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Barry Gibbs 
08/10/22

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We also had the monsoon rains yesterday. I think I saw 3 drops it the driveway. Immediately turned into steam due to the heat. .04” predicted for today and my waders are at the coast!


Bill Akins 
08/10/22

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Glorious rain all around the Metromess yesterday afternoon. Well, it was all around except for my house and the DFW airport, where they record the official rainfall.

So the beat goes on for a few of us. I've lost track of the number but it's been over two months since we had "measurable" rain! A trace of rain doesn't count.

We wait for this afternoon when there is a 40% coverage in the forecast.


Mike Peters Email
08/03/22

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And it is supposed to be over 100 in Albany, NY tomorrow, the hottest day EVER. 

We have had very little rain up here too.  YIKES


Bill Akins 
08/02/22

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17 (or 18 - I've lost track) days in a row of 100+ temps and 57 days without rain.

ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!!


Lynell Garrett Smith 
07/19/22

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Is everyone warm enough? I’m trying hard to remember February of ‘21, but not having much luck.


robert chaney Email
07/01/22

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i wonder: How long until we're indicted for celebrating 4th of July?


SHARON JUNE REEVES Email
06/22/22

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Marilyn Patterson, I think of you all the time.  Hope you are doing well.  Are you still a member of that church you were so interested in some years ago?  I have a new smart phone that is so smart I don't know how to use it, seriously, haven't made a call yet.  Must get my niece over to show me how to operate it and then I'll give you a shout.  Glad to hear from you.


Marilyn Patterson stringer 
06/16/22

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I just felt lead to reach out to classmate Peaches and left her a text to contact me. I’m still in Houston.


Tanya Leverett Email
06/13/22

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I thought some in this class may remember Tommy Morales from class of 64.  He passed away May 31, services were held on June 6th in Randolph, Tx.  


Michael G. Peters (Mike) Email
06/13/22

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OMG, I remember Jay from High School.  I think he and I were among the tall guys.  Thanks Barry for the reminder.

Hello Jay.  I live in Upstate NY (since 2000).  Hope all is well. 
Mike Peters


Lynell Garrett Smith 
06/12/22

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Barry, what a great story about you and Jay doing your trek around Loop 12. Can you imagine two boys attempting that today, and I don’t mean because it’s 100+ degrees! There would be an Amber alert out for you two, at the very least! Glad JWK is doing okay. 


Barry Gibbs Email
06/10/22

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I drove down to White Bluff on Wednesday to visit Jay and Gayle Kralik.  Jay and I were good friends at Zumwalt, SOC and Texas Tech.  I had not seen him since college.  Somehow, we started emailing infrequently about a year ago.  I thought "I'll just drive down for a visit!".  We told old war stories about such things as walking around Loop 12.  He finished, I didn't.  We were almost back home, it was dark, pouring down rain, cold and my parents showed up.  I hobbled into the car, but Jay kept walking.  He had a paper route and was in much better shape than I was.  That's my excuse!
Jay fixed a very enjoyable lunch and we visited for a couple of hours.  It's great to reconnect.


Barry Gibbs Email
06/07/22

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Sharon:

So sorry to hear about your brother.  Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.


Michael G Peters Email
06/01/22

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My thoughts and prayers to Sharon and her family.  Mike Peters


Tanya Leverett Email
05/31/22

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Sharon, we were so sorry to hear of your brothers passing.  I had the same experience in 1984, my brother-in-law at just 34 years of age came down with what they found out to be bacterial meningitis.  He went to hospital on a Monday, was in full coma by Thursday and on a vent.  He passed on that same week on Friday.  the whole town of Pittsburg including family had to be given shots.  So fast, so tragic, just like your brother my sisters husband was in good health.  It can be caused by a person drinking after another who might have been a carrier. Very scary.  God bless you in your loss.


Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/29/22

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Sharon, I’m so sorry to read about Gary. I saw the name on another site and didn’t connect that he was your brother. May Gary rest in peace. 


SHARON JUNE REEVES Email
05/25/22

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And, now, I must add another name to that list.  My brother, Gary Reeves, Class of '59, passed away yesterday.  A week ago he was a healthy, robust man and then he wasn't.  The preliminary diagnosis was meningitis.  I'm still in shock.


Carole J Nelson Email
05/21/22

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It is really heartbreaking to read the names of all those that have left us.  So many memories.


