2025.09.11 THROW BACK THURSDAY - YOUR 1956 LRCHS SWING BAND
THROW BACK THURSDAY - YOUR 1956 LRCHS SWING BAND
PLUS CLASS NEWS
Thanks to Betty Chandler, our Swing Band is back. She has held this group together for 25 years!!! And they sound great!
Who would ever have thought high school band players would end up 70 years after graduating from high school, some
still together AND PLAYING plus people PAYING to come hear them!!! AND playing at THE VAPORS IN HOT SPRINGS, AR.
Way to go, Betty!
Step back in time for one unforgettable night!
With Little Rocks’ hottest swing band for a one-night-only performance at The Vapors Live! Get ready for a dazzling night of brass, rhythm, and romance as Swing Band Reunion fills the iconic stage with the sounds of the 30s thru the 80s. This high-energy show is perfect for dancers, music lovers, and anyone who loves a vintage vibe.
Swing dancing encouraged
Beer and wine bar available
Come dressed vintage for photo ops!
https://www.facebook.com/swingbandreunion
1956 CLASS NEWS
Our condolences to the family of Marolyn Farris, 87, who passed away February 23, 2025. She was a resident of Little Rock.
She was a teacher who earned her masters degree in Specialized Reading at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Marolyn had
a loving personality and always had a smile on her face that would light up the room, a beloved soul who touched many lives. She
is survived by her daughter, Renn Gattis, son-in-law, Randy Gattis, grandkids Ryan and Ridge Gattis, twin sister, Carolyn Harris Miller,
brother-in-law Frank Miller, nephew Mike Miller and niece Dana. Grandniece, Ashley and grandnephew Jonathan Foster. She is
predeceased in death by her husband, Sydney Ogden and son Vance Ogden.
Joe Gillespie has a new address. I bet he would love to have a few cards! His new address is:
3 Hickory Hills Drive
#412B
Little Rock, AR 72223-3910
Larry "Kirk" Tompkins (L K Tompkins) has become an internationally recognized, award-winning author with this first book, followed by a second.
His books are available online at Barnes & Noble, Walmart and Amazon https:"//a.co/d/5rQlahA. If you are in the Little Rock area, his books are available at
the Pinnacle Valley State Park visitor center, Pinnacle Mountain State Park| Arkansas State Parks. Take a drive over to the gift shop now that we're easing
our way into the wonderful fall month of September! Congratulations, Kirk! We're all sooo proud of you!
“Don’t watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.” Sam Levenson
That's what we do, right?
A high school cheer came to mind, and I wondered if some of our classmates remember the words of any of them.
Might be fun to ask. Here’s the one that came to mind:
Bo-Bo skee-watten doddle, I been eatin’ dough. Skeedybee, skeedybo.
Come on, Tigers—let’s go!
Remember that one? Makes no sense, and have no idea how to spell the words! Spellcheck had fun with it haha!
Lots of love,
Barbara Welton McDonald
1955 CLASS NEWS
If anyone is in touch with Rosemary Ridgedill Arnold, who moved to Tampa, FL a couple of years ago to be near her sons.
We would like to have her address and also the name(s) of her sons and a way to reach them also. Thanks!
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