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   DENBIGH HIGH SCHOOL 
CLASS OF '70  
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 
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48
No Address On File
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THE CLASS OF 1970

Reunion Committee:
Cris Beamer Stinespring
Cookie Leveille Henry
Mark Pugh
LeVon Scott
Donna Shank Pickard
Thomas Southard
Elaine VonCannon
Steve Wiseman
Peggy Yoder Kipfer

Website Admin:
Thomas Southard

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105 of us have added our profiles to the Alumni Directory, so far.

Combined, we have 213 children, 242 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

20 of us served in the U.S. Armed Forces for a combined total of 190 years.

75 of us spent a combined total of 299 years earning 19 Associates, 52 Bachelors, 19 Masters and 4 Doctorate degrees.

Our most-traveled? One of us has visited 50 U.S. States or Territories, and another has visited 60 foreign countries.

8 of us have birthdays this month, and 4 of us have birthdays in April.

Currently, 43 of us are retired.

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  65 messages have been added so far.

 
 1970 Prom -- by: Lynn Jolly (Watters)Jun. 4, 2022 - 8:11:24AM  
Does anyone have pics of our 1970 prom at the Chamberlain Hotel? I lost all photos in a house fire and am looking for any pics of me and Wayne Harris at the prom. Thanks! Lynn

 
 Class of 71 -- by: Gene CoulsonSep. 13, 2021 - 4:17:47PM  
Hello everyone. The reunion sounds like it will be wonderful. Wish I could say hello to some of my class of 71 friends!

 
 Regret I Cannot Attend -- by: Celeste Wilkinson WardAug. 10, 2021 - 9:16:58AM  
In the process of selling my home in NC and moving to new condo in Clearwater, Florida! Retirement Phase 2! Will be moving in September and continuing to look for my lost shaker of salt somewhere on the beach. Sorry I'll miss the fun, but hope you all have a great time...

 
 Our Class Reunion -- by: Cindy Layman GrannanJun. 7, 2021 - 5:56:35PM  
Elated & proud to be a part of DHS’s 3rd graduating class in 1969. High School at DHS will always be remembered by me as one of the best seasons in my life.

 
 Our Class Reunion -- by: Thomas Prothro Thomas ProthroApr. 23, 2021 - 2:23:42PM  
I’m confirming my reservation ... and navigating my way down the “Internet Rabbit Hole” and paying close attention because the menu items have changed. I hope to have a confirmation number (or two) by September!

 
 Payments -- by: Tommy SouthardApr. 11, 2021 - 10:06:45AM  
If you have paid for our 50th reunion already, you are all set for this September 25, 2021.

 
 Payment -- by: Cathy Leighty ThompsonApr. 10, 2021 - 10:20:44AM  
I have paid the 67.00 last year. What other expenses with there be?

 
 1970 Senior Prom -- by: Lynn WattersSep. 7, 2018 - 1:24:50AM  
Does anyone have any picture from the 1970 Senior Prom we had at the Chamberlain Hotel? Any pics would be appreciated. Thanks so much...

Lynn Jolly Watters

 
 Sorry to here the passing of Berverly -- by: Calvin Ray HarrisSep. 3, 2017 - 10:39:09PM  
To a very special person I was lucky to know and associate with in life. My heart is hurt forever. God Bless

 
 Kathleen Weeks obituary -- by: Teresa (Martin) Ludwig DHS 72Jun. 26, 2012 - 7:05:04AM  
So sorry about my previous message getting bunged up. Here is dearest Kathleen's obituary and I pray you see it soon enough to offer your condolences.

