WPHS Alums Class of 1961 Then and Now

Introducing...Sharon Jean Spelzhausen
Sharon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spelzhausen of Goldenrod and a member of the class of 1961 at Winter Park High. She hopes to attend either Wake Forest or Newcomb College, where she will study Chemistry or Pharmacy. Sharon was a Student Council representative, Homeroom officer, Honor Society secretary, Chemistry assistant and member of Science, Latin and Spanish clubs.

Spelzhausen, Sharon Jean . . . was born in Cleveland, Ohio, November 28th. Favorites are horseback riding, water-skiing, raspberries, and havin fun. "Spelzio's" philosophy of life is "Don't give up; the law of averages is bound to make something go right." Future includes college and then marriage.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

DID YOU KNOW? (as of 2005)
Grandchildren: Alex,7; Joshua 4.
Present work and/or activities: Tennis, Bible Study, oil painting classes, snow skiing, Crisis Pregnancy Board, Neighborhood Assn.
Future plans: Convince husband to retire and spend more time in CA with grandchildren.

Happiest memory: A lot of challenging but fun hours spent in Chem II lab with Dr.Bender and all the lab assistants.
Funniest/weirdest coincidence: While acting as a hostess at a Wake Forest Alumni reception, I introduced a lady to her former husband!
Present work and/or activities: Volunteer computer work at church, league tennis, Bible study,sewing classes.
Bio: Graduated from Wake Forest with a BS in biology. Married Steve in 1964 and taught school while he attended UF Law School. The family lived in NYC and TX while Steve served in the JAG core of the US Army. I worked as a lab technician during part of this time. We have lived in Winter Park since 1974. Steve is a real estate attorney, and I am a homemaker. Along with our two sons, we enjoy water skiing, snow skiing and tennis.
Future plans and goals: Retire in NC where a lot of our family seems to be moving - possibly in a college town where my husband would like to teach.
Source: 30th Reunion, 1991

Sharon and her husband Steve live in Winter Park so they did not have a long commute to attend the 50th class reunion. She has two children and two grandchildren. Her favorite WPHS teacher was "Dr. Harold Bender, pushed me to excel." Her hobbies are tennis and oil painting. Sharon's favorite sports are tennis and snow skiing. When asked if she has any pets she replied with "None but considering....". Her favorite vacation spots are Brenkenridge and the Rocky Mountains. Left on her bucket list is to travel the USA and it's national parks. Sharon wrote that "I was so terrified of being in trouble that all I can think of is passing notes in class" as her most memorable/creative prank or practical joke in high school. Her favorite WPHS memory is "...rushing to the Golden Point for a hamburger lunch (37¢) with friends and hoping we made it back on time."
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

<- Judith Caroline Spencer
Judith Spencer Braga->

Introducing...Judith Caroline Spencer
Judy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Spencer, 2216 Aloma Ave. Her hobbies are painting and reading. Following her graduation from Winter Park High School with the class of 1961, Judy will attend Orlando Junior College. She has not definitely ecided what course of study she will follow.

Spencer, Judith Caroline . . . or "Frenchy" . . . born April 9th in Covington, Kentucky . . . before coming to WPHS Judy attended Edgewater High in Orlando . . . hobby is doing portraits of people who have interesting eyes . . . philosophy of life is "Life is what you make it!" After Graduation Judy plans to go into art or dramatics.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Angelo Joseph Spengler, III
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Introducing...Angelo Joseph Spengler
Andy will complete his military obligation after graduating from Winter Park High School with the class of 1961. After his Army training is over, he will attend college. The son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Spengler, Maitland, Andy was a member of the Winter Park High track team.

Spengler, Angelo Joseph, III. . . nickname "Andy" . . . born on November 1st in Jackson, Mississippi . . . favorite sports are football and water skiing . . . pet peeves are crazy drivers and show-offs . . . philosophy of life is "Take things as they come" . . . secret ambition is to become a PHILANTROPIST . . . plans after graduation are college, a job, and them marriage.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

<- Marilyn June Spicer
Marilyn Spicer Burgess ->

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Spicer, Marilyn June. . . "Mitch" . . . came into the world on December 25th in Decatur, Illinois . . . favorite sport is jumping on the trampolines . . . hobby is parties . . . pet peeve is two-faced people . . . likes pizza and "White Lightning" . . . ideal situation "would be to have the Millionaire give me a check for $1,000,000" . . . college in Lamoni, Iowa are Marilyn's plans after graduation.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Earl Dennis Steelman
Deceased

<- Carol Stehle
Carol Stehle Phillips->
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From: Carol Phillips
Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 1:32 PM
To: webmistress@wphsalumni-1961.com
Subject: FANTASTIC WEB-SITE!
Hi Anne! My name is Carol Stehle (Phillips). Bonnie Fuller (Epperson) told me to check out the web-site you created and I think you did a fantastic job! I remember you and your mother so well. You use to invite me to your house to go swimming and I thought that was wonderful. I use to live on Parkland Drive (3rd house on the right) and Bonnie Fuller and Mary Waddy were good friends too. My brother, Ollie Stehle, was good friends with Pat Phillips who lived in a new house on Forest Lake near us. Anyway, maybe I can send you before and after pictures if you would like to add them to your web-site. I went to Winter Park Elementary, then Audubon Park Elementary, then Signal Hill and then to Glenridge Junior High for 7th and 8th grade. After that we moved to Macon, GA., where I finished school and later became a dental Hygienist. I married Benjamin F. Phillips from Macon in 1964 and we had three sons. He worked for Delta Airlines in Atlanta where we now live. He's been retired 17 years and I've been retired 10 years. It's hard to believe how fast time has gone by. Thanks again for the great job and hard work you put into the web-site. I'll enjoy keeping up with it and listening to all my old favorite songs!! Your friend, Carol

