Debra Nanto:  

Life After graduation, in 1979, I went to college at the University of Southern Colorado and graduated with a certificate in Nursing. I had to retire in 1990 due to an injury. I became a housewife, mother and grandmother after that. After a very bad marriage I decided to wait until I could find the perfect man. I've been in touch with Mary McCord but no one else. I lived in Mexico for awhile and that was not enjoyable. The towns are very poor and depressing especially the border towns. (That was with my second husband) I haven't been able to attend the reunions but plan on attending the next one planned. I guess that would be the 40 yr reunion. I look forward to seeing all my old friends. I came to Dallas after a 30 yr absence, for my grandfather's funeral in '05. I went out to Carter and was surprised to find that nothing had changed. Even the seal placed by the class of 68 was still intact. I really expected to see things destroyed. I've spoken with the old band director, Mr Rumbley and was surprised to find that he's still drumming professionaly. I remarried on Aug. 23 of 2002. The wedding was beautiful, considering we planned it and completed it in under 2 weeks time. I think I have actually found the perfect man. I guess perserverence pays off. Met him on the NET!!! Unbelievable. We are exactly the same in all that we do and believe. we are very involved in music and church activities. I inherited 4 more children with this marriage. 2 boys and 2 girls. I now have a total of 7 beautiful grandchildren. They are 17, 16, 10, 9, 7, 6,and 4. I...Expand for more