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Oct 3 2010
Walter Hines
Coach Henry Sanchez
Had lunch last week with Coach. He's 83, recovering from heart surgery, in good spirits, living on a small farm-orchard in Lincoln, NM. He sends his best to the ? Hornets. Same great, positive person who influenced many of us for the better.

Sep 16 2010
Doug Stowell
"1961! Oh What a Year!"
September 16, 2010

Aug 10 2010
Bob Epstein
Roxie
Great to hear from another Monte Vista Alum!

Aug 3 2010
Roxie Morrow (Moore)
HHS 50th class reunion
Hey all, Nancy Goff put me onto this site, so I'm adding my name. I'm still alive & kicking in Roswell, NM. Just retired for the 2nd time end of July, & will now let the gov'mint support me! I can be reached at roxiem@dfn.com. Hope to attend the 50th, sounds like maybe a lot of people will be going.

Aug 2 2010
Carol J. Jones (Balint)
Reunion
Your have the name Allen Dewey on your list. Allen did not attend Highland. He was married to Shirley Dewey (Foster) and passed away several years ago.

Jul 22 2010
Marilyn (Moya) Murchison
Reunion 2011
Hi! Can't wait to see all of you again. Please count me in for the reunion. My new address is 904 Odyssey Drive, Durham NC 27713 and phone is (919) 294-4790 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (919) 294-4790      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. I am completely retired now from the federal government and loving NC. Please let me hear from you.

Jul 3 2010
Cecilia Cloughly
John Radin, deceased
Dr. John Radin, Plant Physiology and Cotton Production National Program Leader at United States Department of Agriculture, passed away January 24, 2007, from an aggressive form of leukemia. John was a world authority on the growth of cotton in areas with limited water access. His research was especially valuable in obtaining the highest yield from watering at specific times during the growth cycle.

Jun 19 2010
Bob Epstein
Russell Ward Listing
Yes, Russell, your name is on the list. Click on the Your Classmates tab. Also go to Upload Information to enter your contact information.

Jun 16 2010
Russell Ward
List
I see that my name isn't on the graduating list.Also Winona Ward isn't a graduate of 1961.

Jun 9 2010
Sammy Carnes
say hi!
Call me. Los Alamos 667-4408

Jun 5 2010
carol j. jones (Balint)
50 Reunion
Would like to help, if I can with the the big 50. My email address is sandiaparkjones@aol.com.

May 30 2010
Bob Martinez
50th Reunion
How much is it and where do we send the money and by when? I miss all you guys.

May 27 2010
Kay Marchant Rhoades
Combine class reunions
Bob, I was contacted by Sydney Shaw and the class of 1962 would like to join our reunion. Also, the class of 1960 is considering inviting other classes to their cocktail party for a fee of $25.00. We should consider something similar don't you think. I can help. Your Bud, Kay

May 19 2010
Walter Hines
Bruce Ritter
Sad to say my close friend and our classmate Bruce "Smiley" Ritter passed away in Roswell in January 2010 from a very rare disease...systemic amyloidosis.

May 12 2010
Bob Epstein
Reunion Schedule
Reunion dates are June 3-4, 2011 at Sandia Resort in Albuquerque. We need addresses and email addresses. Please help. Thank you.

Mar 30 2010
Russell Ward
50th. reunion
Just talked with Bob and got web address. Should it happen I should be there? rpuchman@zianet.com

Mar 26 2010
Bob Epstein
Rick Johnson
Sorry to report that Rick Johnson has passed away March 15, 2010.

Feb 25 2010
Bob Epstein
Reunion Plans
The time has come to plan the reunion, so please add any suggestions you may have. Thank you.

Sep 1 2009
liz bradford
Gary Bruton
gary Bruton ..where are you ....some good old folks are looking for you ...student tour of 1959 remember?........email Liz at desert_dove@cox.net

Jan 13 2009
Sherron Hill Jordan
Good friends
Jeneane Dillon Stevens and her husband Steve have moved to Alabama, to my town! She and Steve and my husband and I visited Judy Swortwood Pederson and her husband Bill for the Balloon Fiesta this year...so much fun.

Jan 13 2009
Sherron Hill Jordan
Bruce Kennedy
Bruce died in 2008, he and his wife were living in Tucson....great guy!

