Bios

Occupation: I taught second grade until my pregnancy with my first child. In the 50's, women were made to take a leave of absence in the third month. I traded my teaching career to become a full time mother.
Employer: St. Louis Public Schools, Wentzville School District.
Second Career: I substituted at Wentzville High School, St. Dominic High and St. Patrick Elementary.
Retired: Yes, and was a stay-at-home mom most of the time. Married to Gene Buescher, class of '53 De Andreis, St. Louis. We've been married 45 years.
Children: Seven (4 daughters and 3 sons.)
Ages 43 to 26. Dan, Tim, Linda, Donna, Mary, Christine and Greg.
Grandchildren: l4 and one on the way. We are so blessed. They all live in St. Charles County close to us except for one family in St. Augustine, Florida.
Hobbies: Tennis, Shuffleboard, bocce, playing in the Sr. Games. Playing with the grandkids and traveling.
Memories: P.J. parties, hanging out with friends especialy Nanette, Jackie, Nancy, Shirley, Ranie, Ann and others. Getting pushed into the swimming pool with my clothes on and having to go home with wet clothes in the middle of winter. Fun in sports cub and so many more.

Occupation: Working part-time, receptionist

Employer: The Villages, Recreation/Executive Golf Div.

Retired: Yes, was a homemaker 15 years, then various jobs in St.Louis area. Moved to Wentzville area in 1970. Worked there till 1992. Our children attended Ft. Zumwalt schools.

Marital Status: Married "Gene"- 49 years. We'll be celebrating our 50th in 2004, God willing.

Children: 5 - Lynn,Brian,Margo,Marcia & Jon. We always called our family a full house. 3&2=full house.

Grandchildren: 6 grandchildren - 4 step-grandchildren.

Hobbies: I still like to sew & do crafts. Also love the outdoor sports. Boccie & Shuffleboard, but most of all Golf. We have 11 executive golf courses (par 3s) and 6 Championship courses. We've traveled alot. We love to cruise. Being in Florida for 11 years we can go at a moments notice. Like to travel in Florida on the weekends. Have visited many places. The Disney attractions are only an hour away.

Memories: I have many fond memories. My locker being in the basement & using some of my friends, so I wouldn't be late for class. Rushing from the basement to the 4th floor for "Radio" class.

The PJ parties, walking thru Baden in our PJ's in the dark. The party at "Striebel's" house. Me getting dumped in the bathtub, because I fell asleep first. The North Drive-In and Parkmoor on weekends.

Looking forward to seeing all my old friends, wouldn't miss this reunion for the world.

Main Occupation: Accountant

Former Employer: Pulitzer, Inc. (Better know in SLMA as St. Louis Post Dispatch).

Retired: January 1999.

Marital Status: Married for last 39 years to my best friend Joyce Albers (Central High)

Children: 3 - David (Master Card), Kevin (Wentzville MO Firefighter) and Kimberly (OTR in Springfield MO)

Grand Children : 5 boys.

Hobbies/Interests: My time is occupied by our home since my wife still is employed but I also volunteer. I am an instructor/instructor trainer for the American Red Cross, an Assistant District Commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America and am treasurer of our church. We also like to hike and travel.

High School Memories: A fun time. Being in the Band, Orchestra and "Melody Makers". Going to basketball games with friends and usually causing some trouble with them but thankfully nothing real serious.

Main Occupation: After leaving high school I attende Washington U., Harris J.C. (AA '55), Harris Teachers College (BA '58) and became a 5^th grade teacher at Scullin Elementary. Completed a MA in Gifted Ed at Teachers College, Columbia University NYC in '60 and taught at Walnut Park Gifted Center and Ofallon H.S. (Mathematics). Became instructor at Harris (4 yrs.) until completing ED.D at Columbia U. '69. Taught at Brooklyn College (1 yr.) NYC and University of Florida in Gainesville Florida. I am an international educational consultant for mathematics education and gifted education, Pre-k through 12.

Employer: University of Florida -34 years. Independent Consultant.

Retired: as of August 2003 after 45 years of teaching, Professor Emeritus.

Marital Status: After 16 years of courtship, Jean Laws Burchardt said "yes" and we were married in Dec. 2001. Previous marriages to Pat Welch (1956-66, no children) and Diana Koenitz (1968-80, 2 children).

Children: (5) My 2 daughters: Danica (33, married- Gainesville, FL) and Dara (28-Orlando, FL). Jean has 2 daughters: Tasha (35,married-San Jose, CA) and Christine, (33-married-Juneau, AK) and 1 son: Michael (28-San Francisco, CA).

Grandchildren: (4+) I have one granddaughter, Sophia (3 mos.) and Jean has 3 grandsons: CJ, (6 yr.) Cameron (3 yr.), and Bryce (2 1/2yrs.). One more grandson is due in October '03.

Hobbies & Interests: Travel with Jean. I have been in every state except Idaho and Montana, on several overseas trips to India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Italy, Germany, France, England, Brazil, Peru. Mexico Canada, and the Caribbean. We now cruise once a year. Some travel highlights: volcano eruption in Hawaii, Taj Mahal, opal mining in Australia, Christmas week in Kotzebue Alaska above the Arctic Circle (no sun-20below to zero outside), and flying over Mt. Everest. Favorite places: Las Vegas and our beach condo at St. Augustine, FL. Stamp collecting- American First Day Covers and Plate Blocks. Photography - digital. Music- collector and concert attendee- classical, bluegrass, Broadway. Theater - spectator - Broadway, London, and community . Collector and doer of Brain Games and Puzzles: crossword, jigsaw, wire, solid, optical illusions. Card Games: poker, canasta, solitaires, pinochle, and blackjack. Sports fan: Gators, Bucks, St. Louis Cardinals and Jaguars.

Honors & Awards: Standard Oil Outstanding University of Florida Professor Award (Top Ten 1972). Kenneth Kidd Outstanding Mathematics Educator Award for the State of Florida (1995) sponsored by the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

High School Memories: Cheerleading, playing French Horn in the band and orchestra, singing tenor in choirs, operettas (Red Mill, Danny Dither) and the All City 1953 anniversary production in the stadium on Kingshighway, playing older brother "Ben" in "Father of the Bride", painting scenery in Ms Brix's basement for "Danny Dither", selling tokens in the lunchroom with best friend Don Briscoe, working at Parkmoor, eating lunch with all my DeMolay buddies, proms in hotel ballrooms, parties after games especially in JoAnn Jansing's rec room, cast parties like the one at my upstairs home on Easton Ave., being the designated driver (I didn't drink beer) in the wee hours of the morning coming home from Spanish Lake or East St. Louis after games with a bunch of drunks, burning badly at the Sr. choir picnic at Castlewood's salt-water pool, and little Ms. Quinn's blue hair and the same dress on every Tuesday.

