Susan ALLEN Fewell

Class of 1965

Husband's Name; Rick

8 Children

7 Grandchildren

1 Great Grandchild

susanfewell@msn.com  

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

Verne1@aol.com 

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.

In 1978 I found the sweetest guy on earth. Jesse Motes and I were married July 8, 1978. We have been married for 23 wonderful years.

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.

After I finished high school, I went to work for "Western Union" for approximately 10 years, they began to faze out and I changed jobs and went to work at Florida Sugar Corp. for two years, then to work for "The Quaker Oats Company" as Purchasing and Distribution Supervisor, where I stayed for 23 years. I retired in 1990 at the age of 53.

Since that time Jesse and I have done lots of traveling and still do. Also love to fish but don't since the drought. I am very interested in church, genealogy and computers.

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.

James H. ALTMAN

Class of 1967

Wife's name; Kelly

4 Children

6 Grandchildren

gatoraltman@yahoo.com

I got drafted in 68. Ened up in the Air Force, where I retired after 24 years. Had a mid-life crisis went back to school become a nurse. Currently work as a urology, gastrology nurse. We live in Grand Forks, North Dakota.  Love to hunt and fish and it doesn,t much better than this. Plus we are pretty close to Kelly's family in Duluth, Minn. Our children and grand kids are our pride and joy.
Getting ready to retire the second time, but not the last.


Estrella ALVAREZ

Class of 1969

Husband's Name; Michael

2 Children

1 Grandchild

estrella_alvarez1@hotmail.com 

Self-employed in advertising since 1989 - Enjoy traveling, the outdoors - rv'ing, boating and spending time w/family

 

Mary Leigh AMERINE Sehulster

Class of 1967

Husband's Name; Joseph

6 Children

12 Grandchildren

sehulsterjml@yahoo.com 

Hi, I graduated in 1967 and attended U of F, Troy State, & Florida Atlantic to finally get a Master's in Education.  I taught for 30 years ranging from elementary special education to middle school pre-algebra. I started teaching in BG at Gove, moved to Clewiston Middle, then to Gainesville, FL where I finished my 30 years.  My husband, Joe and I have 6 children between us and 12 grandchildren ranging from ages 4 - 21.  We retired to Melrose, FL, just east of Gainesville and love it.  We are very involved in our church and God has blessed us tremendously.  We love to work in the yard, fish, play golf, and travel to see our grandchildren who live in Fl., New Jersey, and Tenn.  We just enjoyed my 37th class reunion June 25-27,2004 at the PGA Resort in West Palm Beach and it was great to see so many classmates and faculty. Would love to hear from old friends.  God bless each of you.
Mary Leigh
Jenny AUSTIN Roberts

Class of 1962

Husband's Name; Michael (deceased)

2 Children

1 Grandchild

jennyaustinroberts@yahoo.com

This is an update entered on 9/4/06:  I have retired from nursing at Motorola, Inc., in Atlanta, on Oct. 1, 2004.  Now, I have recently moved to Brunswick, GA to be near the ocean and enjoy small town life.  I plan to do lots of traveling, gourmet cooking ( I just started taking classes, what fun that is!) and volunteer work now that I have more free time.  I enjoy playing a little tennis, lots of hiking and reading good books also.
I have two wonderful sons:
Ben, my oldest,  is married to Julie and they live in Ann Arbor, MI.  They both graduated from the University of Michigan and he works in information systems while Julie is in social work.  They have given me my wonderful granddaughter, Remy, born July 27, 2005.
Matt , works as a traveling physical therapist assistant and is in Brunswick, GA presently, although his work can take him to many states.  He is loving it.
As some of you know, I was married to my high school sweetheart, Michael Roberts until he passed away. During the time we were married we lived in Kansas City, Toledo, and Cincinnati so we spent a lot of time in the midwest.  Coming back to live in the South was always a wish of mine, so I plan to remain in the southeast now that I have retired, far away from Atlanta traffic.
Jeannie AYRES Roberts

Class of 1968

Husband's Name; Patrick

3 Children

3 Grandchildren

majikjeannie@bellsouth.com    

I am living in West Palm Beach with a wonderful new husband.  My daughter Amy and her husband and 3 children also live in West Palm Beach so I am blessed to be able to see them frequently.  My other two daughters, Christy and Jenny, live in New York City, where they are pursuing their careers.  I bought a little place in Belle Glade where I expected to live and eventually retire, but then met my husband and my life took a  wonderful detour.  I look forward to another reunion one of these days.

 
Sharon BAIR Richardson

Class of 1962

Husband's Name; Robert

5 Children

14 Grandchildren

richardsonr@alltel.net

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

johnbamford@yahoo.com

 

I live in Denver and am a CPA and a headhunter for accounting/financial professionals.

I have two grown children, Tad and Tucker.

Arlyce BEDSOLE Guerry

Class of 1959

Husband's Name; John

3 Children

3 Grandchildren

aaguerry@gmail.com

Retired and living in South Lake Tahoe, CA, even though Belle Glade, FL will always be in my heart.
Marvin BERGMAN

Class of 1955

Divorced

3 Children

4 Grandchildren

marvinbergman@cfl.rr.com

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. 

Wayne Paul BILLINGS

Class of 1957

Wife's name; Shirley

1 Child

wbill@charter.net

After graduation from BGHS in 1957 I worked briefly on the Duda farm near Belle Glade. US Navy 1958/76, International Union of Operating Engineers 1976 - 2001. Attended Southern Illinois University. Married Shirley Kathleen Yates of Morganton, TN in 1968. Son Christopher Wayne Billings is currently serving in USAF stationed in Japan. Retired 2001, Enjoy backpacking, kayaking, photography and family history. Never bought the BGHS year book, which I have always regretted. I still remember how Jeanne Crews could make that old Underwood typewriter smoke in typing class. Is anyone in contact with Gail Allen? Many, many good memories from our BGHS days.
Iris BLUM Murray

Class of 1962

1 child

ibris@bellsouth.net 

I left Belle Glade in the 11th grade to attend Palm Beach High which I graduated in 1962.  I graduated from the University of Miami in 1966 with an Elementery Teaching Degree.  Began my teaching career at West Gate Elementery School where I taught 4th, 5th and 6 grade over a period of 27 years.  I have one son, Chad who is now 35 years old.  He attended Akron University of law.
I reside in West Palm Beach running my family business in Real Estate.
Veronica "Ronnie" BOWEN Cason

Class of 1960

Husband's Name; Jim

No children

sunny10@gte.net 

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

Vickdvc@yahoo.com

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

Bugstuff1@aol.com 

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 

 

 

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 think still working has kept me young, even though the joints say differently.

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

Use4shopping@cox.net  

I'm updating my profile. A lot has happened since I submitted my profile. I've been with WalMart for 25 years now, but still living in El Cajon, CA. All three of my children are married now and I have a new grandson, Britton Schrader, born Aug. 28, 2009. My kids are all in East Tennessee, close to Knoxville. My oldest son retired from the Navy and he is now a freshman at the University of Tennessee. My middle son is a conductor with CSX railroad, and Ashley, my daughter, is the new mom. She is a surgical tech with Parkwest Hospital in Knoxville. I also have two granddaughters, Alexandra is nine and Lily-Ann is three
Brenda BUCKNER Prescott

Class of 1969

Husband's Name; Paul

4 Children

3 Grandchildren

Prescott99@aol.com 

I graduated from BGHS in 1969, PBJC School of Dental Assisting in 1970, and PBJC School of Dental Hygiene in 1978.

I married Paul Prescott in 1970. We've been married for 33 years and have raised four children. We raised the kids in Belle Glade and they agree that it was a great place to grow up and make lifelong friends. We moved to Wellington, Florida, three years ago but stay in close touch with the glades as we still have family there.

My parents, Clyde and Louise Buckner moved to Lake Placid, Florida, five years ago and I'm sad to say that their health is steadily declining. 

Paul's father, O.C. Prescott, passed away in 1973 but his mother and sister, Nancy, are still in Belle Glade.

Our oldest son, Paul, Jr., graduated from Florida State University in 1994where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He's now married and has two great little boys. He is self-employed Paul, Sr. in the sod business and presently lives in Davie, Florida.

Oldest daughter, Amy, attended FSU for two years where she was a Pi Beta Phi sorority girl and then transferred to University of Central Florida in Orlando where she graduated in 1997. She's been teaching school at Gove Elementary in Belle Glade for the past six years. She's married to Paul, Jr.'s, fraternity brother and has a 2 year-old son. They live close to us in Wellington.

Our younger daughter, Brooke, just graduated from FSU, was a member of Delta Gamma sorority and is studying for her masters in journalism at the University of Miami. We never thought we would be writing checks to the Hurricanes!

Last but not least, our youngest son, Matt,is a junior at FSU and a Lambda Chi like his brotherand thinks life is great.

Paul and I have filled our years with wonderful memories of little league baseball and football games, Glades Day School championship football games all over Florida, and cheerleaders.

We still talk about the good old days at BGHS and are looking forward to our upcoming 35th reunion in 2004

Pat BURKETT Angel

Class of 1969

Husband's Name; Glen

2 Children

1 Grandchild

angelp@hendry.k12.fl.us 

I married GLEN ANGEL, a Pahokee boy in Dec. 1969...and we moved to Ohio where he was stationed in the Air Force....our first daughter TRACY was born in 1971... she graduated from Glades Day School in 1989.....can't believe she's already 32.....she married a great guy from Clewiston, CRAIG KNOWLES...recently started her own "vintage" business...and is the mother of my only grandchild, CHELSIE who is in the 6th grade at Glades Day School.....she is our athelete...plays soccer and basketball (so far).........Our youngest daughter MARCY was born in 1976...she graduated from Glades Day
School as the 1994 Valedictorian and went on to get her degree from the University of Fla. in 1998...She is a teacher at Gove Elem. and will soon be celebrating her 2nd wedding anniversary to WILLIE BUENO from B.G who teaches & coaches at Glades Day...They are living in Wellington...it's really a blessing having our girls and their families living close to us....I'm looking forward to more
grandchildren (SOON I HOPE)....
 
I've been in the public school system for over 25 years here in Clewiston and Glen has been with Sugarcane Growers in B.G. for over 30 years....When our granddaughter graduates from high school it will be the same year we retire...how's that for timing...
I have always enjoyed music, reading and the beach.....over the last couple of years I've really gotten the bug to travel whenever and wherever I can...New York is wonderful at Christmas....but my ultimate goal is Scotland....
 
Would love to hear from classmates....I wouldn't trade my school days for the world.....
Bubba BURNS

Class of 1970

6 Children

1 Grandchild

bubbaburns@bellsouth.net

 

I spent twelve years in the U.S. Army as a helicopter mechanic and later as a pilot.  During those twelve years I spent time in Vietnam, Texas, Louisiana, Germany, Alabama,and Kentucky.  After that I traveled around as a helicopter/airplane mechanic and helicopter pilot. I finally entered the safety field and have obtained the Certified Safety Professional designation from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.  I now reside in West Palm Beach and work as a Safety Consultant. Always glad to hear from other "Rams" and share memories and tell tales.
Susan BURNS

Class of 1969

Husband's name; Lou

3 Children

5 1/2 Grandchildren

coxs@pbcc.edu

I have been back in the area for about 9 years now. I left and moved to Tennessee in 1981 spent 18 years there raising my girls. I went to Chattanooga State and graduated with honors in 1992. I worked at the University of the South in Sewanee, TN for 6 years before coming back home. Since being back I have worked at the Breakers in Palm Beach and now work at Palm Beach Community College as Associate Administrative Assistant to the Provost. I have met someone here that is very dear to me and I am very happy. I do miss my girls who still live in Tennessee, but we get together as much as we can. I like to walk my dog (he's a brat), spend time with Lou and anything that involves my girls and my grandkids. I would like to hear from any of you. Please give me a shout.
Walter "Bubba" BURNS

Class of 1970

6 Children

waltburnsw@aol.com   

  I left Belle Glade in 1970 when I joined the U.S. Army.  After spending 12 years with them in numerous stateside and overseas duty stations, I decided to try something different.  I worked in the aviation field as a mechanic and helicopter pilot.  I now am employed in the safety field. I currently live in West Palm Beach and would enjoy hearing from any of you..
Dorothy CAMPBELL Henderson

Class of 1956

Husband's name; Eugene (Gene) (deceased)

4 Children

10 Grandchildren

dorothy137@aol.com 

 Gene and i married in 1954. We were married 40 years and 2 months when he died with lung cancer.
i enjoy traveling,reading ,fishing ,camping also scrapbooking.
Love being with my family and grands make it extra special. expecting my first great grandchild in Dec. can't wait.
Gary CAMPLIN

Class of 1969

Wife's Name; Betty

1 Child

garycamplin@yahoo.com 

 
"Peggy" CARLTON Young

Class of 1962

Husband's Name; Joe

4 Children

5 Grandchildren

mistermightyjoe@yahoo.com 

 
"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.  

