By Yvonne D. Nelson The Mitchell High School 2018 Alumni Association annual Christmas Gala for all classes was held from 6 PM until at the Holiday Inn Airport, 2240 Democrat Road, on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Over 200 alumni with Edith Deloach Mitchell, Diane Adair Coleman, and Doris Wrushen Bridges representing 1961, the first year the school had a graduating class, were in attendance. Identified by Roll Call, the majority of those in attendance were representing classes from 1964 through 1983, then there was a ten-year lapse, a small crowd of alumni from 1993, and one alumni from 2017. DJ “Will Walk,” Willie Walker of Walkers Sounds, kept the music and the crowd upbeat and on their feet from beginning to end. “As you can see, we really need to recapture the younger crowd,” said Marvin Hill, Class of ’76 graduate and Membership Committee Chairperson. Alumni Association President Linda Street opened the ceremony, welcomed all in attendance, and wished them a great time at this year’s event. She thanked everyone for their individual support and gave special recognition to Executive Board members Brenda Crawford, VP; Gwen Wrushen Nelson, Treasurer; Elgie Williams Barfield, Assistant Treasurer; Pam Hibler; Correspondence Secretary; and Callie Britton, Secretary. Rev. Troy Carson gave the prayer. “Our goal for existing is to increase alumni membership and participation in the organization, said Street. “We currently have 161 members who are all focused on raising money for Mitchell High students. Our goal this year is to raise $20 thousand dollars. We need money for ACT Test Prep. These students are our future and, although they don’t ask for it, they need our help.” The association has several events planned in 2019 to raise funds. “We are going to hold a 5-K run on April 13th, said Street. “Where is Torey Roberts? Tori is a marathon runner and she recently won first place in the Sugar Race for Diabetes on November 10th. She’s going to help us organize a 5-K run on April 13th, which will probably be held in conjunction with A Taste of Walker Homes/West Junction, a fundraiser and pot luck featuring vendors. Tori is the chair of the Alumni Board of Directors and she wears a lot of other hats too.” After dinner there was a brief period of dancing before the floor was turned over to President Street for the remainder of the program. “We need community input and you to become a more active part of our alumni association,” said Street after calming the crowd down after dinner. “There will be a public meeting following our regular 2nd Saturday meeting next 10 The 2018 Annual Christmas Gala for Mitchell High School Alumni featured music by DJ Willie “Will Walk” Walker of Walker Sounds. (Above) 1971 Alumni (from left) Charles Settle, Lajuana Beasley, Lethelea Jackson, Sandra Brooks, and Willie Brooks.
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