Sam Houston High SchoolRSS feed for all messages.Alvin Ray Ogrodowicz 1974It is with heavy hearts that we that share Alvin Ray Ogrodowicz gained his Heavenly wings on January 31, 2024 at the age of 69. Alvin was born on August 25, 1954, in Houston, Texas to parents, Martin Charles Ogrodowicz and Louise Regina Wisnowski Ogrodowicz as the first of five children. He grew up on the north side of Houston, attending St. Charles Catholic school and graduated from Sam Houston High School, Class of 1974. He loved his Lord with all his heart and was highly active at Beautiful Savior Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was a proud Northsider who loved his family dearly, all sports and especially loved his Houston Astros.
Alvin was proceeded in death by his parents, Martin and Louise Ogrodowicz, brother, Michael Ogrodowicz, sisters, Cheryl Hibler and Debra Ogrodowicz Lawliss.
He leaves behind his beloved wife of 39 years, Vivian Phillips Thetford Ogrodowicz, son, Travis Thetford and wife Sara, children, Jackson, Hannah and Audrey, daughter Chrissy Thetford Sterling and husband Rory, daughters Cameron and Lana. Brother, Daniel Ogrodowicz and wife, Tammie, children Matt Ogrodowicz and wife Andrea and son Easton, Cody Ogrodowicz and wife Lauren, daughters, Brooke and Rylie and Megan Pounds and husband Charlie along with their children, Chaz, Jackson and Reagan, sister-in-law Deborah Lucas Ogrodowicz, son Michael Ogrodowicz and wife Becky and daughter Savannah, daughter Tiffany Ogrodowicz and son, Charlie and a host of other aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held on Monday, February 12th at Earthman Resthaven on I-45 North. Viewing will be held at 10:00 am and services at 11:00. Officiating will be Pastor Russell Strimple of Beautiful Savior Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. The Dignity obituary will be updated soon.
www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/alvin-ogrodowicz-11651538
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=298121&r=1
2024-02-05T10:53:40-04:00Alvin Ray Ogrodowicz 1974RE: LOOKING FOR REESA PARSONS<p>Hi Merlene, hope you remember me, Jerry Poole, 64 Sam Houston grad. I am presently living in California since 2017, at the moment, I am in Subic Bay, Philippines. My Filipina wife and I vacation here every year. <br />
I just found this message that you were looking for Ressa Parsons. I went to Safari Search and found her real quick. She is living in Montgomery, Tx. I think she is a widow now. Here is a landline I found in her information. (936) 449-4187<br />
I hope you and Troy are doing ok. Troy lived behind the Jackowski's am I lived across the street from the Jackowski's on Turner Dr. You take care and stay safe. 😷</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=297171&r=2
2023-10-19T04:55:36-04:00LOOKING FOR REESA PARSONSClass of 1973, 50th Reunion<p>When: Saturday, October 7th, 2023 6-11pm</p>
<p>Where: Crown Plaza Shenandoah, 19333 David Memorial Dr, Shenandoah, TX 77385</p>
<p>Payment info: $40. per person. Paypal and Zelle-lindalitton54@gmail.com, Venmo-@Linda-Litton-5, checks can be mailed to: Linda Burke Litton, 5803 Acacia Rose Ct, Richmond, TX 77407, Cash only at the door.</p>
<p>Cash bar, DJ, raffle, memorabilia, food, and friends!!! </p>
<p>Spread the word!!</p>
<p> </p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=294747&r=3
2023-01-31T13:36:55-04:00Class of 1973, 50th ReunionSad News<p>Sorry to let all know that Robert (Bobby) Walter Bounds passed away June 1, 2022. Bobby died of complications from stomach cancer. Bobby was 64 yrs old. He has two surviving sisters, Sharon and Donna Bounds also graduates of Sam Houston. <br />
</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=291875&r=4
2022-06-05T15:24:27-04:00Sad NewsSusie Hejl?<p>Does anyone know about Susie Hejl? For some reason I have been thinking about her and her being a fan of Snook basketball.</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=286306&r=5
2021-04-05T19:09:07-04:00Susie Hejl?RE: Sad NewsTo Eugene Smith. I just now 7-22-20 saw the news about your wife.So sorry. Please accept my sympathy on the behalf of the class of 1962. Lynda Voswinkel Boehm class of 1962
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=280877&r=6
2020-07-22T18:51:27-04:00Sad NewsSad News<p>I'm posting for my Dad (Class of '62) my Mom, Regina Smith, passed away last evening.</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=278051&r=7
2020-03-12T13:08:59-04:00Sad NewsClass of 1980 - 40th Reunion Planning Party<p>It's just two weeks to our planning get-together at the <u>Heights Bier Garden</u>, 1433 N. Shepherd Dr on Saturday, July 27, 4pm. We've had contact with over 50 classmates. I would be great to have a dozen at the Bier Garden to help plan and volunteer (more would be welcome). Nothing has been set. Bring your ideas. It would be my hope that those that arrive on Saturday and those that help with the planning get to have a say on the details. We can learn and take notes from the Class of 1970, who'll be having their 50th next April. They plan to meet with a $50/person ticket, escalating to $65 at the door. If we agree on this basis (or similar), we could then work on a budget. The <u>main goal</u> should be to provide <em>air-conditioned</em> space for our classmates to visit with each other. </p>
<p>Areas to discuss or committees to form: Date/Time/Location; Communications; Food/Drink; Decor; Program/Music and finally a Finance Committee. At our 20th Reunion, we used a service to help contact classmates. I'll have some information from ReunionDB.com to review.</p>
<p>Bring your ideas and calendar. We should be able to pick 2 possible dates and 2 optional locations before we leave on the 27th. Other details will be decided by committee. Come be a part of it! </p>
