Reunions
Oct. 16, 2002

By Staff
May 30-31, 2003 Meridian High School Class of 1983 will hold its reunion. For more information, e-mail Kimberly Killins-Franklin at reallilkim1@yahoo.com or Deloris Davis-Terrell at detel21@aol.com
Upcoming Quitman High School Class of 1993 is organizing a planning meeting to discuss its 10-year reunion. For information, send e-mail to: Quitman93@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Clarkdale's Class of 1993 is planning its 10-year reunion. For information, send e-mail to: Clarkdale93@aol.com.
Upcoming Meridian High School Class of 1973 is planning a reunion. For information, e-mail Kathy Manning-Burton at kburton_30349@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Union Class of 1994 is planning its reunion. To let us know where you are, contact Mandy White at (336) 996-8965 or (336) 665-7622 or send e-mail to mdogw@aol.com or mwhit33@sears.com.
Upcoming Meridian High School's Class of 1988 is planning its 15-year reunion for summer 2003. For information, e-mail Tiffanie Roberts at TIFF2T@aol.com.

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ReunionsOct. 16, 2002