Submit a bio to let your classmates know what you have been up to since high school, or just since our 50 year reunion in 2014. For questions about the process or about anything else, use the class email address.
Wilmington, NC (submitted Mar. 2014)
After 33 years working as a copywriter in advertising in Manhattan, I seem to have retired and moved to Wilmington, NC. My grown son lives in Salt Lake City, and I have a 12-year old grandson and a granddaughter on the way there. Looking forward to this reunion!
Charlotte, NC (submitted Apr. 2024)
I graduated from Duke in 1968. I've mainly lived in Charlotte since we graduated, but also called Gastonia and Greenville, SC home for a few years. I had a 34 year career in Information Technology, first with JP Stevens (former textile company) and later Duke Energy. I retired in 2003, and since then hav
Charlotte, NC (submitted Apr. 2024)
I graduated from Duke in 1968. I've mainly lived in Charlotte since we graduated, but also called Gastonia and Greenville, SC home for a few years. I had a 34 year career in Information Technology, first with JP Stevens (former textile company) and later Duke Energy. I retired in 2003, and since then have had a wonderful life traveling, playing bridge and many other games, watching sports, reading and enjoying time with friends. In 2022, I made the big move to the Southminster retirement community, leaving my house on Providence Rd (across from Providence Rd Sundries) where I'd lived since we were in the 2nd grade. There are 4 others from our class here, and I'm hoping more to come in the future!
Indianapolis, IN (submitted Mar. 2014)
Teacher at The Orchard School Indianapolis, IN
5 grandchildren - 3 months to 11 years
I haven't been back to Charlotte since I graduated from Carolina in '68.. it is hard to believe!
Charlotte, NC (submitted Apr. 2024)
Chapel Hill for undergrad and law school, with Army Reserve Training (medical lab tech) in between. As for my legal career, it was rather diverse, starting with a clerkship to US District Judge Franklin Dupree in Raleigh, followed by 5 years in Charlotte as an assistant DA, 4 year back in Chapel Hill wh
Charlotte, NC (submitted Apr. 2024)
Chapel Hill for undergrad and law school, with Army Reserve Training (medical lab tech) in between. As for my legal career, it was rather diverse, starting with a clerkship to US District Judge Franklin Dupree in Raleigh, followed by 5 years in Charlotte as an assistant DA, 4 year back in Chapel Hill where I accepted an associate professorship in public law and government (Institute of Government), and, finally, returning to Charlotte, private law practice (insurance defense). Meanwhile there were some travel opportunities: a year-long solo trip in 1974-75 from Tokyo to Athens, another round-the-world self-guided tour with my lovely wife Shelley Pendleton (married 1986) upon retirement in 1996, and several other shorter trips to Asia in the mix. Other retirement activities have included hiking in Grand Canyon, amateur radio, volunteer work with Charlotte Sister Cities, and learning to speak Chinese (after a fashion). But enough about me. We had a great 50 year reunion; let's have another great one in October.
Mt. Gliead, NC (submitted Sept. 2014)
· Attended Lenoir Rhyne College
· Have 4 Children and 4 grandchildren
· Retired life is great! We enjoy life on Lake Tillery – boating with friends – and at the beach – family trips to Sunset Beach and 50s (shagging) trips to North Myrtle Beach
· Love tennis, playing several times each week and enjoy tra
Mt. Gliead, NC (submitted Sept. 2014)
· Attended Lenoir Rhyne College
· Have 4 Children and 4 grandchildren
· Retired life is great! We enjoy life on Lake Tillery – boating with friends – and at the beach – family trips to Sunset Beach and 50s (shagging) trips to North Myrtle Beach
· Love tennis, playing several times each week and enjoy traveling to tennis tournaments (watching, not playing) in New York, Miami, Charleston and Winston-Salem
· Other favorite activities are bridge, book club and two local service clubs. Volunteer with Community Table, Meals-on-Wheels, and many church projects.
Baton Rouge (submitted Apr, 2024)
Graduated from ECU right on time, took the summer off for the second fantastic summer in Maine and entered the Army on September 15, 1964. Graduated from Basic Training, Advanced Infantry, and then OCS. Pinned gold bars on both shoulders and crossed rifles on my lapels as I was leaving for Germany. The ba
Baton Rouge (submitted Apr, 2024)
Graduated from ECU right on time, took the summer off for the second fantastic summer in Maine and entered the Army on September 15, 1964. Graduated from Basic Training, Advanced Infantry, and then OCS. Pinned gold bars on both shoulders and crossed rifles on my lapels as I was leaving for Germany. The bars had turned to silver just as I was leaving Germany and en route to Vietnam where I served as an infantry platoon leader. By the time I left I was wearing a Combat Infantry Badge just above my the left chest pocket. Believe it or not I was happier than when I walked across the stage - I think it was the one in Ovens Auditorium. The date was July 27, 1971. Two years slid by and I was living with Milo Hoffman in Chapel Hill. He kept telling me I could be admitted to the MBA program and just to prove I couldn't, I applied and proved Milo was once again right and I was wrong. Thankfully, two years later I did graduate. In January, 1979, I moved to Greensboro and married for the first time in August. We had a baby 9 months and 10 days later. Sandy already had two children who were good kids and had nothing to do with our separation. Our marriage didn't; work out and we divorced. Katie was always special to me and still is. Why? Keep on reading. I married again and my wife already had two kids and had another baby for us, David, Jr.. We stayed married for almost ten years. I decided marriage wasn't a good idea for me. After Katie got married and moved to Louisiana and David stayed at UNC-W all the time, I finally was able to meet a long time wish - to move west. I was almost 60. I got a job at the Grand Canyon which was not a good job but I stayed there 17 months and then moved to Aspen. I had always wanted to be a ski bum. I lived there four and a half years. It was a truly unusual city. I returned to Greensboro when I left Aspen and moved to Baton Rouge at Katie's request last August and live in a senior housing residence (I'm still mobile and not crazy - just insane} . I'm out of room. Send me an email if you'd like to know more about Army life or Aspen. David
Chalotte, NC (submitted Sept. 2014)
Highlights since 1964
· Graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1968 with a degree in Elementary Education in which I taught 2nd grade for several years.
