McKinley Tech High School

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Charmaine Thrower Franklin

Classmates -

The funeral for Rhonda Moore Holder's mom will be Friday, October 29:

Viewing - 10am-11am
Service - 11am

Central Baptist Church of Camp Springs
5600 Old Branch Avenue
Camp Springs, MD

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Rhonda Moore Holder

Hi Classmates

I would like to say "Thank You" for your friendship and words of comfort during the hardest time of my life.  My Mom was and will always be My BFF.  I miss her so much.  I'm glad to be a part of McKinley's Class of 1979.   Thanks for being there for me.  

"Forever a Techite"

Love, Rhonda 

Pamela Wheeless

Hello Everyone,

I am sorry I have not been reading these messages lately. However, I do offer my deepest condolences to everyone who recently had a loss.  It appears the last few messages referred to the loss of mothers.  I am very sorry, especially with the Holidays approaching.  Mothers are so loving and special.  May God grant you extra peace and comfort to make it through this season.  Even if it was not so recent, I know this can be a difficult time.  Take extra care of yourselves. 

_Peace

Pam

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Pamela Nixon Nixon-Mckisset

Hello All

Haven't been on the web-site in awhile, but I'm back! trying to catch up on all the updates, hope all is well with everyone, I had to take some time for me, put life in the right perspective, and I did just that, I'm truly blessed and highly favor, I'm so glad I was one of the chosen one, I will be celebrating my 50th along with several other classmates I'm planning to have a celebration of turning half of 100, how cool is that, will keep you all updated with the when and wheres as soon as they become available.

Peace and blessing

Pam Nixon

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Charmaine Thrower Franklin

Classmates -

Gwen Dove Frazier recently lost her step-father, James Thorne.  The services will be this Friday, December 10, 2010.  

Joyce Lanelle Williams

Merry Christmas to the Class of 79, May God continue to Bless you and keep you now and throughout the New Year!

Joyce L. Williams

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Pamela Nixon Nixon-Mckisset

Attention all Techites:

It is that time, for me and I'm sure alot of us who will be celebrating our 50th birthday, as I mentioned a couple of weeks ago,  I plan to have a 50th birthday party; first I will celebrate by having a dinner at my home, all are welcome to come nothing extravagant, let's eat before dancing the night away, or put something on your stomach before the drinking starts, haha! the celebration will be held on Saturday, January 22nd at 5:30pm, then I will leave and meet you all at the Karma Lounge at 800 Shoppers Way, Largo MD, at the Blvd.,  at  9:00pm (next to the Magic Johnson's Theatre. Admission is free before 11:00pm.  Hope to see you all at either place. Please RSVP me for dinner (2) 398-2419h or (2) 357-1883c.

Happy Holidays to one and all.

Peace and blessing

Pam Nixon

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Donnella Briscoe Rucker

William "Pierre" Colter.  William sadly passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2011.  William was in the McKinley Class of 1979, and also attended the 30th year reunion.

The funeral arrangements are as follows:

When: Saturday, January 8, 2011

Wake:   11:00

Service: 12:00 Noon

(Life Changing Church Building )

Tabernacle Full Gospel Church

4598 Beech Road

Temple Hills, MD   20748

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Donnella Briscoe Rucker

It’s with great sadness that I inform you that Dottie Howell’s mother passed away on December 8, 2010. 

Celester Mae Fennell

The funeral service was held at:

Fort Lincoln Funeral Home
3401 Bladensburg Road
Brentwood, MD

Cards and condolences can be sent to:

Diane Howell

6112 Seat Pleasant Drive,

Capitol Heights, MD  20743

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Pamela Nixon Nixon-Mckisset

I would like to take this time to thank everyone who came to my home for dinner and the club, it was really great to see everyone again, thanks alot, we should plan something for all who has and will be turning 50 and some who turning 51.

Peace and blessing

Pam Nixon

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Tracye Johnson

Hey fellow techites,

I am yet another to revist the website after over a year.  My heartfelt condolences to all that have lost loved ones.  It happened to me in Dec 2007 with my Mom and if I can offer any encouraging words, its true  that they never leave you.  I always felt that was a bit of a cliche when people said that, but it's true.  I spent my entire life living together with my mother and we had the closest relationship imaginable.  I had no siblings or children...just Mom and surprisingly her spirit is so strong that as much as I miss her, I feel that she's right here with me.

My kidney transplant took place June 1, 2010 and everything is going very well.  I was part of one the largest kidney paired exchanges in history.  I thank you all for your prayers and good wishes and hope to celebrate my 50th with all of you.  God is good, we've reached half a century.....HOW OLD ARE WE?  Class of 79 makes 50 look GOOOOOOOD!!

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Charmaine Thrower Franklin

Dear Class of '79 -

It is with sadness today, that we ask you to send love, support and prayers to our classmate, Fern McCree Cooke  in the loss today, of her mother.  

Please keep Fern, her husband Alonzo, and their family in prayer. 

We will post notification about funeral arrangements or any additional information as soon as it becomes available.  

3/4/2011 UPDATE:

The service for Fern's mom, Edith May McCree, will be:      

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Rhonda Moore Holder

Hello Fellow Class of 1979,

Hope you all will join me in wishing my Best Friend and Wonderful Woman, Charmaine Thrower-Franklin a Happy 50th Birthday.  May GOD continue to bless you today and always.   

