French High School Class of '63



French High School
Beaumont, Texas
Class of 1963
Home Of
The Fighting Buffs





HOWDY !!

         I'm Ronny Eller, French High School, Class of '63 and I welcome you to view this site as often as you wish. Changes and additions are added frequently so "bookmark Us" and come back often."

THIS SITE HAS MANY GOALS.

         Primarily - It's a place specifically for members of the 1963 French High School class to visit and perhaps enjoy a few memories.

         Secondary - We didn't live in a vacuum back in the '60's. We had friends in other grades and other schools. Hopefully they will feel comfortable visiting with us and perhaps sharing some of their life experiences. When ever possible I hope to incorporate some of these in this site as well.

         Thirdly - Beaumont continues to go through changes. Some good and some not so good. For those of you who don't get to visit here very often an attempt is being made to show the changes as well as some of the old landmarks. Afraid some landmarks were gone before this site was established.

         Hey Classmates ! ! !   I know you look almost exactly the same as when you graduated way back in 1963. Unfortunately I don't and I have to be honest a couple of our other classmates have changed a bit as well. In an attempt to prevent us from being a room full of strangers at our next class reunion I add more current pictures whenever possible. Some classmates are helpful and send me up-dates. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate that. In other instances I have borrow from places like facebook.

         Isn't it great that this site has helped several of our classmates reconnect with each other. Who would have thought we would have gone in so many different directions. I hopefully, as word of this site spreads, more of these reconnections will happen.

         Why not let me know what you have been doing over the years and perhaps share a picture of yourself and your families. Your life is important to all of us so why not take a moment or two and update us on those things you feel comfortable with sharing. We don't see each other enough and sadly some of you we haven't seen since graduating and that's too long.

         I can be contacted at ronnyeller@yahoo.com or on facebook under the alias Ronny Eller. You can also call me at (409) 833-3896 - However due to Telemarketers I let my answering machine take all calls. Simple leave me a message with your phone number and I will call you back later. I can't begin to tell you how much I don't like Telemarketers.

         NOTE: MY OLD HOTMAIL ADDRESS BECAME CORRUPTED BY SPAMMERS AND HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN.

         Last thing - PLEASE Sign the Guest Book and let others know you were here.









LATEST UP-DATES:

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RED LETTERS INDICATE THAT IN THIS SECTION
SOMETHING NEW HAS BEEN ADDED.


Ronnie Hollomon
Ricky Stratton
Linda Headen Foxworth
Leroy "Skip" Clark
Katherine Vogel Zurbek
Fred Hellen
Glynn Knight
Zada "Micci" Rawls Walker
Marty Ener Fazand
Ronny Eller
Janie Henslee Landrum
A series of class pictures from French Elementary School.
Marty Ener Fazand and other classmates getting together
Mini Mini Reunion in Beaumont, 2008
Class Picture of Mrs Black's 2nd Grade Class, Edwards Elem.
Connie Chapman Cropper and Family
Jennings Hamilton and Family
Steve Fox
Judy Youngblood Barnett and Family
Shirley Lognion Erwin
Paula LeBlanc Williamson and Family
Paula LeBlanc Williamson's Family Miitaryl Heritage
Barbara Williams Stratton
Martha Sawyer Peveto and Family
Gary Simoneaux
Sharron Wheeler Temple
Hattie Jo Oakes Hill
David Gilcrease
Dorothy Foxworth Chilton and Family
Sherry Free
Mary Kay Heye Cloud
Cynthia Whitfield Duerer and Family
Larry Reese and Family
Joan Daughers Gafford and Family
Sharon Mouton McGlaun and Family
Dixie La Cour Hebert and Family

REMEMBER THERE ARE A LOT MORE PICTURES TO BE FOUND ON THIS SITE !
So don't miss-out on enjoying them all.







UP COMING REUNION INFORMATION


When ever I hear any new information about an up coming reunion I will pass
it to you as quickly and as accrete as posible.


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FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1963 MEMORIAL PAGE

I was told when I first began thinking about doing a class web site
that the most difficult part would be the Memorial Page. I have found that to be true. I
think it's important to pause for a few moments and reflect on friends who have passed
away. Sadly, it's a list that continues to grow.


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CLASSMATES WITH KNOWN ADDRESSES

I hope we can keep this list as current as possible and that we can add to it. We
are missing so many of our classmates. Hopefully this list will help us the next time
we have a reunion. I know it has helped a number of our classmates stay in contact
with each other.


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I don't want to brag or make anybody jealous, but I can still fit into the earrings
I wore in high school. { Martha Sawyer Peveto }

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BEAUMONT LANDMARKS

THIS IS A MUST SEE ! ! !   C. Meyers Jr. has recently completed his
Beaumont Landmark Project There are 174 pictures of landmarks. So many
of our landmark buildings were gone before he started but, he's done a great
job capturing those that are still standing.


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CLASSMATE ACTIVITIES - - - PHOTO PAGES

You'll find loads of pages at this link with lots of pictures. Many are of events
during our 40th Class Reunion. It's an opportunity to see what some of our classmates
have been up to.


