| Come back often for news and other information of interest. Go to Contact Us to send news to use on this page. We want to share short items that will be of interest to exes, important dates, marriages, deaths, celebrations. This site belongs to the Odem Exes. Help us make it interesting - Send News, Send Pictures! Sandra Freeze Lindeman, Class of '73 writes that she's still married to Randy, still 2 sons, still in Education. Lives in Odem. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
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For some of us, it was a very long time ago, but put on your thinking caps and see if you can help. Ask your parents, grandparents, classmates and check in those old memory boxes...... We need the names of the Valedictorians/Salutatorians for the following years: 1922, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 51, 52, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 71 and 79. We need the name of the Salutatorian only for 1962. If you can help with this information, please contact Claudina Perez perezc@oeisd.org |
| (below) Theresa Robertson, Class of '59, hands in her T.I. employee badge on her last day there. She retired on October 27, 2006 after 46 years with the company. Theresa has moved back to the area and is living in Skidmore and would like to hear from old friends trobertson001@stx.rr.com Remember Scoot's Cafe that belonged to Theresa, Hilda and Patsy Jean's folks? |
We're well into 2008, and the committee had a planning meeting on April 5th
for our "Big" Homecoming in the fall of 2010. Please send news, start looking
for old classmates, start organizing class reunions, send a contribution to help
with expenses and most important, make plans to "come home" in 2010.
for our "Big" Homecoming in the fall of 2010. Please send news, start looking
for old classmates, start organizing class reunions, send a contribution to help
with expenses and most important, make plans to "come home" in 2010.
| The Odem High School Library is in need of some Yearbooks to complete the Library collection. Anything before 1948 1952 No Yearbook Published 1959 1960 1961 1966 1968 1970 1971 1973 1976 1982 If you have a yearbook from one of these years that you're willing to donate, please contact Frances Sipes Barlow barlowf@oeisd.org The Homecoming Committee is taking some important information from yearbooks, so if you have one of these years and can't donate it, but you're willing to loan it or work with the committee and provide names that they need, please let us know through the Contact Us page. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
Jim Walker, Class of '60 writes, "Joined Air Force and left prior to graduation. Finished high school in Air Force." We can share Jim's contact information. |
| Can you help locate Veterans' Memorial Plaque?........ For many years, a plaque bearing the names of Odem Exes who had served in the U.S. Armed Forces hung in the hall of the old Odem High School. This plaque was removed for safekeeping during Hurricane Celia in 1970 and hasn't been seen since. Does anyone have any idea where it might be? Use the Contact Us page to provide information, please. |
| Jean Austin Curtiss and Billie Jo Tennill at Homecoming CommitteeMtg. 3-24-07 |
| Deborah Buentello Carriles, Class of '88, writes...... "Hi all. I am so looking forward to the big '20' reunion. Feel free to get my info from the Exes committee to keep me informed. Oh, and I would love to help out in searching for people or getting the reunion together. Just let me know and I will come down from SA." Deborah gave permission to share her information and she can be emailed at deborah_carriles@yahoo.com |
| Homecoming 2007 was the weekend of the Class of 1977 30 year reunion, and it was a great weekend of food, fun, and catching up with old friends. Classmates came from as far as New Jersey (Boyd Smith), Nebraska (Jo Lynne Barber Lehan), and San Antonio (Joe Thornton) to participate in the event. The weekend included attending the homecoming football game, a reception at Dalia's Cafe in Odem after the game, and a party at the home of Steve and Joan (Atkinson) McKaughan. (See Photo at Left) |
| Darrell Wayne Phelps, Classof '57, writes that he's retired from the Air Force, married and living in Seguin. We can share Darryl's contact info. The photo shows retirement at its best! Pete McCown, Class of '58 is looking for classmates Bob Laney, Richard Smith, Tiny Serda, Sara Arriaga, Carmen Flores and Sulema Longoria. Pete is planning a 50 year reunion for the Class of '58. If you have any information that can help him locate the above exes, please contact : pete1940@shawus.com Duncan Robertson looking for old classmates... We received this email from Duncan Robertson who is looking for old classmates. His email is listed. If you knew Duncan, let him hear from you. " I'm not a graduate of Odem HS, however, I did spend a good portion of my "formative" years at that school and would like to have the chance to look up some old classmates. Would have been in the graduating class of 1990. Thank you!" Email Duncan at duncan.robertson@gmail.com |
| Tom Laney, Class of '59 (Salutatorian) with his grandson, Ryan Gentry Anyone remember being in Band with Tom???? |
