Prayers requested

Please keep Randy Martin and his wife in you prayers and thoughts this holiday season. Teresa is in ICU at Centennial Medical Center. Teresa has been Battling Diabetes for a long time now. She has had open heart in the past. This past Saturday she was admitted to the hospital with her blood sugar over 1000. If you would like to send her and Randy a card please leave a comment to this post and I'll get you the home address...

Group Picture from Saturday night....

Thanks to Wayne Crafton for taking this one of us....it was really hard to get this group all together and in the shot! After all we all did attend Cohn :)

Another look back from Friday night

Friday Night Fun....

It's gonna take a few to get everything together for a good post...but untill then enjoy some very poorly shot video from the party at Graham Central...it was a dark, chilly night but one hell of a great time was had by all who came :)

Knights who are attending Saturday Night....

To all the Knights who will be at The Country Music Hall of Fame on Saturday evening...remember to print you admission ticket from your email, you will need to show it to the guard at the door and this should speed up the admission into the building.

this what you will need to print...each one is personalized

Please print this and bring with you.

Admission for: CLASSMATE'S NAME

The doors open at 5:00 pm and will close at 6 pm
You can park directly behind the Hall between 4th and 5th Avenues. Walk along the sidewalk on 4th Avenue and enter through the side door at the Ford Theater.
Proceed to the elevator and go to the 3rd floor, where you will have a mini tour of the museum...all while dancing your way around to the next elevator which will then take you to the 4th floor.
Upon arrival you we be amazed by the by the floor to ceiling windows, over looking downtown Nashville illuminating The Schermerhorn Symphony Center, The GEC, LP Field, The AT & T “Bat Tower” as well as the hustle and bustle of the city below.
Prior to the 5 star dinner we will have time to mix and mingle as well pose for that all important "Class Picture".
We have planned a very special event to follow after dinner. (Ladies you may wish to bring a change of clothes)

Also bring your camera's! See you there in only 3 days

Just around the coner now.....

Reminder about Friday night at Graham Central Station

Hey all former KNIGHTS IN SHINNING ARMOR....Come on down to Graham Central Station in historic downtown Nashville to celebrate being alumni of the greatest high school in Nashville. The doors will open at 7:30pm . You must arrive before 8:30 to take advantage of our NO Cover charge. The music will start at 8 PM till ????. Do you remember some of these great hits from the 70's, 80's and 90's?
Grand Illusion, Suite Madaam Blue, Running on Empty, Saw Her Standing, Roll the Dice, Reelin in the years, Show me the way, Do you feel like I do, Rocket Man, Spooky, I know a little, Sweet Home Ala., Carry on, Rockin into the night, Ready for love, Shooting Star, Breakdown, Refugee, Boys are back, Still got the blues, Keep on smilin, Listen to the music, Send her my love, Back in the high life, Fooled around and fell in love....
We will be on the 4th floor roof top over looking the Nashville skyline, River Front Park and LP Field…So make sure you are there for a very informal gathering of the great minds of Cohn High. This is open to all the classes of Cohn, so bring a few hundred friends with you. There is plenty of parking within walking distance, at 3rd Avenue North and Commerce.
The address of Graham Central Station is 128 2nd Ave North

Why Attend a Class Reunion?

Found these while looking around on the web today...


Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Reunion

1. You and your high school friends can drink – legally.
2. If you don’t show up, we will assume you still have a perm.
3. Because you wish you knew back then what you know now.
4. It’s a great excuse to go shopping for a new outfit.
5. C’mon, what’s an extra 20 pounds among old friends?
6. To show off pictures of your kids/step-kids/grandkids/dogs/pets
7. To make up for all of your unexcused absences
8. To show off your hot spouse/partner
9. You want to – you know you want to!
10. Because there are people who still care about you from
back in the day!



