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CHRONICLESP A N T H E R

Issue No. I — July-August-September 2010

O c t o b e r 1 5 - 1 7 , 2 0 1 0A t l a n t a M a r r i o t t N o r c r o s s H o t e l

D.M. Therrell High Alumni Weekend

“Catch You On The Flip Side!”

D.M. Therrell High School Alumni Association, Inc.

July-August-September 2010

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Panther Chronicles | July-August-September 2010 | 3

“Catch You On The Flip Side!” — Therrell High School Alumni Weekend - October 15-17, 2010

6 We Are Connecting!Through social media — Facebook, Classmates, etc. — and the Internet!

7 Therrell High Alumni Meet and Greet 2010

9 Leaving A Legacy. The D.M. Therrell High School Alumni Scholarshp Fund

12 Sleepy Brown: A Therrell High School Alumnus

13 More Than Just A Daycare!

14 “Twist: An American Musical”

15 Health: Walking for Fitness

17 Want to be a Mentor?

The Panther Chronicles

PublisherD.M. Therrell High School Alumni Association, Inc.

Creative Director and Editor

Cheryle R. Moses

WritersBonita Johnson

Mayo Clinic StaffC. Renee Penn

Donald R. Smith

Graphic DesignCamrose Creative

Services, Inc.

The Panther ChroniclesP.O. Box 922654

Norcross, Georgia 30010404.474.4171 office404.751.2894 FAX

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Become A Writer for The Panther ChroniclesWe are seeking talented writers and photographers to contribute to the success of The Panther Chronicles. If you are interested in being a part of the team, please call 404.474.4171.

10 D.M. Therrell High School Alumni Silent Auction

OOne day in April of this year, a few of us were reminiscing about our high school days. We had recently buried another one of our dear classmates. At that point, seeing people who went to high school with us became a priority! After experiencing life in all of its grandeur, and alive to tell those stories, wanting to give back to the school that gave so much to us was just natural. That day was the beginning of the D.M. Therrell High School Alumni, and a scholarship fund that will leave a legacy. The work began! It was Bonita Johnson (Class of 975), Cheryle Moses (Class of 1975), and Donald Smith (Class of 1974), along with Rodney Hill (attended THS). The foundation was laid, and after contacting a few people, committees were formed and the word starting spreading. The Therrell High School Alumni was incorporated in the State of Georgia, a three-year project plan was developed, the website was launched, and the alumni weekend was announced!

THS Alumni Weekend VIP Pass(includes all events Friday - Sunday)

$99 by September 1, 2010$125 on or after September 2, 2010

Welcome Mixer - Live JazzFriday, October 15, 2010

$20

Saturday All-Day Pass(including 70’s scholarship benefit)

Saturday, October 16, 2010$85

“Catch You on the Flip Side”70’s Jam and

Scholarship Benefit$50

Questions:Therrell High

Hotline404.474.7141

Yes, the

first ever

D.M. Therrell

High School

Alumni Weekend

will take place October

15-17, 2010 at the Atlanta

Marriott Norcross Hotel.

We’ve gotten hundreds of positive

emails and calls. Registrations for the

weekend have started coming in, and we

encourage you to make your commitment today!

We want all graduates and friends of Therrell High

to participate, with all profits going to the D.M. Therrell

High School Scholarship Fund! Register by September 1, 2010

and receive a $26 discount on a full weekend pass ($125 regular price).

If you can’t make the entire weekend, at least join us for the Saturday 70’s

scholarship fundraiser. In closing, the D.M. Therrell

High School Alumni Incorporated is for everyone — it’s much bigger than any one

person. When we are dead and gone, our legacy will remain. Catch you on the flip side,

October 15-17, 2010!

4 | Panther Chronicles | July-August-September 2010

Graduates of Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School of Atlanta, Georgia are gathering for the first annual THS Alumni Weekend, October 15-17, 2010. Bringing every decade of THS graduates together, we will celebrate life, travel down memory lane, rekindle friendships, share knowledge, empower each other, and mentor future generations of the mighty Panthers. The goal of the Therrell High School Alumni Association, Incorporated is to establish an annual scholarship fund to award three graduating seniors of THS attending accredited colleges beginning Fall 2011.

Alumni Weekend 2010 HighlightsFriday, October 15, 2010

Hotel Check-In ... THS Alumni Weekend RegistrationTHS Alumni Jazz Mixer

Saturday, October 16, 2010THS Alumni Weekend Registration ... THS Alumni Breakfast Buffet*Hospitality Suite ... THS Alumni Game Room and Scavenger Hunt The THS Decades Karaoke Competition ... Panels and Seminars

“Catch You on the Flip Side” 70’s Scholarship Fundraiser

Sunday, October 17, 2010 THS Alumni Breakfast Buffet* ... THS Memorial Tribute ... Hotel Check-out

Register today for the THS Alumni Weekend 2010(Register online at http://thsalumniweekend.eventbrite.com or by mail.)

