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Date 02:40 AM - Feb 16, 2012
Your Name rob jolly
Tech Year 1970
Email actingrob@aol.com
Comments

another message from chuck brady
vlass of 1970


Hi,
Well, I've finally got to my last stop here in Afghanistan. I am now at a base called Shindand Air Base. It is located in the mountains northwest of Kandahar. We are located about 48 miles from south of Iran, This air base is the second largest base and the safest to be at. This base has only been hit by incoming rocket fire only once in the last 6 months, The base is about 26 square miles. The air field here is occupied by the US Army and the Afghanistan Army and is heavily protected by air patrol. There are thousands of military personnel here along with about 27,000 workers from DynCorp and other government agencies. We are sleeping in tents with 8 people to a tent. This is a true tent city. Hundreds of tents. I'm suppose to move to a different tent in the next couple of days so I can be with the other foremen of the electrical department. I have about 19 more online training courses to take and get my certificates of completion before I can actually be involved with the work. So far everything is looking pretty good.. The weather here is fairly cold during the evening and night hours and sunny and cool during the day. It is soooo dusty and dry here because they only have a few days out of the year that gets any rain. Last year they said that the temperatures got up to 135 in August but starts cooling down in September. The mountain terrain is all around this base.

When I was in Dubai during my stay for 4 days as "stand-by", I got to do a little sight seeing. It has been a real experience with the travels to get here. While we were at Kandahar military base, the morning we arrived there, the base got hit by 2 rocket fires before we landed there. Nothing was hit or damaged. There are alway attacks at that base, we were told. During my 4 day stay there in Kandahar we were awakened early in the morning around 2:30 with a bunch of rocket fire from helicopters buzzing around the outside perimeters of the base shooting at something going on. Our stay at Kandahar was only a transition base to get people from Dubai to their working FOB (Forward Operating Base). Some were transfered by helicopter and some by military air. We are about an hour and half flight from Kandahar by military prop plane. The mountains coming over here are a awesome site. They have snow covered tops. Not a dang tree in sight though. the Afghans and Taliban have poppy fields all over the place. That's about the only green that you can see from the air. It is rough terrain and full of Taliban.

Shindand will eventually will be the 2nd largest military base covering about 50 square miles. I've already meet up with some pretty good guys that willl become some good friends will I'm here. One of the guys I met is from Lynchburg and he rides a Harley. There is every kind of job imaginable here. If you want to clean porta potties there's openings. LOL There is a lot of work going on here for the next few years. They are all ready talking about moving all of the construction trades to a different area on base because of so much work going on and all construction trades are growing to the point of outgrowing our current on base location. The move is suppose to take place by the 1st of April. I'll stay in touch and keep everyone informed. Hope all is going well back at home.. write back soon.

My mailing address is as follows if you are interested;

C. Brady 008740
DynCorp International
FOB SHHINDAND
LOGCAP IV
AFGHANISTAN
APO - AE 09382



Chuck Brady
cbrady3434@aol.com

Date 02:39 AM - Feb 10, 2012
Your Name rob jolly
Tech Year 1970
Email actingrob@aol.com
Comments
the note below is from chuck brady class of 1970.
please e-mail him when you get a chance.
rob jolly


