WFGHS Reunion Program

ALUMNI CLASS OF

WALTER F. GEORGE HIGH SCHOOL

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

35 TH ANNIVERSARY REUNION

Saturday, December 17, 2022

The Westin Peachtree Plaza

8:00 P.M.

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Honoring the Past Treasuring the Present Shaping the Future

December 16, 2022

Greetings:

As the 61st Mayor of Atlanta, it is my pleasure to welcome Walter F. George High School’s Class of 1987 to your 35th Reunion.

The City of Atlanta is proud to join you in commemorating this milestone event. The purpose of class reunions is to give former classmates the chance to reconnect and reminisce about memories from their school days.

As a product of Atlanta Public Schools, I salute your commitment to strengthening and sustaining the special bond that comes with being a Falcon. Since walking the halls of George High, you have blessed our city and surrounding states with your wisdom, professional and personal achievements, as well as your resilience. And we will forever be grateful for your contributions.

For those who moved away from our world-class city, I encourage you to explore some of our incredible attractions – again. Consider spending time at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca Cola, Atlanta Botanical Garden, and many more.

On behalf of the people of Atlanta, I offer best wishes on a memorable occasion.

Sincerely,

Mayor Andre Dickens Mayor Andre Dickens

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CITY OF ATLANTA 55 TRINITY AVE, S.W. ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303-0300 TEL (404) 330-6100

Andre Dickens MAYOR

LETTER OF RECOGNITION

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

*Event Check-In ..................................................... Venue Logistics & Hospitality Committee

Welcome and Greetings ............................................................... Charles Carter III - Presiding

The Importance of the Occasion ................................................................... Bartholomew Huff

Invocation ..................................................................................................................... Sedric Colbert

Alma Mater (all rise to sing) .......................................................................................... Classmates

In Memoriam & Moment of Silence .......................... Karen Black Morris & Yolanda Bryant

Prayer for Dinner ....................................................................................................... Terri Ogletree

Dinner Service .................................................................................................. Event Banquet Staff

Dinner Service Entertainment (Poem) ................................................. Tonia Davis Greenway

“Back Down Memory Lane“ - A Reflection of Fun Memories ............................. Classmates

*Of classmates, educators, loved ones, school-related events (i.e., sports, other competitions, trips, organizations), classroom lessons, other GHS classmates, community and neighborhood, cafeteria experience, graduation, prom, homecoming, parties, admirations, etc.

2 minutes per classmate at the podium

Recognition of Guests ....................................................................... Beverly Headen Rodriquez

Military Service Recognition ..................................................................................... Dexter Mapp

Presentation of Awards and Gifts ....................................................... Alumni Planning Group

Final Remarks & Toast ............................ Bartholomew Huff and La Volnée Rawls Stepney

*Announcements regarding upcoming class events. Special acknowledgments and words of encouragement. Class toast.

Fight Song (all rise-sing with spirit and jubilee!) .................................................... Classmates

Benediction .................................................................................................................. Sedric Colbert

Event Social Hours ....................................................................................... DJ and Photographer

Photos (Group & Individual)

Dancing

*Socialization (to catch up, exchange contact information, sign program, embrace, laugh, snap selfies, enjoy drinks, and snacks).

**Video montage of the dearly departed: Beloved Loved Parents, Teachers, Administrators, & Classmates.

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CLASS OFFICIALS

Walter F. George High School Class of 1987 Planning Group

BOARD MEMBERS

Bartholomew Huff Board Chairman

La Volnée Rawls Stepney Board Executive Administrator

Tonia Davis Greenway Board Advisor

Yolonda Bryant Board Advisor

Terri Ogletree Board Advisor

Erika Berry Sykes Board Advisor

Karen Black Morris Board Advisor

Stephanie Davis Baker Committee Member

Beverly Headen Rodriquez Committee Member

ALUMNI PLANNING GROUP COMMITTEES

Event & Entertainment Planning Committee

Communication & Publicity Design Committee

Merchandising & Decor Committee

Program & Print Design Committee

Technology & Branding Committee

History & Archive Committee

Venue Logistics & Hospitality Committee

Fundraising & Gifts-in-Kind Committee

*Alumni Planning Group Board Members are included in addition to each planning committee member.

35TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR KICKOFF CELEBRATION (VIRTUAL)

La Volnée Rawls Stepney

Tonia Davis Greenway

Yolonda Bryant

Terri Ogletree

Erika Berry Sykes

Karen Black Morris

Beverly Headen (Flute Recording and Music Scores)

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ANNUAL CLASS TAILGATE COMMITTEE

La Volnée Rawls Stepney

Alicia Nunn Freeman

Deirdra Cameron

Charles Carter III

Carolyn Wright

Shelia Grant Bailey

SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

Beverly Headen, President

Shaunda Hill, Vice President

Adrian Ward, Secretary

Carolyn Wright, Treasurer

STUDENT GOVERNMENT OFFICERS

Dexter Mapp, President

Tonya Askew, Vice President

Paula Stokes, Secretary

Helena Robinson, Treasurer

Jarvis Sims, Parliamentary

CLASS OF 1987 SENIOR CLASS HOMEROOMS

Homeroom 12-1: Ms. Days

Homeroom 12-2: Mr. Saye

Homeroom 12-3: Ms. Greene

Homeroom 12-4: Ms. Shoate

Homeroom 12-5: Mr. Randall

Homeroom 12-6: Ms. Williams

SCHOOL AND SENIOR CLASS ADMINISTRATORS AND EDUCATORS

Mr. Wallace A. Bibbs, Principal (September 10, 1939 - November 10, 2021)

Mr. John Goodlett, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Doris Shroud, Senior Counselor

Mrs. Betty Greene, Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Thelma Shoate, Yearbook Dedicatee

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IN MEMORIAM

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Louis Bailey Nicholas Potts Carla Slaton Allison Bumpass Tara Freeman

Students

Carlita Leonard Derek Bell Michael Brown Susan Hadley Zanita Turner Willie Slaton

Administration & Faculty

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Mr. Wallace A. Bibbs Dr. Katheryn Brown Mrs. Jerolyn Bufford Mrs. Rushia Palmer Mr. Leland Mangrum Mrs. Mattie Williams Mrs. Mildred Mann Mr. Robert Saye Mr. Robert Herndon Mr. Calvin Jones Dr. Alonzo Crim

SCHOOL SONGS

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Verses 4-7

Do you know where you’re going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you goin’ to? Do you know?

Now lookin’ back at all we’ve planned. We let so many dreams just slip through our hands. Why must we wait so long before we’ll see. How sad the answers to those questions can be?

Do you know where you’re going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you? Where are you going to? Do you know?

Do you know what you’re hopin’ for? When you look behind you, there’s no open doors. What are you hopin’ for? Do you know?

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CLASS SONG

WHO WERE YOU?

Which Did You Represent?

Miss Band Miss First Attendant Miss Junior Escort for Miss George High

Miss Les Gentilsomme Miss JETS Senior Miss Les Poupèe Enchantèe Miss Drill Team

Escort for Miss First Attendant Miss FHA Miss Flag Corp Escort for Miss Sophomore

Miss Freshman Escort for Royal Courts Escort for Miss Senior Miss Senior

Miss Majorette Miss George High Escort for Miss Freshmen Attendant Miss Second Attendant

Escort for Miss Second Attendan Miss Sophomore Miss DECA Calendar Girl

What Did You Do?

Marching Band Concert Band Section Leader Honor&AllState Bands

Piccolo/Flute Player Clarinet Player Bass Drum Player Bannerette

Drill Team Majorette Flag Corp Section Leader

Bells Player Snare Drum Player Cymbal Player Xylophone Player

Band Vice President Tuba Player Tuba Player Tenor Drum Player

Baritone Player French Horn Player Jazz Band Band President

Cornet Player Trumpet Player Drum Major/ette Trombone Player

Bassoon Player Timpani Player Tenor Saxophone Player Alto Saxophone Player

Co-Section Leader Bassoon Player Oboe Player Sonic Boom

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Which Athlete Were You?

