[Posted Dec. 19, 2007]

The BTW Classes of 1943 Holiday Luncheon

Dr. Evelyn Sears Peevy
Community Columnist
New Journal & Guide

     The BTW Classes of 1943 culminated the celebration of their 64th graduation year during their annual Holiday Luncheon Saturday, December 8, 2007 in the Murray Center with Robert Nichols as the master of ceremonies.
  Rev. Dr. Rufus Jackson, Sr. gave the invocation followed by a welcoming statement to the 23 classmates and 44 family members and friends. A charming Praise Dance Group, “God’s Angels” directed by Jackie Arrington, gave a graceful menu of entertainment.
    After lunch, Clarence W. Calhoun, Jr., president of the BTW classes of ‘43, introduced the speaker, Dr. Evelyn Sears Peevy, columnist for the New Journal and Guide. Dr. Peevy spoke eloquently on the topic    “Memories”. She stressed the fact that “Age is a state of the mind”. She outlined for the BTW Classes of 1943 seven ways to remain flexible to change and maintain a wholesome and healthy life style while giving God the Glory.
   

Retired Col. Preston Davis, president of the February BTW Class of 1943, gave words of encouragement. He spiced his classmates with humor, jokes and compassionate words of wisdom. Davis also acknowledged the treasure of knowledge Dr. Peevy brought to the Class. His gratitude was deepened by the memories of her younger sister, Floretta Virginia Sears Thomas, who died January 1, 2007. 
     Clarence Calhoun introduced the Class of ‘43, then their family and friends. Robert Nichols introduced the officers: Clarence W. Calhoun, Jr. president; Gladys Lee Bishop,
vice president; Greta Russell Kindred, secretary; Prances 3. Prince, asst. secretary; Robert F. Nichols, treasurer; Clarence L. Sessoms, sgt-at-arms; A.C. Russell, chaplain and Rev. Dr. Rufus Jackson, Sr. reporter.
     Dr. Eleanor J. King read the class poem, “We are Family” and later rendered the benediction.
    The closing song “We Shall Overcome” was led by Margaret H. Walker, whose professional name was Margie Day.
     Group pictures were taken by James and Clarlce Sharp.
    

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