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AUGUST 2020I.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 2020July 29, 2020
Dear Classmates, Vernetta's niece reported that Vernetta's surgery was successful! If you would like to send her a card, her address is 4301 Midfield Parkway, Portsmouth, VA 23703. Thank you! Donna July 28, 2020
Dear Classmates, Today, while on Facebook, I saw a post asking for prayer for our classmate, Vernetta Woods Chisholm. She is having surgery, today, for cancer. That is all the post said, so please remember her today in your prayers. If I get more info, I will share it. Thank you! Donna July 22, 2020 Dear Classmates, I truly apologize for being soooooo late forwarding this reunion information, regarding reserving your hotel room for our reunion, to you! Hotel Information is as linked. PRAYERS NEEDED: Our "honorary" classmate, Herbert Boone (husband of our classmate, Erma Stephenson Boone) sister passed in Maryland. Of course, during this unusual time, we may not be able to visit them to extend our condolences, but please keep Herbert, Erma and their family, in prayer. To send a card, their address is: 314 S. Division Street-Suffolk, VA 23435 or you can email your condolences to clydenlee@aol.com. Thank you and Stay Safe, Stay Strong and Have a Great Greyhound Day! Donna
JULY 9, 2020 Dear Classmates, PRAYERS NEEDED: Prayer is needed for classmate Gurney Parker, whose brother passed. If you would like to send Gurney a card, his address is: 124 Anchor Street-Portsmouth, VA 23702. REUNION REMINDER: This is a reminder that we can begin making our hotel reservations for rooms for our reunion, on tomorrow, FRIDAY, JULY 10. 2020! Just call Holiday Inn Conference & Convention Center at 757-4900-4400. Thank You, Stay Safe, Stay Greyhound Strong! Donna JUNE 2020JUNE 18, 2020 Dear Classmates, Our class has so much to celebrate! Each one of us is truly blessed to be here to remember, reminisce and celebrate the day we graduated from our beloved high school, I.C. Norcom, with other classmates! Linked, is a "Mark the Date" announcement for our graduation celebration. In addition to marking the date,
Additional Class Info:
Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna June 5, 2020
Dear Classmates, Two classmates informed me that our classmate, Albert Hawkins, was in the hospital. Hawk called me this morning and gave me a synopsis of what was happening with him. He is having some residual problems stemming from his cancer treatments from years ago. Hawk is at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (600 Gresham Dr., Norfolk, VA 23507) in room 510. As usual, he seemed to be in good spirits and was joking! Hawk requested that if you want to call him, please call him on the hospital's phone. Since he wasn't expecting to be admitted, he doesn't have his cell phone charger. Let's pray for his speedy and complete recovery! Thank-you, and as always Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna
June 1, 2020 Dear Classmates, Attached, is our June class letter. As stated in the June 2020 letter, if you have not registered for our 50-year class reunion, and you want to attend, there's still time! You know, for us and with all that we do, time can really get away from us! Go ahead and take the time to complete the registration form, write your check or money order and mail your registration to Erma TODAY (or tomorrow 😊)! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! Let's keep each other in our thoughts and prayers, during this unusual time in our nation! Thanks and as always, Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna MAY 2020MAY 28, 2020
Dear Classmates, Three of our classmates have had death in their family. Please keep them in prayer during this difficult time that they are having. Classmate Ronald "DoDo" Washington's brother, Issac Washington passed earlier this week after being ill. Issac was an I.C. Norcom Greyhound, also. Fisher Funeral Services, at 1540 Effingham St., Portsmouth, VA 23704, will be in charge of funeral services. If you would like to send condolences to Ronald, his address is 729 Hampton Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. Classmate Henry Wilson's wife passed, she was also the sister-in-law to Classmate Dorothy Wilson, passed yesterday. J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, at 1248 George Washington Hwy, N., Chesapeake, VA 23323, will be in charge of funeral arrangements. If you would like to send condolences to Henry, his address is 1008 Sean Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23323. Again, please keep both families in prayer during this difficult time! Thank you! Donna MAY 18, 2020
Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Willie Walden's father-in-law, Mr. William Whitaker, passed. Please keep Gail, Willie and their family in prayer. Experiencing the loss of a loved one is difficult at anytime, but the pandemic makes it even more difficult! If you would like to send them a card, their address is 1308 Sanjo Farms Drive-Chesapeake, VA-23320. Thank you! Donna May 6, 2020
Dear Classmates, Sad News: We have lost another classmate. William Carter passed on yesterday. I don't have any final arrangement info, at this time. However, if you would like to send a sympathy card, it can be mailed to: 205 Catalpa Court-Suffolk, VA 23435. Good News to Share: Pamela White Mayo and Freddie Mayo, recently became proud grandparents! Their daughter, Eboni Mayo Minnard gave birth to a baby girl, Londyn Ave', on March 30, 2020. Londyn was 9 lbs., 2 oz. This is Eboni and her husband Kenny's first child. Eboni has blessed us in the past by singing at our Prayer Breakfasts. CONGRATULATIONS EBONI & KENNY! WELCOME TO OUR WORLD, LITTLE MISS LONDYN AVE' MINNARD! Thank you! Donna MAY 5, 2020