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CLASS OF 1965 PAGE

During our years at French we weren't simply one class; but rather 5 different classes.
'60, '61 '62, '63, '64 and '65. The pages in this section are dedicated to the FHS Class of
1965.



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I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR WHICH IT
STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD,
INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND
JUSTICE FOR ALL!

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DO YOU REMBER 1962 ? ? ?

This is just a bit of Trivia about 1962. I've tried to make it localized to things that actually affected us.

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CLASSMATE LINKS

As I learn of more classmate's links I will post them. If you have a link to your business,
or hobby or what-ever just let me know and I will make it available to all our classmates.


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ANNUAL PICTURES

I have heard from a number of classmates who either never had or don't
currently have access to their annuals. It was suggested that adding
some of those pictures would be something classmates would like
to see again.


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FRONT PAGE of FHS COURIER . . . Feb 8, 1963

Hopefully FHS Courier Pages will bring back some neat memories. Due to it's size
this page might be slow to open for some of you. I hope you will still take the time to
check it out.


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PAGE 2 of FHS COURIER . . . Mar 7, 1963

Hopefully FHS Courier Pages will bring back some neat memories. Due to it's size
this page might be slow to open for some of you. I hope you will still take the time to
check it out.


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BACK IN OUR DAY . . . Pictures of our Youth

PLEASE ! PLEASE ! If you have any early school or class pictures, or
activities consider sharing them. Just scan the picture and send it by email or
contact me and I will come and borrow it long enough to scan. I am certain
others would enjoy seeing them.




FHS FACULTY

Be sure to add a comment, memory or story about your favorite teacher or
teachers. Just Click on " View & Leave Your Memories Here "section below
their pictures. Either leave a new comment or comment on something
already written".






RON'S RATTLING

This is a section I have moved from the main page to a different location. I use this section
for a number of different things, one of which is to express my opinion on things. But, there
is a lot more to it than just that.

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PICTURES FROM AROUND TOWN

Some of these pictures are by request. If there is someplace not pictured
that you would like to see please let me know. If it's possible I'll get
it for you.


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He Will Be

Just click play and sit back and enjoy.This was sent to me by a classmate
who asked we put it on the site. It is not ours, so if you click the "home"
at the end it will take you someplace else. Just use your own back
space at the top of your screen.


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FHS Class of 1966

The FHS Class of 1966 has a web site. Visiting the site I enjoyed seeing and
learning about younger brothers and sisters of some of our classmates.

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AREA LINKS

Best Weather Link I have seen, it has everything !! In addition there are
links to just about anything Beaumont you can think of.


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RANDY WELBORN PICTURES

Take time to look through Randy Welborn's web site and the neat pictures
of places we all remember. But more than that, learn about the pictures and
what great lengths he went to make them so realistic.
IF YOU SKIP THIS I PROMISE, IT'S YOUR LOSS !!!


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AMERICA REMEMBERED

Pictures showing an earlier time of life. Having lived part of my earlier
life in a small community these pictures found a special spot in my heart.


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NOSTALGIA and TRIVIA

or

NOSTALGIA from E-MAILS

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BEFORE YOU GO

"Before You Go" is a link to another website. I think it's great !!
It's is a tribute and thank-you to Veterans of WWII and Veterans
of the Korean War. Many of our Dad's, Uncle's and in some instances
brothers servered in one or both of thes conflicts.

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ARCHIVE PAGES

After a period of time I will remove pages from this front page to help make downloading
this site a little easier for some. Please check here to see pages that have been relocated.

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MY OTHER WEB PAGES

Over the years I have piddled with my family history. In no way could any of this be
considered a true Genealogy Work, but it does cover quit a bit of my family history.
The covers Eller, Overstreet, Williford and Cowart. There is also a link to pictures from
activities at the Church which I attend.


The Eller's of Concord Road

The Linking of Christian Eller to William Genson Eller and His Progeny

James Hampton Overstreet and His Kin

The Williford Family Story

Cowart Family Pictures

Pictures From Lighthouse Worship Center



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"No matter your political attachment let's all
Remember and Honor Their Service
and Their Sacrifice."



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PICTURES

Keep up with FHSAA by going to :

Online Class Reunion FHS

SHOW YOUR FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL PRIDE and WEAR ORANGE !!!

"You might just be in style."







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Maribeth's FHS Online Class Reunion Site
If you haven't been there today you have missed something new and wonderful that she's just added.

Online Class Reunion FHS



Sign the Guest Book at the bottom of this page. You don't have to be a member
of the Class of '63 or even a FHS Alumni. YOUR comments are always welcomed.



You !!! . . . . Read the Guestbook !!!
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You !!! . . . . Sign the Guestbook
DreamBook


Sorry about the loss of comments in the newer Guestbook. When Geocities shutdown I
realized the guestbook was connected to them but it was too late to retrieve the entries.
If you signed and it's lost, please feel free to sing-in again.

Please Come Again

Animated Signature