Class of 1952

Name: Robert "Bobby" Walker email
Class of: 52
Now living in: Lynchburg, VA
Date: Jul 18, 2011
Comments: Hello class of '52. Just wanted to let you know I'll be calling each and every one of you (if I have your phone number) about our upcoming class reunion scheduled for Sept. 2012. So if you don't want to hear me plead and beg for your attendance, don't answer my call. Can't wait to talk with you...

Keep healthy

Bobby

The WWHS Class of 1952 will assemble at Pipestem State Park for a reunion October 19, 20 and 21, 2010. Reunion activities are scheduled midweek in order to avoid conflicts with college homecomings.

Please contact: Rondal Shrewsbury, 415 Maxwell Hill Road, Beckley, WV 25801 or call (304) 253-5944 (land line) or (304) 673-5944 (cell) for information and registration assistance.

Name: Jackie Edwards Bostick email
Class of: 52
Now living in: DECEASED
Date: Jun 28, 2009
Comments: Jackie E. Bostick, 74, of Seffner, Fla., passed away June 7, 2009. He was an area resident for 37 years, coming from Sprague, WV. Jackie graduated from WWHS in 1953, but also considers himself the Class of 52. Dad had fond memories of WWHS and Beckley his entire life. He was also known as "Gummys Boy", referring to my coal miner grandfather Elmer J Bostick. He was a retired security director for the University of South Florida/Florida Mental Health Institute. He was a 21 year U.S. Navy veteran and Vietnam veteran. He was an avid softball player and manager of "Elite of Brandon" 1985 Softball National Champions. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Beverly; three sons, Steven, Jeffery, and David; four grandchildren, Samantha, Rachel, Christina and Sophia; and two great-grandchildren, Parker and Ellanora.

Name: Peggy Adams Raso email
Class of: 1952
Now living in: St. Louis, MO
Date: May 11, 2009
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Name: june b jackson
Class of: 1952
Now living in: clendenin, wv 25045
Date: Jan 18, 2009
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Name: In memory of Drema Love Almond
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Deceased
Date: Jun 22, 2008
Comments: I am Drema's sister and just want to let everyone know you are the Best! Drema loved attending and helping with the activities these many years. Drema loved all of you and spoke kindly of you. I miss her terribly and I just want to thank you for being her friend and let you know she loved you. I have never known a better person. I'm selfish and did not want to give her up, however I know she is in a better place. I have never known anyone to pass with the dignity she posessed. I loved her so much!

Thank you, Joyce Lewis Backus class of '57

Info about the reunion is here.

Name: Patty Carpenter Peery
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Sugar Grove OH
Date: May 20, 2007
Comments: Few days from the death of Sonny (George) Gunter, and I'm still in a state of shock. Sonny will be missed greatly by this wonderful WWHS class of 1952. So sad.

Pat and I live in the woods of Sugar Grove OH. Been out here for 18 years. Have four great and wonderful offspring and two grandchildren who live in TX. Pat retired from Lucent 1999 and is having one heck of a good time playing golf, volunteer ramp builder for handicap, and keeping me happy. :-) Health has been a problem for me for several years, but there's no giving up, I'm still kicking.....ask Pat. :-) I still do some weaving and spinning of wool or whathaveyou.

Name: Jack Frazier
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Peterstown
Date: Jun 28, 2006
Comments: [I received word that Jack would like to correspond with classmates. He has no e-mail capability. His address is: PO Box 610 Peterstown, WV 24963-0610.]

Name: Martha Cole Bane
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Charleston WV
Date: May 3, 2006
Comments: I keep in contact with quite a number of WWHS graduates and would like to know when a reunion is planned. I have made note of the current one in June.

Herb Kiser, who taught at Woodrow from 1954-62, was inquiring about this year's reunion. He is interested in coming.

Name: Roy W. "Bill" Pruett
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Lake City, Florida
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Comments: Hi everyone - I've been in Florida forever. Worked for A&P till I bought some supermarkets of my own, now retired and working for WalMart to keep my wife happy and have a reason to get out of the recliner once in a while. Don't get to Beckley any more since Mom passed on and Bobby retired from coaching ball at Marshall. I see lots of you are in Florida - I'm just minutes from the intersection of I-10 and I-75. Stop by some time. Bill

Name: Ellen Wheby Witherspoon
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Charlotte, NC
Date: Thursday, October 06, 2005
Comments: Married Jere Witherspoon, class of 1950, 48 years ago. We have 3 children and 4 grandchildren, all living in Charlotte.

