Dorothy
Gibbs Class of '41 126 Cedarwood Ln., Madison, TN 37115.
There doesn't seem to be many of my class left. Would love to hear
from anyone who went to Litton from 1937 to 1941. Shortly after graduation
I went to work for Vultee Aircraft as secretary to a department head.
When war was declared I had to wait till 1943 to join the Womens
Army Corp. attached to the Army Air Corps. Served in Maine and New
Hampshire. While in Maine I met my husband, James Dalton, who was
from Utah. After service we lived in Idaho while he attended Pharmacy
School. We moved back to Nashville and had three daughters. After
25 years we were divorced and I remained single for a while. Became
active in the American Legion, being the first woman to be elected
to a number of offices. While serving as State Service Officer for
the AL, I met my second husband in Washington DC while attending
a conference for the Legion. At that time I was working as a Claims
Specialist for the Tenn. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. Jim was the Commissioner
of Veterans Affairs for Maine and a National Officer in the Legion.
After our marriage we lived in Maine in the summer and Madison in
the winter. Jim dies Jan. 5, 2007. I retired in 1989, but have remained
active in the Legion and other organizations. Have attended the Litton
luncheon at Picadilly several times, and look forward to seeing/hearing
from other classmates.
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John
Granville Hollingsworth Class of '48
1111 Crooked Arrow, San Antonio, TX 78258 - Professor Emeritus Freed
Hardeman University - Our house burned in Crossville TN 9/11/2003.
We lost everything including our automobiles. We moved back to San
Antonio where we lived in the '60s. Two of our children live here
and wanted us to be near them as we aged. Little by little we are
getting back on our feet. Let us hear from you. --JGH spouse: Davida
Anne Smith '51
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John
(Dicky) Roger Bell, Jr. Class of '51
It will be good to be in touch with former classmates of Isaac Litton.
I was on the football team for two years under Coach Bob Cummings
and Coach John Witt. I was in the Navy for 5 years and returned to
Nashville and attended Vandy and got my BA in 1959. I currently live
in West Tennessee in the town of Munford. Munford is about 25 miles
north of Memphis on the way to Dyersburg. I was a Federal Civil Servant
for 31 years. I worked for NASA at Huntsville until I retired in
1988. My wife is a native of Munford and she taught school for 20
years. She taught in Huntsville for 14 years and after I retired
we bought a little 22 acre horse farm in Alabama. In 1993 she got
a chance to return to Munford and teach, so we moved here where she
completed her career last year.
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Richard
E. Igou Class of '51 I went into military
service right after Litton in 1951. Graduated with BSEE from University
of Maryland 1957. Retired from US Army as Ltc. Continued as owner
of KCHL radio in San Antonio, TX until health required retirement.
I did exactly what I wanted to when I was in high school. My life
has been and complete. Note: Sadly,
Richard passed away in 2001.
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Paul
L. Rawls Class of '51 Graduated
at Vanderbilt with EE degree and Army Signal Corps commission. Served
21+ years with assignments on four continents. Retired as Lt. Col.,
Regular Army. Married, divorced. One girl in Ohio, one girl in Missouri,
one boy in Louisiana; all gainfully employed and with families of
their own. Returned to Nashville in 1980. Live with older brother
in his 1935 house... which we are piecemeal renovating.
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Bill
and June (Ralls) Denny Class of '53
June and I live in Nashville as always. I went to Vanderbilt with
a major in Economics and a minor in Pol. Sci. After school, I worked
on the road promoting shows, then came back here and worked for an
Ad Agency, spent two years in the Officer training program at 3rd
National Bank, then 2 years at Columbia Records, then ran 3 radio
stations in Ga., and about 20 years running my own music publishing
company, Cedarwood Publishing Co. in Nashville, and in 1983 was recruited
to be President of Nashville Gas Company, which I did for 18 years.
I retired in 1998. I'm a pilot and a jogger. June is very active
with several organizations in Nashville, including Cheekwood, Friends
of Cumberland Heights, and The Salvation Army. We were married in
1957, and have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. Our oldest son, Scott
is a doctor in Huntsville, Ala., our middle son, Kurt, is in music
publishing in Nashville, and our daughter, Dawn, has her own tour
company, Sweet Magnolia Tours, in Nashville and Branson. We're having
a ball in retirement and travel as much as possible. It will be great
to hear from you.
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Sally
Garvin Smith Class of '53 13545
Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch, TN 37013. Like so many girls in the '50's,
I went to work as soon as I graduated from Litton. I retired from
American General Ins.Co. about three years ago and am now working
at the Grand Ole Opry as the backstage hostess in the hospitality
room. I just recently found this website and certainly enjoyed reading
the comments especially those that I remember. I still have close
contact with many of my classmates. I did see names of people I had
remembered but had forgotten because they were not in my class. My
husband of 39 years passed away 13 years ago and I am now in the
process of selling our small farm on which I have lived for approx.
50 years. It was a hard decision but I decided I didn't need 73 acres.
I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me especially those
that were not in our class. I enjoyed reading the link about our
band and remember fondly so many of the things we did. It spoke of
the trip to the Cotton Carnival. I made that trip and the Chisca
hotel. Also, I remember that a Pat Traylor was a majorette in the
'50's and I did not see here mentioned in the history of the band.
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William
D. (Billy) Cartwright Jr. Class of '54
Sure am glad to know that there will be a 50th Reunion for the class
of 1954. I have not lived in the Nashville area since 1958. I kept
up on what was going on in the East Nashville/Madison area through
my sister Martha until her death in 1997. At this time I am a full
time caregiver for my wife of almost 47 years who suffered a massive
stroke last October. She has recovered much more than anyone expected
but not as much as I had hoped for. Mary's progress will determine
if I will be able to attend. As for me, after graduation I flopped
around Nashville for about a year and then joined the Air Force.
My Air Force duties took me to: in order, Texas, Tennessee, Japan,
Laos, New Jersey. Morocco, France, Mississippi, Pakistan, Mississippi,
Greece, Mississippi. Retired in 1979, the same year my daughter graduated
from college and my son from High School. Have been here in Biloxi,
Mississippi ever since. I retired from the US Postal Service when
Mary had the stroke (a month earlier than planned) and have not had
a day off since. Would like to hear from anyone who might remember
me. I recognize most of the names but can't put faces with most of
them though. They say your memory is the second thing to go and I
can't remember what it was that went first!
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Don
Reynolds Class of '54 105 PineSide
Dr., DeBary, FL 32713. After graduation from Stetson University in
Deland Fla., I remained in Florida. I taught Biology in High School
and the last 22 years, I was a high school Principal. I am married
and have 4 daughters and 4 grandchildren. I am looking forward to
our 50th class reunion.
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James
(Jimmy) Young Class of '55 Went
to Peabody College (55-62). Went to Springfield and taught band(62-65).
Went to Louisiana Tech and was Assistant Band Director and Director
of Musical Stage (65-76). Went to Waterloo, Iowa. Taught Band and
then Art(76-90). Went to Moscow and taught Art at the American Embassy
School(90 -97). Lived in London for a couple of years. Went to Venezuela
and taught Art and English (Don't laugh, Mrs. Millwood) to the children
of a village near Caracas. Right now I'm living in Ann Arbor, Michigan
trying to decide where I want to be next. Along the way I was married
a couple of times and have two fine sons and two fine grandsons.
Contrary to a rumor that was circulating around the time of the '95
reunion I am not yet dead.
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Pat
Rinehart Class of '56 (Mrs. George
Dickens), 136 Duster Dr., Narchez, MS 39120. I have retired as counselor.
Now I play tennis about everyday. We have 3 children and 7 grand
children. Come see us in Mississippi.
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William
M.(Billy) Tate,jr. Class of '56
spouse: Donna Quillen Tate. Rt 2 Box 70, Middlesboro, KY 40965 After
Litton, I attended Vanderbilt University and The University of Tennessee,
graduating from UT with a BS in Business Administration, major in
finance. I started in banking with Third National Bank in Nashville
and went on to become President of First American Bank of Broward
County, Fl. I retired from banking in 1982 and formed Scentique Perfume
International, Inc., a company that maunfactures, wholesales, and
retails knock-off perfumes. At the present time, we make over 200
recreations. This took me to Burgess Hill, Sussix, England where
I licensed a company called My Secret Collection to make our product.
Donna and I were fortunate enough to spend three weeks in the UK
to train their staff on how to make our product. While in Nashville,
I was Co-Chair of the Clinic Bowl in 1971 and was Nashville Area
Chamber of Commerce Young Man of the Year in 1972. While in Florida,
I was President of the Hallandale, Fl Chamber of Commerce. I have
always been very active in community affairs, enjoy all sports, especially
golf, and also enjoy the arts as well. I went to our 50th reunion
and had a great time seeing old friends and remembering old happenings
with such good friends. I would love to hear from any of you. Our
years at Litton were great times.
