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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Our 2015 Appreciation Cookout Was A Success!


WOW! Perfect weather, great fellowship, delicious food, and awesome music sums it all up during the BTW68 Appreciation Cookout on Saturday.  Friends and family came from far and near to fellowship with us at Barraud Park.  It was just like an old fashion reunion.  

There were friends who had not seen one another in over thirty years and children who enjoyed a good old  fashion game of  UNO.  

The BTW68  Alumni Class would like to thank each and everyone who came out to support us at our Appreciation Cookout. It is always great when we get together and reminisce about the good old times.  

Here are some photos:














Tuesday, August 11, 2015

2015 BTW Cook Out Updates


Hello BTW68,
  The Cookout Planning Committee met Friday to finalize the details of our upcoming event.  Thank you to the eight classmates who attended the meeting. There were a few changes made to the previously discussed plans.  Below is a recap of the plans.

APPRECIATION COOKOUT
AUGUST 15, 2015
1:00 PM TO 6:00 PM
BARRAUD PARK AT SHELTER #1
CLASSMATE REMINDERS
 
  1. Please contact family and friends to inform them of the time and place of the cookout. Especially those who have supported us at our Scholarship Dances. Remind them to bring a lawn chair and bug spray.
    2. Classmates are asked to be at the park by 10:00 AM to help set up.
    3.  Please wear your BTW68 apparel.
    4.  Each classmate is asked to please be a host or hostess during the cookout.  
    5.  Classmates are asked to please remain afterwards to help clean up.

MENU and ITEMS for the COOKOUT
1.)   The following will be purchased by the class:
                          
         a.)  Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and Hot Sausages (Rolls) 
         b.)  Fried and Baked Chicken 
         c.)  Fish (Oil and Meal Seasoning) 
         d.)  Potato Salad
         e.)  Corn
          f.)  Baked Beans 
         g.)  String Beans
         h.)  Chips 
          i.)  Water 
          j.)  Charcoal and Fluid 
         k.)  Sterno 
          l.)  Condiments  and Paper Goods
2.)  Classmates are asked to please bring a dessert, sodas, and a bag of ice. Please bring the packs of individually wrapped honey buns, twinkies, cookies, etc., for dessert.       
FURTHER NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN FOR  INCLEMENT WEATHER 
UPCOMING BTW ALUMNI EVENTS    
AUGUST 15... BTW '68 Appreciation Cookout    
AUGUST 20 - 23... BTW70 CLASS REUNION   
AUGUST 29.... Rufus Jackson's FAMILY COOKOUT      
SEPTEMBER 12. Throw Back Saturday Cookout BTW69 
OCTOBER 31....BTW68  Masquerade Scholarship Dance 


Archie Dianne Bacon
BTW68 Alumni President
BTW68@aol.com 

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person
 or some other time.  We are the ones we've been waiting
  for.  We are the change that we seek."
Barack Obam

Friday, July 17, 2015

R.I.P. BTW 1968 Classmate Thomas Springs

        Rest In Peace BTW 1968 Classmate Thomas Springs
                               You are remembered and will be missed
R.I.P. BTW 1968 Classmate Thomas Springs

Monday, June 08, 2015



Our Saturday meeting which was scheduled for the home of Ella Price has been changed because of death in Robert's family.  Please pray for strength and comfort during the family's time of bereavement.
 
The Rescheduled Time and Place
 
 June 13, 2015 at 4:30 PM
4025 Sarsfield Street
Virginia Beach, Va. 23456
  
Doreatha Winfield Joyner will be our hostess

Saturday, June 06, 2015

BTW '68 Family, our next meeting is Saturday, June 13,2015








It is time to meet and plan. The summer months are full of activities on the BTW FAMILY TREE!

Cookouts!

 
Dances! 
Reunions!
Meetings!
Getting your picture taken and MORE!!!!!!!
 

BTW '68 Family, our next meeting is next week!!!

