UPCOMING EVENTS PRESORTED The Sumner Alumni Association BOWLING PARTY P.O. Box 45225 FIRST CLASS MAIL I INSIDE THIS ISSUE U.S. POSTAGE Monday, October 13, 2014 St. Louis, MO 63145 7:00 pm - 9 pm PAID Cover Scholarship Update Hats Off Luncheon Crest Bowling Alley ST. LOUIS, MO Permit No. 4760 2 President’s Corner Golf Article The Sumner Alumni Association FAMILY SKATE PARTY 3 Homecoming Flyer Tuesday, October 14, 2014 4 Luncheon Article 7:00 pm - 10 pm Membership Article Summer Concert Pres. Newsletter Skate King 5 140th Anniv. Gala

First Day Sumner High VOLUME 13, ISSUE 13 F A L L 2 0 1 4 “HAPPY HOUR” Yearbooks for sale Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Fashion Show Com. 6:00 pm - 10 pm 6 Membership Form Scholarship Update Jocelyn Anderson ‘57, Scholarship Déjà Vu II Café 7 140 Reservation Form Ad Booklet Form Alumni Hoop-fest Games 8 Photo Gallery Thursday, October 16, 2014 9 Photo Gallery 10 Class of 54, 60-Year 6:00 pm - 10 pm Class of 64, 50-Year Vashon High School 11 Class of 74, 40-Year Class of 59, 55-Year HOMECOMING DANCE Class of 69, 45-Year Friday, October 17, 2014 Class of 79, 35-Year 8:00 pm - 1:00 am Class of 84, 30-Year 12 –15 Alumni Memberships The Machinist Hall 16 Upcoming Events

Bulldog Leadership TAILGATE PARTY Souvenir Sales Contact Saturday, October 18, 2014 12:00 pm - 5 pm

Tuskegee Field MEMBERSHIPS The Association has 902 mem- FOOTBAL GAME bers for the 2014 calendar year Saturday, October 18, 2014 with 587 lifetime memberships, Sumner vs. Vashon 3 honorary lifetime member- Tuskegee Field, 1:30 p.m. ships, 86 partial lifetime mem- berships and 226 annual mem- 12th ANNUAL ROUND-UP berships. The dues are allocated Sunday, February 22, 2015 as follows: all monies from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm annual memberships and a proportional percentage of each Sumner High School lifetime membership is as- signed to the annual budget and 140th Anniversary Gala up to half of that total is as- Saturday, June 20, 2015 signed to the scholarship 6:00 pm—12 am budget for that school year. Chase Park Plaza Memberships are payable throughout the year. For the membership application, see St. Louis Public Schools insert on page 6. The Sumner Alumni Association

801 North 11th Street St. Louis, MO 63101 ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Editors: Kenneth M. Lee, President Kenneth M. Lee John House, Vice President Samuel McKeever Betty M. Louis, Treasurer

Jacqueline Vanderford Danna Lee-Hammon, A. Treas. Hat’s off to the Scholarship Luncheon Committee Carola Wright, Rec. Secretary Editor/Layout Brenda Drake, Cor. Secretary Joan M. Smith ‘54 Charles Shelton ‘60 Elaine Vincent Maufas ‘66 Warice Blackmon - Davis ‘80 Betty M. Louis Past Presidents Marlene F. May ‘54 Sandra Sledge Simmons ’61 Samuel McKeever ‘75 John Abram Jocelyn M. Anderson ‘57 John D. Abram ‘63 Cynthia Lewis ‘78 Contact Us Wilbert Overall ‘59 Priscilla Mason ‘84 Jacqueline Vanderford To report corrections or clarifications, Elizabeth Jennings ’76, Souvenir Program Chairperson call the hotline @ 314.345.2676 Board Members at Large or via email Audrey Poindexter, SAA Souvenir Chairperson Kim Garrett Betty M. Louis ’76, Chairperson [email protected] Phone # 314.383.7174 Email: [email protected] Elaine Maufaus [email protected] SUMNER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The President ’ s Corner by Kenneth M. Lee ‘63 All Members – September 15, 2014 P A G E 2 Mitchell, Barbara Moore Goodgaim, Rodderick Class of 76 Hello Sumnerites, ANNUAL MEMBERS Wells, Marva L. Joiner, Tommie L. Andrews, Cornell Cla ss of 57 Lewis, Emily M. Jennings, Elizabeth D. Sumner High School has continuously operated as a High School since the year 1875. As Class of 35 Beck, Barbara Gaines McClain, Carolyn Posey Pride, Alice Steen th Underwood, Edward Dunn, Janet Taylor Taborn, Eleanor Woods Class of 77 Sumner begins its 140 year of operation, efforts are underway to keep the legacy alive. A Class of 40 Floyd, Nelda Wellington, Ophelia Tobias Ewell, Renee Graham gala celebration in honor of this achievement is scheduled to occur June 20, 2015, 6 p.m. at Perkins, Ottie Micheau Greene, Samuel R. Class of 67 Green, Noah the Chase Park Plaza Khorassan Ballroom. Refer to the inserts pertaining to this event for Wright, Jean Oliver Johnson, Izella Givens Benford, Marsha Taylor Jackson, Patricia more information. In the interim, we are still seeking volunteers at Sumner for our 140 Class of 41 Pittman, Sherline Crittenden Bond Jr., Frederick McKinney, Lynette Price

