Happy Holidays For 2011 and Important Information About Future Events

HAPPY HOLIDAYS BTW '68!!

As the final plans are being completed to ensure a wonderful Christmas celebration with your loved ones, do not forget the "REASON FOR THE SEASON". Count your blessings, share your good fortune, and be thankful for LIFE!


BTW '68 Family, here are some dates to remember and thoughts to ponder as we continue our great works into 2012.

DATES TO SAVE FOR BTW '68

January 14, 2012....Meeting (details to come)

February 4, 2012....Valentine's Dance

Long Shoremans Hall

10pm - 2am

*Tickets available now*

May 4, 2012...Weekend fellowship and dance in DC (details to come)

THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER

*If you are interested in holding an office, please respond to this e-mail with your name and the office you are interested in.

*Our HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE is reorganizing. If you are interested in working on this committee, please send an e-mail to btw68@aol.com .

*Dues ($120) for our new year are now being collected.

*Think of ideas and activities to help BTW '68 improve and grow in 2012.

**Most importantly...Plan to join your BTW '68 family.

WHEN YOU ARE NOT WITH US, YOU ARE SOOO MISSED!!**

BTW '68 Meeting Reminder and Change of DIN-DIN Venue

Hello BTW '68,

It's that WON-DERRR-FUL time of the year!!!

YEAH!!!

Our '68 Family will get together to take care of business and enjoy a great meal.

BY POPULAR REQUEST,

THE DIN-DIN LOCATION HAS CHANGED!

READ ON!

Meeting Host: Betty White

Date: December 10, 2011

Place: Calvary Towers

850 E. Va. Beach Blvd., Norfolk 23504

Time: 3:30 pm

Contact: Betty...757-681-2108

                                   or

              Doreatha...757-630-1226

      DIN-DIN INFORMATION!

NEW SURF RIDER LOCATION....IT'S ON THE WATER!

Where: Surf Rider Norfolk-Taylors Landing

Address: 8180 Shore Dr., Norfolk, Va.

Time: 6:00 PM

Phone: 757-480-5000

Click for Restaurant Information

Click for Restaurant Menu

For more information call Doreatha......757-630-1226

BTW '68's Appreciation Dance Photos

WOW!

BTW '68's Appreciation Dance held on October 29th, 2011 really showed our guests how thankful we are for the support that they gave us this past year. Our joint efforts allowed us to give back to Booker T., through our scholarship award and donations to student organizations, more than $4000.

Fan-tasss-tic!

Thanks to BTW '68 classmate Diane Winfield Bacon for contributing the following photos of the event.
 

                                      

You can view more Appreciation Dance photos at http://picasaweb.google.com/BTWClassof68Blog .

BTW 68's NSU Homecoming Celebration Info

Helloooo BTW '68 Family!!!

It is time again to celebrate NSU's Homecoming weekend our way.

The following is scheduled:

***Friday, October 28, 2011***

What: BTW '68's Appreciation Dance
" For classmates and supporters of our 2011 events"

Where: Post 5

Wilson Road, Norfolk

Time: 10 pm - 2 am (invitation only)

BYOB: Liquor Only!

Notes:

>Classmates will meet at Post 5 Friday at 1:00 pm to decorate

>Chicken & paper products provided

>Classmates are to bring your wonderful sides and desserts

>In all we do, let's make sure our guest know how much BTW '68 appreciates their support!!!

***Saturday, Oct 29, 2011***

NSU Homecoming Game

What: BTW '68's Hospitaliy Room

Where: Holiday Inn Executive Suits

Greenwich Road, Va. Beach

Time: Classmates - 5:30 pm

Open House - 7:30 pm

Notes:

>Classmates will have a brief meeting for the election of officers, evaluation of our past year and preview & suggestions for our new year.

>Catering and paper products will be provided

>Classmates are asked to do what we do best: bring soda, water, desserts, and any additional dishes you would like to share.

