Cullman High BearcatsCullman High School Class of 1969
Cullman, Alabama

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David J. Sandlin David Sandlin
Married to LaBrenda Dean Hollis Sandlin
Children: Ronald Keith Hollis, Jr (Step-son)
Candace Marie Hollis-Wilson (Step-daughter)
Joshua Allen Sandlin
Granchildren: Brittany Marie Hopkins
Druanna Hollis
Stevie Lynn Wilson
Steven Jackson Hollis
Taylor Driver
Emma-Leigh Rose Sandlin
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1201 Old Bolte Road, S.E.
Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 256-734-1544
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Occupation: Deputy Sheriff, Lieutenant in Admin Division of Cullman County Sheriff's Office
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Hobbies: Motorcycling-reading-music-hunting-grandchildren
Comments: I retired from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office at the end of June this year (2011) after 35 years of service. I retired as the Administrative Division Chief with the rank of Captain.
2019: I am a member of the Blue Knights® International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Inc. Our local chapter has helped organize their Bikers Against Cancer charity motorcycle ride for the last five years; last October when the Bosom Buddies Foundation named the ride in my honor. This year will be #6!
Photos: David and wife LaBrenda
David on his Harley
David on his horse
At the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
At a Montgomery Biscuits game
Receiving the Bikers Against Cancer Award

Eddie Sandlin  
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Kathy Screws Giddens
Married to Butch
Children: Tonya Compton, LLoyd Tiffany, Brumbeloe Cortello
Granchildren: Zachary Lloyd, Delaney Lloyd, Clayton Christy, Savanna Christy, Cameron Cortello
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407 Magnolia Hill Dr Plant
Plant City, Florida 33565
Phone: 813-473-3611
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Photos: With Cookie Cooke at Miss Southerner pageant

Steven Screws Rev. Steven Screws Steven Screws
 
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912 Buchanan Street
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone: 256-574-2545
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Occupation: Methodist preacher
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Photos: Little Leaguers

David Schulz    
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(Office) 334-361-5637
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Rhonda Shadinger Nichols Rhonda Shadinger
Married to Joel Nichols
Children: Jeremy Nichols
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Address:
356 Hillandell Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: 205-995-9438
(cell) 205-908.5410
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Occupation: RN, MHSA- Healthcare Consultant
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Comments: Married to Joel Nichols(from Cullman) for 38 years. We live in Hoover, AL. We have one son Jeremy Nichols who is married and lives in McCalla, AL. No grandchildren yet( we're still hopeful. I have a nursing and healthcare admiinstration background. I "took the plunge" and started my own consulting company in 1998 and travel a lot nationally.
Photos: Son Jeremy and his wife Lisa

Linda Simmons Price Linda & Ken Price Linda Simmons
Married to Ken Price
Children: Emily Price Hall & Whitney "Whit" Price
Granchildren: Price Hall (2 yrs)... and one on the way!
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1416 Florence St
Cullman, AL 35055
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Occupation: Small Business Owner (Wood & Wicker)
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Comments: Enjoyed looking at the website, seeing old pictures and friends. Unfortunately, cannot attend the reunion due to a prior engagement out-of-town that same weekend. Hope to hear from anyone from time to time or come by the store and see me.
Photos: At Emily's wedding reception

Bob Simpson  
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Michael A Sims Michael Sims
Married to Donna Kremsner
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PO Box 3522
Gulf Shores, AL 36547-3522
Phone: 251-923-6717
Website: www.seagullfilm.com
Facebook: yes, FB name Michael A Sims
Occupation: Realtor-Videographer
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Hobbies: Music, Video, Golf, Sitting by the Pool
Comments: Having the best time of my life living by the beach in tourist land.
Photos: Seagull Film videography company
Working the Charlie Daniels Pararescue Christmas
Favorite pastime: behind the camera!

Cheri Smith Blankenship
Married to George Blankenship
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1705 County Road 1301
Vinemont, AL 35179
Phone: 256-739-5377
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Gerry (Pierre) Smith Gerry (Pierre) Smith
Married to Kay Deese Williams-Smith
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3843 County Rd 747
Cullman, AL 35058
Phone: 256-385-4862
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Grady Smith
Married to Cherie Ann
Children: Rebekkah Smith, Amy Smit
Granchildren: Willa Carol Smith
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1010 County Road 1634
Cullman, AL 35058
Phone: 256.796.2819
Website: www.papasplace.org
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Occupation: CEO Cullman Electric Cooperative
Retired? Yes. June 1, 2018 after 46 year and 16 day career in electric utility industry
Hobbies: trying to play guitar, attempt to do some woodworking which usually ends up simply making saw dust, and whatever else comes along
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Photos: Grady and Cherie Ann
Grady and granddaughter Willa
Grady, Cherie Ann, Amy & Rebekkah

Jerry Smith Jerry Smith
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194 County Rd 471
Cullman, AL 35055
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Pam Spears Shoaf Pam Spears
Married to Richard Shoaf
Children: 1 daughter, 2 stpe children
Granchildren: 5 step-grandkids
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1241 Parkway Drive
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: 843-884-4189
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Comments: Hey Everyone! So glad to have a spot to say hello to all of you. My years at CHS were the best! So many good memories of that time. I have one daugther who just got married, so no grandkids yet. I have 2 step children and 5 step grands. Lived in SC since the 70's. Still pull for Crimson Tide.
Photos: Pam and daughter Kelley

