Rockwood High School Classmates

November 2009

The Best of Times........

RHS "WE ARE FAMILY"

MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!
MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE A RAINBOW OF SMILES ON YOUR FACE AND IN YOUR HEART FOREVER AND EVER!
FRIENDS FOREVER!

NOTICE!!!

Here is a registration form for those who need it. Just print
it out and send it in to:
RHS Classmates PO Box 12 Rockwood, TN 37854
2009 RHS CLASSMATES REUNION REGISTRATION FORM
Yes, I plan to attend the 2009 Reunion on June 13.
NAME________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Class Year________ ____
# of Reservations_ _________
Amount enclosed____ _________
Print your name as it should appear on the name tag: Ladies, include your maiden name. ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
List Guests names as they should appear on the name tags:_______ _________ _________ _________ ______ ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Send with a check ($20 per person) to RHS Classmates, P.O. Box 12, Rockwood TN 37854.
If this is your first time at the reunion, please write your address, phone number, and email address on the back of this form.
No, I cannot attend the 2009 Reunion but want to remain on the Classmates Mailing List.

Dipping back in my memoir!!
How well I remember that wonderful game and time at Rockwood High School. I was President of the National Honor Society. When we met, two weeks before this game, our topic was 'lack of school spirit'. Our football team was not doing very well and there appeared to be a lack of 'anything going on' on campus. I recall suggesting that the Honor Society sponsor activities to rev up the student body. To my dismay everyone said 'Yes' even Mrs. Lindsey who was our sponsor. As a group we came up with ideas. We decided that every day of the week before the game we'd have a major activity. I'll list those I remember. I hope others will recall more. The whole school became enthusiastic, including the teachers and then the entire town.
A. We decided to have a car rally, I think on Thursday, which meant everyone with a car decorated their vehicle with signs and balloons. The parade began at the school and proceeded down Rockwood Ave. and back to the school. It was wonderful to see the parade and cars all decorated with BEAT SPRING CITY!!
B. We decorated the school. A big banner was hung outside of Mr. Eustler's office. BEAT SPRING CITY!!
C. We had pep rally's each noon on the playground....BEAT SPRING CITY!!!
D. On Friday evening there was a huge rally and bonfire. I presume it was on or near the football field. Does anyone recall?
The game was beyond belief. Indeed the football team was incredible. The stands were filled to overflowing. In all my years I do not recall a game so awesome. I'd love other people's memories.
I've used this process and result through out my life both personally and in seminars I've conducted. The energy seemed to build all week and the end was glorious. Rockwood High School experienced one of it's proudest moments.
Wish I could be with you to celebrate and remember.
Jo An Howard Gaines
Class of '53

HI WAYNE,
WE JUST GOT HOME AND I WANTED TO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING LOUIS AND ME FEEL SO WELCOME. WE HAD A GREAT TIME--JUST WISH I COULD HAVE DONE IT SOONER. THANKS, TOO, FOR ENTRUSTING YOUR BELOVED ANNUAL WITH ME. I WILL TRY TO MAKE COPIES RIGHT AWAY SO I CAN RETURN IT TO YOU.
THANKS AGAIN,
JUANITA (NITA) SOWERS CULBREATH

Archie's in the 50s

RHS class of 55
P.O. Box 12
Rockwood, TN 37854

We appreciate very much the Rockwood First
Baptist Church permitting us to use their
property on the lake for our Rockwood High
School classmates celebration ...