Re-New-ing Edinburg will once again be the sponsor of the New Edinburg All School Reunion which has been held continuously since the mid 80’s or approximately 40 years. The event was first held at the New Edinburg School and recently moved to the New Edinburg Community Center. According to Mavin King, a 1952 graduate, Ms. Nan Bussey Russell, a 1929 graduate of New Edinburg High School, was the oldest graduate attending the first reunion plus Mr. Lash Frey was the moderator for the event. Organizers over the years have included Rex Trammel, Frankie Hall, Bobbie Bell Dunlap, Marvin King and numerous other graduates of the 1950’s era.
This year’s reunion will be held April 27, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the New Edinburg Community Center and will include a catered meal by Dorey’s Catfish Company of Sheridan. The catered meal will include your choice of fish or chicken, French fries, coleslaw, hushpuppies, dessert and tea/ water for $15. Meal tickets must be purchased by April 18 and will not be sold at the door. Meal tickets are NOT required to attend the reunion and attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch for the event.
Tickets can be purchased from re-New-ing Edinburg members or mail checks payable to re-New-ing Edinburg, P. O. Box 24, NE, 71660 and include your phone number. Contact Patricia McClellan (901-606-4162) or Roger McClellan (870-643-0150) for additional information. Leave a message if there is no answer.