Remembering Rosalyn James Cunningham

ife as we knew Rosalyn comes to an abrupt end when our dearly departed classmate, Rosalyn James Cunningham laid down and peacefully left this place to transition to the next.  We will miss Rosalyn because she was a geniune friend and Gladiator.  Her walk was more than a name on the roll, she participated in class events and was one of many that make our class a beacon in the community.

May God sustain us as we yet experience another lost. 

Services:   Tuesday, August 17, 2010

•  Wake

                 McRae Funeral Home 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
                 Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

•  Wednesday, August 18, 2010 

                 Homegoing Celebration
                 Mt. Zion AME Church    -  11:00 a.m.

Classmates have been requested to serve as Flower Attendants.

Classmate and Friend

     

DIAMOND BASH - SAVE THE DATE

Save The Date

for our

Diamond Birthday Bash

Click on the flyer to enlarge and printoff using your internet browser.

This is the printable reminder

Christmas Holiday Extravaganza

Greetings one and all. What a great time we had at our annual Christmas Holiday Extravaganza. It was one of the best. Did we ever deck the halls not with boughs of holly, but with attendees. It was projected that the attendance was 1500+. We were blessed to have a wonderful turn-out and all went extremely well.

The Class walked in on Mary J. Blidge's rendition of Frankie Beverly & Maze "Before I Let Go"

Highlighted during the gala was a special tribute by local performers for Michael Jackson and James Brown. Their performance was a crowd pleaser.

Hats off to all who attended and all who have supported us over the years. We are ever mindful to give God the Praise for our success. We continue to emanate 'To much is given, Much is required'. The Board, with you in mind, has started discussing fund allocations for 2010.

Mark your calendar now, the weekend of July 16-18, 2010 The Diamond Bash. Some of the proceeds will be allocated to cover the cost of this event as we celebrate becoming 60.

Now to the Holiday Extravaganza photos. Enjoy!

These photos were taken by various attendees. One can tell by their smiles that they were having a wonderful time and didn't want to 'Let Go' to coin Mary J. Blidge.





May you enjoy good health and great wealth in 2010!

John Meriedy (Meredith) Memorial

Final Rites and Memorial for deceased Classmate: Wake - Friday February 13th - Funeral Saturday, February 14th - 11:00 a.m. - Smith's Funeral Home

ClassMates Attend Final Rites

With each passing classmate, the class has diligently put forth a conscientious effort to attend either the Wake or Funeral Services of the deceased. We have been dutiful in this effort; it is all that can be expected. We appreciate your service and support.

On Saturday, February 14, 2009 the following photos were taken of some of the classmates that attended the services. (courtesy of Ethel P. Robinson). Thanks Ethel on the behalf of all of us!

Exclusive Class Christmas Gala Photos 2008

Christmas Gala photos, courtesy of Pop Lancaster were just discovered and are being posted on this site. They're amazing because they are of the class as we celebrate our commemorative stroll to the tune of Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, "Wake Up Everybody". Once the group photo was taken, the class invited others to join them on the floor to a top hit 'Were You There'.

Both tunes were selected in response to a spectacular political advancement in the wake of Barak H. Obama becoming President-Elect.

The first photo is from the Night In White: A Panoramic Photo of the Class

Enjoy!

Class of 1968 Worships Together

Oh how good it is when we can come together and worship!

We are known for having a good time and that good time spills over into our worship as well. We were blessed with a beautiful edifice and sermon at Mt. Zion AME Church on Sunday, January 11, 2009.

One of our goals for 2009 is to worship together quarterly. If you missed this opportunity maybe you can worship with us at our next scheduled event. A notice will be forth coming.

It was ironic that Freddie Grant attended this worship services and three weeks later we attended his home going services. Be Prayful.

Photos courtesy of Pop Lancaster

Tributes to the Deceased Classmates

It is again with great remorse that the Gibbs Senior High Class has had to bury two of their own. Franklin Cameron in January and most recently Freddie Grant. The Death Angel has been busy, but we are reminded of the words 'O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory'.

Let each of us console one another as we experience the pains of losing our beloved classmates. Additionally, we take personal pride in thanking those classmates that were able to attend the Wake Services, Homegoing Services and those that served in any capacity to the bereaved families.

See below photos taken at the homegoing services of Franklin and Freddie.

Franklin Cameron's Photos (courtesy of Pop Lancaster)




Freddie's Photos (courtesy of Ethel P. Robinson)

Ethel was able to capture a few of the classmates that attend the service; others had departed at the time of her photo shoot.