The Mize High School Class of 1963 held its 60th class reunion on the week-end of Oct. 13-14.
On Friday, Oct. 13, an informal barbecue was held at former class president Burt Wallace's house.
The barbecue/pot luck meal was enjoyed by the following classmates and spouses:
Ann (Austin) McCallum, Lynn (Austin) McLean, Wayne and Janet Austin, Leslie and Beth Bryant, Charles Cole, Doris (Hancock) and James Ray, Thersa (Harvey) Talley, Billy and Lynda (Kowatch) Herrington, Mitchell "Mickey" Perry, Frances (Thornton) Pittman, Burt Wallace. and James Godbey, a former classmate who moved before graduation. Pictures from earlier reunions were shared and enjoyed.
On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Mize High School Class of 1963 held its more formal reunion at Jose's Restaurant in Magee. The theme," Back to the 60's," was carried out, complete with poodle skirts and bobby socks. The class was welcomed by Thersa Talley, and after some social time, Leslie Bryant gave the invocation before the delicious meal.
Classmates were presented a booklet which included a directory of updated information and other things for remembrance. Lynda Herrington gave a memorial service for the two classmates, Jesse G. Biglane Jr. and Charles Larry Womack, who went to their heavenly home since the last reunion.
A book will be given to the Mize Media Center in memory of Jesse and Larry. The book chosen is The Lantern House by Erin Napier and illustrated by Adam Trest. Erin, who got her BA in graphic design from the University of Mississippi, along with her husband, Ben, is co-host of HGTV's Home Town. They all live in Laurel.
Eight classmates were thanked for their time spent in the service of our country. They were: Jesse G. Biglane, Jr (deceased), Charles T. Brewer, Charles D. Cole, C. Gary Currie, Billy D. Herrington, Jerry R. Tanner, Burt W. Wallace, and James Godbey.
Those who were unable to attend the 60th reunion were missed. The 65th class reunion will be held in 2028, but until then, class mates who are able meet every third Thursday at a restaurant in Magee to reminisce. Mark your calendars!
