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- Terri Aguilar [last updated August, 2000]
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Hello to all Mustangs! I married Larry Healy (class of '73) in 1983, and
still live in Memphis. We don't have children, but keep busy with our
families, pets, and jobs. I have been an RN since 1977 (yes, right out of
high school), and am now employed as the wellness, disability, and workers' comp coordinator at MCIWorld Com. We are active members at Christ United Methodist Church. I am an avid cactus collector and we enjoy outdoor
activities, esp. fishing and nature watching. I'd love to hear from ya'll!
- Jim Barcroft [last updated February, 1999]
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I attended all 6 years at East from 7th grade thru 12th. I was more involved in ROTC my
 soph through senior years. After i gratuated from East, I entered the United States Air Force of October of 74, and just recently retired from the Air Force in the rank of Master Sergeant, after 24 years of active military service. Of that 24 years i spent 18 years as a Air Force Training
Instructor at Lackland AFB Basic Training. I am married to Debbie, and we have been married for 17 and half years, and have a 16 year old daughter. Also I have a step son, his age is 20. I have retired here in San Antonio Texas, and still work at Lackland, but work for the University of Memphis...go figure. Anyway I teach smoking cessation as part of a grant through the University of Memphis to the air force basic trainees... I enjoy sports, play golf, and enjoy boating, and just the great outdoors. I usually try and get back to Memphis at least once a year to visit family still living there. And another one of my past times is spending time on america on line... my address is 
- Ralph Davis [last updated May, 2000] [e-mail address updated August, 2000]
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Hello fellow alumni's. Just a little over a month ago I was back home in
Memphis to visit my folks. Each time I come home I find myself doing work at my parents home. This time was no different. I made a few trips to Home Depot for construction material to complete some work that I had started. I passed East High several times and found myself and my mind wondering back into the past. One of the things that I wanted to do was to take a little trip through those hallways to see changes, if any. I never made that visit due to my time restriction but one of the things that I had to do was to hit the electronic search monster, the Internet, just to
see if East High School had a web page. It does, so I'm reporting in. My
name is Ralph Davis. I attended East High the 10th through the 12th grade.
I was in the ROTC program, assistant to Mike Parrish, if I'm not mistaken of the name. Coach Alexander persuaded me not to take a third year of
ROTC but to play football so I played football in the 12th grade, #70,
offensive tackle. I damaged my knee and was put out for the season. You may remember me on clutches hopping from class to class. I did letter in football and for a long time wore my school jacket with the big "E" but I can't find it now. After I graduated in 74, I attended State Tech institute majoring in electronic engineering. Not satisfied with the instructions, two of my professors, which were retired Naval Officers, suggested that I join the Navy because of the highly technical electronic equipment. So I did. I retired from the Navy 1May2000 after 24 years. I've seen the world many times. Some I like and some I didn't. I was involved in the Saudi Arabia conflict, the Africa peace keeping, and my latest adventure was the Bosnia, Albania/Kosovo peace keeping. None of which were pretty sights. Believe me, America is beautiful. I live in California; I'm not married, and I have no children.
Like I tell my parents, between my sister and five brothers, the Davis name
is NOT in trouble of a long time survival. Right now I'm relaxing but soon
will be getting involved with the civilianpopulation for work. It is indeed now and was then, a pleasure to be a Mustang. My e-mail address is:
- Linda Griffith - Deceased. An obituary is available.
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Click here to read the obituary.
- Robert Hardison [last updated October, 2007]
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I graduated in '74. I am 51 and never married and still living in the same house I grew up in. Both parents passed away. I changed jobs in June '07. I am now working for the Sutherland Cardiology. I am in the billing office and work in the mailroom. I would like to hear from former classmates and what you are doing, so please contact me.
- Mark Hendren [last updated May, 2005]
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I actually graduated a year early, in 1973, but I am really class of '74.
I live in Batesville Mississippi with my wife of 15 years. I have 4 "children" (3 of them in their 20's).I have been in picture framing for 30 years now, I suppose I'll make a career of it.
I'd love to hear hear from anybody out there that remembers.