Laverne CARTER

Class of 1954

Husband's Name; James (deceased)

2 Children

7 Grandchildren

Laverne915@comcast.net

I worked at AT&T for 35 years and loved my job - mainly because I love people. I have two wonderful sons. Jim's the oldest and he is regional director for Old Dominion Power Company which is based in Virginia. Jim also served eight years in the navy. He has 3 daughters, one son, and two granddaughters, aged three years and six weeks old. My other son, Jerry, finished college and is working as a systems engineer manager of Pratt-Whitney, based in East Hartford, Connecticut. He has 3 boys ranging in age from seven to thirteen.

After retiring I devoted all my time to volunteer work. My husband, James, died October 31, of this year and I am proud to say I managed to take care of him at home most of the time.

I have no regrets about my life. My family is very close and we all love God.

Change anything? I don't think so!

Helen CAUSSEAUX McKinley

Class of 1950

Thurman (deceased)

2 Children

No Grandchildren

officemom@wfeca.net 

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.

Milton Thomas CLINARD

Class of 1955

Wife's Name; Marilynn

3 Children

10 Grandchildren

1 Great grandchild

Maritom@cox.net 

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

rayanna64@yahoo.com

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.

Worked at U.S. Sugar Corp. for 21 years managing their Data Processing Dept. Have had my own auto business since 1985.

Tod is in business with me and Kristi is a school teacher here in Clewiston.

We have 3 beautiful granddaughters and a 15 month old grumpy grandson.

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

mcolgate@fwi.com

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

Beachedbarbara@aol.com   

 

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

terrycookhsd@earthlink.net 

Retired, traveling the country in our '48 fifth-wheel.
Robert Young CREECH, III

Class of 1962

Wife's name; Jessica Buchanan

2 Children

Creecher5@aol.com 

Jessica and I married in 1966. She went home to receive her just rewards on Dec. 29, 2001.
My oldest daughter is Kathy (Willie) Linder and they have two daughters. Maggie Bryson Linder(Oct. 2003) and Amelia Young Linder(Apr. 26,2007).
My youngest daughter is Jennifer Erin and she is in her final year of Dental School at MUSC  after earning her BS and MS from FSU.
I have retired from teaching after 30+years and am enjoying having the time to choose what I will do each day.
Jorgi Carol CREWS Sanders

Class of 1968

2 Children

3 Grandchildren

My Dear Friends, Classmates, and Fellow Rams,

I am writing from Jackson, Mississippi, where I live.

 Hey Rams, I've moved into a new house . Have a new address JorgiCrews Sanders, 41 Autumn Park Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39206

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

11 Grandchildren

genie.collins@yahoo.com 

I grew up in South Bay. Junior and I married in 1960. We have 5 children; Wade, Wesley (deceased), Lauretta, John and Amy.  The boys live in Atlanta.  Wade sells construction products and Caricatures. He has two boys and a girl. Lauretta is a realtor in Hendersonville,NC, She has a daughter and two sons. John works for ADT in Atlanta. He has a son. Amy lives in TN near us. She is a homemaker and sometimes helps her husband with his remodeling business.  We adopted Kim, our oldest granddaughter, after her daddy died while driving a semi.  She has a half-sister, Tabitha. Kim is in New Orleans and we hope she will move closer.  We've been married 48 years now and have lived in BG, briefly in Petersburg, VA, Ft Meade, and now, Cleveland, TN.  I worked for the Purchasing Dept in the Polk County School system for 29 years.  I was a project buyer (I bought everything that goes into a new school).  I loved it and I love being retired more.  We are attending a large Baptist Church and are meeting new people. We miss our good friends whom we've enjoyed through the years and encourage you all to call when you plan to be in the area and let us get together.  We feel blessed to have grown up in the Glades and cherish our memories of the good ole days. 




Ginger CRICHFIELD Hall

Class of 1963

Husband's Name; Bill

2 Children

3 Grandchild

whall@tampabay.rr.com 

 Bill is a scientist and I am a recently retired teacher. We have lived in Lakeland since 1977. Bill travels some with his job and I have gone along on many wonderful trips. Our daughter and son both live in Raleigh, N.C.  Laura has a wonderful husband and three daughters - best grandchildren ever! Charlie is young and single.  I love to hear from people from the Glades.  It was the best place on earth to grow up.  
Jerry Allen CROFT

Class of 1968

2 Children

4 Grandchildren

adamfreeman8120@yahoo.com 

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.

Roger CUNNINGHAM

Class of 1971

Wife's name; Misty

3 Children

7 Grandchildren

roger@bedstore.com 

I now live in Knoxville, Tennessee and own a chain of high end mattress stores.  Married a beautiful Tennessee native and have three lovely daughters and soon to be seven grand children.

Love life!  Have great memories of Belle Glade in the day!  Would like to reconnect with any old friends that remember me.
Diane DAVIS Blanton

Class of 1965

Husband's Name; Glenn (Pahokee '58)

2 Children

No Grandchildren

dblanton_1122@hotmail.com   

updated profile...still a nurse massage therapist after retiring from nursing(25 yrs). Glenn is retired from the postal service(he graduated from Pahokee 1958)Our oldest daughter, Laura lives in China with her husband Bill, who works at the consulate interviewing immigration visas.  They are expecting our lst grandchild. Rachel our youngest is with Homeland Security keeping our airports safe..she is tough(ha)..We have a pomeranian named TinkerBelle who "protects" us and prefers to being carried as opposed to walking in the park. Glenn & I have lived in Decatur, Alabama for over 35 years and don't get to Glades anymore. At least this site keeps the memories alive! Would love to hear from anyone from BGHS..but peeking still works(ha).
Gerrie DAY Telander

Class of 1964

Husband's Name; Donald

3 Children

6 Grandchildren

Gerriedt1245@tampabay.rr.com 

 

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! 
Barbara Caro DEES Morgan

Class of 1964

Husband's name; Jet

4 children

5 grandchildren

rviele@verizon.net 

hello every one i knew,believe it or not im still kicking,ive been with the highway patrol for 29 years now.isnt that a gas.jet and i divorced in (i cant remember what year)i married someone else and that didnt work either.im single but envolved for 19 years.would love to here from everyone i went to school with.
my email is rviele@verizon.net.would love to hear from you!
 
DeWitt Randall DRAA

Class of 1958

Spouses Name; C. Dawne

2 Children

No Grandchildren

ddraa40@hotmail.com 

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
Ann DRIGGERS Beagle

Class Year; 1955 

Husband's Name; James (deceased)

1 Child

3  Grandchildren

jrbeagle@inetw.net

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.

Major DUNLAP

Class of 1964

Wife's name; Pat

2 Children

1 Grandchild

mdunlap@centurytel.net 

Left BG in 62... moved to Perry, Ga. Graduated 64...tried to farm, not enough money if there is such a thing...married 65 Son born in 70...broke leg in 73, this finished my attempt at farming and trucking which I had gotten into while farming...moved to Sylvester, Ga. in 77... ran Hay Equiptment Sales and Service/Dairy Operation until 84, Daughter born...went to work in Peanut Industry, ran blanching plants for Seabrook Blanching (production mgr) and Golden Peanut(plant mgr) until 05 since then I have been  building and promoting a Charcoal Grill design that I was Blessed with back in 65 we call it the "Grill-n-Barrel", video on you-tube if you are interested...MQD
Janet ELDRIDGE Mikas

Class of 1970

Husband's Name; Mike

3 Children

mikaspenguin@aol.com 

Hello, everyone. 
Even though I no longer live in Belle Glade I still keep in contact with friends still living there.
I now live in Paisley, a small town in Central Florida.  My husband Mike & I live in the country and love it here.
Our oldest son, Scott, returned from Iraq in February after 11 grueling months.  Scott was with the 101st Airborne Division out of Ft. Campbell, Ky. Scott is now stationed in Ft. Benning, Ga. and is an instructor.  He got married in March and is very happy.
Still living at home is my stepson Jake. He is a great guy, works hard and loves to tease me and his Dad.
No grandchildren yet, unless you count Jake's dog Ruby, but we are hoping.
I work as a bookkeeper for The Salvation Army in Leesburg.
We are very happy and LIFE IS GOOD!!!!!
Barbara ELY Caruthers

Class of 1956

Husband's Name; Ray

4 Children

5 Grandchildren

BCaruth163@aol.com 

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
telecommunication corporation. He is Operation Manager of Oregon and Washington.

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.

Rbecca EVANS

BGHS Teacher

Husband's name; John

2 Children

4 Grandchildren

rae2641@hotmail.com 

I am a retired Span/Eng teacher. I taught at Belle Glade from the fall of 1963 to 1969. John taught from the fall of 1964 to 1969. We moved to LaCenter, KY and I taught until 1997. John was an elementary principal, DPP, assist. super., and finally superintendent. He retired in 1998. I have a sewing business. I also paint designs on children's furniture. I do Creative Memories scrapbooking. I love to read and travel. In my spare time I babysit grandchildren. John fishes, hunts, plays golf, and guitar. He sings with a gospel group. Not enough time in the day to do all we like to do.
Bobbie FARMER Weekley

Class of 1965

Husband's Name; Vernon

1 Child

VMW13@Citcom.net 

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.

George W. FARNALL

Class of 1956

Wife's Name    Judith Norris Farnall

5 Children

11 Grandchildren

gfarnall@nc.rr.com

During my senior year I joined the USNAR. After graduating I did construction work for a short time.  I started with the City of Belle Glade Police Dept in Oct of '56; got married in June of '58;completed a course from the Institute of Applied Science in Chicago, Il; promoted to Sgt of Identification, later Sgt Road Patrol,and Det. Sgt.  Left dept in '63; started working with the Fla East Coast Ry; various positions; promoted to Terminal Operator of TOFC Operations; worked terminals in Miami,Belle Glade, Ft Pierce, Cocoa, and Jacksonville. They wanted me to move to Jacksonville,but I turned it down and came back to Belle Glade and went back to work for the police dept in '69.  During this time we had three lovely childern; Tina in '60, George Jr in '62 and Dianne in '66.  After starting back with the police dept my wife and I attended Palm Beach Junior College and received degrees in Police Adm. I received a promotion to the rank of Sgt of Identification,later Lieutenant of
Identification, Lt. of Detectives.  I received Police Officer of the year for my accomplishments for the City and the Dept.  I have testified as an expert in the field of Identification in Municipal Court, County Court,Circuit Court,and in the State of Ohio.  The Identification Division was considered to be the best in the Southeastern US by the FBI in the late '70's and early '80's for our size. I retired in '85 and ran a package store in Pahokee until '92.  Divorced  in Aug '91. Moved to NC in '92, worked as Supervisor in a garment for about 3 and half years; went to work for Caterpillar Inc in Clayton NC building Backhoe tractors; which is the division headquarters for The Building Construction Products Division. I worked on the line, built and tested backhoes,416 - 420 - 430's. I remarried in August 2002 to my lovely wife Judy.  I retired for a 2nd time on Jan.1,2008 of this year. I like to travel,fish, visit my kids,walk and whatever else that sounds good. We live in the
country and enjoy it very much. Ya'll come back now,you hear!
Randy FEARS

Class of 1970

Wife's name; Donna

2 Children

rfears@live.com 

I was raised in Belle Glade most of my life and moved away after my parents separated in the summer of 1969. I moved to Cocoa, Fl. and graduated from Cocoa High School in 1970, but my heart was still in Bele Glade and the friends I left. I used to hang out  with Nick Cantrel, Jimmy Bledsole, Brad Boone, Linda Meeks  and others.Some may remember me as the kid who shot Bugs Bunny.I have since retired twice from Law Enforcement, once from the Melbourne Police Dept. in Melb. Fl. as a Det. Lt. after 24 years then retired again from the Brevard County State Attorney's Office as an Investigator after 11 years.I have been married for 34 years to a great woman from Melbourne and have two children, but no grand children. I would lover to hear from some of you.
Gladys FERTIC MESSER Barber

Class of 1960-1965

Husband's name; James

3 Children

7 Grandchildren

9 Great-grandchildren

gladysbarber@Att,net  

Well we left Bare beach in the early 50's At that time I was going to Lake harber elementry. When Mr,Messer got transfered to Okeelanta Sugar refinery,I Went to school at South Bay while we lived out on Knights Farm.Oh Happy days!!!! I forget the year but the house was finished in Lake Harber so back we went.Carlos Sloan.and Helen, There's got to a few out there that remember me.Anyway the good lord blessed me with three healthy children,Seven lovely Grandchildren and so far(2011) th loves of my life nine great grandchildren. I was a housewife until the kidds got grown,then I became a LPN,I regret not finishing highschool with my class,GED DID the trick,but it wasn,t the same.
Sonja FIGUEROA Geoghagan

Class of 1961

Husband's name; Buzz

2 Children

5 Grandchildren

sonja@geoghagan.com 


Connie FLACK Rice

Class of 1969

Husband's Name; Ed

3 Children

1 Grandchild

connieedrice@bellsouth.net

Hi, I'm so glad to know about this web site. It's nice to be able to see what everybody else is doing and to be able to stay in touch. I moved to Milton  fl. about 7 yrs ago and am really enjoying it here . I have three children Kelly 28 Jason 23 and Corey 19 Corey is in the army and is currently sta. in Germany. Kelly still lives in W.P.B.and has a son named Gavin who will be 2 in june, Jason is also still in W.P.B. and is working for a tree service. I am married to an interesting character Ed was formaly an elephant trainer and large animal specialist. I have been working for Winn Dixie for the past 10 yrs. and am currently asst. store mgr.

