French Camp's May 8 Historical Highlight speaker will be Mike Quayle, 1964 graduate of French Camp Academy. Mike lives in Ridgeland and is currently working for a hardware business and is owner of Birds Eye Delivery. In 2013 he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and now speaks throughout Mississippi representing the MS Alzheimer’s Association.
Mike graduated from Westminster College in Texas in 1968 with a BA degree and has educational experience both in the classroom and in school administration as Director of Development and Planned Giving. He has worked with the Narrowmore Foundation, Wesley College, the Salvation Army and Youth for Christ. He loves French Camp Academy and looks forward to sharing memories of his time in French Camp!
The June 12 Historical Highlight speaker will be Rev. Lynn Downing. His title will be "Born to Preach & Raised by the Village of French Camp."
Historical Highlight Luncheons are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at French Camp Presbyterian Church, featuring a speaker who shares some aspect of French Camp's history and a delicious, home-cooked meal for a $2 donation. The public is invited. RSVP for the luncheon by contacting Mary Nell Coblentz at
marynellcoblentz@gmail.com or 803-984-0679.
