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The Led County Ledger Your Hometown Source Of Local News Hometown Newspaper of Tod and Andrea Kennedy Volume XLI- Number 46 Leesburg, Georgia - - August 14, 2019 Fifty Cents Lee County Training School Holds Two Day Reunion Special to the Ledger By Joyce Dismuke McGriff Class of 1966 Committee Member The former (LCTS) Lee County Training School hosted an AWE SOME two-day weekend School Reunion Celebra tion for the school years 1955 to 1970. The Hospitality (Meet and Greet) event was held on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Bind ery, Oakland Library in Leesburg, Georgia. Our Reunion Theme was “Reunited and It Feels So Good.” There were many years of comrad- ery, reminiscing, and showing love throughout the evening. DJ Leonard Tyson provided some good dancing music and Caterer Don Washington provided a fantastic buf fet. There were approxi mately 200 attendees for the night. A School Tour was held on the former (LCTS) Lee County Training School grounds (Lee County High School 9th Grade Cam pus) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Sat urday, August 3, 2019. We would like to thank Principal Lawrence for the spontaneous ap proval for the tour, and she designated former Principal Johnny Golden to present an overview/ background informa tion which led up to the tour. The Committee presented a check to former Principal Golden to assist with students’ supplies at the 9th Grade Campus. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, our Banquet was held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Bindery, Oakland Li brary, Leesburg, Georgia from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. A great program was provided by the Committee, e.g. Chair person, Wyolean Doster Cordy, honored 12 former teachers, memo- riam (candlelight) for our deceased schoolmates, and KUDOS to the host ing Class of 1966. Ernest Adams was among those students who were in the first graduating class of 1954- 1955. He expounded upon his memories at the new school, LCTS. VICTORIES from three students, Susan Bell Reynolds, Brenda Heard Sheard, and Katye James Richardson who were the first students to in tegrate the all white Lee County High School, Leesburg, GA., in 1965- 1966 school year. These ladies shared many experiences that they encompassed during their Senior year at the New School, LCHS. Our guest speaker, Marva Wingfield McWhite at tended LCTS up-to-7th grade. Marva presented an electrifying mes sage to the audience. A great Buffet Dinner was prepared by Don Wash ington Caterer, great music by DJ Tyson, great photographer by Johnny Bush and great Video Recording by Raymond Hill, Video It. Our chairperson, Wy olean and the committee members would like to thank any classmates/ schoolmates who were instrumental in dissemi nating and/or reaching out in different ways to schoolmates everywhere helped to make this reunion a greater one. Approximately 278 attendees. Chairperson: Wyolean Doster Cordy COMMITTEES MEMBERS: Addie Whitlock Stewart, Henry Myrick, Melvin Clarence Sims, and Joyce Dismuke McGriff. Getting to Know Our 2019 LCHS Distinguished Alumnus Linda Henderson Coston - Class of 1969 Specal to the Ledger The LCHS Dis tinguished Alumni Committee is proud to recognize Linda Henderson Coston as a member of the 2019 Class of Distinguished Alumni. The purpose of this program is to recog nize outstanding alumni who have maintained a high standard of excel lence and distinguished themselves through their work, personal accom plishments, or in the lives of others. These individuals exemplify the ideals of the Lee County School System and the community it serves, and thus serve as role models for current and future Lee County High School Students. Ms. Linda Henderson Coston, is the oldest of five children of Charley Lou Henderson Flowers and the granddaughter of Moses and Linda Henderson. As a child, Linda grew up in a household where helping others and education were stressed, and, as a result, she loved learn ing and excelled in school. Linda is a grad uate of the 1969 class of Lee County Training School and valedictorian of the class. She contin ued her education earn ing a BBA - Business Administration from Albany State University and an MSA - Busi ness Management from Georgia Southwestern University. While growing up in Lee County, Linda real ized at an early age that education paved the way for economic stability and personal growth. She knows firsthand that it can make your dreams a reality and improve one’s quality of life. As a result, Linda has dedicated more than 20 years to helping indi viduals achieve their desires of an education. She has been employed by Albany Technical College since 1993 in the roles of Director of Continuous Career Learning and, currently, as Vice President of adult education pro grams. She established the Adult Literacy Pro gram for the college’s seven county service delivery area with re sponsibility for program operations and grant writing. She leads the activities of the Adult Education and GED Testing Programs for seven counties direct ing student enrollment, recruitment and reten tion. Linda has been phenomenal in provid ing individuals with the opportunity to reach their personal best by attaining the General Education Development Diploma (GED), obtain ing employment, and continuing their edu cation in colleges and universities throughout the country. As a member of Albany Technical Col lege’s Leadership Team with the responsibilities of strategic planning and program develop ment, she has made many accomplishments and contributions to the local community which include the following: created the first Adult Education Program for Albany Technical College; co-creator of the Dougherty and Randolph County Even Start Family Literacy programs; established career pathways through Accelerating Opportu nity and implementation of dual enrollment; and established workplace literacy classes among local businesses and industries in the area. Ms. Linda Henderson Coston is recognized as a leader among her peers who often seek Linda Henderson Coston her advice. Her oral and written communication skills are exemplary as evidenced by the numer ous presentations she has made to the State Board for the Techni cal College System of Georgia (TCSG). She has distinguished herself as a leader and major contributor to adult edu cation throughout the technical college system of Georgia. Traveling, reading, DOHERTY, DUGGAN, HART&TIERNAN INSURORS Home • Auto • Business • Life/Health P.O.Box 71628 (229)888-2040 Albany, GA 31708-1628 800-628-2040 2301 Dawson Road (31707) Fax (229) 435-3036 www.ddhtins.com Lee County Utilities Authority will meet Thursday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the T. Page Tharp Governmental Building et 35 ®; I.' | I ■ i H Photo by Lee County Chamber of Commerce On Wednesday, August 7, 2019 the Lee County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Georgia Community Bank located at 3000 N. Slappey Blvd., Leesburg, (229) 446- 0102, www.gcb.bank. Market President: Jimmy Cooper, Branch Manager: Kristen Sheffield. Their hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Lobby) and 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Drive-thru) and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Lobby) and 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Drive-thru). They specialize in relationship banking and their loan decisions are made local. They are a true community bank. To Subscribe Call 229-759-2413 and working in her yard are a few of Ms. Cos- ton’s favorite pastime activities. Mentoring young ladies and work ing in her church bring her much joy. She is the mother of two, a son and a daughter, and grand mother of five. Her son is a production manager and has three daughters; two in high school and one in middle school. Her daughter is a teacher at Lanier Technological College and her son-in- law is a Colonel in the U.S. Army. They are the parents of two sons; one a senior the other a sophomore both of which attend Georgia Southern University. 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