Author: Cynthia Dockery

2025 Reunion Registration Form

"Ain’t No Stopping Us Now!"
41st Annual Reunion
July 4 - July 6, 2025
Reunion Chair, Cynthia Knight Dockery (Class of ‘73)
Meet & Greet Co-Chair, Cornel Boyd (Class of ‘71)
Gala Co-Chair, Deborah Boyd Purvis (Class of ‘72)
Scholarship and Memorial Breakfast Co-Chair, Cathy Boyd Parker (Class of ‘68)
Make your registration selections then mail pages 3 & 4 back in the self-addressed envelope enclosed.

Dear Alumni, Family and Friends,
We are quickly approaching the W. A. Pattillo High School National Alumni Association, Incorporated 41st Annual Reunion. The biblical representation of the number “41” represents the dawn of a new day—the hope and promise that if you don't quit, the rain will stop, the giant will fall, and you will enter your “promised land.” Therefore, we chose the theme “AIN’T NO STOPPPING US NOW!” to represent how we will continue the Pattillo Legacy no matter what challenges we may face.
The 41st Reunion Committee is thrilled to invite you to a weekend filled with lots of fun, heartwarming fellowship, memories and good ole southern cuisine. It is the esteemed privilege and joy of the “Boyd” family to serve as the Reunion Leadership Team. The entire Reunion Committee will plan and organize the events for the weekend.
The Annual Meeting will be held Friday, July 4, at 1pm at Pattillo Middle School. Come out and voice your opinions or recommendations for the future of the Association. That evening we will “KEEP ON TRUCKIN” at our Meet and Greet on Friday. Brush up on the histories of W. A. Pattillo High School and East Tarboro because the evening will feature games related to both of them. Of course, the evening will include dancing and other activities. Dress comfortably, and come to win!
On Saturday, “THE BEST IS YET TO COME.” The attire will be any combination of maroon, gold or white (colors are optional, however, dress in your best to impress). This event will consist of tributes and recognitions to Hall of Fame Honorees, Veterans, and others. Come prepared to represent your class and win the attendance trophy and dance the night away.
The Scholarship and Memorial Breakfast “Don’t Stop Believing” will be held on Sunday. Scholarship Recipients are recognized and encourage to continue to pursue their dreams. We also recognize our 2024-2025 Fallen Trojans. The Scholarship event is the foundation of the Alumni Association. Its purpose is to provide funding to support the educational endeavors of students in the Edgecombe Public School System and beyond. We look forward to being a continued source of support to these students.
The Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro, North Carolina will host the Friday and Sunday events and the Rocky Mount Event Center in Rocky Mount, North Carolina will accommodate the Saturday event.
Every effort is being made by the Reunion Committee to offer you a memorable weekend so return your registration package as soon as possible. We are looking forward to seeing you there! If you have questions, please email us at info@pattilloalumni.com.
Best Regards,
The 41th Reunion Planning Committee

Schedule of Events
Annual Meeting of Members: Report to the Membership
Friday: July 4, 1:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Pattillo Middle School, Tarboro, NC 27886
Meet & Greet — “Keep On Trucking!”
Friday: July 4, 6:30 PM — 11:30 PM
Edgecombe Community College, Tarboro, NC 27886
”The Best is Yet to Come”
Saturday: July 5, 7:00 PM — 11:30 PM
Rocky Mount Event Center
285 NE Main St., Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Scholarship and Memorial Breakfast
”Don’t Stop Believing”
Sunday: July 6, 8:30 AM — 10:30 AM
Edgecombe Community College, Tarboro, NC 27886

Visit the W. A. Pattillo High School
National Alumni Association Website:
http://pattilloalumni.com
Here you will find:
History of W. A. Pattillo and W. A. Pattillo High School
National Alumni Association
Photo Gallery
Committee Webpages
The 2025 Annual Report
Annual Meeting Minutes
Proxy Designation Form
Alumni News
Donation Tab
President's Message
2025 Reunion Information

W. A. Pattillo High School National Alumni Association, Inc.
REGISTRATION FORM
NOTE: If a tournament is taking place at the Rocky Mount Event Center on the day of our Gala parking will be available at $5 per car. Free shuttle bus service will be available.
NAME:
MAILING ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
Make your registration selections, then mail pages 2 and 3 back in the self-addressed envelope enclosed.

REUNION FEES
Annual Member	$ 25.00
5 Year Sustained Member	$ 85.00
Seniors	$ 20.00
Souvenir Booklet	$ 20.00
Package: All Events	$120.00 ($10 savings)
Meet & Greet	$ 40.00
Meet & Greet / Reserved Table for 8 / (Must be paid in full)	$320.00
Gala	$ 60.00
Reserved Gala Table for 8 / (Must be paid in full)	$480.00
Breakfast	$ 30.00
Reserved Breakfast Table for 8 (Must be paid in full)	$ 240.00
Reserve Table—All Events / (Must be paid in full)	$ 1040.00
Booklet Ads—F/H/Q
Scholarship Donation
Reunion Donations
Total Due
Ticket Payments Due by June 14th / NO REFUNDS ON TICKET SALES

MY CONTRIBUTION IS AT THE
Trojan Level ($1000 +) $
Maroon Leve ($500=$999) $
Gold Level ($250-$499) $
Sprinter Level ($150-$249) $
Runner Level ($100-$149) $
Friends of Pattillo ($1-$99) $
Optional
This contribution is in [ ] honor [ ] memory of:
NAME(S)
Please make check or money order payable to:
Pattillo Alumni Association. Please mail this form with your check in the return address envelope.
You may also visit the Donation Tab on our webpage at www.pattilloalumni.com to use PayPal.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONORS
Name
Address
Phone