10. Everyone will be talking about you if you don't come.

9. To see how many more singles there are now than there were at the past reunions.

8. So your kids can have a chance to throw a party at your house ... without you!

7. To see who's had the most plastic surgery and who knows the best plastic surgeon.

6. To give you a good reason to stay up past 9:00 p.m.

5. To see who wins the award for having the most joint replacements.

4. To give you the incentive to try the latest diet, enroll in a health club and start exercising.

3. To have the chance to reconnect with old friends and old flames.

2. To see if you can still find and recognize local hangouts.

And the #1 reason to attend your High School's reunion Is:

1. To see who still has hair, if it's real, what color it is and where!



TOP 10 Reasons to ATTEND Your High School Reunion!

1. You'll laugh and reminisce with some of your oldest friends.
2. You don't have to lie about your age!
3. Feel better realizing you are not the only one who has been married, divorced, married, divorced, and is still looking!
4. If you are coming to your first reunion, you will feel fully appreciated for finally showing up!
5. Rekindle or begin new relationships!
6. Even if you had some negative experiences in high school, don't fret about it! You'll most likely laugh about it now!
7. Enjoy an evening out without the kids or grandkids!
8. Use the reunion as an opportunituy to get back into shape!
9. Humor the committee! They usually are a bunch of deluded diehards who think everyone should be there!
10. And, finally... studies have shown that those who were initially hesitant about attending their reunion, discover it was the event they wouldn't have missed!

Ideally, reunions evoke wonderful memories and jovial reminiscing!
How can anyone refuse that?

Hey ladies...it's reunion time...now what to wear???

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Worried what the old high school crowd will think?

Alleviate class reunion anxiety by planning ahead: map out pre-event beauty treatments, shop early, get the hairdo down weeks ahead and go the "less is more" route with fashion.

Choose classic, flattering silhouettes in solid colors and let a low-key outfit put the focus on you, not your clothes.


Little Black Dress

The little black dress is a safe bet for an evening reunion. The exact length of the dress (right above to right below the knee) and details such as sleeveless or short sleeve will depend on how much skin you are comfortable showing. Add a bright wrap for chilly evenings, dress up with sexy sandals and a bold bracelet.


Evening Suit

If you're more comfortable wearing a suit than a dress, opt for an after-five style (black, champagne or ivory in crepe or silk). Skip the beads and sequins (too aging add shine and sophistication with a same-colored shell in satin or lace.


Dressy Pantsuit

Don't wear skirts? Try a tux-style pantsuit in black or white. Celebrities may get away with skipping the shirt underneath, but you'll want to add a simple camisole or shell.


Outdoor and Casual Events

Some reunions span an entire weekend. If your plans include picnics, pool parties or other family-oriented outside events, go with the same strategy as evening events. Opt for understated outfits: a pretty sundress, a dark maillot with a sarong, cropped pants and a cute Tshirt. Skip complicated looks, uncomfortable styles or fussy prints.


Accessories

Now's the time to bring out the good jewelry. Use pearls for a classic look; brighten black with gold or silver. An evening shoulder bag is ideal (you'll be too busy hugging old friends to lug around a clutch). Add instant sex appeal with strappy sandals (go with bare legs, faux tanned if necessary).


Dos and Don'ts

•Don't skimp on grooming - Glowing skin, healthy hair, manicured nails and toes are essential. Depending on how far you are willing to go (and how much you can spend) now is the time to try "extra" treatments like professional highlights and microdermabrasion.
•Do shop early - Once you have a date and an idea of the dressiness of the event, you can start the search for an outfit. Locate the dress before you buy shoes or accessories.
•Do update your look - A new outfit doesn't have to be young and trendy; it does need to show that you've progressed over the years and pay attention to changing styles. Make sure you hair and makeup have changed over the years, too.
•Don't dress too young - With today's advances in skin and body treatments, it's not impossible to look really hot at your 50th high school reunion. But don't be tempted to show off your girlish figure with skintight dresses, miniskirts and multiple body piercings: you'll look ridiculous. Instead, show off a great figure with chic body-skimming sweaters, beautifully cut sheath dresses or skirts that show off your toned gams.
•Don't worry too much - Everyone else is stressing too! Once you get there and start seeing old friends, catching up, sharing baby pics and swapping email addresses, you'll find that your preoccupation with looks will start to disappear

Time to eat...and support the SRC

Cohn (SRC) Senior Renaissance Center's Community Fall Fest

Saturday, October 17th ** 7am-12 Noon


* Pancake Breakfast 7–11am (Adults $5/$2.50 children to age 10)

* Silent Auction 7am-11am (pickup at 11:30am)

* SRC Country Store/Flea Market (7am -12 noon)

* Cohn Quilters will also have a Country Store (7am - 12 noon)

Hand-made crafts, quilts, stocking stuffers and baked goods).



