NEWSLETTER

Luther H. Foster High School Alumni Association

In the Spotlight 2

Get Well Wishes 2

Sick & Bereavement 2

Wall of Fame (insert)

School Tour 3

Katherine J. Miller

Memorial Scholarship

3

Alum Takes a Stroll 3

1964 Queen Crowned 3

Did You Know? 3

President’s Message

Inside this issue:

Fall Edition

SEPTEMBER 2011

We received five (5) Scholarship

applications from graduating sen-

iors who attended Nottoway Sen-

ior High School. All of the appli-

cants were prepared for the inter-

view; each student did an excellent

job. As a result, all applicants re-

ceived the scholarship award.

The following received Luther H.

Foster High School Scholarship

Award: Wendy Clay (University of

The Fun Day cele-

bration was held on Sat-

urday, July 16, 2011. The

day began at 10:00 a.m.

with a tour of the Not-

toway Intermediate School

(formerly Luther H. Foster High

School). Before the tour, class-

mates and guests gathered in the

hallway of the school for prayer.

Everyone was so excited to see

one another. Approximately, forty-

five members toured the school.

The smiles and warm embraces

showed the “love” that was

shared. The event was video taped

and is available for purchase. You

may contact Dick Powers at (434)

292-1155. After the tour everyone

traveled to the Nottoway Civic

League and continued the fellow-

ship which included enjoying a

delicious meal, games and more.

The Athletic Banquet began at

6:00 p.m. at the United Virginia

Methodist Center, Blackstone,

Virginia. The first-half of the

program was presented in the

cafeteria. During the dedication

ceremony, information was

shared about the honored men

and women whose pictures

would be hung in LHF Library.

The pictures dedicated were of

Dr. Luther H. Foster, Sr. and his

family, President Barak Obama,

and Dr. Martin Luther King; and

a beautiful picture donated by

Mrs. Alice Birckhead, former

teacher.

A warm and loving presentation

was delivered to honor our de-

ceased principals and classmates.

The second-half of the program

was presented in the auditorium.

Fifty-four athletes who played

football, girls‟ and boys‟ basketball,

baseball and track were honored

for their participation in sports.

The Mighty Bulldogs won cham-

pionships and represented our

school well. Trophies were

awarded to the participants. (see

page 4).

North Carolina), Marissa Smith

(Randolph-Macon University),

Trechelle Stith (Old Dominion

University); the Katherine J. Miller

Memoria l Scholarship was

awarded to: Vantwon Dodson

(Old Dominion University), Erin

Oliver, (Advanced Technology

Institute).

Romans 10:9-10, KJV

We extend heartfelt condolences to the families

of :

Clarence Blackwell „59

James Harris, „62

Hazel Booker Harris, „67

We extend heartfelt well

wishes to all of our members

who are working through

health and other issues.

May God continue to bless

you!

IN MEMORIAM

GET WELL WISHES If you know someone who should be

on the sick or deceased list, please

contact Lanette Harris, Sick & Be-

reavement chair, at 434-292-3048 or

email lutherhfoster@gmail.com

Alumnus Curtis Pritchett -Class of 1964

Curtis Pritchett is a graduate of the

Class of 1964. He and his wife, Ge-

neva have four children and one

grandchild.

According to the The Courier, Savan-

nah, Tennessee, as a young man, Curtis,

who stands at 6 foot, 5 inches, was

drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers pro-

fessional basketball team. Because of

a basketball contract dispute, Curtis went on to play pro-

fessional basketball internationally in France, Mexico and

San Paulo, Brazil. Curtis moved to Hardin County two

years ago, spending his first year employed as a teacher at

Harbert Hills Academy. Prior to that, he and his wife

spent seven years working at Oklahoma Academy, where

Curtis was the Dean of Men. Curtis says he also served in

the U.S. Army and the Secret Service.

Purse strap broken? Jacket torn? Shoe buckle fallen off?

