This tribute headstone is our small way of recognizing and remembering those who played a roll in guiding us to higher heights. Is this list complete? No. It only reflects those whose passing we know of and can trace or confirm. Even if a name is forgotten, overlooked, or not posted it does not diminish our love and appreciation for the role they all played in the lives of the members of the McKinley Senior High School Class of 1979.
REST IN GREATNESS
Remebering Beloved Teachers, Coaches, Staff, and Mentors
<<Mr. Brickens was 102 years old!!!
Name Date of passing
WILLIAM BREDA (Principal) 1994
WILLIAM "TEX" TURNER (Asst prin) 2016
VIRTLE "V T " JONES (Sciences) 2006
AVIS BAKER WHITE (Bus admin) 2024
MARY LEE GUILLOT (Asst prin instr) 2021
JOHN HAMILTON (Coach Ham) 2017
SAMUEL PRESTON (P E ) 2022
MARGARET ASHE (Math) 2000
SHIRLEY DAVIS (Civics & languages) 1986
ANNA KUGLER (Math) 2004
MARY McGOVNEY (Language arts) 2019
CELESTINE JEMISON (English) 2006
TED JAMBON (Social studies) 2014
DORIS HARDNETT (P E) 2008
CARL FORD (P E) 2014
JAMES HENDERSON ("Sawdust") Uknown
ALBERT VENTRESS (Coach) Unknown
JOHNNIE CAGE (Band) 2001
O W BRICKENS (Substitute) 2019
LEON ROBINSON (Printing) 2008
MARION LASTRAPES (Secretary) 2004
BUFFINGTON COX (Guidance) 2005
TEACHERS' MEMORIAL