Classmate News
Welcome home to THS! Classmate news, family, and celebrations.
Robert Welborn and wife, Debbie celebrating the holidays at The Drake in Chicago
Michael Cox (Mickey) and wife, Lois,
en famille
Happy Holidays 2022
Sharon Atkins Hill granddaughter welcomes Santa
David and Martha Clodfelter Burrow and family at Thanksgiving
Mike Cushwa at grandson's wedding in western North Carolina with his daughters
Happy day for Pat and Polly Withers
Mr and Mrs Jack Fanning
September 18, 2022
(Sharon Shoaf)
Pat and Polly Withers congratulations!!
Savannah Hinson Papale welcomes new great grandchild!
Evelyn Smith Spillers with her grandchildren living well in retirement in Mississippi
more of Evelyn's grandchildren
Aaron Clinard found this lovely
in the HPE, promoting a book about Thomasville.
His mother, Mabel, and Barbara Black Waters' mother, Thelma,
as FairGrove girls basketball team members in 1937.
(4th and 5th from left, first row, respectively)
in the HPE, promoting a book about Thomasville.
His mother, Mabel, and Barbara Black Waters' mother, Thelma,
as FairGrove girls basketball team members in 1937.
(4th and 5th from left, first row, respectively)
Steve and Martha Crotts Yokeley
celebrate their 75 years at
Disney World with their family!!
Happy Birthday!!
celebrate their 75 years at
Disney World with their family!!
Happy Birthday!!
Janice Lamond Gregory celebrating 75th with Jim!
Ron Bylerly at Applachian State Alumni Weekend 2021
(ASU 59 - Louisiana 28)
Yes, we remember those wonderful days!
(ASU 59 - Louisiana 28)
Yes, we remember those wonderful days!
Penny Palmer Blanchard celebrating her timely birthday
with handsome grandson
with handsome grandson
John Cannon catching up with friend
after his stroke, October 2021.
Glad John is on the mend.
after his stroke, October 2021.
Glad John is on the mend.
Robert and Savannah Hinson Papale's
grandson, Alex's wedding
David and Martha Clodfelter Burrow
family beach photo, along with some humor
June 2021
Sally MacDonald Covington's grandson
getting ready for senior prom in NC
This is Sally's daughter, Holly's child. Cutest photo.
Mrs. Loretta Martin
celebrating her granddaughter's birthday
Looking grand!
Stan and Shelby Styers
Celebrating 50 years!
Holgate Glacier, Alaska
Twins!
Sharon Atkins Hill and granddaughter 2021
Beautiful photo of
Randy Lanier's mother, Buena
Aaron Clinard’s
beautiful garden
Randy Lanier’s
azaela and redbud
in his Cullowhee, NC garden.
Knoxville, TN
well-trained wisteria is blooming!
Nancy Fitzgerald and "mower, gardener-in-chief"
Larry Warner's beautiful gardens
in Little Mountain, SC
Larry Warner
takes a break from mowing.
Nancy said the smell of new mown grass was delightful.
Charlie and Evelyn Smith Spillers
adorable grandson
Robert and Debbie Welborn
enjoying a trip to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta
February, 2020
Ronald and Sandy York
celebrate their 53rd anniversary on Dec 20, 2019
RIP Sandra.
John and Sue Waddell
off the cruise boat, exploring Cozumel, Mexico
January, 2020
Alice (Nicholson) and Joe Tysinger family
Christmas 2019
New Bern, NC
Martha (Crotts) and Steve Yokeley's
lovely family wishing all
Happy Holidays
in Rudolph reindeer noses!
lovely family wishing all
Happy Holidays
in Rudolph reindeer noses!
Sandi Lee
celebrating Christmas with good friends
celebrating Christmas with good friends
Michael Cushwa
and family!
and family!
Logan and Connie Harris
with daughter and granddaughter
during the holidays
John and Sue Waddell's
grandchildren celebrate Christmas
Sharon Watterson
in Stamford, Connecticut,
celebrating Christmas Eve
with daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren
Sandy Palmer
with her granddaughter
celebrate holidays in matching pj's!
with her granddaughter
celebrate holidays in matching pj's!
Greensboro College graduates
celebrate at holiday luncheon!
Martha Clodfelter Burrow, Shelton Styers, Candy Lambeth Kime
and Gayle Brinkley Batten
with friends
celebrate at holiday luncheon!
Martha Clodfelter Burrow, Shelton Styers, Candy Lambeth Kime
and Gayle Brinkley Batten
with friends
Larry and Sharon Sink
with grands and son in November
Diana Thayer Gallimore and Pat Withers'
grandson gains entrance into
honor society at
High Point Christian Academy.
