Sherwood High School Alumni
Sandy Spring, Maryland (MD)
Tom Samford
Sherwood High School
Class of 1973
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TOM'S PROFILE

First Name | Tom |
Last Name | Samford |
Graduation Year | Class of 1973 |
Gender | Male |
Current Location | Austin, Texas |
Hometown | San Antonio, Texas |
Relationship Status | Single |
About Me | "i'm condemed, it seems, to a life of restlessness and hopeless dreams...." - Todd Rundgren i am a 56 year old (as of 2011) man/child, still searching for a place in the world. i have never had a "career" or started my own family. much of this is due to, until 2007, undiagnosed depression. in the past this has contributed to behavior for which i've had to pay a steep price. now with meds and counseling i am much better, but but it is still an everyday struggle to experience the pleasures of life. i have been disabled since 2009, but am well able to take care of myself. a small social security check allows me, not everything i want but, everything i need. though i never graduated college, i've always been an auto-didact, and so with a pell grant i am now able to study towards a degree in history, first at ACC, and then to U.T. i am fortunate to have a supportive family and some good friends. i am most grateful that my ex-girlfriend (we were together 16 years), teresa, and i are extremely close, and even though we're 900 miles apart we talk often. since coming to austin the friendship of erica young and her family has been a great blessing. i have the best dog, ike, a boston terrier who gives me that unconditional affection we all need. over a year ago i joined the APDG (austin philosophical disscussion group) and that has led to some great new friends. i have played harmonica since age 16 and have recently been re-invigorated with the joy of playing music. i attend a monthly harmonica "club" and have recently started playing open stages. i have always tended to be a loner, but an unwilling one! at this point in my life a "significant other" seems a long-shot, but, as the saying goes, "scratch a cynic and you'll find a romantic underneath". with the guidance of the great "spiritual entertainer", alan watts, i have recently been studying tao and buddhist philosophies - their ways of looking at the world and life. although i have no "supernatural" religious beliefs at all, i have found these concepts most helpfull in accepting, and even reveling in, the absurdity of life. as of july 2011 i'm happy to say i no longer have an air polluting, gas -guzzling vehicle. i do almost everything i need to do by bicycle. more to come. "the more this pain grows, the more this instinct for life somehow re-asse...(read more) |

Class of 1973 Alumni
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Class of 2003

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Class of 2006

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Class of 1985

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Class of 1962

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Class of 1979

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Class of 2012

William Slade
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Class of 2004

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Class of 2009

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Class of 1967

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Class of 1965

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Class of 1995

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Class of 2015

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Class of 1987

Florinda Broadus
Class of 1974

Wanda Doles
Class of 1978

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Class of 2013

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Class of 2004

Meredith Goodman
Class of 1999

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Class of 1980

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Class of 1992

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Upcoming Class of 1973 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1973 Reunion for Free
Sherwood ESOL Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 19, 2024
Description: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1039315351065498
Class of 1985 - 40th!!!!
Invited Classes: All Classes
Description: Class of 1985 is Staying Alive in 2025!
Recent Class of 1973 Reunions
Sherwood Class of 1973 - 50th Reunion
Invited Classes: 1973
Date: Oct 20, 2023
Description: sherwood1973.wordpress.com
Sherwood vs. Springbrook Wrestling Match
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Feb 02, 2019
Description: I just received a message from Doug about the Feb. 2, 2019 wrestling match between Sherwood & Springbrook. The time ...(read more)
Sherwood vs. Springbrook Wrestling Match
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Feb 02, 2019
Description: UPCOMING EVENT: Sat. Feb. 2, 2019 – Sherwood vs. Springbrook Wrestling Match - at Sherwood. The time of the match ...(read more)
SHS Alumni Mini Reunion (All graduates & guests)
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Nov 04, 2017
Description: This mini-reunion is for all Sherwood High School graduates & their guests
SHS Alumni BIG CHILL Weekend
Invited Classes: 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Date: Oct 27, 2017
Class of 1972 Reunion
Invited Classes: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
Date: Oct 27, 2017
Description: For Classes 1965-1975, 45th for the Class of '72. Friday, Oct. 27th "Flashback Friday" BYOB reception 6-10PM S...(read more)
46th Annual Sherwood Alumni Luncheon
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Jun 07, 2017
Description: 46th ANNUAL SHERWOOD ALUMNI LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2017 Informal Reception and Registration 11.00 a.m. Lunch...(read more)
45th Annual Sherwood Alumni Luncheon
Invited Classes: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Date: Jun 01, 2016
Description: Buffet style chicken & ham luncheon with short program following meal. Guests welcome. Please let other SHS alumni...(read more)
Sherwood High School Annual Alumni Luncheon
Invited Classes: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
Date: May 20, 2015
Description: Call Art Fennington if you have questions about the luncheon at 301 695 4442 or 240 481 4555. or email Pat Cissel Bean -...(read more)
FRIDAY NIGHT EVENT - SHS - Class of 1969 - 45th Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Jun 20, 2014
Description: We will have a Friday night event starting at 7 pm at the Urban BBQ in Sandy Spring (805 Sandy Spring Road, Sandy Spring...(read more)
SHS 40th Reunion Dinner/Dance
Invited Classes: 1972, 1973, 1974
Date: Nov 02, 2013
Description: tickets for the Saturday Dinner/Dance can be purchased at http://sherwood1973.wordpress.com/ There will be a cash bar av...(read more)
Sherwood High School Reunion
Invited Classes: 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
Date: Nov 02, 2013
Description: November 1, 6:00pm- Friday Happy Hour at Urban Barbeque in Sandy Spring- no reservations needed November 2, 7:00pm- Sat...(read more)