<- Patricia Ann Stephenson
Patricia Stephenson Shea ->
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Introducing...Patricia Ann Stephenson
Pat hopes to attend University of Florida where she will major in Psychology or Drama following her graduation from Winter Park High School with the class of 1961. She is a member of Tri-Hi-Y, Thespians and took part in the senior class play. Pat is the daughter of Mrs. H. C. Stephenson, 411 Ellendale Drive.

Stephenson, Patricia Ann . . . born February 12th in Washington, D.C. . . favorite sports are basketball, tennis, skiing . . . pet peeve is people who say "Never mind!". . . secret ambition is to be a woman lawyer . . . favorite expression is "But I don't understand. . . " Ideal situation is just being with people she likes . . . Pat plans to attend the University of Florida and study psychology.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Happiest memory: Sharing my sixteen birthday party with Nancy Wren. Graduation outdoors!
Present work and/or activities: Teacher, Fletcher HS, Jacksonville Beach.
Bio: Attended UF, 1961-65, and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Little Sister. I have been teaching school in Jacksonville Beach dfor twenty-three years (English). I have been married to Eddie for twenty-one years. We have two children. I enjoy living right on the ocean, jogging on the beach, and collecting sharks teeth. I also enjoy country western dancing. Most of my spare time, though, is sent with my children's activities and sponsoring clus at my school.
Future plans and goals: Find a new career after i retire from teahing in seven years.
Source: 30th Reunion, 1991

Pat and her husband Eddie traveled about two hours to attend the 50th class reunion. She has two children and two grandchildren. Her hobbies are reading and walking. She lists her favorite sport as Gator football. She has a cat for a house pet. Pat lists her favorite vacation spot as St. Lucia. When asked if she would like to tell us about an honor she received she wrote "Teacher of the Year 2001 at Fletcher High School". Her favorite WPHS memory is "being in the junior class play You Can't Take it With You."
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

Carol Jane Streep (Copeland)
Deceased

Introducing...Carol Jane Streep
Carol looks forward to becoming a nurse and will begin her studies at University of Florida. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Streep, Jr., 2411 E. Winter Park Road and will graduate from Winter Park High School next week. Carol is a Band Corporal, Homeroom secretary, member of Tri-Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Rainbow for Girls and Future Nurses. Her hobbies are boating and tennis.

Streep, Carol Jane . . . born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 27th . . . hobbies are boys, playing tennis, and watching TV . . . pet peeve is spiders . . . likes hamburgers and french fries . . . favorite beverage is iced tea . . . ideal situation is traveling through Europe with a million dollars . . . Carol is headed for the University of Florida after graduation from WPHS.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Douglas Ray Stroupe

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Introducing...Douglas Ray Stroupe
Doug is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stroupe, Maitland. He will graduate from Winter Park High with the class of 1961. Treasurer of DCT, Doug has worked after school all through high school. He will study business administration although he is still undecided about the college. Doug enjoys swimming and dancing.

Stroup, Douglas Ray . . . Born in Cedar Springs, Virginia on January 26th . . . favorite sports are swimming, bowling and football . . . hobby is working on his car . . . philosophy of life is "Live and let live!" . . . secret ambition is to become a hotel manager . . . plans after graduation include OJC and then Florida State.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Mary Sue Sturges (Hyde)
Deceased

Introducing...Mary Sue Sturges
Sue was Society Editor for Wi-Pa-Hi-Sc and is looking forward to entering the University of Mississippi this fall. She will major in Journalism and minor in drama. The daughter of Maj. and Mrs. L. W. Hieatt, Maitland, Sue's many activities at Winter Park High include Quill and Scroll Society, Varsity cheerleader, vice president of Thespians, W Club. Sue had rolls in "Curious Savage" and "You Can't Take It With You."

Sturges, Mary Sue . . . most often called "Sturge" was born in Meridian, Mississippi on February 9th. Her likes include dramatics, dancing at the beach, New Year's Eve parties, playing Bridge, Budweiser, pizza, and spin-the-bottle. Memorable events include the senior class play and cheering at the football games. While attending Ole Miss., Susi'd like to find herself locked in the locker room with the Ole Mississippi Rebels.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Doris Annette Taylor (Thomas)
Deceased

Introducing...Doris Annette Taylor
Doris is the daughter of Ellen M. Taylor, 1000 Lewis Drive. She is a member of the graduating class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. Doris is still not sure of her future plans, however, social work ranks high on her list. Listening to records and cooling help fill Doris' leisure time.

Taylor, Doris Annette . . . or "Dorrie" was born on August 31st in Gastonia, North Carolina. Doris attended Edgewater and Evans before coming to WPHS. Her favorite sport is bowling and her hobbies include listening to jazz music and dancing. Her philosophy of life is to always be happy. Her plans are to become an airline hostess after graduation.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

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