 

Donald A. FLIEHS

Class of 1953

Wife's Name; Janis

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

docdon2020@aol.com 

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.

Wayne FORTENBERRY (faculty)

Classes 1953 - 1965

Wife's name - Margie

One child

One grandchild

FberryW@aol.com 

 

 
Homer FRASURE

Class of 1962

Wife's name; Nancy

3 Children

9 Grandchildren

N71476@aol.com

Went straight into the Navy from graduation. I spent 22 years in the Navy Submarine Service. Looking back I can remember all the good exciting times but am trying hard to forget the loneliness of being at sea for long periods of time. But it too was a blessing, as I only spent around 9 years of the time at home my wonderful wife, whom I met in Pensacola Florida never got the chance to know me. Every 3 or 4 months it was just another honeymoon, and when we started getting on each other nerves “poof” I was gone again. God does know what he is doing after all.
After the Navy I got the education bug. For those of you that know me you will find this hard to believe but I got my first degree (Magna Cum Laude) not the Homer Frasure most of you remember. I have also picked up some other education to help my career but none were as much fun as the first one.
I currently work for a company called AMETEK and am spending most of my time traveling between plants. I do statistical math modeling of manufacturing process for comparison with the physical process to identify and correct deficiencies. My home office is in Chicago, but I will be retiring sometime between now and Dec 2006 and move to Phenix City Al. where we currently have a home.
After being cooped up in a Submarine for 22 years I like to do just about anything outside. #1 would be golf and then things with the family.
I am very proud of my life, my family, and my friends, there is nothing I would do differently. I am as God planed me to be, the results of all I have done. I like me the way I am, and I love and thank God for making me, ME. GOD is GREAT.
Stuart H. FULLER

Class of 1964

1 Child

1 Grandchild

hartlynfuller@yahoo.com

After graduation joined the USAF working in Veterinary medicine. Got stupid and spent some time in Glades Correctional Institution, got smart and stayed out. For the last 20 years have been an experimental aircraft builder/Pilot/Instructor and won several awards from the Experimental Aircraft Association for "Most Innovative Design". I specialize in floatplanes and amphibious aircraft, flying is my passion. Have one beautiful Daughter (Dorothy)and one beautiful Grandaughter (Sara), both love to fly with me. Now live in Sebring, Florida where I continue to fly and do consulting in my field. Some of my very best memories are from BGHS days, sports and friends. Hope you are all as happy as I.
 
Ron GERREY

Class of 1967

Wife's Name; Sydney

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

ronald-gerrey@comcast.net 

My wife Sydney and I have been married for over 41 years. We have two sons, one living in Vienna Va. and the other in Memphis Tennessee. Both are married and the one in Memphis is the father of our two grandchildren.

Syd and I lived in a number of places in Florida based primarily on my job changes. I finally went to work for Gateway computers in 1995 and we moved to South Dakota for two years. We then got a chance to transfer to Hampton Virginina in 1997 which we did. We lived there until this summer when we decided to come back to Florida due primarily to my health (two major heart attacks since 2003). We now live in a unique retirement community called The Villages which is located about 20 miles south of Ocala and 75 miles north of Orlando/Disney. We've been here a few months and bought a home. We're still trying to sell our place in Virginina. If any of you are in the area, please give us a call and drop by.
Bobby GLISSON

Class of 1957

Wife's Name; Lois Robbins ('58)

3 Children

6 Grandchildren

mtnmama@wnclink.com 

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

BettyJBair@aol.com   

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

barbpaul@cfl.rr.com 

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 

4 Children

4 Grandchildren

bgoodbg333@aol.com 

 
Kenneth L. HAIR

Class of 1966

Wife's name; Regina

3 Children

klh1947@charter.net 

   


Homer Guy HAND

Class of 1965

Wife's Name; Wanda

3 Children

5 Grandchildren

homerhand6@aol.com 

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

kjh2769@aol.com 

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

rayhardy@worldnet.att.net

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
enjoyed very much.

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

jhcampana@cox.net 

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

hkennethw@bellsouth.net 

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

cheohee@yahoo.com

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

Shortey308@aol.com 

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
Janet who lives with me (she was in a real bad accident in 1997 but has came a long way), she is attending PBCC (not PBJC like it used to be). 

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 L. HART, Jr.

Class of 1970

Wife's Name; Carol

4 Children

8 Grandchildren

cvmn1@aol.com  

I still live in Belle Glade. I live on the road to the Golf course, Marina, known as West Canal Street North.

I attended Polk Community College in Lakeland, Florida. I still enjoy fishing, hunting, the outdoors and, yes, AIRBOATS.

I had a very serious injury in 1983 with an airboat, but I'm back and enjoying life to its fullest.

I look forward to meeting and chatting with classmates and friends. E-mail me anytime or call if you're in town.

Jerry HAULCOMB

Class of  1963

Wife's Name; June Lawrence ('65)

2 Children

6 Grandchildren

haw438@dixieconnect.com 

 

 

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

3 Children

6 Grandchildren

mailady@fdt.net

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.

Other than spending time with family, and "working" on family history with Susie, I donate time at our First United Methodist Church of Dunnellon library, which was started in memory of my son, Johnny. It started as one bookcase in our fellowship hall and has now grown into a room of its own full of very interesting, informative and useful books, tapes and cassettes.

Susie HEMPHILL Blauser

Class of 1959

4 Children

11 Grandchildren

miggie@bellsouth.net     

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

vhende2000@yahoo.com 

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

h.broadrick@att.net

We have lived in Bartow, Florida since 1952. We will celebrate fifty years of marriage on February 17,  2002.
Sandra HIGHT Lewis

Class of 1961

Husband's name; Erbie Gene

1 Child

2 Grandchildren

sandlew4@aol.com 

i married hubert reeves in 1961 moved to west palm for 14 years and divorced in1975 and then married gene lewis for 32 years moved todunlap tn. in 2004 gene worked for palm beach cty 12 years.he passed away 12 22 o7 and i still live here in dunlap.would like to hear from friends.also if you know buddy allen or dennis alford pass on this infor. hubert also has passed away.
Carol Ann HOLCOMB Priebe

Class of 1962

4 Children

4 Grandchildren

caofarrell13@bellsouth.net 

Grady O'Farrell and I were married for 46 years - Grady passed away in 2006.  We had four children, Benjamin (deceased), Leslie, Pamela and Molly and raised 1 grandaughter, Kyla 16. 
I married again in 2008 and now live in Port St Lucie, Fl. My husband is from South Bend, Indiana and is an avid gardener.
We like to be on the go, some times day trips and when convenient to Indiana, Georgia and who knows where.
I am an avid quilter and cant't seen to kick the habit.

Diana HOLCOMB Walston

Class of 1968

Husband's Name; Herbert (deceased)

1 Child

No Grandchildren

DGWAL406@MSN.COM

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.

My only regret in life - that I didn't have my daughter sooner!

Thomas Harley HOLLINGSWORTH

Class of 1959

Wife's name; Robin Ann THOMAS ('64)

1 Child

2 Grandchildren

rath46@aol.com

Look at Robin THOMAS Hollingsworth.It is the same.
 
Rick HOLT

Class of 1967

Wife's Name; Diane SHEAHEN ('67)

3 Children

2 Grandchildren

revsholt@earthlink.net 

 

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

1 Grandchild

jclc01@adelphia.net

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. 

Joe and I have been married for 33 years and have raised two wonderful daughters. Pamela is 30 and a Magnet Coordinator at a local elementary school. Krista is 23 and is working on her Master's Degree in Elementary Education.

All is well in my life and fortunately, no regrets.

Jeanne HOOKER Lloyd

Class of 1947

Husband's Name; Herbert LLOYD ('47)

4 Children

11 Grandchildren

2 Great-Grandchildren

jherbb@yahoo.com 

At 75 it would take too long to write about myself.  Just wanted to check into this opportunity to let our old friends from "growing up days" in Belle Glade know that we have fond memories and look forward to a time when we will all be reunited.

God Bless you all. Jeanne Hooker Lloyd for Herb, too.

P.S. We  are in Arcadia, Fl and would welcome any who happen to be traveling on Hiway 70 across the state.  You could stop at the Holiday Inn right on the way, call and hopefully be able to meet and chat.  Phone 8634946711

 

Gordon "G. W." Horton

Class of 1971

Wife's name; Liisa

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

jrotc25951@att.net 

Where do I start? My family moved to and from Belle Glade about every 2-3 years and we ran several grocery stores downtown Belle Glade, Minors, 8th Street Grocery, and the Blue Store just to name a few. I attended 1st,4th,5th,7th,8th, and 9th grades in Belle Glade. I really miss the old Belle Glade. I have been coming down Bass Fishing the past 4 years in March and plan to continue. I left Belle Glade in 1969 and moved to Alabama. I returned to Belle Glade in 1970 and became the first male LPN student but a deeper love took me back to Alabama. (Big mistake for you younger people) After High School I joined the Army as a Medic and retired in 1994. I became a Army JROTC teacher in 1995 and I'm still teaching today at a very large County High School. I have some class pictures from the early 60's, Mrs. Hotard, Mrs. Battle and Mr. Willits class if anyone would like to see them. Just contact me at JROTC25951@AOL.COM. I used to see lettuce and radishes in the commisary when I was
stationed in Germany and even in Italy that use to say grown and packaged in Belle Glade, Florida. I felt proud to have been a previous resident.
Susan HUGHES Williamson

Class of 1969

Husband's Name; Windell

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

swillia5@mail.aum.edu 

I've spent the last 25 years in education, working as a teacher and school counselor in Louisiana, then as a state-level administrator at the Alabama Department of Education.  I currently work as Assistant Director for the Southeast Regional Resource Center, funded by the US Department of Education to provide technical assistance to state departments of education in ten states, eastward from the US Virgin Islands to Oklahoma in the west.  Lots of travel and responsibility...lots of hard work, but in a satisfying job.
I re-married in 1995 to Windell, a psychotherapist in private practice in South Alabama.  Both of us relax from busy jobs by sailing the Porch Time on the waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay at Bluewater Bay, Florida.  Both of my children (son Rick is 26, daughter Angie is 30) are married--my daughter has 2 little boys...C.J., aged 11 and Daniel, aged 2.  Both boys are future sailors.
I hope someday to live in Florida again.
Great to have seen you all at PGA Resort.  It truly was a wonderful reunion.
Susan
Jimmy JACKSON

Class of 1966

Wife's Name; Kathy Barron ('67)

2 Children

No Grandchildren

jajackso@southernco.com

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.
Maria A. IGLESIAS

Class of 1968

MAYEYA1@comcast.net

 

I am so thrilled to have found this website, and I owe it to Margaret Thompson. I missed the reunion but hope not to miss the next one.  Having re-connected with Belle Glade and old friends has filled my head with such wonderful memories.  Those were good times and what childhood and growing-up should be all about.
I currently live in Sudbury, MA, a small town about 25 miles west of Boston.  Have been in the area since 1984.  I have been in public education since receiving my BA from Florida State in '72. I taught in Palm Beach and Dade County.  I have worn lots of hats in public education - teacher, assistant director of Special Education Programs, adjunct professor in the graduate school of Special Education at U/MA-Boston, and Principal.  I have acquired a couple of graduate degrees.  I have been very lucky professionally and have had many wonderful opportunities touching the lives of young people.  I have been an Elementary School Principal for the past 12 years and love it.  It's a lot of fun!
My father lives in West Palm Beach and I visit him 4/5 times a year.  So I do get down to FL often.  I'd love to hear from classmates and friends from the Class of 68 - Go Rams!
Bubba JANESON

Class of 1967

1 Child

1 Grandchild 

Someone on here said BG was just a dream.  That explains it correctly.  BG is really no more.  To those of you who have not set foot in BG since the early 70's, you wouldn't recognize it.
I left BG after living there 53 years....crime was so bad and the city is run by a crew of thieves.  Sorry to say this about the town I grew up in and loved.  2010 census lists the white pop. at 8%...8% x 14,000 pop. = ______.  I give it to those who stay in BG with their alarms and bars protecting their homes.  Anyone dare to guess if people leave their homes at night?
Joan JOHNS Davis

Class of 1957

Husband's Name; D(aniel) A(rthur)

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

joandavis01@earthlink.net    

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

Snkys7@cs.com 

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

paparon@bgronline.com 

 
Jane KIRCHMAN Linden

Class of 1961

Hasband's name; Neil

3 Children

5 Grandchildren

jklinden@houston.rr.com 

After graduating I went to Troy State College. Upon graduation I returned to Belle Glade to teach second grade at Gove Elementary. At the end of the summer I headed back to Alabama and married Neil. We have had a wonderful life together and have been blessed with three children. 

