ASK YOURSELF
1. What is the atomic number of boron?
2. What is the number of seconds on a shot clock?
3. What is the % alcohol in vanilla extract?
4. The square root of 1225?
5. The answer to the universe minus seven?
6. What is the
freeway that links
7. What is the width of SLR film?
8. The Julian date for February 4?
9. What is the minimum age to run for President?
10. What was Harry Truman’s infantry division?
SEE BACK COVER FOR ANSWERS
IN MY LIFE
There are places I remember all my life,
though some have changed.
Some forever, not for better,
Some have gone, and some remain.
All these places have their moments
with lovers and friends I still can recall.
Some are dead and some are living.
In my life, I’ve loved them all.
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
MARK STOWELL
3609 S. Pleasant
I have just
finished my third year of teaching 8th grade Social Studies at
Both my sons
are out of college, with one, Chris, living and working in Houston, and
Brandon, who just graduated,looking
to put his international business degree to work in
CHERYL BOWEN ELLIOT
I prefer to be called by my nickname-- CHERRIE (pronounce it SHERRY). All my friends and even my mom call me this and have since my senior year in high school. For the last five years I have been and still am --Assistant Girl Scout Leader for the troop my oldest granddaughter is in.
I am a big
Star Trek/Sci-Fi fan-- I go to conventions every
year! I also am a big ELVIS fan! Every five years I go to
SUSIE DUNLAP TUCKER
I’ve lived in the Pacific NW since ‘71. 4 grown kids, all in college or grad school. I love being a mom. My sister Jan had 4 kids as well and we have had great fun on joint camping and hiking vacations.
Empty nest has forced me to be career minded so I teach HS French. My last name is Tucker and my Chrisman French teacher was Miss Tucker, so it’s very sentimental.
I’m most grateful for my church, for faith in Jesus, & for the grace I’ve received in spite of some questionable choices I made along the way. My current dream is to develop a ministry of encouragement to women based on Proverbs 31:25 ‘She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she can laugh at the days ahead.’
Remembering Chrisman, it occurs to me that we were one of the last groups to benefit from the real ‘titans’ of education --women who had taught 40 yrs by the time we had them, who by virtue of staying single were absolutely focused on their subjects. Misses Ott, Mothershead, Meredith, Kennedy, Lyon, Campbell, & many others.
SHERRY WOODS
I continue to
serve as counselor at an American boarding school in
CLOIS ANN GREGORY ROY
Have a great
husband, four wonderful children, eight grandchildren, and one great
grandson. I miss the good ole state of
CHUCK BAKER
I am now retired after a career of over 32 years in the electrical construction industry. Nancy (Smith) and I are looking forward to our 35th wedding anniversary in May of 2005. I am enjoying retirement and our grandchildren, three (so far).
JIM BAKER
I’ve been a ‘Californian’ since 1969 when I joined the U.S. Navy. Following eight years of naval service I joined Lockheed Aircraft and remain employed there as a member of the ‘Skunk Works.’
My wife Kathy
and I have a daughter, Barbi, and son, Bob. Both kids are married and living on the east
coast. Retirement looms: perhaps
CHARLOTTE
CRANE
2312 No. 900 Road
Not much has
happened in my life since the last reunion.
I now have seven wonderful grandchildren, six grandsons and one
granddaughter. I’ve been married to
Eddie (second husband) now for eight years and living on our farm in rural
Eudora is wonderful. We live in the house
that was Eddie’s grandparents which is just about all remodeled. Still working in
PAM HARRINGTON BYRN
LUCY FLANAGAN
I am presently
(for seven years) using none of my degrees working for an SBC subsidiary in a
call center in
JIM PARCEL
My wife Terry works for Commerce Bank in the international money department. I do commercial heating and cooling and have since school. We both are finishing BS degrees, better late than never?! Hers in criminal justice, mine in mechanical engineering. Served one term as mayor in our town and we are both involved in our church. We have six kids and six grand kids.
