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"LANDONIA"
In the early 1920s, the only public Senior High School in Jacksonville, Florida was the old Duval High School, located on Ocean Street in downtown Jacksonville. High school students living in South Jacksonville were forced to cross the St. Johns River via a ferry to attend Duval High. As the population of Duval County grew and moved to the suburbs, it was apparent that Duval County's School System needed to be expanded. The educational decision-makers decided to build three new high schools throughout the country. Andrew Jackson was built to serve Downtown and Northside, Robert E. Lee to serve the Westside, and South Jacksonville to serve the City of South Jacksonville.
This is a circa 1925 architect's rendition of the new South Jacksonville Junior and Senior High School. In 1927, South Jacksonville was renamed "Landon" in honor of Miss Julia Landon, the first teacher in South Jacksonville who taught at a time when the only educational facility there was a one-room, one-teacher school house.
Landon High School - 50 Years After Graduation 1956 Photo 2006 Photo
Landon High School - 2006 Photos
Lions Guarding Entrance Lions Guarding Entrance Beautiful Stone and Brick Work
Beautiful Stone Work Lions Guarding Entrance Beautiful Stone and Brick Work
North View - Auditorium School Sign South View - Gym and Cafeteria
Julia Landon College Preparatory School - 2008
This banner is proudly displayed just inside the main entrance to the school.
Class of 1964
The Class of 1964 donated this plaque which is located above the main entrance to Landon on Thacker Avenue. It reads: WISDOM IS ONE TREASURE NO ROBBER CAN TOUCH SENIOR CLASS 1964
Veteran's Appreciation Monument
This monument is located on the front lawn of the school.
Principal's Recognition Plaque
This Plaque is located on the wall at the main entrance to Landon.
Landon Alma Mater We hail thee, Alma Mater Our praise we sing to thee. Your Standards and your honor Will live on through time to be.
We're proud to bear your colors, Your banners e're will fly, And the name of dear old Landon Will never, never die!
Colors: Orange and Black
Nickname: Lions
Landon Memorabilia
Pennant
Kay Jewelers on West Forsyth Street gave Landon Girls a free graduation gift, one of these pendants.
Kay Jewelers on West Forsyth Street gave Landon Boys a free graduation gift, one of these tie clasp.
Landon "Spirit" Pins were worn to show support for various athletic teams.
25th Reunion Key Ring Unique 40th Reunion Name Tags
1956 Landon Decal
Landon Decal
1956 Graduation Events
Prom Dance Card Commencement Graduation Events
1956 Diploma
Landon Diplomas were issued for General, College Preparatory and Business Preparatory Curriculums.
1956 Landon Administrators Mike Houser, Dean of Boys George H. Wood, Principal Orra Eastburn, Dean of Girls
The Landon High Class of 1956 Honorees Valedictorian Salutatorian
Sally Guthrie Martha Wilder
Officers
Bob Williams, President Bobbie Rountree, Vice-President Eleanor Yeager, Secretary David Mizrahi, Treasurer
Superlatives Most Fun Most Intellectual Most Athletic
Glenn Sharpe & Patty Mickey Albert Holt & Emily Jopling Bob Swindell & Helen Stanley
Best All Around Most Attractive King and Queen
Bill Boss & Jackie Soud Bill Coalson & Mary Monroe Mickey Dechman & Malinda Dixon
Most Talented Most Likely To Succeed
Bob Sandlin & Beti Seay Jack Sapolsky & Mary Ann McManis
Leaders Yearbook: Landonian
Mary Ann McManis, Editor-in-Chief Front Cover - 1956 Landonian
Newspaper: Lion's Roar
Clifford Landers, Editor-in-Chief 1956 Heading for Lion's Roar
National Honor Society
Emily Jopling, President
Sports 1956 Big 10 Conference Football Co-Champions
Players pictured above are, front row, left to right: Glenn Johnson, Glenn Sharp, Bobby Purser, Jim Couch, Jim Gilmore, Bob Harris, Wayne Rhodes, Al La Faye, Johnny Carraway, Fred Nelson, Rae Marks, Billy Carroll, Jerry Adams and Tommy Muhlbauer. Middle row: Bill McKinney, Allen Neville, Gene Manning, Art Lloyd, George Story, Jay Newbern, Mickey Dechman, Bill Boss, Bob Hutchinson, Bill Coalson, Dana Austin, Ricky Guttery, Larry Cicale, Sonny Giles and Norwood Redding. Back row: Larry Ebersol, Homer Lewis, Ronald Gardner, David Whitehead, Jim Searcy, Darrell Leake, Van Fletcher, Fred Weinberg, Joe Smith, Ed Porch, Chuck McKinney, James Carter, Jerry Hartz, Robert Mette, Tony Fekany, Joe Larson, Ed Cone, Billy Altman, Bill Carlton and Bob Swindell.