Anything made of leather has the potential to be repaired.

Whether cowboy boots, chaps, work boots, shoes of all

kinds, purses, hats, jackets or belts, the local cobbler has

had the opportunity to fix them. “A little over a year ago,

I brought in a couple pair of shoes to be repaired at this

shop,” said Curtis. “When I learned there was a opportu-

nity to purchase the business at a good price, I was inter-

ested in learning the trade.”

After three months as a cobbler apprentice at Savannah

Shoe Repair, Curtis was ready to work on his own. There

are no sophisticated machines here, but they get the job

done,” said Curtis Pritchett, 67, manager of Savannah Shoe

Repair and Sales.

“I‟m not afraid to say „no‟ if I cannot do a job,” said Curtis.

“Your work will talk for you. I do my best. If it breaks, there‟s

no charge to replace it. Having return customers speaks for

your skills and customers keep coming back.”

“When Curtis and his wife Geneva

bought into the family-owned business in

April 2010, they wanted it to also be a

ministry to the community. “Right away

we found out about Soles4Souls which

led us to see the spiritual connection,”

said Curtis. “ We became a part of that

ministry.

Soles4Souls is a shoe charity that collects

gently worn shoes and monies to pro-

vide shoes to those in need. “ There‟s wonderful parallels,

God says come as you are, ragged and your sins as filthy

rags,” said Curtis. “Shoes can come in dirty and torn. When

I‟m replacing the soles, I think about God covering sin and

making a person‟s soul fresh and new.” When I recently read

about a missionary in India, William Carey, who cobbled

shoes, it confirmed that this job is for me,” said Curtis. “For

Carey and for me, shoe repair is to earn a livelihood, but the

real business is to preach the gospel.”

By Linda Folkerts

The COURIER, Savannah, Tennessee

In the Spotlight!

Congratulations

2011 Luther H. Foster High School Wall of Fame Athletes

Fifty-Four Inducted

1951 Willliams, John (Football)

1952

Black, Sr., George (Football) Maxwell, Ilean (Basketball)

Fitzgerald, Samuel (Football) Ingram, Frankie (Basketball)

1953

Fitzgerald, Geneva (Basketball)

1954 Ludvick, Rebecca (Basketball)

Taylor, Emmitt (Football) Harris, Lawrence V. (Baseball)

1956

Lewis, Garland (Football) Williams, Clarence (Baseball)

1957 Branch, Robert (Football) Boyd, Horace (Football) Dyson, James (Football)

1958

Allen, Clarence (Football) Easterling, Christine (Basketball)

Hurt, Willie (Basketball) Lewis, Thurman (Football) Smith, Shirley (Basketball)

1959 Carter, Charles (Baseball)

Jones, Irby (Football)

1960 Jefferson, Jr., John (Football)

Lewis, Terry, (Football)

1961 Jennings, Thomas (Football)

1962

Bridgeforth, Allen (Football) Daniels, Charles (Football) Eppes, David (Football) Epps, Lillian (Basketball) Irby, William (Baseball)

Lewis, Gwendolyn (Basketball) Lee, James (Football)

1963

Marshall, Stanley (Football) Oliver, Warren (Football)

1964

Pouncey, Jeanette (Basketball) Booth, Richard (Football)

1965 Bridgeforth, James (Football)

Cousins, John (Football) Greenhill, Simon (Track) Hobbs, Samuel (Football) Lewis, Thomas (Football) Ligon, Tyrone (Baseball) Thomas, Alvin (Baseball)

1966

Carter, William (Football) Eppes, Jennie (Basketball) Eppes, Roger (Baseball)

Evans, Meriwether (Basketball) Greenhill, Harriet (Basketball)

Hawkes, Susan (Basketball) King, Jessie (Football)

Vaughter, John (Football)

1967 Hobbs, Colonel L. (Basketball)

Johnson, Ronald (Football)

