Lamar Class of 1959

Casual Ranch Bar-B-Que for Lamar 59 classmates: Now in the Spring: Late April or early May 2012. Watch space below for details!

To all Lamar 59ers in Central and Southeast Texas (or within 200 miles of X):

We want YOU in Spring 2012!!!

Watch for the Date – Late April or Early Spring 2012 for a Casual Ranch BBQ! [Note: this event was originally conceived for Oct 2011, however the Texas Drought of 2011 created conditions that make Spring 2012 look much more promising.... and greener.]

Time – 11 to 3

Location (X) – for now it’s a mystery, but here are some clues:

· It is located 4.5 miles from a stop on the old Burlington-Rock Island RR between Houston and Dallas.

· One of our classmates lives there

· Driving mileage from:

o Houston – 110

o Austin – 127

o Dallas – 155

o San Antonio – 190

Got it figured out yet?

What next?

· This notice was sent to classmates who are on the Houston and Austin lunch group lists plus those in the area who want to be kept informed about 59er news and goings-on. That means a number of people who might be interested in attending won’t know about it. So, please help us notify classmates you keep in touch with.

Jack Drummond:   jdrumfot@ix.netcom.com
Larry Hitt: Larryhitt@benefitsdesign.net
Bette (Azadian) Leonard: philandbette@comcast.net

Stay tuned – more details to follow ! Updates will be posted on this web site: Lamar59.org

April 2011 in Houston: Malcolm Bell vists from San Antonio

April 2011 Gathering - by Chris Black Photos

Lamar Class of 1959 Houston Lunch Bunch shown above at their April 2011 Gathering, featuring (on left) Malcolm Bell as visiting alumni. Click below for the identification of your classmates, and to locate Chris Black. Be sure to check out the latest photo from May 2011 as well.

Click for all the Houston Lamar Bunch Lunches in 2011 and 2010: Lamar Lunch Bunch collection

... and in Austin !
At Nolan Marye's Gourmet Pizza in Austin: 10 Dec 2010.

Click for all the Austin Lamar Bunch Lunches in 2011 and 2010: Lamar Lunch Bunch - Austin collection

Notes from Austin: "We had a really nice time at Marye’s Gourmet Pizza. We discovered many of us live or have children living fairly close together. We talked more about what we do now, but, of course, recalled the good ‘ole days at Lamar."

And perhaps in San Antonio ! Check with Anne Brown

From Sidney (Barry) Johnson: "I was with Barbara Johnson and Sukey at Betsy's farm and we had the best time looking at all of the [50th Reunion] photos that are already posted. Stayed up every night until 2 or 3. I have some pictures I took at the Sunday Brunch. "
See Sidney's collection as linked from the Reunion Photos.

Send inquiries or info to Webmaster@Lamar59.org; complaints to Larry@Lamar59.org)

Classmate Information
Classmate Recent News	July 2011: Bobby Callaway died 20 July 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Orenda Page Obituary July 2011: Bill Hamlett died 4 July 2011. Orenda Page Obituary May 2011: Phyllis Winford (Lee) dies in Austin. Orenda Page Obituary May 2011: Jim McDugald and Tony Ullrich report that Richard Davis died in July 2010. Orenda Page Obituary April 2011: Tommy Rankin reports that Melinda Davis passed away in February in Houston. "Went peacefully in her sleep---she had not been ill & her passing was not expected." 4-19-2011: Jim Riddle dies in Dallas. (Roberts Elementary, Kincaid/Lamar) Orenda Page Obituary
Electronic Orenda	Our class directory based on our Orenda - even those folks who didn't get their photo in are featured here - with current hometown noted and a link to their Lamar memories and Class Photo location where known. Send in your information to Webmaster@Lamar59.org
Reunion Photos	Photos from our recent 50th reunion are shared here - including a few from post-reunion activities. Includes some suggested free on-line storage sites for sharing your pics.
Reunion Video	Each (known) classmate received a letter from Raines Video Productions offering a DVD (or VHS tape) of our gala 3-day weekend with interviews of many attending classmates, for $29.95 plus $4 S&H. Their site (linked at left) contains the contact info for Raines.
Reunion Directory	If you did not receive the Class Directory at the reunion, you can order one (while they last) for $10 from Larry Hitt. Go to the Reunion home page, print and fill out the Reply Card, and mail it to the address at the top of the Reunion Page.
Reunion Report	Prepared as an article on our 50th Reunion for Fran Callahan to publish in the Alumni Assocation Newsletter, this (2MB) PDF file provides an overall summary of our Reunion and the events of the weekend, with a few photos of interest.
Reunion Activities	Our fun-filled weekend of November 13-15, 2009. These five events were packed into three fun-filled days! Click here to see the list of classmates registered to attend our 50th, from Anchorage to Naples.
50th Reunion Memories	The remarks (as a PDF file) presented by Lynn Zarr and Sherry Strater at our 50th Celebration (Saturday Night, River Oaks Country Club, 14 Nov 2009).
Singles Group	Class of 1959 singles are asked to provide contact information to Barbara Curtis at barbaracurtis4u@aol.com who is compiling a group list for getting together for fun events: lunches, Happy Hours - Movies - Dining - Dancing - Theatre - Sporting Events - Concerts - Museums etc., during the year. More than a dozen classmates signed up at the 50th Reunion.
Facebook Group	Yes, our Class has its very own Facebook Group. First join Facebook.com (for free), then join the Lamar 1959 group (for free) to exchange news, photos, and event information with any of your classmates. Not familiar with Facebook? Click here for our helpful Facebook Tips.
Missing Classmates	Can you help us find these classmates? Have you heard from them since graduation? Send your information to Wendell@Lamar59.org
In Memoriam	Provided obituaries and memorial sites. Includes link to the current (PDF format) list of deceased classmates.
59ers Lunch Bunch	Bette Azadian (Leonard) coordinates this monthly gathering of classmates at the Marathon Oil Building cafeteria in Houston. Send Bette your e-mail to receive a reminder each month. Or just show up!

