JFK Class of 1969 50th Reunion

Valerie Renshaw Steele

Posted on the 2019-12-12 at 19:00

Thank you to the wonderful Reunion Committee for making our 50th Class Reunion so memorable! The food was yummy, the door prizes were fabulous and it was so nice to see so many classmates! I know so much planning, time, energy, and money went into this eventand I want each member of the committee to know how appreciative I am of all your efforts! most. Sincerely and with love, Valerie

Lynn Mason Noel

Posted on the 2019-11-25 at 19:00

This Thanksgiving I am grateful for the the wonderful classmates who organized such a great 50th reunion. Also, thanks to everyone who made the trip to be together. Special thanks to Susan Beder for the lovely etched wineglasses in my wonderful doorprize. Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy 2020 to all of you.

Pam Weigand Sowa

Posted on the 2019-11-24 at 19:00

What a great 50th reunion. Thank you Marie and Ronnie and all the committee I woukd love to hear from all our classmates who live in Texas. You can send me an email at pwsowa@hotmail.com. Would love to meet up once a year in different cities. Go out to eat and/or go dancing. I know there are people in Katy, Tomball, Spring Valley, New Brunfeks, austin, Georgetown, Woudlands, Dallas for sure. Let's get together we are not getting any younger!!!! hopeto hear from everyone. again thank you all for an awesome reunion Pam

Pam Weigand Sowa

Posted on the 2019-11-24 at 19:00

What a great 50th reunion. Thank you Marie and Ronnie and all the committee I woukd love to hear from all our classmates who live in Texas. You can send me an email at pwsowa@hotmail.com. Would love to meet up once a year in different cities. Go out to eat and/or go dancing. I know there are people in Katy, Tomball, Spring Valley, New Brunfeks, austin, Georgetown, Woudlands, Dallas for sure. Let's get together we are not getting any younger!!!! hopeto hear from everyone. again thank you all for an awesome reunion Pam

Flossie Turner

Posted on the 2019-11-24 at 19:00

And a great time was had by all!!!! Our 50th Reunion was a huge success. Looking forward to pictures being posted and getting info from all for our 50th update book.

Pamela Weigand Sowa

Posted on the 2019-11-18 at 19:00

Looking forward to remeeting all of our classmates next week. Hope many of you go to the friday night get together as well Be safe, drive careful or safe flight.

William montgomery

Posted on the 2019-10-27 at 20:00

I can’t remember how many graduate in 1969 class.

William montgomery

Posted on the 2019-10-27 at 20:00

I can’t remember how many graduate in 1969 class.

Susan Hilliard Bass

Posted on the 2019-10-06 at 20:00

Looking forward to seeing everyone in November. Retirement is awesome!

Pam Weigand Sowa

Posted on the 2018-09-30 at 20:00

1969 was an extraordinary year and not just because it was our GRADUATION year from High School. Another epic event took place on July 20, 1969 as America successfully completed the 1st Lunar Landing. The now infamous Woodstock Music Festival took place less than 4 weeks later and some of the same musicians went to Texas two weeks after that to perform at the Texas International Pop Festival in North Texas. Other significant technical achievements included the first use of the INTERNET by the Military, then there was the invention of the microprocessor leading to the computer revolution. The 1st ATM machine was installed in the United States in 1969. Pop culture brought on the fad of tie-dye shirts and bell bottom pants which were a hit with the youth. Numerous other accomplishments took place in 1969 The '69 CLASS of John F Kennedy High School is holding our 50th REUNION and to expand the Celebration ...We want to commemorate our Fantastic year and Hope you will come and ENJOY this milestone event along with us. Our work is cut out for us 1969 Graduates ... so PLEASE invite accordingly ... If you know where other's who have not attended in the past are, please reach out to them. Let this be a reunion to REMEMBER!!! Continued communications regarding the plans for our 50th will be forthcoming ... Let's get EXCITED!!!

Linda Bouquet Passauer

Posted on the 2018-09-25 at 20:00

Looking for a sight to change my address and phone number. Can't seem to find one. Can anyone help? Thanks, Linda

Marie Petrie Crais

Posted on the 2014-12-10 at 19:00

THANK YOU to all my committee members for a great job.

Also THANK YOU to all that attended and made it happen.

