| Ceremony Unveiling Monument to BHS 1958 Basketball State Champions |
| On June 7, 2008, this marvelous monument to our heroes was unveiled. Present in this photo are, left to right, Tommy N. (Class of '58), Buster, James B. (Class of '58), Calvin, Will, Dick, (behind them: Jarrell H. (Class of '58) and Dennis), Billy W. (Class of '58), Dell Mack H. (Class of '59), (behind them: Dale and Richard I.) Mrs. Mack Birtchet (widow of Coach B.), and Coach Joe Pirtle. (Photo by Judy ER) |
| Buster writes: Jan: With all of the pictures taken at the ceremony, I would have thought that you would be inundated with photos by now. Anyway, the ceremony itself and the following get-together for our class were great (Will had a lot to do with it being so). There were quite a few members of the ’58 class in attendance, a few of the ’59 class, and a good group from our class (George, Janean, Marie, Shirlene, Judy PS, Judy ER and Frank, Jimmie Nell, Jeanne, David B., along with those of us on the team.) Dale’s wife Helen, Calvin’s wife Gail, and Dennis’ wife Jane were the spouses that came. The monument is neat, large, and sits right by the sidewalk going into the high school gymnasium. During the ceremony, Will spoke a few words that really seemed from his heart as to what this championship, this town, and this team and coaches meant to so many. It was a neat talk. It sounds like all that I visited with are ready for the next reunion. And, the website that you have given all of us was a topic many times. Again, thank you. I know that you’ll receive better reports, but I thought I would give you a brief one. (Thanks, Buster!) |
| Will, Dennis, George, Dick, and Buster, looking proud. (Photo by Janean) |
| Belton belles Janean, Jeanne, Marie, Sue, (David B., a "belle"?), Jimmie Nell, Shirlene, and Judy PS. |
| Coach Pirtle (Photo by Janean) |
| 1958: Head Coach, Mack Birtchet |
| 1958: Assistant Coach, Joe Pirtle |
| Nate J. (Class of '58) and Jeanne (Photo by Janean) |
| Jenny, her brother Dan (Class of ?), and Joe S. (Class of '58) (Photo by Janean) |
| Jeanne, Shirlene, Marie, and Sue (Photo by Janean) |
| David B., Richard I, and James B. (Class of '58) (Photo by Janean) |
| Buster with Dale's wife, Helen (Photo by Janean) |
| Calvin and Dick (Photo by Janean) |
| Coach Pirtle, Dennis, George, and Will (Photo by Janean) |
| Dick says, "You WHAT?!!!" as Dennis rolls his eyes... (Photo by Janean) |
| Calvin's wife, Gayle (Class of '61) (Photo by Janean) |
| Dennis's wife, Jane (Class of '62) (Photo by Janean) |
| Dick, George, Louis C (Class of '63?), Buster, and former Marching 100 bandleader Pete Peters (Photo by Janean) |
| James B., sister Sue, Howard P. (Class of '58), and sister Judy PS (Photo by Janean) |
| Dennis's wife, Jane (Class of '62) (Photo by Janean) |
| Proud Mama Jeanne, next to son Donny K's Hall of Honor plaque for golf (Photo by Janean) |
| Judy PS and David B. (Photo by Janean) |
| Marie and Jimmie Nell (Photo by Janean) |
| Sue, Jane, and Dennis (Photo by Janean) |
| NOW do you recognize everybody? (Photo by Judy PS) |
| Coach Pirtle, intent... (Photo by Judy PS) |
| Dick, showing off his beautiful smile... (Photo by Judy PS) |
| Buster, listening... (Photo by Judy PS) |
| Jeanne, with appendage (Photo by Judy PS) |
| "She walks; she talks. She crawls on her belly like a reptile..." Uh, oh. Wrong song. (Photo by Judy PS) |
Remember "Little Egypt"? (Photo by Judy PS) |
| We know that sometimes big brothers beat up on their li'l sisters, but this is ridiculous! Does James have a guilty look? Does Sue look disgusted, or just resigned? (Photo by Judy PS) |
| Sue, still a good sport. (Photo by Judy PS) |
| Will is having a wonderful time! (Photo by Judy PS) |
| Jimmie, listening. (Photo by Judy PS) |
| Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation (BEEF) Alumni and Friends Brick Walkway (Photo courtesy of Judy PS) |