LSMSA Class of 1987

05/10/2026

On behalf of Stacey Hawkins:

Looking Ahead to Our 40th Reunion

Dear Fellow Classmates,

It’s hard to believe that our 40th Class Reunion is just around the corner in March 2027. I hope many of us will begin making plans now to come together, reconnect, and celebrate this milestone.

Over the past four decades, life has taken each of us on unique journeys. Yet the bonds and shared memories from our time together remain meaningful and worth revisiting.

On my end, I recently retired from the U.S. Air Force after 34 years of service and have started a second career in the aerospace and defense industry in Texas. My wife, Natalie, and I are adjusting to life as empty-nesters, feeling grateful for family, good health, and this new chapter.

I would truly love for our class to show up in a big way for this reunion. Time moves quickly, and opportunities like this to reconnect with old friends are incredibly special. I hope you’ll consider joining us.

I’ll share more details as plans come together, including confirmed dates and other information.

Warmest regards,

Stacey

03/22/2026

Class of 1987: Believe it or not, we are less than one year from our 40th reunion weekend. Please hold March 5-7, 2027, on your calendars and stay tuned for communication listing opportunities to help plan the event.

Action requested: If it's been a minute since you updated your profile and contact information on the alumni association page, please take a moment to do that. www.LSMSA.edu/alumni

We will pull email addresses from LSMSAA to initiate our communication about the big 40. If you prefer NOT to share your email with LSMSAA, feel free to send a private note to Stephanie Speights at [email protected], or FB Messenger.

Thanks, Y'all.
Steph

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11/13/2025

Friends: Stacey Hawkins’s retirement ceremony is at 9:00 Central tomorrow morning (11/13/25)! You may attend virtually with the zoom details in the comments below.

09/04/2023

Ping me if you want a 1988 yearbook. Can’t figure why I have it.

11/06/2022

Posted by Randy’s wife.

https://vancebrooksfuneralhome.net/obituary/randall-siers/?fbclid=IwAR2mDIkt8uMcqLQJG24osLBsieFLPYDYAGQ5wLdJbaSIJuhp65cSKgbMOUo

Randall Dewaine Siers, age 53, resident of Midland, Georgia, passed away on Friday, November 4,2022 at Columbus Hospice House. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 12 noon, with Rabbi Greg Lehti...

08/16/2022

https://www.facebook.com/100068822411069/posts/368114105492667/?d=n

08/14/2022

Stacey Hawkins ('87) will be promoted to Lieutenant General in the Air Force tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. It will be LIVE streamed on Facebook on the Air Force Sustainment Center's page. If you have the time, please join us in celebrating this accomplishment. (edited)

FORGING READINESS AND ACCELERATING INNOVATION FOR AMERICA’S WARFIGHTERS

06/09/2022

From Cody Braswell, Wayne’s husband.

Greetings Everyone,

I cannot thank you enough for the outpouring of love and support that has been given since Wayne's passing. It has been beyond what I could ever imagine. He would have been so honored that you all saw him as I did - loving, caring, devoted, intelligent, creative, passionate... He was an amazing human being and I was truly lucky to have him as my partner in life.

After 28 eight years together this month, it's virtually impossible for me to imagine my life without him. I am still processing, still trying to accept, still trying to really understand what has happened. As you all have said - I'm taking it one day at a time. Thank you for your understanding and my apologies for not being able reply or acknowledge all of your comments and messages - they did not go unnoticed.

As Dorian mentioned previously, Wayne requested to be cremated. He also requested a "big-ass" party and, as he loved this city so much, he wanted a classic New Orleans second line parade. All of which have now been confirmed.

We will host a Celebration of Wayne's Life here at home the afternoon/evening of Saturday, July 30, 2022.

The second line parade - complete with a jazz band, horse drawn hearse and a police es**rt - will take place in the French Quarter at 1030AM on Wayne's birthday, Sunday, July 31, 2022.

For those of you unfamiliar with a second line - everyone walks in the parade through the French Quarter - the music begins slow and somber and as the parade progresses, it builds to a celebration towards the end of the route.

We will be setting up an event page with all of the details soon but I wanted to get this out so everyone would know and can plan accordingly if you are able to attend.

Also as a final note, in lieu of flowers, etc., we are looking to set up a fundraiser/donation drive - we will provide those details in the event invitation.

All my love,
Cody

06/03/2022

Reunion 2017. Wayne sang an original song from his musical and gave us a glimpse into his soul. Indeed, he was light, hope, conviction, voice, and friend. We are broken.

06/03/2022

Dear friends,
We woke up today to the devastating news of Wayne Self’s death. One word: cancer.

To my knowledge, no one in our circle was aware he wasn’t well. Am I mistaken?
Is there a classmate out there who can fill in the holes and relieve this deep need to understand? I want to respect the privacy of the family, and yet this loss feels like a kick in the gut, with no context or way to make sense of it. I welcome any facts that close these holes.
Love y’all— Steph