Name: Norma Arthur Gunter
Class of: 1952
Now living in: 111 Shelly Lane, Beckley
Date: Monday, May 02, 2005
Comments: Keep up the good work

Name: Nancy Candler Bivins
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Birmingham, AL
Date: Sunday, March 06, 2005
Comments: Some sad news. As most of you know, my Bill passed away Feb. 22nd. We've been together since senior year at WWHS. It's been very rough, but I'm comforted by knowing he's no longer suffering as he did the past few months.

Also, my e-mail address has changed. A heartfelt thank you to all our old classmates who have expressed their sympathy and shared their memories of Bill.

Name: charles webb
Class of: 1952
Now living in: new york ny 10011
Date: Monday, September 06, 2004
Comments: my e mail address has changed!

Name: Walter Lloyd Kiddy Jr.
Class of: 52
Now living in: Orlando Fl.
Date: Thursday, June 03, 2004
Comments: Carolyn and i have moved back to Orlando. I suppose we are just flatlanders at heart. Really just couldn't get into shoveling that snow in Va. We are living in a very nice apt. while our house is being built. Our address and phone are as follows. Write,call or come by and see us if you should find yourself in town.

8114 Vanilla Oak Trail Apt. H
Orlando Fl. 32818
407-293-5728

Name: Peggy Adams
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Lafayette, Indiana
Date: Friday, February 27, 2004
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Name: Patrick Henry Johns
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Casselberry & Daytona Beach Shores FL.
Date: Friday, February 20, 2004
Comments: It's now Flora Duh for this old soldier who isn't planning to fade away any time soon. Who could ask for more! Alice and I were married on Valentines day (14 Feb. for you men) the year was 1953. We met at Little Beaver summer of 52, I saw Her on the dance floor and just had to introduce myself. We have been together through thick and thin, three wonderful children, constantly moving on Army orders a trip to Vietnan where I commanded an INFANTRY unit. Retired after 28 years of service with the rank of LTC. Thanks be to God for His manifold blessings

Name: Patrick Henry Johns
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Casselberry & Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
Date: Monday, January 19, 2004
Comments: Alice Asbury of Sophia were married on 14 Feb 1953, first of three children born on 14 Dec 1953. We also have two grandchildren. Served in the US Army for twenty eight years. Served one tour in Vietnam as an Infantry unit commander. Retired in 1981 with the grade of LT. COL. My great regret in life has been the silence of my early years concerning my Christian faith. I am now able to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope within me, with gentleness and respect. Our 50th reunion was for Alice and I a highlight, along with the 45th. Hope to attend other gatherings of the greatest class.

Name: Patty Donaghue Locascio
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Beaver, West Virginia
Date: Friday, December 05, 2003
Comments: Moved back to West Virginia September 11, 2001. Live on a ridge overlooking Beckley. Its good to be home!!!

Name: George (Sonny) A. Gunter Jr.
Class of: 1952
Now living in: 5078 Whiteside Cove Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Date: Tuesday, August 05, 2003
Comments: Update, Aug.5-2003. Hi everyone, current update. Living in Highlands since Dec. 1994. Partner in mountain rental cabins, we "built them ourselves" just out of town, surrounded by national forest in a beautiful setting. Elevation 3200', Beckley elev. 1950 (est.) Cool nights and warm days, a great temprate area. Just finished a 7 week run of "Wizard of Oz" at our local playhouse. Hard on old men! (and women). Our class reunion last year was for me very hectic but wonderfully rewarding. Wish could have spent more time just talking with everyone. Many persons are mistified by the value placed on antiques by some. When you meet fellow classmates anew, a feeling of great value and immense trust comes over with each embrace. Todays "throw-a-way" world pales badly against the antiques we know and cherish. God bless and keep in touch. Sonny

Name: Patricia P. Kenney Triggs
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Macedonia, Ohio 44056
Date: Monday, June 02, 2003
Comments: Hi classmates of 1952
I married David C. Triggs in March (Good Friday) 1951
3 children, 8 grand children and 3 great grand children
would love to talk to and meet old class mates but this June 13 & 14 date is not possible -- our grandson is getting married on June 14.
I have had some health problems over a number of years
(cancer, heart & diabeties) but still fighting.
David has had bouts with cancer & 2 heart attacks but is still working.
one thing I learned golden years not gold but rust getting old really sucks.
we would love to be at the reunion - maybe next time--
give me a call @ 1 (330) 467-1786 or send me an e-mail.

