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Posted on: Oct 29, 2018 at 11:57 PM

If today is thank a teacher day, I would like to pay my respects to two Highland HS teachers (Albuquerque) and one University of New Mexico professor. My creative writing teacher, Richard Ness, in my senior year at HHS was a no nonsense educator who pushed and encouraged those who listened. An early assignment was for us to explicate Evangeline (YIKES!). Also at HHS, Wally Cleaveland, my band director provided three years of challenging and enjoyable band literature and four years later accepted me as his student teacher on my way to my future career. Bill Seymour, chairman of the music department at UNM, during my last semester of graduate work, accepted me as his student which enabled me to finish my thesis when another brand new prof. wanted me to start over! These three gentlemen were standouts in a group of wonderful and masterful educators that inspired me in my formative years of music education. Thank you!

Sending best wishes to all my classmates of the class of '64. We were a terrific class with many wonderful honors and good times. Blessings to you all as we travel through our 70's and beyond. Prayers for those who have passed on.

Happy Birthday Gene! You were always such a gentleman and great friend in high school; it's no wonder you became a military leader. Thanks for your friendship in high school and your military service.
Bill

Happy Birthday, Mike Smith. You're still an incredible driving instructor ( taught me how to drive in the good-old daze). Lifetime of great memories!

I, too, am sorry to hear about Becky.  I knew her since the 5th grade.  She was always such a funny, sweet little person.

So sad to hear Judy has passed.  My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.  Had many a fun time hanging out with Judy and Jean McCahon.  Will miss her.  (3 Js forever).

Posted on: Sep 10, 2018 at 3:51 PM

Have a great day, Harold! It is my birthday today, also. You were one of my favorite funny guys in school. Great sense of humor!

Happy Birthday, Susan! So are you now a US Marshall? Very commendable, my friend.
I'd love to get over to San Antonio & visit with you. And, I still want to connect with my mother's Canary Island ancestors in SA. My mom died recently, 3 days before her 104th birthday.ii spent the better part of the last 10 years keeping an eye on my mom. She was a dynamo & I was happy that I was able to take care of her these last few years. We had a very festive Grand Finale Celebration for her at Abq CC, Incorporated the same year as her birth in 1914.
Also, my cousin in Austin is one of the Asst DAs( Frank King). I really need to do a Texas trip sometime soon & catch up with relatives & friends.
So, hope you enjoyed your most recent birthday! May you have many more!

Happy belated birthday Suzie! Didn't I bump into you in New York many years ago when you were a flight attendant and I was on a weekend pass from army basic training?
Bill

I'm sorry to hear this.  We used to walk to Jefferson Junior High together and had lots of fun.  Sometimes we would stop by the donut shop.  She and I really did walk a mile to the school in the snow once.  She was a very nice and funny girl.

I'm sorry to hear this.  We used to walk to Jefferson Junior High together and had lots of fun.  Sometimes we would stop by the donut shop.  She and I really did walk a mile to the school in the snow once.  She was a very nice and funny girl.

Have a fun, wonderful birthday! Are you and Mark both retired now? Any thoughts about one more reunion?

Posted on: Nov 02, 2017 at 4:39 PM

Happy birthday Joanne. It was really fun to run into you at the buffalo roundup. Who would have thought someone from Durango and someone from Albuquerque would bump into each other in South Dakota. Have a good birthday.

Posted on: Sep 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM

Happy birthday, Jim.