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08/09/09 10:17 PM #108     Joyce Lawrence (Williams) One word to express my thoughts of our 30 year class reunion, Beautiful!!!!...the committee should not only be commended for this wonderful event, but should now be placed under pressure to keep this ball rolling. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing so many beautiful people. Ladies (Diva's) you make the late forties look really really good, I was so proud to be a part of such an awesome group, besides a few heat flashes on the dance floor, I almost felt like I did in high school and college. This event was a wonderful occassion and I pray we stay in contact and continue to take care of ourselves and each other. Thank you so much Class of 79 Reunion committee we love you and appreciate every hour spent, planning and sacrificing your time to make this event so worth while. Love you, Joyce Lawrence-Cook

08/09/09 11:28 PM #109     Charmaine Thrower (Franklin) Classmates of 1979 - I cannot think of a single word which would truly do my heart justice in trying to describe this weekend... To the 200+ classmates who joined us on Friday night ... we laughed, joked, danced and ate... and many did not want to depart when it was over at 1 a.m. To the classmates who joined us to tour the school ... you blew us away ... we expected 25 or 30 and over 100 of you came !!! To the 315+ classmates and guests who joined us on Saturday night ... we know that you were just as touched as the committee was to be in the presence of our principal Dr. Liggins and his wife, and the other teachers: Mr. Graham, Mrs. Harding, Mr. Stills, Ms. Gray, Coach Mayo and Coach Brown... Thanks to Gaye Collins Brown for her performance and to our awesome MC's ... Adrienne Jackson Corrothers and Walter Porter and to our classmate Steven Swann and the After Hours Band...Whew, it was all excellent! And today, the church service and picnic in the park ... ooh what can I say? It was off the charts (in spite of the 90+ degree weather!!!). The Holy Spirit was in the house!!! The praise and worship was high ... the liturgical dance that had everyone in tears ... the memorial service that brought even more tears ... the Word was on-point and on-time ... and when Angelia Rowe Garner lead the prayer and invitation to come forth... again the tears flowed as we watched at least 5 or 6 people come forth for prayer or to give their lives to Christ!!! It was phenomenal!! Hundreds of classmates, their families (and the neighborhood) came through to eat and fellowship! David, Ron, Willie and their picnic team went above and beyond... There was soooo much scrumptious food !!! John Frye from the Class of '78 and others with him who sang ... Aaron Byrd, Wardell Howell and Wayne Lindsey ... the music was fabulous! How awesome was that? We wanted you to experience the "WOW" Factor this weekend ... I pray that we met our goal!!! The Planning Committee thanks you, Class of 1979!!! We believed and achieved ... and we continue to make a difference! Don't sleep on that ... Love Y'All Forever !!! Charmaine Michelle

08/10/09 08:28 AM #110     Darlene Douglas Kudos to all the committee members & other volunteers, which made the 1979 30 Year Reunion Activities, FANTASTIC! You all did a great job-well organized and executed. I had a fabulous time Saturday & Sunday, laughing, talking, dancing, & more. It was great to see everyone! Thank you all :-) Have A Great Day!

08/10/09 09:45 AM #111     Donald Roberts McKinleyyyyyyy TECH TECH “79” Hello All, I wanted to recap Sunday events and say that I was blessed by each and every person who made yesterday a success. The setup crew for the service and picnic you did and awesome job. I pray that everyone was bless by the church service (I know I was) Eric, Angie, Quintion, Donnella, Charmaine and everyone behind the scene that pulled it all together was great. David, James, Ronnie and Willie and everyone on your team thanks for the awesome meal everything tasted great. I was happy to be apart of our celebration and happy to see everyone. All of yawl brought back sweet memories from our childhood years. God Bless, Donald Roberts

08/10/09 10:09 AM #112     Sabrina Stewart All I can say is...simply magnificent! This entire 30th Reunion weekend exceeded above and beyond anything I could have imagined or dreamed. I think we all (the entire class of 79) reaped the fruits of the reunion committee's labor this weekend. What a phenomonal job you all did!!!! It was nice seeing so many former classmates, some of which I hadn't seen since the day we graduated back in 79. Some of you still look just like you did 30 years ago as if time stood still for you. Everyone looked great! I have to piggyback on Charmaine's comment about the Church Service. There was definitely a Holy Spirit presence during the service. From the prayers, to the singing, to the spiritual dance, to the testimonies. At some point during the service I think everybody there felt it! I was certainly moved by the experience. I just wanted to say thanks to each and everyone of you for your commitment and hard work to deliver such a wonderful weekend. I pray that God continues to bless the McKinley Tech Class of 1979!

