"Frank,
I don't see your reply, but wanted to let you know that Tom Ryan passed away in September.
Judy Wolfson Smith 1952"
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If we do not have a special group for former band members we really should have one... especially those under the direction of Howard "The Boss" Swyers. We had several reunions in the past but we do…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Frank Draper Babcock Nov 21, 2016.
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Thomas F. Ryan, Jr replied to Thomas F. Ryan, Jr's discussion Band"Well Frank. We are all O F now and we see things just a little different... We have not lost too many yet (as far as I know) so I appreciate everyone just a little more.
Live near Orlando and travel is not easy.... So I don't go to events...…"
"Hi Tommy, it's been a long time! If was not for the band I might not have graduated. I know we had some problems, but that was then, I hope we can forget them. The band was everything to me! Frank Babcock."
JUDY WOLFSON SMITH replied to Thomas F. Ryan, Jr's discussion Band"You're right Tom and Carolyn. We band members were a "family". My memories of my time with the band (and the orchestra) are more precious to me than my class memories. I took two of my…"
Carolyn Allen (Caroline Smith) replied to Thomas F. Ryan, Jr's discussion Band"I keep trying to reply, but my phone will not let me write Mr. Swyers name. Well, there it is! Anyway, the band was the BEST! I miss those reunions! I miss seeing all of you dear friends. My PBHS Band memories are so…"
"Hello Tom,
I added a group for band members. Good suggestion.
George Reese, Admin.
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Thomas F. Ryan, Jr posted a discussionBand
If we do not have a special group for former band members we really should have one... especially those under the direction of Howard "The Boss" Swyers. We had several reunions in the past but we do have much in common that is not reflected in class membership.
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- Graduate of U of Miami 60 B.Ed.
Graduate of Yale 72 U. M. Div.
Graduate of Eastern Illinois U. 77 M. A.
Ordained Episcopal Priest 1972
Married Courtenay - 2 Girls and 1 Boy ... 5 grands
Member of PBHS Band 1948 - 55 - Bass (Sousaphone)
Member of PBHS Orchestra - 1952-55 Double Bass
Teacher Dade County Schools 1960-69 Science and Biology
Cancer Survivor since 2004
Retired on January 1 2005
Worked part time for Walt Disney World 2005 to 2007
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