Central High 1970's!

This blog is to connect all of us who went to school at Chattanooga Central High School in the 1970's! I hope that you will find it interesting and possibly connect to old friends and hopefully also make some new ones! To post your information and pictures, send to the following e-mail: donella.gallo@gmail.com

Tuesday, December 12, 2006



John Sargent 1973-1976

Teri Goodwin 1975-1978



Here's a pic of me last winter. I have recently hooked back up with Teri Goodwin (after 30 years!), who I dated in my senior year. She was the only girl I ever considered my high school sweetheart. Three & 1/2 months ago we picked up where we left off in 1976!!


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Wednesday, December 06, 2006


Pam Russell (Harris) 1975-1978

I live in Richmond Virginia, am happily married to my husband Bob for the past 27 years. We have two wonderful daughters, Jennifer and Samantha and three extremely spoiled dogs.



I am a licensed grief counselor and President/Co-founder of the Caring Voice Coalition, Inc. (CVC) a national non-profit organization based in Richmond, Virginia. The CVC is an organization that provides free patient services and financial assistance to persons suffering from rare, chronic illnesses.



I moved away from the Chattanooga area shortly after graduating high school but still enjoy visiting my family that remains there. I’ll always feel that my “real” home is in Harrison, Tennessee.



Donella, I’ve enjoyed reading about everyone and seeing the direction that their life has taken. I have so many wonderful memories of my years while at Central High and I will always cherish each one of them. Thank you for starting this blog.



God bless you and all of our classmates from the 1970’s!



Suellen Rogers 1973-1976

Hi everyone! It is great to re-connect after all these years! I moved from Chattanooga in 1980 and have lived in Jacksonville, FL for the last 26 years. All of my family lives here as well. I am a single mom with a beautiful teenage daughter who is a strait-A student and junior olympic swimmer. I have a wonderful job with the YMCA of Florida's First Coast and my daughter and I are very active in our church. I enjoyed attending our 20th class reunion in 1996 and had hoped to attend our 30th class reunion this summer but was unable to do so. It is my hope that as many of us as possible can plan to attend Central's 100th celebration in 2007. It would be great to visit with each other! Thanks, Donella, for your time and efforts in finding us and creating the website so that we can communicate with each other! This is awesome!!

Tuesday, December 05, 2006






Jerry Kirtley 1975-1977

Rhonda Braley 1973-1976



I have been married to Rhonda Braley (Central class of '76) for 26 years and still live in Harrison. We built a house on her Grandfather's farm and now have 7+ acres with a golden retriever and two horses.

We have two beautiful girls...Dana 19 yrs. old who plays softball for Chattanooga State and is working towards a degree in teaching/coaching. Halei is 15 yrs. old and goes to Ooltewah High School. She also plays softball and is an awesome volleyball player. We love to watch the girls play!

I have been a salesman for Lookout Beverages (Now Horizon Wine & Spirits) for the past 24 years and feel it has been the best experience anyone could ever want in a career.

Rhonda & I have been to Hawaii, San Francisco (twice), Montreal, Canada, San Antonio, San Diego, Jamaica, Aruba, Costa Rica, Las Vegas, and the best trip was Germany.

We have had a great life together and raised two fantastic girls since graduating Central. I am now wanting to get another motorcycle to start riding a little now that the girls are drifting in their own directions because we used to have a blast doing that too!

You can see more photo's under "Favorite Links" of my family!

Monday, December 04, 2006

Patty Fentress 1974-1977


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I married Bobby Vinson in August of 1977, his jobs in the restaurant business took us all over the southeast but we finally settled in East Tennessee so our kids could grow up close to our family. Bobby and I have five children and our oldest daughter Jenny, 26, is a Registered Nurse. She married Matt and they have one precious child, Madeline, she is our only grandchild and the joy of our lives. Our second daughter Katie, 24, is a Certified Pharmacy Tech at our local drug store.

When our girls were in high school, I started suffering from P.E.N.S.(pre-empty nest syndrome) Ha! So eight years ago Bobby and I decided to adopt a sibling group of three: Anna, Ashley, and Philip, who are all attending a Christian high school and doing very well.

With the sudden passing of my father in January, this year has been very difficult for all of the Fentresses and the Vinsons but "...we know that ALL things work for good to those who love the Lord." Romans 8:28. I would love the chance to hear from my friends that I have lost touch with over these 29+ years, especially those that were in my wedding. I look forward to catching up!

Sunday, December 03, 2006

David Salloga 1973 - 1976


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I was born in New Jersey and in 1971 my family relocated to Chattanooga, TN where I did most of my growing up. While in that area I also lived some in Georgia and Alabama. I now make my home in a small town in the foot hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, located in Virginia.

Mostly involved in the art club, was also in the Key club one year at Central. Still an artist so be sure to check out Dave's Eggs and Art website on Links.