The Georgia Launch of Ambassador Anthony Johnson’s latest book took place at a reception held in his honor by KCOBA Atlanta on Friday, June 13th 2008. The Ambassador was in Atlanta for the chapter’s eight annual Reunion & Awards banquet.
The venue for the reception was the beautiful Medlock Bridge clubhouse in Alpharetta, which was arranged by resident Everett McNish, past president of the Atlanta chapter. His wife Jo-Ann ensured that the evening’s refreshments were tastefully presented in a buffet.
Kool Runnings Restaurant—owned and operated by KC Old Boy Tony Reid--donated jerk chicken, rice and peas and a seafood medley. Arlene and Everton Barrett donated desserts and beverages. Derrick Wright provided the punch.
In addition to Ambassador Johnson and his wife Pamela, the KC old boys and their wives were joined by Atlanta’s honorary Consul Mr. Vin Martin. After the meal, Atlanta chapter president, Glen Laman, welcomed the Ambassador and his wife and invited him to say a “few words.”
After the formalities, copies of the book, The Brave May Fall But Never Yield: The History of Kingston College, 1925 – 2006, were displayed and the Ambassador was invited to autograph copies. Available copies were quickly snapped up and old boys then passed their books around to have the old boys in attendance sign the back of their copies.
At this writing, demand had exceeded supply and the ambassador made arrangements to have additional copies shipped to Atlanta for sale. Interestingly enough, at the banquet on Saturday evening where old boys were proudly displaying their copies, people who did not even attend KC put their names on a list for a copy when an additional supply is available.
Mrs. Johnson was dressed in purple...
Ossie Mignott checks out his copy of the History of KC
Everrtt McNish confers with chapter president Glen Laman.
Ambassador Johnson was enjoying the reception in his honor
Ambassador Johnson signs a book for Mrs.Janet Walters
Honorary Consul Vin Martin chats with Atlanta board member Garfield Parker
Glen Laman and Atlanta webmaster, Earl Adams share a light moment