Memories, Memories
Memory Album	A special collection where classmates are encouraged to share their memories of Lamar - and their life since. Send your info to Webmaster@Lamar59.org As needed: MS Word file or PDF file describing the Album and offering suggestions for submittals.
50th Reunion Cruise Journal	Ignatius Snigglefritz provides his personal journal from the 50th Reunion Cruise (September 16-26, 2009), New York City to Quebec City.
50th Reunion Reflections	The essay (as a PDF file) composed for the 50th Reunion by Jon Hugh Fleming as appearing in the Reunion Directory. "Through the loving union of our parents, we came to this good Earth during 1941...."
50th Reunion Memories	The script (as a PDF file) used by Lynn Zarr and Sherry Strater at our 50th Celebration (Saturday Night, River Oaks Country Club, 14 Nov 2009).
Class Photo	Where are you in this panorama photo from November 1958? Email your Row and Position number to Webmaster@Lamar59.org if you're not already identified. Click on one of the four sub-panels to actually see who is standing next to you.
Lamar Lancers	Here you have access to years of our Lamar Lancer papers, from Sept 19, 1956 to May 14, 1959. Fun reading!
Pershing Chatters	[Watch this space! This feature will be added during 2010: PDF files of some of the Pershing papers from 1953-1956.]
Fun Photos	Collection of the Senior Interest Photos from our 1959 Orenda - click on any small photo to see the larger version.
Activities Photos	Clubs, Football Photos from our 1959 Orenda - click on any small photo to see the larger version.
Houston Photos	Provides link to some 40 historic photos of Houston during our formative years, plus comments and memories by classmates.
Commencement Exercise	Where were you on 2 June 1959 at 8 pm? Why, in the old Sam Houston Coliseum, of course! Click at left to display your Commencement Exercise program. This is the only version that doesn't list Janet Junker in the Cabinet twice!
Medicare Cruise	Remember that milestone in 2006 when we reached the magic year of Medicare eligibility? Here are photos and memories from some of the less mature members of our Class celebrating via a Medicare Cruise through the uncharted waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
45th Reunion	The Class of 1959 45th Reunion Weekend: Houston, April 30 - May 2, 2004
Stories from '59	Some of Jon Hugh Fleming's memories from our days at Lamar - as delivered at the 45th Reunion. [PDF file]
40th Reunion	One classmate's musings following the Class of 1959 40th Reunion Weekend: Houston, April 11-12, 1999.
The Reunion Poem	"Every five years, as summertime nears, an announcement arrives in the mail ..." Thus begins this summary of class reunions, author unknown. Kay Cole Segrato provided it for the Class of 1959. If you want a version with animated cartoons, go to this site and scroll down....
Back to the Fifties	Frank Jones suggests visiting this fun site that captures some of the spirit of our youth. (For the 'full songs,' visit our Memory Album. )
Lost in the Fifties	A large file to download (about 6 MB) yet worth the time - fun collection of slides (PowerPoint) of 'how it was' during our high school years.

Other Lamar Sites
Lamar Alumni	This site provides information for all graduates of Lamar Senior High School, to include upcoming reunions and events.
Class of 1958	Yeah, they're a lot older than us ... but didn't we date some of these people?
Class of 1957	At end of their directory, the site provides current information on some of our teachers, e.g., Ms Hollingsworth, Mr. Gentry.
Class of 1956	Nice job of integrating Class Bios and photos and videos where available - using myevent.com web site.
Class of 1960	They were so young back then ...
Class of 1962	This is the In Memoriam site for the Class of 1962
Wikipedia	Hey, you mean our High School is actually famous enough to have our own entry in Wikipedia? This is so cool!
Lamar High School	What is going on back at the mother ship? Lamar today is an International Baccalaureate World School .... say what?