HERNDON - Kathleen M. Weeks, 60, of Herndon, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Reston Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Weeks. Mrs. Weeks is survived by her husband, Grant R. Austin; mother Eileen Weeks; brother, Lindell Weeks; several nieces and nephews. She graduated from Denbigh High School and Christopher Newport College. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2012, at Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden Street Herndon, VA 20170. A reception will follow, information will be given at the service. Online condolences may be left at www.adamsgreen.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Published in Daily Press from June 26 to June 27, 2012 Print | View Guest Book

 
 The Passing of Kathleen Weeks DHS 70 -- by: Teresa (Martin) Ludwig DHS 72Jun. 26, 2012 - 5:33:11AM  
Terri, My sister, Kathleen Weeks, Denbigh High class of 1970 passed away on June 23 in Herndon VA. My mother asked me to try to get notice of her passing to her Denbigh High friends via alumni website. I don't know how to contact them but perhaps you do. Service in Friday, 7PM at Adams-Green funeral home in Herndon VA. Thanks, Linnie On April 12, 2012, Diane Burgess Jones passed away in her sleep from a heart attack. She was suffering with diabetes. Her husband of 39 years, John Jones emailed this sad news. There is no obituary at this time. John emailed that they had two grown sons and one 10 yr. old granddaughter and that they lived in Ohio and is where Diane is buried. If you'd like to send condolences to John, his email is jjones865@woh.rr.com

 
 Denbigh Class of 71 40th Reunion -- by: Diane Shiner GrochowMay. 17, 2011 - 9:29:22AM  
The Denbigh Class of 1971 is having its 40th Grand Reunion on July 29th and 30th. The committee is extending its invitation to the classes of 69 and 70, if you haven't heard.We hope you all can make it, the more the merrier right! Please email denbigh71 at gmail dot com so we can forward you the e-invitation asap. You can also get more information on Facebook.We are at 130 with more to come so the venue might change to a bigger place. Hope to hear from you, Diane and the 1971 committee

 
 Reunion Is Here! -- by: Tom SouthardSep. 16, 2010 - 7:01:28PM  
To everyone that has signed up and coming to the reunion and for your contributions to the website, the reunion committee sends a big "Thank You". We will have a great time this weekend catching up and for some it has been forty years. You will be on the list at the door for Saturday as we did not mail out tickets. Name badges with your high school picture will be given out also. See you there!

 
 Thanks -- by: Hank HenrySep. 8, 2010 - 11:04:08AM  
Looking forward to it. Thanks to Tom and all of the others for putting this together.

 
 It Is Not Too Late!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- by: Tom SouthardSep. 4, 2010 - 7:24:07AM  
It is not too late to come to your reunion. If you decide at the last minute you would like to attend, you can pay cash Friday night at the meet and greet or Saturday night at the door. You will not be guaranteed a meal and it will cost you $65 cash but you will not be turned away. You are entitled to change your mind and attend as this will be one reunion to remember. We hope to see you there.

 
 its almost here -- by: Gary HolsombackSep. 3, 2010 - 7:15:40PM  
the time is almost here for all of us to get together and I especially thank the committee and Tom for all of their hard work putting this event together....I have 10 people playing golf on Friday and have spots for up to 6 more....sign up by 9/11/10....

 
 70 Class Reunion -- by: Ella Curtis KnollAug. 15, 2010 - 9:57:15PM  
Hey Carol, it's been since the last reunion in 2006 so sure hope to see you on Friday nite!

 
 Our Class Reunion -- by: Carol Butler Aug. 15, 2010 - 8:29:10PM  
Hey there! I'm living downtown Norfolk; teaching CE classes to realtors & title agents around the State. Would LOVE to attend Sat nite, but I don't see any 1971 folks signed up!

Since I'm a woman, I can change my mind & sign up for Sat nite! I'll be there Fri nite, for sure! Carol

 
 Our Class Reunion -- by: Jim Conley Jul. 26, 2010 - 5:50:38AM  
Retired from the USAF 1 Aug 1991. I been working with the Williamsburg Plantation Resort for the past 5 year. I enjoy doing things with my 2 grand sons and also play golf around the local area courses.

 
 Our Class Reunion -- by: Lynn Jolly WattersApr. 2, 2010 - 8:30:37PM  
Hello all of you Denbigh Patriots!!! Didn't think I'd be able to make it, (unemployed for a while), but now I'm back on the employment roles and will be there with rings on my fingers, bells on my toes, and bone in my nose...ho-ho...See ya there!

