The East High Class of 1960 East High School, Memphis, Tennessee

Photos posted from the June, 2007 celebration!.

Want to submit your profile, update it, or change your e-mail address?

Note: As an anti-spam measure, e-mail addresses in profiles are graphics and are not links which can be clicked upon nor can they be copied and pasted as text. You'll have to mentally transfer the address to your e-mail composition page or address book to send the member a message. If a visual or other impairment makes this impossible, e-mail us at editor@EastHigh.org

Elaine Boyer [last updated January, 2008] Better late than never! I'm still living in Memphis, in midtown near Rhodes College. I lived downtown on the River for quite a while. If you haven't been back to Memphis for a few years, you'll be pleasantly surprised about our progress - check it out at cityofmemphis.org. Read all about it so you'll be sure to come to our 50th reunion. The Greater East High Foundation is really making changes, thanks to Chas McVean. I'd love to hear from my fellow classmates! Jean Carmichael - Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Aubrey Coleman [last updated August, 2005] After graduating from East High, I received a B.A. degree from Tulane in 1964 and a LLB from Vanderbilt in 1967. I spent 1968-1969 in the Army at Oakland Army Base, California. Since 1970, I have been practicing construction law with Smith, Currie & Hancock, LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. My wife, Ann, graduated from Lausanne in 1962 and from Vanderbilt in 1966. We have four daughters, Leslie Renjilian, Allison Banks, Katherine Coleman, and Eliza Coleman. My office telephone number is 404.582.8011. Lee Davis [last updated December, 2007] After starting college at Ole Miss, I transfered to Memphis State to be closer to Carla Gates,EHS Class of '62, who I married on June 4, 1966, after she graduated from Memphis State. I graduated from MSU in '64 (majors in accounting and real estate)and won the Delta Sigma Pi(business fraternity) Scholarship Key for being the male graduate with the highest grade point average in the School of Business. I served as Treasurer of Pi Kappa Alpha (social fraternity) and as officers in various other clubs (Accounting , Management, etc.). I was elected to Omicron Delta Kappa (honorary leadership fraternity). I then went to Vanderbilt Law School on an academic scholarship. I spent the first summer traveling in Europe and spent the second summer honeymooning with Carla and working for the Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service on an honors intern program in Washington. After graduation in 1967 I passed the bar exam and went to work for Arthur Andersen & Co. as a Tax Accountant and became a CPA. Our first child, "Tripp", was born on December 16, 1967. Carla and I knew we were "...into somethin' good". Jeff followed on December 2, 1968 and Ginger on December 11, 1969. Carla's Dad then came to have a talk with me and we stopped having kids. After working at Andersen until Feb. 1972, I got an offer I thought I couldn't refuse--Sec. & Gen. Counsel of a publicly traded resort development company. After a couple of years I wanted to practice law so I left and did so. Clyde Dowling [last updated November, 1997] I walked up Greer street and crossed Poplar in 1948 and began my education in the first grade at East.In 1960 I completed my education at East as a member of the first Twelve year club. I attended Memphis State and had a tour in the Air Force. After the service I began a career with IBM where I spent 30 years and just recently retired . My career was spent in sales and Marketing management. I moved several times and had the good fortune to live in various parts of the country that I enjoyed. I started in Memphis, and lived in St. Louis, Kansas City, Washington D.C., and Atlanta. I am now residing in a small community in the Panhandle of Florida. The town is Niceville, Florida and I devote most of my time to Golf. I have three children that are all grown and out on their own. Would look forward to hearing from anyone from East that remembers me..... Patsy Ellington - Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Jimmy Elliott [last updated August, 2005] After graduation, attended Memphis State University, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. While attending MSU, worked for Conwood Corporation. After graduation, went to work for Dun & Bradstreet until I decided to enter the insurance business with Cook Treadwell & Harry in Memphis. Stayed in the insurance business for 20 years and ended up owning my own property-casualty insurance agency, specializing in insuring long-haul trucking companies. Left the insrance business in 1988 