Greetings! Attached is our May class letter and updated registration form. as well as hotel room reservation information. PLEASE READ!!!!!! If you have any questions, please call me. If you do need to call me, and do not answer the phone, please leave a message and include your phone number. In this day and time of scammers and hackers, I do not answer calls from numbers I do not know. SORRY!!!!!! Our classmate, Elton Williams, was discharged from the hospital yesterday and is at home. Let's continue praying for him to continue to improve and for his wife, Elvira, who is currently his primary caregiver. PLEASE continue to be safe, strong and informed during this pandemic! With Much Greyhound Love and Appreciation! Donna April 29, 2020
Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Robert Jones' mother passed. I do not have any information about funeral arrangements. However, we know that during this time, only family can attend. If you would like to send Robert a card, his address is: 516 E. Howell Avenue-Alexandria, VA 22301. I was told Robert's son lives at Robert's mother's home and that address is: 2709 Ashe Street-Portsmouth, VA 23707. Please keep Robert and his entire family in prayer, during this time of their loss. Thank you! Donna
APRIL 2020APRIL 21, 2020
Classmates: Due to this horrific pandemic and the experts inability to determine how long it will last, our Reunion Committee voted to move our 50-Year Class Reunion to next year. The new dates are: Friday, June 4, 2021 through Sunday, June 6, 2021 (The new start date is the actual anniversary date of our graduation - - Friday, June 4, 1970). Inbox me for the three-day or individual event prices and payment info. Thank you! “FOR YOU, DEAR NORCOM . . .” Donna MARCH 2020MARCH 19, 2020
Dear Classmates, I hope and pray that you and your family are weathering this "medical" storm without fear and complications! Of course our class meeting, scheduled for this Sunday, is cancelled. Decisions for future class meetings will be made based on the government's decisions, for "gatherings". You can still mail in your reunion payment and registration form. However, in case we have to suspend our meetings longer, please mail it to: ERMA BOONE-314 S. DIVISION STREET-SUFFOLK, VA 23434. Please continue to take care of yourself, during this pandemic! Just our age puts us at risk. However, if we have other issues, such as, diabetes, heart conditions, asthma. etc., we increase our chances of contracting it. So, PLEASE take care of YOU!!!! Thank you! Take care! And, as always, have a GREAT Greyhound Day! Donna March 12, 2020
Dear Classmates, Our classmate Dennis Boyd's son, Aonreke Boyd, passed earlier this week. At this time, I do not have any funeral info. Aonreke had a twin sister, Aondrea. Please keep Dennis and his family in prayer. To send cards, Dennis' address is: 408 Taft Drive-Portsmouth, VA 23701. Thank you! Donna JANUARY 2020
January 28, 2020 Dear Classmates, Below, you will find links to information from the ICNAA about activities for next month and Class of 1970 info.
Donna 
January 16, 2020 Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Barbara Sherfield, passed earlier this week. Fisher Funeral Home, at 1520 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704, is handling her final arrangements. The viewing is tomorrow, Friday, January 17, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and, her funeral is Saturday, January 18 at 11 a.m., at Zion Baptist Church - 225 Hatton Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Cards can be sent to 2624 Ashe Street-Portsmouth, VA 23707 or the funeral home. Classmate, Deborah Crump Goodrich's sister-in-law, Carolyn Goodrich (ICN C/O 1966), Leon's older sister, passed earlier this week, also. Cards can be sent to Deborah and Leon at 2006 Lisbon Road-Chesapeake, VA 23321. Please keep these families in prayer during this sad and difficult time! Thank you! Donna January 6, 2020
Good morning, It is my understanding that Barbara Sherfield is in intensive care at Maryview an as of yesterday is very, very low. One of the deaconess from her church shared that with me. I am sure we cannot visit but we all need to pray for God's will be done in her life. She is a member of Zion Baptist Church and it is my understanding that she hasn't been well for awhile but this turn for the worst has just been this weekend. Stephanie Johnson
JANUARY 6, 2020
Dear Classmates, Happy New Year! I hope your holiday season was exciting, pleasant and enjoyable and, that you made plenty of memories with family and friends! Our classmate, Beth Cross Smith, has been taking care of various family members. One of them, her uncle, recently passed. Please send up a prayer for Beth and her family. See our January letter (CLASS LETTERS) regarding our 50-year class reunion. I know the letter may seem repetitious, but I want to refresh your memory, by reminding you of the important details of our reunion and to let you know we are on the last leg of the race! We still need committee members to help execute this momentous event! PLEASE let me know if you will be on a committee. So, take your Geritol, Vitamin C, D and E, Magnesium, Potassium, etc., so you will be ready!!! As Bishop T.D. Jakes would say - - GET READY, GET READY, GET READY!!!! Sincerely, Donna DECEMBER 2019DECEMBER 16, 2019