 
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  65 messages have been added so far.

 
 1970 Prom -- by: Lynn Jolly (Watters)Jun. 4, 2022 - 8:11:24AM  
Does anyone have pics of our 1970 prom at the Chamberlain Hotel? I lost all photos in a house fire and am looking for any pics of me and Wayne Harris at the prom. Thanks! Lynn

 
 Class of 71 -- by: Gene CoulsonSep. 13, 2021 - 4:17:47PM  
Hello everyone. The reunion sounds like it will be wonderful. Wish I could say hello to some of my class of 71 friends!

 
 Regret I Cannot Attend -- by: Celeste Wilkinson WardAug. 10, 2021 - 9:16:58AM  
In the process of selling my home in NC and moving to new condo in Clearwater, Florida! Retirement Phase 2! Will be moving in September and continuing to look for my lost shaker of salt somewhere on the beach. Sorry I'll miss the fun, but hope you all have a great time...

 
 Our Class Reunion -- by: Cindy Layman GrannanJun. 7, 2021 - 5:56:35PM  
Elated & proud to be a part of DHS’s 3rd graduating class in 1969. High School at DHS will always be remembered by me as one of the best seasons in my life.

 
 Our Class Reunion -- by: Thomas Prothro Thomas ProthroApr. 23, 2021 - 2:23:42PM  
I’m confirming my reservation ... and navigating my way down the “Internet Rabbit Hole” and paying close attention because the menu items have changed. I hope to have a confirmation number (or two) by September!

 
 Payments -- by: Tommy SouthardApr. 11, 2021 - 10:06:45AM  
If you have paid for our 50th reunion already, you are all set for this September 25, 2021.

 
 Payment -- by: Cathy Leighty ThompsonApr. 10, 2021 - 10:20:44AM  
I have paid the 67.00 last year. What other expenses with there be?

 
 1970 Senior Prom -- by: Lynn WattersSep. 7, 2018 - 1:24:50AM  
Does anyone have any picture from the 1970 Senior Prom we had at the Chamberlain Hotel? Any pics would be appreciated. Thanks so much...

Lynn Jolly Watters

 
 Sorry to here the passing of Berverly -- by: Calvin Ray HarrisSep. 3, 2017 - 10:39:09PM  
To a very special person I was lucky to know and associate with in life. My heart is hurt forever. God Bless

 
 Kathleen Weeks obituary -- by: Teresa (Martin) Ludwig DHS 72Jun. 26, 2012 - 7:05:04AM  
So sorry about my previous message getting bunged up. Here is dearest Kathleen's obituary and I pray you see it soon enough to offer your condolences.

HERNDON - Kathleen M. Weeks, 60, of Herndon, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Reston Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Weeks. Mrs. Weeks is survived by her husband, Grant R. Austin; mother Eileen Weeks; brother, Lindell Weeks; several nieces and nephews. She graduated from Denbigh High School and Christopher Newport College. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2012, at Adams-Green Funeral Home, 721 Elden Street Herndon, VA 20170. A reception will follow, information will be given at the service. Online condolences may be left at www.adamsgreen.com View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

Published in Daily Press from June 26 to June 27, 2012 Print | View Guest Book

 
 The Passing of Kathleen Weeks DHS 70 -- by: Teresa (Martin) Ludwig DHS 72Jun. 26, 2012 - 5:33:11AM  
Terri, My sister, Kathleen Weeks, Denbigh High class of 1970 passed away on June 23 in Herndon VA. My mother asked me to try to get notice of her passing to her Denbigh High friends via alumni website. I don't know how to contact them but perhaps you do. Service in Friday, 7PM at Adams-Green funeral home in Herndon VA. Thanks, Linnie On April 12, 2012, Diane Burgess Jones passed away in her sleep from a heart attack. She was suffering with diabetes. Her husband of 39 years, John Jones emailed this sad news. There is no obituary at this time. John emailed that they had two grown sons and one 10 yr. old granddaughter and that they lived in Ohio and is where Diane is buried. If you'd like to send condolences to John, his email is jjones865@woh.rr.com

