WPHS Alums Class of 1961 Then and Now

McConnell, Carol Joyce . . . Tom Wrenn is the guy this gal would like to be shipwrecked with and she considers this the ideal situation. Carol, who was born in Boston, Massachusetts favorites are steak and cokes . . . after high school Carol may attend college for a year and then possibly marry a certain Phi Kappa.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Alex Michael McCubbin
"Mike"
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Introducing...Alex Michael McCubbin
Mike plans to study medicine at Ohio State University following his graduation from Winter Park High School. He is the son of Mrs. June McCubbin, 2292 Hawick Lane. He was a member of Hi-Y and spends his spare time working on cars.

McCubbin, Alex Michael . . . likes steak and milk, football, swimming, hunting and picks Grace Kelly as the person to be ship wrecked with on an island. "Mac", as he is often called, was born on December 19th in Columbus, Ohio. His philosophy of life is "Lookout for myself and the heck with the rest." Future includes taking a trip, joining the service, and then going to Ohio State University.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

William Edward McGinnis
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Introducing...William Edward McGinnis
Bill is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. McGinnis, Maitland. As a member of the class of 1961 at Winter Park High School he has been awarded a scholarship to Northwestern University where he will begin his studies for a career in law. Bill lettered in football and track, was a section leader in Band; president of Student Council; and member of the Honor Society and Wheel Club. His hobbies are music, sports and reading.

McGinnis, William Edward . . . "Bill" was born in Huntington, West Virginia, on September 15th. He likes football, track, music, steak and coffee. His secret ambition is to be a cowboy, but he plans to attend the University of Florida next year. Bill believes in setting a goal and working for it and his idea of the ideal situation is a student council meeting with enough time.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

From: "Bill McGinnis"
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 10:49 PM
Subject: WPHS Alums Class of 1961
    Marcia (DeMent) Hulbert found me by e-mail a couple of years ago, and she wrote to me today and gave me the address of your great website for WPHS Alums Class of 1961. I see my name (William McGinnis) is on the missing list. I'm alive and well and living in Alexandria, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D. C. After graduating from Northwestern in 1965, I spent six years working for newspapers. Then I ran into personal and marital problems, dropped out of the world, and spent eighteen years driving taxicabs in the Washington area. With two marriages, two divorces, and two grown daughters.
    I'm now night foreman of a taxicab repair shop. I also have several websites, including www.AutomobileDiagnostics.com, www.CommitteeForTheGoldenRule.org, and www.InternetDailyChapel.org.
    I hope to see you all at the forty-fifth year reunion, if not before.
         Yours, Bill McGinnis WPHS, 1961

<-Donna Charlene McKay
Charlene McKay Good->
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Introducing...Donna Charlene McKay
Charlene is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. McKay, 1502 Cole Street. Following her graduation with the class of 1961 from Winter Park High School, she will enter Jones Business School. She is a member of Tri-Hi-Y, Glee Club, Spanish Club and Pep Club. Charlene enjoys dancing and swimming.

Charlene traveled about 30 miles to attend the class of 1961 50th reunion. She has one child and one grandchild. She lists her favorite hobby as "..being with my awesome grandson and gardening." Charlene's favorite sport is FSU football. Her favorite vacation spot is "...beach at New Smyrna (family goes there each year for a month)." Her bucket list has nothing remaining on it. She wrote that her bucket is full of great memories. When asked about any honor she wanted to share with us, she wrote "...I was the first female claims adjuster with Grange Mutual Ins. Company. Her favorite WPHS memory is "...going to the Orlando Youth Center on weekends to dance."
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

<-Robin McKenzie
Robin McKenzie Rodbell->
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Introducing...Robin Graham McKenzie
Robin is the daughter of Mrs. C. J. McKenzie, 1803 Palm Lane and will graduate with the class of 1961 from Winter Park High. Robin's school activities include Tri-Hi-Y and swimming team. She is also vice-president of Thespians. Robin is still undecided about her future plans.

