The Honors Class LLC

Mission: To enhance the daily lives of seniors in every way possible.

Our organization was founded in 2013 to celebrate seniors, of all ethnicities, who are 90 years of age and older. We do this by hosting various luncheons, banquets and celebrations throughout the year, feting the seniors with gifts and proclamations from businesses and     local elected leaders as well as state and congressional leaders. Our seniors also received birthday wishes from President and Mrs. Barack   Obama two years ago. We have hosted movies at the nursing homes, lectures at the colleges, and also  entertainment at the Weinberg. Our  seniors deserve these honors and more. We stand on their shoulders and are indebted to them. We thank them for their sacrifice and all that they have done to blaze the trail and to make our journey a bit easier.                                                                                                                                       

​We received our 501c3 status in May of 2014 and we started with 8 members and 14 honorees. Today (2018) this non profit organization consists of 62 honorees of which 7 are over 100 years old. To provide these seniors with equal support, and attention, we now have 17 members at large.

Board of Directors

  • Wanda Ruffin Ph.D.- Chairman
  • Karen Hall
  • Rosalind Nasher
  • Ingrid Copeland
  • Mary Hoy
  • Willis Jackson

Members – at – Large

  • Joy Onley – Founder
  • Gwendolyn Graves
  • Diainn Goodman
  • Joyce Hall – Pastor
  • Melinda Shanholtz
  • Lois Spurrier
  • Bonnie Swann
  • Mary Kaye Morgan
  • Geri Newsome
  • Alice Hall
  • Olivia White Ph.D.

Become A Member

The Honor Class will:

  • Make seniors feel extra special
  • Schedule frequent visits and calls
  • Sponsor educational programs
  • Provide emotional support and small essential items
  • Host several luncheons and a large banquet annually.

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Our goal is to shower seniors with endless amounts of love.

The Honors Class gives back to seniors and provides support to them. Seniors are such a huge part of our community; however, the sad reality is that we, as a society, have been so busy that we are not able to visit or call as frequently as we wished. Seniors are the backbone and foundation to our community. They continue to spread wisdom, love, hard work, and selfless sacrifices, however if you drop by their houses, a nursing home, an assisted living facility or even a hospital, there is a good chance these seniors will be alone.

Whether you would like to join our organization or become an honoree, or even provide a helping hand, you may contact us to find out more information.

​We strive to LOVE OUT LOUD, so come join us.