Class of '51: Archived Pages of Current News...beginning in 2001

 

March 20, 2008:  Joyce has knee surgery.  Winford writes that Joyce "...had her knee surgery yesterday and it went really well.  This was a partial replacement and she'll be coming home today.  Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers".

March 10, 2008: Advance Notice - April Get-together . The April Get-together will be held at the home of Jim and Shirley Anderson on April 12.  Natalie and Jim Keefe and Gene Gill have already committed to be there - hoping to see lots of classmates.  It's always a "fun-time" at the Anderson's.

March 8, 2008:  March Get-together . Attendance was down at the monthly Get-together because of the late snow.  (Everyone knows that Memphis closes down in a snow).  Susan Cave reports that 14 were present.  Joyce's photos have now been posted on the Get-together page.

March 7, 2008:  Bi-annual Class of 1946 Dinner.  All Techites are invited to the bi-annual Class of 1946 dinner!  The date is Thursday, April 3, 2008 at the Holiday Inn, 3700 Central, Memphis, TN at 6:30 PM.  Great buffet dinner - Cash Bar.  $18 Per Person, includes Tax & Tip.  Dance to the music of the JIM MAHANNAH band.  Everyone is invited but you MUST make a reservation.  Call Russell Willis at 901-272-2222 or email Sue Johnson at sue-lee-johnson@comcast.net.  Deadline for reservations is March 31, 2008.

March 5, 2008: Carl Kimberlin has Proton Treatment.  Carl has just returned from Mexico, where he had the Proton Treatment for Prostate Cancer.  This treatment has been used successfully for some time in many countries in Europe - just not available in the US at this time.  Carl is feeling well and "...is doing GREAT". 

March 1, 2008:  Sad News.  We are saddened to report that Tech Historian Rob Jolly's mother passed away February 29.  Click here for the obituary.  Our condolences to Rob and the Jolly family.

March 1, 2008:  March Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be March 8 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 5:30 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635. 

March 1, 2008:  February Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to: Joan Simpson (2), Shirley Tucker Haas (2), Becky Gruby Shelby (4), Bobby Fox (6), Jim Autry (8), Jerry Bolton Radke (23), Barbara O'Kelly Roberts (25), Howard Holley (27), Buddy Jacobs (27), Wilma Smith Stough (27), Rosie Mogridge Ezelle (31).

February 27, 2008:  GOOD NEWS Update Email from Jim Keefe.  " I met with the doctors today and they had good news.  The tumor has not grown and appears dormant.  The MRI shows no active growth, and that is the best news I could have gotten.  This thing is not cured, but it is in remission.  They have scheduled another MRI on  June 4th. as a follow up to see if anything is happening.

The medical oncologist will meet with me on March 5 to determine the Chemo dose as a preventative measure.  I'm told it will be the pill form, and I will take one a day for 5 consecutive days each month, for 3 months. 

I feel good, and the news today was an upper for both of us. 

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, cards, calls, emails and wishes.  This has changed my outlook on life, and I'm more appreciative of my family, friends and look forward to being with as many of you as possible in the near future.  Love:  Jim Keefe"

February 12, 2008:  Update Email and photos from Jim Keefe.   Jim Keefe finished his Chemo and Radiation treatments in January.  Later that month, he and Natalie drove to Florida to escape some of the St. Louis winter.  Jim writes:  "We're in Anna Marie Island, Florida, and I've been steady in improvement.  My appetite is better, I've gotten some sunshine, did a swim in the pool, hit a few golf balls yesterday, and have been walking the beach.  I still get pretty tired in the evening, but am not sleeping much during the day like I was.  The prayers and wishes of you all have worked, and I'm thankful".  Click here to see photos of Jim and Natalie on the beaches.

February 10, 2008:  February Get-together Photos. Winford and Joyce report that 25 were present at last night's monthly get-together dinner.  Joyce's photos have now been posted on the Get-together section.

February 10, 2008:  Classmates ailing and in need of your prayers.  Carl and Ann Kimberlin meet with doctors in Jacksonville FL tomorrow.  They plan to return for Carl's 8 weeks of Proton Treatment for prostate cancer.  Doctors have found a spot on Bobby Newman's pancreas which is delaying his treatment for prostate cancer.  Bill Nethery had bypass surgery recently and is now recuperating.  Your prayers are needed.

February 5, 2008:  Sad News.    We have been looking for our classmate Mary Elizabeth Vowell Voss for a long time.  Sadly, we have just learned that she passed away June 9, 2002 in Memphis.

February 1, 2008:  February Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be February 9 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 5:30 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635. 

February 1, 2008:  February Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to: Thomas Hefner (7), Katie Johnson McNatt (7), Nancy Shipp (8), Wanda Hoppes Biship (9), Norma Cunningham (12), Bennie Moore Campbell (15), Helen Herring Griffin (19), Hollis Steele (25).

January 27, 2008:  Sad News.  We've just learned of the death of Harry Riggins' 86 year old sister Norma Riggins James on January 22th.  Services were Saturday.  Our condolences to the Riggins and James families.

January 26, 2008:  New Photos on Historic Photos pages.  It's been a long time but there are finally some new photos on the Historic Photos pages.  Check it out.

January 18, 2008:  Ace Cannon, Tech 1952, is honored.  (Thanks Candy Holt Wilkinson for the information)

PRESS RELEASE
The STATE OF TENNESSEE, House of Representatives 105th General Assembly,honors

ACE CANNON

Following a recent concert in Lexington, TN, Ace Cannon was presented with the
Keys to the City of Lexington by Mayor Bobby Dyer. This was followed with the
coveted legislative award from the State of Tennessee.
Representative Steve McDaniel presented Mr. Cannon with the sealed document of the
Tennessee House of Representatives’ House Resolution No. 217
which praised his six decades of contributions to the music industry
and enumerated his many achievements and concluded with the following:
WHEREAS, artists of Mr. Cannon’s caliber do not often walk among us,
and this Body wishes to pay tribute to this extraordinary musician, entertainer,
and human being; now, therefore,
“BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIFTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we hereby honor the inimitable
ACE CANNON, “The Godfather of the Sax,”
upon a long and varied career that is truly unparalleled in artistry and
achievement. We commend this gifted saxophonist for continuing to make great music
and entertain his legion of loyal fans and wish him much continued success in his
future endeavors.”