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight that counts, it's the size of the fight in the dog." Head Football Coach Barney "The Bear" Searcy
Bob Swindell and his 3-Year Varsity Football Sweater
Meninak Game Football Charm Football Game Program 1956 Football Trophy
 The above picture came from the Sports Section in the September 17, 1953, Edition of, "The Florida Times-Union," Jacksonville, Florida. It appeared in an article that heralded the opening of Landon's Football Schedule against Edgewater High of Orlando in the Gator Bowl. Part of this article was missing, but what I had did name different players. Classmate George Story was mentioned as one of the Guards expecting to see playing time--quite an accomplishment for a true Freshman.
Two Lions who cared to save the past
Darrell Leake Bob Swindell Circa 2000, The administration at Landon decided to auction off the old trophies from the days when Landon was a Jr. - Sr. High. The auction was held in the school auditorium. Bob Swindell was the successful bidder for the 1956 Big 10 Co-Championship Football Trophy, and Darrell Leake was the successful bidder for the 1956 Big 10 Championship Basketball Trophy. Thanks to Bob and Darrell, you are able to view these trophies on our web site.
1956 Big 10 Conference Basketball Champions
Players pictured above are, front row, left to right: Bob Swindell, Ray Schultz, Eddie Cone, David Hicks and Ray Swain. Back row: Coach Warner, Bob Mette, Harold Zellner, James Carter, Darrell Leake and Ray Swain, Mgr.
1956 Championship Trophy Varsity Sweater Basketball Charm
1956 Class AA, Group 2 District Baseball Champions The 1956 Baseball Team Members Coach Keith Ross; Players: Eddie Cone, Kenneth Drury, Jimmy Gilmore, Bobby Harris, Darrell Leake, Gene Manning, Bill McKenny, Chuck McKenny, Bob Mette, Dana Mizelle, Stewart Murdoch, Wayne Rhodes and Bob Swindell. Managers Dick Steeves and Jerry James
Girls Athletic Association Cathy Stewart was awarded this letter as a member of the GAA "Letter Club."
2 5th Reunion - 1981Date: July 3, 4 & 5 Where: Sheraton at St. Johns Place Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida
The poor quality of this photo makes it impossible to identify every classmate - Editor
25th Reunion Committee Vann Burney, Susan Crutchfield, Kathy Enge, Kay Fleming, Bill Gillespie, Jack Gillrup, Joan Glickstein, Larry Heinke, Bob Hutchinson, Henry Harris, Claudia Hill, David Hull, Al LaFaye, Darrell Leake, Homer Lewis, Mike Lissner, Chuck McKenny, Jim McMurry, David Mizrahi, Mike Molter, Deanna Moss, Joan Parvin, Freddie Love Smith, George Story, Bob Swindell, Bill Thompson, Dick Winch and Charles Zimmerman.
30th Reunion - 1986
35th Reunion - 1991 Date: August 9, 10 & 11Where: Jacksonville Hotel (formerly the Hilton) in Jacksonville, Florida
Fifty-three classmates and five faculty members appear in this picture. Left to right, Front Row (Kneeling): Barbara Lewis, Bob Hutchinson, Joe DeSalvo, Art Lloyd, Bill Thompson, Vann Burney, Bob Swindell, Wayne Rhodes, Bob Harris, Al LaFaye and Jimmy Gilmore. Second Row (Sitting): Mary Letha Fullerton, Sandra Birdseye, William Sasser(?) (faculty), Florence Crutchfield (faculty), Wilma Simmons (faculty), Anne Richardson (faculty), Clarence Barkey (faculty), Susan Crutchfield and Jack Gillrup. Third Row (Standing): Gail Quarterman, David Mizrahi, Deanna Moss, Emily Jopling, Sandra Nelson, Pat Ney, Shirley Brewer, Pat Robbins, Norma Sarra, Nancy Wainwright, Claudia Hill, Kay Steeves, ???, Jeanie Solomon, James Harrell, ???, Tony Fekany, Germaine Redding, Joan Parvin, ??? and ???. Fourth Row (Standing): Fred Wienbarg, Mike Lissner(?), Larry Heinke, ???, Eddie Porch(?), Jim Webb, Herbert Romedy, Leonard Steyerman, Laurina Ford(?), Kay King(?), Martha Wilder, ???, Mickey Dechman, David Hull, Larry Cicale(?), Bubba Redding and Jimmy Boyer. If you can help me with the unidentified people in this picture, please call or e-mail me.
