Members of the class of 1950 from Rochelle High School in Lakeland still have fond memories of their school.
It was Lakeland's all black high school during segregation.
Some of the classmates still get together monthly for a service project. They prepare baskets with care items for people living in nursing homes.
"We are interested in our elderly people," said Annie Phyall. "The people who worked hard to build Lakeland. To build this community. They should not be forgotten."
Some of the other class of '50 members who help with the project are Betty Grays, Barbara Holman and Dr. Neriah Roberts. Roberts was the class president.
Rochelle High School was named in honor of noted black Polk County educator W.A. Rochelle.
"We had the best teachers. We had the best principal. Rochelle was one of the best in the county," said Phyall.
As a black high school during segregation, Rochelle faced some challenges. But the classmates feel like they got a good education.
"Rochelle was a second-class facility, but we had first class teachers," said Roberts. "Our teachers really cared for us."
All of the classmates are now in their 80s. Annie Phyall hopes they are still getting together 10 years from now. She said that may be possible because of their faith and they try to take care of themselves.