“You just can’t get all your visitin’ done in one sittin’!” so that’s why Homecoming in Devine was a two-day event – a “meetin’ & greetin’” at the Friday night football game as well as a Saturday afternoon “get-together” at the former “Green Alamo” school (now VFW), hosted by the Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association (DExSTA). All former students and teachers were invited to both days of gathering with old classmates and friends to revive memories of their schooldays together in Devine.
Friday night highlights included the current DHS HC Court, and the introductions at halftime of the 50th Reunion Honor Class of 1975 and their class HC Queen, Karen Ricord Traylor! Some classmates had not been back to Devine since graduation, so this was an extra special night for them! The ‘75ers later met with more classmates at Chayitos Restaurant for late night snacks and drinks to continue their reunion weekend celebration!
On Saturday, the “Green Alamo” was hoppin’ with excitement as a full house of alumni enjoyed an afternoon of fellowship, food, and fun with former classmates and colleagues, in a festively decorated hall filled with displays of cheerleader and band uniforms, pompoms, megaphones, letterman jackets, class posters, and lots of photos. Other classes and groups were also honored, along with a special Memory Roll of classmates who had passed since the 2024 Homecoming. Honored groups were: class of 2010 – 15th reunion, class of 1975 – 50th reunion, class of 1965 – 60th reunion, class of 1955 – 70th reunion, and former Cheerleaders, Mascots, and Pep Squads! Several of the honor classes concluded their evening with private reunions at local restaurants with even more laughter and fun!
But nothing compares to seein’ things for yourself, so check out the meetin’ & greetin and gettin’ together pictures in this issue of The Devine News, as well as on the Facebook page for the Devine Ex-Students Teachers Association! So long for now and see ya’ll at Homecoming 2026!
The Devine Ex-Student Teacher Association would like to thank the many former students, teachers, and guests for their enthusiastic attendance of the annual DExSTA Homecoming Celebration! You are what makes Homecoming so special, and we are blessed with the opportunity to serve and honor our alumni and school each year. We will be looking forward to seeing you again next year for Homecoming 2026!
DExSTA Board of Directors at Homecoming 2025: Standing – Ofilia Hernandez Pedroza ’75, Wendy Maxwell, former DISD teacher, Neva Muennink Saathoff ’69 and former teacher, Keri Crouch James’86, Nancy Speilman Briscoe ’81 and former teacher. Seated – Sandy Wilkinson Beck ’72, Nancy Ehlinger Saathoff ’75 and former teacher, Katie Keilman Shults ’71, Mary Ambriz Castellano ’69.
Norma Carol McEntyre 68 and Sandy Vance 65
Gwen Park Janes 75, Denise Long Johnson 75, Cindy Hundley 75
Dennis Haass 65 with wife Bertha (75 Lytle grad) and Andi
DExSTA Treasurer Mary Ambriz Castellano 69 and husband Hector.