Goodmorning everyone: Hope all is well with you and your family. I am asking you all to say a prayer for my son Jeffery Tyler. He is going to have surgery tomorrow at 10:30. I would appreciate it much. I know God has everthing worked out, but it is good to know you have good praying christian friends. Thanks Love you. And God bless you and your family

Hey,
It's Alan Pope how are you Harlan High class of 67?
You can find me on "facebook"

I am requesting African Americans sign up as bone marrow donors. Only 500,000 are registered, as compared to 5,000,000 caucasians. No pain is involved to get tested. The cost is waived for AA. The test is performed by swabbing the mouth (cheeks); placing it in a kit provided by the registry and mailing it at no cost. This can help save a number of lives. A young lady who has a Kentucky connection is in need of a donor. She has leukemia. Can you forward this to Rosenwald Harlanites? I will gladly forward the kit . The maximum age of a donor is 60. Thanks for helping save lives.

Dr. Georgenna Riley
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Congratulations:
BRANDON DEADERICK #95
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
2010 BCS NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPS

PARENTS:
JAMES AND PAM DEADERICK
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY

GRANDPARENTS and HARLANITES:
Aubrey Williams of Louisville, KY
Annette Vivian Williams (deceased)

Hi Rosenwald Harlanites,
Our guestbook page has been out of order. But we are back up and running. Your comments are welcome.

Congratulations Rhoda.

Mrs. Rhoda C. Williams, has been elected to the Board of Directors of ,

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF GREATER FLINT

Board of Directors
Lincoln Ward, Chair
Gloria Rogers-Byers, Vice-Chair
Corwin Matthews, Treasurer
Dawn Weier, Secretary
Lee Black
Robert Bois
Renita Coney-Mays
Honorable M. Cathy Dowd
Sara Jo Gallock
Thomas Goodrow
Lisa Hairston
Dr. Samasandrapalya Kiran
Fermeko Myles
Richmond Riggs
Karen Topolinski
Dale Weighill
Rhoda Williams

VETERANS EAT FREE AT APPLEGEE'S, NOVEMBER 11, 2009

* All U.S. veterans and active duty military with proof of
current or former military service will eat free at all Applebee's
nationwide on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.

Clarence Wesley Blaine, 67,
of Verda, departed this life Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. He was born in Harlan County on February 21, 1942, one of twelve children, to George and Beatrice Blaine. Clarence was a Veteran of the U.S. Army with over 20 years of service. His many decorations include the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Service Medal with 5 Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 3 Overseas Bars and Good Conduct Medal. He was of the Baptist faith.

The Blaine family will receive friends on Friday, Oct. 30, from 11 am until 1 pm at the First Street Baptist Church, North Main Street in Harlan.

Hello, All

Just wanted to sign in and tell everyone hello, also May God Bless everyone. We must all keep in contact because life is short. You pray for me and I'll pray for you, Love and May God Bless!

John Seay is in MiamI valley hospital in I.C.U.in Dayton,Ohio,please keep him and family in prayer.

Hi Jackie,

Good to hear form you. Yes we have a large number of Harlanites in Lexington, but we do not have a Lexington chapter. I can send you the information you need to get a chapter started. Just send me an e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

COULD YOU TELL ME IF THERE IS A LOCAL CHAPTER FOR ROSENWALD HERE IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY. IF NOT, HOW DO WE GET ONE STARTED. THERE CERTAINLY ARE ENOUGH HARLANITES HERE TO START A HUGE CHAPTER. IF THERE IS ONE HERE, HOW DO MY SISTERS AND I GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM SO WE CAN JOIN. THANKS FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE

Willie C. Boyd’s funeral:
Services will be held at Gatling Funeral Home on Friday, October 2, 2009. The wake will begin at 11:00 a.m. The funeral will start at Noon. Gatling Chapel is located at 10133 S. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60628 Phone: 773-881-4111

Words cannot express the way my heart feels about the death of my friend, Linda Lee. We grew up together, struggled together in Cleveland, and called each other every other week, yet the best part of this situation is that she knew the Lord. I miss my friend, and I know that she will be standing at the gates of heaven waiting.

Much love to the family,
Peggy

Linda Lee's funeral:
Services will be held at Faith Ministries Church in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday, September 30, 2009. The wake will begin at 11:00 a.m. The funeral will start at Noon. The church is located at 2747 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224. Phone: 614-416-8500

Marlan Gary Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Address: 2500 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211. Phone: 614-267-8310.

