Retired from banking after 35 years of service.
Accomplishments:
Bank President,
Chairman, Harlingen Airport Board,
Appointed by President Reagan for Selective Service Board,
Kiwanian, Awarded Distinguished President's Award,
Served on Grievance Committee for State Bar of Texas,
Appraisal District Reviewing Board,
Six Shooter Greeting Committee,
Rio Grande Boy Scout Council,
Treasurer with Cameron County Family Emergency Assistance,
Married to wife, Blanche for 47 years. Have one married daugther, Erica. No grandchildren, yet.
Military Service, Army, Staff Sargent.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at dinner.
Eloy Rodriguez
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Velda Anderson Blasingame - LIFE AFTER LYFORD HIGH
Hey Gang!
WOW! It's hard to believe 50 years have passed, and I am so anxious to hear everyone's news since graduation.
I feel so blessed that I have had a great life with only a few bumps along the way. I met my husband when we were both in graduate school at the University of Texas. We married in 1965, and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where we lived a year before returning to Texas. Both of us taught in and retired from the Deer Park Independent School District. He was secondary science, and I taught Spanish for 16 years, followed by 14 years of regular fifth grade. I loved my career in teaching, and I still teach senior citizen classes for the city of Pasadena parttime.
We have one daughter who is in her 21st year of teaching. She and her family live a few blocks from us, and we are so blessed to be able to enjoy our grandkids and all of their activities, Zachary (14) is a high school freshman and Emily, (9) is in the 4th grade. They both love school and are very involved in related activities. I especially enjoy watching them play basketball.
So far I've been in good health, with only a few problems now and then. My husband, who has always been very physically fit, had a surprise Aortic Dissection while playing tennis four years ago. It was truly a miracle that he survived, and after two major surgeries he's doing quite well, although he is being monitored very closely by a renowned Aortic Specialist here in Houston. His next appointment is scheduled for October 16, and the following week if procedures are necessary. Unfortunately, we were unable to change his appointment and therefore not able to attend the reunion.
In spite of a few setbacks, we stay as active as possible. Both of us love boating and fishing, and we spend a lot of time in Galveston where our daughter and son-in-law have a beach-house.
Enough about me -- I would love to have attended the reunion, but I'm so anxious to hear how everyone is doing. How nice of Sally to do the CD of our lives after LHS!
Your Former Classmate,
Velda (Anderson) Blasingame
6026 Ghana Lane
Pasadena, Texas 77505
(281)487-5977
WOW! It's hard to believe 50 years have passed, and I am so anxious to hear everyone's news since graduation.
I feel so blessed that I have had a great life with only a few bumps along the way. I met my husband when we were both in graduate school at the University of Texas. We married in 1965, and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where we lived a year before returning to Texas. Both of us taught in and retired from the Deer Park Independent School District. He was secondary science, and I taught Spanish for 16 years, followed by 14 years of regular fifth grade. I loved my career in teaching, and I still teach senior citizen classes for the city of Pasadena parttime.
We have one daughter who is in her 21st year of teaching. She and her family live a few blocks from us, and we are so blessed to be able to enjoy our grandkids and all of their activities, Zachary (14) is a high school freshman and Emily, (9) is in the 4th grade. They both love school and are very involved in related activities. I especially enjoy watching them play basketball.
So far I've been in good health, with only a few problems now and then. My husband, who has always been very physically fit, had a surprise Aortic Dissection while playing tennis four years ago. It was truly a miracle that he survived, and after two major surgeries he's doing quite well, although he is being monitored very closely by a renowned Aortic Specialist here in Houston. His next appointment is scheduled for October 16, and the following week if procedures are necessary. Unfortunately, we were unable to change his appointment and therefore not able to attend the reunion.
In spite of a few setbacks, we stay as active as possible. Both of us love boating and fishing, and we spend a lot of time in Galveston where our daughter and son-in-law have a beach-house.
Enough about me -- I would love to have attended the reunion, but I'm so anxious to hear how everyone is doing. How nice of Sally to do the CD of our lives after LHS!
Your Former Classmate,
Velda (Anderson) Blasingame
6026 Ghana Lane
Pasadena, Texas 77505
(281)487-5977
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Marcial Zamora, Life After Graduation From LHS
After graduation from LHS, I went to Texas A&I University, where I earned a BS degree with major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. I was offered a teaching position at La Feria High School to teach Chemistry, had been recommended for the position by Mrs. Ruth Patterson, who was teaching English there at the time. I was scolded severely for not keeping in touch with her like I should have. She was instrumental in my having gotten an education beyond the high school level.