RMD Music, Inc.  Carl Griffin, Ace Cannon's Manager

 

January 13, 2008:  January Get-together Photos. Winford reports that 21 were present at last night's monthly get-together dinner.  Joyce's photos have now been posted.
 

    2008

January 1, 2008:  January Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be January 12 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 5:30 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635. 

January 1, 2008:  January Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Marvin Richardson (11), Carl Kimberlin (13), Pat Pendergrass Smith (16), Bill Johnson (17), Bob Thomason (18), Betty Crabtree (19), Doris Fleming Bramucci (21), Virginia Colvert Ford (26), William Long (29), Luther Bailey (30), Dawson Clemens (30), Betty Lou Sharp (30).
 
 
2007
 

December 16, 2007:  Jim Keefe's new look.  Jim Keefe writes that his hair has begun to fall out from the radiation and chemo treatments, and he had his barber cut it to a stubble.  He's sent us photos of his "new Look" and you can see them on the Spec Occasion section of the website.  (With or without hair, you look good, Jim).

December 11, 2007:   Faye MacDonald Crawford T'50.  Joyce sends email that Faye has learned she has cancer and will have additional tests this week to learn more.  Please add Faye to your prayer list.

December 9, 2007:  Christmas Party Photos.  There were 60 classmates and friends present at last night's Christmas Party at the Kimberlins.  Joyce's photos have now been posted on the Get-together section of the website.

December 8, 2007:  Message from Jim Keefe.  Please check the Message Board for a message from Jim Keefe, who has begun his treatments of radiation and chemo.

December 1, 2007:  December Get-together-Christmas Party.  Carl and Ann Kimberlin will again host our annual Christmas party at their Olive Branch home, December 8, 6 PM.  Bring your favorite dish to go with Ham and Turkey.  BYOB beverages other than coffee and coke.  Call Ann on her cell phone 901-461-8096.

December 1, 2007:  December Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Robert Fuchs (1), Jimmie Lois Gray Tedford (3), Betty Thompson (7), Sam Haskins (14), Charles Hall (16), June Shoults Thomas (19), Betty Fulton Ray (21), Paul Kissling (22), Lillie Prince Yarston (23), Jesse Frans (27), Betsye Highsmith Haddock (28), Dale Johnson, (28), Herbert Bailey (29), Gene Houston (30).

November 25, 2007:  Sad News.  Marie Franks, wife of classmate Malcolm Franks passed away November 24.  Visitation will be November 26 at Memphis Funeral Home, Poplar Chapel, 5-8 PM.  Services November 27, 10 AM.  Burial at Forest Hill Midtown.  Our condolences to Malcolm and the Franks family.  Click here for the obituary.

November 22, 2007:  December Get-together.  Carl and Ann Kimberlin will again host our annual Christmas Get-together at their Olive Branch home on December 8, 6 PM.

November 20, 2007:  Jim Keefe ailing.  Jim Keefe had brain surgery November 13 to remove a tumor and will begin radiation and chemo therapy next week.  Jim reports that he is feeling good and "..Everyone has been great and I'm feeling a little guilty with all the attention".  Your cards and prayers for Jim and Natalie will be appreciated.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TECHITES!!!

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November 8, 2007:  Sad News.  Sue reports that Melba Cowell Moxley's (Tech 1950) daughter, Annette Moxley Scott died yesterday morning.  Visitation will be tonight from 5-8 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home.  Our condolences to Tom and Melba and the Moxley family.

November 3, 2007:  Last Night's Get-together.  Joyce reports that there were 42 present at the Get-together at Jim Hood's home in Olive Branch.  Joyce's photos have now been posted on the Get-together section of the website.

November 1, 2007:  Web Site 6th Anniversary.  Today, the Class of 1951's website is 6 years old and has had almost 50,000 visitors (49,918).  Happy Anniversary to us!

November 1, 2007:  November Get-together.  As previously announced, this month's Get-together will be one week earlier, and will be hosted by Jim Hood at his Olive Branch MS home on FRIDAY November 2.

November 1, 2007:  November Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Harvey Dice (1), Hettyola Cook Harrell (1), Barbara Culp Ayers (2), Margaret Fowler Mullins (3), Gerald McCracken (9), Carl Collins (22), Nedra Ramey Mitchell (22), Jim Hood (30).

October 20, 2007:  November Get-together.  Another reminder that the November Get-together will be a week earlier on Friday, November 2 at Jim Hood's home:  8450 Shady Oaks Cove, Olive Branch.  Phone 662-895-6743.  5 PM.  Lots of parking in the area by the house.  Also in the Cove.  The subdivision is called Summer Wood with low brick entrance signs.  Bounded on North by State Line Rd...on South by Goodman Hy302...on West by Getwell...and on East by Malone.

October 14, 2007:  Last Night's Get-together.  Joyce reports that there were 24 present at last night's Get-together.  Her photos have now been posted on the Get-together section of the website.

October 13, 2007:  Classmates need your prayers.  Joyce reports on two of our classmates:  Carl Kimberlin's prostate biopsy was malignant.  He will be going to the doctor next week to discuss his options.  Doris Fleming Bramucci has been in the hospital with congestive heart failure.  She is home now and on medication.  Please remember Carl and Doris in your prayers.

October 13, 2007:  Advance notice about the NOVEMBER Get-together.  Jim Hood will host the November Get-together at his Olive Branch home on FRIDAY, November 2, at 5 PM.  Connie will be getting out a notice soon.  Jim is still in the discovery stage of how much brighter the world is after his recent successful cataract surgery.  He'll have surgery on the second eye in two weeks.