Dear Classmates, Due to the extremely low number of RSVPs received to attend the holiday celebration on Saturday, December 21, at Roger Brown's Restaurant and Lounge, the event is cancelled. Thank you and have a great Greyhound day! Donna NOVEMBER 2019November 23, 2019
Dear Classmates, We need to lift up prayers and good thoughts for the following classmates: > Classmate Dorothy Murrell Oliver is recuperating from pneumonia. Get well wishes can be sent to her at 3711 Erdmon Avenue-Baltimore, MD 21213 >Classmate Steven Felton's wife, Vhelma, passed on yesterday. I do not have Steve's correct address or final arrangement information, however, I will share it when received. Please keep him and their family in prayer. >Classmate Jeannette Southall Cooke's husband, George, passed. Unfortunately, I do not have Jeannette's address or final arrangement information for her husband. If anyone has info for her, please contact me. Please keep her and their family in prayer. Thank you so much! Donna NOVEMBER 15, 2019
Dear Classmates, Due to the impending inclement weather forecasted for this Sunday, November 17th, our class meeting is cancelled. Our next meeting will be in January 2020. Thank you and Stay Safe! Donna OCTOBER 2019OCTOBER 29, 2019
Dear Classmates, The Funeral Arrangements for Donna Long Darden's mother, Mrs. Jacqueline C. Long: JT Fisher Funeral Services at 1648 George Washington Hwy North, Chesapeake, VA 23323, is handling the arrangements. Viewing: Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 4pm to 7pm at the funeral home Graveside Services: Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 11am in Greenlawn Cemetery, 3920 Airline Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23321 A card will be mailed from the class to Donna and her family, as is our policy for immediate family members. However, you may personally send flowers if you wish. Please keep Donna and her family in prayer. Greyhound love, Deborah Y McKissick IC Norcom Class of 1970 
October 17, 2019
Dear Classmates, The homegoing services for Angela Edwards Davis are: J.T. Fisher Funeral Services are in charge (1248 George Washington Hwy. N, Chesapeake, VA 23323) Viewing today, Thursday, October 17, from 4pm - 7 pm at the funeral home Funeral is Friday, October 18 at 11 a.m. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church (2714 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704) Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtffs.com Thank you and please keep Angela's family in prayer! Donna 
October 4, 2019
Dear Classmates, Classmate Erma Stephenson Boone asked me to share this with you. Please feel free to carry your family members and friends! Thank you! Donna HOMECOMING GAME TICKETS
October 3, 2019 Dear Classmates, I did not receive any notices from classmates about attending this year's homecoming game on Saturday, October 19. Therefore, I will not be requesting reserved seating for our class. Thank you! Donna October 2, 2019
Dear Classmates, October is here and for some of us the weather is getting cooler, some of us have had snow, but in the 757, we are experiencing three of the four seasons - - spring, summer & autumn (spriummtumn😂)! Attached you will find our October class letter and a list of those classmates whose contact info we do not have on file. I NEED YOUR HELP: If you see anyone, on the "MISSING LIST" who you know how to contact, please ask them if you can share their contact info with me, so they can receive class reunion info. Email addresses would be great, however, home addresses are fine. Our classmate, Deborah Ray Mason Williams' oldest sister, Geraldine Ray Chappelle, passed. Geraldine's funeral arrangements are: Wake - Today, Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at 4 p.m. at 1023 Roundtable Court, Chesapeake, VA 23323; Funeral - Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Holy Temple Church at 2644 Gilmerton Rd.-Chesapeake, VA 23323, at 11 a.m. Cards can be sent to Deborah at 127 Cheyenne Trail-Apt. F, Portsmouth, VA 23701. Thanks! Donna SEPTEMBER 2019September 28, 2019
Dear Classmates, Our class has lost another member. Classmate Joyce Cummings Gordon passed on yesterday. Funeral arrangements made below, however, cards can be sent to 1 Holly Hill Court-Portsmouth, VA 23702. J.T. Fisher is in charge (address: 1248 George Washington Hwy.-Chesapeake, VA 23323). Please check their website or The Pilot for funeral arrangements. Please keep Joyce's family in prayer.Joyce's son, Nicholas Gordon, provided the following info regarding her funeral services, via our classmate, Sheila Gooden Greene: Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. Celestial Baptist Church 1439 Mount Vernon Avenue Portsmouth, VA 23707 Family will receive visitors and cards at 1 Holly Hill Court, Portsmouth, VA 23702. ****************************************************************************************************************** Classmate Melvin Elliott asked me to share the following changes/info regarding his brother's (Percy Elliott) funeral services: Family will receive friends on Sunday, September 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home located at 245 Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA. Funeral Services will be on Monday, September 30, in the Funeral Home's Chapel, at 11:00 a.m. Thank you! Donna 