All-Access Pass (Early Bird - before September 4th) ............................................................................. $ 99.00All-Access Pass (After September 4th) .................................................................................................... 125.00All-Access Pass - DEPOSIT ONLY (Before September 4th; balance by October 1st) ............................... 50.00

Welcome Jazz Mixer - Friday, October 15, 2010 ........................................................................................ 20.00

SATURDAY ONLY All-Day Pass, October 16, 2010 (includes all day/night events) .................................. 85.00Saturday Breakfast, October 16, 2010 ....................................................................................................... 20.00“Catch You on the Flip Side” 70’s Jam - THS Scholarship Fundraiser, October 16, 2010 ......................... 50.00

Sunday Breakfast, October 17, 2010 ......................................................................................................... 20.00THS Memorial Tribute and Candlelighting (an all-access pass or breakfast ticket needed)THS Alumni Association, Incorporated (THSAA) General Meeting immediately following the memorial tribute---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________Guest Name(s) if applicable: __________________________________________________________________Address: _________________________________________________________________________________City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________________________________Telephone No.: ________________________________ Email: ______________________________________Therrell High School Attendance/Graduation Year(s): _________ Amount Enclosed: _______________________Credit Card Number: ___________________________________________ Exp.: _________ CSV No.: _______Billing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Hotel Reservations - Atlanta Marriott Norcross Hotel, 475 Technology Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092. Rate: $79 per night. Call 1.800.228.9290 and reference “thethea.” For alumni information, call 404.474.7141.

October 15-17, 2010 • Atlanta Marriott Norcross Hotel

D.M. Therrell High Alumni Weekend


We Are Connecting!


Through social media — Facebook, Classmates, etc. — and the Internet!

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Thank you Facebook and the Internet for allowing us to connect with family, friends and our Therrell High School alumni! Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/therrellhighalumni!

1. Class of 1980 20th Reunion Cookout: Eric Townsend, Toni Joiner-Sanders, Alvin Johnson, Claudia Lester, Kimberly Houze, Rhoda Sanders, Carla Griffin, Zanthia Rucker, Tyrone Stokes, Charlotina Nesbitt, Mario Maddox, Geoy Stevitia. 2. Carl Lamar, Cheryle Moses, Alvin Hicks. 3. Tamura Freeman. 4. Jeannette Joy Alford-Cameron. 5. Kenny Wallace. 6. Debbie Andrews Mason. 7. Chenel Cha-Cha Gassaway. 8. D.M. Therrell High School Class of 2000. 9. Cynthia Wiggins. 10. D.M. Therrell High School Picnic: Minister Shinetra White Dawkins, Eric Duncan, Terressa Johnson, Warren L. Golston, Valerie R. Jackson Asberry, Darryl Heard, Chenel Cha-Cha Gassaway, Denise Michelle Ross-Nkozi, Celeste Tolbert, Kricket ThetruestScorpio Lamar, Calvin T. Baisden, Latosha Vegasstyle Ison.

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Therrell High AlumniMeet and Greet

The first Therrell High Alumni Meet and Greet was held August 4, 2010 at the Adams Park Library on Campbellton Road in Atlanta, Georgia. We had a blast! Our next Meet & Greet is Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the same location, and we hope to see more THS alumni! 1. James McClendon, Jr. and Pamela Ashe-Smith (foreground) and Pamela West, Wanda Hightower and Renard Johnson (background). 2. Michelle Garrett. 3. Carol Reid-Johnson. 4. Davytrice Dubingon and Ericka Terrell (foreground and Donald Smith, Reginald Davis, and Pamela Ashe-Smith (background). 5. Vernancy Pierce and Dwayne Keeton. 7. Michelle Garrett, Darius Strickland, and Ayanna Reid. 8. Pamela Ashe-Smith registering! 9. Donald Smith, Reginald Davis, Pamela Ashe-Smith and James McClendon, Jr. 10. Debbie Andrews Mason, Renard Johnson, Wanda Hightower, Pamela West, and Alexander Joe. 11. Donald Smith and Reginald Davis. 12. Charlotina Nesbitt and Elbert Hill.


Be a part of the 2010/2011 Therrell High School Alumni Directory. Go Panthers!