and have been doing various things since. Married Carol Adams in 1965 and we will celebrate our 40th anniversary on October 1, 2005. We have been blessed with three great children, Kevin, born in 1968, and Kerry and Kelly, twin girls born in 1971. Kevin and Kerry are still in the Memphis area, while Kelly is in Los Angeles. Hobbies include golf and fishing and, now, working on class reunions. The Class of 1960 just had its 45th class reunion and it was fantastic. We are looking forward to our 50th. Anyone who wishes to, please feel free to email me. Harvey Goldner [posted November 11, 2007] Deceased. An obituary is available. Nancy Greaves [posted February 10, 2008] Deceased. An obituary is available. Grady Jones [last updated March, 2000] Married for 34 years to same lucky women (not from Memphis-needed to find someone that did not know me). After high school I went into Marine Corps, then to college (several) finally landing a job with my fathers company. Never left, and some how worked my way up to president. I would like to hear from any of you so send me an E-Mail anytime. Stephanie Keegan [last updated August, 2007] I graduated from East in 1960. I went to Purdue University where I graduated in 1964. While there I met my husband, Bill Rahe. I have 2 childre, Eric who lives in NYC, and Rebecca who lives in Raleigh, NC. After living in Indianapolis, IN for 40 years Bill and I moved in 2006 to Raleigh, NC. We spend our winters in Sanibel, Fl. Raleigh address: 8854 Mariner Dr., Raleigh, NC, 27615 Sanibel address: 1236 Sandcastle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957 Nancy Langdon - Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Don Lewis - Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Patti Mann [last updated October, 2007] Here it is 2007 and I'm still kicking...Still married to Jim (42 yrs)..Both of us are in fair health..just a few aches and pains...and extra poundage. Our oldest son Kelly works in Nashville (Antioch, TN) for Auto Fair and his wife works for TDS Telephone in Mt. Juliet. Our youngest son John work as a Police Officer in Smyrna, TN..he is still single and no kids. My brother Ed Mann died June 25th, 2007...I miss him very very much. I wish I could make the reunions, they look like such fun...maybe next time. Take care everyone. Patti Joe McCormack [last updated September, 2000] Graduated from East in 1960 and Memphis State in January, 1967. Married the former Cheryl Bobbitt of Rome, MS, June 4, 1967. After graduation, entered the Army serving in Germany and Viet Nam as an infantry officer with my tour ending in 1970. Parented three childred Jennifer, Jessica and Jody. Been in the investment business for the past 30 years and am currently employed by Vining Sparks Securities, a regional brokeage firm that works with financial institutions. Patsy Parchman [last updated August, 2007] After 12 years at East High (member of the first 12-year club), I left TN and went to TX to Baylor University, graduating in 1964. Then I returned to Memphis and got my Master's at Memphis State. Upon that graduation, I joined the faculty there in the School of Business, teaching in the Office Administration area. In 1968, I married Sherman M. Franklin, whom I met on a blind date, arranged by a mutual friend. We had two terrific kids: Melanie Morgan Dreyer (now 34) and Timothy Sherman Franklin (now 31). They are both married, and each has two children. Melanie lives in the Dallas area and Tim in Franklin, TN. My husband was an attorney and on the faculty of the University of Memphis for 23 years, teaching law courses in the School of Business, and serving as Director of Development for the University for 10 years. He had a private law practice in which I worked with him for 25 years. In 2000, the Lord called him home after a 3 year battle with a rare form of melanoma. He was the love of my life. I am active in my church, Germantown Baptist, where you'll find me spending much of my time these days doing volunteer work. It has been such fun to be on the committee that planned our 45th Reunion in 2005 and our "Turning 65 Shindig" this summer. I still keep in contact with Mrs. Vollmer, who was my inspiration and mentor for the work in the field of business education in which I have spent my life. I'd love to hear from others of my "old" friends. I hope that most of you are planning to attend our 50th Class Reunion in 2010. Please keep us updated on your whereabouts! Johnny Sarber [last updated March, 2000] P. O. Box 8338 Roanoke, VA 24014 tel(540)342-9638 Email: Life has been good. Sorry I cannot make the reunion. Jeddie Springfield [last updated August, 2007] Currently singing with Washington Opera and continuing renovation of a Victorian (1892) country