Name: Sally Bunch Young
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Beckley, WV
Date: Monday, March 17, 2003
Comments: Hello Everyone, my husband Frog has aggravated me to death to sign onto this site..have been married now for 41 years..Have two sons, Matt, in Atlanta and Robert Jr. in Beckley.. and a daughter Robin who lives in Charleston, WV.. One grandchild Meghan, 8yrs old, the light of our life..I retired from the Board of Education in 1998 after 25 yrs. as Executive Secretary to the Purchasing Director..JoLee and I worked together..If anyone knows anything about Ann Morrison I sure would like to know where she is..Enjoyed the reunion even though it was hard for me to go..enjoyed seeing everyone. My brother Don lives in Big Stone Gap, VA.. My mother and dad are now deceased.

Name: Janice E. Meadows Cox [no e-mail address]
Class of: 1952
Now living in: 7375 Central College Rd. New Albany, Ohio 43054
Date: Monday, February 24, 2003
Comments: Telephone: 1-614-855-7678
Married Joseph F. Cox (Class of 1948) in 1954.
Two daughters: Sarah (Born 1963) and Emily (Born 1967)
BA in Elementary Education, Concord College, Athens, WV 1956
Teacher in Columbus, Ohio school system 1956 - 1990
Retired 1990
Would love to hear from former classmates or anyone else I knew at Woodrow.

Name: Phyllis Deal Lilly
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Jacksonville, Florida
Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2003
Comments: I am living in Jacksonville, Fl and have been here for almost 20 years. Still enjoy going back to Beckley to see all of my old friends. Please email me, will enjoy hearing from you.

Name: Norma Arthur Gunter
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Beckley, W. Va.
Date: Tuesday, November 05, 2002
Comments: I've been married to Lonnie Gunter, Jr. for 47 years this month. We have two daughters, 3 grandsons and one granddaughter. One daughter is in advertising in Columbus, Ohio and the other one is a RN. I still work part time at the Beckley VAMC as an oncology RN. I just returned, fron a Medical Mission trip to Nicaragua, Oct. 12,2002. This was my sixth short term mission trip. I love to travel, walk, read and bird watch. Life has been good.

Name: jimmy shumate
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Oak Hill, WV
Date: Sunday, September 29, 2002
Comments: I am sad to report that my mother, Anna L. Bailey Shumate passed away on 9/21/2002. She was a graduate of the Woodrow class of 1932. One of her classmates, Audra Stanley Anderson, passed away earlier in the week. There must be very few alumni left from 1932.

Name: Bill Halstead
Class of: 1952
Now living in: St. Albans
Date: Sunday, August 04, 2002
Comments: Now living single in the city of St.Albans. Farm and married life didn't work out. Working(?) as a building manager at the Nitro Community Center 4 hrs daily. Had a great time working on the 50th reunion especially with George Gunter who spent days in scripting, attempting to line up people with various talents, etc. etc. I was truly happy to see the class of '52...sure we all have changed, but isn't that expected after 50 years? I'm greatful to have been seen, no matter how many wrinkles, pounds etc. And for those who didn't attend, make sure you don't misss the next one. If anyone would like a video tape of the Saturday night activities, contact me via 'phone, 304-727-1989 or e-mail.

Name: Charles Webb
Class of: 52
Now living in: NYC and Berkshires
Date: Thursday, August 01, 2002
Comments: Thanks to the organizers and participants in the 50th reunion. This was without doubt one of the most moving events of a lifetime. I hope we can hold many more! To those who couldn't make it, my sincere condolences!

