2013 Stroup Reunion Celebrity

I have been going to the Stroup Reunion for a few years and always look for this lady. She descends from Jacob I, Philip Sr., Moses,. Each year she travels all the way from Florida to be with us. The first year I went she was one of the first persons to approach me to learn about her family. She was so excited that she had to call her daughter, and then stuck the phone in my hand to speak with her daughter. It was a moment I will never forget. Now each year she is the first person I look for to get a big hug. She currently owns part of Adam’s original tract.

She was the University of Florida’s FIRST Homecoming Queen 60 years ago. She has been invited by the university to return this November to crown the 60^th queen at midfield. When she was telling me about this she was very excited. They are going to provide a golf cart to transport her to midfield. Without further ado her name is Carolyn Stroupe Stambauch. Below I have attached some photos.

 

2013 Stroup Reunion

As usual we had a great turn out. I think about 115 people came and enjoyed themselves. We had our early cemetery tour but the numbers were lower this year. I think it was because we have done this for about 5 years and the old-timers have all been.

 

The food was abundant and delicious as usual. I have discovered we have a celebrity among us which I will reveal at a later date. The “Jackie” Stroupe home has had a face lift. I hope to have an announcement about this old Stroupe homestead in the future.

Cousin Mike Stroupe