Occupations: Worked for Boatmen's Bank, as a Bookkeeper after graduation then became a stay at home mom for a while. I later went to work at the Barn/Plantation Dinner Theatre, writing Bios for the stars that performed and picking them up at the airport. My children worked there also as Bus boys & girls. When they closed I went to work for Special School Dist. in the Transportation Dept, working my way to Secretary of the Transportation Dept. At age 49 I decided if I was going to make a career change it would be now before I turned 50. I went to work for Washington University School of Medicine, as a Secretary and retired in 1996 as the Adm. Coordinator in Facilities Management.
Martial Status: Married to Rudy Manzotti since 1956.

Children: Three children.

Grandchildren: 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandsons.

Hobbies: I crochet afghans and donate them to Project Linius. This group passes them on the Children Hosp. Cardinal Glennon, Our Little Haven, etc. The name comes from the Peanuts cartoon, where Linius always has his security blanket.

Memories: A week before graduation I had to have my appendix removed and at that time they kept you in the hospital forever, my friends took around my yearbook and I just made it back in time to walk down the aisle. What a way to end 4 years of highschool.

Occupation: Planner/Scheduler Packaging and Shipping Dept.

Employer: Anheuser Busch ..I was a stay at home wife/mother for 20 years then rejoined the work force to supplement tuition for two kids in college at the same time. My husband, Frank, was the electrical maintenance superintendent at the brewery and we moved to Virginia in 1971.

Retired: Yes.

Marital Status: Widow. I lost my best friend in 1995.

Children: l son, Jack, 2 daughters, Kim and Shari.

Grandchildren: l granddaughter, 2 grandsons, 2 step grandchildren.

Hobbies: Sewing, decorative machine embroidery, gardening, multiple crafts, home decorating.

Memories: A hail storm during a football game that covered the field in ice, then a rabbit ran across the field. An eleven inch snow that closed the schools. A bunch of us went to Fairgrounds Park to play in the snow. I believe it was Jack Jost who intercepted a pass and ran the wrong way to score a touchdown for the opposing team. Concretes at Parkmoor, White Castle hamburgers to take to the games. Drivers Ed

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Medlock, psychology.

Occupation: Staff Manager, Quality Assurance Department
Employer: NORDYNE ( AKA., International Oil Burner Company / Intertherm Inc. ) for 42 years.
Retired: Since 1999 ( On disability leave since 1995 )
Marital Status: Married 47 years to the " Light of my Life " Doris M. ( Clausen " June ' 55 ' )
Children: Three, Donna, 1960, Sandra, 1962 and Curt, 1966.
Grand Children: Nine -Donna, (3), Ryun, James and Ashley, Sandra, (4), Charles, Jessica, Sherri and Anthony, Curt, (2), William Donald and Katie.
Hobbies, etc., Grandchildren., Washing dishes and Windows., Traveling., Member of the OASIS Tutorial Group, Fort Zumwalt School District., Member, University of Missouri, Saint Charles
Extension Council., Member, Cable Advisory Board of Saint Peters, Missouri and
Charter Member of the "MOB".
Memories: Knowing and associating with some of the greatest peers known to mankind

Occupation: Most of my working career as Secretary/Executive Assistant was spent in advertising.

Employer: D'Arcy Advertising, Winius-Brandon Advertising, and Checkerboard Advertising at Ralston Purina. Then I switched gears and ended my career in healthcare with the Daughters of Charity National Health System.

Retired: In 1997

Marital Status: Married to Don Rippe (BHS June 1948) for 28 years. No kids.

Hobbies: We have been boating for 30 years, first sailing and then switching to a houseboat. Love traveling (need to get to blue water whenever possible), reading, good movies, and music (especially Sinatra).
Memories: I remember attending all the football and basketball games and being so proud of Beaumont, the biggest and best high school in the City of St. Louis. I remember Pedigree at Parkmoor, and those long tight, pencil slim cord skirts. I also remember singing in the choirs and school musicals with Miss Brix and always being on the top riser.

Occupation - still working full time for Bigfoot 4X4, Inc. doing A/P, travel arrangements, expense accounts. Have been there almost 20 years.
Children: 1 son, founder and CO-owner of printing business and 1 daughter, certified massage therapist and staff member at Willow's Way, helping mentally disabled adults. No grandchildren.
Married Rich Young June 1956. Widow since 1998
Hobbies, etc. Genealogy, flower gardening, cooking, my Greyhound and working on the class of '53 reunion. which is great fun and a very fulfilling job. I'm looking forward to September.
High School Remembrances:
Changing classes from ground floor to 4th floor, after gym and on the way to Ms. Cassimus's radio class. Smelling the yeast rolls baking before lunch. Lunch checks. Full skirts with crinoline slips and long tight skirts with back kick pleats.
Neck scarves, cashmere sweaters, flowers at our white blouse collars. White bucks day. Miss LaBarge, Mr. LaCroix who would give you the apple on his desk if you could answer his question and Miss Hudler who thought Steak N Shake was a place to eat steaks and dance. "Hanging out" at Parkmoor and Reed's and Hobein's. Norshore Pool, Public School Stadium and finally becoming a senior!

Occupation: Long retired from paid employment but still wife, mother and homemaker (the fulfillment of the only "career" I wanted). After H.S. I worked as a secretary for Mallinckrodt Chemical (later finding out that my great grandfather had worked there after immigrating to St. Louis from Germany). Also worked as a medical transcriptionist for Christian Hospital here and in a hospital in Texas.
Marital Status: Married to Marv Murray - Beaumont Class of '52. We hope to visit England and Ireland to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2004.
Children: We have a son in Sparta, NJ, one in Princeton, NJ, and a daughter in Redding, CA
Grandchildren: Four grandsons, three in Sparta and one in Princeton (he's 3 so that's correct, in not at).
Hobbies: Active in Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church. Have tried almost all crafts at least once. Belong to a Garden Club here in O'Fallon, enjoy reading, have an interest in National politics, love to watch old English movies especially mysteries.
Memories: Member of Duck Club without being a swimmer. The nervous rush from my ground floor locker to the 4th floor class.Taking attendance in Miss Quinn's study hall but refusing to mark guys present who wanted to skip study hall (sorry). Crying at the chalkboard when I was failing Geometry (but getting a passing grade because my other grades were good AND promised Miss Helmich I would not take anymore math). Hitchhiking on Natural Bridge with other girls and later warned on the P.A. system by Mr. Gammeter that we were observed by the police and to stop at once!