Years/140 Minutes Campaign to give a minimum of 140 minutes of service at Sumner Tanaka, Valeria Benson Rhodes, Elizabeth Tate Class of 68 Poindexter, Terrence Underwood, Audrey Hunt Young, Tommie L. Anderson Bryant, Michael Smith, Smith High School in commemoration of 140 years of our alma mater. Class of 42 Class of 58 Hawkins, Beverly Class of 78 Gates, Harriet Craddock Ambus, Marjorie Jackson Hawkins, Kenneth Brown , Maria Rall Membership for the alumni association continues to grow. I strongly encouraged you that are Richardson, Geneva Skinner Hodge, Ronald Irving, Betty Louis, Verreana members to recruit graduates of Sumner to join the alumni association. It is mainly through Class of 43 Parks, George Mitchell, Sandra Williams Mullen, Laura our efforts and insistence that Sumner remains open. Voices of the many will always be Shelton, Marietta Mayer Robinson, Rolla Murchison, Joseph N. Murkey, Debra D Lee heard. The institution of Sumner High is too important to our heritage, to let it only become a Class of 44 Rogers, Joyce Helen Blanks Owens, Jr., Malachi Shands, Mary Burris, Arlilian D. Davis Stith, Lake R. Class of 69 Class of 79 President memory. The tradition of excellence since 1875 will continue as long as we support the ideals Pena, Mae McLean Truelove, Joan McLemore Fields, Denise Hill Brown, Kenneth Kenneth M. Lee ‘63 that were instilled within us, while attending Sumner High. As we continue this heritage, I Class of 45 Class of 59 Fishburn, Dorothy Jones Harvey, Karen Berryman would be remiss if I did not introduce you to our new principal, Mr. Nehemiah Thomas. Parks, Jeanette Jackson Carbin, Mildred Mullins, Mildred McCalllum Hayes, Dorcas Class of 46 Carter, Vera Vincent Walker, Chester Jr. Hicks, Demetrius “...we are still seeking Please feel free to welcome him to Sumner High at email: [email protected]. Crawford, Mary L. Mitchell, Delores Bolden Young, Brenda Collins Leachman, Beverly Buckner volunteers at Sumner It’s nearing our Maroon & White Homecoming week which will take place during the week Class of 48 Perry, Melvin Class of 70 Lockette, James Grillo, Julia Smith Ray, Larry Fox, Janet Mitchell, Helena for our 140 Years/140 of 13-18 October. The week culminates with the football game against our traditional rival, Holbrook, Audrey Mosley Robinson III, Harold D. King, Arthur Sinclair, Patricia Caldwell the Vashon Wolverines. We are looking forward to seeing you at any or all the events that Senter, Ola M. Watkins Class of 60 Paige, Brenda Dangerfield Storms, Wyntra Haynes Minutes Campaign to are planned. Refer to the flyer insert for the time and location of the events scheduled for West, Juanita Essex Collins, Luella B. McCallum Randall, Harvey G. Vantreece, Shirley give a minimum of that week. Speaking of events, let me remind you of our Annual Round-Up of Sumner Alumni Williams, Jacqueline Young Deavens, Winifred Golliday Torry, Penelope Kelly Wright , Alvin Class of 49 Rice, Cedric D. Class of 71 Class of 80 140 years of service at scheduled for February 22, 2015 at Sumner High School. Butler, Jonnie Jones Ware, Lee Clay, Valenica Hall, Rodell Taylor

Sumner High School As a final thought on this amazing year that I have been honored to serve as your president, Thompson Whitlocke, Dr Patricia T. Bi Williams, Harold F. Collins, Julius Jr Smith, Gydner Class of 50 Class of 61 Reed, Vickie Austin West-King, Doris A. in commemoration of remember that we are all just stewards of the alumni association of Sumner High, which built Irving, Albert Brideman, Aldosia T Tunstall, Curtis Class of 81 its rich history by always looking toward the future. Lockett, Florence Johnson Bridgman, III, Aldosia Young, Harold Brown, Gloria Lucas 140 years of our alma Willis, Jerry Burns, Marian Grady Class of 72 Fellows, Larry mater. ” “SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL, A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE, SINCE 1875” Class of 51 Embank, Carolyn Sykes Bass-Puckett, Millita-Ann Hykes, Mr Tracy Hunt, Barbara Campbell Harold, Robert Wilson, Clarence Madden, Karen O'Neal, Edna J. Patton, Yvonne Deshields Class of 73 Class of 83 Class of 52 Savoy, Pearlie Washington Cornell, Edward O. Hendrix, Stephanie Griffin Casey, Joseph Smith, Lois Hill Davis, Linda Byrth Mack, Quintin 13th Annual Golf Scramble Dabney-Gray, June Bosley Class of 62 Gill, Kim Oliver, Rick J. Gregory, Richard (Dick) Gray, Walter Hill-Brown, Linda Payne, Mary th Herd, Walter Guyse, Virginia Davis Jenkins, Claudette Thompson, Joette Hartley The 13 Annual Sumner Scholarship Golf Tournament was held on Saturday, Jackson, Juanita Turner Rembert, Robert C. Johnson, Alnitra Tolson, Floretta May 17, 2014, with a 7:30 a.m. “Shot Gun” start at The Golf Course of McCombs, James L. Smith, Carolee Buren Osby, Trent Class of 85 Florissant. This year’s chairperson was Robin Allen from the class of 1984. Oler, Jimmiezine Halcromb Class of 63 Shurn, Sid Love, Rochelle Elbert Rowell, Lillie Jones Campbell, Mary Alice Reese Class of 74 West, Rachelle A. Almost 40 golfers participated in this year’s tournament. In addition, there Smith, James B. Dumas, Thesola Starks Chandler, Beverly West, Tammy Class of 54 Gilkey, Albert Davis, Peggy Gardner Winford, Minor were six Class Hole Sponsors; ‘57, ‘75, ‘76, ‘81, ‘84, and ‘86 as well as Alexander, Barbara Vincent Ledbetter, Carol Jean Cross Harris, Vanessa McCloud Class of 86 Alumni Star Contributors; Class of ‘75 and Class of ‘79. Brown, Wanda Wilson McLucas, Joyce Johnson Irving, Jacqueline Bolden-Griffin, Rhonda Haddox, Delores Nave, Jacqueline Bridgeman McPherson, Kevin Class of 87 Trophies were awarded to the men’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Trophies Lewis, Harriet Jones Richardson, James Parker, Sharron Lane Stephenson, Eddie were also awarded to the women’s 1st and 2nd place winners. A certificate McPherson, Marzelle Nichols Thorpe, Ruby Jewell Campbell Roberts, Marsha Moore Class of 88 Moore, Bernadette F. Wilson, Ophelia Shabazz, Hassan Betts, Valencia was awarded to the “Closest to the Pin” winner. Please see the photos of the Napper, Clarence Class of 64 Smith, Audrey Betts, Vanessa winners on page 8 in the photo gallery. In addition, there were plenty of door Sales, Julia Gregware Brown, Thomas Westfall, Dornice Berryman Thomas, Albert prizes and everyone was able to leave the tournament with a prize. Wright, Carol Murrell Foster, Lola M. Class of 75 Class of 94 Class of 55 Lewis, Ernest B. Bell, Kenneth Harris, Chantey Johnson A Bulldog ‘Shout Out’ to the entire golf committee for creating a fun atmos- Bohlen, Ruth Williams McLucas, Phillip Brown, Angela Byrth Class of 95 phere and making sure everyone felt welcome. Robin Allen, Golf Chairper- Carter, Glenda Williams Taylor, Mary Bracey Bunnell, Marlene Griffin Taylor, Carey Hutcherson, Jane Reed Class of 65 Gardner-Thomas, Karen Class of 96 son, Eric Oliver, Charles “BeBe” Shelton, Richard Perry and Warice Hutcherson, Robert T. Bland, Joyce Granberry Harvey, Diana Hunt Moore, Calvin Blackmon-Davis did an outstanding job coordinating this year’s tournament. Porter, Yvonne A. Lee Perry, Richard Harvey, Oscar Clas s of 99 Thompson, Harold Ramsey, Dwight Harvey, Sorrell Jackson, Kisha Once again, the committee sends a Special Thank You to all who attended, Class of 56 Smith, Eliane Smith McClain, Carol Jackson Class Not Available wanted to attend, and those who worked and supported us by doing whatever Bryant, Pearlie Buckner Class of 66 Moore, Desi Epps, Rodney Gregory, Ronald Fox, Jr., Walter Taylor, Sabrina Ramsey, Mary L. was necessary to help make this event a success! Herd, Shirley Goodgaim, Gwendolyn Thomas, Paul Smith, Lyonel

