I arrived at Peavine School in the fall of 1968. Mulberry School consolidated with Peavine that year, and I became a Panther. It was my first ride on a school bus, the first of many to come. I came in the third grade. After my years at Peavine, I attended Stilwell High School and then I attended College at Northeastern State University, Tulsa Community College, Oklahoma State University, and The University of Arkansas.
My wife Elaine and I have three children and six grandchildren. I am a proud grandpa. We live in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. I am always glad to come to Peavine each day.
My philosophy is always to do what is best for the kids. Peavine is a special place to me, as it is with a lot of people here in the community.  I count myself blessed to be part of this community. A lot of time has passed since that day in 1968, but I have never lost my tie to Peavine. I am proud that I can say my children and grandchildren have walked the same halls as I did, and can call themselves Panthers as well.