· Married Paul Wright from Durham NC and have 2 grown children and three grandchildren - all boys 5 years and under
· Remarried in 1979 to John Blackwelder fro
Chalotte, NC (submitted Sept. 2014)
Highlights since 1964
· Graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1968 with a degree in Elementary Education in which I taught 2nd grade for several years.
· Married Paul Wright from Durham NC and have 2 grown children and three grandchildren - all boys 5 years and under
· Remarried in 1979 to John Blackwelder from Statesville, NC who has 3 grown children and five grand children – three are boys 5 years and under – imagine that!
· Currently living in Charlotte near to where I grew up. My brother Jim and sister live close and we all enjoy time with mother who will be celebrating her 100th birthday Feb 1st.
· Enjoyed spending time with my grandchildren, gardening, and singing in my church choir. I remember wonderful years at MPHS and especially my connection with “Young Life” whose “message” has been with me through all of my adult life. I have been blessed and am truly grateful.
Indian Trail, NC (submitted Sept. 2014; deceased 2019)
· 1962 – 1992 – Genesco (Tate Brown’s, Johnston & Murphy) Retired
· 1992 – 2000 – Southern Evangelical Seminary
o (Worked as business consultant)
· 2001 – 2007 – Executive Director at National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families
· 2007 – Present – Retired
· Married twice
Indian Trail, NC (submitted Sept. 2014; deceased 2019)
· 1962 – 1992 – Genesco (Tate Brown’s, Johnston & Murphy) Retired
· 1992 – 2000 – Southern Evangelical Seminary
o (Worked as business consultant)
· 2001 – 2007 – Executive Director at National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families
· 2007 – Present – Retired
· Married twice – widowed twice – one son by each (5 grandchildren)
· 1946 – 1973 – Lutheran (LCA)
· 1973 – 2000 – Presbyterian (PCA)
· 2000 – present – Southern Baptist
· 1964 – 1966 - Florida Southern College
· 1967 – 1975 - UNCC
· 1992 – 2000 – Southern Evangelical Seminary
· 1964 – Present – Conservative Republican
· 1992 – Present – Precinct Chairman, Party Activist Union County GOP
Matthews, NC (Submitted Sept. 2014)
It’s good to hear from everyone…Life is good!
My wife Cathy and I live in the Matthews area and have 2 kids, 2 grandchildren and a big Yellow Lab.
After graduation and 4 years in the Air Force I came back to Charlotte and haven’t found a reason to leave. I went to CPCC and started working for Duke Ener
Matthews, NC (Submitted Sept. 2014)
It’s good to hear from everyone…Life is good!
My wife Cathy and I live in the Matthews area and have 2 kids, 2 grandchildren and a big Yellow Lab.
After graduation and 4 years in the Air Force I came back to Charlotte and haven’t found a reason to leave. I went to CPCC and started working for Duke Energy(Power) and have been there 43 years now. Every day on my commute to downtown and I pass the houses of Jenny Fallis, Beverly Love, Diane Hord, Ray and Linda Baker and Susan Finch(RIP). Memories? Oh yes!
Randy Sills and I have kept in touch over the years. We occasionally get together for BBQ and conversation of current or past events and how Charlotte has changed. Our conversation usually starts with “Who died”? It goes with the age.
Note: In 2008, I lost my running mate, Johnny Bristow. Johnny and I met in the summer when we were 13 and spent the next 50 years enjoying life. In 2002, we went to Spain together and remarked that we would have made Miss Akers proud with our knowledge of Spanish. Johnny would have loved to be here with you.
Charlotte, NC (submitted Sep. 2014)
After a short stint living in Denver, Colorado, returned to NC and have been back in Charlotte since 1973. Elise McClung Barksdale and I have walked 3 times a week for going on 35 years so she reminds me of all the MPHS stories I have long forgotten. My husband, Bill, and I have a wonderful blended fam
Charlotte, NC (submitted Sep. 2014)
After a short stint living in Denver, Colorado, returned to NC and have been back in Charlotte since 1973. Elise McClung Barksdale and I have walked 3 times a week for going on 35 years so she reminds me of all the MPHS stories I have long forgotten. My husband, Bill, and I have a wonderful blended family of 2 sons (mine) and 2 daughters (his), along with 6 grandchildren. Mostly retired after long nonprofit and fundraising consulting years.
Lynchburg, VA - (submitted sept. 2014) Married 45 years, Jeff & I have two daughters and three grandchildren. Needless to say, we are crazy about their families. After 13 years of training, Jeff established the first rheumatology practice in Lynchburg in 1979 and I continued teaching until retiring in 1995. We both love flyfishing, being
Lynchburg, VA - (submitted sept. 2014) Married 45 years, Jeff & I have two daughters and three grandchildren. Needless to say, we are crazy about their families. After 13 years of training, Jeff established the first rheumatology practice in Lynchburg in 1979 and I continued teaching until retiring in 1995. We both love flyfishing, being at the lake or at the beach (Wild Dunes).
Lots of volunteer work, a caring church, good friends, good books, 3 dogs, and what used to be a lovely yard until the deer ate everything-- all in all a good life. My latest is doing section hiking on the Appalachian Trail with 3 friends from my weekly AT hiking club. We completed 229 miles in PA this summer. (Saxby, you were my inspiration)
Hope the name tags are in BIG PRINT and that we can still recognize one another!
We always welcome anyone wanting to visit Lynchburg. It is rather like Charlotte used to be before exploding in size except we have hills and the Blue Ridge is ever-present.
