Mesa High Class of 63 50th Reunion

July 1, 2011

LINDA KURTZ SMOTHERMON AND HUSBAND CRAIG

July 1, 1961 ....50 Years ago. We were just young kids. I had just celebrated my 16th birthday ten days earlier. He was 19 years. We really had a lot of growing to do. Not easy... but here we are 50 years later. Thank you Lord for always putting us back on the right path. Three beautiful daughters who have given us grandchildren and great grandchildren to love. Life has been good to us! ♥ ♥

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January 28, 2011

Judy Newton Wise

Judy Newton Wise is a classmate and very successful/talented artist. She also teaches others. Now about to be a great author. Her book is #39 on Amazon and will not be released until May.

www.amazon.com/Plaster-Studio-Mixed-Media-Techniques-Painting/dp/1440308152

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October 17, 2010

AMERICAN BANDSTAND

American Bandstand began as a local Philadelphia show called Bandstand. It debuted on October 13, 1952 on WFIL-TV Channel 6. It became "American Bandstand" on August 5, 1957 when ABC began broadcasting the series nationwide. For its first 6 seasons, American Bandstand aired Mondays through Fridays. On September 7, 1963, it became a once-a-week series airing Saturday afternoons. A few months later, on February 8, 1964, the show itself moved from its home in Philadelphia, PA to its new home in Los Angeles. But despite the changes, American Bandstand's fans remained loyal to the series, which continued to present the latest music and dances. It even inspired another long-running dance show, Soul Train, which is still running today.

iNFORMATION FROM THE FOLLOWING LINK:

http://the60sofficialsite.com/American_Bandstand.html

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September 30, 2010

50 YEARS OF ALLIGATOR TALES:

Who knows the truth?

Who went in first?

Who brought them to school?

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Darvil West on September 30, 2010 11:14 AM

The truth is, it was Byke Bennet and myself that was the first to bring the alligators to the school, and turn them loose in the irrigation on the front lawn.
The class of 64 boys were foolish enough to take them out and get their pictures taken.
But that was all the bad deeds I did during school hours.
Well maybe except when ......

John Hill on September 30, 2010 11:20 AM

Do you suppose that Darvil, the sly fox that he is, claimed to be the first culprit in the alligator caper in order to get the real perpetrator to break the silence?

Could it be that it was really Chandler High putting them in our irrigation for a practical joke?

Or maybe Paul Freestone might have an idea?

john hill on September 30, 2010 12:25 PM

I just got wind that a new investigating agency called F.A.I.R. (Forensic Alligator Investigative Reporting) aka. G.O.S.I.P. (Gator; Ongoing Story In Progress) is conducting a new investigation and following up old leads in the case.
One possible lead is that it could have been Herschiel Shipley. That he wanted to bring them to Coach Koski to use to help train the wrestling team for next year. He was hoping to win favors with Koski and improve his final grade in PE.
at this point it is just rumor.

F.A.I.R. - G.O.S.I.P. on October 1, 2010 9:03 AM

F.A.I.R.- G.O.S.I.P. is asking that anyone who can recall anything of an an-phib-ious nature during the time of this serious crime back in 1963 to please report it on this site. Each lead will be taken seriously and followed up. This site will be monitored on a regular basis for new information as well as keeping you informed on existing leads . Names of informants will be kept somewhat anomonous when possible. A "witness protection" program is being set up for informants who feel it may be necessary.
Thank you

F.A.I.R - G.O.S.I.P. on October 6, 2010 9:17 PM

F.A.I.R.- G.O.S.I.P.

Update: We have just followed up on a tip that led us to Canyon Lake. It was reported that an alligator was seen recently in one of the small reedy coves. Our investi-gators worked several days to get close enough to interview him. He was indeed a very large alligator and seemed to be quite old.

When we were finally able to let him know who we were he really opened up. He said that, as he remembered , he had come from Mesa. He said that he remembered staying with a nice young fellow for a couple of months. He was kept in nice comfortable area in his back yard. He said he thought they had become really good friends and had a good relationship. “We even called each other by pet names, he called me “Smiley” and I called him “Tibby”. He often commented on my pretty white teeth which he called the “Pearly Gates”.

“Then one day he asked me if I would like to go for a drive up to the lake and I said sure. When we got there it was beautiful! I went out for a swim and when I turned back I saw Tibby driving away! He was leaving me. I couldn’t believe it. I was Crushed. He was gone! Not even a See Ya Later..! That was hard to swallow! …..By the way, if you do ever see him,,, tell him I’m really sorry about his dog.”

“ But as far as where I came from before that? I really couldn’t tell you.. My memory isn’t that good anymore. That was a long time ago, I was just a Whipper- Snapper. “

Well, that was all there was to our interview, not a lot to go on. We are going to see if we can get any leads as to who this Tibby fellow is, and if he is still around.

As far as our investigation goes, we will Carry On.

F.A.I.R - G.O.S.I.P on October 12, 2010 8:47 AM

F.A.I.R- G.O.S.I.P

We were able to get a statement from a retired police officer from the Mesa , Officer Ballentine. This is what he recalled at around the time of the alligator caper .

“I was workin’ my beat late one night, when my eyes beheld an eerie sight

Thru a window I saw two men in tights, t’was Jeffrey Clark and Lanny Dwyer

They did the mash, they did the Gator Mash; They did the mash, it was a schoolyard splash

They did the mash, it was the hit of the class: They did the mash, they did the Gator Mash

There on a slab lay two poor souls, one alligator and a teenage boy

I could hear them talking about their plan, about the alligator and the young man

They did the Mash, They did the Gator Mash; They did the mash, it was a schoolyard splash

They did the mash, it was the hit of the class; they did the mash, they did the Gator Mash

The gator would become a court Jester, but what would happen to poor old Lester?

He would acquire from the rep-tile, incredible speed and a great big smile

They did the mash, they did the Gator Mash: They did the mash, it was a schoolyard splash

They did the mash, it was the hit of the class; they did the mash, they did the Gator Mash

I was thrown back when they flipped the switch, lightening flashed and I hit the ditch

I’m not sure just what went wrong, but the alli-gator was wearing a thong

They did the mash, they did the gator mash; they did the mash, it was a schoolyard splash

They did the mash, it was the hit of the class; they did the mash, they did the Gator Mash

What the young man got from the gator, he became a hard-shelled legislator

And the gator became a T-Rex-orous, fell in love and She married Boris

They did the mash, they did the Gator Mash; they did the mash, it was a schoolyard splash

They did the mash, it was the hit of the class; they did the mash, they did the Gator Mash”

Wa-OOOOH!

Lonnie Wagner on December 11, 2010 4:50 PM

I don't know who brought them to school. What I do know is that Gary, Dickie and I went out to the alligator farm over lunch. The fish and game guys were there feeding the alligators. Dickie jumped in and started throwing the food. He was on the news that evening. The next morning they were at school cutting through the irriagation water in front of the entrance. Gary had one inside his VW after school. He took in home and put it in his swimming pool.

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August 21, 2010

Do you have any info on Betty Davis from the MHS class of 63?

Betty Davis YEA!! WE FOUND BETTY ON FACEBOOK WE ARE WAITING FOR HER TO REPLY.

Several classmates have been looking for Betty Davis from the class.
If you have info on Betty please let us know.

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August 21, 2010

Never Missed a day of school 1951 - 1963

Beverly Ray

Did you know Beverly Ray never missed a day of School!! Yes, she was in class all 13 years. Kindergarten - 12th grade.
Is there anyone else from the Class of 63 who can claim that?

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