Congratulations!
grandson gains entrance into
honor society at
High Point Christian Academy.
Congratulations!
Sharon Atkins Hill
finds new boyfriend, Baju,
on Christmas vacation!
Jeri Suits Harris
celebrates birthday recently
Happy Birthday!
Ricky Darr and family
(an older shot, but one I missed)
Latest update on Logan Harris' life...
We have been invited and attended several high school reunions from the years he taught and coached at East Davidson High School.
Also from Connie: “We had a fabulous trip to the Holy Land in March 2019 for 10 days in Israel and 4 days in Jordan.
Logan was asked to do the devotions for our group on Jesus' teaching steps.
We also spent a day at Petra.”
We have been invited and attended several high school reunions from the years he taught and coached at East Davidson High School.
Also from Connie: “We had a fabulous trip to the Holy Land in March 2019 for 10 days in Israel and 4 days in Jordan.
Logan was asked to do the devotions for our group on Jesus' teaching steps.
We also spent a day at Petra.”
Sam and Linda Ridge's
son, Matt, star basketball coach at
Davidson County Community College
will be inducted into the Davidson County Sports Hall of Fame
October 19, 2019.
Congratulations to Matt and family!
son, Matt, star basketball coach at
Davidson County Community College
will be inducted into the Davidson County Sports Hall of Fame
October 19, 2019.
Congratulations to Matt and family!
The Greensboro College Girls
headed out to London this time
and it looks like they even had an audience with the Queen!
Always having fun, enjoying life!
Shelton Styers, Martha Clodfelter Burrow, and Gayle Brinkley Batten
with classmates.
headed out to London this time
and it looks like they even had an audience with the Queen!
Always having fun, enjoying life!
Shelton Styers, Martha Clodfelter Burrow, and Gayle Brinkley Batten
with classmates.
Jean (Young) and Steve Hill
celebrated their 50th anniversary in Greece and Italy
under sparkling skies and great weather.
Happy anniversary!
celebrated their 50th anniversary in Greece and Italy
under sparkling skies and great weather.
Happy anniversary!
Sharon Atkins Hill
in Iceland. Sharon has traveled many miles this summer.
More beautiful photos on Facebook.
in Iceland. Sharon has traveled many miles this summer.
More beautiful photos on Facebook.
Steve and Martha Crotts Yokeley
celebrate 45th anniversary with family!
Beautiful!
celebrate 45th anniversary with family!
Beautiful!
From Martha Clodfelter Burrow:
"Several Class of 1965 classmates just returned from a River Cruise in France.We flew to Paris and traveled south on the Saone and Rhône Rivers to Monaco and the Côte d’Azur with 50 other friends from Thomasville area.What a great time we had!
David and Martha Burrow, class of 65; John (class of 63) and Scottie (class of 65) Todd; Sharon Sink (married to Larry Sink, class of 65);Phil Kanoy (class of 64)"
"Several Class of 1965 classmates just returned from a River Cruise in France.We flew to Paris and traveled south on the Saone and Rhône Rivers to Monaco and the Côte d’Azur with 50 other friends from Thomasville area.What a great time we had!
David and Martha Burrow, class of 65; John (class of 63) and Scottie (class of 65) Todd; Sharon Sink (married to Larry Sink, class of 65);Phil Kanoy (class of 64)"
Sandi Lee took her mom to the beach!
Mrs. Lee had a wonderful time and in great style.
Sharon Atkins Hill
having fun with her grands this summer!
having fun with her grands this summer!
Stan and Shelton Styers grands
family trip to Alaska
Candy Lambeth Kime
celebrates sister, Dee’s, birthday!
(Dee, 5th from left, sister, MaryMac. 3rd from left)
celebrates sister, Dee’s, birthday!
(Dee, 5th from left, sister, MaryMac. 3rd from left)
Michael Cox’ younger son, Geoff’s
”Highlights of June”
his elder child
an uncanny resemblance
Penny Palmer Blanchard and daughter, Tori,
celebrate with grandson, Mason, at 8th grade graduation
Penny Palmer Blanchard and daughter, Tori,
celebrate with grandson, Mason, at 8th grade graduation
David and Martha Clodfelter Burrow’s son,
Capt. Andy Burrow, receives PhD!!’
Congragrats!
Teresa Rita Shaver Hartley’s granddaughter,
Kerri Everhart, graduates
East Davidson
Robert Welborn and Debbie
at The Pitti Palace and Gardens, Florence, Italy
Ronald and Sandy York’s granddaughter, Lydia
”last day of PK”
Don and Jan Blair’s
granddaughter, Emma, graduates from
White Station High School
Memphis, Tennessee.