When: Saturday, June 13,2015

Hosted by:

Robert & Ella
 
Address: 2100 Whitley Abby Dr.

Va Beach, Va 23456

Time: 6:00 PM- Until

Contact: Doreatha...757-630-1226

Agenda:

* Scholarship

*Committee Reports

*Planned Activities

Notes:

*Entrees Supplied

*Bring sides, desserts

*Bring soda and adult beverages

PLEASE TRY TO MAKE IT!!  YOUR BTW FAMILY WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU!!!!!

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Valentine's Day Dance Pictures


Once again the BTW Class of 1968 had a wonderful and memorable get together.

Here are photos of some of the people who attended.

 
Donnell and Patrice

                                                           Corenthia Riddick-Picou

                                                          Sharon Hill and Dru Peterson

                                                       Barry Forbes and Brenda Wilson

                                                             Brenda and Ron Whitten

                                                             Calvin(Squirrel) and Dru

                                                                   Jennie and Chris

                                                                    Chris and Jennie

                                                          Doreatha Beverly and Jennie

                                                             John and Dorothy Wilkins

                                                           Marcella and Thelma(T.P.)
                                                    
                                                      
                                                          Sharon Cason and Warren
                                               

                                                                   Smitty and Rosa


Hope you enjoyed them. More to come later.

Friday, January 30, 2015

Super Bowl XLIX Party

Message to BTW '68: We will meet at 4:00 to finalize some old business before we enjoy our friends and SUPER BOWL!!!! 
 
Join us as we come together to fellowship, feast, watch and share in the excitement of
SUPER BOWL XLlX!!
 
Host: Booker T. Washington Class of 1968
When: February 1, 2015
Where: Doreatha & Dennis Joyner's home 
4025 Sarsfield St
Va Beach, Va 23456
Time: 5:00pm - Until
(kick-off is 6:30pm)
Contact: Doreatha...757-630-1226
 
Notes:
* Entrées will be provided
* for variety, bring sides & desserts to share
* bring your favorite adult beverage
 
Come prepared to "raise the roof" rooting your team on to VICTORY!!!!!

Friday, October 31, 2014

Masquerade Dance Reminders

Hello Class of BTW '68,

I hope you are as excited about our upcoming Masquerade Dance as I am.  I hear that many people are wearing costumes.  GREAT!  You know how I love to take pictures.  This is a great activity to place in the newspaper especially since it is one of our Scholarship projects.  

These are a friendly reminders that were discussed at our last meeting:

  • Classmates are asked to meet at the Longshoreman at 12:00 PM to decorate.
  • Ticket money will be receipted at that time.
  • Unsold tickets can be turned in and additional tickets can be picked up at that time.
  • Each classmate is asked to donate  three (3) sodas: two for the tables and one for the bar.
  • Each classmate is asked to donate a dessert.
  • All food should arrive by 8:30 PM.
  • Receipts must be turned in before being reimbursed.
  • The center pieces will be given away at the end of the dance so encourage our guest not to tamper with them.
  • Please encourage our guest to wait until their table is called before going through the serving line.
  • Guest without tickets can ask for you or Doreatha at the door.
  • We all are to be cordial to one another and our guest:).
  • Classmates are to remain after the dance for 30 minutes if possible to make sure all BTW68 belongings are gathered, packed away, and out of the hall.
Let's get ready for another successful Scholarship Dance!  Please call me if you have any questions or concerns. 

Wednesday, October 08, 2014

BTW '68 : OCT. 10th and 11th Activities





Hello BTW '68 Family and Friends,
    This weekend, October 10th and 11th, will be a very busy one for us! Besides enjoying the NSU Homecoming activities, the following is a list of additional activities for us to attend.

***Friday, Oct. 10, 2014***
Event: Meet and Greet
Host: BD Fraizer
Place: 953 Tifton St.
Norfolk, Va. 23513
Time: 9PM - Until
Notes: Hor d'oeuvres will be served!
BYOB to stock the bar!
Come and enjoy!