Name: Thomas R. Smith
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Humble (Houston), Texas
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2002
Comments: Work for Continental Airlines as a Flight Simulator Engineer. Twice married. 4 children (2 boys, 2 girls). 4 grandchildren, all boys via 1st marriage. Current (and last) wife, Tina Oiler of Iowa. Married 31 years. Plan on retiring in the fall of '03. Still having too much fun. Travel a great deal. Hobbies include genealogy and writing. I also enjoy working on our land in Burleson county, Texas. My sons live in Hawaii. One on Kauai, the other on Maui. Typically visit twice a year but am slowing down the visits. Wish you all health, happiness & prosperity.

Name: George (Sonny) Gunter
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Highlands NC
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2002
Comments: Great finding this page. More later: looking for some people to help with our reunion. 1.Steve Pealish tel #, Peter Ellenbogen tel #, Bob Davis tel #. Thanks

Name: Peggy Adams
Class of: 1952
Now living in: New York
Date: Monday, July 01, 2002
Comments: I would love to hear from any of you.

Name: Kyra Rand Pease
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Paulden, AZ
Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2002
Comments: I have two children (David Techak and Ken Techak) and four grandchildren. My husband, Donn, and I just finished building a home in Paulden, AZ, which is about 30 miles North of Prescott. I still like horses (we have two). We are supposed to be retired, but still haven't figured what that means. Hope to see you all at the reunion.

Name: Phyllis [Campbell] Whitley
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Spotsylvania, VA
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2002
Comments: Looking forward to seeing classmates at our 50th Reunion in July. Having a great life! Worked for the telphone company for a number of years in WV, D.C. and spent four years in NYC working as a Business Systems Analyist for Bell Laboratories. Took early retirement in 1985. Began art lessons while in NYC and continue learning over the years. My passion is for portraiture. Active in the local Sister City Association which has taken me to Southern France a number of times - twice as a guest of the French Government. Married A. C. Whitley in 1977 and we moved to a turn of the century farm house adjacent to a Civil War Battlefield. See you at the reunion.

Name: Bobby Walker
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Lynchburg, Va
Date: Sunday, March 10, 2002
Comments: Hope you all make it to Beckley in '02

Name: charles d. webb
Class of: 1952
Now living in: New York City & Berkshire County, Mass.
Date: Tuesday, March 05, 2002
Comments: Just discovered this website. I am Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Charles Webb Company, Inc., a national fund raising firm specializing in the arts. After transfering from WVU to Chapel Hill, I went on to graduate school at the University of Wisconsin. Moved to NYC in 1971 and became Development Consultant on staff of The Metropolitan Museum of Art there, and founded my own company in 1974. I have also kept up with my writing, having pubilshed poetry over the years, have just brought out my first novel, "Jake and Jasmine", a love story. Several other books are in the works. I hope to make the 50th anniversary.

Name: Roderick (Rod) Gallimore
Class of: 52
Now living in: Copper Canyon, Texas
Date: Friday, March 01, 2002
Comments: I went to WVU my Freshman year, then went into the Army in June 53. I served two years in 11th Airborne Division. I married Jeanette Haynes from the class of 53. We were married in 54, and have two sons, Rocky and Danny, and one super granddaughter. We have a furniture manfacturing business which Jeanette and Rocky operate. Jeanette handles the business end and Rocky the shop. I work for HCA and have been in healthcare management since 69. I sometime think about retirement, but have been blessed with good health and still enjoy developing managers. We plan to be "back home" this summer for the reunion. See you then!

Name: Lewis M. Webb
Class of: 1952
Now living in: ca.
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2002
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Name: Nadine Rock Kelley
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Roanoke, Virginia
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2002
Comments: Still trying to find pictures of 4th and 5th grade, Institute Elementary School. Thanks

Name: Lewis (Lew) Webb
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Laguna Hills, Ca.
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2002
Comments: I married Margaret Stafford in "53 and we had three children and seven grandchildren. We attended WVU as freshmen and moved to California in '54. We will celebrate our 49th next August.
We are looking forward to The Big One for the class of '52. I am in constant contact with Coach Van Meter and he is doing fine, he will be 102 in August. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Jack Groseclose and Jo Lee for the attention they pay Coach. They really do everything for him and he could not do without the help.

