Blackbeard's Gatherings were started by the classes of 1950 and 1951 in 2002.  They had an idea that AHS Alums - no matter the class, no matter the age, might enjoy coming together for food and fellowship once every three months.  Led by Wynelle Davis Greenway and Bridges and Janice Simmons, it has been a huge success.  Classes from the late 40's to early 60's have been represented.   If you like to laugh, if you like to see old friends and make new ones, and if you are located around Albany, or happen to be in town at "Gathering" time, YOU ARE WELCOME!!!

                                                  Next "Blackbeard's Gathering"

Reservations an absolute MUST!                             

Wynelle Davis Greenway:   229-435-8746   

or email: gwtwjw@mchsi.com

Jean Weiner, Albany artist, donated one of her beautiful Radium prints to be raffled at the January Blackbeard's Gathering.  $102 was raised and donated to the Albany High School Scholarship Fund.  Janice Chastain Simmons (50) introduced Jean to those attending the gathering,

Jean was a guest of Tommy ('56) and Beverly Smith ('55) Herrington who drove from Atlanta for the evening.  In trying to find a copy of "Skywater" to purchase and study Radium, Jean discovered the Albany High Times website and emailed Beverly asking where she might purchase a copy of the beautiful book written by Lamar Clifton and Morgan Murphy (deceased).  The rest is a wonderful story!

Yoni McCann, wife of Frankie McCann, Class of 1950, won the raffle!!

For the very special story of the birth, progress and signing of this incredible painting,  Click here: Jean Weiner - Albany Artist