Hope to see everyone in 2019 at the 50th.

MERRY CHRISTMAS
Marie Petrie Crais
JFK Class of 1969
Reunion Chairman

Debi (Hailes) Dumas-Hicks

Posted on the 2014-10-27 at 20:00

Thank you to all of the organizers of this tremendous event! I am quite sad that I will be unable to attend due to prior engagement out-of- town. Please keep me in the loop for future events. I know connecting and sharing memories as well as a "wee bit of partying" will be great fun! Celebrate! Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler!!!

Tim Todd

Posted on the 2014-10-14 at 20:00

Looking forward to the party and seeing everyone

Beverly Seemann Jarvis

Posted on the 2014-10-14 at 20:00

looking forward to this reunion! haven't been since the 10th so this will be fun!

Susan Schiavi Edmondson

Posted on the 2014-09-07 at 20:00

Hi,

Should be a fun!!!!!!

Beth Gordon Henzler

Posted on the 2014-07-20 at 20:00

I won't be able to attend our 45th (first one I've missed!), but thanks to Marie and all the committee members for their time and effort in planning this event!

wayne bertrand

Posted on the 2014-06-21 at 20:00

will attend 45th reunion

wayne bertrand

Posted on the 2014-06-21 at 20:00

will attend 45th reunion

Scott Martin

Posted on the 2014-05-15 at 20:00

Hi everyone. Wow its that time again to party in New Orleans.

Pam weigand sowa

Posted on the 2014-04-19 at 20:00

Hearsd there was one going to be a45th reunion on the 15th November? Anyone have info

Beth Henzler

Posted on the 2009-11-10 at 19:00

Awesome reunion! Thanks again to Scott, Marie, Robert, Katie, Ron and all on the committee for a job well-done. It was great to see everyone, especially our teachers who were able to join us.

Pam, would love to get together with alums in Houston for breakfast or lunch. Will give you a call after the holidays and let's get the ball rolling!

Hope everyone had a safe journey home....look forward to our 50th in 2019!

Beth Gordon (Henzler)

Trudy Schmidt

Posted on the 2009-11-09 at 19:00

Telephone: 504-887-6747 or 504-512-8002

Outstanding, Fabulous Job, Wonderful to See Each and Everyone of You.....know this....now the Faculty wants me to get more of them together in the Spring...see what you all did and I love it!!!

Anyway...here is an

Update on "Cougar Procurement 2009"

Ed Drouet is going to get me some pictures of the cougar and is going to "stealthly" talk to one of the retired Superintendents (not smart to tip just anyones' hand as they may realize what is there and stop our "

process for procurement"). Afraid of a 5-finger requisition but think we can do it without too much fan-fare.

Anyway, spoke to the new Curator of the Newcomb Art Gallery, sent him information and he is talking to the head of Acquisitions for the art Gallery at Newcomb, in addition I know the Manager of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Gardens in City Park and asked her to put on her "thinking cap" for where/who to contact for refurbishing, etc.

So glad that I have a project and we will give our "Big Cat" a good and deserving home.

Again, Huge Thanks to All of the committe for all of their hard work, unending enthusiasm and distinct determination to give us all the opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones.

I would love to hear from and have time to visit with each and every one of you, for a chance to not only know where you live and what you do, but to hear about your children, your interests and your lives. Please complete the bios for us all.

You know Teacher's are a funny group...when you love what you do and who you do it for and with...it inspires you to do more for more people. Life has been good to us all for we are here and healthy and getting ready for whatever comes our way.

Stay safe in your travels, be wise in your decisions and love the fact that you were all classmates at JFK making all of the faculty proud to say we were there with you.

See you at the next reunion...or maybe even before.

Trudy

Pam Weigand (sowa)

Posted on the 2009-11-08 at 19:00

Hi All,

What an awesome event. It was so great to see everyone and party. I hope we can do this sooner then waiting another 10 years!
All of you looked great!
Let's keep in touch. If anyone gets to Houston please give me a call or send me an email. Would love to meet up with all my fellow houstonians that live her. Let's start meeting at least once a month for a breakfast or something!!
Hope to see all of you sooner then our 50th! 45th anyone?????