Robert, our oldest, has two boys ages 6&7. Paul our middle son is not married. Both boys and their families live in Austin, TX.  Amy our daughter is married. She and Spencer have three girls, ages 6,3,&1.

After teaching for 31 years I retired. I devote most of my time to grandchildren. Neil has been a State farm agent in Houston for 31 years and keeps thinking of retirement but he is still enjoying his work.

I really  miss Belle Glade and the people. I look forward to each get-together and attend as many as possible.                                        

Sherry KNIGHT Hodge
 
Class of 1966

5 Children

 
sherry960@aol.com

 

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.


Name:     Sherry Hodge

Spouse's Name:    Kenneth J. Hodge

Your Maiden Name:         Knight
Mike LAGARDE

Class of 1968

Wife's name; Moira

1 Child

mlagarde@sunbeltfrire.com 



Larry LAMB

Class of 1969

Wife's Name; Carol

2 Children

lglamb722@aol.com 

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.

June LAWRENCE Haulcomb

Class of 1965

Husband's Name; Jerry HAULCOMB ('63)

2 Children

6 Grandchildren

haw436@cs.com 

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.

Larry G. LAMB

Class of 1969

Wife's name; Carol MARTIN Lamb '70

2 Children

lamblg@bellsouth.net 

Spring of 2008- Retired from Palm Beach Sheriff's Office in 2005 and living life large in Rainbow Springs (near Ocala). Carol calls it paradise! We enjoy the Rainbow River and living in this area.
Daughter, Lori teaches and lives in Tacoma, Wash. and is still single.  Son, Derek, is physical therapist and lives with his wife, Elizabeth, in No. Augusta, S.C.. Expecting first grandchild in July 2008! Go Rams!
Charles "Tom" LAWSON

Class of 1959

Wife's name - Susan

1 Child

1 Grandchild

gulfside2@earthlink.net

I moved to Belle Glade in 1955 from Arkansas. After graduation I
worked at Winn Dixie (or Kwik Check) until 1962 then joined the
Navy.
1962 - 1982 US Navy - mostly submarine duty while in the Navy
1982 - 1993 IBM in Boca Raton FL and Charlotte, NC - Buyer
1993 - 2000 RR Donnelley and Sons - Program Manager
2000 - 2004 Sony Ericsson - Commodity Manager
2004 I retired and moved to Port Charlotte, FL.

Over the years I have been married three times.

Nr 1 Sharon Wilder of South Bay divorced in 1971
Nr 2 Mayumi Sato of Tokyo Japan passed away 1993
Nr 3 Susan Cook of Michigan
Looking forward to retirement and being back in FL
Frances LAYFIELD Enfinger

Class of 1956

Husband's Name; Bobby

4 Children

10 Grandchildren

benfinger@centurytel.net 

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.

Bobby and I are both retired from the Postal Service. He was a rural carrier, and I was a clerk. We are still involved with the rural carrier association, and go to the state and national conventions.

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
juveniles can meet with a panel of trained people. The panel will hear their cases and if they take the punishment that the panel suggests, they will not have a record. 

We have had a good life here in rural Alabama, but enjoy visiting other areas. Its always good to get home.

Alan LEBEAU

Class of 1967

Wife's name; Joan

5 Children

1 Grandchild

alansr@lebeauconstruction.com

 
Ray LEE

Class of 1950

3 Children

5 Grandchildren

marylee231@yahoo.com 

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

rkyle@msn.com

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

lefilswj@yahoo.com

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.

I am trying to up date because we are now living in Shreveport La at 7978 Pathway Loop. I have retire again now from the state of Kansas and I am going to try out retirement to it fullest.We have lots of room 2 extra bedrooms if anybody would like to stay on your way to the west or just our visiting, you are always welcomed. Our phone numbers is 318 309-8194

Joanne LIVINGSTON Powell

Class of 1949

Husband's Name; William Edgar Powell (deceased)

2 Children

7 Grandchldren

2 Great Grandchildren

joannelpowell@wm.com 

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.

Tina LOCKHART Rongione

Class of 1969

Husband's name; Edward

2 Children

TinaRongione@bellsouth.net 

I met my precious husband Ed, May 1970 in Lake Worth at Palm Beach Community College. We married Oct 1971, gave birth to two sons in the same hospital I was born in Glades General. Ed work at Lockhart Ford & in 1981 he bought Glades Travel for me. In 1991 Grant Averill the man who took all of our senior pictures was about to close the Studio & Hallmark store, when we decided to purchase it and we have been doing photography since. We have photographed some of my classmates childrens weddings, how fun is that. In 1995 our oldest son Jason left for Bible College and we became very active members at Lakeside Baptist Church. Jason found an angel of a Bride Dana, at College and they married June 1997.
In 2003 we felt God was about to make a change in our lives, but did not know how or what. Realizing that our businesses could tie us down, we sold them to get out of God’s way and then in a matter of six weeks June 2004 we were living in the Upstate of South Carolina, nearer to Jason. That summer all the hurricanes hit Florida. God is so merciful all our property had been sold. Brad was living in West Palm and working in Research for US Sugar but Oct 2004 he came to South Carolina and is still single. Ed & I have a wonderful church family, Jason is assistant Pastor, his wife Dana plays the piano and Ed is a deacon. God is Sooooooo Good!
Mike LOVELL

Class of 1970

Wife's name; Janice

3 Children

tloves0129@yahoo.com 

After 30 years of hard work in the USPS I retired.  I still live in Toms River, NJ.  My oldest son, David, is married, my son Chris is a police officer, and my daughter is engaged.  I like to fish and play golf.  I am enjoying retirement and life but would like to get in touch with old friends.  I help out with one of the local high schools with their football program.  The email address is my daughters.  My hobbies consist mainly of fishing, golfing, and visiting my parents in Florida and my son in Tennessee.  I'd really like to hear from old friends, you can email mey daughter and she'll relay it to me or hell just call me at 732 929 4855 (home) or 908 783 7343 (cell).
Hope to hear from you soon,
Mike Lovell
P.S. Always a RAM!!

 

Claudia LUDLOW Anderson

Class of 1964

Husband's name; Roy

2 Children

claudila@yahoo.com 

Married Roy in 1967 and still married to him 41 years latter.  We have two children, Lisa and Brad, but no grand’s.
Graduated Indiana University, Bloomington with a BS in Art Ed. then finally got my MS ED in 2000.  I taught both elementary and middle school visual arts for 23 years and finally retired this past year.
We are currently remodeling our home which seems to take about all of our spare time.  With the housing market what it is I guess we will be here in South Carolina for a few more years.
Wally LUTZ

Class of 1970

Wife's Name; Cindy

5 Children

wkljr@aol.com 

After graduation, I attended Carson Newman College in Tennessee.  I joined the Navy in 1971 for four years and was honorably discharged in 1975.  During that time, I married Brenda Morse in 1974 and we lived in Belle Glade and had three boys.  We divorced in 1986.  My oldest son, Eric, works for Motorola in Chicago and just recently got married.  My second son, Brian, is studying at Oxford University,  My third son, Mark, just graduated from Arizona State University.  In 1990, I married Cindy Conway who was born and raised in Belle Glade and we have two children, a boy and finally a girl.  Our son, Chad, is entering 8th grade at Wellington Middle School and our daughter, Emily, is entering 5th grade at Binks Forest Elementary.  Cindy and I live in Wellington with our two children.
Irene MANZANILLA

Class of 1962

3 Children

6 Grandchildren

iqban@bellsouth.net 

I was the first Cuban girl in Belle Glade High. Arrived at BGH the last part of 1961 and graduated in 1962. Worked part time at the only Drug Store at the time.  Wooten Pharmacy.  I was kind of quiet at the time. I am sure most of my classmates and teachers had some problems trying to understand my English.  A long time has passed since then and I like to think my English is better now, although, some of my friends say I still have some of my Cuban accent. Leaving in the South for the past 47 yrs I have obtained a CUBAN SOUTHERN ACCENT. 

After graduating from BGH we moved to Palm Beach Florida until 1963 when my father was offered a job in Mobile, Al as an engineered,with International Paper Co. although he traveled a lot, we somehow got stuck in Mobile with my mother and sibblings (4 brothers, 1 sister). They all still leaving in Mobile except my father, now retired with 92 yrs old and residing in Tavernier, Florida one of the keys berfore Key West. Also leaving in Florida (Miami one of my brother's) Joe he also attended BGH. My mom passed away in 1999. The rest of the family are still in Mobile with their families.

In 1965 I got marry and had 3 wonderful son William (Billy), George and Stephen Miller) and now 6 beautiful grandchildren (4 grandson,2 granddaughters)Also, 3 great daughter's in law.

1976 divorced from my first husband and moved to Miami with my 3 sons and re-marry in 1977. In 1980 unfortunately divorced my second husband and moved back to Mobile with my sons until 1988 when I went to work with NCB now Bank of America in Tampa, Fl in the International Dept. After being with them for 3 month they transferred me to Miami where I lived until 1997. 

I now live in Atlanta, Ga working with a Freight Forwarder. Still in the International Business. I think the moving around is over now until I retire, hopefully in another year and half, although don't think I will quite retire, will be doing something else, but less stressful.

When I moved to Atlanta,through a cousin I met Julio Perez and his wife Maria Eugenia.  Julio went to Belle Glade although he is younger than me but we ofter talk about Belle Glade High.

Please if anyone knows when the next Class Reunion be, would like for someone to notify me. Loved to see everyone again.
my personal email is IQBAN@bellsouth.net

 

Bette Ann MARKHAM Hart

Class of 1953

3 Children

8 Grandchildren

jbg39@peoplepc.com

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 MARTIN Cone - Lewis

Class of 1963

2 Children

3 Grandchildren

gail.lewis@fl.nacdnet.net 

I will be glad to hear from anyone who wishes to correspond.
Janelle MARTIN Marr

Class of 1966

Hunband's Name; Michael

2 Children

4 Grandchildren

janellemarr@bellsouth.net 

I just retired after 31 years with Palm Beach County.  I worked for Palm Beach County Fleet Management (Motor Pool).  Michael and I moved to Rainbow Springs (next to Dunnellon) and we love it.!!!!!!!!The Glades was very good to me and my folks since the early 1940's. Both of my children, Connie and Jason Tucker were born at Pahokee Hospital and I have very fond memories of living in the Glades. I guess the saying "muck between your toes " is correct. I catch myself saying home, meaning Belle Glade and now Rainbow Springs is home. I want THANK everyone for making my life so nice.
 
 
Gail MASONIC Gupton

Husband's Name; Bob Gupton (deceased)

Class of 1962

4 Children

7 Grandchildren

E-mail  glgupton@bellsouth.net

Website www.atlantavintagejewelry.com 

 

 

After living in Naples Florida for 13 years with first husband, Larry Hubbell, I traveled north, following a divorce, and met and married Bob, my husband of 21 years. His profession was advertising and marketing, and I met him in Roanoke, VA where I ended up.

A head-on auto accident by a drunk driver during a return trip from a beach in Englewood FL forced us to become self-employed in 1982. I became right-hand lady for my husband's talents. With our joint fascination for antique clocks, Bob started a clock repair business from our home in Tampa until 1987, when we started our company, Video/Graphics.

We moved to Atlanta in 1989, bringing our business with us. I was the "people person" which means I worked with the customers and Bob did the real work. In 1998, our business was featured in the National Magazine, "Small Business Opportunities". Our business provided video transfer services and film to DVD conversions.

Bob passed away suddenly on November 23, 2003. Before he departed he started a new online business for me, Atlanta Vintage Jewelry, that should be operational in February, 2004. I expect the vintage jewelry business to keep me steadily occupied.

My home is on a private wooded acre near Lake Allatoona, just north of Atlanta. I share it with our 8-year-old Cocker Spaniel. I have 9 grandchildren, all living in Naples Florida.

Bob and I also counseled and corresponded with people all over the world through our personal web site, Beyond Prayer and Meditation. I will continue to write the monthly newsletter and hope to publish a book from the thousands of spiritual seekers who filled out password requests for access to the more advanced spiritual section.

After having been on a spiritual journey of my own for over 25 years, I have ultimately discovered that things are not as they appear to be. I know my purpose in life and who I really am. My life is full of contentment, peace, and satisfaction.

Audry MATHIS Spikes

Class of 1968

Husband's name; Buddy

2 Children

3 Grandchildren

budaud@cooke.net


 

 

Alma Ann McCLURE Harrell

Class of 1957

Husband's Name; "A.J." ('52)

3 Children

7 Grandchildren

1 Great-grandchild

harrellalmaj@yahoo.com

I retired from Palm Beach Community College Nursing Program as a member of the faculty for 24 years in 2001, forty total years as a nurse.  A.J. retired from Pipefitters/Plumbers Local Union 630, West Palm Beach, as Business Manager in 1989. 
We lived in the same house, the same address and phone number out in the country for 38 years until four years ago, when we downsized into a retirement community.  We celebrated our 48th anniversary this year.
Our oldest daughter is a dietitian, recruiting for Morrison Management (remember the Morrison cafeterias?) for food service directors and dietitians for hospitals and nursing homes.  Our second daughter, is a registered nurse, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in critical care.  Our son, is a plumber and supervisor for a large mechanical contractor in Lake Worth.  We have six (five boys and one girl) biological grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, and one step-great granddaughter.  So as you can see, we have big holidays, birthdays, and any other reason to get together as they all live in Palm Beach County.

