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Brentwood High School Alumni Association
ALUM NEWS 2025
1943 Shirley Berg Frank - St Louis, MO - Happy that I have lived this long! Like to read, do word puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. Live with my daughter and her husband. 1948 Ronald Parsons - Bentonville, VA - I was sent to a private high school in St Louis, but all my friends went to BHS. I was born in Brentwood. My wife went through the Alexandria, VA public school system prior to 4 years university. Spouse and I are the same age and will turn 95 in October. I am 5 days older than she is. We eah have a daughter living nearby. They attended university together. 1949 Marlene Scharf Hanks - Largo, FL - I live in a retirement home for seniors where our activities include bingo, exercise classes, Pokeno, swimming, etc. There are approximately 400 of us. We have happy hour every Friday where outside entertainment comes in. Last week we had a belly dancer in costume entertaining us. 1951 Martin Gabbert - Ballwin, MO - I am now living at Brookdale - a retirement facility. 1952 Norm Ramsey - Ballwin, MO - Resently sold my condo and live in a villa in Ballwin. Treated myself to a Christmas present - a Miata. Joined the club and enjoy the events. 1954 Marian Hounsom Lewis - New York, NY - Involvement in activities at my wonderful Senior Center. It is devoted to intergenerational programs with junnior high and high school kids - conversation groups, improv, board games and more. Spending time in Central Park - my "backyard". Deep woods, open grassy fields, waterfalls, lakes, ball fields, carousel, etc. 1955 Stew Krause - Brookline, MO - moved into "geezertown" with 100+ geezers (varies day to day depending on who moves in and who leaves feet first.) 1956 Carol Kottmeier Cooper - Pomona, CA - I visited my oldest son and his wife in Fairhope, AL in May. It's a lovely little town on the Gulf coast. (Gulf of Mexico) 1956 Elaine Lieberthal Kahn - Collinsville, IL - Have always loved riding on excursion and regular trains. Got to experience Big Boy Steam Engine 4014 close up when it came through St Louis on 9/10/24. Still active in Lion's Club and computer club. Married 62 years. 1958 Barb Higginbotham Novotny - Valley Park, MO - Still traveling out of the country twice a year and growing my business of buying and selling vintage everything. Also, entertaining friends and family at my lake house. And, best of all, perfect health! 1958 Regina Stimson Gahr - St Louis, MO - I'm still a professional tour guide and most of my tours are groups off of Viking River cruises. I am keeping busy and enjoying life. 1958 Edward Holt - St Louis, MO - I am still enjoying family, volunnteer work with seniors, church, vacations in San Diego, a wonderful wife, and good health! 1958 Jacqueline Schuster Thursby - Provo, UT - Enjoying our family. Our twelfth great-grandchild arrived in May. We are still enjoying life in the foothills of the Rockies. Friends and family come and go, and we are still able to take care of home and each other. We are well. 1959 Nancy Eisenhardt Toma - Belton, TX - Still getting used to Texas weather and attending weekly art classes. 1960 Jim Thomas - Dallas, TX - After 47 years in the Texas Hill Country of Comfort and Fredericksburg, Barbara and I have moved to Dallas and live in a high rise in the Turtle Creek area. 1960 William Brookes - Ash Grove, MO - Worked for the Bureau of Prisons. Traveled a lot - all states and fifty foreign countries. The state of Alaska was our favorite state and my wife published a book on Alaska. 1961 Fred Abrams - Springboro, OH - Visited son and daughter-in-law who are taking up residency in Florence, Italy. Took daughter to England to visit her mom's and my favorite places from when we lived there 1969-1973. 1961 Tom Hrastich - St Louis, MO - Got new knee in December 2024. Joined Masons, joined National Sojourners, became a Shriner. 1961 Henry Stoverink - Rock Hill, MO - We have a mobile home on Mark Twain Lake where we spend all summer and fall fishing. I also work for Enterprise three days a week. 1962 John Fields - Mt Vernon, IL - My wife and I just celebrated our 58th wedding anniversary. Sharon recently celebrated her 80th birtday with her twin sister in Boise, Idaho. 1962 Michael Rooney - Tempe, AZ - I'm still going to the office and practicing law - sort of. 1962 Jerry Stimson - Norman, OK - Grettie and I are still living together in Norman, OK. We are busy running a booth in our antique mall. I am also busy with the Lakeview Baptist Church and am in charge of their food pantry. 