***Saturday, October 11, 2014***
Event #1: BTW '68 Class Meeting
Host: Sharon Wallace Shelton
Place: 1400 Covel Street
Norfolk, Va 23323
Time: 6PM (after NSU's Homecoming game)
Agenda: *The Masquerade Ball & Ticket Distribution
  *Committee Reports
Notes: Bring munchies and drinks. Dinner will be served at "Event #2"!

Event #2: OLD FASHION HOMECOMING CELEBRATION!!!!
Host: BD Fraizer
Place: 953 Tifton St.
Norfolk, Va. 23513
Time: 10PM - Until
Notes: Buffet dinner will be provided.
BYOB to stock the bar!

Contact: Doreatha...757-630-1226

What a GREAT WEEKEND!! Can not wait to see you!!!!!

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

 
COME ONE! COME ALL! TO THE BTW '68 MASQUERADE BALL!!!!
October 31st is over and done.
The kiddies dressed up and had their fun.
Now it is time for the grown-ups to play.
Time to be who you want...HIP! HIP! HOOO-RAY!!!!
Read the flyer, then go out, and tell one and all,
To come have the best time at our MASQUERADE BALL!!!!
 


Monday, September 22, 2014

A JOB WELL DONE!


A JOB WELL DONE!
We are entering into our 47th BTW68 alumni year.  WOW!  What a blessing. Under Rufus Jackson's leadership, we have strengthened our partnership with the Booker T. Washington High School family and earned a positive reputation in the community because of our athletic, scholastic, and faculty support of our grand alma Mata. Our family would like to thank Rufus for an outstanding job while serving five years as President of the 1968 Class of Booker T. Washington HS.




Meeting Notes
On September 13, 2014 BTW68 had its first meeting of the 2014-2015 calendar year. We would like to thank Ron and Sharon Cruz for graciously hosting our meeting.
Congratulations To Our Elected Officers! 
 Class officers were elected at our meeting. Below is the slate of the newly elected officers:
  • President---Archie Dianne Bacon
  • Vice President---Sharon W. Shelton
  • Secretary---Thelma P. Liverman
  • Assistant Secretary---Beverly B.Haynes
  • Treasurer---Patricia Parker
  • Financial Secretary---Doreatha W. Joyner
  • Parliamentarian---Karlton Gay
  • Historian---Randolph Branch
  • Chaplin---Jimmy Epps
SAVE THE DATE


"A Night in Motown with Spectrum" 
October 2, 2014
8:00 PM at Chrysler Hall

Tickets will be ready for pick up on September 24, 2014.


NSU Homecoming Game (October 10, 2014)
 
The BTW '68's activities are still to be determined. 

BTW Homecoming Game (October 31, 2014)
We will continue to participate in the parade and attend the game.
BTW '68 would like to invite all classes of the BTW family to join us and be represented.


BTW68  Fund Raising Scholarship Dance (November 1, 2014)
Long Shoreman Hall
3300 Princess Anne Rosd
Norfolk, Va. 23502


More information is forthcoming.


Thank you for all of your support to the BTW Class of 1968.


Wednesday, March 26, 2014



Dear BTW '68 Family and Friends,
    Let our hearts burst with pride for one of our own! The son of James Epps ('68) and the nephew of Beverly Brown Haynes ('68),CHRIS EPPS, has secured the position of DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS for the Obama Administration!!!! Yesterday was his first day on the job and the family asks that we keep him in prayer.
    Let Jimmy and Beverly know how happy and proud we are of Chris' accomplishment!!

Friday, March 07, 2014

Meeting Time. March 22, 2014


Hello BTW '68 Family!
       
It's MEETING TIME! YEAAAAAH!!!!
 
