GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
STUDENTS: Edward Eugene Copley ’57 (02/02/2023); Randy (Ready) Soell ‘11 (04/16/2023); Claudia Stockwell Oswald ’64 (04/19/2023); Santiago “Jimmie” Diaz ‘74 (04/30/2023); Don Worsham ’76 (04/30/2023); Frances Landry Pierce ’51 (05/03/2023); Edith Gaul Lundy ’68 (05/03/2023); Annette Donham Hoss ’56 (05/07/2023)
MARSHALL STUDENTS: Joyce Hubbard; Evelyn Thomas Addison (05/05/2023); Alta Lee Willis Hodges (05/12/2023); Jewel Shelton Crump (05/21/2023)
STAFF: Counselor Scott Covington, age 86 (April 17, 2023); Westside and Middle School math teacher Marcia Miculek (05/05/2023); elementary teacher Gaylin Black (02/23/2023); current head Frontier custodian Derick Undrae Harris (05/03/2023); 1960s history teacher Harry Kershaw (05/16/2023)
DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS
Nominations for Distinguished Educators 2023 are due on Friday, June 16. Forms are available on the Angleton Alumni Association website and at the History Center.
Nominees must be retired AISD educators who worked in the district at least 10 years. They may be living or deceased.
An alumni committee will select recipients, who will be honored along with Distinguished Alumni in September.
Former recipients are Sarah Alice Bergen, E. S. Caldwell, Frances Chalmers, Katie Clegg, Lewis Gardner, Don Hood, O. V. McDaniel, Doris Mock, Dr. Patricia Montgomery, John Morgan, Suzanne Muecke, Sue Neill, Stanley Singer, Linda Winder, Don West and Professor T. J. Wright.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Nominations for Distinguished Alumni 2023 are now being accepted at the AISD Administration building.
Nominees must have graduated at least 20 years ago and must have demonstrated a high level of success in their respective fields. A committee of alumni, faculty and community members will select recipients.
Former recipients are Dr. Perry Arnold ’59, Dennis Bonnen ’90, Dr. Greg Bonnen ’84, Dr. Mark Bonnen ’86, Glenda Miles Dawson ’59, Catherine Munson Foster ’25, Ronald Gural ’57, Wendy Valka Hoenig ’82, Dr. Edward Jacobson ’67, Col. Laura Knapp ’90, Al Korenek ’48, Peter Masterson ’52, Cal McNeill ’81, Dr. Pat Montgomery Walker ’73, Clyde Neal ’70, Emma Lou O’Bannon ’51, Dr. Lynne Perryman ’69, Chaney Phillips ’90, Jessica Smith Phillips ’91, Jimmy Phillips ’29, John David Rainey ’89, Michael Ramos ’77, Roly Rice ’59, LTC Stephen Ruth ’88, Clarence Sasser ’65, Elizabeth Silverthorne ’41, Jeremy Stone ’95, Jackie Scott Tarter ’62, Rodney Terry ’86, Dr. Renard Thomas ’72, Olivia Trevino ’58, Michael Watts ‘93 and Dr. Carla Zembal-Saul ’85.
ALUMNI IN THE NEWS
Tom Wilbeck ’88 was presented a Crystal Apple Award honoring Transformational Leaders by Texas A&M University’s School of Education and Human Development. A licensed therapist, trainer and musician Wilbeck specializes in early childhood development. He founded Tom’s Fun Band that performs more than 300 shows a year for children.
Hardy Meredith ‘75 honored by Stephen F. Austin by being named Photographer Emeritus by regents who noted the decades he spent documenting the history of the university. The award-winning photographer, who retired in 2020, has images published in five books highlighting SFA and the Nacogdoches area.
Former city councilman John Wright ’97 elected mayor of Angleton.
Cecil Booth ’70 re-elected Angleton city councilman.
Tommy Gaines ’71 re-elected to the Angleton ISD school board. He currently serves as president of the group.
Jordan Booth ’03 and wife Kristina Barrow Booth ’06 honored by the Dream Center for their volunteer work.
Mark Kanipes ’79 retiring after 40 years of coaching. He was head coach at Brazosport High for the last four years.
Eric Brown ’00 named new principal of Sweeny Junior High.
Benefit for Rafael “Fie” Acuna ’95 at Clute Park July 8 for medical expenses. BBQ, raffles, auctions.
UT mechanical engineering student Jalyn Luna Moreno ’21 studying abroad in London, England
REUNIONS
Class of 1962 – Classmates to meet at Smithharts from 12-4 on Sept 29, the day before the Old Timers Reunion. Contact Charles Woodside clwoodside@sbcglobal.net.
Class of 1970 – Get together at El Patio at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept 30, after Old Timers Reunion. Contact Danna Kay Wilson at library_quilter@hotmail.com.
Class of 1973 – 50-year anniversary celebration on June 17. History Center visit 2-5 followed by dinner/dance 6-11 at Dow Academic Center in Lake Jackson. $50 per person. Contact Dennis Breazeale at breazeales@sbcglobal.net.
Class of 1983 – Kirk Tinker is gathering reunion information.
Class of 1984 – Possible reunion planning meeting on June 11 for 40th anniversary. Contact Melinda Emfinger Partlow.
Class of 1988 – 35-year reunion June 10 at Stahlman Park at Surfside Beach. Classes of 1987 and 1989 also invited. See more info and registration forms on Facebook
Class of 1993 – June 17 at Damifino Billiards at 116 E. Mulberry. 5 p.m. – 2 a.m. $35 per person. Contact Aubrey Burt at aburtwk@gmail.com.
