Class of '69 |
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Tom Whiteman is the moderator for the 1969 class. If you have anything to be added or changed on this page, send them to Tom. |
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| Name | Contact Info | Bio | ||||
| Aguilar, Rafael | RJAakaMrA@aol.com | |||||
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Arizpe, Joe |
1334 ASHBERRY TRAIL GEORGETOWN,TX.78626 (512)-818-5003 |
7/14/2009 - Spouse_name: MARTHA College_info: B.S. NORTH TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY Family_info: 3 CHILDREN & 8 GRANDCHILDREN. APRIL HAS 4 KIDS ALL WONDERFUL. NATHAN IN USMC, SERVED 2 TOURS IN IRAQ,2 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN CURRENTLY IN MONTEREY,CA.AS GUNNERY SERGEANT @ DLI. NICK IS M.D.,ANESTHEGEOLOGIST IN SAN ANTONIO WITH 2 CHILDREN Job_info: WORKED WITH USPS 24 YEARS, MANAGER, RETIRED WITH MEDICAL DISABILITY After_retirement: MY PURSUITS ARE MY FAMILY, ESPECIALLY GRANDCHILDREN. I VOLUNTEER @ SETON HOSPITAL IN ER & ST. DAVIDS HOSPITAL ER. ALSO VOLUNTEER WITH WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT. AND GEORGETOWN POLICE WITH VICTIMS ASSISTANCE Hobbies: LOVE TO PLAY GOLF Influence: MY NDHS EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN A FACTOR IN MY LIFE Things_Different: BE MORE SERIOUS Friends: ALL MY PALS WERE SPECIAL TO ME Comments: I AM LEGALLY BLIND IN BOTH EYES AND USE A CANE TO GET AROUND AND CAN NOT DRIVE . MY LIFE HAS CHANGED DRASTICALLY BUT I HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH A LOVING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY. GOD HAS BLESSED ME AND CONTINUES TO DO SO DAILY AND LOSING MY VISION HAS NOT ALTERED MY FAITH NOR ZEST FOR LIFE. |
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| (Baird) Darrah, Cathy | darrahcathy@netscape.net | |||||
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(Black) Engelking, Linda |
Texas |
08/10/2009 - Spouse_name: Ron College_info: BS - TWU - Elementary Education & Special Education MS - TWU - Special Education Administrative/Principal Certification - UNT Family_info: 2 daughters - Meredith (Pate) Sather, 28 yrs. old. Meredith is a licensed Esthetician. She is currently a stay at home mom with her husband and two daughters (Eleanor - 4 & Larkin - 2) Megan (Pate) Livengood, 23 years old. Megan has a BS in Social Sciences from UNT. She is a High School teacher. My husband Ron has 2 children from his previous marriage. Collectively, we have 7 grandchildren. Job_info: I have always been in education. I was a teacher for many years and am now an Elementary Principal. This is my 34th year as an educator. I love what I do, so I doubt that I retire anytime soon. Hobbies: Overseeing a school with 800 students keeps me very busy. When I do have spare time I love to read, shop, and travel. I enjoy taking walks and being with friends. I am very active with my church - I teach a young adult Sunday School class, Children's Church, and Bible drama at VBS. Influence: I loved all of my teachers at North Dallas. My fondest memories are of Mr. Densmore (he gave me the courage to be a leader), Mr. Bolton (he challenged me not to be afraid of math), Mr. Watson (helping me to find the "drama queen" inside me), Mrs. Goltz (encouraging me to go to college and to consider the field of Special Education) I was greatly influenced by the role of Student Council President thrust upon me by the untimely death of Steve Alba. I also had great fun being an officer in the Vikingettes and a member of the ND Speakers. Things_Different: I would never "go steady" with just one guy. I would date more people and simply have fun. Friends: Kathy Nowell, Janet Vinson, Brenda Forbis, Myrna Monroe, Pam Barrow, Jessie Velez Comments: I learned to live in the "real world" at North Dallas High School. I am grateful for the quality education I received and the incredible people that I was blessed to go to school with everyday. There is no other High School that I would have chosen to go to. |