40th Reunion - 1996 Where: Mandarin Ramada Inn in Jacksonville, Florida
Fifty-Six classmates appear in this picture. Left to Right, Bottom Row (Kneeling or Sitting): Glenn Sharpe, Joe DeSalvo, Sandra Birdseye, Kay Steeves, Barbara Lewis, Chuck McKenny, Vann Burney, Joan Parvin, Malinda Dixon, Prissy Parkin, Mary Monroe, (man in plaid shirt?) and Claudia Hill. Second Row (Standing): Bob Swindell, Norma Sarra, David Mizrahi, Gail Quarterman, Tony Fekany, Charles Zimerman (Between Fekany and La Faye), Al Lafaye, Deanna Moss (purple dress), Dick Winch (yellow jacket), (man behind Mary Letha?), (girl in turquoise dress?), (Shirley Brewer, Marion Clark (in white dress), Bob Hutchinson(?), Art Lloyd (white tee shirt), Prissy Parkin(?) and Bob Harris. Third Row (Standing): Jeanne Solomon, James Harrell(?), Jim Webb, Morris Busbia (behind Swindell?), (???) (behind Norma Sarra), (???), (???), (???), (???) (behind Gail Quarterman), Mike Lissner, Al LaFaye, (???), (???), (???), (???) (???) and (???). Fourth Row (Standing): Jimmy Gilmore, Bill Swain, Fred Wienbarg, Wayne "Dynamite" Rhodes, John Somers, Rae Marks, Bill Thompson, Mickey Dechman, Albert Holt, Susan Crutchfield, and (???) (man in white shirt).
If you can help me with the unidentified people in this picture or make a correction, please call or e-mail me.
45th Reunion - 2001 Date: June 8 & 9Where: Radisson Ponce de Leon Resort in St. Augustine, Florida
Thirty-two classmates and one faculty member appear in this picture. Left to Right, Bottom Row (Seated): Alyce Clements, Rochelle Robin, Nancy Wainwright, Malinda Dixon, Sandra Birdseye, Mary Lu Longmire, Pat Robbins, Kay King and Patty Mickey. Second Row (Standing): Mary Letha Fullerton, Jo-Ann Agrilla, Vann Burney, Jay Newbern, David Hull, Claudia Hill, Bill Thompson, Fred Fulkerson, Homer Lewis, Tony Fekany, Earl Silas (faculty), Shirley Brewer and Fred Wienbarg. Back Row (Standing): Richard Craig, James Harrell, Morris Busbia, Chuck McKenny, Al LaFaye, Joe DeSalvo, Jim Couch, Tommy Muhlbauer, Bob Harris, Larry Cicale and Mickey Dechman.
