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Percentage Of Active Classmates:
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A:
82
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134
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome
to the Official Website of
Stephen F. Austin High School
Class of 1959
Reflect, Rejoice, Renew
Though it's been 51 years since we graduated from S.F.A., we are still going strong and have been able to stay connected through the efforts of several classmates who have worked to gather our class together for the 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 year anniversaries of our high school graduation year.
So here it is 2010 and so many things have changed. We can now contact each other by using the Internet, sending e-mails, sharing pictures, videos, and music, and so we've created our Class website.
Here you will find the most complete database of everything from S.F.A. Class of 1959, free of charge to you. You will find plenty of memories and a great way for you to see what's become of everyone. This is our permanent Class of '59 website, so come back often and update your information as it changes.
This website is dedicated to our classmates for the purpose of promoting, celebrating, and reconnecting with all members of Stephen F. Austin Class of 1959. The more you participate, the better it will be.
It is with deep sadness that I pass on the news that Ann Page's mother passed away July 18, 2010. Our deepest condolences go out to Ann and her family.
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HAVE A HAPPY, SAFE, AND BEAUTIFUL SUMMER
Featured Video of the Month Remember to pause the Playlist at the bottom of the page.
July Birthdays
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Texas Aggie Football coming soon!!!
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STEPHEN F. AUSTIN
Day:
Saturday
Date:
Sept. 4, 2010
Location:
COLLEGE STATION
Time:
6:00 p.m. CT
Those who live on the mountain have a longer day than those who live in the valley. Sometimes, all we need to brighten our day is to rise a little higher.
Since June 20, 2009 we have had 8375 visitors to our Home Page
Brenda Brown has added some photos from our past on her profile. Check them out. Let her know what you think. Click here to go to Brenda's Profile
Remember to keep Dee, Judy, Nelda, and Paula in your prayers!!
FYI
Windol Weaver is running for his third term in the Maine State Legislature. Check out these sites to learn more about Windol. Website 1, Website 2, Website 3, Website 4, Website 5.
A message from Windol...I am running for my third term as State Representative for the town of York, a community of about 12,000 on the coast of Maine. A term is 2 years with term limits of four. So I have four years under my belt.
I have served on the following committees: First term-State and local Government, second term-Marine Resources (I am Republican lead on this committee), Insurance and Financial Affairs and Ethics Committee. We do stay pretty busy, a lot more work than I thought it would be.
I usually leave York about 5:30 a.m. on Monday driving 100 miles to Augusta and be back home late Friday afternoon. Our first year of a term is from Jan-Jun as we do a two year budget. The second year is from Jan-Apr. when we get out and start campaigning again. That is what I am doing now.
I would love for someone to stop by in York so I could show you the Maine coast or stop in Augusta if we are in session. York is the second town after you enter Maine on I-95.
New things are added to the website frequently. Please check back daily to see what is new.
Prayer Concerns Link. If you have any prayer concerns for yourself, family, or friends, please click on the Prayer Concerns Link to post them. These can also be requests for unspoken prayers. Also if you have praises, they can be posted here.
"Young At Heart" By Lynda Ball Wallace
2010? Did 1959 end?
Didn't "The Bunny Hop" just begin?
Listen, we can still hear "Rock Around The Clock".
We're still having fun at the gym sock hop.
No, you're wrong the years haven't passed
Chuck Berry's still playing loud and fast.
Go, go, go "Johnny Be Good" hear the beat?
Little Richard's singing, beat turns to heat.
"Good Golly Miss Molly" you're wrong, not '59??
Remember our motto-the class that's mighty fine?
Sisters, blood brothers, all for the green and white,
Bryan High School, yeaaaaa Broncos fight, fight, fight!
We'll jitterbug our way through life.
We'll spin and spin through "Mack The Knife".
Our musical pathway will never end
Like "The Great Pretender" let's still pretend.
But wait, stop the spinning put up your pink and black,
"Wake Up Little Susie" it's tomorrow don't two-step back.
Take off your "Blue Suede Shoes" turn the jukebox down,
Blow out your "16 Candles"-Reunion's coming to town.
Yes, 2009 came around just 50 short years ago.
Some wrinkles, same smiles, that man I think I know.
Well, "Hello Mary Lou" in homeroom I sat by you.
Was she that tall, was I that short, need our yearbook to
review.
Don't get "All Shook Up" because we're another year older,
Wipe that tear, smile "Put Your Head On My Shoulder".
Since high school days through all these years classmates
together,
Friends past and present, friends near and far, but
friends always forever.
Okay, we'll finally admit Elvis is no longer a hit.
So, "Come Let's Stroll" into 2010. It's now time to get
"Party Doll" to slow dance awhile, catch her breath,
cool down a bit.
But when New Year begins, record spins, time again to
"Shake, Rattle And Roll" it!
If you'll notice on the Classmates Profiles page, many of our classmates do not have "gold stars" by their names anymore. Remember peer pressure? When the teacher would post names on the wall and place gold stars by the names of overachievers?? Go check out that page to see if you still have a gold star by your name. If you don't, that means you haven't updated your profile in SIX, count them 1-2-3-4-5-6 months. Now get busy and update those profiles before you begin receiving harassing e-mails.
Pictures!! Do you have a box of old school pictures tucked away somewhere? Pull them out and share them. A friend once said to me, "What good are photos if you can't share them?" We need YOUR photos, updates, and memories to enhance this site and to make certain it represents ALL of the members from the S.F.A. class of 1959. Even if you haven't attended a reunion, nor kept in touch at all since graduation, we ask that you please take the time to send us an update and maybe even a photo or two. We're certain your fellow classmates would love hearing from you! You may even reconnect with an old friend! Your submissions will make this site fun, interesting and complete. So, add your own personal touch and see what happens!"