Proceeds will help provide daily activities, classes and a better quality of life for many of the senior citizens of our community. The SRC is located in what you'll remember as the Cohn High School Cafeteria. Contact Judy Redmond/SRC 615-4565 or juredmond@bellsouth.net

And 31 years ago tonight...October 6, 1978

Can you really believe that more than 31 years ago tonight, October 6, 1978 we were just mear children...not more than 17 or 18 years old...

It was a Friday night, Homecoming...per my memory book..it was a very cold night.
The game was Cohn High Black Knights vs Stratford High Spartans the final score...Cohn 7, Stratford 20...So now we know the score from our senior homecoming football game...we lost...

FYI... Cohn Senior Center needs your help :)

Don McWright wrote
at 7:35pm yesterday
I was asked by Judy Redmond to post this. She is an Alumni and is over the Senior Center at the school. This event raises much needed money in order to help keep it a float. If you get a chance to stop by and support them, it will be greatly appreciated. Many of you have family members that attend the Senior Center.

Cohn SRC Community Fall Fest - Sat., Oct. 17th 7am-12 Noon

* Pancake Breakfast 7–11am (Adults $5/$2.50 children to age 10)

* Silent Auction 7am-11am (pickup at 11:30am)

* SRC Country Store/Flea Market (7am -12 noon)

* Cohn Quilters will also have a Country Store (7am - 12 noon)

Hand-made crafts, quilts, stocking stuffers and baked goods).

Proceeds will help provide daily activities, classes and a better quality of life for many of the senior citizens of our community. Contact Judy Redmond/SRC 615-4565 or juredmond@bellsouth.net

The Alumni BBQ

The Class of 1979

Jeff Smith, Travis Ford

Debi Vernon-Eaton, Cynthia O'Riley Neely

Our class had 4 member at the Homecoming Alumni BBQ tonight at Cohn High School. There was a LARGE turn out...or at least Cynthia and I thought so. Now we were on a mission of getting the word out to all the other classes about the Friday night reunion party at Graham Central Station. Cynthia printed 100 flyer's to pass out....So I think we got the Alumni covered almost.

It was great to see how nice the alumni center has turned out. There a great collection on things on display from all the classes. Angela donated her old majorette uniform, some cheer leading things...Cynthia has her flag that is going to have a home there. I think Jeff Smith is going to find his old football helmet and donate it. If there is anything that any of you still have and would like to donate just shot Yvonne Evens a email @ vonn10ec@aol.com

I wish now that I had taken more pictures...but didn't. Outside going up the stairs to the gym, if you remember there is a block wall...I told Cynthia no way is there any graffiti from our days...well I was wrong! up at the top on the left side, there was Terry Pruitt's name and many more that has not been touched in over 30 years...how cool is that? I'm going to have to make a trip back with full day light to take pictures of this...

If you have not been, please email Yvonne and set up a time to tour it...it's worth the trip down memory lane :)

And now there is only 8 chairs left...

Update....

Fellow Knights in Shining Armor

The time is drawing near for what will be a very unforgettable night for the class of 1979. The reunion committee needs to update you with the following information.

First, if you have not sent your ($55.00 per person) check to our very own banker, Kay Binkley Merritt, please do so at once. As the dead line for payment is fast approaching. We only have room for 8 more guests, so when those are gone we are locked in and can not accept any more money. If you are planning on attending you should mail in your check NOW so you can ensure you are included in the 70 people! We would hate for you to miss out on this “once in a lifetime celebration“.