Carol Jean McCLURE Tillman

Class of 1962

Husband's name; Earnest

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

cjtil@bellsouth.net 

After graduation in "62" and finishing Charon Williams Business College, I started working at Okeelanta Sugar Refinery.  It was there that I met my future husband.  I married Earnest Tillman, Jr. in l966, and we moved to Key Largo, Fl in the Florida Keys.  Earnest built a successful Marine Construction business from which he retired in l990.  I stayed at home while raising our sons, Todd and Glade.  After they finished school, I began working at Eckerd Photo Lab. We lost Earnest in November 2003.  I live in our home and still work as a Photo Lab Manager at CVS Pharmacy.  My working career came late and I still love working in the Lab.  Gardening and Grandchildren are my loves.  Also completed two half-marathons in honor of Earnest, raising money for cancer research, at Disney.   Never thought I could do it but was inspired by a wonderful person and his mother, Annie Mae Tillman  Continue to walk on a regular basis.  Belle Glade was a great place to grow up as many of you will agree.  Life was simple and uncomplicated.
Sherry McGEE

Class of 1968

Husband is deceased

2 Children

7 Grandchildren

3450@aol.com

I just received my 30 years with General Motors where I am communications coordinator.  Lots of fun with my job.  I am with the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Ky. The cars are just awesome to drive.  We also make the XLR sport Cadillac.  I have two children.  Brian 35 and Tracy 30  Between the two of them, I have seven grands and the last one on the way.( I hope )!! I moved to Fitzgerald, Ga. soon after graduation and still maintain my home there.  My mother is living in the house. She was a cafe worker at the school, (Pearl McGee) if any one remembers her.  She is 85 now and works rings around me!  No plans of retiring just yet, but soon.  Bowling Green is a great place to live.  Any one wanting to visit the Corvette Plant, give me a shout!

 

Cortland McKEE

Class of 1962

Wife's Name; Sarah

cortmckee@comcast.net 

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.

Marion McMullen

Class of 1970

muckfire@yahoo.com 

 
Shirley Yvonne McTAGGART Reece

Class of 1957

Husband's Name; Bob

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

syvonnereece@wmconnect.com 

 

After graduation I went to Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1960. I spent the next 33 years working at the hospital in Belle Glade. I met and married my husband of 43 years in Belle Glade where he was employed with the Division of Corrections. We have 2 boys. Keith, our oldest.is a construction engineer and is a UF graduate. He is divorced and has no children. Our youngest, Douglas, is a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University and is a Lieutenant with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. He has 2 children and they are the joy of our lives.
I retired in 2000 and we moved to Wellington so that I could be closer to my Mother who is in an Assisted Living Facility in
 WPB. Some of you Rams may remember her, as she managed the school cafeteria for many years until she retired. My brother, Ervin, died in 1995 following a long fight with heart disease. I miss him every day.
Bob and I are enjoying our retirement, grandchildren and traveling.
I have no regrets and wouldn't change growing up in Belle Glade and my many wonderful memories for anything.
Jim MEEKS

Class of 1968

3 Children

2 Grandchildren

10_1@msn.com

After spending 16 years in Alaska, I moved to Colorado, work for Lockheed Martin/Missile Defense Agency, and own a small cattle ranch.

 

Jane MILLS Scheffler

Class of 1968

Husband's Name; Thomas SCHEFFLER ('65)

2 Children

1 grandchild

jscheffl@qualitydistribution.com 

Married for 36 years - Live in Andalusia AL, if you're coming through feel free to stop in for a spell.  Phone # 334-493-6760
Ida MOCK Durden

Class of 1965

Husband's name; Tom

1 Child

1 Grandchild

mock3@comcast.net 

Living in Dothan, Alabama since 1987.  We have one daughter, she lives in Montgomery, AL.  A miracle grandbaby was born Oct 04 and a true little Boy!  We love dearly.   My husband and I are trying to retire full time in 2007, if the Good Lord sees fit.  We want to spend time with our grandson and see more of the US.  I have tried to locate Peggy Spence Tanner, last known address Lakeland, Florida. Peggy graduated in 1965.  If anyone has information, please let me know.   I sincerely appreciate this site!!!!
Robert MOONEY

Class of 1960

Wife's Name; Yvette

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

rgmooney@hotmail.com 

 
Thomas "Tommy" MOORE

Class of 1963

Wife's Name; Joyce

3 Children

7 Grandchildren

twm9507@comcast.net 

 

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.

Joyce MORRIS Simpson

Class of 1965

Husband's name; Ron

3 Children

7 Grandchildren

joyce@rcsproductions.com 

Donna T. MOTES

Class of 1967

donnamotes@aol.com 

I now live in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. I've worked for the Clerk of the Circuit Court, for Human Resources, in West Palm Beach, for 4 years.
Sandra K. MOTES Kneip

Class of 1960

Husband's Name; Ron

3 Children

5 Grandchildren

McheifRon@juno.com

RETIRED (and loving it!!!)
Robert "Bert" Lewis MURRAY IV (deceased)

Class of 1967

Wife's Name; Brenda

1 Child

Bert died in 1976 at age 27 of malignant melanoma which started in a mole on his back that he couldn't see change. He had graduated from Louisiana State University, Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and was working for a cable company at the time of his death. He had met and married  his soulmate, Brenda, and was very happy at the time he became ill again. He is buried in his beloved Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I know he and ole Charlie Ruff are up there having a blast.
Thomas Douglas MURRAY

Class of 1969

Wife's Name; Helen

3 Children

1 Grandchild

tdmblu@aol.com 

I have been a Belle Glade policeman for 32 years and just retired, switching to School Resource Officer for the School District. I still love dancing, music and my drums but don't get to play much. My oldest daughter has followed me into law enforcement and my son is a budding drummer in the Pahokee High School band. My second daughter is in college and working very hard. I am proud of them all. My granddaughter Shelby is the light of my life an she is just 5 but she has Pop-Pop wrapped around her little finger! She starts kindergarten in  Aug 04 at Gove where her Grandma is the school nurse.
Lawrence Herbert NASH, Jr.

Class of 1959

Wife's Name; Dorothy

4 Children

2 Grandchildren

engrcb68@bellsouth.net

 

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.

Sarah NORMAN Brown

Class of 1957

Husband's Name; George

3 Children

6 Grandchildren

2 Great Grandchildren

brownieg2@embarqmail.com

We have lived in Hollywood,Miramar,Ft Lauderdale, Fl and moved to
Greensboro, NC in 1993 so that I could continue to work with my company that I have worked for so so long. In 1998 We retired and moved to Tallahassee, Fl.  I went back to Work for Florida Commerce Credit Union.  This is where we will stay til we go to our
greater rewards, where ever that may be.  Just hoping it's up and not down..
Eugene Roy ORR

Class of 1961

Wife's Name; Carol

3 Children

7 Grandchildren

chieforr@cyber-rover.com 

 
Jerry G. ORR

Class of 1966

Wife's Name; Carole

2 Children

4 Grandchildren

jcorr@massnet1.net

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
wonderful years together. We have two children, Jerry and
Christina and they each have two wonderful children.

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.

Gail PARKER Spooner

Class of 1968

3 children

5 grandchildren

msf4gail@bellsouth.net 

YAHOO, I'm aggravating YA'LL!!!! I'm living in Cary, NC for the past year. Four years prior to that I was in Wilmington NC before that Southern Pines and I even lived one year in England...I enjoy dancing, it makes me Happy. I love my work,most people do. I'm a lic. massage therapist. Have hands and massage table will travel. Last Sept. the good Lord blessed me with a healing miracle and I felt better than I've felt in 12 years. never say NEVER. I'm within 12 miles of my daughter and her family and one hour of my special forces Army Sons and their children. Anybody visiting near Raleigh better Stop in... Hugs to ALL and enjoy TODAY...Yesterday is History, tomorrow a Mystery.. TODAY a PRESENT... Gail
Jack R. PAYNE

Class of 1968

No Spouse

wildjrp@hotmail.com

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.

Harvey M. PEARLMAN

Class of 1967

Wife's Name; Jean

No Children

harveympearlman@aol.com 

Licensed Neuromuscular Therapist and BodyTalk System Practitioner.

When I am not working or giving a presentation I enjoy reading, walking in nature, and playing music with my friends.

Jannett PEARSON Jones

Class of 1967

Husband's Name; Hughie (Class of 1965)

2 Children

4 Grandchildren

bghs67@yahoo.com

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
deer stand. He suffered a spinal cord injury, he is a T-12 paraplegic. He spent three months in rehabilitation. After returning home he went back to work. We also belong to a support group for newly injured spinal cord patients.

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.

Gloria "Dane" PENNY Kelley

Class of 1970

Husband's Name; Kenneth

2 Children

3 grandchildren

kellie_street@yahoo.com

I married Kenneth Kelley in July of 1970. He worked as a diesel mechanic at Okeelanta Sugar until 1979. He was saved in 1978 and surrendered to serve in ministry. We moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he attended Bible College. Since then we have lived in North Carolina, Tennessee, Belize Central America, Louisiana, Alabama and now finally back in Florida. He/We have served as youth pastor, missionaries (church planting/deaf ministries) and the last fourteen years as pastor. He earned his ThD in 1993. We have two children, son 33 married and a daughter 28 married with three sons. We currently live in Lake County Florida, just north of Eustis,Florida. I would love to talk with any of my high school classmates and catch up.
Claudia PHELAN Crosby

Class of 1955

Husband's Name; Don

3 Children

3 Grandchildren

Don and I married in 1956 and will celebrate 50 years tomorrow.  Since we have know each other since we were 5 years old...this is a lifetime together for us.
We had 3 children. Our oldest child Mike, passed away in 1999 at the age of 42.  We are thankful we have two daughters remaining.  We lost a granddaughter in 1994 and a granddaughter in 2003.  We have a step-grandson remaining and are thankful for that. 
In spite of all the bad things that we have had to go thru, we have had a great life.  We are active in church, enjoy all our friends and family and are happy in our retirement years.
We moved to WPB from Belle Glade and lived there for 28 years.  Spent the next 18 in Oak Hill Fl.  A few months ago we moved to Blairsville GA and will experience 4 seasons for the first time in our lives.  We are now closer to our daughters and other relatives so this will be a new experience for us and we are looking forward to being with everyone and spending the rest of our years enjoying life. 
Caroln PHELPS Pendleton

Class of 71

Husband's name; Ronald

2 Children

1 Grandchild

cjpron@hotmail.com 

I work for the seminole tribe of fl at the seminole police Dept.
as a dispatcher i have worked for them for 15yrs .I finished high school at glades center high in 1971 the fist yr that they changed the school. i will always be a ram . the kids i went to school with just had a reunion in 2005 with yr 70 71 72, i was wonderful to be with friends for 3 day we laugh the whole time you felt like teenagers ago. i can't wait until we do it again.
Don PHELPS

Class of 1967

Wife's name; Martha

2 Children

7 Grandchildren

railroadman11@yahoo.com 

I am a Railroad Track Inspector-Machine Operator. My favorite hobby is my garden both flower and vegetable. I also love to read about history,science,christian literature and a host of other topics. I think the one thing that I am most proud of is to have been a good husband,father and grandfather to my family. One regret that I have is that I did not go on to college. I have been very blessed to do pretty well even without the higher education but probably would have done better with it.
Sandra PHELPS Fritz

Class of 1970

Husband's Name; Donald

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

sandysplace2003@yahoo.com 

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.
Olga PICHARDO Hayes

Class of 1969

Husband's Name; Bud

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

ohayes3350@aol.com 

I still live in Belle Glade, as well as my mother and children. I own Affordable Insurance with Jeff Hooker.
I have two grandsons age 8. One by each of my girls.
Life is good.
Georgiann "Gee Gee" PIERCE Collinsworth

Class of 1959

Husband's Name; Floyd

2 Children

3 Grandchildren

geegeec@knology.net 

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.  

Jorge "George" PIÑON

Class of 1965

Wife's name; Maria Antonia

4 children

11 grandchildren

jorgepinon305@aol.com 

 

Memories, memories...all good!!

Came to Miami after graduation and got married. Both Maria Antonia and I moved to Gainesville where we both graduated from UF in 1975...GO GATORS!!

Began a 32 year career in the oil industry that took me and my family to five different cities in the United States and three foreign countries...New Orlenas, Houston, Abilene, Houston, Philadelphia, Houston, Chicago, Caracas, Mexico City, Houston, and Madrid.

Family all settled, all four -three boys and one girl- graduated from the University of Texas in Austin and are now living in New York City, Chicago, Portland OR and Austin...so Maria Antonia and I are racking up quite a bit of frequent flyer miles.

