Fun was had by all at the 40th class reunion of Swainsboro High School Class of 1982. Classmates and guests met at the Swainsboro Country Club on Saturday, September 24, 2022. As classmates and friends arrived, many friendships were rekindled and lots of laughter could be heard. Following a time of reminiscing, a welcoming was given by John Paul Rogers, and a blessing by George Tuner. The guests enjoyed Real South BBQ provided by classmate Teresa Powell Coleman and her husband, Tim. After a wonderful meal, the class gathered for a class picture. More socializing, memories shared, dancing, and photos continued through the evening. Music was provided by Joey Crapps, son of classmate Catherine Roberts Crapps. There were 86 people in attendance – 56 of those were classmates of the Class of 1982. Classmates in attendance were Donna Anderson Dutcher, Richard Becker, Angie Beckworth Overstreet, Kenneth Brown, Billy Cavannah, Glynn Davis, Lavant Durden, Mary Pate Evans Gay, Lisa Garcia Strickland, Donna Glisson Bellamy, Melany Hagan Bowen, Debbie Hayward Fountain, Tal Henry, Terry Henry Trimble, Craig Johnson, LaVera Page Scott, David Parham, Teresa Powell Coleman, Catherine Roberts Crapps, John Paul Rogers, Jennifer Russell Ellison, Angie Sapp Jacobs, Mary Sasser Hundley, Vikki Thomas, Cathy Whatley Daniels, James White, Rhonda Wiggins Scarboro, Cherry Winfrey Morris, Melrose Coney, Evelyn Denson, Greg Ely, Lisa Gillis Parham, Pam Lawson Stroud, Cheryl Lloyd Boston, Fred McKinney, Mary Nobles Dawson, Debra Riddles Smith, Moses Shuemake, Karen Snellgrove, Mark Stroud, Eleanor Williams Taylor, Karen Womack Martin, Randy Scott, Marty Worthen, George Turner, Earl Deas, Lottie Schrader Rizzardi, David Coleman, Greg Waters, Cleve Howell, Rodney Dennis, Delaine Hampton, Paul Jordan, Carolyn Phillips, Gerald Harris, and Lannie Williams.
Also joining for dinner and fun was Ms. Syvetta Drisdom Young. Our 1982 class was Ms. Syvetta’s first year of teaching. We have always had a special bond with her.