1962 Carol Coleman Taylor - Peoria, AZ - Jack and I have been married for almost 22 years. We are just as much in love now as we were then. We have 5 grandchldren and 5 great-grandchildren. We were blessed to visit the youngest in Le Jolla, CA for Christmas. He's 2 years old. 1963 Nancy Stone Crabbe - San Carlos, CA - Travel these days is limited to trips to South Carolina to visit family. But, we have a wealth of local friends who helped both of us get through some health issues in '24 - walking our dog, Gracie, was the most popular task! 1963 Allen Harper - Durango, CO - I am still working full time. My son, John, is head of day to day operations. We own tourist railroads in North Carolina, Colorado and now in Branson, MO. 1963 Judy Zahner Rothman - Clayton, MO - Enjoying living in "Old Town" Clayton the last two years - Everything is convenient! Ghost writing for two mystery writers and collaborating on a screen play currently. Planning on a knee replacement late summer and gifting myself a sporty red car for my 80th! 1963 Grettie Stimson Bondy - Norman, OK - My brother, Jerry Stimson '62, has been living with me a little over 18 months and we haven't killed each other yet. I think that's a good sign I'm active in Eastern Star and have been appointed Grand Representative of Texas in Oklahoma. We went to the Texas state meeting in August in Waco and had a great time. 1964 Keith Kramer - Windsor, CO - Our house in Colorado is for sale. We plan to move to the East Coast. 1964 John Mayfield - Ocala, FL - Retired, playing golf, reading and enjoying the sun in Florida, 1965 Susan Rooney Brighton - After 10 years, our 1971 Jaguar XKE is finally restored and drivable. Woo Hoo! 1966 Linda Dollar - Springfield, MO - Still playing a lot of golf! You gotta love those Senior tees! 1966 Sandra Brick Roberts - Cumming, GA - Still traveling the world as much as possible. Have done three transatlantic cruises in the past eight months. Great experience! 1968 Kurt Gebhard - Clarkston, MI - I have retired from 50 years of ministry to enjoy more time with our two adult children and their spouses, plus our eight grandchildren, one of whom just got married. 1968 Gary Grindler - Great Falls, VA - Adjunct professor at Georgetown University School of Law. My sixth grandchild was born in September, 2024. 1969 Christine Adams Mekkaoui - Pittsburg, KS - Retired from Pittsburg State University (in Kansas!) after 28 years of teaching English to International studeents and directing the Intensive English Program. I keep busy with my grandchildren's activities, community groups, friends, volunteering and trying to keep up with my Corgi, Lizzie. 1969 Steve Moritsugu - Riverside, CA - I'm still working at my computer job in SoCal and as a local professional opera singer. I recently performed in a new opera called The Camp about the relocation of Japanese Americans from the west coast in WW II. https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Review-THE CAMP-at-Aratani-Theatre-20250223 1969 Muffy Phillips Reeder - St Petersburg, FL - My three grandchildren are all teens now. Skip is still running his own company. I am a 15 year docent for our Chihuly Coolection. Traveling as much as Skip, my dog, Lucy, and cat, Cole, will allow. NYC, Havana Cuba, NC, Ireland, England and Wales. Looking forward to a visit back home soon! Enjoy painting and community theatre here in St Petersburg. Life is mighty fine!! 1970 Don Iffrig - St Louis, MO - Extensive international and domestic travel. Active in many St Louis cultural institutions. Children (4) and grandkids all live in St Louis. 1971 Deborah Henne Clary - Springfield, MO - Retired from 28 years teaching Home Economics and Gifted Education. Living in Springfield, MO, with son and daughter nearby. I have two wonderful grandsons, five and three. I play pickle ball and do dance aerobics. 1971 Debbie LeClaire Fagin - Ballwin, MO - Happily retired from United Way of Greater St Louis. Secretary of a women's golf league at Ballwin Golf Club. Jerry and I have three beautiful granddaughters who live in Chicago and Bettendorf, IA. 1971 Deborah Schwartz Miller - Haverford, PA - I am semi-retired and living in the Philadelphia area. We love being close to our children and their families. 1971 Melissa Reisenleiter - Dushore, PA - For a small town, population 450, there is a lot going on! I am thrilled to be part of the Friends of the Sullivan County Library as its Finance and Budget Chair. The group raises thousands of dollars to support the only Library in the county, My husband and I are also part of the team that planted a church in Dushore - Endless Grace. My husband is an elder and I am the treasurer. It has been a joy to see the church grow, and serve the community. 