I am currently a consultant and a Visiting Reserach Fellow at Florida International University's Latin American and Caribbean Center and also doing energy research for the Brookings Institution....just trying to keep the old neurons busy.

Abrazos to everyone!

"George"
Judy PLANK Shaw

Class of 1965

Husband's name; Donald

2 Children

6 Grandchildren

1 Great Grandchild

bitdonny@dixieconnect.com 

 

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

TCPopeJr@aol.com 

 
Richard POSTON

Class of 1961

1 Child

4 Grandchildren

dickposton@hotmail.com

After graduation I attended the Univ of Fl for a couple of years and then decided to go to "work".  After working at several jobs trying to find my niche in life, I decided to go back to school in 1967.  In 1968, I joined the Navy and served on active duty until 1978.  I got married in 1969 and my daughter Penny was born in 1971 in Bremerhaven, Germany.  I also have 2 stepchildren - William and Tammy who were 3 and 4 when we married.
In 1978, I left the active Navy, but remained in the reserves.  I went back to college and graduated in 1980.  In 1981, my wife and I divorced and I moved to San Diego, California.  I worked in the defense industry the entire time I lived in San Diego.  I retired from the Naval Reserves in 1988.  That same year I moved to Pensacola Florida where I continued to work in defense.  In 1992, I moved to Atlanta, GA and started working in the Nuclear Power industry as a computer programmer.  In 1994, I formed my own company to sell software products to the power industry.  In 1997, Duke Power in Charlotte, NC purchased my company and moved me to my current location in York, SC.  I worked for the power company until 1999 and then started working as a freelance programmer for several of the banks in the Charlotte area.  In 2001, I went to work for a small startup company doing work in the healthcare industry.  I remained there until I retired in June of 2005.
My mother is now 87 and has lived with me since 1982.  I am enjoying retirement so far and I hope that continues.
I still enjoy playing golf and surfing the internet.  I also still do some consulting work for my last employer - but all from home.
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

vms@gcnetmail.net 

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

juanie2000@yahoo.com

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
47 guests.

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

Mary PREVATT Miller

Husband's name; Edward

1 Child

3 Grandchildren

marymiller01@bellsouth.net 

 

I CURRENTLY WORK FOR PUBLIX SUPERMARKET AND VERY HAPPLY MARRIED HAVE 1 DAUGHTER AND 3 GRANDCHILDREN.
Linda RICHEY Camplin

Class of 1968

Husband's Name; Bruce CAMPLIN ('67)

2 Children

arkie50@earthlink.net 

 

In 1970 I married Bruce Camplin. We started our family in 1974 and God blessed us with Sean and Dustin. They are our pride and joy! They graduated from the University of Central Florida with computer degrees and married in 2001.

Bruce is retired with Florida Power & Light and is working with Building Maintenance for the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners. For the past 15 years I have worked with St. Lucie County as well. I have recently been promoted to Senior Human Resources Specialist.

I have such wonderful memories of Belle Glade High school and look forward to our reunion. 

Claude B. ROBERTSON

Class of 1960

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

mrrobertson@tds.net 

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.

 

Eddy ROBINSON

Class of 1955

Wife's name; Barbara Ann

2 Children

5 Grandchildren

hoghu43853@alltel.net

Retired, retired...

Women, women....

Lived to 70. My only regret is not making out with all the girls in our class.

Lois ROBBINS Glisson

Class of 1958

Husband's Name; Bobby ('57)

3 Children

6 Grandchildren

mtnmama@wnclink.com 

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.

Jorge E. RODRIGUEZ

Class of 1968

Wife's Name; Renee

2 Children

rodst6@aol.com 

Saludos! I did not realize we had a web site till I got invited to the reunion of the classes for 67,68 & 69. It has been a long time. So, here is the rest of my story.
After high school I attended Indian River Jr. College for two years on a baseball scholarship. I then transferred to Stetson University on another baseball scholarship and graduate in 1972. I played baseball for the Phillies for a summer in 1972. I then tried to get a job with the State Department but they wouldn't take me because I was not a US citizen. So, I found the quickest way to get your citizen was to join the military. Well, I did in 1973. I enter the US Army as a private and made it a career. I just retired as an Army Colonel from Special Operations Command here in Tampa in September of 2003. I am now a consultant with Northrop Grumman dealing with the Department of Homeland Security. My Army career started in Ft. Knox, Kentucky where I attended basic training from there I went to Fort Lee, Virginia for Advance Individual Training from there I went to Fort Benning Georgia for Officer Candidate School, OCS, I then went to Germany for a three year tour, from 1976 till 1978. It was in this assignment that I met my wife Renee, from Glendora, California. During this tour of duty our son Jorge jr. was born in Landstuhl, Germany. We then went to Fort Bragg North Carolina where I was assigned with JFK Special Warfare Center. During this tour of duty I was selected to be part of the first team of advisors to El Salvador (1980-81). After this tour we went to Virginia to school and then to Fort Hood, Texas, where we spent four years from 1981-85. During this tour our son Roman Antonio was born in Austin, Texas. We then went back to Fort Lee, Virginia where I ran the US Army Petroleum school for three years.(1985-88),it was followed with another tour to Fort Benning, Georgia where I attended the Command and General Staff College at the US Army School of the Americas. This course was taught in Spanish. We then went to Fort Ord California for four years (1989-93).We then went to Fort Lee, Virginia for a tour with a Petroleum and Water Group. I was then selected to command a battalion in the 101st Airborne Division at Fort. Campbell, Kentucky for two years. Following this assignment I was selected to attend the War College, selected to Colonel and Brigade level command. After a year at the Air War College in Montgomery, Alabama I was selected for a joint assignment with US Special Operations Command where I served from 1999 till my retirement in September of 2003. I also was fortunate enough to attend airborne, air-assault and Rigger schools.
My greatest accomplishment professionally was to serve the great institution of the US Army and be selected to Infantry OCS Hall of Fame. HOOAH!, My greatest accomplishment personally has been being married to Renee for 27 years and having two great sons Jorge Jr. and Roman Antonio (Chonch) and also having two set of parents Jorge and Alicia and Coach and Ms. Shirley
Edwin ROZIER

Class of 1967

Wife's name; Silvia

3 Children

9 Grandchildren

Name    Edwin Rozier
Your Maiden Name   
Class Year    1967
Spouse s Name    Silvia
Children    3
Grandchildren    9
E mail    edwin.rozier@yahoo.com
Biography    I would have graduated in 1967, but I quit school and joined the US Army.  I have always regretted not finishing high school there at Belle Glade High, but I was not happy with my home life and thought I knew it all(I soon learned I did not during basic training). I currently reside in North Carolina with my wife and eight(yes eight dogs). I guess overall things have turned out pretty well for me, I don't have to many regrets. Life is really what you make it.
Linda ROZIER Ervin

Husband's name; William

9 Children

17 Grandchildren

1  Great-grandchild

sassylady52tn@yahoo.com

I DIDN'T GRADUATE FROM B.G.H.S. BUT I WOULD HAVE IN 1971 IF I HAD NOT QUIT TO GET MARRIED.
I ATTENDED OSCEOLA SCHOOL AND B.G.JR.H.
I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO  WILLIAM FOR 16 YEARS. WE LIVED IN CLEWISTON FOR 10 OF THOSE YEARS BEFORE MOVING TO TELLICO PLAINS TN.
TO MY SURPRISE AND DELIGHT WE FOUND THAT A LOT OF OUR FRIENDS FROM "THE DAY" (MY GRAND DAUGHTERS'WORDS) LIVE IN EAST TN. AS
A MATTER OF FACT WE HAVE A REUNION EVERY NOV.
MY GREATEST ACHIEVMENT IS MY CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILDREN. THEY ARE SUCH A BLESSING.
IF ANYONE HAS ANY PICTURES OF B.G.AND SURROUNDING AREA AND WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THEM PLEASE CONTACT ME. ESPECIALLY THE HUGO THEATER.
I WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT KATHY RABARA. IF ANYONE COULD GIVE INFO. ON HOW TO REACH HER I WOULD APPRECIATE IT.
Patricia SALVADOR Hartwick

Class of 1968

Husband's name; Danny

2 Children

5 Grandchildren

mrmrshartwick@aol.com 

  
Charles (Pat) SCHEFFLER

Class of 1958

Spouse's name; Divorced twice... nuff said

Children 3/2step

patscheffler@att.net 

Graduated '58,joined Army,out '63 bummed around till Nov'66 joined Delta Air Lines retired(car wreck 1993)retired at 53 yrs ain;t life great..worked many places for Delta Air (best airline flying!)finally came back to BG.. been here since..don't get around much ,wud love to hear from old gang!!fone 561 386-3680,,e-mail patscheffla@att.net..I live in WPB near old WPB Mall..between military and Delta ..been there done that!rough on the ole bod,but fun getting there!!!!SEE YA
Thomas Gerald SCHEFFLER

Class of 1965

Wife's Name; Jane MILLS Scheffler ('68)

2 Children

1 Grandchild

 jscheffl@qualitydistribution.com l

Heavy Crane Operator-Married to the same woman for 36 years.  Stop in and see us in Andalusia, AL. Phone # 334-493-6760
Jack SCOTT

Class of 1967

Wife's Name; Sue

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

JESCOTT@NETTALLY.COM

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
baby boy (no problem I was also a state registered EMT) also saving the life of a 9 day old baby girl with SIDS. 

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,
than to have done nothing at all and succeeded." 

To my fellow Rams, Peace and Love.

James "Michael" SCRAPE

Class of 1967

Wife's Name; Carolyn Paulette Creecy

2 Children

mscrape@centurytel.net 

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!

Thomas SCRAPE

Class of 1964

Wife's Name; Dixie Lee

6 Children

17 Grandchildren

6 Great-grandchildren

thomas@arcangelmetalworks.com 

Married 37 years (sorry to say not all to the same lady)
B.A. from Central Christian University
Own and operate Arc Angel Metal Works - ornamental iron
Volunteer Chaplain for Arkansas Prison System
Love Gospel music
Cindy SIDES Bailey

Class of 1970

Husband's Name; Charles

3 Children

3 Grandchildren

cbweoka@mindspring.com 

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. 

 

Lynda SIDES Totty

Class of 1967

Husband's Name; Tom

2 Children

3 Grandchildren

papat@prodigy.net 

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!

Dixie SLADE Asbury

Class of 1970

Husband's Name; Don

5 Children

10 Grandchildren

asbury7@earthlink.net

Hmmm...I have not accomplished what you may think are great and marvelous things, but I have been a mother to my five children, and I am married to a man that I love with all my heart.  We have been blessed with a daughter who is now ten.  I have seven grandchildren. I have survived breast cancer.  I am living with emphysema, having lost 70% of my lung capacity.  I'm not sure if that is from second-hand smoke, from running into the fields when the crop dusters were dusting, or from running behind the mosquito trucks as a child.  I never enjoyed the smoke, but I thoroughly enjoyed the mosquito truck and running barefoot through the rich muck. For nine years I owned the Badcock Furniture Store in Lake Placid.  I am not working now, but I am privileged to live close to my parents, and I drive them wherever they need to go.  I am active in my church.  I have a testimony that Jesus Christ is my Savior, and that He loves me.  I am happier now than I have ever been.  My life has been truly blessed, and I regularly give thanks to Heavenly Father for all that He has given me.  Like you, I feel great joy when I think of our school days.  I am so thankful that we had teachers who loved to teach.  We had some of the best!  I'm still not a social  butterfly, but I enjoy seeing people from my past.  I probably won't recognize most of you, as I doubt you would recognize me.  Life in Belle Glade was idyllic when I was growing up.  I've driven through town a few times in the past years and I have concluded that Belle Glade, for me, only exists in my dreams.  Hail to each of you who ARE Belle Glade High School, and God bless you.
Cheryl SMITH Lay

Class of 1970

Husband's name; Wayne

2 Children

I am a teacher at New Horizons Elementary School in Wellington, Florida.  I am also a Palm Beach County Mathematics Trainer.  I serve as Elementary Vice President for the Florida Council Teachers of Mathematics. 
I enjoy traveling, reading, training teachers and spending time with my family.
Kathryn SMITH Tindale

Class of 1968

Husband's Name; Bob

3 Children

kathryn_tindale@hotmail.com 

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.

Shari SMITH

Class of 1970

Husband's name; Randy

3 Children

1 Grandchild

Shari0714@msn.com

  My family moved to Tallahassee in the middle of my junior year at BGHS but most of my fondest memories are in Belle Glade.
 
I graduated from high school in Tallahassee in 1970 and married Troy Martin in November of the same year.   We had a daughter born to us in 1972 and Troy and I divorced shortly thereafter.  Our daughter Pam is a graduate of Florida State University and presently lives in Texas teaching school.  
 
I married Steve Younce (Class of 1969)in 1973 and we moved to Tennessee.   We had two daughters Jennifer and Amy born and raised in the hills of Tennessee.    Jennifer graduated from the University of North Florida with a degree in Marketing and works for a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.   Jen is married to a wonderful man who spoils her rotten.    Amy graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Broadcasting and Communications and married a great guy she met while in college.  She worked as news director for a local television station until the birth of her daughter in 2001.
 
