These Old Times – May 30, 2019

Forty-five years ago, Johnny Harrell, a member of Lakeview’s graduating class, had the distinction of being the only student ever to play in the senior band for six years.

By Amy Quesinberry
| 3:31 p.m. May 31, 2019

West Orange Times & Observer
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85 years ago

From “Social News and Notes”: Larry Allen Grimes has arrived to reign over the household of Lee and Mable Grimes, much to their delight and the delight of the two other children, Hugh and Harriet. Without a doubt, his influence also will be strongly felt in the households of his grandparents, the J.L. Dillards.

75 years ago

John Rees, principal of Lakeview High School, has announced commencement programs. Baccalaureate services will be held at Oakland Presbyterian Church. Graduation exercises will be in the school auditorium with Anne Arnold as valedictorian and James Gay Jr. as salutatorian.

45 years ago

Johnny Harrell, a member of Lakeview’s graduating class, has the distinction of being the only student ever to play in the senior band for six years. In the seventh grade at Lakeview, he started in the beginner band and was promoted to the junior band on the second day of school and to the senior band on the third. He is a longtime member of Cooper’s Troopers.

20 years ago

Ward Britt was the guest speaker at the Winter Garden Memorial Day program, and Lester Dabbs spoke at Ocoee’s ceremony.

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Amy Quesinberry

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.