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ALUMNI NEWS VOL. 20, NO. 2
Education for Time and Eternity July 2016A newsletter for alumni of Oneida Baptist Institute
oneida baptist institutepo box 67
oneida kentucky 40972-0067
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“Keepers of the dream”Happy anniversary to the 50th reunion class of 1966!
We will honor YOU at Homecoming!
Corrections from the
april 2016 issue.
Our sincere apologies
J. L. Burns (’53) was listed in “In Memo-riam.” We are happy to say that J. L. is alive and well!
Ronald Burns ’57 was omitted from the “In Memoriam” list.
Lester H. Burns ’48 graduated in 1948, not 1958.
Reminders
This will be our last alumni news before Homecoming 2016. For further details and updates, stay tuned to our Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/OBI.KY/
Homecoming is a great time to introduce someone to OBI. Come and bring a friend!
L-R first row: Sandy Gay,
Valentine Queen; Margaret Bishop,
Basketball Queen;Luke Warren
and Cecil Martin, co-Mister Athletes
L-R second row: Rebecca Hacker, Miss Oneida; Luke Warren, Mr. Oneida; Emerson Woods and Iris Hacker, Mr. and Miss Popularity
Right: Wilma Allen, Yearbook Queen
These students were chosen for special honors during the 1965-66 school year. Do you remember them? Were you one of them? Class of 1966, we hope you can join us for Homecoming 2016 -- your golden anniversary!
Enjoy a few more pictures from Homecoming 2015
Tia and David Rutter (’01) enjoyed the volleyball game.
Our team of chefs barbecued chicken and pork.
(right) Shirley Morgan Loy (’53)
Homecoming guests could join our
students to enjoy the Fall Festival, which
included games, face painting, and a
petting zoo.
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Looking ahead to Homecoming 2016
The following classes will have
reunions in 2016:
Class of 1946...................... 70 yearsClass of 1951...................... 65 yearsClass of 1956...................... 60 yearsClass of 1961...................... 55 yearsClass of 1966.................... 50 yearsClass of 1971...................... 45 yearsClass of 1976...................... 40 yearsClass of 1981...................... 35 yearsClass of 1986...................... 30 yearsClass of 1991...................... 25 yearsClass of 1996...................... 20 yearsClass of 2001...................... 15 yearsClass of 2006...................... 10 yearsClass of 2011 ........................ 5 years
Our celebration will be the weekend of October 21-22
The fall play will be october 20-22Enjoy the show any of thesethree evenings.
our alumni and Friendsdinner will be Friday,October 21 before the play.
the 3rd annual alumni &Friends of obi Golf tournament will be Friday, October 21.
Our main Homecoming celebration will be Saturday,October 22. 4 Visit with friends all day4 Hymn Sing at the church4 BBQ lunch4 Athletic Hall of Fame4 Recognition of anniversary classes4 Group photos of anniversary classes4 Indoor picnic supper
You won’t want to miss any part of it!
50th Anniversary ClassClass of 1966, It will be your golden anniversary! What a great time to see friends and renew old acquaintances. Plan now to join us for YOUR very special day! We hope to see you!
New to see and do!
We will have a silent auction on Saturday, October 22nd to sell a variety of crafts and artistic pieces created by students, faculty/staff and others. Would you like to donate something to the auction? Call or e-mail Amanda Roberts at(606) 847-4111, ext. 229 or
Come prepared to bid! You can help OBI and take home a treasured keepsake.
under construction
See the progress we’ve made on Carnahan-Daugherty Hall, our new boys’ dormitory!
special reunion planned
The 1949-50 basketball team and cheerleaders are plan-ning a reunion at the Homecoming activities at Oneida in Oc-tober. If you were affiliated with this team in any way, please join them for lunch and take some time to relive memories.
The members of the team were Roy Baker, Jennings Gilbert, Ralph Jones, Paul Dean Britton, Earl Shaw, Elmer Mobley, Jr., Ray Mills, Eddie P. Mobley, Charles Patrick, Rus-sell Mobley and Lester Barrett. The managers were Bax-ter Bowling, and Elmer Perry. They were coached by Gilbert Samples. The cheerleaders were Mary Ann Claybrook, Mar-jorie Young, Anna Jean Gregory and Ruth Baker. The mascot was “Sissy” Williford.
Visit the Barkley Moore memorial
marker. It has been relocated to the area between Baker Hall
and Russell Hall.
attention, all golfersMark your calendars now for the third annual OBI Homecoming Golf Tournament, to be held Friday, October 21 at the Crooked Creek Golf Club in London, Kentucky -- the day before our 2016 Homecoming celebration. Time: 9:00 A.M. shotgun. Send in the entry form below.
For your convenience, here is a list of some motels in London. If you are playing in the tournament, ask if they offer a discount. Hampton Inn 2075 Highway 192 Phone: (606) 877-1000 Holiday Inn Express 506 Minton Drive Phone: (606) 862-0077 Comfort Suites 1918 W. Highway 192 Phone: (606) 877-7848 Economy Inn 1232 N. Main Street Phone: (606) 864-8867 Baymont Inn & Suites 2075 Highway 192 Phone: (606) 877-1000 Red Roof Inn 110 Melcon Lane Phone: (606) 862-8844 Quality Inn 400 GOP Street Phone (606) 877-4466
the registration deadline is Monday, october 17, 2016. Cost: $55 per person or $200 per teamMake checks payable to: Oneida Baptist Institute (Please write “golf tournament” on the memo line.)Mail entries with check to: Amanda Roberts, P.O. Box 67, Oneida, Kentucky 40972
If you wish to call the Crooked Creek Golf Club Pro Shop, their number is (606) 877-4653. Questions? Contact Amanda Roberts, Alumni Director: (606) 847-4111, ext. 229, [email protected]
GOLF
cut along dotted line and send in this entry form.
entRY FoRMOneida Baptist Institute’s first annual golf tournament
Friday, October 21st 9:00 A.M. shotgun Crooked Creek Golf Club 781 Crooked Creek Drive, London, Ky.
How do I participate? (check one/all): ___ Play ___ Tee Sponsorship ___ Donation ___ Pair me with another team ___ Will make up my own team
Please list team members’ names, handicaps and phone numbers if making up your own team:
Name _________________________________ Handicap ______________ Phone number _____________
Name _________________________________ Handicap ______________ Phone number _____________
Name _________________________________ Handicap ______________ Phone number _____________
Name _________________________________ Handicap ______________ Phone number _____________
Check enclosed: ___ $55 for 1 person ___ $200 for a team $__________ Sponsorship or donation
Alumni Director: Amanda Louise Roberts E-mail: [email protected]
(606) 847-4111 ext. 268 www.oneidaschool.org
Want an easy way to give? Go to our web site and click the “Give/Vol-unteer” tab, then the “Donate now” button to give via credit card, debit card or PayPal:http://www.oneidaschool.org/support.shtml