Softball Player Football Player Cheerleader Soccer Player

Squad Leader Safety Jumper Corner

Offensive Linemen Center Wide Receiver Team Captain

Basketball Player Hurdler Defensive Linemen Squad Co-Leader

Thrower Waterboy/girl Kicker Running Back

Small Forward Point Guard Quarterback Baseball Player

Distance Runner (1500m) Full Back Shooting Guard Power Forward

Co-Captain Cross Country Tight End Sprinter (100m, 200m, 400m, 800m)

Which Organization Were You In?

JROTC BETA Spanish Club Treasurer

Drama Georgian Staff Advanced Choir Diesel Mechanics

CVAE Modern Dance BETA Le Poupèe Enchantèe

Les Gentilsomme President FHA-HERO Editor-in-Chief

Toastmasters Just Say No Orchestra VICA

Senior Class Officer DECA Horticulture Who’s Who

Drill Team Debutant FBLA Library

Model U.N. Assistant Editor-in-Chief Nat’l Honor Society Cadet (LTC, MAJ, CAPT, 1LT, 2LT)

Rifle Team Parliament Transportation Yearbook Staff

Secretary Aircraft Mechanics Cadet Sponsor Vice President

SGA Officer International Exchange Book Club Dance Team

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Who Were your favorite Educators?

Coach Coleman Mr. Bibbs

Mr. Poindexter

Mr. Lemco

Mrs. Mohead Mrs. Wells

Mrs. Moore Coach Jones

Mrs. Greene Mr. Randall

HR of the Yr. (12-6 ) Mrs. Wilder

Ms. Booker Mr. Johnson

Mr. Olds Mrs. Todman

Mrs. Shoate Mrs. Harris Homeroom 12-5 Mrs. Swarn

Mr. Hickey Mr. Say Coach Johnson Mrs. Paxton

Mrs. McMillan Mr. Troutman

Mrs. Torres Mr. Ford

Ms. Crumbly

Homeroom 12-4

Homeroom 12-2

Ms. Dawson

Mrs. Mann

Ms. Kennedy

Mr. Goodlett Mrs. Bufford

Mr. Stokes

Mrs. Tripp

Mrs. Daniel

Mr. Smith

Mrs. Palmer Mrs. Mattie Williams

Mrs. Wade Mr. Hollifield

Mrs. Adams Homeroom 12-3

Mrs. Shroud Mrs. Alston

Mrs. F. Wilder

Mr. Taylor

Mrs. Brown Mr. Chap

Mr. Beasley Homeroom 12-1

Mrs. Calhoun

Mr. Hong

Mrs. Willis Mrs. Jones

Mr. Williams

Mr. Boemker

Mrs. Waymond Mr. Flournoy

Ms. Dawson Mrs. Taylor

Mrs. Smith Mrs. Cook

Mr. Hillman

Mr. Eberhardt

Coach Mangram Mr. Toth

Mr. Hardy Homeroom 12-5

Mrs. Fort Mrs. Martin

Homeroom 12-4 Mrs. Driver

Ms. Simon Mr. Johnson

Mrs. Days Mrs. Mary Williams

Which werer your favorite academic subjects?

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Math P.E. Language Science Social Studies English Foreign Lang. History

Which one of therse were you?

Most Esquire Most Devoted Couple

Top Rank# (7) Drawer/ Illustrator

Top Rank# (3)

Mr. Falcon

Science Project Winner

Mr. Georgian Top Rank# (6)

Most Versatile Class Cutter

Most Talented Top 11 - 21 Rank Seniors

Most Intellectual Comedian

Top Rank# (10)

Top Rank# (4)

Most Winsome

Early Out for OJT

Valedictorian Top Rank# (2)

Storyteller or Writer

Most School Spirited

Summer Schooler to Catch -up

Top Rank# (8)

Math Wizard

Most Congenial

Most Humorous Always Completed Assignments Office Helper

Most Vogue Miss Falconette

Where about did you live? What school did you attend?