Occupation: Teacher/Principal/Soldier/Camp Director

Employee: St. Louis Public Schools - Career began upon my earning an AB degree form Harris Teachers College. I taught for seven years in various schools in St. Louis. I was assigned to Mann School as a Community School Director for three years. During this time I earned an MA degree in School Administration at UMSL. Paul Travers was teaching there at the time, but I did not have him for a class. I was assigned principal of Mallinckrodt School, and in later years, Gardenville, Buder, and Scullin; twenty-three years as a principal: Thirty-eight years in various positions, all enjoyed! The army grabbed me for two years, and I served in Orleans, France, fifty miles south of Paris, where I spent many weekends for 19 months. I toured Greece, Germany, England, The Netherlands, and Belgium, where I attended the Worlds Fair in 1958. My unit was recalled in 1961, and I served another year, but this time at Corpus Christi, Texas.

For five years I directed the Camp for Diabetic Children during summers.

Retired: Yes, for eight years! We sold our house and bought a 33 ft. fifth wheel RV and a truck to pull it. We have lived in it and traveled 193,000+ miles touring all of the 50 states and Canada. Of course, we had to fly to Hawaii!!! We come to St. Louis for a month in the fall and spring, and we stay at the KOA near Six Flags. We spend our winters mostly in Texas, and our summers anywhere north that is cool! While in Texas we have been to Mexico many times, including Mexico City, and south to see the Monarch Butterflies by the millions. The people there are wonderful! Our favorite state is Alaska, where we spent four months one summer. It is beautiful beyond belief with animals abound, glaciers, trees, trees, trees!!! We have volunteered at Bryce Canyon and Hot Springs National Parks, for the National Forest Service in Virginia, and in Vermont State Parks, teaching crafts, presenting campfire programs, and in the visitors centers interrupting the parks to the public.

Marital Status: Bobbie is my wonderful wife, and we have enjoyed 30 years together, so far! We were married in the Salt Lake Temple.

Children: We have five, Cindy who lives in Utah, Tina in California, and John, Tom, and Elizabeth all live in the St. Louis area.. Cindy, John, and Tom are all married and have their own little joys! Cindy has a son, Daniel serving a mission in Argentina.

Grandchildren: There are nine, ranging in age from 19 to 1 years old. Daniel and Josh are Cindys boys. Kayla, Kenna, Eric, and Kelsey are Johns. Tom has the youngest: Ashley, Chloe. and Logan. Of course our children did not produce their offspring by themselves. They all have wonderful spouses.

Hobbies: Bobbie and I enjoy many together. We love bird watching, and many other outdoor activities. Coin collecting is fun. Crafts of various kinds keep us busy too!

High School Memories: My fondest memory was substituting for Lucille Reidel for two days while I was a senior at Harris. I saw Alice Helmich while there, and reminded her that I had promised her that I would be teaching in the room next door to her some day. Band in the mornings always helped to wake me up. I liked all of my teachers, although Miss Wagner was really tough!

Occupation: June '56 BS from MU Columbia in Health and Physical Education. I taught in various places from Kg to University level. 1976 MS from LSU in Educational Supervision. In 1987 made a career change and took a job with a state mental health center working with kids in substance abuse prevention and became a certified Addictions Counselor.
Married: Lew Benson,a veterinarian, June '57. My sweetheart for life.
Retired: Yes. We both retired. We're really enjoying time together and with family and friends.
Children: 3 sons, Brian, a chemist, Robert(Bert) junior high English teacher and basketball coach and Tom re-marketing manager with Enterprise Car Rental in Kansas City.
Grandchildren: 5 / four girls and one boy. Ages 22-5 Spread out enough to enjoy them all. After three sons, Lew has really enjoyed all the hugs and kisses from the girls and I've enjoyed having girls to shop with me. They're all great fun!
Hobbies: I teach an adult fitness/ exercise class at the local rec center three mornings a week as a volunteer. Walking mornings with Lew. Monday nights out with the "girls" for dinner and a class at church. Mentoring a class in theology from University of the South on Thurs. nights. Traveling, gardening, fishing, lots of cooking and baking and finding time to "loaf".
Memories: Good friends, good times at football games, Parkmoor, ice skating in the parks, using our bus pass to get to Forrest Park for weekend fun. "A" hour band practice and BobTobbler hitting me in the back with his trombone slide to keep me in step. Walking home with Mary Jane Bezzole after school and her mothers wondrously delicious deep dish Pizza. Oh! "To die for"! ADK fun. Pepperettes. A Thanksgiving Day Football game played at Wash U. when the sleet froze on my baton and my hands stuck to it. I treasure these memories and our class. I'm counting days until were together again. Y'awl come! (Alabama Expression for "See you'se guys!".

Employer: Ralston Purina, Price Waterhouse, The Becky Thatcher, Cheshire Inn, Nordstrom, Holiday Inn-Riverfront, Old Stone Mortgageall thanks to the business training received from Mrs. Brew's General Business classes.

Second Career: After retirement in 1990 I attended modeling school. Worked for Nordstrom as a petite model for 7 years. Did print work for various magazines and companies. Worked as an "extra" on two films: Prefontaine and The Postman. Worked in the presence of Kevin Kostner. I was cast as a principal in a film made in Seattle's Belltown area. Auditioned for a commercial for Boeing's NetJet Division. I own my own business called "Penny Wise Fashion" a wardrobe and image consulting company directed at women in transition. either going to work for the first time, or returning to work after a long period after being at home. Also women and men who want to make a change in their lives.

Children: Five Children. Two sons, Major Paul & W04 Christopher are helicopter pilots.

Grandchildren: 8 grandsons, 1 great-granddaughter. Grandson Midshipman Blaze is at the Naval Academy

Hobbies: Enjoy hitting the email everyday and "talking" with all my children and grandchildren.

Memories: The fish lunches were just awful! The blue gym suits (where were the "fashion Police" when we needed them?) Going to Parkmoor for cokes and fries after sporting events! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.