Now on with the news....
November, 6th our very own Randy Martin, Steve Colgan, and Terry Pruitt will transport us near "50" year olds back to a time when life was just one big party, playing the music that we grew up with. All this will all take place at Graham Central Station in historic downtown Nashville.
The doors will open at 7:30pm . You must arrive before 8:30 to take advantage of our NO Cover charge. The music will start at 8 PM till ????. We will be on the 4th floor roof top over looking the Nashville skyline, River Front Park and LP Field…So make sure you are there for a very informal gathering of the great minds of Cohn High. This is open to all the classes of Cohn, so bring a few hundred friends with you. There is plenty of parking within walking distance.
The address of Graham Central Station is
128 2nd Ave N
Nashville, TN 37201

Saturday, November 7th …now this is the main event...where we will be treated like the ROYALTY we all are by the staff of The Country Music Hall of Fame...
The doors open at 5:00 pm and will close at 6.pm You can park directly behind the Hall between 4th and 5th Avenues. Walk along the sidewalk on 4th Avenue and enter through the side door at the Ford Theater. Proceed to the elevator and go to the 3rd floor, where you will have a mini tour of the museum...all while dancing your way around to the next elevator which will then take you to the 4th floor. Upon arrival you we be amazed by the by the floor to ceiling windows, over looking downtown Nashville illuminating The Schermerhorn Symphony Center, The GEC, LP Field, The AT & T “Bat Tower” as well as the hustle and bustle of the city below. Prior to the 5 star dinner we will have time to mix and mingle as well pose for that all important "Class Picture". We have planned a very special event to follow after dinner.

If anyone would like to get a room for either Friday or Saturday nights (or both) please let us know because Travis can get a discount for us at the Hilton Downtown.

Polish your armor, garb your lance and be ready to experience the once in a life time celebration with the class of 1979.

Make your checks payable to Cohn Class of 1979
Mail to Kay Binkley Merritt
8010 Esterbrook Drive
Nashville, TN 37221

Questions? You can call Travis at 646-5149 or emial your questions to cohnclassof1979@gmail.com

Fellow Knights in Shining Armor

Fellow Knights in Shining Armor

The time is drawing near for what will be a very unforgettable night for the class of 1979. The reunion committee needs to update you with the following information.
First, if you have not sent your ($55.00 per person) check to our very own banker, Kay Binkley Merritt, please do so at once, as the dead line for payment is fast approaching. We only have room for 12 more guests, so when those are gone we are locked in and can not accept any more money. If you are planning on attending you should mail in your check NOW so you can ensure you are included in the 70 people! We would hate for you to miss out on this “once in a lifetime celebration“.
Now on with the news....
November, 6th our very own Randy Martin, Steve Colgan, and Terry Pruitt will transport us near "50" year olds back to a time when life was just one big party, playing the music that we grew up with. All this will all take place at Graham Central Station in historic downtown Nashville.
The doors will open at 7:30pm . You must arrive before 8:30 to take advantage of our NO Cover charge. The music will start at 8 PM till ????. We will be on the 4th floor roof top over looking the Nashville skyline, River Front Park and LP Field…So make sure you are there for a very informal gathering of the great minds of Cohn High. This is open to all the classes of Cohn, so bring a few hundred friends with you. There is plenty of parking within walking distance.
The address of Graham Central Station is
128 2nd Ave N
Nashville, TN 37201
Saturday, November 7th …now this is the main event...where we will be treated like the ROYALTY we all are by the staff of The Country Music Hall of Fame...
The doors open at 5:00 pm and will close at 6.pm You can park directly behind the Hall between 4th and 5th Avenues. Walk along the sidewalk on 4th Avenue and enter through the side door at the Ford Theater. Proceed to the elevator and go to the 3rd floor, where you will have a mini tour of the museum...all while dancing your way around to the next elevator which will then take you to the 4th floor. Upon arrival you we be amazed by the by the floor to ceiling windows, over looking downtown Nashville illuminating The Schermerhorn Symphony Center, The GEC, LP Field, The AT & T “Bat Tower” as well as the hustle and bustle of the city below. Prior to the 5 star dinner we will have time to mix and mingle as well pose for that all important "Class Picture". We have planned a very special event to follow after dinner.