- Debbie Hoehn [last updated August, 2005]
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Greetings Mustangs! How thrilled I was to find this site and stroll down memory lane. After kicking around Memphis for a while after graduation I moved to the Gulf Coast where I met and married Danny and had four sons, Reid (21), Drew (19), Nick (18) and Ben (17). They are all quite a handful but they are my reason for everything. I am now a divorced, self-employed medical transcriptionist, working from home and living at the beach. I return to Memphis frequently to visit, as most of my family still lives there. I have so many great memories, and though I have lost touch with almost everyone, except occasionally my cousin, Charles, I still think about a lot of you, like Janet Richmond, Jimmy Reed, Pat and Ken Goodwin, Dennis Livingston, Ellen Goudy, David Smith and so many others, a lot who graduated in 1973. Football games, baseball games, Jr. High cheerleading, assemblies, the fire drills every afternoon for about a month, skipping class and trying to avoid Mr. Howell in the parking lot, just to name a few of the more educational things we did. Those were the days. I saw where Dawn LaFon is a Latin teacher and Holly Shelton an entertainer, Janet Richmond a "Mom" and thought - of course they are!! If anyone remembers me I'd love to hear from you, or even if you don't, drop me a line!
- Ann Johnson [last updated March, 2005]
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 I have been married to Dennis Rooks since 1974. I have two sons, Tremayne "Tree" Rooks and Trevino Rooks. Tremayne played basketball for East from 1989 until he graduated in 1992. I am proud that he is an alumni. Since June 18, 2002, I have been the Senior Administrative Assistant in Nursing Administration at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Patricia Phelps [last updated February, 1999]
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I was very glad to find this Alumni page. After graduating from East, I attended UT Knoxville attempting to major in electrical engineering. But I actually majored in partying and didn't finish my schooling during those years. After leaving Knoxville, I moved to the San Francisco Bay Area. While there I worked for ATARI (does anyone remember it?)as a computer test technician. I had a chance to go across the street and work for APPLE, but nooo, I was loyal to ATARI, can you believe that. I returned to Memphis about 15 years ago, after the layoff at ATARI,(they wouldn't let me commute to Cambodia or was it Malaysia). I completed my BBA at the University of Memphis in MIS. I am currently working at(not for) FEDEX as a computer programmer. I am married to
Ronnie Anderson. Our daughter, Shari is 15 and attends East (by her choice). My email address is:
. Or you can reach me at:
2219 Amethyst Cove
Memphis, TN 38127
901-358-6607 home
Though I don't remember a lot of you and you probably don't remember me, I hope to hear from some of you soon! I attended East from 1972-1974.
- Lisa Ortasic [last updated March, 2001]
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It's great to see all the new names on the list!
I ran into Mr. Wilkins in Wild Oats this week. He hasn't changed or aged one bit. I mistook him for a classmate!
Terri Aguilar came into my store and she looks about 20.
My husband and my beautiful 10-yr-old are doing well and life is good.
Have a great summer, everybody!.
- Jodi Peters [last updated October, 1999]
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I'm married with 1 son(Cody) who is 7 years old. I work in the membership department at
Ducks Unlimited. I'm trying to help Susan Randall & many others get a "2000" reunion together. Hope to see ya'll there.
- Lisa Reid [last updated September, 1997]
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I live in Shelby Forest with my husband Jeff of 17 yrs. and
our three children. Mike who is 16 goes to Millington Central High School,
Beth is 11 and Jon who is 9 go to Woodstock Elem. I stayed home and raised
kids, ours and his two from his first marriage until '94. I went back to
school at State Tech and for the last few years I have been working as an
IS Tech. I'm currently with Consolidated Systems Inc. on Hungerford Rd. I
know that those of you that knew me probably find this very hard to
believe! Yes I am the same airhead that never cracked a book except when I
had to. Now I'm always reading, but it has to be about computers. I hope to
hear from some of the old gang, it's been a long time since I've seen
anybody from school. See ya!
Lisa may be reached via e-mail at  .
- Janet Richmond [last updated September, 1999] [E-mail address updated February, 2003]
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I can't believe it has been 25 yrs since graduation!!! I am married with 2 children, live in Bartlett and currently not working, preferring to be a stay home mom. I was married to Jack Miller (class of 1973) and had 1 son, Pressley now 15. Unfortunately, that did not last and am now married to a wonderful guy. We have a 3 yr old daughter named Rachel. My son is involved in competitive
soccer, as well as, high school soccer and this keeps me on the go with practices and games just about everyday. Would love to hear from some of my "high school buddies" to talk over old times and get the "low down" on others.