Raleigh, NC (submitted Sept. 2014)
Wow…50 years! Where have they gone? I have to say that the years since MPHS have been happy ones. After MPHS I went to UNCG as several others, graduated and spent one year in Richmond, VA, before moving to Hot-lanta which was a great move for me. I got my MEd there at Georgia State, taught school, and st
Raleigh, NC (submitted Sept. 2014)
Wow…50 years! Where have they gone? I have to say that the years since MPHS have been happy ones. After MPHS I went to UNCG as several others, graduated and spent one year in Richmond, VA, before moving to Hot-lanta which was a great move for me. I got my MEd there at Georgia State, taught school, and started traveling, ending up spending a year in Germany which was great fun. After that year my now husband came over and we drove for 6 weeks through France, Portugal , and Spain, deciding that if we could make it together for that trip we might as well get married. Well, 40 years later we’re still happily married and still traveling as much as we can. My husband Dick retired this May and I’m one real estate closing away from retiring myself. We’re excited as these changes make us free to travel the world which we intend to do. We’ve had fun living in several cities in the SE through the years, Atlanta, Winston Salem, Miami, New Orleans and now Raleigh. I’ve taught school, designed children’s clothing, going to the markets in NYC, enjoyed selling home decorating projects, and then real estate for 20 years. We have been blessed with three great kids, two of whom live within a few minutes of us in Raleigh (our daughter is actually married to our son’s best friend!) and the third in Cullowhee, NC. This MPHS reunion has been great for me to reconnect with friends that I haven’t seen since graduation. Many, many thanks to the organizers…it’s a gift to us all.
Columbia, SC (submitted sept. 2014)
After HS I went to Wingate and WCU. I joined the Army after Tully Ellis talked me out of the Marines. I was with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. I married Lee Baily a pharmacist in Waynesville. We had a bling date in 1966 when she was a pharmacy student at UNC. I retired from Ortho McNeil Pharmac
Columbia, SC (submitted sept. 2014)
After HS I went to Wingate and WCU. I joined the Army after Tully Ellis talked me out of the Marines. I was with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. I married Lee Baily a pharmacist in Waynesville. We had a bling date in 1966 when she was a pharmacy student at UNC. I retired from Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutcal and division of Johnson and Johnson. We have 2 children and 5 grandgirls. Lee and I have traveled Around the World with National Geo. Most interesting was Easter Island and Tibet.
Merritt Island, FL (submitted sept. 2014)
After I graduated from Duke, I worked in Boston as a secretary for a year. With that experience, I managed to obtain employment in Switzerland, where I spent two great years. Upon my return to the US, I moved to Orlando, Florida. I said I would never teach, BUT… I nevertheless went to Rollins Colle
Merritt Island, FL (submitted sept. 2014)
After I graduated from Duke, I worked in Boston as a secretary for a year. With that experience, I managed to obtain employment in Switzerland, where I spent two great years. Upon my return to the US, I moved to Orlando, Florida. I said I would never teach, BUT… I nevertheless went to Rollins College for an MAT. I started teaching in Brevard County, FL in 1972 and taught French and Spanish for 30 years. I actually liked it! Meanwhile I met my first husband, a fellow teacher. We were married around 11 years and had two daughters. Ginger was brilliant and lovely. She finished at Hollins College in 2 ½ yrs. (20 yrs. old) and was accepted at Columbia U. grad school when her heart stopped and she died. I miss her. Heidi (34) is now working on what will be hopefully (and finally) a PhD. in biological anthropology at the U. of Arkansas. She is a joy to me, if a bit slow in finishing her schooling. She spends her summers in Amarna, Egypt supervising a team of anthropologists who are studying ancient bones. In 1990 I married Joel. He was at the Kennedy Space Center putting together the Galileo spacecraft for JPL. He then got a job with Boeing doing shuttle payload hoisting and handling. We are still on our honeymoon. :-) He was an amateur sportscar racer for 30 years. We are loving retirement. Joel volunteers at a military plane museum. He also judges science fairs and other student events. We both work out at the Y. I swim in our pool, walk on the beach, drive a Meals on Wheels route, and belong to 3 book clubs. We both enjoy travelling. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone.
Moraga, CA (submitted Sept. 2014)
Graduated from Duke in '68. Three years in the Army, including one in Vietnam. Married my college sweetheart, Karen, right after returning from overseas and was fortunate to spend my remaining army year in Monterey, CA. After that, I knew where I wanted to settle. Back to the East Coast for MBA at Whart
Moraga, CA (submitted Sept. 2014)
Graduated from Duke in '68. Three years in the Army, including one in Vietnam. Married my college sweetheart, Karen, right after returning from overseas and was fortunate to spend my remaining army year in Monterey, CA. After that, I knew where I wanted to settle. Back to the East Coast for MBA at Wharton, then joined Clorox in marketing at their HQ in San Francisco Bay Area, where we remain to this day. Involved in introducing a number of consumer products including Soft Scrub, Tilex and KC Masterpiece, but the major event in my career was being the founding president of Brita USA and introducing the Brita Water Filter to American consumers. It was a very difficult first few years, but eventually quite a success, with Brita in 1 of every 7 US households (if yours was one of those, thank you very much). Karen and I retired the same day in 2001, she after a career in computer programming and me after a dozen years running Brita. Retirement has been an unexpected joy, full of travel, hiking, reading, family time and community service. At this point my passions are skiing, minority education and progressive politics and causes. I was a delegate for John Kerry at the 2004 convention in Boston and had the great opportunity to be at the 2012 convention and see just what a fine city Charlotte grew up to be. We have two sons, both Duke alums. One is married with a young daughter, a lot of fun for us after raising two boys.
Summerville, SC (submitted Aug. 2014)
After graduating from Myers Park I attended Gardner Webb College for two years and then transferred to the University of Georgia where I received a B.S. Degree in Entomology. After graduating from UGA, I spent four years in the US Air Force as an entomologist, working in insect and vector control and
Summerville, SC (submitted Aug. 2014)
After graduating from Myers Park I attended Gardner Webb College for two years and then transferred to the University of Georgia where I received a B.S. Degree in Entomology. After graduating from UGA, I spent four years in the US Air Force as an entomologist, working in insect and vector control and public health issues. During this time I married my wife, Pamela Williams, whom I met at Gardner Webb. This year we have been married for 45 years. We have two sons (one is married and one who is not) and two granddaughters, who all live close to us in Mt. Pleasant, SC. I still work in sales with BASF Corporation, whom I have been associated with for the past 29 years. The only individual from our 1964 class that I have had any contact with over these many years has been Meredith Ford Forshaw. Her husband Tom Forshaw III, owns Forshaw, Inc. in Charlotte. They have been a customer of mine for all of these years. And . . most recently through this reunion process, I have reunited with Steve St.Clair.
