WPHS Alums Class of 1961 Then and Now

Introducing...Carol Ann Hoelle
Carole will graduate with the class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hoelle, 3000 Westchester Ave. Her high school activities include Tri-Hi-Y, Spanish and Science clubs, and Chemistry assistant. Carole will go to Emory this fall where she will begin her studies for a career in medicine or pharmacy.

Hoelle, Carol Ann . . . "Seagull" . . . born in San Mateo, California on January 28th, Carol attended San Marino High in California before coming to WPHS. Carol's pet peeve is teachers that aren't interested in what they teach. Future includes college at Emory University.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

William Van Hoffman
Deceased

Introducing...William Van Hoffman
Bill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don D. Hoffman, Maitland. At Winter Park High he was a member of cross country and track teams, Letterman's club and Science club. He will graduate with the class of 1961. His hobbies are track and skiing. Bill will attend the University of Florida.

Hoffman, William . . . "Bill" . . . born July 25th comes from Atlanta, Georgia. Active in football and track, Bill is interested in collecting coins and Indian relics. Bill hates spoiled girls and stop signs . . . eats anything . . . favorite expression is "Well . . . " Bill's future plans include college, then, who knows?
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Dean Gregory Holland
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Introducing...Dean Gregory Holland
Greg is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Holland, 1417 Cardinal Road. At Winter Park High he is co-captain of the football and track teams; president of Science club, vice president of Hi-Y and a member of National Honor Society. He has received the National Science Foundation scholarship to Colorado School of Mines. Greg enjoys mathematical puzzles, sports and reading.

Holland, Dean Gregory . . . commonly known as "Fidel" or "Greg" . . . came down to earth on a starry July evening . . . on the 19th in Vidalia, Georgia . . . active in science and football . . . most memorable event was being chosen one of the 50 students to attend the National Science Foundation Camp in Colorado during the summer of 1960 . . . ideal situation "to get in the clear in a football game with no one within 5 yards of me" . . . plans to attend Rice or Georgia Tech . . . marriage later, but he's not telling to whom.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Happiest memory: Compared to what today's kids face, my years at WPHS seem incredibly simple and carefree. We were lucky.
Funniest/weirdest coincidence: Running into Jack Billingham in Houston when I was in medical school and he was pitching for the Reds
Bio: BA, BS, MS in electrical engineering, Rice University. Worked as an engineer in Silicon Valley, CA, for a few years and then got fed up with military-industrial complex and decided to go back to Houston and go to medical school. Graduated from Baylor college of Medicine in 1974 and was divorced from first wife. Finished radiology residency in Seattle 1978-82 and then moved to Eureka, CA. I've been here since 1982. We live on thirty-three acres of pastures and redwood forest and have had deer, elk, bears, bobcats, mountain lions, porcupine, foxes, owls, hawks, and raccoons on our land. I feel very fortunate to live in such a special place.
Future plans and goals: Retire in a few years and become a full-time environmentalist.
Source: 30th Reunion 1991

Greg did not attend the 50th class reunion. However he did submit for our records a completed 50th reunion questionnaire. Greg told us he has three children and four grandchildren. His favorite teacher is listed as Mrs. Blickman because she "...broadened my horizons in ways that I didn't appreciate until years later. She also brought me down to earth with a "D" on my report card." (If we are reading this entry correctly...) Greg wrote that his most memorable prank or practical joke was when he "...streaked across the practice field in a race with Steve King." He added that "...I am consistently recognized as the 'most fun radiologist to work with" at our hospital."
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

<- Linda Roberta Holton
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Introducing...Linda Roberta Holton
Linda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holton, 920 Genius Drive. She is a member of the graduating class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. Linda collects Japanese dolls for a hobby. She looks forward to being a most efficient legal secretary and will work in a local law office.

Holton, Linda Roberts . . . "Lin" . . . often says "Ah -- bologne" . . . born August 10th . . . only 5' tall . . . likes tennis and hates people who hate babies . . . philosophy is "Live hard, love hard, and die happy" . . . ideal situation is to be in a real quiet spot all alone with the radio and your boyfriend . . . future includes working for an attorney.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

<- Karen Xural Horn
Karen Horn Taft ->
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Introducing...Karen Xural Horn
Karen is the daughter of Col. and Mrs. X. L. Horn, 436 South Phelps Avenue. She will graduate with the class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. She is a member of Tri-Hi-Y, Spanish, Pep and Latin clubs, serving the latter as vice president. Her hobbies are swimming and horseback riding. Karen will major in Spanish and French at Stetson University.

