"It's interesting to learn what people have done. (I remember when they built it in 1965. 4.1K members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group Welcome back to the PRIDE! Ready to reconnect Register now to reconnect with all 7,932 Spring Branch High School alumni Alumni List Last Name: James Adams 1967-1971 Dennis Angie 1958-1962 Dori Ashmun 1971-1975 Susan Aycock 1960-1964 Skip Bailey 1973-1977 Kim Barnes 1970-1974 Dannt Barrett 1965-1969 Steven Beasley 1974-1978 Lawrence Bernhardt 1963-1967 Gene Beth 1970-1974 It now focuses on continuing education and alternative courses of study, like English as a second language. Reunion guests also will get memory books with detailed histories of their classmates' lives. Alumni also will be gathering that day at the school museum in Spring Branch High School, which will be open 10 a.m.-noon. Kudos to you and your staff. As predicted, he got the attention of the NFL and was drafted in 1969 by the New York Jets. The dancers are as dedicated as the football players, Williams said. Quarterback Andrew Luck went to Stratford High School in Spring Branch ISD. Country legend Kenny Rogers and brothers Dennis and Randy Quaid attended both high school and college in the city. The reunion activities will begin with a casual gathering 5-10 p.m. Friday at the Courtyard Marriott. "We've talked to other schools in the Spring Branch district about what we do here but so far no one seems to have passion to pursue it," Lockard said. A Houston Chronicle reporter and photographer joined the Northeastern Trail Riders Association to document the highlights and challenges of life on the trail during the group's 108-mile journey to the 2023 Houston Plans may expand for Spring Branch education center, Black trail riders head to Houston rodeo parade after grueling, joyful 6-day journey, Yainer Diaz becomes first Astros hitter to violate new MLB rules. The school has remained open -- now known as the Spring Branch School of Choice -- since its official closing. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S. Houston rap royalty Bun B on returning to Rodeo for another Takeover, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen as soon as next week, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston-area pastor calls for state book ban, W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office lunch easy, Why the Texans should take Bijan Robinson with the No. Most of the players had special jerseys made for the game. He urged those in attendance to get involved with the foundation. Shandera said that she and Cicchetti have been best friends since 1976. Following the re-enactment of the football game, the foundation hosted a tour of the school the next day, including the History Museum with school memorabilia dating back to its foundation. Rapper Lil' Wayne attended the University of Houston for a short time in 2005. First name, please! This takes you to the Payment screen. Students will learn from and interact with distinguished senior leaders in the national security and military communities. Thurmond recalls a time when Spring Branch was considered to be "out in the boonies," and that the community rose to the developed area known today to be more inner city. 1 most stressful city for workers in U.S. Houston rap royalty Bun B on returning to Rodeo for another Takeover, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen as soon as next week, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston-area pastor calls for state book ban, W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office lunch easy, Why the Texans should take Bijan Robinson with the No. When we get together were just a couple of giggling teenagers, Shandera said. Fifty-five of the list members have died, and there are 26 people on the list the committee has been unable to find. The district has $16 million from the 2007 bond program slated for improvements to the Spring Branch Education Center, but Klussmann said that through of efficiencies and savings the bonds contigency is larger than anticipated and that more money could be used at SBEC. They all attended the University of Houston, with the Quaid brothers studying drama. George Foreman went to Wheatley High School in Houston ISD. School. Super Bowl champs Martellus Bennett and Michael Bennett Went to Alief Taylor High School in Alief ISD. Grammy award winning singer Yolanda Adams to Sterling High School. Report: Houston is the No. He graduated from the University of North Texas. Before they were running for president or starring in long-running sitcoms, they were walking the hallways of Houston schools. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! . Stratford High School serves several neighborhoods, including Westchester, Sherwood Oaks, Nottingham Forest, Nottingham West, Wilchester, Gaywood . Former Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum threw for over 19,000 yards in his career as a quarterback at the University of Houston. Cheer and drill team uniforms from the museum kept by the Spring Branch Senior High School Foundation. It was in the middle of nowhere and we thought the planners had lost their minds!) You have benefitted so many high school alumni in organizing their class reunions." 10/4/2017 "Thanks to classreport.org our class website played a . "But we're still trying to get them involved. Read him on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com. Former Houston high school, college students who became famous. 