Southern University Lab School Class of 1990 25th Anniversary Reunion Booklet

Southern University LABORATORY SCHOOL

Class of

1990

25th ANNIVERSARY REUNION

BATON ROUGE, LA. | October 15-18, 2015

October 15, 2015 Dear Fellow Alumni, As we have grown older we often think back of fond memories of our high school years. It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years!

To each of you, thank you for coming and wanting to be a part of this momentous milestone.

We have a lot of great talents amongst us! We need to thank Christopher Crockett and his company for designing and printing our T-shirts, towels and bags. He and Nerissa Hives Cheers had a vision and they made it happen. Hats off to both of you!

Also, thank you to Larry Knight, who served as our publicist and prepared and printed the reunion booklets. Please refer to page 5 in this book and witness the heart dropping poem entitled “those future days” authored by Larry. Job well done!

Thank you to Yolanda Williams for spearheading the tailgate, securing our location and providing the tent. Also, thank you to Nerissa Cheers for all tailgating decorations and set up ideas. You have been a sounding board since day one and have followed through until the end.

When obstacles were encountered, there were other alumni who stepped up to assist in making this possible. Thank you to Marlon Antoine and Terrance Dunn for assisting with food preparations for the tailgating event and Lee Henderson for assisting in locating our classmates. I really appreciate you all!

A special thank you goes to the committee members and for volunteering your time and efforts over the past few months. You put up with my meeting requests, calls, emails and texts. It was hectic tracking everyone down and pulling us together, but we did it!

I understand we all have busy lives but you were devoted to making this a success. Your dedication, energy, ideas and selflessness are truly amazing. It was a pleasure working with each of you. As a final word, “Life is short so live today as if it were your last. Give thanks every day for what you have and never forget to tell someone you love them. For it may be the last time you see them.”

I salute you all, the S.U. Lab Class of 1990.

Sincerely,

Margolyn N. Davis Margolyn N. Davis 25th Reunion Coordinator

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Southern University Laboratory School Class of 1990 25th Anniversary Reunion Planning Committee

Margolyn Davis, Reunion Coordinator Souvenirs Nerissa Hives Cheers, Souvenirs Coordinator Christopher Crockett, T-Shirt Designer Publicity and Booklet Larry Knight, Media Coordinator and Souvenir Booklet Designer Lee Henderson, Classmate Outreach Tailgating and Food Yolanda Williams, Tailgating Event Coordinator Marlon Antoine, Tailgating Event Assistant Terrance Dunn, Tailgating Event Assistant Special Thanks Mayo Brew Christopher Thierry TaShawn Mustiful

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“those future days”

By Larry J. Knight, Jr. these days won’t last forever.

now, we think of friendship and knowledge, we think of time seemingly slowing to stillness only to move faster in the end;

instead we cherish them, keep them close; we remember the hours, recall standing at the base staring at a summit of years— dreading the climb; in our minds we rekindle fire nurtured during the journey, how we cradled its flame, forgetting our arrival.

we think of yesterday, foreshadowed moments etched into our dreams; we think of where we will be when these days fade from view, when only memories sustain us;

together we stood, feet at a precipice, eyes fixed on the horizon.

in that moment, in that future, we remember our bond, how we charted paths together—

as we left, as we embarked upon the wider trail we reflect on those days;

we remember the moment we were pushed gently to fly in endless skies.

© 2015| Larry J. Knight, Jr.’s Poetry Collection

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Southern University Laboratory School Class of 1990 25th Anniversary Class Reunion October 15-18, 2015

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 Reunion Registration (5:00-6:00 PM) Hilton Garden Inn Lobby 3330 Harding Boulevard, LA 70811 (800) 719-0778 Note: At this event you will pick up reunion bags, t-shirts, and sign-in.

Attire: Casual/Sportswear Southern Lab vs. White Castle (6:30-10:00 PM) Louisiana Leadership Institute 5763 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70811 Post-Game Mixer (10: 30 PM-Until) The Chimes Restaurant (LSU Campus) 3357 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Note: At this event you will mix and mingle with your fellow classmates.