Horn, Karen . . . born in Denver, Colorado . . . wears glasses when she wants to see . . . favorite sports include swimming, bowling, and horseback riding. Most enjoyed hobby is collecting and mounting used cigarette butts! Pet peeves include conceited people, homework, people who honk their horns . . . person to be ship wrecked with could be any handsome male. Karen's ideal situation is to have a flat tire some night in front of Rollin's fraternity houses. Future . . . college, probably Stetson to major in languages.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Karen drove about 50 miles to attend the boat tour and luncheon with classmates on Saturday. She has three children and one grandchild. In answer to Your favorite WPHS teacher & why she wrote "...Name? Civics teacher (or was it history?) Karen lists her hobbies as bowling, fishing, swimming, cards and biking. Her family pet is a Greyhound. Her favorite vacation spot is the Colorado mountains. Left on her bucket list is "Travel!" Karen's favorite WPHS memory is "...going to all athletic games with many friends! We did it all as Pep Club members."
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

<- Sharon Illene Horner
Sharon Horner Hancock->

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Introducing...Sharon Illene Horner
Sharon is a member of the graduating class of 1961 at Winter Park High School. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Horner, 903 Via Lombardy. During high school she has been a member of Tri-Hi-Y, Red Cross, Student Council and Sweetheart Court. She enjoys skiing, riding and reading. Sharon will attend Florida Southern where she will follow a course in Retailing.

Horner, Sharon Illene...Flint, Michigan is Sharon's home state. She was born September 5th... came to Winter Park High from Edgewater. Favorite sports are skiing and riding. Best liked hobbies are painting and watching a certain boy practice baseball. Sharon picks Larry Monk to be ship wrecked with. Philosophy of life is "What comes--face it--it'll soon pass". Secret ambition is to pinch Mr. Wilson... ideal situation is anytime when she is with Larry. Future includes either college at Sullins or F.S.U. Maybe marriage to Larry!! Additional comments: To have the class of "1961" to get the lead out of their feet and be more together like the Class of '59.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

<- Joanne Elizabeth Horvath
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Introducing...Joanne Elizabeth Horvath
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Horvath of Goldenrod, Joanne is a member of th graduating class of 1961 from Winter Park High. Although she has not decided on a definite career, Joanne will enter Rollins College this fall. Her hobbies are dancing and sewing. She is a member of the Royal Ballet Concert Group and danced Laurey in the high school production of "Oklahoma." Joanne was a member of her Junior and Senior Homecoming Court, business manager for the Annual and Student Council secretary of social affairs.

Horvath, Joanne Elizabeth . . . "Jo" . . . born in Orlando, June 21st . . . favors dancing, bowling, skiing, sewing and trying new desert recipes . . . pet peeve is people that are always late. Jo mentions a certain friend that is about 6'6" tall, weighing 195 lbs. and having blue eyes and blond hair. It couldn't be Mike, could it? Philosophy of life is "cross your bridges when you come to them". Secret ambition is to out-smart men in the business world . . . Future includes college.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Bio: Graduated in 1965 from Rollins College, degree in Business Administration. Owned and operated own dance school, 1963-1983, then sold property and business located near Goldenrod. Very active in Dance Masters of America, Inc. - elected to many offices at both state and national level. Also active in Orlando Chamber of Commerce. Won several awards for work. 1979-got involved in antiques business. Bought property on Wymore Road in 1981. 1983-moved to our "get-away cabin in NC." We love the mountains and traveling due to our antiques business.
Source: 30th Reunion 1991

Joanne and her husband Mario traveled 560 miles to attend the 50th class reunion. She has three step-children, four step-grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Joanne listed her favorite teacher was Coach Orr and added that she liked biology. Her hobbies are travel, gardening and reading. Her favorite sports include the "...last 5 laps of Nascar and highlights". She also enjoys watching the last 5 minutes of major sports games; i.e., football, basketball, world series. Currently Joanne has no pets. Her favorite vacation spots are Italy and Sicily. Left on her bucket list is building "...our mountain home,, being retired and travel." Joanne's favorite WPHS memory "is the bonds of classmates that have lasted 50 years - really 62 since some began in 1st grade. A tribute to our parents, teachers and to the quality of the country and Winter Park - We all were truly blessed."
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

Ronald Vale Howell
Deceased

<- Prudence Jane Huber
Prudence Huber Krohne->
Deceased

Introducing...Prudence Jane Huber
Prudy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Huber, 1661 Dale Avenue. She will graduate with the class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. She is a member of National Forensic League, Tri-Hi-Y and the cast of "Oklahoma." Prudy will study English and Business at Orlando Junior College. Her hobbies include dancing, swimming and art.

Huber, Prudence Jane..."Pridy" or "Hippy" was born in Gadsden, Florida on August 26th. Favorite sports are bowling, swimming, and learning to ski. Pet peeves are quiet boys, soggy pizzas, loud mufflers, and flat tires. Secret ambition is to be the manager of the boy's basketball team... favorite expression is 'Rats'. Future includes college at OJC.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Jerry Hunter
Deceased

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