12 pick, A new musical spotlights a Texas bank-robbing legend, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. Pianist and alum Shaffer entertained guests, along with spoon player Sammy Hale from class of 1954 and the tour was completed in mid-afternoon. Stratford High School is a secondary school in Houston, Texas, United States.The school is one of four high schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD), the district's westernmost secondary school (serving grades 9 through 12). All proceeds will benefit the nonprofit foundation, which supports educational programs for Spring Branch Independent School District and maintains the Spring Branch High School history museum. Klussmann left open the possibility that Bendwood, which houses the district's elementary gifted and talented program and a preschool program for children with disabilities, may be addressed more extensively through a future bond. Make sure to put your name including maiden name and the year you graduated. The final portion of the all-class reunion took place Saturday evening with a dinner, dance and casino event at Tin Hall on Huffmeister Road in Cypress. "It was the first high school built in Spring Branch. Reconnect with friends from Spring Branch High School, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more. Guests . Twenty-one! Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Spring Branch Senior High School All-Class Reunion set for Oct. 20-21 When Spring Branch Senior High School alumni return for their biennial reunion the weekend of Oct. 21, many will be seeing their old school in a new light. "I want them to understand that we are a kind and caring group of people," Mousner said. 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Spring Branch High School Class of 74 & 75 A-Z index; Board of trustees; Bond 2017; Bond 2022; Careers; Contact; Jewelry mogul Kendra Scott graduated from Klein High School. The longest-serving coach has worked in the district for 44 years and the most recent alum hired as a coach graduated in 2016. The school shut down due to the decline in enrollment and change in demographics of the area. Members have held all-school reunions since then . Klussmann told alumni gathered Saturday in the old high school's auditorium that Spring Branch ISD has instructed architects to develop options for the multipurpose site on Westview,. , Spring Branch Independent School District, Carol Bucek, Marangelly Harris, Bresean Cockrell, Alan Gray, Parent U: The Power of Pre-K and Early Childhood, Spring Branch ISD's Top Ten News - Feb. 24, Character Without Question Award recipients are recognized for embodying SBISDs Core Characteristics, Chickens, goats, lambs and more bring Spring Branch FFA students more than $330,000 in revenue during Show & Sale, Spring Branch ISD Baseball & Softball: 2022-23 Season Spotlight, Tip #4 Challenging Negative And Anxious Thoughts, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III). The flag football game will feature players from the classes of 1966 through 1985, the high school's final group of graduates. The MVP was former Longhorn Brad Dawson from Memorial. From the parking lot, it appeared like a typical high school game at Reggie Grob Stadium in Spring Branch. Report: Houston is the No. Next enter your shipping address and telephone number, Click continue. He neither confirmed nor denied. On the next screen you can choose your way to pay. But in the 1950s, Spring Branch High School was still in the country. My mom and dad graduated from Spring Branch. Reunion harnesses lost spirit of Spring Branch High School, Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! "We grew as the community grew, and we were one big family.". . The game's half-time performance will feature 22 former Brigade drill team members. "We're all looking forward to that.". Click on the image for more information from our Raider Nation News!! It's unusual to see devotion from former high schoolers when it comes to keeping a tradition alive. The evening will feature finger foods, a cash bar, card games and dominoes. Mousner described feeling a sense of deep loss when the school closed, which led to the establishment of the alumni foundation to help preserve their years. With the support of Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity, VSU will expand its ongoing partnership with Valdosta City Schools to help address the critical issue of educational equity for all students from the early prekindergarten years through high school graduation. Spring Branch High School. The open house is free. Report: Houston is the No. 1 most stressful city for U.S. workers, Bun B on bringing Southern rap stars to Houston's Rodeo, Turner: State takeover of Houston ISD could happen next week, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, How the Houston Zoo moved its flock of flamingos to a new home, Astros show struggles with new MLB pitch clock rules, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Houston leaders delay vote on Hobby Airport concesssions contract, Former KHOU anchor turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, Watch: Houston Astros' Luis Garcia debuts new windup, Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious on-air interview with reporter. It was an All-School Reunion where former players of our Spring Branch (Houston) football team faced alumni from rival Memorial in tag football. Mousner said she hopes that all visitors who walk through the doors of the museum leave with an understanding of the Spring