RETTA WILLIAMS WYATT
508 NW 36th Terrace
My greatest accomplishment in life has been my family. I have two daughters, Jolee, age 34 and Brandy, age 30 (almost), and a son , Darrin, age 22. All three children are married and between the three of them I have eight grandchildren.
NANCY HARGROVE GOODRICH
I’m still
working as a private investigator with my husband Bert. We mainly do criminal
defense investigations for attorneys in
assistant golf pro and will be going into golf management. The other is looking for a job in electrical engineering. We have three grandchildren whom we enjoy spending any spare time we have with them. Sorry we can’t make it to see you all in June, but our son is getting married at that time and we are having LOTS to do!
God’s blessings to all of you, and hope you enjoy each
and every day of life as I do!
MICHAEL CALDERON
Thirty-five
years and I am still here in
JIM WHEELER
4225
Some 33 years ago, science gave way to art, studying gave way to partying, biochemistry gave way to Rock’n’Roll, bunsen burners became motorcycles, and I became a recording engineer.
That’s still what I do.
BARBARA AXTON
911 W. 33rd Terrace
My parents still live within two miles of where we are having our 35-year class reunion. It seems that no matter how much things seem to change, they really stay the same...
In the 35 years
since we were teen-agers, I’ve been married, divorced, single for 15 years and
then remarried 10 years ago. I’ve lived
in five different states. I’ve traveled
throughout the
But what I’ve experienced
and what’s been important to me in the last 35 years are the same things that
made our high school years so valuable. My parents, both still living, still live in my childhood home
where my husband, my two sisters, my brother-in-law and two nieces gather every
holiday. My circle of friends, though broadened from our
These are the values we began at William Chrisman 35 years ago: family, friends, education, and spirituality. As classmates, we learned so much during the turbulent years of our adolescence and from the looks of things, I’d say we done good. Thank you for the ‘glory days’ and for still ‘being crazy after all these years’!
ANNA MARY COCHRAN CARRICKER
222 NW
I’m married with four grown ‘children’ --one girl and three boys. I have a two-year old grandson who keeps me very busy five days a week while his mama works, and there’s another grandbaby on the way. It’s a little like starting all over again. Anyway, when I have time, I enjoy baking bread and decorating an occasional wedding cake, and browsing through antique shops.
BILL DINWIDDIE
804 Powhatan
How about two words --Very Busy. I thought as a person gets older things got easier and slower. Boy, was I wrong. I am looking forward to retirement, but I don’t think things will get any better.
I finally got married last year after 25 years of being listed as a single person. I have 30+ years working for Lipton and also own a business now 10 years.
MYRNA FYE TWEEDY
Hi. I used to be Myrna Fye and now I’m Myrna Tweedy (kept the name but got rid of the husband). I’ve spent the last 27 years delivering babies at Truman Medical Center Lakewood. When I’m not doing that I swim, bowl, play cards, and babysit my brilliant and beautiful granddaughter, Krystena Marie Stoddard, who’s 1 1/2.
I have two children: John, age 30, and Stephanie, age 27. Both graduated from William Chrisman also. It was always interesting to go to their school events and see how the place had changed (or stayed the same). Anyway, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone again and seeing how we have changed (or stayed the same)
ROY BROWN
From Mrs Reed I learned math, from Mr. Bachman I learned bookkeeping, from Mr. Campbell economics and stocks, from Mr. Lindmark business law, and Miss Beeman kept me healthy. I became a Sprint engineer and built a great economic portfolio. However, we males couldn’t take homemaking so I still can’t cook. I sure wish we had had more social activities so I could have met and understood more about people. I’m still doing that learning.
But I did find
the perfect place to live. Excitement,
shows, beaches, cruises, and even military action, at prices like
TERRY HOLLOWAY
I have been married 34 years in August to Ruth (Johnson) Holloway from class of 1970. We have four of the MOST BEAUTIFUL grandchildren. Had we known how much fun grandchildren are, we would have SKIPPED OVER children and had them first!
