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SOMETHING
NEW,
BUT OLD

Everyone who went to
Central knew about the
“H” Letter and the old
High School.

HERE’S A HISTORY OF
CENTRAL THAT EXPLAINS THAT
AND MORE

Can you add anything
to this history?

Message to those attending Reunion 55

Warrior Classmates,

Please accept my regrets in not being able to attend this weekend's 55th Reunion of the Central Class of 1954.

After being very involved for the past several years keeping up this website and communicating about the reunions, it is disappointing that Pat and I cannot make the over 700 mile trip to Memphis from our home in North Carolina.

A accident to my knee which resulted in April surgery that has come around a bit slower than expected. A setback during the past couple of weeks has meant another trip to the orthopedic surgeon for reevaluation.

Since 2003, it has really been fun to remain in touch with our classmates via this website. Of course, this was often dappened – more often than I'd imagined – by learning of the recent demise of many of our friends. My take on this is that most people would like to know rather than not.

After the reunion, it is my intent to keep the website going for some time adding whatever photos and information shared with me by the Reunion Committee and other attendees.

Have a great time!

Frank Land
West End, NC

 

eXTReMe Tracker

 

 

Our class is holding Reunion 55
on May 29 & 30, 2009!

The Class of '54 Reunion Committee continues to
work on our 55th class reunion in May

1954 Central Warriors,
 
Very little time remains before our Central Class of 1954 reunites for only its third reunion in 55 years.

REUNION55 will begin this weekend – May 29 & 30, 2009. It promises to be a fun gathering and for some, another opportunity to see old friends while we still can.    
 
Friday Night

On Friday evening, May 29, our class will gather at the Hampton Inn and Suites on Shady Grove where out-of-towners can stay at a reduced rate.

Folks will meet around 5 p.m. in the lobby and an adjacent meeting room at the Inn for a casual gathering and will partake in party food (which is being prepared by class volunteers) and beverages til 7 p.m. or until everyone has finished visiting classmates for the evening.

This will be an informal gathering where everyone will have time for interaction and reacquainting with each other.

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Saturday Evening

On Saturday, our class will return to Ridgeway Country Club where a good time was had in 2004. At 5 p.m., there will be a cash bar and the opportunity to mix & mingle. At 7 p.m., the buffet dinner begins with a beef carving station and closes at the desert and ice cream tables. 
 
Afterwards, there will be an old-time Juke Box with '50s 45-rpm records for dancing.

Early on, we sought bios from everyone to produce a book, but did not receive enough responses to go to print. They will still be interesting to receive and there will be a table for others to read them. If you haven't, send one in.

Reunion Registration Form

By now, you should have received registration forms for both the Reunion and the Hampton Inn. If you are planning on attending, and haven't confirmed your registration, please e-mail Alice Greenberg Drake with the information on the Reunion Registration form or reply to the return address provided on the form.

If you have already responded, thank you – it is appreciated. 

Hotel Reservation Information

For out-of-town classmates, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn & Suites at 920 Shady Grove Road.

This is the same hotel we stayed in for our last reunion and they have been very accommodating again this year. In fact the room rates are less than they were in 2004 and they are also giving us the use of the

.lobby for Friday evening as well as a room for a hospitality room.

Single or double rates are $109.00 plus taxes and fees (presently 15.95%) for Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30. These rates are guaranteed until May 1.

Please contact Melissa Uhlman at: (phone) 901.762.0056, (fax) 901.762.0033 or (email) renee.cook@hilton.com. If you have any problems please email Alice Greenberg Drake or call her at 901.754.3126

Yearbook Update Form

We are also encouraging everyone (regardless of whether you can attend the reunion) to submit the attached Yearbook Update Form to update the Class Yearbook. Please forward your current information to Marsha Levy Fortas via the CHS 1954 Yahoo email address so that the directory can be reprinted this year.

Golf Outing Possible

For those of you who would like to play golf on Thursday at Ridgeway CC, get in touch with Jimmy Eason at 662/494-5750 or email him at jeasonsr@worldnet.att.net.

If you are interested in attending REUNION55 and have any questions, also please e-mail central5404@yahoo.com or reply to the Return Address below with your affirmation. 

Your Reunion Committee

CENTRAL '54
c/o Alice Greenberg Drake 

Please direct your responses to our Yahoo email account:

Central5404@yahoo.com.or to Alice Greenberg Drake

 

  
 


The Warrior
Fight Song
and the
Alma Mater

Check them out
HERE!

  


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Class Tour
of CHS

Alice Greenberg
Drake was at Central recently and has received word from the principal Mr. McCullough agreeing to let us go to school on Sat. May 30th for a 10 a.m. tour. She told him she would let him know how many alumni would be participating.

Alice said, “Central has changed, so be prepared, I only saw the office & library but was shown where the addition is. I for one can't wait to see it again so please let me know ASAP if you will be joining me. The best way to contact me is to reply by email.”

The committee is getting excited about  seeing everyone again, so if you know of someone who isn't coming tell them about the tour. That may make them change their mind. Of course in order to go on the tour they must also be attending the Reunion.

  
 

 


David Louis Simpson III

Thesea
Steuterman Hardison

As we enter into the final week before the 55th Reunion for the Class of 1954, we are saddended to learn about the loss of two more classmates – David Simpson and Theresa Streuterman Hardison.

All of the lost classmates
are listed in the
In Memoriam section
of this website
and a section has been added about the more recent losses in our class.