1972 Gregory Kornfeld - St Louis, MO - In September, 2024, I was inducted in the Kappa Sigma Hall of Fame at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Brentwood High School classmate, Tom Heapes, also received the award. The ceremony took place at the Mizzou-Vanderbilt football game. 1972 Rick Reece - Salem, OR - I had a busy travel year last year with trips to Florida, New Orleans, DC, Sweden and Romania. Sad to report that I lost my son, Richard to cancer in April this year due to a genetic condition called Lynch, which also took my wife in 2022. I try to keep looking ahead. 1975 Fred Heger - Chesterfield, MO - I recently retired from being Director, Manufacturing Finance at Kindeva Drug Delivery. I have been playing ice hockey goalie twice per week and men's senior hardball on two teams in the spring/summer. We also have two grandsons, Mike (5) and Luca (2), as well as a bonus grandson Charles (6). 1976 Dean Evans - Arnold, MO - Joined the US Navy from 1977-1981, worked for a commercial printing company for 27 years, worked for Fox C-6 School District for 13 years, retired in 2023. Coached Brentwood Jr Footall from 1978-2000. I have one son and three grrandchildren. Married for 2 years. Loving life. 1976 John Honig - Livermore, CA - I retired at the end of February 2025, having made the world "safe for democracy". I spent 33 years at Lawrence Livermore. I spent 19 years playing Doors and Devo, and 20 years playing Pink Floyd. I have now returned to my classical roots. 1976 Dave Slazinik - Fenton, MO - Retired on 12/27/24 from a 46 year career in broadcast sales. Plans for retirement include golfing, hockey, sailing, cycling and birdwatching. 1976 Mark and Mary Ketchelmeier Surgerner - St Louis, MO - We've been married for 45 years now. We have 3 grown children and a daughter-in-law, 4 grandchildren and 2 Cavapoos. 1977 Peter Alan Rehr - Adelanto, CA - Where's all the "7's" at!? I'm a retired mailman in Southern California, married 42 years and three great kids. Life's been good to me so far - - - 1980 Rhonda Booth Carston - Webster Groves, MO - Worked for the St Louis Polo Club for 14 years. Happily married sincie 1992. 1983 David Heger - St Louis, MO - I feel excited and blessed to welcome my first two grandchildren! David James Terschluse was born in March and Mary Virginia Rueve was born in April. 1986 Jennifer Osborne McNeely - Kearney, MO - Recently retired after 33 years in education. Currently, am volunteer docent at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, MO. 1987 Tammy Gahr Johnson - High Ridge, MO - Last year, I injured myself at work which resulted in a surgery and convinced me it was time to leave the day care industry. I am now a nanny to one baby instead of a whole school. It is a big change, but I'm loving it. 2005 Shanae Chapman - St Louis, MO - Lately I've been running my consulting company - Nerdy Diva, and teaching design and tech courses (including a new LinkedIn Learning class!). Outside of work, I enjoy time with my husband Dan, our dog and cat, friends and family. I'm keeping up with running, workouts, learning piano, baking and cooking, and travel to explore new adventures. 2025 Jackson Curd - Brentwood, MO - St Louis Post Dispatch has named Jackson as Scholar Athlete for BHS this year. He excelled in cross country, soccer and baseball, plus was an officer in the National Honor Society for three years. He was actively involved in community service efforts - local food drives, river cleanups and school fundraisers. His favorite subject was math. 2026 Demeterius Thompson - Brentwood, MO - A multi-sport athlete who is signed to play football at the NCAA Division 1 level for Boston College, Thompson reached a memorable milestone on the hardwood by recording the 1,000th point and 1,000th rebound of his career in successive games. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
ALUM NEWS 2024 1945 Jeanne James - Seminole, FL - Love living in Florida, but do miss Brentwood. 1948 Ronald Parsons - Bentonville, VA - Spouse and I live in a retirement home in the lower Shenandoah Valley. We are both 94. Activities? We quietly await end of life like everyone else in this place. However, Miriam is a virtuoso pianist and continues to play. *I was sent to St Louis University High School on Oakland Avenue. My friends were nearly all at BHS. I was born and reared in Brentwood and left there in 1948 by joining the U. S. Marines. 