- Joy Tiffin [last updated March, 2000] [E-mail address updated May, 2008]
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I attended East from 1962-1974. In 1978, I graduated from Lambuth College with a BA in political science. A few years later, I received an M.A. in journalism from the University of Mississippi. Currently, I am Director of Public Relations and Publications for UT Medical Group, Inc., the private practice arm of the UT Memphis College of Medicine. Previously, I spent 10 years on the staff of Albert Gore, Jr., working in both Washington, D.C. and Memphis during Gore's tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
I am married to Scott Sutherland, a news videographer with WREG News
Channel 3 TV in Memphis. We reside in Collierville, Tn. with our two
daughters, Kate (born 1991) and Amelia (born 1994) and our yellow labrador
retriever, Abbey. I can be reached at
- Robert Harris Toler, Jr. ("Butch") - Deceased. An obituary is available.
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Click here to read the obituary.
- James C. Williams, Jr. [last updated: Mar. 1996]
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After East, Jim
went to Rhodes College. He's now on the faculty of the Department of Anatomy
at the Indiana University School of Medicine. He may be reached by e-mail at:
- Barry Willis [last updated Aug. 1996]
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Barry went to East
all twelve years. After East, he went to Memphis State. Later he worked
for Memphis Magazine as managing editor and wrote the magazine's
"Backporch" humor column. Currently, Barry is an associate editor with
Towery Publishing. He's also written a book. It's a mystery
parody entitled
The Strange Case of the Lost Elvis Diaries. Barry
lives in midtown Memphis with his wife, Linda. His brother Charlie
was in the class of '68, and his sister Nora was in the class of '72.
Barry can be reached via e-mail at:
- Laura Wilson [last updated April, 2007]
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I was married for 23 years. For the most part he was very abusive and had zipper problems! We had 2 children from that union. My daughter is now 21 and in nursing school & engaged to be married. My son is 17 and now taller than I am.( I am 5'10") He inheirited my love for the guitar and music. As you can see with their ages I didn't start child bearing years til I was almost 30! I remarried in 1998 to a awesome man I met thru the internet. We live in Southaven, Ms. It is just south of Memphis. He is a blessing sent from above. Treats me like a queen. I finaly found "true love" in every aspect of those words. My life has been interesting. Some of the roads life took me down made me ever so appreciative of what I have now and who I have become. I work for a major uniform rental company in Memphis. I handle all aspects of the accounts receivable/credit/collections department. If it has the face of a president on it, it's my dept! So far, been there 10 years. I am happy with my work. My family is most important to me. Our home is filled with laughter! I have a african grey parrot that my husband gave to me one Valentine's day that keeps up all in stitches! He is a riot and the boss! We all swear he is human! My years at East were good. I hated school tho. I felt like I really didn't fit in. I guess it was those "awkward teenage years". My personality really didn't blossom until I left school. I say what I think and I am a totally "honest" person. My kids say I am imtimadating to alot of people! Her finace' is scared to death of me! LOL!!! If you don't want to know the truth, then please don't ask me!
I hope everyone is doing good.
- Malcolm Worsham [last updated March, 2007]
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Hello Class of 74 and 73. Malcolm Worsham the official Outcast from North Memphis while attending East High is wishing a Happy 2007 to all. I'm presently living in Sacramento California and working as an Electronic Technician for the Federal Aviation Administration. I've been on the traveling road since graduating from State Tech at Memphis in 1976 going to Maine, South Carolina, Wash. DC, then out to California since 1986. I'm divorced now but life have been good to me. I get to Memphis at least once a year to visit family. I would love to hear from some of my classmates of 1974 and 1973. You guys took real good care of me during my East High days especially coming from another school district. Hope to hear from you soon.
Bye
Malcolm
OTHERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLASS OF 1974
People who attended East with the class of 1974 but were not graduated from East.
