McKinley Tech High School

Happy New Year to the McKinley Tech Class of 1979. Wishing everyone a Blessed and less Stressed year.

Remember: P.O.R = Press on Regardless

Peace
Rhonda

01/08/10 07:06 PM

#171

Hi Charmaine,

I am very sorry to hear about Grace and Gladys Hollis losing their sister, Gwendolyn. I informed my sister Roslyn about it who was in the class of 77, and she was saddened by it as well. Please express my deepest condolences to them whenever you hear from them. Also, please wish them Happy Belated Birthday. We shared the same birthday on 12/23.

Thank all of you who wished me Happy Birthday.

Happy New Year to All!!!

Pam W.

01/11/10 06:41 AM

#172

Wesley Sturdivant

Hey Class of '79.....

Each New Year I realize how much I am THANKFUL and GRATEFUL for...... This New Year I can add that I am blessed to have reunited w/the Tech Class of '79. The memories, the friendships, the fellowship is so rewarding realizing what we've experienced over the last 30 years and what this generation is experiencing today.

I heard a definition for "prosperous" in 2009 that I want to share. If we have food, clothing and shelter... anything above that --- WE ARE PROSPEROUS!!! (Just a thought).

Wishing you ALL a BLESSED & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!!

WES

01/15/10 07:29 PM

#173

Pamela Nixon Nixon-Mckisset

Hello Fellow Techites of '79 and guests,

My heart is really broken regarding the earthquake victims in Haiti. I ask that we pray for them, and give whatever we can for relief. It is encouraging to see how the world comes together in a time of need, but I am so sorry it has to take a tragedy to act like how God wanted us to act all along.

-Peace

Pam

01/17/10 08:41 PM

#174

Debra Dansby Smith

Amen to that Pam.

01/19/10 10:06 AM

#175

I can understand a natural disaster more than a man made one, my outlook on life has change since last Tuesday, from that point on I have nothing to complain about even in the mist of my madness, I refuse to complain, to see our fellow brothers and sisters in Haiti suffering, they my be helpless now but their is hope for their future I truly beleive in the power of GOD. It hurt to see that they don't have water, I'm done, that's enough for me, I will contribute as much water and baby food as possible, and what ever else that I can.

Peace to all
Pam Nixon

01/20/10 11:59 PM

#176

Ronald "Ron" Thurston

Pre 50th birthday happy hour

Hello Mckinley Alumni, its another New Year that means its time to celebrate my 50th birthday.Come and join me before i take off for Negril, Jamaica to bring in 50 years of life, at the University Of Maryland Marriott Hotel bar the Oracle.Thursday January 28th 5pm until. Sorry about the week day but I will be leaving on Friday morning. My birthday is the 30th of January. Thanks and looking forward to seeing everyone.

02/13/10 12:57 PM

#177

Mr. Thomas Graham (Social Studies Teacher)

Dear Class of '79;

I regret to inform you of the death of Mr. McKinley Armstrong. If you remember, Mr. Armstrong taught Physical Education at Tech for years. He passed away on either Thursday, February 11th of Friday, February 12th. Please see the Washington Post next for funeral arrangements.

Thomas Graham

02/13/10 03:49 PM

#178

Charmaine Thrower Franklin

Classmates -

Please keep Christopher George and his family lifted in prayer. Chris lost his oldest brother, Joseph George (Class of 77) yesterday (heart attack).

The funeral will be Friday, February 19 at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church... It sits on Bladensburg Road, N.E., between South Dakota and Eastern Avenue. The viewing is at 10 a.m. and the funeral at 11.

If you can, please support Chris.

Much Love,

Charmaine

02/15/10 06:20 PM

#179

Darryl Austin

Hey Techites, Physical Education teacher Mckinley Armstrong passed away on February 11,2010. The veiwing will be at ST. Anthony Padua Catholic Church on Feb. 20 from 9am until the funeral at 10 am. The church is located on1029 Monroe ST. N. E. Wash. DC 20017. The obituary appeared in the Washingto Post on Feb. 13th.

02/19/10 06:56 PM

#180

I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Armstong's passing.

I never had any interaction with him, but my brother, Darrell Wheeless, who passed away going on three years ago remembered him because Darrell was on the football and soccer teams back in early mid 70's. I think Mr. Armstrong was his gym teacher, that's how I knew his name. My Father, the late Herbert H. Wheeless also knew him from North Carolina. I think they went to college together (North Carolina Central.) I have to confirm that with my sister.

Please send my condolences to his family.

Mr. Graham,

I read your profile, and You are so right about the schools in PG County.

My sister had to pull my nephew out of public school and place him in private school due to those crazy thugs. He was too serious minded and focused to deal with that nonsense, and the administration and teachers did not seem to be any better!!

So much for our tax dollars...

I understand how frustrating that was for you.

Thank God Marcus will be graduating this year, and he has many positive friends who have positive goals for their lives. We do have to pray for all of our children, even the ones who seem hopeless.

