Alumni Message Board

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 Last updated 3/05/2010

If anyone knows anything about any reunions let us know so that the info can be posted on the "Reunion" page.

Charlene Menges Perkins, '60, says:  "Classmates,  I would love to hear from you."  Email her at charleneperkins2@hotmail.com.

Class of 1960 FIFTIETH REUNION to be held Friday, June 18, 2010 at Churchill Downs.  Please click here for more information.  And please review the list of missing classmates to see if you can provide any new information to the event organizers.

Class of 1980:  To one and all  "dupont Manual Class of  Class of 1980" (this is the title of our page on Facebook) is planning a reunion for June of 2010.  A lot of us are on Facebook , please join us there. We would love to see everyone there this summer. Classmates and friends on Facebook are myself  Ellen Young, Judy McCubbins, David Hall, Tammy Wheatley, Tin Cox , Susie Miller, Tony Davis, William Chandler, Mindy Pottinger , Rhonda Ray, Ronnie (Tharp ) Frasier , Shirley Huff, Jessica Little, Carla Johnson, Donna Hale, Kim Shumate and so many more. It's great reconnecting with friends from the past! Some of our classmates have passed on such as Tom Lafave and Troy Cockerel this past fall of 2009. So let's all get together next summer. Life is too short to wait. See u next there. For more detail look any of us up on Facebook or simply join the group on our page. Have a great day!

CLASS OF 1990!  We are in the beginning stages of planning our awesome 20 year reunion!!  Anyone interested in more information, please send me an email!  We would love to catch up with as many of our classmates as possible!  And any input, help or ideas are always welcome as well!!  Dawna VanHook Spencer

This is Jimmy Eldridge here and I am from the graduating class of 1999.  I am currently teaching middle school and am studying to be a principal. Feel free to email me and keep in touch.

Bridgette Dearing, Class of 1989, reports that she and many others have recently joined Facebook and are always looking for others in and around her class.  This is probably true for other years as well.  We note that many Manual alums have also joined Classmates, but this and similar sites always ask for payment before exchanging any real information.

Tom (Tommy) Lloyd, '62, says "I would like to hear from anyone from the class of 1962. I left Louisville for a stint in the United States Marines in 1962 and have resided in South Georgia and Florida since. I visit Louisville several times a year to visit family and friends. Would like to make contact and discuss old times at Manual....I also attended Gottschalk Junior High before Manual."

Barbara Fulton Stallard, Class of 1970, writes in:  "Hello Class of 1970.  I hope all is well.  We aren't getting older we are just getting better!"

Denise Beam, '89, has a request:  "To the Class of 89 - please go to classreport.org and register!"

Rodney Napier, Class of 1959, writes in:  "Married 43 years to Judy Brown, class of 61, two children, completed doctoral course work at IU, taught at U of K and U of L in Recreation/Leisure Studies, presently Director of Programs at Cabbage Patch Settlement House in Louisville.  Live on 100 acre farm in Henry County raising horses, mules and bird dogs.  Wife is a retired Nurse.  Served in Venezuela, S.A as Peace Corps Volunteer."

JOE BILL HELVEY, '64 AND HIS NEW WIFE MARITES JUST MOVED BACK TO KY AFTER 35 YEARS IN CALIFORNIA.  I AM HAPPY TO BREATHE CLEAN AIR AGAIN SAYS JOE. IT HAS BEEN A LONG JOURNEY THROUGH MANY YEARS OF RAISING KIDS THRU COLLEGE AND RETURNING TO MY HOMELAND IN KY. ANY OF YOU THAT REMEMBER ME, I SAY A BIG HELLO AND WISH A GREAT 2009 TO YOU ALL. HAIL!!! CLASS OF 1964. MY E MAIL IS wjh123cal@yahoo.com

Jordi Livi, '99, says:  "I would love to hear from any class of 1999 alumni!  I am currently doing a residency in Family Medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona."

Tom Zollinger, Class of 1963, writes to us from Wright, Wyoming:  "We will be moving back to Kentucky in 3 or 4 months.  We bought a hunting farm between Sandy Hook and Isonville for our retirement."

Chet Case, 1958, writes in:  "Hi everyone,   I would like to hear from anyone in the class of 1958.   Hope to hear from you soon."

A Message to the Class of 1977:

"Hi, my name is Violet. I was married to one of your former alumni, Doug Spriggs. I found this site actually by accident, was just reading some of the messages posted, and thought there may be someone out there that might be interested in Doug. Here goes, he served our country in the US Navy right out of high school. Medically retired after only 4 years (he wanted to re-sign, but wasn't allowed because of this), married me soon after, became a father to my two children and we soon had a daughter, Jessica, of our own. Doug loved UofL, nascar, laughing, and of course his family. Sadly, we lost him in 2005 as complications from his diabetes got the best of him. I just wanted him mentioned here somewhere as he truly loved telling me stories of his old high school, so I felt it was only fitting. Anyone, feel free to contact me anytime at violetnky@aol.com, if you knew Doug or want to share stories. Would love to hear from you."

