9 and Matthew, 4. Kimberly lives with her husband, Duncan and their two daughters, Emily, 3 and Jessica, 6 months, in Brentwood,CA. After our children came along, I became a stay at home mom. When they both were in school, I went back to work. Over the years, I have worked as a hairdresser, daycare provider, at a company that did fundraisers for schools and churches, and a company that makes contact lens. I retired from the last company. Now I stay at home. In 1990 we had a big change in our lives, Hughie fell from a In our 32 years of marriage we have lived in a few places; Belle Glade of course, plus Clewiston, Royal Palm Beach, Stone Mountain, Ga. and now Lawrenceville, Ga. We are planning on buying a wheelchair-accessible motorhome and spending time on the road, to see more of the U.S., and to spend more time in California with our daughter and her family. |
| Claudia PHELAN Crosby
Class of 1955 Husband's Name; Don 3 Children 3 Grandchildren |
Don and I married in 1956 so we've stood each other for 45 years. We lived
in West Palm Beach for 28 years and in 1988 we moved north to Oak Hill,
Florida.
Our oldest son Mike passed away in October 1999 at the age of 42. We lost his baby in 1994 at the age of three months. We have a daughter, Mary Anne in the military who will retire in a couple of months. Our youngest daughter Kelly lives in West Palm Beach and is the mother of our two grandchildren. Don works at the Space Center and can't retire as I would drive him crazy talking all the time. A highlight in our life was in June, 2000 when our class had our 45th reunion as it was the first time most of us had seen each other since our 10th reunion 35 years ago. Everyone looked different at first and after an hour we were right back where we were 45 years ago. I don't have a computer yet but am planning on getting one soon. I will update with my email address so I can stay in touch with my classmates. |
| Sandra PHELPS Fritz
Class of 1970 Husband's Name; Donald 2 Children 2 Grandchildren |
I was born in Opa-Locka, Fl. We moved to Belle Glade when I was 4
years old.
As everyone knows, Palm Beach County School Board changed the class
agenda for the 1969-70 school year. Unfortunately, many Belle
Glade Seniors had to graduate from Pahokee High that year. I was
one of them.
I married a yankee from Johnstown, PA. We have one daughter, Traci
and I have a step-daughter from my husbands previous marriage. My
daughter is still single and career oriented. My step-daughter is
married and has two boys, ages 10 & 5. Our children have been
a blessing to us. They are wonderful girls.
We lived in Belle Glade until we moved to Michigan in 1979. In
1982 we moved to Georgia. We returned to Michigan in 1985 and have been
here every since then. I enjoy living in Michigan, including the cold
weather, though we are presently having a heat wave.
After many years working as a bookkeeper and attending college at night,
I am now an accountant. I really enjoy my work. However, I am
looking forward to retiring in 10 to 15 years.
We have been blessed abundantly and I thank the Lord for all his
blessing.
I have not been to Belle Glade since 1995 when my grandmother, Jenny
Weekley, passed away. My parents are both deceased. My
father passed away in 1979 and my mother in 1990. I have an aunt
and uncle still living in Belle Glade. My brother, Donald Phelps
and sister, Carolyn Pendleton, live in Clewiston. My sister,
Charlene Howard, lives LaBelle. When I visit Florida everyone
tries to meet in Clewiston since it is half way between
Belle Glade and LaBelle.
My best friend Kathy Rabara and I have kept in touch over the
years. She is living in Virginia now.
Unfortunately, I have lost track of most of my friends. Maybe
someday we will meet again.
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| Georgiann "Gee Gee" PIERCE Collinsworth
Class of 1959 Husband's Name; Floyd 2 Children 3 Grandchildren
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Floyd and I married April 23, 1960. We have two sons; Steven (1962) and
Tommy (1968). We have three grandchildren; Dana, (19, UNC Greensboro),
Tyler (7, Raleigh), Brittany (14, Raleigh).
We lived in Raleigh for twenty years. While there I graduated from NS State in '85 with a BS degree. Worked at Duke for seven years doing research until we moved our lab to MUSC in Charleston, SC. Floyd had retired from the produce business. I play tennis and Floyd plays golf. I will retire 1-1-04. |
| Judy PLANK Shaw
Class of 1965 Husband's name; Donald 2 Children 6 Grandchildren 1 Great Grandchild
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I enjoy doing crafts, crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and anything else that will keep my brain exercised. My children and grandchildren are very important to me. In 1984 my husband retired from the Army and we were able to see different countries; Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland. Were also able to go to Hawaii. After retiring we lived in south Florida through December 2000 when we moved to Mississippi where we have been ever since. |
| Theodore C. POPE
Class of 1950 Wife's Name; Jeris 3 Children 5 Grandchildren |
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| Nancy PRESCOTT Brown
Class of 1965 Divorced 1 Child 2 Grandchildren Bhalfbreed@aol.com |
Divorced Carl Norris in 1969. Moved back to Belle Glade from Panama City
on Christmas eve 1983.