 
 Denbigh Class of 71 40th Reunion -- by: Diane Shiner GrochowMay. 17, 2011 - 9:29:22AM  
The Denbigh Class of 1971 is having its 40th Grand Reunion on July 29th and 30th. The committee is extending its invitation to the classes of 69 and 70, if you haven't heard.We hope you all can make it, the more the merrier right! Please email denbigh71 at gmail dot com so we can forward you the e-invitation asap. You can also get more information on Facebook.We are at 130 with more to come so the venue might change to a bigger place. Hope to hear from you, Diane and the 1971 committee

 
 Reunion Is Here! -- by: Tom SouthardSep. 16, 2010 - 7:01:28PM  
To everyone that has signed up and coming to the reunion and for your contributions to the website, the reunion committee sends a big "Thank You". We will have a great time this weekend catching up and for some it has been forty years. You will be on the list at the door for Saturday as we did not mail out tickets. Name badges with your high school picture will be given out also. See you there!

 
 Thanks -- by: Hank HenrySep. 8, 2010 - 11:04:08AM  
Looking forward to it. Thanks to Tom and all of the others for putting this together.

 
 It Is Not Too Late!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- by: Tom SouthardSep. 4, 2010 - 7:24:07AM  
It is not too late to come to your reunion. If you decide at the last minute you would like to attend, you can pay cash Friday night at the meet and greet or Saturday night at the door. You will not be guaranteed a meal and it will cost you $65 cash but you will not be turned away. You are entitled to change your mind and attend as this will be one reunion to remember. We hope to see you there.

 
 its almost here -- by: Gary HolsombackSep. 3, 2010 - 7:15:40PM  
the time is almost here for all of us to get together and I especially thank the committee and Tom for all of their hard work putting this event together....I have 10 people playing golf on Friday and have spots for up to 6 more....sign up by 9/11/10....

 
 70 Class Reunion -- by: Ella Curtis KnollAug. 15, 2010 - 9:57:15PM  
Hey Carol, it's been since the last reunion in 2006 so sure hope to see you on Friday nite!

 
 Our Class Reunion -- by: Carol Butler Aug. 15, 2010 - 8:29:10PM  
Hey there! I'm living downtown Norfolk; teaching CE classes to realtors & title agents around the State. Would LOVE to attend Sat nite, but I don't see any 1971 folks signed up!

Since I'm a woman, I can change my mind & sign up for Sat nite! I'll be there Fri nite, for sure! Carol

 
 Our Class Reunion -- by: Jim Conley Jul. 26, 2010 - 5:50:38AM  
Retired from the USAF 1 Aug 1991. I been working with the Williamsburg Plantation Resort for the past 5 year. I enjoy doing things with my 2 grand sons and also play golf around the local area courses.

 
 Our Class Reunion -- by: Lynn Jolly WattersApr. 2, 2010 - 8:30:37PM  
Hello all of you Denbigh Patriots!!! Didn't think I'd be able to make it, (unemployed for a while), but now I'm back on the employment roles and will be there with rings on my fingers, bells on my toes, and bone in my nose...ho-ho...See ya there!

 
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Charles Haas  
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Classmates in the U.S.
 Alabama
 Alaska
 Arizona
 California
 Colorado
 Florida 14 
 Georgia
 Hawaii
 Idaho
 Illinois
 Iowa
 Kansas
 Kentucky
 Louisiana
 Maine
 Maryland
 Massachusetts
 Michigan
 Minnesota
 Mississippi
 New Jersey
 New Mexico
 New York
 North Carolina 13 
 Ohio
 Oregon
 Pennsylvania
 South Carolina
 Tennessee
 Texas
 Utah
 Virginia 139 
 Washington
 West Virginia
 Wisconsin

Classmates Abroad:
 Germany

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