More sad news. Condolences to the families of:
Linda Lee of Columbus, Ohio and Bill Boyd of Chicago, Illinois. Both passed this week. I will post details when I get them.

My heartfelt condolences to the Williams family on the passing of Vivian. Your family is in my prayers,

Condolences to the Williams Family:
My Sister In-Law Annette Vivian Williams, passed September 6. The funeral will be Thur. at 1:00 p.m. at More Grace Ministries Church, 100 West Ormsby. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wed. at More Grace Ministries Church.

Hello, everyone this sight is great. It is wonderful to read all the messages, from people I know but haven't seen or talk to in years. I would really like to hear from all that remember me or my sisters Patricia,Sandra,Maria or my brother, William(Bill) Ledford. My email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Condolences to the Watts Family:
WATTS, Alfred Mr. Alfred Watts of Marietta, GA passed August 29, 2009. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home Inc. 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA 404-241-5656. Please visit our web site to extend condolences www.levettfuneralhome.com

Mrs. Anna Fitzgerald, 85, of Harlan, entered into the Joys of Heaven on Thursday at the Morristown-Hamblen Hospital in Morristown, TN following an illness.

Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Fitzgerald, Sr.; her parents, Rev. A.R. Cobb and Fannie Kelly Cobb; son, Ernest Fitzgerald, Jr.; daughter, Jackie Smith; son-in-law, James Butler.

Among her surviving relatives are her daughters, Della Butler, Teresa Gholston, Sonya Blanton and Audrey Farrow; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a host of other loved ones and friends. A complete obituary will be provided in the Tuesday edition of The Enterprise.

The wake for Mrs. Anna Fitzgerald will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept.1 at the First Baptist Church in Harlan.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the church with Pastor C.A. Hall presiding.

Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

The arrangements have been entrusted to Harlan Funeral Home.

Members to pray for:

My sister-in-law Annette Vivian Williams is very ill, and is undergoing treatment in Louisville, KY. She and our family need your prayers.

Alfred Watts is very ill; he is being treated in the Atlanta area. We all need to be in prayer for him and his family. May God bless all of you and your families.

You my call me for more info, 810-953-9041

Ann, As always, it was good seeing you! We could talk forever; there's just never enough time at these gatherings. Which goes to show, we need to stay in touch in between times. Here's my email........Use it! This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Love you and Kathryn! ~Rhoda

really enjoyed the meeting and events in july always a thrill to go back home . lovely seeing everyone and being able to have so many laughs, billy jean kirksey ate too much of the pound cake that i baked as did my brother charles jackson. brenda williams was my next door neighbor in closplint had not seen her in about 40 years , she is as sweet as ever. rhoda please e- mail me need to chat with you about some things. if you ever divorce your husband, i will be next in line love ya, ann

July 28, 2009
Hello Everyone,
If you were not there, you missed a fun filled weekend back home!
Many thanks to the class of 1963 and the good folks of Harlan for coming out and being a part of the weekend activities. A special thanks to Billy J. Gray, Nawana West Tyler, Catherine Jackson, Paul Ray Bowen, Paul McGhee; everyone behind the scenes promoting and coordinating their reunion; all their classmates and families traveling great distances, to share their love with the Rosenwald-Harlanites!
Some of the highlights of the weekend are listed below:
 Rosenwald Class of 1963 was the highlight of the weekend. They had over 20 of their classmates in attendance!
 Friday’s social at the armory was fun.
 We installed new board member, Terresa Tentman; daughter of Charles and Edna Tentman.
 Saturday’s dinner was over the top. We were booked to capacity, with more than 110 people attending. Each person that paid $30.00 for dinner also received a 2009 RHI membership; making this the largest one time membership drive in years. Welcome all new members!
 Fundraising; Dinner; membership Donations. We made a healthy profit, see treasurer’s report for details.
 2010 Reunion will be held in Louisville, KY. Details early next year.

Our fall meeting will be held in Cincinnati, OH. Plans are in progress, and will be posted to our website when competed.
Family, friends and fellow Rosenwald-Harlanites, thank you for all your support. Our successes could not happen without you!
Blessings,
Les Williams, RHI President

Hello Marie, It is so good to hear from you! I am including my email address, so we can stay in touch and exchange pictures! Sorry, we won't see you this summer. The Harlan Annual Meeting promises to be a big one, close to a reunion! Wish you could make it. Take Care. ~Rhoda This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Hey Rhoda... I have a picture of Me, you and Mattie Mackie that we took in Louisville. It was so good seeing you and Les. Hope all is well with you. Not sure when I will see you all again, but hope that it is real soon. God Bless you all...