08/10/09 11:41 AM #113     Pamela Nixon (Nixon-Mckisset) Ain't no party like a high school party, like the party we had at Tech reunion this weekend, sista kinda tired right about now, but it is truly good to be tired in this capacity, I can't think of a better time we had since we did the darn thing in 79'(prom, graduation and after grad dance). Our Sunday service was very special, as we name the fallen classmates, their was such a wonderful breeze that was coming in as their names were being call, man they were right on time with that breeze, I would like to thank everyone that was involved in making our reunion such a success, and all that I didn't personally thank as I was leaving the picnic, thank you all love you all, seeing everyone was just a blessing for me, may god bless each one of us and our family, hope to see everyone in October, the only way I can sum this weekend up is by saying THANK YOU JESUS! Peace

08/10/09 11:50 AM #114     Monica Carter EXCELLENT!! MAGNIFICENT!! INSPIRATIONANAL!! These are just a few words to describe this past weekend. I want to thank anyone who had a part in the organizing of this event. Each one of you did an outstanding job. I want to thank Marion for creating this site and allowing everyone to stay in touch. I was glad to see how well everyone was doing and looking. We may have been sore from Saturday night but we still rejoiced Sunday morning. See you all in 2014. THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

08/10/09 12:30 PM #115     Sherry Byrd (Mckinney) To the Class of "79" We are Awesome ! It was an Awesome weekend, words cannot begin to express the joy and the love that was received by each and everyone of you, old friendships were rekindled and new friendships were made, this reunion weekend was the best! To all the planning committee members, my hat goes off to each and everyone of you, with your time, effort, hard work, patience, and endurance you were able to create a reunion weekend which none of us I am sure will not likely to forget for years to come as well as provided a key element for everyone, a way to keep in touch ! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you !

08/10/09 12:33 PM #116     Norma Hood Greetings Classmates. Words can not begin to describe my emotion after the marvelous reunion weekend I spent with each of you. I can truly say that I had an opportunity to reconnect and develop relationships that I will cherish. The Planning Committee for the McKinley Tech Class of 79 Reunion!! I give you a standing ovation with the highest accolades. JOB WELL DONE!!!! Now that you have set the standard, we all must continue to work together so that our future activities are at the same level or higher. I am so proud to me a Techite. May GOD continue to put his arms around each of you.

08/10/09 06:21 PM #117     Tracye Johnson NOW THAT I'VE HAD 24 HOURS TO RECOVER, I'VE GOT A FEW WORDS FOR THE REUNION PLANNING COMMITTEE! HAT'S OFF...TAKE YOUR BOW!!!!!!! PHENOMINAL JOB BY ALL OF YOU. I'm so proud to be a member of such an elite group as yourselves. MCKINLEY......TECH TECH 79 I wish more teachers could have been present to witness the fruits of their labor because you did us proud. and to all my fellow classmates, I was so overwhelmed by emotion to see all of you and didn't have an opportunity to talk one on one with most of you, but, by by the Grace of God, we will be able to stay in touch through this magnificent website. WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEKEND,MEMORABLE EVENTS AMD A WONDERFUL GIFT FOR OUR SOUL'S...GOD BLESS YOU ALL

08/10/09 09:26 PM #118     Emmett Driggers Greetings Classmates, I have been sitting here at the time of this typing trying to say something original for quite a few minutes. Before I started typing, I reminisced, then laughed, felt sad and real glad about all that was done to make this past weekend one of the "Times of my Life!" I know of some classmates that could not be with us due to an ongoing crisis. As it has already been said, may we always pray and look out for each other in love! The Planning Commitee and their helpers are "Professionals!" You did your thing! It has been a therapeutic release. May God continue to bless and highly favor you all! The Driggers Family

08/10/09 09:56 PM #119     Donnella Briscoe (Rucker) I am still so emotional right now. . . that I just keep crying tears of joy!! So, this is all im going to say tonite and i'll post again tomorrow.

