The Third Gathering of the Classes - Snowy and Showy ! !

I want to take a moment to thank Judy 'Kelley' Leach, Joyce 'Driggers' Bramlett and Irene 'Reames' Lewis for their hard work in contacting everyone on our lists; not once, not twice, but several times giving former classmates every opportunity to attend the third Gathering of the Classes Reunion Celebration.

A special thank you to the husbands, Allen, Luther and Skip for staying out of their hair during these past months.

Despite the 4 to 6 inches of beautiful soft fluffy snow that greeted former classmates, your efforts were rewarded with a super turnout for both the Early Bird Mixer, Friday 12, 2010 at the South Carolina Cotton Museum and next days dedication of the National Register for Historic Places marker on the front lawn of Bishopville High School on North Main Street.

What a backdrop for that special moment in history!

Saturday evening's Gathering of the Classes Reunion event was well attended and everyone seemed to be having fun. Both Friday's and Saturdays reunion events were catered by Back Porch Catering (Jean 'Lowe' Broadway, Chris O'Kelley and company) and they deserve to be recognized for their effort. The food was exceptional and received many compliments. Thanks Jean and Chris!

Once again B.J. Caughman and the Creations Band were fantastic, playing many of the oldies and favorites. Hank Martin and the New Jaybirds (assembled especially for the night) gave everyone a special performance.

I hope everyone had fun. More pictures will be added to the ones I posted in the side bar. Thanks for your support.  

I was especially pleased that my good friend, Cleve Masad made the trip back to his hometown. While here he was able to see many of his former classmates, some of who he had not seen for over fifty years. A special reunion was had in Columbia with his brother, Father Fred Masad. I was delighted to be reunited with Freddie too! We were even able to assemble 'The Three Amigos" once again. Chuck Selkinghaus, Cleve and me. It's funny how we picked right up with our craziness as if it were just yesterday that we parted.

It was hard to see him leave but Cleve is heading back to his wife, children and pets. Thanks Britt and family, for sharing Clebo with us. You are loved and will be missed back here Buddy!

I can imagine how everyone must feel as they headed back home.... memories! It was great to renew them wasn't it!!!!!