Congratulations!
granddaughter, Emma, graduates from
White Station High School
Memphis, Tennessee.
Congratulations!
Stan and Shelton Styers
and friends conquer
Grandfather Mountain
and friends conquer
Grandfather Mountain
Steve and Jean Young Hill
on the iconic Swilcan Bridge, the Old Course,
St. Andrew’s, Scotland.
The Hills also were in Ireland and will see family in England as well.
May 15, 2019
on the iconic Swilcan Bridge, the Old Course,
St. Andrew’s, Scotland.
The Hills also were in Ireland and will see family in England as well.
May 15, 2019
Aaron and Lyl Clinard
celebrate opening day of the 2019 Inaugural Season of the
HIGH POINT ROCKERS, an Atlantic League baseball team.
The Rockers will play in the new $36m BB&T Point Stadium.
"The ALPB is a leader in baseball innovation and a gateway to Major League Baseball."
Aaron is a major player in High Point's revitalization project and its Master Plan, which made this happen. Congratulations, Clinards and High Point!
Susan Stallings Jones
and husband, Richard
Celebrating 40 years of marriage in Paris with several European stops!
Happy anniversary!! Congratulations!
Nancy Fitzgerald Warner
celebrating one sibling's birthday with
Trudy, Karen and Charles.
Family!
celebrating one sibling's birthday with
Trudy, Karen and Charles.
Family!
Penny Palmer Blanchard
and grandchildren celebrating Charlie’s 75th
Congratulations!
and grandchildren celebrating Charlie’s 75th
Congratulations!
Rita Shaver Hartley's
grandson, Erik, and his power swing
Randy Lanier
has been in Hawaii for many days now!
Looking good!
has been in Hawaii for many days now!
Looking good!
Lacey, John Cannon's granddaughter,
inducted into the North Carolina Chapter of
Phi Beta Kappa
Duke University Chapel
Bravo!
inducted into the North Carolina Chapter of
Phi Beta Kappa
Duke University Chapel
Bravo!
when your 15 year old grandson
has rockstar status
in Chengdu, China!
Oliver on spring break school trip.
Sharon Watterson
has rockstar status
in Chengdu, China!
Oliver on spring break school trip.
Sharon Watterson
Jordy Nelson and Josh Sitton, former Green Bay Packers players,
here in Pensacola, tending bar at one of our local IPA sites!
Mandy Fraylick Mendenhall Whalen
here in Pensacola, tending bar at one of our local IPA sites!
Mandy Fraylick Mendenhall Whalen
Savannah Hinson Papale
Celebrating sister, Brenda’s, birthday in January
Celebrating sister, Brenda’s, birthday in January
Anna Wood Warner
in December’s snow!
Kernersville, NC
in December’s snow!
Kernersville, NC
Candy Lambeth Kime
with handsome son, MacAulay,
at Christmas
with handsome son, MacAulay,
at Christmas
Merry Christmas
with Stan Styers and family
with Stan Styers and family
Aaron Clinard
Leading tour of historic High Point, NC,
featuring High Point’s own treasured son, John Coltrane,
and more.
September 2018
Leading tour of historic High Point, NC,
featuring High Point’s own treasured son, John Coltrane,
and more.
September 2018
Congratulations to my daughter, Keelin Watterson,
and husband, Michael Reise,
married August 23, 2018.
(she’s even learned how to skin a deer!)
and husband, Michael Reise,
married August 23, 2018.
(she’s even learned how to skin a deer!)
Big snow in NC! 10 inches!!!
Aaron sent pictures!
Reminds me of long ago when we rode our
Flexible Flyer sleds
down the hill at the Park.
Steve Hill still has his and so do I!
Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!
Aaron sent pictures!
Reminds me of long ago when we rode our
Flexible Flyer sleds
down the hill at the Park.
Steve Hill still has his and so do I!
Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!
Candy Lambeth Kime and husband Frank
enjoyed a lovely weekend recently
with the Frampton’s - Macy Harris Frampton
in McClellanville, SC
Loretta Martin
with dear granddaughter, Genevieve
from Johnny Waddell and wife, Sue:
7 of 9 grandchildren, other missing great granddaughter.
Top row L to R Noah, Russell, Anna Claire, Eleanor. Bottom row L to R Aaron, Elise, Wesley. Missing Krissy, Matthew, Isabel.
Makings of a very Happy Thanksgiving!
7 of 9 grandchildren, other missing great granddaughter.
Top row L to R Noah, Russell, Anna Claire, Eleanor. Bottom row L to R Aaron, Elise, Wesley. Missing Krissy, Matthew, Isabel.