Attire: Class Reunion T-shirt FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015 School Tour and Pictures (10:00-11:30 AM) Southern University Laboratory School Note: Meet by the Front Office. See Mrs. Flowers.

Attire: Business Casual

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2015 (CONT’D) Reunion Happy Hour (4:00-8:00 PM) Reunion Dinner (8:00-10:30 PM) TJ Ribs 2324 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Note: No reservations allowed. We will attempt to arrive early to secure a private room.

Attire: Business Casual SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015 Tailgate (10:00 AM-Until) Southern University Laboratory School (Front Lawn) Note: Please arrive early. There will be heavy traffic for early tailgating.

You may be asked to pay a fee to drive on campus or park.

Serving time is 12:00 PM. Southern University Homecoming Game (optional) (4:00 PM) A.W. Mumford Stadium SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2015 Church Service (11:00 AM) Rose Hill Baptist Church Danny Donaldson, Pastor Note: This is a joint service at the Felton G. Clark Activity Center.

Attire: Church/Business Casual Post Service Reunion Luncheon Piccadilly Cafeteria 6402 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Note: The luncheon will take place immediately following the service.

Attire: Church/Business Casual

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Southern University Laboratory School Class of 1990 Graduation Date: May 9, 1990 Felton G. Clark Activity Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

CLASS MOTTO “We are the strength, the hope and the faith of the millennium.”

CLASS SONG “The Way We Were (Memories)” By Barbara Streisand CLASS FLOWER Yellow Rose CLASS OFFICERS Aronda Johnson, President Margolyn Davis, Vice President Endia Rutledge Craft, Secretary Carla Jordan Wooten, Treasurer

Tashawn Mustiful, Valedictorian Angela Ferdinand Murphy, Salutatorian Carla Jordan Wooten, Miss Southern High Endia Rutledge Craft, Miss Senior

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CLASS ROSTER Marlon Antoine Roy Aron Darrell Asberry Charles Augustus IV Ashley Brazier Mayo Brew Linda Brown Shalawnda Byrd LaTonya Campbell Lawrence Carter Endia Rutledge Craft Christopher Crockett Margolyn Davis Kevin Dickerson Erica Dinkins Danny Donaldson Terrance Dunn Thomas Gibson Giselle Hamilton Carhondalette Hayes Lee Henderson Darius Hill Nerissa Hives Thomas Hutcherson Keith Jackson Aronda Johnson Jermaine Jones

Carla Jordan Larry Knight Tressa Langley Dayatra LaPhand Angela Merriday Crystal Cooper Angela Ferdinand Murphy Llewyn Murphy TaShawn Mustiful Shawn Netterville Clament Newport Willie Parms III Darla Parson Ira Philson Reginald Preston Martha Cage-Rice Trena Robertson Mark Robinson Ellen Shelmire Natasha Slan Christopher Thierry Kendrick Tubbs* Angela Veal David Wade Yolanda Williams Jason Wilson *deceased

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“The Empty Chair”

By Jill Eisnaugle We gather here, a class once more To reminiscence, like years before Upon the days and joys we knew Before our school-aged time was through Yet, as we meet, with memories near We think of those, always held dear— Our friends and classmates, passed away To be with God, every school day.

They sit at desks, resting on clouds Surrounded by angelic crowds Where they shall be forevermore The friends and schoolmates we adore They’ll be with us in every prayer Until the day, we join them there Within the walls of Heaven’s class Where friendships formed shall always last.

Until that hour, we join again An empty chair, we will maintain In honor of the life-long bond We forged with those, now passed beyond The friends with whom we learned life’s truth Whose bonds lasted far from our youth And shall remain forever near When we gather, year after year. © 2006| Jill Eisnaugle’s Poetry Collection

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CLASS of

1990

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Southern University Laboratory School Alma Mater Hail to Thee Oh! Southern Kittens Faithful, loyal, and bold We will always pledge allegiance To the green and gold.

Ring praises, never ceasing Onward to the sky We will always pledge allegiance To Dear Southern High.