Living in Indiana: Presently living in Indiana where I have been reacquainted with Bill Biddle, class of Jan. '52. We were a couple in high school and got engaged shortly after graduation, however, it was short-lived. Now after 47 years we are planning to be married.

Occupation: "Accountant" Worked for various construction, insurance, moving, medical companies and H&R Block as a tax consultant. I still keep books for my sons company at Monsanto, doing everything, payroll, A/R, A/P, Taxes full set of books. I also do Income Taxes during tax season and work with a CPA at times.
Marital Status: Married in 1960 and Divorced in 1981, have been single since.
Children: One daughter and two sons, Kimberly, Mark and Gregory.
Grand children: Three girls and one boy. The girls are Heather 14, Rachel 12, Angela 13, and Matt 8.
Hobbies/Interest: Travel, dancing, boating and just spending time with family and friends.
High School Memories: Going across the track at lunch to smoke and hope you didn't get caught, however there was a Carol Freeman there also and I got blamed for most of her indiscretions. Also remember going to the Brown Derby and Elliot's when I got off of work at Dillard's, Raddison's, Terrace Lounge, Blue Note, Club Imperial any place we could find to dance.

Occupation: Worked full-time for Easton Taylor Trust Company after graduation until birth of my first child. Returned to work in son's senior year of high school as an Administrative Secretary for Doane Agricultural Service and retired 8 years later to care for first grandchild.

Marital Status: Married Joe Cutis November 1953.

Children: 2, one son, Rich, who has a Masters in Business Administration and is a Senior Vice-President at Bremen Bank in St. Louis and one daughter, Paige, who has a Doctorate in Education and is the Principal at Marquette High School in Chesterfield.

Grandchildren: 3, one girl, Jennifer, 21 and two boys Michael, 15 and Matthew, 15.

Hobbies: I do some volunteer work and Joe and I are very fortunate that we have been able to do extensive traveling. We are very lucky that all our children and grandchildren live in St. Louis with us. This November, we will celebrate our 50^th anniversary.

Occupation: Homemaker and grandma. Also do volunteer work at the local charity thrift shop. Living in Arizona since 1957.

Marital Status: Married 49 years to Arnold (Arnie) Sutter, retired Honeywell engineering manager.

Children: 2 daughters, 3 sons

Grandchildren: 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.

Hobbies: Travel, Hiking, Camping, Piano, Crocheting afghans for grandchildren, Vegetarian cooking.

Memories: Mr. Camacho's Spanish Club, singing and dancing at the Cinco de Mayo celebration downtown and my first taste of Mexican food. How some of the boys barked at me because of my last name (Gaines).!! Ha, Ha! Going to a sorority dance with the boy next door where he met his future wife. Our Senior class play "Father of the Bride". Working at the phone company through the co-op program. Enjoying a "concrete" at the Parkmoor. Steak n' Shake. Hobeins. Sneaking a smoke at lunch-break across from the sports track. Freezing at the football games. Walking to school to save bus money for treats. Gabbing with friends at the lockers. The Old English Inn on the East-side after graduation. All my good friends at BHS.

Occupation: Mechanical Engineer

Employer: McDonnell Aircraft Company

Retired: In 1994 after 38+ years and enjoying every minute!

Marital Status: Married 50 years on 9, 2006 to the love of my life and best friend Joyce Shearer (BHS Jan, 54)

Children: Three sons, Jim, Don & Bob

Grandchildren: Four - 15 years old grandson, Zachary, Bob's son, 9 year old grandson Zachary, 6 year old granddaughter Madison and 1 year old granddaughter Alyssa, Don's children.

Hobbies: Oil Painting, (Check out our Website at http://jgart0.tripod.com), Golf, Our Flowers, Football games, (two sons are high school teachers & coaches and one grandson plays at Parkway South H.S and one plays little league), Creating/Maintaining Websites (9 including the reunion site), Grandsons Games, Serving on the Board of Director of the St. Louis Chapter of The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Frame and of course the MOB (Men of Beaumont) Last but not least enjoying life with my ladies, best friend and wife Joyce and my little puppy Kelly.
High School Memories: Football, Basketball, Coaches Elliott, Stanton and the guys I shared the field with. Will never forget some of the practices and games. Miss Tolson, math teacher who led me into a career as an engineer. How could I ever forget, radio class with Miss Cassimus, psychology with Miss Hudler, and as much as I'd like to forget, history class with Miss Gibson. Morning advisory with Coach Elliott, hanging out in the auditorium in the morning and at lunch, And of course the Parkmoor, Hobeins and hanging out in Baden. Most of all the friends made, many that I still see today and the one friend Bob Eichenlaub who passed away a few years ago.

Occupation: After graduation, I went to the US Navy. I finished two years of college and was stationed on the USS Hornet, aircraft carrier, the tour was of the Far East. After my discharge in San Diego I relocated to Los Angeles and worked for the Broadway (now Macys) stores for the next 30 years and I took early retirement at 55. My position was executive V. P. of Visual merchandising. (Clara Mutshnick inspired me to pursue this profession) I got bored and went back to work for the Intel Corporation in Folsom, Ca (Near Sacramento) in the data center critical emergency response team. I worked there 5 years and retired again at 65.
Retirement: On Jan. 14, 2000, 14 days into retirement I was in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and had a severe stroke (clot) to the right side of body. I was flown to San Diego and then to Sacramento for 10 tens of ICC and ICU and then home to start rehabilitation. My domestic partner (Dick Wright) of twenty years was by my side through the whole ordeal. We left northern Calif. in August 2000 and relocated to paradise named Palm Springs, Calif.
Hobbies/Interests: I am a master bridge player and enjoy games show and pinochle. I also water therapy and working on my tan.
Memories of school: Driver Ed instructor Eliza Wolff: Never forget being taught how to drive with one hand and eating ice cream with the other one ! Senior Choir instructor Else Brix: Told your mother to save her money on lessons! Drama instructor Vera Zeip: I earned an "A" in "Father of the Bride" production. I look forward to September in seeing all of you again.

Occupation: Former American Airlines employee for 30 years. More than half of those years were in the Admirals Club. Gwins Travel for 7 years and a stint at Real Estate sales.

Children: Not blessed with any children.

Marital Status: Widowed since 1989. Married for 26 years to Peter Martin who was a very special guy.

Hobbies, etc.: Love good books, good movies, painting, spectator sports, Cardinals and Rams. Currently 24/7 caregiver to my mother who lives with me.

