E. Paul Enix

I was only blessed to be a student for a semester, but I was BLESSED. We always called him "E Paul" and he was a leader amongst leaders at MCHS. His wife also taught me 6th grade English, and for her I forever grateful. Everyone at Monroney knew HER former students because we were a step above other students in English. TWO great educators, so thankful they devoted their lives to us.

Mr Enix, My husband, Leslie Stephen Davis, was your student from 1964 - 1967. He's mentioned you through the 16 years we've been married. You were an important, trustworthy adult in his life and I want to thank you. He's nearly 75 now and when he talks about his days in highschool, he always mentions you with a smile. Thank you. I pray for peace for your family.

I was a student of his in 1972. Because of him, we got to play a concert with the Oklahoma city symphony.

Well, I recognize that I am well over two years late in acknowleging the influence that Mr. Enix had on my life. I just became aware of his passing. Being a graduate in 1960 of Chickasha High, I can state that it was he who insired me to pursue my BMEd, play in the AF Band, and achieve the success of having a top band of my own. Though my career eventually changed from music to criminal justice, I have never forgotten the tremendous influence and my affection for E. Paul Enix, and have...

Dear Jim Enix Family,
Just finished watching and listening to the DVD set of the Memorial Celebration for Mr. E. Paul Enix which was held on April 21, 2007. I was much moved. Mr. Enix instilled in all of us who were privileged to be his students such discipline and good rehearsal behavior that brought, under his guidance, the most amazing and lasting legacy of the finest music. My prayers and deepest condolences are sent to the Family.

Mr. and Mrs. Enix were as special as they come. Every day of my life I reflect on the learnings of these exceptionally gifted people. I still get tears in my eyes when I hear a good downfield march! Take care Jim and thanks for sharing your parents!

I too was greatly influenced by both Mr. and Mrs. Enix. In 6th grade at Ridgecrest Elementary, I was introduced to Mr. Enix as our band director. We knew he was the High School band director but had no idea how much influence he would have on our lives starting at age 12. Mrs. Enix was my homeroom English teacher that year also so I went straight from before school with Mr. Enix to first hour with Mrs. Enix. I played trumpet through elementary and Jr. High and again found myself following...

I would like to add a 2nd entry: this is the personal tribute to Paul I wrote for Virgil Medliln & Debbie Trammell, who spent prodigious time & energy researching & organizing the Memorial/Celebration for Paul, 04/21/07.

Thanks!

Mike ...
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Personal Tribute to E. Paul Enix, 1953-1959

By Mike Humphrey, Trombonist



Paul Enix was a remarkable man, musician’s musician, conductor, music educator, and private teacher. He...

We share the loss of Mr. E. Paul Enix with all who loved him, especially Jim and his family. Our family, as many of you, were blessed by our association with him, both during the time our daughter, Nadine, played flute with the MCHS Band (1966-1969), and as a friend from that time forward. I miss seeing him. Sincerely, Evelyn Elliott