• Prayer — Edward King

• Welcome to the Class — Addie Paxton-Robinson

• Tribute to the Class — Brenda Stewart

• Blessing of the Food — Joanetta Wright

• Scripture, Old Testament (Proverbs 4:1–10) — Charley Rice

• Scripture, New Testament (Romans 12:1–6) — Leonard Harris

• In Memorial & Lighting of the Candle — Sue Ann Davis, Robert Long, Robert Smoot, Gary Wallace

• Words of Inspiration — Rev. Herman Polk and Rev. Larry Wright

• Tribute to our Parents — Rev. Jerry Baldwin

• Scholarship Presentations — Rev. Jerry Baldwin, Chester Barnes, Addie Paxton-Robinson

• Benediction — Rev. Herman Polk

Source: "Class of '71 Defined by Friendships," Natchez Democrat, Opinion, Chester Barnes Jr.