JERRY BALL ('65) AND HIS GRANDDAUGHTERS

July 18, 2010
Gloria,

Some of our fellow Rohawks live near their grandchildren and see them frequently. Probably most are like me and live at a distance.

Over the past thirty days, I have been able to see my oldest granddaughter (who lives in Colorado), my second oldest (who lives in North Carolina), and my other two granddaughters (who live in Virginia). Since seeing all of my grandchildren within one month is a rarity for me, I thought I'd share the pictures with you.

Jerry
jcrsdj@aol.com

Jerry with Ava (4)

Jerry with Taylor (8)

Jerry with Josey (5/26/10)

Jerry with Dixie (12)

MINI REUNION JULY 2010

While there was a Big Grand Reunion in San Antonio some of us couldn't make it. A few of "us" gathered at Gloria and Danny Gallagher's home to reminise.

GRADUATION 2010

These are my eldest grandsons, Cole Denson (17) and Stephen Pechuls (20). They both received their high school diplomas this weekend. Congratulations boys!
Gloria Campbell Gallagher'65

Family picture - Chuck and Lyn Pechuls, Our daughter, Allison, her children, Makenna, Cole, Stephen, Chase, Mason and Aggie and Allison's husband, Carlos

WARD BEIGHTOL '65

Ward and his daughter, Liz

BEN CROXTON '67

2010 Vacation in Cabo

Sandy Holt Lyda '63

Sandy Holt Lyda with her two sons, Holt and Trey 2010

NEW BRAUNFELS FLOOD 2010

http://herald-zeitung.com/news/local_news/article_ecba6314-73d2-11df-b306-001cc4c002e0.html

ROBERT SMITH - '68

I want to thank you for having me on your email list. I am broken hearted that I will not be able to make the reunion this year. If it was in August, I would be there wirth bells on my toes. I graduated class of 68. I went to school as Robert H Newlon and was most noted for my stuttering. My stepfather never legally changed my name, so after graduating, I went back to my real name...Robert H Smith, and I go by Rob. As for stuttering, I don't..in fact I am a salesman and do not hesitate to walk into businesses I have never been in and sell. I love it

I lived on Randolph AFB at 11A 3rd St East, a duplex. Patty Hale was my next door neighbor. I always wondered about all of the Air Force Brats and what happened to them. I now live in a place called Deer Valley in the East Mountains outside of Albuquerque on five acres of what I consider close to paradise. I attached two pictures of about the same view...hot and cold. Maybe I will send some more recent pictures later.

Once again...Thanks

Sincerely,

Rob Smith '68
 mmerhs@yahoo.com

CHALLENGE TO ALL ROHAWK BAND MEMBERS

CHALLENGE TO ALL ROHAWK BAND MEMBERS- I remember the Fight Song, do you? Come to the Rohawk Reunion in San Antonio July 8-12. Are you gonna let this 2nd trumpet from the class of '76 show more school spirit than you? heh heh bring it!! I am!! Ruth Little

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX

TUBING ON THE COMAL RIVER, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX

ROBERT DEMOTTA '65

Boating on Lake Travis, Austin, Texas

Tom Brandom '70

County Clerk, Clay County, Missouri

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Committee-to-Re-Elect-Tom-Brandom/123292074375778

Bonnie Reed Gallogly

Incredible waterfalls this spring in beautiful Yosemite. We are so lucky to be close to this magical place!

SUSAN OHMAN BALDWIN trip to Peru

Having a wonderful time in Peru! A beautiful country, and very nice people. We've been to Lima and now I'm in Cusco~the capital of the Incas. Bill left yesterday with our friends to begin a five day Trek to the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu(and hiking and campling at 14,000 feet!), where I will meet up with them on Thursday. We spent a couple of days exploring the Sacred Valley, a magnificent and breathtaking landscape. It has been the trip of a lifetime.

REMINDER OF ALL CLASS REUNION - JULY 2010

(Copy of email sent June 2, 2010)
Dear Fellow Ro-Hawks:


I'm sending this email to those of you who have mentioned to me that you might be going to the All Class Reunion in July but have not registered and/or cannot figure out how to Register online.

First, I want to remind you that I am not "in charge" of the preparations for this reunion - I'm just a facilitator to advise you of the reunion and the events. Most of the people involved went to RHS in the 70's.

That said, I'm forwarding you the information for your review and giving you an easier way to register. The schedule of events are below and you can pick and choose which one you want to attend and whether or not you want to stay in the hotel downtown where the reunion dinner will be held. If you can't and/or do not feel comfortable going to the website to register let me know which events you want to go to and I will register you. OK?

If you are able to get on the internet and want to register through the Reunion Website click on this link http://www.rohawk.net/registration2010.html and follow the steps. You can pay by check or credit card. Mike Berish '76 is charge of collecting the checks and you can either send him a check directly or contact him for him to send you an invoice. (At the moment, he and his wife, Sandy, are on a cross-country motorcycle trip - those crazy kids!) Mike's address is:

MIKE BERISH
2300 Windy Hill Road
Kyle, TX 78640
Cell: (512) 663-3597
bear@rohawk.net

THESE ARE THE STEPS TO FOLLOW

STEP 1.

Link to the Official Registration page and complete the required information and select your events.

STEP 2.

Pay the fees based on the events that you plan to attend (See pricing table at the end of the events listing below)

STEP 3.