Phil Pelch  
05/19/22

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echoing Ken, a very Smart and good man.


Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/19/22

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How sad to see another SOCite gone.

Malcolm Ernest Walker Jr.
1943 - 2022
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BORN 1943
DIED 2022
 
Malcolm Ernest Walker, Jr., of Dallas, TX, passed away May 9th, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. Malcolm was born on May 24, 1943 to Malcolm Walker, Sr, and Maurine Threalkeld Walker in Dallas, TX. After graduation from South Oak Cliff HS in '61, Malcolm was offered a full-ride scholarship to Rice University. At Rice, Malcolm earned All-American first team honors and All-SWC center twice. He graduated from Rice in 1965 with a BS in Mathematics, was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, and played until 1971. At Rice, Malcolm met Mary Jo Holder, married after graduation, and moved to Dallas. Malcolm became a CPA and opened his own accounting firm in 1974. Malcolm volunteered his time as a coach for SMU, St. Mark's, and Greenhill. Malcolm was an avid fisher, hunter, boater, and coin collector. Malcolm's greatest joy was time spent with his wife and sons, Joel, Bret, and David, and later his extended family of three daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren. Malcolm is preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He is survived by sons, Joel and Deborah of Keller, Bret and Jenni of McKinney, David and Dawn of Frisco, grandchildren, Ashleigh, Kendall, Avery, Alison, Quinn, Courtney, and Malcolm, and his cousin Terri Christopher. In lieu of flowers, please donate to VNA Hospice and Meals on Wheels. Walker, Malcolm


Ken Haas 
05/19/22

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Have to add another classmate from '61 - Malcolm Walker passed away May 9th. He was really a nice guy.


Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/18/22

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I remember Pidge from the ‘61 class. She was quiet, nice and was involved in a lot of activities. I’m sorry she has passed away. May she rest in peac.


Tanya Leverett Email
05/15/22

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PARRINO, Theodora Theodora Gamble "Pidge" Parrino passed away on May 7, 2022. She was born April 2, 1943, in Dallas to Theodore (Ted) and Lucille Parrino. A lifelong North Texan, Pidge graduated from South Oak Cliff H.S. in Dallas and attended SMU. She was a longtime, active alumna of the SOC class of '61. Compassionate and caring, Pidge was devoted to her family, friends and beloved doggies. Pidge is survived by her daughter, Cindy Bible; son, Craig Smith; grandchildren, Camryn Smith, Caycie Smith, Jeremy Houston and Noah Houston; and brother, Steve Parrino. A memorial service in Pidge's honor will be held May 19th at 3:30pm at First Presbyterian Church of Richardson, 271 Walton St, Richardson, TX 75081. Memorial gifts may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Richardson.

Although she graduated in 61, I believe a lot of you may remember Pidge. Her picture is in the Dallas Morning News Obits page.


Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/02/22

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Diane, thank you for posting the information about Mike Thornhill. He was a nice young man. May he rest In peace. 


Tanalski Kennedy Email
05/02/22

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Mike Thornhill, class of ‘63 passed away. Mike’s viewing is Wednesday and funeral is Wednesday. Go to West-Hurrt Funeral Home to see his entire obituary.


Phil Pelch  
04/28/22

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I didn’t realize Zumwalt was renamed. I remember the ceremony in the school auditorium when Zumwalt family was introduced. What a travesty to the family


Tanya Leverett Email
04/26/22

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sorry to but in again, just read where Marty Smith’s brother, Sammy Smith, class of 66, passed away yesterday.  Sympathy sent to Marty in the loss of his brother and to Sammy Smiths family and class of 1966 for their loss.


Tanya Leverett Email
04/24/22

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Ken, Gary‘s letter jacket, all four of his letters for football, baseball, track and basketball are in a frame at the school.  We gave them to the school along with a large photo of the football team since it was the first year graduation from the school. We had lunch with the principal and coaches And some of the football players there.  So all of that and Robert Pettit jacket are in the trophy cases for school history. It was a fun experience.


Ken Haas 
04/24/22

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Well, I guess my Zumwalt letter jacket will join my Lisbon Elementary School letter sweater in the gone but not forgotten historical junk pile [rolleyes][frown]


Bill Akins 
04/24/22

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Did any of you Zumwalt kids notice that the school has been renamed the Dr. Frederick Douglass Todd Sr. Middle School?
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