What's in the Water in Midland, Texas?

A Collection of Memories, Musings and More from Those who Drank the Water.

Allred, Ruth Ann Erskine

Ruth Ann Erskine Allred-MHS Class of 1959

December 1, 2019November 1, 2021What's in the WaterLeave a comment

After leaving MHS, I drove straight to Austin and the University of Texas. Tennie Bush and I roomed together at the then brand new, Kinsolving dorm. In 1959 the University had only 18,000 students, and those ofus from Midland (Judy White, Beverly Childress, Tennie Bush) felt quite safe walking about the campus.

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Allred, Ruth Ann ErskineClass of 1959

Water In Midland Fund Contributors

The Water in Midland Career Fund was established in 2020 by former graduates (1955-1965) of Midland High School and Lee High School. The fund supports men and women who are enrolled at Odessa College seeking a career in a vocational and/or technical trade, and who have a documented need for financial assistance in order to gain the training and education necessary to advance in the chosen career path. Preference is given to veterans of the Military.

Thank you for your generous donations to the fund!

Legacy Level ($15,000 and above)
John McElligott

Platinum Level ($10,000 to $14,999)
Bob Ittner- (In Honor of Pete Creasey)

Gold Level ($5,000 to $9,999)
Gere Gaige

Silver Level ($2,500 to $4,999)
Pete Creasey
Betty Clarkson Conkling

Bronze Level ($2,499 and below)
Dana Karnowski
Harry Miller
Johnny Gus Jones
David White
James Shaddix
Linda Mills Wofford
Don Patteson
Fariss Murphy
Charles and Kathy Hall
Paula Michelle Patteson
Ron Peavy
Shirley (Dorff) and Frank Sloan
(In Memory of Tony Dorff)
Bekki Maier Welch
Mike Morris
Jerry Callaway
Charles and Mary Teeple
Rebecca (Becky) Dillard Barker

Water In Midland Fund

Tax deductible donations can be made to assist future students, who are in need, achieve lifelong success through training and certification in one of many trade school programs at Odessa College. Preference will be given to veterans.

Donations can be made by credit card at link above or mailed to:

Odessa College Foundation 201 W. University Blvd. Odessa, Texas 79764

Click below to see the program catalog:

https://catalog.odessa.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=379

About the site

Through this blog you’ll be able to reminisce with classmates from Midland High School and Lee High School. We shared more than our childhoods. We shared the water in Midland, Texas which made us who we are today!