Samuel Smith, Class of '64, says:  "I'm working at RTIS,a sub-contractor for the Patent Trade Office in Alexandria,VA. Looking for 1964 graduates. Please write or call."

Bridget Cleary, Class of 1979, says:  "hey to all my classmates. shoot me a line let me know you are still there somewhere."

Lee Fey, also '79, says:  "Would like to hear from other classmates and if there are any plans for a 30 year class reunion."

Steve Kang, '91, writes:  "Just moved to St. Mary's, GA, to join a new Ob/Gyn practice and live by a beach!"

Pam Bolin Marsiliusen, Class of 1971, reports:  "Just wanted to let my fellow classmates know of the recent deaths of several of our class members. In the past 6 months, we have lost Todd Thomas, Patsy Paschel, Marsha Shupe Tucker, Irvin Fresh and Gary Johnson. We do hope to have our 40 year reunion in 2011. "  

Janet Boyd Sturgill, '60, says:  "I would love to hear from anyone that I graduated with or friends that I went to school."

Anna Allen Horsman, '68, says:  "Can't wait for our reunion.  I look forward to seeing all of my former classmates at the reunion."

Sonya Jones Chipping, Class of 1990, says:  "Would love to hear from anyone from the class of 1990!  Please send an email anytime."

Patrick Volpert, '85, tells us:  "I have spent the last several years exploring South America, including Venezuela, Argentina, some Puerto Rico, and Mexico too.  Also a fair amount of time in China and India.  All just good corporate fun.  Like the salmon though, I am back upstream to home."

Beverly Burlett, '65, writes in:  "Gotta question. Are there any other lesbians in our class? I've been out 35 years. I'm thinking of moving back down here. I'm sure not what I'd hoped to be in the heady haughty days of 65. Not blazing my way to a Pulitzer, but I am still searching. Have any of you found THE answer. (No Jesus stuff, please) Just soul-satisfying work. Been freelancing for years. Good at it, but tired of the gig."  Contact her at BeverlyBurlett@yahoo.com.

The video from the 40th reunion of the class of 1967 is now able to be viewed on the class website at www.manualhighschool1967.com.

James Bright, Jr., Class of 1965, says:  "I have both good and bad memories of Manual.. most of all I remember the students and teachers.  Miss Marshall, Miss Poore, Mr. Doolittle and most of all Mr. Pfeffer.  He gave me a love of this country and its Constitution which he passed on to my son who also was in his class at Eastern High School."

Shannon Payne, '88, writes in from Seattle:  "My Current Position: Senior Scientist, Epigenomics, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company.  Please add my email to my class email listing. I look forward to catching up with folks next year. Thanks!"

"Linc" Denise Marie Benkert, Class of 1967, says:  "Please contact me if we knew each other in high school - Thanks."

Danny Kirkendall, Class of 1956, writes in:  "Ole Danny is still kicking after 69 years.   All who remember me drop me a line at dannyk115@insightbb.com."

Linda Gill Bruce, '67, tells us:  "I'm alive and well and living in beautiful Valley Station. Worked at NPC for 21 years and since I can't find another job I prefer to be called "retired" instead of unemployed."

Kendra Winston and Nick Stolte,  both '97, were married 5-18-07 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Louisville, KY.  High school sweethearts went different ways after graduation but reunited on 2-14-04 back in Louisville (after Kendra moved to Texas for many years) and began dating again soon thereafter. Currently, they reside in Germantown but will be moving to Greenville,SC on 9-19-07. They look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion the weekend of Male/Manual in Nov!

Rowan Fairbairn Bais, 1981, says:  "Dear Class of 1981, I would love to have news from you and know how you are doing.  Best Regards,
Rowan"

Katherine Schwager, Class of 1999, says:  "Check out www.lifeclimb.com   I'm a part of a non-profit working with Youth and right now riding our bicycles across the country.  Donations welcome."

Danny Kirkendall, '56, writes in:  "i WAS IN CLASS 56,But joined Navy and stayed 25 yrs.  tHEN WORKED WITH at Naval ORD till it closed. Hi Don Haag."

Karen Reese requests:  "I am trying to find a person who graduated from a Louisville, Ky. high school in the early to mid 1960's. His name is Louis or Lewis Hicks. He married a girl from Louisville also.  Her name was "Renee" They have a daughter Tanya about 35 and a son Daniel Hicks about 29.  Renee and Lou have since divorced. Please help me find these two wonderful people.  I have been trying for 20 years.  Thank you,         Karen

David Bennett, Class of 1999, says:  "I hope all from the class of '99 is doing well... I miss you guys and hope to hear from those that were my friends... email me anytime!"

