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Hundreds of Meridian natives and their families joined current Queen City residents , former classmates , neighbors and friends in Highland Park Saturday , June 29 , for the National Council of Meridianites Inc . 55th Convention and Picnic . The event , more commonly known as the Meridianite Picnic , is held in Meridian every five years . Participants enjoyed tasty food and good fellowship as they reconnected with one another at family and class reunions set up under tents in the park . The picnic is a main attraction during the National Council of Meridianites ’ Convention and Picnic , which also included a scholarship luncheon , a memorial service , a grand ball and a hospitality gathering . Photos by Glenda Sanders
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Pictured : 1 . Thomas Slay , left to right , Terry Watson , Richard McCoy , Carolyn O ’ Banner and Deborah Ewing 2 . Lorene Adams Proffit , Robert Adams and Florene Adams Harbin 3 . Brenda Irby , front row from left , and Linda Crafton , back row left to right , Toney Ward , Laura Ward Altman , Connie Altman , Regina Altman , Antwan Altman and Kenny Ward 4 . James Hearn , from left , Latraus Portis , Curtis Spencer , Taliyah Portis , Joann Davis and Tanya Portis 5 . Lee Fikes , from left , Gwendolyn Fikes , Anthony Nicholson and Rodney Moore 6 . Reginald McDade , left , and LaShuandra Paulin 7 . Paige Gale , left , and Angela Johnson 8 . Charles Moore , Mattie Gordon-Hatter , Aquanetta Lowry , Jackie Tingle , Rena Smith and Roderick Smith
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