Thank you to Les Williams who met my wife and passed along information about your great organization. Please be in touch with me if there is anything I can do--hopefully as the newly elected mayor of Flint, MI--to help host your upcoming event in Genesee County.

It has been a joy to hear from several of my classmates from the Class of 1963. I will be there in July to see you all in person. God Bless each of you.


Brenda

Hello everyone: WE the class of 1963 is planning to meet in harlan in july for the reunion. We have contacted over twenty of our classmates, which all said that they will be there. Since we were the last class to graduate from rosenwald we are very excited about seeing everyone and having a great and blessed time. We are still trying to contact two classmates. Freddie Ray Cole and S.T. Foster.If anyone knows how to get in touch with them, please call Paul McGhee(773-518-0267), Paul Ray Bowens(703-754-9691),Kathryn Jackson(859-294-0879)or Myself Nawanna West(859- 492-2669).Thanks You, and see you all in Harlan. God BLess.

Hi Everyone,
I see some of you visit our site, but do not post a comment. Please post something, just to say HI. We would love to hear form you.

What an impressive and inspiring website. We are just completing renovation of our Rosenwald School (the Columbia Rosenwald School, 1921, in West Columbia, TX) Would love to invite one and all to our dedication scheduled for Oct. 24, 2009. We plan to use our school as a children's museum and conduct classes as it was done in all one room schools of the past. Hope to see you in Texas!

Hello all, I'll be out there for the reunion and looking forward to seeing everybody.

Albert Hollingsworth

Hello Everyone i just wanted to drop you all a few lines to let you know how good it was to see everyone in Lexington for the Spring Meeting and also i am very excited and overjoyed to be part of an organization that has made my parent's and family member's so greatful and i am looking forward to putting the Lexington Chapter together thank's so much Mr Les your encouragement is most appreciative and i will talk to you soon.

Hi Everyone,
Boomer and I are now in Michigan. We are having a blast with our grandparents, Les & Rhoda! When I get to the point of thinking of what college to go to, I hope you will help me. I’m thinking of being an author for your Teen Corner.

Buck is a black cockapoo, this morning 4/16/09, I took him for a walk, he is so energetic. One day, I want a dog like Buck. Thank you and hope to see everyone in Kentucky this summer.

Alaska got some presents for his birthday. He is enjoying them. He also walked Buck.

Sincerely,
Tawnee Williams

Terresa,
Thank you for using our DONATE NOW button, to pay your national dues. It works. We will pass-out new National Membership Cards at our annual meeting in Harlan, July 17th & 18th.

Hello to all. Just wanted to stop by to say it was nice seeing everyone this past weekend. You may not remamber me, but I am the oldest daughter of Davina McKee and Thomas ( Pete) Tyra.
Wishing Joy and Happiness to all.
Peteie

IT WORKS! We paid our national RHI dues on-line, using our "DONATE NOW" button, and it works. You can to, just click on the "DONATE NOW" button and follow the instructions. We need your help!!

Hi Everyone,

Rhoda and I was on the Washington, DC Mall for the inauguration of Barack H. Obama as the 44th president of the USA. What a proud thing for all Americans, but most especially for Back Americans. We also visited with Harry Goins and his family at their home. What a fun and historic week in the DC area.

December 27, 2009 we had a Detroit RHI meeting at our Grand Blanc, MI home. With over 25 in attendance, we had a great time. Our thanks to everyone that came.

RHI Spring Meeting will be, April 3 & 4, 2009, at the Hyatt Hotel 401 West High St. Lexington, KY 859-253-1234. Please join us.

I want to wish all of the Harlanites a Very Happy Holiday season! May God continue to bless you and your families.
from The Mason Family

I would like for anyone that finish school in l962 to contact me. My address is P.O. Box 27856 Knoxville, Tn. 37927

Congratulations Mr Lester Williams for your new position as President it is well deserved. Iam so proud of you.

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the Cotton Family for the lost of their dearest love one Willie Cotton my prayers are with you.

I would like for all the Harlanites Family to keep my Family in you prayers as we continue to deal with the passing of my Uncle Williams Fuston Simmons that passed away on Tuesday September the 27th and we celebrated his homegoing on Saturday October 4 th 2008.

Hi Loretta Strode Evans,
We go back to Harlan every two years for our Rosenwald Harlanites annual meeting. It will be in July 2009. Come join us. It's a small reunion. We would love to see you there.

