CLASS LETTERS

MARCH 2021

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

March 1, 2021

Dear Classmates:

I hope all is well with you and your family! This pandemic has truly been and continues to be an eye-opening experience! Whether we wanted to or not, we have learned to worship, work, socialize, celebrate, have medical appointments and attend homegoing services, virtually.

The reunion committee recently met, discussed and came up with, what we believe, will be a fantabulous alternative to our fifty-year reunion celebration! Since, it is possible that our nation will be back to normal in 2022, we thought a Seventieth Birthday Celebration would be great! It will be a two-day celebration to include a Birthday Social on Saturday and a Prayer Brunch on Sunday. The date has not been determined, but will be as soon as the pandemic ends and events of this type can be held without attendance restrictions.

During this time, remember to keep each other lifted up in prayer! This is an unusual and difficult time to be ill or have loved ones who are ill; to lose a loved one naturally or from the virus; or to live alone and just need to know that someone cares. A prayer, phone call, text or email may be all that is needed to let them know that someone cares.

ICN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INFO:

CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:                                                                    ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)                                    Every first Tuesday of the month at the ICN at 7pm Library
SUSPENDED DURING THE SCHOOL CLOSURES DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

MEMBERSHIP INFO:
JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues covers one year, from January to December of that year. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15 (Non-ICN Graduates); or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701
PLEASE NOTE: During the pandemic, membership dues need to be mailed to the post office box.

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman

Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com, to reminisce about junior high and high school and to see current pics of classmates; and, our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970, to keep up on current news about classmates!

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

AUGUST 2020

AUGUST 4, 2020

Dear Classmates,

I hope all of you in that were in the path of tropical storm Isaias are safe and sound; and that your property did not get damaged!

When I emailed the August class letter, I did not attach a copy of the reunion registration form or the ad sheet for the souvenir booklet. Please find both forms as linked.

Sorry!
Donna

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN, Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

REUNON THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY
>>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN RE-BOOTED: 10 MONTHS TO GO!<<<

STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING & DON’T DELAY, SEND YOUR REUNION FEE IN RIGHT AWAY!!

August 1, 2020

Dear Classmates,

I hope you and your family are doing well during this unusual time! In preparing for our reunion, I want to ask/remind you to continue to notify me of any classmate or class sponsor who is ill or has passed. We want to continue to send our condolences or get well wishes to their family/them!

Since our nation is still in this pandemic, and we are quarantined or semi-quarantined, don’t forget to stop and complete your registration form, fill out your check, address the envelope (as indicated below), put a stamp on the envelope and put it in a mailbox, so you don’t miss our fantabulous and funtastic golden 50-year high school class reunion, next June 4-6, 2021!

Since this is our 50-year reunion and our last large celebration, I have been working on trying to get mailing info on those class sponsors whose info I do not have. I’ve been searching for them, or possible relatives, on Facebook and contacting them. I did successfully reach the son of Mr. C.H.E. Smith, who told me Mr. Smith passed in 2018.

NEW INFO:
Committee members are needed for the BANQUET COMMITTEE! Please let me know if you are interested to work on this committee. Thank you!

REMINDER INFO:

>NEW REUNION DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 4 – SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2021
Remember all previous hotel reservations were cancelled. You can begin making new hotel room reservations on JULY 10, 2020! Room rates will remain $129 plus taxes per night. Just call, HOLIDAY INN CONVENTION & CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE CENTER at 757-499-4400. Our booking group code is ICN.

>Mail reunion registration form, dues and/or Souvenir Package fee and registration form with appropriate info completed, directly to our reunion treasurer by MARCH 1, 2021. IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING REUNION: Add $10 to have souvenir package mailed to you. MAIL ALL FEES TO: ERMA STEPHENSON BOONE-314 S. DIVISION STREET-SUFFOLK, VA 23434. Be sure to make the check/money order payable to: I.C. NORCOM CLASS OF 1970.
After the reunion, information will be provided for ordering a video of the weekend’s festivities.

>TO ATTEND 1 or 2 REUNION EVENTS: Submit the completed registration form, check the event(s) you will be to attending (individual prices are listed on the form) and mail the form and fee amount for your selected events, to Erma Boone before March 1, 2021. Mail yours in today!

>WE WILL HAVE A SOUVENIR BOOKLET TO COMMEMORATE THIS GOLDEN EVENT:
There will a souvenir booklet to mark this memorable occasion. In order to take care of the expense for the booklet, we are asking classmates to place an ad or ads in memory/honor of you or you and your family, your business, congratulatory remarks, etc. Included in this email, is an Ad Sheet for you to use to submit your ad. Include your payment with your ad and mail all to me, at the address above as soon as you can!

>ALSO, REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR PICTURE FOR OUR REUNION SOUVENIR BOOKLET: (1). If you were a senior class officer and/or a senior superlative, please send us a current “head shot” picture. (2). If you were the “First African American” to hold a job position, political office, etc., PLEASE share that info with us, along with a current picture! [All pictures can be mailed, emailed or texted to me NOW thru DECEMBER 18, 2020.] Thank you!
GREYHOUND LOVE

ICNAA UPDATES
PLEASE NOTE: The ICNAA will not be meeting while Portsmouth Public Schools are closed during the pandemic! However, dues can be submitted by mail.

CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON: ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156) Every first Tuesday of the month at the ICN at 7pm Library

MEMBERSHIP INFO:
JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December ONLY or from the month you pay through December of that year. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December ONLY and not for one year from the month you paid); or, Associate Membership-$15 (Non-ICN Grads); or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden, ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman

>>Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970!<<

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

JULY 2020

JULY 2, 2020

Dear Classmates,

I hope all is well with you and your family (blood members and love members)! We have survived the Memorial Day holiday weekend and, I pray, we all will come out of the upcoming July 4th holiday weekend the same way!

I have already said it in the class letter and, I want to say it again, thank you, Ruby Lewis, for organizing and executing our ZOOM GRADUATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! It was soooo much fun!

Linked you will find our Reunion Registration form and the AD form to use to place an ad in our REUNION SOUVENIR BOOKLET. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

I have not had any calls or texts about anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one, or being ill. However, this pandemic is affecting all of us and is not just a physical infection, but also a mental/emotional one! So, please let's keep each other in prayer!

Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day!
Donna

JUNE 2020

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN, Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

>THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR OUR FIFTY YEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION<
REUNON THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY

>>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN RE-BOOTED: 11 MONTHS TO GO!<<<

June 1, 2020

Dear Classmates,
I hope you and your family are doing well during this pandemic! The new information about our reunion is listed below:

REUNION UPDATES/CHANGES:
NEW DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 4 – SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2021

LOCATION: HOLIDAY INN CONVENTION & CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE CENTER – 5655 GREENWICH ROAD,
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462 PHONE NUMBER - 757-499-4400

PLEASE NOTE: 1). The hotel has CANCELLED all the room reservations that were made for September 11-13, 2020. 2). New room reservations for the new date (June 4-6, 2021) can be made after JULY 10, 2020. Room rates will remain $129 plus taxes per night.

CHANGE IN MAILING REUNION DUES/FEE FOR REUNION SOUVENIR PACKETS: Please mail directly to our reunion treasurer:
ERMA STEPHENSON BOONE-314 S. DIVISION STREET-SUFFOLK, VA 23434.
Be sure to make the check/money order payable to: I.C. NORCOM CLASS OF 1970.
NEW DEADLINE FOR PAYING REUNION DUES IS MARCH 1, 2021. You STILL have time to send in your reunion registration and fee. After living through this pandemic, we will really need to celebrate this great gift of life and having the privilege of being able to celebrate this milestone with our classmates!

>CAN’T ATTEND ALL REUNION EVENTS: Choose only the events you want to attend. Before submitting your completed registration form, be sure you have checked the event(s) you want to attend (individual event prices are listed on the form) and mail the form and fee amount, to Erma Boone before March 1, 2021.

>YOU JUST WANT THE SOUVENIR PACKAGE: Complete the mailing info on the registration form and check that you just want the SOUVENIR PACKAGE only. Mail it and your payment to Erma Boone, by March 1, 2021. If you are local: You will be notified of the date(s), time(s) and location to pick it up. If you need/want your souvenir package mailed, please add an additional shipping charge of $10 to the souvenir package fee. After the reunion, information will be provided for ordering a video of the weekend’s festivities.

A huge Greyhound thank you to all classmates who have supported our scholarship fundraising drive over the years!
The 2020 scholarship recipients have been selected and will be announced in soon!

A huge GREYHOUND THANK YOU to Shirlene Parsons Shoffner, Beth Cross Smith and Pamela White Mayo for the OUTSTANDING job they did serving as members of our Scholarship Committee!!!!!!

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Donna C. (Long) Darden, ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman

>>Please visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970!<<

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

MAY 2020

MARCH 2020

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

March 1, 2020

Dear Classmates:

REUNON THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY
>>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 6 MONTHS TO GO!<<<

Can you believe it!!! Only six months before our 50-year class reunion! You may be asking yourself “Why should I attend my high school reunion?” The Answer: AT OUR REUNION, NO ONE IS 18 YEARS OLD ANYMORE! THEY KNOW EXACTLY HOW IT FEELS TO BE 28, 38, 48, 58 and 68 and FEEL SO BLESSED TO BE HERE TO ATTEND!   Come on and share YOU, with your high school classmates!

PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO SUBMIT A CURRENT PIC AND INFO, FOR OUR REUNION SOUVENIR BOOKLET, IF YOU: (1).   Were a senior class officer; or (2). Were the “First African American” to hold a job position, political office, etc., along with a small description. All pictures can be mailed, emailed or texted to me NO LATER THAN APRIL 30, 2020. Thank you!

PAYING REUNION DUES: Reunion dues can be paid at any regular reunion class meeting or can mailed, in care of me, to the address above; be sure to make the check payable to: I.C. NORCOM CLASS OF 1970.

ALL REUNION FEE(S) ARE TO BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 1, 2020!
DUE TO CURRENT HOTEL PROCEDURES FOR EVENTS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT ANYONE AT ANY REUNION EVENT, WHO DID NOT PAY FOR THE REUNION/EVENT BY THE DEADLINE! NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR, FOR ANY REUNION EVENTS! DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE! PLEASE MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION FORM & FEE IN TODAY!!!!

UNABLE TO ATTEND ALL REUNION EVENTS: Just check the individual prices on the registration form; submit the amount for that/those event(s), with the registration form, to the mailing address listed or you can pay at a class meeting before June 1, 2020.

UNABLE TO ATTEND THE REUNION AT ALL, BUT WANT A SOUVENIR PACKET: Just submit the registration form, with the appropriate information completed, with payment, by JUNE 1, 2020. If you are local, and want to pick up yours, information will be provided as to when and where you can. If you want your souvenir package mailed, an additional shipping charge of $10 needs to be added to the souvenir fee. After the reunion, information will be provided for ordering a video of the weekend’s festivities.

CLASS MEETINGS & PARTICIPANTS WANTED
We still need committee members. Please contact me via phone, text or email if you can serve or join us at the March meeting.

ALL class members are invited to attend class meetings (see schedule below).   All meetings are held at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m., unless otherwise announced: LAST 2019 MEETING: November 17, 2019

2020 Meeting Dates:          March 22, 2020                  May 31, 2020                       April 26, 2020                       June 28, 2020

INFORMATION NEEDED!
>Class Sponsors: We want to celebrate our fifty-year reunion with our class sponsors. If you have contact info on the following class sponsors, please share it with me know:
Mr. Thomas Bailey               Mrs. Dorothy Shelton-Diggs               Mr. Thomas Elliott
Mr. James Mason                Mr. Charles H. E. Smith

>Classmates: In this email/mailing, I have included a list of classmates whose contact info we do not have. If you have/know their contact info, and feel it will be okay to share it with the reunion committee, please give it to me, so we can send them reunion info. THANK YOU!!!

>Classmates who are gone, but who are not forgotten: If you know of any classmate who is no longer with us and who is not listed on our “Deceased Classmate List”, please let me know. We will be remembering them at our reunion.


A huge Greyhound thank you to all classmates who have supported our scholarship fundraising drive over the years.
Your generosity is appreciated by the reunion and scholarship committees and, I know, by the recipients and their parents!


SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED!!!!

Please continue to give, so our class can give a record number of scholarships, this year, to deserving graduating I.C. NORCOM students!!!
A HUGE GREYHOUND THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUND!!!!!
We will continue to accept scholarship donations through April 2020!

Please take time to make out your check/money order and mail it, today!
Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 (put SCHOLARSHIP in the MEMO section.)
Mail it, in care of me, to the address above.

ICNAA NOTES

CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:                                                                    ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)                                          Every first Tuesday of the month at the ICN at 7pm Library
DUE TO TUESDAY BEING ELECTION DAY, SCHOOLS (FOR STUDENTS ONLY) WILL BE CLOSED. THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WILL MEET NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH.