SOUNDS LIKE ANOTHER FABULOUS BTW '68 WEEKEND! SEE YOU THERE!!!

Booker T Washington Alumni Homecoming Info

BTW '68!

Please plan to attend the following BTW Homecoming activities.
You know "We Got That PRIDE! LET IT SHOW!!!

Do not forget that BOOKER PRIDE:

Wear and bring all your BTW "stuff"

Please plan to participate in all 3 events. This is a first time effort for us to come together and honor our great Booker T. Washington High School. Hopefully this is the beginning of a lasting union!


HOOOORAAAAAY!

The following is the information received on BTW's Alumni Homecoming Activities!
Spread the word, participate, and SHOW YOUR BOOKER PRIDE!!!


****** Alum Band Information******

> The Alum Band will lead the homecoming parade!

> Practice will be held tonight (10/13), Tue. (10/18), Wed. (10/19), and Thurs. (10/20) at BTW (band room or field)

> Time is 5pm - 7pm (must make at least 2 practices to march with alum band)

> Fees: Uniform... must purchase $10 group tee shirt. Participation Fee.....$5 to benefit BTW's marching band

> Alum band information contact Mr. Rashad Russel @ 757 305-5462


*****Alum Cheer Leaders Information*****

> Alumni CL from each individual class is responsible for coordinating their uniforms and practice sessions

> Each participating class will be assigned a position along the cheer line

> In order to be assigned a position, please notify Ms. Janet Dennis (582-6435) if your class' Alumni CL plan to cheer

Alumni Notes:
Homecoming Week's Activities

****Monday, Oct. 17th****

Event: Dine To Donate: Alum Meet and Greet

Where: Unos on Military Highway

Time: 6p. - 10pm

> A percentage of our receipts will be donated to BTW's Student Council Association

> COME HUNGRY and ready to FELLOWSHIP!

****Thursday, Oct. 20****

Event: NSU vs Bethune - Cookman

Where: NSU Stadium

Time: 7:30pm

Alumni Notes:

>BTW's Marching Band will play and be honored at half time!

> A limited number of tickets for the NSU game are available on a first come first serve basis for $5. If interested, notification needs to be known NO LATER than Saturday to guarantee a ticket.

> Faulty and staff have priority, therefore, please let Mr. Royster know ASAP if you are interested in attending. RSVP your interest to norfolkbtw@aol.com . Please leave your name and contact number.

> We will be sitting near the BTW band section.

> Tickets otherwise are $15

> Show your Booker Pride! Wear maroon and white!


 ****Friday, October 21****

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S HOMECOMING!!

Game Time: 6:00pm

Tickets: $6.00

Alumni Notes:

Classes must notify Mr. Royster, by Monday, to participate in the parade. A lineup has to be planned. Send an email to norfolkbtw@aol.com . Leave a contact name, number, and class year.

Parade participants are asked to arrive at BTW by 4:30pm for line up of cars & walkers

Classes are asked to have a sign/banner to ID their year

Non-parade alumnus are asked to be present by 5:30pm so as to secure an alumni seating section in the stands. We all want to sit together after the parade.

Do not forget that BOOKER PRIDE:

Wear and bring all your BTW "stuff"

Please plan to participate in all 3 events. This is a first time effort for us to come together and honor our great Booker T. Washington High School. Hopefully this is the beginning of a lasting union!

Additional PARADE INFORMATION:


All PARADE PARTICIPANTS are asked to meet in the parking lot in the front of the school.
Remember to be there by 4:30pm
Any Questions Call: Doreatha Winfield Joyner '68 (630-1226)

Norfolk BTW Alumni

norfolkbtw@aol.com

BTW 68 COOKOUT ON 9/24/2011 CANCELLED

Hello All,


Due to the weekend weather conditions, the BTW Class Of 1968's cookout, scheduled for Sat. (9/24), has been canceled! Please spread the word and stay safe and dry till we meet again.


