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Introducing...William
Lee Kirk
Buddy is the son of Dr.
and Mrs. A. C. Kirk, 835 South Lakemont and a member of
the graduating class of 1961 at Winter Park High School.
He will begin his medical studies at University of Miami.
Buddy was a member of Hi-Y, Latin and Science clubs and
stage technicians. His hobbies ar stamps, aeronautics,
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Subject:
Class of '61 Greeting
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2003 12:21:07 -0900
From: "Bill Kirk"
We
are getting a full-fledged winter here. I guess it is
making up for a mild one last year. So far, we are pushing
70" and a normal full winter is about 70",
so who knows what else is coming. At last check about
an gout ago, it was about 5F and falling - typically
0 - 10 below most nights for the last few weeks. The
snowblower is getting a good workout this year.
Alaska got a little more
serious this week with the possible threat to the oil
facilities at Valdez. It is a tough place to defend
and the cold weather doesn't help. Fortunately, the
trrops at Fts. Richardson and Wainright carry out winter
exercises every year and are darned good at moving around
in this stuff. It is also good to know that there are
F-15s and 16s that fly over the area.
The Kirk's were blessed
this Christmas by having all of the children and their
kids over to the house last night. Although they all
live in Anchorage, it seems that it is difficult to
get them all together at one time anymore. To date,
there are about 15 when they all are together.
I do not remember if
I told you yet, but on September 19th I pulled the plug
with 27 1/2 years of federal service ( 26 with the U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service). I had planned to go to
30, but the politics were getting to be a bit too thick
for enjoyment. I am now teaching as a Biology adjunct
with the Eagle River campus of the Univ. of Alaska and
trying to get another couple of new courses offered
so I can become employed at least part-time. I have
had between 12 to about 25 students each semester in
either the labs or the lectures - a good workable size.
Bev has been working for about 2 months with the Anchorage
School District as an instructor with a Title 1 program
at one of the elementary schools in north Anchorage.
Their focus is with helping children from homes where
the language and reading skills are poor to become more
capable to perform at grade level.
I will close for now,
but will get back to you soon. Give all my best regards
to the 'mates and here's wishing you and all of them
and their families, a joyful holiday period and a great
coming 2004. God bless each of you.
William (Buddy) Kirk
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Subject:
Cookout (Bar-B-Q) at Bob's House - April 13th
Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2002 01:45:02 -0900
From: "Bill Kirk"
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Sun,
7 Oct 2001 03:49:47 -0800
From: "Bill Kirk"
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July
19, 2001 - WPHS Class of 1961 Alums
I would like to see any of our classmates that are heading
this way (Alaska). I know it is a bit out of the way
unless you are going to Korea or China, but we are on
the map and growing, not too fast though (about 560,000
in the state according to the latest census). Half of
those are in Anchorage. That leaves the rest of the
state with a lot of open room. |
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Kathy Kivinski
Kathy Kivinski Clark ->
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James
Franklin Kopp |
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Introducing...James
Franklin Kopp, Jr.
Jimmy is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. F. Kopp, 2125 Woodcrest Drive. He will study
Business Administration at Orlando Junior College following
his graduation from Winter Park High School with the class
of 1961. He participated in football, wrestling, and track
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Kopp,
James Franklin . . . Jimmy was born in Baltimore, Md .
. . favorite sports are football and track . . . best
liked hobbies are fishing, swimming and track . . . attended
Parkville High before coming to WPHS. Jimmy would like
to be shipwrecked with Suzie Gray . . . Future includes
college at OJC. Additional comments are: "Can You
Imagine!" Coach Orr teaching typing, Mr. Creech managing
the girls physical education class, Mr. Hotaling coaching
the football team, Mrs. Blickman not giving homework for
a week, Mr. Groene with hair, and the Seniors with their
own parking lot!!!!
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961. |
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Anne Elizabeth Laing
Anne Laing Ryder ->
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Introducing...Anne
Elizabeth Laing
Anne is publications editor
of "Senior Salutes" and a member of Tri-Hi-Y,
Spanish Club, Girl Scouts, Campus Crusaders and Pep Club.
She will graduate from Winter Park High School next week
and after summer school at Mars Hill College, NC., Anne
will enter Florida Southern as an elementary education
major. She is the daughter of Ruth Laing, 2204 Fosgate
Dr. Her hobbies are sewing and art. |
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Laing,
Anne Elizabeth . . . known to many as "Dutch"
was born in Cortland, NY on October 1st. Her eyes are
brown but the color or her hair varies. Anne's favorites
include swimming, bowling, horseback riding, rice pudding,
cheeseburgers, and skim milk. Her hobby is collecting
tickets from drive-in movies. Miss Laing's pet peeve is
"having to be faithful." She hopes to attend
Florida Southern and to marry Russ Buhl . . . Anne leaves
this note to all underclassmen: "Your school is only
what you make it -- Pick up the school spirit!"
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961. |
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Happiest
memory of WPHS: My
senior year and our tenth class reunion.
Bio: I have been working at the University
of Central Florida; currently as a computer programmer
analyst in the office of Institutional Research. I joined
the staff at UCF (then Florida Technological University)
February 22, 1971. Married to my second husband Jack in
May of 1981, we combined families and raised his two children,
a son and a daughter and my son. As of 2005, our son Jack,
Jr. is with the United States Border Patrol (Immigration
and Naturalization Services) in Texas while serving as
an active Army reservist after serving 12 years fulltime
military, where he has served in the middle east (Iraq
& Saudi Arabia) as well as Bosnia/Croatia, Korea,
the Pacific, Germany and several duty stations stateside.