Work for City of Belle Glade as manager of Belle Glade Marina Campground. Live with my mom in our same house on 4th street. Would love to hear from other classmates. |
| Brenda PREVATT Sweeting
Class of 1966 Husband's Name; Vance 4 Children 2 Grandchildren |
At the present time I live in a small town in West Virginia on top of a
mountain in a 100 year-old historical Victorian house called "Ten
Oaks." We also own a horse ranch in Texas (big mistake!) and travel
all over the United States with our Nurse Consulting Company.
For nineteen years I was a banker/realtor and when I remarried in 1991 I went back to school to become a nurse as my husband owned his own company and wanted me to work with him and the only way he would pay me was to get a nursing license. We have three children from previous marriages; Brett, who is a nursing home administrator in Virginia; Amber, who will graduate in December as a Registered Nurse; and Samantha, who is going to nursing school; in Dallas, Texas. That leaves me with our last child, Savannah, who is five and will be starting school. This will definitely cut down on my jet setting all over the country. I have been semi-retired since Savannah. whom we adopted in 1997, two weeks after my mother passed away. I would love to hear from anyone from the Glades. Life has been wonderful and good to me. |
| Juanell PREVATT Godwin
Class of 1966 Husband's Name; Mark No Children |
Hi, my name is Juanell Prevatt Godwin. My sister Sharon Prevatt
Roberts and I grew up in Bean City. We went to South Bay Elementary School
and I finished the eight grade there. My sister graduated from BGHS in
1961. I would have gone to BGHS but my Dad (Frank Prevatt)
went to work for the Martin County Sheriff's Office and we had to move.
I graduated from Martin County HS in 1966.
I moved to Ft. Lauderdale and attended the Florida Art Institute. Life events brought me back to Martin County and I have been working for the Martin County Sheriff's Office for 27 years. I am the Human Resources Manager. My Dad retired from this Agency. My parents Wanda and Frank are still living and we just celebrated
their 65th wedding anniversary at our home with I kept in contact with many of my friends during my high school years, but have since lost track. I dated Bobby Carter (from BG) during my high school years. Some of my friends back then were Brenda Kelly, Luanne Martin, Ray Sullivan, Lamar Groves, Buddy Bender ( Mr King's [our 6th grade teacher at SB] step-brother), Joan Willits, etc. I would love to make contact with old friends through your guest book. Thanks, Juanell |
| Joan RABIN Levy
Class of 1953 2 Children 4 Grandchildren |
I have two children - Debby and Dan.
Debby and husband Guy, have three children - Renee is married, Gregg is a junior at Fresno State, and Chip just graduated from high school. Dan and wife Loree, have a nine month-old named Aly (Alyssa). All of them live in California so I had big phone bills until we discovered e-mail. Debby and Guy have moved to Pompano to live with me since I had a stroke and am unable to drive. It's an eye problem - thank goodness, no other afflictions. I guess I've led three lives or so; homemaker, then back to finish school and teach phys-ed while earning a master's degree, then counseling. After being very active politically in my CTA I worked in Governor Bob Graham's office for one year, then stayed up there four more years working in the division of emergency management (sort of the Florida FEMA). The lure of family roots finally got to me and I returned to south Florida and worked in the produce business until I retired in late 2000, three months before my stroke. I enjoy walking, reading, my computer, some TV, visiting my sisters (Linda in Boynton Beach and Marilyn in Rockledge) and traveling to California to visit the rest of my brood. I'm a 'Canes fan and a Dolphins fan. I used to have season tickets but now I watch in air-conditioned comfort! I want to say, "Hi!", to all those Rams I miss seeing and hope to get to another reunion real soon! Joan. |
| Joy REGISTER Mizell
Class of 1956 No Spouse 2 Children 2 Grandchildren 1 Great-grandchild
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| Kay RIVES Phillips
Class of 1957 Husband's Name; Jerry 4 Children 7 Grandchildren |
I can no longer jump 8 feet into the air, twirling batons, and can no longer fit into my old Belle Glade Golden Rams majorette costume. But always remember - it's better to be a has-been than a never-was I am now a fat memaw, with a fuzzy lap dog called Tootsie. I retired with my hubby, my love Jerry, and we live out here in the pineywoods of Lehigh Acres, eastern Ft. Myers. For over 20 years, my profession was art illustrator of books and
publications. My bio is too long to print, but the Keeping busy doing watercolors for my young'uns..my Yes! Wish I could'a been a famous artist, started sooner, and had the the courage to at least "show my art" - at least one bank - buy had better things to do. My art gallery is my family. Their photos cover my art room, hall, and all the walls in my home and my heart. My art hangs on their walls. Seven grands plus four daughters is eleven. That's a lot to keep up with - plus one yard dog and one lapdog...Who has time??? |
| Claude B. ROBERTSON
Class of 1960 2 Children 2 Grandchildren |
Single Alabamian.
