I made up the quote.  Thanks for asking.  .... Linda Tomlin-Taylor

I am not kidding about the class motto.  I wanted us to have a class saying that identified us especially with a year like 1961 that you can turn upside down, and still have it say the same thing.  When I was about a junior, I played with the words sixty-one and came up with the class challenge. “If we can’t do it, it can’t be done.”  I guess my old days from being a cheerleader at Woodrow Wilson Junior High kicked in for making up cheers and shouting chants.  I was amazed when you guys started using it on the web site.  We use to make the drag and shout it out.  I think our class is special with members who showed kindness to each other.  Our class members took care of each other.  We were more low key and understated than most TJ classes, but we have our genuine sincere spirit that has outlasted them all.  I still think my quote applies.
     Linda Tomlin-Taylor

Every now and then we find one of our former classmates who was with us for a period of time and then just disappears.  Such was the case with Rocky Rockwell.  Rocky was with us from DeQueen school through the 9th Grade at Woodrow Wilson.  He was a popular guy and played athletics.  During our last year at WWJHS Rocky's father unexpectedly died.  Rocky, his sister and Mother moved to Abiliene, TX to be close to other family members and friends. Rocky attended the high school there and was on the baseball team and participated in other athletic endeavors. Once again, he became a popular person at his new school and made many friends. He went on the college and eventually to law school. He now practices law in the Houston area. Jimmy Maxfield and David Nutt located Rocky and met at one of the restaurants in Houston and had a long joyful conversation with him.  Below are two photos taken with Jimmy's cell phone camera: Pictures of Rocky, Jimmy and David Jimmy, David & Rocky David and Rocky

Who are these future TJ61 Classmates? Lionel Parent and Linda Parent-Robinson

Picture courtesy of Linda Tomlin-Taylor
Check Day at TJ

Did we have check day at TJHS? At first I thought this was High Nine day at Woodrow Wilson,
but the background is TJHS. Anyway pictured are:
Linda Tomlin, Karen Baxter, Helen Abraham, Pat Daniel and Janice Foreman

Linda Tomlin and Michelle 'Mika" Prejea
Picture was taken at the Pleasure Pier swimming pool

Rainbow Girls

Bottom Row (Sitting Left to Right):  Sherry Welch, Clara Tibbetts, Claire B.C. Albright, Carolyn Estes, Unknown, Sue Carter
Second Row (Middle):  Carolyn Baggett, Susie Clarkson, Jean Kay Domingue, Carolyn Anawaty, Joleen Eaves, Pam Moyer
Top Row:  Cammie Oliver, Martha Laird, Judy Prejean, Anna Lou Yost, Judy Chellete, Mary Thrace Scott, Betty Jo Wade, (Man) Unknown, Mrs. J B Jordan, Lana Huckaby, Ann Nielson, Linda Axtell, Sharon Sibley, Claudia Pitts.
                                  

Look for Jimmy Payne, Cecilla Sherwood, Tammy Stagsberg Babin, Donnie Green,
Lecretia Smith, Jimmy Maxfield, June Hinds & Mary Beth Adams.
My, what an innocent looking group:  Mary Beth Adams
Photo # 11 (Courtesy of Jim Maxfield)

Photo # 12 (Courtesy Jim Maxfield)

Photo # 13 (Courtesy Jim Maxfield)

Dequeen Elementary . Guess what grade and year .... Name the classmates
(Photo courtesy of Diane Loukas-Royall)

I haven't seen that picture of DeQueen school class in years.  I never understood why I was the only one in braids.  I figure that is 2nd or third grade.  So many memories, Larry Ross, Randy Cowling, Sammy Atchison, Ann Mock, Henrietta Brown, Jane Goff, Diane Loukas, can't remember all. .... Beverly Heath-Dugas

Think the little blonde to the right is Claudette Hilliard.
It must have been before she moved near me & transferred over to Robert E. Lee. ... Helen Abraham-Alford

My guess is that I see Susan Marsh, Beverly Heath, Henrietta Brown, Sammy Atchison, Ann Mock, Jane Goff, Diane Loukas, Maybe the blonde is Claudette Hilliard. Help us out Beverly  .... Sandy Marsh-Boyd

Is Kelly Rankin in the Dequeen photo?..I was thinking she was in Tyrrell but maybe it was Jr High we met...
Sandy Marsh-Boyd

I don't believe Kelly Rankin is in the DeQueen photo.  She was at Tyrrell but before we all moved "up" to Jr High (Woodrow Wilson) her father was transferred away from Port Arthur thus us losing Kelly.  Wonder what ever became of her? ... Paul Fitzner

I think I remember.  Susan Marsh, June Hinds, Randy Cowling, Diane Loukas, Virginia Oakley (?), Larry Jernigan, Sammy Atchison, Kay McConathy (sp?), Henrietta Brown, Beverly Heath, Karen Smith, Ann Mock, Sandra Galleon and Jane Goff.  So many look familiar but just cannot remember.  Sue Terrel-Dartez.

Jeanie Hollingsworth and David Nutt

Ronnie Landry, Jimmy Maxfield, Ted Lilljedahl,, Russell Stout, Lamar Lawson
and (sitting) Jimmy Johnson

Photo 8	Photo 9	Photo 10

Trivia question from
Sandy Marsh-Boyd:

I KNOW, THE FUTURE NURSES!!!!!!  ANNA BETH MARSH CHRISTIAN .. TJ-70

Jim Davis

This is not clear so I am guessing. Help me out?
I see Helen Broussard, Sharon Morgan, Cindy Brantley, Ann Lofton, Sherry DeAbadie, Susan Reigner, Burt Johnson, Mickey Hamilton, Linda Riley  Not sure if all correct.. ... Sandy Marsh-Boyd

Anne Lofton says:

Jean Kay Domingue

 

Mary Beth Tennant and Jean Kay Domingue

 

Carol Jean Miguez, Kathleen Allen, Melinda Richards, Ingrid Wendlandt, Jean Kay Domingue, Susan Riegner, Jane Goff and Ann Mock

 

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