09/13/08 09:32 AM |
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Loretta Husky (Cozart)
Sonya,
Thanks for your questions about the reunion. Folks are signing-up daily and I'll post a list of those that have responded next week.
We have invited as many teachers as we can find. So far, Ed Guy, Carolyn McWhirter, Dean Westmoreland, Mrs. Gamble, Betsy Wells, and Joe Rountree have confirmed they will be there. Phil Bryson usually attends, but I haven't gotten confirmation on his being there yet. The same for Allen Dixon... and Mr. Deal. But, I feel confident that they will be there. If you know any of these folks personally, please encourage them to attend.
Our DJ comes highly recommended. He has a mirror ball, smoke machine, and a huge music library. I have asked him to play music from the mid to late 1970s and early 1980s. But, he can take requests that aren’t limited to that period.
Our photographer is going to be there all evening to take our "Class Photo" along with candid shots. Each photo will cost $5 or $10. A video will be available to order for $20 that will have all the images he gets that night.
I've been working on a contests for the event, it being a photo contest of classmates when they were toddlers. Whoever identifies the most classmates will win a prize. The success of this depends upon how many classmates respond. If I did not ask you for a photo, but you want to participate, please send me a digital photo in a jpeg format.
Additional recognition will be given for the classmates who come the farthest... are most changed, least changed, most children.... etc.
If any of you have prizes you want to provide for us to use for these contests or recognitions, let me know. And, if you have ideas for a contest or some type of activity at the event, let me know. We are definitely open to more ideas. We'll just need your help managing them.
Most of you know about the East Gaston football game on Friday night, October 3rd. After the game, we are going to Sammy's in Belmont. Go Mountaineers! Let Elaine Holman know if you want to go with us. It is going to be fun.
The next morning, there is a golf outing at the KM Country Club. It is open to classmates and teachers who want to play. We named it for Scott Summit and want to remember him in a positive way darning this outing. Even if you don't play, come out and support our golfers. Afterward, folks are eating lunch at the CC Grill.
In place of the normal picnic, we are planning a gathering at J. Oliver's downtown at 1 pm. Details on this are being hammered out now. So, we'll keep you posted on the details as they are firmed up.
We will need help decorating the American Legion. It lacks a lot in ambiance, but we can get beyond that. We'll meet at the hall at 9:30 am and work until the afternoon gathering. If necessary, we will go back and finish that up before we gather at 6 pm.
Deborah Hayes is making out name tags. We are looking forward to see how that turns out. Thanks Deborah.
Just so you all know, Debbie Hullender has been amazing finding all but 21 of our classmates. If you know how to contact any of those 21, please do. We want EVERYONE there. Be sure to thank Debbie for her hard work. I am going to start calling her Sherlock!
Our Reunion Team is comprised of Ray Clemmer, Jewel Reavis, Debbie Hullender, and me. Elaine Holman is coordinating the Football Game. And, Jerry Jackson and Jimmy McNeilly are arranging for the golf outing.
And, finally, I would be remiss if I didn't say this...
Tammy Ross Thornburg is the matriarch of the Kings Mountain High School Class of '78 and we owe her a debt of gratitude. Tammy planned years of reunions, with little or no help. Thank you, Tammy! Due to your efforts our class remains connected and strong! Your love of our Class it the glue that binds us. Thank you for your work, support, love, and friendship. We will forever be indebted to you.
Loretta
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