Name: Margaret Stafford Webb
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Laguna Hills, Ca.
Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2002
Comments: I married Lewis Webb, after our freshman year at WVU. Since August of 1953, our biographies match. Hope to see you all at The Big One.

Name: Rondal Shrewsbury
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Beckley
Date: Sunday, December 30, 2001
Comments: My wife Sallie and I have just moved to Beckley from Flat Top Lake. Gettin' a little too old for the Lake life :-) I have been working with Jo Lee and others on the fiftieth reunion coming up next summer. Hope everyone who possibly can will attend. We're looking forward to a great time. I work some as a volunteer at the office of the Beckley Area Foundation which is the trustee for our class scholarship fund. I am thrilled to report that the fund has recently passed the $50,000 threshhold. What a class!!!

Name: Harold W. Vandivort
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
Date: Friday, November 09, 2001
Comments: Well Hello! I ran across the W.W.H.S. web page a few weeks ago and have enjoyed the notes and information there . I have now been retired since May of 1995 after more than 25 years with Virginia Tech. as an Instrument Maker Supervisor in the Dept. of Wood Science & Forest Products. I am still married to the " Love of my life " now 44 yrs. the former Frances "Gerry" Richardson, and we have one daughter, Tammy, which is now Director of Administration, West Virginia Water Research Institute at West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va. We are still very active in gardening, traveling, our church activities, and I also very much enjoy riding around the country on my "Honda Goldwing" motorcycle !! We enjoy coming back to the Beckley, W.Va. area and visiting with old friends and would like to also hear from former schoolmates. Keep up the "Good Work" on the web page !!!!!!

Name: Oliver C. Harper
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Beckley, WV
Date: Friday, July 13, 2001
Comments: Hi. I have been retired for about 20 years, after teaching for 25 years. Have kept busy with the nursery business and farming. Shirley and I had two kids and four grandchildren. Shirley died in August 1998. I've been spliting my time between Beckley, Florida, and Monroe County, WV. Let me know if you need anything. Be glad to hear from everyone: (304)252-3877 or harperoc@citynet.net

Name: Lewis (Lew) Webb
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Laguna Hills, California
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2001
Comments: I want to express my appreciation for this web page. We enjoy reading it now and then to see who has come aboard. Margie (Stafford) and I attended WVU for our freshman year and were married in '53. We will celebrate our fourty eighth this August. We have been blessed with three wonderful children and seven very special grand children.
We have adjusted to the West Coast where we landed in '54. God has blessed us exceedingly. We try to attend every reunion and keep up with as many as we can.
I talk to Coach every week, sometimes as many as three times. He is well and very sharp at almost 101. We would love to hear from all of you from '52.

Name: Margaret Stafford Webb
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Laguna Hills, California
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2001
Comments: We would love hearing from everyone. God has been good to us and we have had a wonderful life. We love all of you. Check Lew's bio. it matches mine.

Name: Nadine Rock Kelley
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Roanoke, Virginia
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2001
Comments: I attended Institue Grade School during the middle and late forties. Does anyone have any group school pictures taken during that time? I am compiling a photograph album and would like some pictures to complete the album. I do not remember the names of any of my teachers so any help would be appreciated. I will copy the pictures and return them promptly. I enjoy this website very much. I graduated from Woodrow Wilson in 1952. Thanks for any help you can provide. My E-mail address is DNKDEANIE@AOL.COM

Name: William Bivins (Bivens)
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Birmingham, AL
Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2001
Comments: Hi, everyone. Most bio info in Nancy's entry - she's my computer guru. Actually, I can dismantle a 747 down to the last screw AND put it all back together, but these computers are something else. This old dog refuses to learn any new tricks. WWHS web site may change my mind -- it's nice hearing from and about old friends. After WWHS, I spent 4 years in the Air Force maintaining helicopters, then graduated from Embry Riddle School of Aviation in Miami. Worked for Eastern Air Lines in Miami and Birmingham for 30 years before it crashed, then 10 years for Airborne Express. Retired now and playing a lot more golf - love it! A big HELLO to all the old gang from Calloway Heights. If you're ever in the neighborhood, give us a call.

