Reedtown School celebrates centennial, RHS Class of 1953 gathers

Lots of folks show up for the centennial celebration of Reedtown School in Russellville June 30.

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By María Camp Published

7:14 am Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Reedtown School celebrates centennial, RHS Class of 1953 gathers

Lots of folks show up for the centennial celebration of Reedtown School in Russellville June 30.

The Russellville High School Class of 1953 holds their 70th reunion at 43 Grill in Russellville recently. Back to front, left to right: Felecia James, Barbara Warhurst, Hazel James, Glenda Long and Dan Long, William Dill, Bea and Bill Bowen, Yvonne and Rosie Holden; Jerry James, Tommy Warhurst, JD and Beth Robinson and Cloe and Curtis Lowry.

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Alums, friends and former employees of Reedtown School came together June 30 at the Chucky Mullins Center for the “Reedtown Roundup” and centennial celebration and fashion show.

Other activities included a meet and greet, school tour, door prizes, a picnic, music, dancing and lots of fun and fellowship. Stay tuned for an upcoming more in-depth article with more details and photos.

The Russellville High School Class of 1953 met recently at 43 Grill in Russellville for their seventieth reunion.

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