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updated Sunday 6/13/2010

The evening started with greetings from Donna Kyle Churchill and a welcome to the 96^th Barton High Alumni Banquet (the big deal). The invocation was sung by all and dinner was served. After the dinner, the meeting started, the pledge of allegiance was recited, and a round of applause was given to the Barton Fireman's Auxiliary for preparing and serving the dinner. Secretary's and Treasurer's Reports were given and approved as read. We then had the memorial service, recognizing the deceased alumni members from this past year (16 individuals). A candle was lit in each person's memory. Vicky Symons Burt sang. Next came recognition of our 50-year members (class of 1960). Those in attendance were Ronald Berry, Virginia Brummage, William Byers, Violet Howell Conca, John Deniker, and Judy Lashbaugh Donaldson. Donna then read a list of "45 lessons life has taught me" which was written by a 90-year old lady by the name of Regina Brett. Next was the role call of classes and the recognition of our 2010 graduate Anthony Russell-Johnston. Next was our two guest speakers. John Deniker from the class of 1960 and William Clevenger who was a Principal at Barton Elementary School. Then we recognized our last cook from Barton Elementary (Fay Smith). Attending with her was her husband Kenny. We had an election of officers. I (Donna Kyle Churchill) remain your president. The First Vice-President is Vicky Symons Burt. The Recording Secretary is Karen Schramm Loar. The Corresponding Secretary is Barbara Bradley. The Treasurer is Doris Deniker Murphy. I announced that next year's dinner and dance will be May 28^th, 2011.I also thanked my husband J.B. Churchill for taking photographs throughout the evening which you can find in the new Image Gallery. Door prizes were given and the group sang "The Barton Alumni Song" "Oh Barton High School", and "God Bless America". Reverend Bill Harvey gave the benediction. People stayed and mingled after the meeting and Chuck Andrews provided the music for the dance.

Notes of Appreciation

The Barton High School Alumni Association celebrated its 96^th Banquet on Saturday 29, 2010. There were 129 members and guests in attendance. This banquet would not have happened without the officers Helen Russell, Barbara Bradley, Doris Murphy and Vicky Burt, and the planning committee, Joseph “Sonny” Kyle, Dot Shaw, and Jean McMillan. A sincere thank you is extended to each of you.

Also, special thank you to the Axiliary of the Barton Hose Company for preparing and serving our dinner, and the volunteers who helped them.

Thank you also to the people who helped set up the day before the banquet, Helen Russell, Barbara Bradley, Doris Murphy, John and Shirley Deniker and Betty Kyle for setting up the memorial table.

Thanks to J.B. Churchill for taking the 50 year graduates picture and for doing the photography throughout the evening. Samantha Kyle, redoing the class graduate picture. Eldora Clark McBee, and Juanita Deniker Bland for serving the punch. Our soloist Vicky Symons Burt, Chuck Andrews for providing the music for the dance and our guest speakers John Deniker class of 1960 and William Clevenger, one of the Principals at Barton School and William Harvey for giving the benediction.

Thank you to J & R Creations, Barbara Dishong, Barton Town Hall, and Sonny Kyle for selling the tickets.

The monetary Donations were from Boal Funeral Home. Door prizes were donated by Town of Barton, Barton Alumni, Evelyn George, D&D Motors of Barton, Kenny’s Market, Bob Evans Resturant, Powell’s Grocery, Food Lion Market, Martin’s Market, Fair Price Market, George’s Creek Florist & Gift Shop and Cobra Mining of Barton.

Next year’s banquet is May 28, 2011. Planning will begin in February. For more information, contact Donna Kyle-Churchill (301) 697-2521.

Thank you again to everyone who helped in any way and made this years, "The Big Deal" banquet a memorable evening.

Donna Kyle- Churchill
President
Barton High School Alumni Association

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