<p>Contact me directly if you like. See you on the 27th!</p>
<p>Gary Patterson 972/922-9906 </p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=274695&r=8
2019-07-14T16:01:59-04:00Class of 1980 - 40th Reunion Planning PartyREUNION '74<p><img alt="" src="http://s3images.classcreator.com/10017/002/8446651/invite_for_reunion_2019_update_(2).jpg" /></p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=274184&r=9
2019-05-31T01:28:44-04:00REUNION '74Does anyone remember these?<p><img alt="" src="http://s3images.classcreator.com/10017/002/1903780/55e2090e-935c-4a5b-9720-fa52f9a61a53.jpg" />Alright all you Sam Houston grads from back in the 60’s or earlier....has anyone ever seen one of these? It was in my mom’s house for years and I think in my “mema‘s” house prior to that. Maybe a metal shop project or a fundraiser for Houstonettes? I came across it this week in a storage box. It used to have tiger gold paint (you can still see a little) on the tops of the letters and numbers. I’m guessing this is from the 50s.</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=274144&r=10
2019-05-27T11:45:41-04:00Does anyone remember these?1969 50th reunion<div><font face="Helvetica"><font color="#1d2129" style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Class of ‘69. 50th reunion September 21, Greer and Lowdermilk Conference Center, 4225 Interwood North Parkway, Houston Texas</font><br style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(29, 33, 41); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" />
<font style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt"><font color="#1d2129">Check in begins at 5:30 pm<br style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" />
Band (The Fab 5) starts playing at 7:00 pm<br style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" />
Fun ends at 11:30 pm<br style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" />
Dinner (fajitas & all the fixings) , beer, and soft drinks included in ticket price<br style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" />
Tickets are $50 per person-dress casual-feel free to BYOB or wine<br style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" />
To purchase tickets, mail check to Denise Woodyard, Sam Houston Reunion, 2700 Jackson Road, La Grange Texas. 78945</font></font></font></div>
<div> </div>
<div><font face="Helvetica"><font style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt"><font color="#1d2129"> </font></font></font></div>
<div><br style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" />
<font face="Helvetica"><font color="#1d2129" style="FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">There will be a meet and greet on Friday September 20 from 7-10 pm at the Hyatt Regency Hotel -425 North Sam Houston Parkway East.</font></font></div>
<div><font face="Helvetica"><font color="#1d2129">We have a group rate at this same hotel. To book online here is the link: </font></font></div>
<div><font face="Helvetica"> </font></div>
<div><font face="Helvetica"><a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/texas/hyatt-regency-houston-intercontinental-airport/hounh?corp_id=G-SAMH" target="_blank"><font face="Arial"><font style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/texas/hyatt-regency-houston-intercontinental-airport/hounh?corp_id=G-SAMH</font></font></a></font></div>
<div><font face="Helvetica"> </font></div>
<div><font face="Helvetica">the ticket price goes up to $60 after July 1. Hope to see all of you there! Denise</font></div>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=273904&r=11
2019-05-04T19:56:49-04:001969 50th reunionRE: 1968 grads deaths same year?<p>Thanks! Figures</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=273630&r=12
2019-04-11T16:55:17-04:001968 grads deaths same year?RE: 1968 grads deaths same year?<p>Because it is wrong!! The deceased date is wrong on most of the 1968 grads.</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=273628&r=13
2019-04-11T15:13:06-04:001968 grads deaths same year?1968 grads deaths same year?<p>Anyone tell me why so many 68 grads are listed deceased same year they graduated?</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=273627&r=14
2019-04-11T14:33:36-04:001968 grads deaths same year?RE: Tiny the Cop<p>W.C. "Tiny" Romund died June 7, 1973, of a heart attack at the age of 64. He was a Houston Police Officer for over 30 years.</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=272674&r=15
2019-01-24T19:49:26-04:00Tiny the CopRE: Log Cabin<p>Yep. Ate a lot of fried chicken there with the fam back in the day.</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=272673&r=16
2019-01-24T19:43:19-04:00Log CabinRE: December tour of SHI would like this link as well. Judy mentions the link the school provided doesn't work, but I am not finding an updated link. TIA
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=272064&r=17
2018-11-28T10:58:59-04:00December tour of SHRE: December tour of SH<p><span style="font-size:12px;">So sorry - I will not be able to attend the tour tomorrow. Experiencing 101 degree temp and feeling not so great. Hope everyone enjoys ~ I can't wait to read the comments. Judith '61</span></p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=271813&r=18
2018-11-02T19:37:55-04:00December tour of SHDecember tour of SH<p>Where do I sign up for the December 15th tour of the school?</p>
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=271531&r=19
2018-10-10T16:22:36-04:00December tour of SH1968 Reunion - School TourThe tour of the school will begin at 10:00 am on Saturday June 23rd from the Sam Houston library located in the school down the front entrance hall to the left. There will be coffee and doughnuts before the tour begins.
class_forums_messages.cfm?mid=269435&r=20
2018-05-30T01:16:30-04:001968 Reunion - School Tour