PATTI S. MILLER SMITH
1017
I’m married (once only) 23 years. Two beautiful daughters ages 21 and 19. I worked at Western Electric for 16 years. I have owned my own wallpapering business for 18 years and still going strong. My husband Bill works at Truman Medical Center West. Right now he works in the emergency room. And I’ve never attended college.
PAT BRADY GEORGE
Classmates of
1969! Every summer after school is out,
my husband George and I head back east.
We are high school teachers. This
will be my last go-round after teaching English for thirty-one and a half
years. My son Matthew is married to a
wonderful young woman, Mary. They bought
a house in the
BRUCE BERNHARDY
3908
SANDRA WILKINSON WINTER
405 Inverrary
CAROL SIMMERMAN DOWNIE
Married 30 years to Mike (this September). One son -- married with two daughters (it’s great being grandparents).
One daughter --single, graduating from Dallas Theological Seminary in December this year.
We’ve lived in
KEITH PETERSON
903 E.
For the past 17 years, I have been a teacher at Chrisman as well as a coach. For the past five years I have been the head boys’ track coach. I have been married 23 years with one daughter and two stepsons and I now have three grandchildren.
RANDY EVANS
7213 NW
TIM CRONE
IRIS FENDRICK THOMPSON
Dear Classmates,
My name is Iris (Fendrick) Thompson. I was active with the Yearbook class and was Secretary for the R.O.T.C.
I have been married over 30 years to a wonderful man, Randy Thompson. Our two children are grown and are starting families of their own. We have two grandsons, Davidlee Davis and Caleb Thompson. Davidlee is almost one year old and Caleb is just four months.
Randy and I
have been lucky enough to retire. Randy
worked for Yellow Corp. for over 30 years.
We spend our time traveling in our RV and riding our Harley-Davidson. We just returned from a trip to
My personal hobbies include Scrapbooking, Sewing and Photography.
Since January
of 2000, I have been living and working in
KATHY RAGAN
2300 W. 121st
I’m working,
working, working. I have two sons and
two daughters, two of whom are married with two children. I love to run and try to run three or so half
marathons a year along with my running friends.
My favorite vacation spot so far is
KERRY CHRISTIANSON BURNS
I am currently
teaching fifth grade at Ott Elementary. MY husband David teaches fifth grade in
Hickman Mills. I have two daughters,
Kristen and Lynnae.
We’ll travel to
BILL GLASCO
glascos@kctera.net (home)
Bill_Glasco@palmercay.com (work)
25 Words
wife, Kathy reading
sons, Ben, Jeff writing
granddaughter coming bad knees
actuary sparse hair
baseball squishiness
kids increasing nostalgia
card games reunion anticipation
doing okay
DIANNE SCHOFF BALLANTYNE
My husband
Mark and I have two teenagers at home; David is 18 and Lyndsay
is 15. Mark is still teaching chemistry
at
RUSSELL AMOS
Not much has
happened since the 30th: I still work
out of my home and take care of my kids, 13 and 10. Age does not agree with me. The older I get, the more I fight it. I still love to hunt and ride competition
motorcycle trials. We just got back from
another trip to
BECKY BALL BRYANT
My husband works at Honeywell. I work part-time at a cafe. Daughter Shawna, granddaughter Keely, grandson Cameron. Still love pulling WEEDS out of the garden. and fishing and swimming.
DICK BURTON
Married to classmate Carolyn Rhea for 32 years: 10 children and 3 grandchildren. Employed by Network
Appliance, Inc. as a strategic account executive and head football coach at
DENNIS CATO
18304 Hanthorn
I am the operations manager for Church and Dwight Co. in Harrisonville. Married to Sondra for 31 years and we have three sons and five granddaughters. Hobbies are hunting and fishing, but spend the most free time golfing and riding my motorcycle with my wife.
DONNA COOKSEY MATHEWS
My husband of 35 years, D.E., and I live on 10 acres in Napoleon, MO. We have two grown daughters and six grandchildren.
