Lanier Bulldogs Class of 1982 Jackson, MS

News to You

 

 Dyna Manogin, and Tara Evans will be updating the website regularly as news is submitted to us. So please send us your accomplishments, kids news, births, etc. We want to know what is going on with our classmates. Please email us at either:  dmanogin2002@yahoo.com  or  tarawevans@yahoo.com

Pictured-l to r top, Brian Mullen, Tara Wilson Evans, Ricky Douglas; Bottom-Ronnie Thompson and Deliah Porter

 

It was so good to see everyone at the meeting in December.  I look forward to seeing everybody in June for the cruise! We are going to have so much fun! Love my classmates! 

Tara

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News from Classmate Tara Wilson Evans:

 

My son, Steven Evans, and the Bellevue Stars Basketball team won the Gold Medal at the Nebraska State Special Olympic Games on Saturday, March 24, 2007! (see picture of awards ceremony)

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*****Congratulations*****

Congratulations to Jessica White, daughter of classmate Felicia Littleton White, for winning the title of Nebraska Junior Miss 2007 at the Junior Miss pageant!!!(see article and pictures below) She will compete for the National Title in June at the 50th anniversary of the America Junior Miss pageant in Mobile, Alabama. 

http://www.omaha.com/index.php?u_page=1219&u_sid=2352957

Watch the America Junior Miss Finals Live on the Web!!!  The AJM National Finals will be webcasted on Saturday, June 30, at 6:00p.m. CST on:                 www.nbc15online.com

 

Jessica White, the daughter of classmate Felicia Littleton White, has received the following scholarships and others:

Goodrich Scholarship-Full tuition to University of Nebraska 

Huntington College Scholarship - Full tuition  scholarship

Nebraska Junior Miss 2007- 1st Place Scholarship

Zeta Phi Beta Scholarship

The Links Scholarship

New Era Scholarship - Gold Medalist

University of Nebraska Dance Scholarship

Urban League of Nebraska Scholarship

 

*********Special Thank You******

 

Grand Slam Championship Rings for 2007 Lanier High School Boys Basketball Team

A Special Thank you goes out to the entire Class of 1982 for their generous donation to the LHS Booster Club towards the purchase of the championship rings.

 

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Annie Cousins Hollings

Retiring from United States Air Force after 22 years

 

 

Name:  Annie Cousins Hollings

Age:  42

School:  1982 Lanier High School, 1993 Eastern Illinois University, currently working on Masters of IT at Touro University

Occupation:  Military – Air Force Master Sergeant

 

Accomplishments: 

After graduation from Lanier, Annie attended Alcorn State University for 2 years (1982-84).  She withdrew and enlisted in the Air Force in December 1984 and later attained an Associates Degree from the Community College of the Air Force majoring in Administration Management and graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelors in General Studies.  While at Alcorn State, Annie pledged with the sorority of Delta Sigma Theta (Spring 1984).

 

Annie has been in the Air Force for 22 years and will retire from active duty effective 1 March 2008.  They will return to the Memphis Tennessee.

   

 

Annie and son

 

(click on link below to view additional photo)

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/lanierbulldog1982/Annie and husband.doc

 

 

 

*******Congratulations*******

 

Carmen Evans, the daughter of classmate Tara Wilson Evans, was recently selected to be inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa www.odk.org , a leadership honor society at Creighton University www.creighton.edu  The induction ceremony will be held on September 23,2007.  In addition, she was recently selected to be inducted into the The National Society of Collegiate Scholars www.nscs.org .

 

************Congratulations***********

Congratulations are in order to classmate Denise Jones April  on her son, Marcus' wedding! (see photo and invitation below)

 

Marcus and Lakendria are both recent college graduates. Marcus obtained his B.S.degree from Mississippi Valley State University in Business Administration and is currently employed with Southern Farm Bureau. Lakendria obtained her B.S.degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in Elementary Education and is currently employed with Jackson Public Schools-Clausell Elementary School. 

We wish them well and pray that God will continue to richly bless them as they begin their lives together.

To see invitation clearer please click on the following link:

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/lanierbulldog1982/Denise April Invitation.JPG

 

 

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Congratulations !

Senior Chief Walter L. Clark

Retiring from military service after 25 years, 9 months!

Torpedoman’s Mate Senior Chief (Surface Warfare)

Walter L. Clark,

Executive Department Leading Chief Petty Officer

USS UNDERWOOD (FFG 36)