If anyone would like to get a room for either Friday or Saturday nights (or both) please let us know because Travis can get a discount for us at the Hilton

Polish your armor, garb your lance and be ready to experience the once in a life time celebration with the class of 1979.

Make your checks payable to Cohn Class of 1979
Mail to Kay Binkley Merritt
8010 Esterbrook Drive
Nashville, TN 37221
Questions? You can call Travis at 646-5149

Gordon Hampton
Travis Ford
Kay Binkley Merritt
Angela Kennedy Holly
Cynthia O’Riley Neely
Debi Vernon Eaton
Cookie Warpool
Steve Colgan

Class of 78, the Passing of Terry Soapes

MYATT, Terry Ann Soapes Age 49, Nashville. After 6 years of battling cancer, Terry went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, James Soapes. Survived by her husband of 30 years, Andy Myatt; daughters, Mandi (Robert) Nix and Bridget (Troy) Anderson; grandchildren, Breanna Nix and Troy Anderson III; mother, Beulah Soapes. A special thanks to the following and their wonderful staff for their caring and support of Terry, Alive Hospice, Dr. James D. Bryant, Dr. Mike Magee, Dr. John Greer, Jeannie Knight, Bill Wise and many other family and friends. Terry was employed with CNA Insurance for 26 years before her illness. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at West Harpeth Funeral Home with Pastor Walter Reid and Pastor Jonathan Lail officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for contributions in memory of Terry to be made to Brentwood First Presbyterian Church, C/O Mike Magee Ministries, P.O. Box 2454 Brentwood, TN 37024. Pallbearers: Billy Warpool, Mike Sims, John Poss, Delmer Capley, Jeff Raines and Time McFadden. Interment at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation, Monday, 1-8 p.m. and Tuesday, 9 a.m. until time of service at WEST HARPETH FUNERAL HOME, 6962 Charlotte Pk., (615)352-9400. www.harpethhills.com

Alumi Center BBQ October 2nd

On Friday, October 2nd at 6:00 p.m. all classes of Cohn High School will be getting together for an alumni BBQ. Many changes have taken place recently and a new Alumni Center has been unveiled. You have to see it to really appreciate it!

This BBQ will serve as a chance to reunite with former classmates from every graduating class and to raise money for the new Alumni Center. Therefore there is a $15 per person charge to cover the food and funds for the Alumni Association. We need an accurate headcount so please RSVP.

Please send your official RSVP to Yvonne Eaves at vonn10ec@aol.com. You can also post your RSVP here on this website so that others can know that you will be there.

Hail to thee our Alma Mater

On the city's western border
Reared against the sky
Proudly stands our Alma Mater
As the years go by.
Forward ever be thy watchword, Conquer and Prevail.
Hail to thee our Alma Mater, Cohn High School, All Hail!

2 found...

As of this past weekend we can mark off 2 classmates...we now know where Jody Dixon and Judy Patterson are....but still have a long way to go with finding the other MIA's. Help PLEASE

Missing in Action Classmates

Class of 1979 MIA’s

Here is a list of classmates we either have no information on or the information is not correct. Look it over and if you know how to reach them or who they married please send a message via email to: cohnclassof1979@gmail.com

