September 18, 2018
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The DCHS Class of 1978 held a 40 Year Reunion on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at the New Life Connection Center in Smithville. A total of 34 class members attended with 19 guests and one special teacher, Ms. Dixie Crook.
After mingling and reuniting with old friends, the reunion began with the Pledge of Allegiance, with Danny Pirtle bearing the flag. The Star Spangled Banner was played by guitarist Ethan Green. Prayer and blessing of the food was given by David Robinson.
Musical entertainment was provided by Seth Willoughby and Ethan Green during the meal and throughout the evening. A group photo was taken prior to certificates being awarded for various accomplishments among the class members.
Glendon Houk traveled the shortest distance while Danny Foutch covered 100 miles to attend.
Tina Foutch Ford received the “Most Interesting Occupation”. Tina has been employed with the State of TN at Edgar Evins State Park for 39 years.
The “First to Retire” went to Vicky Lassiter Hill.
Sheryl Turner Cripps received “Married the Longest” – 40 years.
The female class member with the “Youngest Husband” went to Judy Miller-McGee.
Connie Curtis Martin received the “Oldest Child” while David Robinson received the “Youngest Child”.
The “Newest Grandparent” was awarded to Ricky Malone as he was also the “Newest Father-in-law”. Debra Joyce Popham was the “Newest Mother-in-law”.
As the crowd dwindled down to about 18, games were played. The winner of “In 1978” was Melissa Bain Gerringer. A reunion rendition of BINGO was played with the “markers” of candy corn being enjoyed by all….eating the marker if you couldn’t play it on the card.
It was a unanimous decision- a 45 Year reunion will be held in 2023.
Front Row: Pat Johnson Cantrell, Tina Foutch Ford, Nancy Pack Young, Vicky Lassiter Hill, Suzanne Cantrell Gash, Debra Joyce Popham, Audrey Brown Martin, Connie Smith Stroud, Debra Jones Browning, DeLynn Hancock Burgess and Melinda France Willoughby
Middle Row: Teresa Pinegar Maxwell, Sharon Strickland, Kathy Appling, Melissa Bain Gerringer, Judy Miller-McGee, Tamie Pedigo Pack, Lori Hendrixson Rogers, Connie Curtis Martin, Joy Cook Parker, Sheryl Turner Cripps, Glendon Houk and Ricky Malone
Back Row: Shirley Tubbs Rutland, Danny Pirtle, Phillip Willoughby, Randy Gregory, Eddie Braswell, Danny Foutch, Karla Gard Warrick, Barry Turner and David Robinson
Present but not pictured: Jayma Holcomb and Ricky Ervin