Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
QUICK LINKS
Alumni Website Sign up for Alumni News
CONTACT US
Send us your commentsand stories.
RECENT PRESS
Texas City ISD has beennotified by TEACommissioner MichaelWilliams that La MarqueISD has been annexed toTexas City ISD effectiveJuly 1, 2016.
Click here for moreinformation
For a list of the Q & A's,click here.
Help us spread the wordso that we can get morealumni informed andinvolved.
HALL OF HONOR INDUCTEESRECOGNIZED
October 22, 2015Charles T. Doyle Convention Center
The Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future recognized four TCISDalumni for the 2015 Hall of Honor, which is a prestigious programrecognizing outstanding Texas City ISD graduates. This is the 10th year for the Hall of Honor, in which four alumni from thedistrict's high schools are selected for induction. The 2015 inductees areas follows: Clarence Quinn, M.D., Wolvin High School Class of 1918;Jerilyn "Jeri" Gilland, Texas City High School Class of 1970; MarilynButler Hornung, Texas City High School Class of 1970; and Timothy L.Hall, J.D., Texas City High School Class of 1974.
Pictured left to right are Jeri Gilland,
Dr. Tim Hall and Marilyn Butler Hornung
Please click the link aboveto SHARE this email withyour friends!
If you forward the email, itwill lose it's formatting, forbest results, click theFORWARD TO A FRIENDlink above.
CLASS OF 1955 - 60th REUNIONOctober 3, 2015
Gulf Greyhound Park
Class of 1955 held their 60th Reunion at the Gulf Greyhound Park inLaMarque. Pictured here are: Back row, left to right: Jimmy Horne, D.D. Haney, Gloria Scoggins-Linton,Jimmy Giles, Toby Capetillo, Daniel Bodine, Rodney Trimble, Allan Pevoto,Charles Hutchins Second row, left to right: (3 women): Charlene Henson Isenberg, PeggyHardesty Rogillio, Jerre Sue Maness Massa Front row, left to right: Carolyn Clepper Frazier, Barbara BeadleArceneaux, Lilly Yanas Nunez, Betty McAninch Wilson, Jerry SessionsAlexander, Sally Slaughter Busbee, JoAnn Shurtleff Browne
A special Thank You to the Class of 1955 for their $300 donation fromtheir reunion proceeds to the TCISD Alumni Association.
Pictured above, left to right, are Class of 1955 Alumni Sally SlaughterBusbee, Deborah Laine - Foundation for the Future Executive Director and
Betty McAninch Wilson
CLASS OF 1965 - 50th REUNION October 23 - 25, 2015
Galveston Hilton Island Resort
"Going Back In Time"
Attached is the group picture from the recent 1965 class reunion taken byMike Rushing, of Mike Rushing Photography
CLASS OF 1970 - 60th REUNIONOctober 21 to October 25, 2015
The Nessler Center
"Homecoming"
The Making of a Class Reunion"LOOKING FORWARD TO LOOKING BACK "by Larry Strong
It was 45 years in the making and two years in the planning for the TexasCity High School Class of 1970's 45 Year Class Reunion. This time aroundthings would be somewhat different from the reunions of the past. So manyof the faces we had known well in high school have passed on. There hadbeen a 10 year, 20 year, and 30 year reunion, but when it came to having a40 year reunion the time came and went without a gathering. Had Facebookreplaced the desire or need for an actual meeting for The Heavenly Class of'70? Where we feeling a bit disenfranchised since our beloved high schoolhad been razed? Are we orphans now? Maybe it is true, "you can't gohome." But we are the Fighting Stingarees! Once a Stingaree, always aStingaree! Right? This time around needed to be special and reconnect us all to the days weremember so fondly roaming the halls of Texas City High School and all theactivities on and off campus that went along with growing up in Texas City.What could be more memorable than "Homecoming," our theme for our45year Class Reunion? Activities began with a Homecoming Football gameparade on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 21, 2015 with the Class of1970 represented in the parade and followed by a pep rally in StingareeStadium that evening. The Homecoming Queen's court was introduced andthe Homecoming King was crowned. Thursday's activity was the TCISDFoundation for the Future Hall of Honor Banquet with two members of theClass of 1970 (Jeri Gilland and Marilyn Butler Hornung) being honored andinducted into the Hall of Honor giving our class year the most inductees todate - very proud of our fellow classmates and the contributions they havemade to society. Friday morning, October 23, 2015, began with Alumnibeing treated to an informative and guided tour of the new William R.Blocker Middle School and the new Texas City High School. It iscomforting to know that the latest groupings of TC students are beingprovided first rate, state of the art facilities for their academic pursuits andare being guided, mentored, and educated by an engaged, interested, and