Senior Chief Clark is originally from Jackson, Mississippi. He enlisted in the US Navy in June 1982 and attended Boot Camp and Apprenticeship Training in Great Lakes, IL. Upon completion, he was stationed onboard USS MILWAUKEE (AOR-2), an auxiliary ship in Norfolk, VA, in 3^rd Division (Gunnery). He was transferred to Naval Training Center Orlando, Fl for Basic Electronics & Electricity School followed by Torpedoman’s Mate Class A-1 Technician School. He accepted orders to the USS PROTEUS (AS-19), a submarine tender in Apra Harbor, Guam in Weapons Repair Division as a Maintenance Technician. November 1985, he reported to USS JOHN L HALL (FFG-32), a guided missile frigate in Mayport, FL as Leading Torpedoman. November 1987, he went back to Naval Training Center Orlando, FL to attend Torpedoman’s Mate Class “C” School for Mark 46 Torpedo Intermediate Maintenance Technician. Upon completion, he was assigned to PATROL SQUADRON 30, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL as Leading Petty Officer 1^st LT Division and Command Aftercare Coordinator. April 1991, he reported to USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59), another guided missile frigate in Newport, RI where he served as CS-1 Division Leading Petty Officer and Command Drug/Alcohol Program Adviser. March 1994, he reported back to Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL as Advanced Undersea Weapons Division Leading Petty Officer and Weapons Production Supervisor. April 1997, he transferred to Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan as Weapons Leading Petty Chief Petty Officer. April 2000, he returned to Naval Air Station Jacksonville Weapons as Advanced Undersea Weapons Division Leading Chief Petty Officer and Weapons Quality Assurance/Safety Officer. June 2003, he reported aboard USS RAMAGE (DDG-61), a guided missile destroyer in Norfolk, VA as Maintenance and Material Management, or 3M Coordinator and Executive Department Leading Chief Petty Officer. February 2006, he reported aboard USS UNDERWOOD (FFG-36), a guided missile frigate in Mayport, FL as 3M Coordinator and Executive Department Leading Chief Petty Officer.

Senior Chief Clark’s personal decorations include the Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), and the Good Conduct Medal (seven awards). He is married to Virgie M. Clark of Jackson, Mississippi. He has 2 children, Shukundala Champion and Malcolm Clark, and 2 stepchildren Damien Clark and Ashley Bailey. He resides in Orange Park, Florida. He is scheduled to retire from the active duty ranks on 31 March 2008, after 25 years, 9 months of service to his country.

********GIVING BACK TO YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY******

(Pictured above: 1st photo-me & Carmen, 2nd photo-Carmen & mentee)

My daughter and I strongly believe in giving back to our local community. One of our mottos is "Each One, Can Reach One."  We have decided to mentor together one young lady from junior high through college. This young lady happens to live in our community. It is absolutely amazing to see her grow and reach her educational goals. It doesn't take a lot of money, just the giving of a little time and sharing the knowledge that we have obtained. I want to encourage my classmates to do the same with a child in their local area. To take the time to give to others to help them succeed in life....

Note: I wanted to give a special shout out to Felicia Littleton White and to her daughter, Jessica for helping to give back to the community- to help other young people achieve their goals.

I am so proud of Jessica, she is actively involved in reaching out to other young people.

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Congratulations to Steven Evans, son of classmate Tara Wilson Evans. Steven competed and placed first at the 2007 Nebraska Special Olympics Bowling Tournament! Steven actively participates in bowling, basketball, and track and field events. When asked about what he likes most about bowling? He replied, " I enjoy spending time with my friends." Way to go, Steven!!!

 

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Lanier Class of 1982 Scholarships

We are in the process of developing our scholarship foundation to support graduates of Lanier High School. Please submit your ideas and suggestions to Dyna Manogin at:

dmanogin2002@yahoo.com

 

********CONGRATULATIONS*********

 

THE OMAHA SECTION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN

AWARDS

JESSICA WHITE AND CARMEN EVANS

THE

2007 MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE CONCEPT BOOK AWARD

 

Classmates Tara Wilson Evans and Felicia Littleton White are proud to make the announcement of our daughters receiving this prestigious award/scholarship.  Both Jessica and Carmen work so hard to give back to the community and to help mentor others to excel.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO PROUD GRANDPARENTS!!!!

Welcome to the Lewis Family their new grandbaby

Congratulations to Classmate Major Ronnie Thompson!!!!

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Happy Graduation Carmen!

 

Carmen Inez Evans

 

Carmen Inez Evans is the daughter of Tara Wilson Evans and Vincent Llewellyn Evans, Sr. She will graduate from Creighton University on May 16, 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies. Commencement services will be at 9:00am at the Qwest Center. Carmen has been accepted to and will attend dental school at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. The graduation get together and send off party will be held following graduation on May 17th at St. John’s Catholic Church on Creighton’s Campus from 2pm to 5pm. Of course, our Bethel church family is cordially invited to attend. Carmen’s white coat ceremony is slated for August 22, 2009 in Louisville (date and time tba)

 

Carmen is a proud graduate of North High School. She received numerous service and leadership awards and scholarships to assist with her college education and dental school. She has done well academically and has worked hard to attain her dreams. She has maintained a high GPA to graduate debt free. She is so thankful and humbled to have received the support of many outstanding organizations, and specifically Bethel Missionary Baptist Church which has supported her over the years.

Carmen’s commitment to serve an impoverished community upon graduation from dental school is still one of her primary goals. She has not forgotten her pledge to serve those in need. 

 

Congratulations Carmen on your success and may you have much more in the future!