October 3, 2007:  Classmates visit Ann Dendy Biggs.  Jim-Shirley Anderson and Joyce-Winford Baker visited Glenn and Ann Dendy Biggs at their San Antonio ranch this past weekend.  They all said it was a fabulous visit with the perfect hosts.  Joyce has shared some photos with this website and they have been posted on the SPEC OCCASION section.

 

October 1, 2007:  October Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be October 13 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 5:30 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635. 

October 1, 2007:  October Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Robert Halford (1), Harry Riggins (1), Barbara Jones Quinley (6), Rebecca Findley Molnar (7), Bob Ricks (11), Esther Stuart Scott (15), Joe Frank Potts (16), Sara Barrett Cave (17), Pat Herrin Sprague (17), Wava Paseur Whitten (19), Bobbie Morgan Alvarea (22), David Parker (25), Jim Dickson (28), Joan Dunagan Kirk (28), Harry Swain (29), Edith Andre Evans (30).

September 22, 2007:  Class of 52 Reunion Photos.  Joyce has sent us some photos taken at last night's Class of '52s 55th Reunion.  They are posted on the Spec Occasion section of our website.

September 20, 2007:  Friend needs your prayers.  Jim Hood has asked us to add this request for your prayers:  Jim, Jesse and Glenn have a lifelong friend named Ben Brewer.  He went into the hospital with the problem of a slow heart beat, but while he was there they discovered he had a tumor on one of his kidney's the size of a baseball.  Surgery is scheduled next week to remove his kidney.  Jim tells a funny story about Ben starting high school at Central.  Then he decided he wanted to come to Tech to be with his friends.  He came and stayed ONE DAY and went back to Central.  What happened was he was in Ma Campbell's class and that was the day that Phil Epps went out the window.  Ben immediately decided he should go back to Central.  Please remember him in your prayers.

September 20, 2007:  Sad News.  Glenn Lockhart writes that he has learned that Horace (Sonny) Clark died September 18.  Sonny was married to classmate Lynn Nicholas, who died in 1978.  Our condolences to the Clark family.

September 15, 2007:  Class of 1946 twice-yearly dinner.  Last night was the Class of 1946's twice-yearly dinner.  Bill and Sue Lee Johnson attended and said there were almost 100 there.  Sue took photos and they have been posted on the Tech Alumni Website under Class of 1946...New Photos.  Click here to go directly to the photo page.

September 9, 2007:  Last Night's Get-together.  Winford Baker reports that there were 25 present at last night's Get-together.  Joyce's photos have now been posted for this September Get-together.

September 5, 2007:  Sad News.  Shirley Anderson's sister, Martha Madeline Cella, died yesterday morning after a long battle with cancer.  Shirley had been staying with  her at the hospice for the last few weeks.  The funeral will be Thursday at 11 AM with Visitation one hour earlier.  Our condolences to Shirley and the Cella and Anderson families.  Click here for the obituary.

September 1, 2007:  September Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be September 8 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 5:30 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635.  NOTE CHANGE OF TIME.

September 1, 2007:  August Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Carl Hillstrom (6), Jesse Pearson (6), Bobby Bledsoe Lyles (11), Joe Ingram (17), Norma Greer King (19), Ann Dendy Biggs (22), Jim Keefe (22), Binnie Gatlin Stout (23), Bob Wright (23), Connie Nelson Pittman (28), Stanley Mitchison (29).

September 1, 2007:  Medical Updates.  Glenn Lockhart writes that Jesse Pearson and Glenda Beane went home Thursday and  must take it easy for awhile.  Jim Hood went home Friday and seems to be doing well.  Carl Kimberlin's medical visit was put on hold until next month.  Bob Boone writes that Nora had the 2nd spinal surgery and the surgeon was able to remove the portion of the disc that was against the nerve and he expected that the pain would be eliminated.  Later that night Nora reported that the extreme leg pain is no longer there.e

September 1, 2007:  1952 Reunion.  Reminder:  The Class of 1952's 55th Reunion is September 21 and 22.  So far over 90 classmates have confirmed.  If you plan to attend PLEASE let Bill know because the number must be finalized by September 8.  All information, including forms and "who's coming" is posted here:  http://memphistechhigh.com/reunions.html

August 29, 2007:  Medical Update.  Glenn Lockhart writes that Jesse Pearson is doing fine and hopes to go home in a couple of days.  Glenda Beene's tumor was not malignant, she's doing fine and hopes to go home tomorrow.  We'll let you know when we have more information.

August 24, 2007:  Sad News.  Bobby Crenshaw's wife Katherine died this morning.  She had cancer and was not doing well at all last week when Connie talked to Bobby. Visitation will be 3-5 Sunday and the funeral will be at 2 on Monday at Memorial Park on Poplar.  Our condolences to Bobby.  Click here for the obituary.

August 24, 2007:  Classmates ailing.  Jesse Pearson checks into Baptist East Tuesday morning at 8 for surgery and Glenda Beene is going to Germantown Methodist at 1 the same day to have a tumor removed.  Jim Hood checks into the hospital Thursday and Carl Kimberlin will check in on the same day.  We need a lot of prayers for these Techites.

August 12, 2007:  Last Night's Get-together.  Sue reports that there were 29 present at last night's get-together.  Joyce's photos should come thru later today and will be posted on the Get-together section of the web site as soon as possible.

August 2, 2007:  Reminder:  1952 Reunion.  The Class of 1952's 55th Reunion will be September 21 and 22.  So far 75 classmates have confirmed.  All information, including forms and "who's coming" is posted here:  http://memphistechhigh.com/reunions.html

August 1, 2007:  August Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be August 11 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 6:00 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635.