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Pat
Matthews Guthrie Class of '57 I
really did graduate in 1957! Bill and I have been married for 41
years; have two children, married but no grandchildren. I retired
two years ago from a position as Assistant Superintendent of the
Warren County Schools, and now do consultant work in special education
and school safety issues. We travel a lot, but the computer keeps
me in touch. I LOVE RETIREMENT.
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Carolyn
Duke Benson Class of '57 I am currently
living in Columbia, MO with my daughter, Ashleigh, her husband, Jeff,
and my grandchildren, Jordyn and Jarred. My son, Robb, lives in Columbia
also. I taught for many years in IL, IN, MO and TN, and had my own
day care. Now I enjoy semi-retirement and being with my "children."
My current address is 2460 Lake of the Woods Rd., Columbia, MO. 65202.
Love to hear from you all!
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Carolyn
Graves Capley Class of '57 What
a great way to keep up with classmates! I left Nashville as a bride
to a Navy pilot nearly 42 years ago. Have lived in the states of
CA, LA, RI, TX, and MD since then -- Joe and I have four children
and three grandchildren who presently live in Richmond and Arlington
(VA) and Chicago and Indianapolis, so after 30 years in Lexington
Park, MD, we are moving back to Nashville -- still my favorite city!!!
Am about to find out if you really can "go home again", so would
love to hear from those of you still there and those of you we may
encounter in our travels!
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Patricia
Linder Noll Class of '57 I was married
for a lot of years but no longer. I'm involved in the community theaters
here in Chattanooga and surrounding area. I have three sons and four
grandchildren. I work for a lawfirm here. I have my own craft business
(stained glass, mosaic items, pottery) and live life to the fullest.
I look forward to our next reunion. If you're ever in Chattanooga,
let me know and maybe we could have a visit. Virginia Yancey Neely
lives here as well and we get together often.
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Judy
Martin Jackson (Rick Jackson '56) '57
Married to Rick Jackson 43 years. We have 2 children, 1 grandson.
Lived in L.A. area for 36 years, now retired and living on central
coast of California at 1545 Hogan Court, Nipomo, CA 93444
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Harold
Dean Kilburn '57 163 BPI Compound,
Baguio City, Philippines. Never graduated from Litton, but transferred
to Hume Fogg during junior year. Remember many classmates from freshman
& sophomore years. Retired from Navy 1978. Opened and ran TV
repair shop in San Diego, CA for 10 years. Went into Merchant Marines,
retired again. Now living for 6 years, high in the mountains of Baguio
City in the Philippines. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers
me. Was in a Mrs. Stewarts' home room, Mr. Carver's biology and Science
classes and a typing class. I remember a teacher but not her name;
she was disabled person. Cannot remember anymore teachers but took
driver training from Coach Cummings and wrecked the car while taking
drivers license test with police in car. Not too famous an event
but got my drivers license anyway. Wasn't my fault. Please send me
an email as I don't hear much news here in Philippines.....Dean
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Randall
Pack Class of '57
I fondly recall setting up science class demonstrations so they would
go slightly awry, being in the Senior Play, and going to MYF (a religious
cult). After Litton, went to Vanderbilt, the Navy and nuclear submarines,
Berkeley, Silicon Valley, Atlanta and now near Annapolis. I'm mostly
retired, but my wife Sandra works in the Bush administration (Washington,
not Tallahassee). I spend summers at our small cabin at 9100' elevation
in Colorado, where I enjoy cool weather, low humidity, and mild anoxia.
Would love to hear from classmates.
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Bob
Richey Class of '57 Live in Mcminnville,
TN. Been doing anesthesia for 30 yr plus., pays the bills. Three
children, Chris, recently to Pendleton, Ore., doing Micro-biology
work with Interpath Labs, Matt, still at UT, Lindsey, lovely daughter,
age 20, and who knows what she will do., Ha. All still single, the
kids that is, and me too!!! Anyway, we're healthy., and believe me,
in this time, THAT COUNTS... Good to hear and read about those Litton
Lions, there will NEVER, be another school, like LITTON...
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Linda
Huddleston Smith Class of '57 I
attended TN Tech for 3 years, married Garnett R. Smith, graduated
from University of Chattanooga. Taught grades 3-12, but spent most
years in middle schools. Was computer coordinator and taught computer
classes for the last 12 years in Hopkinsville, KY. My husband died
in 2003. We have 2 sons, and 3 grandchildren (so far!). I moved to
GA to be near my younger son, his wife and 10 month old granddaughter.
I expect to be keeping her, if I ever get all the boxes unpacked!
I do not miss teaching! I enjoy gardening, painting (watercolor and
oils), good music, and being with my family and friends!
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Phyllis
Shelton (Ray) Class of '57 Married
43 years to Wayne Ray (class of '54) We have four children and five
grandchildren. Wayne had his own construction business for 25 years
and we lived in Orlando Florida area while Disney was being constructed.
Raised our children there and then lived in Dallas, TX area and eventually
made our way back home. Can't beat Nashville.(Goodlettsville) We
moved from Goodlettsville to Lebanon, TN 16 years ago and have made
this little town our home. We are now retired. I worked for a Nashville
company as their Purchasing Agent until they relocated in 1990. We
are enjoying getting up in the morning and realizing we have nothing
pressing. Hope to see everyone soon.
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Barbara
Spann Constable Class of '57 It was
great to hear about this site and to be able to get in touch with
some of the old classmates. I married soon after graduation and moved
to Indianapolis have one son and one granddaughter. I retired 5 years
ago but couldn't stand the quite so went back to work as Document
Control Supervisor for Tyco Healthcare. Hopefully I am going to retire
again soon. I love to travel especially to Vegas about 2 or 3 times
a year. Would love to hear from all of the friends from that time
in my life. Note:
Sadly, Barbara passed away in 2003
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Gail
Wilson Reed Class of '57 Married
to Bob Reed from Florida for almost 43 years, 3 kids, 4 grandkids,
living in Texas. Bob was a Marine jet jockey, Harrier pilot type,
we traveled a lot, he retired as an Investment Broker. We have a
small farm at 563 Krueger Canyon, New Braunfels, TX 78132. We do
a lot of boating, traveling, hunting, grandkidding and swimming in
our pool. Would love to hear from everyone, or come on down and visit.
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Shelton
Hatcher Class of '58 242 West Main
St., No. 222, Hendersonville, TN 37075. I have practiced law since
1972 and was a Municipal Judge for 8 years and then a General Sessions
Judge for six years. Thereafter, I practiced Real Estate/Mortgage
Law in Hendersonville. I have one daughter, Brittany H. Loewen who
lives in Gallatin with her husband, Jeff Loewen, and three children:
Adelicia, Braxton, and Isabella. I am now General Counsel for Hendersonville
Utility District and spend most of my spare time at Creekwood Marina
or cruising in my boat on Old Hickory Lake.
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Suzanne
List Class of '58 265 Oak Ridge
Dr., Oakland, TN 38060. Married to Ronnie Grubb (class of 58) for
22 years and had two daughters and one son. We moved all over the
country with Ron's business. In 1983 I married Mark Bixler who grew
up in Memphis. My two daughters are grown and live in the Memphis
area. My son is a patent attorney in Washington, DC. I have one grandchild
and two great grandchildren. Since retiring as an R.N. I spend most
of my time as a personnel manager at Wal-Mart and a free lance writer
for several publications including those for Bellevue Baptist Church
here in Memphis where I am a member and sing in the choir. Miraculously
all five of my wild brothers are alive and well, and my sister as
well. Charley (class of 57) lives in Centerville where he is a constable
for Hickman County and Fred lives in the Nashville area. I have attended
two re-unions and hope to attend the next one.
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Mary
Wherry Class of '58 822 Robertson
Academy Rd., Nashville, TN 37220. Went to Vanderbilt as pre-med major.
Finished with M.A. in Health and Physical Ed. from Peabody. Worked
way through college, under- and post-grad. at a community center
with Metro Parks and Recreation. Worked way up through the ranks
and retired as Asst. Dir. of P. and R. after 42 1/2 yrs. Now enjoying
retirement as a volunteer with the 230 Maltese dogs that were seized
in the Franklin, TN raid of a breeder who has been charged with 30
counts of animal cruelty. Have also volunteered with the Nashville
Humane Assn. doing pet therapy with seniors in nursing homes. Have
lots of plans for other volunteering, including rocking sick babies
at a local hospital. Have traveled all over the US and Canada in
my motor home. Plan to do more. Loving life, hope all of you are
doing the same.