September 19, 2019 Dear Classmates. >This is a reminder that our class reunion meeting will be this Sunday, September 22 at 4 p.m., in the I. C. Norcom Community Room at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth. Reunion dues or installment payments can be made at the meeting, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS SENT TO ME TO SHARE WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE ICN CLASS OF 1970: >The I. C. Norcom Alumni Association, is having a fundraiser. They are selling I. C. Norcom Umbrellas. The cost is $25 each. If interested in purchasing one, please contact Lynn Briley, president, at 757-508-2364 or Vivian Hardy, treasurer, at 757-399-2552. >The ICN band director, Mr. Derik Wright, has reached out for assistance with providing snacks, water and/or Gatorade for the band students. If you are or are not, and would like to make a cash donation, they do have CashApp and donations can be sent to: $ICNBand. If you are local and want to drop off donations to the school, please do so. Thank you and I hope to see you Sunday! Donna September 5, 2019
Dear Classmates, Classmate Michael Watson's sister, Leyvonne "Teenie" Watson Wyatt, passed. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 10 a.m. A viewing will be on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Both will be at Fisher Funeral Home-1520 Effingham Street, Portsmouth, VA. Please keep Mike and his family in prayer during this time. If you would like to send Mike a card, his address is 4472 Clemsford Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Also, please keep all who are in the path and outskirts of Hurricane Dorian, in prayer! Thank you! Donna AUGUST 2019
August 7, 2019 Dear Classmates, We have lost another class member. Ralph Marvin Rawls passed on July 25, 2019. Visitation will be Thursday, August 8, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home at 7415 River Road, Newport News, VA 23607. Marvin's funeral will be Friday, August 9, 2019, at 10 a.m., at True Vine Church of Jesus - 201 Pear Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607. His burial will be at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, with full military honors. Please keep Marvin's daughter, Stephanie Rawls Anthony and son, Ralph Marvin Rawls, Jr., in prayer. Thank you! Donna (Please let me know if you will be attending any of the activities. Thank you!) August 6, 2019 Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Debra Jones' oldest sister, Joan Jones Shepherd, passed. I do not have funeral or funeral home information, however, if you would like to send Debra a card, her address is 2032 Freeney Avenue, Apt. 301-Suffolk, VA 23434. Please keep Debra and her family in prayer. I would like to thank you for your emails, texts, prayers, words of encouragement and thoughts of concern shown me during my mother's hospitalization. She is home now and is doing better! On this Saturday, August 10 at 10 am at the Cavalier Manor field, the I.C. Norcom Varsity Football Team will be having an Inter Squad football scrimmage. This is in support of the Cavalier Community Day. The ICN Band will be present and ICN paraphernalia will be available to purchase. Thank you and have a great Greyhound Day! Donna JULY 2019July 25, 2019 Good afternoon Classmates, Yesterday, Donna Long Darden's mother was taken to the hospital. Please keep Mrs. Long and the Long/Darden family in your prayers. Thank you, Deborah "Vikki" McKissick ICN Class of 1970 
July 24, 2019 Dear Classmates, Another Class of 1970 classmate has passed. Classmate Paul Hampton has passed. His funeral will be on Thursday, July 25, at First Baptist Church, South Portsmouth (1445 Centre Avenue, Portsmouth, VA). At this time, I do not know the time or the funeral home in charge; please check the local obituaries for that info. Paul was in a nursing home at the time he passed. However, if you would like to send a card, the last address I have on file is 507 Eisenhower Circle-Portsmouth, VA 23701. Please keep his family in prayer. Classmate Edith Parker McKinney is recuperating from an illness. She is currently in the area staying with her daughter. I do not have that address at this time, but I am working on getting it. However, please keep Edith in prayer for a quick and complete recovery. I have received info on other classmates who are recuperating or who are ill. I have not received their permission to ask for prayer. Plus, I am quite sure that we have classmates who are ill who I have not received information about. Please be an intercessory for them. Thank you! Donna July 6, 2019
Dear Classmates, Prayers are needed for our classmate, Milvene Thompson Gore. Milvene's husband, Calvin, passed earlier this week. The funeral will be Tuesday, July 9, in Myrtle Beach. Cards of sympathy/condolence can be sent to her and the family at 632 Kent Lane-Apt. 57A, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579. Please keep Milvene and her family in prayer during this difficult time. Thank you, Donna JUNE 2019
June 16, 2019