Nov 23 2008
Kathy Lewis
Obituary
Not sure if she was in our class, but here is obituary. VANDENBURG -- Katherine Lewis Vandenburg - Born in Kansas City, MO on September 17, 1944, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents Francis A. (Bud) Lewis and Velma Gallagher; and is survived by Patricia Martin-Lewis and husband Bob Martin, Charles W. Lewis and wife Janet Lewis, John F. Lewis and wife. Alexis Lewis, and Susan E. Lewis all of Albuquerque, NM, along with her children David Lewis Vandenburg and Kellyn Suzanne Vandenburg and her very special pet dog Dingo. Katherine attended Highland High School in Albuquerque, NM and the University of New Mexico, graduating with a degree in education from the University of Texas El Paso. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at the University of New Mexico and a sustaining member of the Junior League of El Paso. She was a partner with Komen for the Cure and had been involved with the charitable cancer organization over the past dozen years. She taught third grade elementary and computer skills for grades first through fifth the last four years of her almost twenty year teaching career in teaching in El Paso. She will be missed greatly. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Francis of the Hill Anglican Church, 6280 Los Robles, with Father Felix Orji officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on behalf of Katherine to: Susan G. Komen For The Cure, 1700 Murchison, Suite 207, El Paso, TX 79902 and Animal Rescue League of El Paso, 7256 La Junta Dr., El Paso, TX 79835. Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Santa Teresa, NM. Services entrusted to Harding-Orr & McDaniel Funeral Home, 320 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79902.

Aug 19 2008
Robert Bushman
50th Reunion
Bob - I'm glad to see you're planning a 50th reunion, and would like to come to it. I don't know if I have any great ideas for you on it, but would encourage attenders to bring pictures, yearbooks and other memorabilia. I am sorry to have lost my HHS student directory with the names of all my classmates, and hope someone may still have one. I would also invite any surviving teachers who may still be around. I know Bob Figge still is, and would probably be game for our reunion. I would also like to see something like a wikipedia of classmates, where we could each contribute what we might know about each other, if you think that would be appropriate. --Or at least some database of info in some form. At our 25th, I couldn't find out about several folks of interest to me. My best to all, Robert in Eugene, Oregon

Jan 1 2008
Thomas Ormsby
Looking for Bill Greer
Though I am Class of 1960, I know a lot of you. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Bill Greer, let me know. I am in Albuquerque and can be reached at: thomas@thomasormsby.com

Dec 16 2007
kathy McInturff Dale
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Hello class of ?, hope you all have a wonderful holiday and the best of New Years. Let's all stay healthy and be ready to enjoy our 50th reunion in 20ll.

Oct 16 2007
Robert Bushman
Recent Contacts
Recently got to see Gary (aka Boris) Bruton in Petaluma CA for the first time since HHS. Have also seen Jere LaFollette at his home in Mt Vernon WA, and Tom Bunch in Victoria BC. And some of you may remember Johnny Coulter from Jefferson Jr HS, a retired attorney living in Washington DC, who I spoke with recently.

May 30 2007
Ellen Caruth Elston
Ellen's husband passed away
Those that knew Ellen and her husband Paul, of 44 years ....Paul passed away April 22, 2007 from colon cancer, that had spread to his lungs, though he fought long and hard for 3 years.

Apr 2 2007
John Keibel
The Marshall sisters
I'm trying to find out what has become of Aloha and Patricia Marshall, who graduated from Highland in ? and ?, I think. Help, anyone? John (Blackwood) Keibel HHS ?

Mar 3 2007
Bob Carroll
Banquet for Al Kaplan
A testimonial banquet open to all past students is scheduled for 6PM July 28, 2007 at Monroe's restuarant on Osuna NE in Albuquerque. Past tennis lettermen from all the years that Al coached are sponsoring the event in appreciation of his legendary work as coach and teacher. His positive influence touched the lives of many students. To attend or for more information contact Dennis Roberts at dennisr@agc-nm.org. Al will turn 80 soon as is as vibrant as ever.

Jan 8 2007
Lorin Black
Info on Tom Pappas
To: kathy mcinturff dale Re: Does anyone know where Tommy Pappas is????? ..............Hi Kathy, You may reach Tom Pappas at MELLOY DODGE Service Center in Albuquerque, NM: (505) 843-9611 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (505) 843-9611      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.....Lorin Black (505) 720-2950 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (505) 720-2950      end_of_the_skype_highlighting, Lorin1@RoseRealtyUSA.com