SUMNER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION All Members – September 15, 2014

Wilkerson, James E. Lang, Carolyn Micheau Class of 81 Teeter, Nancy Williamson Williams, Verna Ruth Hinds Terrell-Young, Shelly L. Casson, Rebecca Townson, Willa Mae Hill Wise, Erra D. Moore Williams, Christine Mitchell Davis Jr, Alton Class of 60 Class of 64 Williams, Deborah Hendon Johnson, Alicia D. Whitfield, Marian W. Adams , Michelle * Wilson, Ronald Smith-Hill, Bonita E. Williams, Elaine Allen, Yvette Class of 69 Waters-Jones, Jennifer Class of 62 Anderson, Merline Powell Austin, Phyllis Calvert Witherspoon, Robin Childress Berry, Erma Lewis Bell, Patricia Crymes Crawford, Jackie Hill Class of 82 Wilson, Aulbon W. Bennett, Linda Jeffries Davis, Constance Parr Drake, Brenda Class of 63 Brooks, Cheryl Ann Hinton, Meredith Yvette Jennings, Arlesia D. Johnson, Sr., Larry S. Brown, Elizabeth Pitts Lane, Rose Gray Lee-Hammons, Dana McNichols, Phyllis Brown, Ronald McMorris, Sherman Class of 83 Turner, La Joyce Vails Cox, Marilyn Sykes Spotts, George Anderson, Tyrone Class of 64 Darris, Walter * White-Coleman, Dorothy Class of 84 Chambers, Jewel Ferguson, Audrey Buford Williams, Andrea Miller Mason, Priscilla R.. Sevier, Carole Reese Fields, Carole Hendricks Zaid, Amir Snelson, Dwight Shelton, Patricia Ann Green, Deloris Major Class of 70 Class of 85 Sinclair, Harriett * Guy, Marsha Dawson Brown, Cynthia Bakar Brown, Anthony Smith, Edna Pritchett Hamilton, Claire McCoy Brown-Bakar, Cynthia M. Collins, Yvette Wren Stewart, Waymon Jefferson, Henry J. Steele, Cynthia Kennedy Dawkins, Sherriese Class of 66 Ledbetter, Leon Westfall, William * Kilpatrick, Pastor Willie Scott, Jeanice M. Walker McClendon, Mable Williams Class of 71 Vantreece, Richard Sinclair, Regina * Mitchell, Cranston J. Shields, Rita Hinton Class of 2006 Stover-Harris, Lois Needham, Delores Hopkins Class of 72 Waters-Jones, Kal El Class of 67 Ntalaja, Kathy Meyers Chapman, Vicki G. Class of 2008 Kelley, Andrew H. Orange, John H. Shahid, Mellve A. Waters-Jones, Jazmine Ormelda Class of 68 Parker, Janice Graham Cla ss of 73 Class Not Available Campbell, Linda Stewart Scott, Earline Atkins Arthur, Vivian Jones Graham, Clifton L. Class of 69 Strawbridge, Carol S. Compton, Linda D. Brown, Travis Williams, Flora June Burton Darden, Cheryl * BRONZE – PARTIAL Marley, Carol Handley Class of 65 Johnson, Beverly D. McAllister, Mildred Williams Abram, George * Johnson, Rose M. Class of 29 Norfolk, Robert Akins, Ora Bell McGhaw, Dorris Simmons Kennedy, Hallester Class of 73 Berry Jr., Joseph Sams, Paula Smith Class of 39 Fields, Allison Askew Cannon, Caroline Haymon Thompson, Gail D. Wheeler-Ware, Grace Class of 74 Franklin, Patricia White, Bernadette Dennis Class of 42 Smith, Patrica Johnson Granberry, Beverly Class of 74 Evans, Marion Bosley Class of 75 Johnson, Dwight Adams , Caroyln * Class of 45 Cato, Sarah Martin Needem, Sr., John D. Cruesoe, Joyce Bush Luckey, Jeanette Gordon Class of 76 Perry, Ruddie Livingston, Karen Rivers Russell, Lucille Brantley Dalton, Cheryl A. Shaw, Cynthia A. Class of 75 Class of 48 Miller, Readus Watkins, Charles David Armstrong, Judy L. Bryant, Ruth M. Morris Peaston, David * Class of 66 Austin, Kevin Class of 49 Smith, Billy H. Briggs, Myrtis Mitchell Blackshear, Percy Bell, Helaine Tucker Smith, Edna Chapman, Sharon McKeever, Samuel R. Class of 51 Class of 78 Edwards, Victor T. Preston, Iris Fletcher Williams, Joella Carrigan Johnson, Tracey Ellis, Eddie Class of 76 Class of 52 Class of 79 Harris, Beverly Thompson, Michael Crenshaw, Sr., Edward J * Goston, Charlene McDuffie, Jacquelyn Hearn Wilson-Smith, Pamela V. Class of 53 Class of 80 Miller, Betty Washington Class of 77 King, Martha Harris Williams, Paula Brown Mitchell, Herman Alexander, Curtis Class of 54 Class of 81 Osby, Glenda Logan Cla ss of 78 Bell, James Baker-Moore, Carla Relerford, Linda Gilliam Alphin, Kevin Everett, Shirley French Green, Eric Savant, Rose Valpant Baker, Eric Gay, Charles * Hood, Alan R. Talley, Terry Michael Henry, Patricia Davis Woodson, Mary I. Fuse Class of 84 Class of 67 Lewis, Cynthia Drake Class of 55 Wilkins-Mitchell, Felicia W. Algee-Stancil, Carlotta J. Moore, Ronald L. Franklin, Dannie Class of 85 Dupree, Arthur Pearson, Grace Frazier, Queen Ester Simon Williams, Adonica Grandberry, III, Ralleigh Thornton, Glenda Rhodes, Marlene Rutherford Class of 87 Henry, Joseph K. Class of 79 Class of 56 Johnson, Mary Alice Holman, Modena Ballentine Barnes, Mark Robert Clatto, Diane White Class of Holman, Jr., William Griffin, Diana Phillips Person, Thomas Williams, Vernon Hunt, Stella Louise Taylor, Keith Chew Reese, Linda Bradley Johnson, Mark T. Walker, Karen Class of 57 Hon orary Life Members Rycraw, Donna Young Class of 80 Keene, Jo Ann Roberti, William V. Smith, Johanna Orange Finley, Lowry Ann Sevier, Dorothy Abram Matlock, Dorothy Thomas * Class of 68 Jackson, Lorie Class of 58 Waters, Romelda McDowell Dungy-Peters, Sharon Ann Mack-Handley, Viveca Bosley, Jeanetta Boykin George, Alvin M. Mitchell, Deanna Cornell, Sylvia Ryce Henry, Dr. Ronald J. Oliver, Eric Class of 59 * Deceased House, John Jr Purtty, Terry Ann Brown, Stanley Jones, Herman Taylor, Neva Riley Hinton, Hubert