Jim Larimore, '70, says:  "Hello to All!  Would like to hook up with classmates from 1970. Please contact with information!"

Jan Propes Lewis, 1977, says:  "Class of 1977 is planning our 30 yr reunion.  Please contact me for info."

Loretta Hayden Burd, 1967, writes:  "Hello there to any 1967 grads.  I am about to retire after teaching for 34 years.  15 of those years were in Indiana, and the last 19 have been in Michigan.  I would love any information about 1967 grads."

Sherrie Wright Davis, 1990, writes in:  "Class of 1990…where are you?  I haven’t seen anyone.  I was not able to come to the 10th year anniversary because I was not notified of it, plus I was overseas at the time.  I certainly don’t want to miss out on the 20th year anniversary!  Can’t believe we have been out of school so long!  It’s really bad when your kid is going to the same high school that you graduated from…WOW!!  Anyway a little about my progress in life…I have 3 beautiful daughters and I have been in the military since June 1990."  SSGT Sherrie D. Davis, Career Enhancement NCOIC, GS-9, KYANG, (502) 413-4114, 4114 (on base), DSN: 741-4114

Robert Summers (Sugarbear), '98, says: 

"hey guys its sug i would love to hear from anyone from c/o '98 you can reach me buy phone or email.  502-773-5814 rksummers50@yahoo.com"

Paul Arnett, Class of 1986, asks:  "Stepie Thomas, please contact me."

Laura Oatley, '97, writes in:  "Hello All, Hope everyone is doing wonderful! If you find yourself needing a good realtor, check me out at www.moving2louisville.com & work with an alumni of the best high school on earth!"

Robin Mattingly, 1971, says, "Sure would love to hear from anyone from the class of "71".  Would love to catch-up on old times.  Please, email me!"

Joan (Williams) Meeks, '57, asks:  "I would like to know if there will be a fifty year reunion of the class of 1957.  Would like to hear from any former classmates.  My maiden name was Williams." 

Ron Buchanan, 1971, tells us:  "Thanks for the alumni newsletter. Good to hear of all the improvements. Here's wishing everyone a HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Sorry I missed our reunion. I was in Lou. 2 wks before because my Dad  was in the hospital. He passed on Oct.30, 2006. He always remembered taking all of us to band practices and the games."

Sandra Baker Pruett, Class of 1989, says, "Hello to everyone! Hope the class of '89 is still well."

Sarah Raper Dorn, '98, writes to say:  "Hi everyone! Most of you remember me as Sarah Raper. About 5 years ago, I got married and I recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in Astrophysics. I now work for NASA at the Johnson Space Center in Houston training astronauts. If you ever want to drop me an e-mail, I'm in the e-mail list!! Hope to hear from some of y'all soon!"

Gary Hale, Class of 1967, says:  "I am Gary E. Hale and have completely lost track of all my friends from the class of 67.  After school I went directly to work and didn't serve in the military, while I worked 60 hours a week many moved away, died in the war or even got married.  I've never left Illinois but would love to hear from my best friend Gary Weiser."

Sharon Wilkinson, '62, writes in:  "I just returned to Manual Stadium For Alumni Night for the first time since Graduating.  With my childern and grandchildern I cheered Manual to a win over Warren Central.  It was great to be home again!!!!!  I would love to hear from anyone."

Tammy McMillen, 1990, "...missed the 10 yr reunion looking forward to the 20th or 25th yr reunion, looking to chat with anyone from the class of 1990."
 

"Hello guys. Has anyone coordinated a 20 year reunion? It would be nice to return and see some old friends. Congratulations Ilene and good luck."   
John Settles Class of 1986
 
"My cousin, Frank D. Price a 1961 grad. who is currently living in Cincinnati is interested in any reunion activitity or contacts from people from the '61 class. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance and Beat Male." Stephen Stallard

We have received a request for feedback from Carol Tetrick Itoh, who writes: "My father did not graduate but he would have been in the class of ’48. He is Robert (Bobby) Tetrick. If anyone out there remembers him or his brothers please contact me and I will pass along the messages. His health is failing and I am sure hearing from old friends would cheer him up. Email me at tcitoh@comcast.net."

James Lee Larimore, '70, says:  "WoW! Just received my latest Alumni Newsletter and started thinking about all the great memories from my years at Manual High School. Would love to talk with others from my class and years of 69 and 71 as well.  Thanks for the Memories! You can contact me also at email: Jim.Larimore@necchurch.org."