OLD TIMERS – Annual luncheon for those graduating 50 years of more on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Angleton Junior High. Class of 1973 will be welcomed this year. Catering by Filipp’s Cafe. Silent auction of items from classmates.
MARSHALL
The Marshall Alumni Association formed in the 1980s has been renamed the Marshall – Wright Education Association and has opened up membership to all who attended Marshall along with friends and family. The group is working with AISD on plans to remove hazardous items from the old school site and provide restoration work to allow the area to be used by the community. Renard Thomas ’72 is spearheading the project.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Including Memorial and Family scholarships, the Association presented 18 scholarships to AHS seniors at Awards Night May 9.
Recipients and their families are invited to a reception at the History Center on June 11. Information on all recipients will be in the June newsletter.
MEMBERSHIP
New Lifetime Alumni Association members are Pamela Banks Gentry ’80, Skipper Mink ’64, Lynda McKnight Mink ’65, Kathryn Stewart Christensen ’82, Parrish Gayle ’87, Chip Gayle ’85, Barbara Breitkreutz Coplin ‘72, Suellen Donley Turner ‘67
Renewing annual members are Jill Oswald ’86, T.J. Wright ‘67
DONATIONS
Memorials: Jerry Norris ’58 and Claudia Oswald ’64
Memorial Garden: Milton and Cecile Newton in honor of Jesse Bates
Claudia Oswald Scholarship: Kathryn and Chris Christensen, Ken Coleman, Danny Jones, Charlene Patterson, Mary Stockwell, Donna Uliva, Darrell and Diane Taylor, Johnny Ray and Bridgett Norris, Sydney and Mary Ann Murphy, George and Anita Rau, Betty Scherer, Nancy Stockwell, Janie Schwartz-Shaw, Greg and Beth Wootton, John and Judy Daniel, Linda Winder, Sue Neill, Mendy Gregory, Kim Schrull, Janet Eberspacher Aligo, Carol Clayton, Skipper and Lynda Mink, Mark and Molly McCoy, Marguerite and Stephen Sutto, Larry and Linda Fox, Jamie and Patsy Langham, Julie Kolojaco, Danny and Clydene Jones, John and Lynne Morgan, Velma Perry, Melvin and Pat Hines, Becky Wilson, Jan Smith, Donna Lewis, Peter and Wendy Saucier, Winona Renner, Carol Towns, Kathy Haynes, Randy and Sherry Burns, Milton and Cecile Newton, Carol Sebesta, Robert and Lynda Rice, Nancy Curless, Vickie Dickerson, Carla Butcher, Theodore Koser, and the Class of 1964.
HISTORY CENTER
Donations have included a 1943 football jacket from Mark Pittman that belonged to his father Marvin Pittman; diploma and salutatorian certificate from Kerry Hurt ’66; copy of Memorial booklet for former drama teacher Richard Johnson shared by Joe and Ruth Ann Lostracco.
William Dojahn donated a Fairy Washboard plant to the History Center in honor of Claudia Stockwell Oswald ‘64, one of his former students.
AHS Graphic Arts teacher Tammie Myers donateda large photo of AHS her class made from graduation photos of 2023 seniors.
Visit the History Center at 1800 N. Downing on Wednesday afternoons and during special events. Donations may also be mailed to the Alumni Association, PO Box 122, Angleton 77516.
HISTORICAL NOTES FOR MAY
May 13, 1897 – Crowd of 3,000 come on trains, carriages to attend Masonic ceremony of laying cornerstone for Brazoria County’s new courthouse in Angleton
May, 1945 – Front page story in Tattler is about surrender of Germany and need to buy more war bonds to support war effort to defeat Japan
May, 1953 – New school song presented at assembly by Student Council. Members wrote song with aid of choir director Joe Williamson and band director Frank Stiles, who composed the music. (Song is still official school song)
May, 1963 – Senior John Henry spends two years constructing a scale model of the new high school out of balsa wood and presents it to school board.
May, 1964 – School board member W. E. Schweinle sends letter to each graduate
May, 1965 – Students may get drivers’ licenses at age 14
May, 1977 – New Quill and Scroll members are Gaye Korenek, Mark DeWeese, Nancy Morris, Kenny Childress, Toby Lewis, Gregg Williams, Paula Peterson, Anthony Paul, Scott Darden, Jerry Brown and Dana Fregia
May, 1985 – FFA teacher Oscar Johnson retires after teaching at Marshall and AHS 36 years.
May, 2001 – Historical Commission erects historical marker at site of Angleton’s first school.
May, 2003 – AISD decides to eliminate paddling at all campuses
May, 2023 – Senior officers present principal with graphic of AHS made from portraits of all graduates. Created by graphic design class.
ANGLETON ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD
Officers are John Morgan ‘67, president; Tracy Holt Delesandri ‘80, vice-president; Linda Winder, secretary; Linda Roesler Fox ’67, corresponding secretary; Julie Irby Kolojaco ‘67 treasurer and Sammy Alsobrook ’69, past president. Board members are Bette Sides Sweeny ’59, Sue Neill, faculty; Frances Coleman Leist ’66, Katie Jacobson Clegg ’69, Bridgett Bradford Norris ’75, Isabelle Salazar ’76, Martha Boone Samford ’67, Sam Chamberlain ’66, Larry DuBose ’67, Glen “Deacon” Woosley ’76, Shelley Fox Rouse ’77, Mary Ann Douglas Murphy ’60, Cecile Newton, faculty, Donna Spoor Lewis ’68. Ad hoc members Pam Hendrick ’71, Debra Morris ’72, Betty Condry McAfee ’69, Bartlett Ramsey, faculty, Kathy Cooksey ’66 Charter Member Bill Schweinle ’59.