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Message 24TH ANNUALGOLDEN EAGLESREUNIONJ U L Y 1 9 , 2 0 2 5

WelcomeThe Class of 1973 is proud to host this celebration of theHokes Bluff Golden Eagles and their guests.We sincerelyhope you enjoy visiting with former classmates and oldfriends.Go Eagles! Founding Members of Golden EaglesC.J. (Buddy) Abel ‘50, Mary Eva Lee Abel ‘51, Herbert Buice ’49, Jerre Maxwell McNeal ‘51, Bill Morris ’50, James Morris ‘46, Bill Street ‘46Londa Weathington Johnson ‘73 - President; Kay KiserTaylor ‘73 - Treasurer; Doug Sloan ’73 - ScholarshipCommittee Liaison; Janice Humphrey Newlin ‘73 - DigitalMarketer; Melba Cagle Lolies ‘73 - Recording Secretary;Lane Hill ‘74 - Vice President; Tony Reaves ‘74 - Asst.Treasurer; Scarlett Lankford Minton ‘74 - SecretaryCommittee Member; Nancy Smith Barton ‘74 - SecretaryCommittee Member; Marcy McMeekin Womack ‘74 -Secretary Committee Member, Tim Bellamy ’75 - A/V; WandaHayes Posey ’72 - Scholarship Committee Liaison; DonBoozer ‘71 - Eagle Soar Scholarship Auctioneer; DavidPearson ‘73; Nina Street Wells ‘74; Larry Sandlin ‘74; KimWiley Williams ‘75; Donna Bryant Minton ‘75; Connie BrittainRichardson ‘75; Kathy Coffey Steward ‘72; Randy Taylor ‘72;Betty Moyers Young ‘71; Jimmy Posey ‘70; Sherry DobbsYoung ‘70; and Greg Young ‘68. 2025 Golden Eagles Reunion Officersand Committee Members

ProgramAuction for Eagle Soar & “Split the Pot” DrawingDon Boozer ‘71 - Glen Williams ‘72 - David Pearson ‘73Alma MaterLed by Members of Class of ‘75Welcome & Recognition of GuestsLonda Weathington Johnson ‘73Golden Eagles Reunion Committee PresidentRecognition of Veterans Pledge of AllegianceConnie Brittain Richardson ‘75Recognition of Scholarship RecipientsWanda Hayes Posey ‘72 - Doug Sloan ‘73Scholarship LiaisonsScholarship Video PresentationJanice Humphrey Newlin ‘73 - Tim Bellamy ‘75Lunch12:00Janice Humphrey Newlin ‘73 - Lane Hill ‘74 - Tony Reaves ‘74*Please listen and watch the screen for your class to be announced for class group photos. Once your class photo has been taken, proceed to the buffet line.InvocationAnthony Copeland ‘75National AnthemKevin MooreContemporary Saxophonist11:30 - 12:00ClosingKay Kiser Taylor ‘73Golden Eagles Reunion Committee Treasurer

Honoring the Class of 1975Melinda AlfordRobert AlfordVickie Barron †Michael BeairdTimothy BellamyMary Boatfield †Danny Bobbitt †Tommy BondsLazann BoozerSheila Bone †Timothy BoydConnie BrittainGary Brittain Charles BruceDonna Bryant Mack BuelJanice BurbankMelanie BurbankEarlene BurkeRoger ButlerDurrett ChapmanVickie Carroll †Jeannie Coffey †Ricky ColeAnthony CopelandConnie CraneKay CroftKaren DavisDavid DawsonIn Loving Memory†President: David Sloan; Vice President: Darryl GossettSecretary: Connie Brittain; Treasurer: Kim WileyReporter: Mike JunkinsDavid DixonDiane DriskillGlenn Estes †Gary EubanksSharon Fincher †Roger Firestone †Carol FlemingSteven FlemingLane FordPamela FrachiseurGarry GidleyMark GidleyDennis Gilley †Darryl GossettPamela GreeneDanny GreggPhyllis GwinDianne HendrixMiles HigginbothamMelissa HillSusan HortonJoyce HuttSammy JohnsDickie JonesMichael JunkinsPamela JunkinsBonnie JenkinsDenise LancasterNancy LeeKeith MarbutWayne MartinLarry McDowellJanet McKeeVickie McKeeCharlene McRaeMitzi MorganVickie MorganGenene Moore †Donna MorrisJackie MorrisMark NormanWebster Patterson, Jr.Regina Pearson †Billy PhillipsGracie PledgerStanley Pollard †Marty Rand †Randall Reed †Connie RichardsonBecky RileyDarlynn Rogers †Gary SandersLex SewellDavid Shephard, Jr. †David SloanGarry Smith †Rodney Ward Steven Weaver †Kim WileySheila Young

