Wills Point High School

WPHS '65 State Champs
Memories of Wills Point High School

In the Champs Page
The Winning Season!

August Birthdays!

Wayne Langford
Linda Lemley Yount
David Laney
Nelda Penny Chambley
Jerry Lawrence
Troy D Roberts
Jerre Frost Johnson
Debbie Adams Fulcher
Ted Deen Jr.
Darlene Centrell Weesner
Sherry Baily Walker
Donald Brockman

WPHS Class of 1964 Reunion Planned

WPHS Class of 1964 Reunion Planned The WPHS Class of '64 will be having it's annual "get together" at Kathy King's house on Saturday, September 27, 2008. As usual .... Come casual, come early, stay as long as you wish !!!! Everyone is asked to bring one treat and anything else for your pleasure.
Kathy lives on Deen Road in Wills Point and if anyone needs directions, you can reach her at 903-873-2648 OR 214-934-2263. See you there!

WP Historical Home -
Click here to see the video on YouTube!

This city space, at 225 East James Street, was one of the original city lots--as drawn out by well-known railroad man, Grenville Dodge--after the railroad came through in 1873. It probably had a log home on it at first, but we did not find anything to indicate this--nor did we find traces of a cistern underneath. (Probably already filled in).

The local Wynne family had access to the house at one point, but Army veteran and bachelor Taylor "Pete" Turner (Larry and Ron Turner's uncle) lived in the house for many years. It was restored in the 1930's and work was later done on it probably in the '80's. As Pete got older, we saw him every Sunday morning slowly walking by our church on his way to his church, The First Baptist. He was a great friend to everyone.

When Pete died several months ago, his heirs, Ron and Larry and family, approached our church because we are next door, and after a little negotiating, we bought the property. The house was one story but had a very high pitched roof, and of course the ceilings inside were originally elevated too. We determined that the house was really past another restoration, and, after offering it to anyone who would move it, we finally decided to have it torn down.

The resulting space will probably be used for church parking and a shady park area for a while, as we are not quite ready to start construction on a new house. The wrecking crew did a great job of saving the several magnificent pecan trees on the property, and we also have pear and fig trees still bearing! We feel we are certainly blessed to be able to own it. Buz Craft, August 10, 2008.

Class of 1968 - 40th Reunion!

May not be in correct order: Ronald Evans, Donnie Kaye, Janis Kannemer, Linda Kinney Gann, Kurt Evans, Judy Morgan McKnight, Jerry Lawrence, Mickey Blake Robertson, Gayle Miller, James McKnight, Ricky Liston, Margy Furrh Ashworth, Dale Travis, Mike Smith, Richard Roberts, Willene Woolverton Roberts, Wendy Conn Kerr, Vicki Mullin, Ann Furrh Davis, Sherry Lasiter, Pam Jones Robertson, Tom Castleberry, Mike Allen & Russell Scott

Click here or on the photo to see more pictures from the reunion.
We'll add more as Wendy gets them to us so check the link from time to time to see new photos.

This note was sent to us along with a few pictures by Russell Scott. We thought you would enjoy his letter:

Hello survivors, fellow classmates, brethren, cistern, and Ricky Liston. I'll be 1st, well maybe 4th or 5th to say thanks to each and everyone for a terrific evening and what a huge surprise. I'm so glad I came although I still feel flattened by that steam roller that ironed out all the kinks in my crooked joints. Just in time to realize how much I have missed my classmates and what a special time this was. Very auspicious elements and events must have conspired.

Like Jerry said, back in 1968 we were on the cusp of the world changing in gigantic ways that would that world forever lay rest to the best we ever were. I feel lucky and am glad to have friends sharing the exponential transition into an unsure future. Having feet in both camps allows for double visions (views), unique perspective, and special outlook.

I've also been fortunate to see a large portion of the globe at a discounted rate and still have Wills Point a safe haven to reground, recharge your outlook, and muster up plenty of gumption to go tackle those tasks, chores, & demands of modern living. We're lucky enough to know what simplicity was but still firmed rooted to tackle the endless challenges arriving without notice - a large portion being indescribable, unimaginable. Beyond belief on occasion. A first class affair if I ever saw one.

Be sure to click the photo to see more pix from the reunion.

Kids of the Kids of WPHS - in 2008!

Here's the most recent picture of Ginger Roberts Hess, WPHS Class of 1966, brand new granddaughter, Genevieve. She's seven months old in this pic and mom and dad (Paul and Jessica) are the proud parents.

Marilyn Wright Robinson's, Class of 1964, granddaughter, Kaylie, after a cool swim. She kind of looks like grandma!

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Bonnie Jo Rushing Roan, Class of 1969, would like to announce to everyone that she has a new granddaughter! Mom, Angel is doing fine and Grandma is busy spoiling!!! She's a cutie pie.

Memories, friends, and the best hometown ever! That's what we're all about on this website. The 65/66 year was the greatest - and winning the Class A State Championship was the icing on the cake!

Browse through the classes and see all your classmates!. Several have logged in and updated their pages so you can see what they're up to now. If you haven't updated yours and would like help, email Pat and she'll be happy to show you how to do it.

Take a look in our Photo Gallery and see what others have posted as well as photos of other classes.

Of course, we still have everything about the football games, other sports and a page all about Coach Davis. See articles from the Chronicle going back to the early days of Wills Point.

We had to change the Guestbook again due to spammers sending junk mail in but we would love to hear from you and post your comments. Email Pat and we'll add your messages to the guestbook for all to see.

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Coach Davis & Our Winning Team! Click the photo to read about Coach.

Accessing your classmates account:
If you attended WPHS in 1965 through 1969 and you're ready to add your bio and 'now' picture 'click here'. It's easy to do so don't let it scare you and we're here to help.

All others visiting the site: Click on 'User Login' then 'New User' and register your email address, create a screen name and password in order to access pictures in the Photo Gallery and read or leave messages in Passing Notes. You do not have to register to access most of the website but you will be limited without signing in so we urge you to register and see everything!

If you just can't figure it out, contact Peggy or Pat. We're available to help you most all of the time!

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This website is for everyone who ever attended WPHS and anyone who didn't but wish they did! It's about our school, the football team, the students and their families, the teachers and the town. It's for everyone to see and to be a part of. You can browse the website and 'look around'. Register your email address and password to post pictures in the Photo Gallery or to say hello in 'Passing Notes'. Look for great articles and pictures of WP history and don't miss our special 'State Champs' page or the Tiger Cat! We invite all of the students who attended school from 1965 to 1969 to enter their bios in 'classes' so that everyone can read about what they've been doing and even post a picture so that we can see what you look like now!