Makings of a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Randy Lanier
posted this picture on FB.
Think many of you will remember these lovely people.
Buena Lanier, his mother, his Aunt Gaye, and his Aunt Swanee Lanier Cox.
posted this picture on FB.
Think many of you will remember these lovely people.
Buena Lanier, his mother, his Aunt Gaye, and his Aunt Swanee Lanier Cox.
Steve and Jean Young Hill
at the CMA ceremony in Nashville with their grandsons
whose father's song "Drunk Girl" was nominated
for "Song of the Year."
Congratulations to the Hill family, what a wonderful tribute and honor!
We are so proud, as you deservedly must be!
at the CMA ceremony in Nashville with their grandsons
whose father's song "Drunk Girl" was nominated
for "Song of the Year."
Congratulations to the Hill family, what a wonderful tribute and honor!
We are so proud, as you deservedly must be!
Congratulations to Michael Cushwa and his late wife, Frances
on the marriage of their daughter, Kathryn to Ryan Gerace!
A beautiful setting for a wonderful family and love-filled day..
on the marriage of their daughter, Kathryn to Ryan Gerace!
A beautiful setting for a wonderful family and love-filled day..
A rather common occurrence (around Mike Connor’s house in Albuquerque). Quite docile unless you corner them or are aggressive towards them. She is relaxing on our storage shed. I was about 10 feet away when I snapped this pic.
Stan Styers and buddies
then and now.
Nothing's changed except the bods and the boots!
then and now.
Nothing's changed except the bods and the boots!
Candy Lambeth Kime
with sisters MaryMac (Moore) and Dee (Russell)
and Kathy Patterson Hymson (from Candy's mother's family)
in Nashville, TN.
"Let the good times roll!"
with sisters MaryMac (Moore) and Dee (Russell)
and Kathy Patterson Hymson (from Candy's mother's family)
in Nashville, TN.
"Let the good times roll!"
Sandi Lee: “great time with special friends at Cherries Cafe in Clemmons.”
Nancy Fitzgerald Warner
is climbing lighthouses and taking ferries
with Larry and family !
is climbing lighthouses and taking ferries
with Larry and family !
Sharon Atkins Hill
is in Cuba!
is in Cuba!
Frank Green sent this photo taken on recent trip to Scotland and Ireland.
”Terry Hinshaw's son Dustin is the handsome young man with white shirt with his arms around Dawn. 7 of the 11 are attorneys.
WE ARE TUBA (Thomasville Underground Bar Association).
Russell Batten was a founding father of TUBA, but he got behind on his dues.” [Ha]
”Terry Hinshaw's son Dustin is the handsome young man with white shirt with his arms around Dawn. 7 of the 11 are attorneys.
WE ARE TUBA (Thomasville Underground Bar Association).
Russell Batten was a founding father of TUBA, but he got behind on his dues.” [Ha]
Frank Green
”4th Annual Green boys fishing/camping experience
plus Leo’s first lost tooth!”
”4th Annual Green boys fishing/camping experience
plus Leo’s first lost tooth!”
Sharon Atkins Hill
and her grandchildren caught 23 fish!
Happy summer!
and her grandchildren caught 23 fish!
Happy summer!
Alice Nicholson and Joe Tysinger
WIN!! Virginia NHRA Championship
June 10, 2018
WIN!! Virginia NHRA Championship
June 10, 2018
Don and Janice Blair
hosting Sotheby's realtor gathering at Appalachian State
John Cannon
enjoying life!
enjoying life!
Charlotte FitzGerald Peterson, our first grandchild, on her graduation day
The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, NY.
(She received the most coveted award for her senior class -
the Community Award)
The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry, NY.
(She received the most coveted award for her senior class -
the Community Award)
First on the Country and Western charts
”For the First Time"
by Darius Rucker
(lyrics by Steve and Jean Young Hill’s son, Travis)
Listen to the lyrics, they don't just apply to millenials! Go for it!!!
Stan Styers
The candy man strikes again at Valentine's Day
with daughter, Anne, and grands
The candy man strikes again at Valentine's Day
with daughter, Anne, and grands
David Whitten writes:
”My older son, Barrett Rock Whitten, Captain of Cruise Ship Endeavor for UnCruise Adventures, has been awarded the prestigious Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award and will receive the award at the National Cruise Line Association Convention in Savannah, Georgia, next weekend. This is a high honor for him and his company. A rear admiral from the U.S. Navy will present the award to Barrett and his company. Barrett has been a Coast Guard licensed Marine Master and can pilot any ship on earth and when first named a Captain at age 32 was the youngest in the nation. I am very proud of him as you can imagine.“
Congratulations, Barrett!!!
