Success to Significance Reunion Series

Reverend Dr. William Sappenfield (just Bill to you and me) kicks off a new series about God, grace and greed. This is a raw, uncut riffing on the basics of one's faith and ask riveting questions. How you respond is strictly up to you.  Bill is a gifted speaker and friend of this network. While his views are his own, we are aligned in faith and basic beliefs.  This timeless series focuses on YOU an...

Classmate Cecil Douglass is honored on this particular segment. His service to our country is notable. He has now returned to Sherman, Texas to make a difference in his community.  Hear about his life of significance.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-to-significance-reunion-series--6085711/support .

Robin Abb joins us and reveals her life journey that includes Sherman, Dallas, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., back to Sherman, Boulder, and now Port Townsend, Washington.  With every story comes her comedic perspective on life. Hear her story about encounters with Robin Williams, rock musicians in Dallas, and even Joe Biden.  You will love how Robin turned out running Smooth Transitions and continu...

Enjoy this insightful conversation with Kathy Furr Chavez in our first, post reunion interview. Learn about Kathy's life before Sherman, Texas and hear her assessment on the mental health of our town.  Please join us in this series by investing 30 minutes of time to recall your favorite memories of Sherman, Texas. You can give your children and grandchildren the video link so they will always have...

Our Reunion Conversation continues with Richard Hall, our classmate from Sherman High School, Class of 1974. He is an elite musician and happened to earn All State band. Hear his backstory on growing up in Sherman. The son of Austin College Professor Clyde Hall and his Mom, a professional dietician, Richard recalls school days at Fairview, Dillingham, and Sherman High.  This episode also honors Pr...

The Brandons were a very prominent family in Sherman, Texas with Dr. Brandon serving as Senior Pastor at First Baptist. Dr. Brandon and his wife Dolly were positive forces in the lives of many, especially with their daughter Susie. Susie Brandon Webb joins our Reunion Series and recalls life in Sherman with highlights from Wakefield, Dillingham and Sherman High.  Hear about her favorite flavor at...

The one and only Gary Roberts is on Reunion Conversations. He was made in Sherman, Texas with Sherman water, just like everything coming out of 903 Brewery. This program will give you a unique perspective on how Sherman has evolved and changed with the times through the lens of an entrepreneur of 903 Brewery.  One bonus section is a drop in visit by Gary's son Jeremy, the creative force behind the...

Enjoy this fun conversation with Debbie Franks Hudson. She spent one third of the century with Disney in costuming, theme parks, travel company, and security.  Hear her special salute to friends especially her thoughts about the late, great Maryl Dean.  Debbie has energy, charisma, and personality that you can't miss!  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-to...

John Crow joins us from the Class of '74 and reflects on his time and life in Sherman, Texas. It's pure vintage. Enjoy his stories on Coach Rexrode and Coach Schaffer, favorites haunts in Sherman and reflections on the impact of Sherman.  Remember the night time, Christmas parades in Sherman? John introduced "night time parades" to Canton, Texas and the rest is history!  This conversation swings o...

Enjoy hearing the odyssey of Neomosha Nelson. It's the story of pivoting and meeting the right people at the right time. Hear the tributes to Neomosha's Mom, to her special teachers in Sherman at George Washington Carver Elementary, Gene Loop and her unique network of colleagues. This is an illuminating conversation that is reflective of our collective past in our hometown known as Sherman. Become...

Enjoy this conversation with Nikki Hudspeth Hermanson. Nikki shares priceless perspective from her time in South Dakota, life as a teacher, Mother, Grandmother, and Daughter.  And hear about the daughter of Coach Tommy Hudspeth. So much expected and so much was received.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-to-significance-reunion-series--6085711/support .

Enjoy this conversation that centers on "Cheryl from Sherman." It's Cheryl Patrick Inman's story that centers on her faith, family and friends.   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-to-significance-reunion-series--6085711/support .

Our Reunion Series continues with the one and only Debbie Thompson Soechting. Debbie is a great storyteller and recalls her adventures in the Sherman Schools.  You will love her story about Mrs. Moody at Jefferson, Mrs. Lee from Home Economics in Piner, and Debbie's encounter with Mr. Bill McClure regarding her car keys.  Enjoy this one on one chat with this fun FIRST FRIEND.  Become a supporter o...