August 1, 2007:  August Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Marlene Stanley Petree (1), Jean Elizabeth Bates Bedwell (3), Anita Simpson (5), Joy Richardson Phillips (8), Gene Howard (9), Ray McMaster (10), Dot Terrell (11), Barbara Reed Pope (13), Lowery Sanders (14), Ralph Sellers (14), May Harris Harris (18), Ray Harris (18), Mildred Hill Johnson (20), Don Gatewood (26), Annie Poindexter Hunter (31).

July 26, 2007:  New Special Occasion:   Jim and Natalie Keefe and the Hollingsworth twins ,Joan and Jean (Tech 1953) and their husbands have met once a year at various locations to catch up on the year's activities and enjoy an outing together.  This year they met at the Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, Illinois.  Jim's photos are posted on the Special Occasion section of the website.

July 25, 2007:  Email from Faye Berryhill McCracken   Faye writes:  "We finally got the house on the market. It's just too big and expensive for us to keep it up.  It's about 5600 sq. ft. and 1.7 acres.  The house was originally custom-built but never lived in and really wasn't finished when we bought it..."  The realtor's link address for the photos and visual tour is http://www.9167brutonparishcove.com .  (Webmaster's note:  You'll enjoy the tour.  I wish I had it at that price in California).

July 20, 2007:  ANY NEWS ANYONE???  Just letting you know that the lack of posted news isn't the fault of your webmaster.  I can't add anything unless you send me your "stuff".

July 16, 2007:  1952 Reunion.  Reminder:  The Class of 1952's 55th Reunion will be September 21 and 22.  So far 36 classmates have confirmed.  All information, including forms and "who's coming" is posted here:  http://memphistechhigh.com/reunions.html

July 15, 2007:  Last Night's Get-together.  Winford Baker reports that there were "31 lively and hungry people" present at last night's get-together and  there was a "roar of conversations going on".  Joyce's photos have now been posted on the Get-together section of the web site.

July 1, 2007:  July Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be July 14 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 6:00 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635.

July 1, 2007:  July Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Sue Lee Johnson (1), Wayne Barringer (2), Marcolm Franks (2), Bobby Harris (2), Glenn Lockhart (7), Joyce Greenberg Blank (14), Roberta Mooney Lockhart (14), June busby Carter (15), Gerald Joyner (15), June Ambrose Harris (15), Schuyler Pouncey (16), Norma Evans (19), Bob Boone (21), Randall Hindman (21), Jo Ruth Jackson Rapp (22), Verna Blaydes Bunnell (23), Mary Bonds Poe (24), Charles Shelby (24), Martha Morris Newbill (26), Mary Jane Dugan White (27).

June 29, 2007:  Sad News.  Roberta called with the sad news that Jim Hood's wife Betty died this morning of a brain aneurysm.  After cremation, there will be a memorial service this Monday, July 2, 10 AM at Bartlett United Methodist Church, 5676 Stage Road, Bartlett.  Our sympathies go out to Jim and the Hood family.  Click here for the obituary.

June 17, 2007:  June Fish Fry.  The 44 classmates and friends who attended the "June Fish Fry" at the Kimberlin's had a great time.  Joyce's photos have now been posted on the Get-together section.

June 12, 2007:  Tech Alumni Web Site.  The new Tech Alumni Web Site is now complete.  On the site you'll find the Senior Yearbook photos posted for EVERY GRADUATING CLASS from 1922 to 1987.  Looking through some of the earlier years is so interesting even if you don't know these folks.  And the site will be a GREAT place for grand kids to see what their grandparents looked like in high school.   If anyone searches for "memphis tech high" or "memphis tech alumni", the website will come up #1 or #2.  Be sure to visit often:  http://memphistechhigh.com

June 9, 2007:  Sad News.  We've been notified that the brother of Florine Jordan Cochran (Bill Jordan, T'47) passed away June 7.  Our condolences to Florine and the Jordan family.

June 1, 2007:  June Get-together.  Carl and Ann Kimberlin will again host the June Fish Fry on  June 16 at their Olive Branch home... 5:30 PM - Bring your favorite dish.  Please call Ann if you are planning to attend.  Bring along any extra chairs.

 June 1, 2007:  May Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Margaret Poole Morehouse (6), Liz Vowell Voss (7), Bobbie Scott McMinn (8), George Tribbel (12), Bob Crenshaw (14), Gene Gill (18), Bob Olsen (18), June Dawson Commagere (24), James Cody (26), Gwen Ford Hurd (28), Sarah Crumby Walton (29), Dora Hooten Baskin (30).

May 24, 2007:  55th Reunion, Class of 52.  Bill Lloyd, webmaster for the Class of 52 website has announced dates for the class's 55th Reunion:  September 21 and 22.  All information, including forms and "who's coming" is posted here:  http://memphistechhigh.com/reunions.html

 

May 23, 2007:  Elvis - In the Beat of the Night.  Robert Ferguson, Tech 1953, retired Police Captain of the Memphis Police Department, sends info regarding a book entitled Elvis - In the Beat of the Night which concerns Elvis and his police buddies.  Robert is selling this book through Davis Kidd Bookstore, Borders Books, Burkes Bookstores, Sun Studio, or though his own address with autographed copies available there.  You can contact Robert at Suite 111-104, 1605 Germantown Parkway, Cordova TN 38016.

May 21, 2007:  Lela Smith.    Sara Barrett Cave writes that Lela Smith died this morning.  John and Lela Smith are good friends of Alex and Dottie McCollum and frequently attended our get-togethers.  John Smith is also in Sara's Sunday School Class.  Our condolences to the Smith family.

May 18, 2007:  Classmate's sister.    Sue Lee Johnson sends word that Mary Alice Hatley Acklen, the sister of Ray and May Harris died May 12.  Our condolences to the Harris and Acklen familes.  Click here for the obituary.

May 13, 2007:  Get-together Photos.    Joyce reports that 12 were present at last night's Get-together.  There were a lot of last minute cancellations.  The photos have now been posted in the Get-together section of the website.

