JULY, 1991

RANDOLPH HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI NEWSLETTER
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

JULY, 1991

RO-HAWK STORM ISSUE

GLORIA CAMPBELL GALLAGHER
4676 BARRETT STREET
DELRAY BEACH, FL 33445
Hm:(407)498-0157Wk:(407)997-0095

This is going to be a long newsletter. I received lots of cards and letters and newspaper articles. I thank you all for that. This has been some year -- for all of us and for me personally. A lot of RoHawks have been really busy. From Carl Meade going u p in space to all those Ro-Hawks that were a part of Desert Shield/Storm to those of us here at home who supported the United States in our own special way. I didn't know any of us were over there - I suspected - but didn't know. I wrote to my girlfriend's son, Paul, who was stationed on the USS Cayuga (Navy) Paul ended up writing to my son, Kelly's third grade class and they adopted him as their "own special soldier". Paul came back after 9 months at sea and he took time to speak to the class and meet the kids. He ended up staying three hours that morning. It was a real special time for the children. Paul has gone back to the ship, hopefully not to sea duty for a long time. He has put in for transfer to flight school. Someone should talk to that boy.

I received a post card from Turkey from
RON BERGQUIST. Ron was in Turkey during Desert Shield/Storm. He was the Director of Intelligence for a task force which carried our air operations against Northern Iraq. Ran is a full Colonel and is now back in Germany where he is stationed. He told me that while in Turkey he worked with a Major named Rod Matte who graduated from RHS in 1972 or 1976. Ron was also quoted extensively in the September 17, 1990 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology (page 113) an article entitled "Analysis Indicates Iraqi Air Force Weak on Innovation, CAS Role". We are sorry to hear that Ron's mother passed away recently.

COL. BILL FITZPATRICK flew B-52s against Iraq from Diego Garcia where he was Vice Wing Commander. Bill was just transferred to Maine before the War to Loring AFB. Still not too sure of Laring's future. I hear from Bi1l's parents that Bill is back from the war with lots of stories to tell. Welcome back guys.

Welcome back to all the other people who were involved with the war effort and hopeful soon return for those of us that are still over in that area. Please let me know who you are.

KAREN KNOX CAMPBELL writes to us from Cordova (Memphis), TN where she, her husband, Al and the kids, Joel and Anna live in "quiet" retirement from the Air Force. Al is a Flight Engineer an the Boeing 727 for DHL Worldwide Express. Karen is a "Domestic Engineer' ' and enjoys the kids, church, school and all those really nice things that we get to do.

ROGER LONDON - writes from Plano, Texas where he a partner in a manufacturing business that he began about four years ago. They manufacture chemicals for tile and floor treatment. His wife, Susie is an RN and they-have a son, Stephen and a daughter, Karen.

KRIS STRAND MEYER has been buried in books and is now the proud recipient of an Associates Degree. She plans to continue her studies and is studying at So. West Texas. Her daughter, Melissa is at Cal. State Sacramento, daughter Lauren is 15 now and son Justin is 7. Kris resides in San Antonio. Kris plans a trip to Las Vegas in October. Thank you for the pretty picture of the kids for my album.
I received a nice family picture from Richard and LINDA TUCKER Pratetand their two sons, Nick and Sam. The are still in Universal City. The enjoyed a ski trip to Taos, NM at Christmas.

JOHN CORBIN writes that he is well and living in Austin where he is selling residential and commercial real estate.

PAM PRATT VILES lives in Houston with her husband and two girls, Chelsea who is in 7th grade and Pippa who is a sophomore. She went to Vegas last October and visited with TERESA. Pam's husband has been ill several times over the past two years. We are wishing him a complete recovery.

TERESA DEARZA CUSHING lives in Las Vegas where she is working for the Environmental Protection Agency as a Personnel Management Specialist. She is hoping for a move to the East Coast soon and she does a lot of traveling. Son Kevin is living in Hawaii where is in construction. Jason is hoping to attend the University of Florida in the fall. Teresa also sent a picture of her and the boys.

HARRY AND PENNY AMON sent a Christmas card with another lovely picture of their beautiful daughter, Bailey Jane. They are living in Austin.

All the pictures I receive are placed in my Reunion Albums (I have three now). I really appreciate the pictures and love to get them so please share them with me. The albums are passed around at the Reunions.

Another family picture was received from CAROL TURNIPSEED HABERLE. CAROL hasn't let the MS stop her activities and is busy toting the kids around. Son Fred is 13 and daughter, May attends college at Lon Morris College. Carol and her husband David have a basket company (Texas Basket) and Carol works part time there. She also volunteers at a local library. They live in Jacksonville, Texas.