Congratulations Lester on your election as President of the Rosenwald Harlanites! It's your time and it's your turn. That's a powerful combination! You've got my support.

Someone once said that there are three kinds of people--those who watch things happen; those who make things happen; and those who say, "what happened?"

Lester has the finese and the desire to take this organization to another level . . . People, this train is moving and there are still seats available. You don't want to miss this train. It's time for all Harlanites to get involved.

i enjoy the Rosenwald Harlanites websites. I haven't been back to Harlan County since I left in 1949. I do hope to make it back someday.

From the Chaplin's Office.

We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the families of the most recent Rosenwald Harlanites that have passed away. Please join with us and say a prayer.

Albert Jones

Dr. Broadus Jackson

Albert Jones Jr.

Margaret Hicks

Shirley (West) Chambers

May God be with these families and give them comfort in knowing that he is always there to heal a hurting heart.

Vanessa Manning, RN, BSN, ADN, AAS
Assistant Chaplin

"DONATE NOW" button on the front page of our web site. Just click on the "DONATE NOW" button and follow the simple steps to donate to Rosenwald Harlanites general fund. Please help us build our scholarship fund. As noted by Edrina Mason Byrd, you can use the button to make your $100.00 donation or a donation of any amount.

Rosenwald-Harlanites Video Documentary:

A special thank you to Ray Mason, who has worked extremely hard on the Video Documentary for our enjoyment. Show our appreciation and purchase a video!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone attending the 17th bi-ennial reunion in Atlanta last month. I think that I speak for the entire Middle Georgia Chapter when I tell you how much fun we had - and how exhausting it was! We have so much to be thankful for as we move forward into our 38th year of existence. Next year's Annual Meeting will be held in Harlan. Let's make it a real Old Fashioned Homecoming. Start making your plans now to go home next summer! I would also like to challenge each of you to give generously to the organization. Our new President suggested that every member make a $100 donation to our organization each year. I support that suggestion fully. Even if you've never participated , start now.

One more thing. If you've ever wondered what happened to an old friend from Rosenwald or want to catch up on what's happening in Harlan, check out the video documentary that Ray Mason just completed. He has put together a wonderful document that tells the story of Harlan and Rosenwald. Click on Video Documentary under WHAT'S NEW! at the top of this page.

From the Office of the Chaplin,

My friends, we would like to extend our prayers regarding the recent illness and surgery of Arper Tentman Jr. We ask that everyone pray for him and his family during this trying time. We pray that God will keep him and carry him through.

Vanessa Manning
Associate Chaplin

On behalf of the Chaplin's Office, we wish to welcome our new president, Lester Williams. We want him to know that the chaplin's office is anxious to work with him in carrying the Rosenwald Harlanites into the future.

We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to our outgoing president, Victor Payne. Thanks for all your years of service.

We are praying all of our members who have gone on to be with the Lord. If anyone wishes prayer from the chaplin's office, let us know and we will be more than willing to go to the Lord for you or a loved one.

Vanessa Manning, RN, BSN, ADN, AAS
Associate Chaplin

Congratulations Les!!! The web-site looks fantastic. I am so excited about all of the innovative ideas that you have planned for RHI.

Hi Frank,
Thanks for all you do for us. Please post your contact information, address, Phone or e-mail.

Franklin Mills, July 31, 2008
Have edited a Video & Pictures of those in attendance of the Rosenwald/Harlanites Reunion in Atlanta,Ga -July 24 thru 27 2008

Have edited a Video & Pictures of those in attendance of the Rosenwald/Harlanites Reunion in Atlanta,Ga -July 24 thru 27 2008

Hello Everyone, Imagine my surprise when I found out that the reunion was here in Atlanta this year......for those who may not remember me, I am the daughter of Betty Jean (Robinson) and the Late Claude Lee Monkfield. I would consider it such a Blessing to Hear from some of my old Classmates from both Rosenwald and Harlanhigh. I am going to look at the reunion information, and if it is at all possible for me to attend any part of this years events. I will be there.........Again I am so excited about having this opportunity to possibly hear from some old classmates..To all be blessed...........and most of all HAVE Fun...............

From the Chaplins Office,

We want to wish everyone a safe travel. As the Chaplin and Assistant, we send a word of prayer over the airways, asking the Lord to guide the hands that drive, and be with the ones who ride,and stay with those who are left to keep the home fires burning.
May God Bless each and everyone of you til we meet in Atlanta, Georgia.