Crawford Long Middle Jonesboro Road Park South Hutchens Road Lakewood Fairgrounds Latonia Drive Plunkett Town Poole Creek Road

Metropolitan Browns Mill Road Brandywine Apartments Stewart Avenue

Mount Zion Road Old Dixie Highway Cleveland Avenue Elementary Macon Drive

College Park Macon Place Stewart Avenue Linda Lane

Cleveland Avenue Lakewood Stadium Southside Industrial Parkway Mountain View

Gilbert Gardens Blair Village Riverdale Gilbert Road

Forest Park Techwood Flats Wascanna Road Hapeville

Pennington Park Clayton County Conley Road Fort Gillem

Harper Schools Macedonia Road Hamilton Blvd Renault Road

Wilson Road U-Rescue Villa Ruby Harper Blvd Bedford Pine

Orchard Knob East Point Empire Blvd Springside Drive

Fairlane Drive Waters Road Old Hapeville Road Judy Lane

Preston Lane Baywood Drive Bromack Drive Hillsdale Drive

Humphries Drive Holly Drive Orchard Lane Donnebrook Lane

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KEEP IN TOUCH

Name: Phone: Email: Social:

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Tyrace Abdul Raheen

Rebecca Addie

Sonya Allen

Deirvick Anderson

Michael Anderson

Tonya Askew

Tomeka Atkinson

Latrease Bailey

*Louis Bailey

Barbara Banks

Dedra Banks

Teffany Barber

Anjel Barnes

Norman Barnes

Angela Beachem

Stephanie Beasley

Aaron Beckham

*Derek Bell

Erika Berry

Karen Black

Tia Bradley

Corey Bridges

Swanda Brittain

Edgar Brown

Kelita Brown

Melissa Brown

*Michael Brown

Shawn Bryant

Yolanda Bryant

*Allison Bumpass

Carla Bussie

Jennifer Butler

Edward Calhoun

Felicia Calhoun

Zenobia Calhoun

Deirdra Cameron

Tamecca Campbell

Charles Carter III

Kiva Charleston

LeQuese Childs

Heng Chin

Chuntray Clay

Sedric Colbert

Myrick Copeland

Stephanie Copeland

Shawanda Crawley

Dexter Crowder

Pamela Dallas

Demetria Davis

Stephanie Davis

Tonia Davis

Saturnalium Cepeda

Dennis

Antonio Denson

Coulette Dent

Sheria Dixon

Hong Duong

Terry Dupree

Shedwyn Echols

Kenton Edenfield

Juan Edgar

Lester Ellis

Michael Ellis

Paul Elmore

Angelia Evans

Johnny Fagin

*Tara Freeman

Sheila Gay

Adrian Glass

LaJuan Glenn

Sheila Grant

Tanya Green

Chauncey Griffin

Kathy Grigley

Andre Grimes

Luther Gripper

Eugene Hackney

*Susan Hadley

Hayes Hamm

Benjamin Harris

Donald Harris

Elliott Harris

Glenda Hawkins

Beverly Headen

Althea Higgins

Sheldon Higgins

Shaunda Hill

Katrina Hollis

Carroll House

Bartholomew Huff

Anthony Jackson

Arlanda Jackson

Melanie Jackson

Menice Jackson

Nelson Jackson

Taranglar James

Felicia Johnson

Kimberly Johnson

Oscar Johnson

Sabrina Johnson

Tammy Johnson

Wanda Johnson

Nichelle Jones

Pamela Jones

Phyllis Jones

Valerie Jones

Tarrion Jordan

Ricky Journey

Sonia Judon

Felicia Kendrick

Reginald Laney

Pham Lahn

Rodney Law

Charlotte Lenon

*Carlita Leonard

Reginald Lewis

Sinetta Lewis

Corey Lightfoot

Booker Linkhorn, Jr.

Alan Lloyd, Jr.