Hey, am I missed yet? LOL .....Thought I'd send everyone a little note and tell you that I'm in Dubai waiting on my flight orders to come in from DynCorp that will send me on into Kandahar, Afghanistan. About thirty of us got here Monday after a 13 hour flight from Dallas/Ft Worth and are staying here at the Dubai Grand Hotel (which isn't so grand). We have been waiting around everyday to see if and when we take our flight out of here. Meanwhile we have enjoyed the stay sightseeing and visitiing and walking the 3 HUGE malls. One mall even has an indoor actual ski slope built inside with everything from ski lifts, snowboarding, skiing, and all kinds of fun sled stuff for the kids. We went to the world's tallest building, the Borj Khalif, amazingly tall. Couldn't go up in it to the observation level, because the tickets for the times to go up are all reserved a couple of days in advance. The other building and structures are a archectural marvel. We have roll call every morning at 8:00 here (10pm your time) and an evening muster/rollcall at 6:pm (8am your time). We are allowed to leave and see the sights of Dubai as long as we are back by evening muster/roll call. The weather here is great, around 75 degrees during the day and around 55 at night. There's not much grass around, mostly sand and rock. How did they build all those tall buildings on sand is a marvel in it's self. There is a monorail system that runs around Dubai, which makes it easier to get to one place or another. Dubai is about 50 miles square Very large city all spread out. So we are trying to enjoy the weather and accomodations here now, because when we get to Kandahar we will be staying in a bunker tent with sleeping cots until we are assigne to which ever military work base we get assigned to. Some have been held there on "stand by" for as long as three weeks in the cold and rain. I'd rather be on "stand by" here.
I'll get back in touch with everyone after I get to my assigned base in Kandahar.
Take care, and please write...it gets boring around here at night...LOL!


Chuck Brady
cbrady3434@aol.com

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Date 12:59 PM - Feb 02, 2012
Your Name Carolyn Elliott
Tech Year 1963-87
Email carolyn38104@yahoo.com
Comments
Coach Sylvester Ford was featured in a great article in the Wednesday, February 1, sports section of the Commercial Appeal. Students and staff from the '70's will remember him as an outstanding mentor of Tech students both on and off the basketball court. Coach Ford has gone on to become the third top-winning coach in Shelby County.

Date 05:54 PM - Feb 01, 2012
Your Name david lytle
Tech Year 54
Email dl1861@gmail.com
Comments
hello,tech, great site.

Date 10:49 AM - Jan 30, 2012
Your Name Buddy Tucker
Tech Year 1968
Email Tuckerjohn2006@comcast.net
Comments
Janet Roland, I just talked to David French. Sorry to hear of your loss. No my wife won't hurt me if you contact me.

Date 09:16 PM - Jan 26, 2012
Your Name Susan Stanley Miskovsky
Tech Year 1964
Email susanvango@yahoo.com
Comments
My good friend Norma Martin Jones passed away from an anurism a couple days after Christmas. It was unexpected.
She was in the class of 62. Please keep her family in your prayers.

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WEBMASTER NOTE:
Norma's obituary has been posted on the 2011 Obituary Page of the website and next to her 1962 Yearbook photo (Click on her name).
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Date 12:57 PM - Jan 25, 2012
Your Name rob jolly
Tech Year 1970
Email actingrob@aol.com
Comments
CHUCK BRADY........ our Mr. Tech from the Class of 1970, is going to Afghanistan for the next year to start work as an Electrical Supervisor. Please keep Chuck in your prayers and e-mail him at Cbrady3434@aol.com.
thanks
rob jolly

Date 11:00 PM - Jan 22, 2012
Your Name michael t.
Tech Year 1982
Email mikewalls10@yahoo.com
Comments
mrs. shinault was the english teacher at tech that gave you social culture, poetry,etymology, and discipline. thank GOD for mrs. shinault , she made us go to the limit. michael t. c/o 1982

Date 02:16 PM - Jan 22, 2012
Your Name "Lonnie" Byrd
Tech Year 1963
Email wbyrd8@cox.net
Comments
Amazing msg board. Searched for classmates and found a few. Great to know something about them from those earlier days. Residing in AZ for 30+ years. Still working...no intention of retiring...Never married except to work! Saw Bill Shelton's post where he mentioned the play "Love is in the Air"...remembered helping out with art and theatre items...Anyone know anything about Jim Millsaps who was one of the actors? Great site...thx

Date 11:30 PM - Jan 17, 2012
Your Name Barron & Karolyn
Tech Year 1986
Email barkar86@yahoo.com
Comments
Mrs Shinault was really one of Tech Finest English teacher. She will remain in our heart always.(never forgotten,but missed)

Date 08:57 AM - Jan 13, 2012
Your Name Judy Keeton
Tech Year 1960
Email r_v_p@Bellsouth.net
Comments
I was a jr. in 1960 my family moved to Byhia,MS the summer between my jr.and sr. year I am looking for Barbara Williams class 1961. I am married to Vernon Pierce we live in Shelbyville,Tn

