[above] Bette Azadian reacts to rumors transmitted by Larry Hitt in this undated photo from the Cafeteria at Lamar High School.
The 65th Reunion
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submitted by fax 10 March 2023:
Regards the "talk/discussion/unfounded rumors" of a Lamar '59er 65th Reunion in Summer 2024 I will
relate the following strange story - kind of like something from the twilight zone.
Last week I was in Clear Lake and just happened to drop by a so called "Gentlemen's Club" - I remember it
well, there was a "professional entertainer" entertaining the patrons with special dance moves, etc and I
was eavesdropping (innocently) on a conversation at the next table.
Did
I mention there was a banner
above the Club's entrance that was emblazoned "WELCOME NASA PHYSICISTS"
- anyway I overheard the
next table conversation -- & to kind of "set the stage" - - there
was an attractive young lady performing
unusual dance moves (a pole seemed integral to her moves) and there
were 2 gentlemen sitting and
enjoying themselves. I could see one of the 2 gentlemen, - however the
second fellow was kind of hidden
behind a support pole, I could only hear his voice as he was holding
forth. He mentioned something about a street called River Oaks
Blvd having a club at each end and that he was hoping one of the clubs
would be
staging a "reunion" next year - that he wanted to be involved.
Curious I got up and as I was making my way
to tuck a $1 bill in the entertainer's costume I glanced at the fellow - pretty sure it was a guy I had seen
many times in my LHS Physics Class (Mr Gentry's class) - not sure of the fellow's name but did remember
that his 1st and last name rhymed. Something like Rendell Rendell. (Remember Major Major Major from
Catch 22) I will try to find out the guy's name - A COINCIDENCE? - My stopping at this particular Gentlemen's
Club - the Club welcoming "NASA Physicists"? I THINK NOT! The planets were aligned (or something like that).
Next
week I
will check out some of the other Clear Lake entertainment clubs and try
to find out more information on this former classmate. He
may be perfect for arranging a Reunion Party. NO need to thank me now,
I will keep my eyes and ears open and will keep you
advised.
PS:
when I talked to the young lady (just before closing) she said that she
was dancing at this club "to earn $ for her college
tuition" at U of H. She said she had never done this before. I felt
impressed so asked her to exchange the $1 bill I had just given her
for a $5 bill. After the "exchange" she never came back to my table, I
don't know why.
submitted by email 11 March 2023:
Perhaps we should consider an alternate approch for our 65th High School Reunion - how about a 65th Reunion Cruise or Cross Country Caravan Tour? I note that the 60th was held
29-31 March 2019, and thus we are all but within the one-year planning
cycle. Take a look at those Caravan Tours - we could all meet in
the departing city and they would take care of us after that.
Updated or Made Up as of 11 March 2023 10:09:14 MST