May 5, 2007:  Sad News.    We've just been notified that our classmate Mary Nell Cain Upshaw lost her long battle with cancer and passed away this morning.  Visitation will be from 5 - 8 PM May 8 and Services will be at 2 PM May 9 - both at Memphis Funeral Home, Germantown Parkway Chapel.  Our condolences to the Upshaw family.  Click here for the obituary.

May 4, 2007:  May Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be May 12 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 6:00 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635.

May 1, 2007:  May Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Faye Berryhill McCracken (4), Burl Armstrong (8), David Robertson (8), Annelle Smith (9), Jessie Dennison (11), Martha Rogers Meyer (14), Joyce Bumpus Anderson (15), Leroy Petty (24), Bill Chapman (31).

May 1, 2007:  Class of 1950 Photos.  A selection of Joyce's photos of the 1950 Reunion have now been posted on the Spec Occasion section of the website.

April 29, 2007:  Class of 1950 Reunion.  Sue Lee Johnson reports that the 1950 57th Reunion was very successful with about 90 attending each night.  Last night she noted that Tom Sams had finally convinced Bill Trotter to attend.  Bill had never attended any reunions and was never interested but once he checked in, he had a great time.  (Moral:  Don't give up on our "not interested" members).  We will have a page of photos on the Reunion soon and Nancy Tucker Douglass says she'll add photos to the Class of 1950 website soon.

April 27, 2007:  New Tech Alumni Website.  The various Tech Classes which were recently added to our website now have their very own domain name:  memphistechhigh.com .  All these classes' web pages have been moved to this new address.  It is hoped that eventually every single Tech class will be fully represented on this new alumni website.  Please visit.  Suggestions and recommendations are welcome.  http://memphistechhigh.com

April 27, 2007:  Thank You note from Robyn and Joe Birch.  The Tech Committee has received a very nice "Thank You" note from Robyn and Joe Birch thanking the Class of '51 for their donation to St. Jude's in honor of Bill Davis.

April 24, 2007:  More Sad News.  Our friend Allie Robards (T'50) died, at home, this morning around 10 AM.  A memorial service will be held at Faith Baptist Church on N. Germantown Rd. April 26 at 3 p.m. There will be no visitation or graveside services. Our condolences to Joy and the Robards family.  Click here for the obituary.

April 21, 2007:  Donna Sue Black.  We have just been notified of the recent death of classmate Donna Sue Black Davis on April 13, 2007.  Our condolences to the Davis family.  Click here for the obituary.   

April 20, 2007:  Sad News about T'50 Friend.  Bennie Moore Campbell writes that "Tom ran into Joy Robards today and she said that Allie has only 3 to 7 days to live.  He is at home and I know Joy would appreciate hearing from Allie's many friends and appreciate your prayers". 


April 17, 2007:  Get-together Photos Posted.  There were 61 classmates, spouses, and friends present at the big April get-together at the Anderson's.  The photos have now been posted on the get-together section of the website.  More photos will be posted on the Spec Occasion section tomorrow.  Your webmaster is TIRED.

April 10, 2007:  Webmaster on Vacation.  From April 11-16, your webmaster will be on a short vacation in St. Louis and Memphis.  Hope to see a LOT of you at the Get-together at the Anderson's on April 14.  Photos of the Get-together will be posted on 17 April.

April 4, 2007:  Book Signing  - Dinner with Jim Autry.  A group of 15 classmates attended Jim's Book Signing and later joined him at Rafferty's for dinner.  The photos have now been posted on the "Spec Occasion" section of the website.

April 1, 2007:  Another reminder of the big April Get-together/Mini-reunion.  This month's get-together will be at the Anderson's on April 14.  It's a covered dish affair, so bring your favorite Hor's, vegetable, salad, meat dish.  If you want any beverage stronger than coffee, tea, or coke, BYOB.  Please call Shirley (748-3313) to RSVP.  You can click the link on the Home Page of the website to see a list of the folks who have let us know they're coming.  It's going to be a real "Mini-reunion".  Hope to see you there.

April 1, 2007:  April Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Joyce Sides Baker (7), Jerry Baker (8), Sammie Foster Edmundson (10, Jim Anderson (11), Mary Tucker Bratton (24), Mary Jean Green Nichols (24), Doris Shrewsbury Blackwood (26),  Dick Day (29).

March 31, 2007:  Jim Autry's Book Signing.  Monday night, April 2 after Jim Autry's book signing at Davis-Kidd book store there will be a Dutch Treat dinner in Jim's honor.  If you would like to come please call or email Sue Johnson to find out the time and place so we can add you to the reservation list.  sue-lee-johnson@comcast.net or 662-895-3674.

March 28, 2007:  News about Allie Robards.  Rex King has sent email that "Allie Robards is out of the critical condition. They have helped him over his Pneumonia and he sounds like his old self.  If all continues to go well, he will go home a week from Friday. He is at the Baptist hospital, his phone (901) 226-5394  Continue your Prayers, he appreciates the concern".

March 26, 2007:  Sad News.  We've just learned that our friend Bill Davis passed away at 3 PM, Sunday March 25.  Visitation will be March 29,  6-8 PM, at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave.  Funeral at the funeral home at 2 PM Friday, March 30th.  Click here for the complete obituary. 

And the daughter of our classmate Glenn Glisson has informed us that Glenn passed away January 7, 2007.   Our condolences to the Davis and Glisson families. 

March 17, 2007:  Classmate Jim Autry, the Author, in Memphis.  Jim Autry will be in Memphis on Monday, April 2 at Davis-Kidd Bookstore at 6 PM for a signing of his two new books.  The books are "Book of Hard Choices" and "Looking Around for God".  Jim is an impressive author and has gotten outstanding reviews from some of the nations top executives and critics.  We are indeed proud of his multitude of accomplishments.  Check the following websites for reviews and excerpts of Jim's new books:  www.lookingaroundforgod.com and www.bookofhardchoices.com

March 12, 2007:  March Photos  33 were present at this months get-together.  Photos have now been posted on the Get-together section of the website.

