Class Notes
Class Notes
Class of 1980
Angie Berry pictured with Stephanie (Smith) Walker (’83) at the Alumni Council Kickoff. 1975
(next reunion 2010)
Class Agent: Vacancy
Hal Storey helped organize a megareunion for all 1975 graduates from schools in Rome and Floyd County. 1978
(next reunion 2013)
Class Agents: John Gilliland, Christopher Peacock
Bill DuPre IV was featured in Georgia Trend magazine’s list of “Legal Elites” in the area of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Bill is a partner with Miller & Martin PLLC in Atlanta.
Tim Morgan (’87) pictured with his mother, Pam, an advancement officer at Darlington.
Melissa Pyle-Hamilton married Kenny Hamilton July 10, 2010, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. The couple lives in Rome. Melissa writes: “Kenny’s dad, Lee Hamilton, was his best man. Bridesmaids were Janda Canalis, Tonya Walsh, Ann Rickman, Jennifer Massey and Sheila Bates. Despite the extremely hot weather, the wedding was perfect.” 1979
(next reunion 2014)
sacrifice, patriotic devotion and courage further added to his glory as an inspirational leader. The award is given in tribute to one who has followed such a course of honored leadership. 1981
(next reunion 2011)
Class Agent: Jule Peek
Jule Peek Jr. was featured in Georgia Trend magazine’s list of “Legal Elites” in the area of government affairs. Jule is a partner with McRae, Stegall, Peek, Harman, Smith & Manning LLP in Rome. Steve Tolbert writes: “Karen and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on Dec. 28, 2010. Our journey started 25 years ago at Darlington’s chapel. We have two amazing young adults. Lauren is a senior at Kennesaw State University and Spencer is a freshman at the University of Georgia.”
1982
(next reunion 2012)
Class Agent: Charlie Williams
Matthew Barnes writes: “My wife, Barbara, and I have just moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., where I am the golf sales manager for the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, home of The Players Championship and the PGA Tour. Drop me a line. I’d love to hear from you!” Ginger (Snapp) Martin writes: “I have been ‘retired’ since July 2009 after my position of credit analyst in the commercial lending department of Colonial Bank was eliminated. I have moved into my grandparents’ house that I inherited a few years ago after having it completely remodeled. They built it in 1955 and it is in an older established neighborhood that has retained its quality and charm. I love it, as does my little princess of a kitty, Snowbell! Hope you are all doing well and would love to hear from you.”
Class Agent: Tony Massing
Runette Ford has renewed as a National Board Certified Teacher. Julie House earned a Doctor of Philosophy in French from Emory University. She is also a graduate of the University of Georgia and received her master’s from Middlebury College. 1980
(next reunion 2015)
Class Agent: Brad Skidmore
John Cordle received the 2010 John Paul Jones Award for Inspirational Leadership from the Navy League of the United States. John Paul Jones was the U.S. Navy’s first indomitable seafighter, whose spirit of personal
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Alice (Curtis) Noland (’79) volunteers at the Atlanta Alumni Phonathon.
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