High school remembrances: Seeing how many people we could get into Jean Groene's little convertable and into the booths at Parkmoor after the football games. Learning to drive in the inner city and being dubbed "Heavy Foot Harlan" by someone in the backseat of the car. I thought those drivers ed teachers should have been paid hazardous duty pay. Looking forward to becoming reaquainted with all of you again after all these years!

Occupation: Homemaker or Domestic Engineer

Employer: After high school, I attended Miss Hickey's Business School and then worked at Laclede Gas Company for 18 years - most of the time as a Secretary.

Retired: Yes - I had a wonderful boss and when he retired, I did too.

Marital Status: Happily married to Art Schuchardt for almost 40 years.

Children: 1 Daughter and 2 Stepsons. When our daughter, Susan, was born, I was fortunate to be able to be a "stay at home" Mom. Susan is married and lives in Springfield, MO. She is a graduate of Drury University with both a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Education. She is an elementary school teacher.

Grandchildren: None

Hobbies & Interests: I enjoy bowling, traveling ( have been on some wonderful trips), reading, movies, the Muny, many different types of music, playing cards, eating out, shopping, and getting together with friends. We are active in our church and Art is a Shriner so we are involved with many of those activities too.

High School Memories: Football games at Public Schools Stadium, Operettas and Choir with Miss Brix, Aud Sessions, the big rush from the basement to the 4th floor between classes, our 1950's styles such as saddle shoes and the long straight skirts with the kickpleat in back, Parkmoor, the Prom, and finally walking down the aisle to "Pomp and Circumstance" on Graduation Day and singing our Alma Mater. Of all my many high school memories though, the best ones are of the good friends I made at Beaumont who have remained life long friends

Employer: Retired.

Occupations: '53-'58 Secretary to Research Director Mallinckrodt Chemical Works; '58-'68 Executive Secretary to President of Navajo Freight Lines, Denver, CO.; '68-'84 Stay-at-home mom of 4 in Denver, CO, Huntington Beach, CA & Phoenix, AZ; '84-'86 Secretary to V.P. of Insurance Company, Phoenix, AZ; '87-'97 Home Loan Technician, US Dept. of Agriculture, FmHA, Jacksonville, Ill.

Marital Status: Married 48 years next February to James Nevins (DeAndreis H. S. '53).

Children: 4, daughter Stephanie, 36, Pediatrician at Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minn.; daughter Juliet, 35, executive secretary to Director Disney Yellow-Shoes (advertising), Orlando, Fl.; daughter Andrea, deceased; son Jeffrey, 27, medical insurance billing agent, Springfield, Ill.

Grandchildren: 2 boys; Collin, 13 and Indiana Jones (the real one), 7, both of Orlando, Fl.

Hobbies: Travel whenever and wherever possible, visited Hawaii, Haiti (a missionary trip), Guam, Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, 28 states and D.C. Trying new restaurants and new wines, spending time with family and dancing whenever I get the chance.

Memories: The cafeterias hot rolls and the banana slices with sauce on lettuce. Mr. Wallach trying to get me to take Latin. Dissecting frogs in Mr. Pancok's biology class. Lockers with no locks. Being the second of seven siblings to graduate from B.H.S.

Main Occupation & Employer
After serving in the military after college, I began a career with State Farm Insurance Companies. I was an agent in the St. Louis area for 14 years and then an Agency Manager in Minnesota for 20 years. I retired in 1995 and then went back to school at the College of William & Mary to prepare for my next career. I now am a volunteer gift planner for the Presbyterian Foundation. It is great helping people plan for philanthropic stewardship of assets
Marital Status , Children & Grand Children
I am still, after 46 years, married to my Beaumont H.S. (56') sweetheart Sharon (maiden name Brunkhorst). We enjoy 3 children who are all located in Minneapolis with us. We have identical twin sons (Kent & Kraig) and a daughter (Leslie). We enjoy and spoil 4 grandchildren ages 14,12, 6, & 5.
Hobbies, Interests, ETC
Sharon and I enjoy traveling abroad and in the USA. We both like to golf and I get away twice a year to Canada for fishing. It is fun to chase the fish with old friends.
High School Memories you would like to share
In 1953, I was on Beaumont's Rifle Team. I regularly carried my cased rifle to school on the public service buses and put it in my locker until I could lock it in the rifle range for practice and meets. Things like this I'm sure have changed.

Occupation: Domestic Engineer.

Retired: Not an option.

Marital Status: Married to Sam Simonds (class of June 1952). We will celebrate our 50th anniversary in October.

Children: 3

Grandchildren: 7

Hobbies/Interests: Having fun with grandchildren, camping, fishing, sewing, cake decorating, crafts.

Memories: Pizza at Melrose, cheeseburgers at Goody-Goody, buttered cauliflower in the cafeteria. Was really good & still like it. Also white bucks, upturned collars with flowers. When I transferred from another school, was told not to look at pictures on the walls in the halls-dead give-a-way one was a new student. Dressing up silly & going to Grand Ave., by the Fox via bus, with friends, then spraining my ankle as my boots were too big.

Favorite Teacher: I remember vividly Miss Henske. The first day in her class, I told her I was new. She said "Did God just make you?" Was pretty embarrassed. Realize now she was a good teacher as you had better study & learn.

Occupation: After graduation in January of 1953, I attended Washington University, School of Fine Arts, while working as a secretary to a produce broker. I continue to work with my husband in his business, Manufacturers Sales and Services since he founded the company in 1962.

Marital Status: Married Tony Daus on May 4th 1957.

Children: Five. (Anthony, President & C.E.O. of Geomatrix Environmental Consultants, Oakland, California; Christopher, attorney & partner Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, St. Louis; Gregory, Orthopedic Surgeon, St. John's Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri; Elizabeth, Vice President - Marketing, Tag Athletic Uniforms, Fox Sports; Jennifer, Anesthesiologist, St. John's Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.

Grandchildren: Ten (2 girls and 8 boys)

Hobbies/Interests: We continue to live in Florissant (36 years) and also enjoy our 80-acre farm in Washington, Missouri. We enjoy antiquing, traveling, long weekends on the farm, and of course our grandchildren; getting together with old high school friends and their husbands; the Crowe twins, Eleanor Kovar, Vivian Dooley, Joann Myers, Shirley Pancoast and Fran Nepute.

Memories: Football games at Public School Stadium and Parkmoor afterwards for premium hot dogs and fries; Melrose pizza on Kingshighway and Easton, our proms and graduation.

Occupation: I was a stay at home Mom.

I married Joe Simon my Baden sweetheart. We've been married 48 years.