If there are any questions, you may call Doreatha (757-630-1226).

This is the first time in many years that one of our gatherings has ever had to be cancelled.

We shall return!!!

BTW '68's ANNUAL COOKOUT INVITATION!

Hello BTW '68 & Friends!

The BLACK & WHITE DANCE was a huge success. We all had GREAT FUN and helped BTW '68 award a $3000 scholarship to a BTW ALUMNUS!

WE ALL DESERVE A REWARD! On September 24, 2011, you are invited to an appreciation cookout........



Where: Barraud Park, Norfolk, Va.
Time: Classmates - 10:00 AM - 7 PM (prep & cookout!)
Guest - 3:00 PM - 7 PM (cookout!)
Cost: a dish, dessert, snacks, or drinks

NOTES:
* BTW '68 will supply:
paper products and supplies
hotdogs, hamburgers, buns, fish, chicken, condiments

* Classmates are asked to donate sides:
Ex: baked beans, potato salad, corn, hot veggies, mac & cheese, cole slaw, water, drinks & ice
(steamed crabs - thanks Rufus and Connie)

*Guest are asked to bring desserts, snacks, & drinks:
Ex: cakes, cookies, chips, fruit, drinks & ice

All are asked to bring smiles, love and an attitude for a
GREAT TIME!!!!!

Let's make this year's an even greater success! If anyone else has pictures of any event to share....SEND THEM!!!

Get Prepared For Hurricane Irene

As you all know, Tuesday,August 23, 2011 gave the East Coast a rare event. An earthquake! 5.8 or 9 on the Richter Scale.

After it was over everyone had a story to tell about how they
were affected and what they were doing at the time. There were few,
if any, injuries and minimal damage so a good laugh was had by all.

As you also know hurricane Irene is heading toward the U.S. East Coast,
and it is quite possible it will make landfall some where along the coast.
We will not be laughing then. The last hurricane was Category 1 Isabelle
in 2003. Irene is predicted to be Cat. 3 0r 4 when or if it strikes. That
is very bad news for millions of people. Those who live inland will not
be spared because of inland flooding.

Please be prepared for this storm. Below are links to pages that will
provide information to help you prepare.

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Hurricane Irene Threatens Stonebridge Crossing and Surrounding Area

Hurricane Preparedness Info

Disaster Supply Kit 4 Steps

Hampton Roads.com Hurricanes and Storms

NOAA's National Weather Service

Live Global Hurricane Tracker

Please stay informed about hurricane Irene and its strength and
direction so that you can take necessary action.

Good luck to everyone.


Edward L. West Sr.

FINAL INFO: BLACK & WHITE DANCE

WHOOOOOO........
WANTS YOU? NEEDS YOU? LUVS YOU???

THE BTW CLASS OF 1968!!!

Dear Classmates and Friends!

Here are a few last minute details as we prepare to make our BLACK & WHITE DANCE successful for our guest, our deserving scholarship winner, BTW, and ourselves!!!

Points to remember:

* Remind your family and friends that they can receive invitations at the door

* We will meet at the hall at 1:00pm Sat. to decorate, reserve tables, and distribute invitations

* The buffet table will be supplied with
> paper products
> fried chicken, meatballs, ribs,
string beans, corn, baked beans,
potato salad, rolls, water

* Classmates are asked to bring desserts, both a 2 liter cola and ginger ale and any special dish you would like to add to the buffet (pasta, tuna, or chicken salads, greens, etc)

* Remind your guest to BYOB (liquor, beer, wine) The class will supply ice, cups, a cola & ale for each table. Munchies and additional soda and juice at individual tables is at you discretion!

* In order to ensure an enjoyable night for all, classmates, please come prepared to donate some time (as needed) at these duty stations:
hostess the greeting table, ice & cup station, set up & monitor the buffet table, and final clean up.