Jan 8 2007
Lorin A. Black, Jr.
Info on Tom Pappas...
In reference to: Nov 4 2006 Robert Bushman In Search Of... Would be interested in any information anyone may have about: Charlie Bacchus Sylvia Goeke Ted Swanson Elizabeth Ohman Jim Quint Roxie Morrow Tom Pappas Judy Zurawski David Faulkner Elsie Shollenberger Al Cooper Artemis Chakerian Lynda Boose Hi Bob, You can reach Tom Pappas at Melloy Dodge Service Department in Albuquerque, NM (505) 843-9611 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (505) 843-9611      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.....Lorin Black (505) 720-2950 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (505) 720-2950      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Jan 3 2007
Bill Arvidson
checking in
A reunion with other classes--? & ?-- would work well. Many of us have siblings from those years and a multiple reunion would be a stronger draw than just us ? graduates. I prefer summer but fall would also work. THANKS FOR THE WEBSITE!! Keep it up. FYI: I retired from Federal Civil Service in 2002 after 35 yrs and live in Alexandria, VA. home tele: 703 507 9183 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              703 507 9183      end_of_the_skype_highlighting; email: bongiornobil@yahoo.com warm regards and ttfn, bill

Dec 11 2006
Carl H. Konrad (Class of "60)
Bruce Whitcomb
I was browsing your web site and found the following question "Dec 13 2005 Cecilia Cloughly Bruce Whitcomb He played first trumpet with the band. Does anyone know where he is?" Bruce is working in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Nevada Test Site. (work #) (702) 295-7349 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (702) 295-7349      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Nov 20 2006
Carol Balint Jones
Elsie Shollenbarger
Elsie's phone number is 505-873-0888 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              505-873-0888      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Address: 6715 Isleta Blvd SW. zc: 87105 Her brother Ray is an attorney. Phone number is 505-883-2500 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              505-883-2500      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or 505-344-7877 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              505-344-7877      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Hope this helps

Nov 4 2006
Robert Bushman
In Search Of...
Would be interested in any information anyone may have about: Charlie Bacchus Sylvia Goeke Ted Swanson Elizabeth Ohman Jim Quint Roxie Morrow Tom Pappas Judy Zurawski David Faulkner Elsie Shollenberger Al Cooper Artemis Chakerian Lynda Boose

Nov 4 2006
Robert Bushman
Planning the Next Reunion
Would just like to suggest that dates for the next reunion be announced at least one year out, to give us out-of-towners a chance to get our stuff together.

Nov 4 2006
Robert Bushman
Keeping in Touch
Thanks, Bob Epstein, for putting this site together. I much prefer this way of keeping in touch to the Classmates.com site, which is fee-based. Keep it going, and looking forward to the next reunion! (I would second the proposition that a reunion be combined with some other classes.) Robert in Eugene, Oregon

Nov 2 2006
Bob Epstein
Your search for Ellen Caruth
Ellen's contact info is listed here under Your Classmates.

Oct 30 2006
Catherine Harrison Minger
This Web Site
I do so appreciate having this way to hear about former classmates. I wish more people would come here and communicate. Does anyone know if something has happened to Ellen Caruth Elston. We were in contact and now I get no response from her.

Sep 23 2006
Bob Epstein
Reunion Plans
Looks like no reunion this year. Did not seem to be enough people that we were able to contact. Definitely there will be a 50th reunion, so stay alive and well! Please encourage others to post their info in this web site. Best wishes.

Jul 27 2006
Dave Jackson
Recent death of Bob Lovegrove, HHS Class of 1961
I learned today, 27 Jul 2006, that Robert Lovegrove died of brain cancer on Sunday 23 Oct 2005 in Misssoula, Montana. He is survived by his wife Marty (formerly 0f Roswell, NM) in Missoula, four children and eight grandchildren. Further information is available at www.missoulian.com/articles/2005/10/26/obits/04wed/04-oct.26.txt or if that doesn't work go to www.missoulian.com and do an advanced search in the archives under the name Robert E. Lovegrove. May he rest in peace.

Jul 20 2006
Susan Sperry Smith
High school reunion
I am looking forward to the reunion. I had a near death experience last June. I was in a crosswalk when a speeding car hit me. I had hit the windshield and I flew over the car. I sustained two broken legs, a broken hip and a broken collarbone. After one month in the hospital and two more months in a hospital bed in my dining room I now walk with difficulty. The good news is that I have had more adventures traveling in Vietnam and South America. I am grateful for my life and friends from the past who had a great influence on my life. Therefore , I am looking looking forward to seeing you

Jul 18 2006
Billie Nicihols Thompson
valedictorian 1961
One of them was Connie Wagoner Nordstrom who can be reached at 2nords@earthlink.net.

Jul 13 2006
kathy mcinturff dale
This is so much fun to hear from old HS friends. I have been in touch with a few I saw at the 40th but most recently Donna Stroman Snelling and I have been catching up on the last 45 years. Does anyone know where Tommy Pappas is????? Jerry Lockwood??? or Judy Keeler?????