My mailing address PO Box 41, Centre, AL 35960. I am a home builder in Cherokee County (Centre), Alabama. I like to hunt, fish, and golf. My children's names are Rene and C.B. My grandchildren's names are Jennie and Lee. My children live close to me.
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| Mackey ROBERTSON
Class of 1951 Wife; Jeanne (deceased), Grace (present wife) 5 Children 8 Grandchildren |
I graduated from BGHS in 1951. I joined the U. S. Navy in
1952 and was discharged in 1956. After my Navy service I attended Palm
Beach Junior College and met my first wife, Jeanne.
Jeanne and I were married in 1958 at which time we moved to Chamblee, Georgia where I attended Southern Tech. In 1959 we moved back to Florida and I began working for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Research and Development. I was involved in many exciting projects - rocket engines, jet engines, and engines of the future. I retired from Pratt & Whitney in 1995 after 36 years. Jeanne and I had three children; Kim, Scott, and Sean. Kim has two daughters, Scott has two daughters and a son, and Sean has one son. In 1978 Jeanne passed away from cancer. I met my present wife, Grace, in 1979 after her husband died of cancer. I never thought I could love again after Jeanne but I found that my second love is just as great if not greater! I give thanks to my Lord and Savior for this. Grace has two children from her first marriage; Scott and Jennifer. Scott has two children, a girl and a boy. Jennifer, our youngest, is getting married this September in Orlando. The excitement in our lives never seems to settle. In my spare time I play golf three times a week, most of the time at Palm Beach Country Club, to which I belong, but on occasion at many of the other beautiful courses in the area. During the winter months I bowl once a week and will continue as long as I maintain a decent average. The rest of my time is spent loving and spoiling our grandchildren. I'm a Gator fan and look forward to football season every year. GO GATORS!!! |
| Lois ROBBINS Glisson
Class of 1958 Husband's Name; Bobby ('57) 3 Children 6 Grandchildren |
Retired from Seminole County Property Appraisers Office in
Sanford, Florida in 1996,
Bobby and I moved to North Carolina in 1998 and we love the easy life and the mountains. We spend most of our time visiting our children and grandchildren in Florida. God has been very good to us. |
| Jack SCOTT
Class of 1967 Wife's Name; Sue 2 Children 2 Grandchildren |
After graduation in 1967 I worked for Pahokee Police
department as a dispatcher for a short while, then moved to A. Duda &
Sons in the maintenance department. I was drafted into the army in May of
1968 and was sent to Viet Nam. I was in a reconnaissance unit until August
of 1969 when I was wounded and sent to a hospital in Japan for 30 days to
heal up. I got out in May of 1970 and went to work for Sugar Cane Growers
co-op in BG.I also married the wonderful lady that God had chosen for me,
Sue Tyler from Moorehaven, Florida. I left the co-op for awhile and was a
deputy for the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office but returned to the
co-op about a year later, I left there and went to work for what was then
Quaker Oats, which sold to Great Lakes Chemical. I put in nineteen years
there until they closed down in 1997.
Sue and I left Belle Glade and moved near a little town in north Florida named Havana. I now work for a large boiler manufacturer as an X-Ray technician. We have two children; Becky who is married and has two children of her own and Danny who just got married in September. Becky is 30 and Danny is 25. While living in Belle Glade I was a volunteer firefighter for several
years, I was named firefighter of the year in 1985, I also was a reserve
police officer in Belle Glade and named police officer of the year in
1994. While serving as a police officer I had the task of delivering a 7
pound 6 ounce My life has had many ups and downs, but I thank my Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ for the ability and talents he has given me to do the things
that I have been able to do, not for my glory but for his. A wise man once
said "It is better to have tried to do something and failed, To my fellow Rams, Peace and Love. |
| James "Michael" SCRAPE
Class of 1967 Wife's Name; Carolyn Paulette Creecy 2 Children |
My name is Michael Scrape. I was part of the class of 1967
but my family moved to Arkansas in December of 1964. I was in the tenth
grade at the time. I'm a service manager for a new car dealership in
Arkansas.
I have been married for the last 34 years. My wife and I have two daughters - Tammy, age 30 and Amanda, age 23. I am vice-president of my local Sons of the American Revolution, having traced my family back past the Revolution. I regret not having graduated from Belle Glade High School. I graduated from Trumann High School in Trumann, Arkansas and it was not the same as finishing with the friends I grew up with. The 1950s and '60s in Belle Glade were good years which I've never forgotten. The old Hail to Thee Dear Belle Glade High School is something that has been with me all these years. Go Rams! |
| Cindy SIDES Bailey
Class of 1970 Husband's Name; Charles 3 Children 3 Grandchildren |
My family moved from Belle Glade to Eclectic, Alabama in
1969 so I did not graduate from BGHS, but I sure have nice memories from
Jr. and Sr. high.
