So here's to you/May your dreams come true/
May old father time/Never be unkind/
And through the years/Save your smiles and your tears/
They're just souvenirs/They'll make music in your heart.../
--Lyrics to "My Best to You," by Isham Jones and Gene Willaden

The Indianettes have been an iconic figure in the tradition of Port Neches-Groves High School since their first appearance in 1951.

In this episode of Down Trails of Victory podcast, Buck and Wanda Carole visit with four former Indianettes whose high school terms span the years 1951 - 1973:

• Latretta Young Walker--one of the original eight Indianettes of 1951, and the only surviving one;
• Jimmie Lou Ford--Class of 1963;
• Tam McCollum Mire--Class of 1970;
• Victoria Beryl Allen--Class of 1973.

Their conversation covers a wide range of topics about those early years, including:

• Stories surrounding the origin of the Indianettes, and that inaugural year of 1951;
• The growth and evolution of the Indianettes over their first 22 years (1951-1973);
• Commentary on the several Indianette directors 1951 - 1973;
• Commentary on the Indianettes' relationship with the Indian Band;
• Discussion on the Indianettes' relationship with PN-G Football;
• Indianette involvement with other events and activities;
• Information about the Indianette Alumni Facebook page;
• and much, much, more!

The podcast brings up a wide range of names from Indianette and PN-G history, including Lynne James, Beth Guidry Terrell, Jamie Rohe, Frank Gioviale, Irene Ford, Jennifer Terrell, Jean Babb Cowles, Patsy Cox Jones, Doris Davis Bailey, Shirley Jones Havard, Beverly Rogers Hawk, Paula Sory Lee, Thomasine Ward Jones, Micky and Phil Spenser, Dalton Fox, Dottie Meents, Peggy Dockery, Janyce Martin Braswell, Phyllis Larrabee, Ann Monzingo, Judy Massey Childress, Rebecca Swofford Walker, Carol Jones, Albert Long, Mark Williams, Sammy Almany, Lila Long, Harry Charles, Mary Lee Worsham, Gene McCollum, Lewis Ford, Wilford Moore, Bum Phillips, Ken Watson, Cecil Yarbrough, Daphine McCollum, Carol Anne Watson, Jennifer Guidry, Shally Laurents Hollier, Sabrina Dalby, Cortnie Moerbe Schexnaider, Celina Flores Ellis, ...and more!

Other historic personages referred to in the podcast include Slu Hull, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Bear Bryant, Mickey Mantle, and William Shakespeare!

Remember this/Each new day is a kiss/
Sent from above/With an angel's love/
So here's to you/May your skies be blue/
And your love blessed/That's my best to you.

Here's Our Best to You PN-G Indianettes!

Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

Time to bust out the fiddle and rosin up the bow!

Today's guests--Sheryl, Reggie, and Jenifer Wrinkle--are fiddle virtuosos of the highest order. Hear them share how their early experiences playing the fiddle in Southeast Texas led them each on a musical journey of a lifetime.

Their conversation with Buck and Wanda Carole covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Their early years playing the fiddle in performances and contests throughout the Southeast United States;
• The role that their mom and dad played in their development as artists;
• Sheryl's current endeavors as a band leader and a playwright;
• Reggie's current undertaking as a West Texas country music entrepreneur--the construction and opening of the new Lime Rock Amphitheater;
• Jenifer's thoughts on playing with country music's biggest stars, and also the on the release of her upcoming album;
• An update on the musical trajectory of Cameron Wrinkle, Reggie's son who is on the precipice of country music stardom;
• An added bonus of hearing Jenifer's latest hit song Living My Dreams (Momma's Song), and Cameron's latest hit single In My Heaven;
• and much, much, more!

The podcast brings up a wide names from Southeast Texas and country music, including Jimmy Wrinkle, Carol Ann Wrinkle, Juanita Wrinkle, Tracy Byrd, Cameron Wrinkle, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride, Pam Tillis, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Trisha Yearwood, Blake Shelton, Scotty McCreery, Charlie Daniels, Grandpa James Wrinkle, Grace Wrinkle, Wallace Wrinkle, Neal Wrinkle, Hardy Wrinkle, Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, MacDavis, Jimmy Dean, Tanya Tucker, Roy Orbison, the Gatlin Brothers, Bob Wills, Gary P Nunn, Natalie Maines, Benny Brocato, Frazier Moss, Dakota Wrinkle, Lainey Wilson, David Lee, Mark Mesler, Bud Lee, Dale Ernheart,...and more!

So don't fiddle around! Spend a little over an hour with the Wrinkle Family Fiddlers--it's worth the price of admission!

Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!

The Port Neches-Groves Indians--Texas 5A D2 State Football Champions of 2023.

Six seniors from that 2023 Indian squad--Shea Adams, Mario Miguel, Isaiah Nguyen, Giovanni Oceguera, Reid Richard, and Maxwell Scroggs--tell the story of that historic championship run. It's a unique and insightful perspective from the players themselves.

Their remembrances cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Head Coach Jeff Joseph and PN-G's coaching staff;
• The 2022 State Final season, and how that season impacted 2023;
• PN-G's undefeated district campaign;
• The 2023 playoff run, which culminated in a re-match with South Oak Cliff in the State 5A D2 championship game played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington;
• The memorable post-season parade and pep rally held at Indian Stadium;
• Their thoughts on various team mates and opponents;
• and much, much, more!

The podcast brings up several names from Southeast Texas, including Keith Waguespack, Gordon LeBoeuf, Ricardo Serna, Michael Baker, Jeff Joseph, Blake, Austin, Tony Bradley, Aaron Easley, Charlie Feller, Collin Gizzi, Dean Guidry, Chad Luttrull, Cade McCrary, Regan Mayfield, Matt McDaniel, Jayce Nelson, Cory Parsons, Jeff Smith, Logan Wilson, Genny Pigg, Kameron Droddy, Sean Gardiner, Noah Washington, Jackson Christian, Parker Farris, Connor Bailey, Kale Cropper, Kade Schexnaider, William Poole, Blair Chatagnier, Jacob Cabrera, London Nunley, Luis Blanco, Riley Burnett, Coach Lewis Ford, Byron Franklin, Gino Ramirez, Mason Wuenschel, Dane Stewart, Chase Johnson, Seth Brisboe, Travis Cobb, Jayce Neeb, Landon English, Jaxon Doyle, Chris Baxter, Caden Naquin, Dylan Talbert, Aibel Jomon, Isaac Sinette, Davis Freeman, Fischer Einkauf, Jonathan Ceja, Chris Diaz, Julian Guidry, Jayden Matute, Dallas Frederick, Isaac Uriostegui, Layden Williams, Kooper Benoit, Mervin Henry, Jagger Sonnier, Andres Fuentes, Aaron Wolford, Kaden Pellegrin, Keegan Flores, Michael Wood, Sean Yarbrough, Miguel Olivera, Conner Cuccia, Rafa Black, Dillan Romero, Freddy Torres, Ethan Lopez, Trent Ketchum, Dylan Hicks, Kole Kidwell, Jonathan Hernandez, Chase Metts, Hunter Ballard, Braison Lofton, Kash Barnwell, ...and more!

Other names mentioned in the podcast include Shone Evans, Caleb Bell, Tyvonn Byars, Noah Long, Ben Carter, Danny Green Jr, Isaac Newton, Kanye West, ...and more!

You've seen and read about PN-G's 2023 championship season; now hear the story from the players themselves.

Right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!