McKenzie, Robin Graham . . . "J.C." says she was born in Bethlehem. Her favorite sport is walking on water . . . her pet peeves are insincerity and people who drink (!!!). Her philosophy of life is "Thou shalt not sweat the small stuff!" Future is very undecided . . .
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

<-Charlotte Audre McKim
Charlotte McKim Pollard->
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Introducing...Charlotte Audre McKim
Charlotte is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. W. McKim, 378 Vitoria Ave. She will enter Furman University this fall following her grauation from Winter Park High School. Charlotte is a member of the Honor Society, a second lieutenant and secretary of the Band, Drum Majorette, president of French Club and secretary of Future Teachers. Her hobbies are twirling, music, sewing and reading.

McKim, Charlotte Audre . . . "Perky" likes basketball, badminton, volleyball, music, twirling, sewing, reading, anything edible and water . . . most memorable moment at WPHS was the day she was chosen as head majorette. Perky was born in Oak Park, Illinois on July 31st. She plans to attend college and then teach physical education.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Happiest memory: (Had to think about this) I guess it would have to be being chosen to be drum majorette for the band my senior year. It had been a goal I wanted to achieve since I was about eight years old.
Funniest/weirdest coincidence: Not really funny or weird, but a coincidence. When we were living in Charleston, SC, Linda and George Mayo were also living there. Their son, Scott, and our daughter, Nancy, were born just twenty days apart.
Bio: Graduated from Furman University in 1965. Married Fred Pollard in 1966. Fred is a general dentist in Travelers Rest, SC. We live in Charleston, SC, for four years while Fred attended dental school then moved back to Greenville when he went into practice. In 1987 I completed my masters degree in special education from Furman.
Source: 30th Reunion, 1991

Subject: E-Mail Address Change
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2003 11:23:35 -0400
From: "Perky Pollard"
     Hope you have had a good holiday. Just to catch you up on happenings around here:
      I retired from teaching in July and the first of August we became puppy raisers for a guide dog. My direction for teaching just took a slight twist. Ivy, a black lab, is now 7 months old. She goes everywhere with us so she can become accustomed to the variety of places she might go with her blind owner. I definitely have not had time to miss going to a job everyday, I have one right here at home. We will have her until next October at which time she will return to the kennel for her official harness training. That is a 6 month process. After that is complete, she will be placed with her new owner and they will be trained together for a month. The dogs are given free of charge to a South Carolina resident. We will be able to meet the person and have occasional contact even after she is placed. God answered a prayer when he allowed her to be placed with us. It has been an exhausting experience, but wonderful at the same time.
      Happy New Year!           Perky

Perky and her husband Fred traveled 525 miles to attend the 50th class reunion. They have two children and three grandchildren. Perky lists her favorite WPHS teacher as "...Edgar Williams, truly loved and respected each of his students, provided opportunities for growth, encouraged us when we failed, and cheered our successes." Her hobbies include gardening and coffee with friends. Perky's favorite sport is listed as walking. For her pets, Perky has listed Ivy, a black Lab and horses Scott, Jack and Poco. Her favorite vacation spot is the coast of Maine. Left on Perky's bucket list is a "...return trip to Israel or the Greek Islands." Her favorite WPHS memory is her senior year in the WPHS band.
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

<-Suzanne Williams McMillan
Suzanne McMillan-McTavish->
Deceased

Introducing...Suzanne Williams McMillan
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. McMillan, 1919 Strathaven Road, Suzanne will enter Florida Presbyterian College this fall. She is secretary of Winter Park United Christian Youth Movement; represented the school on a state level and for National Forensic League at Gainesvile; was winner of the Vogue sewing contest and played the part of Gertie in "Oklahoma". Suzanne still finds time for sewing , playing the piano and drama.

McMillan, Suzanne Williams . . . was born in Greensboro, NC, on September 16th. She likes basketball, modeling, designing clothes, and acting. Her favorite food is fudge and favorite beverage is coffee. Future includes college and then marriage.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

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