Dear Classmates, We have lost another classmate, Michael C. "Bishop" Faulcon, Sr. Funeral Arrangements: Funeral will be Monday, June 24, 2019 at 11 a.m. First Baptist-South Hill 3633 Galberry Road-Chesapeake, VA 23323 J.T. Fisher Funeral Services is handling arrangements Please keep Michael's wife, Cynthia in prayer. Cards can be mailed to their home at 2405 Featherbed Dr., Chesapeake, VA 23325. Thank you! Donna APRIL 2019April 5, 2019 Dear Classmates, Prayers of Condolences are needed for our classmate, Barbara Grier Grant, whose father Mr. Charles. W. Grier, Sr., passed. J. T. Fisher Funeral Services are in charge of arrangements. Viewing will be on Monday, April 8 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home located at 1248 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake, VA. Funeral will be on Tuesday, April 9 at 11 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church located at 801 Tazewell Street, Portsmouth, VA. I do not have a mailing address for Barbara, however, her email address is: queenbarb2@verizon.net. Thank you! Donna ADDENDUM BELOW April 6, 2019 Dear Classmates, When I emailed you about Barbara Grier Grant 's father's passing, I did not realize she had just lost her mother, Mrs. Jacqueline L. Grier, on March 11, 2019. Please keep her and her family in prayer during this most difficult time. Thank you! Donna MARCH 2019MARCH 21, 2019
Due to my recent hospitalization, THE MARCH CLASS MEETING, WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 24, IS CANCELLED! All committee chairmen are asked to be ready with updates for our April meeting! GOOD NEWS: Classmate Betty Booker Queen was pictured in the Virginian Pilot, earlier this month, as one of Portsmouth Public Schools’ dedicated Crossing Guards. And, where is one of her schools? I. C. Norcom High School!!! Kudos to our classmate for providing a safe crossing for our current Greyhounds! Donna Long Darden says, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Thank you for the prayers, thoughts, phone calls and best wishes you extended me during and after my hospitalization. I am recovering from the flu and pneumonia, but I’ve been told it will be a longer process this time, but I intend to take it easy! Thank You and Have a Great Greyhound Day! Donna 
March 3, 2019
Dear Classmates: I hope all is well with you and your family! As linked, you will find our March class letter and the reunion registration form. Please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to join the fun and work on a reunion committee. There has been a lot going on in the world around us, as well as our own private world. I would like to share the following information with you regarding classmates:
Please keep all of our classmates in your prayers. Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna 
R.I.P. GLENN YONKERS (In White Shirt) 1970FEBRUARY 2019FEBRUARY 24th MEETING CANCELLEDFEBRUARY 20, 2019 Dear Classmates: The class meeting scheduled for this Sunday, February 24th is cancelled. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 24th at Kroger Marketplace-Portsmouth at 4 pm in the I.C. Norcom Community Room. Hope to see you at the meeting in March! Donna ICNAA FUNDRAISER FOR LIBRARY FURNITUREThe ICNAA has started a fundraiser on Facebook to raise funds to repair the school's library furniture.
If you want to mail in their donation, do so by mailing it to: ICNAA - P.O. Box 3322, Portsmouth, VA 23701. PRAYERS NEEDED FOR OUR DONNA & FAMILY!Dear Classmates:
Classmate Donna Long Darden has been the caregiver for her mom for quite some time. Donna and her family need your prayer currently. Donna could also use words of encouragement from members of her second family, the ICN Class of 1970. She would never ask you, so I am telling you she needs us in the worst way now. Thank you in advance. Greyhound love, Deborah "Vikki" McKissick 
February 13, 2019
Dear Classmates, There is always something happening to or with people we know. And, letting them know you are thinking of them or praying for them, can be a great comfort. I would like to share good news, as well as the not so good, so we can congratulate or comfort the receiving party. Today, I have one of each to share:
Thank you and have a great GREYHOUND day! February 7, 2019 Dear Classmates, Classmate Ken Melvin's brother, Claxton, passed. Cards can be sent to Ken at 14 Eleanor Court-Portsmouth, VA-23701. Please keep Ken and his family in prayer during this difficult time, JANUARY 2019
January 22, 2019
Dear Classmates: Another classmate has earned their wings. Classmate, Stanley Lamarr Thornton, passed on January 13, 2019. Metropolitan Funeral Services is handling funeral arrangements. Viewing will be Wednesday, January 23, 2019; family will receive friends at Metropolitan also on Wednesday, January 23, from 5 pm to 8 pm; and, a graveside funeral will be on Thursday, January 24 at 11 a.m. at Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetary, Suffolk, VA. Unfortunately, I do not have an address for Stanley for cards to be sent, but you can express sympathy and condolences on Metropolitan's website. Thank you, Donna OCTOBER 2018October 26, 2018 Dear Classmates, The mother of classmate Sandra Branch Tynes, who is also the mother-in-law of classmate Laverne Felton Branch, passed earlier this week. I do not have funeral arrangements for Mrs. Branch, however, you can send condolences to Sandra Branch Tynes at 203 Riddick Drive-Portsmouth, VA 23701 or Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Branch at 3903 Rex Circle-Chesapeake, VA 23321. And, please keep the family in prayer during this time. Thank you! Donna 
Dear Classmates,
Our classmate, James "Bennie" Lashley has passed. According to a Facebook post, he and his brother, who was also in Maryview Health Center, have both passed. Pray for comfort and understanding for their family members. I do not have any funeral info at this time, but will share when received. Cards can be sent to James' family at 2218 Lansing Avenue-Portsmouth, VA 23704. Thank you! Donna JULY 2018
July 14, 2018