Date 06:15 PM - Jan 10, 2012
Your Name Tyrone Robinson sr
Tech Year 1982
Email tyrone.robinson61@yahoo.com
Comments
Happy New Years,2012. Miss all my class family at tech.U should know that if some1 would have told me as I look back on these days. I would have done some thing, much better.Im happy and bless,still in the land of the living. working hard,going to church.minister of music.A DJ for 1380am/1600am gospel station.u can hear me and my gospel every sunday morn on 1380,730am to 830am. have any1 hear, went we going to have a reunion.for 2012.email me, plz.all of tech member member can get with me. love u all. and Im the only1. smile with blessing.

Date 08:04 AM - Jan 09, 2012
Your Name Edward C. Bell
Tech Year 1961
Email eddingdong@comcast.net
Comments
DID ANYONE KNOW MARGARET ALLEN HUGHES FROM TECH. SHE WAS IN TODAYS SUNDAY 1-8-12 OBITUARIES. IT DID NOT GIVE HER AGE. LOOKED IN MY YEARBOOKS, COULD NOT FIND HER. THERE IS A PICTURE OF HER IN TODAYS PAPER?

DOLLY

Note from Webmaster:

Ed, Please look at the OBITUARY PAGE on the Tech Alumni website. Her Obit appears there, listing her in the Class of 1942 - so you can figure out her age. Her yearbook photo appears on the opening page of the 1942 yearbook on the website.

Gene
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Date 02:37 PM - Jan 03, 2012
Your Name Calvin R Williams
Tech Year '73
Email Riyadh1044@gmail.com
Comments
I am saddened to learn of the death of my homeroom teacher Mrs. Willie B. Shinault! She was one of many facilitators/teachers at Tech that guided my path into adulthood and continued education. I will as with so many others miss her. I posted this notice in every newspaper in every language I speak...God speed on your journey Mrs. Shinault!

Je suis attristé d'apprendre la mort de mon professeur titulaire de classe de Mme Willie B. Shinault! Elle a été l'un des animateurs de nombreux / enseignants Tech qui a guidé mon chemin dans la vie adulte et la formation continue. Je vais comme tant d'autres lui manquer. Vitesse de Dieu sur votre voyage.

يحزنني أن يتعلم من وفاة السيدة بلدي homeroom المعلم Shinault باء ويلي! كانت واحدة من العديد من الميسرين / المعلمين في التقنية التي وجهت طريقي الى مرحلة البلوغ والتعليم المستمر. وأنا كما هو الحال مع الكثير من الآخرين نفتقدها. إله السرعة في رحلتك.

Ich bin traurig über den Tod meiner Klassenlehrerin Frau Willie B. Shinault lernen! Sie war eine von vielen Moderatoren / Lehrer an, dass Tech geführte meinem Weg ins Erwachsenenalter und Weiterbildung. Ich werde wie bei so vielen anderen vermisse sie. Gott Geschwindigkeit auf Ihrer Reise.

Ben benim homeroom öğretmen Bayan Willie B. Shinault ölüm öğrenmek için üzüntü! O, yetişkinlik ve sürekli eğitim içine benim yol rehberlik Teknik birçok kolaylaştırıcılar / öğretmenler biriydi. Gibi pek çok kişi onu özledim ile olacaktır. Tanrı hız yolculuğa.

Ја сам тужан да науче о смрти мог хомероом учитеља госпођа Вили Б Схинаулт! Она је била једна од многих фацилитатора / наставници на ПЦ који је водио мој пут у одраслом добу и наставио образовање. Ја ћу као и многи други јој недостајати. Бог брзине на свом путовању.

Calvin R Williams
Class '73

Date 10:38 AM - Jan 03, 2012
Your Name Joyce Brashier Pennington
Tech Year 1974
Email joycepenningtonheber@yahoo.com
Comments
I'm still in touch with Thomas Woodley, Connie Scott, Jana Stephens, Micky Jolley, Ward, and others. Bill Keith is still a great artist. RIP Jobie Walker my favorite teacher of all time. RIP Roy Pickler the only friend I have ever know to be able to flip backwards. Funny how we come back here. We miss our friends.

