Fifty-four (54) years ago we walked across that stage with pride and honor. We knew greatness and challenges awaited us; we welcomed it and was ready and eager to climb that ladder that would take us to success. Most of all with the love and the support of our families, here we are, armed with spirited achievements - Charles Mitchell, head mechanic at the Sea Pines Hotel and Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC; Earl Young, cabinet maker and retired from; mother business (deceased, January of 2021); William Green, Barber and proprietor of a Night Club and billiard room, in Savannal1, Georgia; Joe L. Nelson, owner and proprietor of Nelson Heating and Air Conditioner; also, owned and operated a Health Food Store, "The Healing Tree, Ridgeland, SC; Isaac Bryant, Professional Master Carpenter - you design it, he can build it, Okatie, SC.
Two spirited and active members of MC Riley Class of 1968 Reunion Committee, Evelyn Phoenix and Earl Young , received their wings, along with nine other classmates - Rosa Holmes, Maggie Mae Jenkins, Ruth Ann Johnson, Minnie Mitchell, Carol Bryant, Clarence Ford, Raymond Mitchell, Rufus Murray and Allen Oriage; they all have gone home to "Glory." Remember, although you are no longer amongst us, "you will never be forgotten."