MEMBERSHIP INFO:
JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15 (Non-ICN Grads); or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden,
ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman

Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com, to reminisce about junior high and high school and to see current pics of classmates; and, our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970, to keep up on current news about classmates!

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

FEBRUARY 2020

JANUARY 2020

JANUARY 1, 2020

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

Dear Classmates,

REUNON THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY
>>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 9 MONTHS TO GO!<<<
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You may be asking yourself “Why should I attend my high school reunion?” The Answer: YOU WANT TO REMEMBER WHO YOU WERE BACK THEN – THOSE GOOD TIMES, GROWING TIMES, SPECIAL TIMES! And, who better to remember with, than those who shared those times with you!

PLEASE DON’T FORGET THIS REQUEST FOR OUR REUNION SOUVENIR BOOKLET: (1). All senior class officers are asked to send in a current “head shot” picture. (2). We want to recognize the “First African Americans” in our nation’s history who, over the last 50 years, made history by accomplishing feats that were closed to us. We definitely want to include our classmates who fall in this category, so, if you were the “First African American” to hold a job position, political office, etc., PLEASE share that info with us, along with a current picture! [All pictures can be mailed, emailed or texted to me NO LATER THAN APRIL 30, 2020.] Thank you!

PAYING REUNION DUES: Reunion dues can be paid at any regular reunion class meeting or you can mail it, in care of me, to the address above; be sure to make the check payable to: I.C. NORCOM CLASS OF 1970.

HONESTLY, WE REALLY STILL NEED CLASSMATES TO SERVE ON REUNION COMMITTEES!!! *FUN & GAME TIME*REUNION BANQUET*INSPIRATIONAL & FAREWELL BREAKFAST*SOUVENIRS! Just contact me via phone, text or email (see info above) or join us at the January meeting.

ALL REUNION FEE(S) ARE TO BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 1, 2020!
DUE TO CURRENT HOTEL PROCEDURES FOR EVENTS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT ANYONE AT ANY REUNION EVENT, WHO DID NOT PAY FOR THE REUNION/EVENT BY THE DEADLINE! NO PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR, FOR ANY REUNION EVENTS! DON’T MISS THE DEADLINE! PLEASE MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION FORM & FEE IN TODAY!!!!

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO ATTEND OUR REUNION, BUT YOU WANT THE SOUVENIR PACKET: Please do so by returning the registration form and payment, by JUNE 1, 2020, with the appropriate information completed. If you are local, information will be provided as to when and where you can pick up your souvenir package. If your souvenir package needs to be mailed, an additional shipping charge of $10 needs to be added. After the reunion, information will be available regarding ordering a video of the weekend festivities.

ALL class members are invited to attend class meetings (see schedule below).   All meetings are held at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m., unless otherwise announced: LAST 2019 MEETING: November 17, 2019

2020 Meeting Dates:          January 26, 2020                 March 22, 2020                   May 31, 2020
February 24, 2020               April 26, 2020                       June 28, 2020

We will not meet in December but our Holiday Gathering will be on Saturday, December 21 @ 6 p.m.
Roger Brown’s Restaurant-316 High St.-Portsmouth * RSVP, to me, by Saturday, 12/14/19!


A huge Greyhound thank you to all classmates who have supported our scholarship fundraising drive over the years.
Your generosity is appreciated by the reunion and scholarship committees and, I know, by the recipients and their parents!

SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCPEPTED!!!!
Please continue to give, so our class can give a record number of scholarships to deserving graduating I.C. NORCOM students!!!
Thank you to those who have contributed to our scholarship fund!!!
We will continue to accept scholarship donations through April 2020!

Please take time to make out your check/money order and mail it, today!
Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 (put SCHOLARSHIP in the MEMO section.)
Mail it, in care of me, to the address above.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!!!!

WE WANT TO INVITE OUR STILL NEED ELEMENTARY AND/OR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLMATES TO THIS REUNION.
IF YOU HAVE CONTACT INFORMATION ON ANY SCHOOLMATE WHO GRADUATED IN 1970 FROM
CHURCHLAND OR CRADOCK OR WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOLS, PLEASE ASK THEM TO CONTACT ME VIA CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL SO THEY CAN GET REUNION INFO!
Our goal is to make this LAST three-day reunion our largest and best, and we truly want these schoolmates to celebrate with us!

ICNAA UPDATES
CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:                                                                                           ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)                                                                 Every first Tuesday of the month at the ICN at 7pm Library

MEMBERSHIP INFO:
JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15 (Non-ICN Grads); or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman

Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com, to reminisce about junior high and high school and to see current pics of classmates; and, our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970, to keep up on current news about classmates!

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

NOVEMBER 2019

OCTOBER 2019

October 2, 2019

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

Dear Classmates,

REUNON THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY
>>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 11 MONTHS TO GO!<<<

In 1990, our class was labeled the class who had the best events and reunions. Over the years, our lives have changed, responsibilities have shifted from our children to our grandchildren and/or parents and, of course with all of that, we have gotten a weeeee bit older.   To date, under 20 classmates have paid for our 50-year class reunion. We are hoping more will participate in this, a milestone reunion and that includes YOU! We are working diligently to make this a memorable event and we truly hope you are there to enjoy it! I know 11 months seems like a long time, but once we put family events, church events and other everyday life events on our calendar, and actually fulfill our the commitments, the time will have dwindled down to six months, then three months, then the reunion will be here. So, please stop what you are doing and mail your reunion fee(s) and your reunion registration form today! You may be asking yourself “Why should I attend my high school reunion?” The Answer: THERE ARE FEW EVENTS THAT OFFER THE CHANCE TO GO BACK IN TIME AND LAUGH LIKE A TEENAGER ABOUT BEING A TEENAGER!

There will not be a class reunion meeting in October (See schedule below)! However, you can mail your reunion fee, in care of me, to the address above; be sure to make the check payable to: I.C. NORCOM CLASS OF 1970.
We still need classmates to serve on reunion committees: *REGISTRATION*SATURDAY’S FUN TIME & REUNION BANQUET*INSPIRATIONAL & FAREWELL BREAKFAST*SOUVENIRS; to volunteer, call, text or email me (see info above).

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFO (FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGE ONLY):
Class member only (includes Reunion Souvenir Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per year or (2019, 2020)
Class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages) . . . . . . . . . . $150 per year (2019, 2020)
Class member-$150 (w/Souvenir Package) and spouse/guest-$125 (w/o Souvenir Package) . . . . . . $137.50 per year (2019, 2020)
PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND SOUVENIR PACKAGE:
Friday, September 11, 2020             Meet & Greet                                                      $30
Saturday, September 12, 2020        Fun & Games                                                        $30

                                                                Reunion Dinner Dance                                       $80

Sunday, September 13, 2020           Inspirational & Departure Breakfast               $35
Souvenir Package (incl: T-Shirt, tote, umbrella)                                                           $30

The Reunion Registration form is to be returned with complete payment of Three-Day package or with your first installment payment or your individual event\souvenir package payment.   ALL REUNION FEE(S) ARE TO BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 1, 2020!
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO NEW HOTEL PROCEDURES FOR RESERVATIONS FOR EVENTS, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCEPT ANYONE AT ANY REUNION EVENT, WHO DID NOT PAY FOR THE REUNION/EVENT BY THE DEADLINE! NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED TO PAY AT THE DOOR FOR ANY REUNION EVENTS! SO, PLEASE MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION FORM & FEE IN TODAY!!!!

>>>NEW INFO FOR ORDERING JUST THE SOUVENIR PACKET: If you are not able to attend the reunion, but would like a souvenir packet, please do so by returning the registration form, by JUNE 1, 2020, with the appropriate information completed and your check for purchase. If you are local, information will be provided as to when and where you can pick up your souvenir package. If your souvenir package needs to be mailed, an additional shipping charge of $10 needs to be added. After the reunion, information will be available regarding ordering a video of the weekend festivities.

ALL class members are invited to attend class meetings (see schedule below).   All meetings are held at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m., unless otherwise announced:

2019 Meeting Dates                                                                           2020 Meeting Dates
November 17, 2019                                                                            January 26, 2020                 March 22, 2020
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER (Holiday gathering TBA)                 February 24, 2020               April 26, 2020

                                                                                YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!!!!

WE WANT TO CELEBRATE OUR 50-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION WITH OUR ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOLMATES WHO GRADUATED IN 1970 FROM WOODROW WILSON OR CRADOCK OR CHURCHLAND HIGH SCHOOLS
Please ask them to contact me or ask if you can give me their contact info. Our goal is to make this LAST three-day reunion our largest and best, and we truly want these schoolmates to celebrate with us!

A huge Greyhound thank you to all classmates who have supported our scholarship fundraising drive over the years.
Your generosity is appreciated by the reunion and scholarship committees and, I know, by the recipients and their parents!

November 2019 will be our class’ last official “Scholarship Drive Month”!
LET’S MAKE IT THE BEST BY AWARDING A RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR 50-YEAR REUNION!!!
(Our record is five in the same year)
Therefore, we will continue to accept scholarship donations now through May 2020!

We can only do that with your help! Please take time to make and mail your donation, now!
Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 (put SCHOLARSHIP in the MEMO section.)
Mail it, in care of me, to the address above.

ICNAA UPDATES
CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:                                                                                           ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)                                                                 Every first Tuesday of the month at the ICN at 7pm Library

MEMBERSHIP INFO:
JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15 (Non-ICN Grads); or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairperson

Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com, to reminisce about junior high and high school and to see current pics of classmates; and, our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970, to keep up on current news about classmates!

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

SEPTEMBER 2019

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

September 1, 2019

Dear Classmates,

REUNION THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY
>>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 12 MONTHS TO GO!<<<

THIS IS OUR FIFTY YEAR REUNION KICK-OFF MONTH! NEXT SEPTEMBER, WE WILL CELEBRATE THIS EPIC MILESTONE!!! You may be asking yourself “Why should I attend my high school reunion?” Your Answer: I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO PROVE TO ANYONE! NOT EVEN TO THOSE WHO MADE MY HIGH SCHOOL LIFE LESS THAN PLEASANT. So, begin now to make your plans to attend and mail your reunion fee(s) today!

Our next class reunion meeting will be Sunday, September 22, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth in the I.C. Norcom Community Room. You can come out to: pay your reunion dues and turn in your registration form; sign-up to work on a reunion committee (*REGISTRATION*SATURDAY’S FUN TIME & BANQUET*INSPIRATIONAL & FAREWELL BREAKFAST*SOUVENIRS). Since we all are so busy multi-tasking, and do not have time to leave home to attend meetings, a conference call line has been set-up for committee meetings. So, living out-of-town does not have to prohibit you from serving on a committee. PLEASE CONSIDER IT AND PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN SERVE ON ONE. THANK-YOU!

TO DO LIST FOR OUR 50-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION:

Mark calendar to attend reunion SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2020.
When reservations open, be sure to reserve my hotel room.
Get my outfits together, including my ‘70’s duds (including afro wig) for a reunion activity and my gold attire for Saturday evening.
Practice hand dance moves and dances from the ‘70’s.
Purchase tissue and eye drops for those exciting, funny and tear jerking moments and red eyes from all the partying.
Check available space on cell phone/iPad, so pictures can be taken and friends’ contact info can be saved.
Purchase Geritol and begin taking it NOW!!!!

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFO (FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGE ONLY):
Class member only (includes Reunion Souvenir Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per year or (2019, 2020)
Class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages) . . . . . . . . . . $150 per year (2019, 2020)
Class member-$150 (w/Souvenir Package) and spouse/guest-$125 (w/o Souvenir Package) . . . . . . $137.50 per year (2019, 2020)
PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND SOUVENIR PACKAGE:
Friday, September 11, 2020             Meet & Greet                                                      $30
Saturday, September 12, 2020        Fun & Games                                                        $30

                                                                Reunion Dinner Dance                                       $80

Sunday, September 13, 2020           Inspirational & Departure Breakfast               $35
Souvenir Package (incl: T-Shirt, tote, umbrella)                                                           $30

The Reunion Registration form is to be returned with complete payment of Three-Day package or with your first installment payment or your individual event\souvenir package payment.   ALL REUNION FEE(S) ARE TO BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 1, 2020!

ALL class members are invited to attend our class meetings (see schedule below).   All meetings are held at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m., unless otherwise announced:

2019 Meeting Dates                                                                           2020 Meeting Dates
September 22, 2019                                                                           January 26, 2020
October 27, 2019                                                                                February 24, 2020
November 24, 2019                                                                            March 22, 2020
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER                                                              April 26, 2020

WE STILL NEED YOUR HELP LOCATING CLASSMATES WHOSE CONTACT INFO WE DO NOT HAVE & SCHOOLMATES WHO GRADUATED IN 1970 FROM WOODROW WILSON OR CRADOCK OR CHURCHLAND HIGH SCHOOLS:
If you know ANYONE who graduated with us, whose name is on or may have been omitted from the “missing list” or any of our elementary or junior high schoolmates who attended the above schools, please ask them to contact me or ask if you can give me their contact info. Our goal is to make this LAST three-day reunion our largest and best! Please assist us, if you can!

