Allen Smothers:
CLASS OF 1983
Dudley High SchoolClass of 1983
Greensboro, NC
University of CharlestonClass of 1999
Charleston, WV
Allen's Story
I've traveled the world (mostly through my career as a sports broadcaster, having worked in the NBA and with several major college networks), and after twenty+ years working in the cold and calculated corporate radio industry, I have been fortunate enough to go into business for myself. I still do freelance work for ESPN Regional, FOX Sports, and CSS SportsNet, but I own two regional sports talk and five college and high school game radio broadcast properties. I've based in Myrtle Beach, SC for the past 27 years, been married to an unbelievable woman from Reidsville, NC for nearly 30 years (YES, after swearing I'd NEVER get married... I married at the age of 19!!!), and we have a terrific son, who is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University and a Lab Technician for the Carolinas Hospital System.
The question asks, "How do you hope old friends remember you?" Well, my personality hasn't changed a great deal over the past 30 years, so how I "HOPE" I'm remembered and how I "AM" remembered is pro...Expand for more
bably quite different. I hope I'm remembered as a thoughtful, sensitive gentleman, who didn't try to deminish others or their accomplishments. I tried to respect everyone and disguise the shame and ridicule I felt over my appearance (i.e. WEIGHT!)... BUT, I suspect I am remembered as a loud-mouth know-it-all who didn't really have many "true" friends, if I'm remembered at all. I have (mostly) conquered the weight-issue and have certainly overcome the inadequacy-issues through my work and the financial stability I've provided my family, my employees and their families. I did have a few true friends, Kelly Goudy (MY absolute BEST friend!),Frankie Shumate, Bill Bare (God Rest His Soul), Kevin Hankins, Beatle Bailey, and Bill Bray, who accepted me for who I was and I thank them for their unqualified support, but I wish everyone nothing but the best throughout the rest of your lives. I would love to re-connect with all my acquaintances from the high school years, please contact me ... God Bless You!
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