1949 Mary Lee Thebeau Timmerberg - St Louis, MO - My sister, Jean Ann Thebeau Tallis '49 died 01/06/2024. She is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Our classmate, Audrey Ann Weimann Schachet '49 passed away 08/26/2023. She is survived by four children, seven grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. 1950 Barbara Schmidt Hirsh - Williamsburg, VA - I never believed I'd live into my nineties, but here I am still enjoyig my life here. I no longer drive anything except my dandy golf cart (top speed 13 miles per hour). Our Patriots Colony buses take us to our Williamsburg Symphony, plays and doctor appointments. With a weekly housekeeper and yard workers, life is a breeze. 1952 Charles E Combs - Ballwin, MO - Retired 25 years ago and still around. 1954 Marian Hounsom Lewis - New York, NY - This is my 57th year in my apartment near Central Park. My bliss is sitting on a favorite rock in the park playing my harmonica. 1956 Elaine Ueberthal Kahn - Collinsville, IL - Current hobbies include crocheting, reading, watching Public TV programming, and club memberships. My husband enjoys swimming and reading. We try to keep as active as possible. Miss our reunions. 1958 Suzan Cavender Slater - Ballwin, MO - Still tapdancing; visited Scandanavia, a beautiful trip. Have 3 great-grandchildren. 1958 Barbara Higginbotham Novotny - Valley Park, MO - Healthy, happy, sassy, traveling worlwide with my fabulous, fun daughter. Still working, buying and selling estate items. Enjoying my lake house with family and friens. My best to all! 1958 Jacqueline Schuster Thursby - Provo, UT - We are well and busy with family (expecting 11th great-grandchild), home and garden, family history, church work, and some travel. Our family is close, and we actually like each other! Celebrated our 65th anniversary in December, 2024! 1958 Andrew Wynn - Port Charlotte, FL - Full time caregiver for Barbara. Try to get out fishing twice a year. 1959 Ann Henley Barcus - Glendale, MO - Members of the BHS Class of 1959 gathered to celebrate its 65th year following graduation -- a small group, but we still had "major fun!" 1960 Shirley Sutterer McNew - Aiken, SC - I am retired and still living in South Carolina. We spend a lot of time with our four grandchildren who all live close by. 1961 Craig Canatsey - Kirkwood, MO - Retired - three kids, ten grandkids. Spend most of our time at our lake house at Lake of the Ozarks and going to football, basketball, hockey and la crosse games and cross country and track meets. Love those grandkids! Henry Stoverink - Rock Hill, MO - Retired in 2002. Been driving for Enterprise for the last 20 years. Michael Rooney - Tempe, AZ - Received the Boy Scout Silver Buffalo Award at May 2024 Annual Meeting. 1962 Ed Schimweg - Gold Canyon, AZ - Always on the go. Summers at Beaver Creek in Colorado. Other times usually visiting friendds. Love to cruise ... 87 day cruise to Antarctica in 2023 ...quite a great time. 1963 Linda Schall Powell - Wentzville, MO - Live in Fort Myers, FL one-half the year and live in Missouri one-half the year. 1964 Nelson Koopman - Darien, IL - I have been elected to the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet, IL. 1964 Ronald Alan Kustra - Brentwood, MO - Born and raised in Brentwood. Am back living in the very same home I lived in on Bremerton while attending and graduating from BHS. Am retired after 45 years employment at St Louis Post Dispatch newspaper. I am a very active member of Vietnam Veterans of America and United States Marine Corps League. Favorite place to visit is Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monument in Washington, DC. 1965 Susan Rooney Brighton - Longmont, CO - As his sister, I would like everyone to know that Mike Rooney '62 has volunteered his whole life with his church (Dayspring) in Tempe and Phoenix, AZ, ASU, Sandra Day O'Connor Institute and Boy Scouts. He recently received Scouting's highest honor - the Silver Buffalo Award. His family is incredibly proud of him. 1966 Delyla Aulgur Uebel - Lampe, MO - I play concerts in a music room built in my home. I am performing with many Branson stars. I was inducted into the BAA Hall of Fame. Such an honor! 1969 Muffy Phillips Reeder - St Petersburg, FL - In my 15th year as docent for the Chihuly collection here. Traveled to England and Wales, driving the areas for three weeks. Next stop in 2025 - NYC and Broadway, Germany and the Czech Republic. My grandson had the lead in "The Music Man", the first production I worked on sets in 1964 at BHS. Maybe a star in the making! 1970 Charles Ault - Affton, MO - I was recently honored by the Grand Lodge of Missouri Masons for 50 years of membership. I've served the lodge twice as Worshipful Master and earned the Grand Master's Achievement Medal each time. 1970 Barbie Muehlberg Bailey - Tulsa, OK - Since 2020, I have been a full time actress. So far, I have been honored to perform in 27 movies, 8 TV shows, 20 commercials and a few new media projects. And I've only just begun! 