Several of us feel a special bond with our classmates (57 graduates). Several of us started first grade together. Many were together from the 8th Grades at Bogart and Watkinsville until graduation at OCHS Mars Hill in 1958. I have been a member of many clubs, groups and organizations but none have meant more than that of the Class of 58!

AVOC

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July 5, 2009

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Farmington GA Community Center was Venue for OCHS Class of 58 Reunion (50^th)

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By Wendell Dawson, Editor, AVOC, Inc

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The OCHS Class of 1958 continued its annual tradition of holding a reunion on the Saturday before Father’s Day.  The 50^th Reunion was held this year at the Farmington Community Center.   After the hectic schedule of meetings in hosting the 2008 OCHSAA Alumni Banquet, the 2009 Hosts chose a quieter venue for food and fellowship.  

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Farmington Community Center

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A good crowd showed up.   Deaths and health and aging conditions have reduced the number of participants.   However, for those who have attended regularly over the decades, it is like a family reunion.    Two members, Keith Barnette and Elizabeth Miller Bradberry have never missed one.   Many of us only missed because of military, illness or family conflicts.

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Jimmy Christopher, Pat Bryant, Cecil & Judy Hammond,

David Vaughn & Nolan Malcom

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Sarah Beale Fields, Caroline Anthony Eades, Betty Pritchett Dawson,

Reta Sims Thomas, Jeanette Childs Ray and Annette Childs Chandler

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Gayle Christopher, Barbara Mitchem Lucas, Ernestine Elder Malcom, Joe McCart, Sarah Fields

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In many ways, Farmington is representative of the High School era of the Class of 58.   The county and classes were smaller and lifetime bonds were formed.   Several classmates actually started school in Farmington in the old school that burned- located where the present Community Center is located.

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Two men in the crowd have red Mustang Convertibles that have heavy shines.   Paul Bryant (husband of Pat McIntyre Bryant) and Keith Barnette showed up in their Mustangs at gatherings in 2008.   The two autos still shine and provoke a lot of attention and conversation.

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The Mustangers- Paul Bryant and Keith Barnette

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Jerry & Inez Casper of Warner Robins

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Several of us feel a special bond with our classmates (57 graduates).   Several of us started first grade together.Many were together from the 8^th Grades at Bogart and Watkinsville until graduation at OCHS Mars Hill in 1958.    I have been a member of many clubs, groups and organizations but none have meant more than that of the Class of 58!

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Part of crowd

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ATTENDEES 2009:

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Sarah B. Fields

Jeanette Ray

Annette Chandler

Elizabeth Bradberry

Wendell and Betty Dawson

Cecil and Judy Hammond

Charles and Betty Dooley

Nancy Middlebrooks and Joe McCart

Jerry and Inez Casper

Caroline Anthony and G.W. Eades

Ernestine Elder and Nolan Malcolm

Reta Sims Thomas

Joan and Bobby Whitehead

David Vaughn

Keith Barnette

Jimmy & Gayle Christopher

Pat (Patricia McIntyre) & Paul Bryant

OCHS Class of 1958 – Class Roster