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Rowena Johnson Patrick

Rowena (Johnson) Patrick, wife of Matthew Patrick, Jr (Deceased November 3, 2009), mother of six children (twins Mark and David (1992 Olympian), Seward (Teddy), Matthew III, Anthony and Tiffany), grandmother of four (Derrick (who she and Matthew raise), Sierra (to attend Texas A&M fall 2012 on a full Volleyball and Track & Field Scholarship), David-Marquis, and Matthew Patrick IV). Daughter-in-law Sandra Patrick (1992 Olympic Silver Medalist).

Rowena married Matthew Patrick on January 11, 1960 and enjoyed raising their children and watching them participate in multiple sports - basketball, baseball, wrestling, track & field and tennis. Their daughter, Tiffany, was the 2000 Mayfete Queen.

Rowena has been employed by BCMW Community Services, Inc. for over 40 years. She works in the HEADSTART department as a family specialist. She has held roles as a secretary, teacher's aid, teacher, parent involvement/social service coordinator and holds an Early Childhood Certificate (CDA) among many other awards and certificates. She was recently recognized for her 40 years of service in Springfield IL in May 2011. Prior to her employment at BCMW, she worked as a Ward Clerk at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

She is involved in many civic organizations, such as: President of Child Welfare Club, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, a member of the Literacy Advisory Council and Family Success both of Kaskaskia Community College, State Vice-President of the staff component for HEADSTART, and has received recognition from her family for her community involvement (The Inspiration & Spirit Award). Rowena is an active member of Second Baptist Church for over 55 years; serving as a choir director and member, Vice-President of the Usher Board, President of the Mission Society and has lead several church programs.

Rowena loves her job. She enjoys signing, loves her family, children and traveling. Her most recent hobby has become visiting her children, who are located in multiple cities across the country (David & family of Austin, Texas; Mark of Shreveport, Louisiana; Seward of Woodbridge, Virginia; Matthew III and Matthew IV of Centralia; Anthony & Tiffany both of Jacksonville, Florida; Derrick of Springfield, Illinois). Rowena is looking forward to reconnecting with her classmates during this reunion.

Tiffany N. Patrick
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The road to success is not straight, there is a curve called failure, a loop called confusion, speed bumps called friends, red lights called enemies, caution lights called family and you will have flats called jobs, BUT if you have a spare called determination, an engine called perseverance, insurance called faith and a driver named Jesus you will make it to a place called success


Attended CTHS Freshman Sophomore and Junior Years 1957 1960

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