Steve and I divorced and I returned to Florida, presently living in the Jacksonville area.
 
My life is very quiet and peaceful and I receive a tremendous amount of joy from my daughters and their husbands, and of course the grand-daughter is the greatest.   Being a grand parent is so much fun.
 
My brother Allen (Class of 1968) I believe is attending the reunion planned in June, 2004 and I cannot wait to hear all the news when he returns.
Trudie SMITH Willis

Class of 1964

Husband's Name; Billy

2 Children

No Grandchildren

trudie_d_willis@hotmail.com 

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.

Dickie SNOW

Class of 1970

Wife's Name; Kendra

2 Children

JiMeS70@aol.com 

 
Marie SNOW Rash

Class of 1968

Husband's Name; Keith

No Children

marierash@bellsouth.net

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.

Ralph L. "Rocky" STACY

Class of 1969

Wife's name; Nancy

3 children

gatoroc@cs.com 

Nancy and I have lived in Ocala, Fl for the past 38 years.  We have three children Major 27; Blake 23; and Teal 22.  I have been a commercial contractor in Marion County since graduating from U of F in 1975.  I have built every type of commercial building over the years from commercial retail; to schools to a jail; but I enjoy building churches the most.  I have built a number of churches in the Central Fl. area and each one is a separate challenge.  I have also been a volunteer high school football coach for the past 28 years.  This is my passion!
    Nancy raises mini and toy Austrailian shepherds and has established the breed in several registries.  She is contacted for her dogs from every corner of the US as well as overseas.  She is constantly tending to her "furr Kids' as she calls them. 
    Major is married and is an engineer in Orlando having graduated from UCF.  Blake is in his last year of college and may have designs on the military.  And Teal is in her last year at U of F and will graduste in engineering.
    If you get to the Central Fl. area please contact us and we can get reaquainted on BGHS stories.
Rocky Stacy
R. Wayne STACY

Class of 1969

Wife's name; Cheryl

1 Child

No Grandchildren

wstacy@gardner-webb.edu 

 

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.

 

Susan STEPHENS Johnson

Class of 1968

Husband's Name; Tom

2 Children

1 Grandchild

suej@polarcomm.com 

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

lyndarose6@hotmail.com 

  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            

Sam STRAHM

Class of 1968

4 Children

6 Grandchildren

simplysam49@yahoo.com 

I returned to Indiana for the summer right after graduation. Came back to Florida and attended the tech center at Riviera Beach,worked at Penneys Auto center and finished duties as DCT president in 1969. Returned to Indiana,attended Fort Wayne Bible College (now part of Taylor University}for a year,and married Barbara in 1970. Found myself in the Army at Ft. Knox by our 1st aniversary. Worked at several jobs {mostly auto related}then got involved in farming with my inlaws {grain,cattle and hogs}.In the late 70's we lost control of a large tract of leased land. By then we had 2 small sons and I had to make some hard choices. I took a job with UPS,had 2 more children and retired in late 2003. I am a BLESSED man!! Son Dan is an engineer-married-lives about an hour away-1 daughter. Jonathan is in law enfocement near Indianapolis=married with 1 son and 2 daughters. Rebecca married a youth minister and is on staff at a Bible college in Grand Rapids , Michigan. Phil studied business at IU then transferred to Indiana Wesleyan to prepare for Youth Ministry. He has 1 more year.{he seems to have figured out that serving the ALMIGHTY is better than the almighty dollar-some spend a lifetime learning that lesson!} Barbara continues to work with small children both at our church and our local school. She loves it and they LOVE her!! What a gift!! She says she won't retire untill I'm ready to travel!! I,m glad to be home!! I run combine at harvest for a  friend,work around our place,pursue my hobbies{old cars,trucks,and tractors}read,relax and for the 1st time since a kid enjoy being UNemployed!!To God be the glory. My regrets would be that I haven't done a better job of staying in touch with and supporting my friends!"Life gets complicated when you get past 18". I am glad to have accepted Jesus as my LORD and Savior. Without His love I doubt that I'd be here to write this. Blessings to ALL you Rams-the ones I know and the ones I never met!!I still enjoy your posts!!    05/12/05. Hail to thee dear BGHS.  
Glenda STRICKLAND

Class of 1969

2 children

gfstrickland@bellsouth.net 

Ray SULLIVAN

Class of 1966

Wife's Name; Dell

2 Children

3 Grandchildren

rayfbc@hotmail.com

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!

Joan E. TAYLOR

Class of 1968

Spouse's name; Tim Lyons

2 Children

taylorlyons@bigvalley.net 



Robin THOMAS Hollingsworth

Class of 1964

Husband's name; Harley HOLLINGSWORTH ('59)

1 Child

2 Grandchildren

rath46@aol.com

Harley and I married in 67'.He worked for FPL and I owned a beauty salon.Charlie was born in 71'. We both went to work for my family. We lived in B.G.,South Bay,western Hendry county,Lake Harbor,     Lusk,Wyoming for 2 years and then back to Lake Harbor and then to Belle Glade where we still are. We have a wonderful son and 2 wonderful grandsons. Harley and I retired in 96' and have been RVING since. We are in a RV RESORT in Blairsville, Ga. and love the Ga. mountains.We love to travel and have covered most of the USA.When it gets to cold for our warm blood we come home to Belle Glade.
John  (Johnny)  THORNE

Class of 1957

Wife's name; Jerre

2 Children

3 Grandchildren

jetwash141@wavecable.com 

After high school, I attended the U. of Fla. for 2 years and then joined the Air Force in 1959.  I met my wife while I was in pilot training. I spent 23 years in the Air Force. We retired to Washington state in 1982. We have a daughter and a son and three grandchildren.  I like to keep up with politics and play golf.  Jerre and I are quietly content in our retirement in a beautiful area of the country, the Olympic Peninsula, which is just west of Seattle across Puget Sound.   
Clarence THROOP

Class of 1961

Wife's name; Karen

2 Children

4 Grandchildren

fatman0272@bellesouth.net

hi everone i still live in BG.  Ihave been a deputy in palm beach  co. for 11 yrs. now,(time of posting oct 06).  Ihave 4 beautiful grand kids, and a beautiful wife and life is great. Plan on retiring in 2 years.  e-mail add posted please send.  Love all!



 
Jeanne TOWELL Woodard

Class of 1969

Husband's Name; Bobby

2 Children

4 Grandchildren

jwood3035@aol.com 

 
Crate P. "Happy" TUCKER

Class of 1963

Wife's Name; Alicia

3 Children

2 Grandchildren

Haptuck@bellsouth.net 

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

rgenterprises@hotmail.com

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

jescott@nettally.com

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.

Karen VADASZ Corbin

Class of 1960

Husband's Name; Gordon

2 Children

4 Grandchildren

karenlcorbin@aol.com 

 

I was raised in South Bay and graduated from BGHS Class of l960. Attended College Conservatory of Music in Ohio and married Gordon Corbin in l964. Have 2 daughters. Micah Kelly lives in Lodi, CA with husband John (of Belle Glade) and 2 stepsons, Justin & Michael. Courtney lives in Boca Raton with husband Gary (son of Sharon Amedee Courson) and 2 sons Chase and Chandler.

Have been organist at the Community United Methodist Church since I was l3; still teach piano and accompany band students for contests;

Have been Medical Records Coordinator at Glades Health Care Center in Pahokee for 5 years and was employed in the X-ray department at Everglades Hospital in Pahokee for l8 years until it closed.

Am actively involved in community activities and organizations. Am a member of the Black Gold Festival Committee, the PBCC Living Christmas Tree (for l5 years), Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and PEO.

Gordon and his brother Charles (Lynn) still own and operate Slim's Fish Camp.

My sister, Karol Stewart, lives in Royal Palm Beach and my mother and father live in Clewiston. Gordon's dad, "Slim", passed away in 2003 at the age of 95.

I keep in touch with lots of my classmates and would love to hear from others.

Can't imagine living any place other that the GLADES. GO RAMS!!

Karol VADASZ Stewart

Class of 1965

Husband's Name; Jerry

No Children

karol_stewart@bellsouth.net

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

nwcafl@aol.com 

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

marino139@earthlink.net  

 
Cary WALL

Class of 1966

Wife's name; Faye

2 Children

7 Grandchildren

jseawall@earthlink.net

 


Graduated from Troy State University in 1971.
Moved back to Belle Glade and then to Clewiston in 1979.  I have been there ever since.  I am working for USSC for 26 year & looking to retire by 62.  Coached alot of baseball & football when finally got soon males in the family.  Enjoyed every bit of it.

I am thinking of moving to southwest Georgia or southeast Alabama.  Got any suggestions let me know.
 
Alva L. WALLIS, Jr.

Class of 1958

Wife's name; Vickie

2 Children

4 Grandchildren

alwallis429@yahoo.com 

BS METEOROLOGY ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY, MBA WESTERN CAROLINA UNIV,
CERT BUSINESS CONTINUITY PROFESSIONAL W/ Disaster Rec Institute Int
CHAIRMAN, CONTINGENCY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF THE CAROLINAS;
WEATHER OFFICER & CHIEF FORECASTER, SHAW AFB, SUMTER, SC 1966-68
WEATHER OFFICER & CHIEF FORECASTER, PHAN RANG AB, RVN 1968-69;
MET LEE BRADDOCK IN SAIGON MARKETPLACE ON TRIP TO MACV HQDS 1969
STAFF METEOROLOGIST AIR FORCE MISSILE DEVELOPMENT CENTER 1969-70
WEATHER FORECASTER NWS PITTSBURGH, PA 1970=72 
METEOROLOGICAL DATA CONSULTANT FOR NCDC, ASHEVILLE, NC 1972-2002
MET VICKIE 1997 IN ATL,GA [BEST EVER] MARRIED IN HONOLULU, HI 1998
RETIRED: HALLOWEEN 2002 [PARTY W/ENTIRE STAFF OF NCDC] MY LAST DAY
Dianne WARD McAuely

Class of 1968

Husband's name; Joe

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

dmhaven@cox.net 

After graduation I married and moved to Fort Walton Beach, FL and I have been here ever since...and LOVE IT...1st marrage ended and remarried. Have 2 children Ronnie & Carm and 2 terrific grandkids. I work for my son in his real estate appraisal business doing bookkeeping.  My daughter has her own business Cleaning Maid Service and I also do her books....  KEEP IT IN THE FAMILY......
I often think about my school days and the classmates that had an impack on my life growing up.  BG was a great place to grow up.. it had alot to offer the kids.  I think about Teen Town, Bowling Alley, The Park (which I spent alot of summers in), Swimming Pool (which I also spent alot of summers in) Halloween Carivals, The Theater (which was .25 back then not to mention you could stay and resee the movie again) also, the Drive-In Move and not to metion all the activties the school had to offer. I forgot about the Dike...  IT WAS GREAT GROWING UP IN A SMALL TOWN.......My husband & I spend alot of our weekends at our lake cottage...way out in the woods away from everything..sunshine has to be pumped in.  Life has
been good to me I have been blessed over the years. When I visted BG several years back it was dishearten.. NO SCHOOL.. AND BARS ON THE WINDOWS DOWN TOWN nothing like I remembered it.  If anyone ever makes it to my nake of the woods give me call..Love to hear from you.
Wallace WATFORD

Class of 1969

Wife's Name; Karen

No children

wwatford@yahoo.com 

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 was born in 1951 when my family lived in Ft. Lauderdale. We moved to West Palm Beach before settling in Belle Glade just before I started first grade. I left in 1969 after graduation and my family moved away in 1970. After some years of craziness, I now lead a quiet and relatively satisfied life. No complaints, no apologies.

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 J.

6 Children

4 Grandchildren

labcdef@yahoo.com

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, SC, Norfolk, VA, Boston MA, Port Hueneme, CA and the Republic of Vietnam. I retired from teaching after 31 years and for the past two years have served the City of LaBelle as Code Enforcement Supervisor.  I had worked part time for LaBelle for 10 years during which time I had written the Code Enforcement Program, so it was only natural to go full time since my lovely wife is not ready to retire from teaching.  She teaches Pre K ESE students at LaBelle Elementary School.  She is from Clewiston and we are both FSU Grads and BIG Seminole Fans... Go NOLES. 
We are members of First Baptist Church of LaBelle and involved with the Florida Baptist Hurricane Relief Program.
In our spare time we enjoy Camping, Fishing and Kayaking.
Pat WEAVER Allums

Husband's Name; Paul Allums

Class of 1953

7 Children

15 Grandchildren

1 Great-grandchild

pallums@aol.com 

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! Have done consulting in the field from 1999 traveling from CA to MI. 

Work part time now to keep my skills and like to travel. I'm an avid cross stitcher, and of course, a loving grandmother.  They range in age from 28 to 9 years. One great-grandchild and another on the way. Children are scattered in CO, NC, and FL.