TERI LEA CHANDLER-PURCELL
12821 East 36th Terrace S.
My husband,
John Minor Purcell, is a freelance journalist for The Kansas City Star and
other local publications. He is also an Independent Distributor for the
Wellness Company Nikken, Inc., headquartered in
John graduated from MU with a Bachelor of Journalism degree. I have my Doctorate in education.
We’ll be attending my father’s 67th WCHS class reunion on June 25th. We’ll try to make this 35 year reunion on the 26th.
BOB FISHER
BILL CLARK
I am retired
from the KC MO Police Department. I kept
a police reserve commission and still work security jobs as a police
officer. My oldest son is an Air Force
first lieutenant at Ramstein AFB,
JOHN CONSTANT
42 W. 69th Terrace
Since 1999 I
have had a few changes. My son, Chris, graduated from
MICHAEL W. CROSS
Canal
I graduated
from
I married Patricia in 1971 and had three sons who are currently ages 29, 27, and 23, with two grandkids. I married Judith in 2000. Judith is a former high school English teacher who currently works as an executive assistant. She has two sons and a grandson.
Judith and I
enjoy traveling and discovering new places in the world. The most fascinating trip we have taken was
to
Since I live
southeast of
My hobby and pastime is woodworking. In the last few years, I’ve built everything from a deck to fine cabinetry and a baby cradle.
I’d enjoy hearing from classmates via e-mail.
JEFF GARD
3608
SHIRLEY BROWNS MORAIN
I have been
married to Jerry for 27 years, and have now lived in
BEVERLY K. FARMER HILL
321
I will fill folks in when I see them. It’s almost too hard to tell much in writing...
I work in a sign shop. My husband Jerry is a salesman for Sears.
Married: twice
Chidren: two daughters, Jessica Ann and Shannon
Christine; three stepsons, Cory Lee, Jason
Oliver, and Zarariah Jon; two grandsons,
Tristan McCoy (age 7) and Xavier Louis (age 2)
BILL ROKISKI
1921 N. Pleasant
Married 24 years, wife Kathy. One son, Steven, age 22.
Currently employed by Flight Safety International as an instructor on various models of Cessna business jets.
DEBBIE MOFFETT MESSMER
27190
I am happily
married for 34 years this December. Dave
and I have two beautiful daughters and six wonderful grandchildren. I was a secretary all my life, and from 1977
to 1990, I was secretary to the VP/Controller of the KC Royals, attending the 1980
and 1985 World Series games at home and on the road. We moved to
My polio is now affecting my ‘good’ leg, which slows me down a bit. Would love to hear from any old friends!
STEPHEN MOORE
I’m still maried to Paula A. Moore after 26 years. I’m still working at Livers Bronze Co. (29 years). Sons Ryan Moore, age 25, and Aaron Moore, age 22, are both still single.
BILL HART
After living
on the East Coast for many years, my family and I moved back to
PAMELA
PIXLEY
106
I am a grandmother of three. I have custody of my two oldest grandchildren, 16 and 13. Divorced for 32 years, have one daughter. Love my life. Have three dogs and 5 cats --am an avid kid and animal lover. Am so excited to see everyone!
34507 E. 339
There have
been numerous changes in my life since the last reunion. We moved out of
SHERRY BAUER LUX
1696 Glen Abby Lane
Married to Mark Lux 34 years. Three wonderful children: Tracie Ford, Pleasant Hill, MO; Carrie Schreck, Sellersburg, IN; Mark Adam Lux,
San Diego, CA. Two grandchildren: grandson Colbi
Ford, nine years old, and Trystan Schreck,
one year. Mark and I retired from
CAROLYN
RHEA
Married to classmate Dick Burton for 32 years. Mother of ten children, ages 12 to 30, and grandmother of three. Active in children’s sporting events, homeschool, and church.