Children: 2 daughters & one son all married.

Grandchildren: 7, 4 grandsons & 3 granddaughters.

Hobbies: Enjoying my family, gardening, Bible Studies, Cooking.

Memories: Spalding saddle shoes, cashmere sweaters, long skirts with kick pleats. Sorority meetings, proms, dancing at Club Imperial on Tuesdays nights. Graduation night on the Admiral and then to Melrose for Pizza, Hobeins. (Don't tell my mom) Bar-B-Q sandwiches with slaw at Ed's White front. Eating chocolate sundaes at Plumpi's Drug store in Baden where I grew up. Going to Parkmoor every chance I got. Many, many fond memories. Looking forward to the reunion. (Hope to see you there.)

Main Occupation: Housewife

Employer: Self

Retired: Still working 24 hours a day at home

Marital Status: Married to Russ Durrer (class of Jan. '52) for 46 years

Children: 1 boy and 2 girls

Grandchildren: 6 - 3 boys and 3 girls. The oldest girl is a freshman at Texas Tech.

Hobbies: Decorative painting and china painting. We like to hike and camp in the mountains here in Wyoming. I also enjoy sewing, quilting and volunteer work.

H S Memories: Spring musicals with Miss Brix, Aud sessions, building the mascot "Billy BlueJacket". Cheering at a football game in Public Schools Stadium while standing in 6" of hail and rain and watching a bunny rabbit run across the field. There were so many good memories from Beaumont that I could take up the rest of the website remembering them.

Occupation: Received B.S. in Physical Therapy from Washington University School of Medicine in 1956. Enjoyed interesting & rewarding career in physical therapy on staff at Deaconess Hospital, Chief P.T. Shriners Hospital, St. Louis Unit, Clinical Instructor Washington & St. Louis University while at Shriners.

Marital Status: Married to B. Donald Doerre in 1965.

Retired: Retired to be full-time Mom in 1967. I resumed P.T. career part-time in acute care & home health in 1979. Retired now.

Children: Three. Two Daughters, Sharon is married to David Myren. She is currently completing dissertation for PhD. in Cultural Anthropology, U. O Texas- Austin. Teaching at St. Edwards U. in Austin.

Second daughter is Yvonne who lives in Washington, D.C. where she is a national consultant for health & child welfare matters after having graduated from Indiana University in '91 & Washington U. George Warren Brown School of Social work in '94

Son David is a graduate in Communications, currently in Los Angeles with Popular Arts Entertainment as TV producer/host.

Grandchildren: Two, Alexander 5, Raiya 2

Hobbies: Enjoying travel, volunteering at church and hiking and especially visiting children and grandchildren.

Memories: Classmates gathering in hall before classes, cheering at athletic events, Sports Club, etc. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Reunion!!

Occupation: Professor, Industrial Systems Department, College of Engineering and Technology
Employer: University of Nebraska
Retired: No plans to retire at this time.
Marital Status: Married [45 years] to Kathleen Treacy, DeAndreis HS, Class of 1953.
Children: Eight [Margaret Mary and Marie Michelle-twins, Ken Merkel II, Mary Kathleen, Mary Elizabeth, John Frederick, Ann Marie, Kathleen Marie]
Grandchildren: An even dozen. [Will spare you the list of names.] One great-grandchild in the hopper at this time.

Hobbies: I do a lot of seminars and training programs in the area of project management, which sounds like work, but really isn't.
Memories: Jeez.....so many. Parkmoor, for sure. So many truly, truly fine classmates.... Bill Essary's great big smile, no matter what. And Tom Snead's. Jimmy Orr's friendship. Being absolutely tongue-tied around so many pretty girls in our class. Trying to be outwardly cool while feeling inwardly panicked.... Random acts of kindness from unexpected places....Things like that.
Favorite teacher: Clara Mutschnick, hands-down. She treated me like an adult when I was so obviously barely adolescent. She made all the difference.

Retired I am now the photographer for the City of Coral Springs, Fl. when needed.

Employer Was - Kimberly Clark Corp - I was a National Account Manager for 32 years. Moved to Florida 21 years ago were I was made totally responsible for the Eckerd Drug Co. account.

Marital Status - 46 year to Joanne [Fletcher], formerely a teacher in the Riverview Gardens School Dist.

Children - Two - Son, Kurt, is a tennis pro in St. Charles Mo. and my daughter Kim is a sales rep for office furniture in Florida.

Grand Children - Four - Katie Byron- 11 years - Elliott Miller 7 years - Gracie Miller 6 years old and Genna Miller 4 years old

Hobbies - Golf - Gardening - Photography - World travel

Memories - I think that the fondest memory I had of Beaumont was when I was asked to be the M.C. for the 1952 Senior Prom. I had many friends in that class and it was a great honor for me to be asked to participate.

Employer/Occupation: Mutual of Omaha St. Louis Group Office/Senior Account Assistant for Regional Manager. My responsibilities included underwriting cases for groups under 200 lives and preparing proposals. I delivered policies and certificates to policyholders, made presentations to employer groups on billings, claims and enrollment procedures. I reviewed State Insurance Department regulation changes and worked with home office personnel on policy and benefit adjustments necessary for compliance. I resolved billing problems, and assisted in payroll and eligibility audits for renewals. In my spare time I reviewed booklets for accuracy before delivery to policyholders. I was licensed in Missouri, Illinois and Kentucky as a broker/agent.
Retired: June 1, 2002 - Now that I'm over the "guilt of not working" I'm enjoying retirement.
Marital Status: SWDW - Married to Joe Tangaro 1957 - Divorced Joe Tangaro 1972. He remarried, I didn't. He is now deceased so I guess that makes me single, white, divorced widow SWDW.
Children: 2 sons: Joe age 45 and Tom age 43.
Grandchildren: 2 grandsons - Drew age 20 student St. Louis University, Mike age 17 student St. Louis U. High and 1 granddaughter, Marisa age 10.
Hobbies: Everything or anything; i.e., reading, shopping, computer, walking, dining out or in, visiting with friends, home projects and repairs, movies, crossword puzzles, family, helping some older friends who no longer drive, etc., etc., etc.
Memories: Senior year - I remember the Cork Screw, O'Donalds, Trapino's, clubs in East St. Louis (Pat Golden had a car), the Imperial Club, Big Club Hall on the Hill, and the Parkmoor. Swimming at Norshore, TriCourt, and Castlewood and Mosenthien Island. Walking to school through Fairgrounds Park everyday, working in the lunch room, Mr. Stinson grabbing my ass, Miss Gibson catching me slide down the bannister and making me walk the steps 20 times, smoking on the track at lunch, getting to school early to "hang" in the front hall, aud sessions, sharing a couple secrets with Diane Cassimus. I remember the blue gym suit and blue tank suit, blue cord skirts with white blouse and artificial flower at the collar and pixie pink lipstick. I remember taking a bus to the hot vacation spot, Lake Taneycoma, with Dolores Lark, wiener roasts at Chain of Rocks...................................

