The Lake Clifton Alumni Association Inc.
Comprised of Lake Clifton High, Lake Clifton/Eastern High, Doris Johnson High, Heritage High and Reach Partnership Alumni (Years 1974 to Present)
August 2014 Alumni News
August 5, 2014
We would like to start off by sending birthday greetings to the following alumnus with birthdays in the month of August. They are
Angela (Moore) Bethea 1980 August 16
Michelle Blue 1990 August 13
Deborah Bunche 1988 August 27
Charles Burton 1975 August 14
Gina (Strawder) Brown 1975 August 5
Mona Carpenter 1993 August 29
Charlene Carter 1987 August 25
Melissa Knight-Cassell 2000 August 31
Catherine (Logan) Cook 1981 August 10
Angela (Brown) Davis 1984 August 15
James Davis 1975 August 15
Jessica Davis 2005 August 15
Tradina DeMary 1992 August 17
Seiko Dixon 2003 August 15
Jacklyn Dyson 2001 August 3
Kevyn Elliott 1988 August 4
Maria Floyd 1984 August 29
Tracey Fuller 1982 August 13
Pam Gaddy 1991 August 20
La Shawn Gee 1987 August 26
Kim Glaude 1979 August 21
Susan (Melnick) Haddox 1977 August 19
Carol Fair-Hartwill 1987 August 1
Joyce Howell 1974 August 28
Alfred Jackson 1975 August 28
Pamela (Everett) Jackson 1976 August 15
Gail Jeffers 1985 August 8
Darlene (Oliver) Lee 1975 August 15
Rocky Matthews Jr. 1989 August 20
Jhon May 1999 August 18
Troy Miles 1980 August 16
Veronda Evans-Minor 2000 August 12
Brenda (Downing) Mitchell 1975 August 10
Carolyn Watson-McDonald 1981 August 14
Viola Monk 1978 August 27
Alphonso Morrow 1987 August 9
Sheila (Matthews) Murray 1978 August 31
Tia Branch-Newton 1993 August 18
Kurt O’Banner 1975 August 31
Juan Oliver 1988 August 24
Angela (Sweetwine) Phillips 1981 August 8
Mark Pointdexter 1988 August 9
Sha-Ron Rorie 1979 August 11
Yvonne Silver 1974 August 28
Michael Singleton 1975 August 4
Michelle (Jackson) Taubman 1987 August 24
Vaughn Thomas 1989 August 14
Althea Tisdale 1975 August 14
Robert Trafton 1983 August 4
LaCheryl Turnipseed-White 1987 August 6
Renee (Tatum) White 1987 August 19
Cynthia Wilder 1975 August 28
Janice Wilson 1987 August 26
Anniversaries
Donna (Watts) Burley 1978 August 22 – 27 years
Helen Johnson 1975 August 24 – 34 years
Don Koonce 1975 August 8 – 29 years
Gerald Knight 1975 August 4 – 19 years
Deborah Gillis-Landrum 1976 August 21 – 32 years
Tanya (Leach) Morgan 1980 August 5 - 32 years
Lakers On The Move
This month the LCAA highlights a husband and wife who are both “Laker” alumni. Charles and Jenette (Ambrose) Young from the classes of 1974 & 1975. Both “Laker” graduates went on to Loyola and received their MBA degrees and now have their own businesses. Jenette is the president and owner of Comforcare which provides companionship and personal care to the elderly, persons recuperating from surgery and illnesses as well as new mothers. She has received the Brava award from the magazine Baltimore Smart CEO. Charles has his own accounting firm and is an advisor each year in the planning and implementation of entertainment for the Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival. The LCAA wishes them continued success.
Reunions & Fundraisers
Alumni Fundraiser
Alumni Fundraiser Day Trip To Atlantic City
Come out for a day of fun in the sun and help raise funds for alumni association. Once again the LCAA will be traveling to Atlantic City New Jersey on Saturday August 16, 2014. The cost is just $35.00 with a $20.00 rebate amount. A continental breakfast will be served. The time is from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. Buses will leave from the corner of Preston and Eden Streets. For tickets contact Richard McCoy at 443-790-3900 or
All Class Evening Of Elegance (All Class Event & Fundraiser)
The LCAA thanks all alumni who came out and supported the “All Class Evening of Elegance” this year. It was held on Saturday July 12, 2014. This was done to accommodate the various class years that have not been able to sponsor their individual reunion and to raise funds for the alumni scholarship fund while recognizing individuals that have made a difference at “The Lake” They were:
Lake Clifton Alumni Association 2014 Award Recipients
1. Mary Pat Clark City Councilperson
2. Dorothy EdwardsFormer Teacher Lake Clifton High
3. Herman HarriedCurrent Athletic Director Lake Clifton Campus
4. Karen LawrenceFormer Principal Heritage High School
5. Nathaniel McFadden Former Teacher and Current State Senator
6. James MonroeCurrent Teacher Heritage High and Football Coach
7. Lisa TarterFormer Principal Lake Clifton/Eastern High School
8. James Williams Current Facility Director Lake Clifton Campus
9. Adrena WomackCurrent Department Head Heritage High School
10. Julius ZukeCurrent Media Director
The event committee which consisted of Raynette Raimer, Shelly Scruggs, Monica Opher, Loretta Birchett and Richard McCoy thanks those who attended and supported this worthwhile project.
Class of 1974 Reunion & Activities
The Lake Clifton class of 1974 thanks all classmates that came out to support the Family Day Cookout on Saturday June 28, 2014. Contact any classmate listed below for additional information on any of the upcoming events and tickets.
