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SUMMARY:Homecoming 1969
DESCRIPTION:42 Former Students of Leesville High School Reunite\nLeesville\, LA — June 18\, 1969 \nA heartfelt reunion brought together 42 former students of Leesville High School’s historic “Wooden School out on the Hill.” The gathering took place last Friday at the Continental Motor Lodge\, where alumni from the graduating classes of 1907 through 1925 reconnected\, some traveling from as far away as Costa Rica. \nA Tradition of Community\nThe reunion was organized and led by L. S. “Buck” Hooper\, the man who originated the annual Hooper Trophy\, awarded after the Leesville vs. DeRidder High School football rivalry game. Hooper guided the day’s events\, which began at 10 a.m. with registration\, mingling\, and a chance for old friends to reacquaint themselves. \nAt noon\, the group shared a luncheon. Each attendee introduced themselves\, reflected on their lives\, and updated classmates on what they had been doing in the last 50 years. \nAttendees Spanning Generations\nThe roll call of attendees highlighted the wide reach of Leesville’s alumni. Families and generations were represented\, with names like Hooper\, Roberts\, Winfree\, Ford\, and Davis appearing throughout the list. \nFull List of Attendees\n\nEverett I. Walton – Leesville\nHerbert L. Carver – Leesville\nCecil C. Carver – Leesville\nCharles O. Cask – Leesville\nCourtney Allgood – Shreveport\nMadeline Kay Scoggins – Leesville\nRose Thompson Davies – Leesville\nCharles I. Davis – Houston\nPollard Schaefer – Leesville\nJack Hadnot – Leesville\nSudie Peters Winfree – Leesville\nSheldon Winfree – Leesville\nR. L. “Babe” Winfree – Leesville\nLaurence McAlpin – Leesville\nLeRoy Ford – Leesville\nEdna Hicks White – Leesville\nBertha Steward Smartt – Leesville\nG. S. Davis – Brownwood\, TX\nBess Hooper Durbin – Baton Rouge\nLily Hooper Frazar – Lake Charles\nTat Ferguson Thompson – Lake Charles\nMrs. Frances Hooper – DeRidder\nCharlie Averre – San Jose\, Costa Rica\nLillie Mae Averre Stone – Oil City\, LA\nDallas E. Evans – Shreveport\nBernice Ward Gore – Mount View\, TX\nWard Cunningham – Leesville\nMildred Allgood & R. L. Fulton Allgood – Port Arthur\, TX\nVanna Rusillow – Leesville\nOzan Smith – Rosepine\nLuther Jordan – Mansfield\nWalter H. Allen – Leesville\nWilliam T. Franklin – Alexandria\nCarver – Houston\nAlma Lewis Carmical – Lake Charles\nMr. & Mrs. Thodie Roberts – Leesville\nDot Dick Sutter – Leesville\nSusie Dick Teni – Leesville\nOscar Roberts – Leesville\nKathryn Roberts – Leesville\nMaud Carver Walton – Leesville\n\nHonored Guests\nThe reunion also welcomed Leesville Mayor R. L. “Fatty” Fertitta and Principal Joe Westerchil\, who joined alumni in celebrating the legacy of the school. \nA Celebration of Legacy\nThis gathering wasn’t just a look back at the past but a celebration of shared memories\, enduring friendships\, and the school’s lasting influence. For those who once walked the halls of the old wooden schoolhouse\, the day was filled with laughter\, nostalgia\, and a reaffirmation of community ties that span decades.
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