WPHS Alums Class of 1961 Then and Now

Introducing...Ronald Bert Buckmaster
Ronnie is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Buckmaster, 237 Blossom Lane and a member of the class of 1961 at Winter Park High School. He is a member of the Science Club, Spanish Club, cross country track team, Student Council and is president of his homeroom, National Forensic League and Skin Diving Club. His hobby is scuba diving. Ronnie will enter the University of Georgia to begin his studies in Pharmacy.

Buckmaster, Ronald . . . "Bullmoose" has two eyes, 4.5x10 hairs and stands 177.8 c.m. His hobbies are skin diving and girls. His favorite sports are track, cross country, hunting and more skin diving. Ronnie's favorite food is steak and his favorite beverage is kickapoo joy juice. His most memorable event at Winter Park High School was the time Mr. Smith sent him to the office. Philosophy of life is "to take things as they come". His secret ambition is to be the first person to dive to 400 ft. Ron's ideal situation is a hay ride with no chaperones. Future plans include attending the University of Georgia and marriage.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Allen Eugene Burris
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Introducing...Allen Eugene Burris
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene H. Burris, 2510 Azalea Drive, Allen is a member of the graduating class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. A key member of the Wildcat's varsity basketball and baseball teams, Allen's hobby is naturally sports. He is a member of the Key Club. Following graduation he will enter Rollins College where he will begin studies for a future in science or law.

Burris, Allen Eugene . . . Allen favors basketball and baseball to all other sports. . . This senior's ambition is to be a millionaire. His pet peeve is WPHS's usually poor lunches. His favorite food is steak. Allen's most used expression is "How about that?" His most memorable event at Winter Park High School is his first day here. Future includes college at Rollins, Georgia Tech or Miami.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Allen traveled 2,500 miles to attend the 50th class reunion. He has seven children and eleven grandchildren. His favorite teachers were Dr. Bender and Bill Gordon. Allen's hobbies are golf and gardening while his favorite sports are basketball, baseball and golf. His favorite vacation spot is St. George, Utah. Allen's favorite WPHS memory is "...the overall atmosphere and fun times that were had each day."
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

John Charles "Chuck" Butler
Deceased

<-Betty Joan Caldwell
Joan Caldwell Andrews->
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Introducing...Betty Joan Caldwell
Joan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Caldwell, 2218 Banchory Road and a member of the graduating class of 1961 at Winter Park High School. Joan enjoys skating and dancing. Orlando Junior College is her choice for a course in Business Administration.

Caldwell, Betty Joan . . . Joan, born in the capitol city of our great nation, attended Edgewater before dropping over to see how old Winter Park is run. "Love hard, live hard, and die happy", is Joan's philosophy of life. Pet peeves include people who nag and brag. Joan passes the time by collecting records, eating steak, drinking cokes, enjoying football and volleyball, and dreaming of becoming an airline hostess. Ideal situation is to be at the drive-in with someone that is cute. College and marriage round out this girls future. Where's Jerry, Joan?
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

From: jandrews7@roadrunner.com
Sent: 9/15/2009 4:20:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Hi, First I want to thank you so much for all your information. I was so saddened to know so many of the wonderful people that attended WP have passed on. It has left a void in me, maybe just out of shock. I have moved back to Cleveland, Ohio. We lived many years in Cincinnati. I'll give you alittle run-down on my life but the Picture well, I don't have many of myself but I'll find one. My first husband Dave and I moved to Northern Kentucky about a year after I graduated, we were there about a year before moving to Northern Cincinnati. We have two children. A daughter name Gina who lives in Tampa with her family and three boys, one is three and the other two are under one. My husband and I divorced after 19 years of marriage and I went to work being a waitress in a steak house, sometimes I was working two and three jobs to stay afloat. Anyway my son and his two teenage boys live in Cincinnati. My son works for the secret service, so he is gone alot. After my present husband and I married we moved to Florida and stayed there for ten years. We have been living in Ohio again for the past four years. I call it the northern territory. In 1982 I accepted Christ as my savior and have been serving him ever since. I take signing - not very good at it but its a slow procedure, especially when you don't keep up with it. Thanks so much for your help. Love, Joan

Robert Young Campbell
Deceased

Posted by :Bob Campbell (and Sandie)
Date Posted : March 04, 2004 09:04:06 PM
Email : sales@orlandoboats.com
Website URL : www.orlandoboats.com
Comments : Well gee. Here we are after 43 years. Never realized we were lost since my name has been in the Orlando phone book for the last 42 years and from 1967 to 1995 we had the same phone number. In 1993 moved to Sanford, on the St. Johns River. Opened a boat dealership here.

<- Mary Helen Carter
Mary Carter Lavalle ->
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Introducing...Mary Helen Carter
Mary is a member of the 1961 graduating class at Winter Park High School. She is the daughter of Cmdr. and Mrs. H. G. Carter, 1719 Grinnell Terrace. Mary will be a Liberal Arts mejor at Oglethorpe this fall. Among her many high school activities are Tri-Hi-Y and Latin Club vice-president; Future Teachers, Pep Club, Library assistant, Student Council, W Club and the senior play. Mary's hobbies are skiing, swimming and tennis.