Name last know address

Vickie Allison no information

Roberta Barid Clark Snyder Ave Nashville, TN

Anthony Bell no information

Brenda Bernard no information

Frank Bishop no information

Joe Bishop no information

Jonathan Boone no information

Belena Bradford Delray Drive Nashville, TN

Rodney Brown no information

Ruby Brown no information

Karen Buchanan no information

Michael Burr no information

Latrell Caldwee 35th Ave N Nashville, TN

Frank Campbell no information

Troy Cantrell Almo Pl Nashville TN

Joe Carter no information

Melody Cason Land Edsel Dr Nashville, TN

Cindy Crook no information

Hattie Davis no information

Lavon Debuois no information

Jody Dixon no information

James Edmondson no information

Mark England no information

Dale Faulkner Dillard Old Lebanon Dirt Rd Mt. Juliet TN

Lisa Faulkner Wilkerson no information

Billy Forrest 46th Ave N Nashville, TN

Juana Foster Collins Cedar Crest Dr Nashville TN

Barbara Fulton Buchanan Red Hill Rd Morrison TN

Frankie Fulton Pennsylvania Ave Nashville TN

Randy Gann Westboro Dr Nashville TN

Sandra Gardner 6th Ave South Nashville TN

Keith Gentry Buckner Rd Columbia TN

Bobby Gibbs no information

Lori Greer no information

Sandra Gross Mead Ave Nashville TN

Debbie Hass Burroughs no information

Fleicia Hall no information

Laura Holder Carter no information

Lori Holland Weatherly Old Hickory Blv Old Hickory TN

Sandra Jackson no information

Rodney Jenkins 10th St Nashville TN

Rufus Jones Neil Ave Nashville TN

Natasha Lillard no information

Randy Lindsey no information

Gloria Long Beard Britt Pl Nashville, TN

Michael Mayfield no information

Artrina McCutcheon no information

Robert McEwen no information

Donnie Meadows no information

Lola Mosley no information

Larry Mullins Donald Ter White House, TN

Karen Murphy have email address

Sherri Nail Burns Hillside Hendersonville TN

Donna Nix no information

Sharon Page no information

Carolyn Parsley Mitchell Telluride way Aurora CO

Debbie Pemberton Jones no information

James Perberton Sunset Pl Hendersonville TN

Lisa Prince no information

Elizabeth Richter Ray Meridian MS

Tana Saeger Mosley Robertson Rd Nashville TN

Latricia Sanders no information

Teresa Satterfield no information

Teresa Shaw Harrell no information

Joe Shaw 9th Ave Nashville TN

Crystal Sherrill Goss no information

Sharon Simmons Taylor Old Hickory Blvd Nashville TN

Vicky Simms no information

Bridgett Smith no information

Carla Smith Lovetere River St Rochester NY

Ronnie Spain no information (Nunnly TN)

David Sparks no information

Richard Spencer no information

Renee Terrell no information

Laura Toler Dudley Hemstead St Nashville TN

Robbie Waggoner no information

Joe Walker no information

Cindy Ware Wilson Eastboro Dr Nashville TN

Brenda Waters no information

Alanzo Welch no information

Tina Wentz Ledbetter N Valley Dr Nashville TN

Johnny Whittenburg no information

Lonnie Wilkerson no information

Sherry York no information

Beer Beer....

Beer, Beer, for all of Cohn High!
We get drunk on whiskey and rye!
Send those Freshmen out for gin, and
Don't let a sober Sophomore in!
Juniors never stagger,
Seniors never fall!
We sober up on wood alcohol,
While the royal faculty lies drunk on the football field

1979 Sears Christmas Catalog

Click here for the 1979 Sears Wish book..

Just another blast from the past...

and still more from the past....

Popular Culture 1979
•YMCA sues the Village People for libel because of their song of the same name
•Sid Vicious, a former member of the Sex Pistols dies due to a heroin overdose during the trial for murdering his girlfriend
•Pink Floyd release the multi award winning concept album "The Wall" with the top selling single "Another Brick in the Wall"
•The General Knowledge Quiz Game Trivial Pursuit is Launched
•The First modern Bungee Jumping performed by a group from the Oxford University Dangerous Sports club jumped from the Clifton Suspension Bridge joining England and Wales


Popular Films

•Superman The Movie
•Every Which Way But Loose
•Rocky II
•Alien
•The Amityville Horror
•Star Trek: The Motion Picture
•Moonraker
•The Muppet Movie
•The Deer Hunter
•Kramer vs. Kramer
Popular Musicians and songs

•Bee Gees with " Love you Inside Out "
•Rod Stewart
•Gloria Gaynor with " I will Survive "
•Blondie with " heart of Glass "
•Michael Jackson
•The Eagles
•Commodores
•Pink Floyd
•The Police
•Village People
•Boomtown Rats

And yet more to think about....from 30 yrs ago.....