Name: Nancy Candler Bivins
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Birmingham, AL
Date: Monday, May 28, 2001
Comments: This is really NEAT! Visited JoLee Daniels recently and found out about this cool web site. For a little bio, married classmate Bill Bivins in 1953 (for a match that most thought would last 6 months at best, we're going on 48 years!). We have two children, Gary, born in 1955 and Amanda, 17 years later (she was our "do it yourself" grandchild). Gary and his lovely wife have given us 2 wonderful grandsons and they live in Cincinnati. Amanda lives near us and is very active in Community Theater (her mother's daughter for sure). Bill worked as a mechanic for Eastern Airlines for 30 years before they went belly-up, and then for Airborne Express for 10 years. He retired November, 2000 and enjoys it something fierce. He's playing more golf and "tinkering", doing all the little things he never had time for. I still work 3 days a week as office manager for private investigator/polygrapher. Have no plans to "retire" any time soon 'cause I'm having too much fun. Didn't mean to ramble on so long and take up so much space. Would love to hear from classmates.

Name: Aliff, James H. "Jim"
Class of: 52
Now living in: Highlands, NC.
Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2001
Comments: Married Ann Wise from Mount Hope in 1956 after four years in the US Navy. We have three children, and three great grand children. Retired from Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in West Palm Beach FL. in 89 after 22 years as an industrial photographer and supervisor. We like to travel, Church, and I have been into antique cars for about forty years, I'm now involved building in Street Rods.

Name: Nadine Rock Kelley
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Roanoke, Virginia
Date: Monday, May 07, 2001
Comments: This is a great way to stay in touch with our classmates. I have been to three or four reunions and enjoyed them very much. My husband and I have five daughters (combined) and eleven grandchildren. We enjoy traveling, working in our church, and just beinging retired. My mother who is 87 years old lives within a mile of us in a retirement home. We go back to visit in Beckley about four times a year. I still have an aunt, who is 96 years old, living alone in Crab Orchard. Would like to hear from Joyce Robinson who was a good friend in high school.

Name: Peggy Adams Raso
Class of: 1952
Now living in: New York
Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2001
Comments: I think this web site is fantastic. It is wonderful to keep in contact with so many cousins and friends. I am looking forward to the next reunion. I got married on Palm Sunday. My name is still Raso.

Name: Ruth M. (Sorensen) Gunnoe
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Beckley, WV
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2001
Comments: I am working with the reunion gang and trying to obtain e-mail addresses of all class mates. We are working on the 50 year reunion. Help!!!!!!!!!

Name: Peggy Prince Bacheller
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Bloomington, MN
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2001
Comments: I married a "nice" guy I met in Chicago who took me back "North" to Minnesota where his home is. Since then we have had 3 children and now 6 grandchildren. Our 45th wedding anniversary is coming up in September. I have been to a few of the reunions and am looking forward to the next one. If you get to Minnesota we are close to the Mall of America and would love to see "you all"

Name: Elnora Vest Conner
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Waterford, Michigan
Date: Sunday, March 25, 2001
Comments: Class of "52. Good job, Jeff. Thanks! Hello, wwhs buddies. Sure would love to get in touch with you. I married the love of my life, Ken Conner from Grandview area in May, 1954. We have 3 daughters and 1 son who is an MD practicing near us. Seven grandchildren who are all boys! Wouldn't trade them for your girls either. One of our favorite things to do is visit the Beckley area where I have 2 brothers and Ken has 2 sisters. Still a wwhs fan, too. e-mail wwhs52gal@home.com.

Name: Sam Morrison
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Columbus, Ohio
Date: Jan. 25, 2001
Comments: After my stay at WVU I taught school and coached BB and FB at Southern Hi In MD. We (my wife Carolyn Hill From Hillsboro -- my mothers home town, and son John) leeft Md., to join my sister and her family in Columbus, OH. At the same time I changed professions to Data Processing. It was here that we had a second son, Keith, in 1965. I eventually ended up at Ohio State University and retired from there in 1988. After retirement I joined the Professional Bowling Assn and bowled on the senior tour. We currently have a bowlers pro shop and still do some of the Pro Bowling tournaments.