In 1998 I retired from MONY after 18 years as a Business Manager, but that same year my husband and I started a new business in Wetumpka, Alabama. We now own and operate Weoka Auto & Truck Sales...can you believe it...from insurance to used car sales. Our web site is www.weokaautosales.com. Charles and I have three children; Desmond, Angela, and Daxton - three in-law children; Kelley, Jarred, and Stacey. We have been blessed with three precious grandsons; Jackson, Steven, and Cameron. We are very active members of Thelma Baptist Church in Wallsboro, Alabama.
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| Lynda SIDES Totty
Class of 1967 Husband's Name; Tom 2 Children 3 Grandchildren |
I moved to Alabama shortly after graduation in 1967 and have
been back to BG only once, which was in '71.
In 1974 I married Tom and we have two great kids - Randy, 33 (from my first marriage) and Denise, 26. Tom is a Probation & Parole Officer for the state of Alabama. Randy (&Rhonda) has two step-children; Hope, 15 & Levi, 13. Denise (&Jeremy) have one child; Brady, eight months. In 2002 I retired after 33 years in the insurance industry. I'm now a full-time grandmother and keep Brady while his mom is working. The pay is a whole lot less, but the benefits are WONDERFUL! God has truly blessed our family. We've experienced good times and bad times, and our Lord has been with us every step of the way. Would certainly enjoy hearing from other 1967 graduates! |
| Kathryn SMITH Tindale
Class of 1968 Husband's Name; Bob 3 Children |
I left Belle Glade to attend Youmg Harris College; married
that wonderful guy from Tampa, Bob; went to Asbury College ; and have been
married to Bob for 32 years. We live in Tallahassee, (Go 'Noles!) where
Bob is the minister of Killearn United Methodist Church.
We have two married children (a daughter and a son) and another son who is a senior at the University of Florida. It has been a wonderful life as a minister's wife and God has blessed us in so many ways. Our children are all close by so family time is a high priority with us. I am a kindergarten teacher but when our youngest son finishes college I will retire. We travel back to Belle Glade from time to time, as my parents, Gloria and Syd, are still living in the white house on the corner! It has been so much fun to read about so many of you and I hope we can make the reunion this summer. |
| Trudie SMITH Willis
Class of 1964 Husband's Name; Billy 2 Children No Grandchildren |
I met my husband, Billy Willis, on a blind date right after
I graduated from BGHS. He graduated from Clewiston High. We were married
six years later and we have just celebrated our 32nd anniversary.
We have two wonderful children. Our daughter, Jennifer, is going into her junior year and is going to be Junior Drum Major of the Clewiston High School Band for 2002-2003. Our son, Casey, will be a freshman at CHS this year. My husband works for USSC. I worked as a secretary for I. A. M., Lake Local Lodge 57 in South Bay for more than 21 years. The year I quit them and adopted my daughter is the year I turned 40. I went to work for USSC in the payroll department and quit the year I turned 50 to become a stay-at-home mom. But the last thing I do is stay at home. I am blessed to have my parents living a few blocks from me in Clewiston. Between Looking after them, my home, and my school, I am never at home. Now I have two guinea pigs and one mouse added to the picture. You know the story - I promise I'll take care of it, please, please. Both of my kids love music and are in band. I devote a lot of time to the Clewiston High School band. In fact, last year I became reacquainted with Sherry Dean Hill. Her daughter is a majorette. You will see the two of us any place you see our band. It's tiring for a couple of "senior citizens", but we keep up with the youngest of them. I had major changes in my life at 40 and 50 and can't wait to see what I do when I turn 60. My husband and I love to travel but haven't done much since the kids became teenagers. We hope to get our travel trailer back on the road soon. |
| Marie SNOW Rash
Class of 1968 Husband's Name; Keith No Children carymrash@aol.com |
After graduation I stayed in Belle Glade until 1990. I'm currently living
in Statesville, North Carolina.
I have worked at Davis Regional Center for 11 years as a Unit Secretary in ICU/CCU-Telemetry. Very active in Providence UMC. My husband drives a fuel truck for Bud's Oil. We help his parents run the farm and enjoy our life. I would love to hear from other classmates. |
| R. Wayne STACY
Class of 1969 Wife's name; Cheryl 1 Child No Grandchildren
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Graduated from BGHS in 1969 then attended Palm Beach Atlantic College in
West Palm Beach, Florida. Married Cheryl Busbin (BGHS 1970) in
1970. Graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic College in 1973 and left the area
to attend seminary at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in
Louisville, Kentucky. Received the M. Div. degree in 1976 and the Ph.D.
degree in 1979. Our son, Justin, was born in 1976. Returned to south
Florida to became senior pastor of the North Stuart Baptist Church in Stuart,
Florida in 1980, where I served until 1985. Joined the faculty of Palm
Beach Atlantic College in 1985. After one year on the faculty at PBAC we
moved to Kansas City, Missouri where I became Associate Professor of New
Testament at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, from 1985 to 1990.
