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November 3, 1951
The Guardian
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
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Miss Georgie Spriggs, nearly 90 and the oldest living Hampton Institute graduate from Boston, was honored at an alumni banquet in Ritz Plaza Hall with a bouquet presented by Mrs. Virginia Bailey Jones. She has attended Hampton commencements for 66 consecutive years, including two by plane.
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OLDEST HAMPTON GRADUATE HONORED
Miss Georgie Spriggs, of Boston, said to be the oldest living graduate of Hampton Institute, was guest of honor at the Hampton Alumni banquet which was recently held in the Ritz Plaza Hall.
The recipient of many felicitations from alumni and others, Miss Spriggs—who is approaching 90—was presented with a large bouquet from the local Hampton Alumni chapter, tied with her Hampton Class colors.
The presentation was made by the Chapter's secretary, Mrs. Virginia Bailey Jones, amid smiles and handclapping by all
at the banquet table. The surprised elderly-young alumna beamed with thanks.
Although many, many summers have gone by since Miss Spriggs in cap and gown was awarded her Hampton diploma, she still retains a keen interest in the Virginia institute. She has a record of attending Hampton commencement exercises for sixty-six years in succession.
Two years she made the trip by her first flight, which she immensely enjoyed.
Upon her return home the sprightly lady remarked that travel by plane is "the only way to travel".
Miss Georgie Spriggs, of Boston, said to be the oldest living graduate of Hampton Institute, was guest of honor at the Hampton Alumni banquet which was recently held in the Ritz Plaza Hall.
The recipient of many felicitations from alumni and others, Miss Spriggs—who is approaching 90—was presented with a large bouquet from the local Hampton Alumni chapter, tied with her Hampton Class colors.
The presentation was made by the Chapter's secretary, Mrs. Virginia Bailey Jones, amid smiles and handclapping by all
at the banquet table. The surprised elderly-young alumna beamed with thanks.
Although many, many summers have gone by since Miss Spriggs in cap and gown was awarded her Hampton diploma, she still retains a keen interest in the Virginia institute. She has a record of attending Hampton commencement exercises for sixty-six years in succession.
Two years she made the trip by her first flight, which she immensely enjoyed.
Upon her return home the sprightly lady remarked that travel by plane is "the only way to travel".
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Hampton Graduate
Alumni Banquet
Elderly Honor
Commencement Attendance
Air Travel
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Georgie Spriggs
Mrs. Virginia Bailey Jones
Where did it happen?
Ritz Plaza Hall, Boston; Hampton Institute, Virginia
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Georgie Spriggs
Mrs. Virginia Bailey Jones
Location
Ritz Plaza Hall, Boston; Hampton Institute, Virginia
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
Miss Georgie Spriggs, approaching 90, honored as oldest living Hampton graduate at alumni banquet with bouquet from local chapter presented by Mrs. Virginia Bailey Jones; attended 66 consecutive commencements, two by plane, and enjoys air travel.