LHS Alumni Info

                                                         Class Of   1967

                                                                             

     Samantha Vena Ballard [Carter]               Picture                                              GavenaC@aol.com

                 I have lived in several different states over the past years. I have three wonderful daughters

                 and six grandkids…  Would love to hear from anyone that went to school at Hahira and

                 graduated in 1967.

                                                                          6/9/2007

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     David  Bellflowers                                     Picture                                               d4lbellflo@aol.com

                 Wilmington, Delaware---HOME CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.   have 4 children 2 of

                 which lives in lakepark, Angela   Cook , Jonathan and Irene and Vernon Hanby , which

                 lives in Delaware.

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     Kathy M. Beverly [Miley]                            Picture                                            kbev67@hotmail.com

                 Live in Flowery Branch, Georgia, about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta.  Have 2 kids, Julie

                 and Bradley, both grown and flown the nest.  Now, it's just me and Danny and Lexi the

                 persian cat.  I've never worked outside the home, but Danny is in the insurance business. 

                 I help him out in the office sometimes.

                                                                       11/11/2006

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     Wendell Leroy Browning                           Picture                                georgiabrowning@hotmail.com

                 Since Graduating, I served in the military in Korea, where I met my wife.  I have 2 children

                 and 2 grandchildren.  I have worked for Flower's Industries for 35 years and have now

                 retired.  I keep busy with my hobbies and family.  I am a Master Mason and a member of

                 the York Rite Fraternity and as well as the York Rite College, KYCH, and also a member

                 of the Royal Order of Scotland.  I still enjoy Lowndes High Football and have had season

                 tickets now for 30years.  "GO VIKINGS"

                                                                          8/4/2007

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     E. Dianne Franks [Hughes]                         Picture                                         frankinc@bellsouth.net

                 I am married with 3 children, 2 grandchildren and we live in Valdosta.  I am a homemaker

                 and a member of New Covenant Church.  I hang wallpaper as a hobby and spend time with

                  family and friends.

                                                                        5/23/2006

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     Mary (Ann) A Garner [Chitty]                      Picture                                 agarner@packagingcorp.com

                 Graduated in 67 - married for 30 years, divorced for 6 - have two sons and two

                 grandchildren (who are the loves of my life)...work at PCA in Clyattville, Ga. for 26 years.

                                                                       10/26/2003

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     John  Golden                                             Picture                                               jcnedlog@aol.com

                 After 30 years with the US Army and Ga National Guard I am now retired and living in

                 Hahira, Ga. I have been married to Claudia Luke for almost 33 years, we have three kids,

                 John-class of 88, Chris-class of 90, and Belinda. We have one G-son Andrew John Dean

                 Golden class of 2013.

                                                                        5/27/2001

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     Lorna Marie Hathaway [Bennett]                                                               nanasbusy@yahoo.com

                 I am still retired and enjoying my grandchildren

                                                                        4/26/2008

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     Bob  Immel                                                Picture                                         rimmel@houston.rr.com

                 I attended LHS in my Junior year and part of my Senior year.  My family moved and I

                 graduated from Point Loma HS in Sandiego.  I returned to the South and went to FSU

                 where I received my B.S. and M.S. in Geology.

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     Sharon D Ingram [Denzer]                         Picture                                       singram@surfsouth.com

                 I have 3 children, live in Valdosta, and work for the GA dept of human resources as an

                 operations manager.

                                                                       10/26/2001

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     Marcus Hale Mccain                                  Picture                                    marcmccain@telefonica.net

                 I graduated from LHS in 1967.  I retired from the U.S. Air Force, as a  Chief Master

                 Sergeant, 1n February 1999 after 30 years of active duty.  I moved to Madrid, Spain in July

                  of 1999 and continue to live here.  I am enjoying a very rewarding second career as an

                 English teacher in Madrid, Spain.

