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2006 Black Alumni/ae Reunion
August 4–5, 2006

Photos by Becky Montgomery


Kimberly Strange-Shanks, PTS Class of 2005 (left), New Testament Interpretation Professor Brian Blount and his wife, Sharon, enjoy the alums’ tribute to Blount in an extemporaneous preaching event.


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Richard Farmer, PTS Class of 1980, was the musician and keynote speaker for the reunion.


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PTS alumnus Emmanuel Bourjolly, Class of 2006.


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Dr. Brian Blount, professor of New Testament interpretation, with his wife, Sharon. Dr. Blount was honored by a special tribute during the gathering.


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PTS alumna Ernestine Winfrey, Class of 1994, paying tribute to Dr. Brian Blount at Friday evening's gathering.


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Alumni/ae listened to an extemporaneous preaching event honoring Dr. Brian Blount.


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PTS Professor of Christian Social Ethics Peter J. Paris


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PTS alumna Jacqueline Glass, Class of 2003.


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Jessica Carter, PTS Class of 2009, was one of many who spoke at the preaching event honoring Dr. Brian Blount .


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President Torrance speaks with PTS alumnus Cornell Edmonds, Class of 2000.


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Conference planner and alumna Wynnetta Wimberley, Class of 2001 and 2002, with alumni/ae relations director Steve Hamilton.


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Cheryle Hanna, Class of 2001, led a workshop on “Not the Pastor! Thriving in Associate Ministry.”


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Florence Ridley (center), Class of 1978, enjoying companionship with fellow alums at the 2006 Black Alumni/ae Reunion.


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Family and friends enjoyed the opportunity for fellowship that the reunion provided.


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One of the reunion highlights was the alumni/ae banquet.


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President Torrance addressed attendees at the alumni/ae banquet.


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Wade Epps, Class of 1972 and 1974, speaks at the “Go Preach!” event paying tribute to Dr. Brian Blount.


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