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Wilkins, Perry C. Class of 56 Drake, Willis Crouch, Harriet Waldon 7th Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon & Fashion Show By Betty M. Louis ‘76, Chairperson Class of 51 Bell, William A. Epps, Renee Allen East, Jessie M. Johnson Henry, Jr., George A. Chambers, Clauddean Fleary, Dingwall Eldridge, Alverne T. Meekins Jordan, Jr., Floyd * Coulter, Lee * Hamilton, Melvin E. Garrett, Gwendolyn Washington th The 7 Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon and Fashion Show was held at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel, Lambert Miller, Robert L. Craft, Willie J. Hauck, Rosemarie W. Harmon, Robert Ballroom June 7, 2014. This event provided a memorable afternoon of elegance, history, delectable meal, fashions and fun be- Newsome, Karolyn Shanks Crump, Jr, James Jasmine, Carol Davis Hughes, Jean McDaniels fore it was cut short by severe weather. Six students from the Class of 2014 were awarded scholarships by The Sumner Alumni Poindexter, Robert L. * Fenner, Margaret Ackerson Johnson, Joy V. Hunter, Julius K.

Association and invited to our awards luncheon. For more information on the honorees, please refer to the Scholarship Update Williams, Martha E. Nesbit Flagg, Lelia Jones, Cecilia Swift Leverette, Tessie Ward Class of 52 Goodum, Eloise Winkler Kirksey, Berges * Lewis, Amie Jones on the cover. Bonaparte, Jacquelyn Grady, Colleen Weed Mitchell, Melvin L. Littles, Sr., Orthel Carter, Arthur L. Graves, Vivian Barber Overton, James * Logan, Kenneth The program started with remarks and welcome from President Kenneth M. Lee followed by Elizabeth Jennings ‘76 introducing Graham, Rebecca M. Lee Greene , Frank S. Pennington, Gwendolyn Williams McAllister, Dorris Dillard the Mistress of Ceremony, Joyce Orr McRath ‘76. Miss Zion Shands (11 years old), daughter of Mary Howard Shands ‘78 graced Hendricks, Jacqueline Scott Gross, Shirley Ruffin Ray, Yvonne Cook Meriweather, Sr., Ronald Housley, Jon W. Jones, Phyllis Poindexter Robinson, Alcurtis Mitchell, Joseph us in song, “The Lord’s Prayer” A’Capella just before Elder Ronald Smith brought the Invocation. With a change in program, Mr. Mansker Jr., Allie C * McCraty, Elner J. Sauls, Beverly Kilgore Moore, Rita Francis William Curtis was called to the podium and presented the alumni association with a beautiful award presentation “Bridge to the Porter, Augustine Abram Murdock, Sandra Smith Scott, Delores J. Gardner Mosely, Valerie Porter Past/Gateway to The Future of St. Louis Area Tuskegee Airmen” 39 in all. Dr. Marlene Griffin-Bunnell ‘75 presented our awards Price, June L. Murphy, Ronald Scott, Harold Newsome, Karolyn Monroe to Mrs. Lynn Mitchell, former Lady Bulldogs Track Coach. In Mrs. Mitchell acceptance, she presented a stirring history on the tri- Stone, Flora La Dorn Williams Nelson, Dorothy Hamilton Scott, Marguerite Matherson Pernell, Charles Taylor, Oliver Palmer, Katrude Darthard Small, Karatol Pruitt, Judith Ann als and tribulations of being a female track student and coach in the 70’s. Also, she highlighted the accomplishments of each of Webb, Edsel Tate, Barbada J. Walker Stephenson, Harry Ridley, Walter B. her invited track students that were present at the luncheon. President Lee and Betty Louis made a special surprise presentation Williams, Gussie D. Townson, Margaret Martin Warley, Brenda Cleere Rodgers, Nadine Hardy * to alumnus, Jocelyn Anderson ‘57, Scholarship Chairperson and Harold Williams ‘60, her brother who is a Scholarship Committee Williams, Jr., Oscar Weathersby, Barbara Dowd Williams, Shirley * Rodgers, Jr., William * Member. The Alumni Officers and Sumner High School Volunteers were recognized. Kenneth Lee provided background informa- Class of 53 Wilks, Jacqueline Sanders Williams-Parr, Ada * Sledge, Dorothy Daniels tion and the future aspirations of the six scholarship winners. Afterward, the three scholarship winners that were present posed Bumbry, Charles * Class of 57 Class of 59 Truss, Georgette Kincaid Goodum III, Elmer * Adams, Sterling Armstrong, Shirley Abram Washington, Robert for photos with our Scholarship Chairperson. Hite, Almeater Young Anderson, Jocelyn Williams Bell, Ronald E. Wilson, Karen Shelton “Your proactive King, Alvin M. Ashford, Leon Franklin, Richard Woolfolk, Ida Goodwin Our 2nd Fashion Show was again coordinated by Marlene May ‘54 and consisted of four scenes — Casual, Business, After Five, Nashville, Barbara Pleasant Ballentine, Willie Gardner, Shirley Sledge Young, Andrea Rhodes support of the and Furs. DJ Marla Hudson-Spriggs provided the entertainment during the pre-luncheon reception and the fashion show. Right Walker, Thomas Banister, John M. Graham, Gloria Class of 62 Class of 54 Beckwith, Jr., Dr. Lynn Hartsfield, Janice Craig Alexander, Emogene Alumni initiatives is from start the audience was captivated by the wit and humor of Commentator, Helen Imes ‘58. She engaged each model as they Balls, Charles Booker, Rosemary Langston Hughes, Robert Donald Bryant, Eldridge made an appearance. Special attention was given to our future next “American Top Model” Miss Harlem Simone Nixon, 4 years greatly appreciated. Bentley III, Dr. Eugene M. Brown, Nancy Sledge * Lucas, Virgil H. Davis, Aloha Walker old. Billups, Betty Brown Chambers, Odessa Crump Morris, Hazel Duvall, Rev Dr. Willie W. Without it, we Brisker, Dr. Lawrence Charles, Theopholis Overall, Wilbert L. Ferguson, Iris Golliday The Scholarship Luncheon Committee wishes to thank all of the alumni/patrons for their support as well as those generous bene- Candler, Joan M. Bell Chism, Wesley Pettiford, Freddie Jelk Harris, Lucille V. Smith couldn’t accomplish Cavitt, Herbert * Cole, Evelyn Hill Robinson, Carol Hughes, Stella Fleming factors who provided a student meal, a donation toward our Scholarship Fund, or advertisement for our souvenir program book- Cunningham, Rev. Dr. Ronald Creighton, Jacquelyn Erviin Samuels, Rose Williams Johnson, Wanda M. Griswold let. Thanksall