FROM CLASSMATE CASSANDRA WILKINSON LIGHTY It is with great sadness that my family and I announce the passing of my mother, Euphesenia Dean Massey on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the age of 86 years. Miss Euphie as she was affectionately called will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters and son-in-law, Cassandra W. Lighty and Bolden Lighty, Jr., Nadine B. Johnson and Danita Wilkinson. Euphie will all be fondly remembered by her two grandchildren, Nathaniel Benjamin and Marcella Benjamin; and two great-grandchildren, Angel Benjamin. My mother moved with her mother to Portsmouth, VA where she attended I.C. Norcom High School from 1943 - 1948 at the age of 13 -15. Miss Euphie was highly intelligent and active in the school chorus, debate team, ladies basketball team and was a cheerleader and member of the school newspaper staff. A Memorial Service for Euphesenia Massey will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Stephens A.M.E. Church, 1601 Eastern Ave., Essex MD, with Rev. William A Gray, III officiating. Also at the church will be Family hour at 10:00am and a Repast following service at 1:00 p.m. Flowers should be sent to Danita Wilkinson at 59 King Richard Ct, Baltimore, MD 21237 and will be donated to local nursing homes in memory of Euphie. Dear Classmates,
I would like to share the following info: > Charles Taylor shared the information that his stepmother, Mrs. Almina Owens Taylor, passed on June 29, 2018. Those of us who attended S.H. Clarke JHS, will remember her as Mrs. Owens, chorus teacher. A private memorial service was held last week. > Charles had good news to share, also. He has been named vice president of the New Kent County (MD) Arts Council and elected to the board of directors of the National Music Festival. The festival is a two week summer festival in Chestertown/Kent County. In addition, he chairs the festival's marketing committee. Congratulations, Charles, on these positions! No lounging during retirement for you! > I just received updated forms for the ICNAA Grand Reunion. The reunion is October 12 - 14, 2018. The time is approaching fast -- it is three months away and it's already the middle of July! Thank you and hope to see you in October! Donna JUNE 2018June 7, 2018
Dear Classmates, Our classmate, Bathsheba Willis' son, Blaine, passed over the weekend. Blaine had been in a coma since he was stricken with meningitis in April. No funeral arrangements have been made yet. However, if you would like to send her a card, Bathsheba's address is: 56 Calhoun Street-Vallejo, CA 94590. Please keep Bathsheba and her family in prayer. Sincerely, Donna MAY 2018Dear Classmates,
It is with sadness that I must inform you that Vernetta Woods' mother, Alberta Brooks Woods, passed this past Wednesday morning. Her homegoing service will be Wednesday, May 30th at 11am at St Mark Missionary Baptist Church at 2714 Frederick Blvd. Portsmouth. Also, note that Dorothy Murrell Oliver's husband had surgery for a brain aneurysm. The surgery went well and he's recovering. Please keep the Woods and Oliver’s families in your prayers during this difficult time. While enjoying a safe and Happy Memorial Day weekend with family and friends, remember to honor those who served and gave their lives for our country. We salute all our classmates, their spouses, and family members - all our heroes who served and paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Warm regard, Deborah “Vikki” McKissick APRIL 2018
Hello Classmates: On April 26, 2018, Reginald A. “Doc” Early was inducted into Alpha Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) leadership honor society as an honorary member at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA Persons are recognized for their exceptional leadership quality. The honor society is a national honor society founded at Washington and Lee University in 1914. You may send your congratulatory note to Reggie at rgnear@aol.com rgnear@aol.com Donna is still having technical difficulties. Have no fear, she will soon return to the news desk 😊! Sending Greyhound love, Deborah “Vikki” McKissick 
Dear Classmate,
Another one of our classmates has passed. Classmate Robert E. Willis Jr. transitioned on last Wednesday. Robert was the brother of Classmate Bathsheba Willis. Robert resided in Texas. I do not have any info on funeral arrangements or where cards can be sent. However, Bathsheba's contact info is: 56 Calhoun Street-Vallejo, CA 94590. Bathsheba's son is still in the hospital. Please keep the Willis family in your prayers. Sincerely, Donna MARCH 2018March 2, 2018
Dear Classmates, Another classmate has passed on. Classmate Paul Hill passed last week and services have already been held. However, if you would like to send your condolences to his family, info is as follows: Mrs. Patricia Hill 2023 Dawned Brook Trail North Chesapeake, VA 23320 Thank you and please remember to pray for his family. Donna FEBRUARY 2018February 27, 2018
Dear Classmates, The husband of classmate Paula Thorne Bynum, James Bynum, passed. James' funeral will be Saturday, March 3, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Tabernacle Church-1131 Crawford Pkwy.-Portsmouth, VA. A wake will be on Friday, March 2, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Corprew Funeral 1822 Portsmouth Blvd-Portsmouth, VA. Visitors are being received at their home at 4132 Bishops Place-Portsmouth, VA 23703, as well as cards. Please keep Paula in prayer. Thank you! Donna Dear Classmates,
We all need to pray for one another. We have several classmates who need prayer.