May 13 2006
The Person Who Had This Reconnected
Message Board
Thank you so much for reconnecting this website. I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing from and about old classmates. I hope to hear from more of you soon. Catherine Harrison Minger

Apr 23 2006
Bob Epstein
Obituary for John LaFaver
Here is the obituary for John LaFaver, our beloved classmate who recently passed away. Obit: http://obits.abqjournal.com/results?o_date=2006/04/02#77489

Apr 17 2006
Kathy McPeek
Valedictorians?
Hi I am looking for someone that graduated in 1961, not sure of his name but it is a male. I know there were probably alot of males that graduated in 1961 but I am trying to find the birthfather of a friend of mine. Do you know who was Valedictorian in the classes of 1959, 1960 and 1961? I was also wondering if you have head of something called the "ice plant" it is a factory or warehouse for cold storage or making ice in the New Mexico area? Thanks for your help. Sincerely Kathy

Apr 15 2006
Donna Stroman Snelling
Frank Salat
Frank Salat and his wife Geri live @ 3916 Lost Oasis Hollow, Austin, Texas 78739

Apr 13 2006
Susan D. Scott (Elliott)
Reunion
So glad to hear about the reunion. I missed out on information about the 40th. Scotty (Ronald E. Scott, class of 60) married right after high school (Dec. 24, 1961) and are now living in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He works for an office products supply business and I am a Speech-Language Pathologist for the Las Cruces Public Schools. Looking forward to seeing my classmates and catching up on what has been happening with them.

Apr 2 2006
Catherine Harrison Minger
Ellen Caruth Elston
Ellen - I am still in the same place 502 Tenth Street, Port St. Joe, FL 32456 850/227-1779 jemima@gtcom.net

Mar 30 2006
Herb Denish
Looking or Frank Salat
Failed to give my name, etc looking for Frank. Incase Rick Johnson has told some you of my demise, remember, he greatly exaggerates.

Mar 30 2006
Frank Salat
trying to find where he might be
Frank, if you get this message, call me in Albuq @ (505) 842-6461 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (505) 842-6461      end_of_the_skype_highlighting Office, or mobile (5050 250-0500

Mar 28 2006
Ellen Caruth Elston
Trying to locate Catherine (Harrison) Minger
Does anyone know Cathy's (Catherines) address? If so please let me know.

Mar 17 2006
Walter Hines
John LaFaver
My great friend and our classmate John LaFaver passed away yesterday in Arlington, Virginia (see February 15-16 messages below). John was an amazing guy who had a wonderful career and life. My best to his wife Mary Faye and ex-wife Carol Ledbetter LaFaver.

Mar 12 2006
Kay Marchant Rhoades
45th Reunion
Of course I would attend a 45th reunion. I think it would be great to include the classes of 60 and 62. As usual you guys do a great job organizing our events. Let me know if I can be of assistance from Denver. We appreciate all of you.

Mar 12 2006
Kay Marchant Rhoades
45th Reunion
Of course I would attend a 45th reunion. I think it would be great to include the classes of 60 and 62. As usual you guys do a great job organizing our events. Let me know if I can be of assistance from Denver. We appreciate all of you.

Mar 1 2006
Dixie Lee (Sutherland) Loving
Reunion
I will not make it this year -- 50th sounds good, though. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Sonja Laffoon, Susie Utter or Nancy Lang? dixieloviing@texasairnet.com

Feb 23 2006
Delores Lambert Kepner Pierce
Greetings to fellow classmates
Although I get to Albuquerque almost yearly, I have not seen much of the old high school or classmates since the 30th reunion. A trip is planned yet for this year--to attend my sister Donna's wedding. Would Sept 13-17 work as a tentative reunion time? Working full-time as a med tech and taking a trip in June will leave little other time. May God continue to watch over you and your loved ones.

Feb 22 2006
Carol Balint Jones
Sandi Lobland Gray
Does anyone know how to contact Sandi? Please let me know. Thanks Work 764-6416 email:cjones@cabq.gov or email:jjnscrl@aol.com

Feb 21 2006
John Radin
update
The class of 61? I hate to break this news, but we are the class of 62 and 63-year olds. I work for the research agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, my employer for the last 35 years, and am contemplating retirement. Each year the battles over funding of research are more wearing, and the idea of playing with grandchildren more enticing. Contact information: johnradin@comcast.net.