to that all we the do models for and the assistants, Chico’s St. Louis Galleria and DeMay Furs Ltd. And special thanks to Sandra Evans, Gladys Hollins Curtis, Elizabeth Woods Thomas, Margo Matthews, Threatta Williams Sledge Simmons for her continued support of our luncheon… WE LOVE YOU! Gower, Dr. Eleanor Casey Gay, Sylvia Mitchum Wells, Jeanie Roddy Moppins, Harry Sumner and its Hauck, Joel Granberry, Edythe Robinson Williams, Donald Class of 63 You may view/order photos from the event by accessing this website: http://stlzoom.smugmug.com/ (choose Sumner Hodges, Yvonne Mitchell Hunter, Carol Y. Bonaparte Wilson, John W. Bailey-Small, Sylvia Jones, Jean Bonaparte Ingram, Rosie Moore Class of 60 Banks, Camillia Sanders High 2014 Dinner). Livingston, Janice Granberry Jacobs, Barbara Cole Beard, Otis C. Beckwith, Patricia Waugh * Martin, Lillie Henry * Johnson, Myles J. Bracy, Dr. Jean Daniels Bell, Dorothy Anderson Norwood, Jacqueline Marshall, Annie White Foster, Glenda Eason Betts, Cecelia Ann Tate Sumner Alumni Association Membership Presentation to Mr. Nehemiah Thomas Pompey, Lela A. Palmer Mitchell, Edward Gause, Dr. Lucy B. J. Bryant, Marsha E. Gray The SAA was established in 2003 By Dr. Ron Gregory Quarles, Earl Mitchell, George Goodson, Martia Graham Curry, Everett and shortly thereafter a member- Ricks, Glenda D. Overall, Manard Halbert, Pearl Watkins Daggs, Mary Ann Allmon Rowe, Dorothy Beckwith Parks, Dr. Arnold Jackson, Curtis Dickson-Durham, Judith Ann ship schedule was set-up to pro- Smith, Joan Williams Perkins, John Jones, Lemonia Herron Eaton, Joyce Davis vide stability for the association. Smith, Mary C. Green Perry, Robert Key, Lola Birt Farrow, Mary Louise Jones Membership Drives are available Thomas, Sadie Dixon Pettiford, John Merchant, Lorraine Williams Franklin, Mary L. at all of our events. The Annual Thompson, Irma Louise Roden, Jr., Clarence Miller, Jr., Paul L. * Harvey, Gail Marie Johnson Class of 55 Rodgers, Marie Lawrence Neals, Marvin Hollingsworth, Joice Westfall Round-Up is our biggest mem- Ballard, Dorothy Rycraw, Laura Denny Rodgers, Veronica Cleere Holt, LaVonzell Ballentine bership drive. There are various Beck, Charles Scott, Agatha Vincent Russell, Annie Hughes, Dorothy Monroe membership levels and they are: Bell, Doris Lenox Scott, Henry Strawbridge III, Joseph Johnson, Larry Boone, Alexander Small, Gwendolyn M. Thomas, Forrestine Mitchom Jones, Hattie Barker Annual ($10 renewable every Dixon-Spann, June Smith, Adelene Williams Thomas, James Ronald Kimbrough, Rose Goston year), Bronze ($150), Silver ($300), Harrington, Sr, Melvya Snider, Dorothy Thomas Walker, Doretta A. La Grone, Wilma Jackson Gold ($500), Platinum ($700) and May, Gloria Hunter Stevens, Helen Christ Wesley, William B. Lee-Simms, Darlene Smith Diamond ($1,000). All Lifetime Nesbit, Joyce Campbell Stevenson, Delores Daniels Williams, Sylvia Overall Mitchell, Madeline Nesbit, Joyce Thomas, Barbara Price Class of 61 Neals, Andrea P. Willis Memberships may be paid in partial payments and paid off within three years Quarles, Wanakee Henry Vanderhorst, Mattilon Parnell Adams, Richard B. Ratliff, Doris Gardner from the initial payment. I look forward to seeing you Homecoming Week Reed, Victor L. Wright, Dr. John A. Ballentine, Eugene * Robinson, Faye Young October 13 – 18, 2014. If not a member, please consider joining then or any- Spann, June Class of 58 Banks, Ira E. * Scoggin, Joseph E. time. Refer to page six for our Membership Form. Walls, Lawrence Abram, Glenda Washington Bland, Yvonne Nickerson Small Sr., Keith L. * Ware, Frederick * Bell, Brenda Williams Cain, Marion A. Hamilton * Soward, Rosalind If the Membership Team can be of assistance to you in any way, please feel Williams, Carolyn A. Burton Brantley, C. Jean Clay, Marva Stewart, Barbara Hawkins free to contact us at: 314.345.2676. Wilson, Jr., Dr. Olly W. Cannida, Bishop Irma Gray Compton, Mildred Lambert Vanderford, Jacqueline Rose Wilbert Overall ‘59, Membership Chairperson Worth Sr., Calvert L. Cofield, Jeanette Richards Craft, Merlen Owens Warren, Robert L. Wright, Sylvia Henley Daniell, Sandral Davis* Cross, Donald Whitmore, Harriet Merritt THINK AND DO BIGGER, MOVE UP JACOB’S LADDER! New principal @ the Summer Concert SUMNER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION P A G E 5 th All Members – September 15, 2014 Happy 140 Birthday SHS! th DIAMOND MEMBERS Class of 56 Class of 45 Class of 44 By now, most of our Sumner family has received a “Save the Date” post card announcing the 140 year anniversary Walker, Clinton E. Lyles, Dr. Barbara Coburn Bass, Sen. John F * of our beloved alma mater. What a milestone and blessing that Sumner has survived through many trying years! Class of 54 Class of 60 Class of 50 Bell, Johnetta Jackson * Poindexter, Audrey H. Shelton, Charles Wolfe, Pauline Coleman Curtis, Nathaniel The black-tie affair, including a reception, silent auction, dinner, program, and dance, will be held at the Chase Class of 61 Class of 61 Class of 51 Grant, Lillian Weaver Park Plaza Khorassan Ballroom on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. The cost is $75 per person. Club 140 Brooks, Sherry Ellis Irons, Julia Wilburn Brown, Evelyn Tate Jordan, George Class of 62 Martin, John A. Class of 57 Kinchlow, Ethel Hoffman (committee) needs each class to sponsor at least one table of ten for your classmates. We are projecting 70 tables Johnson, Regina Gilliam Class of 72 Wicks, Odessa Reed Lawson, Marietta Washington from the classes of 1940 – 2004. Class leaders, we are seeking your help in making this humongous effort feasible. Class of 67 Williams, JoAnn Simon Clas s of 64 Polk, Mary Attyberry Contact Audrey Poindexter ‘54 @ 314.383.7174 email: [email protected] to make your reservations or for ques- Coyle, Luther Class of 73 Thompson, Steve G. Ratcliffe, Alfonso tions. Please use the inserts on page seven for your reservations or souvenir program booklet ads. Class of 71 Furr, Johnny Class of 66 Robinson, Marion Meaux