GAIL STEED McILANY and her husband, Mac and son Charlie live in Bristol, Virginia. Mack is an archaeological consultant and Gail works with him. Son Charlie is in his second year of law school at the University of Kansas. They have spent the last year remodeling their home. They celebrated their 25th anniversary on October 9, 1990 and took a trip to New England.

I received Christmas cards from JEFF AND JACKIE ANDERSON, BETTY AND HERMAN DORMAN (Ann's parents), COL. AND MRS. SMITH (Burleigh's parents), CAROLE O'BRIEN, BOB AND MARY LEE FRANCIS (Janet and Susan's parents), HARRY AND BARBARA JOHNSON, STANLEY SUMNER. appreciate the cards very much. Thank you.

JOE SCROGGINS writes that he is well and living in Ballwin, Mo. He bought a condo last April. Joe's Christmas cards are really photographs that he takes himself. They are really beautiful. Thanks Mr. Scroggins. The BIG EVENT in Ballwin this year was the earthquake that never happened.

BONNIE HORNE McKEEVER and her husband built a house last year. While they were busy with that they lived in a motel with all their furniture stored in a garage. They now live in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Last year at this time (today is July 4th) MIKE FAUSETT and his family went to Fairbanks, Alaska. The 4th in Alaska with those REALLY long days is a different experience. They are planning an island trip out this way this fall. Hope you look us up. Mike lives in California.

ANN DORMAN WEDDLE and her husband, Randy and kids, Mandy and Tres also live in Ballwin, MO. Randy enjoyed a trip to Eastern Europe (Warsaw and Budapest) as an American Red Cross representative at the International Conference on Humanitarian Law. Ann is working with the Parkway School District in Public Affairs. Daughter, Amanda is away at the University of Iowa. Son, Tres will be a sophomore in high school in the fall and played football an the freshman team last year.

NANCY OLSEN GIAMBALVO will yet again move cross-country from Oakton, Virginia to Dallas, Texas. Sometime this summer, Nancy, Jerry, Ross and Marissa will pack up and move where Jerry will be again employed at GTE (Las Calinas). Besides school, Ross plays cello and Marissa plays violin. They both have had the honor of playing at Kennedy Center in D.C. Nancy was an officer at Ross' school PTA last season and she is involved with the Northern Virginia Symphony Association. I also received a really nice family picture. Thanks.

A couple of weeks ago I received a copy of BRUCE ZIMMERMAN's second novel - THICKER THAN WATER - This is a sequel to his last book BLOOD UNDER THE BRIDGE - I have been so busy that I haven' t even started to read it but I am very anxious to begin. Bruce, I just discovered your note in the center of the book! I haven't thanked you yet, so THANK YOU very much. Bruce is back in California and per the book jacket will be producing a third novel. Can't wait.

SHARON MOORHEAD WOODS writes that she is into her third year in Florida and still has not gotten used to the hot, hot summers. Alexis will be a junior in high school this year. Sharon is a receptionist and a computer person for Murdock Savings Bank. This summer Sharon and Alexis will visit Kentucky, Virginia and South Carolina - so look out your window and wave as they drive by!!

MIKE BROWN writes from Leesburg, Georgia where is coaches football in high school. Mike had a detour in the hospital this past year, but hopes that all that is behind him now. Daughters Melissa and Jenny are living with Mike and daughter Jean is in college studying Art Marketing. Mike sends news of brother, DEWEY who got married last spv7ing (I think a year ago). They should have had a baby during the winter. CONGRATULATIONS ...

BILL BEIGHTOL moved his family to Marino Valley, California where he is in charge of tanker training for 15th Air Force. Wife, Delores does some substitute teaching and daughter Julie will be a sophomore in high school and daughter, Amy will be in 8th grade.

JANIS RIMMER MUSKE writes from Houston, TX. Janis teaches seventh-grade math (yuk) at Watkins Junior High. Husband Bill is in his sixth year at Willow Park Baptist Church. Son Richard will be in 7th grade (will you have Mom as a teacher'?) and Susan will be in fourth grade. They moved into a new home this past year, but stayed in the same neighborhood.

MIKE WAGNER - thanks for the too short note-- Mike is still alive and well in TV Land.

GARY BIRD and his family wrote from New Braunfels, Texas (one of my favorite places with fond memories). They took a Colorado trip last year. Gary is real involved with Wurstfest as vice-president (probably President this year). Enjoys hunting every chance he gets and still finds time to deliver babies. Wife, Margaret Ann is a discussion leader in Bible Study Fellowship, bookkeeper at Gary's office and just keeping up with sons Trevor (9th grade this fall) and Derek who is in Webelos scouts.