THS Graduation Year: _____________

Last Name: ______________________________________________________________

First Name: ______________________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________________________

Home Telephone: _________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________

Facebook User Name: _____________________________________________________

Would you be interested in being a mentor for THS current students? Yes ____ No _____

Do you have a website/business? Yes____ No _____

Website: ________________________________________________________________

Business Name: __________________________________________________________

Business Description: ______________________________________________________

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D.M. Therrell High School Alumni Association, IncorporatedA non-profit corporation established in the State of Georgia in 2010.

P.O. Box 922654 • Norcross, GA 30010www.therrellhighalumni.com • 404.474.4171

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OLeaving A LegacyT h e D . M . T h e r r e l l H i g h S c h o o l A l u m n i S c h o l a r s h i p F u n d

by Bonita Johnson

On April 4, 2010, the D.M. Therrell High School Alumni Association, Inc. established a scholarship fund. The mission of the fund is to provide financial assistance to current college-bound seniors of Therrell High. The first scholarships will be given Fall 2011, and will award at least one

student from each of the three schools of Therrell. The New York Times reports that “With college textbooks often costing more than $100 apiece, students spend an average of $700 to $1,100 a year, representing one of their biggest expenses after tuition and room and board. “ The D.M. Therrell

High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund provides books for up to four years. The alumni association is not only a vehicle for graduates of Therrell to stay connected and have fun, but also a means for graduates to help students become leaders. “We want to give back and

leave a legacy at Therrell,” said Donald R. Smith, THS Class of 1974.

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Be a part of the THS legacy. Make a tax-deductible donation to the scholarship fund today. THS Hotline – 404.474.4171. Visit us at www. therrellhighalumni.com.


D.M. Therrell High School Class of 2010


D.M. Therrell High SchoolAlumni Silent Auction

Saturday, October 16, 2010Benefiting the THS Scholarship Fund

My fellow Therrians, I am excited! It has been over 35 years for some of us since we walked the halls of D.M. Therrell High school, and just a few years for others. We now have an opportunity to get together for a wonderful event — something that is long overdue — and give back to our community. I can’t wait!

Now about the business at hand! James McClendon, Jr. and I are leading the silent auction committee for our upcoming scholarship fundraiser during the alumni weekend. We are seeking donations of products and services valued at $25 and up — for example, art, gift certificates, paintings, gift baskets, jewelry, business services, cars, houses, and buildings!

Let’s get together on Saturday, October 16, 2010, and bring our hearts and donations to the table. Please call the THS Alumni Hotline at 404.474.4171 to schedule a pickup of your auction donation. And remember, all contributions are tax deductible.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

Signing off,

C. Renee PennTHS Class of 1975


Advertise in the THS Alumni Weekend

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Would you like to market your product or service to the THS Alumni and friends? Do you want to salute yourself and the THS Alumni? Advertise in the D.M. Therrell High School Alumni Weekend Program Book 2010. Space is limited.Reserve your ad today!

Back Cover - Color ...............................................$600Inside Front Cover - Color ....................................$500Inside Back Cover - Color .....................................$500Full Page - Black and White .................................$200Half-Page - B&W ..................................................$1351/4 Page - B&W ......................................................$751/8 Page - B&W ......................................................$50

Camera-ready art work accepted: jpeg, pdf, gif, psd, png.Ad design services available starting at $25.

Place your ad today! Call 404.474.4171 or send us an e-mail at [email protected].

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Alumni Weekend

October 15-17, 2010

Creativity begins here.

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Web Site Design and Development

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Atlanta • California • New York

Sleepy BrownPPatrick “Sleepy” Brown was born January 24, 1970 in Savannah, Georgia. A Therrell

High School alumni, he is an R&B singer-songwriter and record producer. He is one-

third of the successful Atlanta-based production team of Organized Noize, which

has created hits for acts such as OutKast, Goodie Mob, and TLC. In 1995, Brown and

Organized Noize’s Rico Wade and Ray Murray penned TLC’s “Waterfalls,” a #1 hit

single on Billboard’s Hot 100 in the summer of 1995.

Sleepy Brown is featured on Big Boi’s latest hit – “Lookin’ For Ya” with Andre 3000,

produced by Boi-1da, and released 2010.


Source: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleepy_Brown.

RMore Than Just A Daycare!

by Cheryle R. Moses

Recent research shows that 80% of a child’s brain development occurs by the age of three. “That is why we have a curriculum that captures a child’s imagination in a learning environment,” says Vernancy Pierce Asghar, owner of The Chestnut Treehouse Daycare. A D.M. Therrell High School Class of 1977 graduate, Vernancy has spent years caring for and loving babies from new board to school-age children. The Chestnut Treehouse Daycare allows children to make discoveries, solve problems, and think independently. “We introduce academics through fun activities that invigorate the mind of a child and

boost their confidence and self-esteem.” “There is no one method of instruction that is totally comprehensive,” says Vernancy. The Chestnut Treehouse Daycare uses the Abeka and High Scope approaches to learning. “Our teachers are forward-thinkers and really enjoy educating our kids. Third-graders here are reading at a 5th grade level or higher,” continued Vernancy.

