Doug Wolford leaves VeriSign
Sometime during 2002, Doug Wolford apparently left his position with VeriSign where he was a Senior Vice President and Group General Manager, Web Presence Services. (Which explains why his company e-mail addresses failed me. Hey Doug, how 'bout droppin' an ol' bud a line!?) He currently serves on the board of directors of the New Media Society of Washington, DC. His bio refers to him as "a former GM of VeriSign." In an earlier version of this bio, he was referred to as a "canal boat captain" with the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal; obviously he was serving as a volunteer "Living History Interpreter" at the C&O Canal National Historical Park during the tourist season. Hmm, nice work if ya can get it. (Source: Matt Wallace on 23 December 2002, 13:46:00 EST from the sources indicated)
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Brother-in-law of Mike Beshears dies in auto accident on 24 July 2002
Scotty Cope (East Forsyth '77), brother of Sharon Cope Beshears (East Forsyth '81) and brother-in-law of 1999 Reunion chairman Mike Beshears, tragically was killed in an auto accident. He was also their neighbor.
From the Winston-Salem Journal, Obituaries, July 26, 2002
Copyright © 2002 Piedmont Publishing Co., Inc.
COPE
KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Scotty Wayne Cope, 42, of 2600 Piney Grove Road died Wednesday July 24, 2002, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Cope was born in Forsyth County, a son of Neal and Nancy Larrimore Cope, and was a member of the First Christian Church. He was a computer technician with Computer Service Partners in Raleigh, a member of the First Christian Church in Kernersville and a very accomplished musician. Surviving are his wife, Connie Oakley Cope; a daughter, Lauren Cope; a son, Zachary Cope, all of the home; his parents, Neal and Nancy L. Cope of Kernersville; a brother and his wife, Barry and Michelle Cope; a sister and her husband, Sharon and Michael Beshears, all of Kernersville; nieces and nephews Paige, Luke, Gage, Kristin, Katie, Ryan and Ashlyn; his mother and father-in-law, Ervin and Doris Oakley; and a brother-in-law, Wayne Oakley, all of Germantown. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 2002, at the First Christian Church by the Rev. Pete Kunkle and the Rev. Brooks Hunt. Burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 this evening at Hayworth-Miller-Cain Funeral Home. Memorials maybe directed to the First Christian Church, Baby Grand Piano Fund, 1130 N. Main St., Kernersville, NC 27284.
(Source: Lisa Johnson Mason reports on her cancer treatment
I would like to thank all of you who have remembered me by e-mail, cards, or in your prayers. I have heard from so many of you and I am in the process of responding to you. I just finished one phase of the chemotherapy for the breast cancer and will undergo a stem cell transplant in August followed by 6 months of chemotherapy for the colon cancer. (Each cancer has to be treated differently.) I did not realize that there are so many types of cancer. I would like to pass on some advice to all of you. Listen to what your body is trying to tell you and if you have cancer in your family (anyone, no matter how far back you need to go) please tell your family doctor so they can start certain cancer screening tests that may detect the cancer early (they do not screen for colon cancer until you are in your 50's, I was 40). You all take care and I will keep you all in my prayers too. (Source: Lisa Johnson Mason on Sunday, 23 June 2002, 22:26:58 EDT)
Please note: In December 2001, Lisa Johnson Mason was diagnosed with both colon and breast cancer and informed the class by means of a guestbook entry on Wednesday, 15 May 2002, 23:22:47 EDT. -- Matt Wallace, Class Webmaster
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Mark McCall provides a personal update
Received Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies From Cambridge College in School Administration (In other words ALL BUT DISSERTATION). Took Glenn Hills High School wrestling team to state tournament in Macon, Ga. for second year straight. Coach Cross Country, Wrestling and JV Baseball. Promoted to 2nd Dan American Karate and 1st Dan Kempo, December 15, 2001. (Source: Mark Douglas McCall on Thursday, 6 June 2002, 23:39:17 EDT)
