Sherman Ex-Students Association
"Celebrating the past and building the future" 

I've been in California since 1971. I love this place. Just an hour from Yosemite and two from the pacific coast. I've been married to Gail for 37 years. We have three children and five grandchildren. I have been made busy teaching college, pastoring a church of great people, and writing books. Man!...would I love to see everybody and catch up on all we've missed while apart all these years!

-J. Otis Ledbetter

I have retired from the travel business having been a Stewardess for Central Airlines, and a travel agent for many years. After living in Corpus Christi, Pittsburgh, Pa., and The Netherlands I have been in Houston for thirty plus years. I have two daughters by my first marriage, who are single and living in Chicago. My husband Tom and I spend the summers in tiny, quiet, and cool Lake City, Co.

-Janey Bailey Swanson

I am from the Class 0f 65. I am still married to Richard Curtis from the class of 62, we have been married for 40 yrs. We have four wonderful daughters, Kay Lynn Rhodes married to John with a daughter Madison 6 and a son Morgan 2. Then there is Tammy Lynn Betterton married to David with a daughter Lyndsey 12, Patty Lynn Mayo married to Sean with two sons Marshall 7 and Parker 2 and a daughter Claire 8 mos. and also my daughter Kathy Lynn Harder married to Todd with a son Ashton 10 and a daughter Peyton 5. We both are very proud of all of them. Having 8 Grandchildren is the best thing ever. We have lived in Plano for 33 yrs.

-Dianna Lynn Teague Curtis

Serving on the board for Sherman ExStudent's Association is so much fun. I love
finding long ago friends. I am married to my college sweetheart,Ron; we've been
married almost 37 years. We have two sons, Todd(36) and Jeff(34). They are both
married to wonderful young women whom we love dearly. Ron and I have three fabulous grandchildren, Aly, Reese and Natalie. I am a homemaker once again after working 16 years in the Sherman school system and I love being home!

-Janis Jane Bush Schulz

I'm living in Denton as of March of 2003. I retired from the Texas Dept. of Human Services 3 years ago and love retirement! I recently remarried after being single for 14 years. I have two wonderful daughters, Shannon who is 36 and Stephanie who is 32, a great son-in-law and the Most precious grandson, Alex, in the world. My husband, Larry, works for J.C.Penney's in the corporate office in Plano. After moving to Denton, I decided to participate in an old passion, acting. I tried out for a part in "Steel Magnolias" at the Denton Community Theatre, and got the part of "Ouiser". Some say I did not have to "act" very hard! It was great fun and I plan to continue participating whenever possible. I would love to hear from my former classmates.

-Rebecca "Becky" Kay Smith Parker

Married 22 years, no kids, five grandkids, "livin' la vida loca".

-Larry Greesen

Married to Willies Ballou who graduated from Sherman High in 1963. Have one son currently enrolled at Texas A&M in Commerce. We are currently retired and enjoy traveling.

-Cathye Louise Ballou

I married my high school sweetheart on January 15, 1966. Joan Franklin Brown is from the class of 1968.We have been married for 35 years now. I went back to school and recieved my BSEE at UTA Arlington,Texas in May of 1980. And then went to UTD (Dallas) and revieved my MBA in May 1993.
I'm Director of Engineering for a Communications company in the Dallas area. Joan and I renewed our vows for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. With a big church wedding and all the trimmings. We have two children our oldest Elicia is 34 and is married and lives in Mississippi and has our only two grandsons. Rex Jr.is 32 single and is a Contract Programer for J.C.Pennys and lives in the Dallas area. I would love to here from our classmates. Don't you think it is time for another reunion?

-Rex Brown

Just moved back to the area and eager to get back in contact with all of the SHS family of the mid 60's.

-Jack L. Washington

I have been married for 35 years to John Hacker (A.C. Grad.) John retired a year ago after teaching/coaching for 34 years. I am presently Assistant County Treasurer for Henderson County, in
Athens, TX and running for the position of Treasurer. (with the blessings of my boss, who is retiring at the end of her term) We have one son, Chris, who coaches and is recruiting co-ordinator for East Tx Baptist University in Marshall, TX. He and wife Joanna have 2 "precious, adorable, beautiful" daughters. (I love being a grandmother to Sydney - 5 yrs. old and Summer - almost 2 yrs. old!!!!) I was thrilled to get the SHS Ex's News from my mother. It really brought back "GREAT" memories of growing up in Sherman! You "ALL" have spent a lot of time & effort in putting this newsletter together and deserve a big THANK YOU! It is as good as most college newsletters. Enough gushing..........I would love to hear from SHS grads!

-Linda Garmon Hacker

I am an elementary/middle school teacher married to Ed Baggett, an Episcopal priest. I earned a B.S. and M.Ed. from UT Austin. We have two married sons and one new grandchild, born on Mother's Day, 2002. We have another grandchild on the way. I have gone by Dottie for years and now I'm also Mrs. B and Mama B.

-Dottie Cloughly Baggett

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from University of Texas at Austin - established Jack Stephens Engineering, Inc. in 1982 - married to Joyce (also SHS class of 65) for 35 years - two children, Todd, 30, and Brooke, 23 - proud Grandpa of Avery Elizabeth Stephens, born May 11, 2002, 3rd generation Longhorn in
training - still enjoy fast cars and motorcycles, just like in high school.

-Jack William Stephens

Bachelor of Science from TWU - taught Home Economics - now in school administration - married to Jack Stephens (also SHS class of 65) for 35 years - two children, Todd, 30, and Brooke, 23. Proud new grandparents of beautiful new granddaughter, Avery Elizabeth, born May 11, 2002!

-Joyce Lynn Shuffler Stephens

Who knew? I stopped in to visit a co-worker about her plans for the Thanksgiving holidays. She mentioned that her father would be visiting from Sherman. Much to our surprise we both grew up in Sherman, graduated in 1965, and were both members of the Sherman Hi-Steppers. Sandra Swanner Robbins and I work in the Legal Department at Alcatel and have been sitting two offices apart for the past several months. Needless to say, we've changed!

-Joan Vincent Shields

I retired this year after 36 years working in Enroute Air Traffic Control. Have been married since 1970. Both of my daughters and their families are currently in the Austin area. We now have two granddaughters. Current activities revolve around volunteer work and traveling in our 5th wheel trailer.

-Jimmy Wilemon

I am married and have 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren. I have been married almost 38 years. I started Mr. Carpet in Jan. 1976 and have continued to be a part of the business only on a much smaller scale. I am currently a part of our church motorcycle ministry team and travel with our motorcycles to different functions. I also have Personal Safety Products Co. which is on the web that I started 2 years ago. The only other thing I left out was I have bounced back from heart failure in 2003. Today, I continue enjoy all the things God has blessed me with.

-Larry Hayley