Our other son, Ken, teaches computer support applications
in Scottsdale, Arizona, while running a small business
providing hardware, software support and networking to
area businesses. Our daughter lives outside of Ft. Bragg
and has two children, is a housewife married to an active
duty soldier. Jack and I enjoy cruising and at this point
we don't much care where the ship goes. We live in a small
golf community in Orlando, Florida and enjoy our free
time together.
Source:
30th Reunion 1991 |
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and her husband Jack live locally so they did not have
a long distance to drive to attend the functions of
the 50th class reunion. She has three children, including
two step-children and five step-grandchildren. Anne's
favorite teacher was Wayne Johnson, American History,
because of his great personality. Her favorite sports
are football, basketball and golf. Favorite vacation
spot is "...aboard any cruise ship with no real
concern about the itinerary." There is nothing
remaining on Anne's bucket list. Favorite WPHS memory
is attending the dances including proms during her sophomore,
junior and senior years.
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire
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Judy Winifred Law
Judy Law Stroud -> |
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Introducing...Julia
W. Law
Judy is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. h. P. Rossell, 1827 Harmon Avenue. At Winter
Park High School she has been a member of Tri-Hi-Y, Future
Nurses, Glee Club and D.C.T. After graduation Judy will
continue her business training in one of the local insurance
offices. Her hobbies are skiing, swimming and dancing. |
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Leatherbury,
Sam . . . born on October 14th in Houston, Texas, has
blue eyes and brown hair . . . favorite sports include
girl hunting and racing. Sam loves fried chicken. His
idea of the ideal situation is the "out of gas routine"
on a lonely road with a sharp girl. The philosophy Sam
lives by is "put off today what you can do tomorrow"
. . . pet peeve is "hub thieves" . . . his most
memorable event at WPHS hasn't happened yet. Sam plans
to go to college and then let girls take all his free
time.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961. |
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Charles Elwood Leonard
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Introducing...Charles
Elwood Leonard, II
Woody is the son of Capt.
and Mrs. Charles E. Leonard, 1232 Wilkinson Ave. At Winter
Park High School he was a member of Hi-Y, Science Club,
senior class play, and served as treasurer of Thespians.
After graduation Woody plans to study biology or electronics
at University of Maryland in Munich, Germany. His hobby
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Leonard,
Charles Elwood, II . . . was born in Louisville, Kentucky,
on January 18th. He has brown eyes, light brown hair and
is known to most as Elwood or "Woody". His favorite
sports are football, basketball, and tennis; his hobbies
change every few days. Woody's most memorable event at
WPHS is the Thespian Play. When in an expressive mood
he can be heard saying, "Well hello there!".
His pet peeves are people who have as big a mouth as he
has. After high school Woody plans to attend college or
the Air Force Academy, get a career started, then possibly
get married.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961. |
Present
work and/or activities:
Devcon International Corporation. Construction manager
for projects in the Bahamas and West Indies.
Bio: 1961-1963, University of Maryland in
Munich, Germany. 1963-1967, University of Florida. 1967-71,
U.S. Army helicopter pilot. Flew helicopters for 1st Air
Cavalry Division October 1968 to October 1969 in R.V.N.
Awarded Silver Star for gallantry in action, August 1969.
1971-present, Boca Raton, FL/Pompano Beach, FL. Florida
real estate broker. Certified general contractor, State
of Florida.
Children: Matthew, 20.
Source:
30th Reunion 1991 |
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Gay
Breton LeRoux
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Bret an e-mail! |
Photograph
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Introducing...Gay
Breton LeRoux, III
Bret is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. G. B. LeRoux, Jr., 1357 Lake Spier Drive and a member
of the graduating class at Winter Park High School. He
plans to enter the service and complete his military obligation
before entering Forestry School. Bret was a member of
the baseball team and his hobbies are hunting, cars and
boats. |
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LeRoux,
Gay Brenton . . . known to many as "Bret" was
born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 24. His hobbies
include cars and women. Hunting and baseball are his favorite
sports. The Junior Class Stunt Night was Bret's most memorable
event. His philosophy is, "Do unto others as they
would do unto you; but do it first." Future plans
include taking a trip around the world, joining the service,
going to college, and then possibly getting married.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961. |
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Larry
Charles Lipps
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Introducing...Larry
Charles Lipps
Chip is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Paul M. Lipps, 224 Blossom Lane. He will graduate
from Winter Park High School with the class of 1961. Chip
has been a member of Wheel Club, Science Club, Hi-Y, National
Forensic League, Glee Club and cast of Oklahoma. He will
begin his law studies at Stetson University. |
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Lipps,
Charles Larry . . . born in Athens, Tennessee on January
20th . . . has blue eyes, brown hair, and likes football,
baseball, and skiing . . . pet peeve is "finding
out something after it has happened". "Chip"
likes onion rings and water. . . his philosophy of life
is "Breathe in order to live." . . . secret
ambition is to make money. He plans to go to college at
Stetson, join the Marines, and then get married.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961. |
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Happiest
memory: Knowing and
working with Mr. Dillion, the physics instructor.
Bio: Orlando Junior College, University
of Florida, two years Corps of Army Engineers (includes
one year in Vietnam). Twenty-three years consulting mechanical
engineer for air-conditioning ventilation and solar systems
(last thirteen years self employed). Part-time work (volunteer):
one year Leesburg Chamber of Commerce treasurer, one year
Civitan president and four year member, initiator and
president of Picciola Area Volunteer Fire Department,
fire fighter, fire commissioner of northwest Lake County
fire district for eight years, church youth counselor,
Sunday school teacher, Sunday school director, choir member,
mission work in Guatemala (one summer).
Future plans and goals: Work seventeen more
years, retire, travel with wife Nancy.
Source: 30th Reunion 1991 |
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