”My older son, Barrett Rock Whitten, Captain of Cruise Ship Endeavor for UnCruise Adventures, has been awarded the prestigious Roger Murphy National Marine Safety Award and will receive the award at the National Cruise Line Association Convention in Savannah, Georgia, next weekend. This is a high honor for him and his company. A rear admiral from the U.S. Navy will present the award to Barrett and his company. Barrett has been a Coast Guard licensed Marine Master and can pilot any ship on earth and when first named a Captain at age 32 was the youngest in the nation. I am very proud of him as you can imagine.“
Congratulations, Barrett!!!
Randy Lanier:
”World class luthier and good friend Bob Gernandt is making me a custom guitar featuring ancient kauri wood. This wood was found preserved in New Zealand peat bogs and ranges from 30,000 to 40,000 years old. According to Bob, this instrument will be exceptional when completed.”
Think he should come to our next reunion gathering and play for us!
”World class luthier and good friend Bob Gernandt is making me a custom guitar featuring ancient kauri wood. This wood was found preserved in New Zealand peat bogs and ranges from 30,000 to 40,000 years old. According to Bob, this instrument will be exceptional when completed.”
Think he should come to our next reunion gathering and play for us!
Snow in NC this week, Jan 17, was a blessing for some!
Kathryn Cushwa, daughter of Michael
made a snow woman with her beau.
Kathryn Cushwa, daughter of Michael
made a snow woman with her beau.
Candy Lambeth Kime and husband, Frank,
visiting grandchildren in New Zealand
visiting grandchildren in New Zealand
Steve Yokeley
with his beautiful grandchildren
with his beautiful grandchildren
Randy Lanier with amigos on Christmas
Steve and Martha Crotts Yokeley
family celebrating 70
family celebrating 70
Mark Swicegood, financial analyst now
in New York City,
was once a student of Wayne Eddinger’s at Brown.
Mark is a master organist, playing weekends
at St. John’s in Stamford, CT, where he is one of a few who can play the church’s
6800 pipe organ.
This is beautiful.
https://www.facebook.com/mark.swicegood/videos/10155027467816218/
Michael (Mickey) Cox
with two sons, Geoff and Drew, gathering Christmas tree.
"yes, the snow really was knee deep in the mountains of Colorado"
Stan Styers and crew
cutting candy mints for Christmas
Yum!
cutting candy mints for Christmas
Yum!
Reindeer try-outs were held today in the Great Smoky Mountains
Candace Lambeth Kime posted this!
Candace Lambeth Kime posted this!
Randy Lanier posted this from a friend
Vietnam Memorial Wall
Washington, DC
Sharon Atkins Hill and Santa she knows best
Sandra Boles Palmer
getting some help from her granddaughter with Christmas cooking
Mickey Cox’s newest granddaughter, June
growing fast
Sweetest "making Christmas cookies" video taken a while ago by
Mandy Fraylick Mendenhall Whalen's daughter
https://www.facebook.com/betsy.hoehl/videos/4001881770920/
Mandy Fraylick Mendenhall Whalen's daughter
https://www.facebook.com/betsy.hoehl/videos/4001881770920/
Randy Lanier’s grandson
Lynne Harrison and Tim Evans' grandson,
this charming little professor,
and more on the East Coast this Thanksgiving!
Sharon Atkins Hill's
granddaughter celebrating her birthday.
Memories of Sharon at that age!
Mandy Fraylick Mendenhall Whalen
posted this photo of the
Umbrella Sky Project,
an art installation, in downtown Pensacola, FL.
The project originated in Portugal and will remain
in Pensacola for three months.
Aaron and Lyl Clinard
all dressed up for annual meeting of
the NC Society of Cincinnati,
this year in Washington, DC.
George Washington started the organization in 1783.
Johnny Waddell
building his garage, getting some help from his grandson
building his garage, getting some help from his grandson
Great family photo
Stan Styers and crew
Robert Welborn
celebrating 70 with family
Sharon Atkins Hill
with husband, Roger, in Esparzia, Costa Rica
during their recent cruise
Mary Bowers Hughes
surprise birthday party
to honor her service as
choir director at Liberty Baptist Church
John Cannon
getting ready for
special family wedding
Retired Business teacher, Mrs. Jean Young Hill
just got a shout out
from Vanderbilt baseball star, Patrick Raby!
Congratulations, Jean! favorite teachers are rare treasures!
just got a shout out
from Vanderbilt baseball star, Patrick Raby!
Congratulations, Jean! favorite teachers are rare treasures!
