Austin High School Alumni – Austin, Texas

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND

DEDICATION DAY

AT STEPHEN F. AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2010

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY: 8:00-9:45 AM Parking on East side of building Registration on 2nd floor in front of East elevators 8:30-9:00 AM Presentation of Medals to Veterans in Preas Theatre 9:00-10:00 AM Tour of the archival exhibit on the second floor 9:15-9:45 AM Official INSTALLATION Ceremonies in the Library 9:45 AM Guests should be seated in Roosevelt C. Nivens Gymnasium 10:00 AM GRAND ASSEMBLY in GYMNASIUM 11:45 AM-1:30 PM LUNCHEON in Band Hall for inductees, guests, and faculty HONOREES 2009-2010: Distinguished Alumnus: Sammie F. Joseph, Class of 1967 Community Leader, Businessman Ruth P. Morgan, Class of 1952 Professor WE HOPE ALL OF YOU WILL JOIN US ON APRIL 23rd! PREVIOUS HONOREES ARE ASKED TO WEAR THEIR MEDALS. PLEASE R.S.V.P. to Ms. Angie Reeve

MANNED ELEVATOR AT EAST ENTRANCE

2009-2010 ANNUAL NEWSLETTER

Last year’s Dedication Day was a tremendous success.  The talent of our school population was reflected in the student body and by our honorees: Distinguished Alumni: Gerald “Jerry” Adams, Class of 1956 , FBI Agent, Humanitarian; and Jeff Gray, Class of 1967, Civic Leader; Honored Faculty: Roy Bartlett, Photography Teacher, 1973-2007. You may visit the Hall of Honor, located adjacent to the Jacquelyn McGee Performing Arts Center and the Band Hall, at any time. The Brian Schenk Archives, based in the Library, are also available to you at any time. We maintain a class ring collection – the third largest in the nation; a Comet collection; a collection of books by Austin High authors, faculty, and alumni; and the Archives containing a wide variety of memorabilia from Austin High’s past. We encourage your donations to any of the collections. Keep your eyes open in antique shops which carry old yearbooks or other Austin High memorabilia. Bring the items on Dedication Day or on any school day to the second floor office. Please include your name and address with your donation.  Surplus Comets,  Mr. Maroo lapel pins, Mr. Maroo earrings, and Mr. Maroo necklace pendants are always on sale.  Contact Ms. Angie Reeve for more information.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

AWARDS AND ELECTIONS: The Student Steering Committee of the Hall of Honor “builds” the files on nominees for the Hall of Honor.  We would appreciate contributions from former students and/or retired faculty.  We are certain that you had a favorite teacher from your years at the school or a classmate who has gone on to do great things.  To start a file or add to an existing one, simply send a letter of nomination to Ms. Angie Reeve, Hall of Honor Advisor, or send an email to areeve@austinisd.org. SCHOLARSHIPS: Through a rigorous voting process, the top 1% of the current Senior Class is identified as Maroon Society. In 2002,  Maroon Society recipients began to receive scholarship money from the Hall of Honor Endowment Fund. If you or your business would like to donate to the Endowment,  please contact Ms. Cohlmia, Ms. Joucken, or Ms. Reeve. INSTALLATION CEREMONY: Installation this year will take place before the Grand Assembly. Inductees will be presented their plaque and the Austin High School Continuing Education Foundation will be presenting their scholarships at the Installation ceremony.

Loyal Forever,

Leyla Cohlmia                                     Esther Joucken                       Angie Reeve
HOH Advisor                                       HOH Advisor                          HOH Advisor

Please print below to RSVP for Dedication Day.

Name: ___________________________________________      Class of    _________

Mailing Address ________________________________________________________

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Phone _______________________  Email   _________________________________

I  will __________   will not  __________  be present on Dedication Day.

I do   __________   do not  __________  need an escort for assistance in the school.

If you would like to make a contribution to the Hall of Honor to help support the endowment, scholarships, or maintenance of the Hall of Honor,  checks made be made out to AHS Hall of Honor and mailed to the school at the address below.

Subscriber (up to $49)             _______________

Sponsor ($50-$99)                  _______________

Founder ($100-$249)              _______________

Memorial (from $250) _______________

For donors of $250 or more: A 2 x 4 metal plate, inscribed as you desire, will be placed at the entrance to the Hall of Honor.  Please PRINT the text of your memorial plate as you wish it to be recorded.  Please limit the text to three lines. _____________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

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Mail this sheet to:        Angie Reeve c/o AHS Hall of Honor 1715 West Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78703