JULY, 2001 - #49

Randolph High School Alumni Newsletter
July 2001 Edition #49

GLORIA CAMPBELL GALLAGHER
4676 Barrett Street, Delray Beach, Florida 33445
Home: (561) 498-0157
Email: GUTSKING@aol.com


Dear Ro-Hawks:

A lot has happened since June 2000 when we had the last Reunion. I have been really busy and I have to apologize to you for not writing sooner. I hope I can remember to fill you in on all that has happened in the last year and a half.

First of all, you will see enclosed in this package is an email from Mark Chauret – Class of ’73 – regarding renaming the Randolph High School Football Stadium to Robert Mickler Memorial Stadium. I’m sure you will find the email interesting and you will want to be part of this effort.

My parents (Bill and Fran Campbell) moved to Air Force Village I near Lackland AFB in April 2001 – they sold their house in Somerset, Kentucky (a house my mom bought with her parents in the early 40’s) and moved south to Texas. They are living in a high rise condo and they are actually loving it. I am too because they have all the conveniences that they will ever need. I have been out there 3 times since then and I love that I can get to the San Antonio Airport and 15 minutes later I can be at their new home. In Kentucky, it took 2 ½ hours to get to their house from Lexington where I had to fly into. They can see Wilford Hall Hospital from their complex and don’t have to travel all the way to Lexington to get good medical care. Believe me – this is a blessing for all of us. Mom just turned 80 in June – she’s doing pretty good, but she has had some scary times with her blood pressure. Dad is doing great and still drives that motorcycle – he’ll be 83 this year in December. He is actually the only person in the “Village” that has a motorcycle and they created a special place for him to park his cycle. Danny and I went to Germany this May for our vacation – we visited Dusseldorf, Rothenberg, Garmisch, Heidelberg,Weisbaden and other places and castles in between. We boated down the Rhein – visited the Nuenswanstine Castle (Fairy Tale Castle) and the place where my family used to live in 1953-56 in Weisbaden. Danny got to see where his mom lived in Frankfurt – We spent 10 wonderful days traveling in our rented alfa romeo speeding down the autobahn at over 100 mph – picture that – I don’t even get on the expressway here!!!!

Danny’s son, David (26) just got married this past weekend in Austin toTiffany. They have a 7 month old daughter, Summer. This is Danny’s first biological granddaughter and we are so happy to see her again. My oldest, Allison (32), had her 5th child in December – A GIRL!!!!! Her name is Makenna – she was welcomed into the family by Stephen 11, Cole 9, Mason 5 and Chase 3 and proud Daddy, Marwin. Allison not only is a mom to her 5 kids, but she works as a church secretary and bookkeeper for the local chapter of the Gator Club and also coordinates the Sunday School teachers at her church. Son, Mark (31) and his wife, Chong Ok are now at Dover AFB and will be coming here in August on their way to their new assignment, Japan. They have a son, Alan Hanul who is 1 ½. Of course, Mark is in the Air Force and works in water treatment and plumbing. Kyle (31) and his wife, Donna live near here in Boca Raton – they have two boys, Dylan 6 and Tony 5. Kyle is an electrician. They are all doing wonderful.

Our youngest son, Kelly (19) received a full tuition scholarship to New England Institute of Technology in West Palm Beach in architectural drafting – he’s been working since he was 15 at local pizza restaurants. Today (7/17) he started his first “real” job in drafting. He will be working all day and then going to school at night. He’s excited and we are jumping for joy and we are so proud of him. I’m still working in Boca Raton as a legal secretary – Danny is working in West Palm Beach as a finance director at a BMW dealership. We have been busy renovating our home – after 20 years, it really needs it.

I’m sending this out fast and I know I will not be able to put EVERYTHING in this newsletter but I needed to tell you guys a few things. So enjoy this “mini” newsletter and be patient with me – I haven’t updated the web page – I really need to learn how to do it and stop relying on my ex-son in law to do it. It is getting way to complicated for me – but eventually, I will get it all together.

