Classnotes
THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIP Laughter, hugs and lively conversation: You provided plenty of all three at this year’s inperson Homecoming celebration. It was a wonderful reminder of the power of relationships and the enduring connections fostered on the Hill. If you missed this year, some virtual events are in the planning stages. We look forward to seeing you! —MARTHA PIRKLE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS P.S. Watch your email for a virtual book discussion led by First Gentleman Mark Huffman.
1970s
1973 The Rev. Dr. David Clark Johnson of Charleston, South Carolina, was awarded the Anton Boisen professional service award by the association of professional chaplains.
1975 Joan Rhiner Von Lehe of Cullman, Alabama, recently released her new book, “Up the Downhill Slide,” available on Amazon.
1980s
1986 Perrin Alford of LaGrange is president and senior consultant for the Atlantic Partners Consulting Group.
1990s
1994 Mayor Jim Thornton of LaGrange was inducted as Georgia Municipal Association President. He is the third LaGrange mayor
Cheryl and Ron Farr hosted a mini reunion at their home: front row, from left, Pat O’Conner ‘80, Kris Cagle ’78, Reggie Jarrell ’75, Steve Cagle ’78 and Robert Brown ’77; middle row, Louise Wynne Smith ’79, Karen Thompson ’80, Ron Farr ’77; back row, Scott Price ’78, Chris Vreeland ’78, Nancy Cooley Jackson ’78 and Joe Rogers ’78.
to serve as president since GMA’s inception in 1933. 1996 Doree O’Neal of Marietta is a recovery coach, The Real Doree O, and has published a book, “Seriously? How I Went from a Hot Mess to a Daring Badass,”
Willie Taylor, Judy Greer ’57, H’07 and Sally Askew ’62, H’06 visited in North Carolina.
about her road to recovery from alcoholism and putting the pieces of her life back together. It debuted on Amazon in the No. 1 spot for substance abuse. She is also streaming a live show called “Lipstick and Lotus.” 1998 Timothy Brent Blankenship Jr. of Newnan, who had served as a lieutenant for the Newnan
* This issue’s Classnotes are from information received through Nov. 9, 2021. (Unless otherwise noted, geographic locations refer to Georgia.)
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