Remember.... EVERY GUEST IS BTW'68's VIP & WE STRIVE TO MAKE EVERY INDIVIDUAL KNOW JUST HOW IMPORTANT THEY ARE!!! SEE YOU ALL SATURDAY!!!!!

Arrogance of Being President While Being Black

This excellent article was written by an Unknown Author, and it is all over the web. The very last paragraph says it all. It's a little long but worth the read to the end (even if you don't agree!)_BTW '68

Arrogance of Being President While Being Black


I don't think anyone was under some real illusion that the election of Barack Obama actually means the end of racism in America . I'm pretty sure that the president-elect knew it better than anyone. After all, he saw it every day, from the moment he announced his candidacy. To some degree, he saw it within his own party during the primaries. And he saw it in all ugliness during the general election. For half of this country, he was "That One". No matter how big and clear his victory was. No matter how smart he is. No matter how decent he is. No matter what a true patriot he is. No matter how optimistic and positive his vision for America was. All that didn't matter. Because at the end of the day, he was still black.

I'm quite old. I remember, vaguely, where my parents were on November 22, 1963. I've seen so many presidents. Some were feared, some were hated, some were adored, some popular and some not. But all of them, without exception, were treated with the highest respect deserving the office of the president of the United States .

That is until a black man won the right to occupy this office. It's been 13 months now, and in the eyes of so many, Barack Obama is still that one. He is being disrespected and at the same time being held to the highest standard of any president I've ever seen – and not just by the Republican side! He has to perform three times better than any president in history, and even that may not be enough.

For the media, he is many more times just "Obama" than "President Obama". They create scandals out of nothing issues. It took them at least 6 years to start giving Bush a small part of the shit he deserved. It took them 6 months to begin crap all over Obama because he's yet to fix the catastrophe that was left for him.

They use condescending tones when they talk about him, and only mildly less condescending when they talk TO him. With anyone else, CNN wouldn't dare go to commercials every time the president speaks, like they did during that summit on Thursday. They wouldn't dare be counting how many minutes George Bush or Bill Clinton were talking. Chris Mathews wouldn't dare make an issue out of Ronald Regan calling members of congress by their first name, like he is not actually the president. They fully cooperate with the Right-Wing smear machine when it comes to president Obama's national security performance – even if almost every independent and military expert actually thinks that he's a terrific Commander-in-Chief. You'll never see them on TV, and virtually no one from the Left, in congress and outside, defend the president on this matter.

I don't care about the Far-Right. They're just crazy ignorant Neanderthals. It's the way the beltway and the mainstream treats this president that is shocking. On Thursday, almost every Republican had no trouble interrupting him in the middle of a sentence. They looked like they're going to vomit every time they had to say "Mr. president". They all had this Eric-Cantor-Smirk whenever he spoke. Then they went out and started to spit their stupid talking points, to the delight of the media. Sarah Palin, a woman who can hardly read, thinks that he was "arrogant" towards John McCain, and somehow this is an important news. Because you see, "Obama's Arrogance" is the talking point of the day.

Oh, those talking points. He is arrogant (because he knows the facts better than all of them combined). He is an elitist (because he uses big words that they don't understand). He is weak on national security (because he actually thinks about the consequences). He divides the country (well, he did that the day he had the audacity to win the election). Worst of all, he actually thinks that he's the president. He even dared to say so on Thursday. How arrogant of him. You'd think that previous presidents didn't have any ego. Somehow it turned out that the one president who treats even his biggest opponents with the utmost respect – is the arrogant one. I wonder why?

I expected that his winning the Presidency would bring out some ugliness, but it's been far worse than I imagined. The racism coming from the Right is obviously clear and shameless, but there's also some hidden and maybe subconscious and disturbing underline tone behind some of the things that I read here and throughout the Left blogosphere, even before the end of Obama's first year - 'He's weak, he's spineless, he's got no balls, primary him in 2012'. It'll be dishonest to deny that.

