Gray Panthers North - Get Together at Vogel State Park on April 26, 2008

April 26, 2008 was the day for the Mulberry Gray Panthers North to meet for their second annual reunion. 48 former Mulberrians attended and Vogel State Park, just 11 miles south of Blairsville, GA, couldn't have been prettier or the weather more ideal. The comeraderie was excellent and the food was delicious.

As you can see from the following pictures, a good time was enjoyed by all in attendance - we even had an appearance after lunch of Elvis as a young boy (11-year old Ryan Green from Blairsville was the Elvis Impersonator).

Most of the pictures were taken by MHS 56'er Ron Caraker and for that, we extend our utmost appreciation. A few of the pics were taken by yours truly. NOTE: If I have your year of graduation incorrect, please email me and I will correct it immediately.

Early arrivals Patsy Roberts (class of '59) and Barbara Matthes Alderman (class of '57) also helped with the set up.

Frances Rollins takes a look at Ron Caraker's historical bio, for which he donated the profits with The Gray Panthers North reunion fund.

Patsy and Frances share a smile together.

That's Eunice Moody Ridley (class of '45), her sister, Joan Moody Ghiotto (class of '52) and James Jordan (Ceil Duke Jordan's husband). Carol Reninger Moore (class of '56) has her back to the camera.

Here's ole Ron Caraker (class of '56) taking a picture of yours truly taking a picture of him. That's Joe Kitchel (class of '53) and Barbara Matthes Alderman (class of '57) chatting in the background.

Charlotte Burdette Jones (class of '53) and Gibby Mathis (class of '56).

Richard Mathis (class of '56), Charlotte and Joan.

Charlotte, Bob Ghiotto (class of '51), Eunice and Lamar Rollins (class of '59) leaning against the wall. Reba Mills Zoellner (class of '56) has her back to the camera.

Charlotte and Bob enjoy some memories from the photo albums.

and here, Joan joins in.
Ron and Carol at the memories table.

Gibby, Joe and Barbara reminisce.

Lamar pays homage to Principal A.E. Choate.

Table of white shirts was donated by Community First Credit Union of Mulberry. They also donated $200 to the coffers of The Gray Panthers North to cover some of the expenses for the facility and the food. We are very grateful to the CFCU for their support.

Here's Martha Mathis (Auburndale class of '58) taking a picture and Nancy Burdette Englewood High - Jacksonville class of '61) in the kitchen.

David (class of '56), Barbara, Shirley Hawkins (Chula Vista, CA class of '60)and Keith Hawkins (class of '56)

Richard and David share some memories.

Ceil Duke Jordan (class of '56), Guin Bridges Skipper (class of '54), Joyce Johnson Griffin (class of'54), and Sue Mock Tyre (class of '56)

(l-r): Joan Purcell Bailey (class of '56), Richard, Reba and Barbara. That's Ceil, Guin and Joyce in the background.

Guy Anderson (class of '50), his wife, Opal, and Shirley Anderson Griffin (class of '49)

Ceil holding up a Community First Credit Union t-shirt for size.

Carol looking lovely.

David taking a picture of ole Ron taking a picture of him.

Many pictures were taken during this event. Do you have any you'd like to share?