Groveton High School Class of 1973

Karen Barber Thomas, Stephanie Johnson Stewart and Jackie Brown West, May 2025 - Looks like a mini reunion

Shirley Olsen, Margo Reid, Cherie Kitchell, Harry (Joey) Andrews, and Rebecca Cross
October 2023, 50th class reunion

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For anyone who attended the Class of ’73 50th Reunion at the Fish Market in Old Town and wasn’t able to hear my speech, I’ve taken the liberty of providing this transcript. My speech was based on my personal experiences during the four years at Groveton, including serving as class president, playing varsity soccer, working for Tiger Rag as the creator of Jr. Narc, and graduating in the Top Ten.

Albeit rather short, it was filled with humor, sorrow, anger and joy. I became emotional at times as I recalled so many poignant and heartfelt moments. Here’s what I said:

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Mrbl tsd mn tllm tnrsd cffuq plcn tns, tndrpn nttdpc tcc tns rtpcx! Rtrp lln tgf rld mllc sstlv ttplvn trdnhrpr nrld rrt sd!

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I hope I didn’t offend anyone with those remarks. Based on the applause I received when I had finished, it appears to have been well-received. Thanks to all of you!

2023 Groveton High School Class of 1973 Reunion reception

In celebration of April Fools Day, and this being the 50th Anniversary for the Class of '73, I'm posting jpeg scans of the Tiger Arg from fifty years ago that you can scroll through.

Enjoy! Comments welcomed.

-- Asher

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Per Harry Andrews 2023 Reunion Point Person:
I am happy to be the Point Person for the GHS all-class reunion next October. Please mark the dates and, if you are living away from the DMV, plan to come for the weekend. The all-class reunion will also coincide with the class of 1973 50th reunion, for which I am also the point person. Details of the weekend plans will be forthcoming as they are finalized. I hope we have the largest turnout possible. My goal is just to not mess up what Lisa and her team have done these past several years. The bar has been set high!

Karen Barber Thomas, Jacqui Brown West, Stephanie Johnson Stewart

In September 1969 we became the First Black Freshman cheerleaders at Groveton High School. We cheered all through high school. (Jacqui transferred and continued to cheer at her new school)

Picture taken April 2022

Harvey Miles was in our class of 1973. I understand he passed away yesterday. May he rest in peace.

https://stssfs7.wixsite.com/ghspicnic2019

Groveton Reunion Picnic Bring your favorite people and your favorite drinks to Fort Hunt Park, Pavilion A for 2019’s BIG reunion picnic. ALL Groveton High School alumni are welcome, so please help us spread the word!