Karen Greesen

Posted on: Jul 09, 2016 at 3:33 AM

Posted on: Jun 26, 2016 at 9:57 PM

To all the band members, Brahmadoras, and Lassies under the direction of John Pearson:

*** 4th MacArthur HS Band Reunion August 5-6, 2016***
Friday, August 5 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Beto’s 8142 Broadway $15 taco bar (to include Buffet of mini tacos, empanadas, chips and salsa, Iced tea and their tip.
Cash bar. Entire patio is reserved for us, and we have a stage to use. (they’ll not book a band for that night) Don’t want dinner? Come join us for a drink. Casual; shorts are fine. Lots of shade, and 20 large fans throughout. Please RSVP
Saturday, August 6
11 – 2 p.m. Oak Leaf Ballroom (same venue as last time, but different hall) 3921 Naco-Perrin, 78217 Snacks, cash bar, look thru memorabilia, marching videos. Performances by some of our members.
5 p.m. Mac High School band hall, to play fight song and take pictures.
5:30 p.m. Oak Leaf Ballroom~ Cocktail hour, appetizers and mingle. (cash bar) Random drawings for prizes throughout evening!
6:30 p.m. Dinner: Chicken fajitas, guacamole, rice and beans. Acoustic guitarist will perform.
8:00 Cake and coffee. Open mic to share memories.
8:30 p.m. Live music by some of our own Mac Band Alumni.
10 p.m. Evening ends.
After party at hotel.
HOTEL INFO: Comfort Inn & Suites 8640 Crownhill 210-249-2000 $89/night There is NO shuttle service, but we can carpool. You may begin making reservations on Thursday, 5/19/16 – Mention Mac Band Reunion to get the special rate.
Friday night only: $15
Saturday only: $55 ($60 after July 15)
Both nights: $70 ($75 after July 15)
Checks to: Mac Band Reunion c/o Janet Grubbs, 4522 Briarwick St., San Antonio, TX 78217
PayPal: macarthurbandreunion@aol.com (this is also our new email address)


Mac Band Reunion committee
macarthurbandreunion@aol.com

Thom Di Fronzo crossed my path several times since high school.  I can finally use the work "zany" as it works to describe him.  I was constantly getting in trouble with the classes I had with him because he worked hard at making me laugh out loud and disrupt the class. Either right before or after graduation, Thom pranked some guys and actually ran and joined the military to escape their payback!  He served in 'Nam and when he came back he did infants and children's photography.  He had two daughters I believe, Brandy and Crystal and they lived in Houston.  Thom went to live in Florida and did scuba diving and salvaging.  He loved his music and so became a DJ.  He would play on cruise ships.  He even came over and played music at my adult day care a few times.  He and his friend Barbara who had gone to Roosevelt would frequent the Karaoke bars to listen and have fun. (Yes, I sang Karaoke with them!)  Thom started having health problems and moved back to Florida and went off my radar at that time.

Rest in peace Thom.