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A Tribute
DR. DON NEWTON PARKERSON
For more than 50 years, Eastman High School, Class of 1955 has held class reunions every five years. While many have contributed to the success of these reunions, the inspiration and driving force has always been Don. All these years he has kept in touch with almost every classmate. When you became lost, he found you. For those who have gone before us, he chronicled their life. He even promoted several All Eastman High School class reunions which have been extremely successful and well attended. All of us who have enjoyed these get-togethers are indebted to Don and to him we pay this tribute.
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Eastman High School Hall of Fame
At the All Eastman High School Reunion on 04/29/06, the Eastman High School HALL OF FAME was established. Ten graduates were enshrined that night and three were from our class. In addition, Mr. Casteel, our principal, was also one of the ten. These were the individuals elected as members of the Eastman High School HALL OF FAME:
GENE MAC WINBURN
As a student of Eastman High School, he was a Beta Club member, an outstanding student and leader, a football player, who always wanted to be an attorney. Upon completing his high school years, he entered the University of Georgia where he graduated and then entered the University Law School graduating in 1961.He then taught Business Law at UGA for 10 years.
---He was a member of the State Bar of Georgia since 1961.
---a member of the International Society of Barristers
---the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates
---the Southern Conference of Bar Presidents
---the Western Bar Association
---the American Bar Association
---the Judicial Nominating Commission for Georgia
---the Lawyers Club of Atlanta
---He was Georgia’s Most Honored Lawyer as he served:
as president of the Western Circuit Bar Association
as president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
as president of the State Bar of Georgia
and as president of the International Society of Barristers
a feat no other lawyer has ever done.
He toured the nation as a seminar and convention speaker and was in great demand. He was also a concert pianist.? He was awarded the 1990 The Tradition of Excellence Award, the Distinguished Service Award and Georgia?s Super Lawyer. He is listed in Who’s Who in America and also Who’s Who in American Law.
He died March 19, 2006. An extremely large number of people attended his memorial service and this included a good number of Eastman and Dodge County people.
As a student of Eastman High School, he was a Beta Club member, an outstanding student and leader, a football player, who always wanted to be an attorney. Upon completing his high school years, he entered the University of Georgia where he graduated and then entered the University Law School graduating in 1961.He then taught Business Law at UGA for 10 years.
---He was a member of the State Bar of Georgia since 1961.
---a member of the International Society of Barristers
---the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates
---the Southern Conference of Bar Presidents
---the Western Bar Association
---the American Bar Association
---the Judicial Nominating Commission for Georgia
---the Lawyers Club of Atlanta
---He was Georgia’s Most Honored Lawyer as he served:
as president of the Western Circuit Bar Association
as president of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
as president of the State Bar of Georgia
and as president of the International Society of Barristers
a feat no other lawyer has ever done.
He toured the nation as a seminar and convention speaker and was in great demand. He was also a concert pianist.? He was awarded the 1990 The Tradition of Excellence Award, the Distinguished Service Award and Georgia?s Super Lawyer. He is listed in Who’s Who in America and also Who’s Who in American Law.
He died March 19, 2006. An extremely large number of people attended his memorial service and this included a good number of Eastman and Dodge County people.
Dr. SANDRA SMITH REEVES
This young lady was an outstanding student and 4-year Beta Clubber, a member of the Debate Team, a super 4-year basketball player as well as a cheerleader and a 4-year band member, graduating from Eastman High School in 1955. She then attended The University of Georgia for 2 years, transferred and graduated from Piedmont College with a B.A. in Mathematics with honors (Cum Laude); she then got her 1st Masters Degree from UGA in Mathematics Education, a Specialist Education Degree in Mathematics Education from UGA, another Specialist Education Degree in Counseling from UGA, a PhD in Research Measurement and Statistics from Georgia State University, and one more Masters Degree in Social Work from UGA.
Near the midpoint of research for her dissertation, she was invited and presented her findings at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association in New Orleans. At the end of her research, she was invited to do it again in San Francisco. In the educational field, she served as an Assistant Principal until she retired from the DeKalb County System. In 1977 she was inducted into Phi Delta Kappa Society International, an honor society.
In her spare time:
---she coached Little League baseball and basketball.
---she raises, trains and shows Tennessee Walking Horses.
In 1996 she moved to Lake Seed near Clayton, Georgia where she now lives.