1970 Mark Boles - Albuquerque, NM - I'm now in an assisted living place and liking it. Had to sell my car I call "Esther", a 1951 Kaiser Deluxe, but it went to friends who also love it/her. My brother Ed '67 lives nearby. 1970 Dennis McCoy - Villa Ridge, MO - I recently closed my general dental practice after nearly 46 years in St Clair, MO. I still do volunteer work. Mindy and I have been married for almost 52 years. Together, we have four children and eight grandchildren. 1971 Diana Kuelker Huckstep - Louisiana, MO - 2024 has been a year of ups and downs for me. My Aunt Ruth, who lives in Florida, turned 100 years old in February. I flew down for the centennial celebration. Unfortunately, I lost my brother, Gary Kuelker '68 on August 13th. Gary was well known and very loved. He worked with my dad, Henry Kuelker, at Henry's Texaco at White Ave. and Brentwood Blvd for many years. 1971 Missy Reisenleiter - Dushore, PA - My husband and I have now been in Dushore for over one year! Whoever heard that life in a small town was quiet? Well, it's quiet - no traffic jams, no gunshots (except from hunters) and the sidewalks "roll up" after 6:00 pm. Quiet, yes, busy yes! We are part of the team that planted a new church in Dushore. We love our life here, but will not ever forget who we left in St. Louis and especially Brentwood. Love to you all!! 1971 James A Smith - Clayton, MO - Katie and I have daughter Susan, son-in-law Sutton Connelly and two grandchldren, Lily (11) and Branch (8) living in Rome, Georgia. 1972 Cindy Keast Plowman - Hannibal, MO - Still working as a court reporter for a judge in Lincoln and Pike counties. Live in Hannibal and St. Louis. Just returned from European trip visiting granddaughter who is a foreign exchange student in Sardinia, Italy. 1977 Joseph (Peter) Suntrup - Chesterfield, MO - I've always lived in St Louis - have never moved. Have been married almost 30 years to Linda from Chicago, IL. Two grown children - Joseph Peter and Anne Elizabeth. 1980 Diane Madras - St Louis, MO - Acquired a certificate in literacy from Missouri State University. Now, I'm a Lion (Columbia University), Tiger (Mizzou and LSU) and a Bear. Oh my! ORE Mary Freund - Estero, CA - Enjoying golf, travel land 8 grandchildren. Living in Florida and California. ALUM NEWS 2023 1941 Bette Strong Pickrell - Gladstone, MO - I am looking forward to celebrating my 100th birthday in September with family and friends! There have been so many blessings in my life, and I cannot believe I've lived this long! 1948 Ronald Parsons - Fredericksburg, VA - Spouse and I continue to live on our own. Both are 93 this year. Spouse is excellent classical pianist who plays her Steinway daily for 1-2 hours. I listen. We gave up driving in 2022, but employ a driver for shopping and medical outings Formerly attended operas in season until I fell down theatre interior stairs 3-4 years ago. No broken bones. I am 3rd rate pianist and still play (poorly), but never for other people. Spouse does. 1949 Shirley Eoff Brom - Louisville, KY - Established artist and published author. Enjoying life with my family. 1949 Marlene Scharf Hanks - St Petersburg, FL - I am aging gracefully in the warm weather here in Florida. My son, his wife and two grandchildren live near me. We get together several times a week for dinner. I miss Brentwood High and the Brentwood neighborhood and old friends. 1950 Barbara Schmidt Hirsh - Williamsburg, VA - Still vertical and getting around on my own two feet. Exercise three days a week, square dance on the fourth and still sing with the Colony Chorus. Volunteer in the health care units. I go to symphonies and plays wherever a Colony bus takes me. 1951 Martin Gabbert - Ballwin, MO - Still in Ballwin and attending football games. One grandson with KC Chiefs, one the quarterback in Miami of Ohi 1952 Norm Ramsey - Chesterfield, MO - We have now moved from Florida back to Missouri. Feels like home. 1953 Grant (Richard) Oscarson - Chesterfield, MO - Still busy with 24 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, so far. More on the way. 1954 Sidney Hoskins - Waynesboro, PA - I have moved to senior housing near my four grandchildren in Quincy Villlage, PA. 1954 Marian Hounsom Lewis - New York, NY - Still in New York City - 62 years. End of May went to oldest grandson's graduation from Kenyon College in Gambier, OH. Those four precious days reminded me of my Midwestern roots - with great joy! My haven in NYC is growing vegetables and flowers in the community garden. We have film nights and pot lucks in summer. Feels very "small town." 1955 Marie Ruhl Hay - Fenton, MO - I recently rang the bells at the radiology and chemo centers! I jumped the hurdles - still feel crappy! 