Jeanne Spencer (Adams)

Yesterday we gathered to celebrate the life of Kay Carbo.  There were many people there, including a few from Waltrip Class of 65.  She had a very special family and Ben put together a beautiful service.  God bless you all!   Pictured left to right are Benny Carbo, Bill Polk, Jeanne Spencer Adams, Carol Faulkenberry Harris, Pat Williford Mannix, and Mike Bell.  Present but not pictured was also Jim Cunningham.  

Jeanne Spencer (Adams)

In addition to the group above, this picture includes our spouses that attended with us.  Thank you again, Benny and family for a wonderful afternoon!  

Pictured left to rigfht are Benny Carbo, Bill Polk, Becky Polk, Johnny Adams, Jeanne Spencer Adams, Carol Faulkenberry Harris, Pat Williford Mannix, Mike Mannix, and Mike Bell.  

Robert (Ben) Carbo

If you are a member of a graduating class of Waltrip from 1964 - 1966 and live in or within driving distance of  the Dallas/Fort Worth area and would like to attend North Texas get togethers of the Waltrip alumni contact me @ 817-709-3389.

Jerry Russell

Just got word that James Cunningham (Jimmy), died this afternoon. He struggled for so many years so praying that he is at peace and Beth and family are sustained by wonderful memories. 

Robert (Ben) Carbo

Robert (Ben) Carbo

Robert (Ben) Carbo

Jacquie Campbell (Biggs)

We could see it from about 6-7 but then it got cloudy. 

Stephen Ray Puckett

May your coming year be all the best!

Stephen Ray Puckett

Joyce Barta (Bayersdorfer)

Wow, this takes me back a few years....55 to be exact!  I still have my program too.

Joyce Barta Bayersdorfer

Linda Marmion (Linder)

Yes, mine is in the attic somewhere with other treasures!  

Roger Felton

I still have my program, too. But that's about all.  I have my Dad's college program from when he received his first degree at Cape Girardeau, MO.  It appears he possibly graduated with some relatives of Rush Limbaugh.  

I lost my high school ring and my letters in bowling and the rifle team when I gave them to my prom date.  She promised to "give me something she had never given to any other boy".  Gave me her very first time kiss and then the flu.  Never saw her or my stuff again.  I'm still evaluating the trade...

Robert (Ben) Carbo

Roger Felton

Well, Bennie, at my age I'm not sure how much is true or not, LOL.  Actually, that story was true.  Still feel bad I can't remember that gal's name, daggnabbitt, or I'd go look her up and get my stuff back.

Ben, I am so sorry to hear about your precious Kay.  She had to have been a terrific woman from what I learned about her on the forum.  Tommy Wade lost his lovely wife, Betty, this December, also.  

Roger

Robert (Ben) Carbo

Stephen Ray Puckett

Thankfully we all survived Inauguration Day and the country seems to be at peace.  Wonderful, especially after recent turmoils that brought back to me tense memories of the 1960s and early 1970s. 

For fun, here's a photo of someone being cool at Waltrip.

Linda Marmion (Linder)

Someone is very creative!

Genie Hackenjos (Kistler)

LOVE IT!

Roger Felton

What?  Who moved the flagpole?  And where the heck is that cool Ram mosaic that I chipped in my lunch money to give to Waltrip when my sentence was commuted back in '65?  Why was I not informed and do I get a refund?

Richard Beil (Beil)

The mosaic is still on the campus.  It's kept in a storeroom with many of the very important, historical documents, photos, and other artifacts from Waltrip's early years.  It was removed to preserve it from vandals.  When we were there for our 50th reunion in 2017, Cathy and I visited the campus and were taken and shown where it all is stored.

Lindy Clarke (Hall)

THANK YOU, Stephen for the Bernie meme!!
Made my day!!

Linda Marmion (Linder)

I was glad to hear about the storage room, and that the mosaic that was the gift of the class of 1965 is there.  I was told that it was taken down before the recent construction, because it wasn't in good shape after nearly fifty years of sun and rain. Who knows, it might be repaired and show up again some day. 

Roger Felton

Well, by golly, I can sure relate to that old mosaic needing a little TLC.  I've kinda got to where some of my parts are getting a little crusty.  What doesn't hurt doesn't work if ya know what I mean.  I'm still pretty strong but nobody notices as long as I keep my arms down.  My wife had read about what they did with the mosaic and had me put in storage.  She let's me out for an hour or so every third Sunday.  Life is good.

Mike Johnson

Sad to hear about Tam Siedow's passing.  We grew up across the street from each other in Oak Forest.  Very impressed with his accomplishments, but sad to hear of his passing last November.

Mike Johnson