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Carol Morris Bizot, Gayle Kimbrough Womack and Reunion Chair Emily Jacobsen Bernhardt greet attendees at Friday night’s Reunion party Memphis
Central High Of the expected 235 attendees attending the 50th Reunion, 50 had reservations at the Hampton Inn – Shady Grove. Some even arrived a couple of days early. Thanks to the Reunion Committee, a hospitality room was open from Thursday afternoon until Sunday noon offering soft drinks and snacks to out-of-town attendees. Some people visited family and friends, saw the sights and a few made trips back to their old neighborhoods. Friday,
May 28, 2004
After a day of threatening skies, the weather cleared and the evening was perfect for this outdoor event. From the hotel, attendees were transported to Peggy’s by van which made for a relaxing evening.Dress for Friday night was casual as you can see in the photos,
There was plenty of soft drinks, wine and beer, deli sandwiches, potato salad, deserts, etc.on Friday night. It was a perfect icebreaker to rekindle old friendships and renew acquaintances. Saturday,
May 29
Dinner at Ridgeway Country Club The main event was held at Ridgeway Country Club, near Collierville. Saturday's function included a social hour, a buffet, live music, and aprogram which included the video CD. Ridgeway Country Club was a great place to hold the dinner party. As you entered the ballroom, there were displays of Central memorabilia and photos including the one below.
An official photographer was on hand for the Class Photo as well as taking photos of individuals and groups. To contact him regarding his work, log on to his web site listed on the sidebar on this page.
The Class of 1954 gathered for an official group photo taken early in the evening Before dinner, Classmate the Reverend Robert McAuley gave the blessing. There was a spendid buffet dinner
followed by desert. Then, the evening was turned over to Master
of Ceremonies, Milton Knowlton, who recognized individuals who worked
on the reunion. Jean Green Pettis read a personal composition which
will is included on this web site The
highlight of the program spotlighted Throughout the evening, Reunion attendees swapped tales of their days at Central and had a great time. Many left talking about getting together again in the years to come. How good was it? The Class of 1954 Reunion– read what the Memphis Commerial Appeal said in their Midtown/Downtown Appeal Issue click here. |
If you have
other photos Frank
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On
Friday night, the Reunion began with a cocktail buffet held at
the beautiful home of Sidney &
Peggy Salky Evensky, not far from
the HI.
By
sunset, the crowd was wall-to-wall 