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Butler, David |
3300 Tabletop Mountain Spicewood, Texas 78669 512-656-6202 |
7/1/2009 - Spouse_name: Ann College_info: BS degree - Howard Payne College Family_info: two sons - Ryan & Bonner Job_info: 1974 - 1980 Youth Minister in Dallas & Houston areas. 1980 - present Commercial construction in Austin area Hobbies: Music - released my first CD of original music in 2006. Continue to sing and entertain when given the opportunity. Serve as Praise Worship leader at the Lakeway Church. Influence: ND Speakers, Dr. Stanley, Joan Goltz, basketball Things_Different: Try to date some girls that I thought would never go out with me. Tryout for the baseball team. Friends: Brenda Forbis, Linda Wolfe, Steve Abla, Gordon James |
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| Cantrell, Howard |
planocz@juno.com 1021 Edgefield Dr Plano Tx 75075 972-423-3157 |
Howard and his wife, Katherine, have two children. He is a Programmer Analyst. His hobbies are softball and racing vintage motocross. | ||||
| (Coit) Jones, Susan |
susieq51@dav.net 1416 Hackamore Street Mesquite, TX 75149 972 3298296 |
11/15/02 - College info: Tyler Junior College-Associates in Education. University of Texas at Tyler-Bachelor of Science (Speech Communication-major, Journalism-minor). Family info: Son-Corey W. Jones, graduated from Mesquite High June, 2002, currently attending Eastfield Junior College, Mesquite. Job info: I currently work for Texas Department of Transportation, Dallas District (I am an honorably discharged veteran of the US Air Force). I have worked in a variety of occupations as well as having my own business for several years. Hobbies: I bike, garden, read. I am the Senior Vice Commander for the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 175, Mesquite. I am also involved in various activities within Mesquite (i.e.: Symphony Association, Arts Council). Influence: Dr. Densmore, my vocational education teacher, had a great deal of influence on me. Through the school/work program I was able to "see a future", to envision being able to support myself, pursue future goals. Also attending North Dallas in 1968-69 felt comfortable. Many of the kids there, like me came from single parent homes, low incomes. We had a lot in common and I felt for the first time in all my years in school that I was not "different" that I was like others. That I had a "chance" in life. I met some incredible friends who shared a lot with me. Things Would Do Different: I would have studied more, tried to apply for colleges, talked to the counselor more. Comments: I am honored to have been a small part of NDHS. It made a huge difference in my life that year. I am so proud of what NDHS is today and how it continues to educate kids and to help them see that the future is theirs and they can do anything they want if they just try. | ||||
| (Cortez), Alva L. |
696 Fox Avenue, #240 Lewisville, TX
75067 469.964.7888 |
7/20/2008 - College info:
Licensed Nursing Certification
Family info:
Two children, daughter 29 graduated college with double
majors, English & Biology; son 28 will graduate this year with double
majors, Math & English. Son served in the Army for three years. Neither
married, no grandchildren
Job info:
Worked for Southwestern Bell until 1975 then moved to
Colorado. Licensed nursing
certification ... worked as LPN for three years.
Quit work for six years to raise children then went to work as
Administrative Assistant for government consulting firm.
Moved back to Dallas area in 1988 and have worked in computer
sales and as office manager since then.
Hobbies: Love to read,
listening to music and watching movies
Influence: Mrs Ridley, Mr.
Haskell Things
Different: Be a better student in math and history.