J. R. Rawlins, Class of 1997, writes in:  "Hey guys!  We're just now starting to get a "reunion committee" together...really anyone that wants to help in any way, we'd love to have your input.  Please email me and I will look forward to speaking with you real soon! 

Rhea S. Tucker, (now Shreve), 1951, says:   "Played baseball for Coach Kimmell; looking for other baseball players from 50, 51??  -- looking for my former best friend, ALVIN CHARLES PFEFFER.  My phone number is (254)634-8446, in Killeen, Texas."

Alma Jean Smith (now Turner), Class of 1956, writes in:  "Please contact me if you knew me at Manual.  I am trying to locate friends who also attended Southern Jr. High."

Bobby O'Neal, Class of 1972, says:  "I sure wish our Class (1972) would have some type of Reunion. I never see anyone anymore> What's up with that, 1972?  GO RAMS!!!!!!!"

Jim Lehman, '85, writes:  "Bought a house and moving back to Louisville with my wife of 4 years, Kelly Lehman (formerly Huck, class of '85), after being gone since Graduation ('85).  Looking forward to renewing friendships lost, but not forgotten."

Byron E. Johnson, 1984, says" "I'm currently pursuing my secondary teaching degree @ U of L. Between the 6 years in the USMC, solo musician and 12 yrs. in a corporate world I must share my experiences with the "know it all generation."  Therefore, I shall do so in the classroom.  Hello fellow classmates and maintain life!
Byron

Randy DeWitt, '83, says:  "Living in South Florida since 1987 and work as a University Dean and CEO of a TV/Film Production Company."

Chuck Mattingly, Class of 1966, writes in:  "Hello, Class of 1966.  Hope that all that are, are well.  Does anyone plan of celebrating the two great facts?  1.  We made it through the 60's and 70's.  2.  This is now 2006 and we're celebrating 40 years from high school bliss.  If not, how about dinner?  Chuck Mattingly, chuckmattingly@worldnet.att.net

Eddie Suttle, 1971, says:  "Hello, Class of 1971. Looking for any 35 Year Reunion News. ediesuttle@msn.com, 407-402-4422." 

Tina Johnson, Class of 1997, writes:  "I can't wait till we have our REUNION!!  I miss everyone and I hope to hear from you soon."  

Angelique Moss-Greer, Class of '87, writes in:  "Looking to hear from anyone from MANUAL & YPAS during the great 80's."

Larry Parrish, '71, says:"Still alive and missing Manual band and stage crew members ... call me."

 

MESSAGE TO ALL CLASSES from Pamela Mix Carroll, Class of 1970:  "I am working on creating a website for each of Manual's graduating classes. I just finished adding the names of the Class of 1952 & 1952 1/2 on the site set up for your class. It's a free site that runs on donations only so there is never a required fee. You can volunteer to be the Administrator and add anything that you want to add. You will find my name in the directory but I will remove it when someone takes over. The way the site is set up, if there is no Administrator then a volunteer has to sign in as a guest and do whatever work needs to be done.

I have only worked on the ones from 1970 backwards but I'm still quite happy to see so many hits. Some class year sites have counters on the website itself. Some don't but if a class doesn't have one their Administrator can add one or just come to this site and see the total hits.  Pam
 

 Tony Dunlap, Class of 1976, sends in the following note:  "My quest for a photo of our 20th reunion (June 1996) has been answered. Several classmates worked hard looking for a photo to send me. I would like to thank everyone that tried. Thank you Vickie and Charlesetta for your efforts. The attached photo is courtesy of JoWanda Smith-Hendricks -- thank you, JoWanda!  This photo is an example of how good God is! Everyone in the photo looks great to me. Now, can you name all of the folks in the photo? I am the person with the sunglasses in middle of the photo in the next to last row."

RONALD "STEVE" FOWLER, 1994, says: " HI TO ALL MY OLD PALS. I RECENTLY GOT MARRIED AND WE ARE EXPECTING OUR FIRST CHILD IN AUGUST. I'M CURRENTLY A OFFICER WITH LOUISVILLE METRO CORRECTIONS WHERE I HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED FOR 7 YEARS. IT'S A INTERESTING JOB WITH LOTS OF BENEFITS INCLUDING RUBBING ELBOWS AND ESCORTING CELEBRITYS DURING DERBY. LOOKING FOR OLD CLASSMATES TO CATCH UP ON OLD TIMES. DROP A LINE AT bluecode00@yahoo.com "

Betty Joe Newton/Minton (now Roberts), '57, is looking for classmates Ann Roberts, Harriet Miller, Dorothy Martin, Jerry Fountain, Donald Compton, and Jerry Coke, please email her at bettyjoe1941@aol.com.

Sharon Wilkinson, Class of 1962, says:  "Love to hear from anyone!"

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