I think Wandra posted this at the picnic in 2011
As I sit next to my open office window with the gentle breeze caressing me, I contemplate my life. I marvel that I've made it this far-- 3/4's of a century. There have been many changes during this time. People of our age had more cars with stick shifts than automatic transmissions. And now we are facing the age of the self driving car. We had our radios and black and white movies; then came black and white TV followed closely by both in color. Computers have gone from room size to the smallest that will fit in a pocket. Now we have computers in phones, watches, refrigerators, and just about everything, including humans. We've seen a man walk on the moon and plant an American flag. (I think the U. S. could colonize the moon and Mars. My brothers always hoped that we would.)
The adjustments in my life have been many as well. At Groveton I didn't make cheerleading! I wasn't asked to the senior prom. (Now with the sexual revolution happening that was a good thing!) I was chosen for several parts in Tiger Theatre productions. I was made business manager of the Tiger Rag. Mrs. Lindberg chose me as her assistant and told me that I should major in PE in college. I received a BA from EWU and taught school ( 3 years.) I married and had 2 children. Now I have 3 grandchildren. I've lost my older brother (accidental death) and younger sister (cancer), both GHS grads. I came down with fibromyalgia. Of course 9/11. I've traveled all over the world by plane, train, car, bus, cruise ship, le truck, and sailboat. Through it all, by God's grace, I've learned to be content.
My family's move to Virginia, my experiences at Groveton High School, and the people who have kept in touch through reunions, have been a blessing. I could name names (you know who you are) but I may leave somebody out. I will just post the pictures. I was a lost Groveton High School classmate from 1961 until 1991 and then again in 1996. Maybe you were a lost classmate also.
2001 Jeanne, Stina, Nancy, Bobbi
2001 Mt. Eagle Elementary reunion
1958 to 1964 reunion 2001 Claudia
GHS band alums and Mrs. Tabor 2001
Carol and Barry 2001
2001 Dody, Anne, Rita
2001 Jeanne and husband
2001 Belle, Chuck
2001 Karen, Shelby, Patty, Stina
2001 Jeanette, Jackie
2001 Freddi Ann, Jackie
2001 Jack
2001 Jack, Sue, Nancy, Jackie, Freddi Ann
2001 Sue, Shelby, Chuck
2001 Karen and Freddi Ann
2001 Carolyn, Douglas, Nancy
2001 Beverly Barrett and husband
2001
Jamie White, Karen Vest, Sue 2001
The adjustments in my life have been many as well. At Groveton I didn't make cheerleading! I wasn't asked to the senior prom. (Now with the sexual revolution happening that was a good thing!) I was chosen for several parts in Tiger Theatre productions. I was made business manager of the Tiger Rag. Mrs. Lindberg chose me as her assistant and told me that I should major in PE in college. I received a BA from EWU and taught school ( 3 years.) I married and had 2 children. Now I have 3 grandchildren. I've lost my older brother (accidental death) and younger sister (cancer), both GHS grads. I came down with fibromyalgia. Of course 9/11. I've traveled all over the world by plane, train, car, bus, cruise ship, le truck, and sailboat. Through it all, by God's grace, I've learned to be content.
My family's move to Virginia, my experiences at Groveton High School, and the people who have kept in touch through reunions, have been a blessing. I could name names (you know who you are) but I may leave somebody out. I will just post the pictures. I was a lost Groveton High School classmate from 1961 until 1991 and then again in 1996. Maybe you were a lost classmate also.
GHS class of 1961 graduation
GHS 1961
GHS 1961
GHS '61 Reunion 1991
GHS Class of 1961 Reunion 1991
GHS reunion 1996
Pam League, Pat Lewis, Sandra Shelton
2001 class of '61 reunion
Carol and Barry 2001
GHS '61 reunion 2005
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GHS class of '61 reunion 2011
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2011 Classmates who attended Belleview Elementary
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We have lost many of our Groveton classmates along the way. I pray that they have all made peace with God through Jesus so that we can have a big reunion in Heaven.
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2011
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