SAHS/SFXA 65th Class Reunion

 Saint Aloysius High School ~ Class of 1959

From left to right: William "Bill" Marion Adams, Jr., John Richard Baker, Paul Booth, Edward Franklin Crevitt (Deceased), Ivan Hamilton Cunningham (Deceased), and Phillip Logue Doiron (Deceased).


Left to right - George Quinn Evans, Wayne Morris Evans, Edward "Eddie" Rene Habert (Deceased), John Albert Hennessey, Joseph Lindigran (Deceased), and Walter Pitts Little (Deceased).

From left to right: Louis "Sonny" Harry Logue, Alexander Birchett Mackey (Deceased), Loren "Larry" Laurence Miller (Deceased), Mickey Albert Sullivan, Gordon Campbell Sutton, Jr., and Roy Vernon Turcotte (Deceased).

Robert "Bob" Wilks Witty

We celebrated our 65th year graduating from St. Francis Xavier Academy this past Saturday at the SFXA/SAHS Alumni Banquet at the Levee Street Warehouse in Vicksburg, MS.

(Photo taken at the Rex Brown Steam Electric Station - Mississippi Power and Light, Co., in Jackson, MS, on a Senior Field Trip, May 1959)

First Row left to right: Marie Braun (Deceased), Lynn Stegall (Deceased), Patsy McNamara (Deceased), Theresa Martin, Florence Murphy (Deceased), Billie Price, Ina Lott, Margaret Sheehan (Unknown), Margaret McCormack (Deceased), and Katherine Meyer (Deceased).

Second Row left to right: Vera Marshall (Deceased), Bonnie Smith, Rosalie Wilkerson, Marlene Wilson, Kay Hess, Marian Ann Love, Antoinette Sheehan (Unknown), Jackie Melsheimer, Sue McNamara and Myrtle Loviza.

We had a get-together the night before at Bobby and Myrtle Alvarado's lovely home on Cherry Street. Here are the highlights of Friday night and Saturday's 65th reunion celebration.

Bobby Alvarado, the man of the house.

Lovely table setting with food to enjoy.

Sue McNamara Fowler (Class of 1959)

Glenda Loviza, Marlene Wilson Caston (Class of 1959) and JoAnn Hennessey.

Johnny Hennessey (Class of 1959) and Joe Loviza.

Glenda and Joe Loviza.

Joe Loviza and Marian Ann Love (Class of 1959)

Glenda and Joe Loviza with Bob Witty and Myrtle Alvarado (Class of 1959)

Marlene Wilson Caston (Class of 1959), Juilet Adams and Sam Caston.

Marlene Wilson Caston, Sue McNamara Fowler, Myrtle Loviza Alvarado, and Marian Ann Love (Class of 1959).

Standing are Bill Adams and Bob Witty (Class of 1959).

Standing, Sam Caston, Bobby Alvarado, Juliet and Bill Adams and Sally and Bob Witty.

Juliet, Sally, Bob and Bill.

Juliet, Marian, Sally and Bob.

Juliet, Sally and Marian.

Mary Carol McNamara Lundberg and Laura Love Ables.

Maureen Vedros, Myrtle Loviza Alvarado and Judy Janes Youngblood.

Juliet, Bill, Bob and Sally.

Until we meet again, may God Bless us all!

Have A Blessed Easter Classmates

It’s thought that Easter lilies came to symbolize Christ not only because they embody purity—the trumpet-shaped blooms recall the horns that heralded the resurrection of Christ. And the life cycle of Easter lilies, which grow from a bulb for several years beneath the earth before blossoming into magnificent flowers, recalls Jesus’ death and resurrection. What other springtime flower could possibly represent Easter and Christ better? A beautiful reminder both in the Church and at home in celebration of Easter.

65th Class Reunion Info

 Dear Classmates:

We will have our social get-together at Myrtle and Bobby Alvardo's lovely home, 2125 Cherry Street, at 5:00 on Friday, April 5. Please respond if you can come so we can have a head count. 

Also, we need a head count to make reservations for the Alumni banquet on Saturday, April 6. You can pay at the door at the Levee Street Warehouse.  

The Banquet Cost for  Alumni is $50 per person (dues included)

The Banquet Cost for non-alumni Spouse/ Guest is $25 per person 

Levee Street Warehouse

1609 Levee Street

To register for the banquet, please visit:

https://www.vicksburgcatholic.org/apps/pages/alumni

Send head counts to mariandeer@aol.com for the social and the alumni banquet. 

Ina Lott Whittington in Nursing Home

According to Ina's daughter, Rhonda, her mother is in the nursing home permanently at Shady Lawn Nursing Home. She is doing well and recently celebrated her 83rd birthday. Myrtle brought her a card, flowers, and candy bars. Her hair was cut short, and Myrtle said she looked great and had a wonderful visit. Sue also went by to see her while eating lunch and afterward went to her room to see the pretty flowers she had gotten. Sue said they had an enjoyable visit. You can send her a card to cheer her up to Shady Lawn Nursing Home, 60 Shady Lawn Place, Room 12A, Vicksburg, MS  39280. I know she would be happy to hear from her classmates. Keep her in your prayers, and may God Bless all our classmates.

Classmate Patsy McNamara LeBlanc, Sister Dies

Martha E. 'Shelly' McNamara, 80, formerly of Beaver County, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospice. 

Born in Vicksburg, MS, Shelly lived a life of strength, independence, and deep love for her family and animals.

Shelly moved to the area in 1961 and married shortly after. Her professional journey led her to become an office manager at Calebret Chemical.

Shelly was the loving daughter of the late Patrick Joseph and Mary Ruth (DeRossette) McNamara. She was a sister to her late sibling, Patricia (Patsy) LeBanc (Class of 1959). 

Shelly's legacy continues through her devoted children, Lynn (George), Denzinger, Darla (Joe), Gavalya, and Tim (Jeanette) Farley.

Her spirit will live on in the hearts of her six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  

She leaves her seven siblings: Mike (Sandy) McNamara, Maggie (Bud) Husted, Alice Hebler, Pat McNamara, Art (Kathy) McNamara, Maureen (Steve) Nichols, and Laura) Gavalya, and Tim (Jeanette) Farley. 

She also shared a special bond with her dear friends Scott and Linda Kloes.

Beyond her work and family, Shelly had an enduring fascination with trains. 

Her love for animals was evident to all who knew her as she welcomed 

any pets into her home over the years, each becoming a cherished family member. 

Shelly also found solace and excitement in the pages of books.

By her wishes, all services will be private.

BLUE BAYOU : Performed NEW MEXICO STYLE by John Wagner

It's one of my favorite songs to dance to.  

Happy 83rd Birthday to Me!