A huge Greyhound thank you to all classmates who have supported our scholarship fundraising drive over the years.
Your generosity is appreciated by the reunion and scholarship committees and, I know, by the recipients and their parents!

November 2019 will be our class’ last “Scholarship Drive Month”!
LET’S MAKE IT THE BEST BY AWARDING A RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR 50-YEAR REUNION!!!
(Our record is five in the same year)
Therefore, we will continue to accept scholarship donations now through May 2020!

We can only do that with your help! Please take time to make and mail your donation, now!
Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 (put SCHOLARSHIP in the MEMO section.)
Mail it, in care of me, to the address above.

I.C. NORCOM HOMECOMING 2019
Thursday, October 17, 2019 - Saturday, October 19, 2019
(Parade & Game on Saturday, October 19th)
More detailed info can be found on Facebook on the I.C. Norcom High School Grand Reunion 2018 – Annual Reunions and Beyond or by calling the school at 757-393-5442. However, if you plan to attend the game, please let me know by September 30, 2019, so appropriate reserved seating can be arranged for our class.

ICNAA UPDATES
CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:                                                                                           ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)                                                                 Every first Tuesday of the month at the ICN at 7pm Library
MEMBERSHIP INFO:
JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15 (Non-ICN Grads); or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.
>>>ICN WILL PLAY IN THE 2019 FISHBOWL GAME ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 AT JOE G. LANGSTON STATIUM (NORCOM)<<<

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Donna C. (Long) Darden, ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com, to reminisce about junior high and high school and to see current pics of classmates; and, our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970, to keep up on current news about classmates!

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

JUNE 2019

I. C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
c/o DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

June 1, 2019

Dear Classmates,

REUNION THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY
>>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 15 MONTHS TO GO!<<<

We have less than a year and a half for our EPIC 50-Year Reunion! The Reunion Committee will take a break June through August, but will hit the floor running when we meet Sunday, September 22, 2019. At that time, we will be finalizing all details and plans for our reunion! Unless something arises that needs to be shared, no class letters will be sent. Committee members are still needed for the following committees: *REGISTRATION*SATURDAY’S MID-DAY FUN TIME*BANQUET*INSPIRATIONAL & FAREWELL BREAKFAST*SOUVENIRS. Since we all are multi-tasking and very busy, and do not have time to leave home to attend meetings, a conference call line has been set-up for committee meetings. So, living out-of-town doesn’t have to prohibit you from serving on a committee. PLEASE CONSIDER IT AND PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN SERVE ON ONE. THANK-YOU!

TO DO LIST FOR OUR 50-Year High School Reunion:

Mark calendar to attend reunion SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2020.
When booking time is open (TBA), book hotel room at Holiday Inn Executive Center.
Get ‘70’s duds together (including afro wig) for a reunion activity.
Practice hand dance moves and other ‘70’s dances.
Be sure to purchase tissue for those exciting and tear jerking moments.
Check available space on cell phone/iPad, so pictures can be taken and friends’ contact info can be saved.
Buy Geritol and begin taking it NOW!!!!

Thank you to classmates who have already sent in their reunion info and payment!!!!!
There is still time to pay in installments!! If you are only interested in attending one or two events, you can pay for those now, too!!

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFO (FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGE ONLY):
Class member only (includes Reunion Souvenir Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per year or (2019, 2020)
Class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages) . . . . . . . . . . $150 per year (2019, 2020)
Class member-$150 (w/Souvenir Package) and spouse/guest-$125 (w/o Souvenir Package) . . . . . . $137.50 per year (2019, 2020)
PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND SOUVENIR PACKAGE:
Friday, September 11, 2020           Meet & Greet                                                  $30
Saturday, September 12, 2020      Fun & Games                                                   $30

Reunion Dinner Dance                                   $80

Sunday, September 13, 2020         Inspirational & Departure Breakfast            $35
Souvenir Package (incl: T-Shirt, tote, umbrella) $30

The Reunion Registration form is to be returned with complete payment of Three-Day package or with your first installment payment or your individual event\souvenir package payment.   ALL REUNION FEE(S) ARE TO BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 1, 2020!

ALL class members are invited to attend our class meetings (see schedule below).   All meetings are held at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m., unless otherwise announced:

September 22, 2019                                                                                     2020 dates will be posted closer to the end of this year
October 27, 2019
November 24, 2019
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

REMINDER: If you know ANYONE who graduated with us, whose name was on or may have been omitted from the “missing list”, please ask them to contact me or ask if you can give me their contact info, so they can receive reunion information. Thank-you!!!!

A huge Greyhound thank you to all classmates who have supported our scholarship fundraising drive over the years.
Your generosity is appreciated by the reunion and scholarship committees and, I know, by the recipients and their parents!

November 2019 will be our class’ last “Scholarship Drive Month”!
LET’S MAKE IT THE BEST BY AWARDING A RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR 50-YEAR REUNION!!!
(Our record is five in the same year)
Therefore, we will continue to accept scholarship donations now through May 2020!
We can only do that with your help! Please take time to make and mail your donation, now!
Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 (put SCHOLARSHIP in the MEMO section.)
Mail it, in care of me, to the address above.
REMEMBER TO MAIL YOUR DONATION TODAY!!!

ICNAA UPDATES
The Class of 1973-The Class That Never Was:
The members of this class attended I.C. Norcom from their freshman through junior year. The summer of their senior year, zoning was implemented as a means of integrating schools in the City of Portsmouth and they were sent to their assigned zoned high school to graduate. On Monday, June 3, 2019, their dream of “graduating” from I.C. Norcom, came true! In an Honorary Graduation Ceremony, many of those persons, and relatives of their deceased class members, walked across the stage of I.C. Norcom High School, to receive an honorary diploma, in the presence of school, local and state officials and dignitaries, officers and members of the ICN Alumni Association and their family and friends. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE I.C. NORCOM CLASS OF 1973 – THE CLASS THAT NEVER WAS! “For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)

ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Every first Tuesday of the month at I.C. Norcom High School at 7 p.m. in the Library

MEMBERSHIP INFO:
JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15 (Non-ICN Grads); or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com, to reminisce about junior high and high school and to see current pics of classmates; and, our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970, to keep up on current news about classmates!

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

MAY 2019

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

May 1, 2019

Dear Classmates,

REUNON THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY
>>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 16 MONTHS TO GO!<<<

The Reunion Committee is working on details to make our 50-Year Reunion EPIC! We are still need class members for the following committees: *REGISTRATION*SATURDAY’S MID-DAY FUN TIME*BANQUET*INSPIRATIONAL & FAREWELL BREAKFAST*SOUVENIRS    In case you live out of town and would like to serve on a committee, you can, because a conference call line has been set-up for committee meetings. PLEASE CONSIDER IT AND PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN SERVE ON ONE. THANK-YOU!

We are at a time in our lives when we have responsibilities we never thought we’d have: caring for parent(s), caring for our grandchildren/great-grandchildren, caring for a sibling or another relative. If you are blessed to be able to do that – KUDOS!
However, you will need some R & R! When you plan your 2020 “annual break/vacation” or a “short break/vacation”, make your destination our 50-Year Golden High School Reunion! Reunion packages and prices are listed below. Fee(s) can be paid in full at one time or in installments; see the payment plans below. Let’s make this memorable!!!

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFO (FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGE ONLY):
Class member only (includes Reunion Souvenir Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per year or (2019, 2020)
Class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages) . . . . . . . . . . $150 per year (2019, 2020)
Class member-$150 (w/Souvenir Package) and spouse/guest-$125 (w/o Souvenir Package) . . . . . . $137.50 per year (2019, 2020)
PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND SOUVENIR PACKAGE:
Friday, September 11, 2020           Meet & Greet                                                  $30
Saturday, September 12, 2020      Fun & Games                                                   $30

Reunion Dinner Dance                                   $80

Sunday, September 13, 2020         Inspirational & Departure Breakfast            $35
Souvenir Package (incl: T-Shirt, tote, umbrella)                                                      $30

The Reunion Registration form is to be returned with complete payment of Three-Day package or with your first installment payment or your individual event\souvenir package payment. If you need to make other payment arrangements, please contact Erma Stephenson Boone (757-934-1016). ALL REUNION FEE(S) ARE TO BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 1, 2020!

ALL class members are invited to attend our class meetings (see schedule below).   All meetings are held at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m., unless otherwise announced:

May 19, 2019 (PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, MEETING WILL BE ON 3RD SUNDAY)                                  November 24, 2019
September 22, 2019                                                                                     NO MEETING IN DECEMBER
October 27, 2019 2020 dates will be posted closer to the end of this year

INFO NEEDED:
> The Reunion Banquet Committee would like to invite the following class sponsors to our banquet on Saturday, September 12, 2020: Thomas Elliott, James Mason, Dorothy Shelton and Charles H.E. Smith. If you know contact/mailing info on them, please email or text it to me. Thank you!

>Please review the updated list of classmates whose contact info we need. If you can help us get their info, it will be greatly appreciated! MISSING CLASSMATES

A huge Greyhound thank you to all classmates who have supported our scholarship fundraising drive of the years.
Your generosity is appreciated by the reunion and scholarship committees and, I know, by the recipients and their parents!

November 2019 will be our class’ last “Scholarship Drive Month”!
LET’S MAKE IT THE BEST BY AWARDING A RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR 50-YEAR REUNION!!!
(Our record is five in the same year)
Therefore, we continue to accept scholarship donations at now through May 2020!

Please take the time to make your donation, now.    We can only do that with your help!
Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 (put SCHOLARSHIP in the MEMO section.  Mail it, in care of me, to the address above.
REMEMBER TO MAIL YOUR DONATION TODAY!!!

ICNAA UPDATES

CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)

ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Every first Tuesday of the month at I.C. Norcom High School at 7 p.m. in the Library

MEMBERSHIP INFO:

JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15 (Non-ICN Grads); or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com, to reminisce about junior high and high school and to see current pics of classmates; and, our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970, to keep up on current news about classmates!

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

APRIL 2019

I. C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

REUNON THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY
>>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 17 MONTHS TO GO!<<<

April 1, 2019

Dear Classmates,

Time is marching on and before you know it, our 50-year high school reunion will be here! However, you still have time to pay in installment; one half of your total fee to be paid this year and the balance to be paid on or before June 1, 2020. (see below)

REUNION INFORMATION:
DATES: SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2020. Reunion Headquarters:
Holiday Inn Executive & Conference at 5655 Greenwich Rd.-Virginia Beach, VA-23462; (757-499-4400).
Room rates: $129 per night. REMEMBER: When you reserve your room be sure to mention you are with the I.C. Norcom Class of 1970.

Reunion packages and prices are listed below. Fee(s) can be paid in full at one time or in installments; see the payment plans below.

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFO (FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGE ONLY):
Class member only (includes Reunion Souvenir Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per year or (2019, 2020)
Class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages) . . . . . . . . . . $150 per year (2019, 2020)
Class member-$150 (w/Souvenir Package) and spouse/guest-$125 (w/o Souvenir Package) . . . . . . $137.50 per year (2019, 2020)
PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND SOUVENIR PACKAGE: INDIVIDUAL EVENT(S) ARE TO BE PAID IN FULL WHEN MONEY IS SENT IN
Friday, September 11, 2020           Meet & Greet                                                  $30
Saturday, September 12, 2020      Fun & Games                                                   $30

Reunion Dinner Dance                                   $80

Sunday, September 13, 2020         Inspirational & Departure Breakfast            $35
Souvenir Package (incl: T-Shirt, tote, umbrella)                                                      $30

The Reunion Registration form is to be returned with complete payment of Three-Day package or with your first installment payment or your individual event\souvenir package payment. If you need to make other payment arrangements, please contact Erma Stephenson Boone (757-934-1016). ALL REUNION FEE(S) ARE TO BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 1, 2020!

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES! PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN SERVE ON ONE. THANK-YOU!
*REGISTRATION                                                             *SATURDAY’S MID-DAY FUN TIME                              *BANQUET                                        *INSPIRATIONAL & FAREWELL BREAKFAST                               *SOUVENIRS

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE COME OUT TO CLASS MEETINGS!!!! YOUR IDEAS, ENERGY AND ASSISTANCE ARE AND WELCOMED!!!!!    All class meetings are held at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m., unless otherwise announced.

