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E. Byrd and the Fair Park, occupying every available space in these two magnificent school plants.</div> <bR> <div>      When Shreveport High School student body was transferred from Hope Street to the C. E. Byrd, it was only a matter of two years until that building was filled.  The School Board then looked for relief and directed its attention to the Western section of the city.  The present location of the Fair Park School was the result of a careful survey and work began immediately.  This proved to be a wise selection.</div> <bR> <div>      The building, site, and furnishings were provided at a total cost of $481,000.  The completion of the new building made possible the opening of the 1928-1929 sessions which found many Freshmen and Sophomores busily exploring the new building.  Due to the fact that schedules must be planned for the first time and many other things worked out, few extra-curricula activities were started.</div> <bR> <div>      The second year of the new school, '29 and '30, brought many changes.  Clubs sprang up on every side.  Athletics were started.  Football, basketball, baseball, and track were centers of enthusiasm.  But the high spot of the school year was the founding of the school paper, the "Pow- Wow", by the Juniors of '29 under the sponsorship of Miss Delia Munday.  As the month of May drew to a close, the B-Seniors were promoted to ll-A, and the school lacked only one half grade being complete.</div> <bR> <div>      In the fall of '30, the state inspector made a visit to Fair Park, and by the addition of 11-A course, the school became accredited.  The "Pow-Wow" advanced two steps toward recognition by becoming a member of Quill and Scroll Society and the National Journalism Society.  Football took its merits by winning more than half the games of a stiff schedule.  As a memorial, the "Sequoyah" was published by the Seniors of '31.  As times flies from year to year, and students go from the floors of Fair Park out into life, may the honors which they have reaped for their Alma Mater seem doubly blessed. </div> <bR> <div> Edith Bailey</div> <bR> <div> Edith Bailey was the President of the Class of 1931 and later taught English at Fair Park High School. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="070f4520.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="338" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="FPAlumni 3"><U>Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> HISTORY OF FAIR PARK HIGH SCHOOL</div> <bR> <div> Fair Park High School is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Construction of Fair Park began in the spring of 1928 and opened for the first students in fall 1928. The name came from a near-by residential area known as Fair Park and the school's location across from the Louisiana State Fair Grounds.</div> <bR> <div> The original building, located on a 10-acre site, was designed to accommodate 500 students. However, by 1929 the school's enrollment was over 700. </div> <bR> <div> Mr. J.W. Ward was the first principal and served from 1928 until his death in 1937.</div> <bR> <div> The first issue of the Pow Wow, student newspaper, was published in December 1929; and the first Sequoyah, the yearbook, was published in 1931. The use of an American Indian theme and selection of Indian as the mascot was due to the history of Indian tribes, especially the Caddo, in the area and location of artifacts on the building site.  </div> <bR> <div> By 1931, Fair Park had grown so much that it became necessary to add two new wings to the original building.  One wing was for classrooms while the other provided the school with a greatly needed auditorium.</div> <bR> <div> During 1937 - 38, the annex, consisting of four classrooms, was added.</div> <bR> <div> Mr. Edward Lee Alberson became principal in 1937 and served the school until his retirement in the spring of 1957.</div> <bR> <div> In 1956, an extensive remodeling program was undertaken with completion of a new gym and  </div> <div> industrial arts area and a music building. Until then, the basketball team had practiced and played games at the Lakeshore Junior High gym.</div> <bR> <div> Mr. E.H. Herron, who for a number of years served as assistant principal, became principal in 1957 and served in this capacity until his death in the early spring of 1960.</div> <bR> <div> Dr. Earl A. McKenzie, former teacher, principal and supervisor, became principal in 1960 and left Fair Park when he was named assistant to the Superintendent of Caddo Parish School on August 15, 1966. He later served as superintendent.</div> <bR> <div> Mr. B.H. Brantly, former teacher and assistant principal, served as principal from 1966 until his resignation January 25, 1971 to take a position on the staff of Northeast Louisiana University. During his tenure, he took a leave of absence, and Mrs. Sibyl Murphy, an assistant principal, served as acting principal.</div> <bR> <div> Mr. Clem Henderson, who came to Fair Park in 1948 and served as a teacher, coach and assistant principal, assumed the principalship in January 1971. He took a leave in 1976 to do post-graduate work at the University of Arkansas and retired in 1977.</div> <bR> <div> During the summer of 1971, forty-three years after the original plant was constructed, Fair Park again received a "face-lifting."  