Near the midpoint of research for her dissertation, she was invited and presented her findings at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association in New Orleans. At the end of her research, she was invited to do it again in San Francisco. In the educational field, she served as an Assistant Principal until she retired from the DeKalb County System. In 1977 she was inducted into Phi Delta Kappa Society International, an honor society.
In her spare time:
---she coached Little League baseball and basketball.
---she raises, trains and shows Tennessee Walking Horses.
In 1996 she moved to Lake Seed near Clayton, Georgia where she now lives.
ROBERT GRIFFIN CASTEEL
Mr. R. G. Casteel as he was known in Eastman, was born June 12, 1903 in Culberson, North Carolina, the son of a country Doctor who had an extensive practice in North
Carolina and later in Washington, Georgia.? He loved growing up in the mountains,hunting, fishing and riding in the buggy with his daddy on house calls.He attended high school in North Carolina and graduated from Young Harris College in Young Harris, Georgia where he majored in history.? He later received his Masters Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. He first taught school in Soperton where he met and married Vera Casteel in June of 1928. He later served as Principal
Soperton, Rockingham, Surrency, Waycross (Wacona High), Lavonia and in 1952, he became the Principal of Eastman High School, a position he held for 23 years.
During World War II, he worked the summers at the Brunswick shipyards. He held offices in many professional organizations and service clubs as was a Deacon of the First
Baptist Church for many years. The happiest part of his life were his years at Eastman High School where he took great personal interest in each and every graduate.
He was a man of honor, courage and faith and he served as a role model for the students. Mr. Casteel died in January of 1979.
Dr. DOROTHY SMITH GOLDEN She graduated from EHS in 1955, then graduated from Middle Georgia College. She then joined the staff of the Base Commander at Robins Air Force Base. She then married and moved to Athens and worked for the Dean, had 2 children, helped her husband get his PhD and enrolled at UGA herself and graduated with a BA in English. She then moved to Clemson University for her Masters Degree in English, while teaching at the same time. She then moved to Statesboro and Georgia Southern University and taught English at GSU for 12 years before moving back to Athens for further education (PhD) where she also took over the Agricultural Journalism Program at UGA. She later moved back to Statesboro to be the Head of the English Department at Georgia Southern University and she remained there until her retirement. She retired with Emeritus Status. After which for 6-7 years she reviewed new books for the National Library.She remained in charge of the Lecture Program for the English Department at GSU
---She wrote a Board Review Column for the Statesboro Herald
---Had many poems and articles published
---She was extremely career-oriented, always doing a superior job
---An outstanding tennis player, highly ranked in the state, winner of many tournaments
---Best mother and wife in town.
(now deceased)
Mr. R. G. Casteel as he was known in Eastman, was born June 12, 1903 in Culberson, North Carolina, the son of a country Doctor who had an extensive practice in North
Carolina and later in Washington, Georgia.? He loved growing up in the mountains,hunting, fishing and riding in the buggy with his daddy on house calls.He attended high school in North Carolina and graduated from Young Harris College in Young Harris, Georgia where he majored in history.? He later received his Masters Degree in Education from the University of Georgia. He first taught school in Soperton where he met and married Vera Casteel in June of 1928. He later served as Principal
Soperton, Rockingham, Surrency, Waycross (Wacona High), Lavonia and in 1952, he became the Principal of Eastman High School, a position he held for 23 years.
During World War II, he worked the summers at the Brunswick shipyards. He held offices in many professional organizations and service clubs as was a Deacon of the First
Baptist Church for many years. The happiest part of his life were his years at Eastman High School where he took great personal interest in each and every graduate.
He was a man of honor, courage and faith and he served as a role model for the students. Mr. Casteel died in January of 1979.
Dr. DOROTHY SMITH GOLDEN She graduated from EHS in 1955, then graduated from Middle Georgia College. She then joined the staff of the Base Commander at Robins Air Force Base. She then married and moved to Athens and worked for the Dean, had 2 children, helped her husband get his PhD and enrolled at UGA herself and graduated with a BA in English. She then moved to Clemson University for her Masters Degree in English, while teaching at the same time. She then moved to Statesboro and Georgia Southern University and taught English at GSU for 12 years before moving back to Athens for further education (PhD) where she also took over the Agricultural Journalism Program at UGA. She later moved back to Statesboro to be the Head of the English Department at Georgia Southern University and she remained there until her retirement. She retired with Emeritus Status. After which for 6-7 years she reviewed new books for the National Library.She remained in charge of the Lecture Program for the English Department at GSU
---She wrote a Board Review Column for the Statesboro Herald
---Had many poems and articles published
---She was extremely career-oriented, always doing a superior job
---An outstanding tennis player, highly ranked in the state, winner of many tournaments
---Best mother and wife in town.
