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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=169 style=" border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC;" BGCOLOR="#111111" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="009a0ad1dyxtip.jpg"> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="698" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 111 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="00c69690.jpg" border=0 width="105" height="105" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> Waxahachie Independant School District    <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#00FF00" FACE="Comic Sans MS" >               Waxahachie, Texas</FONT></div> <div> <B>Waxahachie High School Alumni 1962</B></div> <div> <B>WHS Seniors '62</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=268 BGCOLOR="#111111" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="005a0a03.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="cover.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Cover">Cover</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_11af.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 1">Pg 1</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_21b0.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 2">Pg 2</A>   |   <B>Pg 3</B>   |   <A HREF="pg_41b2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 4">Pg 4</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_51b3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 5">Pg 5</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_61b4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 6">Pg 6</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_71b5.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 7">Pg 7</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_81b6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 8">Pg 8</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_91b7.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 9">Pg 9</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_10.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 10">Pg 10</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_11.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 11">Pg 11</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_12.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 12">Pg 12</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_13.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 13">Pg 13</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_14.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 14">Pg 14</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_15.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 15">Pg 15</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_16.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 16">Pg 16</A>   |   <A HREF="pg_17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 17">Pg 17</A></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="4" CELLPADDING="12" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="487" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FFFFFF" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FFFFFF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#000000 HEIGHT= 1525 WIDTH="451"><div> <B>REHEARSAL</B></div> <bR> <div> Scene 1</div> <bR> <div> Place - Home of Lois and Jack Stroope Dates - 10-19-91, 2-15-92, 6-6-92, 7-18-92, 8-23-92 and 9-12-92</div> <bR> <div> Larry Stoffregen</div> <div> The planning meetings were always impressive and a joy to be a part of. It seems that every meeting had at least one new/old classmate that added a whole new dimension of memories, knowledge of the history/whereabouts of classmates and stories of their own that would intrigue and bring pleasant laughter to all members of the planning group. By the end of each meeting it seemed that newer, stronger bonds existed between all attendees. These bonds were like family when long lost cousins are reunited and find that there is some strange and powerful (can't describe, but it's there) bond that unites them. Any reservations that: I won't have anything in common, they did better in life than me, I never knew them in school that well, what will they think of me now... are quickly dispelled as you realize that the common bond of a bygone era, shared memories and surprisingly similar experiences since graduation erase all those thoughts and a closeness and love that can't be expressed but is shared by all becomes dominant.</div> <bR> <div> One individual is a standout (I wonder if we'd have had any of the reunion without her) and that is Cherry! She brought all of the planning committee together, did everything humanly possible to gather names and addresses of all of us (asked each of you for help in her newsletters, ran countless ads in the newspaper requesting any information on people we'd lost contact with, kept the rest of us in line by getting us away from ”old war stories” and reminding us we had a job to do, and worrying, worrying and worrying about whether our meager financing would hold out). - She definitely wins the ”I'd Rather You Worry About This Than Me” Award. She made it all work!</div> <bR> <div> A very special couple hosted each and every meeting. Lois and Jack Stroope now have a very special place in the hearts of all the planning committee. It was like going home again, only better. They were the perfect hosts who always had food, drinks and a warm, homey atmosphere that acted as a special cement to bond all those old feelings. There was always the sincere feeling of welcome that greeted us each meeting. Jack always fit right in and he was as important a member of the group as anyone and never once gave any indication of intrusion into his home or life. Only God knows the hours that Lois put into cleaning, snacks, late hours and being nice to a large group of people on multiple occa- sions. The Stroopes are a wonderful couple/family. No amount of words or gifts could ever adequately thank them. I can only say they are family - and that they bring all the good thoughts and warm feelings that one should associate with that statement.</div> <bR> <div> Cherry Browning</div> <div> The first two meetings were absolute chaos. Most of our time was spent reminiscing. In June, we decided it was time to get serious, but we still had fun at every meeting. We were able to use the various talents of those involved - and were fortunate to have a lot of talent to use.</div> <bR> <div> Lois, Jack and I, with representatives of the Class of 1957, auditioned Danny and the Dinosaurs in early 1992 and decided their band was perfect for our dance. A night out on the town (DeSoto) was great fun. Lois and I met with the Class of 1957 several times to secure hotel services, select food and decora- tions for the dance, etc., and we found that we really enjoyed each other's company. We have become great friends as a result of working together. on the reunion, and I feel so fortunate to have Lois for a good friend.</div> <bR> <div> Janet Tenery</div> <div> The planning parties at the Stroope's sure ”paid off.” We all contributed, making it much more creative. The notices in the paper helped, and the fun of just being together carried on through the reunion itself. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> Click on Photo To Return To Thumbnail Page</div> <div> <A HREF="reunions4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Reunions"><B>Reunions</B></A><B>      </B><A HREF="pg_41b2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 4"><B>Next Page</B></A><B>     </B><A HREF="pg_21b0.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pg 2"><B>Previous Page</B></A></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=42 style=" border-top: 1px solid #CCCCCC;" BGCOLOR="#111111" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="00a2a2f1dyxtip.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="http://whs62.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://whs62.net"><B>Home</B></A><B>     </B><A HREF="http://whs62.net/Roll" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://whs62.net/Roll"><B>Roll Call</B></A><B>    </B><A HREF="http://whs62.net/In_Memory" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://whs62.net/In_Memory"><B>In Memory</B></A><B>   </B><A HREF="http://whs62.net/Long_Ago" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://whs62.net/Long_Ago"><B>Long Ago</B></A><B>    </B><A HREF="http://www.whs62.net/Our_50s/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.whs62.net/Our_50s/"><B>Our 50's</B></A><B>   </B><A HREF="http://whs62.net/Reunions" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://whs62.net/Reunions"><B>Reunions</B></A><B>   </B><A HREF="http://whs62.net/Today" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://whs62.net/Today"><B>Today</B></A><B>    </B><A HREF="http://whs62.net/Contacts" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://whs62.net/Contacts"><B>Contacts</B></A><B>    </B><A HREF="http://whs62.net/Links" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://whs62.net/Links"><B>Links</B></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>