You Go Girl,

Rhonda

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Rhonda Moore Holder

Wishing all the Mother's from the "Class of 79" a very Happy Mother's Day.

May you always walk in sunshine;

May you never want for more;

May Angels rest their butterfly wings right beside your door

POR = Press on Regardless

Rhonda

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Charmaine Thrower Franklin

Shout-outs to all the classmates, family and friends who joined us at the Stonefish Grill last night for our 50th Birthday Celebration! 

We THANK YOU for helping to make our celebration another memorable moment!!!  We had a birthday party y'all ... balloons, party hats, noise makers, table and wall decorations, gift give-a-ways, great food (dinner not just refreshments), birthday cake, music and dancing galore!!!  (Thanks Anthony Rucker and the X-Factor Band!)

We were especially pleased to see so many brand new faces ... first timers who had not been able to attend the 30th Reunion or any subsequent events!!!

As the DJ stated, "The Class of '79 has STILL got it going on..."
 

Sincerely,

The Class of '79 Reunion Committee!

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Donnella Briscoe Rucker

 
For those of you who may not have heard, Mr Vernon Williams a former teacher at McKinley passed away approximately 2 weeks ago. The family has made arrangements for a memorial service:

On behalf of Mr. Vernon Williams' family: The memorial service for Mr. Vernon Williams will take place on June 30, 2011 at 10:00 am; New Macedonia Baptist Church; 4115 Alabama Ave, SE, Washington DC

This information was received from Ms Linda Gray.

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Donnella Briscoe Rucker

ALL CLASSES TECH WORSHIP SERVICE AT ST. PHILLIPS BAPTIST CHURCH‏

1001 N Capitol St NE  

Washington, DC

Hello Techite Family and Friends!

Judy B McKinley Class of  1974, talked w/Dr. Owens (band teacher from Tech) and he wanted me to let you know about the annual all classes Tech worship service. It will be held on Sunday, August 14, 2011 8:00 am and 11:00 am services. The minister for the 8:00 am serivce is the Rev. Kevin Richardson class of '79. The minister for the 11:00 am service is the Rev. Dr. Herbet Jackson class of '77. There will be a special guest presentation of Dr. George Rhoads, the first Black principal of McKinley Tech in the 60's. Please feel free to share in one if not both services in worship w/other Techites and please pass the word to other Techites. This is the Tech way...

Keep your head to the sky, Judy B '74

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Donnella Briscoe Rucker

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Loryn Partlow Owens

Techites, looking for an alternative to traditional scented candles? Shop my online store at http://partlowowens.scentsy.us/ for a wide variety of wickless candle warmers, over 50 wax fragrances, room sprays, and other Scentsy products. Warm the Heart, Enliven the Senses, and Inspire the Soul !! Happy Shopping !!

LorynPartlow@yahoo.com

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Amos Mushala

Hello Fellow 79' Techites,

AS we grow wiser, I found out that every little good thing we do for others brings a blessing.  Come and join my wife and I to Help the Most Vulnerable children ( Special needs Childen) so toghter we can bless others to be blessed.

Always remember "a candle does not lose its light by lighting another candle". Visit our website www.shinainc.org  and choose how you can be of help . See you on november 5, 2011 as we work to raise funds to make a difference together.

Sample of work I am involved in helping the others

http://www.youtube.com/user/shinainc

Mushala, class of 79

Monica Carter

Passing of a Fellow Techite

On Thursday, November 17, 2011 Maudes Jeffries-King passed.  She was a member of the Class of '65.  Some of you may remember her cousins Beverly, Larry and Kenneth Campbell also graduates of Tech.

Please keep her family in your prayers.

For those who may remember her and would like further information, you may contact her son, Bryan King at 571-263-0506.

Monica Carter

Rochelle Myles Galloway

It is with sadness that I notify you that Caroline French, mother of Brenda French a member of the Class of 1979 passed away.  Services will be held at:

St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church

2021 Rhode Island Avenue N.E.

Washington, DC

Friday, December 16, 2011

Viewing: 10:00 a.m.

Service:  11:00 a.m.

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Rhonda Moore Holder

Wishing  McKinley  Tech Class of 1979 a "Very Merry Christmas" and a "Fantastic New Year. 

"Jesus is always the reason for Every Season"

P.O.R = Press on Regardless

Rhonda

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Pamela Nixon Nixon-Mckisset

 From my family to yours, Happy New Year to all techites and your family.

Well its that time again, you know the 51st  birthday for me along with a whole bunch of us, so what I decided to do is have a celebration. I heard that some if not all of the  techites hang-out at this place call Optimism, located at 3301 12th St. NE, Washington, DC, which were my stomping grounds during my Brookland and Slowe Elementary, Taft Jr. High and Mckinley Tech era. I Iived at 9th and Monroe St NE, so I am very familiar with the neighborhood, but never been to the Optimism lounge, until two week ago, when I dropped by to plan a birthday celebration. My family and I will be there, hope to see you all there!!

When:   Saturday, January 28th @ 8:00pm

Where:  Optimism Bar and Lounge, (202)526-0100

Peace and Blessing

Pam Nixon

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Pamela Nixon Nixon-Mckisset

I would like to take this time to thank all who came out, on Saturday, January 28, 2012, to help celebrate my birthday, I had a great time.  I will see you all soon. Thanks again:-}

Pam