Cost of Living 1979
How Much things cost in 1979
Yearly Inflation Rate USA11.2%
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 838
Interest Rates Year End Federal Reserve 15.25%
Average Cost of new house $58,100.00
Average Income per year $17,500.00
Average Monthly Rent $280.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 86 cents
Sony Walkman $200.00
Jox Trainers $14.99

Technology
•VisiCalc becomes the first spreadsheet program.



•Sony introduces the Sony Walkman costing $200.00



•Voyager I photo reveals Jupiter's rings



•The European Space Agency launches Ariane 1

1979 Trivia

World Series Champions: Pittsburgh Pirates
Superbowl XIII Champions: Pittsburgh Steelers
NBA Champions: Seattle SuperSonics
Stanley Cup Champs: Montreal Canadiens
U.S. Open Golf Hale Irwin
U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) John McEnroe/Tracy Austin
Wimbledon (Men/Women): Bjorn Borg/Martina Navratilova
NCAA Football Champions: Alabama
NCAA Basketball Champions: Michigan State
Kentucky Derby: Spectacular Bid
Sports Hero:
The Hotties: Farrah Fawcett, Suzanne Somers, Lynda Carter, Catherine Bach, Cheryl Tiegs, Iman, Christie Brinkley
The Heartthrob(s):
"The Quote" "I love the smell of napalm in the morning" - Robert Duvall in Apocalypse Now
Miss America: Kylene Barker (Roanoke, VA)
Miss USA: Mary Therese Friel (New York)
The Scandal: Ford's Pinto automobile design allowed its fuel tank to be easily damaged in the event of a rear-end collision which sometimes resulted in deadly fires and explosions. It was first noticed by Ford in 1971 tests.

On March 28, Three Mile Island Unit 2 (TMI-2) nuclear power plant near Middletown, Pennsylvania, had a near melt-down. No one was reported killed or injured, but the accident changed many regulations for American nuclear reactors.

Rock and Roll Death: Sid Vicious (heroin overdose)
Nerd News:
The Habit:
1st appearances & 1979's Most Popular Christmas gifts, toys and presents: Walkman casette/radio
Best Film Oscar Winner: Kramer vs. Kramer

The ones we have lost

The Class of 1979 has lost 14 classmates that we know of.....

I did not have a picture of Wanda Upchurch

Looking Back....

Homecoming 1978....

Does anyone remember who we played that year? What was the score...

Looking good...

Things are looking up...it looks like as of tonight we have around 20 people who have said YES and are sending in money to Kay this week. We still HAVE to have 60 for this to happen! So please send Kay your check asap.
Here are some pictures from past reunions...can't wait to have a new set to look at over and over...in our old age :)
These are from 20th reunion Aug 1999












and from the 25/26th reunion in April 2005

Class reunion info...please check it out!!!!

Attention class of 79....we have come up with a plan for our big 30th reunion ...

The date is set...Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time to be determined
The place…The Country Music Hall of Fame
The library at the Hall of Fame is where great minds gather to research, using the vast resources available on subjects both cultural and musical. It also happens to boast the opportunity to look out over the Nashville skyline from the fourth story of the building. Warm, cherry wood walls are offset by floor-to-ceiling windows that soar up 25-feet. Flooded by natural light during the day, the library is even more dramatic at night when the soft glow of light is enhanced by the city-scape outside. It may seem hard to imagine that such an open and airy space can feel just as cozy as a family room, but that’s exactly what the library offers.
Dress…Semi-formal
Full course meal, offered by Soro Catering.
Price . $55.00 per person.
Travis has worked diligently to find the perfect venue to celebrate our 30th class reunion.
We also will have a multi class casual together on Friday the 6th, at Graham Central Station on 2nd Avenue. This activity is free of charge. Come and visit with class mates, while enjoying the private room at Graham Central Station. Entertainment will be provided by our very own classmates Steve, Randy, and Terry’s band "Caught Looking Back", aka the Burning Bold Spots. You may remember this classic rock band from our 25th reunion.