Turner, Diann Wilks Class of 77 Maufas, Dorothea Stewart, Dorthi Jones * There are also three other areas that we need your unending support: Class of 80 Berryman, Oscar Class of 78 Turner, Lois Jean Turner, Valerie Shurn Class of 80 Mason, Marcellars Vaughn, Alva M. 1) Items donated for the Silent Auction - Vera Carter-Smith @ 314.991.1746 Leake, Marty J. Class of 45 2) Ads in the Souvenir Program Booklet (see flyer on page seven) - Betty Louis @ 314.385.9843 PLATINUM MEMBERS BRONZE MEMBERS Brown, Emily Bosely 3) Volunteer at Sumner for our 140 Years/140 Minutes Campaign: give a minimum of 140 minutes of service - GOLD - PARTIAL Daniels, June Smith Class of 26 Class of 19 Gourdine, Thelma Becton Kenneth Lee @ 314.368.8668

Giles, Inez J. Class of 63 Spotts, Cleotta * Granberry, Jr., Donald Thanking you in advance for your loyal support. It is because of you, that we have been continuously open for 140 Class of 42 Wright, Carola DeKowperlandth Class of 30 Jones, Luther Fisher, Caroline Moss Class of 71 Swann, Thelma L. Broomer King, Marie Chambers years. Price, Dr. Anne E. Evans, Karen Bluitt Class of 33 Saunders, Lillian Class of 46 Class of 72 Burrow, Marie Brabham * Williams, Benjamin V. Jacqueline Vanderford ‘63, Chairperson Doggett, Juanita Toley * Williams, John Class of 36 Woolfolk, E. Mansfield * 314.265.9541 email: [email protected] White, Harriett Price Bennett, Dorothy Jackson Class of 46 Class of 50 SILVER MEMBERS Miller, Willie Mae Anderson Bosley, Janet Robinson Broadnax, Louise Hoskins White, Thomas J. Bowles, Lorraine Shanks