08/10/09 11:43 PM #120     Joyce Lawrence (Williams) To the Class of 79 reunion committee, what do you think about sponsoring a (7) day cruise as a class trip to the Carribean. Let me know what you think, I'll be happy to give you some information about it. If we plan it early a payment plan can be established making it convenient for everyone.

08/11/09 01:10 PM #121     Joyce Seaborn (Howerton) This weekend was "SIMPLY INCREDIBLE" for an Incredible group of people who truly has GOD's favor. The Lord has truly blessed us and allowed us an opportunity to show our children,grandchildren, family, friends, and the community the benefits of living for the Lord, and developing meaningful and healthy relationships, respect for ourselves and one another, honor, hardwork, and a commitment to excellence. This is who we are and this is what this weekend stood for. To the BEST CLASS EVER...The McKinley Tech class of 1979!!! Now, for real...have you seen a class as "INCREDIBLE" as us??? No, you haven't because there is none. MUCH Love, Joyce.

08/11/09 01:36 PM #122     Sherri Joyner TO THE MCKINLEY TECH CLASS OF 1979 COMMITTEE MEMBERS and all of my classmates: God bless all of you. He blessed me by giving me the courage to join the reunion committee. Simply being on the committee brought me joy in a time of personal crisis that I am battling. You all uplifted me up and I spoke proudly of you to family, colleagues and other friends. I think I even brought it up with strangers! You are immensely talented in so many ways. I've enjoyed hearing about your careers, families and other accomplishments. I've felt such happiness seeing your children, especially! I am so glad to have participated putting these events together. I kid you not that about one week before hearing from Walt (who found me on Facebook) about the reunion, I was searching for information on our class reunion. I just knew something had to be going on and I was not going to miss it! Then, two days before I received the reunion info, photos from our graduation and prom night dropped out of a book I had! God works in mysterious ways. My laughter, joy and (even some tears) have come from a place of happiness and triumph by sharing time with you, each one of you! Maybe one day I will be able to explain the tears to you. Well, as of today, Tuesday, August 11, my toes are still numb (lol), my voice is gone, my throat is sore, my eyes are burning because I've never kept my contacts on for three days straight and I'm still kind of hungry because I didn't get to eat very much of all that fantastic food! Lord, y'all can cook! I enjoyed the dancing, the screaming, the tears, the praising, the preaching, the singing, the heat & sun, the dressing up, the wonderful familiar faces, the hugs & kisses, the renewed friendships, the Soul Train line, the anxiety, the shopping for the perfect reunion dress, the swings and moonbounce at the park (yes, I took advantage of the moon bounce!) and out of all this joy I now have wonderful memories because of my Tech '79 classmates. I hope I've made connections that will stand for a very, very long time or just about forever from this point. I love you all and wish you only the best in life as we move forward with God's blessings. If you need a friend, a shoulder, a fun conversation, an exercise bud, or a place to go dancing contact me. :) Sherri Joyner sherriancel@yahoo.com 202.441.9118

08/11/09 04:27 PM #123     Rhonda Moore (Holder) My heart is so full. It's hard to express how I feel. I'm so glad that I decided to parttake in the planning process for our 30 year reunion. It has been a wonderful experience. I love planning events. I knew it would be Awesome, but never to the "Hundredth Power." Starting with the Pre-Meet/Greets (Stone Fish/Willy Ks), then the Prayer Breakfast(wonderful), Exercise/Dance classes (fun was had by all) climaxing to the official Reunion Weekend. Wow! is all I can say. Thank you Committe for allowing me the opportunity to participate. Hope everyone had a "Great Time". I know I did. See you all at "Homecoming". I wear the name "Techite" proudly.