Secure your reservation at the Host Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
123 Losoya,
San Antonio, Texas, USA 78205
Tel: +1 210 222 1234 Fax: +1 210 227 4928
Maps & Directions
(Limited reservations available at $129/room + applicable taxes - Mention the reunion for the special rate)

Event Schedule

RECEPTION - Friday, July 9, 2010 - 6:00PM-???
Hyatt Regency - Rio Grande Ballroom
123 Losoya, San Antonio, Texas, 78205

RHS SCHOOL TOUR - Saturday, July 10, 2010
9:00-Noon - School Tours
Randolph High School, Randolph AFB, TX

PICNIC - Saturday, July 10, 2010
Eberle Park - Randolph AFB, TX

Gates open 11:00AM
Food service 12:00-1:00
Clean up 3:00 (Please help clean up) Gates close 4:00

DINNER/DANCE - Saturday, July 10 - 6:00PM-???
Hyatt Regency - Regency Ballroom - 123 Losoya, San Antonio, Texas

GOLF - Sunday, July 11, 2010, AM
PAY AS YOU GO EVENT (Course and Fees TBD)
(Deposit required for this event ($40). Actual fees will be determined and balance will be due at the event. We are shooting for the Universal City, Schertz area. We hope to finish around the time the Ro-Hawk Family Finale starts)

Ro-Hawk Family Finale - Sunday, July 11, 2010, Noon to 5PM
Forest Waters Club, Garden Ridge (near the base) $5/adult; (kids - under 14 free) Burgers and Dogs served 1:00-3:00 - Cash Bar Open at Noon -
http://www.forestwatersclub.com/

Ro-Hawk Reunion Costs:
(These are per person costs )
(Note: Faculty/Staff of RHS and their spouses will be admitted at no charge to all events (except Golf) but you still must register so we can have enough place settings.)

• Friday Night Reception $30
• Saturday Picnic $15
• Saturday Night Dinner/Dance $65
• All 3 above Events $105
• School Tour Free
• Golf $40 deposit
• Ro-Hawk Family Finale $ 5

Click Here to Register and to see who is already registered
http://www.rohawk.net/registration2010.html

or send your check directly to:

MIKE BERISH
2300 Windy Hill Road
Kyle, TX 78640
Cell: (512) 663-3597
bear@rohawk.net

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me - I will be attending the dinner Saturday evening.

Gloria Campbell Gallagher '65
gutsking@aol.com
739 Haven Point Loop
New Braunfels, TX 78132
Hm: 830-626-0942
Cell: 830-822-0065
`Peace

Vietnam Virtual Wall

This is really awesome...


First click on a state. When it opens, scroll down to the city and the names will appear. Then click on their names. It should show you a picture of the person, or at least their bio and medals.

This really is an amazing web site. Someone spent a lot of time and effort to create it.

I hope that everyone who receives this appreciates what those who served in Vietnam sacrificed for our country.

The link below is a virtual wall of all those lost during the Vietnam war with the names, bio's and other information on our lost heroes. Those who remember that timeframe, or perhaps lost friends or family can look them up on this site. Pass the link on to others if you like.

http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm

GLORIA AND DANNY'S ROME VACATION - MAY 2010

This is a slide show of our trip to Rome in May.... we traveled with one of my best friends (from Florida). We had a great time.  We knew we were in for some excitement when Judi texted us and told us that she had gone to the Palm Beach airport instead of the Ft. Lauderdale airport BUT she was able to make it back to Ft. Lauderdale (where she lives) in time for her flight. However, she checked her carry-on bag to save time not realizing that she was left with only her passport and ticket. When we got to Rome her carry-on bag was not there ... it was returned to our apartment in three days - minus her camera and phone. Judi and I really drove Danny crazy but in the end and on the last day of our visit he brought us flowers for Mother's Day. Then we made it to the airport with hours to spare... boarded the plane only to be told that we had a 3 hour delay because of the volcano!!! Then were told that we also were going to detour above Iceland and over Greenland and down over Canada --- adding 3 hours to our flight!!!! We made it to Atlanta only to find out that everyone missed their connections.  So we stayed overnight in Atlanta. We were really really glad to get home the next day!!! Hope you enjoy.... Love Gloria

JULY ALL CLASS REUNION

This is a reminder that the All Class Reunion is scheduled for July 9th, 10th and 11th in San Antonio. There will be events in San Antonio and Randolph AFB.  You can go to this site http://www.rohawk.net/Registration2010.html to register or to see who is already registered.  You can contact Mike Berish @ bear@rohawk.net Class of '76 or Nunzio Previtera @ nprevitera@integrityins.com for more details about the Reunion.

AF FOOTLOCKERS

5/12/2010  Gloria,

I am attempting to get organized and at the same time clear out "stuff". My parents stored items in Air Force footlockers as we moved from base to base. I took a couple of pictures of one I cleared out and am now filling with "stuff" I probably should discard. The tag on the side view is for San Antonio, the last base my Dad was assigned to. I thought you and the some of the other Randolph Ro-Hawks would enjoy.

Carolyn Armold Torrence '67
carolyntorrence@yahoo.com

Terry Smiljanich '65

I'm doing great. In late April, I will be an invited guest at the largest telescope in the world, the GTC in the Canary Islands. It's a long story, but the short version is that I am friends with several people in the U. of Fla. Astronomy Department. I am on its "Advisory Council." Last summer I was a guest at the inauguration of the GTC telescope (UF is a partner with Spain in the project), and got to meet the King and Queen of Spain (!!!). Now, one of the astronomers is going back in April to start up his project on the telescope, a sensitive infrared camera (it weighs 200 lbs.) to seek out earth-like planets around distant stars. He has asked me to come as a member of his team with the title of "historian," which means I'll be taking photos of the scientists as they work. I'll be living on top of the mountain where the observatory sits as part of the scientific team. So, after all these years, my lifelong dream of being an astronomer is at least partially going to be fulfilled!