March 11, 2007:  Problem getting the photos from March Get-together.  Winford has run into a problem in sending Gene the photos from last night's get-together.  We hope to have the photos soon and the March page will be ready sometime tomorrow.

March 9, 2007:  Another reminder of the big April Get-together.  Flyers have been mailed so you can mark your calendar for the April Get-together at the Anderson's on April 14.  It's a covered dish affair, so bring your favorite Hor's, vegetable, salad, meat dish.  If you want any beverage stronger than coffee, tea, or coke, BYOB.  Please call Shirley (748-3313) or Connie (683-8252) to RSVP.  You can click the link on the Home Page of the website to see a list of the folks who have let us know they're coming.  It's going to be a real "Mini-reunion".  Hope to see you there.

March 6, 2007:  Website Maintenance Complete.  Our website maintenance and updating is complete.  If all is well, you will not notice any difference.  However if you should discover a dead link, or your click on a thumbnail photo doesn't bring up a larger photo, or any other strange occurrence, PLEASE let Gene know so it can be corrected.  gene.gill@verizon.net

March 4, 2007:  Message from Ruth Ann Koleas.  Ruth Ann left a very nice note on the Message Board.  Generally we don't repeat them in the NEWS section, but this is an exception:  "Thanks to all of you for your many expressions of love and concern shown to me during Bob's illness and his death.  Bob always enjoyed the fellowship and friendship of his Tech Hi group and looked forward to the dinners, parties, and reunions.  It is amazing how you all have kept together for so many years.  I appreciate how all of you included me in this circle of friends even though I was one of those "Central Hi" alums. I want to especially thank Harry Riggins for passing on the information about Bob, and to all of you who were able to be at the visitation and funeral.  Bob was indeed a special person and the love of my life.  Thank you again for all of your many kindnesses".  RuKoleas@aol.com
March 1, 2007:  Sad news.  Harry Riggins emails that classmate Bob Koleas passed away February 28.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.  Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 2 at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.  Our condolences to Ruth and the Koleas family.  Click here for the complete obituary.

March 1, 2007:  March Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be March 10 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 6:00 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635.   (And don't forget that the REALLY BIG April Get-together will be hosted by the Anderson's at their Germantown home.  Check out the list on the Home Page to see all those who are going to attend).

March 1, 2007:  March Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Joan Simpson (2), Shirley Tucker Haas (2), Becky Gruby Shelby (4), Bobby Fox (6), Jim Autry (8), Jerry Bolton Radke (23), Barbara O'Kelly Roberts (25), Howard Holley (27), Buddy Jacobs (27), Wilma Smith Stough (27), Rosie Mogridge Ezelle (31).
February 26, 2007:  Email from Joyce Sides Baker.   Joyce writes, "Winford has been having some problems when he exercises so he went to his heart doctor Monday and back for a cath Wednesday and that showed some rapid heartbeats so they kept him to put in a pace maker - defibrillator on Thursday.  We came home late Friday and he is doing pretty well.  We thought he would probably get another stent and come home after one night's stay but it was more complicated than we thought.  We would like the prayers of all that he will heal and get back to normal.  His left ventricle has deteriorated and they are giving him another medicine and we hope that will help.  He has had by-pass surgery twice, 5 in 81 and 4 in 85, and stents twice in the last few years".

February 20, 2007:  Email from Harry Riggins.   Harry writes that "We visited Ruth Ann Koleas this morning and Bob Koleas is in Step Down Care at Baptist Hospital Collierville.  He is seriously ill with pneumonia but they are running all sorts of tests for other diagnosis".

February 11, 2007:  Last Night's Get-together.  Joyce reports that 25 were present at the February Get-together.  Her photos are now posted on the Get-together section of the website.

February 7, 2007:  Sunday Brunch at the Peabody Skyway is well worth a visit. The food displays are luscious and enticing. Salads, pastas, freshly-baked breads, croissants, pastries, mountains of jumbo shrimp, crab, smoked salmon, and saddles of lamb, beef and ham are just some of the delights. Desserts are decadent and deliberately so. Voted the best brunch in Memphis.  A group of classmates attending the April Get-together at the Anderson's will continue their reunion at the Peabody Brunch on April 15th.  Let Jim Anderson know if you'd also like to attend.

February 5, 2007:  Comcast's purchase of Roadrunner.  Comcast's recent purchase of Roadrunner has effected quite a few of our classmate's email addresses.  Be sure and continue to check the Directory Update Page for the recent changes.

February 2, 2007:  Tornado in Central Florida.  The deadly tornado that ripped through central Florida today was only a mile and a half from the home of Jim and Joan Dickson.  They are both fine and suffered no real damage other than a power outage.  Jim looks forward to picking up Pat Herrin Sprague and driving to Memphis for the April Get-together at the Anderson's.  Bob Boone writes that the tornado was 8 miles east of his home and that he and Nora are safe and only experienced heavy wind and rain.  They hope to be able to attend the get-together at the Anderson's also.

February 1, 2007:  February Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be February 10 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 6:00 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635.   (And don't forget that the BIG April Get-together will be hosted by the Anderson's at their Germantown home).

February 1, 2007:  February Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Thomas Hefner (7), Katie Johnson McNatt (7), Nancy Shipp (8), Wanda Hoppes Bishop (9), Norma Cunningham (12), Bennie Moore Campbell (15), Helen Herrin Griffin (19), Hollis Steele (25).

January 24, 2007:  Change of Address.  Longtime Memphis residents Rex and Norma Greer King have moved out of Memphis to enjoy "country living" and their  new home by the lake.  See the website DIRECTORY for their new address, phone number and email address.