Friends: Beverly Culpepper,
Tommy Hamlin, Leo Gonzales, Bethany Cox |
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| (Fernandez) Khan, Alba I. |
akhan2@jcpenney.com Garland, TX 75043 972-591-6443 (work) |
Alba has two daughters. One is in school to be a commercial pilot and the other one is studying to be a photographer. They look like their dad! Her kids are 5' 11" and 5' 8" - I'm still short!! She works as an Administrative Assistant for J. C. Penney. She had many positions ranging from English teacher in Mexico, to a bilingual Administrative Assistant in a Legal firm. Her hobbies: Reading, dancing, the arts. NDHS taught her how to deal with challenges and come out a winner! | ||||
| (Fifer) Salazar, Deena |
7429 Van Natta Lane Fort Worth, TX. 76112-5905 817-654-4664 |
8/4/2007 - Spouse name: Rudy Family info: I have 3 children. Shelley-35, Tommy-21 & Natalie-19. I also have a grandaughter, Katie-8. Job info: I went into banking for about 10 years and then to work at then Data Processing end of it at E.D.S. for over 14 years. Worked at Thyssen-Krupp for 3 years and retired due to health problems. After retirement: Influence: I really liked Mr. Fred Wright and Ms. Ridley. Things Different: I would have studied harder and not cut so many classes. I also would have learned Spanish so I can understand what "MY" Mother in law is saying about me. It can't be good! Friends: My best friend was Deborah Powers and we still see each other at least once or twice a month. She still looks the same. Comments0: I really loved going to North Dallas. I transferred over from Thomas Jefferson right after I started my Sophomore year and I was so scared. I didn't want to go to North Dallas, but after about the first week, I fell in love with it. Everyone was so nice and not stuck up like at T.J. I would never trade the experience I had a N.D. for NOTHING. It was great. To me the North Dallas Bulldogs are the BEST! |
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| Gibson, Mary |
mary-gibson_2006@sbcglobal.net Balch Springs, TX 75180 |
09/04/2009 Job info: June 2, 1969 to retirement Aug.31, 2005 Worked in the Maintenance Dept. at Dallas ISD. (whew!-done) After retirement: The evening of retiring, I trashed the alarm clock and slept late the next morning and thereafter. Hobbies: Looking for arrow heads, rock tumbling, and watching wildlife. Like to fish and loved hunting until I learned to appreciate the wonderfulness of life. Influence: Donna Bohannan. She made sure Irene Hernandez, Jeneice Wilcox and myself had jobs before we graduated. That's how I ended up at Dallas ISD. Things Different: After watching "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?" I should have been more attentive in history and math, and english, and ... Friends: I met really good people at ND. Comments: When I got to ND, I lost contact with my buds from Bonham and Spence because we took different electives (and some went to the rival Woodrow). They are dearest to my heart because we grew up together. |
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| Hicks, John | Johnh@bmscat.com | 7/14/2009 - Spouse name: Suzanne "Sam" College info: BS Dallas Baptist College, MS Biology ETSU Family info: 2 sons: Robert 28, BS/MS Texas Tech CPA for KPMG Steven, 24 BS Texas Tech, Recruiter/Counselor Camp Ozark-HOU Job info: Retired teacher/coach-26 years in Mesquite ISD, BMS Catastophe/FW for past 7.5 years - Operation Manager After retirement: Lots of golf, yard & landscape projects and looking forward to granchildren sometime in near future Hobbies: Golf, lawn and garden and Texas Rangers Baseball games Influence: Fred Meyers and Mrs. Goltz were favorites as were coaches Bollinger, Hassell and Zabonik Things Different: NDHS was a great HS experience with many great memories. Friends: Freddie Wallace, Dwight Lancaster, Abel Ramos, Tommy Hamlin, Linda Wolfe, Brenda Coleman, Kathy Nowell,and Rosa Osario were among many of the great HS friends Comments: Looking forward to NDHS golf alumni tourney in Frisco on 10/06/08. My wife Sam and I met at DBC in early 70's and will celebrate our 36th year of marriage in Dec '08. | ||||