In 1990 I left the seminary to become pastor in the capital city of North
Carolina at the historic First Baptist Church of Raleigh, where I served
until 1995. In 1995 I moved to western North Carolina to join the faculty
of Gardner-Webb University, ann in 1997 accepted an invitation to become
Dean of the School of Divinity of Gardner-Webb University, where I am now
serving.
Our son, Justin, graduated from Gardner-Webb in 1998 and is now working on an M.A. in English at UNCC in Charlotte. Cheryl and I love to travel, taking divinity students to Greece and Turkey and , conditions permitting, Israel and Egypt, where I teach annual travel/study courses for graduate students in the University's Divinity School. We also love the mountains of western North Carolina and plan to retire there.
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| Susan STEPHENS Johnson
Class of 1968 Husband's Name; Tom 2 Children 1 Grandchild |
A lot of years passed after graduation before I finally settled in
Hoople, North Dakota. I have been here for the last 17 years and, except
for the winters, I love it.
I have two children, from previous marriages. My son is 31 and lives with his wife and son (with another on the way) in Melbourne, Florida. My daughter, 18, is attending her first year at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND. My husband is a quadriplegic and has been since the month and year we graduated high school - June, 1968. He managed a potato wash plant here in Hoople for over twenty years but his health has finally gotten the best of him so he retired. He has been in the hospital most of the last year and a half. Seems he still gets better as soon as deer hunting season comes along. Ha! I work as a crop adjuster and love it as I am outside and on the road most of the time. Sure would be nice to have another "reunion" as I missed the only one we had. Hope to hear from some of you. Love this website and hope it continues to grow. |
| Lynda Rose STEWART Misner
Class of 1966 Husband's Name; Chuck 1 Child No grandchildren |
Hi everyone! So sorry I have missed the last two
reunions (however I was lost at sea for the first one about 10 years
ago). The 2nd, well business came first. Saw DeeDee
about 8 years ago, that was great!! All is well on my home front.
My hubby and I are in the "Big-Rig" trucking business and
doing fine. This one is my 2nd marriage (my childhood "first
love" but my parents broke it up cuz he was "too old")
and somehow, someway, we found one another again and got back together
after
other marriages, divorces, etc. which parted us for approximately 25
years. So that is one lovely part of my life as well as his. We
have no children together, I'm was too damn (edit if you please-ha!)
old, but I do have a beautiful 24 year old daughter (by my first
marriage) that paid her dues to the U of F and now is working on her
Masters Degree. Plus Chuck has two grown children as well.
These kids are doing a-okay! We're proud! Oh yea, what I did with
my life?!? I went to numerous Jr. Colleges bouncing
around with majoring in Sports Journalism;
(wanting to be on the sidelines and/or the lockerroom to meet Mr. Rich
Pro). Well, that lasted only a while since I found out the
"pay" was really poor; so I changed to Business/Accounting and
finished my Degree at FAU which really paid off well; had my own
"small" Accounting" business for some years; but now
basically semi-retired, just do accounting for our personal business;
and maybe just possibly someone that might need a little help from their
friend. In other words, life has been good, so very good to me. Or
just maybe, I've been good to myself??!? Ah yes, getting
somewhat older and plumper, but would not change that for the world.
I ain't getting no complaints-ha!! My hobbies: bascially,
decorating and redecorating, antiquing, spray painting to redecorate,
collecting decorating mags, pitchers, art deco, costume jewelry (which I
do wear). Now I am into the "Gypsy" mode.
Better close, I do have
a problem with "rambling on"; so will close for now. I
wish for all my friends from BGHS a most happy, fullfilled life that
they could ever imagine and may their dreams always come true and least
but not last may their cups runneth over.
May God Bless, Lynda Rose Stewart Misner |
| Ray SULLIVAN
Class of 1966 Wife's Name; Dell 2 Children 3 Grandchildren |
Graduated from BGHS 1966. Married Pahokeean, Dell
McDowell(66) in 1967. We celebrated 34 wonderful years together this
past June. Our two children have made us proud as parents and absolutely
obnoxious as grandparents.