Elaine Morris Beusse and husband, Don
foggy day in Newport, RI, 9/25/2017
foggy day in Newport, RI, 9/25/2017
Steve Hill
beaching it at Destin, Florida
September 25, 2017
beaching it at Destin, Florida
September 25, 2017
Jesse Green, son of Janice Lamonds Gregory and Frank Green, designed the new $28M Forsyth County Library that was dedicated August 31st.
What a talented young man!
Aaron and Lyl Clinard
in Jackson Hole, Wyoming,
hosted by Dir. of NC Museum of History in Raleigh
Steve and Martha Crotts Yokeley
Celebrating 70th at Disney World with family
looks like so much fun!
Celebrating 70th at Disney World with family
looks like so much fun!
Teresa Rita Shaver and David Hartley's
Grandson, getting big!
Penny Batten Woods
with her grandchildren
Sandi Lee
offering up some great garage sale bargains!
Anna Wood Warner
with her grands!
Lynne Harrison And Tim Evans'
granddaughter, Cally, got married.
She's a nurse at a children's hospital in Charlotte.
Nancy Fitzgerald Warner
with Larry and whole family
Mandy Fraylick Mendenhall
and David Whalen's
granddaughter, married in Vermont
John and Barbara Cannon
enjoying cruise late May early June.
Bon Voyage!
Happy Memorial Day!
and a never-ending thank you
to all our veterans!
Taking a cue fom Aaron who posted a similar video on Facebook.
Thank you for your service to keep our country a free democracy.
Diana Thayer and Gilmer Gallimore's
son's joyful wedding last weekend.
son's joyful wedding last weekend.
The old woman in Costa Rica with our son, Pierce
Steve and Jean Young Hill's
daughter's beautiful wedding in Atlanta, May 6
daughter's beautiful wedding in Atlanta, May 6
if you haven't seen D.C. Chronicle's
"What is a Skeen burger?"
here it is
Jeri Suits Harris
looking great!
Rick Smoot and wife Gayle with, Josef Walker, organist, at
Loretta Martin's 80th birthday celebration,
a lunch, catered by Wayne Eddinger
at Heidelberg Church.
(donations to honor Mrs. Martin's birthday
benefitted the church's
Monday Night Meals for the homeless and needy
of Thomasville)
Mike Connor and Larry Sink
on the course in Scottsdale, AZ
must have been a great day!
Janice Lamonds Gregory 's
sweet little grandchild
sweet little grandchild
David "Doc" Whitten
gets a surprise visit from his sons!
Beverly Harrison Clinard
out and about with friends this holiday,
Looking great!
out and about with friends this holiday,
Looking great!
Candace Lambeth Kime
family dinner at Washington Duke Inn in Durham between afternoon volleyball and evening basketball games! (l-r) Daughter-in-law Sarah, with Frank and Candy; Campbell Bartley and granddaughter, Sela Kime (cousins); and Sarah's twin, Katie Bartley.
Bob Welborn with his new little great niece, Olivia Calli.
Clinard Cousins reunion held at Heidelberg Church
and Wayne cooked!
From Facebook, we wish Dianne well soon:
"I am asking for Prayers for my Mom for the next several weeks and especially tomorrow! She will be having major surgery on her Pancreas. They will be removing part of it due to a nodule. Love her so much...Dianne Jolly Drake Benoist. I know she will have alot of support, but please pray and lift up all of us during this time.
Thank you...and many Blessings to all
Pray for my mom to be at peace tomorrow before going in....God is in Control. "Be still and know that I am God"
"I am asking for Prayers for my Mom for the next several weeks and especially tomorrow! She will be having major surgery on her Pancreas. They will be removing part of it due to a nodule. Love her so much...Dianne Jolly Drake Benoist. I know she will have alot of support, but please pray and lift up all of us during this time.
Thank you...and many Blessings to all
Pray for my mom to be at peace tomorrow before going in....God is in Control. "Be still and know that I am God"
Johnny Waddell sent this darling photo of four of his grands and wrote:
"1st day 5th grade Noah, Ellie 3rd, and the 4 and 2 year old Aaron and Anna Claire. 4 of my 9 Grands. 1 great. These are the Raleigh Branch, oldest daughter Heather's 4, of course she had help from husband Chris (the Wilson's)"
Agent Orange and Herbicides Update for Veterans
It appears from the VA government site, you no longer have to prove that you were exposed to Agent Orange or herbicides, just that you were in Vietnam or Korea, or near Vietnam/Korea in, for instance, Thailand...i.e., close proximity to, on a ship in a harbor, between 1962 and 1975, and are suffering from anyone of many different diseases, health conditions, which may have sprung from that time.