                                                                        7/28/2006

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     Roger D meeks                                          Picture                                               bj@surfsouth.com

                 I have remained in Valdosta and have been a general contractor. We specialize in

                 commercial and industrial construction. Barbara and I have five boys, ages 26-32, and one

                  grandson. we attend Morningside Baptist Church.

                                                                          8/8/2001

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     Gary  O'leary                                             Picture                                                gloflsar@aol.com

                 Graduated from Columbia, worked 30 years from Yale University as Asst Business

                 Manager, semi-retired live in Sarasota FL.

                                                                        11/6/2005

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     David William Overbey                              Picture                                        DavidsCrew5@isoa.net

                 I am a Medical Tech. at Mitchell Co. Hospital.  I am married and have a girl - 13 yrs. and

                 twin boys - 7 yrs.

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     Roger C Powers                                         Picture                                  rpowers@jackson.k12.ga.us

                 I graduated from Valdosta State College with a Masters in Education in 1976. I received

                 my 6 year Specialist Degree in Education & Leadership in 2001.  I'm currently teaching

                 Driver Education at Jackson County High School in Jefferson, Georgia completing my

                 32nd year as a teacher.  I coached football for 30 years. I've retired from coaching football.

                  I currently coach wrestling as an assistant coach to my son, Jason.  Jason graduated

                 last May from UGA.  He teaches math at the same school with me. He is our only child.

                 I'm also the Assistant Athletic Director. I've been married to the former Janet Flynt (class

                 of 1969) for 37 years.  She retired from DFCS last September and is very involved with her

                 prison ministry.  We live in Gainesville, Georgia.

                                                                        4/25/2008

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     Gary  Rampley                                           Picture                                           brsloan@hotmail.com

                  Living and Loving Life in South Georgia

                                                                       12/15/2006

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     Mary Nell Robertson [Spearman]               Picture                                                 mnrdw@aol.com

                 I have one son, Brett, and 3 grandchildren.  I am the current Lowndes County Tax

                 Commissioner, having been elected to the office after working there for 24 years. I

                 welcome correspondence from any classmates.

                                                                          8/3/2001

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     Victoria  Simpson-Starling [Simpson]                                                             WhynStar@aol.com

                 I left Valdosta in 1966, married William Starling in Oct. of '66, he was in the Air Force

                 Stationed in Biloxi, Miss.  I finished school there. We had 3 children--2 boys/ 1 girl,

                 Todd(c/o '85,Archit.), Dana(c/o '87) , & Aaron(c/o '90--ITT/EET). We were married 31 years

                  then got a divorce. I now live in Nashville,Tn. After working various other jobs, 3 years ago

                 I started to work as a commercial model,,,,print ads, billboards, tv, radio,film extra...Yes,

                 I've done a movie or 2. Would love to hear from any of the kids I went to school with. Hope

                 you are all healthy and happy.

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     Ralph M West                                            Picture                                          ralphw3@earthlink.net

                 I went to Valdosta Tech and then joined the US Marines.  Then I joined the US Air Force. 

                 I work as a civilian for US Air Force traveling all over the world.  I am presently working in

                 Edwards AFB Ca.  I spent many years as a technical advisor to the US Air Force at

                 Moody AFB GA. on F-16 Aircraft

                                                                        9/23/2002

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     Jimmy B Whiddon                                     Picture                                       jbwhiddon@bellsouth.net

                 I have been married to Judy Dennis for 40 years.   We have three children, Brett, Monica,

                 and Erika.   We have seven grandchildren.  I will retire from Norfolk Southern Railroad in

                 September 2008 with 39 years of service.  Looking forward to retirement and spending

                 time with the grandchildren and having more time for my hobbies, golf, fishing, and hunting.

                                                                        2/26/2008

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     David C Wilkinson                                     Picture                            davidcwilkinson@windstream.net

                 Working for CSX Transportation since 1970. Married Sally Garner 1971. One child Emily

                                                                          4/7/2009

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     Carlton P Zelinski

                 working in environmental field, water and wastewater.

                                                                          3/2/2002

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