Name: Barbara Marks Stalfort
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Sun City West, AZ
Date: Jan. 22, 2001
Comments: Thanks to Jo Lee and all the others who publish The Eagles Nest '52. I enjoy reading of the accomplishments of former classmates. I worked for the FBI, General Electric and Fairfax County, VA. I retired in 1994 and my husband and I moved to AZ. I love it here. We have one son who is now 30, whom we adopted when he was 3years old. We were neighbors of John and Joyce Reid for 15 years when we lived in VA. I have only been to my 10th Class Reunion but I am hoping to attend the 50th.

Name: jimmy shumate
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Oak Hill, WV
Date: Jan. 19, 2001
Comments: I now have a pc at home and this is my new email address. I was sad to hear about Danny Williams. The summer of 1952 I helped keep score of the Warren Williams junior baseball games, and I was the scorekeeper when he pitched a no-hitter. He was probably the best all-around athlete I had seen at Woodrow. Would like to know what happened to Charles Webb and David Clower, two of my best buds. I know that Frank Frazier retired from the FBI a few years ago. We used to give him a hard time when he was a ticket taker at the Palace Theater.

Name: Sam Morrison
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Columbus, Oh
Date: Jan. 5, 2001
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Name: SHIRLEY MEADOR JOHNS
Class of: 1952
Now living in: SEBASTIAN FLORIDA
Date: Dec. 11, 2000
Comments: I JUST WANT TO THANK JO LEE FOR THE NEWSLETTER. I LOOK FORWARD TO READING IT AND FINDING OUT WHAT EVERYONE HAS BEEN UP TO. I MUST ADMIT THAT I MUST BE A VERY LAZY PERSON BECAUSE I CANNOT KEEP UP WITH THE HIGH LEVEL OF ACTIVITY I READ ABOUT. I RETIRED FROM TEACHING IN 1993 AND I AM TAKING THAT RETIREMENT VERY SERIOUSLY. I WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY, HEALTHY HOLIDAY. SHIRLEY

Name: John R Reid
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Willamsburg Va.
Date: Nov. 1, 2000
Comments: Hello All Of You Class Mates Of 52, I Now Live In Willamsburg And Love it. I AM Retried And Doing A Lot OF Fishing And Playing Some Golf. We Have 3 Golf Course Here. I Am Maried To The Former Joyce Wills Class Of 54 For 46 Years And We Have Two Childern And Three Grandchildern.

Name: Tommy F. Eckle
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Monroeville, PA
Date: Aug. 31, 2000
Comments: Enjoyed my brief visit with classmates at the 45th reunion picnic. Hope to be there for the 50th. The Eagle's Nest '52 is great, keep it coming. The updates on classmates are nice.

Name: Bobby Walker
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Lynchburg VA
Date: Aug. 21, 2000
Comments: Class of '52...What a great bunch!!! Hope to see you 2002

Name: Glenda McKinney Gunther
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Montgomery, Alabama
Date: Aug. 7, 2000
Comments: I attended Roanoke Business College after graduation. In 1956 I married classmate Jim Gunther. We have one son who is a research chemist, one daughter who is in advertising and two grandsons who we try real hard to spoil as much as possible. I worked in accounting and media accounting before finding a home in restaurant equipment purchasing. I retired in 1992 as Purchasing Manager for the Long John Silvers Seafood chain. Since then I have enjoyed traveling, shopping, and buying as many purses and shoes as possible.

Name: Jim Gunther
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Montgomery, Alabama
Date: Aug. 7, 2000
Comments: I joined the Navy for four years after graduation. Shortly after getting out of the Navy in 1956 I married classmate Glenda McKinney. We have one son who is a research chemist, one daughter who is in advertising and two grandsons who we try real hard to spoil as much as possible. I worked for IBM for 38 years. I retired in 1991 and then spent 7 years consulting and doing retirement things. Now I mostly do retirement things like visiting children and grand children, golf, traveling, golf, photography, golf, etc.

Name: Patty Donaghue Locascio
Class of: 1952
Now living in: Sterling, Virginia
Date: July 31, 2000
Comments: Retired after 21 years working for the Loudoun County, Virginia government. A widow since 1982, have two sons, and two grandchildren who live in Sterling.

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