Mooresville, NC (submitted Sept. 2014; deceased Oct. 2023)
After high school, I received a BA (Political Science) about the time I married Glenda Alexander (met at UNCC), had our first child (Andi) was invited to tour Southeast Asia by the US Army. Came home, got an MBA, had my second child (Jay) and went into the casualty insurance busin
Mooresville, NC (submitted Sept. 2014; deceased Oct. 2023)
After high school, I received a BA (Political Science) about the time I married Glenda Alexander (met at UNCC), had our first child (Andi) was invited to tour Southeast Asia by the US Army. Came home, got an MBA, had my second child (Jay) and went into the casualty insurance business, first in claims, then as a consultant, then company executive for 10 years in Atlanta, came back to NC as a broker, consultant again, then broker. Survived all of that, and am now retired with 6 grandchildren, living on Lake Norman, enjoying life in general, and my wife and family in particular.
Stoneville, NC Submitted Sept. 2014)
Retired in 2010 after a career in sales for a chemical company. Remarried 25 yrs. ago to Brenda Purdy from Eden, NC. She retired from Miller Brewing in 2002.
We still live in that area and have a place at the beach so we spend a lot of time going back and forth. I have a son and daughter from my first
Stoneville, NC Submitted Sept. 2014)
Retired in 2010 after a career in sales for a chemical company. Remarried 25 yrs. ago to Brenda Purdy from Eden, NC. She retired from Miller Brewing in 2002.
We still live in that area and have a place at the beach so we spend a lot of time going back and forth. I have a son and daughter from my first marriage with three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Brenda has one son and two grandchildren. We spend as much time as we can trying to see all of them.
McLean, VA (submitted sept. 2014)
Dear '64 Mustangs,
Regret that I won't be able to join you for our 50th reunion. One of my daughters is running in the Marine Corps Marathon here in DC on Oct. 25 and I promised I would be there to cheer her on.
However, I do want to pass along one encouraging thought as we cross this milestone together.
McLean, VA (submitted sept. 2014)
Dear '64 Mustangs,
Regret that I won't be able to join you for our 50th reunion. One of my daughters is running in the Marine Corps Marathon here in DC on Oct. 25 and I promised I would be there to cheer her on.
However, I do want to pass along one encouraging thought as we cross this milestone together.
To mark the occasion, and as a former MPHS swimmer, I decided to take part in the annual 'Washington's Crossing' swim across the Potomac River -- about a mile and a half distance.
Good news: I finished first in my age group. But, truth be told, there were only 3 in my age group. So there is an advantage to getting older -- the competition is thinning out.
Happy 50th reunion, fellow Mustangs. Let's shoot for a century.
Best to all,
Rick Inderfurth
Cornelius, NC (submitted Sept. 2014) '64-'65 UNC-CH
'69 Vietnam, Special Forces
'72 Graduated UNC-Charlotte, worked for American Hospital Supply-sales.
'76 Married Pat and moved to a cabin on Lake Norman. Pat became an RN. Raised 3 boys. Have 3 grandkids.
2011 Retired after 33 Yrs. with Bausch&Lomb, calling on Eye Drs.
Always enjoyed boat
Cornelius, NC (submitted Sept. 2014) '64-'65 UNC-CH
'69 Vietnam, Special Forces
'72 Graduated UNC-Charlotte, worked for American Hospital Supply-sales.
'76 Married Pat and moved to a cabin on Lake Norman. Pat became an RN. Raised 3 boys. Have 3 grandkids.
2011 Retired after 33 Yrs. with Bausch&Lomb, calling on Eye Drs.
Always enjoyed boating, fishing. We now hike, bike, and visit the National Parks.
Littleton NC (submitted Aug. 2014)
Looking forward to catching up with everyone in October…. Fifty years…amazing! Here goes…After 2 years at Converse, I transferred to UNC-CH and graduated with a Math Ed. Major. Surprisingly, I loved teaching high school math so I did that in several counties for a total of about ten years. Somewhere dur
Littleton NC (submitted Aug. 2014)
Looking forward to catching up with everyone in October…. Fifty years…amazing! Here goes…After 2 years at Converse, I transferred to UNC-CH and graduated with a Math Ed. Major. Surprisingly, I loved teaching high school math so I did that in several counties for a total of about ten years. Somewhere during that time, I also coached the boys’ and the girls’ tennis teams. I left teaching for about 12 years to work in NC State Government, monitoring federal grants. In 1986, I returned to university to get my Masters in Ed Administration. During my last 17 years of working, I was a math/science curriculum director for several school systems.
In 1975 I married Charlie Vaughan of Woodland NC, an attorney. We have two sons: eldest son Charles is married and living in Wellington, New Zealand, an attorney working for the NZ government assisting NZ businesses in global markets and younger son Matt is married with one child and living in Raleigh, working as a financial estate planner.
Over the years, Charlie and I have been involved with historic restoration, a 1790 house in Woodland NC and a 1820 house near Littleton NC (near Lake Gaston)where we currently live with our two standard poodles who have the run of the farm.
I have had many opportunities to travel many places overseas, but often with my mother returning to the country of my birth, South Africa, where she visited with her 11 siblings and I visited with my 52 first cousins and their families.
I retired about 3 years ago and love my unstructured days… My newest hobby is painting portraits and other subjects.