Wendy is an RN working as a heart cath nurse in Waycross, Georgia. She and her husband Roy gave us our first grandson almost 5 years ago. Ray III, also known as Bubba is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Lake Placid, Florida. He and his wife Stephanie have added two more grandsons to the pot: Collin, 4 and Granger, 3. I have just finished 23 years in the pastorate serving churches in Florida, Indiana, Kentucky and the last 13 at First Baptist Church, Waycross, GA. I have recently moved to Tifton, Georgia where I serve as a development office with the Georgia Baptist Foundation, assisting churches and individuals with financial planning, wills, trusts, etc. The most outstanding thing in my life for which I continuously give praise to God is a wonderful family. My parents, Judy and Ray Sullivan still live in South Bay. My sisters Gail Rushing (BGHS 68) and Marion Primmer (BGHS 69) live in Clewiston and my youngest sister Judy Ann lives in Jacksonville. I am proud to be a child of God, an American, a native of South Bay, and a graduate of Belle Glade High School. Go Rams! Where ever you are! |
| Crate P. "Happy" TUCKER
Class of 1963 Wife's Name; Alicia 3 Children 2 Grandchildren |
I didn't graduate from BGHS. I was there part of my
sophomore year and all of my junior year with the '63 class. Went back to
Pahokee High and graduated. So I have the distinction of having been a
Golden Ram as well as a Blue Devil. I made a lot of good friends while at
BGHS and kinda feel as if I belong to both schools.
I married at nineteen and although we had two children it didn't work out...divorced after twelve years. Later married Alicia Vidal from the little island of Cuba. We have Connie, 36, and Jason, 32 from the first marriage and Melissa, 23 from our union. We have been happily married fro more than 27 years! I have been general manager of Lykes Bros. Sugar Cane Division for the last fifteen years. We live in Belle Glade but the farm is located in Moore Haven and Brighton on the other side of the lake. I was elected to the Belle Glade city commission in 1987 and served for ten years including one as Mayor. I retired from the commission in 1997. I can honestly say I wish we could turn the clock back - ith has changed completely in the Glades area from what we grew up to love and enjoy. Well, guess that's about it. I wish I could have made it to the Fortieth Reunion, it had to be great. |
| Ray TYLER
Class of 1961 Wife's Name; Geraldine 4 Children 6 Grandchildren |
I graduated from BGHS in 1961. Entered the navy shortly
afterward. Married Gerrie Day while still in the navy. Discharged in
1965. Moved back to Belle Glade where I lived until 1997.
Gerrie and I divorced after 3 kids - all boys.
Married my present wife in 1975. We have 1 son. Worked for Southern Bell for 27 1/2years. Had a bad bout with colon cancer in 1993. God brought
us thru that as well as many other things on our journey here.
Ma Bell offered me early retirement in 1997. I accepted gladly and we moved to Tifton, Ga. We stayed there two years and then moved 30 miles farther north to Fitzgerald, where we presently live. |
| Sue TYLER Scott
Class of 1969 Husband's Name; Jack 2 Children 2 Grandchildren |
Since graduation, I attended beautician school in Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida but didn't finish. Instead I married the perfect man
God chose for me. We lived in Belle Glade for 27 years where we raised our
daughter and son. Now that our children are grown and married, we have
moved away from Belle Glade to a place where it's very quiet. We live on 4
acres of land out in the woods where all we have now is our Basset Hound,
who we consider the baby now. We are very happy and have been for 31 wonderful years. We have two wonderful grand kids, and if I have any regrets of moving away from Belle Glade, those two grands would be the reason. We don't let time get away from us too far that we don't see them at least three to four times a year. I just Thank God for all the wonderful blessings that he has given me and hope to continue being as happy as I am now. |
| Karol VADASZ Stewart
Class of 1965 Husband's Name; Jerry No Children |
I have been married to the same wonderful guy, Jerry, for 32
years. I retired from United Airlines after working in Washington, D.C.
for 20 years. Jerry worked Virginoa Electric & Power in their Forestry
Department and took early retirement four years ago. We recently built a
new home in Royal Palm Beach. We love being retired and living back in
Florida. I love being close to my family in the glades.
I have one sister, Karen Corbin, who lives in Belle Glade. My parents, Al & Marvine Vadasz, live in Clewiston. They recently celebrated 60th wedding anniversary. |
| Neil B. WALKER
Class of 1964 Wife's Name; Lisa 3 Children 1 Grandchild |
I fulfilled one of my childhood dreams by attending the
University of Florida after graduation in 1964. Graduated from U of F in
1968. Then I went on a two-year mission for The Church of Latter Day
Saints in Chile, S.A. What a wonderful time! I loved and still love the
Chilean people. When I left there were approximately 42,000 members. Now
there are nearly 600,000, so it is gratifying to have a small part in such
a large success.