I've only received two new addresses!!! We, The Middle Georgia Chapter of Rosenwald-Harlanites, are so excited about co-sponsoring the reunion in Atlanta this year! It promises to be one of the best ever so make your plans to attend. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact someone or post your question, concern, comment, etc. on this website. Let us know if you plan to attend. Call to make sure that your classmates and friends plan to be there, as well! If you did not receive a registration package via mail, download a copy from this site under Local Chapters: Middle Georgia: Registration Package.

I WILL BE THERE and I will be looking for Joann Jackson Samuels, Delia Marie Charley, Maurice Hollingsworth, Michael Hale, Edgar Watts, Charles Robinson, Maria Barnes Lawson, Margaret Ford, Geraldine Cotton, etc.

Greetings, everyone! I have been given the task of updating the mailing list used to send newsletters last year. We received a total of 57 returned pieces of mail and in looking over the list, it's obvious that some addresses have simply not been updated. Being that the reunion is just around the corner and we do not want to miss getting the information out to even one person who might attend, I am appealing to all of you for help. I've attached the list of the return mail recepients, names only, and I need your help. Please take a moment to review the list and if you see the name of a person that you know how to reach, please do so and have them contact me via e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , mail: Frances (Edrina Mason) Byrd at 168 Chadwick Drive; Macon, Georgia 31210 or phone: 478-474-4510.

Please, let's do this quickly.

Hi Everyone! Kind of at a loss for words but thankful for the opportunity to open a door for future contacts with those from my past days. I am retired now and have my time given to me for doing my own thing. Would love to hear from anyone that remembers some of the wonderful days of Harlan County and Rosenwald High School. God Bless...Joe Clyde ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

My mother attended/graduated from Rosenwald High School. Her name is Wilma Dean McKethren (many know her as: Boone). I am her youngest daughter. (My nickname is: Skip. I am signing the guest book for 2 reasons. (1) I would like to invite everyone to my wedding on May 24th 2008 @ the Greater Mount Siani Baptist Church on 1st Street in Lynch, Ky. I am marrying Michael Stewart. He is the son of Anna Stewart and Otis Garner from Lynch, Kentucky. It is an open wedding and everyone is invited. Please come and enjoy and also get a chance to see some old friends. My second reason (2). My fiance and I are travel agents, so I would like you all to go to our website and book your trip(s) to the Rosenwald Reunion in July. You can book your hotel, car, and also airline. Please go to www.warmmorningtravel.com. Thanking you in advance and looking forward to seeing everyone in 2008.

The office of the Chaplin would like to invite anyone who would like to express a fond memory or words for those Harlanites who have gone on to be with the Lord in the past year.

I would like to thank everyone who expressed sympathy at the lost of my youngest brother. I tought I would never get through that time, but God promised me that his Grace was sufficent to get me through whatever I needed. And he did. Thank you Robert Lee. I will always look to your spirit for the help you'd always provide.

From the Office of the Chaplin,

The holidays are a special time to learn, love and share with those we love. We must remember the real reason for the season; to celebrate the life of Christ. We would like to wish each and everyone of you a very prosperous year.

The bible says in 3 John 2, Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prosperth.

So, from the family of the Rosenwald Harlanites, Inc. to yours, have a wonderful new year.

See you in ATLANTA!

My son (Thomas Farrow) has just received a scholarship from the Rosenwald Harlanites, and I just wanted to say "THANK YOU - SO MUCH". You have NO idea how much this will help my child attend a 4-year college out of state. Again, thank you.

My father (Ernest Fitzgerald Sr.) and many other family members attended Rosenwald - and from the stories that I hear - it was the BEST!!!!

I had to take a moment to express my graditute for the help you are providing my child.

Thanks again
Audrey Fitzgerald Farrow

We would like to thank everyone who expresses their sympathy and prayer at the loss of my youngest son Robert. My family heard your prayers and want to reach out and thank each and everyone of you.
The Rosenwald Harlanites have been and will always be my second family. Being the chaplin, I can always think of what to say or how to express myself to comfort those in the time of bereavement. But when it's your turn, what do you do. What do you say. Our faith has brought us through this ordeal just as it has brought us through before and will do so in the future.
On behalf of my family I do thank you.
Vanessa Manning
(daughter of Essie Hamilton)

hello, i really enjoyed seeing everyone last summer in lexington ky. and looking forward to seeing all of you this year in harlan. ,please be careful and safe.may jehovah bless and keep you and yours