REUNION53
Saturday, August 8, 2009
An afternoon and evening of old high school chums getting together to reminisce, catch up, and share the victories and vicissitudes of life fifty-three years and 2 months after graduating from the best high school that ever sent its alumni out into the cold, harsh world fully prepared to meet its challenges and reap its rewards.
These are the first group of pictures of the event. There were other photographers who will be contributing more photos and video footage, so check back from time to time to relive the event . . . . or to drool over what you missed!
1. Patsy's Fifties Decor
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2. Us
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Bobby's video panning the Class of '56, all lined up and waiting patiently to have their picture taken.
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Bobby Hammack, grandson of classmate, Peggy Forsythe Hammack, was the unofficial photographer and will be sending us many more photos for posting--as well as video! He says, "Just wanted to help make this a memorable event."
Linda's Photos
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Bobby's Photos
The Open House at Sandra & Neil Morris' Rebuilt Home
1. As you approach, the new homestead looks like the old one--except for the metal roof.
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At the Reunion Banquet
1. As we gathered, the "MEET & GREET" aspects of the "Meet, Eat, Greet" slogan for the reution kept piling us up at the entrance.
2. Bob Proctor, Sandra, Linda Methvin Smith, Patsy Bell Congleton, Bobbie Cornett Caudill, and Barbara Chambers in the Living Room.
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2. Mary Lynn Blair Freeman, Shirley Kimbrough White, Pat Pace, Louise Yarbrough Holland.
3. Bob Proctor and Harold Chambers in the Living Room.
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4. Janelle Proctor, Neil Morris, and Georgia Buettner--spouses, in the Dining Room.
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5. Neil & Sandra Morris--and their house-warming gift, a 1957 Chevy Convertible planter and plant.
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6. Although it looks the same from the front, Sandra & Neil improved the home in many ways, including the addition of a basement room and hardscaped backyard.
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7. Linda and Neil at the open house.
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8. The Paces and the Brooks at the open house. Spiffily dressed Ron really was coming from church (a funeral).
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9. Jim Kimbrell, Ron Pace and Nancy Stewart King
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The Reunion Barbecue at the Cafeteria
10. Jim Holland, the emcee, with Peggy King Bishop, the producer and director of the event.
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11. Come on, folks, pay attention to Jim!
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13. When Jim finishes, we can get something to eat.
14. There was a very good turn-out for the reunion on an "odd year."
15. Have you been noticing the table decorations? All different and unique to our school days.
16. Aaron ("Ron") Newborn and grandson, Tucker, a budding singer attending Belmont U., Nashville. Check out how Tucker has changed in a short time CLICK HERE!
17. A couple of couiples: The Neymans on the left and Jim Holland and Joyce Cochran on the right.
18. Gary and Carolyn Menne on the left, and Louis and Georgia Buettner on the right.
19. Was this a social gathering or a debate, Louis???
20. Standing in line, waiting to get to the food. Just like Disney World! The steaks and BBQ Chicken were provided by ___. Only one glitch--steaks were served without knives to dissect them. Maybe the thought of 60-70 armed guests was too much to contemplate, or, perhaps, like the airlines, schools have adopted policies against weapons on school property.
21. Still standing out from the crowd, Peggy King Bishop looked after every detail the whole evening to make the event enjoyable for all. Kudos for another great reunion, Peggy and Peggy's crew!
22. Foreground: The attractive reception table.
Background: The Presley Shrine
23. The female uniform of the 50's.
24. Yes, folks, Linda got a group picture, too!