Date 09:28 AM - Jan 03, 2012
Your Name Ruthie Sanders Morgan
Tech Year 1968
Email morganr@thomasonlaw.com
Comments
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!!!!!!

Date 12:33 PM - Jan 01, 2012
Your Name Teresa(Howe) Elliott
Tech Year 1973
Email chowbaby55@yahoo.com
Comments
Just received word that Sylvia Cole (married name unknown) passed away last night - arrangements unknown at this time

Date 12:11 PM - Jan 01, 2012
Your Name Regina Lee Page
Tech Year 1969
Email ladyregina999@yahoo.com
Comments
Happy New Year!

Date 04:08 PM - Dec 31, 2011
Your Name Phil Murphy
Tech Year 1968
Email hawksn@aol.com
Comments
It is less than five hours left in the old year, and my prayer for all of you is that 2012 will be a wonderful year!

Date 07:44 PM - Dec 28, 2011
Your Name Anita (Howard) Bean
Tech Year 1969
Email Grammy327@yahoo.com
Comments
I pray each of you had a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. I hope each of you have fond memories of years past and you have made new memories of the present.

My sincere wishes to all for a safe, prosperous and Happy New Year. May you all be blessed with the gifts of peace, joy, happiness, and most of all......the gift of love.

Anita

Date 11:36 AM - Dec 28, 2011
Your Name Cecilia Hatch Shettles
Tech Year 1969
Email cshettles2003@yahoo.com
Comments
Sad news today of the passing of a dear friend and fellow classmate (1968) Patricia Hodges Holland. My sincere condolences go out to her husband Kenny (class of 1968), son Lee, and daughter Patty.

Date 08:15 PM - Dec 25, 2011
Your Name Dave French
Tech Year 1969
Email retired2007@gmail.com
Comments
May Each and Every TECH ALUMNI and Family Members have a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEAR. May GOD Continue To BLESS Each & Everyone of YOU!!!

Date 05:18 PM - Dec 25, 2011
Your Name George Wainright
Tech Year 1960
Email gwainright@comcast.net
Comments
It would be nice if those of us who write would include the year we graduated, like mine is 1960.

Date 05:46 AM - Dec 25, 2011
Your Name Ersellee "Leigh" Moran-Kendrick
Tech Year 1948
Email leigh_Kendrick@comcast.net
Comments
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR.

To Gene Gill for your love for Tech Hi. I have enjoyed working with you on the updates. May God bless and keep you & yours safe through the new year.

Date 07:26 AM - Dec 24, 2011
Your Name Betty Dunaway Money
Tech Year 67
Email alleyhound2@aol.com
Comments
We went to such a pretty school. Loved my Tech years - some of my best times were there. They will always be in my heart.

Date 12:28 PM - Dec 21, 2011
Your Name james k taylor
Tech Year 1964
Email jkts@bellsouth.net
Comments
wish all my tech alums a blessed Christmas and a blessed New Year.

Date 08:12 PM - Dec 17, 2011
Your Name Edward C. Bell
Tech Year 1961
Email eddingdong@comcast.net
Comments
Hello Everyone,

We are planning another Tech High luncheon at Huey’s, 4872 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN, on Thursday the 29th of December at 1:00 PM. Bob Cheevers (class of 1961) is coming in from Austin, TX and will be in attendance. Any and all are invited and welcome. Hope to see you there for the best hamburger in Memphis.

Ed Bell

Date 03:11 PM - Dec 16, 2011
Your Name Calvin R Williams
Tech Year '73
Email Riyadh1044@gmail.com
Comments
Hello,
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my former classmates and Memphis Tech Alumni!

Bonjour,
Joyeux Noël et une Bonne Année à tous mes anciens camarades de classe et Memphis Tech Alumni

Date 12:59 PM - Dec 13, 2011
Your Name Carolyn Elliott
Tech Year 1963-87
Email carolyn38104@yahoo.com
Comments
My heart goes out to Aaron Hatch, my former student, who recently lost his beloved wife, Mary Lou.

