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organization                                  E.C. Leslie:
                              called the High
                              Riders, and                                   When Johnnie and I first came
                              Junior supported                              to Lubbock in the 1950s, we
                              her in the extra                              immediately felt a natural connection
                              time and passion                              with Junior and Joyce Arterburn.
                              she invested in                               We had similar religious beliefs
                              those women’s                                 as well as a competitive attitude,
                              lives. They                                   most specifically with tennis.  I
                              also invested                                 have fond memories of spending
                              themselves as                                 many summers traveling to five
                              Memaw and                                     or six tennis tournaments a year.
                              Papaw to eight                                Our wives planned the trips and
                              grandkids                                     were faithful to take care of us and
                              and now three                                 cheer for us as we played tennis.
                              great-grandkids.                              These times together cemented our
                              They have set                                 relationship as family.  I am forever
                              a wonderful                                   grateful for the times I have had with
                              example of how                                them.
                              to love each
        other by partnering in fun, service, family
        and church – wonderful individuals who
        knew the joy of being a “team”.














































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