Houston, Texas (submitted Aug. 2014)
It will be wonderful to see my classmates in October for the first time in many years. It has been inspiring to read your bios. Here’s mine. Since graduating from Myers Park, I attended Emory University for two years, graduated from the University of North Carolina in ‘68, worked for IBM in Washington,
Houston, Texas (submitted Aug. 2014)
It will be wonderful to see my classmates in October for the first time in many years. It has been inspiring to read your bios. Here’s mine. Since graduating from Myers Park, I attended Emory University for two years, graduated from the University of North Carolina in ‘68, worked for IBM in Washington, DC for a couple of years before returning to UNC to get a masters degree. Married Joe Pyne from Maine, had a son, Sam Pyne, and moved around the US while Joe was in the Navy before landing in New Orleans in ‘75 and then Houston in ‘82. Married my second husband, David Smyth, an oilman and rancher, in 2006 and have happily melded our families. Between us, we have three sons and four granddaughters. Currently, I serve on the board of several conservation-related foundations. My favorite has been the Dixon Water Foundation, which owns and operates cattle ranches in Texas and Colorado and manages them sustainably, while raising organic, grass-fed beef and funding an annual grant program. If you buy grass-fed beef from Whole Foods, it may come from one of our ranches. Looking forward to seeing you in October.
BLUFFTON, SC (submitted 2014)
After graduating from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, I joined Eastern Airlines as a flight attendant in New York City. In 1968 I married the love of my life, Herb Zimmerman, and we'll celebrate our 47th wedding anniversary next April. After two more wonderful years in NYC we moved to Lancaster, PA (m
BLUFFTON, SC (submitted 2014)
After graduating from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, I joined Eastern Airlines as a flight attendant in New York City. In 1968 I married the love of my life, Herb Zimmerman, and we'll celebrate our 47th wedding anniversary next April. After two more wonderful years in NYC we moved to Lancaster, PA (my husband's hometown) to start our family. Our son and his beautiful wife live in Roswell, GA and our beautiful daughter and her hubby live right there in the Queen City. Each "branch" has given us two precious grandchildren, a girl (12 years old) and a boy (10) in Charlotte, and another girl (8) and boy (5) in Roswell (plus our only granddog). They keep us very active and, hopefully, young.
After living in Lancaster for 42 years, in 2013 we moved to my other love, the lowcountry of South Carolina and the Belfair Plantation in Bluffton, where we enjoy meeting many new folks and playing a lot of golf on its two challenging courses. I'm sure our classmates never thought of me as being even remotely athletic, but I carry a 15 handicap and its become another love of mine. I used to play a pretty decent game of tennis, too, So there!
My husband and I have been very fortunate to have travelled extensively in the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, Australia and the South Pacific, as well as bits of South America. We've visited in 30+ countries and will have just returned from two weeks in Germany for my 50th Reunion in October.
I'm really looking forward to seeing all y'all after ALL these many years.
Austin, Texas (submitted July 2014)
50 years! Wow! After one year at Randolph-Macon, two years at SMU, and a wedding, I finally graduated from the University of Texas . . . Hook 'em! My ex-husband was drafted in 1969 and we ended up living in Germany for three years after OCS - somehow he managed to escape Viet Nam! We returned to Austin i
Austin, Texas (submitted July 2014)
50 years! Wow! After one year at Randolph-Macon, two years at SMU, and a wedding, I finally graduated from the University of Texas . . . Hook 'em! My ex-husband was drafted in 1969 and we ended up living in Germany for three years after OCS - somehow he managed to escape Viet Nam! We returned to Austin in 1972 and raised two beautiful children who have since blessed us with five incredible grandchildren - 4 boys and an adorable one-year old girl. I've been single since 1995 and have loved every minute of it! I have worked for the last 20 years as the only employee of an attorney who was Special Counsel to LBJ in the White House - remember that guy who became President on an airplane when we were Seniors? Can you believe I work for his attorney? Anyway, it has been a real adventure and I've had the opportunity to meet people I never dreamed I would come into contact with! My true passion is travel and there aren't very many places in the world I haven't been . . . but I'm not through yet! Can't wait to see everybody in Charlotte!
Virginia Beach, VA (submitted July 2014)
Married Bob Dunn after HS. Traveled the world while he was in the Navy. Morroco, Greece, CA. Two daughters, two grand daughters. Taught Office Technology at ECPI Voccational College, Worked Civil Service while in Greece, Government Contractor for Communications Co. Still married to Bob, will celebrate 50th in 2016.
Charlotte, N.C. (submitted July 2014)
After graduating from Myers Park, I attended Converse College for 2 years and then transferred to UNC-Chapel Hill, graduating in 1968. I married that year and lived in San Antonio, Texas for 2 years where my husband was stationed in the Army. Returned to Charlotte in 1970 and have been here ever since.
Charlotte, N.C. (submitted July 2014)
After graduating from Myers Park, I attended Converse College for 2 years and then transferred to UNC-Chapel Hill, graduating in 1968. I married that year and lived in San Antonio, Texas for 2 years where my husband was stationed in the Army. Returned to Charlotte in 1970 and have been here ever since. I have 2 sons from my first marriage, Hunter and Joseph Shull, and now have 4 grandsons, Grainger 9, Reston 6, Walker 5, and Webb 3.
I married my husband Bill in 1998 and our combined family consists of 5 children and 9 grandchildren. All 4 of mine and 1 of Bill's live in Charlotte. This keeps us busy and very fulfilled.
I have been selling residential real estate since 1981, Bill joined me 10 years ago and our daughter-in-law, Beth Shull, joined our team a few years later. The Shull-Huffman team is with CottinghamChalkHayes Realtors.
Bill and I bought a house next door to where I grew up on Portland Avenue a few years ago, so I am back where I started. I was once the youngest person on the street and now Bill and I are the oldest.
I am very thankful for all the blessings I have had through the years and one of those is the friendships of my childhood. I really look forward to our 50th!
Longboat Key, FL (submitted July 2014)
H. McCord (Cordy) Fraser
In 1964, I departed Charlotte for Wofford College where I spent three unproductive years until I heard John Wayne calling my name. I enlisted in the Army and volunteered Airborne/Infantry. The 90 day delayed enlistment worked for me so I could be the head life guard at Charlot
Longboat Key, FL (submitted July 2014)
H. McCord (Cordy) Fraser
In 1964, I departed Charlotte for Wofford College where I spent three unproductive years until I heard John Wayne calling my name. I enlisted in the Army and volunteered Airborne/Infantry. The 90 day delayed enlistment worked for me so I could be the head life guard at Charlotte Country Club and have at least one more good fling dating Cheryl Brittain. At Basic Training I met very close friend Clay Kimball and he explained why I needed to be a Green Beret and go to Vietnam; so I did.
