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09/17/19 01:32 PM #74    

 

Toni Reynolds (Grady)

The birthday party was wonderful. I had a great time hugging all my classmates, especially the men! Thank you to those who helped plan it. I hope to see a lot of you at the Class of 69 reunion.

 

 


05/29/20 06:49 PM #75    

Pamela Smith (Smith)

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our veterans for your service to keep us free and safe. During this horrific time of the corono virus, thanks to all first responders, medical workers and those working, probably at minimum wage, to keep our grocery stores, pharmacies and banks open.  Having spent over 3 decades working in critical care caring for patients on ventilators, I know how demanding, heart-breaking and tiring caring for patients you know are probaby going to die is.  PLEASE WEAR YOUR MASKS!!  Be safe and pray for our world.  

 

 


06/06/20 09:56 AM #76    

 

Toni Reynolds (Grady)

I would like to thank Pam Smith for those wonderful words sent out to our veterans and others during this time. We applaud you, cherish your sacrifice and honor all of you. Take care, be safe until we all can meet again in the future. Love to those that have been lost and to those that are with us. May God hold you all in His hands!

 


08/23/20 03:31 PM #77    

Barry Oakley

Coach Jack Chatham and his wife (Betsy) will celebrate their 64h anniversary next Wednesday. They have relocated to Well Spring and they do not have a computer. Please give them a call or send them a card.

Phone 336-299-4123 (best time to call is between 7 pm and 9 pm)
Address to send a card:

Jack and Betsy Chatham
2519 Yow Road
Greensboro, NC 27407

They would love to hear from you.

Thanks, Barry

08/24/20 08:18 AM #78    

 

Ellen Lambeth

Thanks for the news re Coach Chatham, Barry.  My mom also lived at WellSpring.  And I think Coach Chatham may have been my driver's ed. teacher. Don't we all remember having to watch "Signal 30"? 


08/24/20 11:46 AM #79    

Nicki DiMaria (Stewart)

Thanks so much for the head's up Barry!
 


08/24/20 05:03 PM #80    

 

Toni Reynolds (Grady)

Barry, thank you so much for the information about Coach Chatham. Wow, 64 years. That is amazing!

 


11/15/20 09:12 PM #81    

 

William Aka Bill Wiley

Continued Thanks to Nicki for her diligence in keeping this going.

 I only look at it once in a "blue moon" , y'all remember that expression?

 Thanks for the birthday wishes. 

 

 


11/16/20 08:22 AM #82    

 

Angela Woodell (Hawks)

I would also like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.  Covid 19 has touched so many of us.  I am beginning to feel like my bout with it is almost over.  For that and so much more I am truly blessed.


11/16/20 02:57 PM #83    

 

Toni Reynolds (Grady)

Hey there to all fellow classmates! I am sending out a special Thanksgiving wish: May there be peace, respect and lots of love to share this year, although remotely. It has been a very trying year for everyone and we know that God always brings us through. May His love and grace surround all of you and your families. Happy Thanksgiving!

🦃🦃🦃🦃


11/17/20 12:05 PM #84    

Nicki DiMaria (Stewart)

Hope EVERYONE is safe and healthy as we enter this holiday season and what we hope will be the beginning of the  end of this horrible pandemic. Most of us are retired now, but a special shout out to all our kids and grandkids who have kept our country functioning - the healthcare workers, teachers, law enforcement, truck drivers, grocery store personnel, service workers - literally everyone who has figured out a way to do their jobs and stay safe and healthy. To the moms and dads who have worked so hard and juggled so much, we owe you a debt of gratitude. I hope 2021 ushers in a decade of peace, health and prosperity for all of us!

 


11/17/20 12:22 PM #85    

 

Toni Reynolds (Grady)

Amen, Nicki! 🙏🙏🙏🙏


09/06/21 08:47 AM #86    

 

Joyce Hand

WEAR  A  MASK, if you go out. Stay 6ft from people, or just stay at home. The Truth, these viruses are killing people. 

Please stay safe. 


12/20/21 01:35 PM #87    

 

Kiona (Ki) Peninger (Roberts)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Charlie!  Hope all is well and you are enjoying life!  If you ever plan a trip to NC, JIm ans I are now living in Wilmington.  It would be great to meet and discuss old and new times!

Ki


12/21/21 01:16 PM #88    

 

Charlie Huntley

 Kiona, I'm so pleased to hear from you ! I just turned 72 and slowed down on most of my Tv work  I will be in TimesSquare for New Year's Eve  please send me contact information I owe y'all a couple of my personally designed Christmas Cards   (917) 561-3627  focustiltpanzoom@mac.com  I'm so excited to hear from you 

 

 


06/19/22 04:33 PM #89    

 

Joyce Hand

Classmates:

Peace, Health, and Strength, be with you now and in years to come.

I am trying to locate all my classmates of color.

Whoever reads this message, please if you have a phone number or an email address, please call or email me. 