January 22, 2007:  Yearbook Photos, class of 1961. Sue Lee Johnson has scanned the senior yearbook photos for the Class of 1961 and they've been added to their class rosters and posted on the "Other Tech Rosters" section of the website.

January 18, 2007:  Additional confirmations for the April Get-together.  Pat Herrin Sprague (Florida) and Jim Dickson (Florida) plan to be at the April Get-together.  Marty McCommon (Georgia) hopes to make it.  Who else???

January 16, 2007:  EARLY ANNOUNCEMENT - April Get-together.  Jim and Shirley Anderson will again host the April Get-together at their home this April 14.  Jim anticipates that this gathering will be a "mini-reunion" with 60+ in attendance.  It's sincerely hoped that a number of our newly found classmates and others who have not attended in the past will appear this year.  Jim and Natalie Keefe from St. Louis, MO and Gene Gill from Pasadena, CA have already confirmed that they'll be there.  Please contact Jim and Shirley and tell them you'll also be there.  Jander8875@aol.com

January 14, 2007:  January Get-together.  Joyce reports that 19 were present at last night's Get-together.  30 had been expected but the rain kept the number low.  Photos have now been posted on the Get-together section of the website.

January 13, 2007:  Info Class of 1950 57th Reunion:  The Information and Application Forms for the Class of 1950's 57th Reunion are now available on their website.

January 1, 2007:  Happy New Year!  Happy Birthday to:  Marvin Richardson (11), Carl Kimberlin (13), Pat Pendergrass Smith (16), Bill Johnson (17), Bob Thomason (18), Betty Crabtree (19), Doris Fleming Bramucci (21), Virginia Colvert Ford (26), William Long (29), Luther Bailey (30), Dawson Clemens (30), Betty Lou Sharp (30).

January 1, 2007:  January Get-together:  This month's Get-together will be January 13 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 6:00 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635. 

December 10, 2006:  We have found another classmate.  TRUE STORY:  Bill Johnson has breakfast every day at this local restaurant.  The same people are always there and they've become acquainted.  Bill's been talking with this woman for two years now without realizing she was one of our lost ones.  They finally realized they both went to Tech and were in the same class.  Bill asked why she never came to any of our functions and she said she never received anything and didn't know about them.  BINGO!  We now happily remove Joan Simpson Pennington's name from our Missing List. 

December 10, 2006:  Last Night's Get-together.  There were 64 present at the annual Christmas Party.  The photos have now been posted on the Get-together section of the website.

December 1, 2006:  December Get-together.  Ann and Carl Kimberlin will again host our annual Christmas party at their beautiful country home in Olive Branch.  December 9, 6:30 PM.  Bring your favorite vegetable, salad, desert dishes, and wine or other beverages.  The hosts will have ham and turkey.  PLEASE call Ann 901-461-8096 or Connie 683-8252 if you plan to attend.

December 1, 2006:  December Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Robert Fuchs (1), Jimmie Lois Gray Tedford (3), Betty Thompson (7), Sam Haskins (14), Charles Hall (16), June Shoults Thomas (19), Betty Fulton Ray (21), Paul Kissling (22), Lillie Prince Yarston (23), Jesse Frans (27), Betsye Highsmith Haddock (28), Dale Johnson (28), Herbert Bailey (29), Gene Houston (30).

November 27, 2006:  55th Reunion Memoir.   Classmate Joy Greenberg Blank has written a Reunion Memoir for our class and it has now been posted on the 55th Reunion Page of the website.  Thank you Joy.

November 25, 2006:  Class of 1956 Yearbook Photos.   Yearbook Photos for the class of 1956 have now been added to the "Other Tech Rosters" section of our website.  Thanks to Martin Willis for providing the photos.

November 22, 2006:  Christmas Party Get-together.  Ann and Carl Kimberlin will again host our annual Christmas party at their beautiful country home in Olive Branch.  December 9, 6:30 PM.  Bring your favorite vegetable, salad, desert dishes, and wine or other beverages.  The hosts will have ham and turkey.  PLEASE call Ann 901-461-8096 or Connie 683-8252 if you plan to attend.

 November 19, 2006:  New Class Rosters.  Rosters for the classes of 1944 and 1945 have been added to the Other Tech Rosters section of the website.  1956 will be added soon.

November 12, 2006:  Photos of Last Night's Get-together.  Photos from last night's Get-together have now been posted.  Joyce reports that 26 were present.

November 11, 2006:  Photos of Luncheon for Ann Dendy Biggs.  The photos have now been posted on the Spec.Occasion Page of the website.  Joyce reports that 19 were present.

 November 5, 2006:  FREE 2007 CALENDAR  You can download a beautiful, FREE 2007 Calendar featuring 13 of classmate Carl Kimberlin's Classic Cars.  There's a link on the Home Page and on the Spec. Occasion Page of the website.

November 4, 2006:  New Tech Class Web Page  We've added the yearbook photos for the Tech Class of 1947 and 1948 to our "Other Class Rosters" section.  Thanks to Bob Mann, Tech '47, for scanning the photos for us.

 November 1, 2006:  Luncheon for Ann Dendy Biggs.  Ann had planned to be at the 55th Reunion but was disappointed that it was necessary to cancel at the last minute.  She'll be in town this month and a lunch-brunch has been planned for her 10 AM on November 9 at Perkins in Germantown.  Please call Joyce if you plan to attend (901) 757-5635.

November 1, 2006:  Sue Lee Johnson.  Some of you know that Sue has really been sick since the pace-maker was put in.  First her blood-pressure medicine was way off and they had to adjust the pace maker.  Then they found fluid around her heart.  During several very painful days in the hospital they drained the fluid.  She is home now, but is still very weak, and must have complete rest for three weeks.  She has faith that God has brought her this far and that He will take care of her.  She asks all of you to please pray for her.