Occupation: After graduation I attended business school, then worked for the Frisco Railroad in the accounting department.

Martial status: I married Bill class of '52 Cleveland.

Retired: I retired in 1961 to become a stay home mom. We were transferred to Springfield Mo. in 1964. When our daughter started school I was room mother, Brownie Leader, Girl Scout leader, and P.T.A. President. The next venture was volunteering at St. John's Hospital where I was gift shop buyer and President of the Auxiliary. We were transferred to Colorado for a few years, then back to Springfield in 1992. Bill retired as Director of Employee Relations for the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1994.

Children: We have one daughter.

Grandchildren: Five, ranging in ages from eight to eighteen, all living in Blue Springs, Mo.

Hobbies: Reading, I belong to a book club, A women's only stock investment club, traveling, paper art, working out at the Y three times a week, rock wall climbing and snorkeling.

Memories: Home room on the fourth floor with Miss Riedel, my locker in the basement near the pool, and friends using it for their swim things, serving as secretary of the Student Council, decorating with Jim Lewis for the student council dances. Camping with Sue Vogel, Virginia Nolte, and Mary Ellen Moore.

Occupation: BS, MBA. Employed 13 years by Emerson Electric, E&S Division and 28 years by Sherwood Medical Co., Division of American Home Products.

Retired: Yes

Marital Status: Married 46 years, Wife: Kathleen, Incarnate Word Academy, Class 1952

Children: Son Jeffrey, daughter, Karen

Grandchildren: Two

Residence: We have lived in Lake St. Louis, Missouri for the past 25 years.

Retirement Activities: We have traveled all 50 states and many foreign countries. We currently travel in our motor coach with friends in RV clubs. I enjoy fly-fishing, boating, the outdoors and cool weather.

Main Occupation: I attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, Mo. for 2 years. Then I attended W U in St. Louis graduating with a degree in Occupational Therapy, Registered.
Employer: After my internship in California, I briefly worked at Barnes. Then I worked in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Retired: Retired in Fort Worth, Texas after starting out in Ft. Worth, Texas we moved to San Bernardino, CA., next to Omaha, Nebraska and then to northern Michigan. Finally we retired to Fort Worth, Texas

Marital Status: To Neal Harrington who was an Air Force Officer in Biloxi from Boston.

Children: We have three daughters, one son. Our oldest, son Martin, is in San Diego in electronic engineering. He has been doing installs in England, Canada and Alaska. Daughter Maureen and her husband live in St. Louis in those loft condos in an old car factory in the near west end. Daughter Kathy and husband Michael just moved to snowy Philadelphia. Youngest daughter Sue finally had a grandson for us. He is almost one year old.

Grandchildren: 3 grandchildren-twins born on 7/7/03

High School Memories: Hi to all the Beaumont friends. I'm very sorry that I will be unable to attend the reunion but mega thanks to all for their hard work.

Occupation: Doctor of Dental Surgery with almost 40 years of private practice and no plans to retire. But I have slowed down to smell the roses.
Marital: Married almost 15 years to Jeanine (my first marriage was to Mary Belle Wilson, June '54 class, who passed away).
Children: 6: 3 boys, 3 girls.
Grandchildren: 10: 6 boys, 4 girls.
Hobbies: Bicycling - I've been in 10 states and Canada on week or longer trips. Cover the Katy Trail as a Trail Volunteer almost daily in nice weather. This dovetails in my other love; photography. I've made several trips to Honduras as a medical volunteer to serve the high mountain people. I still own my original 1960 Triumph TR3 Sports car and enjoy my Miata (with the bike rack) which allows me to explore bikeways further away from home.
Memories: It's so hard to believe that before January 1949 teachers (female) lost their jobs if they married. Maybe that's why there were so many unmarried career teachers that devoted all their energy to making my life difficult and in that pursuit gave me an education. My memories of BHS are mixed. I really enjoyed going to school, but found it hard to conform and learn laundry lists of bits to recite on exams. On the high side, my memories of fun and banter in the front hallway before school was reason to get to school early. My love affair with the mechanical end of automobiles and the jobs I worked to pay for them didn't leave time for extra curricular activities. Double dating with Ken Merkel in his big old Packard sedan; and Drag Racing at Smartt Field in St. Charles (very legal and safe) with Ron Horstmann; my first Beer at Hobeins in Spanish Lake and A HOURS

Occupation: I have spent most of my professional life as a university professor and administrator. Currently, I am writing full-time. My husband, Bob Lauer (a 1950 Beaumont graduate and I have written together extensively for the academic, popular, and religious press. n addition to countless journal
articles, we have had 18 books published.
Children: Three children: Jon, an attorney; Julie, a science teacher; and Jeff, a medical biologist.

Grand Children: We have five amazing grandchildren,ranging in age from 5 to 13.
Hobbies, Interests, etc.: My most consuming interests and hobbies include: reading, attending the symphony, exploring the environs of San Diego (my hometown for the past 20 years), traveling, attending my grandkids many sporting and school events, "wine-ing" and dining with family and friends, and teaching marriage enrichment seminars.

Occupation: Nine months after graduation I enlisted into the Air Force. I went through basic training in Texas, electronics school in Colorado. From there I went to Albany Ga. for 14 months then overseas to Chitose Japan 20 months. After I was discharged I went into business with my father. Also went to Harris Teachers College for a year. January 1962 I went to work at McDonnell Air Craft Co. I worked there for 35 years

Retired: In 1996

Marital Status: In 1959 I met my mate and partner Pauline Russo We were married in 1961.

Children: We have two boys Mark and David both married.

Grandchildren: 3, Morgan, Collin and Danny.

Hobbies: In 1990 I went back to school earned an associate degree in Fine Art of Photography. Photography has become my second career and hobby. We have a great time with our grandkids. I am having fun working with the committee on our reunion.