Date 04:03 PM - Dec 11, 2011
Your Name Colleen Shah
Tech Year 1968
Email colynnshah@att.net
Comments
Hello, Does anyone know when the class of 1968 is having a reunion?

Colleen

Date 03:10 PM - Dec 10, 2011
Your Name Eddie J Jones
Tech Year 1980
Email vizionconcepts@yahoo.com
Comments
The All Alumni Mixer for Memphis Technical High (All Years) has been reschedule for January 14, 2011. 9:00 am to 1:00 am.. Giving us time to contact all of the Classes.

Thank you for patience

Eddie

Date 10:35 AM - Nov 28, 2011
Your Name Elaine Brademeyer McAdams
Tech Year 1957
Email e-tmcadams@comcast.net
Comments
Blue and Gold Buzz


Go to..
Blue and Gold Buzz
Open.. Commercial Appeal
"Mid-South Memories"
Check out the good-looking kids.........


Date 09:45 PM - Nov 23, 2011
Your Name Dave French
Tech Year 1969
Email retired2007@gmail.com
Comments
May Each & Every TECH ALUMNI & Their Family Members Have A Happy & Healthy THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. May GOD Continue To BLESS Each & Everyone of YOU!!!

Date 03:20 PM - Nov 17, 2011
Your Name Eddie J Jones
Tech Year 1980
Email vizionconcepts@yahoo.com
Comments
This is a Mix and Mingle event for all alumnus from the Memphis Tech Yellow Jackets. (Blue and Gold night) Come and meet some of your classmates and share some old stories and new news with this special occasion. Remember, Tech was the only school in the city that anyone in the city could come to. So this is not a neighborhood school, we were a school of a lot of neighborhoods. Come represent and enjoy the relax music of the 60's thru 80's. Inbox for more information and if you want to volunteer or suggest any ideas... Hit me in my inbox...

Spread the Word to all Tech Alumnus
The first of it's Kind

Admission Price $10.00

MORE INFORMATION ON THE REUNION SECTION OF THE WEBSITE.
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Date 08:29 AM - Nov 17, 2011
Your Name Danny Boyd
Tech Year 1967
Email dboyd@mercuryprtg.com
Comments
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Christmas is on the way! Hope everyone has a Great, Happy and Safe Holiday Season.

Date 09:05 AM - Nov 05, 2011
Your Name Tom Turner
Tech Year 1963
Email tenntomt@gmail.com
Comments
Really great website. Thanks for the hard work putting this together. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Arlene Adams and Lonnie Byrd class of '63? Lonnie and I joined the army together after graduation. I had a huge crush on Arlene.

Date 07:59 AM - Nov 02, 2011
Your Name Sherry Handley
Tech Year 1955
Email sherryhandley@bellsouth.net
Comments
I did not attend Tech but both my parents did and I am trying to locate my birth father. His name is Gerald E Johnson, I am trying to find out his family in formation to help locate him. His mother and fathers name, did he have any brothers and sisters. I would give you my mothers name but she does not want to be contacted. But she was associated with tech she was active in ROTC and graduated in 1955. Thank you, with any help you can give. Sherry Handley, Savannah, TN

Date 07:06 AM - Oct 26, 2011
Your Name Carolyn Lester Echols
Tech Year 1981
Email carolyn.echols@cox.net
Comments
Hello Yellowjackets,
The reunion was a success and we wish you all could have been there, but nevertheless we never had a meet and greet planned for this year's reunion. We mingled and socialized with each other during the actual reunion. We are planning to meet again in about 2 years if the Lord says the same. Thanks for inquiring and have a wonderful day!

Carolyn Lester Echols

Date 01:16 PM - Oct 21, 2011
Your Name yolanda chaffen
Tech Year 81
Email shicara11@aol.com
Comments
anybody know where the meet and greet is tonight 10-21-11, for the class of "81".