1955 Darlene Brink Roland Town and Country, MO - Keeping active between hospitals and doctors. I now have a darling great-great granddaughter two years old added to the fmily. Miss my classmates and wonder if we will ever get together again! 1956 Larry Armentrout - Marietta, GA - Reired five years ago. Traveled abroad with my wife, Wendy. Currently volunteering at a local hospital 1956 Louise Barker McCloud - Hernando, MS - My husband, George, just celebrated his 90th birthday and is in good health. We went to his high school reunion in Alton, IL in August. We still travel to some extent to Branson, MO and other places close to home. He is an excellent driver; me, not so much. We have been very blessed. In these days, that is good! 1956 Gene Nau - Naples, FL - We are now enjoying fulltime snowless living and would welcome any classmates to visit us in Naples anytime. We live in a golf retirement community called Bentley Village. 1958 John Baumgartner - Prairie Village, KS - Took our kids and grandchild to London to celebrate our 60th anniversary. 1958 Rita Gardner Mockler - Baton Rouge, LA - We are all well. Taylor and Dom are expecting their first baby in October, my third great-grandchild. Five out of eight have already graduated from college; "so far, so good". Two are at LSU. Love to everyone. Stay well. 1958 Jacqueline Schuster Thursby - Provo, UT - Writing family history, music coordinator in my church congregation attending Temple weekly, and serving family and friends continues. Four children, thirteen grandchildren, and a 63 year happy marriage makes for a great old age! 1959 Nancy Eisenhardt Toma - Belton, TX - Moved from Ocala, FL to Belton, TX in March to be closer to our two children. Florida is definitely cooler. Oh well, not moving again. This was our 21st move in 60 years of marriage. Time to settle down. 1960 Sue McWhirter Davis - Fenton, MO - I'm back being a case worker at Circle of Concern Food Pantry. Covid shut us down for almost two years. I still weight train twice a week; but have to admit I hurt a little more now that I'm older. Never thought I would enjoy weight lifting. Have Florida trip planned with family in June. Oldest grandson graduates Mizzou in May, 2023. Wishing all the best in life. 1960 Sandy Line Pitman - Sullivan, MO - Lived in Tampa Bay, FL from 1977 until September 2022, when I moved to Sullivan. Raised 2 sons, worked in accounting and taught same. Have traveled around the world, except Africa, where I've always wanted to go on a safari. 1961 Fred Abrams - Springboro, OH - Was one of the F-100 pilots interviewed for Smithsonian Air Warriors series - Smithsonian Channel Season 11 Episode 5 (F-100 Super Sabre) 1961 Henry Stoverink - Rock Hill, MO - Retired in 2002. Been driving for Enterprise for the lastl 20 years. 1962 Richard Durham - Greensboro, GA - Our family has 14 graduates from Brentwood High, nine Dunhams and five Sprattes. Janet Spratte Tuthill '38 just might be the oldest BHS graduate - 103 years old and still going strong. (Editor's note: Janet passed away 09/17/2023). 1962 John Fields - Mt. Vernon, IL - Sharon and I are enjoying our retirement years and recently spent a week in Door County, Wisconsin celebrating our 56th wedding anniversary. 1962 Mike Rooney - Tempe, TX - Still going to my law office, but lots of fly fishing and sporting clays. 1963 Donald Craft - Indianapolis, IN - Celebrated 50th anniverary with wife, Dolly, last year. 1964 Jeff Johnson - O' Fallon, MO - Retired. Playing golf. Active in Kiwanis. 1964 Keith Kramer - Windsor, CO - My wife, Tami, and I finally went on the European trip we have been planning for the last 3 years. In March of this year, we flew to Lisbon, Portugal and drove to several cities starting witih Lisbon, then driving into Spain visiting Saville, Granada, Malaga, Madrid, and Barcelona. From there, we drove through the Pyrenees Mountains into southern France and then to the small country of Andorra. All in all, we drove about 3600 miles. We then flew to London to spend the last week of our 7 week vacation, seeing all the sites just prior to the coronation of King Charles. This was a trip of a lifetime viewing a myriad of monuments, museums, castles, but it was nice to be back in the good ole' USA. 1964 Scott Marshall - St. Louis, MO - I went bird watching in Colombia and Panama in February, 2023. 