June 19, 2026
The Harnett County African American Heritage Center celebrated local leaders and community champions at the 2nd Annual Harnett County Juneteenth Trailblazers Awards on Friday, June 19, at the Harnett County Commons — honoring the Shawtown Alumni Association among individuals, churches, and organizations whose service has strengthened the county's African American community.…
June 22, 2025
Saturday, August 2nd 6pm til 10pmA Night of Elegance, A Black & White AffairBanquet and Dance College Lake Recreation Center,4945 Rosehill RoadFayetteville, NC 28311 Sunday, August 3rd 11 amWorship Service 12pmRefreshments 12:30pmAnnual Meeting 252 Irene Roberts RoadLillington, NC 27546 Registrations Saturday & Sunday: $75 Saturday only: $55 Sunday only: $25 Registration Deadline: July 23rd Pay…
May 2, 2025
Wed, May 7, 2025 @11a.m. on the 10.3 acres just East of the Alumni Building at252 Irene Roberts RoadLillington, NC 27546 All are welcome to join us!…
May 14, 2024
Preparations for the 2024 Shawtown High School Reunion are in progress and we are looking forward to seeing all of you. The 2024 Theme is: Stairway to the Stars” Reunion Dates are August 2, 3, and 4, 2024. Hotel: DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Fayetteville 1965 Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC 28302 Telephone Number: 1-855-516-1090 Bookings:…
May 14, 2024
We are trying to complete Phase 1 to put the building on the alumni property in Lillington, NC. We have already purchased the building and now we need to put down the ‘pad’ for the building. The cost of the ‘pad’ is $42,000.00 (the building is a 60X80 feet structure). Each member is assessed $110.00 to pay for…
May 14, 2024
At the monthly meeting, Shawtown Alumni presented updates regarding plans to erect a building on the alumni property. Ernest Smith presented updates relating to the hiring of an attorney of record, engineering firm for construction, and the purchase of the building. The Board of Directors approved the purchase of a building (Size: 60 feet X…
May 14, 2024
The Shawtown High School Alumni Association celebrated the birthday, life, and services of, one of our two eldest alumni members, Ms. Beatrice B. Hill. Beatrice Bailey Hill, of Lillington, N.C., was recently honored by Campbell University’s School of Education at the Education Convocation on Feb. 14. Hill was the first recipient of the Distinguished Service…
December 28, 2023
Members of the Shawtown High School Alumni Association delivered Christmas bags containing personal items and snacks to four local nursing/rehabilitation facilities (Pinecrest Gardens, Universal Healthcare, Green Leaf Care Center, Emerald Health and Rehab) in the Lillington, NC area on December 12, 2023. A total of 28 bags were given to Activity Directors; all facilities received…
April 18, 2023
A new Alumni Building sign was purchased by supporters in the Class of 1965. Davie Jean McKoy, Project Chairperson, was instrumental in getting the sign purchased and erected on the building…
March 14, 2023
The Mile-High ClubAlumni members that have paid $1,000.00 to support the Community Resource Center at Tiger Field. The Tiger ClubAlumni members that have paid $500.00 to support the Community Resource Center at Tiger Field. We are proud to recognize our current members of The Mile-High Club and The Tiger Club, two special clubs that support…
March 8, 2023
This is my story. I am 66 years old. I was born with cerebral palsy and never walked a day in my life. Doctors said I would not live past 7 years of age. Because of my handicap I have been left out of life’s activities, so I have been left behind. Before my mother…
February 3, 2023
It was the vision of the late John Frank Smith, Sr. to erect ‘The Resource Center’ on the 10.3 acres property of the Shawtown High School Alumni Association. He worked tireless to get funding for the project, influencing alums to support the effort. Even during his illness, he never tired of efforts to complete the…