Bernadette Bridges 443-314-7395 Mendele Wright-Cager 410-917-6990
Dr. Harriett (Woodson) Gantt 443-248-9886 Veda Tucker 410-869-2942
Class Of 1974 Raffle Tickets
As part of their continuing fundraising activities to defray costs of their upcoming 40th year class reunion, the class of 1974 will be selling raffle tickets. The donation is $1.00 per ticket. The prizes are 1st place $150.00, 2nd prize: a Ravens shirt ($125.00 value), 3rd prize: basket of cheer, 4th prize Spa Treatment ($75.00 value), 5th prize: Surprise Consolation Gift. Contact any class reunion committee member listed above for tickets. The drawing will be held on Friday September 19, 2014 at the Phaze 10 Club which is located at 885 N. Howard Street.
Class of 1974 40th Reunion Weekend
Is being held during the weekend of Friday October 31, 2014 thru Sunday November 2, 2014. It will start with the welcome reception on Friday October 31, 2014 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Embassy Suites Hunt Valley. The 40th Reunion will be held on Saturday November 1, 2014 from 8:00 pm to 12 midnight also at the Embassy Suites Hunt Valley. Tickets are $85.00 per person. The weekend will close out with the worship service being held on Sunday November 2, 2014 at the Mt. Calvary AME Church in Towson.
Class Of 1974 T-Shirt Fundraiser Part2
Help Raise Money to ensure our 40 Year Class Reunion is a success! We need your support! We have until the ned of this week…Please order ..
The Lake Clifton Class of "1974" has had a reunion every five years since they left school. The committee would like to raise money to support activities to reduce the cost as much as possible for those who plan to attend. We have some great ideas and need your support and prayers. Our ultimate goal is to develop a scholarship program for class of 1974 family members and youth. We need your assistance to develop ideas. At this time we are currently looking for your support for the reunion fundraiser. Thank you, your classmates and friends. Remember...our Motto..Learn...Hope & Experience, let us together make this an experience we won't ever forget! You can order either blue or gold shirts, visit the website below.
The old campaign is closed for that fundraising campaign. The new links are:
www.booster.com/lakenavy- Blue Shirt www.booster.com/lakeyellow - Yellow Shirt
The reunion committee thanks all who purchased a shirt already, if you have not made a purchase yet, please consider helping their efforts. If you have any questions you can contact anyone listed above.
Class of 1978 35th Reunion
The Lake Clifton Class of 1978's 35th (it's actually our 36th) year reunion is all set!!!!!!! If you know anyone who graduated from Lake in that year, or anyone who'd like to attend, the information follows:
When: Friday, August 8, 2014 (this Friday)
Where: Valley Mansion, 594 Cranbrook Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 midnight Tickets: $125 per person tickets can be purchased at the door. Cash, money orders and bank checks are being accepted (no personal checks)
Make checks/money orders payable to Lake Clifton Class of 78 Reunion
Attire: Formal (Tuxedos - men, Gowns - Women)
Reunion Committee: Cheryl (Johnson) Atkins, Karen Atkins, Laura (Horsey) Parker, Teddy Prioleau
Any questions contact Teddy at 443-271-9399
Membership
The LCAA is always looking for all alumni of Lake Clifton, Lake Clifton/Eastern High School and our new schools Doris Johnson, Heritage High and Reach Partnership to help build this organization into one of the strongest in the city. Each person has a talent and a resource that can be utilized. The monthly meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month.
Membership
The LCAA offers two types of active memberships. They are:
1. Active membership - $25.00 yearly renewable annual dues. Active members are entitled to voting privileges in any organizational matter and are eligible to run for any elected office.
2. Student membership - $10.00 yearly renewable annual dues. This is for students seeking an undergraduate degree and Lake Clifton Campus School graduates under the age of 22 years of age.
Memberships can be purchased at any alumni meeting or fundraiser or mailed to:
The Lake Clifton Alumni Association Inc.
P.O. Box 29131
Baltimore Maryland 21205
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Alumni Prayer List
We ask that you keep the following alumni in your prayers:
Bernadette (Fowlkes) Bridges 1974
Linda (Brown) Clark 1974 Donna Caldwell-Edwards 1974 Joyce Edwards 1974
Ralph Ferguson 1976
James Gaines 1974 Miriam (Franklin) Hardy 1975
Sonya Moyd 1975 Gabriella Neal 1974
Demetria Nixon 1974 Clarence (Peanut) Payne 1974
Mary (Sheriff) Shell 1975
Upcoming Meetings
August General Meeting – there will be no meeting this month due to the bus trip to Atlantic City. The next monthly meeting will start with the September 2014 meeting on September 20, 2014. Meetings are open to alumni of all graduating years of Lake Clifton, Lake Clifton/Eastern High School, Doris Johnson, Heritage High Schools and Reach Partnership, as well as teachers and staff persons. Spouses and children are also always welcome. As the LCAA continues to grow, we need your help. We have many committees that are in need of help. We need your talent and resources to continue to make a difference in the fight to save our school and help its students of today. As the association grows it also continues to try assisting individual class years as they plan and organize reunions.
Next Month’s Birthday List
If we do not have your birthday or anniversary in the database and you would like it listed in our monthly announcements, please submit it to Richard McCoy @ The same applies if you have someone that you would like placed on our prayer list. If you are changing your e-mail address, please make sure that you notify us. Each month we lose alumni because they do not provide a new address.
Richard McCoy – President
The Lake Clifton Alumni Association Inc.
The Lake Clifton Alumni Association
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