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Pat
Ray Class of '59 Mrs.
Frank Schmidt, 108 Echo Hill Blvd., Goodlettsville, TN 37072. I was
married 43 years ago this past December 2003. My husband was a Yankee
but is now a true Southerner. His name is Frank but better known
in our circle of friends as Smitty. We have three children, Terri,
Brian, and Steve and five grandchildren, Kaycee, Jocelyn, Kaylie,
Zeke, and Steven. I moved away from Nashville in 1966 and moved back
in 1995 and got involved with our class of '59. I started running
in 1984 and ran my first marathon (26.2 miles) in 2001 here in Nashville
and am getting ready to run my 8th marathon on April 24, 2004. I
ran one in Phoenix in January 2004 and if I survive the Country Music
Marathon this month (April) I will go to San Diego to do one on June
6th. I guess I just like to hurt. Anyway, all is well with me and
I am enjoying my time with my "old" classmates.
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Lynn
Bean Class of '60 I am retired now
and living on Seabrook Island just outside of Charleston, South Carolina.
I spent the last 25 years with the Exxon Corp. and have lived in
Texas, Louisiana, Georgia twice, and South Carolina three times.
I have two children and two grans. Married a Charleston girl so thus
the return to SC. Love Charleston and the coast. Ya'll come.
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Graham
Charlton Class of '60 I moved to
California, had a nice business stint and married Betty Tripp of
our 60's class, we have lived in California and now live on the beach
in North St. Augustine, Fl. We are still active in work and social.
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Gary
Drennon Class of '60 4897 Big Horn
Dr., Old Hickory, TN 37138. I went into the Air force right after
high school. Traveled all over being stationed in Thailand during
the vietnam conflict. It looks like I must have been one of the few
that stayed in Nashville. I am married to the former Barbara Talley
a Hume Fogg graduate for 43 years. We have 3 sons and 5 grandchildren
4 girls and 1 boy and another one on the way. I am now retired and
with a heart disability. I am very active in the American Legion
and get to see Eric Ericson and Duane Howden quite often. I will
be State Membership this coming year and hopefully State Commander
in 2007. All of you graduates that are veterans and are members of
the Legion give me a call or e-mail me for it is a great family organization.
Hope all is well with everyone.
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Patsy
Edwards Class of '60 2526 Tomahawk
Trace, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.
I have been married twice...Retired from Overnite Transportation.
I have no children....a cat who is my baby. Recently divorced and
I live in Murfreesboro, Tn. I love to travel and play golf. I have
been to Africa, Egypt, Greece, France and Spain. At 62, I decided
to jump out of an airplane in Albq. NM. This was one of the most
adventurous things I believe I have done in my life. It was great.
I still see the girls who were majorettes and we have lunch often.
It is just like being back at Litton. Would love to hear from anyone
out there.
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Mark
Frank Class of '60 Howdy friends.
Greetings from hot Phoenix where I have lived for 19 years. I have
a house in an historic neighborhood in central Phoenix. I have worked
the past 11 years as a clinical therapist seeing mostly adults for
psychotherapy. I guess I am still somewhat crazy after all these
years. I do a lot of self-contained bicycling throughout beautiful
Arizona and the West. I have been following the Lewis and Clark trail
throughout Oregon, Idaho and Montana. I have been through the Canadian
Rockies and I am planning a self contained ride to Vancouver this
fall. Life is good other than the fact that my precious doggy, Buddy
has lymphoma. I divorced in 1977 and have not remarried. I have no
children. I enjoy the single life. My brother, Paul, is still in
Hendersonville. So I get back to beautiful Tennessee now and then.
I am proud to be from Nashville, a graduate of Isaac Litton and I
wish health and long life to all. God bless.
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Richard
Huffman Class of '60 Spouse: Vicki
Lynn Caram. 118 Sun Valley Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. On to Tennessee
Tech, graduating in 1964 in Industrial Technology. Then into the
USAF, where I met Vicki, while on assignment in Illinois. I was an
aircraft maintenance officer, served in Vietnam, leaving in 1969
as a captain, with a new son. That son is now a preacher, married
with 4 great kids. Our daughter, born here in 1972, is married to
a pharmaceutical salesman and has given us two grandchildren. Our
38 plus years of marriage has seen us live in North Carolina, Alabama
and Texas, before returning here in 1990. I traveled internationally
with Gap, Inc., until 2001. Vicki and I have our own company doing
house restorations. She is a Realtor. We belong to First Baptist
Church, downtown Nashville and are truly blessed with these many
years and the challenges and change each brought us. We enjoyed our
25th and 35th reunions and hope another is in the plans. God bless
you all.
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Tom
Pugh Class of '60 Living in Houston,
TX, happily married to world's best wife and happy with my life.
Finished school WKU in '69 after USAF in Germany in SIGINT, several
years of debauchery and fun. Have lived in Jackson, MS Birmingham,
AL. Spent most of my life in the medical business selling medical/surgical
equipment. Finally got burned out of that and am now in the new home
business which I enjoy immensely. Never had/wanted children but have
dogs (large poodles) that I love dearly. Am planning on moving to
the northwest in the future-Spokane, Coeur d'Alene-and building homes
there. I've had an interesting life so far and plan to keep it that
way. Am not gonna retire unless I have to.
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Jerry
Morris Class of '60
spouse: Betsy Jo Ellis. 1307 Walden Crossing Dr., Canton (metro ATL),
GA 30115. "Final exams are just around the corner". Can't
you just hear those words echoing through the halls of Litton? Here
we are 45 years later and find too many of our friends and classmates
have already taken their "finals". Seems that I remember
from high school that Shakespear said somthing to the effect of "out,
out, brief candle..." and you know it has been all too brief.
I know I wish I could turn the clock back to Litton days and come
forward more slowly. My life has been full with children, grandkids,
owning businesses, traveling, etc. (life has not always been a smooth
road, there have been many "deep holes in the road" and
I have the 'scars' to prove it) but, you know while those things
have made up life, the most rewarding of all has been the ever growing
relationship (friendship) that I've had with Jesus. If we knew what
all He has in store for us, we'd be clamoring to leave all this behind
and get to where He is. I hope none of you miss the big answer on
the "final". Sometimes I think we have a tendency to overlook
the obvious. I have so many fond memories of so many of you. A couple
of hours together every 15 or 20 years just isn't enough. BJ and
I married in 1984 and she feels that way, too. Well, you've got my
e-mail address ( or you can click on my name) and I'd love to hear
from you.
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Linda
Richey Class of '60 spouse: John
Laing. 2601 Marsh Lane #351, Plano, TX 75093 College at Memphis State,
moved to Mobile, Ala., New Orleans, Houma, La., Lake Charles, La.,
Dallas, Tex. Married in '66, two daughters, and three grandkids.
Became a nurse at 40, and was a Hospice nurse for 9 years. Husband
began retirement this month.
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Charles
Burch Class of '61
Spouse: Genie Seay Burch. 1521 NuView St., LaVergne, TN 37086. I
moved to Nashville in February of 1961 from Midwest City, OK. I completed
the last few months of my senior year here, even lettering in the
chorus and performing in the Nashville Sings TV show before graduation.
Joined the Navy after graduation and married Betty Raibourn of San
Diego in 1962. After 4 years with San Diego Police Department I returned
to Tennessee in 1973, settling in LaVergne and working for LaVergne
and Smyrna police departments. I completed my military time in the
Tenn. Air Guard, retiring after a total of 30 years. I'm currently
semi-retired, just working enough to stay out from under my present
wife's feet. We have been married for 32 years.
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Murray
Castleman Class of '61
Graduated from Tenn. Tech in '66. Moved to Huntsville, Ala. and went
to work for NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center. Worked on Appollo,
Skylab, Spacelab, Space Station, etc. over a 36 year career. Retired
in 2002. Married to the former Wanda Nash (class of '69) since 1973.
We have one son (Matthew) who is married (no children yet) and lives
near by. Am currently enjoying retirement traveling, playing golf,
fishing, and just doing whatever I please. We come to Nashville frequently
to visit family and friends.
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Fred
Clanton Class of '61 I went to Litton
for maybe the best three years I ever had. I shot pictures for The
Blast and The Littionan. I have been in Phoenix, AZ for most of the
40 years since Litton. I am now an Internet Service Provider and
own a small computer company. Please send me email. I would love
to hear from you all.