Renovation, under the close supervision of Mr. Henderson, began at the close of school in May 1971, and cost of $575,000.  When school opened in September, almost all construction was completed.  Metal windows were installed and the exterior surface of the building was sandblasted and waterproofed.  The administrative offices were renovated, enlarged, centrally heated and air conditioned.  The counselors' offices were relocated, enlarged and air conditioned.  The library was moved from the third floor to the first floor to provide a more convenient location; and was refurnished, carpeted and redecorated.  A small addition adjacent to the new media center provided space for a professional library for use by faculty members during their unencumbered periods.  Two large additional classrooms were made available in the gymnasium/industrial arts area when the career center opened.  These were assigned for beginning typewriting classes.  The interior of the building was repaired, painted, and new boilers were installed to replace the old ones that were antiquated and inadequate.  The teachers' lounge area was refurnished, redecorated, and carpeted.</div> <bR> <div> In 1974, the learning center was added. Mr. Johnny Bilberry, former teacher, coach and assistant principal was named acting principal for one year in 1976 during Mr. Henderson's leave.  He was appointed principal during the summer of 1977 and left Fair Park when he was named Supervisor of Health and Physical Education in Caddo Parish in the fall of 1977.</div> <bR> <div> Mr. Roland L. Antoine, Sr., former teacher, coach, and assistant principal, was appointed to the position of principal during the fall of 1977.  During his administration, the learning center was renovated to the business center in the spring of 1979.  A Medical Careers Program was added to the curriculum, with appropriate renovations including air conditioning in 1982.  Mr. Antoine retired June 1992.</div> <bR> <div> Mr. John Dilworth, former teacher and assistant principal became principal of Fair Park in July 1992 through April 1994.</div> <bR> <div> Mrs. Wanda Brooks was appointed principal in June 1994.  During her administration, the JROTC firing range was added to the school.  Mrs. Brooks served as principal through August 1999.  Later, she was appointed assistant personnel director of classified personnel with the Caddo Parish School Board.  </div> <bR> <div> Mr. Eddie Cooper was a teacher and an assistant principal prior to coming to Fair Park High School.  In September 21, 1989, he was appointed assistant principal of Fair Park.  He was appointed interim principal in July 1998 through August 1999, during a medical leave of Mrs. Brooks.  Mr. Cooper was appointed principal of Fair Park in September 1999.  During Mr. Cooper's administration, the school building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and the science wing was added to the existing facility. </div> <bR> <div> Mr. Bruce Daigle was appointed interim principal in July 2004 through July 2005, during a medical leave of Mr. Cooper.  The Caddo Parish School Board appointed Mr. Daigle principal of Fair Park High School in July 2005.  Mr. Daigle started JUMP, a program for incoming ninth grade students. </div> <bR> <div> Even though the Fair Park High School physical plant was built in 1928, it is still a functional and beautiful one.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="FPAlumni 3"><U>Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Alma Mater</B></div> <bR> <div> Hail Fair Park High School,</div> <div> We your praises sing;</div> <div> Our Alma Mater,</div> <div> May we ever cling</div> <div> To the high principles,</div> <div> May we loyal be;</div> <div> And Fight! Fight! Fight!</div> <div> For all that's right,</div> <div> And march to victory!</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>History </B></div> <div> <B>Of Our Alma Mater</B></div> <bR> <div> The Fair Park High School Alma Mater was written by W. Hines Sims.</div> <div> He was the band director at Fair Park from 1935 to 1944</div> <div> and also the minister of music at Queensborough Baptist Church. <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#A6CAF0" FACE="Book Antiqua" >   </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id1_business.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FP Alumni Welcome"><U><B>To</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="FPAlumni 3"><U>Top</U></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="future_pow_wows"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Future Pow Wows</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Class of 1968  -  40th Reunion</B></div> <div> <B>August 22 & 23, 2008</B></div> <div> <B>Fair Park Classes 1966 - 1970 Invited to Attend  </B></div> <div> <B>Holiday Inn   2015 Old Minden Road  Bossier City, LA</B></div> <div> <B>Friday, August 22, 2008 - Visit with Friends  </B></div> <div> <B> Time:  6:00 - 10:00 p.m.  