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ALUMNI

in the Spotlight.

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Walt Winkowski

Judy V. Zent

Marvin Keeling

Lou Nichol

Pat Ruiz

Bob Ruiz

Pat Ruiz

Ed Heinsius

John Lewis

Diane Miller
LeLand "Tex" Miller

Diane Miller

Barb Lane
Jim Lane Barbara Lane
Vance Redfern Susan Wilhite Redfern
Paul "P.D." Wilkerson Sherllel Williams Wilkerson
Marshall Moore Sandy Cobb Moore
Marshall Moore Sandy Cobb Moore
Leck
Ken Leck Marie Leck
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FACULTY - COACHES

&

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

ATTENDING

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Isla Johnson
Coach Johnson Isla Johnson
Martha Smity
Coach Smith Martha Smith
Thomas McArthur Linda McArthur
Thomas McArthur Linda McArthur
Dr. Counts Barbara Counts
Dr. Counts Barbara Counts
JP Jones
J.P. Jones Linda Kay Jones
Rosina Romero Julia Biglin
Rosina Romero Julia Biglin
   
   

 

 

 

 

 

Every State

in the Union

has a

State Flower...

WELL

...we have a

Flower, too !

Check it out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marty

Wake up Marty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During

the Summer of 1967,

a major change in

music and culture

occurd.

The 50s and 60s

style of rock’n roll

is out

and acid rock

is in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mystery

Guests from

the Past...

BillHilary

Don't know?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you

Remember

having days like this ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

American

National Bank

Clock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 60's

Was the start

of the

Psychedelic

Sixties,

Flower Power,

and

Peace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local Hangout

A weekly

College Expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some believe

the 60's

may have been

the beginning

of the end

for the last

innocent generation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where did Ralph

threaten to send

Honeymooners

Alice ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 1969

Neil Armstrong

and

Buzz Aldrin

in Apollo XI

were the first men

to walk on the moon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gloria

Well, Hello !

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On a dairy farm

in the town of

Bethel

in up-state

New York,

the Woodstock Music

&

Arts Fair

billed as an

Aquarian Exposition

was held during

the weekend

of

Aug. 15-17, 1969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new 1960

dance craze

Chubby

The Twist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Being

'over the hill'

is much better

than being under it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LoveeAndJohn

Lovee & John

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Best Comeback

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Lawyer - 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Who is this dude

FrankSantangelo

making a

Fashion Statement ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you hear about the

65 year old woman

who talked herself out of a

Speeding Ticket ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nurse

Don't forget

to take your

Aspirin

 

 

 

ALUMNI

in the Spotlight

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Alfred Ogas Suellen Shillander
Alfred Oga Suellen Shillander
Janet DePaoli
Chip DePaoli Janet DePaoli
DocCunningham
John "Doc" Cunningham Greg Lean
Henry Mendoza Henry Mendoza
Henry Mendoza  
Trembly Lois Hewit Trembly
Jim Trembly Lois Trembly
Ruben Madrid Lucy Madrid
Ruben Madrid Lucy Madrid
Barney n
Barney Brienza Linda Chism Manseau
   
   
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In case you missed out,

here's

Just Bob's Invitation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi!

My Name Is...

Annette

meet

The Great Imposters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grab your Partner

and

Let's Dance?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DianeReape

Who is this "Shaker" ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were no

plastic bags

in the 60's.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's hard to beat this...

Best Wave Ever

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 1964,

the British Invasion

Gary & the Pacemakers

Rolling Stones

Chad & Jeremy

The Animals

The Beatles

Dave Clark Five

Freddie & the Dreamers

Peter & Gordon

Herman’s Hermits.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out this dude...

BobGila

Girls,

brace yourself

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m not concerned

with your liking

or

disliking me…

all I ask is that

you respect me as a

human being.

Jackie Robinson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just moved to

Florida

Ken Frick

Look me up in

Facebook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number "3"

Your order

is ready..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharon Hunter

Homecoming Princess

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember these

TV programs?

Car 54,

Where are you?

My Three Sons

Mission Impossible

Twilight Zone

Ozzie & Harriet

Gunsmoke

Maverick

Donna Reed Show

Alfred Hitchcock

The Outer Limits

Have gun will travel

I love Lucy

Dragnet

Ed Sullivan Show

I spy

The Fugitive

Shindig

Hullabaloo

Laugh In

Mod Squad

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FredandSherry

Fred & Sherry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'If

you don't read the

newspaper

you are uninformed

if

you do read the

newspaper

you are misinformed.'


Mark Twain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

XKE T

Let's go crusin'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'When I first

started driving,

who would have thought

gas would someday cost

29 cents a gallon.

Guess

we'd be better off

leaving the car

in the garage.'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bobbing

Who dis?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally,

someone has

managed to

photograph

the pot at the

end of the

Rainbow

 

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Elvis has left the building,

A GREAT TIME WAS HELD BY ALL

THAT ATTENDED

Check out your classmates that will be attending

Reunion 2009

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C'mon

Dudes & Dudettes

Jump on the Bandwagon and

Let's Rock 'n Roll

 

Turn on your Favorite 60's music for a fun ride down

Memory Lane

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Remember Connie

Because of her joy in reconnecting with us,

she was able to lure us all back to

Silver City and Western

for a truly memorable reunion in 2007. 

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The memorial that Connie herself would most appreciate,

is the continuation of our alumni gatherings at Western

and our reconnection and enjoyment of each other.

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Let's reconnect, one more time,

and re-live those memorable years.

