Jones Commercial High School - Class of 1981

Jones All-Class Reunion -- 2025 was awesome! After the rain, the sun came out and we were in the role call. Here are a few picks for you to enjoy! See everyone next year for sure!!

Hi Class of 1982! I pray each and everyone of you are doing well.. I'm grateful to God to share with you that I will be graduating from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois with my Doctor of Ministry Degree. I want to thank each and everyone of you for your prayers, kindness, and encouragement! You can click on the like below on details. Please feel free to celebrate with me! To God Be The Glory!! I give God all the Praise, Honor & The Glory!

Blessings!!

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Grace & Peace Jonsite Family! Another solider in the Army of The Lord & Jonesite Class of 1981 has transitioned to her hevanly home, our Beloved Antoinette Brown. She was such a previous soul, with a spirit of Christ exemplifying love 💕 to everyone. We have precious memories of her at our 40th Class reunion. We cheerish those memories that God blessed us with her love, joy, and peace! Please keep her family in your prayers!

Hi FB FamilyI

As my doctoral project comes to an end, it will culminate with the Breast Cancer Symposium. I recently received a candidacy for graduation from the Doctoral Program—Leadership For Social Transformation in May 2025. To God Be The Glory!!!

My research project study will culminate with The Breast Cancer Symposium 2024. Please share with your constituents and youth in your circle, as this will be a dynamic event with a wealth of information for the community. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Kirti K. from UChicago Medicine - Breast Cancer Radiologist/Oncologist, who will speak about early detection, preventative care to wholeness, clinical trials, and access to resources. In addition, there will be a panel of highly skilled medical professionals in this area. You don’t want to miss it!

I am attaching a copy of the flyer circulating in the community. If you can distribute it and promote it on your website and where you see fit, that would be most appreciated. As part of the Breast Cancer Research Project Study, we hosted a Breast Cancer Support Group that met for six weeks on Thursday. It was so informative and helpful that the group has requested Covenant UCC to continue the Support Group and add it to one of its Ministries. We are grateful.

Media assisted me in preparing a video that could be posted on social media. The video provides the research project and symposium deliverables and clarity of context for CUCC, Not-For-Profit Arm—BWS Family Life Center and the neighboring communities on what is transforming in our community.

Thank you in advance for considering attending, spreading the word, and supporting the cause.

Please click the link below for the video "CUCC First Breast Cancer Symposium 2024,” and feel free to comment. Blessings!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W34U4eQwFR97ykv9HkgcS9t8M9du0d9W/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W34U4eQwFR97ykv9HkgcS9t8M9du0d9W/view?usp=sharing)

breast-cancer-event-oct-2024b.mp4

Greetings FB Family,

I’m on the last part of my Doctoral Program at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois. It has truly been a good journey with my Cohorts with a focus in - Leadership For Social Transformation (LFST). My research project study is ways in which we can minimize the gap of the healthcare disparity of African American women with breast cancer. I’m grateful for Covenant United Church of Christ and it’s not for profit arm - BWS Family Life Center for all their support and love during this journey.

Let me share a video link below that captures the support group aspect of the research a few flyers used in community. Please watch out for additional media that will entail the Breast Cancer Symposium scheduled October 12, 2024 at Covenant. I look forward to seeing you there! One of things I learned in the research is that men are subject to breast cancer as well. More to share later soon.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Suzette and I attending the Corebridge Financial Leaders’ Conference on the private island, Marco Island FL. Beautiful conference and beautiful location. I’m grateful to have been honored today as one of the leaders! To God Be The Glory! Higher heights and deeper depths for 2024!

Keith, Rhonda & myself stopped by the “Jones Commercial All Class Reunion” in Tinley Park, Illinois and was it a treat!! My, my, my, my, my, my!! This is an annual picnic hosted by Tara Covington - Class of 1984 and is lead by how God ask her to lead!! Outstanding event and many Classes were represented with their shirts, tent signage and wonderful Jonesite attitudes. There were no character builders issued! But musch fun and comradely! See some of the photos below:

Dear Jonesites,

I hope you are doing well! Many have inquired about the Jones All-Class Reunion 2023 - Picnic. Our initial contact for this event was via Tara McNeal Covington. This year would be the first year the Class of 1981 has participated. Listed below are some details regarding this year's event:

- If you plan to attend the All Class Reunion Picnic on August 19th, you can arrive at 8:30 a.m. to set up your class space. Tents, banners, and tables are fine to bring.

- It is recommended that everyone bring a chair. Bluetooth speakers are welcome.

- The Shelter area will be used as a common meeting space.

- The reunion will have games and prizes, including a Birthday Board.

- There will be a Balloon release at 1:00 p.m. for all Jonesites who have transitioned. Each class is asked to bring 3 balloons for the release.

I've included here your current announcements for that event. Please govern yourselves accordingly. Have a great time, Jonesites!!

Douglas Gaines

My Facebook family, I serve on the Board of Directors of the Bernie Mac Foundation. I am Chairman of the Purple Carpet Fundraiser - "Building a Bridge from Sarcoidosis to a Cure."I want to invite you for this auspicious occasion as we come together to bring awareness of Sarcoidosis to the forefront and meet those making a difference in the community for a cure for this disease that succumbed to the life of our Beloved Bernie Mac! This is expected to be a sold-out event. You should obtain your tickets right away. You don't want to miss this special occasion. See you there!

Jonesites please join the FB group “It was Jones Metro/Commercial when I went there” to keep up with information and or join the committee for the All Class picnic scheduled for 2023.

Attn Jonesites, our classmate Denise McClain is coming to town from California. She's gonna be hanging out at Riddles Comedy Club this Friday night, Nov 4, 2022, 5055 W. 111th Street, Alsip, IL for the 8pm show. Purchase your tickets in advance @ riddlescomedy.com. There is a 2 drink minimum. A family that laughs together stays together, hope to see you there!!! 😊😊😊😊

P.S. please comment that you are coming so we can reserve tables for our class.

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