Visit with Jack Shank

Classmates, you may remember a Meridian High School faculty member, Jack Shank . Jack, I believe taught in the Junior College and was the sponsor of our school newspaper, The Wildcat. He is pictured here in front of Silverleaf Manor in Meridian where he had been a guest for lunch. I was at the same table and later corralled him into this photograph outdoors. He is holding a copy of the first volume of his book, A History of Meridian. There is a sequel that I have not read, but he is willing to correspond with anyone interested in the books. Jack also wrote for the Meridian Star and developed the historical series originally for the Star.

I invited Jack to participate in our blog, if he chooses to do so. One point of interest he shared with me is that Kate Griffin is being replaced by moving 9th graders, I think, to the Meridian High School campus. Others of you may have more information on that than I do, but I do know that the Meridian Junior College Campus being relocated created space for 10th graders years ago.

Share what you know about this. When in Meridian, I did see new construction at Meridian High School along 23rd avenue where the new grade will be located.

(Reporter: Edwina Hubert)

These Were Our Parents

September 11th

September 11th

September 11th

Happy Birthday to Bob Chatham

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB

FALL'S IN THE AIR

Here is a reminder that fall is in the air. Son Peter made this one with his Canon in early morning.

Look Who I Found on Facebook!! Frances Ousley Johnson!

Great picture, Frances.

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA CAMPUS THIS WEEK

They're getting ready for a 9/11 Memorial Service on the Quad.

Writer Seeks Info on Delores Lott

AY Magazine looks appropriately middle brow and not some pulpy, sensationalizing publication.

http://www.aymag.com/home.php


--- On Mon, 9/7/09, Janie Jones wrote:


From: Janie Jones
Subject: looking for information about old classmate
To: dnjames@mac.com
Date: Monday, September 7, 2009, 3:18 PM


Mr. James, I got your email address from the web site about Meridian High School graduates of 1958. I write true crime articles for AY Magazine in Arkansas, and I specialize in unsolved murders and disappearances. I'm looking for anyone who can give me some information about Delores Lott, who was murdered in 1968. I understand she was a member of Meridian's class of '58. If you knew her or if you can refer me to someone who did know her, I will be most grateful.

Many thanks,
Janie Jones

Happy Birthday to Mary Petty Moore

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY!!

News from Ouida

(Ouida is one with eyes closed, second from left.)

On August 11th, I traveled with members of my Franciscan fraternity to the St. Clare Monastery in New Orleans to celebrate St. Clare's Feast Day with Mass and to celebrate with Sr. Fidelis her 75th year of religious life. After Mass and spending time with Sister in the lovely gardens of the monastery, the six of us went to lunch together. It was a wonderful day with great fellowship and time spent with our dear sister, Sr. Fidelis.

Sr. Fidelis once told me that she wanted a web page, and so I gave her one. She is very, very interesting and smart! She once took classes in two or three languages all at one time, studying with post-it notes on the wall. Her page is: http://www.ourladyofthepearl.com/fidelis.htm We have been blessed to spend many hours with her. When she was younger, she was my spiritual director.

On August 29th, my Franciscan fraternity, held elections, and I was elected secretary and appointed webmaster again.

I have other websites and blogs which might interest some of you.

• Our Lady's Little Scribe
  Our Lady of the Pearl
  Pearls On The River
  Concordia Ministries, Inc.
  Poppy's Page
  The Knoll Mansion

These Franciscan activities, websites, Maltese Rescue, grandbaby Peyton and family, and a job make up my life which is very blessed and very full.

A BIT OF NATURE

Here's our future banana crop and a pretty swallowtail butterfly on our butterfly bush - something to take our minds off the extremes of politics for a moment. Gee, am I the only Democrat in our class? Surely not. There's a bucketload of misinformation terrorism floating around. Maybe this post will generate some comments on our blog for a change. Freedom of speech and information is one thing, but misinformation is another. Let's get our facts straight. I don't know if you think discussing politics is appropriate for our blog, but it has already been introduced, and this is my contributiion.

ESPN/ABC 2009 College Football Schedule

ESPN/ABC 2009 College Football Schedule

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GoD and DoG

Wildcat Football

MHS moved to 3-0 on the season with a 27-10 win over Starkville last night. This is the Wildcats 15th consecutive win. With a South Panola loss look for the Cats to move up from their current #5 ranking.

Why We Didn't Have Fitness Centers in the 50's

March on Washington DC

Meridian Wildcats-
Are any of you going to DC to march on Washington? I'll be there Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you will be there, it would be great to connect. I'll be at the Renaissance Marriott M Street Hotel. I've signed up to attend most of the events; however, it would be great to gather for a chat. Hoping to hear from you.
Jinny

Inside the Threefoot building

This hallway, containing the building's elevators, opens to 22nd Avenue and will be a secondary entrance to the hotel. This part of the building is considered of historic importance and will undergo a historically accurate renovation — but the current color scheme will go. None/Paula Merritt.

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