Class of 71 has started planning reuion. Keep in touch with your classmates.If you don't know who to contact go to facebook.com and Sally Blanchette Jones, Mary Ellen Jackson Sims will help you.

Yes, we are planning a reunion. If you are interested in attending and would like to receive updates, we will need your contact informtion. If you are not on Facebook, you can send me your contact information at sbj15146@yahoo.com.

Class of 71 please give your name and address to Sally or Mary Ellen.

South Park High School Class of 1971

40 Year Reunion

June 17-18, 2011

Friday, June 17th
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Barbeque Dinner
287 Trahan Road Lumberton, TX

Come on out and reconnect with classmates you haven’t seen in years. This will be a casual gathering and dinner for 1971 classmates and their spouses/guests. Beverly Dupree Martin’s sister Carolyn Dupree Gaston has offered the pavilion at her home. Since we will be outside, dress is cool and casual. For those wishing to have dinner, we will be selling barbeque plates consisting of chicken and brisket, sides, rolls and beverages (water, soft drinks and iced tea). Tickets for dinner will be $8.00 per person and need to be purchased in advance by June 10th. You may bring your own beer, wine or liquor.


Saturday, June 18th
7:00 pm till midnight
Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza
3950 I-10 South Beaumont, TX 77705

Now it’s time to celebrate! Appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. Entertainment will be provided by MusicPro on the Go featuring Tammy Day. Dress is casual. Tickets to this event are $40.00 per person. Space is limited so please order your tickets early. Through April 15th, tickets will be available to 1971 classmates (and their spouses/guests) only, but after that date they will be available for purchase by members of other SPHS classes who wish to attend.

The Holiday Inn has also reserved a block of rooms for any guests wishing to stay overnight. These start at $89.00 per night. Just mention you are with the SP Class of 1971 reunion when making your reservation.

To purchase tickets for one or both events, please send your check made payable to Sarah B. Jones – Class Reunion, 2114 Briarview, Houston, TX 77077. If you would like additional information please contact Sally Jones at 713-855-0669 or sbj15146@ yahoo.com or Mary Ellen Jackson Sims at 936-661-0202 or maryellensims@gmail.com.

Have heard from a lot of 71 GREENIES that intend to attend.SPHSHA will see you there.

It's just a little over a month until our BIG 40 year reunion. Below are the details for our reunion weekend.

Friday, June 17, 2011, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Class of '71 only
Get-Together and BarBQ dinner at Carolyn Dupree Gaston's home at 287 Trahan Road, Lumberton, TX.

Casual dress
BarBQ plates @ $8.00. Water, tea and soft drinks will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer or liquor.

Saturday, June 18, 2011, 7:00 p.m. to midnight (open to all classes)
Reunion Party
Holiday Inn - Beaumont Plaza
3950 I-10 South
Beaumont, TX 77705

7:00 pm - Reception
8:00 pm - Class Photo by Christopher's Studio
Dance to MusicPro on the Go featuring Tammy Day.
Hor d'oeuvres and cash bar
$40.00 per person

A block of rooms at the Holiday Inn have been reserved for out-of-towners. The price is $89.00 + tax. The hotel number is 409-842-7805 and the rooms will be under South Park Class of 71.

Send your check payable to Sarah B. Jones, 2114 Briarview, Houston, TX 77077. The last day to purchase tickets for the BarBQ is June 9. Tickets for the Saturday party can be purchased in advance until June 11. If space is available, tickets will be sold at the door.


Everyone is getting excited and we are hoping that more of you will decide to attend. Below is a list of Greenies that will be there.

Gary Adams, Rod Archer, Kenny Bernard, Linda Blair, Sally Blanchette, Steve Blanton, Riley Boudreaux, Andy Brisendine, Buddy Casteel, Denise Chirafis, Clydell Collins, Charlotte Cowart, Frances Crabtree, Patricia Curtis, Beverly Dupree, Lindy Glass, Julia Goines, Jackie Gregory, JoLynn Gregory, Laurie Helmke, Dianne Hunt, Mary Ellen Jackson, Rhonda Jenkins, Debbie Kennedy, Nancy Killgo, Pat Martin, Sandra Merendino, David Money, Glen Moyer, Diane Nallie, Nancy Ray, Charlotte Roux, Deborah Sanders, Joey Schoen, Debbie Spoonemore, Sheryl Sterling, Jennifer Thompson, Gene Van Meter, Debbie Verde, Forrest Walker, Betty White, Steve Williams, Dianne Wood, Carolyn Yarbrough, and Polly Y'Barbo.

Hope to hear from more of you. Let's make this reunion one to remember. Information will be updated on the South Park Greenies web site and on Facebook. If you need additional information please contact Sally Jones at 713-855-0669 or Mary Ellen Jackson Sims at 936-661-0202.

As an older GREENIE I am excited to see some younger GREENIES.See you in June.

Got several emails from 71 GREENIES they are excited to see Heritage Building

There is plenty room for anyone to attend Friday and Saturday night activites.Email Sally

There was a good crowd at Holiday Inn on Saturday.Was told great crowd on Friday. Mr.Sharp attended Saturday night event

CLASS OF '72 REUNION!!!!!!!

6-23-2012
Holiday Inn Plaza
Walden at I-10
Beaumont, Texas

7-11pm
appetizers cash bar
$40 per person
RSVP to sphsclassof72reunion@gmail.com

This is an equal opportunity Reunion and open to other classes that wish to attend.