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Carolyn
Crace Mackey Class of '61 Spouse:
William Mackey. 3412 S. Peppertree Ct., Visalia, CA 93277 Built a
new home on 1 acre in 2005. 7 grandchildren from 20 to 18 months
of age. I am working 4 days a week as a professional assistant. My
husband retired from law enforcement in 2003 and is now working as
a PI. Life is good in the San Joaquin Valley strategically located
between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Becky
Greathouse Martin Class of '61
My husband, Ted, and I have been married 34 years. We have a daughter
and son-in-law, Emily and Robert Sullivan, and a son and daughter-in-law
to be (May 12), Paul and Megan Martin. I have taught elementary school
for 36 years, 26 in Metro Nashville Schools, and 10 at Donelson Christian
Academy. I enjoy reading, traveling, gardening, and being outdoors.
I haven't gone to reunions, but have fond memories of ILHS and would
love to hear from old friends.
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Jane
Hendrix Jones Class of '61 Spouse:
Larry Jones. 605 Denver Dr., Hermitage, TN 37076. With the exception
of two years I have lived in the Nashville area since graduation
- and have been in Hermitage for almost 34 years. Married to my second
husband, Larry, for 37 wonderful years. Have three sons, 4 grandchildren
and 1 great grandchild. Delete this sentence: Work part-time at Dillard's
in Donelson in fragrance department. Enjoy traveling, gardening,
reading and spoiling my grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
I now work part-time with my husband at Nacarato Volvo and GMC truck
dealership
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Jane
Henshaw Class of '61 Spouse:
Glen Smith, 409
River Drive, Heber Springs, AR 72543. My husband and I have been
married for 38 years and have raised 4 sons and 1 daughter. My husband
is retired and I work as a paralegal in a law firm in Little Rock,
Arkansas. I spent most of my adult life in medicine, working at University
of Tennessee, Memphis, UT Bowld Hospital. When we moved to Arkansas,
I changed careers totally. I didn't go to college until I was 49
but had a wonderful time doing it. Glen and I have 12 grand children
and 2 great grandchildren. I have written to several of my classmates
recently but have not received an answer, with the exception of two.
Perhaps their lives are such they don't have the time and that is
fine. Would love to hear from all the Alumns. Litton was the sunshine
in my life of dark clouds. I truly thank my classmates for making
my life enjoyable.
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Harry
Goeller Class of '61 I have lived
in Savannah, GA since 1967. My career has revolved around computing
(from the dark ages to the present). I am currently a computer network
analyst with the regional library system here in Savannah. I have
two grown boys living in Seattle, WA.
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Jim
McBroom Class of '61 Married with
one teen age daughter. We live in Gallatin, TN. I work in Nashville's
Printers Alley and on the Gallatin Square as an attorney. Email or
call at 615- 256-5335, fax to 615-256-5334. I have a video of the
inside and outside of the old building taken in the early 90's before
they razed it and you can arrange copies through a video service.
Call Jim Springer (Capital Communications) in Florida at 1-800-822-5678
and for $25 (I think) he can copy and send to you. Warning, narration
is by this writer.
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Jan
Rouch Knight Class of '61
Hi, everyone! My husband, Jim, and I live in Nashville. I have three
daughters, and he has two daughters - all grown, graduated from college,
and on their own! In September, my daughter Megan give birth to our
first grandchild- Sam. Sam lives five minutes from us, and we love
it! After doing many part time and freelance editorial jobs while
my children were young, I came to The Upper Room in 1981, and I've
been here ever since , first as asst. editor, then assoc. editor,
and now senior editor of Pockets, the Upper Room's magazine for children.
So my days with the Blast paid off! Hobbies/interests: I love to
read, especially mysteries; and I'm a huge Titans fan; we go to all
the games. Love football in general, even arena football-how could
I not, coming from Litton?
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Linda
McCabe Naylor Class of '61 Married,
with three sons, 6 grandchildren and another one due in March. Was
an ICU nurse for 18yrs before an injury ended that career. Now I
work for two busy Pulmonolists in Plano, Tx. Have been in Texas since
1981 and plan on moving to Wisconsin for retirement. I really look
forward to our reunion and trying to recognize everyone. Will look
forward to email from everyone. Linda
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Norma
Tidwell Apodaca Class of '61 Left
Nashville in 65 to be a flight attendant for United. Lived in Chicago
for 10 years. Moved to Southern California in 75, met my husband
while working at Disney, we married in 79. We worked for Disney for
15 years at the design facility in Glendale, CA and in France for
the Eurodisney project. We have no children but a very large loving
family. We now live in Florida. Golf brought us here. That is another
story.
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Betty
Beecham Class of '61 Graduated from
University of Louisville in '95. Taught high school English for 3
years; moved into social work for 3 years. Moved to Texas when I
met my husband Bob (married 31 years now). Have one daughter aged
24 who is in the Peace Corps in Cameroon for another year. Have worked
as a legal secretary for the last 27 years. Moved to Northern California
(Oakland area) 27 years ago. Love to camp, hike, read, travel (especially
foreign travel).
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Sonia
Wheeling Worsham Class of '61 Widowed
after 35 years married to Sam who passed away in '97. Two daughters,
one grandchild on the way (June). Working at United Methodist Publishing
House in Nashville for 8 years. Presently Admin. Assist in New Ventures
Unit developing Parenting Resources. Never be able to retire like
they rest of you!
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Mary
Lynn Dodson Coley Class of '61 My
husband ,Bud, of almost 39 years and I live in Gallain, Tn. We are
the proud parents of three children and 5 granddaughters. Fortunaely,
our family lives near. Two of the children are insurance agents in
our family business (ColeyŻ & Lyles Insurance Agency.) in Gallain.
The other child lives with his family in Jackson, TN. I have retired
from school counseling and am enjoying the pleasures of grandmothering.
We enjoy taking short trips. We are planning to attend our 40th reunion
and hope you plan to do the same!! Bud and I will be playing golf
with Sandra Frey Lawrence and her husband. So look out you sandbaggers!!!!!!
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Jon
"Buddy" Wright Class of '61 Graduated
from San Diego State University "67 in Marketing and Business. Administration.
Immediately was awarded a free, all expense paid trip, to Southeast
Asia (Vietnam). Injured twice while there (broken thumb playing handball
and broken ankle playing volleyball - no purple heart). Married 30
yrs to my OE (original equipment) wife Barbara. Work career is in
sales and marketing. Back living in Nashville since 1974. Two kids
out of college, Jon D. University of Michigan '96 and Shannon, University
of Tennessee '01. I didn't graduate from Litton as my family moved
from Nashville to San Diego the summer between my Junior/Senior year
but consider Litton my true roots. Love driving and working on fast
cars, The Blues, and playing golf.
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David
Dorris Class of '62 2171 Veranda
Place, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. After making poor grades in math courses
at Litton, I ended up making a career in the Financial and computer
fields. Been married 32 years to the love of my life, Susan. Retired
5 years ago (2000), and now spend time doing whatever I want, volunteering
at church, and spending alot of time at a favorite restaurant off
the square in Murfreesboro. Live next door to another Litton alumni
and majorette, Christy Duke Hartman. We talk about Litton and some
of the good times. I still have my sax and it's original case (pretty
beaten up), but I haven't played it in years. Love all my classmates
(1962), and enjoy seeing them at our reunions.
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Barbara
Patterson Class of '62
Spouse: Harold E. Gibbs. 218 Lawrence St., Lawrenceburg, TN 38464.
My husband of 41 yrs and I have relocated in his home town of Lawrenceburg,Tn.
We have one son who lives in Ga., one grandaughter, and one great
grand.. and she is awesome. I miss the Nashville friends, but we
are doing everything we both enjoy. Due to some bad health now, I
have missed the last few reunions. But all of my wonderful friends
in the class of 1962 are still in my heart. I still like to laugh
and make people laugh. Laughter is healing. I was saddened to learn
of Beth Hudson's passing. She was so special to a lot of us in that
class. Blessings to all of the classes of Issac Litton. Barbara..la
la la.. Yes I am still singing..LOL
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Pete
Utter Class of '62
108 Bellemeade Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601. Spouse Dixie. Upon graduation
in '62 my family moved to Lexington, Ky. I entered the Army that
fall. Graduated from Morehead State University (KY) with dbl. major
in Industrial Technology and Business. Worked in St. Louis, Cincinnati
and Lexington before joining the State of Kentucky payroll. Retired
Dec., 2001. Building a retirement/permanent home on Lake Barkley
in western Kentucky. The very best to all.
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Tal
Abernathy Class of '63 8342 Savannah
Ln E., Ooltewah, TN 37363. I own an industrial chemical company in
Ooltewah, TN. Married 33 years to Margaret Stroup Abernathy of South
Pittsburg, TN. Have 2 beautiful grandchildren, Connor and Katlin.
