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April 24, 2007
55th Reunion News
The following letter was received from Elmer Mitchell, Chairman, Reunion Committee.
Dear
Clift High School Graduates of 1952:
Hope
this letter finds you all doing well. We are going to have two days this year
for our class reunion, that several local classmates planned.
On Friday, September 28, 2007, for those arriving in town, we will meet atthe Golden Corral at 6:30 p.m. for dinner
(“dutch”) for a get together.(Corner of highway 280 and Pepperell Parkway).
On Saturday, September 29, 2007, we plan to tour the Museum of East Alabama at 121 South 9th. Street, Opelika,
Al. We will have lunch (“dutch”)downtown at one of the cafe’s,
if you would like to dine together.
On
September 29, 2007, We will be celebrating our 55th. Class Reunion at the Saugahatchee Country Club, 3800 Bent
Creek Road, Opelika, Al.
(Same
location as our 40th. Class Reunion was held.) There will be a socialhour
at 6:00 p.m. that we all can visit with each together before dinner. There will be a Bar available for those who desire a
drink (pay on you own)and for those who do not drink there will be punch inside the room.
The dinner is Buffet style with 3 meats, vegetables, etc. The cost of
the dinner will be $30.00 per person.
Mail your check to: Elmer Mitchell, 2115 Henderson Drive, Opelika, AL 3801. Telephone #: 334-745-4223.
The
dress will be “Sunday Dress-up”. There will be a class photo taken
and can be purchased at that time to be mailed to you. Several local classmates
got together and planned this reunion.
If
you need accommodation, you will need to make your own reservations:
Days
Inn of Opelika - 1014 Anand Street, Opelika, Al 334-749-5080
Holiday
Inn of Opelika- 1102 Columbus Hwy.- Opelika, Al 334-745-6331
Ramada
Inn- Opelika - 205 N. 21st. Street - Opelika, Al. 334-745-6293
Jameson
Inn of Auburn - 1212 Mall Pkwy.- Auburn, Al 334-502-5020
Hilton
Garden Inn Auburn/Opelika - Auburn. Al 334-502-3500
Please
make a SPECIAL effort to attend this reunion.
Please send your money and how many in attendance by August 31, 2007 for the buffet dinner. ($30.00 per person)
Yours
Truly,
Elmer
Mitchell, Chairman
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March 8, 2007
55th
reunion – Clift High School Class of 1952
We had a meeting Tuesday,
March 6, 2007 at 2:00 pm. The following people were present for the meeting: Paul Parks, Mary Nell Bohler, Elmer
and Jean Mitchell. We went over all the locations, menus, prices and dates and decided unanimous that the date will
be September the 28th and 29th.
We discussed that we would
meet for dinner Friday the 28th. at 6:00pm and that the members would go "Dutch" at the Golden Corral.
September 29th we discussed
that it would be interesting to tour The East
Alabama Museum and lunch while we are in dowtown Opelika (Dutch).
Times will be announced at
a later date.
The main event will be
at the Saugahchee County Club and will be a buffet style. There will be a "Happy Hour" at 6:00 pm (cash bar) and
punch will be served for non-drinkers inside the ballroom.
The attire will be "DRESS
UP" like our 40th. class reunion.
The Buffet Dinner will begin at 7 pm and consists of a salad bar and 3 meats, 2 vegetables, 2
starches, 1 dessert and includes crackers, rolls, butter, tea, and coffee.
The cost of the Buffet Dinner will be $30.00 per person. This includes the taxes and service fee.
There will not be a Sunday event!
March 3, 2007
Just got a report on the progress of the 2007 Class Reunion for the class of 1952.
Tenative dates are 28-29 September. Still discussing the locations for both dates.
Remember this is only under discussion. If you have
any suggestions please CONTACT WEBMASTER.
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February 24, 2007
Recent news from Jean Mitchell is that a meeting was conducted last week of several classmates in
Opelika to discuss the 55th Class reunion. Suggestions were made, places to hold the dinner was discussed, but no final
decisions were made. They talked about having the reunion either in August (Hot) or September (better). There
will be another meeting on March 6, 2007 to share the information collected by the participants of the last meeting.
If you have any suggestions that you would like them to know about, please email me using the link CONTACT WEBMASTER and I will pass it on to the people involved. Any suggestions must arrive prior to the next
meeting of March 6.