The fact is that for millions in America , Barack Obama is this uppity black man (Not even a "real" black), who received good education only due to affirmative action, and has no right to litter the sacred Oval Office with his skin color. They just can't accept the fact that the president is a black man, who unlike his predecessor, was actually legally elected. But what's really sad is that it's not just the fringe, its deep deep in mainstream America .

Barack Obama's ability to remain above all this slob, to keep his optimism and his strange and mostly unjustified faith in people, while continuing to gracefully deal with an endless shitstorm – is one of the most inspiring displays of human quality I have ever seen. And I can only hope that the Cosmos is on his side because God is and He never makes a mistake.

Sometimes, they make me feel ashamed to be a white man!!










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A List of 108 Stores with Senior Discounts

As we baby boomers reach retirement age, hundreds of retailers are featuring new and improved discounts just for the 60 and older crowd.
Here is a list of senior savings that will help you keep more cash in
your pocket. Getting older isn't such a bad thing, not with these fantastic senior discounts!

Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page for a link to a printable list of these great savings.

Restaurants

• Applebee’s:
  15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
• Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
• Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
• Bennigan’s:
  discount varies by location
• Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
• Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
• Burger King: 10% off (60+)
• Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
• Chick-Fil-A:
  10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
• Chili’s:
  10% off (55+)
• CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
• Culver’s:
  10% off (60+)
• Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for
  AARP members (55+)
• Dunkin’Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
• Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off
  baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
• Fuddrucker’s:
  10% off any senior platter (55+)
• Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
• Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
• Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages
  everyday (65+)
• IHOP: 10% off (55+)
• Jack in the Box: up to 20% off(55+)
• KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)
• Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
• Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+)
• McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
• Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
• Shoney’s: 10% off
• Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
• Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
• Subway: 10% off (60+)
• Sweet Tomatoes 10% off (62+)
• Taco Bell : 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
• TCBY: 10% off (55+)
• Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
• Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
• Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
• Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
• White Castle: 10% off (62+)

Retail and Apparel

• Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
• Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
• Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
• Big Lots: 10% off
• Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
• C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
• Clarks: 10% off (62+)
• Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)
• Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Kmart: 20% off (50+)
• Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
• Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
• Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
• Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
• The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
• Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)

Grocery

• Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month(55+)
• American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)
• Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
• DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
• Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)
• Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday(55+)
• Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• Hy-Vee:5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
• Kroger:10% off (date varies by location)
• Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
• The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
• Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)
• 
  Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
• Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)

Travel

• Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
• Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members
• American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
• Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
• Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
• Best Western: 10% off (55+)
• Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
• Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
  
• Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
• Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
  
• Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)
  
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
• Greyhound:
  5% off (62+)
• Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance
• Hertz: up t0 25% off for AARP members
• Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
• Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
• InterContinental Hotels Group:
  various discounts at all hotels (65+)
• Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
• Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)
• Motel 6: 10% off (60+)
• 
  Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)
• National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
• Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
  
• Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
  
• Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
• Southwest Airlines: various discounts
  for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
• Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up
• United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
• 
  U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)

Activities & Entertainment

• AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)
• Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)
• Busch Gardens Tampa : $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
• Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
• Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
• 
  U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
• Regal Cinemas: 30% off
• Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)
• SeaWorld
  Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)

Cell Phone Discounts

• AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $29.99/month (65+)
• Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service (50+)
• Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+)

*Check out these Secret Cell Phone Discounts to view all cell phone discounts available to you!

Miscellaneous

• Great Clips: $3 off hair cuts (60+)
• Super Cuts: $2 off haircuts (60+)

Since many senior discounts are not advertised to the public,men and women over 55 should ALWAYS ask a sales associate if that store provides a senior discount. That way, you can be sure to get the most bang for you buck.