CLASS MEETING SCHEDULE:                                                                        August 25, 2019
April 28, 2019                                                                                               September 22, 2019
May 19, 2019 (PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, MEETING WILL BE ON THE 3RD SUNDAY)                              October 27, 2019
June 23, 2019                                                                                                November 24, 2019
July 28, 2019                                                                                                 NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

The Reunion Banquet Committee would like to invite our remaining class sponsors to our banquet. However, we need mailing info for the following sponsors: Thomas Elliott, James Mason, Dorothy Shelton Diggs and Charles H.E. Smith. If you know contact info for them or info about them, please let me know. Thank you!


Thank You! Thank You!! Thank You, to our classmates who have donated to our scholarship fund!!! Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will assist us in assisting young Greyhounds’ accomplish their desire to continue their education.

SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE
November 2019 will be our class’ last “Scholarship Drive Month”!
LET’S MAKE IT THE BEST BY AWARDING A RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR 50-YEAR REUNION!!! (Our record is five in the same year)
Therefore, we continue to accept scholarship donations at now through May 2020!

Please take the time to make your donation, now.   We can only do that with your help!
Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 (put SCHOLARSHIP in the MEMO section.
Mail it, in care of me, to the address above.
REMEMBER TO MAIL YOUR DONATION TODAY!!!


ICNAA UPDATES

CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)

ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Every first Tuesday of the month at I.C. Norcom High School at 7 p.m. in the Library

MEMBERSHIP INFO:
JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15 (Non-ICN Grads); or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.

ICNAA LIBRARY FUNDRAISER:
The ICNAA is currently still raising funds for new library furniture. They had a “Go Fund Me” page on Facebook, but did not reach their goal. If you would like to make a donation, you can still do so by mailing your check or money order to the alumni’s P.O. Box. Be sure to indicate in the Memo section of your check: Library Fundraiser.

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970!

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your lives with our classmates!
Erase hurtful memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates - Create new memories!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

MARCH 2019

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN, Reunion Chairman
3605 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
Telephone: 757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

March 1, 2019

Dear Classmates,

REUNON THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY
>>>FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 18 MONTHS TO GO!<<<

ARE YOU READY? ARE YOU READY? ARE YOU READY?   The details are being finalized for our reunion! So that you do not miss this epic affair, STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW, and complete your registration form, write that check or money order (Payable to: I.C. NORCOM CLASS OF 1970), put both in the mail to the address above and get ready for some GREAT GREYHOUND FUN!

REUNION INFORMATION:
DATES: SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2020. Reunion Headquarters: Holiday Inn Executive & Conference at 5655 Greenwich Rd.-Virginia Beach, VA-23462; (757-499-4400). Room rates: $129 per night. REMEMBER: When you reserve your room be sure to mention you are with the I.C. Norcom Class of 1970.

Reunion packages and prices are listed below. Fee(s) can be paid in full at one time or in installments; see the payment plans below.

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFO (FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGE ONLY):
Class member only (includes Reunion Souvenir Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per year or (2019, 2020)
Class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages) . . . . . . . . . . $150 per year (2019, 2020)
Class member-$150 (w/Souvenir Package) and spouse/guest-$125 (w/o Souvenir Package) . . . . . . $137.50 per year (2019, 2020)
PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND SOUVENIR PACKAGE:
Friday, September 11, 2020           Meet & Greet                                                  $30
Saturday, September 12, 2020      Fun & Games                                                   $30

                                                            Reunion Dinner Dance                                   $80

Sunday, September 13, 2020         Inspirational & Departure Breakfast            $35
Souvenir Package (incl: T-Shirt, tote, umbrella)                                                      $30

The Reunion Registration form is to be returned with complete payment of Three-Day package or with your first installment payment or your individual event\souvenir package payment. If you need to make other payment arrangements, please contact Erma Stephenson Boone (757-934-1016). ALL REUNION FEE(S) ARE TO BE PAID IN FULL BY JUNE 1, 2020!

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES! PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU CAN SERVE ON ONE. THANK-YOU!
*REGISTRATION                                                             *SATURDAY’S MID-DAY FUN TIME                              *BANQUET                                        *INSPIRATIONAL & FAREWELL BREAKFAST                               *SOUVENIRS

ALL class members are invited to attend our class meetings (see schedule below).   All meetings are held at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m., unless otherwise announced:

March 24, 2019                                                                                           August 25, 2019
April 28, 2019                                                                                               September 22, 2019
May 19, 2019 (PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, MEETING WILL BE ON 3RD SUNDAY)                                  October 27, 2019
June 23, 2019                                                                                                November 24, 2019
July 28, 2019                                                                                                 NO MEETING IN DECEMBER


The Reunion Banquet Committee would like to invite our remaining class sponsors to our banquet. However, we need mailing info on the following sponsors: Thomas Elliott, James Mason, Dorothy Shelton and Charles H.E. Smith. If you know contact info on them or info about them, please let me know. Thank you!

SCHOLARSHIP DRIVE
November 2019 will be our class’ last “Scholarship Drive Month”!
LET’S MAKE IT THE BEST BY AWARDING A RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR 50-YEAR REUNION!!! (Our record is five in the same year)
Therefore, we continue to accept scholarship donations at now through May 2020!
Please take the time to make your donation, now.   We can only do that with your help!
Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 (put SCHOLARSHIP in the MEMO section.  Mail it, in care of me, to the address above. REMEMBER TO MAIL YOUR DONATION TODAY!!!

ICNAA UPDATES

CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)

ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Every first Monday of the month at I.C. Norcom High School at 7 p.m. in the Library

MEMBERSHIP INFO:
JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15 (Non-ICN Grads); or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.

ICNAA LIBRARY FUNDRAISER:   NEW!!!!
The ICNAA is currently raising funds for new library furniture. They recently had a “Go Fund Me” page on Facebook, but did not reach their goal. If you would like to make a donation, do so by mailing your check or money order to the alumni’s P.O. Box. Be sure to indicate in the Memo section of your check: Library Fundraiser.

Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,

Donna C. (Long) Darden, ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970!

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

FEBRUARY 2019

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN 1970, Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

February 1, 2019

Dear Classmates,

OUR REUNION THEME – DEPARTURE & RETURN: GREYHOUNDS CELEBRATING A 50 YEAR GOLDEN JOURNEY
FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 19 MONTHS TO GO!

ARE YOU READY? ARE YOU READY? ARE YOU READY? The Reunion Committee is!!! We are working hard to plan a fantabulous and funtastic reunion! As shared before, this will be our class’ last three-day reunion and we want it to be our largest and best of all!!! This reunion can only be an epic affair if YOU ARE THERE! So, please complete the registration form, write that check or money order, put both in the mail to the address above and get ready for some GREAT GREYHOUND FUN!

REUNION INFORMATION:
DATES: SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2020. Reunion Headquarters: Holiday Inn Executive & Conference at 5655 Greenwich Rd.-Virginia Beach, VA-23462; (757-499-4400). Room rates: $129 per night. REMEMBER: When you reserve your room to mention you are with the I.C. Norcom Class of 1970.

Reunion packages and prices are listed below. Fee(s) can be paid in full at one time or in installments; see the payment plans below.

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFO (FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGE ONLY):
Class member only (includes Reunion Souvenir Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 per year or (2019, 2020)
Class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages) . . . . . . . . . . $150 per year (2019, 2020)
Class member-$150 (w/Souvenir Package) and spouse/guest-$125 (w/o Souvenir Package) . . . . . . $137.50 per year (2019, 2020) *Payment amounts will change January 1, 2020!!!

PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND SOUVENIR PACKAGE:
Friday, September 11, 2020           Meet & Greet                                                  $30
Saturday, September 12, 2020      Fun & Games                                                   $30

                                                            Reunion Dinner Dance $80

Sunday, September 13, 2020         Inspirational & Departure Breakfast            $35
Souvenir Package (incl: T-Shirt, tote, umbrella)                                                      $30

The Reunion Registration form is to be returned with complete payment of Three-Day package or your first installment payment or your individual event\souvenir package payment. Smaller payments will be accepted, if you need to decrease your payment amount, just remember ALL REUNION FEE(S) DUE BY JUNE 1, 2020!

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES! PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON ONE. THANK-YOU!
REGISTRATION                                                SATURDAY’S MID-DAY FUN TIME                 BANQUET                                                          WORSHIP & BREAKFAST SERVICE                        SOUVENIRS

ALL class members are invited to attend our class meetings (see schedule below).   All meetings are held at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m., unless otherwise announced:

February 24, 2019                                                                                        July 28, 2019
March 24, 2019                                                                                           August 25, 2019
April 28, 2019                                                                                               September 22, 2019
May 19, 2019 (PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, MEETING WILL BE ON 3RD SUNDAY)                                  October 27, 2019
June 23, 2019                                                                                                November 24, 2019
PLEASE NOTE: Fellowship meetings will no longer be held.                NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

REMEMBER: 1. To inform me if you know of a classmate who is ill, has suffered a family loss or has succumbed themselves.    2. To share your good news with me, so I can share it with our class members. 3. To let me know if you want to work on a reunion committee.   4. To email, text or call me, if you have any questions about our reunion. Thank you!

November 2019 will be our class’ last “Scholarship Drive Month”!
LET’S MAKE IT THE BEST BY AWARDING A RECORD NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUR 50-YEAR REUNION!!!
(Our record is five at one time)
Therefore, we continue to accept scholarship donations at now through May 2020!

Please take the time to make your donation, now.   We can only do that with your help!
Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 (put SCHOLARSHIP in the MEMO section.
Mail it, in care of me, to the address above.
REMEMBER TO MAIL YOUR DONATION TODAY!!!

ICNAA UPDATES

CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)

ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Every first Monday of the month at I.C. Norcom High School at 7 p.m. in the Library

MEMBERSHIP INFO:
JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15; or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.

ICNAA SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST:
The ICNAA believes if every graduate made a $50 donation to Scholarship Fund, annually, there will be no need to have another scholarship drive/fundraiser.   After sending your donation to our class’ scholarship fund (smile), please consider donating to the ICNAA’s scholarship fund.
Have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970!

No one knows what it takes to be a Greyhound like we do!
Let’s experience an awesome milestone in your life with classmates!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

JANUARY 2019

Happy New Year Classmates,

I wish you and your family peace, love, joy, happiness and good health. Due to an unplanned occurrence, Donna will email the January 2019 class letter at her earliest convenience.

This is a reminder of our scheduled Sunday, January 27, 2019 class reunion meeting. This class reunion meeting was scheduled to be a fellowship meeting at the Monarch Walk Clubhouse. However, since classmates have not volunteered to set-up and clean-up before and after the meeting, a regular class reunion meeting will be held at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Our Fifty-Year Reunion is only 21 months away. The following reunion committees desperately need volunteers:
(1) Registration (2) Saturday's Mid-day Fun Time Event
(3) Saturday Night Banquet (4) Memorial Service
(5) Sunday morning Worship & Breakfast Service (6) Souvenirs
The Class Directory needs information on many class members. If you know any classmate who is not receiving class information, please share Donna Darden's contact information with them. Join your class’ last three-day reunion celebration and help create joyful and fun-filled GREAT GREYHOUND MEMORIES!
Remember, Class Reunion installment payments are strongly encouraged as the Reunion Committee recognizes most classmates are retired now.  All reunion fees final payments are due by June 1, 2020. The Reunion Registration form must be returned with your complete payment of the Three-Day package or individual event/souvenir package; or your first installment payment of the Three-Day package.  If you began your installment payments in 2018, amounts listed below are not applicable to you for 2019 and 2020.  However, if you are beginning your installment payments January 2019, the amounts below are applicable to you for 2019 and 2020.

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFORMATION (FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGE ONLY):
Class member only (includes Reunion Souvenir Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75/year ( 2019, 2020)
Class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages) . . . . . . .$150/year (2019, 2020)
Class member-$150 (w/Souvenir Package) and spouse/guest-$125(w/o Souvenir Package) . .$137.50/year (2019, 2020)

INDIVIDUAL EVENT AND T-SHIRT PRICES:
Friday, September 11, 2020            Meet & Greet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30
Saturday, September 12, 2020 Fun & Games . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30
Reunion Dinner Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $80
Sunday, September 13, 2020 Inspirational & Departure Breakfast. . . . . . . . . $35
Souvenir Packet (incl: T-Shirt, tote, umbrella) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30

.  ALL REUNION FEE(S) DUE BY JUNE 1, 2020!

Email, text or call Donna, if you have any questions. REMEMBER to inform Donna: (1) if you know of a classmate who is ill, has suffered a family member’s death or has succumbed themselves; (2) if you have good news that you would like to share; or,(3) to inform her that you are volunteering to serve on a reunion committee. Thank you!

Unfortunately, there is a need of prayer for the following classmates and their families:

(1) Edith Parker McKinney has been diagnosed with a serious medical problem that requires her having
surgery on Friday, January 11, 2019.