Date 04:39 PM - Oct 09, 2011
Your Name Phil Murphy
Tech Year 1968
Email hawksn@aol.com
Comments
Hi everyone. I hope you are having a good October. It is a great time of the year.

Date 10:51 AM - Oct 09, 2011
Your Name Carolyn Lester Echols
Tech Year 1981
Email carolyn.echols@cox.net
Comments
Hey Yellowjackets,
The Class of 1981 Reunion has closed the door for attending this year's event. We have sold all of our tickets, so stay tune to the Reunion Page for all up and coming events for other classes. Have a super Sunday and thanks for inquiring about our reunion. Have a wonderful rest of the day.

Carolyn

Date 07:58 PM - Oct 04, 2011
Your Name Carolyn Lester Echols
Tech Year 1981
Email carolyn.echols@cox.net
Comments
Hello yellowjackets,
The Reunion scheduled for October 22, only have 5 tickets left, so if you are interested then get your fees in. We will not do an addendum to the contract, so stop procrastating. There will not be any admission at the door, so don't waste your time. Have a great October.

Carolyn Echols

Date 02:54 PM - Oct 02, 2011
Your Name wanda emmons
Tech Year 1968
Email wanda.emmons12@yahoo.com
Comments
am looking for glenda story who graduated in 1969 have tried her email on her picture anyone knowing where she is please let me know

Date 01:22 PM - Oct 01, 2011
Your Name Mary Waterbury
Tech Year 1971
Email m_mwaterbury@bellsouth.net
Comments
Bob Cheevers wanted me to post the following:

Bob will be playing songs from my 8 commercial CDs and songs for the upcoming "Smoke And Mirrors" double CD. BYOB
7-10ish on October 7, 2011
horse-doovers and a bit of wine/beer provided
$10 suggested donation
I'd LOVE to see my Tech pals...ciao bob at:

Tom Richie's
95 Vinegrove Lane cordova 38018
(901) 734-1884
BYOB
7-10ish
horse-doovers and a bit of wine/beer provided


Bob Cheevers
2011 Texas Music Awards 'Singer/songwriter of the year"
bobcheevers.com

Date 08:17 AM - Oct 01, 2011
Your Name Harriett Runnion Crews
Tech Year 1969
Email Harriett@crewsrealty.com
Comments
David French tell your dad Happy Birthday! My mother was 92 this year.

Date 02:25 PM - Sep 30, 2011
Your Name james malone
Tech Year 1969
Email leighandjim@gmail.com
Comments
Happy Birthday Mr. French, best wishes for many future birthdays.

Date 09:07 AM - Sep 30, 2011
Your Name Dave French
Tech Year 1969
Email retired2007@gmail.com
Comments
Congratulations to Charles A. French, Jr., Class of 1938, for his 92nd Birthday Milestone on September 29th. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE"

Date 06:30 PM - Sep 28, 2011
Your Name Gene Gill
Tech Year 1951
Email Webmaster
Comments
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1964 COMPLETE Yearbook now added.

Thanks to Aaron Hatch, Tech 1966, for scanning the complete 1964 Yeabook. All 144 pages have now been added to the website.

To find the yearbook, go to the 1964 pages, and click on the "1964 Yearbook" button on the menu at the top of the page.

Thanks Aaron, for scanning the book.

Gene
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Date 05:14 PM - Sep 27, 2011
Your Name Carolyn Lester Echols
Tech Year 1981
Email carolyn.echols@cox.net
Comments
The 1981 Class Reunion is going as scheduled, so if you are interested in attending. We currently have seven tickets available at the cost of $35.00 per ticket. Please note my email address has changed but my home telephone number is the same (405)242-3016. Thanks for your time and have a wonderful evening.

Carolyn

Date 02:30 AM - Sep 25, 2011
Your Name elliott m. pegues
Tech Year 1980
Email peguese@ymail.com
Comments
Greetings fellow yellowjackets. Would someone please be so kind and email me the rescheduled reunion coming up in October. Have missed too many. Love to attend this one. Email: peguese@ymail.com - 901-486-6471

Elliott Pegues

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