Jennifer Long

Dexter Mapp

Waketa Marshall

Andrea Martin

Anthony Matthews

Steven Mathis

Carol McBride

Tammie McCrary

Cas-Suandrea

McDaniel

Tracey Minger

Sharnette Mitchell

Natasha Moore

Shawndala Neely

Michael Neely

Alicia Nunn

Ontario Ogletree

Maryum Oliver

Corrina Parham

Kimberly Parks

Anthony Parlor

Reginald Peek

Tangya Penn

Melinda Peterson

Lauh Huu Pham

Reginald Pierce

Wilbert Phillips

Teresa Pines

Derrick Pleasant

Dexter Porter

Wendell Porter

*Nicholas Potts

Michael Pritchett

Tammy Quarterman

Donald Ramey

Eundreia Raston

La Volnée Rawls

Willie Reid

Helena Robertson

Charles Robinson

Julie Robinson

Tennise Robinson

Simmona Rozier

Tekeshia Ryals

Tony Salter

LaChandra Morrisa

Sammons

Belinda Sewell

George Shealy

Jarvis Sims

*Carla Slaton

*Willie Slaton

Alisa Slaughter

Corey Smith

Kamethia Smith

Montenie Smith (Tina)

T’Meeka Smith

Shanna Smith

Wilbert Smith

Joy Stackhouse

Jerome Stanley

Stephen Staples

Dawn Stembridge

Benjamin Stevens

Zector Stiggers

Paula Stokes

Rodney Sturkey

Tracy Sutton

David Taylor

Jill Thomas

Marlo Thomas

Tara Thomas

Tonya Thornton

Miriam Tucker

Stanley Tucker

*Zanita Turner

Bettye Walker

Adrian Ward

Candida Welch

Reza Watson

Key-Shaon Wells

Benita Westmoreland

Demetria Wilburn

Anthony Wilcher

Catherine Williams

Charles Williams

Karen Williams

Marion Williams

Sandra Williams

Cynthia Wilson

Karen Woods

Carolyn Wright

Samuel Wyatt

Jacquelyn Zanders

Stephanie Zimmerman

*Transitioned Classmates

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Views Bar and Grill

200 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

DAY 1

Class of 1987 Reunion

Meet and Greet Dinner

Business Casual attire in orange, black, or white

Friday, December 16, 2022

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

DAY 2

Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel

210 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

An Orange and Black Affair of Elegance

Semi-Formal attire in orange, black, or white

Saturday, December 17, 2022

8:00 pm - 12 am

DAY 3

Bowlero Atlantic Station

261 19th Street, NW Suite 1150 Atlanta, GA 30363

WALTER F. GEORGE

HIGH SCHOOL

Atlanta, Georgia

Alumni Class of 1987

40th Year Reunion (2027)

Class of 1987 Reunion Mix and Mingle Lunch

Casual attire in orange, black, white, or any Class of 1987 T-Shirt/Jersey

Sunday, December 18, 2022

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

FUTURE CLASS EVENTS

George High Alumni “Back to the Yard” Tailgate

Class of 1987 “Black and Orange Holiday Affair”

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EVENTS

Although the Atlanta Public Schools inactivated Walter Franklin George High School, we still remember the building, regular classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, sports fields, band room, library, aircraft hangar, home economy room, art room, choral room, JR ROTC rooms, courtyard, main office, counselors’ offices, dedicated principals, counselors, teachers, cafeteria staff, librarians, and the good times. We can continue to keep the school’s name, spirit, and the Falcon emblem alive for our class, the WFGHS Family, and to the rest of the world. Here are some suggestions on how best to do that:

1. Stay in touch with one another.

2. Help one another during times of sickness and hardships.

3. Pray for one another.

4. Proudly wear your orange and black colors and the mascot emblem—let ’em know about WFGHS.

5. Sing, play, or dance to the Fight Song.

6. Give reverence to the Alma Mater.

7. Remember those that have transitioned.

8. Participate in person, virtual, and telephonic WFGHS meetings.

9. Readily respond to communications from classmates.

10. Support each other’s business and social enterprises.

11. Support each other’s religious and spiritual ministries.

12. Readily volunteer to assist in various events and activities.