Classnotes
THE RED AND BLACK ARE BACK It’s been way too long since the Panther family has been able to get together. So we’re pleased to announce that Homecoming 2021 will be in person. Yes, it’s time to reignite some Panther spirit! Make plans to join your classmates October 29-31 for a special time of reminiscing and celebrating together. —MARTHA PIRKLE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS P.S. Watch your email in July for Homecoming details.
1970 1970 Thomas Nelson of Roseland, Virginia, has written the book “History of 318 Field Hospital.” It and the audiobook are available on Amazon and audible.com. 1976 The Honorable Jeannette Lewis Little of LaGrange celebrated her retirement as State Court judge after more than 30 years.
1980 1981 The Rev. Stephen B. Grantham of Moultrie has been appointed as the Northeast District Superintendent for the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church. 1981 Yasue Omae of LaGrange is the international business development manager at Kleen-tex USA LLC. 1985 Jeff Batton of Detroit, Michigan, has written a memoir “Grinnin’ Like a Jackass Eatin’ Briars.” It is available on Amazon. 1986 Dr. John Cary of Yinchuan, China, teaches English and traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis at Ningxia Medical University, as well as treats patients
in the university’s TCM Hospital. 1988 Charleton Askew of LaGrange is the first executive director of Trustbuilding Inc., a nonprofit created to engage in challenging, honest conversations with Troup County citizens about racial issues in the community.
1990 1992 Trinchua Rogers Dukes of Auburn, Alabama, created a nonprofit called Jesus Gestures in a joint effort with First United Methodist Church of Opelika, Purpose Baptist Church and Auburn Community Church. Its mission is to purchase food items from local businesses to help feed East Alabama Medical Center employees during daily rounds at the hospital. 1993 Stephanie Noles Middleton of LaGrange retired as director of library and media services from Columbus Technical College. 1994 Jonathan Laney of LaGrange has been named the Troup County School System’s director of secondary education. 1996 The Honorable Rosemary Greene
Gail Lee Gordon ’80 and Nicole Ball Kennedy have been named grand marshals of the City of LaGrange Sweet Land of Liberty parade for their continued community involvement with The Jungle Bus, a bookmobile that serves the children of Troup County through its collaboration with the United Way’s Success by Six and the Troup County School System.
of Cartersville has been appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp as Judicial Court judge for the Cherokee circuit.
2000 2000 F.J. “Josh” Fenn of Newnan has been named one of the top 50 of North America’s Developers for 2021 by Consultant Connect. He will be featured on linkedIn and Twitter in conjunction with a featured interview on the “America’s Jobs Team” podcast.
* This issue’s Classnotes are from information received through June 9, 2021. (Unless otherwise noted, geographic locations refer to Georgia.)
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