Here is a printable version of this list of discounts for seniors. Click this link to view, then just hit “Print” in your browser:

108 Stores with Senior Discounts (PDF, 141 KB)

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BTW 68 Maroon & White Dance 5 28 11

The Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1968

Presents A
Black and White Dance

Saturday, August 6, 2011
10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Long Shoreman Hall
Norfolk, Virginia

Donation: $15
Proceeds Benefit The BTW68 Scholarship Fund

BYOB ^ Elegantly Casual ^ Buffet

Tickets may be purchased from any BTW68 classmate.
For more information contact:
· Rufus Jackson at 240-3052-499
· William “Superman” Joyner at 757-404-774
· Doreatha Joyner at 757-630-1226
· Sharon Shelton at 757-285-8314

JULY 9TH MEETING INFORMATION!

MEMO TO THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON CLASS OF 1968

Class meeting information

Host: Sharon Wallace Shelton
Date: July 9, 2011
Address: 1400 Covel Avenue
Norfolk, Va. 23523
Time: 3:30 pm
Contact Info: Sharon (757-285-8314) or Doreatha (757-630-1226)

Main Agenda:

*Tickets to the August 6th "BLACK & WHITE DANCE" will be distributed!

** Plan a "Dover Downs/NSU-DSU Game" trip for Oct. 8, 2011

Notes:

* Dues ($120/yr) are still being collected...End of Fiscal year is Aug. 31, 2011

** Bring Goodies To Share

*** Share this information with other classmates and plan to attend together!!!

A WEEKEND STAY ON BUCKROE BEACH!

HELLO B.T.W. '68!   JUNE 24-26 IS JAZZ FESTIVAL. MANY OF US DO NOT ATTEND THE FESTIVAL BUT WE DO LIKE TO "HANG OUT" IN HAMPTON AND ENJOY THE EXCITEMENT OF THE WEEKEND. HERE IS AN ACTIVITY TO CONSIDER!     A WEEKEND STAY ON BUCKROE BEACH!   * 2 rooms have been reserved at the Sans Souci Hotel (851-9300). Located right on the beach with pool, cookout area, fishing pier, & live entertainment on the park. * We stay in rooms as a group (share the $124 per night stay), cookout and enjoy the pool and the beach activities! * Call or email back interest in the activity to confirm need to keep the rooms. Jazz festival goers would already be in Hampton!!! * Call Doreatha - 757-630-1226!!!

Terumi Roberts Obituary: View Terumi Roberts's Obituary by The Virginian-Pilot

Terumi Roberts Obituary: View Terumi Roberts's Obituary by The Virginian-Pilot

MAROON AND WHITE DANCE INFO

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!!!

NOTIFY FAMILY & FRIENDS!!

Booker T. Washington High School

 

Class of 1968

 

 

Presents

A Maroon and White Dance

 

Saturday, May 28, 2011

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
                             

Long Shoreman Hall

Norfolk, Virginia

                           

Donation: $15

Proceeds Benefit The BTW68 Scholarship Fund

 

BYOB  ^   Elegantly Casual  ^ Buffet

 

Tickets may be purchased from any BTW68 classmate.

For more information contact:

·         Rufus Jackson at 240-3052-499

·         Doreatha Joyner at 757-630-1226

·         Sharon Shelton at 757-285-8314

or,  William "Superman" Joyner at 757-404-7741

 

44th Hampton Jazz Festival June 24-26, 2011 Info

Classmates,
Are any of you interested in attending as a group? Please contact
Rufus.Jackson@noaa.gov and let your class know!!!

INTERESTED???
TICKETS GO ON SALE IN APRIL!! TO GET THE BEST SEATS, PLEASE RESPOND ASAP! DO NOT GET LEFT OUT OF THE COUNT.

44th Hampton Jazz Festival
June 24 - 26, 2011

ARTIST LINEUP
(artists subject to change without notice)

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2011 7:30PM

ANTHONY HAMILTON

AND

CHAKA KHAN

BOYZ II MEN

BONEY JAMES


SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2011 7:00PM

CHARLIE WILSON

AND

KEM

CHRISETTE MICHELE

SOUL OF SUMMER
featuring:
JONATHAN BUTLER,
ERIC DARIUS
& MAYSA


SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2011 2:00PM

MAZE featuring FRANKIE BEVERLY

AND

STEPHANIE MILLS

DAVID SANBORN,
GEORGE DUKE,
MARCUS MILLER

LAURA IZIBOR

Tickets to the 44th Annual Hampton Jazz Festival are priced at $55.50 per reserved seat, per performance, plus service charge where applicable. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday, March 26 at 10:00AM online at www.ticketmaster.com, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000, at all VA, MD and DC Ticketmaster Outlets, and at the Hampton Coliseum Box Office.