It appears from the VA government site, you no longer have to prove that you were exposed to Agent Orange or herbicides, just that you were in Vietnam or Korea, or near Vietnam/Korea in, for instance, Thailand...i.e., close proximity to, on a ship in a harbor, between 1962 and 1975, and are suffering from anyone of many different diseases, health conditions, which may have sprung from that time.
The conditions for eligibility are varied and widespread, for instance, veterans who were crew members on C-123 planes flown after the Vietnam War are eligible and veterans who served anywhere near where herbicides were stored.
Covered dates of service:
1. In Vietnam anytime between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975, including brief visits ashore or service aboard a ship that operated on the inland waterways of Vietnam
2. In or near the Korean demilitarized zone anytime between April 1, 1968 and August 31, 1971
1. In Vietnam anytime between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975, including brief visits ashore or service aboard a ship that operated on the inland waterways of Vietnam
2. In or near the Korean demilitarized zone anytime between April 1, 1968 and August 31, 1971
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and ALS are both subject to consideration, as well.
And like government reg's, the stipulations are pages and pages long. For instance, a discussion of symptoms:
"Symptomatology shown in the prescribed period [see below] may have no particular significance when first observed, but in the light of subsequent developments it may gain considerable significance. Cases in which a chronic condition is shown to exist within a short time following the applicable presumptive period, but without evidence of manifestations within the period, should be developed to determine whether there was symptomatology which in retrospect may be identified and evaluated as manifestation of the chronic disease to the required 10-percent degree."
My translation of the above: After 90 days of continuous service, if you had even the tiniest symptom within one-year after discharge, you are eligible. That tiny symptom, which could have been adjudged then as nothing, might have manifest itself over years to become chronic in present day.
Steve Hill
at Dana Holliday Art Exhibit
on Randolph St. in Thomasville recently
at Dana Holliday Art Exhibit
on Randolph St. in Thomasville recently
Jack Callicutt
enjoying a good time with his son
enjoying a good time with his son
Happy 50th anniversary
Barbara McColl and Danny Jones!
August 28, 1966 - 2016
Barbara McColl and Danny Jones!
August 28, 1966 - 2016
funny video we can all relate to
(posted by Mandy Fraylick Mendenhall Whalen)
(posted by Mandy Fraylick Mendenhall Whalen)
Evelyn Smith Spillers' husband, Charlie, has a new book.
Highly rated on Amazon, one reviewer, in part:
Highly rated on Amazon, one reviewer, in part:
"I just finished reading Confessions of an Undercover Agent written by Charlie Spillers. The first thing that struck me was, Man, is this guy an amazing story teller. The second thing that struck me was, Charlie Spillers is one of the most courageous men I have encountered. The true story of Spillers as an undercover cop, a narcotics agent, and a federal prosecutor is delivered in both an entertaining and humble manner that makes a reader feel like they are sitting on a porch with Charlie. He regales tales in a fun but modest way that pulls you in to the laughs, spine tingling, and palm sweating details that only a master story teller could do. But don’t get me wrong, these aren’t spun tales. ..."
You can buy it here in Kindle or hardcover versions..
Mrs. Loretta Martin off gallavanting to
Quebec City, Montreal, Canada
with her friend Faye
Quebec City, Montreal, Canada
with her friend Faye
family vacation at the beach
Lynne Harrison and Tim Evans'
niece, Hally, and grandson, Keller
Lynne Harrison and Tim Evans'
niece, Hally, and grandson, Keller
wonderful photo of
Vickie Hill Westmoreland
with her granddaughters
Vickie Hill Westmoreland
with her granddaughters
Whale watching excursion
one last one from this trip of a lifetime!
…thank you Martha for sending the photos!
…thank you Martha for sending the photos!
Nice family photo of Larry and Sharon Sink
at Ocean Isle Beach
with their son Bo and his wife Jescena and their grandchildren
at Ocean Isle Beach
with their son Bo and his wife Jescena and their grandchildren
Great photo of Delores Livengood
trip to Ireland and Scotland
with the Cliffs of Moher in the background.
Delores, you're looking great!
Beautiful photo of Suzie Yarborough Andrew and new granddaughter
Rowan Isabella Andrew
Born 6/5/16 at 3:47
Weighing in at 5lbs, 14oz in Charlotte.
Rowan Isabella Andrew
Born 6/5/16 at 3:47
Weighing in at 5lbs, 14oz in Charlotte.