08/12/09 06:59 AM #124     Rochelle Campbell The reunion committee is AWESOME! Words can't express the joy I felt partying on Saturday night. It was more like a prom for me (lol). Great job everyone. I am looking forward to all the upcoming events with you all.

08/12/09 09:52 AM #125     Gloria J Wilder (Magruder) I was so excited and anticipated this weekend for months, and I was not disappointed at all. It was everything and so much more, I too hope that we will continue to maintain the renewed friendships that were awakened this weekend and I look forward to chatting...yes chatting with you very soon. Please feel free to reach out to me: Gloria J. Bland (Wilder) 21973 Manning Square Sterling, VA 20166 571-277-2472 cell foronlyhislove@hotmail.com (email) You can also join me on Facebook, it's the in thing!! I LOVE YOU ALL TO LIFE!!! Glo

08/12/09 10:21 AM #126     Robin Simpkins KUDOS TO ALL OF THE ABOVE! My hat goes off to the committee members what a fantastic job. I had a wonderful time and it was so good to see so many old faces that I haven't seen since high school. The class of 79 is truly blessed and highly favored! Much love to you all. Peace! Robin

08/12/09 12:56 PM #127     Sandra Broomfield (Weekes) Thanks a million to the class of 79 planning reunion committee members. You guys gave the whole weekend the "Wow Factor." I enjoyed connecting old relationships as well as creating new ones. To the class of 79, I pray all the best to you all. I hope to see everyone in another ten years. God bless you all! Sandra Broomfield-Weekes sandra_broowee@yahoo.com

08/12/09 01:09 PM #128     Karen Williams I would like to thank the McKinley Class of 1979 Committee for allowing me to be a part of one fantastiiiiiiic weekend. Words cannot describe the fun I had at all three events. To Donella and James and all the committees you all are awesome. I didnt make it to the Church Service but listening and reading all the comments from everyone else lets me know that GOd was in the house.To the food crew geat job, Not many people can pull off serving hundreds of people and the food is just goooood!!!!!!!. Iwas so wonderful seeing everyone that I havent seen in 30-33 years if count Taft years. Once again Execllent Awesome and Job Well Done. Any future Events please let me know

08/12/09 03:22 PM #129     Sheryl Shields I'm so incredibly grateful for all the hard work, planning and dedication that went into making our reunion an amazing event. We are all so blessed to be part of such an awesome group of people who are able to come together and celebrate our history and create memories that will last a lifetime. I can't wait to move back to D.C. so that I can continue the friendships that were rekindled during the weekend. It was the BEST weekend I've had in years - no make that 30 years and I'm looking forward to our next get together. Hey, how about we plan a massive 50th birthday party in a couple of years? Anyone game? Thanks again for all the love and support. You all are the best and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Love Ya!

08/12/09 03:42 PM #130     Bruce Holliday OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, LET'S GO! HEY! ALRIGHT! HEY! YOU NEED, TO BE, A MIGHTY TRAINER!!!!!MAJOR BIG PROPS TO THE REUNION COMMITTEE! LOVE PEACE & SOUL!!!

08/12/09 07:22 PM #131     Ms. Linda Gray (Biology Teacher/Cheerleading Sponsor) I knew that this was going to be a fabulous event from the moment I saw the website. The planning committee pulled this off with a great deal of professionalism and that good "ole" Tech spirit. As I told you before, this event was symbolic for me because it represented the beginning of my career and it was so good seeing so many of you. I'm sure I can speak on behalf of all your teachers that seeing you makes us proud that we became teachers. Keep enjoying life and look me up for your 50th. (smile) You were a class act in 79 and now you're just classy. Linda Gray

08/13/09 05:28 PM #132     Michelle Johnson (Singletary) I truly enjoyed myself this weekend. My only regret is that I didn't attend more events. Thanks to ever single person that had a hand in this most memorable occasion. An event like this only happens once in a lifetime. Truly the class of 1979 can look back and say JESUS WHAT A WONDER YOU ARE!! As we move forward from this point, think on the words of Bishop Paul S. Morton's song Be Blessed, "You pray for me and I'll pray for you, watch God change things." Remember there is NOTHING to hard for God!! Be Blessed Michelle

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