| (L Top) Jo Ann Rouse Hanstrom, Class of '61, Hilda Robertson West, Class of '55, Theresa Robertson, Class of' 59, (Bottom R) Celia Kay West Catnach, Class of '90 and friend, Anne Jordan, all gathered at Theresa's new Skidmore home in April 2007. |
SAN PATRICIO COUNTY" Please take a look at the book that Cervado Castro is holding (above). It's an out-of- print History of San Patricio County and the Homecoming Committee is hoping someone will have an extra copy that they will donate for auction or raffle for fund raising. You can offer it through the Contact Us page. |
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| Click & enlarge this picture & you'll see that it says Est. 1956. Any of you guys remember playing (or coaching) in the first Odem Little League? (Girls couldn't play in 1956) If you played or coached that first year, send us a note about it. |
| JAN REED VICKERS, Homecoming Committee Historian, is asking for pictures, preferably earlier years with the names identifyng each individual. Mail to PO Box 642 Odem TX 78370 JAN GREENWOOD WOODSON, Decorations Committee Chair is asking for recommendations or suggestions for decorations by mail or email. Decorations for reception and General Assembly. Some of the decorations may be moved for dance.) woodsonj@trinityvalleyschool.org 710 Bunker Hill Drive Arlington, TX 76011 |
| Willard Lynn Bosworth, Class of '75 writes that he married his wife Judy in 1985, then moved to Tulsa, OK that same year to attend Spartan School of Aeronautics. He graduated in 1987 and went to work in 1987 for American Airlines in Tulsa as an A & P Tech. He's been with American ever since and is now living in Broken Arrow, which is right next door to Tulsa. We can share his email address to contact him. |
Bill & Jo Ann Hanstrom visited Odem in June with their youngest son and his family. Shown at "old" Welder Park in Sinton is (l-r) Jeff Hanstrom, 15 yr. old John Hanstrom, Jana Hanstrom, Jo Ann Hanstrom (class of '61) w/10 yr. old Anna in front and Bill Hanstrom (class of '60). Bill & Jo Ann showed the family Odem & Sinton & had lunch with old friends. |
| (l-r) Patsy Robertson Petrus, Ina Ruth Maxwell Rouse, Joyce & Frank Rhoden (Jo Ann's cousin), Hilda Robertson West, Bill Hanstrom, Jo Ann Hanstrom, Billie Jo Tennill & Theresa Robertson |
| Alice Grant Crocker, Class of '76 sent a $100 contribution. Alice is married to Randy Crocker, living in Kilgore, Texas. We can share her contact information for old friends wanting to get in touch. |
| Steve Garcia, class of '77, writes that he didn't graduate with his class. He joined the U.S. Army in his senior year, but regrets not being able to be there with all his brothers and sisters that he knew through elementary up to high school. He received his GED through the armed forces training. Steve lives in Odem and we can share his information. You can email Steve at sbg1525@yahoo.com |
In Sympathy...............
Jesse Rodriguez passed away, Mayor of Odem for 25 years.
Melda Benevidez passed away. Melda was buried in the Edroy Cemetery. She was in Susie Oelschlegel class.
Lou Bain, father of Tonya Bain Romero, passed away.
Adelaid Scull Eads passed away (12-16-07), 2:00 p.m., burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Posted 12-15-07
We received word on October 13, 2007 that Cheryl Stalcup Jaeger passed away. A memorial service was held on October 13th
at First United Methodist Church, Odem, TX. Cheryl was in the Class of '65.
Karen Childress Neff, Class of '62, passed away on September 12, 2007. Karen had MS and passed away battling cancer. For
many of us from the late '50's and early 60's, there are sweet memories of slumber parties at the beautiful Childress home in Odem.
Karen was a special individual, with wonderful humor and spirit.
From Lola Wallis Pate, Class of '63: Chester Harper Bosworth, Jr, (Class of '64) 61, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007 in a
Corpus Christi hospital following a short illness. He was born in Wigan, England and had been a resident of San Patricio County for
the past 46 years. He had been empolyed as a property manager for the last 25 years. Survivors include his wife of 40 years,
Johnnie Mae Bosworth of Sinton and his three children
Also from Lola: Anita Chapa Garza Class of '64 passed away
From Jo Fern Quinn Thomas:
"Unfortunately, there are 2 more deaths to add to the website (both young). This has been a hard couple of months for Odem. Jo-
Anna Perez Suarez. She was only 37 -- graduate of 1988.
and David Ray Gomez -- only 39 and a graduate of 1986." Posted 1-20-08
Hector Martinez, Sr., age 49 (Class of '77) passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 at his residence after fighting a courageous
battle with lung cancer. He was born September 25, 1958 in Sinton, Texas and had been a resident of Edroy all of his life. Hector's
funeral was on February 5th
BILL GREENWOOD wrote to say that Bartlett Cornett passed away 2-10-08. Posted 2-10-08
Bryan David Webb, 37, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in a Houston hospital following a sudden illness. He was born in
Corpus Christi, Texas and had resided in Houston for the past few months, moving there from Austin. He was an air conditioning
technician.