- Mark Eason [last updated October, 2000]
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I attended East from 3rd grade though 8th grade. My Uncle, Dr. Leslie Eason, was in the first graduating class at East. I remember his picture in the Library. He is listed in the obituary section on this site. I do not have the annuals with me so forgive me if I get a name or 2 wrong. In 3rd grade, I was in Mrs. Strickland's room. In 4th grade, I was in Mrs. Prater's(sp)room. We were awesome kick ball players and were know as Prater's Raiders. 5th grade was a split class. The teacher went on to teach at St.Mary's. She ended up being by sister's(Leslie) teacher. Susan Scott was the tallest girl in our class. She was abused by all calling her Jolly Green Giant. I have seen her from time to time when I am back in Memphis. In 6th grade, I remember Allen, Bacon, Frances and Gail Dunn. I remember her dad coming into the class and talking politics with the teacher. Gail's dad later became Governor of Tennessee. I heard that Gail
went to Vanderbilt, got married, and has children. 7th grade was when they
intergrated the teachers. The science teacher was the 1st African-American teacher I ever had. After 2 minutes in his class, color disappeared and he was just a teacher (hard and a good one). I remember the penny soccer games behind the Jr High annex (Penny in the drainage grate scores one goal). 8th grade was confusing and interesting. I was in a band called Pineapple A-Bomb. We bombed at the talent show (I don't think we made it past audition). Murray was in the band. Shot my first 22 rifle at his parents farm. I remember eating lunch with Allen. His locker mate made up a lunch of cracker, peanut butter mixed with saw dust and nails to get back at someone stealing his lunch in class. The locker mate took Allens lunch and Allen took the remaining lunch he thought was his. I remember the way Allen looked when he bit into the crakers. The nails were sticking out of his mouth. I remember the time the cafeteria workers when on strike and the food improved. There was a boy we called Pudge. I remember him accidentally sitting though the glass in the downstairs art display case. He should have died. The glass over his head did not fall. He walked away without a scratch. I remember the walk-out, more like a sit-out. I don't remember why, but we sat outside for 20 minutes. There were about 600 of us. I remember Mrs. Taylor's math class. I saw her at a state of union speech for Tennessee and was introduced as a principal. I remember Wendy who sat in front of me in Mrs. Taylor's math class and then hearing about her mysterious death on a Florida beach 5 year's later. I believe Wendy was a Jr. High Cheerleader. There was a science(?) teacher whe we accussed of smoking cigars in her car doing lunch. Her car was smashed by the Coke truck in the parking lot. The driver was backing up and didn't see her car. When he hit her car, he could not figure why he was not moving
so he gunned the engine. Her car went hopping into the wall. It was totalled. I remember Bill Shepard visiting John Tillman, my next door neighbor. Bill was Cybil's brother (Yes, the model, TV and movie star). John is a dentist in Johnson City, TN. He played Basket Ball for East.
He is 6 foot 4 inches with bright orange/red hair. He called me "Dead Bird" or DB for brains of. My 7th grade friends called me "Secret Squirrel". They were so nice to me. One day they picked me up and
sat me in a water fountain. I had a wet lap for half a day. Hopefully I saved the best memories for last. I remember carrying Dawn LaFon's books out to the car for her. I remember our first date (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, my parents driving us, and her/your pink fuzzy sweater). I remember racing to your class room door to walk you to your next class. I remember when you showed me your bridge (3 teeth?). I remember suprising you and carrying your books to the car after I was transferred to MUS. I
remember you telling me about being in the musical. I remember how it felt breaking up in 9th grade. Later, I always enjoyed seeing you when you worked as a Librian at the Highlands Branch.
Well, in 9th grade I went to Memphis University School. I graduated in 1974 from MUS. I went to King Colleg in Bristol, TN and majored in Biology, and then went to East Tennesee State University and majored in Accounting (Med School didn't like my C in Organic Chemistry). I married a wonderful, beautiful, smart woman, Beverly Norris, from Virginia. We have 1 daughter Martha. As my Mother-in-Law says, "She is an imporvement on both of you". Beverly teaches high school math and science and is head of the science department. I own my own accounting firm. We live in Abingdon, VA. It is a wonderfull place to live. May all my fellow classmates have wonderfull and exciting lives.
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