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06/11/09 06:35 PM

#83

Hello McKinley Tech Class of 1979,
I don't have many memories from my time at Tech, and for some odd reason, I didn't take a photograph for the year book. However, reading your stories has been a wonderful treat and helps to repaint for me a visual image of what it was like to attend McKinley during that time.

Admittedly, although I have been in the technology field since high school - I got a really good break - I am still amazed at what can be accomplished. This Web site and other social networking sites can not only reconnect old acquaints, but allow people to look into a small window of the lives of those you don’t know well . Actually, just a few years ago, it would not have been possible to easily share photographs, videos, and bits of personal history with others. I am grateful to be alive during this time and I believe the best is yet to come for all us.

As I was reading the Classmate Profiles and reconnecting with old friends, I realized that some of us are connected all the way back to elementary school. I would like to propose a possible photo opt of all of the folks who span back to Junior High, and even further back, to elementary school. Again, not a big deal, but probably would be kind of cool to capture during the 30 year high school reunion celebration.

Marion - I don't believe we've met, but I am proud of what you have accomplished in developing this Web site. Congratulations!

Thanks to all for taking the time to read my comments and I too look forward to seeing you in August.
Tumie Hurd, III

06/12/09 09:44 AM

#84

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Sheila -- You are absolutely correct in what you say... The movie "Paying It Forward" touched me like no other, and that is what God expects all of us to do -- bless others just like he continues to bless us! He did not give us all of these opportunities and experiences for us to keep it to ourselves!

Congratulations Tracye and may God forever bless the donor who stepped forward! I pray that it is a "match made in Heaven!"

Tumie -- guess what... the planning committee has already had that discussion... Stay Tuned... :)

However, I know that the greater majority of the Class of '79 came from Langley and Taft Junior High Schools. But if you entered McKinley from another school, please share that info!

Looking forward to seeing you at Meet and Greet II on tomorrow or the Prayer Breakfast on next Saturday!

Much Love Class of '79!

06/12/09 10:33 PM

#85

Marion Woodfork (Simmons)

Message Received from Ms. Blaine (the Business Teacher)

She has not updated her profile, but here is her email address: team25@verizon.net
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Congratulations to the Class of 1979. Please send me information regarding the events planned. Thanks to Norma Woods for contacting me.

Looking to hear from you.

Mrs. Blaine

06/14/09 07:50 PM

#86

Emmett Driggers

Good evening! It's the day after Meet and Greet II. I had a good time and enjoyed talking to everyone I could get to. Congratulations Planning Committee for all your ongoing hard work. It was nice to get out and have some time with good people when usually, I'm working. I pray you have continued success with the Prayer Breakfast and other future planned functions.
All the best!

06/15/09 07:58 PM	#87
Renee Bell (Anderson) Hi Charmaine, There is a small group that came from Hine Junior High School. There were five that I know of, but there may be more.

06/15/09 10:06 PM

#88

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

The Planning Committee is sincerely grateful to the Class of 79 and others (from 77, 78, 80, 81 and 86) who joined us for "Meet and Greet II at Willy K's" on Saturday night!

We had a good turnout, good food, good fun, good music and great fellowship! At times, the dance floor was much too small...

We especially want to extend a special "thank you" to all who took the time to not only come out, but who also paid the registration fees for our August Reunion Extravaganza! We are believing that it will be a weekend to remember! :-)

Please help the planning committee to find those 468 remaining classmates who have not registered on this site yet. :o)

Looking forward to our next event... The Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, June 20, at 9:30 a.m.

Hope to see you there!

06/16/09 06:23 AM

#89

Tawaunna Rush

I am looking forward to attending some of the planned events leading up to the official events in August. It is wonderful to have an opportunity to reunit with the Class of 1979. The excitement is kicking in and being able to communicate on this website is great. I appreciate all the hard work and dedication of those who have made this possible. All of you are wonderful!