  (2) Carolyn Joyner Smith had a mild heart attack and expecting full recovery.

(3) Donna Long Darden's mother was taken, by ambulance, to an emergency room yesterday. Donna's family is with Mrs. Long at the hospital.

Greyhound love and pride,
Deborah "Vikki" McKissick

DECEMBER 2018

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN, Reunion Chairperson
3905 Rex Circle - Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

December 1, 2018

Dear Classmates,

FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 21 MONTHS TO GO!

Time is moving fast and before you know it, 2019 will be here and gone! Start planning now, to attend our fifty year reunion! As you know, the reunion committee has voted that this will be our last three-day reunion. We want this to be our largest and best class reunion!!! In order for that to happen, we need to be able to notify as many of our classmates as possible. We still have quite a few whose contact info we need. If you know anyone on the list, please ask them if they will contact me the email or cell number above or if you can share their info with me. Please plan to join us for all the GREAT GREYHOUND FUN and MEMORIES!

REUNION DATES: SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2020. Reunion Headquarters:
Holiday Inn Executive & Conference
5655 Greenwich Rd.-Virginia Beach, VA-23462; (757-499-4400). Be sure to mention the I.C. Norcom Class of 1970.
Reunion packages and prices are listed below. Fee(s) can be paid in full at one time or you can use the listed payment plans below.

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFO (FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGE ONLY):
Class member only (includes Reunion Souvenir Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150-$50/year (2018, 2019, 2020)
Class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages) . . . . . . . . . .$100/year (2018, 2019, 2020)
Class member-$150 (w/Souvenir Package) and spouse/guest-$125 (w/o Souvenir Package) . . . . $91/yr. for two years and $93 for one year (2018, 2019, 2020) *Installment payments will change January 1, 2019!!!
PRICES FOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS AND SOUVENIR PACKAGE:
Friday, September 11, 2020           Meet & Greet                                                  $30
Saturday, September 12, 2020      Fun & Games                                                   $30

                                                            Reunion Dinner Dance                                   $80

Sunday, September 13, 2020         Inspirational & Departure Breakfast            $35
Souvenir Package (incl: T-Shirt, tote, umbrella)                                                      $30

The Reunion Registration form needs to be returned with complete payment of Three-Day package or your first installment payment or your individual event\souvenir package payment. If you are not able to begin installment payments in 2018, amounts will be adjusted, for 2019 -2020. ALL REUNION FEE(S) DUE BY JUNE 1, 2020!

Class meetings will resume in January 2019, when we will begin planning the details of our reunion. We still need committee members for the listed committees.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: REGISTRATION                    SATURDAY’S MID-DAY FUN TIME                   BANQUET                                                                                        MEMORIAL                         WORSHIP & BREAKFAST SERVICE                         SOUVENIRS
If you can and would like to serve on a committee, please let me know!


Scheduled class meetings:   All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:
2019 (we will have fellowship meetings every four months)
January 27, 2019 (Meeting incl/fellowship & refreshments – place TBA)                                                           July 28, 2019
February 24, 2019                                                                                        August 25, 2019
March 24, 2019 September 22, 2019 (Meeting incl/fellowship & refreshments – place TBA)
April 28, 2019                                                                                               October 27, 2019
May 19, 2019 (Due to the holiday, meeting on the 3rd Sunday & fellowship meetings – place TBA)
November 24, 2019
June 23, 2019                                                                                                NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

November is our “Scholarship Drive Month”!
However we accept scholarship donations anytime!

Please take the time to make a donation.   We would like to award a record number of scholarships, for our 50-year reunion.
We can only do that with your help!
Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it, in care of me, to the address above.
PLEASE MAIL YOUR DONATION TODAY!!!

REMEMBER: 1. Inform me if you know of a classmate who is ill, has suffered a family member’s death or has succumbed themselves; if you have good news that you would like to share; or, if you want to serve on a reunion committee. 2. Email, text or call me, if you have any questions about our reunion. Thank you!

ICNAA UPDATES

CLASS OF 1970 LIAISON:
Laverne Felton Branch (757-287-8156)

ALUMNI MEETINGS:
Every first Monday of the month at I.C. Norcom High School at 7 p.m. in the Library

MEMBERSHIP INFO:
GET READY! GET READY! GET READY TO JOIN THE I.C. NORCOM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION! Alumni membership dues cover January to December. Membership dues are: Regular Membership-$25/year (for January to December); or, Associate Membership-$15; or, $400 for Lifetime Membership. Alumni dues can be paid at a meeting or by mailing it to: I.C. Norcom Alumni Association-P.O. Box 3322-Portsmouth, VA 23701.

ICNAA SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST:
The ICNAA believes if every graduate made a $50 donation to Scholarship Fund, annually, there will be no need to have another scholarship drive/fundraiser.   After sending your donation to our class’ scholarship fund (smile}, please consider donating to the ICNAA’s scholarship fund.

Have a great GREYHOUND day!
Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970!

Don’t allow childhood disagreements and hurts
Keep you from experiencing an awesome milestone in your life!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

OCTOBER 2018

3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

October 1, 2018

Dear Classmates,

FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 23 MONTHS TO GO!

50-YEAR CLASS REUNION INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFO (FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGE ONLY):
Class member only (includes Reunion Souvenir Package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150-$50/year (2018, 2019, 2020)
Class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages) . . . . . . . . . .$100/year (2018, 2019, 2020)
Class member-$150 (w/Souvenir Package) and spouse/guest-$125 (w/o Souvenir Package) . . . . $91/yr. for two years and $93 for one year (2018, 2019, 2020)

INDIVIDUAL EVENT AND T-SHIRT PRICES:
Friday, September 11, 2020           Meet & Greet $30
Saturday, September 12, 2020      Fun & Games $30
Reunion Dinner Dance                                   $80
Sunday, September 13, 2020         Inspirational & Departure Breakfast            $35
Souvenir Packet (incl: T-Shirt, tote, umbrella)                                                        $30

The Reunion Registration form needs to be returned with complete payment of Three-Day package or your first installment payment or your individual event\souvenir package payment. If you are not able to begin installment payments in 2018, amounts will be adjusted, for 2019 -2020. ALL REUNION FEE(S) DUE BY JUNE 1, 2020!

Directory info is still needed on quite a few class members. If you know anyone on the list, share my contact info with them. This will be our class’ last three-day reunion celebration so, plan to join us for all the GREAT GREYHOUND FUN and MEMORIES!

Email, text or call me, if you have any questions. REMEMBER: Inform me if you know of a classmate who is ill, has suffered a family member’s death or has succumbed themselves; if you have good news that you would like to share; or, if you want to serve on a reunion committee. Thank you!

COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED: REGISTRATION                    SATURDAY’S MID-DAY FUN TIME                   BANQUET                                                                                        MEMORIAL                         WORSHIP & BREAKFAST SERVICE                         SOUVENIRS

Scheduled class meetings:   All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:

NO MORE CLASS MEETINGS FOR 2018
2019 (we will have fellowship meetings every four months)
January 27, 2019 (Meeting incl/fellowship & refreshments – place TBA)
February 24, 2019
March 24, 2019
April 28, 2019
May 19, 2019 (Due to the holiday, meeting on the 3rd Sunday & fellowship meetings – place TBA) June 23, 2019
July 28, 2019
August 25, 2019
September 22, 2019 (Meeting incl/fellowship & refreshments – place TBA)
October 27, 2019
November 24, 2019
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”!

Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it, in care of me, to the address above.

For our 50-year reunion, we want to award a record number of scholarships, and we can only do that with your help!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden,
ICN Class of 1970 Reunion Chairman

Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970!

Don’t allow childhood disagreements and hurts
Keep you from experiencing an awesome milestone in your life!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

SEPTEMBER 2018

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN, Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

September 1, 2018

Dear Classmates,

FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 24 MONTHS TO GO!

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Class of 1970 had enough classmates and guests to pay for us to have three tables at the 2018 Grand Reunion. Please Note: If you will be attending the grand reunion and did not go through the class or did not notify me that you wanted to sit with the class, unfortunately, you will not be able to sit at our reserved tables.


INSTALLMENT PAYMENT INFO FOR OUR 50-YEAR CLASS REUNION AND ARE FOR THREE DAY EVENT PACKAGES ONLY:
For class member only-$150-$50/year (2018, 2019, 2020); for class member and spouse/guest $150 each (both include Reunion Souvenir Packages)-payment $100/year (2018, 2019, 2020); complete reunion package for class member-$150 (w/souvenir package) and spouse/guest (w/o souvenir package)-$125-payment-$91/yr. for two years and $93 for one year (2018, 2019, 2020). Individual event prices and the cost of the souvenir package are listed on the Reunion Registration form. The Reunion Registration is to be returned with your complete payment or with your first installment payment or with payment for individual events. If you do not start your installment payments this year, amounts will be adjusted for 2019 -2020.   ALL REUNION FEE(S) DUE JUNE 1, 2020!

We are trying to locate quite a few class members. Please reach out and encourage another/other classmate(s) to attend this reunion. Feel free to share my contact info with them. This will be our last three-day reunion and we want it to be a HUGE GREYHOUND SUCCESS for all of us, the BEST and a chance to make some FANTABULOUS GREYHOUND MEMORIES! That can only happen if YOU are there!

Please email, text or call me, you have any questions; if you know of a classmate who is ill, has suffered a family death or has succumbed themselves; if you have good news that you would like to share; or, if you want to serve on a committee. Thank you!

Scheduled class meetings:   All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:

NO MORE CLASS MEETINGS FOR 2018
2019 (we will have fellowship meetings every four months)
January 27, 2019 (Meeting incl/fellowship & refreshments – place TBA)
February 24, 2019
March 24, 2019
April 28, 2019
May 19, 2019 (Due to the holiday, meeting on the 3rd Sunday & fellowship meetings – place TBA)
June 23, 2019
July 28, 2019
August 25, 2019
September 22, 2019 (Meeting incl/fellowship & refreshments – place TBA)
October 27, 2019
November 24, 2019
NO MEETING IN DECEMBER

November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”, however, scholarship donations will be accepted anytime.
Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it, in care of me, to the address above.
For our 50-year reunion, we want to award a record number of scholarships, and we can only do that with your help!

DON’T FORGET: You may be contacted to work on a committee. If asked, please accept and join the “fun” work we will be doing to prepare to host an OUTSTANDING, FUN AND MEMORABLE 50-Year Class Reunion!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!
Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/icnorcomclassof70/

Don’t allow childhood disagreements and hurts
Keep you from experiencing an awesome milestone in your life!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

“For You, Dear Norcom . .

JULY 2018

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN, Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

July 1, 2018

Dear Classmates,

FIFTY-YEAR REUNION COUNT DOWN: 29 MONTHS TO GO!

There are no more tickets available for our ALL-WHITE SOCK HOP DAY PARTY! We have SOLD-OUT! Thank you to all classmates who purchased and/or sold tickets. Thank you for making this a successful event!!!!!

In order to make the reunion affordable, we set-up installment payments. At this time installment payments are reduced to two years: June 1, 2018-June 1, 2020. The complete reunion package for class member-$150 and for spouse/guest $150 (both includes Reunion Souvenir Packages)-payment $100/year (2018, 2019, 2020); complete reunion package for class member-$150; spouse/guest packet (w/o souvenir packet-$125-payment $91/yr. for two years and $93 for one year (2018, 2019, 2020). Individual event prices and the cost of the souvenir package are listed on the registration form. For your convenience, I have included the Reunion Registration with this class letter and is to be returned with your complete payment or with your first installment. NEW DEADLINE TO PAY REUNION FEE(S): JUNE 1, 2020! Contact me if you have any questions. Also, please encourage other classmate(s) to attend this reunion. As shared before, the current Reunion Committee has voted that this will be our last three-day reunion. Let us all work hard to make this a HUGE GREYHOUND SUCCESS! Feel free to share my contact info with them or, with their permission, share their contact info with me.

Please email, text or call me, if you know of a classmate who is ill, has suffered a family death or has succumbed themselves, so proper acknowledgement can be sent on behalf of our class. Thank you!

Scheduled class meetings:   All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:

2018 (we will fellowship every four months)
August 1, 2018 (ONLY IF NEEDED FINAL CLOSEOUT FOR DAY PARTY@ MONARCH WALK CLUBHOUSE) (Meeting incl/fellowship & refreshments) @ Monarch Walk Clubhouse)


2019 (we will fellowship every four months)
January 27, 2019
April 28, 2019 (to begin fine tuning plans for 50-Year Reunion)
PLEASE NOTE: More 2019 dates WILL be added.

November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”, however, scholarship donations will be accepted anytime.
Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it, in care of me, to the address above.
For our 50-year reunion, we want to award a record number of scholarships, and we can only do that with your help!