knowledgeable group of educators, administrators, and staff. During ourhigh school tour, the alumni were treated to an impromptu performancesung by the TCHS Boys Choir. Sting Pride is alive and well. Later thatafternoon, TCHS Alumni were guests at the in-school Pep Rally. We wereseated in the "Senior" section of the gym grandstands - that put a wholenew spin on the term Seniors. After a break of a couple hours, the Class of1970 Alumni returned to TCHS for a pre-Homecoming Game meal in theschool cafeteria sponsored by the Quarterback Booster Club. This was awonderful experience of "breaking bread" together, reconnecting, andbonding again with so many former classmates. The weather forecast waspredicting rain for the Homecoming Football Game Friday night (deja vu ofour Graduation Night on May 29, 1970), but the weather held and it was agorgeous October evening for Homecoming and football. All alumni werehonored at the game and we lined up by decade on the track prior to thegame kickoff with each decade having there on Class Banner. The Class of1970 had special reserved seating on the "home side" of the grandstands atmidfield. We had an excellent view of the sideline cheerleaders, the gameon the field, and the Sting Band Halftime Show along with the crowningceremony of the Homecoming Queen. Best of all, the Stings won in a hardfought game against Woodridge High School. After the game, reunion goersmet for a postgame celebration at Gus' Restaurant on Palmer. The staffwas very attentive to our needs and took excellent care of us. Saturday morning had a variety of activities going on. There was a breakfast for the Class of 1970 and a special brunch just for all formerStingarettes. Once everyone finished eating, they were invited to join thedecorating party at the Nessler "Wings of Heritage" room - that is the samevenue where all of our football after game dances and Senior Prom wereheld. Following that, there was a period of free time for a self-guided tour ofthe Texas City Museum and time to explore 6th Street. Saturday night,October 24, 2015 was the Main Event Dinner and Dance. Even though thepredicted rain came in with a roar and strong winds, it couldn't dampen thecelebration going on inside of Nessler. We had great food catered by GrandPrize Catering, a free adult beverage bar hosted by Benny's Liquor WineBeer, and music of our high school years provided by David and KathyRossacci of After 5 Productions Event Services. There were exhibits anddisplays of school memorabilia, the history of Texas City schools and BigVictory (Big Vic), photographs, clothing/uniforms, and a Memorium honoringfellow classmates who have passed away. Barbara White was on hand withthe original photographs of former band students and Stingarettes that hungon the walls of the old band hall - they were available for purchase for adonation to the Band Booster Club. The beautiful and unique tabledecorations were in TCHS School colors with copies of the pages from theStingaree Yearbook of the Class of 1970 integrated into the design.Attendees received a Memory Book and special custom lanyard nametagfor keepsakes of the Main Event. Professional pictures of the event weretaken by "{a}Reid Photography and Graphic Creations" and are available forviewing on our Facebook Group Page under Texas City High School Classof 1970. Sunday, we closed out the reunion with a Farewell Breakfast for allthe out-of-town Alumni.
It was great seeing everyone, hearing their voices, listening to the laughter,enjoying the hugs, revisiting the past, catching up on 45 years of living, andstrengthening the bonds of high school and our cherished years together. Once a Stingaree . . . Always a Stingaree.
