WPHS Alums Class of 1961 Then and Now

Introducing...Bob Henry Fackler
The son of Mrs. H. S. Fackler, 751 Pansy Avenue, Bob will graduate with the class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. He is a member of the Science Club and Hi-Y. Although he ha not made up his mind about which college he will attend, Bob plans to major in science or math.

Fackler, Robert H. . . . Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 4th . . . favorite sports are baseball and soccer . . . would like to be ship wrecked on a tropical isle with a beautiful unmarried girl . . . getting ahead in business and with girls is his philosophy of life . . . secret ambition is to be a "beatnick" . . . after high school Bob plans to go to either Gainesville, Georgia Institute of Technology or University of North Carolina to study chemistry.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Happiest memory: I have several happy memories: the pretty girls (too bad I was too shy), chemistry II, football games, the excellent teachers (even the ones I didn't like at the time), Coach Mosher (whose own fitness was inspiring), and graduation.
Bio: Graduated from Georgia Tech, BS chemistry, 1965. Served three years in the Army, spending the last year, 1968, in Vietnam as an artillery officer. Received a systems engineering degree and a master's degree in 1971. Worked for the Environmental Protection Agency, 1971-76, where I met my wife, Sue. Married in 1974. Sue and I toured Europe and U.S. for a year. Now work for the Kansas Power and Light company as Director, Production Services.
Source: 30th Reunion 1991

Date Posted : July 2nd, 2002 (5:48 PM)
Comments : I just received "First Anniversary Newsletter" and enjoyed reading about all your activities. I have recently retired and am now busier then ever. Keep in touch.

David Theodore Farr

Introducing...David Theodore Farr
The son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Farr, Jr., 2320 Virginia Drive, David will graduate with the class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. His hobby is antique cars and during high school David was a member of the Student Council, Band and track team. He also had a part in the senior play, "Oklahoma." David will start his law studies at Carson-Newman College.

Farr, David Theodore . . . Dave was born in Orlando on May 28 . . . dark brown hair and green eyes . . . favorite sports are track and basketball . . . hobbies are old cars . . . pet peeve is stupid people . . . Dave likes any and all food but claims milk to be his favorite beverage . . . plans to go to OJC and then to Gainesville Law School.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

When Dave Farr was asked about:
http://www.wphsalumni-1961.com/freddiegood_1960.html and if he was seated with his back to the camera, he replied as follows: (we had just reconnected with David a few weeks earlier).
Subject: WPHS Alums - Then and Now - Class of 1961
Date: February 6, 2004 - 09:34:48 -0500
From: David Farr
     Well, Joyce and I looked, and looked, and looked ... did I mention we studied the picture? And, we are definite that its MAYBE me! in fact, I think I still have the sport coat, although Joyce doesn't let me wear it! We enjoyed the pictures of all the happy young people and wondered who they were. It's been over 40 years folks! I'm having trouble remembering last week and all my grandchildren's' names let alone things that happened 40 years ago.
     We're still in the Central Florida area .. Sanford to be exact. After over 25 years in politics, I've "retired" to the quiet life of an officer in a private national mortgage ban with headquarters in the Maitland Center. Joyce (Boone '63) is retiring in a month from SCC administrative staff and plans to return to home making after raising 4 children and spend time with our 9 grandchildren. We are very blessed in the fact that they all live within 5 miles of us!
     Let us know when the next reunion is planned. If we come, I'll be the one standing in the corner trying to figure out who everyone is and hoping no one comes up to me without a name tag (written in VERY large letters) and asks me about events from the 60's!

Lawrence William Fennelly
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Larry an e-mail!

Fennelly, Lawrence W. . . . or "Larry" . . . born in Nassawadox, VA . . . May 3rd . . . favorite sports are pool and ping-pong . . . hazel eyes and brown hair . . . 5'9" . . . favorite food - brownies . . . favorite beverage - Hi-C Florida Punch . . . after graduation Larry plans to attend William and Mary or Duke . . . take ROTC and then go into the reserves.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Subject: WPHS Alums - Then and Now - Class of 1961
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2001 09:34:48 -0500
From: Larry Fennelly
   It’s good to hear from you. Bill Ronay lives about an hour north of Macon and comes here occasionally on business, so he has been keeping me posted. As you can see, I teach at Macon State College; photos of my wife and kids are on my MSC website. (I got a late start in the birds and bees department, so my youngest is 7 mos.)
    I’m also a columnist for the Macon Telegraph. I’ve been back to WP only twice in the past 25 years but visited the old alma mater on both occasions. I’m glad to know about the web site. It’s a real service.
    Thanks! Best wishes, Larry

Larry traveled 365 miles to attend the 50th class reunion. He told us he has 4 children. Larry's favorite teacher was Mr. Wiesenberger who taught geography. He lists his hobbies as tennis and "...returning to college just for fun." His favorite sports are tennis and soccer, He has 2 labs and 2 tabby cats. Larry lists his favorite vacation spot as Tybee Island. On his bucket list is to "move back to New York". Larry told us his funniest memory of the high school days was when Buddy Kirk heaved an alligator into (through) the Florida room door. His favorite WPHS memory is "hanging out at the Rollins Library after school".
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

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Introducing...Barbara Mae Ferguson
A member of the 1961 graduating class at Winter Park High School, Barbara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude G. Ferguson, Goldenrod. Her hobby is sewing and she is a member of the Science Club, Spanish Club, Future Nurses and D.C.T. Barbara will enter the Gordon Keller School of Nursing at Tampa.