518 Lacy Road
I have been
married for 32-plus years to Kathy (Kempf) Jones,
a1969 graduate of
EVELYN EVANS HUBBARD
3502 N. McCoy
I’ve been
married for 21 years to Tom Hubbard. We
have two sons, one daughter-in-law, a grandson , and a
granddaughter. In the last couple of
years i’ve found I enjoy going on cruises. We’ve been to the Western Carribbean
twice and we’re planning on going to the
JOHN REIMER
3706 Portside Drive
Spring, TX 77388
My wife Ina Mae
and I were married on July 14,1973 and have three
children; Stacey is 26, Michael is 23, and Christopher is 18. I entered the field of information technology
and worked in the
PATSY HINCHEY McCUTCHEON
6635
ANDRES (ANDY) CRUZ
Retired steelworker.
I have four granddaughters. Our
family will be hosting an AFS student this coming year. She is from
R. JOHN LaROE
I have been told I am an excellent driver of underpowered vehicles. So I’ve got that going for me, which is nice.
GARY HAZELRIGG
I’m an
ex-Armco employee, now working for Lowe,s
of
GO CHIEFS!
LINDA
PRIEMER
MICHAEL HAGAN
CMR 452,
Currently teaching at a small college in central
SANDRA FREEMAN BOWMAN
120 S. Webster
I like to travel across the country and photograph the sights. I also enjoy various crafts like quilting, embroidery, crochet and scrapbooking.
KAREN FULTON ROUSE
I have lived
in Sugar Creek for nine years. Recently got married last
December. Have two children, a
girl and a boy, and five grandchildren.
DAVID BULEN
Married to classmate Shirley Nunn. Retired from Air Force --firefighter 20 years. Associate degree in Computer-Assisted Drafting. Currently working as Fire Extinguisher Technician at Whiteman AFB. Shirley is an RN. We are starting our own real estate investment company.
JOHN REIFF
7735 Acuff
I have taught
school (PE - Coaching) since 1975, teaching the last 12 years in the
DENISE PUGH
610
I walk without a walker.
I have all my natural teeth.
And...I don’t wear Depends.
Yours truly,
Denise Pugh
P.S. Doesn’t anyone stay up past 11 PM anymore?
VIVIAN MCGRATH SHOCKLEY
News since last reunion: Still single, still have the same job, still have the same number of kids, with the addition of one grandchild, and still trying to figure out what I want in life.
I do manage to keep busy, though. In addition to my regular full time job, I help my two brothers with McGrath Heating and Cooling, which they started last year. After working for H&R Block for nine years, I do income taxes from home and love it. I am active in my church and seem to get selectively volunteered for numerous committees and projects. I belong to an investment club that researches stock and we have accumulated a nice portfolio over the past few years. And I am starting to train for another marathon. I ran my first marathon (actually a half) last year at Disney World and am going to try to run a full marathon in January of 2005. I know that would be hard for some people to believe (Coach Summa for sure) since I really despised running the track when I was in school, but it has been quite an experience and I had a lot of fun doing it! I also enjoy reading when I have the time and have recently taken up knitting (which I’ve been told is for old people --ya think?)
And last but not least --why I hated high school: I was shy and did not make friends easily, some kids tended to be snobs, I was more interested in working (if I had only known), I struggled with self-confidence, and I really just wanted to get married and live happily ever after. What was I thinking? Well, you just never know what life is going to bring you. Or not bring you.
PAM LOCKE WORKMAN
I’m afraid my love of learning was totally eclipsed by my love of BOYS. The truth is out.
From Miss Mothershead, I learned to be concise. From Miss Ott, I learned to give. From Mrs. Peggy Summa, I learned I could accomplish more physically than I ever dreamed (e.g., crawl around a desk chair without tipping it over).
After high school, I became even more sarcastic and surly. I am the Goddess of Snide.
