The backs of two invitations to various Lakeland Jr Sr High's 1950 class reunions. One is dated for the 35th reunion in 1985 and one for the 40th reunion in 1990. Both were held at the Ramada Inn. The envelope of one invitation - the handwriting is Bettye Queen's.
Track and field medal awarded to Lakelander, Carl Cager by University of Pennsylvania
First is the Newspaper Staff, and opposite is the Creative Arts Guild.
University of Maryland event
Continuing with photos of the students as they were in 1985 with a short bio.
This whole page is pictures from donor's sister's prom - she graduated from McKinley Tech in DC in 1975. It was a college preparatory school, that many people sought to attend. Donor and his brother didn't attend their prom.
More faculty - Some signed their names, as well as a brief note. On the left side is a note from Lonnie Alsop, Simon Alsop's son, who passed June 15 2010 at age 87 as written in the note. Also written is "Good luck Pearl." Simon, the auto mechanic teacher, also signed "Good luck" above his photo.
Estee Benjamin Wells, Sr.
Fairmont Heights High School First page is the School Council. Opposite is the F.T.A. (Future Teachers of America?) Senior year of James Edwards and Pearl Lee Campbell
The Basketball and Baseball Teams, neither of which have a list of players. Each has various photos from games throughout the season.
Contains a cover page with a portrait of the deceased - service was at Embry A.M.E. Church on Sep 27, '93. Also contains an obituary and a short prayer; the order of the service; a list of pallbearers and floral bearers; as well as acknowledgements.
Poetry clippings - one about motherhood, one about Autumn, one about the UN, and one about Justice.
More thank you cards, gift cards and wedding invitations.
Marriage invitations, a christmas card, and various cards from Parkdale.
Track and Field, Mile Relay medal awarded to Carl Cager
Front cover of the 35th class reunion pamphlet contains information about the location and time. There's an art deco border. "Celebrating in love... Reflecting with joy." A dedication of the 1950 Lakelander. The dinner menu and the program of the evening; both finished with a short inspirational quote. A short poem titled 'Building' about dreams and living in the moment.
Continuing with photos of the students as they were in 1985 with a short bio.
Edgar A. Smith Scholarship Application used to vet applications. Individuals from the last class served on sub-committees for the creation of application and to reviewers of applications. "Jake" Sterling Queen was the individual driving force and organizer for the Edgar A. Smith Scholarship. He became Mrs. Bettye Queen's wife and had younger sisters who attended Fairmont Heights.
Hand written memories of Robert Ridgley Gray
A gold embossed marriage album. There is a photo of a framed marriage certificate tucked into a viewing panel. Contains various photos from the fiftieth wedding anniversary of the donors. Pictured is the marriage certificate, portraits of the couple, and an invitation to their anniversary party. There are also photos of the venue, photos of Pearl's makeup being done, and screenshots from a slideshow (presumably) about their relationship. Photos of friends and family, writing notes to the couple and mingling.
Front cover of the '62 yearbook for Fairmont Heights High School, titled 'Reflector.'
Continuing the seniors. Some have signed over photographs.
Thank you cards and gift cards. More wedding invitations.
A scrapbook dating from June 1969-1979. Mainly newspaper clippings (obituaries, articles), birthday cards, letter to parents of Lakeland Elementary School children (Pearl Lee Campbell Edwards was a parent of a student), a presentation by Pearl Lee to get Paint Branch built. Newspaper clippings of popular tv program hosts obituaries, events happening in Lakeland community (ex., 'first demolition in Lakeland', 'Lakeland Urban Renewal Project'), response to letter on desegregation plan, editorial on 'Saving Lakeland.'
A brief essay about what a high school diploma really is, and an introductory page to the list of staff.
Details the time and date of the meeting as well as the agenda. They covered the "background and role of organizations in the grant design", interviews and selection of content for a book, and a thank you dinner at Busboys and Poets. There is a list of the organizations involved in the grant design - The Lakeland Community Heritage Project, The College Park Community Foundation, and MITH. It also lists member of the UMD team at MITH who helped/are helping: Dr. Mary Corbin Sies, Stephanie Sapienza, Cameron Thurston, and Trevor Muñoz.
Contains the following: - First page of the program, with a brief summary of the plot. Written by Beulah Woolard. Bettye Marshall delivers the opening "Graduate Soliloquy."; - The second page, with the scene in which the act takes place. Also has the cast printed; - List of the musicians, then three more roles: Class Bill (?), Prophecy, and Gifts. These are delivered respectively by Beatrice Snowden, Elsie Carter, and Yvonne James & Arthur Dock; - Back of the pamphlet, with writing on the top right corner. It may read either "Ho 1054." Hard to tell.
Four photos display the front view of the monkey; Left side view of the monkey; Back view of the monkey; Right side view of the monkey.
Gregory Lomax, 5th Grade at College Park Elementary School
The left page focuses on "The Little Match Girl," a Christmas play performed by the Seniors. Opposite is the Fine Arts Assembly, created for the seniors to be able to display their skills.
The Safety Patrol and Sportsmanlike Drivers clubs.
Continuing the pattern of seniors and signing.
On the left is a section dedicated to the Senior Show - theirs was space themed ("In Orbit"), providing a live telecast, commentators, dance performances, and interviews. Opposite is the New York Trip, themed "All Around the Town."
Funeral Precession Card listing riders in vehicles.
The Yearbook Staff, and opposite the String Ensemble. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presented a concert to their High School group.
Continuing the pattern of seniors and signing.
Science Project for Gregory Lomax at College Park Elementary School
Continuing with photos of the students as they were in 1985 with a short bio.
New Homemakers of America and the Industrial Arts club.