Dress:  Very Casual    Food:  Light hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar</B></div> <div> <B>Saturday, August 23, 2008   </B></div> <div> <B>Time:  6:30 - 8:30 Buffet  Dress: Casual  Dancing:  8:30-Midnight Music by the Convertibles</B></div> <div> <B> Cash Bar</B></div> <div> <B>Cost $60.00 per person includes both nights</B></div> <div> <B>Mail Checks to:</B></div> <div> <B>Fair Park Class of 1968 Reunion</B></div> <div> <B>604 Fall Winds Circle</B></div> <div> <B>Bossier City, LA 71111</B></div> <div> <B>20 Rooms Reserved - Rate:  $89.00 plus tax  Cut Off Date: July 31, 2008 </B></div> <div> <B>(Specify 1968 Fair Park Reunion)</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Class of 1958</B></div> <div> 50 Year Reunion </div> <div> July 25- 27, 2008 </div> <div> For Information Contact</div> <div> Frances Wolfe Owens at 318-465-5350 or</div> <div> E-mail at <A HREF="mailto:wowensjr@comcast.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:wowensjr@comcast.net"><U>wowensjr@comcast.net</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>This tribute poem was composed by Irving Heard on his return trip to California following his Golden Reunion with the Class of 1952 at Fair Park High School. The poem was presented at the banquet for the 52nd Class Reunion in 2004.</B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>A Fair Park High School Golden Reunion</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Our graduation class of Nineteen Fifty-Two</B></div> <div> <B>Invited all members to assemble anew</B></div> <div> <B>They sent invitations both far and wide</B></div> <div> <B>"All seniors come forth with spouse by side!"</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>So I said to the wife "Do you think we should go,</B></div> <div> <B>It's not your reunion, there's no one you'd know"</B></div> <div> <B>"Don't be silly she said, it'll be a riot"</B></div> <div> <B>Then she hid all my beer and put me on a diet</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Then the big day arrived amid much anticipation</B></div> <div> <B>Time to greet the Tribe of the Fair Park Nation</B></div> <div> <B>But after fifty years I wondered what lay ahead</B></div> <div> <B>Would anyone care, if I were alive, or dead?</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Well I drove our rental car into the parking lot</B></div> <div> <B>While another fine gentleman took the next spot</B></div> <div> <B>But the guy that jumped out must 'a been a wit</B></div> <div> <B>Cause he told my wife she hadn't changed a bit</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Then the gala began and I did little but stare</B></div> <div> <B>Who were all these people with all the silver hair</B></div> <div> <B>Then one by one my old memories took hold,</B></div> <div> <B>And like a miracle not a single person looked old</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Then I recognized Glen and Jackie and Mary Ann</B></div> <div> <B>Then Gay, May, and Fern, then both Bob and Sam</B></div> <div> <B>I remembered Harley, James, Betty Jane, and Joy</B></div> <div> <B>And Larry and Phillip, and Sara, Medy and Roy</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>And so many volunteers who served to please</B></div> <div> <B>Like Raymond and Rosalyn and Buddy and Louise</B></div> <div> <B>Martha, Jane, Danny and David shaking my hand</B></div> <div> <B>As did Gloria and Harold and Bill, Dot and Dan</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>The love in the eyes and the guaranteed trust</B></div> <div> <B>Nurtured by the effects of a half century on us</B></div> <div> <B>We have mastered vocations from A to Z</B></div> <div> <B>And some gave their lives that we might be free</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>Our famous were remembered like Davis and Young</B></div> <div> <B>And so many angels whose names were sung</B></div> <div> <B>Our beloved teachers could shout out loud</B></div> <div> <B>For this is a class that would make any school proud</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>And then it all ended as friends hugged goodbye</B></div> <div> <B>Why I stayed away so long I'll never know why</B></div> <div> <B>And I proclaim right now as I lay down this pen</B></div> <div> <B>I can hardly wait for us to get together again </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>God Bless All Fair Park High School Classmates </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="FPAlumni 3"><U><B>Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <U> <A NAME="alumni_association_news"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><FONT SIZE="7" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Footlight MT Light" ><B>Alumni Association News</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> ANNIVERSARY ISSUE</div> <bR> <div> July 5, 2008</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Information: Change in Administration</div> <div> Principal, Mr. Bruce Daigle has transferred from Fair Park High School to become the principal of Northwood High School in north Caddo Parish.  On behalf of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association, we thank Mr. Daigle for his dedication and years of service to Fair Park.  The JUMP Program, started under his tenure, is benefiting our students and has brought recognition to our school.  We wish Mr. Daigle well as he moves to Northwood High School.</div> <bR> <div> Mr. Robert Silvie, the assistant principal over discipline and assisting with academics, at Fair Park will take the helm of our school until a new principal is named later this year.  We look forward to working with Mr. Silvie, the staff and teachers in continuing to help the students and our school.  </div> <bR> <div> Donations:  Alice Sparrow DeMoss (1938) donated a 1938 newspaper article written about the Fair Park baseball victory over Byrd.  The game was played on the field at Louisiana State Normal College, now Northwestern State University; Fair Park tied the game in the ninth inning and won in the tenth inning by a score of 11 to 10, with Fair Park becoming the Northwest Louisiana champions.   Alice also donated a gold and black Indian made of yarn.  This yarn Indian was worn on "game day" as a show of support for our team. </div> <bR> <div> As mentioned in the June newsletter, the classroom floors are being replaced on the first floor of the school this summer.  While removing one of the original classroom closets a worker found a copy of a Junior Review newspaper dated November 11, 1946.  We will never know how the newspaper got behind the closet but we are grateful the worker took the time to save it.  He gave the newspaper to Mrs. Jolene Tabler, senior counselor, and she has donated it to the Fair Park memorabilia collection.</div> <bR> <div> Honorary and Memorial Gifts:  </div> <div> Memorial Gift Odom Sikes from Coles Thomas (1938)</div> <div> Honorary Gift Martha and Clem Henderson (Faculty and Administration) from Martha "Snookie" Pruett (1935)</div> <bR> <div> We thank our donors for these gifts.  Each gift is greatly appreciated!</div> <bR> <div> Point Worth Noting:  An e-mail was received last week from a 1969 Fair Park graduate.  The gentleman was waiting in the St. Louis airport for a connecting flight and noticed two young men walking by, one wearing a black and gold T-shirts with Fair Park Indians printed on the shirt.  He stopped them and asked if that was Fair Park in Shreveport.  Yes, it was, the young men were on their way to a symphonic band competition in Detroit.  His words were, "It was all yes sir, no sir, absolutely polite and easy to talk to".  This is not an isolated incident, visitors to our school often comment on the friendly and courteous behavior of our students.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="508" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#BF0000 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 83 ><NOBR><div> Fair Park High School Alumni Association</div> <div> First Anniversary</div> <div> July 5, 2008</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> In reflection, this has been a very exciting and productive year for our Association.  Our first year was filled with a variety of activities, events and projects to aid our students, teachers, staff, administration and our school.</div> <bR> <div> Each time there was a project; donors saw the need and stepped forward to make the project dream become a reality. Honorary and memorial gifts and general fund donations were given to aid our work at the school and to fund expenses.</div> <bR> <div> Our memorabilia collection continues to increase. Each item given to the Alumni Association has been treasured by the donor, kept for many years, and each gift has a wonderful memory attached to it.  In making these donations, the contributors have expressed a desire to share their time at Fair Park with others and to do their part in making others aware of the fine traditions and rich history of our beloved school.  There have been many comments by those at the school and by visitors about the interesting memorabilia collection and how much they are enjoying the display.          </div> <bR> <div> Repeatedly, words of appreciation come from the administration, staff, faculty, and students for the Association's presence and efforts at Fair Park.  To repeat a few of the phrases heard:  the Alumni Association has made such a difference in our school, will the Alumni Association still be here when we return in the fall, and the Alumni Association has given us hope. </div> <bR> <div> To our members, we sincerely thank you for your support and for being a part of the first year of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association.  We look forward to the future!</div> <bR> <div> To everyone at Fair Park High School, we thank you for the warm welcome and your many acts of kindness.   </div> <bR> <div> Looking forward, there is much work to do in continuing our efforts to help the students and our school. Eagerly moving forward into the second year of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association, we roll up our sleeves and prepare for the opportunities ahead!  We ask for your continued prayers and support.</div> <bR> <div> Working together, we are making a difference!          </div> <bR> <div> Join us and become a part of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association. Membership and donation forms are available on line at www.geauxto.com/fpalumni, or by calling 281-893-0117, or write P. O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138.</div> <bR> <div> Visit our website often for news, information, and photos. </div> <bR> <div> Best regards,</div> <bR> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds, Director</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="03552460.jpg" border=0 width="82" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> June 7, 2008</div> <bR> <div> Information: School is out for the summer!  