REMINDER: If you plan to attend the ICNAA Grand Reunion in October, please notify me once you have registered/purchased ticket for Saturday’s Banquet, so arrangements can be made for our class to have a table(s).

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,

Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page at i c norcom class of 1970!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

Don’t allow childhood disagreements and hurts
Keep you from experiencing an awesome milestone in your life!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

MAY 2018

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN, Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

May 4, 2018

Dear Classmate,

Thank you to our Scholarship Committee, Shirlene Parson Schoffner, Beth Cross Smith and Pamela White Mayo, for their service of promoting, collecting, reviewing and selecting two deserving I.C. Norcom seniors to receive our class’ 2018 scholarship! The scholarship recipients will be made known to class members in June.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED: We would like our Fifty Year Reunion to be our largest and we need your help to make it just that! 1). Plan to attend. Remember, reunion dues for the weekend for class members-$150 and spouse/guest-$125. Installment payments: class member only is $50/yr. from 2018-2020; class member & spouse/guest is $92 for two years and $91 for one year; 2). Encourage another classmate(s) to attend; 3. If you see a person who is on our “missing” list and you see them, please get their contact info to share with me; and, 4). Continue or begin to support the Reunion Committee and pre-reunion activities.

WE STILL NEED YOU: Committee members are needed for the following committees: Registration; Souvenirs; Saturday's Mid-Morning Fun & Games; Saturday's Reunion Dinner Dance; and, Sunday's Inspirational Breakfast. Persons are needed to work with the photographer (the photographer has been secured). Please attend the May meeting, if you can serve on a committee. Thank you to those classmates who have already responded!

The ICNAA Grand Reunion info is included with this letter. In order for our class to have a table(s), please register for the Grand Reunion by the deadline date AND, then, let me know, so the proper arrangements can be made.

On behalf of our class, I send cards to our class members of get well wishes or prayers of condolence or to let them know we are thinking about them. If you know a classmate who is ill or has lost an immediate family member or if the class member has passed, please let me know. Thank you!

Scheduled class meetings:   All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:

2018 (we will fellowship every four months) 2019
May 20, 2018 (Meeting incl/fellowship & refreshments) @ Monarch Walk January 27, 2019
  (Meeting incl/fellowship & refreshments) @ Monarch Walk
Clubhouse-PLEASE COME OUT AND FELLOWSHIP WITH CLASSMATES! Clubhouse-PLEASE COME OUT AND FELLOWSHIP WITH CLASSMATES!
June 24, 2018 April 28, 2019 (to begin fine tuning plans for 50-Year Reunion)
July 25, 2018 (To finalize Day Party)                                                                     PLEASE NOTE: More 2019 dates WILL be added.
September 23, 2018 (incl/fellowship & refreshments) @ Monarch Walk
Clubhouse-PLEASE COME OUT AND FELLOWSHIP WITH CLASSMATES!

Come on out for pre-union fellowship, food and fun at our All-White Sock Hop Day Party at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at
Tropical Delight Restaurant & Lounge-6220 Indian River Road-Virginia Beach, VA.    Ticket cost is $20 and the attire is cool, casual and classy!   For tickets to sell or purchase, contact Deborah (Vikki) McKissick (757-488-1846).

November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”, however, scholarship donations will be accepted anytime.
Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it, in care of me, to the address above.
For our 50-year reunion, we want to award a record number of scholarships, and we can only do that with your help!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!
Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page at I c norcom class of 1970!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

Don’t allow childhood disagreements & hurts
Keep you from experiencing an awesome milestone in your life!
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

APRIL 2018

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN, Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

April 4, 2018

Dear Classmate,

I hope everyone had a blessed and enjoyable Holy Week and Easter!

The reunion committee is moving along with ideas and plans for our 50-year reunion. However, we do need more people to serve on committees: Registration, Souvenirs, Saturday's Mid-Morning Fun & Games; Saturday's Reunion Dinner Dance; and, Sunday's Inspirational Breakfast. Please contact me, if you can serve on a committee. If you are chairing/serving on a committee, please text me (757-477-7948) to let me know which committee you are on, so I can make sure I have you listed. Persons are also needed: to work on Souvenir Program and to work with the photographer (the photographer has been secured).

Scheduled class meetings:   All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:

2018                                                                                                2019
April 29, 2018 (To work on Day Party Only)                                         January 27, 2019 (Meeting w/fellowship & refreshments)
May 20, 2018 (Meeting w/fellowship & refreshments)                                April 28, 2019 (to begin finalizing plans for 50-Year Reunion)
June 24, 2018                                                                                 PLEASE NOTE: More 2019 dates WILL be added.
July 25, 2018 (To finalize Day Party)
September 23, 2018 (fellowship w/refreshment following meeting)

FUTURE ACTIVITIES
2018      July 28 - All-White Sock Hop Day Party
Tropical Delight Restaurant & Lounge 6220 Indian River Road-Virginia Beach, VA     Cost: $20   For tickets to sell or purchase, contact Deborah McKissick at 757-488-1846.

PROPOSED FUTURE ACTIVITIES
2018      Round Trip to Arundel Mills

November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”, however, scholarship donations will be accepted anytime.
Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it, in care of me, to the address above.

>>>I.C. NORCOM GRAND REUNION-OCTOBER 12-14, 2018, at the Chesapeake Conference Center!<<<
Reunion Headquarters – The Marriott Delta Hotel @ Greenbrier
Reunion Fee: $150
Friday- Homecoming Game (Ticket Cost Not Included in reunion fee) *   Meet & Greet @ The Delta (following the game)
Saturday-Banquet Dinner @ Chesapeake Conference Center (located next to the hotel)
Sunday Info TBA

→WE NEED YOU!!!!!←   Please come out to our next class meeting and join us in planning our 50-Year Reunion.

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!
Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970
Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”
Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

FEBRUARY 2018

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

February 5, 2018

Dear Classmates,

Plans are moving right along for our reunion.   REUNION INFO/SAVE THE DATES:  REUNION DATE: Friday, September 11-13, 2020.  REUNION LOCATION:   Holiday Inn Conference Center & Hotel (5655 Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462). REUNION FEE & INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS: $150-class member; $125-spouse/guest (for 3-day reunion; individual prices will be available later).  Installment payments can be made in the amount of $50/per year for classmate only to attend or $95 for two years and $85 for one year for classmate and spouse/guest to attend or what is best for you.  Total fee is due by August 15, 2020.    Our reunion treasurer, Erma Stephenson Boone is set-up and ready to receive payments. Checks are to be made payable to I.C. NORCOM CLASS OF 1970 and mailed, in care of me, to the address above.  Proposed Reunion Activities: Friday: Meet & Greet; Saturday: Mid-Morning Fun and Evening Reunion Banquet; and, Sunday: Prayer Breakfast & Memorial.  Please contact me if you have any questions!!!!!!

Scheduled class meetings are listed below:   All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:  (PLEASE NOTE: FREDRICK BOULEVARD WILL BE CLOSED COMPLETELY AT TURNPIKE ROAD)

2018                                                                                                2019
February 25, 2018                                                                         April 28, 2019 (to begin finalizing plans for 50-Year Reunion)
March 25, 2018                                                                            PLEASE NOTE:
April 22, 2018                                                                                Some of the 2018 dates may be eliminated. More 2019 dates WILL be added.
June 24, 2018
December 16, 2018              Please attend meetings to add your ideas/expertise. We need you!!!!!

FUTURE ACTIVITIES
2018      July 28-All-White Sock Hop Day Party                             2019      Canada Trip (in research stage)Cancelled-Not enough participants
                              Tropical Delight Restaurant & Lounge 6220 Indian River Road-Virginia Beach, VA     Cost: $20   Tickets will be available soon

PROPOSED FUTURE ACTIVITIES
2018      Round Trip to Arundel Mills

>>>SAVE THE DATE: I.C. NORCOM GRAND REUNION-OCTOBER 12-14, 2018, at the Chesapeake Conference Center!<<<

The alumni association has increased the alumni dues to $25. Alumni membership is from January to December. You can pay via PayPal. Go to their website for more info at www.icnorcomalumni.com.

Committee members will be needed for each reunion activity. Contact me if you will serve or if you are contacted, please accept. Thanks!

November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”, however, scholarship donations will be accepted anytime. Make checks/money orders payable to:  I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it, in care of me, to the address above. Our class will award our next scholarship(s) this year, 2018.  We can only do that with your help!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!
Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page!

This will be our last three-day reunion, so please don’t miss it!!!
“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

JANUARY 2018

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

January 22, 2018

Dear Classmates,

First let me wish you a Belated Happy New Year!! I hope you had a fantabulous Christmas Season! I MUST apologize for the lateness of this class letter. Between family illnesses and my outpatient eye surgery (and of course the blizzard) I have been negligent in all additional responsibilities including class business.

REUNION INFO/SAVE THE DATES: REUNION DATE: Friday, September 11-13, 2020. REUNION LOCATION:   Holiday Inn Conference Center & Hotel (5655 Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462). REUNION FEE & INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS: $150-class member; $125-spouse/guest (for 3-day reunion; individual prices will be available later). Installment payments can be made in the amount of $50/per year for classmate only to attend or $95 for two years and $85 for one year for classmate and spouse/guest to attend or what is best for you. Total fee is due by August 15, 2020.    Proposed Reunion Activities: Friday: Meet & Greet; Saturday: Mid-Morning Fun and Evening Reunion Banquet; and, Sunday: Prayer Breakfast & Memorial. Please contact me if you have any questions!!!!!!

Scheduled class meetings are listed below:   All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced: (PLEASE NOTE: FREDRICK BOULEVARD WILL BE CLOSED COMPLETELY AT TURNPIKE ROAD NOW THRU THE END OF NOVEMBER)

2018                                                                                                       2019
January 28, 2018 (Post Holiday Celebration @Monarch Walk)   April 28, 2019 (to begin finalizing plans for 50-Year Reunion)
February 25, 2018                                                                               PLEASE NOTE:
March 25, 2018                                                                                   Some of the 2018 dates may be eliminated. More 2019 dates WILL be added.
April 22, 2018
May 20, 2018
June 24, 2018
December 16, 2018                  Please attend meetings to add your ideas/expertise. We need you!!!!!

PROPOSED FUTURE ACTIVITIES
2018       All-White Sock Hop Day Party                                                           2019       Canada Trip (in research stage)
2018       Round Trip to Arundel Mills

ANNOUNCEMENTS: We will have our post-holiday celebration at this meeting. Each person is asked to bring a food item. Beverage and paper products will be provided. The meeting will be very short the celebration will be until 6:30 pm. You may invite one guest to join us.

The alumni association has increased the alumni dues (for the first time since it was organized over 25 years) to $25. Alumni membership is from January to December.

Committee members will be needed for each reunion activity. Contact me if you will serve or if you are contacted, please accept. Thanks!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!
Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

This will be our last three-day reunion, so don’t miss it!!!
“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

DECEMBER 2017

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

December 1, 2017

Dear Classmates,

REUNION INFO/SAVE THE DATES: REUNION DATE: Friday, September 11-13, 2020. REUNION LOCATION:   Holiday Inn Conference Center & Hotel (5655 Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462). REUNION FEE & INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS: $150-class member; $125-spouse/guest (for 3-day reunion; individual prices will be available later). Installment payments can be made in the amount of $50/per year for classmate only to attend or $95 for two years and $85 for one year for classmate and spouse/guest to attend or what is best for you. Total fee is due by August 15, 2020. Proposed Reunion Activities: Friday: Meet & Greet; Saturday: Mid-Morning Fun and Evening Reunion Banquet; and, Sunday: Prayer Breakfast & Memorial. Please contact me if you have any questions!!!!!!

Scheduled class meetings are listed below: All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced: (PLEASE NOTE: FREDRICK BOULEVARD WILL BE CLOSED COMPLETELY AT TURNPIKE ROAD NOW THRU THE END OF NOVEMBER)

2017                                                       2018                                                                                                       2019
December 29. 2017                            January 28, 2018                 May 20, 2018                                       April 28, 2019
(Holiday Potluck @ Monarch Walk February 25, 2018               June 20, 2018 (Wed. @                        (to begin finalizing plans for
@ 6 pm. See attachment for more March 25, 2018                   7pm @ Monarch Walk)                            50-Year Reunion)
info)   April 22, 2018                      December 16, 2018                            More dates will be added
Please attend meetings to add your ideas/expertise. We need you!!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: (If you are researching info for any of the activities listed, please have info for January’s meeting. Thank You!)

PROPOSED FUTURE ACTIVITIES
2018       All-White Sock Hop Day Party                                                                                           2019       Canada Trip (in research stage)
2018       Round Trip to Arundel Mills

Thank you to those who donated to our Scholarship Fund during November! If you forgot, you can still donate.

November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”. Please stop and take time to write a check for our scholarship fund. Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it, in care of me, to the address above. Our class will award our next scholarship(s) in 2018. We can only do that with your help!

