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Melvonna Venter Schneider

I went to work at Southwestern Bell the summer after graduation. It was just going to be a
summer job….but I ended up working there for 32 years. I retired at the end of 2000 as a Senior
Human Resources Manager. I loved my job, but love retirement better! I have one son who lives
in NYC and loves it there!

It seems like I’ve spent most of my retirement socializing! I’m always meeting friends for coffee,
lunch, dinner, movies, traveling, etc. I spend most of my socializing with my SE buddies. We
have been on cruises, road trips and have done lots of things around OKC. What a fun bunch of
girls!! My life is very good and God has blessed me in many ways.

I hope everyone comes to the reunion….it will be one that you don’t want to miss!!

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Charles Wood

Entered Naval Academy Jun 22, 1968. Graduated with B. of S. in Naval Science (Financial
Management) and commissioned as an Ensign in the US Navy on July 26, 1972.
Stationed on the USS Oklahoma City (CLG-5) home ported in Yokosuka Japan as the Fire
Control Division Officer. Did gun fire support missions off the coast of Vietnam. Received
Combat Action Ribbon. Made numerous port visits in SE Asia as the ship was also the 7th Fleet
Flagship.
In 1974, changed duty stations to USS Dewey home ported in Charleston, SC. Served as Missile
Officer, Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer, and Damage Control Assistant. While in Charleston,
met my wife, Marcia. Wed on March 30, 1975. Obtained Surface Warfare Officer (SWO)
designation (1110) before departing the Dewey.
After departing Dewey, attended Department Head School in Newport RI for six months.
On completion of Department Head School was assigned to the USS Goldsborough home
ported in Pearl Harbor, HI as the Weapons Officer. While in Hawaii, our first son, Charles Jr
(Andy), was born (1978).
As part of career progression, after 18 months split toured to the USS Pyro home ported in
Vallejo, CA as the Engineering Officer. While in Vallejo, our second son, Alan, was born (1980).
After the Pyro attended the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA. Obtained Masters
Degree in Telecommunication Systems Management.
From Post Grad school went to the USS Luce home ported in Mayport, FL as the Executive
Officer.
From the Luce, was assigned as a Communications Staff Officer at the Commander, Naval
Telecommunications Command in Washington DC.
I was short toured at CNTC to go to London, UK to serve on the Commander-in-Chief, US Naval
Forces Unit staff for six months and then take shore command as Commanding Officer, Naval
Communication Units, London. While in London, our daughter, Karen Emily, was born (1988).
After my CO tour, I returned to Washington DC as a Communications Staff Officer at the Defense
Information Systems Agency.
After 23 years and a few days of service, I entered into my second career on July 1, 1995.
I did a brief stint at Mitel Corporation as Director, Program Management.
Since December, 1996, I have been at ACE*COMM Corporation in Gaithersburg, MD. Started as
Project Manager and am currently Vice President of Development and Delivery in one of our
business units. The company’s web site is at acecomm.com for anyone interested in what
ACE*COMM does.
Some ports of call while in the Navy: Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore, Taipei, Kaoshiang, Inchon,
Puson, Olongapo, Portsmouth, Athens, Lubeck, Copenhagen, Djibouti, Bahrain, Naples, Souda
Bay, Anchorage, Juneau, Sydney, Portland, Seattle, Limon, Penang, Bangkok, Fort Lauderdale,
Rota, Acapulco, San Diego, Norfolk, Tampa, Pensacola, Quantico, Sydney, Aukland
Second career business related visits: Mexico City, Riyadh, Kansas City, Istanbul, Atlanta, San
Jose, Houston, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York City, Hilton Head, Raleigh (Research Triangle),
Cherry Hill
Grandfather of two boys with a 3rd grandchild due in June 2008.

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Ann Welch Brown

Well for the last 40 years, I have first and foremost been a mom. Shawn was born in February of
68 before we graduated in May. Chad was born in April, 1972. I meet Alvin in December of 72 and
we were married in November of 74. He had Michael who is just 3 months younger than Shawn.
We then added Melissa in November of 81 and Ashley (my leap year baby) in February of 84. I
worked for Scrivner, Inc. for 11 years (69-80) and retired at the age of 30. I have spent a lot of
time in PTA and volunteering at schools. I retired from that in 2002 when Ashley graduated.

I am now a full time grandma (nanny). We have 10 grandkids. Shawn has three Hunter (13) and
twins girls Lauren and Lacie (9). Michael has three also Joshua (15) Jessica (12) Jacob (10).
Chad has 2 boys Mason (6) and Walker (2). Ashley has 2 Cayson (5) and Chloe (2). Melissa is my
college graduate, has a career in Juvenile justice for the state of Oklahoma.

Alvin and I have lived east of Noble, OK for the last 19 years. We have 120 acres and raise cattle.
Alvin has retired and we are planning on traveling around the US.

I like to read and play computer games in my spare time, that is when I'm not playing with
grandkids.

My family is still in the OKC area. My parents are both still alive and doing well. Don (class of 65),
Joye (class of 70), Dena (class of 74) and Delisa (class of 77). Yes, we had a Welch at Southeast for
a long time. Then my nephew Lance (class of 2001).

Have enjoyed working on our class reunions and trying to locate our lost classmates over the last
30 years. Hope to see everyone at the reunion.

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Nancy Townsend Hansel

After graduation I attended OU with a degree in Spanish and a teaching certificate (thanks
Ms. White for giving me my start! I actually did my student teaching at SE with her my sr.
year).I met my future husband, Terry, my sophmore year while living in the dorms.While he
was serving in the Army after we graduated from OU, I taught one year at Crooked Oak.
And what do old cheerleaders become? Pep club sponsors, of course! We married in ' 73
and spent 1 1/2 years in Wiesbaden, Germany where he played baseball for the Air Force
team. After his tour, we moved to Norman and wouldn't live anywhere else. I taught a few
years in middle school and then a few years as a Spanish teaching assistant for 4th and
5th graders in 3 different elementary schools. Now I substitute teach -mostly for autism
and multi-handicapped classes (I'm old now so I can be picky!)

We have 2 gorgeous daughters, 2 fabulous sons-in-law, one beautiful and perfect
grandaughter, the sweetest golden retriever on earth, and 4 darling grand dogs!
Kayci, Austin, and Ava live in Frisco, Tx. and Eric and Shelly just moved to Durant, Ok.
We're excited that they are both within a 2 1/2 hour drive.

Most of our free time is spent traveling to see family or the Sooners. We have season
tickets to football and men's and women's basketball. We try not to miss a bowl game or
Big 12 championship if possible.

A few memories: Del Rancho; Across the Street; cafeteria cinnamon rolls; Darla breaking
her arm right before camp (but Gayle Grider got to cheer with us the rest of the year so that
was cool); Mr. Holland's "stick"; the "lovely" gymsuits in PE; walking the halls in the a.m.
(who decided everyone would go counter-clockwise?);all the dances in the girl's gym; and
yearbook signing( we actually got to go out in the courtyard!)

And after seeing how long this bio is, I realize why I got into so much trouble talking in
class!! See you at the reunion!
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