Carter, Mary Helen . . . Swimming, skiing, dancing and talking on the phone fills "Mare's" spare time. This red-hair, hazel-eyed, 5'7" senior comes from Pensacola, FL. Her pet peeve is people who think they are too good to talk to you. Her favorite foods are hot dogs and pizza along with orange drinks. Mary's most memorable event at Winter Park High School is decorating for the 1960 prom. Her philosophy of life is to keep smiling and be nice and people will know you as a happy person. Future includes two years of college at King College in Bristol, TN, and then marriage.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Mary has three children and two grandchildren. She wrote that her favorite WPHS teacher was Miss Sells - "great speech class and fun play director". Her hobbies are orchids - gardening and reading and her favorite sports are football and college basketball. Mary has two dogs and two birds. Visiting Ireland and Italy is a toss up as to which are her favorite vacation spot. Another visit to Italy is on her bucket list. Mary's favorite WPHS memory is the "...senior class play - had a lot of fun being Essie."
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

<- Sharon Anne Carter
Sharon Carter Grindstaff ->
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Introducing...Sharon Anne Carter
Sharon is the daughter of Mrs. H. B. Carter, 1006 North Bumby and will graduate with the class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. She has been active in Band, Tri-Hi-Y and D.C.T. and her hobbies are photography, reading and sports. Sharon will attend Orlando Junior College where she will follow a course in journalism.

Carter, Sharon Anne . . . Sharon's ideal situation is a tropical isle and on the isle to have Alan Willstrop as her companion. Sharon enjoys swimming, horseback riding, hunting, music and painting. Her pet peeve is selfish or stuck-up people. Also Sharon likes roast beef and coffee . . . "Good grief!" is her favorite expression and her secret ambition is to be a full fledged psychologist. Sharon, who is a native of Brooklyn, wants to enter nurse's training after high school and then later marry.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

In a letter dated April 29, 2002, Sharon Carter said in part:
      "I've been married three times . . . the first and third fellows died and the one in the middle should have. I raised four kids and helped raise two nieces, three foster sons and two stepsons, all of which only three are still speaking to me. I've lost count of the number of grandsons but raised one until he was three and am helping with two others who are teenagers. (I find ear plugs are much cheaper than valium when raising children.)
      For about 25 years I worked as an editor at small town papers mostly in Arkansas which, as everyone knows, is the sparkling jewel in the continental United States. Finally wound up with asthma from all the hours spent in unventilated photo labs and have retired. Now I sort of run a food bank/used clothing shop for the local ministerial alliance. At 59 I'm the youngster in the crowd so, as you can imagine, things get done -- but very slowly.
     God bless everybody! Sharon . . . . "

<- Susan Blythe Carter
Susan Carter Ricks ->
Deceased

Introducing...Susan Blythe Carter
Susan is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Carter, Jr., 1580 South Pennsylvania Ave. She will graduate with the class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. Susan's many high school activities include Honor Society, Senior Class treasurer, Campus Crusaders president, CAT Council, W Club, Science, Latin and Pep clubs. Susan likes to play the piano, sing and dance. She will enter Rollins College this fall.

Carter, Susan Blythe . . . Miss Carter is one of Winter Park High School's biggest fans, although she would like less homework. This very active gal has her life all lined up. It includes two years at Rollins and an out-of-state transfer, then marrying our own Chandler Muller. Susz comes to us from Austin, TX. She has green eyes, blond hair and stands 5'5" tall. Swimming and horseback riding are her favorite sports . . . her hobbies are playing the piano, dancing and singing. Susan's secret ambition is to be a singer. For additional comments Susan added "I think Winter Park High is the best school anywhere, and it has given me the three best years of my life. It will always be a part of my fondest memories."
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Happiest memory: One of my happiest memories: the rehearsals and fun of performing with friends in our production of Oklahoma. All of the time cost me a letter grade in my chemistry average, but was worth it!
Bio: 1961-65, Rollins College, BA in English. Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Who's Who, Libra, Algernon Sidyney Sullivan Award, etc. 1965-66, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, MA in English. 1966-69, taught senior English (College Prep) at Winter Park High School - with Linda Schmidt! 1969-moved to Atlanta-husband transferred. 1969, daughter Mary born. 1974, son Carter born. Volunteer Mom-church, school, Girl Scouts, Indian Guides, tennis team. English and Math private tutor, 1977 to present. High School substitute teacher, 1987 to present. English instructor, DeKalb Technical College, 1991.
Future plans and goals: Full time English teacher-preferably college level. Travel. Take different courses on many subjects.
Source: 30th Reunion 1991

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Susan traveled 500 miles to attend the 50th class reunion. She has two children and three grandchildren. Favorite WPHS teacher is listed as Mrs. Blickman because "...her high standards in both my junior and senior English classes laid the foundation for my success at Rollins and University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill as well as teaching high school English (which I still do in Atlanta)". Susan lists her hobbies as taking care of her three precious grandchildren (2,4,6), photography and reading. Her favorite sports are swimming, yoga and walking. She has one dog named Oscar, a 14 yr. old "gentle man". Her favorite vacation/vacation spot is St. Augustine Beach, FL - with all of the family. Susan's bucket list consists of multiple travels throughout the U.S. and Europe - more than she can afford or have time to take! Favorite WPHS memories consist of the lifelong friendships she made there. They begin with Carol Cubbedge who welcomed her in Ms. Tauscher's history class (Susan had transferred from Howard and knew no one) and Carol's warm smile and friendship made a frightening day a happy one. We have remained friends throughout these 53 years. How could that much time have passed so quickly?
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

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