(now deceased)
COLONEL EARL FRANKLIN CHEEK
COLONEL JAMES HERMAN COFER
BARBARA BROWN DEAN
RUSSELL DEAN FRANKLIN, SR.
GENERAL FRANKLIN STONE HENLEY
SENATOR EDWARD LAMAR McCRANIE
Hall of Fame Inductees for 2008
HAROLD ALLEN
Dr. ARCHIE THOMAS COFFEE, JR.
Dr. DONALD EVANS
Dr. ZACK HENDERSON
MARCIA JEAN PEACOCK MARTIN
She transferred to Eastman high School from Chester High School in 1952. At EHS she was an outstanding student and athlete, especially in basketball and was a cheerleader. She was a member of the Beta Club, an Honor Graduate, she represented EHS at Girls State, was a Senior Superlative, a class officer, on the Homecoming Court and the Annual Staff. She was also a member of the 4-H Club, the FHA and the Commercial Club. After high school, Marcia Jean Peacock attended Berry College and married Ronald Martin to became Marcia Jean Peacock Martin. Later, she attended Auburn University at Montgomery. She was a secretary for former Senator David Gambrell, secretary for Southern Iron, and Powell and Goldstein, Attorneys at Law. She became a fifth grade teacher in the Gwinnett County school system. She then moved to Montgomery, Alabama to become the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for the Alfa Insurance Company, a position she held for 26 years until her retirement in 2001. She is a member of the National Association of Independent Insurers, the Conference of Casualty Insurance Companies, the Southern Employee Benefits Corp. Board of Directors, the Human Resources Management Association, the Montgomery, Alabama County Technical Education Task Force, the Alabama State Advisory Committee on Vocational Education, The Chamber of Commerce Health Care Task Force, the Montgomery, Alabama Professional Training and Development Task Force, is a Certified Master Gardener and in 1995 was chosen as the Montgomery, Alabama Executive of theYear. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Montgomery Area United Way, the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Hospice, the Jackson Hospital Foundation, Partners in Education, the National Kidney Foundation, the Family Court Christmas Committee, the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, the Montgomery Area Food Bank Children's Table, the Arrowhead Country Club, the Arrowhead Homeowners Association, the Arrowhead Garden Club (the President) and the Capital City Master Gardners Association. She has 2 children and 5 granchildren. Marcia Jean considers her most rewarding accomplishment to be the planning, designing, and constructing of a $3,500,000 Child Development Center for the 100 children of the Alfa Insurance Company's home office employees. This state-of-the-art facility has 11 certified teachers for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. It is next door to the home office in Montgomery, Alabama and it opened for use in January 1990.
She transferred to Eastman high School from Chester High School in 1952. At EHS she was an outstanding student and athlete, especially in basketball and was a cheerleader. She was a member of the Beta Club, an Honor Graduate, she represented EHS at Girls State, was a Senior Superlative, a class officer, on the Homecoming Court and the Annual Staff. She was also a member of the 4-H Club, the FHA and the Commercial Club. After high school, Marcia Jean Peacock attended Berry College and married Ronald Martin to became Marcia Jean Peacock Martin. Later, she attended Auburn University at Montgomery. She was a secretary for former Senator David Gambrell, secretary for Southern Iron, and Powell and Goldstein, Attorneys at Law. She became a fifth grade teacher in the Gwinnett County school system. She then moved to Montgomery, Alabama to become the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for the Alfa Insurance Company, a position she held for 26 years until her retirement in 2001. She is a member of the National Association of Independent Insurers, the Conference of Casualty Insurance Companies, the Southern Employee Benefits Corp. Board of Directors, the Human Resources Management Association, the Montgomery, Alabama County Technical Education Task Force, the Alabama State Advisory Committee on Vocational Education, The Chamber of Commerce Health Care Task Force, the Montgomery, Alabama Professional Training and Development Task Force, is a Certified Master Gardener and in 1995 was chosen as the Montgomery, Alabama Executive of theYear. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Montgomery Area United Way, the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Hospice, the Jackson Hospital Foundation, Partners in Education, the National Kidney Foundation, the Family Court Christmas Committee, the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, the Montgomery Area Food Bank Children's Table, the Arrowhead Country Club, the Arrowhead Homeowners Association, the Arrowhead Garden Club (the President) and the Capital City Master Gardners Association. She has 2 children and 5 granchildren. Marcia Jean considers her most rewarding accomplishment to be the planning, designing, and constructing of a $3,500,000 Child Development Center for the 100 children of the Alfa Insurance Company's home office employees. This state-of-the-art facility has 11 certified teachers for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. It is next door to the home office in Montgomery, Alabama and it opened for use in January 1990.