house. Married Nancy, a "Connecticut Yankee", in 1968 (still going strong). Three years at MSU; stint in Navy as Spanish linguist; finished music studies (1970) at CUA in D.C. Sang with Opera Society of Washington and in local theatres and churches (soloist) until move (1978) to (then) country, now exurbia. Lived in England (Harrogate, North Yorkshire-James Herriot country) for six years in the '80s, where renovated another house (also 1892). Lived in Rome (Italy) '93-'97, where employed at U.S. Embassy to Vatican and sang with "I Cantori" (professional Italian ensemble). Three children: daughter Jennifer, 25, employed at U.S. Embassy to Italy in Rome; son Jess, 23, Lieutenant of Marines learning to fly in Pensacola; daughter Jessica, 21, senior at Fordham U in "da Bronx" majoring in International Studies. The girls speak fluent Italian from the Rome stay and I manage. Looking forward to "Life on the Open Road" in my pre-owned Winnebago. Update begins here: Lost my beloved wife of nearly 35 years in 2002 to ovarian cancer; am now a grandfather to Matteo Leonardo Springfield-Whitlock (what a name!) thanks to my daughter Jennifer. Son Jess now a Captain of Marines flying CH-46's with 3 tours in Iraq and set to attend EWS at Quantico. Daughter Jessica living with me and becoming a nurse after two yrs. in the Peace Corps. Winnie parked while I sail my 35' S2 35C to various destinations on the Cheasapeake. Retired. so far, so good. David Stehle [last updated March, 2000] [E-mail address updated September, 2004] I am currently employed for the 2nd time by the FAA. Yes I was one of many Air Traffic Controllers fired by President Reagan in 1981. After 17 1/2 years I was hired back a year and a half ago. After the strike I spent 4 years as a Police Officer. Then I was in a Management Training program with a Plumbing Suppy House for several years before going to work with the Florida Lottery. This was a fun job and living in Gainesville FL. for ten years was great.But when asked to return to the job I really loved there was no second thought. I'm now a controller in Meridian,Ms. at the Approach Control Facility. A little older and slower but still loving it. The skies are safe believe me. Thats all for This is your Life. Sandra Stevens [last updated October, 2000] E-mail address updated August, 2002] Gordon Taylor - Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary. Roy Twaddle [last updated August, 2001] [E-mail address updated May, 2002] Graduated from Rhodes, biologist, Navy career (grey ships, married, 2 daughters, many moves, retired), social worker, politician (unelected), college professor. Anchored in Rhode Island. Linda Wilbanks [last updated May, 2005] After 12 years at East, I enrolled at the University of Tennessee and was graduated in 1964, marrying John Morgan from Jackson that December when he finished AF pilot training. After six years in the AF in Savannah, Ga.(where I taught 11th and 12th grade English) and southern California, we moved to Atlanta in 1970 and remained 32 years. While John flew for Delta, I was mom and later a realtor for 24 years. When John retired in 2001, we moved to the country--Reynolds Plantation at Lake Oconee--100 miles east of Atlanta, where we enjoy golf (I'm a rookie at 62), boating, reading, travel, gardening and a great group of new 60-something friends. Our son John lll "Tripp" is a Presbyterian minister in Atlanta; our daughter Cathy and family live in Nashville where we visit our two sweet grandchildren ages 3 and 9 months as often as possible. In the fall, we are usually at football games in Knoxville, where my parents still live, and as some away games too. Oh yes, I still love sports. Although I have attended many reunions, I look forward to seeing friends at the 45th in June. I have studied the yearbook to remind myself of what we don't look like anymore. You can reach me by email at: . If you get to Reynolds, please call--we are in the phone book. OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLASS OF 1960 People who attended East with the class of 1960 but were not graduated from East. Linda Baker [last updated July, 1998] I am a home care nurse, for the elderly. I have just moved to California a short while ago, from Atmore Ala. I am a widow, I like horse back riding, skating, and jumping out of airplanes. My real love for adventure is mountain climbing. I have recently started my own business as a bail bond agent, for people that jump bail, I find it very interesting the people you can meet. I have no kids, wouldn't be able to find the time back when I was very active, I am now 56 yrs. Thank You for letting me share. Linda Colacion E-mail: (address verification pending)

Return to The East High Alumni Home Page