Judy Speegle Shannon Judy Speegle Shannon Judy Speegle
Married to Bob Shannon for 49 years
Children: Son Chad married to Misty (Loyd) Shannon.
Granchildren: We are blessed with 2 grandchildren: Haley Shannon (14) and Wynn Shannon (9).
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3680 County Rd 222
Cullman, AL 35057
Phone: 256-734-3460
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Photos: Judy and Bob
Judy's Family
Judy, Bob & grandchildren
Judy and family at the beach

Brenda Spradlin Connell   Brenda Spradlin
Married to Rick Connell
Children: 2 sons Jason (Suzanne) Luke (Jenny)
Granchildren: 2 granddaughters (5 yrs & 2 yrs)
Email: rbconnell@bellsouth.net
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2205 Fantasia Drive NW
Cullman, AL 35058
Phone: 256-734-0988
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Occupation: Teacher at Cullman City Primary School
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Judy Spradlin Kenemore    
 
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Email: tckene@farmerstel.com
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28920 AL Hwy 71
Higdon, AL
Phone: 256-597-2019
256-605-0713
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Fran Steipp Patton  
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Freida Steipp St. Germain  
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Judy Stevens Dorrance Judy Stevens
Married to Edward
Children: Jeremy (24) Christi (22)
Grandchildren: one on the way
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3746 Chula Vista Dr. S. W.
Decatur, AL 35603
Phone: 256-350-1298
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Hobbies: We love watching our grandkids play ball. We bought a pontoon boat last year & we love going to the river & lake.
Comments: I am retired from Allstate Insurance. We have two children, Jeremy & Christi. Jeremy is married & has two kids. They live in Hartselle. Christi is not married & she lives in Florence. My husband & I live in Decatur. Ed is retired from Allstate. I am planning on coming to the reunion but I do not think Ed will attend.
Photos: Judy’s son Jeremy & wife, Sara, with their 2 kids Grayson & Pyper.

Steve Swofford Steve Swofford
Married to Donna Jennings (CHS Class of 71)
Children: Two children - Keith (married), and Rachel (finishing degree at University of Alabama)
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Address: Indian Springs, south of Hoover
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Occupation: CEO of Alabama Credit Union, based in Tuscaloosa but with branches from Huntsville to Mobile and Baldwin County (including Cullman). Been there 21 years, after serving for 18 years as EVP of the Alabama Credit Union League (Association).
Over the years, have served been a member of Kiwanis (distinguished President); on the University of Alabama National Alumni Board, and on the UA Tuscaloosa Chapter Board; Assistant Scoutmaster, Scout Troop 254; Director of the Alabama Credit Union League (Chairman, other); Director of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (Chairman, other); Trustee for the Southeast Credit Union Foundation (Chairman, other)
Retired?  No immediate plans to retire.
Hobbies: UA sports, fishing, deer and turkey hunting, and hiking, especially at the Grand Canyon.
Comments: celebrated 20th anniversary last year. Avid fresh and saltwater fisherman, and support UA sports. Get to Cullman somewhat regularly on business and to visit my Dad, who's still going strong at age 89.
Photos: Son Keith's graduation
With family in Tuscaloosa

Becky Thompson Brazeal   Becky Thompson
 
Children: I have two wonderful daughters, both married. Cheney and Steve live in Atlanta. Pary and Daniel live in Birmingham.
Granchildren: Cheney has two precious daughters, Reagan just celebrated her 4th birthday in true princess style and Reese is a very happy 2! We can argue over whose are the cutest!
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834 Mountain Branch Lane
Vestavia Hills, AL 35226
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Occupation: Teacher-22nd year in second grade
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Hobbies: I love the Gulf Coast and Alabama football.Roll Tide!
Comments: Just heard about the reunion plans and can't wait to see everyone in November! 40 years!!! Wow!!!
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David Thompson David Thompson
Married to Mary
Children: Alicia (22)
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Walsdorf, Germany
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Occupation: Industrial Engineer
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Hobbies: trekking, walking, traveling, gardening
Comments: Currently Director of Public Works at a U.S. Army installation in Bamberg Germany (since Nov 2001 but probably heading back to the States soon but don't know where yet). After HS, graduated University of Alabama, worked as industrial engineer at Nicholson File in Cullan, moved to Philadelphia, worked several places for U.S. Navy included Philadelphia, San Francisco and Colts Neck, NJ. Love to travel; places have included Nepal, Tibet, Cambodia, Bangkok, Egypt, Istanbul, Greece and most of Europe.
Photos: David and daughter at Tour de France

Jane Ann Thompson Wood   Jane Ann Thompson
Married to James Wood
Children: Tammy Franey, Daks Wood & Georgia Wood
Granchildren: Brandon, Joseph, Tucker, Colten & Jackson
Address:
502 10th St SE
Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: 251-752-6530 (cell)
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Occupation: Realtor
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Comments: Spending a lot of time in Tuscaloosa since Daks started at the University. Football life is crazy down here, but tons of fun. I guess I'm going to start back selling real estate in Tuscaloosa. Hey! Call me if you need a Game Day condo!
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Gary Thornton  
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Sarah Townsend Morris  
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Cathy Umphrey Stephens
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Occupation: We retired four years ago.
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Hobbies: Between building a house we love to Travel.
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Photos: Cathy & Glenn at the Great Pyramid