Class of 1960 reunites to swap memories and more

Posted 11/16/23

Members of the Mineola High School Class of 1960 gathered for a luncheon at Logan’s Place on Oct. 21.

The event was planned by Linda Peacock Rhodes and the gathering “emceed” …

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Class of 1960 reunites to swap memories and more

(Photo courtesy Gary Bright-Gene’s Photography)

Those attending the Mineola Class of 1960 gathering included, back from left, Burt Camp, Robert Dickerson, Tim Phillips (s), Ernie Cox, Larry Crozier, Gerald Measles, David Yarbrough (s), Frank Rucker and Buddy Miller; and, front, Linda Peacock Rhodes, Linda Faye Willingham Phillips, Jo Morris King, Mary Cox (s), Sue Measles (s), Dixie Ruth Johnson Yarbrough, Jackie Rucker (s) and Marsha Miller (s). (s) indicates a non-class member spouse.

Posted Wednesday, November 15, 2023 11:45 pm

Members of the Mineola High School Class of 1960 gathered for a luncheon at Logan’s Place on Oct. 21.

The event was planned by Linda Peacock Rhodes and the gathering “emceed” by Gerald Measles.

In addition to catching up on the activities of members who were unable to attend, the group had a great time reminiscing over crazy things they did in school and how, even after all this time, they still have the greatest affection for the Yellowjackets and the impact the teachers and classmates had in their lives.

The class had 54 graduates.

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