Oh yeah, I managed to marry Cheryl six months prior to my Vietnam Tour and we survived very luckily. We have now been married 45 years and have two children. Brittain, our daughter, has two children, William 10 and Caroline 8. She has just married Charlie Pinckney. Graeme, our son is a banker; he married Staci Hartsook. They have two children, Ava 7 and Cord 3.
After Vietnam I returned to Wofford and made up for lost time and direction. C&S Bank of Augusta Georgia was my first big boy job; they transferred me to Atlanta. After several other career adventures I ended up a Commercial Mortgage Banker in Tampa, FL. Boy was that lucky. Sold my company to GMAC Commercial Mortgage in 2001, and was miserable with them until 2006. Currently, Cheryl and I live happily in Longboat Key where we keep the boat in the back yard and walk to a great beach for beautiful sunsets. I like to swim and boat, Cheryl is the ‘enigizer bunny’ volunteer who also likes to knit. We play Bridge together and do lots of grand-parenting. I am still working as a one man ‘RE Gladiator’. We are looking forward to catching up with old friends!
Scottsdale Arizona (submitted July 2014)
Since graduating Myers Park, my life experiences have exceeded my imaginations. My parents moved to Dallas TX and I went to Montreat College. In my visits to TX I met the man I married. We lived in several places before we settled in Scottsdale AZ and had our family of 3 sons and 2 daughters, now 5
Scottsdale Arizona (submitted July 2014)
Since graduating Myers Park, my life experiences have exceeded my imaginations. My parents moved to Dallas TX and I went to Montreat College. In my visits to TX I met the man I married. We lived in several places before we settled in Scottsdale AZ and had our family of 3 sons and 2 daughters, now 5 grandchildren and 2 step-grandaughters.
Since Jr High the writings of C.S. lewis have impacted my thinking therefore, when I had an opportunity to become involved with the C.S. Lewis Foundation it was a natural. I started off as a volunteer and become a conference coordinator untimely serving as the resident Warden of Lewis's home in Oxford U.K. This was particularly timely experience for me as my long term marriage was dissolved.
After my work with the Foundation ended in 2010 I again settled in Scottsdale.
Hope to attend the reunion and reacquaint with many from our class.
Charlotte, NC (submitted July 2014)
Butch and I have been happily married for 45 years and have lived on Maryland Ave for 33 of those years. We have 2 grown daughters, Melissa and Janelle. Melissa and her husband Kermit have 2 daughters - Macon 4 1/2 and Molly 1 1/2. Janelle has 2 boys - Jim 10 and Hill 8. Janelle is divorced and is gettin
Charlotte, NC (submitted July 2014)
Butch and I have been happily married for 45 years and have lived on Maryland Ave for 33 of those years. We have 2 grown daughters, Melissa and Janelle. Melissa and her husband Kermit have 2 daughters - Macon 4 1/2 and Molly 1 1/2. Janelle has 2 boys - Jim 10 and Hill 8. Janelle is divorced and is getting married to a wonderful man in August. Janelle, Melissa, Butch and I all sell residential real estate in Charlotte. We are known as The Tuck Team at Cottingham Chalk Hayes. If any of you are thinking about moving to Charlotte please give me a call at 704-904-4011. I would love to reconnect. I have enjoyed being on the planning committee for our 50th reunion and have enjoyed working with such great class mates from 1964!!!
Regards,
Janet Lewis Tuck
Myrtle Beach, SC (submitted April 2014)
I find it hard to believe that it has been almost 50 years since graduation day in 1964. Where have the years gone? I have an Associate degree in Liberal Arts from Central Piedmont Community College and BS in Home Economics Education from East Carolina University. I lived in Fort Mill, for 34 years
Myrtle Beach, SC (submitted April 2014)
I find it hard to believe that it has been almost 50 years since graduation day in 1964. Where have the years gone? I have an Associate degree in Liberal Arts from Central Piedmont Community College and BS in Home Economics Education from East Carolina University. I lived in Fort Mill, for 34 years but moved to Myrtle Beach 3 years ago. Over the years, I have worked as a Home Economist, Food Broker, Professional Photographer and Videographer. I am married to Brian Donald Cole. We dated in High School and will celebrate our 45 wedding anniversary in September. We have two sons,a daughter and two grandchildren. Both grandchildren share the same birth date only 4 years apart. We live at Seagate Village which was the military housing for Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. We live one mile from the ocean and enjoy walking on the beach as often as the weather permits. I enjoy taking photographs of birds, sealife and southern landscapes. I would love to hear from all of my old friends at Myers Park. Please email me anytime.
Weddington, NC (submitted April 2014)
Married to W. Jay Horner, three children, 4 grandchildren, all of us live in Union County, NC now. After graduating from UNC - Chapel Hill in June 1968, became one of the first female Officers at the (then) Charlotte Police Department; retired in 1997 from CMPD. Was a Detective my whole career, startin
Weddington, NC (submitted April 2014)
Married to W. Jay Horner, three children, 4 grandchildren, all of us live in Union County, NC now. After graduating from UNC - Chapel Hill in June 1968, became one of the first female Officers at the (then) Charlotte Police Department; retired in 1997 from CMPD. Was a Detective my whole career, starting out in Youth Investigations, then became the first female Detective in the Rape/Sex Crimes Unit, spending l5 years there, then I was an Investigator in the Felony Unit of the Mecklenburg County DA's Office. Husband Jay and I were the first married couple, both Officers, to retire from CMPD; Jay was a Captain. Very happily retired in the "Country", gardening, riding tractors, family, friends...life is good!