Ferguson, Barbara Mae . . . "Boo" . . . born July 22nd . . . Canton, Ohio . . . brown eyes and hair . . . philosophy of life to "live, love, laugh, and be happy" . . . hobby is sewing . . . favorite sport is swimming . . . Nurses training and then possibly marriage are Barbara's plans after high school.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Frank Beauregard Ferguson
Deceased

Introducing...Frank Beauregard Ferguson
Frank is the son of Lt. Col. and Mrs. F. W. Ferguson, 141 East Fawsett Road and will graduate with the class of 1961 from Winter Park High School. Throughout high school Frank has been a member of the Wildcats' football, basketball, swimming and track teams. He is also a member of Hi-Y, serving as president this year, and was chosen as delegate to the Y.M.C.A. World Youth Conference in Holland last summer.

Ferguson, Frank Beauregard . . . "Bo" . . . born on November 24th, in Huntsville, Alabama . . . stands 6'4" . . . brown hair and brown eyes . . . ideal situation - happiness, health, friends and MONEY!!! . . . favorite expression - "So what!!" . . . secret ambition . . . 1964 Olympics in Tokyo . . . philosophy of life - "Look before you leap" . . . person to be ship wrecked with is anyone but Chan Muller . . . future includes college -- pre-med, medical school specializing in cardiology.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Happiest memory: The best memories of WPHS are not really memories but a part of me which grows more meaningful each year. The beauty of the old Spanish buildings and the fond memories of friends and activities are important, but that feeling of being part of an institution of which I am proud is the tops. I'm proud of the achievements of our classmates in many different fields - sports, business, arts, law, medicine, etc., but probably the best measure of our success will be in what kind of parents we have been and have we prepared the next generation to take the reins from us? WPHS is an attitude and a way of life - not a memory.
Bio: The Citadel, 1961-64. University of Florida, 1965-67. BS in journalism/public relations. Married 1965. Two sons. Divorced 1977. Married 1979 (new wife, plus a daughter and a third son). Partner in an independent insurance agency in Sarasota 1975-83. Returned to Orlando and started own agency. Sold to HBJ in 1985 and am now president of Harvest and HBJ Insurance, a large commercial lines independent insurance agency in Orlando. (I left out some of the details!!)
Future Plans and goals: Improve golf game and sail a "rust bucket" around the world.
Source: 30th Reunion 1991

Frank and his wife Maggie traveled about 100 miles to attend the 50th class reunion. They have four children and seven grandchildren. Frank told us his hobbies are golf and travel. He has a pet Pug named Gracie. When asked if he had anything on his bucket list he told us that there were "too many to list". Frank provided us with an honor he wanted to share - he wrote, "Yes, I made it to 68!" His favorite WPHS memory is "all of the wonderful people".
Source: WPHS Class of 1961 - 50th Reunion Questionnaire

James Ernest Ferguson
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Ferguson, James Ernest . . . "Ferg" or "B.A." . . . born September 5th . . . Logansport, Indiana . . . came to WPHS from Miami Senior High in Miami, Florida . . . favorite sports are skin diving, bowling, and track . . . pet peeve is girls that talk too much . . . favorite food is shrimp and Pepsi is his favorite beverage . . . most memorable event at WPHS was when he met Sheila Cummings . . . after high school Jim plans to go to the University of Florida.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

Happiest memory: Track team - Coach Mosher.
Source: 30th Reunion, 1991

Jim said in a note dated 12/19/01 -- I understand that you want pictures from the class of 1961. Well, here it is! We currently live in West Palm Beach and are enjoying retirement. . . .

Robert Douglas Ferguson
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Introducing...Robert Douglas Ferguson
Bob is the son of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Ferguson, 941 Early Ave. He is a member of the 1961 graduating class at Winter Park High School. Bob was a member of the Science Club. He enjoys reading science fiction, fishing and languages. He will major in Physics at Rollins or University of Florida.

Ferguson, Bob...born on April 20th...New Orleans... stands exactly 6'... brown hair and blue eyes... favorite sports are fishing and swimming... hobbies are reading science fiction and non-fiction, chess and thinking... pet peeve is written homework... favorite food and beverage... steak and beer... philosophy of life... "the ends justify the means"... future... major in theoretical physics at Antioch College in Ohio..
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

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Fessler, Darla Jean . . . "Longstem" . . . born June 18th . . . Elgin, Illinois . . . stands 5'8" . . . brown hair and dark brown eyes . . . favorite sport is swimming . . . favorite food and beverage . . . ice cream and Coke . . . philosophy of life -- "Live it up while you can!" Secret ambition is to collect rocks and to be a blond . . . favorite expression is "Why not!!!" . . . Future -- New York to study dancing.
Source: WPHS Senior Salutes, 1961.

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