The one and only Donnie "Mac" McCullough is a wonderful storyteller, songwriter, and published author of "Danny Boy." Donnie provides his take on Sherman and opines on the contrast of Piner versus Dillingham.  Enjoy Donnie's memories of his first car date with Jill Ball.  Now a resident of New Hampshire, Sherman will always be in Donnie Mac's DNA.    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

James Wright shares his memories of family, school, Sherman, Texas, with particular gratitude for his Mom and Dad. His Dad served in World War II, came to Sherman and lived on Music Street. He opened Wright Snack Bar and became a popular stop for many Shermanites, especially for his chili pies. James honors his teachers from Carver and pays special homage to Coach Hudspeth, Coach Hunt, Coach O'Bri...

Enjoy this delightful conversation with the one and only Sandra K. Brown Lee. Hear about the glory years at Carver, Washington, Piner and Sherman High. Sandra recalls the pride of being a part of the Homecoming Queen Court, one of the first two African American young women chosen. And we talk about her two children and Sandra's wonderful Grandsons....the pride of her life. Become a supporter of th...

Juanita Cole Reese, storyteller extraordinaire, shares tales from Sherman, Texas including her 49 years of service at Wilson N. Jones. She has assisted in virtually every type of surgery except a heart transplant. Hear the tales of this farmer's daughter. Juanita is a Mom, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Notably, her family has served America in many capacities. There is a heart for community a...

Our Reunion Series hits a high note with David Foster's story of significance. Hear the story of integration through the lens of a fourth grader who was escorted, by the Denison Police Department, out of the school. David's parents filed a law suit. David witnessed his Mom on the witness stand. He feared that she would go to jail. The lawsuit was won and integration began. It was a seminal moment....

The Reunion Series goes to Nashville and features Paula K. Parker. She was Paula Dean in the Class of '74. Now an author, she shares her faith journey and talks about the deep influence of growing up in Sherman, Texas. Visit www.paulakparker.com to see all the books Paula has written. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-to-significance-reunion-series--60857...

Our Reunion Series continues with Danny Hughes, first friend, best friend, co-conspirator in our Monkees band, golfer, proud Dad, Grand Dad, on his way to 50 years of marriage to Cindy Spence. Enjoy this in depth reflection on the innocent 1960's. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-to-significance-reunion-series--6085711/support .

Cheryl McKnight Roberson is a "first friend." Cheryl reflects on her "good life, " with a particular keen memory for life at Jefferson elementary school, Sherman, Texas. Enjoy this walk down memory lane and hear Cheryl's special advice on laughing and loving life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-to-significance-reunion-series--6085711/support .

The Reunion Series continues with Karla Snipes Graham. This program reflects on Karla's life as an extraordinary teacher recalling some of her greatest mentors. Hear the story of "Angels in the Room," all about Karla's missing brother. It is a God wink. Karla was the daughter of a polymath Dad. Dr. Fred Snipes was a Physician, musician and dedicated to his work in medicine. Enjoy this recollection...

This show kicks off our Reunion Series for the Class of 1974, Sherman, Texas. A special thanks to our featured Sherman Bearcat, Leska Blevins Papas. Hear the deep roots between the Blevins-Hart-Tocquigny family dating back to 1936 when Leska's grandmother rented her garage apartment to George Tocquigny, a freshman at Austin College. During this show, Leska recalls her fondest memories of Sherman,...

Sherman, Texas. Our little town, now busting at the seams with "Broad Horizons." Back in 1974, it was a different time, different people, with a different pace. This Reunion Series for the Class of '74 is a unique platform for classmates to share their memories of childhood, school days, and reflect on this unique window of time. Today's guest is Jim May. He was #43 on the Championship Basketball...

The Success to Significance Reunion Tour for the Class of 1974 continues with featured guest Bill Sappenfield. We have known Bill since 1968 and enjoyed his family. The Sappenfield family has been in Grayson County, Texas for five generations. His Great Great Grandfather migrated to Sherman from Indiana. George Sappenfield, his Dad, worked at the local paper- The Sherman Democrat. He later became...