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Blue Springs School holds 11th annual reunion for 2017
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Front Row, from left, James Certain, Patsy Helton, Faye Arnold, Robert Pollard, Judy Pollard, Norma Gunter and James Sandlin. Second Row; Fay West, Ann Adcock, Peggy Hendrixson, Vicky Foster, Allen Doleberry, Fay Bratcher, Fatama Campbell, Don Campbell, Mary Lou Lawso and Patsy Judkins. Back Row; Reed Miller, Ray Doyle Cripps, Dean Adcock, Glen Hendrixson, Ray Donald Young, Gene Foster, Joe Foster, Norval Young, John Bratcher, David Bratcher, Joe Underwood, Cathy Cantrell, Steve Wright and Viki Wright.

Former students, their spouses, parents, children, and any other interested persons attended the Blue Springs School 11th Annual Reunion, which was held on Saturday, October 28th, at the Blue Springs Community Center.  This location couldn’t be better since the Blue Springs Community Center stands today in the former site of the Blue Springs School, which began in 1929 and closed 1972.  Acting as hosts and hostesses for this year’s event were Ms. Cathy McKeown, Mrs. Fay Bratcher, Mrs. Peggy Phillips Hendrixson, Mrs. Patsy Phillips Judkins, Ms. Peggy Couch, Mr. James Certain and Mr. Reed Miller.  Reed also served as master of the ceremony.

All in attendance observed a moment of silence and a prayer in remembrance of the 6 former students and substitute teacher, who had passed away since last year’s reunion, which are as follows: Sue (Underwood) Cripps, Shirley (Caldwell) Dunn, George Herman, Jimmy Merriman, Ray Donald Webb, and former substitute teacher, Jo Ann (Webb) Sandlin.  Others that were also honored in memory but did not attend the Blue Springs School included:  Edna Ashford, James Dunn, Dorthy Griffith, and Reba Stewart.

After Mr. Glen Hendrixson led the congregation in a Memorial Prayer and asked the blessing for the food, a delicious lunchtime meal consisting of finger foods, soups, and sandwiches, and dessert to the 31 guests present.  Mrs. Joyce Hibdon Mullinax, a former teacher at the school, was unable to attend this year’s reunion.

The drawing of the door prizes and gifts were drawn and distributed by this year’s hosts and hostesses and included several nice and useful gifts.  Photographs and mementos were on display for everyone’s enjoyment and reminiscence.

The day ended with each one in attendance an opportunity to have both an individual photo and a group photo of those present taken by photographer, Mr. James Edward Certain.  A beautiful photo album will be put together by the photographer for anyone interested in purchasing one; those interested should contact Mr. James Edward Certain by calling (931) 273-2327 or email him at jcertain@blomand.net. 

All in attendance for the event enjoyed the fun-filled day and are planning the 12th Annual Blue Springs School Reunion for next year which will be held on Saturday, October 27th, 2018.  Please mark your calendars, contact your former school mates and their families, and make plans to attend this very special day.