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WelcomeSign

 

Register

and pick up your

Registration Packets

at the Alumni Center

Friday, April 24

 

Western is hosting

and celebrating their

42nd Great Race Reunion

and extending a

Special WELCOME to the

Alumni from the 60's

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Alumni Center

 

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Registration Day

 

 

Meet, Mingle, Hug and Laugh

with your Classmates

Share your memories

( Exaggerate to your

Heart's Content )

 

Plan your activities while having

coffee, juice, and goodies at

the Alumni Center

compliments of the

Alumni Affairs Department

 

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Viewing our First

Powerpoint Presentation

 

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Diane - Lovee - Joyce

Have Fun Reconnecting

In the 60's they brought Fun,

Laughter, Excitement, Suspense

and Beauty to our Campus . . .

. . . and they also left a few

Broken Hearts.

 

 

These fine Gentlemen

were great contributers to

Coach Johnson's

Hair Style.

 

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Walt - Ed - Abilene Al - John - Lou

 

And now, the 60's Reunion Planning Committee

 
.Bob Ruiz
Head Honcho
Organizer
Supplier
Tail Twister

would appreciate your input and participation

By the way,

Mother Nature is also on the Committee, but will not reveal her secrets.

( Keep that in mind )

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. . . . . Schedule for the week . . . . .

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April 22, 2009 - Wednesday

60's Alumni will start arriving on Wednesday

Meet, mingle and plan the weeks activities at the Alumni Center

Decide which Restaurant to hit for our first of many

ENCHILADA's

Silver Cafe ..... Jalisco Cafe ..... Grinder Mill ..... Kountry Kitchen

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April 23, 2009 - Thursday

Meet between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. to plan our trip to the

Historic Ghost Town of Mogollon

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and then tour The Cat Walk on the way back to Silver Creek

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Entrance

 

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Easy walking

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Take plenty of film

or should I say, extra Memory Stix

 

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Just Captivating

 

 

THEN

trek on over to

Jim Lane..........Barb Lane

Jim and Barbara Lane's Country Estate

They are Graciously Hosting their

Mexican Fare

( good ol' Mexican Buffett )

Time - 6:00 p.m.

 

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Jim's ready to take you for a ride

 

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Visiting with Dorthy Blalock

 

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Happy Hour

 

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When Diane speaks...

 

 

April 24, 2009 - Friday

Register and pick up your Registration Packets at the the Alumni Center

Meet at the Alumni Center between 8 and 9 a.m.

to organize our day's activities, starting with a caravan tour through the

Scenic Black Range and lunch in the Historic Town of Hillsboro

 

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Emory Pass

 

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Black Range

 

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Welcome to Hillsboro, Dude...

 

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Mi Casa Es Su Casa

 

 

THEN,

upon our return to Silver, the Ladie's will have plenty of time to

"beautify" and the Guys can touch up with "Old Spice"

for the get together at Isaac's - 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

 

* * * * * NEWS FLASH * * * * *

As you might remember, Mother Nature is still pretty unpredictable

in the Silver City area this time of year. PLUS...

The U.S. Forest Service has 'modernized' since last we left...

Soooo, our Little Walnut gathering has taken a turn for the best.

I Just received emails from

Jim & Barb Lane and Tex & Diane Miller

Attached are the emails they sent me.

* * * LATEST NEWS FLASH * * *

Sooo, our

Eminently Auspicious, Social Gathering

at Little Walnut has been moved to the

Country Estate of Tex & Diane Miller

where we will cap off our evening of fun and games.

The God of Fire has SPOKEN

 

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Don't forget the weiners

 

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Pass the Mustard

 

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Field Trip?

 

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Volleyball... Jungle Style

 

 

Other events scheduled for Friday

9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Western New Mexico University

presents the WILL program

( Western Institute for Lifelong Learning )

and

Get Together at Isaac's

6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

 

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What do you mean,

"The Late Registration Fee

decreases with AGE" ???

 

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Been-a-long-time, good buddy...

 

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Thinking of moving back...

 

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The "Hugger"

 

 

April 25, 2009 - Saturday

Meet at the Alumni Center between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Organize our caravan to tour through the

Historic Ghost Town of Pinos Altos

 

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Pinos Altos

 

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The Buckhorn

 

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Museum

 

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Opera House

 

 

on our way to the

Scenic Gila Cliff Dwellings

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West Fork meets the

Middle Fork of the Gila River

 

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Cliff Dwellings

from the Trail

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Protected from the

Weather and Warring Tribes

 

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Living area

 

 

 

OR

Mustang Football Spring Scrimmage - 10 a.m.

with Alumni / Athletic BBQ following - 12 Noon

 

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Spring Scrimmage

 

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We remember those days

 

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Once a Lineman, Always a Lineman

Ed looks like a Lineman

 

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Com'on Guys...

Let's show 'em

 

THEN

Dinner Banquet - 6 p.m.

Graciously Hosted at the Beautiful Home of

..........

J. P. and Linda Kay Jone's

with Food, Trimmings, and Beverages

Graciously supplied and prepared by

..........

Dr. and Mrs. Counts

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Welcoming Committee

 

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Welcome to our home

 

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Rare, Medium, or Western ??

 

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Couldn't be any better then this...

 

 

April 26, 2009 - Sunday

Great Race

9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Check in - James Stadium

Great Race - 12 noon

High School Race - 12:30

Alumni / VIP Race - 1 p.m.

Award Ceremony - 1:30 p.m.

 

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First All-Girl Team

 

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Mud Hole 1968

 

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Who built these cars ???

 

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The Start 2008

 

 

There should be plenty of time, after the race, for a quick trip to

Palomas

( don't forget to dress in your Combat Gear )

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If you have any pictures from the 60's, 2007, or the 2008 reunion

and would like to share them with your Classmates, send them to

rmruiz@conceptcable.com

and I will gladly add them to the web site.

Please include Include Names, Date and Location.

 

 

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