1966 David Larson - Overland, MO - Retired 13 years ago. Had an exciting work life with many opportunities. Now taking care of my wife and spend many hours helping veterans through VFW. 1966 Nelson Morgan - Smyrna, TN - In May, I was gifted by the Waynesville R-VI School District Foundation with the 2021 Outstanding Eucational Professional Award. It had been delayed by Covid. I taught middle school social studies in Waynesville for 24 years. 1967 Jeanne Brunner Cavender - Rolla, MO - Just enjoying retirement from education profession. Watching my first granddaughter go off to Webster University majoring in Musical Theatre. 1967 Charles Young - Beverly Hills, CA - Working with Julie Pacino to locate funding for her most recent short film (Harmony in Gold) and for her first feature (If I Live Here Now), now in post-production. Two more projects are on the horizon for her and two major projects are in the works. 1968 Gary Grindler - Great Falls, VA - This fall, I started teaching a course as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC. 1969 Muffy Phillips Reeder - St Petersburg, FL - On a whim in January 2023, I went to Cuba, because it was open for US citizens to fly in. My life changed when I met two Cuban artists that I now represent in the US. My website is STRIKEAPOSE@gmail.com. It will tell you everything about my new career. 1970 Dennis McCoy - Villa Ridge, MO - I recently closed my general dental practice after nearly 46 years in St Clair, MO. I still do volunteer work. Mindi and I have been married for almost 52 years. Together, we have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. 1971 Diana Kuelker Huckstep - Louisiana, MO - My niece, daughter and myself just spent 19 days in Europe. I had never traveled abroad before and wasn't really excited about going, but my niece talked me into it. It was amazing! I can't wait to plan another trip. 1971 Missy Reisenleiter - Dushore, PA - My husband and I relocated to Dushore, PA in May, 2023. We are both retired and are enjoying the beauty and history that this county has to offer. Gorgeous hiking trails in the endless mountains are ten minutes from our door. If you are in our area, look us up! We have a spare room. 1976 Scott Marion - Brentwood, MO - After many years as a sports writer for the old Suburban Journals and the Eddwardsville Intelligencer, I'm now working part-time for the Intelligencer as a news feature writer. 1976 Christopher McClellan - Lake Worth, FL - I was elected to the St Louis United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame in 2021. 1977 Kevin Madras- Brentwood, MO - Retired end of 2022. Grandchildren keep me busy. Celebrating 41st anniverary in 2023. Spend my time traveling. 1977 Lori Suess Wolter - Austin, TX - My husband, Dave, retired last year and we are looking forward to traveling. 2023 Ian Thorton - Brentwood, MO - The St Louis Post Dispatch has named Ian as Scholar Athlete for BHS this year. In addition to his high grades, his sports were baketball and baseball for four years. He was also a member of the National Honor Society and volunteered. He plans to enjoy baseball at Truman State University and pursue statistics as a career. ORE Jo Ann Hughes - Chesterfield, MO - Retired in 1989 from teaching first and second grades at McGrath and Mark Twain Schools.
ALUM NEWS 2022 1941 Bette Strong Pickrel - Gladstone, MO - I have been truly blessed and in September, I will be 99. Although almost blind, I can see well enough to get around. My family is a blessing to me. I don't know what I would do without them. 1945 Jeanne James - Redington Shores, FL - Moved to Florida in 2018 to live with my niece Melissa James Kruse. My brother (her father) was Martin T James '42. Doing pretty well for an old gal. Do not need a cane or walker. Still doing limited driving. 1948 Herbert W Hitchings - Sedona, AZ - My brother, Dave Hitchings '50, was All-District in basketball in 1950. 1948 Ronald Parsons - Fredericksburg, VA - Since classmates Jerry Voelkers, Marilyn George and Marianne Hill Vahlkamp died, I have no more BHS contacts. Have been married to second wife, Miriam, for 23 years now. It has been 74 years since I joined the U. S. Marines. 1949 Marlene Scharf Hanks - St Petersburg, FL - Participating in church activities. 1950 Barbara Schmidt Hirsh - Williamsburg, VA - Since Lee's death 12/11/20, I'm back to the same things we were doing before COVID-19. I sing with our Patriots Colony Chorus, volunteer in the medical assistance areas, keep up with my exercise, practice the piano. I've purchased a golf cart to drive around campus. Lee was known to many of our classmates as he attended school there for three years. He played on the first football team and ran track. He even went to State running the 220 yards and the Relay team in 1948 He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery 10/27/2021. 