Branch High spirit. Margaret Markstrom Margaret Markstrom is a 1973 graduate of Spring Lake Park High School in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota. We could spend $16 million on invisible improvements, or add more money and make a better plan, he said. Once you have chose your items, click on go to checkout. Programs there include Cornerstone, which is the district's charter school for grades 6-8, and the Academy of Choice for nontraditional high school students. A number of alumni started the foundation in an effort to keep the spirit as well as the memories alive. NBA All-Star Clyde Drexler was a member of the University of Houston Cougars basketball team. "We don't want it to go," said Ida Pearl McDonald, a 1958 graduate. last name at graduation . Spring Branch school district Superintendent Duncan Klussmann has recommended that the district board take another look at what improvements can be made at the Spring Branch Education Center where the two schools are housed, including possibly adding classrooms. 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(832) 280-5233. Under a $597 million bond program approved by voters in 2007, the center, which is in the former Spring Branch High School facility at 9016 Westview, was slated to have some $16 million worth of upgrades and repairs, including a new roof at a cost of $4 million. Spring Branch High was the didactic nest for several outstanding individuals, including class of 1956's Charlie Shaffer, a renowned pianist in Las Vegas; class of 1968's Sharie Bohlman, a famed painting artist; and the late Rodney Hooks from '63, a recognized helicopter pilot for KPRC-TV Channel 2, who died earlier this year. 202 people follow this. "I just tied her to a tree in the front yard, threw down the saddle and went into class," the Bear Creek-area resident said. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Houston facing severe thunderstorms, possible tornadoes Thursday, Report: Houston ranked No. The exception is the former students of Spring Branch High School, who celebrated the seventh biannual all-class reunion on the first weekend of August. Good Morning Americas Michael Strahan went to Westbury High School. last name at graduation . Rapper Chamillionaire went to Jersey Village High School. Copyright - Spring Branch Senior High School Foundation. So did my aunt and uncle.". New Spring Lake Park High School Alumni and Classmates that have joined: Dave Diers class of '92 Saraann Obester class of '06 Alex . The list of names is also useful for getting together a Spring Branch High School reunion if you don't have a complete list of the students from your graduating class of Find Alumni in Houston, Texas > Festivities include a football game and performances by alumni. About. It was a fun evening with nobody getting hurt, but a lot of groaning especially when Memorial won. Reconnect with friends from Spring Branch High School, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more. 12 pick, A new musical spotlights a Texas bank-robbing legend, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. Register to let other graduates While options are being developed for the Westview site that contains, among other buildings, the original Spring Branch High School, former students took time this past weekend to revisit their old school. Gary Busey went to Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown. Spring Woods serves several neighborhoods, including Campbell Woods, Royal Oaks, Spring Meadows, Shadow Oaks, and a portion of Spring Shadows. UH ALUMNI: Famous former University of Houston students, alumni Country. Klussmann told alumni gathered Saturday in the old high schools auditorium that Spring Branch ISD has instructed architects to develop options for the multipurpose site on Westview, which includes the Spring Branch Education Center, Cornerstone Academy, the Academy of Choice, Vines Science Center, Bear Boulevard, Grob Stadium and the SBISD Police Department, among other functions. All three were drill team members; Kaufmann was also a cheerleader. Marvin Zindler went to Lamar High School. The Spring Branch High School alumni band entertains fellow alums as they arrive for the all-class reunion. As of last week, 115 people had registered to attend. This group is for alumni to share memories and contact former classmates. Everyone else is asked to make a donation. Classreport.org provided free website for the Class of 1967 from Spring Branch School Of Choice for the members and guests of this class to stay informed of reunion . Everyone else has been invited to the reunion. A-Z index; Board of trustees; Bond 2017; Bond 2022; Careers; Contact; Spring Branch High School alumni check in Saturday at the all-class reunion. 12 pick, A new musical spotlights a Texas bank-robbing legend, This Houston rodeo food vendor wants you to eat his rattlesnake. The evening will feature cocktails, a buffet dinner, a program and dancing. KPRC Local 2 anchor Dominique Sachse attended the University of Houston. I just wish from these reunions people would make more effort to keep in touch," Vaughan said. For more about Spring Branch ISD bond projects, visit www.springbranchisd.com and then click "News" and then "Bond Updates.". For starters, the building itself is new - kind of. Were remembering history while looking to the future, Klussmann said Saturday. About. "Going to high school was fun," said Schneider. 935 Echo Lane Houston, TX 77024. 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