I moved to Utah in 1971 then back to Florida in 1975. Met Lisa Seymour in 1972 at Trolley Square, a nostalgia retail mall in Salt Lake City. We were married in 1975. We've been separated since 1992 but due to mutual commitment to our three children we still maintain our focus on them. Alex, 25 is finishing his first year at University of California-Berkeley where he's majoring in Linguistics. A junior transfer student, he got a 4.2 GPA (super intellect from his mom). He is married to Jenny and they have my only grandchild - Joshua, age 1. Alex is 6'4", 250#! Alyssa, my baby, 23, is finishing at UC-Davis, doing her last semester abroad in Sienna, Italy. She is 5'11" and beautiful. Jordan, 18, is a freshman at Grossmont Community College in San Diego. 6'3", 150#. These are my earthly and heavenly treasures and have made all the disappointments and challenges we all have worthwhile. I am office administrator for a small real estate firm here in Sacramento. 906-488-7653. And to all my dancing partners from teen-town, I still feel a need to DANCE!!! My brother, Byron, class of '54, still lives in our family home in South Bay, so go to visit. My sister Marsha, is retired teacher in West Melbourne. We love our memories of the good old glory days of the glades. Hopefully I will hear from some of my cherised friends (See their is a way to avoid word old!) |
| Steven W. "Bully" WALKER
Class of 1969 Wife's Name; Janet 2 Children |
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| Wallace WATFORD
Class of 1969 Wife's Name; Karen No children |
I've been married since 1974 to Karen, an import from New
York City whom I met in Ft. Lauderdale. No kids, by choice.
I'm an accountant and have spent many years in public accounting, industry and government. After BGHS, I went to Broward Community College, then Florida State
University and finished up at Florida Atlantic University. I have many fond memories of Belle Glade, but I haven't been back since 1970. That's why my two regrets are that I haven't kept up with friends and did not attend the tenth year reunion in 1979. I truly appreciate this site because it helps fill in the missing pieces. |
| Randy WAY
Class of 1957 Wife's Name; Martha 6 Children 2 Grandchildren |
Having taught industrial arts/technology education since 1973 in Stuart,
Clewiston & LaBelle, you can see that I did not get far from the
Glades, although while in the Navy I did serve in Charleston, South
Carolina; Norfolk, Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts; Port Hueneme,
California and the Republic of Vietnam. I will retire from
teaching in two more years with 30 years of teaching. My wife,
Martha, is also a teacher here in LaBelle. She is from Clewiston.
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| Pat WEAVER Allums
Husband's Name; Paul Allums Class of 1953 7 Children 12 Grandchildren |
I graduated from BGHS in 1953 and Jackson Memorial School of
Nursing in 1956. Lived in Miami for another 7 years, returning to
the Glades after a divorce. Married Paul in 1967 and moved to St. Petersburg in 1969. Have worked in Surgery almost all of those years, retiring from "All Children's Hospital" in 1997. Spent the last 8 years at ACH developing and running the computer network in Surgery. I should have been born 10 years later! Loved it. Work part time now to keep my skills and like to travel (we are just returning from a 3 month trip to Alaska). I'm an avid cross stitcher, and of course, a loving grandmother. They range in age from 21 years to 21 months. A group from 1953 have tried to track down our classmates and still have a few to go. Come on 53! |
| Anthony "Rhied" WHITE
Class of 1967 Wife's Name; Becky 4 Children 1 Grandchild |
I have one grown daughter that lives in Alabama along with
my granddaughter. Two of my sons are 21 and 22 and live in Orlando.
My baby boy is only seven this year (2001) and is in the second grade at
Glades Day School. Unfortunately and unexpectedly, I just lost my younger
sister Susie to heart failure. She was three years younger than us so some
of you may have known her.
I still own and operate the family business, White's TV, and live in Belle Glade. Our seven year old influences most of our activities. His hobbies have become our hobbies. We find ourselves watching a lot of Nickelodeon and working at the school carnival again. We love our home in Belle Glade and still enjoy working here. |
| Libby WHITE Zimmerman
Class of 1966 Husband's Name; Doug 3 Children 1 Grandchild |
Currently I am a licensed real estate agent working with my
husband at Zimmerman Realty, Ltd. in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
However I received my master's degree in speech pathology in 1971 from Florida State University. I worked in that profession for several years and still keep my credentials current. I decided to try a new profession in 1993 and am enjoying it very much. |
| Pam WHITLOCK Vandergriff
Husband; Ed VANDERGRIFF (BGHS grad.) Class of 1968 1 Child No Grandchildren |
After BGHS I attended and graduated from FSU (Go Noles!) in
1972. Ed and I married and in 1973 moved to Jacksonville, FL, where we
still live today.
