Sunday, April 28th, 2024

G Gathering 60th Year reunion keeps the memories special

60th Year reunion keeps the memories special



The Great Bridge-Hickory High School graduating class of 1948 had its 60th year reunion luncheon at TowneBank's Towne Hall in Great Bridge. As the first combined high school graduating class, the memories of that special time have been kept through yearbooks, friendships and continuing to be a caring community. Of the 49 graduates, 21 shared in the luncheon reunion.


James and Mary Jo Ward, Class President, are high school sweethearts of Great Bridge.

Thelma Richardson, left, and Pauline Miller were glad to see each other.

Reunion Committee from left: Doris Sharber, Jean Thompson, Pauline Miller, Margaret Davenport, Hazel Cutler, Thelma Richardson, and Mary Jo Ward.

1948 Graduate Billy Blake and his lovely wife Mary.

At graduation time of 1948, Jimmie Lee Bulifin lived in Great Bridge while Mary Alice was from Hickory, and the two married.

Great Bridge graduate Eleanor and her husband, gospel singer Buddy Gibbs.

Evelyn Roberts invited her daughter Betty Kendall of Virginia Beach to enjoy the luncheon with her.

1949 graduate Jean Pratt, left, and her sister Joyce Blanchard, 1948 graduate.

Matt Hudgins was happy to see friends.

Jack and Mary Lennon arrived to see many friends.