Understanding that security is very important, The Chestnut Treehouse Daycare facility includes a secured entry for staff and parents. Teachers are given extensive state and federal criminal background checks. Cleanliness is priority one at The Chestnut Tree, and it starts with clean hands. Teachers and staff are required to regularly wash their hands. All snacks and meals are prepared in a commercial-grade kitchen. Plus, the facility has on-site laundry for effective If you’re searching for a loving and professional daycare, contact Vernancy at The Chestnut Treehouse in Stone Mountain, Georgia.474 South Deshon Road • Lithonia, Georgia 30058

770.879.2021 • www.thechestnuttreehouse.com


About “Twist: An American MusicalNew Orleans. 1928. As the Roaring Twenties dance their way down Bourbon Street, an orphan in search of home finds family in the most unexpected places. An exciting new musical twist on the Dickens classic. Tony Nominee William F. Brown, author of The Wiz, joins forces with Grammy Award winning composer/lyricist Tena Clark – who has written for recording artists Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin and Natalie Cole, and composer Gary Prim on this heart wrenching musical of identity, belonging and family. Twist marks the Alliance Theatre return of legendary director and choreographer Debbie Allen (Fame), fresh from her acclaimed Broadway and Olivier Award winning West End productions of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. Parental Advisory: Contains moderate thematic elements. Run Time: 2:25 (including one intermission).

Credits: Book by William F. Brown. Music by Tena Clark. Gary Prim, Lyrics by Tena Clark.Directed and Choreographed by Debbie Allen.

Director Debbie Allen and lyricist Tena Clark speak about their collaboration on the up-coming musical, Twist, at the Alliance Theatre’s annual Taste of the Season on May 24, 2010.

What: “Twist: An American Musical”

Where: The Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff

1280 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, Georgia 30309

When: September 1 - October 3, 2010

Tickets: $30-$45

(Group discounts available.)

A Night Out: Therrell High School Alumni Association, Inc. The THSAA is planning a night out to see “Twist” on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at the Alliance Theatre. We’re inviting all Therrell High Alumni to join us for this great artistic performance. Please call the THS Hotline at 404.474.4171 by September 1, 2010 to purchase your ticket.

Have You Registered?



WWalking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. Walking is one of your body’s most natural forms of exercise. It’s safe, simple, doesn’t require practice, and the health benefits are many. Here’s more about why walking is good for you, and how to get started with a walking program.

Benefits of Walking Walking, like other exercise, can help you achieve a number of important health benefits. Walking can help you:

• Lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol)

• Raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol)

• Lower your blood pressure• Reduce your risk of or manage

type 2 diabetes• Manage your weight• Improve your mood• Stay strong and fit

Preparation Helps Avoid Injury Take time to prepare yourself to prevent injuries, such as blisters on your feet or muscle pain.

Wear Walking Shoes and Comfortable Clothing Before you set out, be sure to select comfortable footwear. Also dress in loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and in layers if you need to adjust to changing temperature. If you walk outside, choose clothes appropriate for the weather. Avoid rubberized materials, as they don’t allow perspiration to evaporate. Wear bright colors or reflective tape after dark so that motorists can see you.

Warm Up Spend about five minutes walking slowly to warm up your muscles. You

Walking for Fitness by Mayo Clinic staff


can walk in place if you want. Increase your pace until you feel warm.

Stretch After warming up, stretch your muscles before walking. Include the calf stretch, quadriceps stretch, hamstring stretch and side (iliotibial) stretch.

Cool Down After Each Walk To reduce stress on your heart and muscles, end each walking session by walking slowly for about five minutes. Then, repeat your stretches.

Getting Started: Focus on the Basics — Proper walking technique Start slow and easy. If you’re a seasoned walker, keep doing what you’re doing. If you’ve been inactive and tire easily, it’s best to start slow and easy. At first, walk only as far or as fast as you find comfortable. If you can walk for only a few minutes, let that be your starting point. For example, you might try short daily sessions of five to 10 minutes and slowly build up to 15 minutes twice a week. Then, over several weeks’ time, you can gradually work your way up to 30 to 60 minutes of walking most days each week. Use proper technique. Walking is a great exercise because it’s so simple to do. But using the correct posture and movements is essential. Measure the intensity of your workout. As you walk, measure the intensity of your workout by checking your heart rate. Knowing your heart rate allows you to increase the intensity to maximize your workout or slow down to avoid overdoing it.