Bradenton, FL (submitted April 2014)
Moved many times after first marriage (to Sam Scott from East Meck.) and remarried to Tim Kostelecky in 1984. Two children from first marriage, Lara Scott and Brad Scott, living in Lexington, KY. Grandparents to two beautiful girls, Victoria Scott and Amira Chouk. Have resided in God's country, Bradento
Bradenton, FL (submitted April 2014)
Moved many times after first marriage (to Sam Scott from East Meck.) and remarried to Tim Kostelecky in 1984. Two children from first marriage, Lara Scott and Brad Scott, living in Lexington, KY. Grandparents to two beautiful girls, Victoria Scott and Amira Chouk. Have resided in God's country, Bradenton, since 1996. After working in banking in various locations for 12 years, finally decided what I wanted to be when I grew up and went back to school. Attended St. Petersburg College and received degree in interior design. Went to work for a builder (La Maison) here in Bradenton and worked with homeowners for 12 years, until the housing market tanked. Guess you could say I'm retired, but I still dabble in design when the opportunity arises.
Mesa, AZ (submitted April 2014)
I married my High School sweetheart in 1968, who was also a MPHS graduate in 1962. Barry worked for Aetna Casualty and Surety for 14 years which transferred us to seven different states. He decided to start his own agency and we moved to sunny Arizona. We have two sons, Rich 38 years single, Andy 34 years m
Mesa, AZ (submitted April 2014)
I married my High School sweetheart in 1968, who was also a MPHS graduate in 1962. Barry worked for Aetna Casualty and Surety for 14 years which transferred us to seven different states. He decided to start his own agency and we moved to sunny Arizona. We have two sons, Rich 38 years single, Andy 34 years married with two children. Both of our sons live in Arizona and work in the agency with Barry. I still come back to Charlotte to visit family and my 95 year old Mother.
Charlotte, NC (submitted April 2014)
Brian and I have been happily married since 1967. We have three grown children and seven grandchildren, which are our heartstrings. After graduating from Queens College, I worked as their Registrar until our first child was born. I then spent a number of years very active in the volunteer sector until r
Charlotte, NC (submitted April 2014)
Brian and I have been happily married since 1967. We have three grown children and seven grandchildren, which are our heartstrings. After graduating from Queens College, I worked as their Registrar until our first child was born. I then spent a number of years very active in the volunteer sector until returning to work as the Youth Director at First Presbyterian Church, where I have been a member since birth. I now work at another non-profit, the Community Culinary School of Charlotte and started a catering service for the program, Encore Catering, whose mission is to give jobs to our students and graduates as well as generate funds to help support the school. I love what I do and likely you will see some of our staff at our Reunion Luncheon on October 25. I have loved catching up with classmates while working on the reunion and hope to see most of you in October.
St Petersburg, FL (submitted April 2014)
After graduation from Hollins College, which included a year in Paris at the Sorbonne, I immediately returned to Paris where I had my first career, met and married my first husband. I worked first for Merrill Lynch in Paris and then spent 8 years at the International Herald Tribune. After 11 years i
St Petersburg, FL (submitted April 2014)
After graduation from Hollins College, which included a year in Paris at the Sorbonne, I immediately returned to Paris where I had my first career, met and married my first husband. I worked first for Merrill Lynch in Paris and then spent 8 years at the International Herald Tribune. After 11 years in Paris we moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico where I spent 6.5 years. Then back to the United States to New Orleans, then Florida, eventually landing in St Petersburg. I am married to Harry Haigley (8 years) and we live with our two cats just south of St. Petersburg. I am a specialist in risk management and associated with a financial planning firm. No plans to retire. We live on the water and love to swim, sail and enjoy the beach. I am very active in the SPCA and several other non-for-profit organizations in St Petersburg. u
Marietta, GA (submitted Mar. 2014)
I am currently semi-retired from healthcare consulting.
BS from UNC-C, MS and Ph.D. from Florida State University.
I am widowed with two grown sons.
I am in remission from acute myeloid leukemia and am ready to travel and catch up on the last two years.
Hope to see you in October.
Virginia Beach, Virginia (submitted Mar. 2014) My wife, Mildred, and I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We’ve been married (second marriage for both of us) for thirty years and have a son and daughter (my stepchildren) and four grandchildren—two at the College of William & Mary and two in high school.
The day I graduated from UNC-Chapel
Virginia Beach, Virginia (submitted Mar. 2014) My wife, Mildred, and I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia. We’ve been married (second marriage for both of us) for thirty years and have a son and daughter (my stepchildren) and four grandchildren—two at the College of William & Mary and two in high school.
The day I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1968, I was commissioned as a naval officer. I served aboard the U.S.S San Marcos (LSD-25), and then served a year with the Naval Advisory Group in Vietnam, where I led a group providing operational and logistical support to the Navy’s patrol boat riverine operations. I left the Navy as a Lieutenant after returning from Vietnam in 1971.
I was the director of Program Integrity at the North Carolina Medical Peer Review Foundation in Raleigh, where I established the North Carolina’s first Medicaid fraud and abuse investigation unit. I left the Foundation in 1979 and joined Burroughs Wellcome, a British pharmaceutical company, at Research Triangle Park, NC. There I survived two megamergers that eventually formed GlaxoSmithKline. I retired from GSK in 2007—after 28 years in pharmaceutical R&D—as the global vice president of R&D quality and regulatory compliance. During that time, Mildred, who also worked for GSK, and I had an expatriate assignment in England, living and working there for several years.
Somewhere in the back of my consciousness, Miss Baker must have been calling, because, since retiring, I’ve been living the second-act writing life on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and have published two books. Libido’s Twist, a medical suspense novel set in southwest England, was published in 2010 and won a Writer’s Digest award in genre fiction. My second book, The Drone Enigma is a military thriller and was published in December 2013. I’m currently working the third. ( http://ron-mcmanus.com )
Rancho Cucamonga, California (submitted Mar. 2014)
I studied electronics technology at CPCC, and after graduating in 1967 I moved to Atlanta, Ga. to work for Scientific Atlanta. In 1968 in went into the army, and served in Germany, Viet Nam, and South Korea. In 1971 I moved back to Atlanta, and returned to work at Scientific Atlanta. In 19
Rancho Cucamonga, California (submitted Mar. 2014)
I studied electronics technology at CPCC, and after graduating in 1967 I moved to Atlanta, Ga. to work for Scientific Atlanta. In 1968 in went into the army, and served in Germany, Viet Nam, and South Korea. In 1971 I moved back to Atlanta, and returned to work at Scientific Atlanta. In 1980 I started working for Nortel Networks, and in 1981 they transferred me to Southern California. I retired in 2003, and started playing keyboard in a Roy Orbison Tribute Band. A year later I started my own band, and play almost every weekend. My website is: theskylinexpressband.com, and our music is on You Tube: type in The Skyline Xpress Band. I would have liked to have played music as a profession, but I had enough sense to get a real job. I was familiar with the old joke: What do you call a musician without a girlfriend? The answer: Homeless!
