1998-99 Reunion
1998
Ackerman School Reunion
On April 25, 1998, from 2 to 5 PM, graduates,
classmates, teachers and friends attended a
school reunion in the auditorium of Ackerman
High School. After registration and receiving
name tags, Marion Smith called the meeting to
order. Jerry Guess was called upon to open the
meeting with prayer. Marion introduced Ronnie
Ware - current Principal of Ackerman High
School, who welcomed the group to the campus.
Ronnie told of how the school has grown, credits
needed to graduate, courses now offered at
Ackerman, and invited the group on a tour of the
campus after the meeting.
Marion called on Ty Cobb, Choctaw County
Superintendent of Education to address the
group. Ty discussed his long range plans
when he was elected 18 years ago as
Superintendent. He discussed the renovation of
the white building and also invited the group to
tour it. Ty placed plans an diagrams to be
viewed of the upcoming construction of an
auditorium and gymnasium within the next few
years.
Marion then called upon and introduced
Carlton "Bo" Reid, Director of Choctaw
County Economic Education. Bo discussed the
changing of times and direction our County is
taking at this time, how much growth is expected
to change within the new few years with the
construction of the power plant and Miss.
Lignite coming into our County.
Marion pointed out that much appreciation
should be given to Mrs. Barbara Perkins, who is
responsible for replacing the Senior composites
in the hall and pictures at the entrance to the
white building.
Marion thanked those instrumental in helping
organize this first reunion of all grades.
Teachers were asked to stand and be recognized.
A roll call and recognition by grades was made
with 1928 graduate Banks Weaver being the oldest
in attendance.
It was reported 126 were in attendance from
years 1928-1986.
 | 1928 - 1 |
| 1930 - 1 |
| 1932 - 2 |
| 1933 - 1 |
| 1934 - 2 |
| 1936 - 4 |
| 1937 - 3 |
| 1938 - 5 |
| 1941 - 1 |
| 1942 - 1 |
| 1943 - 3 |
| 1944 - 3 |
| 1945 - 2 |
| 1946 - 2 |
| 1947 - 5 |
| 1948 - 7 |
| 1949 - 8 |
| 1950 - 4 |
| 1951 - 4 |
| 1952 - 2 |
| 1953 - 7 |
| 1954 - 5 |
| 1955 - 4 |
| 1956 - 2 |
| 1957 - 3 |
| 1958 - 2 |
| 1959 - 2 |
| 1970 - 1 |
| 1971 - 1 |
| 1979 - 1 |
| 1986 - 1 |
Marion commented on his desire and wish to
organize a reunion at Ackerman to bring together
all former classmates and graduates of Ackerman
High. During this organization time a need to
elect officers was determined. Elected was
Marion Smith - President, Carlton "Bo"
Reid - Vice President, Sylvia Porter Moreland -
Secretary-Treasurer.
Marion asked for donations from the group to
cover expenses incurred. $276.00 were collected
with $63.00 cost to Choctaw Plaindealer for
publicity on the reunion and $50.00 janitor
cost. The balance of $163.00 deposited in Union
Planters Bank.
Discussion for programs an entertainment at
the next reunion was discussed. The group
expressed there is no need of programs or
entertainment. The last Saturday of April from 2
to 5 PM was set for the 1999 annual reunion. The
group adjourned for fellowship and a tour of the
campus.
Respectively Submitted,
Sylvia P. Moreland
Secretary-Treasurer
1999
Ackerman School Reunion
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Saturday, April 25, 1999, Ackerman celebrated
its 2nd Annual Reunion at Ackerman High School
Auditorium.
Alumni President, Marion Smith, called the
meeting to order and called upon Rev. Buddy
Smith to open the meeting with prayer.
Ronnie Ware, Principal of Ackerman High
School welcomed the group to Ackerman campus. He
invited all to tour the campus and see the
construction underway on the new auditorium,
Vo-tech, and Ackerman Elementary School.
Choctaw County Superintendent, Ty Cobb was
introduced and discussed the completion of his
long range plans when he was elected
Superintendent of Education in Choctaw County.
He stated the new auditorium would be completed
and the reunion for April 2000 could be held in
the new complex.
Alumni Secretary, Treasurer, Sylvia P.
Moreland was called on to give the minutes of
the 1998 meeting and treasure report. All
funds spent were accounted for by item and cost
being reported to the group.
On April 25, 1999, 185 registered in
attendance from 1927-1979. Marion called for
recognition of alumni by years.
| 1927 - 1 |
| 1931 - 3 |
| 1932 - 1 |
| 1933 - 1 |
| 1935 - 2 |
| 1936 - 5 |
| 1937 - 2 |
| 1938 - 4 |
| 1939 - 4 |
| 1940 - 2 |
| 1941 - 1 |
| 1942 - 4 |
| 1943 - 4 |
| 1944 - 7 |
| 1945 - 2 |
| 1946 - 5 |
| 1947 - 6 |
| 1948 - 10 |
| 1949 - 9 |
| 1950 - 6 |
| 1951 - 9 |
| 1952 - 5 |
| 1953 - 16 |
| 1954 - 9 |
| 1955 - 4 |
| 1956 - 1 |
| 1957 - 4 |
| 1958 - 1 |
| 1959 - 3 |
| 1960 - 1 |
| 1961 - 5 |
| 1962 - 1 |
| 1964 - 1 |
| 1966 - 2 |
| 1967 - 1 |
| 1969 - 1 |
| 1970 - 1 |
| 1971 - 1 |
| 1975 - 1 |
| 1976 - 1 |
| 1979 - 1 |
This totaling 148 alumni registering as
present and 37 spouse, teachers and other class
mates.
The class of 1953 had the largest number in
attendance with 16 members. Pharnell Prewitt was
recognized as traveling the greatest distance
from Coosbay, Oregon. At this time Marion Smith
recognized other guest and called upon teachers
to stand, spouse and by families.
Donations to the reunion totaled $571.00.
Alumni officers for 2000 were elected at this
time. Elected were Calton "Bo" Reid -
President, Marion Kelley - Vice President,
Sylvia P. Moreland - Secretary, Treasurer.
Discussion for program, entertainment, meal
was discussed for 2000.
The group expressed there is no need for
program or entertainment, nor a meal as some
classes were planning a get-together, anyway.
It was suggested this would be a good time
for individual classes to have their reunion as
hte class of 1953 did this year and would
enhance the over all meeting. The class of 1953
having the largest attendance of 16.
The last Saturday of April of 2000 was
recognized as the next meeting date.
The group adjourned for fellowship, tour of
campus and continuation of fellowship by
individual classes.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sylvia P. Moreland
Secretary-Treasurer
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