Tulsa Memorial 1971

September 7, 2008

The Search for Classmates is on!

As we move toward 2011, we come to realize over the past 35+ years, the best way to do anything correctly is start early!

I think the older we get the more that is true as well. And with the technology of 2008 as we start this quest, we're hoping to find more "lost" classmates than ever before!

Speaking of "technology"... here I sit typing a BLOG. By definition.. yes I really looked this up.. a BLOG is A frequent, chronological publication of personal thoughts and Web links. It's short for WEBLOG. Neither words of course would have been ever discussed in Mrs. McDougal's class.

A blog is often a mixture of what is happening in a person's life and what is happening on the Web, a kind of hybrid diary/guide site, although there are as many unique types of blogs as there are people.

So this dear friends, will be the BLOG of the life of Memorial Class of 1971.
You can help make it more interesting if you participate as well. We this to be a place where anyone from our class can open discussions, make suggestions for Reunion 2011 to make it better... pretty much whatever is on the mind of the class.

But we do ask that you refrain from sales pitches, religious or political statements, and all that junk that can cause negative reactions in others with differing opinions. Keep in clean, keep it fun.. and let's pretend we're YOUNG again and blog! :-)

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martha mahoney sullivan on March 17, 2009 10:50 PM

Linda Hobson's backyard on 51 St. near Yale. It was magic. When I can't sleep or need to meditate I think about Linda's yard. There were trees to climb, a rope swing, a huge sandbox, great places to hide and seek. A big metal thing to go swimming in. Crab apples to pick. The Mitchell's next door had an open gas flame that always burned. I used to think you grew Johnson grass as a crop! How 'bout going down to the "gate" to meet Emily Rholeder? Her family boarded a horse and later the shed was turned into a playhouse. Oh, it was rich. To be young, silly, laughing and running again----I can do it all with my imagination. Thanks for the memories.

Judi Wescott Grove on March 29, 2009 12:59 PM

Speaking of Linda Hobson... anyone have any information on where she might be?  She's one of the "Missing".

Patti Treadwell Unruh on April 30, 2009 3:46 PM

Hi Everyone - It's great to see that so many of you have joined our website so far but where are all your RECENT pics?? That's half the fun of this you know! Now don't be shy - it's not that complicated - just POST your smiling mugs!! LOL
Also, your assignment for the next 2 years is to keep spreading the word to others in our class to join us on here. We want to include EVERYONE and have a great turn out for our 40th!!

James Holland on November 15, 2009 2:54 PM

Last time I spoke with Steve and Linda, they were living outside the Houston area. Steve was in pretty bad shape at the time and wasn't really to coherent. If you want their phone number, let me know and I will send it to you.

Jim Holland

James Holland on November 16, 2009 8:50 PM

I spoke with Steve Underwood last night and he sounding much improved than he did two years ago. He and Linda have 2 daughters, one of whom is a MIT grad, and one granddaughter.

I may be screwing up here, but I assume you realize that Linda Hobson is now Linda Underwood.

Gail Spies Baker on November 29, 2009 11:02 PM

Hi Fellow Chargers!

Looking forward to our 40th reunion in 2011. I have been in Houston, Texas for well over 30 years now. I have two sons; one in middle school and one in high school. I got a pretty late start; had my first child when I was 41.

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Randy Looney? I have not talked to him in nearly 15 years. Is he still in Tulsa? I would appreciate any info. Thanks so much.

Gail Spies Baker

Steve Walden on July 23, 2010 12:25 AM

First at 41? Our one and only came when I was 45....but I didn't have to carry him for nine months. Somehow, I think you still trump the starting late scales. My wife, Shirley turned 40 two days after our son was born. I didn't get much of a printable response to: "Just hold him in two more day!"

But now he's 11 going on 30 and I am having a blast.

My wife and I have been maried soon 27 years and live in League City half way from downtown Houston to Galveston. We are about 7 miles from the Johnson Space Center where I worked for four years.

I hope to come next year. Is Stan going to get us some Eskimo Joe's T-shirts? If I were closer I would volunteer to help. Thanks to all who are helping out. The website is classy.

Does anyone know what the Class of 72 is doing?