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East Forsyth Class of 1979 gets its own domain
For over two and a half years, the class web site has been hosted in a subdirectory under my personal domain, namely CompleatHeretic.com/efshs1979/. For just as long, I've wanted to put the site on a separate domain but considered it economically infeasible ($95 per year vs. no additional cost; which would you choose!). Well, my web host, DreamHost, recently upgraded my hosting plan such that I could register a new domain and move the site onto it at no additional cost! The site's new domain is EastForsyth1979.org which is certainly less cumbersome than the previous URL. Be certain to update your Bookmarks/Favorites as appropriate. (Source: Matt Wallace on Wednesday, 5 June 2002, 15:00:00 EDT from the East Forsyth Senior High School Class of 1979 web site)
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20 Year Reunion Chairman calls for 2004 reunion volunteers
I have had conversations with a few regarding Reunion 2004. Might seem a bit early to begin, but trust me, it is not, especially to reserve large enough rooms at popular venues. There is a lot of interest in helping plan for 2004. While a formal committee has not been announced, I will act as interim coordinator and work with Matt to begin getting folks names who are interested in helping and/or leading the effort. Most importantly, everyone can help by finding our classmates, getting the word out that we plan to have a reunion in 2004, and sending them to this website to update their contact information. Please begin helping immediately and thanks in advance. I look forward to seeing all of you in 2004 and before if the opportunity presents itself! Please feel free to contact either Matt or myself to indicate whether you are interested in assisting. Our contact information is available via this site. (Source: Mike Beshears on Thursday, 16 May 2002, 22:25:34 EDT)
Please note: Oh my, it's so very pleasant to be volunteered, but then again, I am the class webmaster, so I've already volunteered. -- Matt Wallace, Class Webmaster
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Shirley Brooks Wall dies on 11 May 2002
Shirley Brooks Wall died Saturday, May 11, 2002 of a heart attack. I have no details of funeral arrangements at this time.
From the Winston-Salem Journal, Obituaries, May 14, 2002
Copyright © 2002 Piedmont Publishing Co., Inc.
WALL
Mrs. Shirley Jean Brooks Wall, 41, of 4125 Whitfield Drive, died May 11, 2002, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Haizlip Funeral Chapel, High Point. Mrs. Wall was born in Winston Salem, a daughter of the late Donald Brooks Sr. and Emma Haizlip Brooks. She graduated from East Forsyth High School and received her spiritual guidance at Bibleway Holiness Church, Kernersville. Surviving relatives include a daughter, Mrs. Xaiver White of Winston Salem; three grandchildren, Dante Brooks, Tyrea White and Armanhi White, all of Winston-Salem; two brothers, Donald Brooks Jr. of Knightdale and Nathan Brooks of Winston Salem; and two sisters, Mrs. Juanita Bates of Sedalia and Mrs. Janet B. Whitley of Kernersville. There are other relatives and friends, among them Ms. Cindy Linville, who was very special. Burial for Mrs. Wall will take place at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Kernersville. Haizlip Funeral Home, High Point, is in charge of arrangements.
(Sources: E-mail from New Year's greetings from the Class Webmaster
Happy New Year, classmates! Wasn't 2001 a wild ride!? I have a feeling that 2002 will be a buckin' bronc in its own right. Hmm, brings to mind that ancient Chinese curse: "May you live in interesting times." We all took a few lumps in the year past, but we're still here and on our feet. Too many of us didn't make it, but they will be remembered. For those of you wondering where the class newsletter is, I expect to send out the next issue this weekend. I heartily thank everyone who contributed to our class web site during 2001; your help is vital for maintaining a useful, interesting site. Thanks also to everyone who simply made use of the site; that's why it's here. Let us resolve to add even more to this enterprise during the coming year. Best fortunes to all in 2002! (Source: Matt Wallace on Tuesday, 1 January 2002, 15:58:00 EST)
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