My phone number is 336-455-5824

My email is joycehand7777@gmail.com

Thank you,

Joyce Marie Hand


06/19/22 06:53 PM #90    

Nicki DiMaria (Stewart)

https://youtu.be/iQaRiE7NSK0

One day 
This nation will rise up 
Rise up 

There's a million reasons to hesitate
With a history that's filled with hate
Have we ever been united states?
I wonder (oh, oh, oh)
So who can blame us for the doubt
Forgive me if I think out loud
But we're just as just won't come around
I wonder (oh, oh, oh)

I was born with two, dirty hands
Something my daddy didn't understand
Something his daddy didn't understand
So it starts with me
I was raised with distrust, in my heart
Momma told me we're in worlds apart
Her momma told her don't even bother
So it starts with me

'Cause we can be free, yeah I know that
Let's try to fix the things that's been broke down
'Cause we can be free, yeah I know that
And it starts with me
'Cause we can be free, yeah I know that
Let's try to fix the things that's been broke down
'Cause we can be free, yeah I know that
And it starts with me

With a heavy road in front of us
And a system that has lost our trust
Can we ever find the strength to rise from ashes?
And looking at the heart of it
The healing nearly can't begin
Without confession and forgiveness and compassion

I was born with two, dirty hands
Something my daddy didn't understand
Something his daddy didn't understand
So it starts with me
I was raised with distrust, in my heart
Momma told me we're in worlds apart
Her momma told her don't even bother
So it starts with me

'Cause we can be free, yeah I know that
Let's try to fix the things that's been broke down
'Cause we can be free, yeah I know that
And it starts with me
'Cause we can be free, yeah I know that
Let's try to fix the things that's been broke down
'Cause we can be free, yeah I know that
And it starts with me

One day (One day, one day, one day, one day)
This nation will rise up (Rise up, rise up, rise up, rise up)
Rise up (Rise up, rise up)

Can you feel it in your heart tonight?
Love is gonna move the needle
I can feel it in my heart tonight
Oh yeah
Can you feel it in your heart tonight?
Love is gonna move the needle
I can feel it in my heart tonight
Oh yeah
Can you feel it in your heart tonight? 
Love is gonna move the needle
I can feel it in my heart tonight
(I can feel it in my heart tonight)

I need you, you need me
One more step, almost free (Almost free, almost free)
Say I need you and you need me
Father give us eyes to see 

'Cause we can be free, yeah I know that
Let's try to fix the things that's been broke down
We can be free, yeah I know that
And it starts with me
'Cause we can be free, yeah I know that
Let's try to fix the things that's been broke down
We can be free, yeah I know that
And it starts with me

This language that I speak
This dream on you and me
But one choice from together
It starts with me
This language that I speak
This dream on you and me
But one choice from together
It starts with me

Now is the time
 


06/20/22 08:13 AM #91    

 

Ellen Lambeth

I'm never sure exactly how this site works, but I'd like to concur with Joyce Hand's sentiments this morning. 

I hear Joyce's frustration. I, too, am frustrated by such lingering inequities that have no place in society--and never did.  I felt it before I was even old enough to understand that I was experiencing an incongruity between what I was seeing and what I was feeling in my heart.

To think that so much of what I see is still in conflict with what I believe--50, 60, nearly 70 (ack!) years later--is truly incredible. There's NO excuse for the continued injustices, and there are many historical inequities that are still "accepted" only because "that's the way it's always been." Regardless, they require correction, no matter the cost. We all purportedly have equal rights, though way too many are denied those through no fault of their own.

Let's keep believing--not just hoping--that equal justice will one day become the standard, Joyce. And let's keep working as individuals toward that outcome, knowing full well that it likely won't happen within our own lifetimes.


06/20/22 03:47 PM #92    

 

Joyce Hand

Nicky, Ellen, your messages made me cry.

I had no idea that Nicky was a poet. Beautiful, moving!!

One day we will have peace, love, and understanding of all people.

I believe if we all work together for the truth to be revealed, people will see things differently.

I pray it is in my time.

Love you!

Joyce

 

 


12/15/22 09:38 PM #93    

 

William Aka Bill Wiley

In a effort to include all of my classmates without leaving anyone out.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY. 

 MERRY CHRISTMAS 

 HAPPY and HEALTHY NEW YEAR FOR 2023

 

smiley


12/16/22 11:34 AM #94    

 

Ellen Lambeth

Wishing the same to/for you, Bill!--and also to the rest of the class from me. 

BTW, no need for "happy birthday" wishes for me.  I no longer do birthdays. ;-)


12/17/22 01:31 PM #95    

 

Toni Reynolds (Grady)

Happy Birthday to all my classmates who continue to have them! I now celebrate anniversaries instead of BD's. I stopped at 50! Living the good life in North Myrtle Beach, SC!

Merry Christmas too all and have a great New Year!!!!


04/09/23 01:07 PM #96    

Nicki DiMaria (Stewart)

Happy happy birthday my beautiful friend Joyce Hand! Here's to many more wonderful days ahead for you, love you!


06/20/23 03:52 PM #97    

 

Sheila Hollifield (Bailey)

I'm so sad to hear about Mrs. McDonald's passing.  She was my favorite teacher at Smith.  She always made history come alive for me and it was because of her that I became a social studies teacher.  My students always told me initially that they didn't like that subject, so I always worked hard to make history come alive for them too.  I can still see her sitting on her desk in class.

 


06/22/23 08:15 AM #98    

Annette Hunter (Henley)

In one of the year books, probably senior year, .there is a picture of her sitting on her desk taken through the liitle window in the door.. I can see it now

 


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