In Memory

Gail Boozalis

Gail Boozalis

 Gail Ann Boozalis

(January 4, 1963 - July 20, 1981)

Gail Ann Boozalis died Monday, July 20, 1981 at her home in Lake Jackson, Texas.   She was a 1981 graduate of Brazoswood High School, ranking fourth in her class.  A member of the Brazoswood Symphonic Band and Orchestra, she was a twirler for three years and head twirler and drum major for two years.  

Gail received awards in UIL district and regional band, won a number of merit awards and was voted Most Likely to Succeed by her senior class.  She was planning to attend Texas A&M University in the fall.

She is survived by her parents, Theodore and Mildred Boozalis and two brothers, Steve and George Boozalis all of Lake Jackson; paternal grandmother, Angeliki Boozalis of Houston; and maternal grandparents George and Olga Plomarity of Corpus Christi.

Source: The Facts

Gail Boozalis was Head Twirler and Drum Major, 2 years; Symphonic Band, 4 years; Honor Roll 4 years; National Honor Society, 2 years; Merit awards: English I & II, Algebra II, World History, Government; Physical Education I & II and Physical Science; first place award at Alvin Community College Contest; Orchestra, 2 years; America's Outstanding Names and Faces; Who's Who Among American High School Students; U.I.L. Solo and Ensemble contest first division medals, 3 years; Band Council, 3 years.

Source: Treasure Chest Yearbook, 1981

  

 

 

 



 
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04/07/11 04:18 PM #1    

Tracie Woods (Turner)

Always think about Gail.  Great friend, sat next to me in the flute section, and will always be missed.


08/24/21 04:12 PM #2    

Kim Matzke (Tirlia)

I tribute to Gail that I did in my scrapbook in 1981 after her death.  I remember seeing her in late June 1981 at Brazosport College.  We talked in the library and she was so excited to go to Texas aTm in the fall.  I was telling her that I didn't get a dorm at the UT Austin so, I had to wait one more year and go to BC first.  "It won't be that bad, getting your basics out of the way here" she told me.  I believe I told her to put on weight.  And she remarked, "I'm fine".  Gone but not forgotten.  RIP Gail


08/25/21 01:21 PM #3    

Teresa Caldwell (Hoffman)

Ahh, sweet Gail Ann! Thanks for posting this, Kim, and for putting it together way back when.heart  I too, think of Gail often and all the special memories that we shared. May she rest in peace!


08/26/21 10:29 AM #4    

Anne Decas

Gail was a friend and we twirled the baton in 9th and 10 th grades. I remember her well. She spoke when necessary and had much wisdom. A shy yet bright girl. Thank you Kim for posting her wonderful life. No other words 


08/27/21 07:12 AM #5    

Belinda Ramos (Barfield)

Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories and Gail has left so many beautiful memories within her short life on earth.  She may be gone from our sights, but not our memories. Gail had a kind and gentle soul and I injoyed talking with her during band practices and in the hall ways. Thanks Kim for posting a few of her memories.   


08/27/21 12:29 PM #6    

Carolyn Huff

 

It is not mentioned in credits in your yearbook, but Gail also received a merit award from me in English IV. She was a perfectionist who consistently pursued and achieved excellence in a class full of so many very bright students. I was shocked and devastated by her loss but so glad she touched my life in such postive ways.

 

 

 

 

 


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