Survivors include one son, Justin Webb of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his mother and stepfather, Ann and Frank Largin of Odem,
Texas; his father and stepmother, Stanley and Sylvia Webb, III of Odem, Texas; three brothers, Wade Webb of Odem, Steven (Kim)
Webb of Portland, Texas, and Nathan (Stephanie) Webb of Kenmore, Washington; two sisters, Joy Webb of Pasadena, Texas and
Mickey (Randy) Watson of Odem.
Dennis Ray Thomas Sr (Class of '67)., age 60, born July 5, 1947, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008, with his loving family
by his side after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Ellen Thomas and a brother Ervin
Lee Thomas, long-time Odem residents.
Dennis’ final wishes were to donate his body to Life Legacy Tissue and Organ Research Center in Tuscon, Arizona to help further
the research and help find a cure for the cancer from which he suffered, with cremation to follow.
In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, Dennis is survived by brothers Harold and Winston and sister Mary Ellen, all
Odem-Edroy I.S.D. exes.
Elliot White passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 2:00 AM in Florida. Elliott was in the Class of '55.
Jesse Rodriguez passed away, Mayor of Odem for 25 years.
Melda Benevidez passed away. Melda was buried in the Edroy Cemetery. She was in Susie Oelschlegel class.
Lou Bain, father of Tonya Bain Romero, passed away.
Adelaid Scull Eads passed away (12-16-07), 2:00 p.m., burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Posted 12-15-07
We received word on October 13, 2007 that Cheryl Stalcup Jaeger passed away. A memorial service was held on October 13th
at First United Methodist Church, Odem, TX. Cheryl was in the Class of '65.
Karen Childress Neff, Class of '62, passed away on September 12, 2007. Karen had MS and passed away battling cancer. For
many of us from the late '50's and early 60's, there are sweet memories of slumber parties at the beautiful Childress home in Odem.
Karen was a special individual, with wonderful humor and spirit.
From Lola Wallis Pate, Class of '63: Chester Harper Bosworth, Jr, (Class of '64) 61, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007 in a
Corpus Christi hospital following a short illness. He was born in Wigan, England and had been a resident of San Patricio County for
the past 46 years. He had been empolyed as a property manager for the last 25 years. Survivors include his wife of 40 years,
Johnnie Mae Bosworth of Sinton and his three children
Also from Lola: Anita Chapa Garza Class of '64 passed away
From Jo Fern Quinn Thomas:
"Unfortunately, there are 2 more deaths to add to the website (both young). This has been a hard couple of months for Odem. Jo-
Anna Perez Suarez. She was only 37 -- graduate of 1988.
and David Ray Gomez -- only 39 and a graduate of 1986." Posted 1-20-08
Hector Martinez, Sr., age 49 (Class of '77) passed away Saturday, February 2, 2008 at his residence after fighting a courageous
battle with lung cancer. He was born September 25, 1958 in Sinton, Texas and had been a resident of Edroy all of his life. Hector's
funeral was on February 5th
BILL GREENWOOD wrote to say that Bartlett Cornett passed away 2-10-08. Posted 2-10-08
Bryan David Webb, 37, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in a Houston hospital following a sudden illness. He was born in
Corpus Christi, Texas and had resided in Houston for the past few months, moving there from Austin. He was an air conditioning
technician.
Survivors include one son, Justin Webb of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his mother and stepfather, Ann and Frank Largin of Odem,
Texas; his father and stepmother, Stanley and Sylvia Webb, III of Odem, Texas; three brothers, Wade Webb of Odem, Steven (Kim)
Webb of Portland, Texas, and Nathan (Stephanie) Webb of Kenmore, Washington; two sisters, Joy Webb of Pasadena, Texas and
Mickey (Randy) Watson of Odem.
