This article is take from the Salisbury Post. It's part of the following link ...
http://www.salisburypost.com/article/20061208/SP0703/312089988/
East Rowan reunion (2006) (from Salisbury Post)
East Rowan High School class of 1961 held its 45th year class reunion on Nov. 24 at the Holiday Inn in Salisbury. A social hour was held at 6 p.m., and a buffet meal was served at 7 p.m. Eighty-three people, including 44 class members, were present.
The Rev. Gene Bruce gave the invocation. Dale Basinger, chairman of the reunion committee, welcomed the classmates, spouses and other invited guests. Linda Hartley held the memorial service for the deceased class members. As each deceased classmate's name was called, a candle was lighted by a classmate in the group. Deceased classmates are Myrtle Trexler, Van Lane Brown, Edith Holshouser Ritchie, Martha Elaine Trexler, Julia Elizabeth Bell, Rev. Hollis Allen Miller, Gary Wilson Hall, Larry Haynes Rogers, Walter Aaron (Ronnie) Hopkins, Nancy Louvinia Roseman Morgan, William Junior Morgan, Donald Wayne Parks; and those since the last reunion in 2001: Barbara Wise Drew, Brenda Lyerly Davis, Bonnie Stilley Loflin, Douglas Ray Sifford and Wayne Nelson Cline.
Class members and guests attending from Salisbury were: Iris Barger Shipton, Tony R. Brown and Connie, Lillie Cauble Timberman, Brenda C. Earnhardt Anderson and Robert, Joan Elium Kerns and Tommy, Linda Fraley Fink and Alfred, Shirley Frye Trexler and Jim, Lonnie Goodman and Donna, Melvia Hall Hutchinson and Cecil, Linda M. Hartley, Claude B. Lingle Sr. and Dollie, Johnsie Stafford Taylor and Wayne, Marie Trexler Roseman and Jerry and John C. Wyatt and Fay.
Attending from Rockwell were: Dale B. Basinger and Margaret, Brenda Brooks Sellers, Linda Sue Linker Black and Bobby and Joyce Rummage Misenheimer.
Ann Stoner Carlan attended from Spencer with friend Clarence Bostian. Attending from China Grove were Kay Brown Ritchie and Ray, Peggy Cozart Whicker and Steve, Alice Goss Ross, and Jimmie L. Lentz.
From Kannapolis were Everette Frick and Phyllis. From Concord were Gayle Arey Furr and Richard.
Attending from Raleigh were Don Huffman and Betty, Glenna Safrit Sears and Dan, Kent Earnhardt, Bruce Jones and Glenda.
Also attending were Rev. Gene Bruce and Pat, Statesville; Nancy Shue Sebastian and Walt of Thomasville; Sue Fink Washam and Mack, Charlotte; Joyce Jones Faulkner and Ernie, and Lavon Page and Jo, all of Cary.
From Winston-Salem were Brenda McCanless Maready and Bill, Judy Stiller Shaw and Dick and their guest, Patsy Smith Davis.
Beverly Lingle Mullen and Al attended from Lincolnton, James (Jimmy) T. McCombs came from Ocean Isle, Floyd A. Ritchie Jr. and Pam from Rock Hill, S.C., Tina Rose Stoner and Robert from Roebuck, S.C., James N. Beaver and Debbie from Jackson, Ga., Judy Yates Basinger and Jim from Peachtree, Ga.
Phyllis Roseman Taylor and Ron attended from Littleton, Colo., Dixie Bonds ZumBrunnen and Thomas from Manassas, Va., and Ann Brown Deal and Edmond from Butte, Mont.
A DVD, made by Lavon Page, of memories from school years 1949-1961 was presented by Page, and each member received a copy. Class pictures were made for classmates who attended the following elementary schools: Faith, Granite Quarry, Morgan, and Rockwell. A Class picture was made of all attending the reunion from East Rowan High School class of 1961.
Door prizes were given at various times during the evening. Music was provided by deejay Cecil R. Hutchinson.
The reunion committee consists of Dale Basinger, chairman, Linda Hartley, treasurer, Melvia Hall Hutchinson, secretary, Brenda Brooks Sellers, the Rev. Gene Bruce, Joan Elium Kerns, Linda Fraley Fink, Sue Linker Black, Lavon Page and John Wyatt.
The next reunion will be in 2011, with the Rev. Gene Bruce and Linda Fraley Fink serving as co-chairmen.
