years Newport News, Va. They live in Poquoson, Va., with their three boys: Jacob, 17; Caleb, 14; and Nick, 12. Jerry Caddell is a social work case manger for FirstHealth of the Carolinas’ Moore Rehabilitation Center. He is married to Brenda B. Caddell ’03. The couple resides in West End. Class presented the idea to the class, and they approved it unanimously,” said Earlena Lowry. “We reached the endowment level by Christmas, and we hope to add to it every year.” Because the university played a central role in the lives and families of the class, UNCP was a popular choice. “We wanted to give back to both our schools,” Lowry explained. “I wouldn’t be who I am without the Pembroke State College.” At a reception to sign the agreement in February, there was widespread support. Historically, the high school and the normal school have been connected from the founding in 1887. When a new high school was completed in 1939, the school and college separated. There is great fondness among the members of this class for both schools and for each other. “I am really proud of this class,” Lowry said. “I hope this scholarship gives someone else a chance like we had.” Dr. Ben Hardin summed up: “This class prided ourselves on being a class of firsts,” he said. “We are the first PHS class to endow a scholarship. It was a good class.” And it still is. Class of 1990 Brenda Fulmore is employed with Winston Salem State University as a purchasing and payment coordinator. She lives in Advance. Kimberly D’Amico Sebesta is an area director for N.C. Senior Care Council. She resides in Laurinburg. Class of 1988 From left: Patsy Sampson Locklear, Louise Cummings Maynor, Francis Locklear Kerns, Katherine Roberts Oxendine, Dr. Ben Hardin, Earlena Chavis Lowry, Delmus Graham, Charity Revels, Ronnie Revels, Lillian Deese Brewington and Victoria Brooks Lowry Richard Whisenant is a police captain for the City of Greensboro; he lives in High Point. Melody Parnell was recognized at the Halifax County school board for becoming the second Halifax County teacher to attain National Board Certification. Pembroke High School class of ‘61 endows a scholarship T Class of 1987 Rodney Jackson is employed with Cumberland County Schools as an assistant principal. He resides in Pembroke. Jamie K. Oxendine was appointed to the board of trustees for the Ohio Humanities Council by Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich. Angela Witherspoon is a math teacher with Western Harnett High School; she resides in Bunnlevel. heir teachers said they were a special class, and 50 years later Pembroke High School’s class of 1961 is proving it – again! As their 50th high school reunion approached, the class searched for ways to make their mark and decided on an endowed scholarship to benefit graduates of Pembroke High School. According to the wording of the scholarship: “This endowed scholarship is meant to encourage and inspire recipients to recognize the relevance and the importance of the contributions of Pembroke High School graduates to this country and the belief that education is a means of broadening horizons, pursuing a meaningful career, and advancing the quest to serve all humanity.” The class endowed the scholarship at $10,000 quickly, and then contributed enough money so that it could be awarded immediately without waiting for interest to accumulate on the endowment. “At our 50th reunion, the committee UNCP Today 32 , Spring 2012