Dennis Ray Thomas Sr (Class of '67)., age 60, born July 5, 1947, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008, with his loving family
by his side after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Ellen Thomas and a brother Ervin
Lee Thomas, long-time Odem residents.
Dennis’ final wishes were to donate his body to Life Legacy Tissue and Organ Research Center in Tuscon, Arizona to help further
the research and help find a cure for the cancer from which he suffered, with cremation to follow.
In addition to his wife, children and grandchildren, Dennis is survived by brothers Harold and Winston and sister Mary Ellen, all
Odem-Edroy I.S.D. exes.
Elliot White passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 2:00 AM in Florida. Elliott was in the Class of '55.
L-R - Bertha Martinez Garcia, Joan Atkinson McKaughan, Pam Rothlisberger
Metting, Margie Garza McKinney, Rosemary Chavez Aleman,Hector Rivera
Metting, Margie Garza McKinney, Rosemary Chavez Aleman,Hector Rivera
***NOTE***We received some correspondence and a very generous offer from Casey Cluiss Flinn,
granddaughter of Jack Whetstone (Class of '42), daughter of Kelly Whetstone Cluiss (Class of '70, and niece of
Colleen Whetstone (Class 67 - ?) Casey's hobby is genealogy and she's offering to do research for those of
you that might need or want information on your family. FROM CASEY:
"I was raised in Sinton, but my mother and her family were all raised in Odem (surname-Whetstone). I have a
special interest in the history of these two towns. Genealogy is my hobby and I love helping others research
their roots. I would be happy to help anyone with their search. I am willing to visit cemeteries to take photos of
headstones and I own a copy of the San Patricio County Book and can look for any information about your
family. My email address is cjfrdh@aol.com, if anyone is interested"
NEWS FLASH FROM FRANCIS GARCIA MORROW, Class of '63 - " No longer working at CC State School!
YEAAH! P-T job turned into over 40 hours per week due to staff shortages, illnesses, etc. I only want a p-t job
just to keep busy." Anita lives in Corpus and says we can share her contact information. Let Jo Fern Quinn
Thomas know if you want to contact Francis.
granddaughter of Jack Whetstone (Class of '42), daughter of Kelly Whetstone Cluiss (Class of '70, and niece of
Colleen Whetstone (Class 67 - ?) Casey's hobby is genealogy and she's offering to do research for those of
you that might need or want information on your family. FROM CASEY:
"I was raised in Sinton, but my mother and her family were all raised in Odem (surname-Whetstone). I have a
special interest in the history of these two towns. Genealogy is my hobby and I love helping others research
their roots. I would be happy to help anyone with their search. I am willing to visit cemeteries to take photos of
headstones and I own a copy of the San Patricio County Book and can look for any information about your
family. My email address is cjfrdh@aol.com, if anyone is interested"
NEWS FLASH FROM FRANCIS GARCIA MORROW, Class of '63 - " No longer working at CC State School!
YEAAH! P-T job turned into over 40 hours per week due to staff shortages, illnesses, etc. I only want a p-t job
just to keep busy." Anita lives in Corpus and says we can share her contact information. Let Jo Fern Quinn
Thomas know if you want to contact Francis.
If you're thinking about organizing a
class reunion in 2010 (or some other
year), let us know. We can post it here
and help get the word out!
class reunion in 2010 (or some other
year), let us know. We can post it here
and help get the word out!
If you have some neat, interesting memorabilia that you're
willing to donate for auction or raffle to raise funds for the
2010 Homecoming activities, please let us know. Maybe
someone has some rare photos that can be framed or put
into an album, sports
equipment/awards, etc. Use your
imagination and search those
closets & store rooms! Bill
Hanstrom will be donating a
cornerstone brick from the old high
school. He purchased it at auction
at Homecoming in 1985 and is
expecting Bentley Baylor and Don
Hale to bid high on the item.
willing to donate for auction or raffle to raise funds for the
2010 Homecoming activities, please let us know. Maybe
someone has some rare photos that can be framed or put
into an album, sports
equipment/awards, etc. Use your
imagination and search those
closets & store rooms! Bill
Hanstrom will be donating a
cornerstone brick from the old high
school. He purchased it at auction
at Homecoming in 1985 and is
expecting Bentley Baylor and Don
Hale to bid high on the item.
Calling "old" Pacers....
| For all you gear-heads that were around in the late '50's, early '60's, take a look at the picture on the left. Anyone have any memories of the Pacers Hot Rod Club that you can share? This Pacers plaque belongs to Bill Hanstrom, Email bhanstrom@embarqmail.com |