Chapel Hill, NC (submitted Mar. 2014)
Since I went away to school in the 10th and 11th grades, I don't know everybody nor do I think that too many will remember me.
After graduation, I went to UNC where I received both a Chem undergrad and a DDS degree. Started a group practice in Durham while living in Chapel Hill. I have been very active
Chapel Hill, NC (submitted Mar. 2014)
Since I went away to school in the 10th and 11th grades, I don't know everybody nor do I think that too many will remember me.
After graduation, I went to UNC where I received both a Chem undergrad and a DDS degree. Started a group practice in Durham while living in Chapel Hill. I have been very active in the Dental profession serving in many capacities such as Chair of the Annual meeting and PAC chair. I also am the founding father and past President of my Dental Study Club. After working part time for the past 6 years, I took full retirement the first of this year.
I have been married for over 40 years with 3 wonderful children...but have NOT been blessed with any grandchildren.
I attend most Carolina football, basketball and baseball games, work out regularly, ride my bike as often as I can and play with my wonderful yellow lab. We spend much of our time at our oceanfront beach house in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach. During the hot part of the summer we use our small mountain place near Maggie Valley.
I keep in touch with David Hanner '64. See John Elliott '65 often. Thanks to those who are putting together the 50th reunion; and am looking forward to seeing everybody.
Green Valley AZ (submitted Nar. 2014)
Married Beverly Banks, had one son now 48. I am retired living in Az, 80 every day, dream city to live in. WISH I had moved here 20 years ago.
North Myrtle Beach, SC (submitted Mar. 2014)
Doctorate from UNC-Greensboro
Master's from UNC-Charlotte
B. S. Wayne State University; Detroit, Mi.
Peachland, NC (submitted Mar. 2014)
After graduation from Myers Park, I headed to Meredith College where I majored in Home Economics. During my sophomore year, I met my husband, Richard, and we married two weeks after graduation – that’ll be 46 years together this June. After his return from Viet Nam, we moved to the country, about an hou
Peachland, NC (submitted Mar. 2014)
After graduation from Myers Park, I headed to Meredith College where I majored in Home Economics. During my sophomore year, I met my husband, Richard, and we married two weeks after graduation – that’ll be 46 years together this June. After his return from Viet Nam, we moved to the country, about an hour east of Charlotte. So I’m now a “country girl” who lives in the boondocks, gardens and preserves fruits and vegetables, rides a 4-wheeler around our 160 acres regularly seeing deer, wild turkeys and other wildlife – a far cry from the Country Club!
While in college, I had said I did not want to teach school. So guess how I spent 34 years of my life! I taught 2nd grade and junior high. Then, while working on my master’s degree at UNCC, I got interested in computers which lead me to becoming a district-wide computer teacher at the time when computers were just being introduced into the schools. I became the Computer and Testing Coordinator for Anson County Schools and earned my EdS from Winthrop College. In 1996, I became the Director of Technology, Media, and Student Information for Richmond County Schools. In these roles, I worked with the state department in writing and subsequently revising the state technology curriculum and required computer test. In 2005 I supplemented my regular job by becoming an Adjunct Professor for Lesley University (Cambridge, MA) and teaching in their educational technology master’s program.
Richard and I have been blessed with two children. Beth teaches high school (Foods and Pro Start Career and Technical Education Programs), is married to a retired Marine, and has two children: Heather, a sophomore at Meredith, and Richard, a high school junior. Bill is principal at Hudson Middle School, is married to a 2nd grade teacher, and has a 9 year old (Gabe). We are so proud that he has just completed his PhD in Educational Administration. We love to travel – have a RV and travel all around the US and Canada, often taking the grandchildren to learn about the wonderful, fantastic country.
I’ve kept up with some of my Myers Park buddies and last year reunited with my best friends through the marvels of the Internet. Then, we met for a day, just like we had never been apart. Now, I’m looking forward to seeing so many others from my childhood and youth at our reunion in October.
Greenville, SC (submitted Mar. 2014)
Husband Pete and I have lived in Greenville ever since graduating from Furman in 1968 except for 2 years in the Army. We have 3 married children with a total of 8 grandchildren, all who live in Greenville at this time.. Pete is a licensed Contractor, but is semi retired. after raising our children I wen
Greenville, SC (submitted Mar. 2014)
Husband Pete and I have lived in Greenville ever since graduating from Furman in 1968 except for 2 years in the Army. We have 3 married children with a total of 8 grandchildren, all who live in Greenville at this time.. Pete is a licensed Contractor, but is semi retired. after raising our children I went to work for a pediatric office as the practice manager but retired this past January..
Savannah, GA (submitted Mar. 2014)
Still working - as general manager at the Oglethorpe Club in Savannah. Still actively participate in foot races up to half marathons and ski and practice yoga regularly. I have been married to my beautiful wife Donna for 25 years.
Past history, Navy pilot, crop duster, ski instructor in Telluride for 7 ye
Savannah, GA (submitted Mar. 2014)
Still working - as general manager at the Oglethorpe Club in Savannah. Still actively participate in foot races up to half marathons and ski and practice yoga regularly. I have been married to my beautiful wife Donna for 25 years.
Past history, Navy pilot, crop duster, ski instructor in Telluride for 7 years, restaurent owner and for the last 30 years have been in private club management.
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