Class or Years Attended Pattillo
Would you like to be seated at the reserved table with the Class of 1940-1959?
Yes __ No __
I am purchasing a “Reserve Table” for the Class of or Family of
Are you a Veteran? Yes __ No __

ADVERTISEMENT FORM
Support us by advertising in our 41th Reunion Souvenir Booklet.
ADVERTISEMENT SPACE IN THE BOOKLET IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. PLEASE COMPLETE THE BOTTOM OF THIS FORM AND MAIL IT ALONG WITH PAYMENT TO:
W. A. Pattillo High School National Alumni Association, Inc.
ATTN: Financial Secretary, Post Office Box 601
Tarboro, North Carolina 27886
DEADLINE FOR COPY READY ADS — JUNE 1, 2025; SUBMIT ALL ADS ELECTRONICALLY TO
Feasta T. Reynolds—pattillo.prc@gmail.com
Please direct questions to info@pattilloalumni.com.
Note: An additional fee of $25 will be added for any ad that has to be designed.
(Ad Selection): Option 1 (C__/B&W___ ) Option 2 (C__/B&W__) Option 3 (C__/B&W__) AMT. ENCLOSED

OPTION 1 — FULL PAGE / COLOR/$110 / B&W/$100	OPTION 2 — HALF PAGE / COLOR/$60 / B&W/$50	OPTION 3 — QUARTER PAGE / COLOR/$35 / B&W/$25

W. A. Pattillo High School National Alumni Association, Inc.
Post Office Box 601
Tarboro, North Carolina 27886
Membership Application Form
Membership Expires 365 Days after Joining
NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NO.:
EMAIL ADDRESS:
Year Graduated: _____________ or Years Attended: _______
I desire to work with the committee and/or activity listed:
SELECT A MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY
This category is for members whose age is below 75
Annual Membership: $25
Sustained 5 Yr. Membership: $85
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Centenarian: Age 100+ $0
Date of Birth:
Nonagenarian: Ages 90-99 $0
Date of Birth:
Octogenarian: Ages 80-89 $0
Date of Birth:
Senior: Ages 75-79 $20
Date of Birth:
TOTAL _________________
Return Form with check or money order payable to Pattillo Alumni Association in the return self-addressed envelope or Donate via PayPal using: www.pattilloalumni.com.

The Pattillo Store!
Shop at our store for Pattillo memorabilia. Wear you t-shirts or caps with Trojan Pride!
Below are sample items. Images do not imply the actual product.

Go to pattilloalumni.com to place your order at the Pattillo Store or fill out the enclosed order form and submit by May 31, 2025, to receive your order in time for the 2025 Reunion.

Scholarship and Awards Program
The Scholarship Committee recommends eligibility requirements, selection requirements, an application process and a selection process for the approval of the Board of Directors. To that end the association provides a far-reaching Scholarship and Awards Program to achieve its stated purpose. Specifically, we offer the following awards and support:
Walter A. Pattillo Alumni Scholarship — a scholarship ($500 - $1000) awarded to applicants from the ECPS with the highest rankings from the Selection Committee.
W. A. Pattillo Secondary Scholarship — named annually for a former Pattillo or Princeville School faculty member. Awarded ($500 - $750) to an ECPS student who has a 2.0-2.5 GPA and may have financial needs or has a hardship.
The Pattillo Banner Scholarship— will be awarded annually and named in honor of a former faculty member or an administrator who carried the banner of W. A. Pattillo High School by serving the community at Pattillo School during the years of 1971 to 1987. The scholarship will be made to an ECPS student in the amount of $500 - $750 who has a 2.5 to 4.00 GPA who may have a financial need and/or hardship.
Nathan Lewis Alumni Member Scholarship — a scholarship ($500 - $1000) awarded to a child, grandchild or great-grand child of any member of the association who meets the eligibility criteria. Awarded to a student who has a 2.5 – 4.00 GPA.
The James E. Wood Engineering Scholarship — an endowed scholarship ($1000) awarded to an applicant from the ECPS who meets the criteria of the Walter A. Pattillo Alumni Scholarship and who plans to major in Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. This scholarship is funded annually by the family of the late James E. Wood.
The Harrison Family Memorial Scholarship — an endowed scholarship awarded in two equal installments to an applicant who meets the criteria of the Nathan Lewis Member Scholarships, who has been accepted into an accredited college or university and also has a Grade Point Average not lower than 3.0. This scholarship is funded annually by the Harrison Family.
The Horace B. Hussey Scholarship — The Coach Horace Bell Hussey Scholarship — a scholarship ($500) awarded annually to a student athlete who has been accepted at an HBCU. Whereas Coach Hussey, in his classroom teaching and in his coaching on the court and on the field, subscribed to a belief that basics and fundamentals were the staples needed to articulate, respectively, in academics and athletics, there is a requirement that the applicant’s coach provide a letter of testament that the applicant subscribed to these acumens prized by Coach Hussey. The scholarship will be awarded annually by the Hussey family and a former student of Coach Horace Bell Hussey.
Financial assistance to our two designated charter schools: W. A. Pattillo and Princeville Schools and an Incentive Awards Program that honors an early mentor and pioneer from our youth in the East Tarboro or Princeville communities.
Beverly Perry Clark, ‘75
Scholarship Committee Chairperson
(Donation Forms on the Back of Newsletter)
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Membership INFORMATION
The Membership Committee promotes membership growth and retention in the association. Your membership is a precious gift to the ASSOCIATION.
We INVITE you to JOIN. This keeps the Legacy alive and allows us to continue the rich heritage that was built in 1924. That is your priceless benefit for membership.
Your membership will help promote the association and support administrative cost of day to day operations. See the membership application on the rear of the newsletter and use it to secure or renew your membership.
JOIN NOW!!
Lorene Whitehead McNair, ‘73
Membership Committee Chairperson