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Shawn Fordham, Greeting

On September 8, 2011 President Barack Obama delivered his jobs speech to a joint session of Congress. Before doing so he shook hands with Christina Anderson Smith (PFA Alum '78) Official Reporter for the U.S. House of Representatives. Smith was present in the Capitol to dictate the president's remarks word for word. History was made that night as it was the first time an African American Reporter for the House recorded a speech by the first African American President.
Congratulations Tina!!!

Shawn LaMar Fordham
President
National Pine Forge Academy Alumni Association
 
What We Do You know what it means to be recognized as a Pine Forge Academy graduate. As an alumnus and friend of PFA, you join a family whose membership is over 2,100.

The National Pine Forge Academy Alumni Association offers members the chance to be part of a prestigious community.
2011 PFA Homecoming

NPFAAA Congratulates Sydney Freeman, Jr.
A special Doctoral Hooding/Commencement Ceremony for Sydney Freeman, Jr. (PFA class of 2003 & OC class of 2007) was held on Friday August 5, 2011 for invited family, friends and university guests. Sydney earned the Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Higher Education Administration at Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. In September, he accepted a staff position as the Director of Teaching and Learning Center within the College of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskeegee University. Sydney is the son of Sydney Sr. and alumna Cassandra Lewis Freeman (PFA class of 1975). He is married to the former Lynda Marie Murphy (daughter of Jackie and Freddie Murphy – PFA class of 1969). They reside in Montgomery, Alabama. NPFAAA congratulates Dr. Sydney Freeman, Jr.
NBC reality competition "The Sing-Off"
On Monday, September 19, 2011, the new NBC reality competition "The Sing-Off" aired. The winner of last season's competition on December 20, 2010 was the Alabama gospel sextet COMMITTED. Members of the group were graduates and current students of Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. One of the members with a 'voice like butta' is Theron "Therry" Thomas, a PFA class of 2005 graduate. Stay tuned for more news about America's newest gospel artists - PEOPLE Weekly on September 25, 2011. Therry is the son of Gwendolyn and Theron Thomas (1978) and brother of Bridget Raquel (2008). LINK: Other related family of Theron "Therry" Thomas who are PFA alums also includes aunt Deborah Thomas Robinson (1979); uncle Leon Thomas (1980); great aunts and uncles Lorraine Thomas Ricks (1951), Valerie Thomas Baynard (1960), Milton Thomas (1958) and Raymond Baynard (1961); and cousins Raymond Baynard,
NPFAAA's Golf Tournament
PFA students and staff participates in the annual NPFAAA's Golf Tournament on Friday, September 2, 2011.
Congratulations to
Dr. & Mrs. William R. Hicks


On Sunday, September 18, 2011, attorney Gwen-Marie Davis (PFA class of 1998) wedded Dr. Williams R. Hicks of Huntsville, Alabama. The wedding was held in the Emmanuel-Brinklow SDA Church, Brinklow, Maryland. The NPFAAA family congratulates William and Gwen-Marie as the start their new life together. God bless you!

Remembering 9-11 on September 11, 2011.
Barry with Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid