Bryan High School - Class of 1978

Mark Patranella

City:Brenham State/Prov.:Texas Occupation:Manager of Purchasing & Receiving-Blue Bell Creameries Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Spouse/Significant Other:Debbie Last Edited:2012-08-06 13:42:00

From Mark:My wife, Debbie (class of '77) and I have been married for 27 years. We have lived in Brenham for 26 years where I have worked for Blue Bell Creameries since graduating from TAMU. We have one son, Mason, 19, another Aggie, majoring in Industrial Distribution. Debbie and I will be experiencing the empty nest this fall, I'm not sure we are ready. Mason and I enjoy fishing and hunting and try to go as often as possible. Our mothers still live in Bryan and we visit pretty often, we also enjoy spending time at the family farm in Edge.

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Mark Patranella

City:Brenham State/Prov.:TX Occupation:Purchasing Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2018-06-02 17:52:39

From Mark:Debbie and I have been married 37 years.
We have one son and three grandsons,
most recently twins this year.
I have been with Blue Bell in Brenham for 36 years.

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Robert Petersen

City:San Antonio State/Prov.:Texas Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Spouse/Significant Other:Rosann Last Edited:2012-08-06 13:38:26

From Robert:Howdy, another one off the MIA list. In a nutshell, after graduation, I spent a year in Idaho, then 2 in Brisbane Austrailia, back to Bryan, and for the past 25 years I have been living in San Antonio, Texas. I have 2 great kids, my oldest son, Cameron is graduating High School this year. So this is bringing back memories from 30 years ago for me. My family and I will be moving to the Dallas area this summer, as Rosann will be attending the UT Medical Center for the next few years. Will provide more later as I just found this site.

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Diane Phelps (Signer)

City:ABILENE State/Prov.:TX Occupation:Sales Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-02-08 22:07:16

From Diane:Graduated from Texas A&M December 1981. Moved to Wichita Kansas and Met and Married Tim Signer. Tim was in the Air Force and stationed at McConnell AFB. We were Married in November 1982 and immediatly got orders to England. We spent 4 years in England. Both our Kids were born in England. We were also stationed in Edwards AFB California, Ellsworth AFB South Dakota, and two times at Dyess AFB Abilene, TX. And we are still in Abilene TX. Tim Retired after 20year as a Senior Master Sargent. He is currently teaching Aviation Mechanics at TSTC and planning on retireing from the State again in 5 years. I was a stay at home Mom when the kids were little. I also did Home Daycare and Sold Mary Kay before the kids started school. After the Kids started School I went to work. I've sold Radio and TV advertising for most of my working years. The last 4 years I've been working for Benchmark. Benchmark is the Largest Xerox Agent and our Services and Products continue to expand. We like to go Camping and do Competitive BBQ Cooking. Hanging out with the Kids and Grandkids is our favorite pastime. 5 Grandkids and 1 more on the way.

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Patricia Pipes (Place)

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City:College Station State/Prov.:Texas Occupation:Taking care of my husband... Yes awesome job.. Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Spouse/Significant Other:Lenny Place Last Edited:2012-08-06 14:03:58

From Patricia:After reading all your entries I realized I didn't really tell you where I have been.. After high school I went to Charles & Sue's Beauty School, got married in August of 1979 to my boy's father and we were married 18 years. I home schooled my boy's and when they did begin to attend school I was a sub at the school's in Madison County, Ky... We had lived in Austin for 4 years and Maryland for 4 year's and Kentucky since 1991 until I left Ohio in January of 2006.   I was alway's busy...

I have two children Lyn David 27 here in College Station and Jordan 24 living in Frankfort, KY both of my boy's didn't fall far from the tree they are both plumbers like their father.  I also have two awesome children from Lenny's marriage, Jessica 27 amd Bemjamin 22 whom both live in Germany.. Too far away for us... We love to cook and entertain and you gotta love 42.... Dominos.. Lenny & I just enjoy our quite time when we get it... Because it can get pretty loud around here when all the kids and family are here.    We are very much into being together and our quite time and love the time we do get.

Empty nest.. Well my boy's have been out of the house for several years and I have to say it was so hard for me in the beginning, but I did get over it....    My life has been full and look forward to see what's next... All good I pray...
I am reading up on where you all are and I am so glad to see you all doing so well........ And yes that is my Father's Stetson on the top of our Christmas tree,,,,,That is my tribute, both my parents have left this world and if you still have your's appreciate them... It's hard when they are gone.   I really look forward to seeing you all ..

And where is Bill Kruger... we have to talk...

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John Pipkin

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City:Amarillo State/Prov.:TX Occupation:Professor and Dept Head Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Spouse/Significant Other:Kenda Ernst Pipkin Last Edited:2012-08-06 13:24:37

From John:

Too busy working, and spend every free moment outside of work with wife (Kenda) and two young boys. Look forward to seeing everyone!

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Karla Pittman (Cacho-Negrete)

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City:College Station State/Prov.:TX Occupation:wife and mom Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Spouse/Significant Other:Angel Last Edited:2012-08-06 14:01:19

From Karla:

This web page is great! Thank you to all those responsible for organizing the reunion.

After living in Houston and New Jersey, Angel and I happily moved back to Bryan to raise our daughters. Amy is a junior at Rice and Shannon is a sophomore at A&M Consolidated. I look forward to seeing you on July 26.

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Debbie Plagens (Perez)

City:Bryan State/Prov.:TX Occupation:TAMU Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Spouse/Significant Other:Larry Last Edited:2012-08-06 14:02:45

From Debbie:WOW, can't believe it has been 30 years. I have stayed in Bryan since graduation. Married, had two daughters, divorced, remarried and had another daughter. Danielle is 24, Ashley is 21 (married in June) and Annie is 10. The two older girls are both graduates of BHS and Annie is still at Bonham Elementary. I have worked on campus all this time. I got my degree from A&M in 2001. Life is good and I can't wait to see you guys!

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Graylan Plantt

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City:Albuquerque State/Prov.:NM Occupation:Marketing Manager - ConocoPhillips Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Spouse/Significant Other:Miriam Last Edited:2018-04-05 16:18:31

From Graylan:I've moved around the country since graduating from Texas A&M and starting work with ConocoPhillips in 1984. Some of the stops along the way have been Ponca City. Oklahoma City and Tulsa Oklahoma, Houston, Colorado Springs, Springville Utah and now Albuquerque New Mexico.

Happily married to my second wife, Miriam, a Massage Therapist.

Three children in Greeley Colorado; Kaylan (19) , Kelsea (17) and Taylor (son - 15).

Look forward to catching up with everyone soon.

**This additional note is being added by the reunion committee. Tragically, Graylan passed away on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008, exactly one month after our reunion. He had been diagnosed with cancer shortly before the reunion and made a heroic effort to attend the reunion to see old friends and perhaps have some closure on this part of his life. We are so grateful to have had an opportunity to see him. We offer our most sincere sympathy to all his family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 6th at 2:00pm at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan.

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Jodi Playter (Mitchell)

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City:College Station State/Prov.:TX Marital Status:Single No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2018-07-13 13:01:57

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