The Alumni Association wishes all of the employees of Fair Park and our students a relaxing and enjoyable summer vacation.</div> <bR> <div> With students away for the summer, the Caddo Parish School Board is taking this opportunity to do some maintenance work at Fair Park.  Two years ago, the classroom floors on the third floor were replaced.  Last summer the classroom floors on the second floor were replaced and this summer the same is being done on the first floor. Only the classroom floors are being replaced, not the beautiful tile floors in our hallways.  Before the work started this year, the Alumni Association and teachers were very interested in saving the teacher's closet and shelves in each classroom.  These are part of the original building. Additional, we were interested in saving the extensive glass front cabinets, drawers, and shelves  many of you will remembers as part of the science labs on the first floor.  The Alumni Association and teachers, working with Mr. Daigle, Mrs. Lola May, our School Board member; Caddo Parish school officials, the contractor, and the job supervisor, have saved all of the above mentioned cabinetwork. The closets, cabinets, drawers, and shelves will be returned to their proper place after the new flooring is installed. Our sincere thanks to all for their efforts on this project!  Photos below.  </div> <bR> <div> Project: Weight Room</div> <div> Please visit the Alumni Association's web site at www.geauxto.com/fpalumni, under Association News for photos of the new weight room at our school.  The contributions made by all donors to this project are greatly appreciated by members of the Alumni Association and by everyone at the school.  This room will be a real asset to our athletes as they work hard to uphold the great tradition in all sports at Fair Park High School.   As you view the photos, note the art work on the walls of the weight room.  This work is being done by our art teacher, Mr. Bennett and his students and will be completed in the fall.  We thank them for a job very well done!</div> <bR> <div> Donations:</div> <div> As you may remember, in August 2007, the first donation to our memorabilia collection was made by Ed Brun (1942). Ed has now found and donated the 1931 graduation invitation and State High School Diploma belonging to his sister, Mildred Louise Sims.  With this donation, the Association's collection now includes the class ring, yearbook, graduation invitation and diploma from our first graduating class.  </div> <bR> <div> Last month, James Milton Harper (1942) donated yearbooks and a number of Fair Park items belonging to his sister, Helen Ruth Harper Gallien.  Jim has found and donated his sister's State High School Diploma to add to our collection.  </div> <bR> <div> Mrs. Maxine Black (faculty 1958-1962) also contributed to our collection by donating photographs and newspaper articles from her days at Fair Park as the sponsor of the cheerleaders.</div> <bR> <div> Jerry Montgomery, of Chevyland and a Byrd High School graduate recently made a donation of a baseball batting cage to Fair Park High School.  It should be noted that Jerry's dad was a graduate of our school.  John LeBlanc, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Loyola College Prep made the arrangements for this donation.   </div> <bR> <div> For a number of years George Khoury (1946) has been generously donating to education.  He is a great supporter of the Fair Park ROTC and for many years has made contributions to our ROTC program. Recently, George made another, much needed, donation. George contributed funds to purchase twelve folding tables for use by the ROTC in our firing range study area and in the ROTC classrooms.  In addition to his work with the ROTC at Fair Park High School, George has made other gifts to education.  A few of his many contributions include support for programs at Southwood High School, fully funding a number of professorships at LSUS and assisting in the funding of the Weight Training Program at LSUS.  George, we thank you for your support of the Fair Park High School ROTC and for all of your donations to support education in the State of Louisiana.  Photos below of some of the new tables in the firing range.      </div> <bR> <div> Memorial Gifts made to the Association:</div> <div> Memorial Gift Wesley Hampton (1953) from Rogers Hampton, Sr. (1952)</div> <div> Memorial Gift Oneta Stevens Eason (1937) from Clem and Martha Henderson (Administration and Faculty)</div> <div> Memorial Gift Howard Wimberly from A. C. Flory (1942)</div> <div> Memorial Gift Malvis Teach from Peggy Jean Crosby Flory (1943)</div> <div> Memorial Gift Katie Smith Farrar from Cathy and Wade Bonds (1966 and 1964)</div> <div> Memorial Gift Mrs. Nema Henry from Camilla Fulco Doughty</div> <div> Memorial Gift William C. Graff (1938) from Larry R. Graff (1966)</div> <div> Memorial Gift Judy Barnhill Krouse from Mary Brinkley Waters (1965)</div> <bR> <div> To all of our donors, we sincerely appreciate your gifts and we thank you!  </div> <bR> <div> Around the Reservation: </div> <div> This year two students in Mrs. White's class achieved the I-LEAP Score of Mastery. The two students were Maegan McDaniel and LaCynthia Dewhart.  Congratulations to both of you!</div> <div> For several years, members of Mrs. White's class have volunteered to assist at the Minden, LA annual spring event for the Arts & City Farm, better known as "The Farm".  