| Higginbotham, John |
520 Garland Rd. Natchitoches/LA/71457 318-228-8457 |
4/23/2008 -
Spouse name: Sarah Moss
College
info: BA - Rice University (73)
MDiv - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (76)
MA - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (78)
Family info: Three children
Sarah Joanne (Teacher)
John Robert
(IT) Nena
(College Student)
Job info: Pastor at several
United Methodist churches in Louisiana
UM Campus Minister at Tulane University Chaplain/Adjunct Faculty
at Kentucky Wesleyan College UM Campus Minister at Northwestern
Louisiana State Hobbies:
Society for Creative Anachronisms (Medieval Recreationism)
Guitar Woodworking Leather working
Friends: Melvin Pullen |
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| John F. Hooten |
JOHN.HOOTEN@VERIZON.COM
Lewisville TX 75067 |
04/26/01 - John received a BS in economics from NTSU..1977. He has worked at GTE in forecasting 1983 - 2000 and Verizon from 2000 - current. His hobbies are skiing, racquet ball, Colorado & New Mexico backpacking, and co-ed softball. His main influence at NDHS was from Ms. D. Wormack - Concert Choir. He comments - "somehow the class of '69 seems to have missed it's 30th yr. reunion - or was it just me?" | ||||
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Helen Maldonado |
7322 Fillmore Dallas, Texas 75235 |
07/21/2006 |
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Jimmy V. Kelley |
Address: 155 Metro Park Lane City: Leesville,LA 71446 Phone: 337.238.1170 |
08/07/2009 Spouse_name: Jeri Ellen College_info: Stephen F. Austin, Nacogdoches, TX (Studies); UT Arlington, BS Architecture Georgia Tech, Urban Planning (Graduate Studies) Family_info: three children; Justin, 26, drills oil wells; Jesi, 24, banking; Jacob, 22, preacher! Job_info:Drafted US Army 1971. Allowed to complete college (ROTC) became Officer until 1979. Started with Atlantic Richfield, Los Angeles; moved to Army Corps of Engineers various global assignments, retired 2002. After_retirement: Started small business consulting company upon retirement. I teach business process reinvention! Hobbies: Church, hunting, fishing, gardening and raising cows! Influence: Mrs. Goltz, she cared enough to help me understand life's pressures. She gave more than what a teacher was expected to give. She encouraged me to 'pay it forward'! Concert choir was a great foundation for belonging and accomplishing. Coach Hyde and Zabojnick. Things_Different: I would have been a cheerleader just like my friend and hero Larry Probeck. After all, even though we didn't win that often, we still had the 'pain of the event' every Friday night and Saturday. Larry on the other hand, always had the girls and was first at the 'Drugstore'; what a man!!! Friends: Janet Vinson, Tommy Lopes, Brenda Forbis, Andy Coleman, Linda Black, Larry Probeck, Debra Powers, Kathy Nowell, David Butler, David Smith, Deena Fifer, Linda Wolfe, Jose Robles, Class of '69!!! Comments: Alden Whitman once said: "each generation becomes the custodian rather than absolute owner of our environment and has the obligation to pass the inheritance on to the future..." I feel that each of us has contributed to that obligation in our own special ways. GOD Bless my friends and fellow 'Bulldogs'! |
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| (Lewton) Johnson, Pat | paj200069@yahoo.com |
7/14/2009 - Spouse_name: BOB JOHNSON Family_info: 2 DAUGHTERS, 4 STEP CHILDREN (ALL MARRIED) 6 GRAND CHILDREN & 2 ON THE WAY Job_info: BEEN IN WACO TEXAS 28 YRS, BEEN AT MY PRESENT JOB 18 YRS, OFFICE MANAGER AT DR. OFFICE After_retirement: Hobbies: YARD WORK, PETS, GARDENING, HGTV, TRAVELING Influence: MRS. BUCHANAN (HELPED TO FIND INTEREST IN OFC WORK) Things_Different: STUDY HARDER Friends: PATSY (SHARB) SMYERS, HELEN (HEFFERN), NANCY (MCKEE), RHONDA (VAUGHN), LYDIA (BELL), HELEN MALDONADO |
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| Lopes, Thom (Tommy) |
Orange County, CA |