HALL OF HONOR PAST HONOREES RECOGNIZED
We celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Texas City ISD Hall of Honorthis year! We brought out the cake and sparklers to recognize our past 40
honorees to commemorate the Hall of Honor success.
Those that attended were: (pictured on top, left to right:)
Matthew T. Doyle, Class of 1976Dr. Tim Hall, Class of 1974
Linda Cooper Holm, Class of 1964Mark E. Ciavaglia, Class of 1977John Dale Butler, Class of 1970
Marilyn Butler Hornung, Class of 1970Jimmy Rasmussen, Class of 1970
Jeri Gilland, Class of 1970Joe Hoover, Class of 1952
Benjamin "Bruce" Clawson, Class of 1966Emken Linton, Sr., Class of 1962
CLASS OF 1958 MEMORIES
Here are a few pictures sent in to us by Jane Putnam Brandon Quinby.Thank you Jane for sending these great memories in to us.
1st Photo: Group shot taken in front of the old Blocker Middle School
2nd Photo: Jr. High Cheerleaders, back left to right: Sammy Parker,Shirley Boyett, Sandy Jensen; kneeling: Jane Putnam, Sandra Bledsoe,Sally Jones
3rd Photo: back row, left to right: Judy Atkins, Sally Jones, Dixie Walker,Reba White; front row, left to right: Russie Lynn Walker, Sandy Madere,
Jane Putnam, Sammy Parker, Tess Lindsey
THE GOTCHA GHOULS!{Girls Of Texas City High Alumni}
On Halloween weekend 2015 the GOTCHA! Ghouls (girls) hit the town ofJefferson, Texas and it will never be the same!! To refresh your memory,The Girls of Texas City High Alumni was the brain child of DoloresGeaslin, TCHS class of 64. On January 15, 2005 we had the inaugural
GOTCHA! meeting at Gaidos in Galveston. 44 gorgeous women of theTCHS class of 1964 attended that initial meeting. Over the next 10 years,Dolores and new queen, Judy Holcomb Minter, have planned manywonderful meetings, parties, and excursions. The GOTCHA!'S goal is toenjoy and preserve the friendships that were formed as girls years go. Wehave a connection. We have history. Although the group was originallystarted by the TCHS class of 64, we now have members from classes ofthe 30's, 50's and 60's.
We are a fun group. We are a travel group. We are a " be there for you "group.
Lila Zieglemeyer and Mary Beth Porter planned an excellent weekend fortwenty-five GOTCHA! GHOULS. We stayed at the haunted Jefferson Hotelwhere some had ghostly visits. We rode the Fright train through the darkand scary forest, Joycelynn Grigson and Ginger Braselton Brock performeda hilarious spoof of Patsy Cline's "She's got you" at Karaoke night at AuntieSkinners,( I am sure the locals are still talking about that!!), we dressed upin our best Halloween costumes and danced the night away at a Halloweenparty, played games, and of course shopped, shopped, shopped. Jeffersonis a lovely town with almost everything in walking distance of the Jefferson
Hotel!!!
A great time was had by all. We are blessed to be celebrating our 11th yearof this great organization in January 2016.
If you would like to join us, please call or email Judy Holcomb Minter at409-692-1565, email: [email protected]..
ALAN BEASONRecipient of Top MGMA Award
Alan is a TCHS Class of 1973 alumni and wasalso the senior class president. Alan Beason, MS, FACMPE, was honored byhis peers at the national MGMA Conference inNashville earlier this month: He was named the2015 recipient of the Harry J. Harwick LifetimeAchievement Award.This award is the highest recognition bestowedby national MGMA and is awarded to anindividual who has made nationally recognized contributions to healthcareadministration, delivery and/or education in his or her career, advancing thefield of medical practice management. Beason told the Nashville audience " I am honored to be recognized, butalso very humbled when you consider the awesome work that so manyvolunteers do to support their local chapter, state MGMA affiliates, andnational MGMA. As well as our overall profession." Congratulations Alan! TCHS is proud of you.
Sincerely, Texas City ISD Alumni Association
