The Pride of the Grahams
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 Members of the Clan Graham Society are invited
to submit announcements they wish to share with the entire membership. 
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Charleston Highland Gathering
September 19-21,2008

             Charleston. Can anyone ever sing the praises enough of this historic city and the surrounding low country that is so important in so much of our American history?  Its beauty, traditions and the hospitality of its people are everywhere in evidence at the games held at Boone Hall Plantation. Clan Graham has been here for many years and has several proud members.

 The 70 degree weather was a first in the many years we have hosted a Graham tent, and the increased attendance made the day for everyone. We had over 40 members and guests visit. Five new registrations were signed, and we had one renewal.  We have encouraged these members to send family history to Nellie Lowry.

 Interesting that members John (& Susan) Allardice were here from Bradfordwoods, PA.  He is a former Scottish athlete, and joined with “all the former athletes, judges and support staff who have honored the Charleston games by holding their annual Scottish Heavy Athletics Reunion this year.” – (program). This distinguished group was in the reviewing area for the Parade of Tartans.

  John & Margaret Graham
  and Bill & Liz Parr

Former Scottish Athlete James Allardice and Susan Allaardice

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Flora MacDonald Highland Games
Close After A 30 Year Run

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2008 Loch Norman Games
Charlotte, North Carolina

Huntersville NC

April 18-20, 2008

Since the beginning 15 years ago, Clan Graham has answered the Call of the Clans at the Friday night torchlight ceremony where the stirring narration gives way as the Clans shout their presence. When finished, the torchlight's form the St. Andrew’s Cross, and this year, a group of about 25 in historic costumes filtered through the ranks in the eerie darkness toward the grandstand area –the ghosts of the past!!!

     These are really wonderful games,  Competitive activities for young dancers, professional and amateur heavy athletics, 15 bands, children activities, battle ax competitions, Scottish dancing, professional entertainment, encampment with arts and crafts. Vendors, Good Food, Music. This year, they even offered informational tent on dna testing (John Graham signed on). Large crowd both days and great weather.

     We had an active tent and more than 35 friends signed the roster. Peter Graham, Elkin NC- Glen Simmons, Pineville NC-Michael and Kim Waisner, Charlotte NC signed as new members. We had two renewals.

     Members Barrett & Sharyn Graham, Bill and Joanne Graham, Dale and Brenda Sleight, Ann Key, Scott and Eric Frasure, Andrew Sams  were welcomed by Bill and Liz Parr and John and Margaret.  Parrs and Grahams filled in for Bob and Lou Dean Howard, who have convened  for all these games.

      Sue Graham from Franklin TN,  her daughter Susan Graham Fraker, and (grand daughter) Katelyn, Thompson Station, TN brought special joy to our tent. 10 year old Katelyn won trophy in “11 and Under Intermediate Highland Dance” competition, other ribbons earlier.

Bill and Liz Parr

John and Margaret Graham

Members and friends attending the Loch Norman Highland Games 2008.

Monty Carmichael Salisbury, NC and Drew Sims, Stony Point, NC

                
Katelyn Franker, Franklin, Tennessee                             Peter Graham, Elkin, NC and John Graham, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Winner of the Intermediate Trophy
for Highland Dance

Glen Simmons, Pineville, NC  - John Graham and New Members Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Waisner
 

 

Just a note to let you know that Louisa G. Graeme's "Or and Sable" has been made available on-line at the following website;   http://inchbrakie.tripod.com/abookofthegraemes/index.html  

 

   Ann Belanger, our "Laurel" editor came upon it accidentily and searched further.    I aquired a reprint copy of "Or and Sable" some time ago.    I thought that, if you weren't aware of this site, you might want to look at it and perhaps let the membership know about it on the CGS website.     I  am enjoying the book, but haven't read it all yet.    Interesting !

 

   Aye,

 

  Bill Richardson
March 26, 2007

 

MESA HIGHLAND GAMES, MESA AZ.

 The Mesa highland games were held at the Mesa Community Collage Feb 24 and 25.

This time around we had 2 spaces. One for the Clan and one for setting out of the sun.

We had a nice turn out with the Nethry’s, the Erickson’s , Jack Graham and Norris Graham.

 

 

We had some old friends and new stop by the tent to sit and chat. Helen and Bill Eisenhower were busy with Alex Beaton but we had time for a nice visit. We missed Nellie and John Lowry as they were preparing for their trip to Ireland.

During the games we had 4 new members. David and Victoria Graham from Toluca Lake CA., Susie and John Kingman from Gilbert AZ.,

 

ERIC FRASURE - Scottish Heavy Athletics

We knew he had potential but he was only 14 years old when Eric and his

dad, Scott Frasure, began throwing heavy implements in the pasture on

the south side of Neck Road. This pix was his first world record in the 56

lb weight at 49' 8".

Scott Frasure has reported that Eric has won the US Scottish Heavy

Athletics Amateur Championships at Pleasanton, CA. At Dayton, Ohio

Eric broke the Amateur Sheaf World Record with 38'. He won the East

Coast Championships and set a new Amateur World Record in the 28 lb

for distance with a 91' throw. Eric has also broken the North American

Amateur Record in the Hammer that Carl Braun set in 1994 with a 124+

throw. Eric Frasure went to Hopewell High School and is currently on a

track scholarship at East Carolina University. Scott and Eric thank the

CVSS for their support over the years.

Copied from the Rural Hill Piper

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