March 2001

A publication for alumni of the Pasadena Independent School District
'A Texas Recognized District 1997-2000

INSIDE

Formula for Success
Teacher inspired chemist's climb up career ladder
Page 3

Sister Act
Teaching is a family affair 
for these three graduates

Page 4

And the names are...
New schools finally 
have an identity
Page 7

CLASS REUNIONS

Pasadena 
High School

All Classes - 
Monthly Lunch
When:
1 p.m. on the first Monday of every month
Where: Luby's Cafeteria on Southmore in Pasadena
Contact: Bobby Oglethorpe at 713-472-6089 or bobbyoglethorpe@aol.com

Classes of 1971 and 1972 
When:
June 16, 2001
Contact: Joe Rice at 281-479-8343 (1972) or Dennis Slate at 281-470-1010 (1971).

Class of 1986
When:
June 9, 2001
Where: Kemah
Contact: Georgia Hock (Adams) at 281-478-6471 or lgbdhock@swbell.net


More Class Reunions
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chamber-logo.jpg (22218 bytes)Education Foundation, 
Alumni Association 
join forces

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation merged with the Pasadena Independent School District Alumni Association recently to form the Pasadena ISD Education and Alumni Foundation. 

"The benefits of the merger are endless," said Herman Williams, president of the Alumni Association. "These two organizations have the same goal -- to help the students of our district receive a quality education."

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PUTTING OTHERS FIRST MAKES 
BILL SHOCK PASADENA ISD'S...

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS 2001

Step into the HOSTS room on any given day of the week at Parks Elementary and you are likely to see Bill Shock. If he's not there, he could be in another part of the school helping judge a science fair or assisting in another volunteer project. 

If it is not a school day, you could find him lending a helping hand to a church or community project. You may even see him volunteering his time at Space Center Houston. The list of Shock's volunteer efforts goes on and on.

The 1954 graduate of Pasadena High School always has put others' needs first. It is because of his heartfelt generosity that Shock has been named the Pasadena Independent School District's Distinguished Alumnus for 2001. 

Shock will formally receive the honor at a reception at 6:30 p.m. on March 22 at the district's Administration Building, 1515 Cherrybrook.

This annual award recognizes an alumnus who has made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments and career have brought credit to the Pasadena school district. "I just love helping people," Shock says. "I'm not a person who can just sit still. I want to be doing something where I can be making a difference. Volunteering gives me great joy and meaning to my retirement. I hope my actions will motivate others to do the same."

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