The Gaston School
Memories Of A Bygone Era
The largest Oil Boom brought the largest Rural School in the world in the 1930's. The old school is just a piece of the legacy that was left from the East Texas Oil Boom. Our virtual museum honors the Life before and After the Oil, the Cyril/Joinerville community and all that the Gaston School afforded those who passed through its hallowed halls Step back in time as you virtually walk the halls with the early Gaston/Joinerville Community
Gaston Reunion 2025
Memories
Alumni met at Sal's Restaurant in Henderson to celebrate their cherished memories. Lot's of reminiscing about the good times spent at Gaston School and honoring the friendships that have stood the test of time. The turnout was better than expected and we look forward seeing everyone again next October. Contact Kenneth "Twister" Thomas at kdttwister21@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with the reunion in 2026.
additional pics are in the Reunion section
Gaston Museum
To all Gaston Exes and Gaston Museum Supporters:
The Gaston Museum complex, is no more. We will be transferring the deeds to the property on March 5 to the Wiseman Ministries organization. They are very excited to receive the property and have already begun planning on the future of the property.
All items have been taken care of with a few remaining jackets that will go into the storage. As I go through each container, I will do my best to post names and return them if possible. There are approximatey 30 jackets left. The unclaimed yearbooks will be left at Wiseman for lack of storage space. They will gladly let you pick up any that you are interested in. For any information please contact Stephanie Osteen at 903-812-1794; or leave a message, as I am frequently unable to answer. You may also message on Facebook. https://www.gastonmuseum.org and will keep a small budget for maintaining it. Other remaining funds will be donated to Kilgore College to provide a scholarship endowment.
The gathering of exes that Twister Thomas spearheaded in October 2025 is again planned for noon, Friday, October 2, 2026 at a restaurant in Henderson. More details will be posted and mailed in September 2026.
Thank you again for your support through the years.
Don't forget about the artifacts and memorabilia that have been divided between the WRCCISD ( High School Building, Depot Museum in Henderson(Rusk County), the East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore,( school memoribilia and early 30's / 40's memorabilia). Some of our Veterans room has been donated to the local VFW various local Veterans organizations. You can still see glimpses at these locations. ​
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Sincerely,
The Gaston Museum Board