Now, at this time, we are asking for you to let us know, like YESTERDAY if you will be attending the main event on Saturday at the County Music Hall of Fame. We are at a dead line for making a deposit to hold this venue...Please email us back ASAP with YES /NO.
If you will be attending, please make your check payable to
Cohn High class of 79...and mail at once to:
Kay Binkley Merritt
e-mail for address cohnclassof1979@gmail.com


Also if you know of any other classmates whom you think would like to attend; please pass this info along to them and ask that they contact Kay or Debi...
Question???? Please call either:
Kay Binkley Merritt at 646-7233
Debi Vernon Eaton at 848-0334

Meeting 7/30/09

We meet tonight at Logans with Angela, Cynthia, Kay, Debi, Cookie, Robbie, and Travis in attendance.

Here is what we have come up with so far;

Date - Sat, Nov 7

Place - To be determined

Cost - we hope to be around $30 - $35 a person

We took the class list we have and here is how we divided the list

A - E Cynthia

F - K Angela

L - O Debi

P - S Kay

T - Z Steve


See if you can get a list of people who are interested. Get email info if possible. Ask if they would also be interested in a very informal get together on Friday night. We might can get some people from other classes to join us for Friday night only.

Our next meeting will be Saturday, August 22. We are to meet at 4:00 at Rippy's downtown. Travis is working that day and he said we can park at the fire station. Travis will have several options for us to look at. We will visit several places then sit down and decide where we will have the reunion. Anyone who would like to come help in the decision making is welcome. Try to keep up with who says they will be there.


You can reply to this blog with any information you have on any class mates...if you are planning on attending the reunion, would be interested in a Friday night get together...any input you would like to add...

Visitation for Linda Temple

Hey All:

The arrangement for Linda Temple (as of right now) are:

The visitation will be Wednesday night from 6:30 until 8:00 pm at Barth Vernon United Methodist Church. The funeral will be Thursday at 11:30, also at the church.

The church is located at the corner of Waco & Robertson Rd.

Cheryl has received calls, e-mail and sympathies and appreciates each and everyone one of them. She is physically and emotionally unable to return them at this time.


ALSO:
Please keep husband, Ricky Temple (1977) and kids Rick and Whitney
Cheryl (Hatfield)(1976) Ballesteros and family
Thomas Hatfield and family (1974)
Ronnie Hatfield and family (1971)

Sincerely,

Julie Riley
Membership Secretary

Sad news to report...

I like most of you received this e-mail yesterday from the Alumni association..

Hey All:

Just to let you know that Linda (Cantrell) Temple died this morning. She was in the class of 1979 and married Ricky Temple. She is the sister of Cheryl (Hatfield) Ballesteros, Ronnie and Tommy Hatfield.

Please keep these families in your prayers.

No arrangements has been made at this time. I will keep you posted.

Sincerely,

Julie Riley
Membership Secretary

We had our first planning meeting tonight at the Varsity Grill.
Gordon, Travis, Cookie, Steve, Kay, Cynthia, Angela and I were on hand to try and come up with a plan....
So we have a date of Saturday, November 7, 2009...unknown location. Gordon and Travis are going to be checking on options over the next 2 weeks.
We also will be meeting again Thursday, July 30th at Logan's Roadhouse on Elliston Place. 6-6:30 PM Please feel free to come and bring any names, phone numbers, addresses you might have.
Now on to the really hard part...PLEASE if you know or have kept up with any classmates, we really need to get phone numbers, address, e-mail addresses for them. You can call or email the information to either Kay, Angela or my self, phone numbers list below.

Debi 848-0334 e-mail debinthaboro@comcast.net
Kay 646-7233
Angela e-mail dandaholley@comcast.net

Also please copy and paste this to a new message and send back to me...

Name:
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone (Home) (cell) (work)
Email address
Spouse name

General info
Do you work if so where
Children, names and ages
Any news you want to let the rest of your classmates know about..