Please continue to keep all of our classmates in your prayers, especially, those who are ill and/or incapacitated; those who have lost loved ones; and, those having family illnesses. Please let me know of any classmate who is ill/incapacitated or has lost a loved one.

Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com and our Facebook Page!

GOOD NEWS!!!

Calling All Former Drama Club Members and Budding Actors/Actresses: Classmate Gail Everett Smith has returned to Portsmouth and has opened an acting studio. One program is for mature individuals like us. To support Gail and/or for more info, please contact her at cgsmith51@yahoo.com.

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!                                >>>>> Committee members will be needed for each reunion activity. Please accept, if you are contacted. Thanks!

Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

This will be our last three-day reunion, so don’t miss it!!!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

NOVEMBER 2017

Dear Classmates,

The November class letter is attached. As this month progresses, let's list the "whys" that we give thanks this month. Our family, our friends, our co-workers, our neighbors. Let's reflect on our time at I.C. Norcom High School and be thankful for our teachers there, whether we liked them or not, we learned a lesson from the experience; let's be thankful for the three R's plus everything else we learned in the classroom and let's be thankful for the friends, acquaintances and, yes, those that we never got to know while walking the halls of our beloved alma mater.

Let's be thankful for all we learned on this life's journey!

Have a Great Thanksgiving!

Donna

November 1, 2017

Dear Classmates

November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”. Please stop and take time to write a check for our scholarship fund. Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it, in care of me, to the address above. Our class will award our next scholarship(s) in 2018. We can only do that with your help!

REUNION INFO: The reunion will be Friday, September 11-13, 2020. LOCATION:   Holiday Inn Conference Center & Hotel (5655 Greenwich Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462). At this time, we believe we can keep our reunion fee for classmates at $150, but the fee for spouse/guest will be increased to $125. Installment payments can be made in the amount of $50/per year for classmate only to attend or $95 for two years and $85 for one year for classmate and spouse/guest to attend or what is convenient for you to pay your total fee by August 15, 2020.    Proposed Reunion Activities: Friday: Meet & Greet; Saturday: Mid-Morning Fun and Reunion Banquet; and, Sunday: Prayer Breakfast & Memorial.

Scheduled class meetings are listed below: All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced: (PLEASE NOTE: FREDRICK BOULEVARD WILL BE CLOSED COMPLETELY AT TURNPIKE ROAD NOW THRU THE END OF NOVEMBER)

2017                                                       2018                                                                                                       2019
November-No Meeting                     January 28, 2018                 May 20, 2018                                       April 28, 2019
December 29, 2017                            February 25, 2018               June 20, 2018 (Wed. @ (to begin finalizing plans for
Holiday Potluck @ Monarch Walk)
March 25, 2018                   7pm @ Monarch Walk) 50-Year Reunion)
@ 6 pm; more info next
month) April 22, 2018 December 16, 2018   More dates will be added

Please attend meetings to add your idea/expertise. We need you!!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: (If you are researching info for any of the activities listed, please have info for January’s meeting. Thank You!)

PROPOSED FUTURE ACTIVITIES
2018       All-White Sock Hop Day Party 2019       Canada Trip (in research stage)
2018       Round Trip to Arundel Mills

Please continue to keep all of our classmates in your prayers, especially, those who are ill and/or incapacitated; those who have lost loved ones; and, those having family illnesses. Please let me know of any classmate who is ill/incapacitated or has lost a loved one.

Be sure to visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com!

GOOD NEWS!!!

I NEED GOOD NEWS TO SHARE!!!!!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!                                >>>>> Committee members will be needed for each reunion activity. Contact me if you will serve or if you are contacted, please accept. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

This will be our last three-day reunion, so don’t miss it!!!

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

OCTOBER 2017

CLASSMATES!

This is a reminder of our class meeting on THIS Sunday, October 15, 2017, at 4 p.m. at Kroger Marketplace (Fredrick Blvd.). This IS NOT our regular meeting day (it was moved due to schedule conflict). Another group will be meeting immediately after us at 6 p.m., so we will begin on time and adjourn no later than 5:50 p.m.

Please keep our classmates Glenn and Cynthia (Newsome) Horton in prayer. Glenn's mother, Mrs. Bessie Horton, passed on Sunday. I do not have information on funeral arrangements, however, the family will be receiving cards and visitors at Mrs. Horton's home - 803 Bouie Court, Portsmouth, VA 23704.

Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day!
Donna

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

October 1, 2017

Dear Classmates,

Can you believe we have less than two and a half years before we celebrate our 50-year reunion! The committee is working hard not to increase reunion fees. At this time, $150/classmate, but spouse/guest will be increased to $125. We will have final information (fees, dates, location, activities, etc.) in late 2018. However, you can make payments towards your reunion dues now.

Scheduled class meetings are listed below: All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced: (PLEASE NOTE: FREDRICK BOULEVARD WILL BE CLOSED COMPLETELY AT TURNPIKE ROAD NOW THRU THE END OF NOVEMBER)

2017                                                       2018                                                                                                       2019
October 15, 2017 January 28, 2018                 May 20, 2018                                       April 28, 2019
December 17, 2017 February 25, 2018               June 20, 2018 (Wed. @   (will begin finalizing plans for
(Monarch Walk @ 4 pm) March 25, 2018                   7pm @ Monarch Walk) our 50-Year union)
April 22, 2018 December 16, 2018 More dates will be added

ANNOUNCEMENTS: (If you are researching info for any of the activities listed, please have info for next meeting. Thank You!)

PROPOSED FUTURE ACTIVITIES
2018       All-White Sock Hop Day Party                                                   2019       Canada Trip (in research stage)
2018       Round Trip to Arundel Mills

*The ICNAA is planning the GRAND REUNION for homecoming 2018.   Our class directory has been submitted to the alumni association. Annual alumni membership dues is $15 and is from January to December. A one-time Lifetime Membership fee is $350. You can join the alumni association via PayPal by visiting their website at www.icnorcomalumni.com. *The ICN Class of ’72 is having a Homecoming Day Party on Saturday, October 21, at Roger Brown’s. Call James Overton 338-6441 for tickets. Tickets are $20 pp.

Included with this letter, is a list of class members whose contact info we need. If you know anyone on the list, please ask them to contact me by email, text or phone call. Thank you!

Please continue to keep all of our classmates in your prayers, especially, those who are ill and/or incapacitated; those who have lost loved ones; and, those having family illnesses. Please let me know of any classmate who is ill/incapacitated or has lost a loved one.

Visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com. Thank you, Cassandra Wilkinson Lighty for being such an awesome webmaster!

PLEASE NOTE: November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”. However, we will accept donations at any time. Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it, in care of me, to the address above. We will award our next scholarship(s) in 2018. We can only do that with your help!

GOOD NEWS!!!
Sheila Gooden Greene retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on September 1, 2017, after over 41 years, 1 month and 13 days. CONGRATULATIONS SHEILA!!!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!
>>>>>Committee members will be needed for each reunion activity. Contact me if you will be able to serve. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

This will be our last three-day reunion, so don’t miss it!!!

PLEASE NOTE: If you receive class letters by mail and you want to receive info monthly, please send me your email info to the email address above.

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

Let’s make lasting memories by reuniting with old friends and classmates! Remember the good times!

AUGUST 2017

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757 477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

August 1, 2017

Dear Classmates,

Scheduled class meetings are listed below: All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:
2017                                                                                                                                                       2018
September 24, 2017 (PLEASE NOTE: New date) January 28, 2018
November 19, 2017 (PLEASE NOTE: Change in date) March 25, 2018
December 17, 2017 June 17, 2018
December 16, 2018      April 28, 2019 (to begin finalizing our 50-year reunion plans)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GREYHOUNDS PLAYING IN THE 70TH ANNUAL FISHBOWL GAME
Saturday, September 23, 2017, the I.C. Norcom Greyhounds will meet the Churchland Truckers at the Joe G Langston Stadium at 2pm.

PROPOSED FUTURE “JUST FOR FUN” ACTIVITIES (Not Fundraisers, but Fun-raisers)
2018       Crab Cruise Party 2019       Canada Trip (in research stage)
Day Party

The ICNAA has homecoming activities planned. I will inform you once they are finalized. Alumni membership dues is $15 and is from January to December. A one-time Lifetime Membership fee is $350. You can join the alumni association by visiting their website at icnorcomalumni.com.

Please continue to keep all of our classmates in your prayers, especially, those who are ill and/or incapacitated; those who have lost loved ones; and, those who we may not know are having difficulties. Also, please let me know of any classmate who is ill/incapacitated or have lost a loved one.

Reminder: Visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com

PLEASE NOTE: November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”. However, we will accept donations at any time. Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail them, in care of me, to the address above. Our 2016 scholarship drive was a success and we would like to continue our commitment for our class to award scholarships to deserving Greyhounds. We can only do that with your help!

GOOD NEWS!!!
Classmate Pamela White Mayo, and her husband Fred, celebrated the marriage of their daughter, Eboni Mayo to Kenneth Minnard, Jr. Eboni performed at all of our Prayer lunches and loves the ICN Class of 1970, and, we love her! Congratulations Eboni and Kenneth and their parents!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

JULY 2017

Dear Classmates,

I hope you had a wonderful and safe Independence Day!

Below you will find our July class letter, the flyer for our DC bus trip, and directions to the our CALL MEETING ON MONDAY, JULY 1O, at the clubhouse at Monarch Walk Condominiums.

If you are interested in going on the two-day bus trip to the African American Museum in DC, please attend the Call Meeting. Also, please note that one half of the fee is due now and the balance is due by August 13.

Hope to see you at the meeting and hope you will join us on the DC trip!

As always, have a great GREYHOUND day!
Donna C. (Long) Darden

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

July 5, 2017

Dear Classmates,

>THERE ARE STILL A FEW SEATS LEFT ON THE BUS TO WASHINGTON, DC!!!!<
>ATTEND CALL MEETING ON MONDAY, JULY 10TH TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT!!!!<
Scheduled class meetings are listed below: All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:

2017

CHANGE: July 10, 7 p.m. (Mon @ Monarch Walk Condos Clubhouse) -
CALL MEETING & to collect DC trip money

2017 2018
August 13, 4-5:30 pm (Sun @ Monarch Walk Condos Clubhouse) - January 28, 2018
to collect trip money & give trip info only March 28, 2018
November 19, 2017 (PLEASE NOTE: Change in date) June 17, 2018
December 17, 2017 December 16, 2018

April 28, 2019 (to begin finalizing our 50-year reunion plans)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

September 10-11 2017 Two-day trip to Washington, DC to visit the African American Museum, MLK Memorial and many more attractions. If you paid your deposit, please contact Laverne Felton Branch at 757-287-8156, for your balance. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: One-half fee due July 10; Balance due August 13 (see above for location) OR you can mail your payments: Make checks/money orders payable to I.C. NORCOM CLASS OF 1970 and mail to LAVERNE FELTON BRANCH @ 3903 REX CIRCLE-CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321.

PROPSED FUTURE “JUST FOR FUN” ACTIVITIES (Not Fundraisers, but Fun-raisers)
2018 Crab Cruise Party 2019 Canada Trip (in research stage)
Sock Hop Day Party

Please Note: Your home address may not be on our mailing directory. Please email me it to me to make sure we have it on file. I will be sending our directory info to the ICNAA in August for their 2018 Grand Reunion mailing. Alumni membership is from January to December. You can join the alumni association by visiting their website at icnorcomalumni.com. Alumni dues is $15 per year or $350 one-time payment for a life time membership.

Please continue to keep all of our classmates in your prayers, especially, those who are ill and/or incapacitated; those who have lost loved ones; and, those who we may not know are having difficulties. Also, please let me know of any classmate who is ill/incapacitated or have lost a loved one.

Reminder: Visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com

PLEASE NOTE: November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”. However, we will accept donations at any time. Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail them, in care of me, to the address above. Our 2016 scholarship drive was a success and we would like to continue our commitment for our class to award scholarships to deserving Greyhounds. We can only do that with your help!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

JUNE 2017

Dear Classmates,

This is a reminder of a special class meeting this Wednesday, June 21, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Clubhouse at Monarch Walk Condominiums (directions and entry info below) for the purpose of paying for or make payments on our planned two-day excursion (Sunday, September 10-Monday, September 11, 2017) to Washington, DC to visit the African American History Museum and other attractions.

If you cannot come out on Wednesday, but do want to go, please contact Laverne Felton Branch at 757-287-8156, to let her know or if you have any questions. You can also mail your payment to her. Make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail it to Laverne at 3903 Rex Circle, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Please include the name of the/all person(s) whose fee is included in the payment and contact info. Remember, since this is an overnight trip and, the fee is based on double hotel room occupancy, all passengers need to have a roommate. Laverne needs that info. Also, please feel free to invite family and friends to join us on this trip.