JANET WATKINS JENDRON writes to me from Columbia, SC. I love Janet's letters - they are really long. I also received a really cute picture of all four little Jendrons. All the kids are taking dance. Kathleen will be in 10th grade and is a cheerleader (is that hereditary?). Son, Trip will be in 7th grade, Danny will be in 5th grade. The boys are into baseball and soccer as well as tap. Claudia will be in third grade. Husband Bob is still with the drug task force (lawyer) and also involved with soccer. Janet is still on the Board of Directors for La Leche League and has been traveling about lecturing in several states. She also teaches high school Sunday School.

I hear that CAROL RANKIN has received a degree. CONGRATULATIONS.

DONATIONS since Christmas were received from MIKE BROWN, KRIS STRAND, ANN DORMAN, MIKE FAUSETT, PAM PRATTO MIKE WAGNER, HARRY AMON, JANET WATKINS, COL AND MRS. FRANCIS, LINDA TUCKER, JOHN CORBIN, COL AND MRS. FITZPATRICK and I sold several memory booklets. I have one booklet left. The first person to ask for it gets it at discount prices. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!!!!

My father sent me some information he caught in the Air Force Times. There is an organization regarding overseas school and alumni organizations; For information you can write to: OVERSEAS BRATS, P.O. BOX 298O5, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229.

DID YOU KNOW The Randolph High School theater department has received a Continuous Affiliation Award from the International Thespian Society for 25 years of continuous membership with ITS.

FROM READERS DIGEST - "My mother had tried every diet advertised with no success. Then I noticed that Mom wasn't eating, and on top of that she was exercising like crazy. Asking her what new program had inspired her, she tossed me an envelope to open. The letter inside read: You are cordially invited to your 20th class reunion.@

Kris sent me several newspaper articles about RHS and the area. Enjoy these articles very much and it enables me to keep up and pass this information along to you. So if you see anything anyone would be interested in please send it along to me. Thanks. One of the articles contained a story about Carl Meade's space flight with quotes from alumnus BRUCE CANNON. Bruce is the Randolph Middle School Principal. The article goes into showing that you can do whatever you want to do. One display in the middle school 's hallway shows an artist's depiction of a space-walking astronaut and is headlined "Our Ro-Hawk pride is alive!".

Also the Ro-Hawks closed out last year's football season with a 22-14 loss to the Cuero Gobblers in an area championship game. The RoHawks ended the regular season with an undefeated 10-0 record, the first district and bi-district championships since 1986 and an overall 11-1 record! (The Gobblers ????)

Well, we are down to me. This has been a big year for me. I became a grandmother. Grandson, Stevie is 17 months old now and of course is the brightest, cutest kid in the world. Also on June 22nd my daughter, Allison, got married to Travis Denson. It was a whirlwind romance and culminated in a marriage ceremony after 5 weeks. I was her "Matron" of Honor and my husband, Danny gave her away. My son, Kyle video taped the ceremony. (Kyle is not the best video tapist but did his best and kept focusing an one of the guests in the church that had on a very low-cut dress) . Oh to be 21 again! Allison, Travis and Stevie have settled down in a little home close not far from us. Allison is working in a day care center. Mark and Kyle still work with Chuck and live in Ft. Lauderdale (30 minutes away). My husband, Danny, just got a new job working at a Lexus dealership a few weeks ago and I am still at the same law firm as a paralegal. Our son, Kelly will be 9 years old in a few weeks. He is going to the YMCA summer camp this year and will be in fourth grade. Kelly is into basketball, karate and soccer. Danny, Kelly and I are planning a trip to Washington, DC this August. We will be in town an August 13th. If you are going to be in DC or near there (and I know who you are) please contact me before that time so we can get together. Danny and I have been talking about going to Washington DC for several years (it has been a dream of Danny's). My family was stationed there in 1963. So this is it. Danny and I will celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary September 15th. We are hoping to renew our vows in t he church (we were married in our home before a Notary Public) and have the MOTHER OF ALL PARTIES! You are invited. If you can't come in person - Call us.

I am hoping all is well with you. I know some of you are experiencing bad times unemployment, illness the war and recession has hurt a lot of us. Some of us were not doing too well before ail the troubles began. Sometimes we think we are the only ones affected. I don't want to sound like "Pollyanna" but you can't just feel sorry for yourself. Take stock in your life. Just being alive is enough. Having the love of your family and having faith in God can carry you through. If you don't have family, you have all of US. As long as I am alive, you have a friend. Thank you to all who wrote me and I hope to hear from more of you before December. Have a great year!

LOVE,GLORIA '65

If you have any information on the new addresses of the following please contact me.LTC. TOM ROGERS last known addressUSDELMC NATOBOX 25APO NY 09667BRIAN COGGINS8550 PARK LANG#116DALLAS, TX 75231