A special group rate is available to group orders of 45 tickets or more. Group rate is available only through the Coliseum Box Office. Group order forms are available on the Festival website under "ticket info". For group visitor and travel information, call Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau at 800-487-8778.

NEW this year, The Hampton Jazz Festival Three Day Pass. Purchase all three days in 1 simple transaction and sit in the same seat every night! To take advantage of the Three Day Pass, you must be purchasing the same number of seats for all three days. Three Day Pass is available at all Ticketmaster locations, online and at the Box Office for a limited time, while supplies last.

BTW, interested in attending as a group?
Please contact: Rufus.Jackson@noaa.gov

REMINDER: BTW '68 MARCH 19 MEETING INFO!!!

HELLO ALL!
Below is a reminder of our very important meeting. The agenda is to discuss and vote on major social and fund raising activities for this year. Your input is needed! Please plan to attend.

Helloooo BTW '68!
We are having a wonderful year! Our social, civic, and organizational goals are being accomplished with great success because of your dedication and team work. WAY TO GOOO! All classmates are needed to make sure we continue to grow and do good deeds. Here is the information for our next meeting. WE WANT YOU THERE!!!

Hosts: Ella Clemons Price and her husband Robert Price
Date: March 19, 2011
Address: 2100 Whitley Abbey Dr.
Va. Beach, Va. 23456
(Directions are in a separate e-mail)
** Phone: 757-427-0722
Time: 5:00 PM

Notes: * Remember we are the "Masters of Pot Luck"! Bring a dish, dessert, or drink to share!
* Yearly dues ($120) are still being collected.
* A SPECIAL FUND RAISING Presentation: BTW and YOU can earn "cash money" for your old/broken gold, platinum, and sterling silver jewelry (or other such items). Bring yours so you can see how it works and leave the meeting with $$$$!!!
(Additional information in a separate e-mail)
* Committees will report on social, fund raising, and scholarship activities.
* For more information on any of this information call Doreatha 630-1226

I'm Back But Undergoing Changes

Hello Everyone!
Sorry for the long absence.I am making changes to our blog's
appearance. This will go on for a little while longer. Hopefully,
I will have it completed before the radiation gets here from Japan.
GOD help them, AND us.
Below are the group pics from our 40th Reunion. Enjoy the memories.

2011 Meeting and Party Information!

HAPPY NEW YEAR
CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS OF
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
CLASS OF 1968

2010 was a year filled with much success as we accomplished long desired goals and deepened friendships. Planning is now in the process to make 2011 even greater.

Already scheduled are:

*****Class Meeting*****
Purpose: Plan and Dispense Information
When: January 15, 2011
Hosted by Sharon Mayfield Cruz
Where: 2024 Melstone Dr.
Va. Beach, Va. 23456
Phone: 757-343-7265 (Sharon)
757-630-1226 (Doreatha)
Time: 4:00 PM
Please bring a dish and drinks to share!

***Valentine's Loving Life Party***
When: February 12, 2011
Where: Longshoreman Hall
3300 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, Va.
Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Dress: Elegantly Casual
Cabaret Style: Set up your own table with food & drinks of choice
* Each classmate is asked to be responsible for at least 5 invitations which can be picked up at the Jan. 15th meeting or at anytime by contacting Doreatha (757-630-1226)
* Invitations must be presented at the door!!

WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START 2011. YOUR PARTICIPATION CAN MAKE IT BETTER!!!