We are really big Alabama fans. ROLL TIDE!
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Pat
Marshall Class of '63 Married since
1967, 2 daughters, 1 granddaughter. BS, Tenn Tech, MD, U of Tenn.
Family practice physician and Chairman of the Dept of Community Medicine
for the Greenville Hospital System in Greenville SC.
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Susan
Mitchell Class of '63 I just recently
found the website for Isaac Litton and was so excited. However, I
need to update you on my current information. I am and have been
for the past 42 years married to Charles Kennedy (class of 1962).
Our current address is: 1098 Rapids Road, Franklin, Ky, 42134. Charles
and I have been married for the last 42 years. We have two sons,
Mark & Mike, and 5 wonderful grandchildren. Twin boys, Ryan &
Garrison , Mac & Owen and 1 granddaughter Julia. Since Charles'
retirement from Nashville Electric Service (after 32 yrs) we spend
alot of our time with our children and grandchildren.
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Tom
Pennington Class of '63 149 Holly
Forest, Nashville, TN 37221. Graduated from MTSU with B.S. degree:
Fine Arts/ Education. Did my student teaching at Litton Jr. High
in 1967 and gained a greater appreciation for our ILHS teachers.
Didn't pursue teaching (feared for my sanity). Worked as an advertising
art director for local agencies and Genesco in Nashville. Married
8 years, divorced. Managed Art Factory in Nashville for 2 years.
Partnered Dozier Pennington Advertising Agency 5 years. I started
my freelance graphic design studio in 1981 til present. For fun I
am webmaster of this website, the isaaclitton63.com website and others.
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Herb
Zidank Class of '63
I
am the service manager at Trickett Honda. I have 2 girls and 5 grand
kids. We live on the lake in Hendersonville. We have a dock and a
pool and enjoy watching the sailboats on the lake. I am thinking
about getting one?? My wife, Debbie, is the same age as my oldest
girl. She keeps me young. You may have seen her in the Nexus Ads
on TV. She is the one with the long blonde hair. Life is good!! The
only thing that could make it better is the winning lotto ticket!
I have owned several businesses in Nashville. You may have seen me
on the Ralph Emery Show. I advertised on the show for about 9 years.
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Linda
Winters Hutcherson Class of '64
Married to Joe Hutcherson (class of '63) for 37 years. We have 2
sons, 2 daughters and 7 wonderful grandchildren! Because Joe works
for the Metro Fire Department, we have stayed in the area and have
lived in Madison for the past 5 years. I am now working part-time
for an insurance company in Goodlettsville. I enjoy watching football
(probably a result of going to the Litton games), playing the piano,
reading and creating photo albums. Our class has a reunion every
5 years and I am very active on the reunion committee. I'm enjoying
life and having fun!
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Jenifer
Spivey Hosch Class of '64 Mrs. Jon
Hosch, 8504 Orleans Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76123. Jon and I have been
married for almost 36 years. We have 4 grown children, and 10, that's
right, 10 wonderful grandchildren. We are both teachers in the Fort
Worth school system. I teach 5th grade. I just had a book published
by Concordia Publishing entitled 50 Bible Activities for Creative
Minds for 4th through 6th graders. I look forward to hearing about
other classmates!
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Charles
V. (Charlie) Smith Class of '64
3500 Murphy Road, Nashville, TN 37205. I went into the Army just
weeks out of high school; then came back to Nashville and joined
the Metro Police Dept. Worked for MPD for 31 years during which time
I attended and graduated from MTSU. I had a good career at MPD and
in 2001, I retired as assistant chief. Then I went to Vanderbilt
University Police Department and I am now retired assistant chief.
I married a nurse, Edna Sloan, who recently retired. We have been
together for 37 years. She and I have two daughters, both school
teachers, and one grandson. My passions are duck and pheasant hunting.
I retired in 2005. Edna and I plan to travel. Life has been good
to me and I have truly been blessed.
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Karen
Thacker Class of '64 3080 Briarlake
Rd, Decatur, GA 30033. I have been in the Atlanta area for more than
15 years, and have seen the city more than double. I am currently
employed (and how did so many of you get to retire by now?) with
Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., and I handle their large and litigated
losses (general liability and automobile liability) in the 46 states
in which we do business and in the US Virgin Islands. That keeps
me on the road about 30-50% of the time, and despite the wonders
that the country holds, home is always best. I have two daughters
who work in the health care field — one in California and one
in Rome (don't get too excited — it's Rome, Georgia). I was
married earlier this year to Mike Podett who is a Delta retiree.
When — if — I am ever able to retire, we look forward to
as much travel as we can possibly afford.
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Judith
Binkley Class of '65 Tennessee
Gas Dr., Lobelville, TN 37097. I have taught high school for the
past 35 years. I have 2 daughters and 3.7 grandchildren. Life has
been interesting. Would love to hear from old acquaintances, especially
those west of Nashville, like me.
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David
Chamberlin Class of '65
Spouse: Pam. 611 Lakeview Circle, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. After Litton,
I spent a year at TN Tech and transfered to Perdue completing a BS
degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. From there it was 10
years with GE, then six years working in Saudi Arabia and now 18
years with Square D working in International Marketing. We have a
son, Brian, living in Yorba Linda, CA, married with a seven year
old daughter and another son, Chuck, living in Winchester, TN, married
with a 3 year old daughter. Pam works for Southwest Airlines and
we travel a lot. Would be happy to hear from others.
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David
Comperry Class of '65
200 Maxfield Drive, Paducah. KY 42001. I am a minister in the United
Methodist Church, currently serving at Broadway United Methodist
Church, Paducah, KY. My wife Nancy and I have two daughters, one
son-in-law, and a grand-dog.
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Carole
Goolsby Pettus Class of '65
(Mrs. Ron Pettus), 1785 Pleasant Hill Rd., Franklin, TN 37067. Ron
and I have been married 30 years and have three sons; the youngest
is a college freshman. We live on a farm in Franklin. Carole retired
in 2000 from Metro Schools (Sammy Swor was my principal) and now
teaches at MBA. Ron works for Ozborne-Hessey.
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Cheryl
McGinley Cobb Class of '65 After
attending the University of Tennessee at Martin in Martin, TN. I
never returned from west TN. I have now taught for thirty years,
and we will be moving into a new high school this fall at Dyer County
High School in Newbern, TN. where I have sponsored the yearbook for
way too many years. Mrs. Irene Zurla and dear Isham P. Byron would
be proud of me. My daughter is a nurse, and my son professionally
rodeos and is self-employed using his Ag. Economics degree. I have
been happily divorced for twelve years.
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Mary
Lisa Rainey Marois '65 spouse:
Luke Marois. 10 Via Belmonte, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. My
husband Luke and I have been married 35 years and live in Orange
County, California. We have one daughter, Sally, who is twenty and
a senior at the University of California Santa Barbara. We have lived
in California for 23 years previously living in Boston, Washington,
DC and Orlando. Luke is in the IT business and I am an antique dealer.
We are Californians in every since, but I still cherish my Southern
roots.
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Clark
Bowdoin Class of '66 Greetings from
Tokyo. In Japan for 20 years now; but also keep a home in Waikiki.
Actually, it has been so long that, I wonder, was it the Class of
'65? Or '66? For me, it's a non-issue; as I did not finish at Litton,
but moved away after my tenth year. BS from NY State; some post-grad
at East Texas State. Turned 54 and now entering "geezer-hood." Been
abroad half my life in international broadcasting (Europe, the Antarctic,
Asia and elsewhere.) Now at NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corp.;) as an
announcer and news presenter for the World and domestic services
(Yep, Tokyo Rose's old work place.) Haven't seen Nashville since
1992, but on that trip I managed to drive by the school building
to juggle old memories, and was amazed it hadn't significantly changed
from the way I remembered it, (The old painted "Marching 100" lettering
was clearly visible on the athletic building). Would love to hear
from any of the old classmates. Note:
Sadly, Clark passed away in 2003.
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John
Curtis Class of '66 5211 Roadrunner
Dr., Durant, OK 74701. After graduating from Litton, I attended and
graduated from Harding University, first with a B.A. in Bible and
later a M.A.R. I married and we have three children (all grown).
We have worked in Texas, Brazil, Mississippi and for the last 15
years in Oklahoma.
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Michael
(Mike) Davis Class of '66 spouse:
Janice 4540 Countryside Dr, Owensboro, KY 42303 Well, don't guess
I have stayed in touch, but I'm still around! I found this site while
I was looking for an old friend of mine. I live in Owensboro, KY
now, I am an Archectural Hardware consultant and have been doing
this for 23 years. This means I sell door knobs! Ha! We have two
boys, one is 21 and the other is 29. My youngest still lives with
us until he finishes Computer Science School. Would like to hear
from any of my old friends. My numbers are home: 270-683-5578, office
ph or fax: 270-688-8340. We get down about every other week these
days. My mother lives in Hendersonville and she is not doing well.
