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Homecoming 2010
Homecoming was held on Sunday, July 11. There were more than 150 people in attendance for the event. The keynote speaker this year was Yvonne Rouse Kelly (alumnus '55-'69). Yvonne spoke on her experience at the homewhile growing up here, and obstacles that she grew to overcome, as well as the many friends she made.
Opportunity was given for each alumni to share a special memory they have of their lives while growing up at the Home. Former members of the concert choir and other alumni joined together to provide special music. A memorial service was given for the alumni who has passed since the last meeting.
George Stevenson, alumnus '42-'52
Evelyn Herring Cass, alumnae '52-'63
Joyce Thigpen Cahoon, '49-'52
Earlier during the year, it was decided to contribute to the Children's Home's 90th anniversary celebraton by purchasing a black granite memorial bench to be placed on the new patio at the recently renovated Heritage Hall, the former dining hall. The bench was inscribed with the names of two young boys who were killed by lightning while they were living at the Home. As part of a dedication service for the memorial bench, Mr. Alfred Rich (alumnus '25-'31) gave the historical significance of the event that led to the establishment of the Griffin/Watson Memorial. Mr. Rich was one of the three boys who were caught in the lightning storm that day so long ago.
A catered lunch by Parker's Barbecue, Wilson was served in Whitley Center. The balance of the afternoon was spent reminiscing with friends of days gone by.
As has become a tradition at the close of the festivities, several of the "boys" cleared out the tables and chairs and prepared for a little basketball. This year, the "old boys" invited some of the current residents of the home to play a little one on one.
It was joyous homecoming celebration, with plans already in the works for next year's meeting.
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Don't forget, JoEtta is your Alumni Reporter and she would love to hear from you with news you would like to share.
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Sympathy
Willis Owens Warren, 5/31/43 - 6/28/53, brother of Rose Warren Dew, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2010. Please keep this family in your prayers.
George Stevenson, alumnus 4/29/42-2/1/52 passed away on September 23,2009. The funeral was held in Scotland Neck, NC, with the Dr. Burkette Raper officiating
Joyce Thigpen Cahoon, alumnus 5/23/49-5/23/52 passed away on January 16, 2010 at her home in Belhaven, NC. Joyce was one of five siblings (Clyde Earl,Justin, Lois, and Nellie Jean) to live at the Children's Home.
Evelyn Herring Cass, alumnus 6/13/52-6/10/63 passed away on January 7, 2010. Please remember her daughter Melissa dn her family during this emotional time.
James Bernice ("JB") High, alumnus 12/33 - 7/42 passed away on Decmber 28, 2008
Jennings Lucas, alumnus 4/38-10/43 passed away July 16, 2008
Elva Skinner Davis, alumnus,1/37 - 10/42 (sister to Sterling Skinner) passed away August 21, 2008
Lucy Harrell Weatherington Lamm, alumnus 1/38 -10/44 passed away April 11, 2009
Nancy Edwards Holloway, alumnus 1/65 - 1/67, passed away May 8, 2009
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Gerald Lee Langston (Jerry) alumnus 6/6/55 - 9/11/67 passed away August 10, 2006
Joseph Smith, alumnus 10/30-1/37 (unsure of DOD ?)
Ruth Craft Tyson, alumnus 12/29-6/40 passed away July 2008
Victoria Brickhouse Cooper, alumnus 8/33-5/34 passed away July 2008
Joyce Woodard Smith, alumnus 8/67-6/73 passed away on May 9, 2008.
Louise Morris Hornback, alumnus 8/52-6/59 passed away on April 23, 2008. She was buried at Black Mountain, NC
Sydney Snipes, alumni 1/37- 5/43 passed away September 2007.
Earl Tippett passed away on September 5, 2007.
July 23, 2007 - Lolyd Stokes, husband to Doris Little Stokes, passed away.
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2009-2010 Alumni Officers
President - Randy Faircloth
Vice President - Jerry Smith
Secretary/Treasurer - Nancy Lane
Dir. of Music - Yvonne Rouse Kelly
Alumni Reporter - JoEtta Goff
Memorial - Cathy Hines Campbell
Members at Large:
Phil Mercer
John Elmore
Dr. Burkette Raper
Tom Lancaster
Ted Worthington
Billy Hines
Alma Pope Woodard
Judy W. Roberson
Cora Lee Walker
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