Thank you and I always,
Have a great GREYHOUND day!
Donna

DIRECTIONS TO MONARCH WALK CLUBHOUSE
3900 Rex Circle-Chesapeake, VA
(Donna Darden’s Phone Number: 757-477-7948)

FROM VIRGINIA BEACH/NORFOLK:
From the downtown tunnel stay on I-264 and take the Greenwood Dr. West exit (the first exit). At the end of exit, bear to your right. Make a left turn at the second traffic light onto Airline Blvd. Make a left at the first traffic light onto Ahoy Dr. As soon as you turn, you will see the entrance to Monarch Walk on your left. Stop at the gate, punch in the address “3900” and push the “CALL” button. It will ring the clubhouse for someone to open the gate. Once in the gate, at the corner, turn left and the Clubhouse will be on your right. The Clubhouse address is 3900 Rex Circle.

FROM SUFFOLK/THE PENNINSULA:
Take I-64 towards Suffolk/Newport News/Hampton to I-664 split. Get in the far left lane. Take 13B, US-13 N/US-460 E/Bowers Hill/US-460-ALT. US 58 E changes to Airline Blvd. At the third traffic light (Ahoy Dr), make a right. Immediately, on your left, you will see the entrance to Monarch Walk. Stop at the gate, punch in the address “3900” and push the “CALL” button. It will ring the clubhouse for someone to open the gate. Once in the gate, at the corner, turn left and the Clubhouse will be on your right. The Clubhouse address is 3900 Rex Circle.

FROM MIDTOWN TUNNEL:
Once you exit the tunnel, take W58 (London Blvd.) ramp on right. London Blvd. changes to Airline Blvd. at traffic light. Travel Airline Blvd for about three (3) miles. Continue through the traffic light at Hodges Ferry Rd. & Airline (7-11 on right and Quest Gas Station on left). Once you cross that intersection, travel about two (2) blocks to the traffic light at Airline Blvd. and Ahoy Drive. Make a left onto Ahoy Dr. Immediately, on your left, you will see the entrance to Monarch Walk. Stop at the gate, punch in the address “3900” and push the “CALL” button. It will ring the clubhouse for someone to open the gate. Once in the gate, at the corner, turn left and the Clubhouse will be on your right. The Clubhouse address is 3900 Rex Circle.

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN, Reunion Chairman

3905 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

June 10, 2017

Dear Classmates,

The birthday cruisers had a fun birthday and bon voyage party last month and a GREAT GREYHOUND time on the cruise! We are hoping more classmates will participate in our upcoming activities!

Scheduled class meetings are listed below: All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:

2017                                                                                                                                                       2018
June 21, 6-7 p.m. (Wed @ Monarch Walk Condos Clubhouse) – to collect trip money only           January 28, 2018
July 16, 4-5 p.m. (Sun @ Monarch Walk Condos Clubhouse) - to collect trip money only March 25, 2018
August 13, 4-5 pm (Sun @ Monarch Walk Condos Clubhouse) - to collect trip money only            June 17, 2018
November 26, 2017 December 16, 2018
December 17, 2017 (place & location TBA)   April 28, 2019 (to begin finalizing our 50-year reunion)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

September 10-11 2017 A two-day trip to Washington, DC to visit the African American Museum (see attached flyer). Please Note New Payment Schedule: If you paid the initial $20 deposit, payments are: June - $69; July and August-$68 each month. If you paid $25 deposit, payments are: June-$67; July and August-$66 each month IF YOU DID NOT pay a deposit, your payments will be: June, July and August - $75 per month. Contact Laverne Felton Branch at 757-287-8156, for more info. PAYMENTS FOR THIS TRIP WILL BE TAKEN PER ABOVE SCHEDULE. BALANCE IS DUE AUGUST 13, 2017!

PROPSED FUTURE “JUST FOR FUN” ACTIVITIES (Not Fundraisers, but Fun-raisers)
2018       Crab Cruise Party
Sock Hop Day Party
2019       Canada Trip (in research stage)

Please Note: Your home address may not be on our mailing directory. Please email it to me to make sure we have it on file. I will be sending our directory info to the ICNAA in August for their 2018 Grand Reunion mailing.   Alumni membership is from January to December. You can join the alumni association by visiting their website at icnorcomalumni.com.   Alumni dues is $15 per year or $350 one-time payment for a life time membership.

Please continue to keep all of our classmates in your prayers, especially, those who are ill and/or incapacitated; those who have lost loved ones; and, those who we may not know are having difficulties. Also, please let me know of any classmate who is ill/incapacitated or have lost a loved one.

Reminder: Visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com

PLEASE NOTE: November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”. However, we will accept donations at any time. Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail them, in care of me, to the address above. Our 2016 scholarship drive was a success and we would like to continue our commitment for our class to award scholarships to deserving Greyhounds. We can only do that with your help!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

MAY 2017

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3900 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

May 1, 2017

Dear Classmates,

You can still reserve cabins to join us on our Carnival Bahamas 65th Birthday Cruise (June 4-9, 2017). If you choose to join us, current cruise prices will be charged and payment will be due in full. Contact Laverne Felton Branch @ 757-287-8156 for info! We plan to have a GREAT GREYHOUND time!

Scheduled class meetings are listed below: All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:
2017                                                                                                                                                       2018
May 21, 2017 (@ Monarch Walk Condominiums Clubhouse. Meeting from                          January 28, 2018
4 pm-5 pm; Bon Voyage/Birthday Celebration from 5 pm-6:30 pm.)                                     March 25, 2018
November 26, 2017 June 17, 2018
December 17, 2017 December 16, 2018
                                                                                April 28, 2019 (to begin finalizing our 50-year reunion)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

May 21, 2017 Meeting will be held at Monarch Walk Condominiums Clubhouse (address, directions included) and will include reports and collection of deposits/payments for the Washington, DC trip. Bon Voyage and Birthday Party will follow the meeting. The class will provide the paper products and beverages. Classmates are asked to bring a food item. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE CELEBRATIONS.
June 4-9, 2017 Our 65TH Bahamas Birthday Cruise aboard the Carnival Sunshine. Join us for this event to celebrate another great gift – a birthday, a celebration of life!
September 10-11 2017 Two-day trip to Washington, DC to visit the African American Museum, MLK Memorial and many more attractions is planned. If you paid the initial $20 deposit, payments are: May - $69; June and July - $68 each month. Anyone planning to go and DID NOT pay the initial $20 deposit, your payments will be: May, June and July - $75 per month. Contact Laverne Felton Branch at 757-287-8156, for more info. PAYMENTS FOR THIS TRIP WILL BE TAKEN AT THE MAY CLASS MEETING.

Please visit our class website at www.icnorcom1970.com. Our WEBMASTER, CASSANDRA WILKINSON LIGHTY is doing an AWESOME job! Info for upcoming activities will be posted there, also.

Please Note: If you receive class emails, your home address may not be on our mailing directory. Please email me your home address to make sure we have it on file. The ICNAA will need it for the 2018 Grand Reunion mailing. Alumni membership is from January to December. You can join the alumni association by visiting their website at icnorcomalumni.com. Alumni dues is $15 per year or $350 one-time payment for a life time membership.

Please continue to keep all of our classmates in your prayers, especially, those who are ill and/or incapacitated; those who have lost loved ones; and, those who we may not know are having difficulties. Also, please let me know of any classmate who is ill/incapacitated.

PLEASE NOTE: November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”. However, we will accept donations at any time. Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail them, in care of me, to the address above. Our 2016 scholarship drive was a success and we would like to continue our commitment for our class to award scholarships to deserving Greyhounds. We can only do that with your help!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

APRIL 2017

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman
3900 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

April 1, 2017

Dear Classmates,

We still have cabins available for classmates and guests to join us on our Carnival Bahamas 65th Birthday Cruise (June 4-9, 2017). Current prices may be charged. Please contact Laverne Felton Branch NOW @ 757-287-8156 for info! We plan to have a GREAT GREYHOUND time!

Scheduled class meetings are listed below: All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:
2017                                                                                                                                                       2018
May 21, 2017 (newly added for a Bon Voyage Party/Birthday Celebration) March 25, 2018 (changed from 3/18/18)
November 26, 2017                                                                                                                            June 17, 2018
December 17, 2017 December 16, 2018
January 28, 2018   April 28, 2019 (to finalize the 50-year reunion)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

June 4-9, 2017 Our 65TH Bahamas Birthday Cruise aboard the Carnival Sunshine. For more info, call Laverne Felton Branch at 757-287-8156. Join us for this event to celebrate another great gift – a birthday, a celebration of life!

May 21, 2017 Bon Voyage and Birthday Party! The location and time TBA. This will be a potluck event.

September 10-11 2017 Two-day trip to Washington, DC to visit the African American Museum, MLK Memorial and many more attractions is planned. A $20 deposit is due NOW. Contact Laverne Felton Branch at 757-287-8156, for more info, including those classmates in the DC area who may want to meet us there.

Our class website is BACK UP and RUNNING! Please visit it at www.icnorcom1970.com. Thank you Cassandra Wilkinson Lighty for doing an awesome job as our WEBMASTER. Info for upcoming activities will be posted there, also.

Please Note: If you receive class emails, your address may not be on our mail directory. Please contact me to make sure we have your mailing address on file, so it will be included when info is given to the ICNAA for the Grand Reunion in 2018. Alumni membership is from January to January. You can join the alumni association by visiting their website at icnorcomalumni.com. Alumni dues is $15 per year or $350 one-time payment for a life time membership.

Please continue to keep all of our classmates in your prayers, especially, those who are ill and/or incapacitated; those who have lost loved ones; and, those who we may not know are having difficulties. Also, please let me know of any classmate who is ill/incapacitated.

PLEASE NOTE: November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”. However, we will accept donations at any time. Please make checks/money orders payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail them, in care of me, to the address above. Our 2016 scholarship drive was a success and we would like to continue our commitment for our class to award scholarships to deserving Greyhounds. We can only do that with your help!

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

“For You, Dear Norcom . . .”

FEBRUARY 2017

I.C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1970
C/O DONNA C. (LONG) DARDEN
Reunion Chairman

3900 Rex Circle
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
757-477-7948 or gemini6352@live.com

February 6, 2017

Dear Classmates,

Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope everyone is doing well!

The Reunion Committee has begun working on our 50-year reunion. In order to determine our reunion dues, we are researching venues, activities, etc. Our goal is to have that info for you at the end of this year, so, if needed, reunion dues and guest fee amounts can be altered. We also will be accepting installment payments over 20 month period.

There are still cabins available for classmates and guests to join us on our Carnival Bahamas 65th Birthday Cruise (June 4-9, 2017). So, if you are thinking about it, stop thinking and just join us! We plan to have a GREAT GREYHOUND time!

November is designated as our “Scholarship Drive Month”. However, we will accept donations any time. Make checks payable to: I.C. Norcom Class of 1970 and mail them in care of me at the address above.

Scheduled class meetings are listed below: All meetings will be at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 p.m. unless otherwise announced:

2017 2018
February 26, 2017 January 28, 2018

May 22, 2017 (newly added) March 25, 2018 (changed from 3/18/18)

November 26, 2017 June 17, 2018

December 17, 2017 December 16, 2018

April 28, 2019 (to begin finalizing for 50-year reunion)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

June 4-9, 2017 - Our 65TH Bahamas Birthday Cruise aboard the Carnival Sunshine. This will be our final cruise. For more information, call Laverne Felton Branch at 757-287-8156. Come on and join us for this event to celebrate another great gift – a birthday, a celebration of life!
September 10-11 2017 - A two-day trip to Washington, DC to visit the African American Museum, MLK Memorial and many more attractions (see attached flyer) is planned. Contact Lavern Felton Branch at 757-287-8156, for more info, including those classmates in the DC area who may want to meet us there.

Our class website is BACK UP and RUNNING! Check it out at www.icnorcom1970.com. Cassandra Wilkinson Lighty is doing an awesome job as our WEBMASTER.

The ICNAA is planning a Grand Reunion for 2018 (it was mistakenly announced for this year). Information will be shared as soon as it is available. Please make sure we have your mailing address on file, so it will be included when info is given to the ICNAA. Alumni membership is from January to January. You can join the alumni association by visiting their website at icnorcomalumni.com. Alumni dues is $15 per year or $350 one-time payment for a life time membership.

Please continue to keep all of our classmates in your prayers, especially, those who are ill and/or incapacitated; those who have lost loved ones; and, those who we may not know are having difficulties. Also, please let me know of any classmate who is ill/incapacitated.

Thank you and as always, have a great GREYHOUND day!

Sincerely,
Donna C. Darden
Donna C. (Long) Darden, Reunion Chairman
ICN Class of 1970

“For You, Dear Norcom”