5/23/2009 - Spouse_name: Pick One College_info: Austin College, Sherman, TX: BA Poli Sci / BA Economics 1976; California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA: J.D. 1998 Family_info: I was married to (among others) Tina Sills for about 14 years; we have 2 daughters, Clara, age 20, and Leah, age 17. Have lived in Southern California since June 1986, kids were raised here. Job_info: Marine Corps 3 years; later military contractor El Salvador / Honduras 2 years during Contra wars 1983-84. Owned headhunting businesses in Houston; moved California, owned investment and import-export firm for seven years. Went to law school, (I'd already been to Disneyland) worked for national firm in securities litigation 2 years, then returned to business, where I still am. After_retirement: I'll probably never retire; everyone I knew who did so died shortly thereafter. Hobbies: Lifelong motorcyclist; firearms, both casual, hunting, and competitive; hiking, camping, skiing, movies, writing. Influence: Loved, respected, feared Rix Ridley. Still dream / nightmare re: "880-for-time!" for Zabo the track coach. Thoroughly enjoyed concert choir with Miss Dorothy Warmack. Friends: Jim Kelley, Larry Probeck, Wolfie, Kerry Young, Myrna Monroe, Janice Wilcox Comments: The current state of affairs in Khal-ee-foorn-eeaa has reinforced the old addage that "Youth is wasted on the Young"! | ||||
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(Mathis) Weaver, Danny |
214-316-4829 |
7/14/2009 - Spouse_name: James Weaver Family_info: Two great kids, my son Jamie Weaver age 35, and daughter Stacy Gammons age 30 Job_info: Worked for Sears 34 years in the Accounting Office, I now work for Neiman Marcus Accounting Dept. Hobbies: Grand kids keep us busy, they are in a lot of sport activities and we attend them all. |
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| (Nowell) Knight, Kathy |
codman@tvec.net Box 12243 FM 59 Athens TX75751 903 677 8992 |
Kathy is married to Tommy Knight and they live in Athens, Texas. They have 4 children - Patrick 28, Kacy 24, Cody 10, and Kaylee 7. Kathy has a BA in political science and is a teacher. Her hobbies are her kids !!! | ||||
| Pool,Alan | apool@gtemail.net | http://people.goplay.com/samhouston/ | ||||
| Robles, Jose | jmrobles@sbcglobal.net Dallas,texas 75243 | 5/23/2009 - College_info: Associates from El Centro Family_info: 3 children, Alex 27, Jennifer 26, David 20 Alex served in the Marines and went to Iraq upon his return he married and lives in Farmers Branch. Jennifer is a traveling nurse (R.N.) currently she is back in Dallas she's single and San Diego is calling her back so I will probably be making another road trip. David is about to graduate from Culinary Arts school and he is living with me while he is going to school. Job_info: After high school I worked at T.I. for a year before going to El Centro and then on to S.M.U. where I left school my Senior year to go to work for the Salesmanship Club of Dallas...enough said. After bouncing around for a few years from job to job I joined the Dallas Fire Department. 32 years later I'm still driving Engine 28 in the Lake Highlands area. Like all firemen I had a second job which was a remodeling company I had for 27 years. Hobbies: Deep sea fishing, bass fishing, still like to go to hear live music and travel. Influence: Judy Womack (music) she made it possible for me to appreciate all types of music which has influenced me to this day. The music list on my I-pod is as diverse a collection of music you will ever find. Things_Different: Like a lot of my friends in my senior year I was involved with someone to the point that I lost touch with my friends, some I have been with since Spence; not cool. Friends: Jimmy Kelley, Joe Arizpe, Charlie Payne Comments: I was the second youngest member of our graduating class and looking back on my time at N.D. it showed in a lot of things that I did and was involved with. I'll always remember while at Spence getting out of school to watch the J.F.K. motorcade and actually getting a wave from Jackie only to go back to school and find out he had been shot. | ||||
| (Rosalinda) Canales, Linda |
d-villareal@ti.com 1140 Shadyglen Circle Richardson, TX 75081 |
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Saucedo, Joe |
