Jackson, Tenn. (November 16, 2021) - Lane College would like to formally congratulate Greg ('70) and Cheryl Davis and Leon Freeman ('68) on their recent induction into the Jennie E. Lane Legacy Society.
The Society welcomes those alumni and friends into the membership once they have documented a commitment to Lane College of $100,000 or more. The ceremony was held Friday, November 12 on the 139th anniversary of the first session of the C.M.E. High School, later to become Lane College.
The Society is named in honor of Miss Jennie E. Lane, the first teacher at the institution.
A reception was held in their honor with family and friends present. Music was provided by the Lane College Jennie E. Lane Ensemble.
Because the induction ceremony was held virtually last year, 2020 inductees John and Jean Potts were also honored at this year's in-person induction. All inductees spoke of their love and gratitude to the College, and the honor it is to leave a legacy to future generations at Lane while encouraging others to do the same.
Other society members include:
2017 - Morris and Brenda Fair and A. Laura Johnson
2018 - Jessie Nave Carpenter, Dr. Jesse and Cheryl Tyson, Warlene Greer-Reed
2019 - Dr. Logan and Susan Hampton, Tommie Kirkendoll, Harold and Trustee Voresa Booker, Darryl and Darlette Samuels
2020 - John and Jean Potts, Judson and Donna Pickard
For more information or to let us know that you would like to join the Jennie E. Lane Legacy Society, please get in touch with any member of the staff at ia@lanecollege.edu or 731-425-2548.
( Pictured above, Jennie E Lane Society members present: Logan Hampton, Tommie Kirkendoll, John and Jean Potts and Leon Freeman)
(Pictured above: Mr. Leon Freeman is honored by his fraternity brothers, members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.)