I was among the many who attended the homecoming service for my good friend Harold Akin.

Harold was one of those rare folks that could be counted on to help anyone, anywhere, anytime….and always with a smile. He will be really missed.

It was a wonderful service with Pastor Bobby Briggs and former Pastor Buddy Drake speaking. Both were close friends of Harold and they made it so personal and uplifting.

Buddy’s dad, Alvin, was a good friend of mine and we visited on many occasions. Alvin was so proud of Buddy and talked about him often.

The older I get, the more I enjoy looking back to the “good old days.” Let’s look back to the year….

1949 THE ALLEN ADVOCATE

Senior Sketches

Bernace Miller was born in Allen on February 20, 1930. He began school at McCall’s Chapel, where he graduated from elementary school as valedictorian of his class.

He has been active in all school activities and played football for four years.

Bernace’s plans for the future are indefinite.

Truman Short, son of Mr. and Mrs. N.M. Short, was born in Allen on January 15, 1931. He has attended school here for the past 12 years.

Tadpole, as his friends call him, has been an active participant in high school athletics, lettering in basketball and baseball for three years.