The Boyden High school class of 1954 celebrated its 65th Reunion, Sept. 13-14, 2019. Festivities began Friday, Sept. 13, with dinner at the home of Roy and Norma Campbell in Milford Hills.

Departing from previous formats, those attending enjoyed a luncheon held Saturday at Santos Italian Grill, on East Innes St. Roy Campbell was the master of ceremonies and James Jarrell, who had made name tags using 1954 annual pictures, gave the invocation and led in the remembrance of classmates no longer living. Decorations using the school colors of black and gold were provided by Mary Jane Smiley Thompson. Since the afternoon would be free for many, suggestions for a driving tour of the area, prepared by Mack and Meetta Carlton Lampert, were distributed.

One of the highlights of the event was the presentation of gifts from the class to Roy and Norma Campbell, by Betty Dan Nicholas Spencer. Roy was given a Christmas wreath composed of NC State University ornaments created by Kerry Barger Gardner; and Norma, a silver charm facsimile of their Milford Hills home crafted by Windsor Jewelers. Through the years, Roy and Norma have entertained the class members not only for reunions, but also each Christmas.

Co-chairs of the event were Roy and Norma Campbell. Committee members were Shirley Barnes Freeze, Nancy Eagle Coggin, Mack and Meetta Carlton Lampert, Buddy and Joyce Evans, James and Nancy Jarrell, Betty Dan Nicholas and Bobby Spencer, and Mary Jane Smiley and Jeff Thompson.

Attending from out-of-state:
Colorado: Ann Cornelison Hughes;
Florida: Virginia Bibb Smith, John Crouch and daughters, Stacey Pitman and Candace Sonne; John Yantsios and Yvonne;
South Carolina: Janice Davis Holbrook and George, Mary Sue Earnhardt Cooper and daughter, Christie Simister;
Tennessee: Frank Overton and Minnie Lou;
Texas: Tom Mattox and granddaughter Shannon;
From North Carolina, Charlotte area: Doug Graham and Marcia Murchison, Jim Morton and Marlyn;
Greensboro: Jack Brady and Pat;
Huntersville: Betty Sue Mangum Whitman;
Linwood: Sarah Sharpe Wilson and grandson Cody;
Mooresville: Martha Ellen Copley Scruggs and son, Kevin;
Winston-Salem: Jean Parrish Dinkins.

Attending from Salisbury: Shirley Barnes Freeze and Larry , Nancy Brown Austin and Tommy, Roy Campbell and Norma, Meetta Carlton Lampert, Nancy Eagle Coggin, Jim Ellenburg, Buddy Evans and Joyce, Pat Freese and James Smith, James Jarrell and Nancy, Bob Kimball and Gail, Mack Lampert, Telka Mowery Weant and daughter Denise; Betty Dan Nicholas Spencer and Bobby, John Robinson and Lucy, Mary Jane Smiley Thompson and Jeff, Peggy Swaringen Looney.

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A L Brown High Class Of 1958: The 61st class reunion will be held Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Helms Hall of Camp T. N. Spencer Park, 3155 Foxford Road, Concord, NC, from 10:30 am until ??? We have the Hall all day. Food will be catered and those who would like to do so are encouraged to bring additional desserts or finger foods.

Boyden High Class of 1964: Oct. 11-13, OctoberTour weekend. Send your info and other class members’ to BHS Class of 1964, POBox 262, Salisbury, NC 28145-0262. Info: 704-636-9142.

Boyden High Class of 1969: Oct. 18-20, including a dinner on Oct. 19. Join the planning committee? Contact Debbie Young Carter at debbieandsummie@yahoo.com. All ‘69 classmates send contact info to Franklin Miller at fmiller@rsvpcomm.com

East Rowan High Class of 1969: 50th reunion. :30-9 p.m. Oct. 19: Dinner at St. Matthews Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 9275 Bringle Ferry Road. Arrive 4:30-5 p.m. for sign in, pictures, social hour. Meet Friday, Oct. 18 for dinner at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, 119 N. Link Ave., pay individually. There is a home football game, East vs Carson Friday night, Oct. 18. Details at classof69eastrowanhs50threunion@carolina.rr.com

VA Retirees Luncheon: Saturday, Nov. 9, noon-330 p.m. at China Grove Family Restaurant. Bring canned goods for RHM.