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Kimberly Blakney
Years at SwCC: 1998-2000
Education after SwCC: Abilene Christian University (2000-2003)
SwCC Roommate: Marita Pritchett

Classmates with whom I keep in touch: Many of them, but primarily Aleatha Draine, Marita Pritchett, Shalonda Quins (Dulin), and Marcia Hollis (Bratcher)

Funniest memory at SwCC: Shalonda Quins had been sneaking and “borrowing” my clothes and “borrowing” my food. So I decided to teach her a lesson and left my door unlocked and hid under the bed because I knew she was coming. Just as she was in the process of making herself a sandwich, I jumped from under the bed and scared her half to death. She screamed for a long time, it was so funny! Needless to say, she didn’t “borrow” my clothes anymore without permission

What I treasure most about my experience at SwCC: I treasure the lifelong friendships that I have built with so many. I truly gained a true extension of family.

Current Profession: Special Education Teacher with Tulsa Public Schools.

Activities/Community Service:
-I am a youth worker at my congregation
-I am the youth chorus director for my congregation
-I singing with an Acappella group by the name of Legacy

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Warren Blakney Jr.
Years at SwCC: 1998-2000
Education after SwCC: Abilene Christian University (2000-2002)
SwCC Roommate: Adrian Mullins and Darwin Mason
Classmates with whom I keep in touch: Too many to list

Funniest memory at SwCC: I was leading the way to raid the girls dorm with about 6 or 7 other guys behind me and just as I got to the edge of the gymnasium, there was Chief (Jonathan McClinton). He said, “Blakney, don’t even think about it,” and we all turned right back around and went straight to the dorm like nothing ever happened. “Shouts out to Chief for not writing us up that night!”

What I treasure most about my experience at SwCC: I built friendships that will last for a lifetime and I also very much appreciate the opportunity to minister to so many people through song

Current Profession: Fire Underwriter for State Farm Insurance (4 yrs)

Activities/Community Service:
-Currently mentoring young adults at the North Peoria Church of Christ where my father serves as the full time evangelist
-Singing with an Acappella group by the name of Legacy

Marital Status: Engaged to Pauletta Sanders of Conyers, GA

Primary Goal: To become a full time minister

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LaTonya Flournoy
Years at SwCC: 90 -92
Education after SwCC: Northwood University, BA/University of Phoenix, MBA
SwCC Roommate: Stephon Graham

Classmates with whom I keep in touch: My Protégé Group (Sara O’Neal Johnson, Shay Wyrick Cathey, Tonya Ware, J.P.Watkins, Tamika Terry)

Funniest memory at SwCC: The drama club hosting “In Living Color” and Class of 92 being the first of Mu Alpha Nu and having to perform from the gym to the cafeteria.

What I treasure most about my experience at SwCC: I treasure the friendships that were formed from SwCC and how we are still in each other’s lives in some way! I will always treasure the creative ways we found to entertain ourselves, whether it was through Mu Alpha Nu, Drama Club, Cheerleading, or The Cafeteria!!!!

About Me: I am the mother of two wonderful young ladies, LaTuavia and Kiara, who brings the joy into my life and keeps the sparkle in my eye!

I grew up in Dallas, Texas where I attended with with my infamous family the The Kazee’s, better known as the family who sings “Save a Seat” led by James Kazee, Dallas West Church of Christ under the teaching of the late and great Bro. Reginald B. Dulin (I miss you).

I am currently employed with The New AT&T as a Diversity Staffing Manager in which I assist in helping to recruit diverse individuals who would enjoy working in our retail stores. In the community, I enjoy being involved as a Precinct Chair in the Democratic Party, a member of the Greater Dallas Urban League and the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. I enjoy given back to my community as well as enjoy my friends and family! Most in importantly, I enjoy keeping up with the fashion.

I am a member of the Mountainview Church of Christ and enjoy singing with the magnificent Mountainview Chorus.

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