Please keep all of our classmates and their families in prayer. Sincerely, Donna JANUARY 2018
DECEMBER 2017December 11, 2017
Dear Classmates, Our classmate Wesley Hardy's father passed last week. Funeral for Mr. John W. Hardy Friday, December 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. Mount Nebo RZUA Church-2515 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23707 Corprew Funeral Home is in charge. Wesley's address is 100 Elm Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704. Please keep Wesley and his family in your prayers. Thank-you! Donna NOVEMBER 2017
Dear Classmates, The following are the funeral arrangements for Dr. Darnell Johnson, husband of classmate, Dr. Stephanie Bailey Johnson: FUNERAL HOME: J.T. Fisher Funeral Services-1248 N. George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake, VA 23323 VISITATION: Thursday, November 16, 2017, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. SERVICES: Friday, November 17, 2017, 11 a.m. - St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church @ 2714 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704 Thank you! Photos of Darnell from the Class of 70 2015 ReunionOCTOBER 2017Dear Classmates,
This is FYI ONLY: The ICNAA is selling T-Shirts for homecoming. These shirts are ordered to sell on the spot, so it you are interested in getting one, please connect with their contact person as soon as possible, to put yours on hold. The shirts are $10 for sizes S-XL and $12 for sizes 2X-4X. ALL proceeds will go to the alumni's scholarship fund. The contact person is Jennifer Talley Lee. You can reach her (and see the T-Shirt) via her Facebook page at Jen T Lee or email her at JenniferTLee@gmail.com or text her at 504-578-2401, to place your order and, possibly, request a picture of the shirt. Jennifer is local, even though her cell number is not. Thanks and hope to see you Sunday, October 15th at our meeting at Kroger at 4 p.m., Donna AUGUST 2017August 15,. 2017
Dear Classmates, I wanted to share the following with you: SAD NEWS Classmate Pamula Gibbs Tyler's oldest brother, John Gibbs passed. The funeral will be Friday, August 18, 2017, at J.T Fisher Funeral Services at 1 p.m. Pam's address is 2117 Turtle Pond Court, Suffolk, VA 23434. Please keep Pam and her family in prayer. CONGRATLATIONS ARE DUE Classmate Milvene Thompson and Calvin Gore exchanged vows on August 8, 2017. Congratulations to the happy couple!!! (Click on link to see photo). Classmate Elton Williams and Elvira Harper Johnson exchanged vows on August 14, 2017. Congratulations to the happy couple!!! Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna JULY 2017Dear Classmates,
GOOD NEWS Classmate Shirlene Parsons Shoffner has joined the ranks of the "RETIRED CREW"! CONGRATULATIONS Shirlene! PRAYERS NEEDED Classmate Joann Monroe McGhee's brother, Albert Monroe, passed. Please keep Joann and her family in prayer. The cousin of Classmates Vivian Jones Booth-Pharr, Fred Jones and Reuben Williamson passed. Joe King, Jr. was a Greyhound from the late 1960's. Please keep them in prayer. Sincerely, Donna Dear Classmates,
Unfortunately, our "fun" class activity--a two-day bus trip to DC to visit the AA Museum, MLK Memorial and other attractions, has been CANCELLED. If you made a deposit or payment(s) or paid in full for the trip, a refund will be mailed to you. If you had person(s) going on this trip, please inform them of the cancellation and that their refund will be mailed to them. Thank you if you committed to this activity, thank you if you promoted this activity and had others joining us and thank you if you planned to meet us at the AA Museum and/or our hotel. We plan to re-visit this activity for next spring and another fun activity for next summer. Congratulations to Joan and Thomas Taylor on 42 years of marriage! Congratulations to Vivian Jones Booth-Pharr on retiring from Portsmouth Public Schools; as well as any classmate who may have joined the "Fun Crew"! And, encouragement to Harvey Ann Wynn who is running to the retirement finish line in December. Thank you, continue to enjoy your summer and, as always Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna THE 1st ANNUAL DYNAMIC HONORS & AWARDS GALA PRESENTED BY THE I.C. NORCOM MUSIC DEPARTMENT
HONOREES: I. C. NORCOM BAND AND CHORUS STUDENTS SPECIAL HONOREES: DR. EMORY FEARS & DR. CARL HAYWOOD Acknowledging the impact of two musical icons that have invested decades of hard work and dedication in the music education arena at IC Norcom High School and beyond. SATURDAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd 6 - 9 p.m. I. C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL 1801 London Blvd. Portsmouth, VA TICKETS: $40 Contact our Chair DONNA LONG DARDEN at (757-477-7948) for tickets or Purchase thru Eventbrite link below or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ic-norcom-music-departments-dynamic-honors-awards-gala-fundraiser-tickets-31742314116 MARCH 28, 2017
Dear Classmates, I want to let you know there are still a few tickets left for the First Annual Dynamic Honors and Award Gala that is being sponsored by the I.C. Norcom Music Department. Dr. Emery Fears and Dr. Carl Haywood are being honored. I do not have anymore tickets left for our class' reserved table. (PLEASE NOTE: The sold tickets include those tickets being held for classmates per their request) However, if you are still interested in attending and need to purchase a ticket, please contact Jovonne Jones (Band Parent Association President) @ 757-535-0030 or Mrs. Nicole Papillion (Bookkeeper at I.C. Norcom) @ 757-393-5442. Have a great GREYHOUND day! Donna MARCH 17, 2017
Dear Classmates, Two items:
Dear Classmates,
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DIRECTIONS TO KATHRYN'S CELEBRATION
Good Morning All, Here are some directions to the celebration. For those who are computer/map quest/google map savvy - - Wonderful! Please feel free to utilize these options and more if you know of them (smile)! On another note, I am so looking forward to meeting everyone. Drydock Club, Scott Center Anx 1461, Andrews Street & Jeffers Avenue Portsmouth, VA 23709 Phone: (757) 396-3660 FROM Washington, DC Take 14th St NW to I-395 S. Take the I-395 S exit from 14th St NW 2.3 mi Head southeast on Scott Cir NW toward Rhode Island Ave NW 184 ft Exit the traffic circle onto Massachusetts Ave NW 0.1 mi Keep right to continue toward 14th St NW 0.1 mi At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto 14th St NW 1.8 mi Take the exit onto I-395 S toward Richmond 0.2 mi Take I-95 S, I-64 E and I-664 S to US-17 S/Frederick Blvd in Portsmouth. Take exit 5 from I-264 E 199 mi Continue on US-17 S/Frederick Blvd to your destination 1.6 mi Dry Dock Club Scott Center Anx 1461, Portsmouth, VA 23709 These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route. Washington, DC |
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Dear Classmates,
This is a reminder of our class meeting on Sunday, April 24th at 4 p .m. at the clubhouse at Monarch Walk Condominiums. When you arrive to the entry gate, please locate the "CLUBHOUSE" on the Call Box then, push the Call Button for someone to give you entrance to the premises. The clubhouse's address is 3900 Rex Circle. If you have any problems, please call me at 477-7948. NO REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AT THIS MEETING!
At this meeting, we will:
Class Info:
This is a reminder of our class meeting on Sunday, April 24th at 4 p .m. at the clubhouse at Monarch Walk Condominiums. When you arrive to the entry gate, please locate the "CLUBHOUSE" on the Call Box then, push the Call Button for someone to give you entrance to the premises. The clubhouse's address is 3900 Rex Circle. If you have any problems, please call me at 477-7948. NO REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AT THIS MEETING!
At this meeting, we will:
- Have the travel agent for our Birthday Cruise 2017 there to answer questions, take deposits, etc.
- Have tickets for our All-White Summer Breeze Dance available for pick up to sell or purchase.
- Be accepting deposits/payments for our Train Ride on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.
Class Info:
- Classmate Albert Hawkins received a great health report!
- Keep Classmate Glen Yonkers in prayer. His health is rapidly declining.
ATTENTION ALUMNI!!!!
At the 2016 VHSL State Basketball Tournament Travis Fields made a steal and buzzer beater shot to win the State Championship for the Greyhounds!
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
For the second consecutive year, the I C. Norcom Boy's basketball team will not receive championship rings because there are no funds available ((whatever that means).
Let's show our true Greyhound pride....that old Norcom Spirit....challenge to all alumni that are in a position to make a difference....let's make donations earmarked for championship rings for our winners...
Donations can be sent directly to I. C. Norcom, 1801 London Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704...make sure you notate that it is for the championship ring account.
CLICK ON HOW TO DONATE
At the 2016 VHSL State Basketball Tournament Travis Fields made a steal and buzzer beater shot to win the State Championship for the Greyhounds!
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
For the second consecutive year, the I C. Norcom Boy's basketball team will not receive championship rings because there are no funds available ((whatever that means).
Let's show our true Greyhound pride....that old Norcom Spirit....challenge to all alumni that are in a position to make a difference....let's make donations earmarked for championship rings for our winners...
Donations can be sent directly to I. C. Norcom, 1801 London Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704...make sure you notate that it is for the championship ring account.
CLICK ON HOW TO DONATE
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MARCH 2016
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Saturday, March 12 - Choir rehearsal for our prayer lunch will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the clubhouse at Monarch Walk. All persons interested in participating in the choir are asked to contact Milvene Thompson (757-537-3718) prior to Saturday. MARCH 2016 PRAYER LUNCHEON 2016 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION ADDED TRAIN RIDE TO DC CLASS OF 70 BIRTHDAY CRUISE NEXT CLASS MEETING FEBRUARY 2016Dear Classmates.
Milvene Thompson is organizing the choir for the Prayer Lunch. Please contact her at 757-537-3718, if you plan to participate in the choir. Thanks! Donna |
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OCTOBER 2015
Oct. 27, 2015
WINTER SOUL JAM UPDATE - DECEMBER 5, 2015
Oct. 21, 2015
REMINDER: CLASSMATE RUBY LEWIS BEING HONORED BY NAACP
Oct. 21, 2015
Information on Winter Soul Dance
Oct. 9, 2015
UPDATE ON ICN HOMECOMING 2015 ACTIVITIES FROM ICN ALUMNI PRESIDENT
Oct. 5, 2015
Classmate Lauretta Carrington Dailey Loses her Mother
Sep. 30, 2015
NEXT CLASS MEETING
Dear Classmates,
This is a reminder of our class meeting on Sunday, OCTOBER 25, 2015, at 4 p.m. at Kroger Marketplace, Fredrick Blvd,. Portsmouth.
Hope to see you there!
Donna
Sep. 30, 2015
Adding List of Missing Classmates Please help Us find Them!
Sep. 30, 2015
CONTACT INFO NEEDED FOR THE CLASS OF 1970
Dear Classmates,
We still have quite a few classmates whose contact info we do not have on file. I have attached a list of those individuals. If there is someone on the list who you can supply their phone number or email address, it will be greatly appreciated. Our hope is to have our largest participation of classmates at our next reunion. We can do that if we are able to notify as many classmates as possible. Also, the reunion committee would like to have the phone numbers of persons on the email directory. So, would you please email me your contact phone number?
If you are retiring soon or if you change internet provider, please remember to send me your new/updated info so you will continue receiving class information.
Thank-you & have a great GREYHOUND day!
Donna
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