I appreciate the opportunity to let everyone from Hereford High School know what I've been doing since my graduation. I've included my formal corporate biography, but also want to send you a few words from my heart.

My West Texas roots go pretty deep. I was born in Lubbock, lived in Tahoka, grew up in Hereford, and married my high school sweetheart, Gerry Lynn Wheeler. My brother, Steve, and sister, D'Shaun, went to Hereford and graduated from Texas Tech. I went to West Texas State.

My career began in Hereford in 1965 where I was a stockman and janitor for what we then called Southwestern Bell Telephone. My early assignments kept me pretty close to home, and I worked in Monahans, Floydada, Amarillo, Midland, and Lubbock.

I've traveled a bit since then, but everything I ever needed to know I learned here in West Texas. Work hard. Let your word - and your handshake - be your bond. Never seek or settle for second best. And, most importantly, take care of people and they'll take care of you.

These are the values I grew up with, and they are my values now. As we used to say, "It's where I'm coming from." It's also "Where I'm going to." Though I spend most of my time in Atlanta these days, I have a ranch in Hondo, and Texas will always be my home.

Stan Sigman (Class Of 65), President & CEO - Cingular Wireless

Stan Sigman (Class of 65), was appointed president and CEO in November 2002, and is responsible for the company's coast-to-coast U.S. wireless operations. Cingular is a joint venture between AT&T (formerly SBC) and BellSouth.

The company began operation in September 2000 following regulatory approval by the European Union (EU), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Cingular Wireless is now the largest wireless company in the United States, with more than 54 million subscribers on the nation's largest digital voice and data network. Cingular is dedicated to providing customers with wireless technology designed to enrich their lives.

The best time to register for the Hereford Alumni 2006 Multi-Class Reunion is before May 31. Why? Well, there are actually two reasons: The first being that May 31 is the last day that Hereford alumni can submit bio information and photos to be included in the reunion's Memory Book. Secondly, May 31 is also the date that the reunion registration fee of $100 per person ends and increases to $125 per person on June 1. So don't delay, get your reunion registration and Memory Book forms completed and faxed or mailed today. To print the forms from your computer just click onto the link below.

The Hereford High School Class of 1971 will hold it's 35th Class Reunion in Grapevine, Texas on July 14- 15, 2006. The reunion will be held in conjunction with the Hereford Alumni 2006 Multi-Class Reunion. A special mixer for the Class of 71 will be at Willhoites Restaurant in downtown Grapevine on Friday, July 14, between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. For more information please contact class coordinator Kima Marsh Light (Class of 71), at 469-293-6355.

It's easy, it's fast, and you won't have to bother with completing the reunion registration form because we handle it all for you when you register for the Hereford Alumni 2006 Multi-Class Reunion using your Visa or MasterCard. Just call Lee at 817-267-2608 and your registration will be taken over the phone. And as was announced in last month's newsletter, you will not incur any extra service fee for using your bankcard to register. You will, however, need to complete and mail or email your Memory Book photo and information if you wish to make a submission. The address to mail, email, or fax your Memory Book submission is: HHS Alumni Association, 1108 Oakridge Drive, Euless, Texas 76040, Fax 817-868-0796. Email address - info@herefordalumni.com.

Remember those old rotary telephones? Remember back in the days when you only needed to dial seven digits instead of the ten digits required to call someone today? Back in the fifties and sixties when the population of Hereford, Texas was fewer than 7,000 residents, and things were so much simpler, area codes were non- existent. Instead, you simply dialed "Emerson 4" or "E-M-4" on that old rotary telephone dial, followed by the last four digits to reach anyone in town.

Nowadays, as a result of the population boom of the seventies and eighties, you must dial Hereford's area code which is "8-0-6", plus "3-6-4" (or "E-M-4"), followed by the last four digits. With that in mind, let's say you were interested in moving back to Hereford - then you would want to call Marn Tyler, owner of Marn Tyler Realtors at 806-364-0153 for that new homestead. For cleaning supplies for your newly purchased home you would call David McDonald (Class of 65), of Macksco Supply, LLC (formerly Hereford Janitorial Supply) at 806- 364-0517. If you were in the market for a new Ford car or truck then you would call Johnny Trotter (Class of 69) or Jana Green (Class of 79), owners of Whiteface Ford at 806-364-1919. And in your new Ford F-150 you'd probably want a new pair of Justin kickers so you'd call Thomas Robbins (Class of 96), at Boots and Saddle Western Wear at 806-364- 5332. That tender side of you would beckon you to send mom a bouquet of flowers on her special day so you'd call Terry Sparks (Class of 71) , at Terry's Floral and Designs at 806-364- 3114. And for reliable local, state, and national news, weather, and sports you would listen to Hereford's KPAN Radio on 860 AM or 106.3 FM. Chip Formby (Class of 71), is the station's manager and can be reach at 806-364-1860.

Today you would have to dial three more digits to reach these fine Hereford businesses by phone than you would have in the 1950's or 1960's...but that same old fashion service and small town hospitality is still available. For more information on these and other businesses who are Hereford Alumni 2006 Multi-Class Reunion sponsors, please click onto the link below.