Love and Peace, Gloria
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VISIT THE RO-HAWK WEB PAGE
(THIS PAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED)

E-mail addresses are listed on the page as well as biographies and personal notes and pictures. Thank you to all who have sent updates and suggestions. We have been working very hard to make it enjoyable and have received a lot of positive feedback, however, it is still a work in progress. We have also been contacted by a lot of people from classes who graduated after the main group (Classes from the ‘70's, '80's and ‘90's). This has encouraged them to create SEVERAL web pages of their own and to organize a few reunions. A lot of the old newsletters have been scanned and you can access them through the web page and you can also access some other websites created by some of you! Have fun! PLEASE SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS or your mailing address to the addresses on the top of the first page. Thanks!

REUNION 2000

The Reunion was held in San Antonio during the weekend on June 23, 24, 25, 2000 – most of the activities were held at the Holiday Inn Select near the airport. We had a hospitality suite where we were able to met and greet and register. We had beer, wine, and sodas and snacks. Friday night we met at the Far West Rodeo where we talked danced and drank. Saturday night we had our dinner/dance at the hotel. We had a western BBQ – and a special ROHAWK cake. The DJ was outstanding – we played a special CD from Papa Clutch and the Shifters (David McDowell’s band). After the party some of us went to Jerry’s for a late night snack. Sunday morning we met back in the ballroom for a delicious brunch. It was really great to see:

Karen Knox Campbell
Chuck Elsey
Dale Ecton
Jim Peck
Terry Smiljanich John Hines
Stan (Cal) Sumner
Gilda Carney
Rob DeMotta
Carol Hines Hoffman
Bill Clemmons
Harry Johnson
Linda Johnson Gonzales
Gary Bird
Carol Allshouse and Tom McDougall
Steve Swinney
Cynthia Van Voorhis Allshouse
Richard and Linda Tucker Prater
Steve Burgoon
Patti Tyler
Tim Turner
Wayne Turner
George McClughan
Bill Borellis
Jack Williams
Alfred Aguirre
Karen Howell

Mike Fausett
Ward Beightol
Aubrey Hayward
Randy Woods
Carole McRae Richards
Karen Poor Peck
Mike Wysong
Jimmy Fidler
Janet Francis Murillo
Cathy Heflin Dvorak
Judi O’Neill
Robin Howell
Jeanne Roberts Stinson


Of course there were husbands and wifes and kids and significant others in attendance too!!! We all had fun and wish everyone else could have attended.

SAYING GOODBYE AND LETTING GO

Lovie O’Brien passed away 1/00 (Jimmy O’Brien’s mom)
Col. William H. Woods passed away 7/10/00 (Randy Woods’ Dad)
Willis E. Beightol, Sr. passed away 11/17/00(Ward Beightol’s Dad)

Col. Robert Francis passed away 2/8/01
Mrs. Bianchi passed away 2/01(Dennis’ Mom)
Col. William Borellis passed away 5/23/01
Susan Francis Strode (’65) died in a car accident 7/11/01


THANKS FOR THE DONATIONS:
Mr. Marvin Porter
Susan Ohman Baldwin
Haynes Baumgardner
Dewey Brown
Mike Hunt


PRAYERS AND ENCOURAGEMENT NEEDED

Karen Poor Peck is still recouperating from a minor hernia operation she had 4 months ago – she has had major complications that still need medical care – but her upbeat spirit and personality has kept her going. Karen never says no to anyone and is always there when anyone needs help. Lets show her our appreciation by sending her greetings to 13714 Wilderness Point, San Antonio, TX 78231. thepecks@myexcel.com.

Mr. Alfred “Fred” Aguirre has been in the hospital for several weeks. He just recently had to have his foot amputated due to diabetes. He also undergoes dialysis several times a week. You can reach him at ARALGA123@aol.com or 2915 Green Run, San Antonio, TX 78231. Please keep your prayers, cards, letters and emails coming.

Of course, there are always some of us who need to be prayed for constantly. Do not forget your friends in their times of need. Please keep in touch with me with your up to date addresses and email addresses and telephone numbers. Thank you.