It's been a Hoot! CYA, MDavis
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Linda
Grissom Class of '66 Mrs. Doug Foster,
2509 Lincoln Dr., Abilene, TX 79601. My husband, Doug, and I have
two children: Mary Elizabeth, a senior at Abilene Christian University,
and Mark, a sophomore at Abilene High School. Doug is a church history
professor at ACU, and I teach eighth grade math and have been for
33 years. We love to travel and always come to Nashville at least
twice a year. I would love for our class to have a reunion and would
be happy to help out.
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Charlsie
Whitaker Sheldon
Class of '66 916
East Northfield Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. After graduation I
went to MTSU and got my BS and Masters in Biology. I taught in Rutherford
County then later in Hamilton County. After 32 years of teaching,
I decided to retire and I LOVE RETIREMENT! I have one daughter several
step children and grandchldren and great grandchildren! Life has
been good to me and I am now back in Rutherford County. Hope to be
moving into my new home in September. My daughter is a lot like me,
just a little crazy and she too is living in Murfreesboro. One of
my sisters lives here and 2 others not too far away. Kay lives on
the coast of NC.
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Betty
Sanford Class of '67
(Mrs. John Reid), 535 Crosswinds, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. Being a Nashville
native, I'm out numbered by people from other parts of the world,
but I'm thriving in the Country Music business in Nashville, Music
City. Life is good.
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Diane
Elizabeth Adkisson Class of '67
(Mrs. Jerry Wakefield), 2622 Cason Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37128.
Been married for almost 37 years to the same man. We have 2 children
(girl & boy) and 2 grandchildren (girl & boy). I went to
work when my children were in grammar school. I worked for Metro
for 15 years before retiring. Jerry is not retired but we've had
the privilege of traveling some, which we both love. We have one
small baby still at home, who is 19 months old. Her name is Carly
and she is a Bichon Frieze. We have had a truly blessed life in spite
of all of life's ups and downs. I am extremely proud to be a graduate
of Isaac Litton High!
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Mark
Hoover Class of '67
101 Ben Albert Rd., Cottontown, TN 37048. I actually got my diploma
in '68, (had to take the second half or Mrs. Spurlock's Sr. English
over), so I claim both years. Patti (Meador) and I live in Cottontown,
TN. with our three dachshunds. The boys are grown and long gone.
Ron lives in Allen, Texas and Ray here in Hendersonville. I'm recently
semi-retired, having been laid off after working in the same line
of business for 37 years. Thank God Patti has a good job at U.S.A.A.
I enjoy fly fishing, photography and I still on occasion play my
guitar, although not very well. It's kind of sobering to see on the
tributes page of the website, how many of our friends and classmates
have passed away. Makes me think that I should have kept more closely
in touch with some of you over the years. I guess as we grow up we
often grow apart but websites like this make communications so easy.
I got a feeling this email thing is going to catch on some day. See
you at the next Bash.
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Glenn
Steed Class of '67
3700 Old Greenbrier Pike, Apt. 703, Springfield, TN 37172. Spouse:
Patricia. I have been married for 37 yrs. and have three children
and 5 grand children. I am a Private Investigator (working mainly
with criminal investigations). My wife and I are into classic cars.
We have a 1968 Firebird and a 1969 Chevelle. When we're driving them
around, they make us feel young again (and believe me, it takes a
lot to make me feel young again!!!) I was a full time musician (bass
player) for approx. 15 yrs. before becoming a private investigator.
I still play in a band (Wild West). Now we only play private parties,
banquets, etc. I look forward to hearing from some classmates.
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Patsy
Kincaid Class of '68 1620
E Blairmont Dr, Lebanon, TN 37087. Spouse: Gerry A. Chessor. Although
I didn't do the walk in '68, I was there from the Jr. High up. Was
stupid, got married, then divorced. I continued my education and
later met a wonderful man. We have been married 30 years. We have
two children, Matthew and Chelsea. Matthew is with the 278th serving
in Iraq. We are very proud of him. Chelsea is a manager at Hooter's
Restaurant. My husband has just retired from the military as a Col.
He is now working for Arrowpoint as a Senior Industrial Engineer.
I worked for the City of Murfreesboro for 10 years before moving
to Washington DC with my Husband. Yes, he was there on 9-11, I was
still in Murfreesboro...one of the longest days of my life. I guess
you can say I'm retired now. I travel with him when I can or I stay
at home and enjoy my grandson Reece. I just wanted to write that
of all the teachers that I had at Litton, I guess the one that stands
out the most is Irene Zurla. Her classes were more than just a Speech
Class. A lesson in Life. She will always hold a special place in
my heart. Loved her Hats.
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David
Lee Class of '68 Hartsville
Convalescent Center, 649
McMurray Blvd., Hartsville,
37074. You may remember David Lee running
the football as halfback or playing center field on the baseball
team, but David leads a very different life these days. David and
I were next door neighbors. When David was in his mid-fourties he
had a series of strokes that has left his motor skills impaired.
David spends most of his days in a wheelchair. Although his mind
is alert his speech is terribly impaired. Through his rough exterior
is a kind heart, but lonely of fellowship. David has NO family visits.
I visit David as much a possible in an attempt to keep his spirits
up. David lives in a small rest home in Hartsville. Although his
physical needs are being attended; it is his emotional and spritual
needs that are starved.
David would love to see or hear from any of his classmates and friends.If
you cannot visit please write him and keep his in your prayers. (Biography
submitted by Pat Murphy, Class of 1967, harry.p.murphy@state.tn.us
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Leon
White Class of '68 Although
I moved from Nashville in 1965, Litton was my life and love. I was
in the "Marching 100+" and had great dreams before my parents
were transferred to Washington, DC. It has been great looking at
the site and I appreciate all the memories and even addresses of
people with whom I grew up. I was supposed to graduate in 1968 so
I had to leave all my friends behind. Even though I'm a non-graduate,
I will always feel part of Isaac Litton.
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Becky
Hendrix Knight Class of '69 Attended
UT Martin for one year and then married. Lived in Knoxville, Nashville,
Glasgow, KY, Asheville, NC, Henderson, KY, and have resided in Cookeville,
TN for the past 12 years. Divorced in 1998. One daughter, Elizabeth.
Currently work in Real Estate. Keeping busy with work and my daughter's
activities. Hobbies include golf, UT football, and gardening.
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Lynne
Marie Moore Ritter Class of '70
I am currently teaching Consumer Economics and Interpersonal Communications
in the Family and Consumer Sciences Dept. at Mt. Juliet High School,
just outside of Nashville. My husband, John, an IBMer, and I will
have been married for 28 years this summer, and have 3 fantastic
children. We have two graduations to attend this May. Our oldest
is graduating from UT and our middle child is graduating from Father
Ryan. Our youngest is a sophomore. We had a ball at the 30 year reunion
for the class of 70 last summer. It's great to still see the Litton
Spirit is there. Still proud to be a Litton Grad!
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Cathey
Polston Balfanz Class of '70 I am
a Registered Nurse, graduate of UT Nashville,Previously worked Nashville
Memorial Hospital ER for 20 Years,1995 I helped develop and install
the computer system for the hospital and now am employed an work
for HCA, supporting,assisting and training HCA physicians for 3 of
the Nashville area Hospitals. Presently divorced. 2 children.
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Hollis
Smith Class of '70 Mrs.
Hollis Etherly, 13715 Repa Ln, Houston, TX 77014-2733. I
graduated from UTM in 74 and moved back to Nashville and moved around
to Mississippi, Ky, and ended up in Texas. Along the way, I had two
sons. My oldest, Brad is living in Nashville now and the youngest
is still in Texas attending college. I have been teaching history
at the high school level for 25 years now and I also teach part time
at two local universities. My specialties are social military history
and European diplomatic history. I travel to Europe every summer
and stay pretty busy. I am currently writing an electronic humanities
text.
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Dennis
R. Wallace Class of '70
I
am currently the EMS Director for Sumner County. I spent several
years running my small pizza business and discovered EMS when asked
to be a volunteer in early 1980. I became a Paramedic and found what
I love to do. I am married to Dianne (Phelps) class of '71. We have
two beautiful girls and one grandson. Darcie is a Professor at Goucher
in Baltimore and Dana is completing her Paramedic training. We live
in White House, TN.