Planning a big day on Saturday, July 15 at the Hereford Alumni 2006 Multi-Class Reunion? Whether you plan to golf, shop, or do some site-seeing in Grapevine, you'll need to start the day with a hearty breakfast. The "Hostile Herd" Continental Breakfast is just what you'll need. The breakfast will feature hot mini sausage rolls, assorted warm Danish and apple spice breads with cinnamon raisin butter. Also on the morning menu is a fresh fruit presentation, fruit smoothie, flavored coffee creamers, boiled eggs, oatmeal packets, freshly brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee, assorted flavored hot teas, assorted fruit juices, assorted soft drinks, and bottled water. The breakfast is optional at a cost of $12.00 per person (tax and service charge included), and is not included with the reunion package. The continental breakfast will start at 7:00 AM and end at 10:00 AM in the reunion's hospitality suite, the Hilton DFW Lakes' La Buena Vida Room. To include the Saturday alumni breakfast with your reunion package, you'll need to specify it on the registration form under "Saturday Optional Prices."

Now is the best time to book your flight and get a great deal on airfares to Dallas-Fort Worth International or Dallas Love Field for the alumni reunion in Grapevine, Texas. Checking online with Orbitz.com, an American Airlines round-trip flight departing Amarillo, Texas on Friday, July 14 to DFW Airport, returning on Sunday, July 16 is only $119 per person, including tax and fee. A Continental Airlines round-trip ticket will cost you $265 from Fort Lauderdale to DFW Airport on the same flight dates. Fly from Kansas City to Dallas Love Field on Friday, July 14, and return July 16, on a Southwest Airlines round-trip and pay only $118, tax and fee included. For more information on bargain flights from other cities to Dallas-Fort Worth, click onto the link to Orbitz.com below.

How about a relaxing and invigorating chair massage to help relieve stress and muscle tension on Saturday, July 15, at the all-school reunion in Grapevine? Perhaps you're planning a long-distance drive into Grapevine on Friday, July 14. If that's the case, then you may find yourself waking up with some muscle stiffness on Saturday morning. We're proud to announce that we're adding the services of licensed massage therapist, Anneke Patterson, as one of the many features of the Hereford Alumni 2006 Multi-Class Reunion. The 10-15 minute massage will help relieve stress and muscle tension in the head, neck, shoulder, and back. No oil is used, therefore no change in attire is necessary. The hours of operation on Saturday, July 15, will be from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM in the Hilton DFW Lakes' La Buena Vida room.

Class reunions are for seeing and remembering all of those special people you knew back at Hereford High School who once crossed your path. However, some of those people are no longer with us but should never be forgotten. A special way in which you can honor your classmates, schoolmates, parents, or teachers is with the "I Will Remember You" sponsorship at the Hereford Alumni 2006 Multi-Class Reunion. The cost for each sponsorship is $50 and should be included with your registration before May 31, 2006. On Saturday night, July 15, a brief slide show of old photographs of deceased loved ones will be shown to the tune of Amy Grant's, "I Will Remember You" at the Saturday evening banquet in the Hilton DFW Lakes' International Ballroom. In addition, there will be a section in the reunion's Memory Book for this sponsorship. For more information on this sponsorship, click onto the link below.

With accolades from well-known publications such as Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, and The Dallas Morning News, we are proud to have Bear Creek Golf Club as the site of the Hereford Alumni Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 15, 2006. In addition, AvidGolfer Magazine voted Bear Creek Golf Club "The best place to hold a corporate event" in 2002, 2003, and 2005. Bear Creek Golf Club, which is location inside DFW Airport, was established in 1980 and is actually home to two 18-hole courses. To enter the alumni tournament you must be registered for the Hereford Alumni 2006 Multi- Class Reunion and submit your entry fee which is only $60 per player. For more information on the tournament please contact the tournament's coordinator, Suzanne Smith Collier (Class of 73), at 214-215-7822.

Okay, what would you like to hear? "I'm A Believer" by The Monkees" How about Sam Cooke's "You Send Me"? Whether you want to hear an old country song like "Crazy" by Patsy Cline or an old school favorite like "Let's Groove" by Earth, Wind, & Fire, Dallas Disc Jockeys has got you covered at the Hereford Alumni 2006 Multi-Class Reunion! On Friday night, July 14, at Austin Ranch in Grapevine, Texas, Dallas Disc Jockeys will be spinning the best of the Oldies from the 50's, 60's, 70's, and 80's for your listening and dancing pleasure. With over 30,000 songs in their catalog, there is not anything they can't handle when it comes to pleasing the musical palates of the Baby Boomer Generation. So put on your "dancing shoes" and get ready to dance!

Do you own a business that offers a product or service? If so, then you might be interested in the silent auction to be held at the Hereford Alumni 2006 Multi-Class Reunion in Grapevine this summer. You might wish to donate a gift basket containing your company's products or offer a gift card that can be redeemed at your place of business. This would be an excellent way for you to inform your former classmates and schoolmates about you and your business and advertise in general at the two-day event. Even if you do not own a business, you can donate a gift basket, for example, to the silent auction. A portion of the proceeds from will go towards making the all-school reunion a spectacular event. In addition, a fund will be established for a scholarship program to help educate a future Hereford alumni. So if you are interested in contributing to this fund-raising event then please call Ginny Cooper (Class of 60), at 979-279- 2063. Your participation will be greatly appreciated.

Hereford High School Class of 1996 will hold its 10th Class Reunion in Hereford on July 28-29, 2006, in Hereford, Texas. The reunion will be held in conjunction with the annual Beef Capital of the World Jubilee. For more information on the reunion call Aimee Alley (Class of 96), at 832-754-7043 or email her at herefordclassof96@hotmail.com.

Additionally, Hereford High School Class of 1966 will be gathering in Hereford for its 40th Class Reunion on August 4-5, 2006. For more information on the Class of 1966 reunion and others being held in Hereford this summer, simply click onto the reunions web site link below.