Pam Weigand (Sowa)

Posted on the 2009-11-08 at 19:00

Hi All

I totally forgot to say something else. Hats off to Scott, Katie, Robert and everyone else who put together this great 40th Reunion. You guys Rock! What an awesome time we all had. Thanks again for taking time out of your busy schedule to put on such a great event. Only wish I could have gone on the riverboat. Someone needs to write how that was.

Again thanks all of you for doing such a great job for the 40th.

Betty (Hamilton) LeBlanc

Posted on the 2009-11-07 at 19:00

Hi Everyone!

To those who attended the 40th Reunion celebration, by the time you read this greeting you are either recovering from a "hang over" or just still scratching your head asking yourself, "Has it really been 40 years already? I still feel so young and vibrant"

Well - those thoughts will really confirm you are recovering from a hangover!

It saddened me that I was not able to attend due to another commitment this weekend.

Please continue to have a wonderful time while you are here and re-connect with me please - send pictures, bring me up-to-date with you and your families. Send my e-mail address to other classmates, etc... You'll read more about me and my family in the "booklet" Marilyn has put together. (I sure hope I can receive a copy or at least have it e-mailed to me!)

Keep in touch!

Best wishes and Hugs from,

Betty (Hamilton) LeBlanc

(yes, the 'Chicken Lady', band member (oboe) and sister to Guy & Greg Hamilton)

Go Cougars 1969!

Edmond Drouet (physics teacher)

Posted on the 2009-11-06 at 19:00

I look forward to seeing all of the graduates of the 1969 class of Kennedy High School. As a faculty member, I appreciate the invitation, see all of you tomorrow night. Ed Drouet

Elaine Menge Unland

Posted on the 2009-11-06 at 19:00

Robert and Katie,

I appreciate the work you've done to create this site. I'm looking forward to the reunion tonight and hearing Scott Martin's fantastic music-making. Elaine Menge

Trudy Schmidt

Posted on the 2009-10-28 at 20:00

What a joy to see the web site. Barry French called tonight (he married my best friends sisiter-in-law...I know you all know it isn't 6 degrees of separation in New Orleans...usually just two degrees) He told me about the upcoming class reunion...I reviewed the yearbook immediately and the memories of this great class came flooding back.

I was literally in front of the school and considering going in the fence today...guess you all are aware nothing has been done to JFK since the storm...

I do see that there are some slackers...I know they don't want me to call and ask for an excuse for non-attendance. I look forward toattending and if we can get this message to Scott or anyone responsible for the dets of this soignee affair (hey do you all remember the prom!)..I'll give you a check when I see you...afraid it might not catch up with you before you leave to come home...yes, that is so good to say...so many of you are coming from so very far away and for some the Northshore feels like a trip!!

Travel safely and I look forward to seeing you all next week-end.

Warmest Regards

Trudy...no more Miss Schmidt..we are contemporaries now!!

Former teacher of NOTEHAND, Typing and the 1969 Senior Class Sponsor

Anna Strait ( Robinson)

Posted on the 2009-09-27 at 20:00

Website is fabulous! Thanks to Scott,
Ronnie, Katie & Robert. . Does anyone
have contact info for Benton Brown ?

Kathy Smith

Posted on the 2009-09-23 at 20:00

Thanks for all the hard work putting this together. The web site is "too cool". I'm having a great time catching up on the last 40 yrs.

Diane Dalferes

Posted on the 2009-09-15 at 20:00

Great Job on the website Rob. Katie, I can't wait to see yall

E.P. Holmes

Posted on the 2009-08-29 at 20:00

Great Website! I moved several times so missed the past few reunions and have lost touch with so many. It's amazing seeing how everyone is doing. The website is fantastic.

Janelle Mullen-Trosclair

Posted on the 2009-08-19 at 20:00

Hi Y'all - I am really excited about being with everybody! Great website! Thanks Katie, Robert, Ronnie and Scott! .......... Janelle

Wendy Hayden

Posted on the 2009-08-11 at 20:00

Hey guys, This web site is the greatest. It brings back so many memories. Looking forward to seeing all of you at the reunion. I wouldn't miss it.

Danny Burnstein

Posted on the 2009-08-04 at 20:00

I am really enjoying reading our classmates' messages and seeing the photos. I very much look forward to seeing everyone in November. Thank you, Scott, Robert, Katie, and Ron for all your work on the reunion and the photos.
Danny Burnstein

Mike Benedetto

Posted on the 2009-07-08 at 20:00

Guys,

GREAT JOB organizing the Reunion and creating this cool Website.....