50th Reunion - 2006 Date: June 2, 3 & 4Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel (formerly the Hilton) in Jacksonville, Florida
Seventy-four classmates appear in this picture. Left to Right, Bottom Row: Kay King, Larry Cicale, Malinda Dixon, Kay Steeves, Shirley Haynie, Kay Fleming, Sylvia Edenfield, Sandra Gelbman, Joan Glickstein, Missy Wilson, Eleanor Yeager, Sandra Birdseye, Barbara Lewis, Gail Quarterman, Mary Lu Longmire, Joe DeSalvo, Jill Savitz, Shirley Brewer, Mary Kay Daniel, Judy NeSmith and Pat Robbins; Second Row, Rae Marks, Leonard Steyerman, Jackie Wurn, Tony Fekany, Sandra Nelson, Ethel Wimberly, Judy Perry, Jim Couch, Bobby Duguid, Mary Monroe, Morris Busbia, David Mizrahi, Dick Winch, Jim Hernandez, Bobby Harris and Chuck McKenny; Third Row, Fred Fulkerson, Ronald Gardner, Nancy Wainwright, Mike Boss, Cathy Stewart, Jim Webb, James Harrell, Priscilla Parkin, Clifford Landers, Chicha Pagano, Jay Newbern, Bob Swindell and Jeanie Solomon; Fourth Row, Geri Lavoro, Toby Markowitz, Claudia Hill, David Whitehead, Jerry Adams, Billy Carroll, Albert Holt, Deanna Moss and Bill Thompson; Top Row, Buddy Rae Turner, Mary Letha Fullerton, Sandra Jones, David Hull, Gene Manning, Bob Hutchinson, Richard Craig, Joel Varn, Jim Boyer, Germaine Redding, Bubba Redding, Mike Lissner, Walter Green, Vann Burney and Martha Wilder. Gaye Jackson attended the Saturday Night Banquet, but missed the class picture. Three classmates attended the Friday Night cruise, but did not return for the Saturday Night Banquet or class picture. They were Henry Harris, Norma Gebhard and Barbara Sammons. 50th Reunion Recap The 50th Reunion is history! This was the very best reunion that I have attended. Everyone seemed so excited and pleased to find old friends. I know for some classmates, this was their first reunion, and they were very pleased with their decision to attend. At the registration table, classmates received their reunion packets that contained a classmate’s directory prepared by Sandie and Joe DeSalvo featuring some Dick Winch original drawings, a CD produced by Joe DeSalvo of ”Landon on Parade,” which was originally produced by the Landonian Staff in 1956 as a 45 RPM Record that chronologically described school events during our Senior Year and pictured name badges. There were about 130 classmates and guests who attended our Saturday Night Banquet. Tony Fekany emceed our Saturday Night Program and did a very nice job of keeping all events on schedule. Saturday Evening started with a cocktail party in the Crowne Room. Then, we went outside to the pool area for our class picture. After our picture, we went to the St. Johns Room where Jim Webb presented a Power Point slide show remembering our 51 deceased classmates, followed by a second Power Point slide show featuring places we remembered growing up in Jacksonville, including a 1955 photo of the Krystal on Atlantic Blvd and a picture of the Texas Drive-In on San Marco Blvd. Because of our large crowd, dinner was served in two rooms; both were beautifully decorated by Malinda Dixon Durham and her volunteers. After Mike Boss gave the blessing, we enjoyed a delicious dinner of New York Strip Steak and Grouper with Chocolate Cheese Cake for dessert. During dinner, several classmates entertained us with anecdotes from their days at Landon. Mary Letha Fullerton was responsible for door prizes, and they were given out during dinner. After dinner, the reunion committee was recognized for their work, and Committee Chairwoman Shirley Brewer Yost was given a spa gift certificate and a signed Dick Winch drawing as appreciation for her leadership. Jim Webb proposed a toast to the memory of our deceased classmates, and all saluted them with their champagne-filled, 50th Reunion memento wine glasses. After dinner, dancing and socializing was enjoyed by those who visited the Crowne Room where the DJ took musical requests from the crowd.
50th Reunion Committee
Shirley Brewer, Co-Chair Tony Fekany, Co-Chair Sandra Birdseye Vann Burney Jim Couch
Joe DeSalvo Malinda Dixon Mary Letha Fullerton Chuck McKenny Jay Newbern
Pat Robbins Bill Thompson Buddy Rae Turner Jim Webb Dick Winch
50th Reunion Directory
Cover by Dick Winch Joe and Sandie DeSalvo, Co-Editors Dick Winch, Art Editor This nifty directory was researched and edited by Joe and Sandie DeSalvo. It contained Landon Historical Information, Classmates Names and Contact Information. The excellent artwork was created by Dick Winch, still remembered for his contributions to our 1956 Landonian.
Do You Remember These 1954 Lions? Listed below are students who appeared in the 1954 Landonian as members of the Sophomore Class, but do not appear in the 1956 Landonian as members of the Senior Class.
Do You Remember These 1955 Lions? Listed below are students who appeared in the 1955 Landonian as members of the Junior Class, but do not appear in the 1956 Landonian as members of the Senior Class.
That's All for Now, More is Coming! Jim Webb, Editor |
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