If you have any you would like to share, add them to your profile or e-mail them to me. Don't forget to list the names of everyone in the pictures.
Please take a few minutes to visit the "In Memory" section. It would be great if you could add any personal stories about our classmates who have passed away.
If you are interested in reading our local newspaper The Eagle, click here.
You can also check our local television station, KBTX by clicking here.
What's Happening in B/CS
July 9 and September 17
Enjoy fine wine and dining at "Taste for OPAS" at Retreat Hill Vineyard & Winery. All proceeds this series of culinary fundraisers go directly to support the arts programming of MSC OPAS. Each event offers a unique theme, delicious cuisine and guests who appreciate great food and conversation. The main dish for July 9 it will be pork tenderloin. Tickets are $65 per person and seating is restricted to 30 guests. Reservations may be made by email to tasteopas@gmail.com or by calling (979) 229-7161. Retreat Hill Vineyard & Winery is located 25 minutes south of College Station in White Hall. (www.retreathill.com)
August 1, 7, 8, and 14-15
Starting at 8 a.m., the Messina Hof Winery & Resort presents Harvest Weekends. Enjoy grape picking, grape stomping, lunch at the Vintage House Restaurant, and a food and wine pairing party. To make reservations or to get pricing and other information, call (800) 736-9463 ext 234 or visit www.messinahof.com. Also on July 30, and August 7 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. MessinaHof presents Murder Mystery Dinners. For more infomation call (800) 736-9463 ext. 234 or visit www.messinahof.com. On and August 29, Messina Hof hosts Wine Appreciation Classes. Classes are $19.95 a person. For more information or to make reservations, call (800) 736-9463 ext. 234 or visit www.messinahof.com.
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
General admission hours for the Museum are Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon until 5:00 p.m. See the website (www.bushlibrary.tamu.edu) for a complete listing of events. Through August the Library will present The Culture of Wine. For more information, visit the website or call (979) 691-4000.
June 16 through August 11
The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History presents Lee and Grant. This exhibit encourages visitors to explore how we should evaluate these two crucial figures in the 21st century. For more information visit www.brazosvalleymuseum.org
August 6
First Friday. Historic Downtown Bryan hosts First Friday the first Friday of every month. Experience the revitalization of historic Downtown Bryan featuring artist demonstrations, live music and much more. For updates about new activities each month, visit www.downtownbryan.com/firstfridays.php or call (979) 822-4920
August 6-8 and 13-15
The Theatre Company presents Into The Woods, a musical fairy tale. For showtime listings, tickets and more information, call (979) 1302 or visit www.thetheatrecompany.com.
August 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
Find out what learning was like in the 1850's at Washington School Daze on Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Washington. For details call (936) 878-2214 or visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com.
August 14
The Outlaw Monster Trucks presents the Outlaw Monster Truck Show, with tough trucks, monster trucks, quad racing and motorcycles. Show times and ticket information coming soon. For more information, visit BrazosCountyExpo.com.
August 14
Enjoy a morning or afternoon of lavender cutting, crafts, local vendors and many other activities at the Chappell Hill Lavender Fest. Throughout the day, tour other local venues in the Chappell Hill area from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Visit Chappell Hill Lavender Farm, 2250 Dillard Rd., Chappell Hill, call (979) 251-8114 or visit chappellhilllavender.com
August 14
From 9 a.m to 3 p.m., visit the Lavender Fest in partnership with Windy Winery with activities at both locations. For more information on "Tour de Lavender," visit www.madisoncountyartscouncil.net or call (939) 348-5230
The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat have gotten to be really good friends.
The easiest way to find something around the house is to buy a replacement.
He who hesitates is probably right.
Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are XL.
If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.
The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.
Did you ever notice: When you put the 2 words 'The' and 'IRS' together it spells 'Theirs...'
Aging: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.
Some people try to turn back their odometers. Not me, I want people to know 'why' I look this way. I've traveled a long way and some of the roads weren't paved.
When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to your youth, think of Algebra.
You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.
One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young. Ah, being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.
TWO WOLVES
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all.
"One is Evil-it is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity
guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
"The other is Good-it is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather:
"Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way. BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day.
It's funny how friends can
come in and out of your life so quickly,
yet leave footprints and memories
in your heart forever.
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May each day in the week be a good day
May the Lord always watch over you
And may all of your hopes turn to wishes
And may all of your wishes come true
May each day in the month be a good day
May you make friends with each one you meet
And may all of your daydreams be mem'ries
And may all of your mem'ries be sweet
The weeks turn to months and the months into years
There'll be sadness and joy, there'll be laughter and tears
But the one thing I pray to heaven above
May each of your days be a day full of love
May each day in the year be a good day
May each dawn find you happy and gay
And may all of your days be as lovely
As the one you shared with me today
May each day of your life be a good day
And good night.
John 24:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I Do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled
And do not be afraid.
Taken November 1956
At a dance given by Barbara and Gene Thomas
There's No Place Like Home
A fun website to visit. It will show you where you grew up as it looks now...just enter the correct address, City, State, Zip Code and be amazed. When you enter an address you will see a picture of that place. You can double click and "walk" down the street. You can even follow your old path to S.F.A. Please go to www.vpike.com. Margaret Carpenter told me about this creative site.
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