Pam

02/24/10 03:20 PM

#181

Please keep Denise and Toby in your prayers:

It is with great sadness that I advise you of the passing of Toby's Mom on 2/21/2010. The Home Going Services are to be held on Friday February 26, 2010. This will be at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home, 3401 Bladensburg Rd Brentwood, MD 20722. Viewing will be 10a - 11am, Services to start 11am. The Repast will be held immediately following the services at 2015 Monroe Street NE Washington DC 20018. Cards and expressions of sympathy can be sent to:

6825 Purple Lilac Ln
Clinton MD, 20735

Thank you,
Denise Powers-Thomas

02/24/10 10:51 PM

#182

Benita Elliott

Hey Classmates, I met a woman today visiting the exhibition I'm working who graduated from McKinley in 1969. Her name is Joyce Taylor Moten. She's the Executive Director at The City Of Refuge Church here in LA. This is also the church of Grace Jones' brother Bishop Noel Jones. Small world.

03/23/10 08:01 AM

#183

I hope everyone join me in wishing Charmaine Thrower-Franklin a very "Happy Birthday" You go Girl.

Rhonda

03/23/10 12:55 PM

#184

Just a Reminder. . . Let me know if you need tickets

FUND-RAISER DANCE SPONSORED BY THE

MCKINLEY TECH HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1980

2010 Spring Dance
Cash Bar
Light Hors d'oeuvres
Donation: $20.00 in Advance/$25.00 at the Door
DJ
ELKS Lodge #2332

7350 Temple Hill Road

Temple Hills, MD 20748

Date: Friday, April 9, 2010 Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

For tickets contact:

Jeffrey Wright (301) 292-1758

Sherry Brock-Stanard (301) 343-6808

Michelle Hodges (301) 218-0743

Rhonda Jenkins (202) 213-7424

Kevin Pope (202) 744-9918

Donnella Rucker (301) 793-7440

04/12/10 09:18 PM

#185

Marion Woodfork Simmons

A message from Mr. Thomas Graham regarding a few teachers:

Ms. Barbara Quick passed away this pass week. I don't know if she was at McKinley when you were there or not. She is the sister-in-law to Dr. Marie Bowe. Mr. Ivan Smith had both of his legs amputated last week. I have not heard how he's doing since the amputation.

04/13/10 09:55 AM

#186

FYI CARYLYNN FULLER IS A MEMBER OF THE CLASS OF 1980

Divinely Decadent Desserts
Hosts a Grand Opening Celebration

Saturday, April 17, 2010, Divinely Decadent Desserts will celebrate the grand opening of its storefront bakery in the Brookland neighborhood of Ward 5 Washington, DC. Located at 2703 12th Street, NE, near the Rhode Island Avenue Metrorail station, this is Divinely Decadent Desserts first store in Washington, DC. The bakery opened for business on March 7, 2010.

The 1,600 square foot bakery features an exciting menu of decadent dessert items including Michelle’s Cheesecake Tarts, Joy’s Red Velvet cupcakes, and Daddy’s Southern Sweet Potato Pie, just to name a few. The bakery also offers catering for guests.

“Brookland has embraced our 12th Street location,” said Carlynn Fuller, Baker and Co-Owner of Divinely Decadent Desserts. “We are pleased to be located in Ward 5 and hope to become an even bigger part of this great community.”

To officially celebrate the new bakery, Divinely Decadent Desserts will host a grand opening event on Saturday, April 17th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The grand opening celebration will include free samples, face painting for the kids, and giveaways.

Also, as an official kick-off, owners Carlynn Fuller and Cris Flack will be joined by Ward 5 Council member Harry Thomas in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

04/15/10 07:40 PM

#187

Charmaine Thrower Franklin

That sounds really nice. Please pass my congratulations to Ms. Fuller. I am always happy to hear when one of us prospers and does great things.

Pam

04/30/10 04:02 PM

#188

Classmates - Below is a copy of a message I received today from Norma Hood, concerning our classmate, Pamela Nelson-Chandler:

"Good evening/morning Classmates,

Please lift our classmate, Pamela Nelson-Chandler in prayer. Pam posted on facebook that her father left his earthly home (4/29/10) to reside in his heavenly home. Let's continue to left each other up in praryer as we live our daily lives.

P.S. Please pass the word just in case I missed someone.

Take care.

Norma J."

Please take a moment to pray for Pam and her family, as well as reach out to her either through this site ... or as Norma indicates, via Facebook.

Always -

Charmaine Michelle

05/07/10 03:46 PM

#189

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's of the Class of 1979. May you have a day fit for a "Queen".

Rhonda

06/07/10 12:05 PM

#190

Charmaine Thrower Franklin

As many of you know, our classmate Tracy Johnson was in need of a kidney. She was blessed with a kidney last week. . Please keep her in your prayers and as soon as i find out more information, i'll let everyone know.

06/22/10 10:48 AM

#191

Classmates -

Harold Washington lost his dad on Saturday night (June 19)... Please keep him and his family in prayer. It is always hard to lose a parent ... but to lose his dad on the night before Father's Day is especially tough!

We have been told that the funeral will probably be Monday, June 28 ... will confirm that as soon as I know.

06/24/10 11:21 AM

#192