The big 50th reunion for the Class of '58 began early for some,
as a few of the classmates began to arrive in Ranger on Thursday.
Rehearsals for the program for Friday evening started that evening
and the story-telling began!! Friday morning, the majority of
people present at the gym early were members of the Class of '58,
and the fun began in earnest. We visited all day on Friday and
received help from a number of classmates in setting up the
display of door prizes for the Exes' Association meeting.
Friday evening we assembled at the Lone Cedar Country Club for a
seafood buffet. During the course of the evening we had a tribute
to our departed but still beloved classmates with the singing of
"Moments to Remember" by Jimmie May (Miller) Galbreath and Judy
(Craig) DeVoll, a moving verbal tribute by Dale Cozart, and the
placing of red roses in a crystal vase as each name was read and
the classmates stood and joined hands. Jerry Price was the master
of ceremonies for the evening and had the class officers, annual
staff members, and favorites who were present to stand and be
recognized. Don Deffebach awarded certificates of appreciation
and a small star pin to the persons responsible for the planning
and execution of the reunion this year, followed by a thank you
to Jeralyn Sledge, widow of our classmate Lanny Sledge, for
taking pictures for us that evening. He then offered a gift and
thank you for Kay (King) Tibbels, Dale Cozart, and Judy (Craig)
DeVoll for setting up reunions through the past years. Jimmie May
entertained us with her beautiful voice and songs that were popular
during the 50s and later. Richard Spindle read the class history
that he had written in 1958 and Judy read the class prophecy.
The festivities continued into Saturday when a large group of our
class attended the Exes' Association meeting. Four of our class
members were installed as either officers or board members for the
coming two-year term, headed by Dale Cozart as president. We then
went over to the Mesquite and Rusk Church of Christ building for a
delicious brunch hosted by Mary and Hal Pugh, assisted by Tommy
Walton and his wife. Then we went to the high school for class
meetings and pictures.
In the evening, we were all invited to the Comanche Wind Ranch at
Cisco, which is Dale and Carol Cozart's beautiful place. We were
treated to a dinner of barbecued brisket and chicken, twice-baked
potatoes, salad, hot rolls and strawberry shortcake and brownies.
Together we viewed a DVD which had been prepared by Richard Spindle
which documented the history of the class through the school years
and ended with pictures of most of us as we are today. It was quite
professional in quality and the content was amazing and nostalgic.
We all ended a wonderful weekend together with the promise to meet
again at the home of Jerry and Sue Price in Spring, Texas, next
summer. There were 27 classmates present for most of the weekend,
and that's not bad with 14 who have passed away. Pictures will be
or have been posted of our group on the website. If you have trouble
identifying anybody, let me know, and I'll help you out.
Judy DeVoll, P O Box 3060, Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Ann, Glenda, Jimmie May, & Barbara at Lone Cedar Country Club
Bill, Maxine, & Richard
Billie Spindle & Carol Cozart
Carol & Dale Cozart, Freddie Cooper & Pat Greer
Carole Sanders, Carol & Dale
Carole, Glenda, & Barbara
RHS Class of 1958 Memorial
Charlotte & Maxine
Dinner at the Country Club