SUE ROBERSON TROCHE
Dr. GUY WELLS
Dr. EDWARD L. WHIGHAM
COLONEL JOHN ALLEN WHIGHAM
JANE YOUNG
2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
Richard H. Coody, Jr.
Seenie Coody Courtney,Ph.D.
Jacquelyn Mullis Freeney
Robert Guyton Graham Robert graduated from Eastman High School in 1955.He transferred to EHS from Dodge High, but left prior to his graduation to join the Army. In 1953, he was awarded the Presidential Citation from President Dwight David Eisenhower for his heroism in Korea. After the war, he returned to Eastman High School to continue his formal education.
At EHS, he was a good academic student and participated in all sports, excelling in football and baseball. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Middle Georgia College and then on to the University of Georgia.
During Robert’s career he worked in the Insurance Business and in the building industry, attaining managerial status in both. At one time, he owned his own construction company.
Throughout his life, Robert, has continued to enjoy athletic activities, now focusing on golf rather than the contact sports. He retired in 1991 and continues to live in Augusta, GA, with his wife of 53 years, Lee Carolyn Gibbs from Rochelle.
Charles Eschol Graham
Bartow David Parkerson, D.D.S.
Don Newton Parkerson, D.C. Don graduated from Eastman High School in 1955. He then served a tour of duty in the U. S. Navy. Following his tour in the Navy, Don attended the University of Georgia and attained a B.S. Degree in Education. He taught biology and coached in four Georgia high schools before making a career change.
He attended Palmer College and received a Doctorate in Chiropractic degree, he did post graduate studies in Orthopedics. Dr. Parkerson built a very successful practice over a period of 33 years with a large patient base which included high school, college, and professional athletes
Through the years, Don has served in civic, community and professional organizations. He was president of many of these organizations and on the local level, served eight terms as president of the Dodge County Booster Club
Don was the creator and organizer of the All-Eastman High School Reunions which began in 1996 and have continued. Don and his wife Marilyn are in their 50th year of marriage. Both are retired and live on Lake Oconee. They have two children and three grandchildren.
Charles St. Claire Smyly
Williamson Sylvester Stuckey, Sr.
James H. Tison, M.D, F.A.C.P
Seenie Coody Courtney,Ph.D.
Jacquelyn Mullis Freeney
Robert Guyton Graham Robert graduated from Eastman High School in 1955.He transferred to EHS from Dodge High, but left prior to his graduation to join the Army. In 1953, he was awarded the Presidential Citation from President Dwight David Eisenhower for his heroism in Korea. After the war, he returned to Eastman High School to continue his formal education.
At EHS, he was a good academic student and participated in all sports, excelling in football and baseball. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Middle Georgia College and then on to the University of Georgia.
During Robert’s career he worked in the Insurance Business and in the building industry, attaining managerial status in both. At one time, he owned his own construction company.
Throughout his life, Robert, has continued to enjoy athletic activities, now focusing on golf rather than the contact sports. He retired in 1991 and continues to live in Augusta, GA, with his wife of 53 years, Lee Carolyn Gibbs from Rochelle.
Charles Eschol Graham
Bartow David Parkerson, D.D.S.
Don Newton Parkerson, D.C. Don graduated from Eastman High School in 1955. He then served a tour of duty in the U. S. Navy. Following his tour in the Navy, Don attended the University of Georgia and attained a B.S. Degree in Education. He taught biology and coached in four Georgia high schools before making a career change.
He attended Palmer College and received a Doctorate in Chiropractic degree, he did post graduate studies in Orthopedics. Dr. Parkerson built a very successful practice over a period of 33 years with a large patient base which included high school, college, and professional athletes
Through the years, Don has served in civic, community and professional organizations. He was president of many of these organizations and on the local level, served eight terms as president of the Dodge County Booster Club
Don was the creator and organizer of the All-Eastman High School Reunions which began in 1996 and have continued. Don and his wife Marilyn are in their 50th year of marriage. Both are retired and live on Lake Oconee. They have two children and three grandchildren.
Charles St. Claire Smyly
Williamson Sylvester Stuckey, Sr.
James H. Tison, M.D, F.A.C.P
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