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Drennan Class of '71 Spouse: Diane
Russell, 788 Old Dickerson Rd, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Well let
me tell you... I married that young girl from the class of 1973, Diane
Russell and I want you to know that I am still married to that old
woman as we speak (11/06). We have 2 beautiful children who both graduated
from Davidson Academy. It was a school that reminded us of our days
at Litton. I am currently retired from Ford Glass Plant after 32 years
and am currently a giggalo, living off Diane. She needs to pay for
all my toys. It's hard sometimes!!! We have two beautiful grandbabies
that take our hearts away. We are so proud that we were a part of
such a great school. Thank God I had Mrs. Spurlock in English because
my pronunciations would be all screwed up. And their is no spell check
or grammer check on this!! My mother, Martha Copeland (1944) her sister
Irma Copeland (1941) and brother William Copeland, Jr. (1932) cousins,
Judy Copeland ('58) and Alan Copeland ('66) brother Wade Drennan ('63),
Diane's brother Earl Russell ('64); oh we could go on.....but this
family was a history and gee wouldn't it be nice to just go and sit
in those old bleachers and listen to the Marching 100+ and watch a
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Sharon
Lee Lemay Elser Class of '71 Moved
to California in 79. Not married at present. Been with State Farm
Insurance Co. for 20+ years. No children. Still return to Tennessee
every couple of years to visit family and also visit to Florida to
see my sister.
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Steve
Clements Class of '71 258 Hidden
Lake Road, Hendersonville, TN 37075. I worked in pretty much everything
since school but mostly car parts and related business. For the last
24 years have been a field Rep for Nashville Auto Diesel College,
have 1 son 16 years old and have lived in Hendersonville Tn for the
last 30 years. I miss everyone from school even the ones that I didn't
care for occasionally. Would really like to put together a class
reunion. Let's do it!
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Rhonda
Bale Class of ('72) 7026 Indian
Ridge Blvd, Whitehouse, TN 37188. I am living in Whitehouse TN and
work as a mortgage loan officer. I retired from Bellsouth in 1994
and have been self-employed since then. I keep in touch with several
Litton 1972 graduates and run into a few others now and then. I am
currently single and enjoy my life every day. Is there any other
way?
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Sindy
Gaines Class of ('72) I have had
a a great life. I have traveled the world; I was an international
fitness trainer for 20 years; and I owned two retail stores (imports
from Asia, art, antiques, furniture) in Miami and in Franklin. I
am a Graduate Gemologist, dealing in estate jewelry and diamonds.
I am a real estate investor. I have a wonderful 30 year old son who
lives in Sun Valley Idaho. I had a business based in Bali, Indonesia.
I am retiring to Panama to live in a rain forest where the weather
is eternally spring. I also taught Ballroom Dance and Yoga. I am
healthy, happy and plan to continue my painting. I love color and
the ability to create beautiful art on a blank canvas. Blessings
to all. Sindy...please e-mail me: synthiadavid@aol.com
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Paul
Gilbert Class of ('72) 452 Moss
Trail, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. Spouse Sunni. This is a great site.
I just found it. I managed a retirement home for a few years and
decided to get out of the business. When any of you guys are ready,
let me know. I know a great one. I am married to a great lady named
Sunni and she sure has brightened my life. I miss my friends from
Litton and hope some of them will e-mail me so we can get together.I
hope everyone is having as good a life as possible. Hope to talk
to you later.
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Dell
Ashburn Shaffert Class of ('72)
144 Portland Courtyard Rd., Portland, TN 37148. I was one who also
had to graduate from another school. I graduated from Maplewood.
Nothing like my dream of what it was going to be like graduating
from Litton. I have been to the 20-year and the 30-year reunions.
I was married in 1974. I lost my husband in 1985 when my 4 children
were very young. They are all grown now and 3 of them have given
me 3 grandsons. I work in sales in Nashville. I have done aerial
photography for construction companies. And I also photograph weddings.
I would love to see some of my old friends. So please keep me posted
of every event. Gee... I sure miss the ole school days. Has anyone
heard from Regina Hall?
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Sister
Bertha O'Neill Class of '45 Mary Kathleen O'Neill, (school
name), 333 S. Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland
21727-9297. After graduating from Litton, I worked for two years
at the National Life and Accident Insurance Company. Then in 1947,
I entered the Community of Daughters of Charity. After receiving
the habit, I was missioned to several places as bookkeeper, teacher,
librarian and, at present, a tour guide at the Shrine of St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Some of the states I have visited
during the years are Wisconsin, Texas, Utah, Missouri, Louisiana,
and Maryland. After my time here in Emmitsburg, I will be going to
St. Louis to volunteer in a high school library. The years have been
very good to me as I have seen beautiful places and met many wonderful
people. God has blessed me abundantly.
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Floyd
Roberts Class of '48 1355 Rock Bridge
Road, Rock Bridge, TN 37022. Married with three children. Now retired
and enjoying a very pleasant country life after working 55 years
in the insurance industry and at selling furniture to retailers.
Have three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Any and all
are welcome in my home.
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| Jack
Benz Class of '51
Graduated from Litton in 1951 and entered Tenn. Tech in Fall. Later
transferred to Belmont College (now Belmont Univ.) in Nashville, graduating
in 1955, BS degree. Served US Army for 2 years then went into life
insurance business. In 1982 started insurance brokerage firm dealing
with insurance brokers throughout Tennessee. Sold business in 1997
and retired. Currently married to Noroma Carr (Madison High) and live
at 1236 Twelve Stones Crossing, Goodlettsville, Tn 37072, phone 615-859-4720,
email: jandnbenz@comcast.net. Hobbies: sailing, golf. Currently serving
as President, Litton Alumni Assoc. |
Zelda
Dean Melton Class of '51 2139 Oakmead
Blvd., Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 5N7. Now Mrs. Bruce R. Musselman.
Bruce and I celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary in September
2003. Our family ( four children, eight grandchildren) gave a lovely
Open House for us. It was a very special day. My brother Richard
and his wife Virginia were there and my wedding maid of honor, Lillian
Caldwell and her husband drove up from Charlotte, North Carolina
just to spend a couple of hours with us. It was a wonderful surprise.
We both have our own businesses and work full time and obviously
enjoy doing so. We try to get away for a winter break and spend time
at our cottage on Georgian Bay at Wasaga Beach, Ontario. Most years
we take a week off in the fall around our anniversary date. We own
four weeks at Mayan Palace outside Playa del Carmen in Mexico and
just returned from spending a week there. In the fall we will probably
go to Florida and the Bahamas. Our grandchildren range in age from
six months to sixteen years. The family usually gather at our home
for major holidays, birthdays, etc. We have a golf tournament every
September Labor weekend at our cottage for family and friends, attendance
runs from sixty to eighty people for the day. We do wish to keep
in touch. Regards, Zelda
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| Davida
Anne Hollingsworth Smith Class of '51
1111 Crooked Arrow, San Antonio, TX 78258 - Our house burned in Crossville
TN 9/11/2003. We lost everything including our automobiles. We moved
back to San Antonio where we lived in the '60s. Two of our children
live here and wanted us to be near them as we aged. Little by little
we are getting back on our feet. Let us hear from you. spouse: John
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(Sammy) Welch Class of '51 I am responding
to the invitation to report in as I discovered that you have a category
for those of us who were semi-dummies back then, 'former students'.
I should have been in the '51 class but dropped out after my junior
year to marry my 'sweetheart' who is still by my side. I remember
you well as many others that were there in our class. I enjoy the
web site of the Littonians, you guys are doing a great job with much
detailed information. I am Sam (Sammy) Welch, now residing in Greenbrier,
TN at 115 Empson Drive 37073. Moved here couple years ago to be near
our two kids who migrated to this area. We lived in west Nashville
since we married in 1950. I note that Jeff Keyes lives near-by so
we'll have to say hey. Also, another close pal all through school,
Fred Schott, is close by in Springfield. I see that you were looking
for Shirley Ritter, I saw her a couple years ago, she was a teller
at the B.O.A. branch in Hillwood but is now retired. Just wanted to
check in before I checked out, Best Regards, Sam Welch |
Claire
Annette Rice Adams Class of '53
2125 Maricourt St., Old Hickory, TN 37138-4647. Hi, I have lived
in the general area of Nashville all my life. Have 3 children, 3
grandchildren. I worked in the printing industry for many years and
currently am engaged in art for the construction trade. I have tried
to keep up with some of our contempories over the years but probably
haven't done too good of a job there. I would like to hear from any
one that would care to contact me, to reminise.
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Gary
Morgan Class of '53 Comments: After
living in San Francisco & Houston for about 20 years, I'm happily
married for over 17 years, My bride (Charlotte Anne) and I live on
a beautiful farm 8 miles from Hohenwald (about 70 miles SW of Nashville).
