I've posted their list........on the same page with ours. So click under the archives (in the box to the right) and look for UPDATED LIST OF MISSING CLASSMATES.
Friday, December 17, 2004
Class of 55 update
Preparations for the Class of '55's 50th reunion are moving right along. Members of their reunion committee have been in touch with some of ours and it was decided that we can help each other find more of our "missing" classmates if we exchange lists and post them on both websites.
I've posted their list........on the same page with ours. So click under the archives (in the box to the right) and look for UPDATED LIST OF MISSING CLASSMATES.
I've posted their list........on the same page with ours. So click under the archives (in the box to the right) and look for UPDATED LIST OF MISSING CLASSMATES.
Class of 55 update
Preparations for the Class of '55's 50th reunion are moving right along. Members of their reunion committee have been in touch with some of ours and it was decided that we can help each other find more of our "missing" classmates if we exchange lists and post them on both websites.
I've posted their list........on the same page with ours. So click under the archives (in the box to the right) and look for UPDATED LIST OF MISSING CLASSMATES.
I've posted their list........on the same page with ours. So click under the archives (in the box to the right) and look for UPDATED LIST OF MISSING CLASSMATES.
Sunday, November 21, 2004
AGE GUAGE
Here's something mildly amusing. (Or depressing...it depends on your mood). It's going around the internet, so you may have seen it, but if not, type in when you were born and .....well, you can read the directions....and it will tell you what famous people are OLDER than you.......and which ones are younger.....and more stuff that's kinda interesting.
Here's the link
Here's the link
AGE GUAGE
Here's something mildly amusing. (Or depressing...it depends on your mood). It's going around the internet, so you may have seen it, but if not, type in when you were born and .....well, you can read the directions....and it will tell you what famous people are OLDER than you.......and which ones are younger.....and more stuff that's kinda interesting.
Here's the link
Here's the link
Monday, October 25, 2004
THE RAMBLER!
By now you've all received your copy of that outstanding souvenir newsletter. In my opinion, it's an instant classic; a tangible remembrance of a classical event!
Congratulations to our fine committee whose dedication, hard work, perseverance....AND their brilliant decision to have one of the south's most creative, award-winning graphic artist/printers, Obie Oakley, in charge of the project!
Here it is. The quality is not nearly as good as the real thing, so be sure to keep your "hard copy" in a very secure spot.
THE RAMBLER!
By now you've all received your copy of that outstanding souvenir newsletter. In my opinion, it's an instant classic; a tangible remembrance of a classical event!
Congratulations to our fine committee whose dedication, hard work, perseverance....AND their brilliant decision to have one of the south's most creative, award-winning graphic artist/printers, Obie Oakley, in charge of the project!
Here it is. The quality is not nearly as good as the real thing, so be sure to keep your "hard copy" in a very secure spot.
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Senator Helms and Obie
I thought you'd like to see this photo that ran on the AP wire recently:
It shows former Senator Jessie Helms congratulating our own Obie Oakley, obviously, for the outstanding job he and the committee did on the hugely sucessful CHS54 reunion, which played a significant roll in Charlotte's (and indeed North Carolina's) early summertime economic surge.
The article also mentioned something about Obie presenting Helms with his organization's 2004 Freedom Award.
(Seriously, Obie is the OCO ..Executive Director of the Carolina's Freedom Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to "Honor Those Who Serve". The Foundation has a number of Events/Programs in which it Promotes Patriotism.
Throughout the year the Foundation works closely with the school system and the Junior ROTC program, culminating in the Awards Ceremony which masses over 1500 young cadets on the Coliseum Floor for recognition.)
It shows former Senator Jessie Helms congratulating our own Obie Oakley, obviously, for the outstanding job he and the committee did on the hugely sucessful CHS54 reunion, which played a significant roll in Charlotte's (and indeed North Carolina's) early summertime economic surge.
The article also mentioned something about Obie presenting Helms with his organization's 2004 Freedom Award.
(Seriously, Obie is the OCO ..Executive Director of the Carolina's Freedom Foundation, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to "Honor Those Who Serve". The Foundation has a number of Events/Programs in which it Promotes Patriotism.
Throughout the year the Foundation works closely with the school system and the Junior ROTC program, culminating in the Awards Ceremony which masses over 1500 young cadets on the Coliseum Floor for recognition.)
Monday, September 27, 2004
Notice!
Jerry Gaudet has compiled an updated list of "MISSING CLASSMATES."
Be sure to look it over and let him know if you have information on any of our fellow classmates.
(Click on "Updated list of Missing Classmate"....under ARCHIVES....just to the right....and the list will magically appear!
THE RAMBLER
CHS' longest practicing Rambler columnist, Warren Sparrow files a true adventure story titled A Case of Emergency. Click under the archives on Tips for checking in to the Emergency Room, and read about this exciting adventure (Soon to be a Movie).
AND.......Warren has written a fascinating artlcle about THE USS WASP the ship he served on.......while an officer in the US NAVY. Click on the "WASP UPDATE" in the archives.
Also, don't forget to check the LIFE AFTER THE 50th archive often. That's where I put bits and pieces of info that come in about happenings since our big bash back in June. (You'll see a real nice note that Warren sent about his recent visit with Jennie Margaret and her husband Bill Forehand.)
Be sure to look it over and let him know if you have information on any of our fellow classmates.
(Click on "Updated list of Missing Classmate"....under ARCHIVES....just to the right....and the list will magically appear!
THE RAMBLER
CHS' longest practicing Rambler columnist, Warren Sparrow files a true adventure story titled A Case of Emergency. Click under the archives on Tips for checking in to the Emergency Room, and read about this exciting adventure (Soon to be a Movie).
