****The OwlSpirit is proud to announce the new web site of THE BIG LAKE WILDCAT **** To quote the article in the Wildcat: Try out our local web site featuring local news, local photos and local sports, along with school news. Also click on the video reel for live motion action shots. WAY TO GO, DAVID!! Check out the 'Additional Links' table for instant access, or, to bookmark, the web address is www.biglakewildcat.com.

CLASS NEWS -
RECEIVED FROM LINDA SHORT BURNETT - Get ready for our Spring luncheon. Spring is a time for rebirth. Lets renew acquaintances. 12:30 Saturday, May 5th, Golden Corral in Brownwood.
RECEIVED FROM MARGARET NOSSENT NIXON - As Shirley Miller is occupied with Buddy, I thought I would play reporter in her place. The Nifty 50's did meet at Zentner's Steak House in San Angelo 4-21-01. We had 25 ex-students &spouses in attendance. They are as follows: BIG LAKE: Don and Mary Ann Meroney; Dale & Adelia Calley; Jack & Joleta Harris; Boone & Joyce Stokes. MERTZON: Richard Boggs; Ray & Sharon Dorsey; Walter & Mildred Rackley. PLANO: Shirley Halydier. EULESS: Wilbur Lancaster ODESSA: Nancy Chapman LAKE BUCHANAN: George & Diana Lea Dykes MIDLAND: Don & Joan Johnson; John & Marinell Glidewell. SAN ANGELO: Max & Margaret Nixon; and Fay Wood Our next luncheon is scheduled for May 26, 2001.
RECEIVED FROM SHIRLEY SWANZY MILLER - This is the 2nd time I've gotten on the web site. I haven't had a computer very long so I am a slow learner and still don't really know what I'm doing. Margaret Nixon sent me the info on this. Really glad someone is doing it again. Don't know if anyone has e-mailed you about Coach Johnny Hickman passing away? He had cancer for several years. Passed away on Sunday April 22. They had his funeral service at Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo on the 25th and buried him in Bronte. I know there will be a lot of readers who will be interested in knowing this (Ed Note - Our sympathy to his wife, Virginia, and children, David Mack, Johnny Frank and Gina) Buddy and I always enjoy going to the Nifty 50's. You never know how many or who will show up. Margaret does a very good job sending out cards, keeping a scrapbook and picture album. We have a good time "Remembering when." Will stop for now. Keep up the good work. I forgot to tell you the Old water tower has been torn down. I suppose you get the Wildcat don't you? There is several pictures in it this week showing the tower on the ground. The new one is much higher.

Thought for April - May, 2001 (taken from the May 26, 1964 Owl's Hoot):
A life that counts is one that leaves the world better (author unknown, but was chosen by Class of 1964 as their motto)

Hope everyone has some of those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. As I get news, I will do updates. Will be taking some web design classes this summer in hopes that I can learn more. This has been such a creative outlet for me and I thank all of you for encouraging me to "keep on keeping on".