1950 Shirley Callaway Holman - Daytona Beach, FL - Was sorry my friend, Marlene Sitze Wynn, had died. We'd been friends since I was 12 years old. Our fathers worked for White Bakery, which no longer exists. 1952 Charles Combs - Ballwin, MO - Still around. Retired 23 years, 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 1952 Phyllis Elliott Oakley - Washington, DC - I have endured the pandemic well, safely ensconced in a retirement home with lots of former friends and State Department chums. Children close by in Northern Virginia - all 5 grandchildren out of college - 3 in graduate school. On we go! 1952 Norman Ramsey - North Ft Myers, FL - In the late 50's, I was an SCCA Licensed Road Racer for 6 years. My bucket list is to be the oldest licensed driver. As I am near 90, I must stay in good health! 1953 Grant "Richard" Oscarson - Chesterfield, MO - Served 3 years as volunteer President of The St Louis Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Temple, located on Highway 64 in Town and Country, MO. I'm still a supporter of BHS. 1953 Helen Hounsom Stein - Tuscaloosa, AL - Travels took me to doctor's appointments, grocery store and Home Depot. Books, Jigsw puzzles and eating kept me really busy. When time permitted, I dusted. Was married at Brentwood Congregational Church 65 years ago. Attended Sunday School and church for many years there. 1953 Shirley Moritz Taylor - Camarillo, CA - I am happily settled in my retirement village in Camarillo. My new home is small, but perfect for me. Weather is great! Come see me! 1954 Betty Dudek Dickhens - Carrollton, TX - Still kicking here in Carrollton, TX. We celebrated our 65th wedding anniversary in February. I still enjoy sewing, mostly for charity. Don enjoys woodworking. 1954 David Hahn - Grand Marais, MN - Have been a foster grandparent since 2007. I'm starting a new assignment now with Lutheran Social Services. Wish me luck. 1954 Marian Hounsom Lewis - New York - NY - Travel restrictions for 2 years kept me close to home - New York City. Living near beautiful Central Park, I roam there every day in all kinds of weather. My companions - squirrels, birds, toddlers, dogs - all make me smile and be glad. 1955 Judith Green Arnett - Langley, WA - My husband and I had a wonderful trip through Europe with Linda and Jim Bender '55. I retired from a 37 year practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist. 1955 Darleen Brink Roland - Town & Country, MO - I have some health problems, but am keeping active in many activities Family keeps growing - 2 children, 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. 1956 Carol Kottmeier Cooper - Pomona, CA - Sorry that our '55-56 reunion was cancelled Have gone on several road trips through Arizona and Utah, visiting friends and gorgeous National Parks (always in a mask). Still working part-time. For my 84th birthday, my friend and I took a road trip to Northern California (Eureka) to walk up in the Redwoods on a suspension bridge 100' high. We went along the coast to return to LA; a gorgeous drive. 1956 Jack Fuchs - St Clair, MO - I am enjoying my 30th year of retirement, 26 years with my loving wife, Carole. We traveled over 300,000 miles in our motor home. My life and health have been a toal blessing. I welcome calls - (636) 629-2354. 1956 Ed Jordan - Dallas, TX - Enjoyed retirement in "Big D" with kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. We are now moving north of Dallas to Plano, TX. Miss an occasional phone call with my buddy, Fran Langan '56. 1957 Mary Ann Wenger Graves - Berkeley, CA - Stayed alive through Covid! 1957 Jacqueline Schuster Thursby - Provo, UT - So far, so good. At 80 and 86, we are careful, but doing well. We enjoy our family, the beautiful mountains, and are refershed by many daily sit-down pauses. 1958 Irene Ledbetter Christenson - Lake Barrington, IL - Retired from United Airlines after a long cmpanionship that I enjoyed very much. I look up when I hear a plane overhead; a memory reminder resulting in pleasure. Taking one day, one week, one month at a time. Life is good. 1958 Regina Stimson Gahr - Brentwood, MO - Became a member of the Brentwood Alumni Board. Traveling with my brother, Jerry Stimson '62 and my sister, Grettie Bondy '65 and having a "blast"! We are going to San Antonio and Galveston in December. 1958 Donald E Hodapp - Rock Hill, MO
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