Frayser Class of 1969

Note from Dennis Lewis

2009-07-21T11:23:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone. On July 1st, 2009, I had an abdominal aorta anuerysm rupture in my stomach. The aneurysm had grown to about 8 cm, or the size of a navel orange. I spent 5 days in ICU and one additional day in the hospital. I am truly blessed to be here today thinking about making the next reunion. My heartfelt thanks goes out to the reunion committee and those who worked so hard to make the reunion a success.

As I went over the pictures, and remembered the ones that weren't there, I couldn't help think just how fast life can get away from us. and how close I came to being on that page of departed classmates at the next reunion. There are so many things that each of us wanted to do when we graduated over 40 years ago. How many of us have really lived and done the things that we wanted to do? Look at Elbert Greer! Wow!..... to live like he lives.... the jungle... the ocean... But looking back, I don't think there is much that I would change. I lived my life my way. The things I have done, are the things that have shaped me into the person I am today. If I didn't get the chance to say hi to any of you at the reunion, just remember, I was shy in high school, and am probably just as shy around some of you now as I was then. You know..... Like Malcom said, I love all of you. I know he does. We all accept Malcom for being who he is and wouldn't change anything about him. We love you too Malcom.

Sorry if this seems a little like I am soul searching, but remember, 80% of the 14,000 aneurysm ruptures each year end in death. I feel like this is my last chance to spout off. I know that when I moved to Memphis in 1964 that most of the kids around had grown up together. I was a little yankee boy from close to Chicago moving in to the area and had a hard time trying to fit in. I am proud to be a graduate of The Class of 69 of Frayser High. I wouldn't take anything for the experience and hope to see all of you at the next reunion. Remember, if I don't come up to you to say "Hi", just come up to me. I may have a new lease on life, but that still hasn't removed all of my shyness.

Dennis Lewis

2009-07-16T14:12:00.000-07:00

Class Reunion photo for Class of 1969 40th Reunion April 25, 2009

http://www.frayser69.info/re2009photo.html

Facebook page for Class of 1969 and Friends

2009-05-10T05:38:00.001-07:00

Randy Byrd started a Facebook Group called:

Frayser High Class of '69

Malcolm from Shanghai

2009-05-10T05:36:00.000-07:00

Hello Frayserites,
I arrived back in Shanghai on the 1st of May for my work activity. It was much fun to hear about everyone’s life adventure and to also share mine. I have been permanent in China now for about 2 and ½ years but worked temporarily here for around 4 years now. I have seen many different things in my travels here and I had an opportunity once to take a photo of the Shanghai Skyline from the Shanghai side of the river, showing is the Pudong side. I will send some lines occasionally to let you know I am still alive and also send some photos of my experiences here. I hope you all enjoy this.

This Photo was taken on a foggy night which shows the city in a very good way. I hope you all enjoy this.

Your classmate,

Malcolm

Benihana

2009-03-30T10:22:00.001-07:00

If you like BENIHANA, it has reopened, and they are offering one free entre with the purchase of three. Go to www.benihana.com/node/364 and print the coupon. Exp 4/23.

Post from David Essary

2009-02-06T06:06:00.002-08:00

Great site!!!!!!!!!! I graduated in 1968 but my name doesnt show up as it certainly should!!!!!!! Again, GREAT site for us ol Frayser Rams!!!!!!!!!! Please contact me at dessary662@bellsouth.net

Message from George McGee

2009-02-06T06:06:00.001-08:00

GREAT JOB JIMMY!!!! ITS GREAT LOOKING AT ALL THE PICTURES ETC. BRINGS BACK A LOT OF MEMORIES. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE. IM UP HERE IN NORTHWEST OHIO. MY EMAIL IS gmcgee55@yahoo.com

Note from David Creasy--in China

2008-12-09T07:48:00.000-08:00

I appricate that it has already been said. But, it is worth saying again. There has been a lot of effort to create this site. Thank You. I am living in Guangzhou, Peoples Republic of China. It is not a surprise that I have not bumped into a single Frayser (person)

David Creasy

Frayser High Class of 1969 - 40th Reunion for only $60.00 per person

2008-12-09T07:46:00.000-08:00

The Reunion committee is dedicated to keeping costs low for all classmates even though the cost of the event itself has increased. Information on a special fundraiser will be communicated in the near future. In the meantime, classmates may make their purchase by sending a check for $60 per person to:

Linda Black
6739 Kirby Trace Cove
Memphis, TN 38119-8336
(checks should be made payable to: Frayser Class of 69 Reunion)

or, if you prefer to use a credit card:
Call Debby Phillips at 901 896-9643

(Please note there will be a 5% service charge for credit card transactions)

Reunion Update

2008-12-09T07:45:00.000-08:00

The band for Saturday evening would be “The Legends of Rock”!!

Hotel Info: To receive the reduced room rate of $99 for king and $109 for double/double guest room at Holiday Inn Select all reservations should be made by March 25, 2009. After this date they will release the remainder of our guest room block and additional reservations will be honored on a space and rate available basis.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 13th at the Independent Bank on Poplar at 7:00.
Thanks,
Brenda Cotton Grinder

Frayser 1969 Annual

2008-10-17T06:14:00.000-07:00

The Frayser 1969 Annual is online on the website.

If you are a 1969 classmate or teacher and want a free copy of the annual on CD, one will be sent to you free.

Send an email to Monty at mjcdod@hotmail.com or Jimmy at vorlonjb@yahoo.com and we will mail you out a copy.

Have a great Weekend.

Jimmy & Monty

Next Reunion Meeting

2008-10-11T11:18:00.000-07:00

The next reunion planning meeting is set for Wednesday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Independent Bank, 6209Poplar Ave. Any of our classmates that would like to help are welcome to come. If you are planning to attend, please let me know by email (BrenGrinder@comcast.net) so that we can make sure the room is set up appropriately.

Thanks,

Brenda Cotton Grinder

October 2008

2008-10-05T21:31:00.001-07:00

Post a guestbook entry, question to reunion committee, or comments about anything for the month of October