It is time to come together to feast, socialize, and take care of business.
When: March 22, 2014
Host: Doreatha Joyner (757-630-1226)
Where: 4508 Sabal Palm Ct.
Va. Beach, Va. 23462
Time: 4:00 PM-Until
Agenda
*V-day Dance 2014 Reconciliation
*Committee Reports
*New Business
Notes
*Dinner will be provided
*Bring adult beverages
*Bring desserts to share
 
Please plan to attend. You will be soooo missed if you don't!

Sunday, January 05, 2014

It is time to meet again to PFF...Plan, Feast, & Fellowship!


BOOKER T. WASHINGTON H. S.
CLASS OF 1968
 
HAPPY 2014!!!!
 
Dear BTW '68 Family,
It is time to meet again to PFF...Plan, Feast, & Fellowship!
 
Host: Melvin Jackson
When: January 18, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM
Place: 3713 Kings Point Rd
Va Beach, Va 23452
Contact: Melvin...757-463-3581
Doreatha...757-630-1226
 
Agenda Items:
* Valentine's Day Dance  (flyer's attached)
* Propose activities for the year
* Review Policies & Procedures
*Committee Reports
 
Notes:
* Dinner items will be provided
* Bring side dishes and desserts to add variety
Bring beer and adult beverages

Friday, December 06, 2013

Year End "We Are Blessed" Party 2013


HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
 
 



You are invited to join your BTW '68 Family and Friends in celebrating another year of
LIFE, LOVE, HEALTH, FAMILY, and FRIENDS!
It has been several months since we have been together and YOU ARE MISSED! BTW '68, let's end our 45th anniversary year embracing each other and our friends.
 
When: Saturday, December 14, 2013
Hostess: Dianne & Johnnie Bacon
Where: 1401 Suffield Circle
Va Beach, Va 23456
Meeting Time: 4:00 PM
Party Time: 8:00 PM - UNTIL
 
Agenda:
*Plan for and distribute tickets to our February dance
*Plan our 2014 calendar and activities
*Committee reports
* Family & Friends PAR-TEEEE!
 
Notes:
*Show appreciation: Invite friends, who have supported us, to come celebrate the holidays with us.
*Fun Time: card playing, music, dancing, eating, and drinking
*Provided: chicken, meatballs, spaghetti, hot veggies, soda
* Bring to share: cold sides, chips & dips, your favorite dish, desserts, beer, adult beverages
Contact: Dianne...410-207-5681 or Doreatha...757-630-1226
 

Sunday, September 15, 2013

BTW 68 45th Reunion Pictures

Greetings Everyone!

The Booker T. Washington Class of 1968 has something to celebrate.  The 45th Reunion was a huge success.  It was classy, elegant, and lots of fun.  I have heard so many positive remarks from our guests who shared in our activities.  It was great reuniting with classmates and friends from far and near.  

Now let's look back at some of the highlights of that wonderful weekend.









To see more pictures of the BTW 45th Reunion, Click this link:
   https://picasaweb.google.com/101814609934142920012/BTW6845thReunionPics


People are still talking about our 45th Reunion and want to know when and where is our next dance.  Let's get together and plan for our next event.
Our next meeting is scheduled for:
Sunday, September 22, 2013
at
4:00 PM
Hosted By
Dianne Bacon
1401 Suffield Circle

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456

Friday, May 03, 2013

BTW 45th Reunion Gifts and Flyer



Hello BTW '68 Family and Friends,
     Our fabulous reunion plans are beginning to come together and we are going to have  great weekend with great gifts! Below is a picture of the total gift package that is included in the $120 reunion price. Those who choose the $75 reunion price can purchase the gift items separately. The cost is......
SHIRT- $20     BAG - $20     UMBRELLA - $20     CAP- $10




For more information, contact Doreatha, 757-630-1226      



For More information on our 45th reunion activities, click the link below.

http://www.btw68.blogspot.com/2013/04/btw-68-45th-reunion-info.html