Anna Wood Warner's lovely grandbaby girls
Ella 4 and Clara 2 and a half
Ella 4 and Clara 2 and a half
Congratulations to Bonnise Hoover Ingram's graduate
Mother's Day gathering
Dianne Jolly Drake Benoist
and daughters
Dianne Jolly Drake Benoist
and daughters
Mothers Day gathering
Clinard family
Clinard family
Frank and Candy Lambeth Kime
with favorite furniture maker
during April's market
[long may it live]
Sandi Lee with friends
[what a gorgeous group of ladies]
Danny Jones on the Rainbow River, FL
Randy Lanier underwater in Hawaii, visiting son's family, with granddaughter
Teresa "Rita" Shaver Hartley celebrating siblings Day with her brothers
Sally MacDonald Covington's Easter cruise with whole family.
Elaine Morris Beusse and family
Linville Falls, NC
Aaron Clinard en famille, celebrating his mother's birthday
Just found this on youtube today, pointed out to me by Steve Hill. It's "Turning Home," a song with lyrics written by Travis Hill, son of Steve and Jean. Travis was a founder of Carnival Music in Nashville, Tennessee. He wrote the song with Kenny Chesney, and Travis has written two of Kenny's #1 hits. A poet to be proud of, for sure!
Get out your hanky, Travis has written words that could very well be about our class, our town, and the memories and wonderful connections we are all blessed with. The woman from Georgia posting this on youtube has supplied her own pictures. It is sung by David Nail. (Note: if you see something written by Scooter Caruso, that's Travis' pen name.)
Suzie Yarborough Andrew's grandchild Liam
(A favorite Irish name, means "William")
just look at those curls!
(A favorite Irish name, means "William")
just look at those curls!
THS Veterans and Agent Orange
From Johnny Waddell -
Diseases recognized by the VA as Agent Orange related:
--AL amyloidosis: A rare disease caused when an abnormal protein, amyloid, enters tissues or organs.
--Chronic B-cell leukemias: A type of cancer that affects white blood cells.
--Chloracne (or similar acneform disease): A skin condition that occurs soon after exposure to chemicals and looks like common forms of acne seen in teenagers. Under the VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
--Diabetes mellitus type 2: A disease characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body's inability to respond properly to the hormone insulin.
--Hodgkin's disease: A malignant lymphoma (cancer) characterized by progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes, liver and spleen and by progressive anemia.
--Ischemic heart disease: A disease characterized by a reduced supply of blood to the heart, that leads to chest pain.
--Multiple myeloma: A cancer of plasma cells, a type of white blood cell in bone marrow.
--Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: A group of cancers that affect the lymph glands and other lymphatic tissue.
--Parkinson's disease: A progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects muscle movement.
--Peripheral neuropathy, early-onset: A nervous system condition that causes numbness, tingling and motor weakness. Under the VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of herbicide exposure.
--Porphyria cutanea tarda: A disorder characterized by liver dysfunction and by thinning and blistering of the skin in sun-exposed areas. Under the VA's rating regulations, it must be at least 10 percent disabling within one year of exposure to herbicides.
--Prostate cancer: Cancer of the prostate; one of the most common cancers among men. --Respiratory cancers (includes lung cancer): Cancers of the lung, larynx, trachea and bronchus.
--Soft tissue sarcomas (other than osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, or mesothelioma): A group of different types of cancers in body tissues such as muscle, fat, blood and lymph vessels and connective tissues.
Source: The US Department of Veterans Affairs
To apply for Agent Orange related disabilities, click here. To find your local DAV office, click here. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) will help you file a claim.
It's a wonderful thing!
- classmates getting together for lunch -
Gayle and Rick Smoot, Suzie Yarborough Andrew, her cousin, Kristy, and Waverly Gray
I guess Rusty and friends all went to Austin, Texas via SUV
News from Martha and David Burrow:
"Sharon,
David and I just returned from a winter camping trip through parts of the south including a visit to Danny and Barbara Jones at The Villages in Florida. We had a great visit and enjoyed a tour of The Villages where they live, which indeed seems like the perfect place to retire. Their home is beautiful and the area seems to offer everything anyone our age might enjoy. Thanks to Barbara and Danny for a delightful tour, delicious lunch and great visit with 'old' friends!
Martha and David Burrow"
It's been cold in North Carolina, too!
Rick Smoot in his THS '65 toboggan!
Celebrating Valentines Day together:
Linda and Mike Leonard with Jack Callicutt
Randy Lanier has had a beautiful trip to Akumal, Mexico.
He has wonderful picture albums on Facebook.
These are just a few.
Check out his FB page
Johnny and Sandra Morris Lackey family, Christmas 2015
A rather common occurrence (around Mike Connor’s house in Albuquerque). Quite docile unless you corner them or are aggressive towards them. She is relaxing on our storage shed. I was about 10 feet away when I snapped this pic.