NEVA
I’m a cook at
Last June, I had a special operation
called the biliopancreatic diversion. I so far have lost 146 pounds and I’m still
losing the pounds. I work out at the
YMCA doing laps. I am so happy with my
accomplishments. I’m healthier and can get around so much better. Our family, the
Looking forward to seeing our classmates of 1969. I loved school because of a capella choir. Mr. Hurst was fantastic ab one of the best choir directors around. You knew what he wanted from you and you would do your best. It was an honor to go to class every day and sing with the choir members --and the wonderful songs we sang. I cherish those memories of being in choir. I listen to the music we recorded often. I feel the choir members felt a oneness when we would come togethter and sing. I do miss that and that is the main reason I liked school.
I can’t wait to see everyone at our 35 year reunion.
KAREN RICH WARDLE
18812 E. Hanthorn
I am enjoying living in
DEXTER EUGENE (GENE) STARK
Bio-Summary
Past
Graduated from
Married Sandra K. (Bagby) Stark ‘74
Raised 2 daughters, 1 son to know the Lord and love others
Career in public service as teacher, soil and water conservationist, State Commission staffer, environmental specialist and trainer.
Resided in
Present
Retired with 30 years of public service, including 251/2 years with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Youngest child graduated high school. Both daughters live on their own. Oldest daughter in college; youngest daughter married.
Celebrated 30 years of
marriage to
Future
Hope to spend more time with family, friends, outdoors and preferred activities.
Open to new opportunities in Christian Service.
Watching for a new part-time or seasonal job opportunity.
Plan some touring of this free and
wonderful
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MICHAEL HUNNER
JANE CARNES JONES
6429 West 125th
BRENDA GARD MERCER
I am married, have four children and one granddaugher. I am employed at the City of Independence Parks and Recreation as a youth program assistant, at Jackson County Family Court, and as an independent contractor for Missouri Childrens Services as a facilitator.
My hobbies and interest include flower gardening, camping, coaching volleyball, and reading motivation books.
WILLIAM T. ALDERSON
Owner of Alderson Construction Co. for the past thirty years. Interested in collecting and restoring antique cars and trucks. Married 35 years. Two children, two grandchildren.
JANICE (JAN) RESCH JONES
I am a wife and mother. Oh, and a grandmother now. I have one daughter, Jennie, who is married
and has one daughter, Zadie. She and her husband live in
--forever and a day away from us. We all hate that.
My husband is a minister and we have moved around quite a bit in our 31 years together. It’s been a challenge as I’m pretty much a homebody, but we’ve managed well.
I was part owner in a craft store in
I wish I could be there with everyone, but that’s impossible this year. Have a great reunion, and maybe I’ll get to come to the next one.
EVA HAMPTON CARTWRIGHT
Born 2-11-50 in
My earthly children are Jacob, Havilah, Kenese, and Seth. I am a cook at the the McCune Home for Boys. Divorced.
GREG SCHIESZER
14301
OASEZ@KCTERA.NET or gregschieszer@smsd.org
15 years in graphic arts management
Last seven years teaching computer
graphics and photography at
Boys’ and Girls’ tennis coach at Shawnee Mission West the last six years
Married (teacher), two boys in college
KARMI SCOTT SHEPPARD
I am really looking forward to seeing my
high school classmates again. It’s been
a very long time. I have lived in the
southeast for over 20 years, calling
I am married , with two daughters, now married themselves, and one son who has just left for his first year of
college. So my husband, Al and I are now officially empty nesters.
When not working, I like to garden, cook a
little, and putt-putt around in our boat.
Next time you’re in
JOHN OAKS
7935
My ranch was hit by three to five F4 tornados 29 May 04 and I have been quite busy.
GREG PRICE
As you might remember from the last reunion, after high school I got a degree in art at UMKC. I married my first wife in 1973 and had two wonderful kids, one of each. I worked in the graphics department at Worlds of Fun for ten years and took an early mid-life crisis.
I have since remarried to a wonderful woman who has encouraged me to disclose the following:
It is time to award certain faculty of William Chrisman
Junior and Senior High Schools who had a profound
effect on my formative years. In their own way, what each
one taught me has stayed with me to this day. And my