My "ex" was Christine Binkley (also class '53). Charlotte and I are
raising our Grandson, Gary III (Trey); he was two on 12/2/00. What
a treasure and joy! Incidentally, about 300' from where I'm typing
this, is the entrance to a natural wonder that we own, "Blowing Cave"
(it's been mapped for three miles underground) Out of the mouth of
the cave is a spring that flows at the rate of 10,000 gpm -- that's
600,000 gph; (15,000,000 gpd) of the sweetest, best tasting water
you'll ever drink! We've never lost a "blind taste test" to anyone.
We look forward to hearing from the rest of you. Cordially, Gary
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| Ann
McDougal Gillespie Class of '54 I
have lived in Arizona since July, 1975 (in Tucson until 1990 and then
Phoenix). I married Bruce Gillespie in 1965 and moved to Columbus,
Ohio then Okinawa for four years, then an assignment to the Air Force
Academy in Colorado Springs for five years and finally to Davis Monthan
AFB in Tucson where Bruce retired in 1979. We have two sons and two
grandchildren. I have been in the commercial real estate business
since 1975 and am still active in the sale of Phoenix office properties.
Do plan to retire sometime soon. We enjoy Arizona very much, but still
call Nashville home (Bruce is from Boston). Would love to see any
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Larry
Holloway Class of '55 5064 Dreamgarden Loop,
Roseville, CA 95747. After school, I enlisted in the Navy. I meet
my wife Hope in Calif. We were married in Feb 1958. We have 2 daughters,
2 sons and 6 grandchildren. I retired from the Navy in Feb 1977 and
then went to work as an engineer at Lockheed in Sunnyvale, CA. I
retired from Lockheed in 1996 and have been enjoying retirement ever
since. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
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Joe
Ivie Class of '55 Submitted by family
of Joe Ivie: After graduating in '55, Joe attended Tenn Tech and
worked in retail for Cain Sloan, Levy's and then his own menswear
store in Brentwood where he worked until his (semi)retirement. Joe
grew up near ILHS on McAlpine Ave. with sister Jackie and younger
brother Billy. Joe was married to Ellen Hoge (Hillsboro H.S) for
40 years who passed away in 2002 of cancer. Joe has two sons, Chip
(41) and Bill (40), a daughter Joy (32), and three grandchildren.
Joe lived in Nashville and Franklin and enjoyed being with his family,
working part time, traveling and any and all social functions. Sadly,
Joe passed away suddenly in June of 2006 from an aortic aneurism.
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Jimmy
Stein Class of '55 Spouse: Pam.
18 Foxhall Close, Nashville, TN 37215. Graduated from Hillsboro High
school after leaving Litton my sophomore year. Graduated from Vanderbilt,
married Mag Teas, have two children, Bunny and Shooter, and four
grandchildren. Worked for Genesco right out of college and then pursued
entrepreneur endeavors in the restaurant, hotel, real estate development,
publishing and am currently involved with my burglar alarm company
NCA (National Certified Alarms, Inc.) Recently remarried Pam Adkins
after the death of my first wife.
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Ed
Wilson Class of '55 20 Coventry
Drive, SE, Rome, Georgia 30161. Went to Tennessee Tech for 2 years,
then Vanderbilt. Graduated with BS in Chemical Engineering. Married
Betty Griffin, of Sparta, TN and am living happily ever after. Had
4 children, only 2 grandchildren, doggonnit. Our children went to
high school here in Rome, so it sort of became home. Worked in Pulp
& Paper industry all my career, all aspects, all levels, all
over. Ended up in the Environmental Management area of the business.
I am now a happily retired grandfather, living with my wife of 46
years, Betty Jean. I retired after lots of hard miles working in
the Pulp and Paper industry. We live quietly in a quiet town, we
garden, play tennis and dote on the grandchildren.
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| Gary
Cole Class of '56 Hi!!! Sure is good
to see the hard work that has gone into this web page. Thanks to all
of you that have done this great work. I am married to a good old
country girl from east Tennessee. Her name is Gwen and is a very special
person. A great wife, mother, and a super cook. We have three children
and two grandchildren. We live in Donelson down the street from the
Opryland golf course in a log home. We both are retired, Gwen from
school teaching and me from the Tennessee Air Guard. We have a new
5th. wheel camper and a big truck and like to travel. Hope to see
you all soon. GARY |
Pat
Malone Class of '56
Married to Pat Burress, 20 years, graduated class of '57, and is
a retired school teacher. I have 3 children from a previous marriage
and we have 6 grandchildren. I am retired from the TN Air Nat'l Guard
(ALCE) and the Military Dept, State of TN. We are in the process
of selling our refurbished home in Nashville built in 1911 and moving
to our farm in Cookeville. Hobbies are traveling to CA to see all
the kids and flying.
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Harriett
Alley Warren Class of '57 I graduated
from Peabody College in '61 (MA in '66) and taught Spanish at Two
Rivers High School in Donelson for 6 years during which time I married
and had a son, Charlie. Nine years after my son was born I had a
daughter, Anna, who now lives in St. Charles, MO. I've taught Spanish
off and on over the years at church, a private school and in adult
community education. My children aren't married but I have several
step grandchildren and great grandchildren. My husband, Charles,
died in 1996 after 30 years of marriage, but I stay busy with church
work and volunteer work.
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Bob
and Judy (Faye Harris) Balthrop Class of '57
Bob and I have lived in California since 1970; most of the time in
the San Francisco Bay area. We lived in Santa Barbara for 3 years
and are now retired in Roseville, CA, a suburb of Sacramento. We
have one married daughter who still lives in the Bay Area. We would
love to hear from you! E-mail us or write to us at: 4817 Winter Haven
Way, Roseville, CA 95747
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| Jim
Cherry Class of '57 Following
graduation I went to work at AT&T in Nashville. In 1960 I married
Glennon Hampton from Hume Fogg, class of '60. After moving around
a little bit we settled in North Georgia. The job lasted 32 years
but the marriage is still going on. I have been doing consulting work
since retiring from AT&T. We have 2 sons. Jim lives with his family
in Auburn, Georgia and Steve lives with his family in Franklin, Tennessee.
They each have given us 2 grandchildren, 3 boys and 1 girl. Daughters-in-law
say we had better enjoy them 'cause there won't be any more. Both
sons and wives are computer gurus. We travel a good bit and I'm trying
to learn how to play golf. By the way, I was Randall Pack's lab partner
and I think I just recently found out why I failed one semester of
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Barbara
Hall Stone Class of '57 Married
J. Nathan Stone October 1958. He graduated from East in 1956. Nathan
retired from the DC Fire Department in February 1991 after over 28
years of service. I retired in 1985. We have raised 2 girls, 2 boys.
We currently have 3 grandsons and two granddaughters. One grandson
is in college in Northern Virginia. Very active in Masonic Orders
- Eastern Star (Past Matron 3 times), International Order of Rainbow
for Girls, International Order DeMolay for Boys, International Order
of Job''s Daughters, White Shrine of Jerusalem and Order of the Amaranth.
I am a Past Grand Royal Matron of the Amaranth (served in 1997 as
Grand Royal Matron) and have been the Grand Secretary since February
1999. We currently live in Richmond, VA near our youngest daughter.
So glad to have this web site so that we can get in touch again with
friends from Litton.
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Andrea
Jo Lehning Moore Class of '57 Married
to Johnny Moore (class of 1956) 36 yrs. We have four children, 1
granddaughter. We lived in Hendersonville, TN 29 yrs then moved to
Murfreesboro in 1994 for Johnny to accept position at Middle Tennessee
State University as men's golf coach & assistant athletic director.
I was the 1957 senior class president at LHS. I have a Reunion Committee
constantly looking for other 1957 class members. Please share this
web site with any '57 people you know or come in contact with. We
will be trying to plan a 50th reunion in 2007. I am very excited
about your website "lionspride"! My brother, George Lehning ('61)
was able to get me a few bricks from the high school building. Look
forward to hearing from you!
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Sam
Harlin Class of '57 Currently the
CIO at Covenant Transport, Inc. in Chattanooga. Married to a Georgia
peach. We have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. Can't afford to retire.
Would enjoy hearing from Litton friends.
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Ruth
Murchison Class of '57 2810 Clearview
Court, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Married to Paul Edwards. After graduation
from Litton, I went to MTSC where I met my husband Paul. We've been
married for 47 years. We have 3 children. One son and two daughters.
We have 6 wonderful grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter. We
are retired and enjoy traveling and flower gardening. I try to stay
in touch with some of my high school and college friends. Would love
to hear from any of you.
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