I taught elementary school until 1983, but quit teaching when our daughter Carson was born. I serve on the "Young Life" board (an outreach ministry for teens) and on the YMCA board, and am very involved in Carson's high school, Bolles, and our church. We like to travel, scuba dive, and ski. I am probably most proud of the fact that Ed and I have raised a wonderful daughter! I'm sorry to have lost touch with most of my classmates and would love to hear from them. |
| Jack Larkin WILCHER
Class of 1952 Wife's name; Jackie 3 Children 2 Grandchildren |
I have lived up to my "Jack." Jack of all trades.
master of none.
I served in the military from 1952 to 1955. Spent two years in the Phillipines. Released from military duty in 1955. I then took a sabbatical from the world and partied for about five years. During those five years I made more enemies than I did before and after. I migrated to Georgia in 1960 where I met my wife, Jackie, and started anew. I've lived a good life, had a good job. Jackie and I have raised three fine sons which include twins, Jon and Rob. One of which was married just yesterday to a fine young lady from Atlanta named Catherine. |
| Barbara WILLIAMS Cutrell
Class of 1968 Husband's Name; Gary 2 Children No Grandchildren
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I now live in Lakeland Florida with my husband and my two
sons.
My oldest son Nikolaus, is a senior at Florida State University studying environmental studies. He is a member of Kappa Alpha member and will hopefully graduate sometime this year. Presently he is planning on going to law school after graduation. My youngest son Andrew, is a senior at Lakeland High School. He is playing football for the 1996 and 1999 State 5A football champions. Going to Dreadnaught football games is just like Golden Rams football games. I still love it. After graduation from high school. I attended Mather School of Nursing
in New Orleans where I graduated in 1971. I worked in intensive care for 9
years before having my first son in 1980. I met my husband in New Orleans
(his sister was a friend). He owns an industrial contracting company with
offices in New Orleans and Lakeland. I haven't worked in the hospital
since my son, Nikolaus was Presently I am the assistant to the Dean at the high school my youngest attends. We are very involved in the high school and love attending the football games as well as baseball (both sons played baseball for Lakeland High School). My husband is an amateur photographer. His photos have been published in Football Prep Weekly and a book about the history of Lakeland High School. I am very proud. Blessedly, I see all my brothers and sister very often, all of whom still live in Florida. My father died in 1997 but my mother is living in Ft Pierce and doing very well. She is thrilled to have nine grandchildren from the ages of 23 to 6 months (not mine!) |
| Patricia WILLIAMS Hood
Class of 1966 Husband's Name; John 4 Children 6 Grandchildren antqhood@aol.com |
I went to nursing school in Panama City and returned to work
in Belle Glade. I married Johnny Hood (no relation to Linda or Doug) and
we've been married for 33 years now. We have two boys and two girls and
they all have boys and girls of their own - aged five years to one year.
If anyone wants more information on my kids or grandkids I will gladly
share!
My dad, Bruce Williams, died three years ago but my mom, Catherine still lives here. My sister, Kay, lives in Jupiter. Larry lives in Jacksonville and Keith in Nebraska. Johnny worked for A. Duda and Sons for 26 years. Then we opened our own auto parts store and shop for 13 years. We closed the business and sold our store last year. Johnny is retired and I am still working at the hospital here - which I really enjoy. It's wonderful to take care of people you know and have known your whole life. We enjoy outdoor activities, fishing, hunting, and traveling. We plan to retire to Chandler, North Carolina (near Asheville) for the summer months and be in Ft. Myers during the winter. We enjoy flea markets, antique shows, e-bay and have set up at some antique shows. Johnny collects coins, guns, pocket watches, and Winchester items. I collect medical/nursing items. I really love the memories and heritage Belle Glade has given me and my family. There is nothing more important to me than my family. I have very fond memories of my youth and growing up in Belle Glade. I thank God for all the people he has helped influence my life. |
| Clark WOMACK
Class of 1951 Wife's Name; Jonanne 3 Children 8 Grandchildren |
I graduated from BGHS in 1951. Attended Florida Southern
College for 2 years. Joined the U.S. Army in April, 1953. After three
years in the service I went back to Belle Glade and worked at the post
office until September, 1958.
I had heard that Dallas, Texas was a dynamic city in the production of television and radio jingles so I moved there. I managed to get into the business and spent the next 35 years recording national radio and television singing commercials. Also, I sang on several movie backgrounds. Although I lived in the Dallas area I recorded in Dallas, New York, and Los Angeles. Also, during those years I was a soloist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on two occasions and with the Chicago Symphony once. I have been married 43 years (December 20, 2002 will make 44) to the same wonderful woman. She is now in a nursing home with Alzheimer's Disease. I have two daughters (Laura, 42 and Debra, 41) and one son (Greg, 39). I have 8 grandsons. Laura has six boys and Debra has two boys. Greg doesn't have any children. I live close to them so I see them often. I am now retired, singing with the church choir and a barbershop quartet. My hobbies are model railroading and playing with my computer. |