See you soon!!!!

MB

Betty (Hamilton) LeBlanc

Posted on the 2009-07-08 at 20:00

WOW - Scott and Rob, the word is spreading about the reunion and this awesome website - FACEBOOK, eat your heart out!

I just want to remind everybody to be thinking of other graduates from 1969 (or thereabouts) who can help locate more people. You wiill be surprised who may be living right around the corner from you!

Keep in touch - hope to see all soon!
Betty
(Mandeville, LA)

Pam (Mathes) Haik

Posted on the 2009-07-07 at 20:00

Robert, this is a great site. Thanks for all your hard work! I attempted to do one for the 30th reunion but I was just learning then. Scott thanks for all your hard work too! I don't know where my yearbook is for an old picture - in a box somewhere in the garage!

Pam Weigand Sowa

Posted on the 2009-07-06 at 20:00

Wow, what an awesome website. Thany you Robert for doing this. This is truly amazing. Scott thank you so much for getting the 4oth reunion up and running. And for those who also helped out finding everyone's email or addresses. You guys did great. Looking forward to the 40th. See ya! Pam

Barbara Salzer (Cotten)

Posted on the 2009-07-05 at 20:00

Started: Jun 23 2009 06:27am PST

I doubt I will make this, but, Robert, you are a dear for the work you have put into this. If you are collecting info on people, I got old, fat and have less teeth, just as charming as always.... I am in Huntsville, Al. since Katrina.Last name is now Cotten, since 33 years ago. Hope that everyone has a great time at the gathering. Barbara Salzer Cotten.

Deborah Miraglia

Posted on the 2009-06-25 at 20:00

This web site is the work of a genius!!!

Hope to see everyone there.

Lynn Rouse Cadwallader

Posted on the 2009-06-24 at 20:00

Thanks, Robert for doing this for all of us. Can't wait to see everyone. For all of you out of towners like me, are you going to stay at the Omni Royal Orleans?

Lynn

Suelin Messina McLaney

Posted on the 2009-06-23 at 20:00

Robert, you have done a wonderful job with our website. It will definitely make our 40th Reunion an event that can be enjoyed for months leading up to the grand event on November 7th. And to all the other alums who are working so hard to make this reunion a reality, thank you! GO COUGARS!!!!!

Thomas Mathis

Posted on the 2009-06-23 at 20:00

Great job with the planning so far. I hope everyone that comes to the website and sees how nice the party will be will attend the event.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Rhonda Senac Hatchett

Posted on the 2009-06-23 at 20:00

The website looks great and the plans for the reunion sound great. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks to all who have helped put it together!

Linda Bouquet Passauer

Posted on the 2009-06-23 at 20:00

Robert, thank you so much for the web site. It's awesome. You can tell that it was a 'labor of love.'

See you all at the reunion.

Linda

Scott Martin

Posted on the 2009-06-22 at 20:00

Hi all. This is quite a site and hope everyont begins to use it .. I am figuring it out myself

Cant wait to see everyone in November

thanks again
Scott

Valerie Renshaw Steele

Posted on the 2009-06-22 at 20:00

Wonderful job on this website....I am so impressed! Can't wait to see everyone.....

Marie Petrie Crais

Posted on the 2009-06-22 at 20:00

WOW THIS SITE IS AWESOME...THANKS ROB.

I am not good at computers, but will figure it out and add a picture soon. Can't wait till Nov.

GO COUGARS!!!!!!

Debi Hailes (Dumas-Hicks)

Posted on the 2009-06-22 at 20:00

Wow! I am so impressed with the website. It's really Grooooovy! I am looking forward to the reunion. Thanks to all of those who have made this happen.
Debi

Katie Austin Donovan

Posted on the 2009-06-21 at 20:00

Do your "COUGAR CRAWL" to the reunion, November 7, 2009.

We are great, we are fine we are seniors '69!

We're still great, we're still fine, but now we're REALLY "Seniors" 2009.

Robert J. Donovan II

Posted on the 2009-06-19 at 20:00

Hope to see everyone at the reunion in November!