To find out if you’re exercising within the range of your target heart rate, stop walking to check your pulse manually at your wrist (radial artery) or neck (carotid artery). Another option is to wear an electronic device that displays your heart rate. Set goals, track progress, stay motivated for success. The good news is that walking — even only a modest amount — provides health benefits. For maximum benefits, work your way up to 30 to 60 minutes a day within your target heart rate zone, most days of the week. To achieve these benefits, it can help to set goals, track your progress and take steps to stay motivated.

Set Realistic Goals If your goal is to walk two hours a day 365 days a year, you might be setting yourself up to fail. Set realistic goals for yourself, such as 30 minutes five days a week. And you don’t need to do it all at once. Build walking into your schedule today. Just do it. For example, walk for 10 minutes on your lunch break.

Track Progress Keeping a record of how many steps you take, the distance you walk and how long it takes can help you see where you started from and serve as a source of inspiration. Just think how good you’ll feel when you see how many miles you’ve walked each week, month or year. Record these numbers in a walking journal you create for yourself or log them in a spreadsheet on your computer. Another option is to use an electronic device — such as a pedometer — to calculate time and distance for you.

Stay Motivated Starting a walking program takes initiative. Sticking with it takes commitment. But when you think of the potential health benefits, it’s well worth your effort. Over time you’ll likely feel more invigorated. To stay motivated:

• Make it fun. If you don’t like walking alone, invite your spouse, partner, friend or neighbor to join you. You might also join a health club and use a treadmill.

• Vary your routine. Plan several different walking routes for variety. But if you’re walking alone, be sure to tell someone which route you’re taking.

Sometimes things happen to keep you from sticking to a regular walking program. Don’t be too hard on yourself when this happens. You don’t have to let a few days off sabotage your plan to reach a higher level of fitness and improved health. Just revisit your goals and get walking.

You’ll Be Glad You Started Even though the first steps of any journey can be the most difficult, it helps to keep your goals foremost in your mind. So remember, once you take that first step, you’re on the way to an important destination — better health. Source: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/walking/HQ01612

Save the Date!D. M. Therrell High School

Alumni WeekendOctober 15-17, 2010Atlanta Marriott Norcross

www.therrellhighalumni.com404.474.4171


Want to be a Mentor?by Donald R. Smith

The D.M. Therrell High School Alumni Association, Incorporated is developing an interactive mentor program for current students. Working collaboratively with the principals and teachers of Therrell, the purpose of the program is to help students clarify career goals and develop a plan beyond the general educational curriculum to reach those goals.

Mentors will sharing life and work knowledge gained through experiences with students, thus building a positive counseling relationship and open communication. Within the alumni of Therrell, we have a knowledge-base from all walks of life. Alumni mentors will help the THSAA lay the foundation for a program that will have a lasting impact on young lives.

If you care about the future of our youth, and want to make a difference at Therrell, we encourage you to become a mentor. We sure could use your expertise! For more information, contact us at 404.474.4171 or email the alumni at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!


D.M. Therrell High School

School Alma Mater

Hail to thee, dear Therrell High;Black and red we wear with pride.Hail to thee, dear Panther Crew;

Honor and respect to you.We’re believing and achieving,Striving hard to reach the top.

WE will praise thee forever more!Therrell High, we do love you so.

Fight Song

Therrell High School Panthers to the top, to the top.Oh lift your voices high and let your banners fly

Our Therrell spirit will never dieFight, Fight, Fight

Therrell High School Panthers never stop, never stopOh we will fight, fight, fight to victory

Hear our battle cry - Fight


THS Alumni Weekend VIP Pass(includes all events Friday - Sunday)

$99 by September 1, 2010$125 on or after September 2, 2010

Welcome Mixer - Live JazzFriday, October 15th - $20

THS BreakfastFriday and Saturday, October 15 & 16 - $20

Have You Registered Yet?D.M. Therrell High School

Alumni Weekend

Friday - SundayOctober 15-17, 2010

Saturday All-Day PassSaturday, October 16, 2010 - $85

“Catch You on the Flip Side”70’s Jam and

Scholarship Benefit - $50

For more information, call theTHS Alumni Hotline - 404.474.7141!



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D.M. Therrell High School Alumni Association, IncorporatedA non-profit corporation established in the State of Georgia.

P.O. Box 922654 • Norcross, Georgia 30010 USAwww.therrellhighalumni.com • 404.474.4171

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