Thursday - August 4, 2005
I received the following information from Jean Mitchell a couple of days ago.
Dear Class Members:
We held a class reunion meeting , Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 7:00 P.M.
We discussed a joint class reunion of the graduating classes of 1951 and 1953. I had contacted the Chairperson
of 1953, Nancy (Booth) Killian and
they had a brunch meeting and discussed the joint reunion and voted against joint unions. She stated that it
was not anything against us. She also stated that they had theirs set up and it was running smoothly and that
was the way that they wanted to keep it.
There
was a good discussion to having joint reunions and we decided to keep having our own reunions every two (2) years.
We planned to have our class reunion in May,2007 this time. No confirmed date was set at this time. The group
decided to meet again in approximately six (6) months before May 2007 or before, to get everything organized for the confirmed
date and location. We also decided to have all events (Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday) to be a"sit down"affair.
We also discussed, if anyone wishing to invite anyone from the class above or below, that this is acceptable, but you would be responsible
to pay for them.
Elmer Mitchell was confirmed to remain as Chairperson.
Bobby Huling was in charge of the locations. (places have been discussed)
Jean Mitchell is in charge of communications.
Those in attendance were as following: Paul Parks, Lamar and Donna Jones, Julia and Bobby Huling, Bill Hilyer,
Mollie and Mack Henderson, and Jean and Elmer Mitchell.
If there are any changes in your address, telephone number, e-mails, sickness and etc., please let us know right away
where we can notify the
classmembers by e-mail or telephone (who do not have computers).
We will keep you all informed as the time calls for other meetings.
Best regards.
Elmer Mitchell
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UPDATE - MAY 3, 2005
Plans for the 2005 reunion have been published and mailed to all class members. Casual
dress for all events. The events are as follows:
FRIDAY, JUNE 17th.
Bobby and Julia Huling have planned to have hor d'oeurves and refreshments, while enjoying great
fellowship. As far as any spirits, you are invited to BYOB. There is plenty of parking at their residence, 2203
Oakbowery Road, Opelika, Alabama. (See map below)
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th:
CHANGE IN LOCATION! THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE ROAD TO SPRING VILLA!!!!!
Meeting is at Bobby & Julia Huling's home, (See map)from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, where a buffet
lunch will be served from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm by Jim Bob's Chicken Fingers. Also assorted fruit, chips, nuts, sodas,
bottle water and dip are available all day. There has been a request to make this event alochol free.
We are requested to observe this rule.
The cost is $21.00 per person. Please send in your checks no later than Tuesday, May 31st.
SUNDAY JUNE 19th:
A Sunday morning buffet breakfast is planned at the Golden Corral (See map). This is an additional
cost of $6.49 plus tax per senior citizen. (I guess we all qualify) This is to paid at the restaurant.
IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE AN INVITATION PLEASE Contact Webmaster
Directions on the map below
The class of 1954 had their reunion in May 2005. I spoke with some people that attended
and they really had a good time. They speak highly of the facilities at Springvilla. The three images below the map were
donated by Jane Leverett-Haynie.
| Opelika, Alabama map |
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| Places of interest for the 2005 reunion |
| Spring Villa Lodge |
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| 1474 Lee Rd. Opelika, Alabama |
| Covered Outbuilding - Picnic Tables & Grill |
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| Spring Villa Park - 1474 Lee Rd. Opelika, Alabama |
| Dining Facility at the lodge |
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| Spring Villa, 1474 Lee Rd. - Opelika, Alabama |
UPDATE - JUNE 12, 2004
Elmer Mitchell has made reservations for June 18, 2005 for the Springvilla Park Lodge from
11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is already confirmed and other plans will follow as it gets closer to the first of the year
2005. Mark your calendar for that weekend ! Keep the whole weekend open.
UPDATE MAY 15, 2004
The following letter was received from Jean Mitchell yesterday.
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Dear Classmates:
It has been said
by all who attended our last reunion, that everyone had a very enjoyable evening. I
think the consensus was let’s do it again and soon. With this in mind,
it has been proposed that we have one very two (2) years. Let’s do it!
But first, on a
sad note, we all mourn Margaret’s passing, She was loved by all and we will miss her.