06/18/09 07:10 AM	#90
Allison Gardner I am looking for Anthony Steward. He lived in Georgia the last time I spoke to him. I remember the street he grew up on, does anyone know what house he lived in. If you have any info on him or if you live in Georgia and have contact info on him, please let me know. My email is aedwa1@netzero.com Thanks Allison

06/22/09 08:40 AM

#91

Meta Gwyn (Sherwood)

Hello Everyone

Oh how I looked forward to seeing may of you at the Prayer Breakfast on Saturday morning, but due to illiness, I was unable to attend. I am sure no one wants the flu, so, it was best for me to stay away. Anyway, my prayers were with you and are still today, praying for anothr opportunity to see old friends and classmates. You know the old saying, "Sooner or later, I will get there", so until then, be safe and be blessed.

06/23/09 02:56 PM

#92

Rhonda Moore (Holder)

Hello All who attended the Prayer Breakfast on Saturday. It was an uplifting event. Jesus was in the mist of everything said and done on that day. Thank you Donald and Wanda for sponsoring this event. Willie, thank you so much for your testimony. God is good always. Rochelle, "You Go Girl". Your song truly touched my heart. Those who missed it, missed something special.

06/24/09 05:39 PM

#93

Veronica "Tina" Lassiter (Hudson)

Hello All,

I am so sorry I was unable to attend the Meet and Greet II and the Prayer Breakfast. However, I am currently recovering from a hip replacement operation I had on June 1, 2009. Praise be to God, I am coming along very well. He is so amazing and so loving that he made it possible for me to get the surgery early, which will allow me time to heal and make the reunion events in August! As a matter of fact, I have faith that if there are other events prior to the reunion, I'll be there! Hope everyone enjoyed the activities and I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

God Bless!

06/25/09 05:15 AM

#94

Marion Woodfork (Simmons)

The following message was sent to the website from Mr Baylinson the Science Teacher. His email address is mistytamarack@cyberport.net.

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Best wishes for a great reunion to former students and their teachers. Please email me and tell me about your lives. Sorry I will not be able to attend. Sincerely, Michael Baylinson, former teacher

06/26/09 08:06 AM

#95

JoVonne Jones (Lane)

I have had a ball we always had the best class, the best people, people who was loving and caring it has always been like that for me and my girls. I read someone's response how they left because you did not recognize anyone, why did you just come to my table you and your daugther no need to ever walk away class of 79 rocks. Also I thank those who give me a shout out on my 49th birthday, and still a DIVA (lol). Class of 79 we are doing it and doing it well.

Much love to you all

BOO

06/29/09 12:47 PM

#96

Pamela Nixon (Nixon-Mckisset)

I wasn't able to attend the prayer breakfast, I was just to tired to get up and deal with the rain and my youngin, I also had two other events plan for that day, by the time I got myself together I was able to attend the other events. My heart and soul was there I hope everyone enjoyed the events, trust and believe I will be at our reunion, as the saying goes (wild horses won't keep me away) until then, Peace!!! Oh by the way I ran into
Donna Woods at a carry out on 12th St. see GOD is already putting us in places to see former classmates.

Love Y'all
Peace and Blessing
Pam Nixon

07/13/09 12:44 PM

#97

Sherri Joyner

Hi All,

Thanks everyone that participated in the classes on Saturday. I enjoyed being with you after the meeting working on our health and fitness. Harold's class was really fun (great instructing) and we'll be able to do our thang at the Reunion.

I was still counting for the rest of the weekend!! :)

1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 and 6... basic, jitterbug, turn! LOL

We have a few more weeks to get it together! See you Saturday.

Love y'all..

07/16/09 10:17 PM	#98
Tonya Thompson HI EVERYONE, THERE WAS A SMALL ERROR IN THE E-MAIL BLAST SENT THIS MORNING. WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING CASH AND MONEY ORDER PAYMENTS. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR CASH PAYMENTS. SEE YOU ALL SOON!! TONYA

07/28/09 05:50 PM

#99

Sandra Broomfield (Weekes)

Hey Techites,
I look forward to seeing you all at the reunion. It has been thirty years, Wow!

07/30/09 09:29 AM

#100

Donnella Briscoe (Rucker)

I AM SOOOOO EXCITED AND I JUST CANT HIDE IT ! !

I CANT WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE! ! !

07/31/09 03:35 PM

#101

Pamela Nixon (Nixon-Mckisset)

Piggy back from Donnella message

I'm about to lose control and I think I like, TECH TECH
I can't wait, God bless us all, thanks to everyone who had something to do with getting our reunion organize, thanks for allowing us to make our payments after the dates we were giving for our reunion.

