Mike Thomas:
CLASS OF 1972
Poteau High SchoolClass of 1972
Poteau, OK
David Starr Jordan High SchoolClass of 1972
Long beach, CA
Mike's Story
Life
I went to elementary school with a lot of you and also to Hamilton Junior High. I played football, basketball, gymnastics and ran around with Mike Gibbons, David McCoulah, Ron Davis, John Lunts and others. I didn't graduate from Jordan, I would have but my family moved to Poteau, Oklahoma before my sophomore year. What a culture shock! My graduating class had 86 in it! You know every one in school and everything about them and their families. I wouldn't have traded the experience for anything though. In high school I played football, basketball, and baseball. After high school I played college baseball for two years and went on to complete my degree and have coached ever since. My coaching duties over the years have included High School Head Basketball, Head Baseball, Head Softball, Head Golf, and assistant Football. I took my first coaching job in 1976 and I'm still hanging in there, even though...Expand for more
I swore I'd retire at 51 when I was elgible! Bev and I have been married for 31 years and have 3 children. I still enjoy water skiiing, golf, fishing, hunting (wild turkey and ducks),and motorcycles. Bev and I enjoy travelling, fishing, camping, watching movies, going to sporting events, playing cards, and cooking for family and friends. Some of the good times I remember the most were things like Friday Nighters, ice skating at Iceland, and our beach trips. I've been back a few times but have not seen many old classmates. I played golf with Mike Gibbons, he is a fireman, and I think he said Ron Magasaysay was with the LA Police Department. It would be interesting to know what others are doing and maybe I'll get back for another visit before long. If you ever have another class reunion email me at thomasmw at windstream . net., or if anyone is going to be in the eastern Oklahoma area give me a shout.
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