Don Street Wind Turbine ScholarshipLogan WiemannBrayden FoxGlavine LamberthClayton HelmsEmmie MayMaggie Bray 2025 Golden EagleScholarship RecipientsDon Street Legends Scholarship Cashus HannahJosie BlackwellEthan PattersonKelci GarmonGolden Eagle Club, Inc. Board of DirectorsWanda Posey, Chairman; Karen Owen, Vice-Chairman;Yolanda Johnson-Secretary; Randy Taylor-Treasurer;Greg Young; Betty Young; Donnie Boozer; Kay Taylor;Doug Sloan; Lane Hill; Tony Reaves; Larry SandlinHokes Bluff Golden Eagle Scholarship Funds Video

To pay by CheckPlease make your check payable to Golden Eagle Club, Inc.and mail to HBHS Golden Eagles, P.O. Box 2334, E. Gadsden, AL 35903Donations of all amounts to the Don Street Legends ScholarshipProgram will be used to award scholarships to deserving HBHSseniors. Your donation of $100 or more can be made in honor ormemory of a classmate, teacher, coach, or Hokes Bluff supporter.The listing of each donor and honoree will be highlighted in theprogram at the reunion. All donations are tax deductible.To pay Onlinehttps://www.venmo.com/u/HBHS-GoldeneaglesScan to Pay

To pay by CheckPlease make your check payable to CFNEAand mail to HBHS Golden Eagles, P.O. Box 2334, E. Gadsden, AL 35903Join the Green Ribbon Society by donating to the Golden Eagle SoarFund. Your donation will be invested and live forever with the earningsawarded as scholarships. We are partnering with the CommunityFoundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) for the highest return.Previous gifts range from $25 - $7,500. We are currently at 75% of our$50,000 funding goal. The listing of each donor will be highlighted inthe program at the reunion.All donations are tax deductible.Scan to Payhttps://cfnea.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2706To pay Online

Don Street Legends Londa Weathington Johnson & Kay Kiser Taylor by the Class of'73. We sincerely appreciate their incredible dedication and hardwork over the years planning and organizing our class reunions.In honor of Karen Smith Owen ‘66 and colleagues, by WandaHayes Posey '72, who had the vision and laid the foundation for theEagle Soar Scholarship Program.In memory of my mother, Jean Coffey Weathington ‘48, byYolanda (Londa) Weathington Johnson ‘73, who loved Hokes BluffHigh School more than anyone I know, both as a student, and lateras an employee.Jim Gidley ‘59, by Barry Bottoms '68, was an outstandingeducator, mentor, and friend.In memory of my 1st cousin, Horace Lee Porter ‘48, by Mark (‘75)and Kathy (’76) Gidley, who served as chaplain in the Korean Warand earned his degree in Technical Science and served at theAlabama Technical Center (later Gadsden State CommunityCollege) for more than 40 years. His mother was Mrs. Jimmie LeeShields, who taught 3rd grade at HB for many years.Clay Jenkins, by Billy and Yvonne Firestone Morgan ‘72: In memoryof our wonderful uncle who served in the United States Air Forceduring the Korean War. Anthony Gannon ‘76, by David Pearson ‘73: In memory of a goodfriend.In honor of Wanda Hayes Posey ‘72, by Karen Smith Owen ‘66, forbreathing new life into the Eagle Soar Fund.Sherrill Morris ‘60, by Lynda Camp ‘60: In memory of my friendand classmate of 1960. Jill Braddy Boatwright ‘86, by Doug Sloan ‘73: In honor of a trueHokes Bluff Legend that is a treasure to our school and the wholecommunity. In memory of Joan Marbut Mordecai and Perry Gwin by the classof 1958. In memory of Eleanor Hames Williams by the Class of 1958.In memory of William C. (Bill) Street, Sr. ‘46 and William CosbyStreet, Jr. ‘76 by Nina Street Wells ‘74.2025 Donors & Honorees

Don Street Legends 2025 Donors & HonoreesAdditional Legends DonationsAnita Bruce LeeJoyce Handy FarrellGary BrittainLane HillBetty Cleghorn ChapmanJerry ChapmanJerry PoseyM Ray CampbellBrent BottomsConnie Brittain Richardson Marsha Ford Parham Gary Eubanks Gary SimsKathy Smith SherrillCharlene McRae ShewBobby Godfrey In memory of Judy Sewell Young ‘62 by Ricky and Betty MoyersYoung ‘71. Judy was a lifelong Hokes Bluff Eagle. In memory of Lanis Gazaway ‘71 by Ricky & Betty Moyers Young‘71. Lanis was proud of HBHS and a proud member of the HB Band.In memory of his dad Doug Chapman ‘52 and in honor of hismother Betty Cleghorn Chapman ‘54 by Greg Chapman ‘73.In memory of Sue Davidson, a fabulous teacher who inspiredcreativity and had a profound effect on all her students by TimBellamy ‘75.In honor of Herbert Buice ’49 by Don Street ‘51.In honor of Dr. Gwen Jones by Don Street ‘51.In honor of Dr. Greg Chapman ‘73 by Don Street ‘51. In honor of Jerry Posey ‘58 by Don Street ‘51.In memory of Thomas Lankford, famous Civil rights writer, by DavidHousel.In honor of Dr. Don Street ‘51, well known International Economist,by David Housel. In memory of Bill Patterson ‘61 who was proud to be a HBHSgraduate by Margaret Lewis Patterson & family.In memory of Judy Young ‘62 by Greg ‘68 & Sherry Dobbs ‘70Young.In memory of Danny Bobbitt ‘75, a good friend by David ‘75 &Karen Mardis ‘77 Sloan.In memory of Frances J. Young, my mother and a long time 4thgrade teacher at Hokes Bluff Elementary by Jack Young ‘67.In memory of Carolyn Godfrey, by Ann Godfrey ‘74.