I decided I wanted to further my education, went to Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, earned a Masters degree in Psychology and Certification as a Counselor. Worked one semester at Weslaco Independent School District, then went to work for Texas Rehab Commission. I then, entered a Co-op program between Pan American University and University of Houston to work towards a Ph.D in Psychology. I had been pre-med in my undergraduate degree, an opportunity presented itself to go to medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas. While working with TRC, I had been promoted from Counselor I to IV, then to Area Manager for South Texas.
Left TRC, completed med school, finished Internship, then Residency in Family Practice. Worked for a year at South Texas Hospital in Harlingen, then worked in Brownville at Minor Emergicenter. Decided, I liked Admin work better, no "on-call". Became Executive Director for CVRC in McAllen, the Executive Director for Warm Springs Center in McAllen.
I married the love of my life, Josie in 1966 and have been married for 43 years. We have two daughters, Marisela, a nurse and Norma, a Psychology major, now a licensed professional Counselor and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We also have two grandsons, one 19 and the other 3 years old.
In 1997, I decided to go into business for myself, formed Home Health Agency, called it First Choice Health Care. Since then, I have added other agencies, PHC, CBA, DME, Adult Day Care Center and a nursing school. These keep me busy, so I haven't retired. I'm really enjoying what I do, feel blessed and thank God for every new day. Have even started doing some fishing for enjoyment. Used to always say it was much easier to go to HEB and buy the fish, than to go wait until the fish wanted to bite.
Look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.
Marcial Zamora
I decided I wanted to further my education, went to Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, earned a Masters degree in Psychology and Certification as a Counselor. Worked one semester at Weslaco Independent School District, then went to work for Texas Rehab Commission. I then, entered a Co-op program between Pan American University and University of Houston to work towards a Ph.D in Psychology. I had been pre-med in my undergraduate degree, an opportunity presented itself to go to medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas. While working with TRC, I had been promoted from Counselor I to IV, then to Area Manager for South Texas.
Left TRC, completed med school, finished Internship, then Residency in Family Practice. Worked for a year at South Texas Hospital in Harlingen, then worked in Brownville at Minor Emergicenter. Decided, I liked Admin work better, no "on-call". Became Executive Director for CVRC in McAllen, the Executive Director for Warm Springs Center in McAllen.
I married the love of my life, Josie in 1966 and have been married for 43 years. We have two daughters, Marisela, a nurse and Norma, a Psychology major, now a licensed professional Counselor and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. We also have two grandsons, one 19 and the other 3 years old.
In 1997, I decided to go into business for myself, formed Home Health Agency, called it First Choice Health Care. Since then, I have added other agencies, PHC, CBA, DME, Adult Day Care Center and a nursing school. These keep me busy, so I haven't retired. I'm really enjoying what I do, feel blessed and thank God for every new day. Have even started doing some fishing for enjoyment. Used to always say it was much easier to go to HEB and buy the fish, than to go wait until the fish wanted to bite.
Look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.
Marcial Zamora
Lupita Chavez Ochoa - Life After High School
Upon graduating from Lyford High School, Lupita attended Durham School of Business in Harlingen, where she earned an Associate Degree.
Lupita worked in Willacy County for several years until she married the love of her life, Teodoro Ochoa. The newlyweds relocated to Houston, Texas in September 1962, where they continue to reside. Lupita and Teodoro have one daughter, Delma Ochoa, who lives in San Antonio, Texas.
In addition to taking care of her husband and daughter, Lupita has dedicated 36 years to taking care of her "other children". Lupita has been an active Early Childhood Advocate, recognizing the importance in providing a nurturing and learning environment for children early on. For the past 25 years, Lupita has been employed at the University of Texas Child Development Center in Houston, Texas.
Lupita and her husband are members of St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church. The Ochoas were also involved in the yearly Willacy County Reunion picnics previously held in the Houston area.
Delma Ochoa, Lupita's daughter teaches at Our Lady of The Lake University.
Lupita worked in Willacy County for several years until she married the love of her life, Teodoro Ochoa. The newlyweds relocated to Houston, Texas in September 1962, where they continue to reside. Lupita and Teodoro have one daughter, Delma Ochoa, who lives in San Antonio, Texas.
In addition to taking care of her husband and daughter, Lupita has dedicated 36 years to taking care of her "other children". Lupita has been an active Early Childhood Advocate, recognizing the importance in providing a nurturing and learning environment for children early on. For the past 25 years, Lupita has been employed at the University of Texas Child Development Center in Houston, Texas.
Lupita and her husband are members of St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church. The Ochoas were also involved in the yearly Willacy County Reunion picnics previously held in the Houston area.
Delma Ochoa, Lupita's daughter teaches at Our Lady of The Lake University.
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