Hard work must be backbone of 2010-2011 SouthWest Edgecombe basketball teams–Source: Wilson Times

PINETOPS — Sandra Langley is neither retired nor deceased, but, already, a gymnasium is named in her honor.

"It’s nice to get your flowers before you die," she remarked with a smile.

SouthWest Edgecombe High’s Sandra Shelton Langley Gymnasium has been the home for four state championship basketball teams and four others that finished as state runners-up. (Read more)

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Sandra Shelton Langley Gymnasium Dedication Ceremony Held

Sandra Shelton Langley Gymnasium Dedication Ceremony Held

Tonight I had the privilege and the honor to personally video another moment in history. Again I was the only one to capture such an historical event on video.

I have been videoing the Lady Cougars basketball games and athletic banquets dating back to the late 90’s. I wear my 1996 Basketball State Championship Ring proudly.

Thank you Coach Langley for asking me to video your games over the years and the athletic banquets. I thank you for appreciating my work. I love being able to volunteer my services at my alma mater.

I truly enjoyed the ceremony on tonight. The following people roasted Coach Langley during remarks. Mrs. Speight, Miss Lewis and Mr. Jackson really had everyone laughing. I was really looking forward to Mr. Tillman because I know he would have been real funny as well.

Tonight’s program was as follows:

Welcome                                        John Westberg

Recalling Memories                         Melissa Drake

Invocation                                      Bruce Rhodes

Meal

Introduction of MC                          Melissa Drake

Remarks:                                       Tynesha Lewis (MC) dressed up like Coach Langley

                                                     Lee R. Hall

                                                     Cecil Long

                                                     Tim Pittman

                                                     Jimmy Tillman – was unable to attend

                                                     Delphine Mabry

                                                     Mary Speight

                                                     Kendra Jones

                                                     Arthur Jackson

Unveiling of Gym Sign                     Melissa Drake

                                                     Barbara Warren

                                                     John Westberg

A special thanks to Cindy Harrell and her cheerleaders for their help with tonight’s program.