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Plans Set For Original N. B. Young Reunion; Registration Ends April 1st
From its opening in January 1964, until June of 1971, Nathan B. Young Junior High was the beloved educa- tional and social hub for hundreds of Belmont Heights and Jackson Heights teens.
The school was named in honor of Nathan B. Young, a Florida educator, who served as President to Florida A & M University from 1901-1923. He is truly remembered for stating, "Young people, prepare yourselves, for the fu- ture is yours...if you are ready for it."
Affectionately known as the home of the Mighty Buffaloes, N. B. Young Jun- ior High’s galvanizing early years were brought to an end when, in June 1971, the school district was restructured, thus marking the end of segregated schools.
However, the legacy of its first stu- dent bodies and faculties stands strong. And now, 56 years later, we find that among Young’s “original herd” are community leaders, ministers, journal- ists, artists, business owners, politicians, educators of all levels, musicians, ath- letes, medical professionals, activists, at- torneys, veterans, and countless others
N. B. Young’s football team in 1971.
comfortable and dance-ready was the primary reason for the idea.
So, if you were a member of the fac- ulty or staff or were a 7th, 8th or 9th grade student at Young Jr. High from 1964 through June of 1971, it is time to regis- ter to attend a weekend of events: Octo- ber 9 - 10, 2020.
You can register for all events, or just pay for the event you want to attend. All monies and registration forms must be received by April 1, 2020.
NO PERSONAL CHECKS, NO PARTIAL PAYMENTS, NO RE- FUNDS & NO SALES AT DOOR
TWO ways to pay by April 1,
2020 deadline: Online Payment via https://www.paypal.com/us/home to: originalherd1@gmail.com
After COMPLETING your pay- ment, email the payment infor- mation below to: bonnyehallcrews@juno.com
OR Send MONEY ORDER with the pay- ment slip below via U. S. Mail to:
Young Jr. High Reunion P. O. Box 134 Mango, FL 33550.
who have made and continue to make positive contributions to society.
While many of the alumni from those early years have maintained the friendships forged back in the day, oth- ers haven’t seen their old classmates since leaving their dear school. Which is why the reunion was planned.
On Friday night, there will be an all- white attired, Meet and Greet, with card games, N. B. Young Trivia, food, cash bar, and an old-school DJ.
This is the time to see old and meet
new friends and pick up your goodie bag (if you register for all events).
On Saturday, a day activity at Arma- ture Works to connect and explore a changing ‘Tampa Bay’ has been planned, everyone who has a T-Shirt is asked to wear it with blue jeans.
Later on that evening, a ‘Grown Folks Prom’ will be held. Everyone is asked to dress in Cocktail/Prom attire with an added twist...Tennis Shoes. With the average age of the Reunion participants being 60-years-old, being
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