Category: The Glimpse

Controversy surrounds the origin of Labor Day, but it was first celebrated in the 1880’s. Continue reading “Labor Day”

Born in Oregon City, OR, and raised in the San Bernardino Mountains of Big Bear, CA, Blaine Eaton spent his formative years in an idyllic paradise before the family moved to Anaheim where he spent his high school years. Continue reading “Blaine Eaton retires as “The Snake Man””

1950’s…. As Labor Day approached, excitement overtook every household while children readied for the first day back to school. Continue reading “Back to School – A Glimpse at How It Was”

When Jacob Campsey – the sixth child and youngest son of Butch and Sherry Campsey – went to MHB, it was with the intention of playing baseball. Continue reading “Jacob Campsey”

Major General Sarah Zabel will be retiring from the Air Force in December of this year, after having completed 31 years of service. Continue reading “DHS graduate Sarah Zabel is a 2-star Major General”

As a family, the children of Debi Crouch Campsey – Carol, Mary, Charles, and William – gathered together and wrote a tribute to their mom.
Continue reading “A tribute to Debi Campsey”

Around 2010, a reporter from The San Antonio Express News contacted Mrs. Frank (Jency) Runnels, (my mother-in-law), requesting an interview in the hopes of writing a story about old South San Antonio. Continue reading “South San Antonio, Tx – A story almost unwritten”

In honor of our Fourth of July celebration, it seems fitting to recognize a couple of young men who have chosen to serve in our military. Brothers John Michael and Jason Eiland, both DHS graduates, proudly serve in the US Navy and US Army, respectively.
Continue reading “John and Jason Eiland”

When Melissa Trott Hall graduated from DHS in 1998, she was not clear about what she wanted to do next; and, for the next few years, she remained uncertain. Continue reading “Melissa Hall”

Born on October 9, 1909, in Stamford, TX, Hubert Van Treese, my daddy, was just 72 when he passed away of heart failure. Continue reading “Hubert Matthew Van Treese”