Sabrina Stewart

WOW....this is becoming overwhelming.  Recently there has been quite a few classmates that I actually remember very well and considered friends while at McKinley that have passed.  I remember Bobby and George Branch being very close friends while in school so to hear of their passing so close together is shocking to say the least.  I took a number of classes with both of them as well as Sandra Cunningham.  I have fond memories of all three of them.

I pray for God's grace and mercy to cover Bobby's family and friends with comfort during this difficult time. 

I also pray for God's grace and mercy for the rest of our class of 79 who are still here.

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Hey Class of '79 ...  There has been so much sad news ... But look at this good news!  Kudos to Tracy Singleton for making the MEAC Top 50 Players list!  :)   

Rhonda Moore (Holder)

Great News!!!  Congratulations Tracy!!!  Some good things did come out of 2020!!!

Detra Battle (Battle Washington)

I'm also sorry to hear of the passing of Robert Ware. Truly praying for the family.

Detra Battle (Battle Washington)

Congratulations to Tracy Singleton! 

Anthony "Buck" Wade

Awesome!  I'm so proud of you, Tracy.  Hearing of your most recent accomplishment brings back fond memories of when we played on the middle school basketball team together at Langley. I also had the pleasure of playing on the Tech football team with you and you were the best.    

Sabrina Stewart

I am so glad to hear some good news.   Congratulations Tracy!!!  

Michael Howard Jr

     Congratulations to Tracy Singleton on the All-MEAC Football Honors. An Honor well-deserved.

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Mr. Singleton how proud I was to read about your accomplishment.  Congratulations, congratulations man you did your thing!!!

JoVonne

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Quetin Pitt how awesome everyone needs to hear about salvation.  God has blessed you and your wife to mininster to the hearing impaired this blessed my soul.

I truly believe that God has found favor in the McKinley class of "79"

JoVonne

Bruce Holliday

Congratulatiuons Tracy!

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Classmates -

The Viewing/Service for Helen L. Carter, Beau's Mom,  has been rescheduled to Friday, December 18, 2020.

Viewing:  8:30am - 10am

Service:  10am - 11:30am

J.B. Jenkins Funeral Home

7474 Landover Road,

Landover, MD 20785

Interment at Fort Lincoln Cemetary

Please keep Beau and his family lifted in prayer!

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Classmates -

We were recently made aware of the passing of yet another classmate -- "Noelle Vaughn" -- who transitioned on November 5, 2020. Please pray for her family, especially, her brother Caesar, who I believe was a member of either the Class of "80 or "81. 

Ricardo Fleming

MAY GOD BLESS ALL FAMILIES AND LOVE ONES, IN THEIR LOST.

Sabrina Stewart

My heartfelt condolences go out to Noelle Vaugh's family and friends.  RIP Noelle.... 

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Classmates -

Below is a copy of a letter that was posted on the Class of '79's Facebook page. Please read below and if you are able to assist with this endeavor, please do so!  Even though the letter mentions a deadline ... I have spoken to two members of the MTAA Scholarship Committee and both have indicated that it is not too late to contribute.  This is a worthy cause!   I've already sent my donation!  Hope you will also!  Be Blessed! 

From: McKinley Tech <mtaa.alumni@gmail.com>

Date: November 28, 2020 at 8:05:32 AM EST

Subject: Scholarship Donations!!! WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

Dear McKinley Tech Alumni and Friends,

We still need your HELP for Scholarship Donations!!!!! It's not too late!!!!

Today was to be the 38th Annual McKinley Tech Scholarship Dinner/Dance that has been cancelled due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Although we deeply hoped that things would tremendously improve, based on continuous guidance from the CDC and the love for our fellow classmates and friends, the MTAA/GT Board felt that moving the event to next year 2021 would be the best and safest decision for all.

Over the past 37 years your McKinley Tech Alumni Association (MTAA) has awarded monetary scholarships to graduating seniors at McKinley Tech High School. Donations from the ticket sales of the annual dinner dance is the principle fundraiser for awarding the scholarships to graduating seniors.  

Our objective is to stay the course by continuing to provide scholarships for the upcoming 2021 graduating class.  MTAA IS ASKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

Please send your tax-deductible donation in support of our scholars by Saturday, November 28, 2020 via Check, Money Order, or PayPal.

Check or Money Order Donations

payable and mail to:

MTAA

PO Box 755

Riverdale, MD 20738

Attn: Scholarship Donations

Pamela Nixon (Nixon-Mckisset)

I am sadden to hear the passing of Noelle, we go way back in school.  May her family find peace with her passing, with the joy she brought to the family.  My condolences.  Rest in heavenly peace Noelle!

Veronica "Tina" Lassiter (Hudson)

I am so deeply sadden to hear of the passing of Noelle Vaughn.  She and I go way back.  That was my girl! It's ironic that she reached out to me bck in 2016 to find out about Cookie's passing and she was talking about how unbelievable it was that so many of our classmates had passed away!  That goes to show you, we never know what God has in store for our life, therefore, we need to live each day to the fullest and pray and love on one another while we are still here!  Rest in Paradise my beautiful beloved friend.  Gone but will never be forgotten.  Love you Chicka!

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Hey Family -

Please pray for our classmate, Willie Young and his family, in the loss of one of his older brothers, Harold Young.  Harold was a graduate of the McKinley Class of 1969.  Willie said Harold was known throughout the neighborhood as "Snags."  

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

Willie my prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to you and your brothers.  May God strengthen and keep you close at this time of sorrow.  "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.  Praying for comfort for the entire family.

JoVonne

Sabrina Stewart

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Willie's brother.  I lived in the same neighborhood as the Young family and although his brother was older, I remember him.   I will pray fpr comfort for him and his entire family. 

Rhonda Moore (Holder)

I was heart broken to hear about Willie's brother.  We lived around the corner from each other and I knew his family very well.  May God bring comfort to him and his family.

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Classmates -

The Homegoing Service for Willie's brother, Harold "Snags" Young, will be: 

Saturday, January 16, 2021

10 am Viewing   /   11 am Service 

JK Johnson Funeral Home

6503 Old Branch Avenue

Temple Hills, MD 20748

Veronica "Tina" Lassiter (Hudson)

My deepest condolences and prayers go out to Willie Young and his family in the loss of his brother Harold.  May each of you find comfort in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior during this most difficult time. May your brother Rest in Heavenly Peace.

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Hello Class of '79 -  

Please pray for our classmates - Wanda Johnson, Sylvester Johnson and Deborah (Milam) Johnson in the loss of their father and father-in-law, Rev. John Johnson. We will provide additional information as we receive it.