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08/08/2009 College_info: BA - Math & Accounting UTA; Air War College Family_info: One son, two Daughters, one grandson Job_info: Lt Col USAF (retired); CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner; Formerly Assistant City Auditor - City of Dallas; currently Assistant Vice President for a large Las Vegas casino company Hobbies: Music, sports, golf, gourment cooking Influence: Mrs. Ridley, Mr. Wright, Mr.Bolton Friends: friendships from Maple Lawn Elementary Comments: Enjoyed traveling the world with the military and greatly appreciate the good ole USA |
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| (Sharb) Smyers, Patsy |
1725 dale place 972-438-2921
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Patsy was married to Larry Smyers (deceased). She has has two sons, Craig, and Chris. Craig is divorced and has a daughter Kristie who is 5 years old. Chris is married and his wife's name is Mandi. Patsy is currently employed by Premier Designs. She has worked here 5 years. Her hobbies are quilting, crossword puzzles, playing all sorts of games. She says that she believes NDHS gave her a good basis for getting along with people. Like she tells everyone, the subjects in school and making the grade was not easy for her . She got through on the friendships she made. Patsy says that she just wants any of you who do remember her to contact her. She would love to hear from you. | ||||
| (Sharp) Olmstead, Cynthia |
6901 Hansell Road #6308 Plano, TX 75024 214-998-9655 |
5/25/2009 - Family_info: I have two children. Katherine is 36 years old and Tim will be 30 years old shortly. Job_info: Worked at Travelers Insurance from Jan. 1986 to November 2008 as an audit processor. The department that I worked in was closed and all of us were laid off. I am currently working at Crowell & Associates in McKinney, TX where I am a audit reviewer. Hobbies: Reading. surfing the internet and shopping are my hobbies. Influence: Mr. Densmore was a big influence in my life. He instilled confidence in what I do. Friends: Helen Heffron and Nancy McGee were good friends. | ||||
| (Shelton), Bobbie |
shoateb@yahoo.com
5006 linnet lane dallas texas 75209 |
11/30/2008 - College info: ntsu major teaching, secondary students. Hobbies: skating, boating Things Different: more involvement with my classmates Friends: roselinda caneles |
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| (Young) Phillips, Kerrie |
86 Bronco Pass East Flat Rock NC 28726 |
7/1/2009 - College_info: A.S., Community College of Aurora Colorado,Biology; B.A., Metropolitan State College Denver, Technical Communication (Writing/Editing) minor Biology Family_info: I have three children, Heather (39)and identical twins John and Brook (34), two grandchildren William (9) and April (7) Job_info: I had many jobs (bartender, carpenter, cashier, etc.) until I received my degree at 50 after many starts and stops (went to Nursing school [hated it], then my technical writing career took off. I worked for Raytheon Polar Services, which is a subcontractor for the National Science Foundation, writing O&M Manuals [really boring stuff] but it got me to McMurdo Station, Antartica for a six week stint. Now I telecommute editing blood procedures for the American Red Cross with my main office in Washington, DC. After_retirement: I will never retire, I just bought a fixer-upper house. Hobbies: Traveling (been to Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, Central America, Antarctica), reading, hiking (live in the Blue Ridge Mountains), making beaded jewelry, volunteering for the Red Cross, and gardening. Influence: Of course, RIX RIDLEY, who didn't she influence. Things_Different: Friends: Paula Philbrook (still best friends), Tom Lopes, Bethany Cox, Patricia Hunt, Sharon Hodges, Tom Whiteman | ||||
| Whiteman, Tom |
twhiteman@prosperafinancial.com (972) 581 3070 |
3/10/2008 –
Spouse name: Sherry
College info: B.A. Stephen F.
Austin, Grad. work at SFA as well
Family info: 3 Children; Ashleigh, 25; Aimee, 23 married to Matt
Ybanez; and Adam, 20 Job info:
Have worked for 25 years in investment business.
After retirement: |
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