Lamar Class of 1959

50th Reunion continues!

... in Houston - Summer 2010 !

Lamar Class of 1959 Houston Lunch Bunch:
Left to Right [standing, back] are Victor Driscoll, Cris Black, William Hamlett, Tom Henderson, Lawrence Thompson, Rick Lilliott, Jim Jennings. [middle row of four]: Asa Weldon, Lee (Chatham) Seureau, Cynthia (Lindsey) Salvato, and Larry Hitt. Seated are: Gail (Larue) Layne, Bette (Azadian) Leonard, Jack [sneak peak] Drummond, Karen Tellepsen, Barbara Pickard, Dee (Post) Zook-Bell, Patsy (Kennedy) Paine. Present but not in the photo were Glenn Seureau and Phil Leonard. (Thursday 1 July 2010; click below for the August 2010 gathering photo - and others)

More Houston Lunch Bunch photos in 2010: February April July August

... and in Austin !
[at left] At Nolan Marye's Gourmet Pizza in Austin: 11 January 2010. (Photo by Betsy Johnson.)

Click on Month for more 2010 Austin Lunch Bunch photos:
March May July

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. We decided to have a party, but don’t know any details yet and we’re not telling what we’re celebrating.

Those in attendance [March] were: Jerianne Whitcomb and husband John Reeder, Sam Schneider, Buck Sherman, Meredith Grant Nunis, Anne Watts Morris, Kay Clark Daigle and husband Allen Daigle; and Nolan and Letitia. Click on the links above for more recent meetings. (Photos and report by Letitia Kinzbach Keller.)

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 and Activities
Reunion Photos	Photos from our recent 50th reunion will be shared here with your classmates. Check back to this page for additonal photos as they come in. Here also are 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.
Orenda Directory	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
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....
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.
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?