CATCHING UP

Elle and grandpa going out for a walk. This is the neighborhood we live in. Our house is to the left of where the photographer is standing. We live in Burleson Texas.

Elle and her cousin Brady. She had a great time with all our dogs (3). They were well behaved, which makes Val and I happy.

At the local playground. Her best imitation of Marlon Brando. You younger folks will not know what that is in reference to but the older ones (such as me) will know that was the pose Marlon Brando struck while uttering the famous line "Stella !!!". Google it if you're curious.

Dear friends,

It's been awhile since I've posted anything. I always said I didn't want this blog to be about me. But what else is there to say when "me" is the only thing I can write about. So I'm going to indulge myself and show you some pics of one of Val's and my grandkids. Hope you aren't bored right away. You know how us grand parents can get about their grand kids, right? These are pictures of Elle Bogle during a recent visit. She is the daugher of Val's second oldest, Melissa and her husband Eric. Enjoy !!

Your old and retired science teacher. (and tired too).

SAM HOUSTON COLLAGE

Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Jake

EMAIL FROM ANGIE (FOX) JACKSON

Friends,

I got this nice note from Angie (Fox) Jackson. She shares some great stories from her days at Sam Houston. I really enjoyed reading them. Those of you that can answer her questions, please do so in the "comments" section. Enjoy reading this and please let us know what you think. Jake


Mr. Trevino,
Hi, my name is Angie Jackson aka Fox. A few months ago, I googled SHJH to show a friend where I went to school and saw your online blog. I can't tell you how grateful I am for taking time and constructing this website. It is an understatement saying SH was special. I went through quite an ugly time at home and if it hadn't been for the teachers being wonderful and just simply doing their jobs, I honestly would not have felt an ounce of quality looking back. I am not kidding, what a great bunch of people. Thank you so very much.
So here are a few memories... Please let them know how wonderful and cherished they were to me.
Please excuse me if I nix the names of teachers..
I had my history teacher, hispanic, coach, across the hall from Mrs. Boyd I think, let me paddle Sam Hill in class because he was making fun of me; one swat and I didn't get a good swing darn it, he was my crush..the teacher, not Sam...well Sam a little.
I believe it was Mr. Lammes; across the hall from history, taught intro to Algebra 1, best Math teacher to date, big guy with glasses and gray hair; I knew after his class I wasn't stupid; I had been making F's before he taught me. I loved Math after his class and that has always stayed with me and turned my confidence around. I made A's and B's. Please tell him.
Mrs. Eads or something, my English teacher, first floor, I couldn't believe how sweet she was to be a teacher. I wished she would have taken me home and raised me. She was sweet, sweet, sweet. Needed that badly.

These make me laugh...

Mr. Johnson, my drama teacher, who I still get a tinge of embarrasment and feel bad for disappointing him when I threw a pie in Herbie Hunts face after a play; hitting the back curtain. He was my very favorite teacher and I upset him more than any other student, he said so. He had me touch the top of his head so I could feel how hot it was. It was going to cost several hundred dollars to clean the curtain. I just thought we should wipe it off and call it a day.
Mr. Hisbon, I could never understand a word he said, but he did call on me for smelling like cigarettes and wouldn't buy my story that there was smoke in the car on the way to school...not for a second would he buy it. I respected him a lot after that. I remember having a stand still moment and seeing someone who would go out of his way to make me do right.

This is the funniest...
Mrs. Boyd, Spanish, homeroom, I was a disaster in Spanish, I am the one who thought busing...was my school bus. I thought she had a lot of nerve to think I would skip out on class and have me followed. I came from a country town where there were 8 people, including me in my class...Look on Tina Jordan's comments if you haven't had the chance and you will understand what I am talking about.

Thank you again for letting me feel open to share. God Bless you Mr. T
Angie Jackson

Would you know of anyway possible I could get my ninth grade annual? We moved before the end of the year and I was always a little snarfy leaving it behind. '77 I think, I was class secretary.

KRIS-JAKE REUNION

Val and I had the privelege of meeting with Kris at the Hilton Garden Inn in Dallas Texas, today, 24 Sept 2008. We had a great time sharing a meal and good conversation. We determined that the last time we had seen each other was about 20 years ago. It was great meeting with Kris and catching up. We agreed to make a bigger effort to see each other. We all agreed to let each other know when we would be in each other's area so we could arrange another meeting.

NOTE FROM MARY LOU KNOX

From: Mary Lou Knox


Jake, greetings from Oklahoma! I have been so busy that I haven't had time to check the SH Blog, but I thought about it when I ran across a note I received from Jayne Combs aka "Coach Madden". She came in the early 80's and taught 7th grade English next door to the Home Ec department, I suppose because I didn't know her. She and her husband John went through the Appointment Service of the Baptist Home Mission Board with my brother and his wife before they all departed for their various mission locations. Jayne and her husband were sent to the mission field in Spain in April, 1990.

She probably had me mixed up with the other Ms. Knox who taught Homemaking at S.H. , but her note read: You may not remember me, but I taught 7th Grade english next door to you at Sam Houston Jr. High 81-82. I was excited to be reunited with you through your brother. I cherish the crazy memories of those wild times as a Ranger. In His Love, Jayne combs ("Coach Madden").

Maybe there is a student who would like to see this.

Things are going great for me. I will be celebrating my 80th birthday next Wednesday, the24th. I would love to get a card or two from some of my homemaking students!!

Blessings,
Mary Lou Knox

PS. let me know if you need her email. Jake

TINA MARIE

Tina Marie Jordan

Publication Date: 09/04/08


Tina Marie Jordan, 47, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008.


Services will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., with the Rev. Lowell Schmidt, pastor of South Georgia Church of the Nazarene, officiating.


Tina was born on Aug. 31, 1961, in Amarillo to Frank and Velma Stashi. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Kiper; three children, Jessica Beard, Jason Moloney and Morgan Terry, all of Amarillo; her mother, Velma Stashi of Amarillo; two brothers, Robert Stashi and Randy Stashi, both of Amarillo; a sister, Pamela Beasley of Amarillo; and a grandson, Michael Beard Jr.
Amarillo Globe-News, Sept. 4, 2008

BIGGEST CRUSH

See if you dare participate in this little excercise. Let us know your biggest crush while at Sam Houston. If you are brave, you can sign your name to your proclamation. If you are a "wimp" you can leave your answer annomously. My biggest crush??? Well, it goes way back before any of you were even born - so no need to mention it. You wouldn't know her anyway.

Have fun.

Future questions to be posted:

Your biggest accomplishment
Number of kids you have
Worst moments

You get the idea. Send me your proposals.

Jake