1968 Branch, Sr., Ralph (Baseball)

1970

Pettis, John (Football) Robertson, Frank (Basketball)

**Several participants were absent when picture was taken.

Elizabeth Duncan Koontz (1919-1989) was an edu-

cational leader who devoted her life‟s work to

building a better quality of life for children through

schooling and the support of women, their primary

caregivers. Koontz gain firsthand experience teach-

ing in the classrooms of North Carolina for a num-

ber of years before becoming the first black presi-

dent of the National Education Association in

1965. In later years, she served in the U.S. Depart-

ment of Labor in the Women‟s Bureau. Her advo-

cacy established a role model that endures today, as

new generations continue to work for the better-

ment of society through a focus on early education.

On Saturday, June 11,

2011, the Luther H.

Foster High School,

Class of 1964, presented

its First Annual Prom.

The theme was Memory

Lane. The evening was

marvelous, and everyone

enjoyed the affair. The guests looked like

glamour magazine models, beautiful and ele-

gant. The highlight of the affair was the crown-

ing of Josephine Booth Forrest as our prom

Queen. There was not a dull moment all eve-

ning. Our DJ was Hot/HOT. Our 2nd Annual

Prom will be held June 16, 2012.

To everyone who attended, thank you for

making this event a memorable occasion. We

look forward to seeing you next year. By Florine Shelton

Class of 1964

“The Queen Crowned”

Did You Know?

We thank you Rodney Miller, Class of 1963, for

your annual scholarship donation in the memory

of your dear mother, Katherine J. Miller! Your

generosity makes an immediate difference in the

lives of graduating seniors. You continue to make

a difference!

.

Katherine J. Miller Memorial Scholarship

Pictured above are the members who toured the Nottoway Intermediate School (formerly Luther H. Foster High School . Everyone

enjoyed the tour.

Alice Lee Branch wards off the siz-

zling sunshine as she strolls along

North 2nd Street in Downtown. A

fresh round of baking heat is on the

way. Forecast: Highs around 92 Satur-

day and Sunday. Temperatures 90

Degrees or higher expected through

next week. Summer officially arrives

Tuesday, June 21.

Jerome Reid, Richmond Free Press

Alice Lee Branch, Class of ’53

Takes a Stroll

L. H. Foster High School Alumni

P.O. Box 34

Crewe, Virginia 23930

Email address: lutherhfoster@gmail.com

Phone: 434-645-7962

Officers Sandra Branch, President

Stanley Marshall, Vice President

Bernice “Bea” Brito-Mayo, Secretary

Maude Lee, Assistant secretary

Jessie King, Treasurer

Ralph Branch, Sr., Asst. Treasurer

Greetings From the President

Sandra Branch, Editor

Dear Friends,

I hope you enjoyed the “hot”

summer days. I did because it is

my kind of weather. ☺

It is our ongoing efforts to

p rov id e en j oy ab l e an d

memorable affairs for you, as

well as, to give graduating

seniors an opportunity to

further their education. Thank

you for your dedication and

loyalty to our alma mater.

The Civic League welcomes

your donations and greatly ap-

preciates what you have do-

nated in the past.

Because of the dedication and

commitment of the COMMITTEE

and YOU, our Annual Fun Day

was a huge success. The Athletic

Banquet held on Saturday evening

brought back a lot of memories of

high school days. This was the first

year that we had an evening event

on our (annual) one day affair.

We hope that you will enjoy our

Alumnus of the Quarter in this

newsletter. WHO WILL BE THE

NEXT FEATURED ALUM? If

you would like to share, please

send in your information.

As always, we welcome your input

regarding this and all other planned

activities. Tell us what kind of

activities you would like for us to

provide on the Annual Fun Day,

which will be held on Saturday,

July 13, 2012. We would love to

hear from you.

Love, Sandra

Ephesians 1:16, KJV “Cease not

to give thanks for you, making

mention of you in my prayers”