See y'all soon,

Steve Walden

martha mahoney sullivan on November 12, 2010 4:02 PM

I'm looking for Candy Taylor. We got in more trouble in that ole car of hers. It was a hand me down from her mom. But before it became hers and before she could legally drive she snuck it out and came over to pick me up. Her parents were at a Memorial basketball game watching her brother, Larry play. Candy and I headed down to Peoria. We drove up and down and we knew we were cool. Then we decided to drive downtown. Time was getting short. Started to drive back to our side of town. We kept driving. It was getting darker, no street lights. We were out in the country. I turned around and then told Candy that Tulsa was "back that way." The city lights were all behind us. We turned around and made it back before the game was over luckily. Candy's mom thought the gas gage was acting up.

Jeff Perkins on December 23, 2010 12:56 AM

Have you found David Gillick? Even though he moved his Senior year, he needs to know about this reunion.

Jim Murphy on January 5, 2011 11:51 AM

I spoke to his sister about 25 years ago when I lived in NYC, where she was living, she told me he was coaching basketball somewhere around Okc. May check with litst of HS coaches. I talk to Land recently and he is living in Mesa Arizona.

Mike Mount on March 26, 2011 10:33 PM

Perk, Gillick lives in LasVegas. Roanne Roberts called wondering if I knew how to get a hold of him. She was trying to find him. I got ahold of his sister and she told me how to find him. Funny thing he wouldn't respond to my emails but when Roanne tried he answered. Go figure.

Vitor Vitor on February 8, 2012 7:37 AM

Great Anthony, lkoiong forward to seeing you there. Make sure you subscribe to the e-mail list so that you will get the latest news

martha mahoney sullivan on January 19, 2011 1:35 PM

I'm on our 40th HS reunion committee. It's going to be a fun, simple and silly weekend. We voted to not lose weight---too much work and everything has already headed south. But we'll probably go in for a dye job. Heard something about botox going to the brain and it might mess with our memory----that's why we'll have photo name tags again! Who went to Carnegie, Key, Wright, Revere, Nimitz? River rats? We're looking for old photos and info. Come on and let your hair down if you got some. Find some old favorites and relive the best of times.

martha mahoney-sullivan on April 20, 2011 9:41 AM

CHECK OUT THE **** RSVP NOW!! **** THIS IS THE TICKET TO RESERVE YOUR PRESENCE AT THE REUNION PARTIES ETC. LET US KNOW WHO'S COMING AND PAY WITH CHECK OR CC. IT'S GONNA BE A GREAT, GREAT TIME!

Mary Cochran (Simmons) on April 22, 2011 3:54 PM

I put this on the sign in page, but here might be a better place. I am looking for Michelle Moody "Micky". Her house was behind the neighborhood pool in the addition at 56th or 57th St. South and Memorial Drive. She married (maybe - or just lived with) "Butch" Snyder. Soon after that we lost touch. Her brothers and sisters were Melissa and Michael. I believe she was a couple of years younger than me. If you know where she is or how to contact her please let me know. thanks!!!!!

Bill Carpenter on August 25, 2011 11:31 AM

Micki Moody's brother works at F@M Bank and his phone is 918-748-4242

Bill Carpenter on August 25, 2011 11:33 AM

Micky's brother Mike works at F&M Bank

Christy Christy on September 15, 2011 9:49 AM

With all these silly websties, such a great page keeps my internet hope alive.

Marlayna Marlayna on February 3, 2012 3:34 PM

I’m lnviig in Arkansas in a school bus after traveling more than forty states of this country, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic. I spent three years in the Army in Germany where I learned German and lived about two-and-a-half years in Mexico where I learned Spanish. I also know some French. I have done so many kinds of jobs that I can’t remember them all but have a wide range of experience and knowledge to draw on. I have been married twice and have four children, eight or nine grand children–I’ve lost count, I’m sorry–and four or five great-grand children. I don’t see most of them as the family has scattered around the country. My newest great-grand child is four and a half and is close to four feet tall. I love cooking and serving great food and love to share time over a great meal with intelligent open-minded people. I’m headed for Mexico in December for six months at least and maybe on to other parts of Central and South America as the Spirit calls. I was ordained in March of 2008 after years of vacillation and plan to carry a spiritual message with me wherever I am sent.If you’re interested in contacting me, my email is

Julissa Julissa on September 18, 2011 2:03 AM

All of these artciels have saved me a lot of headaches.

Bill Carpenter on August 25, 2011 11:36 AM

What ever happened to John Ralston. Bobby Womack, and Steve File

Why doesn't Stan Clark ever come to the reunions?

Susan Burkhart on September 6, 2011 12:25 AM

Hated missing the reunion. Looks like you had an awesome time. Thanks for the pictures- they helped me feel almost as if I were there. Correction on my email address-sburk55@gmail.com

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