The 50th anniversary of the Parsons High School Alumni Banquet was held on May 27, 2023 at Tucker Valley Elementary School. Entertainment was provided by Dennis Filler during registration. The program was opened by Marvin “Bud” Parsons, President, by welcoming those in attendance. He began by introducing the cooks: Nancy Dotson, Sandy Shaffer and Ellen Shaffer. “Chopper” Evans gave the invocation followed by Ellen Shaffer leading in the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem. A memorial service was held with Rev. Evans assisted by Candy Sommerville and Sylvia Rosenau. The Veterans were honored by Ellen playing music from each
prospective branch of service as the Veterans stood in honor.
Dinner was served by “Chopper’s” group, Younglife, also J.R. & Tammy Helmick and Cathy Hebb. Following dinner, a spokesperson from each class was asked to speak on their behalf. Martin Ferguson spoke on behalf of
the class of 1953; Lou Sponaugle on the class of 1963 and Kathy DiBacco on the class of 1973, their 50th anniversary.
The Hall of Fame awards were presented by William Jack Miller, first in honor Posthumous of Sue Ann Silk to her husband Terry Silk, next to Harry Sommerville, Dorothy Carr, Tom Felton and Charles “Punkin” Rhodes.
The Scholarship Awards were given to William Jacob DeVilder and Hannah Hardy in attendance, others named were Avery Smith, Jacey Davis and Camille Smith. Door prizes were then given out by Bud and Jane Parsons, Sharon Daniels, and Carol Weinstein. Following dinner, the 50/50 drawing was held in the gymnasium with Jan Rae Summerfield being the winner. The tickets were sold by Jeanie Ledden, Debby Phillips and Jeanette Bishoff. The results of the silent auction were then given by Jean Morrison and Sharon Daniels. Several items were donated for the auction for our scholarship fund and some were given in honor of Evelyn Moore by the Moore Family. The benediction was given by the Rev. Daniel “Chopper” Evans.
Members and guests attending the banquet included Sharon Daniels, class of ’66, Jack W. Miller, ’56; Sylvia Rosenau, ’56; Jonna Miller; Larry Denison ’65; Janet Denison ’67; Clarice Knotts ’70; Candy & Harry Sommerville ’56; Marvin “Bud” Parsons ’56; Jane Parsons ’55; Nancy Arbogast Nestor ’64; David Nestor ’60; Diane & Bil Dilly ’55; Frank & Barbara Watring ’70; Narel Hebb ’70; Ralph Hebb ’63; Russell Shahan ’65; Lovanna Shahan ’70; Phyllis Carr ’59; Danny Carr ’58; Yvonne Parsons ’61; Phil Carr ’61; Joanne & Robert Lambert ’50; Priscilla Flanagan ’57; Fred Jones ’63; Branda Jones ’70; Shirley Moody ’59; Nola DeVilder ’51; Lessie Jean Morrison ’55.
Mike & Jeanie Ledden ’57; Carol Weinstein ’57; Jade Knick; Eleanor Nestor ’66; Terry Silk; Kenneth Knotts ’48; Frank & Bonnie Nestor ’59; Nancy Maksin ’61; Joyce Metheny ’61; Barbara McClalin ’61; Dale & Frances Fansler Hedrick ’70; Mike Rosenau ’77; Norma “Susie” Jones ’69; Patty Wilfong ’59; Richard & Madonna Stokes ’67; Jaqueline Roy ’73; Mike Triplett; Gary Simmons ’57; Lori Rahn; Elaine Hamner Friend ’64; Bill Friend ’63; Dolores Roberts Auvil ’53; Michele & Tom Felton ’74; Madonna McDonald Sponaugle ’55; Bill Tumblin; Judy Inghan ’58; Barbara Haller ’59; Jane & Hayward “Jock” Phillips ’77; Robert N Pase ’72; Deborah Hardy Pase ’73.
Martin & Carol Ferguson ’53; Sue & Martin Ferguson,Jr.; Lowell & Donna Moore ’60; Wanda Booth ’54; Bob Booth ’57; Alice Parsons Phillips ’54; Regina Phillips ’77; Mary Linton ’66; Roger Murphy ’62; Dorothy Murphy ’67; Charles Myers ’72; Sharon & Bill Hablin ’58; Jackie Crawford Cale ’75; Dorothy Carr ’61; Ed Carr TCHS ’89; Pam Diane Judy ’73; Greg Judy ’74; Kathy DiBacco ’73; Earl “Jim” Strawderman ’47; Marshall Parsons ’61; Charles Lantz ’77; Ellen Shaffer, TCHS ’79; Maury & Betty Sue McGrew ;59; Charles “Pukin” Rhodes ’76; Jeanne, Sean, Lydia, Blake & Brandi Rhodes; Danielle & Jordan Munot; Messiah & Ledisi Frye; Mike, Sheila, & Jacob DeVilder, TCHS; Hannah Hardy, TCHS; Debby Phillips ’68; Stan & Rita Wiitkowski ’63; Connie Rosier ’73; Denver Rosier ’76; Danny Poling ’73; Connie Jones ’73’.
Laura & Paul Mauzy ’68; Lou Sponaugle ’63; Jeanette McCrum Bishoff ’56; Don Silk ’66;Donna Collins ’60; Gary & Shirley Colbert ’58; Dee & Pete Liller ’73; Lillian Mick; Lilly Nestor ’61; Paul Nestor; Roger & Jan Rae Summerfield ’65; Jared Parsons ’61; Porter Ed Poling ’61; Alvin Knotts ’52; Elda Mae Knotts ’56; Russell Barkley ’73; Debbie Boserman Moore ’73; Kathryn Knotts ’51; Sandi Owens ’71; Judy Parsons ’67; Frank Roberts ’75; and Jane Poling Wright ’77.