November 1, 2006:  Web Site 5th Anniversary.   As we approach the 38,000 mark for the number of visits to our web site, we extend our sincere thanks to all who have made "visiting" a real habit.

 November 1, 2006:  November Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be November 11 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 6:00 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635. 

November 1, 2006:  November Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Harvey Dice (1), Hettyola Cook Harrell (1), Barbara Culp Ayers (2), Margaret Fowler Mullins (3), Mary Nell Cain Upshaw (5), Gerald McCracken (9), Bobby Poindexter (10), Carl Collins (22), Nedra Ramey Mitchell (22), Jim Hood (30).

November 1, 2006:  Email from Bob Boone.  "Nora had successful back surgery this morning.  She has some pain at the incision but the sharp pain down her right leg is GONE.  She is supposed to be released from the hospital on Friday".
October 15, 2006:  Get-together.  Joyce reports that 28 were present at last night's Get-together.  Her photos have now been posted on the Get-together section of the website.

October 13, 2006:  Bill Johnson.  Bill fell Monday night (9th) and fractured his hip.  He spent 3 nights in the hospital.  Instead of surgery the doctors elected to go with therapy and spent two days working with Bill on a walker.  He's home now with his walker and can maneuver fairly well.  We hope bill will mend real soon and be back to his regular post at the 3 Little Pigs.

October 12, 2006:  Fall Tour of New England.  Norma and Rex King have just returned from a Fall Foliage Tour of New England.  Rex sent us some of their photos and they're posted on the Spec.Occasion section of the website.  Thanks Rex.

October 5, 2006:  Bill Davis.  Bill Davis T'52 has suffered a slight heart attack but should be released from the Baptist East Hospital very soon.

October 1, 2006:  October Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Robert Halford (1), Harry Riggins (1), Barbara Jones Quinley (6), Rebecca Findley Molnar (7), Bob Ricks (11), Esther Stuart Scott (15), Joe Frank Potts (16), Sara Barrett Cave (17), Pat Herrin Sprague (17), Wava Paseur Whitten (19), Bobbie Morgan Alvarez (22), David Parker (25), Jim Dickson (28), Joan Dunagan Kirk (28), Harry Swain (29), Edith Andre Evans (30).

October 1, 2006:  October Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be October 14 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 6:00 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635. 

September 27, 2006:  Shirley Anderson.  Jim Anderson has let us know that during a physical, Shirley's EKG showed some irregularities so she had a stress test, echo cardiogram and a cath. this morning.  They put a stent in one of her arteries and she is doing just fine so far and will stay in the hospital overnight.  Remember Shirley and Jim in your prayers. 

September 26, 2006:  Ray Rutledge.  Joyce and Glenn have notified us that Ray Rutledge, the widower of classmate Nancy Rook died at his home on September 22, with burial on September 25th.  Nancy, who was an important part of our earlier reunions, died in 1995.  Ray had continued to participate until the last few years.  Our condolences to the Rutledge family.

September 10, 2006:  September Get-together.  Joyce reports that 34 were present at last night's Get-together.  Her photos have now been posted on the Get-together section of the website.

September 8, 2006:  Sad News.  Ed Young, Tech 1950, died today after complications associated with diabetes.  Visitation will be September 9 at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar from 5 - 8 PM.  The funeral will be at 2 PM on Sunday September 10.  Our sincere condolences to Pat and the Young family.  Click here for the obituary.

September 5, 2006:  New Photo.  Newly found classmate Dale Johnson has sent us a photo which has been added to the Recent Photos section of the website.  Welcome Dale - and Thanks!!!

September 1, 2006:  September Get-together.  This month's Get-together will be September 9 at Perkins Restaurant, 1340 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown... 6:00 PM - Dutch Treat - Everyone welcome!  Please call Joyce if you are planning to attend - (901) 757-5635. 

September 1, 2006:  September Birthdays.  Happy Birthday to:  Carl Hillstrom (6), Jesse Pearson (6), Bobby Bledsoe Lyles (11), Joe Ingram (17), Norma Greer King (19), Ann Dendy Biggs ( 22), Jim Keefe (22), Binnie Gatlin Stout (23), Bob Wright ( 23), Connie Nelson Pittman (28), Stanley Mitchison (29).

August 23, 2006:  Another Classmate Found.  Jerry Stewart, T'50, noticed Patricia Pendergrass's name on our missing list and he knew her address in Knoxville.  Thanks Jerry.  Our missing list is now down to 20 names - still too many.

August 22, 2006:  Reunion for Classes 1960-66 in September.  Steve Melton has left a reminder on the Message Board about the Reunion for the 1960-66 classes of Tech High School.  The Preliminary event will be held at the Botanic Gardens on September 15, 2006 beginning at 7:00 PM and the next event will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, September 16, 2006 beginning at 5:30 PM.

August 20, 2006:  And...3 more Classmates.  3 more of our missing classmates have been located:  Robert Fuchs in Florida, William Pruett (Deceased 11-20-04), and Nancy Corbin (Deceased 8-13-2006).  Now Sue and Gene are finding some of the missing.

August 19, 2006:  Found 5 more Classmates.  5 more of our missing classmates have been located:  Jerry Baker, Dale Johnson, Schuyler Pouncey, Charles Rutherford (Deceased), and Daniel Webster (Deceased).
August 18, 2006:  We Get Email.  We received a nice email from Mac McCluskey - Tech High Class of 1940, who wrote, "I have really enjoyed visiting the web site.  In my opinion it is one of the very best that I have ever seen.  I have many fond memories of my time at ole Tech.  Not many of us left from the class of 1940.  Keep up the good work so that at least the school name will stay alive."  - William E. McCluskey.  (Note: I invited Mac to send us some photos of his classmates to add to our OTHER TECH CLASS ROSTERS pages).

 August 17, 2006:  Addresses added to Class of 49 Roster.  Roy Johnson, T '1950, mailed us a 1949 Class Roster with