Main Occupation - Records Manager
Employer - Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Retired - Yes
Marital Status - Single
Children - 3, 2 girls and one boy (the second daughter is now my guardian angel)
Grand Children - 8 - 2 boys and 6 girls and one granddaughter-in-law
Hobbies, Interest, etc - travel, exercise, writing short stories and poetry, reading and volunteer work. I am now in the OASIS Intergenerational Program working with two second graders who have reading and other problems.
High School Memories - One memory that stands out and that I have laughed about over the years - In a double period in Biology, we disected worms. After class was over, we went to lunch and you guessed it, they were serving spaghetti. Needless to say, I passed on lunch that day. I have quite a few good memories of my high school days - too numerous to count.

Main Occupation - After graduation, I attended St. Louis City Hospital Training School for Nurses, became an RN. I worked for 23 years as a public health nurse

Retired - In 1994. Husband is retired, too.

Marital Status - Married, Sy Ameen, a doctor and moved to South Carolina in 1959.

Children - Four children

Grandchildren - Six grandchildren

What am I doing - My daughter and I run a typing service and have been doing medical transcription for ten years. Life in beautiful Camden, South Carolina, has been good! Best wishes to all.

Occupation: Director of Programs

Employer: Goldman Promotions

Retired: Never!!!! My job is too much fun!

Marital Status: Widow Married to Jim Lorance 1956, divorced 1969. I married Gene Sappington in 1970. He passed away in 1981

Children: 3 children, two girls, Claudia and Desiree, and a son, James. I am happy to say, have all flown successfully from the nest. Fortunately, for me, all live in St. Louis and can still be conned into doing free labor for Mom!

Grandchildren: Two Grandsons, David, 15 and A.J., 11. One adopted Granddaughter, Erin, 18.

Hobbies, Interests, etc: I am a rather boring person! I like to take long drives, investigate new restaurants and try new foods, poke around in out-of-the-way shops, relax and watch TV or read a good book. I travel some, mostly cruises, and still get a kick out of spending the day at the Zoo.

High School Memories: Parkmoor, talking on the phone for hours, working at the downtown SS Kresge's for $0.50 an hour after school. The Grand Ave. and Bellefountain Street Cars (what a ride!) Hanging around with my group! The Proms! Prom Magazine! Yearbook signing day

Occupations: Minister, United Methodist Church - 12 years Vocational Evaluator, Macon Resources Rehabilitation Facility, Decatur, IL - 23 years Department of Health and Human Services, Social Security Administration, Peoria, IL - part time, 18 years
Retired: In 1997
Marital Status: Married to Pat Stover Sleade for 46 years.

Children: Three daughters.

Grandchildren: Four

Hobbies/Interests: Play golf and guitar, attend grandsons' sporting
events, volunteer activities 10-11 hours a week, and played viola in the
Decatur civic symphony seven years.
High School Memories: Technicians Club, track team and Coach
Miller, orchestra, physics classes, and Miss Conrad's math classes.

Occupation - Nurse
Employer - University of Chicago, Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, MD, GYN. OB. Doctors office for 25 years.
Retired - Still help out at the doctor's office as needed.
Marital Status - To Lyn Russell for 46 years. We have lived in Maryland most of that time.
Children - 3 sons, Lyn, Michael, Stephen and a daughter Laura
Grand Children - 4 girls, two in Clearwater, Florida and 2 in Madrid, Spain
Hobbies Etc, - Volunteer work, active in church activities, lots of quilting, some of which I donate to charity events. Work on a doll house that my father built. Building furniture and finishing the inside. We have a sail boat on the Chesapeake Bay which I go on only as a passenger. We travel a lot since three of our children live a great distance away.
Memories - Trying to take a quick shower and getting dressed after swim class in time to make it to your next class on time. Playing in the orchestra and the school musicals. The aud sessions and hoping one would fall on one of your least favorite classes.

Occupation:Taught sixth grade for six years in both the Ferguson-Florissant and the Nashville School Districts. During the late nineteen fifties was a member of the Missouri Air National Guard. After completing a doctorate in educational history at George Peabody College (Nashville, TN), was employed at the University of Missouri-St. Louis from 1967 until 2000 as a professor of education. Directed also the UMSL Office of Teacher Education from 1990-2000 . Taught part-time for two more years.

Married: Married Bernadette Hammerschmidt in 1970, a coordinator of early childhood special education for the St. Charles City School District.

Hobbies/Leisure: Enjoy reading selected professional magazines and works on the Civil War; also like to do yardwork and walk my two West Highland Terriers twice a day. Enjoyable activities of the last two years have been attending Men of Beaumont (MOB) luncheons and serving on the 1953 Beaumont Reunion Committee. In addition, another pastime presently is volunteering weekly in a local botanical garden.

High School Memories: Value highly the lifelong friends made at Beaumont! Also cherish the two years of American Legion Stockham Post baseball during the summers of 1952 and 1953. Stockham won the state championship in the latter year.

Marital Status: Married to Earl F. Burkhardt.

Children: Earl has two sons. Bob lives in Helena, Montana with his wife Lynne. Doug lives in Swisher, Iowa with his wife Kris and children: Danielle l4, Katie l2, and Brett l0.

Lindsay is a graduate student at Liberty University.

Occupation: Earl has his own business--STANDARD FIRE PROTECTION, INC.

They install and repair Automatic Sprinkler Systems for Fire Protection.

I keep the books.

Hobbies: I play tennis twice a week at Chesterfield Athletic Club. I also play golf and am on our church volleyball team. We have a chalet on the golf course in Innsbrook, Missouri.

High School Memories: I have many good memories of BHS and still keep in touch with many of my classmates. I had a good time being a Cheerleader and cheering on our great football and basketball teams. Also the great baseball teams. Really enjoyed the Girls Sports Club. Sang in the Sr. Choir and was in a few plays that Miss Brix directed. Looking forward to seeing you all at the reunion.

Occupation: Quality Control Manager for 3 companies.

Employers: Unidynamics 14 years, Mo. Research Labs 1 year, Hunter Engineering 27 years.

Retired: 1997.

Marital status: Happily married to my high school sweetheart Vivian Dooley (Jan 53) for 46 years. Children: 2 girls, Laura and Julie.

Grandchildren: 3 boys Aaron, Kyle, Lee. Hobbies- Fishing, traveling, (Viv is my navigator).

Memories: Parkmoor, Melrose Pizza, North Drive-in, singing in the choir with Miss Brix, running untold number of laps around the track after practice, wiener roasts at Chain-of Rocks Park.