We also lost Ray Tucker the last of March. We had just found out he was
back in Opelika but very ill. We have now lost thirteen (13) class members, so
let’s get together more often.
There were several,
at the last reunion, that offered financial assistance. I would at this time,
ask financial help from all who feel they can afford it. If you can not, I will understand and that will be the end of my request.
We will put this money in a bank account and use it for up front costs of all reunions.
At this time, we do not have but forty-four dollars ($44) and most of it
will be used for this mailing. I hope we can get at least five hundred dollars
($500) for this account.
We are proposing
a three (3) day event - Friday night - all day Saturday- Sunday morning buffet breakfast.
On Saturday, however;
the all day event from 10 AM til 6 PM will be at Springvilla. They have a new
Lodge and it is fantastic. It has AC and a small kitchen, etc. This way, we can all sit, stand, walk around the ground and just visit with one another. We can have a business meeting and have some fun, as well. Should we do this at Springvilla, we have to
make reservations a year in advance.
Everyone who has
a computer, please send your comments to:
jeanmitchell@highstream.net
Should you wish
to send a check (any amount) mail to:
Elmer Mitchell,
2115 Henderson Drive, Opelika, AL 36801
Sincerely,
P.S. Thank you and we shall let you hear regarding the
dates, times and complete itineraries.
Elmer Mitchell
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UPDATE OCTOBER 2003
I received a comment
from another class member who attended a combined reunion, and didn’t think it was very enjoyable. There were too many people and mingling was too spread out. It
was not comfortable to go over and try to join another group, especially if you didn’t really know them that well. The majority probably doesn’t have that much in common with another class.
It was
also a function that did not cater well to moving about and mingling. People
got stuck at their own table and didn’t get up and move about. It was held
at night and at a location that was not well lighted, and it was difficult to recognize anybody.
We had a very nice function at another reunion one year at the Brownfield House (where Clift
High used to sit). There were several individual long tables set up, and it was
catered. Another class had tables down the center holding all the food.
The tables were nicely decorated in red and black, with red and black balloons around. There was a table
set up for memorabilia that people brought to share. People could get up and
move about and it was just right for mingling and visiting.
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Nancy Henderson-Mcleod and Minnie Lou (Doe) Golden-Ellis have
both indicated to me that they prefer not to have a reunion combined with another class.
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Mary Nell (Jordan) Bohler sent the following comment:
With regard to our next class reunion, it really
doesn't matter to me whether or not we combine
with the class of '53, but I know first hand that
they really do a great job in planning their reunions and that they usually
last two or three days. They
also have frequent reunions. I go to church with
Betty (Leonard) Scroggins, and she always fills me
in on their activities. It is a really big affair, and I
doubt they could handle the additional people from
our class. Just thought I would pass this on.
Take care.
Mary (Jordan) Bohler
NEXT REUNION 2005
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There has been a great deal of discussion on the timing of the next reunion. Most of the
discussion has only involved a few class members. It would be nice if we could have more classmates involved in these discussions.
Since we are all on the other side of the half century mark (sound better than our actual age), the general consensus of opinion
is that we have a reunion every other year, i.e.: 2005, 2007, etc. etc. All involved agree that this is a very good idea.
Some of the recommendations are:
Two or three days of reunion activities.
1. An outdoor BBQ on the first day (weather permitting).
2. An evening Dinner on the second day.
3. A farewell Breakfast on the third day.
4. An hour with no organized activities scheduled prior to dinner. Maybe a cocktail
hour. This would give everyone sufficient time to socialize. That was the biggest complaint I heard about the 2003 reunion.
Not enough time to talk to everyone.
Or any combination of the above.
Note: Having activities scheduled over a two or three day period will give everyone
a chance to attend at least one of the activities.
Keep in mind that
time seems to fly these days. Before you know it, we will be getting ready
to attend the next reunion. As these things do not happen in a vacuum, you need
to give your ideas to Elmer Mitchell. Those of you that live in the Opelika area
are encouraged to offer your assistance. I, of course, will publish all the information on our website, and take the
responsibility of keeping an up-to-date class roster. Those of you online and not in the Opelika area, are encouraged to contact
and update classmates that are offline and live in your general area.
Please send
me any new suggestion.
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