Class of 51 Class of 38 Class of 37 Gregg, Charles B. Walker, Norma Jean Abram * Cox, Elece Dempsey * Wood, Sarafrances Steele Miller, Samuel It’s has come and gone again, First Day SHS August 11, 2014! by Joan Smith, Chairperson ‘54 Class of 56 Class of 42 Class of 38 Morgan, Sylvia Edwards Blackmore, Claude Brown, Dr. Virginia Suggs Anderson, Mary Ellen Johnson Sharpe, Magalyn Woody The “FIRST DAY TEAM” stood strong in numbers in their alumni attire waiting for the baby bulldogs to Rycraw, Richard Joe Class of 43 Finley, Dorothy Cook Shavers, Ardell I. Ellis enter the building of our beloved alma mater, Sumner High. Prior to the start of the school day, the team Class of 57 Coleman, Gertrude Young Rayford, Clarett White, Sr., Otis Alligood, Douglass Class of 45 Class of 39 Williams, Pauline Euband * was assembled in the lower level after receiving their tasks by First Day Chairperson. When the bell Class of 61 Daniels, Jr., Stafford Henry, Leroy * Class of 47 rang, indicating that school had officially started, students were greeted by the team. The students re- Hutchinson, Samuel Class of 54 Nelson, Maxine Freeman * Bell, Augustus Jr ceived “First DAY” Sumner High School wrist bands and pencils and were ushered into the cafeteria for Simmons, Sandra Sledge Poindexter, Virginia Page, George M. Bosley, Preston R. breakfast and fellowship. After which, the students met the new principal, Mr. Nehemiah Thomas and Class of 62 Class of 55 Powers, Annette Carter Brown, Josephine Pace Robinson, Frank Cannon, Claramarie C. Colbert Class of 40 Dyle, William staff members, listened quietly to an introduction and orientation, followed by receiving their class Class of 63 Cook, Harold F. Carter, Ann Johnston Smith-Prince, Brunette schedules. The alumni members assisted students in their movement to class. Abram, John D. Class of 56 Clary, Virginia Cherry * Taylor, Sadie Cooper Jones, Robert S. Ball, IV, Harry Hancock, Richard Tripp, Rose Pickett To the alumni members that were in attendance, Charles Shelton ’60, R. A. “Pete” Sellers ‘62, John Abram ‘63, Jacque- Price, David Class of 57 Smith, Mary Myers Whitlock, Margaret Piper line Vanderford ‘63, Elaine Maufas ’66, John House ‘68, Betty M. Louis ‘76, Kenneth Brown ’79, Sarah Burke ‘79, Dana Thomas, Joseph Coleman, Doris Stevens Wilburn, Vincent Williams, Frances Spurlock Lee-Hammons ‘82, Priscilla Mason ’84, Terri Dena Marie Sellers-Stidmon 2004, and Alumni Association President, Class of 64 Love , Janet M. Class of 41 Class of 48 Blackmore, JoAnne C. Class of 61 Carper, George Brumfield, LoisMarie Divers Kenneth Lee ’63, “THANKS” to a great team for all you do.

Glore, Gregory M. Brown, Leather Foster Davis, Louise Foster Gregg, Audrey Quarles Culmore, Bernice Hamer Harston, Mischa Garrett Malcolm Jr., Clarence Special thanks to Sarah, Dana, and both Kenneth’s who stayed for most of the day to assist where needed. It was a PLATINUM - PARTIAL Miller, Dr. Ellword * Joiner, Lucille Long Miller, Roy G. beautiful day and all went well for “First Day” at Sumner High School. Class of 62 Madgett, Dr. Naomi Long Rausch, Sr., Ralph W Class of 59 Washington, Clee Yvonne. McAllister, William Still, Jr., David Johnson, Belma Class of 63 Rose, Cornelia President Class of 49 Class of 60 Class of 42 Lee, Kenneth Cole, Anna M. Walker

Walton, Jr., Elbert A. Class of 65 Abernathy, Arzella Johnson DeClue, Gerald O. Yearbooks for sale $25 - $30 plus shipping Class of 61 Whitman, Eddie Fisher, Howard F. Gladney, Alonzo Hats off to the Scholarship Fashion Show Committee Betty Louis 314.385.9843 or email: Pendleton, Donna J. Marshall Class of 68 Garrett, Clothilde Wilder Spencer, Helen V. Williams, Sheila Grimes Smith, James Jones, Bertram Class of 50 [email protected] Fashion Show Assistants Models 1970, 1972,1976,1980,1983,1987, 1989, Class of 62 Class of 69 Reddick, Tyler B.* Adkins, Leroy John Abram‘63 Barbara Hunt ‘51 Sarah Burke ‘79 Sellers, Richard Blalock, Jessica Kelly Schumacher, Dr. Brockman * Berryman, Kenneth W. 1990,1991,1992,1993,1994 and1996. Class of 63 Class of 76 Suter, Lyle Billingsly, Jr., Dr. Clem E. Joyce Crusoe ‘74 Joan Smith ‘54 Darryl Poindexter ‘85 Beckwith, Eunice Louis, Betty Wright, Sylvia Boyd * Burnett, Edgar A * Samuel McKeever ‘75 Vera Carter Smith ‘59 Lc Cade Class of 71 Class of 80 Class of 43 Graham, Irene Goodwin Alice Pride ‘76 Charles Shelton ‘60 Cynthia Hill Wilhite, Alphonso Bennett, Pamela Adams Allen, Novelite Washington Horne, George E. Willie Groves ‘85 Ann Williams ‘61 Ashley Houston Grant, Rosalind Mc Elroy Bess, Gloria Covington Jackson, Althea Ashford Andrea Willis Neals ‘63 Rhonda Poindexter GOLD MEMBERS Class of 84 Cockrell, Joel Johnson, Evelyn M. McKay Garrett, Kimberly Clayton Collins, Nancy Roberts Laster, Gerald K. Mary Howard Shands ’78 Miss Harlem Simone Nixon Class of 52 Franklin, Dr. Mary Louise Lee, Gloria. Sharpe Cook, Eric * SILVER - PARTIAL Jordan, Martha Weaver Moore, Genell Hoskins * Marlene F. May ‘54 Class of 54 Proctor, Rosalee Robinson * Reed, Dorothy Stewart White, Jessie Mae Davis Class of 42 Shivers, Clarence * Sharpe, Jr., Arthur Fashion Show Coordinator McLoud, Gwendolyn Fox Williamson, Louisa Anderson Watkins, Marlene Hunter Watkins, Richard M.