Feb 19 2006
swanson (Baum), Sharon
Website
Thanks for all the tireless work and attention to the issue/details of a reunion. The 45th seems unlikely for us this year as we are committeed to family and Marriage Encounter this year. We would consider a 50th Reunion in Albuquerque. Best wishes for the event. Sharon

Feb 19 2006
michael casey
sources and contacts..
Add to my previous posting requesting information regarding lost classmates, another name: Bruce Parker. Also, there is a business that contacts classmates with one another known as: classmates.com If any goodhearted person who is already enrolled in that service would take the time to find the email address for Bruce Parker I would be grateful. I have been buying beer for next door evacuees from New Orleans and cannot afford to become a member of classmates.com, As a matter of fact, I think it's them at the door now.

Feb 16 2006
Anna (Chalamidas) Chronis
reunion
would love to be at the reunion, can't wait, let me know if you need help.

Feb 16 2006
Kathy McInturff Dale
45th reunion
Thank you so much for the update. I enjoyed the 40th reunion and seeing all the old HS friends. I am very interested in attending a 50th reunion!!!!!! Will not be able to attend a 45th but hello to all the classmates I visited with at the 40th and would be very happy to hear from you. email at- RainbowsEnd@montereybay.com

Feb 16 2006
michael casey
request for contact info
Will classmates please advise of the whereabouts, if known, of Tom Bunch, Gary Bruton and Peter Fudge. Still contrary in Albuquerque, I may be emailed at que1022000@yahoo.com. Onward

Feb 16 2006
Donna Stroman Snelling
Address of Ellen Caruth Elston
Ellen and her husband Paul receintly moved to 1194 Turkey Knob Dr. Las Cruces NM 88012

Feb 16 2006
Donna Stroman Snelling

Feb 16 2006
John LaFaver
a 45th is a Great Idea
Hines sent word that I have been very sick. That's true, but I am recovering fast and our reunion would be top of my list. When I saw that this would be the 45th, however, I thought there must be a mistake. Perhaps my Dad was having his 45th anniversary, but not us. Doesn't seem possible.

Feb 15 2006
Walter Hines
Reunion and a ? classmate
For those friends of John LaFaver...he's been very sick in Alexandria, Virginia. I'm sure he'd appreciate an email at lafaverj@aol.com. John is a very courageous man. Hopefully, he'll be able to make the reunion. The photo of the Lads group on the staircase at HHS brought back many memories, some good, others I'd like to continue hiding from the wife.

Feb 15 2006
Catherine Harrison Minger
Ellen Caruth Elston
Does anyone know where Ellen is these days? Thank you for planning another reunion. When the date is set, I will let you know whether or not I can attend but would like to be there.

Feb 15 2006
EUGENE KAMBOURIS
MISSING PERSONS
ANYONE KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF SHARON ALBEE PAGE 23 OF YEAR BOOK, KAREN SAMUELS, TOMMY THOMAS, PAGE 84, OR TONI SHEARIN, PAGE 78 OF YEAR BOOK.

Feb 15 2006
Jim Zanios
Reunion
Bob, I would love to have another reunion, I was unable to attend the 40th.

Feb 14 2006
Marilyn Moya-Murchison
45th Reunion
Please count me in on a 45th reunion. Am so excited at the prospect of seeing my classmates again.

Feb 14 2006
Marilyn Moya-Murchison
45th Reunion
Please count me in on a 45th reunion. Am so excited at the prospect of seeing my classmates again.

Feb 14 2006
Connie Pecha Welty
Reunion
Just received the post card concerning the reunion and am excited about attending. Rod and I are in the process of moving back to Albuquerque after 45 years of wandering. My e-mail address: cmwelty@cox.net

Feb 13 2006
Bob Carroll
45th reunion
Glad to hear you plan a 45th reunion. You guys did a terrific job with the 40th reunion so recommend something similar in 06. A Saturday morning tour of the school plus an afternoon football game would really fill the day followed by a dinner dance. I'll definitely be there unless a conflict arises. Since the dates are not yet set I would think fall would work best. Continue the good work and of course the more that attend the better the event for all. We all appreciate the time and effort you volunteers put into these gatherings. This slick web site is a great idea.

Dec 14 2005
Bob Epstein
Using the Website
Please post your messages, suggestions and comments here on the Message Board rather than emailing one of the committee members. We are also interested in your thoughts on our proposed 45th reunion. Please go to your record to update information, submit photos and enter news. You will be able to see who has entered photos and information. Thank you.

Dec 13 2005
Cecilia Cloughly
Bruce Whitcomb
He played first trumpet with the band. Does anyone know where he is?

Dec 10 2005
Webmaster
New HHS 1961 Reunion Site
The new is up, enjoy! Any questions please contact bob@epstar.com