South Side High School
Class of 1969
Scrapper '69 Spotlight
TUNYA PHILLIPS
Married Name: Tunya Brownlee
Children: 1
Grandchildren: 2
Higher Education: Memphis State
Occupation: Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Retired: Yes
Hobbies: Reading and Traveling
HIGH SCHOOL DAYS
Extracurricular Activities: Latin Club; Honor Society; Literary Guild; Et Cetera Charm Club
Special Songs: Anything by O'Jays
Favorite Foods/Drinks: Chicken; Barbecue; Pizza
Entertainment: Live Plays
Favorite Teacher/Why: Mrs. Brizzell, Giuidance Counselor/She was an encourager.
What are some of your treasured memories as you stroll down memory lane?
Being with my friends.
How did the Civil Rights Movement impact you personally?
It made me more considerate of others.
For what do you wish to be remembered?
Being an encourager and having a big heart.
TALEATHA EVERHART
Married Name: Taleatha Foster
Children: 2
Grandchildren: 6
Higher Education: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Occupation: Advertising Rep; Home Interior Rep
Retired: Yes
Hobbies: Home Decorating; Crafts
HIGH SCHOOL DAYS
Extracurricular Activities: Honor Society, Quiz 'Em on the Air, Triple S Staff, Volleyball Team Captain, Cheerleader, Football Queen, Most Popular, Outstanding Senior
Special Songs: Anything Gladys Knight Sings
Favorite Foods/Drinks: Soul Food and Seafood
Favorite Teacher/Why: Ms. Maude Griffin/She opened my eyes to literature.
What are some of your treasured memories as you stroll down memory lane?
The friends that experienced my high school events.
For what do you wish to be remembered?
My kindness to others.
LINDA JACKSON
Married Name: Linda Williams
Higher Education: Tennessee State University; Trevecca Cumberland
Occupation: Teacher/Administrator
Retired: Yes
HIGH SCHOOL DAYS
Extracurricular Activities: Captain of Cheerleaders; Et Cetera Charm Club
Special Songs: I Will Always Love You (Whitney Houston)
Favorite Foods/Drinks: Fish and Tea
Entertainment: Watching Tiger Basketball and NBA
Favorite Teacher: Mrs. Joyce Blackmon
What are some of your treasured memories as you stroll down memory lane?
Pep rallies and leading others to cheer.
How did the Civil Rights Movement impact you personally?
It encouraged me to strive to reach goals that seemed unattainable.
For what do you wish to be remembered?
Being compassionate.
CORA MASON
Married Name: Cora Bogard
Children: 1
Higher Education: LeMoyne-Owen; Trevecca Nazarene College
Occupation: Teacher
Retired: Yes
Hobbies: Reading and Traveling
HIGH SCHOOL DAYS
Extracurricular Activities: 4-H, Spanish Club; Biology Club; Literary Guild
Special Songs: I Understand by Smokie Norful; Sunny by Bobbie Hebb
Favorite Foods/Drinks: Salads; Seafood; Coca Cola; Sweet Tea
Entertainment: Ballets; Memphis Grizzlies (Grannies); Golf Tournaments
Favorite Teacher/Why: Mrs. Wilson/She was so refined and even made Shakespeare enjoyable.
What are some of your treasured memories as you stroll down memory lane?
Amazing friends.
How did the Civil Rights Movement impact you personally?
Being involved during my college days; Marches, Black Mondays, and Meetings.
For what do you wish to be remembered?
Being an inspiration to others, as well as giving back.