The Class of '79 celebrated Phase I of its Sumner Class of ‘79, Phase I, 35-Year Class Reunion 35-year reunion June 20-22, 2014. To change things up, the class opted for a "destination" reunion, which was held in Lake Ozarks, MO at TanTarA Resort. A good time was had by all. The weekend included an All-White Get Acquainted Party, Luncheon Cruise on the Tropic Island Yacht, a Hawaiian Luau Dinner Dance, and an inspirational Farewell Breakfast/Worship Service. The class is looking forward to continuing their festivities when Phase II of the 35-year reunion will be held homecom- ing weekend, October 17 & 18.

Sumner High school Class of 1969 celebrated their 45th Class Reunion June 20 – 22, 2014 at Sheraton Westport Plaza Chalet.

The Sumner Class of 1974 celebrated their 40th Class Reunion July 18 - 20, 2014 at the Double Tree Hotel, Chester- field, MO. Their reunion included a “Meet “N” Greet on Friday, a Dinner Dance on Saturday, and a Memorial Brunch on Sunday at New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church. A fun filled weekend was enjoyed by all.

Sumner High School Classes of 1959 kicked off part 1 of their 55th Class Reunion July 27, 2014 at Déjà II Café. The reun- ion opened with a “Meet and Greet” as classmates and friends enjoyed the sounds of Mrs. Uvee Hayes new CD, “In the Mood”. The after- noon consisted of a “Soul Food” buffet with entertainment by Oliver Johnson (One Man Band), Ron Wilkinson (Vocalist) and the “class of 55” own DooWop 4 (Vocal Group). Angela Jones made a Tribute to the class. There were give-ways and dancing by all for our on the ground event.

Part 2 of the 55th Class Reunion was August 13 – 17, 2014, with a 5-Days/4-Nights Tunica and New Orleans Get-Away at the Resort Hotel in Tunica and ended at the Four Star Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel in New Orleans. The ‘Class of 55”, had a scrumptious reunion luncheon aboard the Natchez River Boat. 5-Days/4-Nights of fun were enjoyed by all that chose to participate in this reunion get-away .

The Class Whom We Adore....The Class of 1984 celebrated its 30th Year Class Reunion, August 22 - 24, 2014 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel. The festivities opened Friday evening with a "throwback" 80's themed "Meet and Greet" which was full of nostalgia and fun! Many classmates dressed to im- press for the 80's era. An "Old "Thirty Years of Having Fun...And Doing It With Class!!!" School" Senior Spectacular Talent Showcase featuring performances from 80's artists such as Run DMC, New Edition, and more was TRULY PHENOMENAL! DJ Slim rocked the house with old school classics. Saturday evening, the reunion was elevated in style to the Penthouse for our fabulous and elegant Mas- querade Ball. During "A Time to Remember," we reminisced on the days of old as we watched a power point presentation featuring our journey from junior high to the mighty halls of Sumner High; to our current status as alumni. DJ Kut (musicologist extraordi- naire) from the Old School 95.5 "brought the house down" with his Class of 1984 "Kut classics". Sunday, classmates and families gathered for the "Fellowship in the Park Picnic" to culminate our epic reunion weekend. Once again, DJ Slim got us "turned up"...dancing until the park lights came on! The Class of 1984 celebrated the only way we know how and that is, "Having Fun...And Doing It With Class!!!

Class Reunions

The Sumner Classes of 1954 celebrated their 60th Class Reunion, August 15-17, 2014 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. The reunion opened Friday night with Greetings/Registration in the hotel lobby with snacks and cocktails. This was followed by a “Meet and Greet” with a delicious buffet dinner and groovy music from our favorite DJ, Baby “O”.

On Saturday, we socialized in the hospitality room during the day; played cards, ate, and drank. Prior to the Banquet Program, pictures were taken for our class collage. As the program got underway, several beautiful musical selections were per- formed by Jacqueline Norwood of Philadelphia with accompanist Aquilla Tinglin of St. Louis. A delicious dinner of London Broil and Dijon Chicken was served. Our two guest speakers were Joel Hauck, Parliamentarian, January ‘54 and Betty Hayman Purnell June ‘54. Also Charles Ball Janu- ary ‘54 of Los Angeles, CA spoke on the California Connections. A Memorial Tribute for deceased members was presented. In closing remarks, Chair- person Audrey Poindexter emphasized that support is needed by all Sumnerites to make the Sumner 140th Anniversary Celebration a success.

Sunday morning worship service was held in the hotel to a room filled with our blessed classmates and we were served coffee, orange juice, and Danish. The service began with group singing lead by Marilyn Hawkins King, June ‘54. Wardell Sleet, Treas- urer and Reunion Chaplin, served as the speaker for the morning. His subject was “Fear and Hope”. This was the type of infor- mation that we, as seniors, needed to hear. Afterwards we had an inspirational testimonial period. The service ended with a heartfelt prayer that included Raoul Holman who took sick at the dinner and was rushed to the hospital. Our Reunion was a great success as this will be the last one. We appreciate the love and support of our classmates. “THANKS!” Audrey Poindexter, Chairperson

Sumner Class of 1964 “Golden Anniversary” The 1964 Sumner High School 50th Class Reunion was held at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel the weekend of June 13–15, 2014. The attendance was fantastic with over seventy attendees for the “Welcome Reception” around the ho- tel’s pool. For fun, we had a ball performing in a Karaoke Contest. One female and male contestant won $100.00 and one five member group split a $100 prize.

On Saturday, Cranston Mitchell, who works for the Justice Department in D.C., brought a heartwarming welcome. Dr. Richard "Chops" Brown, retired hospital administrator, entertained us with his Comedy Act. There were one hundred plus in attendance for our scrumptious dinner and lots of dancing.

Finally on Sunday morning, forty classmates enjoyed a delicious breakfast buffet as we had an opportunity to share indi- vidual reflections about their time as a student at Sumner High School.

A survey was sent out to the classmates who attended any of the 50th Class Reunion events. The responses were quite fa- vorable regarding the planned activities, the food, the location and the cost. Carol Strawbridge, Co-Chairperson

Sumner Class of 1964, 50-Year Reunion

Graduation Scholarship & Awards Luncheon Night May 16, 2014

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