Golden Eagle Soar DonorsGreen Ribbon SocietyGreg & Laura ChapmanJanice Humphrey NewlinBetty Oliver James & Ann JonesJohn & Susan Ford NeelOffie & Donna PhillipsColemanLynda Phillips CampGary Brittain Lane & Shirley Hill Ted JohnsonMarie JohnsonCharles & Nancy Gardner Lynn Norman Gustafson Joan Langdale Sims Connie Richardson Clark Marsha Ford Parham Gary EubanksRaffle Ticket Donors 2024Nancy Ford Carol Duncan Hudson Don Thacker Nina Street Wells Tim BellamyCecilia Morris SmithKathy Smith SherrillMark NormanDavid & Karen SloanAnita Bruce Lee Frank West Mary Hayes Green Barry BottomsKaren Smith OwenNancy Smith BartonGlynice Humphrey CrowBilly Joe WallaceMike & Pam Brittain WaltonMike & Cathy Lankford MarkerRickey & Betty Moyers YoungLarry JonesGary & Janine SimsStephen & Rhonda Lankford HegedusDavid & Jean Leach HolderfieldCecilia Lett BurtonDon StreetMargaret Lewis PattersonJulie Patterson KirschArlie G. SmithLynda S. Wilson Kyle & Kathy Sloan HudgensJohn & Janet Sloan PeakeRebecca Lett MartinRickey & Sharon Weaver MarbutRandy & Kay Kiser TaylorJerry PoseyDoug Sloan ‘73 & wife Bonnie in honor of Josh Sullivan ‘94.Jimmy Posey ‘70 in honor of brother, Jerry Posey ‘58, for his85th birthdayWanda Hayes Posey ‘72 in honor of brother, Ray Hayes ‘73, forhis 70th birthdayDonna Bryant Minton ‘75 in loving memory of Wendell and FayeBryant ‘50.Ann Godfrey ‘74 in memory of John Ed Godfrey ‘50

Special AppreciationProfessional Expertise and Time ContributionsTim Bellamy - A/VAnita Lee Bruce - Graphic ArtistKevin Moore - MusicianTommie Goggins - Technical Director, The VenueBrent Lang - Lang’s Graphics and SignsKim's Heavenly Cafe and Market Butterfly Kisses Photography Gadsden Printing CompanyPeoples Independent Bank Hokes Bluff Drug Shoppe Jeremy Godfrey Southern Craft WorxAll of those who volunteered their time and talent to make this event possible.Eagle Soar Fund Auction Donations“The Washout” framed print (autographed by Derrick Henry) andhand-signed and numbered (60/1000) by Daniel A. Moore - TheRon Johnson Family (Londa ‘73; Ron ‘ 70)“Miracle at Jordan Hare & Kick Bama Kick” framed prints hand-signed by Greg Gamble - Nina Street Wells ‘74 “Friends Never Forget” (Cecil Lett Memorial Gazebo) framed printhand-signed and numbered (51/250) by Elaine Campbell -Anonymous“Eagle Pride” framed print and signed by Kelly Harwood - KellyHarwood ‘82“Bridge On The Coosa” framed print and numbered (39/525) byCharles P. Smith - Donna Phillips Coleman ‘68Vintage Hokes Bluff High School Cheerleader Megaphone - PaulGodfrey ‘72Will Preparation Service by Jacob Millican Law LLC - January ‘ 94& Jacob Millican Solid 925 Sterling Silver Eagle Bangle Bracelet - Anita Bruce Lee‘72Gift Basket with 2 engraved tumblers, engraved cutting board, setof engraved coasters and one embroidered kitchen towel, byJeremy Godfrey Southern Craft Worx - Jeremy Godfrey ‘95

Join our FB Group: Hokes Bluff Golden Eagles ReunionVisit our website: hbhsgoldeneagles.orgEmail: hbhsgoldeneagles@gmail.comSave the Date!Green and White our dear old colorsFlying in the sky;Living for a true school spirit;Working ‘til we die.Faithful, loyal, brave and trueEver on we’ll go,Praising spirit ages throughCause we love it so.In our memories happy school daysOf ole Hokes Bluff High,Proudly stands our Alma MaterAs the years go by.Faithful, loyal, brave and trueEver on we’ll go,Praising spirit ages throughCause we love it so.~Beth Moore McMahan Alma Mater25th Golden Eagles ReunionJuly 18, 2026Your Host - Class of ‘74Inducting the Class of ‘76