AND.......Warren has written a fascinating artlcle about THE USS WASP the ship he served on.......while an officer in the US NAVY. Click on the "WASP UPDATE" in the archives.
Also, don't forget to check the LIFE AFTER THE 50th archive often. That's where I put bits and pieces of info that come in about happenings since our big bash back in June. (You'll see a real nice note that Warren sent about his recent visit with Jennie Margaret and her husband Bill Forehand.)
Notice!
Jerry Gaudet has compiled an updated list of "MISSING CLASSMATES."
Be sure to look it over and let him know if you have information on any of our fellow classmates.
(Click on "Updated list of Missing Classmate"....under ARCHIVES....just to the right....and the list will magically appear!
THE RAMBLER
CHS' longest practicing Rambler columnist, Warren Sparrow files a true adventure story titled A Case of Emergency. Click under the archives on Tips for checking in to the Emergency Room, and read about this exciting adventure (Soon to be a Movie).
AND.......Warren has written a fascinating artlcle about THE USS WASP the ship he served on.......while an officer in the US NAVY. Click on the "WASP UPDATE" in the archives.
Also, don't forget to check the LIFE AFTER THE 50th archive often. That's where I put bits and pieces of info that come in about happenings since our big bash back in June. (You'll see a real nice note that Warren sent about his recent visit with Jennie Margaret and her husband Bill Forehand.)
Be sure to look it over and let him know if you have information on any of our fellow classmates.
(Click on "Updated list of Missing Classmate"....under ARCHIVES....just to the right....and the list will magically appear!
THE RAMBLER
CHS' longest practicing Rambler columnist, Warren Sparrow files a true adventure story titled A Case of Emergency. Click under the archives on Tips for checking in to the Emergency Room, and read about this exciting adventure (Soon to be a Movie).
AND.......Warren has written a fascinating artlcle about THE USS WASP the ship he served on.......while an officer in the US NAVY. Click on the "WASP UPDATE" in the archives.
Also, don't forget to check the LIFE AFTER THE 50th archive often. That's where I put bits and pieces of info that come in about happenings since our big bash back in June. (You'll see a real nice note that Warren sent about his recent visit with Jennie Margaret and her husband Bill Forehand.)
Saturday, September 25, 2004
JIMMIE'S is back!
Jimmie's Restaurant across the street from our old Central has now opened in Mint Hill.
Our ace reporter, Shirley McClanahan Maynor files this report from Mint Hill:
Our own Ronnie Rallis Pourlos and her husband Jimmy (who owned the old Jimmie's) have just opened the new Jimmie's across from the Mint Hill Festival on Rt. 51.
Had dinner there tonite with friends and it was great. Broiled salmon, one of
their specials. Ronnie came over to table and talked with us for a while and
we had a great time.
The Resturant is a smashing success!!!! Parking Lot full and lines to wait in and
meet the clientele!
Ernest Phipps wife has already been in and really enjoyed her meal.
Jimmie's is located in Mint Hill on 51 Just before getting to the main intersection
of Mint Hill. Brand new developement and shopping going in. Over 400 homes
and some Townhomes to be built.
Ronnie Rallis Pourlos
They have really been surprised as to the wonderful reception they have had
and have not done any advertising yet. Would you believe it, many graduates
of Central, who are letting them know they are there and finished at Old Central.
All the way back to 1948!!!!! Ronnie and Jimmie's sons Chris and George own Jimmie's now. But Ronnie
and Jimmie are there most of the time.
Anyone in Charlotte or coming to Charlotte from Central should plan to dine with them and please let them know you are
there.
-Shirley McClanahan Maynor
Thanks Shirley. Just looking at their menu makes me want to gas up the car and hop right down there. "Country style steak, fried okra, fried squash, homemade meatloaf, pinto beans, pot roast, chicken and dumplings........You can bet I'll be there next time I'm visiting Charlotte......! For more information, visit their website
-Ed
JIMMIE'S is back!
Jimmie's Restaurant across the street from our old Central has now opened in Mint Hill.Our ace reporter, Shirley McClanahan Maynor files this report from Mint Hill:
Our own Ronnie Rallis Pourlos and her husband Jimmy (who owned the old Jimmie's) have just opened the new Jimmie's across from the Mint Hill Festival on Rt. 51.
Had dinner there tonite with friends and it was great. Broiled salmon, one of
their specials. Ronnie came over to table and talked with us for a while and
we had a great time.
The Resturant is a smashing success!!!! Parking Lot full and lines to wait in and
meet the clientele!
Ernest Phipps wife has already been in and really enjoyed her meal.
Jimmie's is located in Mint Hill on 51 Just before getting to the main intersection
of Mint Hill. Brand new developement and shopping going in. Over 400 homes
and some Townhomes to be built.
Ronnie Rallis Pourlos
They have really been surprised as to the wonderful reception they have had
and have not done any advertising yet. Would you believe it, many graduates
of Central, who are letting them know they are there and finished at Old Central.
All the way back to 1948!!!!! Ronnie and Jimmie's sons Chris and George own Jimmie's now. But Ronnie
and Jimmie are there most of the time.
Anyone in Charlotte or coming to Charlotte from Central should plan to dine with them and please let them know you are
there.
-Shirley McClanahan Maynor
Thanks Shirley. Just looking at their menu makes me want to gas up the car and hop right down there. "Country style steak, fried okra, fried squash, homemade meatloaf, pinto beans, pot roast, chicken and dumplings........You can bet I'll be there next time I'm visiting Charlotte......! For more information, visit their website
-Ed