In 2006 we moved to our present location in Hiawassee, GA enjoying the changing seasons, cool temperatures.  We hear cows lowing, chickens crowing, and occasionally have snow.  It is beautiful and we love it.  Anyone up this way, give us a call.
Deborah WEDGWORTH Altman

Class of 1968

Husband's name; Thomas

3 Children

3 Grandchildren

dwaltman@bellsouth.net

 

Kit WEEKS Fisher

Class of 1968

Husband's name; Lynn

3 Children

kitlynn50@yahoo.com

Married Lynn Fisher in 1973.  We have 3 grown wonderful children, Ben (28), Bart (26) and Becky (25).  We have lived as far away as Oregon and as close as Ft. Myers, but we have been in Tallahassee for the last 15 years.  I'm a legal assistant with an insurance defense firm and Lynn is with the Florida Public Service Commission. 
Now that our children are grown, we are getting down to the important things in life, golf!  I just recently broke 100 and now consider myself a real golfer, not just one of those people roaming around the golf course chasing balls (in the trees, in the next fairway, etc.)  When not golfing, my husband and I spend a lot of time chasing birds.  Yes, we are those people you see at national parks, wildlife preserves, and sewer plants with our bird books and binoculars going wherever the "yellow bellied sapsucker" takes us.
Our oldest son, Ben, lives in Charleston, South Carolina working for Beezer Construction.  Our middle son, Bart, is still in Tallahassee working with a pharmaceutical sales company, and our daughter, Becky, (our little environmentalist) lives in Jacksonville and is working for CSX Railroad and does the mapping of their railways and properties.  None of them are married yet and we have no grandchildren. 
It has been so much fun to read everyone's profiles and postings.  I'm still hoping that more hear about this site so we can all find out about those classmates we haven't seen or heard from since high school!  Those were the good ole days!
Janice WELTY Lamca

Class of 1964

Husband's Name; Frank

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

frank.janlamca@gmail.com

  God is good.  We retired the end of September, 2005 and began serving a three-year term as missionaries in Chemnitz, Germany. My hobbies are oil painting and learning to cook all over again (things are quite different in Europe).  Right now I would love to have a slow cooker, but it seems they don't exist here!
May God bless!

 

Kenneth Allen WELTY

Class of 1969

Single

2 Children

2 Grandchildren

wildnites10@yahoo.com

Retired from the Palm Beach County Sheriff Department as a Detective,moved to Berea Kentucky, then to Augusta Georgia, from there to Newton Iowa, living with my girlfriend ,Mary, working at the Newton News paper,2 grand children and just enjoying life.
       



 

 

Anthony "Rheid" WHITE

Class of 1967

Wife's Name; Becky

4 Children

1 Grandchild

WhitesTV@aol.com

Becky and I have been married for 28 years. I have a daughter and granddaughter that live in North Florida, one son that sells real estate on Ft. Myers Beach, another son that is a surveyor in West Palm Beach and a 12 year old son in Glades Day School.

I closed White's TV a few years ago and am now managing the property owned by my family. Becky is an insurance agent at Atlantic Pacific Insurance, where she has worked for 21 years.

We still live in Belle Glade and are happy here.

Joseph WHITE

Class of 1965

Wife's name; Margaret

3 children

2 Grandchildren

Flygyro@aol.com 

Libby WHITE Zimmerman

Class of 1966

Husband's Name; Doug

3 Children

1 Grandchild

libby@zimmermanrealty.com

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

  Back to teaching after 20 years at home.  What a change!! 

Love being a mom to 21 year old daughter, Carson, the joy of my life. 

 Would love to hear from all my BGHS friends and reconnect.

            Pam

 

Jack Larkin WILCHER

Class of 1952

Wife's name; Jackie

3 Children

2 Grandchildren

jlw2401@aol.com 

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

BJCoot@aol.com

 

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
born but have done a few "nursing jobs" since then. I worked in Adolescent Drug Rehabilitation for 3 years. 

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!)

Gladys WILLIAMS Wilson

Class of 1970

Husband's name; Hal

2 Children

galdys.wilson@schoolreadiness.org

 

As you can see from the profile my husband and I have two children. Our oldest, Aaron (26) graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in Computer Art. He now lives in Los Angeles and works for a company (Radium) doing special effects for movies, commercials and music videos. He worked on the trailers for Spiderman II and Catwoman to mention a few. He loves his work and surfing, biking, hiking and snowboarding in California. We hate having him so far away but it does give us a good excuse to go to California several times a year.
Our second child, Melissa(24) is graduating from FSU at the end of April with a degree in Political Science and Public Administration. She has been threatening to go to law school but wants to take a break first. Neither of our children are married.
My husband and I lived in the Treasure Coast area(Martin and St. Lucie Counties) until about four years ago when we moved to Tallahassee. After working for DOE for four years my husband is now the CFO for Jefferson County School District. In January I was appointed the Director of the Office of Early Learning for the State of Florida. My office is responsible for the state child care program and the day to day operations of the new Unviersal Voluntary Prekindergarten Program.
I am still adjusting to North Florida and miss the beaches and palm trees of South Florida but do enjoy the change in seasons Tallahasse has to offer.
Hope to see some of you at the reunion in June.
Larry WILLIAMS

Class of 1956

will56@live.com 

I lived in Ocala for 35 years, I worked in Real Estate, Home builder, and developed residential subdivisions. I have retired from all that. I do prety much what i want to do now.
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.

Terrell "Terry" WILLIAMS

Class of 1958

Wife's name; Freddy Ann

2 Children

1 Grandchild

terryfred2 @comast.net 

After graduation from BGHS, I received two degrees from the Univ. of Florida (B.A. 1962, J.D. 1966).  I married Freddy Hill, also a U of F graduate, in 1966; and we have lived in Tallahassee since 1972.  We had two children, Jamie and Andy.  Our oldest son, Jamie passed on at the age of 13 due to leukemia.  Our youngest son, Andy, lives in Boston.  We have a new granddaughter, Hannah, born in April of this year.  I practiced law for 40 years in West Palm, Gainesville, and Tallahassee.  For many years, I served as an Asst. Attorney General and later as Asst. Gen. Counsel for the Fla. Dept. of Environmental Protection.  My wife owned a gift and stationery store in Tallahassee for many years.  We both retired at the beginning of 2007.
Wayne WILLIAMSON

Class of 1967

Wife's name; Karla

3 Children

waynewilliamson@granite.k12.ut.us 

After graduating from Belle Glade High in 1967, I attended Palm Beach Junior College for one year.  I was then called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Finland Helsinki Mission.  I served there for two wonderful years.  I had the privilege of learning the language and being with some of the most humble and peace loving people in the whole world.  It was an experience that lives with me still today.  After Finland, I continued my formal education at Brigham Young University located in Provo, Utah, about forty miles south of Salt Lake City.  I did not graduate from BYU, but returned to Palm Beach County and graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in education.  I taught school in West Palm Beach for one year and and then relocated to Salt Lake City.  I have taught school for many years in Salt Lake City.  I entered the University of Utah and graduated with a master's degree in curriculum design.  After my master's degreee was granted,I entered Utah State University and received an endorsement in administration. I had been in and out of universities for so long that it was a great feeling to be out.  I have been a school administrator for Granite School District for over ten years, I am currently a principal of a school of 500 culturally diverse children in Salt Lake City.  I love my job working with elementary age children. 
I was married to Karla Johnson in 1982.  We have three children, two sons, and one daughter.  Megan, my oldest, is married and is attending Brigham Young University.  She is seeking a degree in elementary education.  Benjamin, my oldest son, also attended Brigham Young University, but currently is serving a full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Virginia Richmond Mission. He loves the challenge of spreading the religious philosophies of Mormonism there.  Caleb, my youngest son, is a sophmore at Bingham High School in our home communtiy of South Jordan.  He is involved in basketball and lacrosse. Lacrosse is his passion.  Karla, my wife, graduated from Brigham Young University and has taught school for the past twenty-seven years.  She is retiring this year and is going to be a PTA mom and volunteer at an student/adult reading center. To keep with the tradition, she served a full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Ecuador Mission.
I have been blessed with a peaceful and funfilled life and am grateful that I have had the opportunity to share my life with my wife and children. Our life as a family has been one great big educational field trip. 
Ivan WILLIS

Class of 1966

Wife's name; Gin

4 Children

4 Grandchildren

tobaccorogue@yahoo.com 

I am a sweet potato salesman in Oak Grove LA. I am a guitar picker and composer and philosopher. I grow a big garden year round. I do a lot of cooking and brewing of wine. I am a follower of Chist, however lacking I may be in that pursuit.
Susan WILSON Hinson

Class of 1971

Husband's name; Wade

4 Children

3 Grandchildren

hinson_susan@yahoo.com 

I graduated in 1971, went to Lee University in Cleveland, Tn., found the love of my life and married in 1972. My husband pastors a small church. I earned my R.N. degree but never worked in that since we began our family. I have taught in Christian schools for 19 years. I am now pursuing my  Master's Degree in Counseling. I am half-way there!
We have 4 children. The youngest just graduated from high school. The oldest served 2 tours of duty in Iraq. He is studying now to become a chaplain and return to the army. The next teaches public school in Clewiston. The next has her Master's and is persuing her doctorate. We have 3 grandchildren. There is another on the way. God has blessed us abundantly and we are very grateful.

 

Clark WOMACK

Class of 1951

Wife's Name; Jonanne (deceased)

3 Children

8 Grandchildren

E-mail; star.womack@gmail.com  

E-mail; clarkwomack@verizon.net 

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, sang record backups for various recording artists and was in a few movies. 

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 two daughters (Laura and Debra) and one son (Greg).

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. My hobbies are model railroading, patio gardening and playing with my computer.

Rosanne WOOD

Class of 1970

Husband's Name; Peter Kreis

1 Child

woodr@mail.sail.leon.k12.fl.us

I am the principal of the SAIL High School, a progressive public alternative school in Tallahassee, Florida. We are in our 29th year and were recently rated 18th best high school in the state based on our FCAT scores.

I live in a community of 30 families with my husband and daughter and enjoy traveling, sailing, and reading. We have a book club with all of the books read (with ratings) is you're looking for a good read http://www.apalacheeseptic.com/ratings.htm

I'm very interested in getting a class reunion going, so contact me if you're interested too. 850-488-2468 or e-mail me.

Linda Faye WOODARD McKinney

Class of 1966

Husband's Name; James Norris

2 Children

9 Grandchildren

gert@gloint.com 

Me, my husband and our daughter moved to N.C. in 1970. That's where where my husband was born. I worked in the banking business for over 28 years. I just retired last July. I'm hoping we can travel a little and enjoy our grandchildren.
Judy WOOTTON Kanthack

Class of 1969

Husband's Name; Steve

svheyjude@verizon.net 

  I am absolutely dedicated to helping people get healthy. I study and research and talk constantly, working with Doctors and Nutritionists.  We speak w/anyone we can for no fee, and our rewards are thank yous.
Steve works as a Commercial Construction Project Manager, but loves residential, also.
We are white water rafters, having done 18 day private trips through the Grand Canyon twice.  We also are snow skiers, both on the slopes and cross country.
We have been together since 1977, and built houses 'together' in the mountains of Colorado.  He taught me to use all the tools and understand the trade.  You know we get along well and are good friends if we can not only live with each other, but work together also.
We are sailors, and live on our 42' blue water sailboat.  In 1997 we left America, taking 3 years to sail south through the Bahamas, Caribbean and other islands down to Venezuela.  What an adventure!
In 96 we were in a bad storm, losing our boat in the very southern Bahamas.  We were injured, rescued, and got right back into it.
I love life, the Lord, and my career!
Otis YARBROUGH

Class of 1958

Wife's Name; Susie WINTERROWD (1966)

2 Children

3 Grandchildren

Susiesaw26@aol.com

 I have worked for Disney for 22yrs live  Kissimmee. WE have lived in this area for 24yrs I am a mechanic at mgm-studios at disney. I like to hunt and fish in my spare time Would like to see some of my friends that are still around. I have a hunt camp in Holpaw for ten yrs. My address is:

604 Bogie Lane

Kissimmee, Fl.34758

Phone no. 1-863-427-0037

 Otis or Odus  let me hear from ya'll
Kathryn ZYWICKI Roberts

Class of 1965

Husband's name; John

3 children

4 grandchildren

jokaroberts@yahoo.com

While earning two degrees from FSU, I met my husband who was a charter class member of FSU's law school.  I taught in the business department at FSU and Chipola College for 31 years retiring July 31, 2007.  Loving to learn also took me to earn a degree from UWF and attend Delta State University.  I now take a course per semester at Chipola College through Florida's free college classes for Seniors. 

My husband and I enjoy going to the beach, the mountains, and visiting with family and friends.  We have been blessed with three children and two grandsons and two granddaughters.  Our daughter is an attorney in Cleveland, MS. Our sons, Russell and John Young, are partners at Roberts, Roberts, Roberts Law Firm in Marianna, FL.

Regret not being able to attend the last two class reunions.  Look forward to attending the next class reunion.