Peace
Pam

08/04/09 11:17 PM

#102

Diane Spencer (Mattis)

If anyone lives in or near Fairfax Va and would be interested in car pooling to any of the reunion activities please email Diane Spencer Mattis at lostintime@verizon.net or call 703-426-2049/ 703-307-6578. So Excited I can hardly wait- I've told so many people about our reunion and they can't beleive it's as off the hook as it is... and it's not even here yet. Great job commitee- GREAT JOB- BLESS U ALL!! Sincerely, Diane Spencer Mattis

08/07/09 04:41 PM	#103
Jacqueline Osborne Hey Everyone, I am hoping that after this Reunion Weekend that some of you will keep in contact with me because I can always use good friends. JackieO. Osborne 8007 Crabtree Place Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240 441-5007 cell/hm jackieosborne@hotmail.com See You All Saturday and Sunday JackieO.

08/09/09 11:18 AM

#104

Mr. Thomas Graham (Social Studies Teacher)

Dear McKinley Tech Class of '79;

I attended the 30th year reunion of the class of '79. I had the ball of my life. I want to thank, first of all, Marion Woodfolk Simmons for setting up a beautiful website - one that is easy to navigate and one that "tells the story." It was wonderful seeing such people as Sheila Lyles, my first love; Jovonne Jones, Jouene Jones, Reggie Bradshaw, Wayne Lindsey, Warren Head, the beautiful Charmaine Thrower and others that I just can't name. Everything was done in such wonderful taste! Again, thanks for inviting me.

08/09/09 08:57 PM	#105
Annette Carson My dear friends, The Class of 1979 What a great weekend. I may be label the Crazy Girl of 1979 I am crazy in my heart for each one of YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless MMMMMMMMckinley Tech!!!Tech!!!!!!! 79!!!!!!!

08/09/09 09:29 PM

#106

Denise Powers (Thomas)

I had such a great time at our 30 year reunion events. The entire weekend was wonderful and I didn't want it to end ...but all good things must come to an end. This does not mean that the renewed friendships has to cease. Because of this site we can all keep in touch with one another and stay in contact. The class of 79 is off the hook and I am so proud to be apart of this class. Mckinley Tech Tech ....

08/09/09 10:13 PM

#107

Sheila Lyles

On Friday at the social, it took me a few minutes to 'collect' myself, as I was moved by seeing my friends, acquaintances, classmates after many years.

Words cannot begin to describe the gratitude that I have for the committee who certainly exhibited a labor of love for many months (giving of themselves and sacrificing many of their day-to-day activities) to put together and pull off the MOST INCREDIBLE WEEKEND -- one that each of us will cherish for the rest of our lives (as we are all 'on the back 9 - for you golfers).

Thanks to all of you who played a part in this spectacular event.

I would like to see the class of '79 develop a scholarship fund -- we can do all things!!

Thanks to Mr. Graham who attended after having eye surgery. We wish you God's speed in your recover.
(And eye surgery or not, you still were able to see your 'favorite' student) -- ME!! (lol)

Thanks for the attendance of the gorgious Annie Harding -- still a Diva after all these years!! Go Annie.

Thanks to Athel Q. Liggins for attending as well.

Dr. Steele is still 'the deal' and going strong with his hands still molding minds of the current generation of students at Northwestern High School -- you go!!

Coach Mayo is still going strong as well!

Thanks to all of our teachers for having your arms around us and for helping to shape our lives.

Each of us has been 'touched' by you and we are standing today as a result of you and I am eternally grateful for you!

And last, but not least, thanks McKinley Tech Class of '79 because if each of us hadn't come, it would not have come to pass.

What an incredible time we had and I certainly look forward to seeing many of you in the weeks/months/years to come. I hope this website will remain.

I want to appeal to each of you to consider giving the gift of life. Our classmate, Tracye Johnson is in great need of a kidney. If it's within you, consider donating.

Peace and Blessings to you and your families.

Sheila M. Lyles
Keep in touch -- Sheila.Darnell@eia.doe.gov

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