One of the student volunteers from Fair Park was Meosha Brown.</div> <bR> <div> The Fair Park ROTC is often mentioned in our newsletter.  Our ROTC instructors are Major Ivory Irvin, and left to right, SFC Terry Black (1973), SFC John Courter, and SGM Henry Smith.  We appreciate your hard work and years of dedication to the students and the ROTC program.  Photos below. </div> <bR> <div> On May 3, 2008, the State Championship Track Meet was held on the LSU campus. Fair Park placed fourth in that meet.</div> <div> Fair Park was the runner up in the Regional 4x100 Relay Team.</div> <div> In the 4x100 Relay, Fair Park was District 1 Class 4A - District Champion.</div> <div> Fair Park was District Runner Up in the 4x200 Relay.</div> <div> Morris Claiborne was Region 1 Class 4A winner in the 200 meter.</div> <div> Fair Park had the fastest time in the 4x100 Relay of any school in the Shreveport/Bossier area.</div> <div> Congratulations to our track team and our coaches!</div> <bR> <div> If you wish to become a member of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association or make a general, honorary or memorial donation please visit our web site at www.geauxto.com/fplaumni and right click on the application or donation form to download a copy.  To request an application or donation form, write P. O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138 or call 281-893-0117.   </div> <bR> <div> We have been abundantly blessed!  As we move forward, we ask for your continued prayers and support.  Working together, we are making a difference!</div> <bR> <div> Best regards, </div> <bR> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds, Director</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="1a82c900.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="400" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1aa2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="1a42ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="1ac2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1a62ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="1ae2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">    </div> <div>    </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="03552460.jpg" border=0 width="82" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> May 3, 2008</div> <bR> <div> Information:</div> <div> With the arrival of May, come thoughts of graduation.  The Fair Park High School graduation exercise will be held on May 13, 2008.  The Alumni Association congratulates our graduates and we wish them the very best.  </div> <bR> <div> The Board of Directors of the Alumni Association recently voted to give each graduate a complimentary membership in the Alumni Association until the end of this year.  Membership cards will accompany their diplomas.</div> <bR> <div> On April 8, 2008, several members of the Alumni Association Board were invited, by our administration, to participate in a portion of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) review of Fair Park High School. This is a complete review of every aspect of our school.  We appreciate being included in this process.  Everyone attending found it to be very interesting.  The Alumni Association received many compliments on our work at Fair Park and on the many items on display at the school. Fair Park High School received a very favorable review from this accreditation group.</div> <bR> <div> Rogers Hampton (1952) has been selected for induction into the Ark-La-Tex Sports Museum of Champions. He will be inducted along with other "Champions" representing their athletic excellence and contribution to sports in East Texas and the Ark-La-Tex area.  Rogers was an outstanding athlete at Fair Park.  The induction ceremony will be Saturday, August 16, 2008.  On behalf of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association, we congratulate Rogers E. Hampton on this wonderful honor!</div> <bR> <div> Alumni Association Event:</div> <div> The second Alumni Association Luncheon for Members was held on April 19, 2008 at Chester Kelley's Crescent Landing Catfish Restaurant. Forty-four members attended, a number of those present were from the 1930's and 1940's classes.  A very special thank you to Chester Kelley for his gift of the use of his restaurant, for his assistance in planning the event, and the wonderful hospitality, help and service of his staff.  It was a great time to visit and the food was delicious!  Thanks for attending.  See photos on website at www.geauxto.com/fpalumni  </div> <div>      </div> <div> Projects:</div> <div> Two Reading Labs </div> <div> The blinds have been installed in our reading labs. Photos on web site.  </div> <div> Weight Room</div> <div> The blinds have been installed in our weight room.  The three sets of weights have been delivered to Fair Park and the flooring for the room was installed earlier this week.  Photos of the weight room will soon be posted. </div> <bR> <div> Donations:</div> <div> In late April, our corporate friends at Libbey Glass Company made a much needed donation to the Home Economics Department of over 200 glass dessert plates. </div> <bR> <div> Memorial Gifts made to the Association this month:</div> <bR> <div> Memorial Gift Jerry B. Harwell (1955) from Patty P. Harwell (1958)</div> <div> Memorial Gift W. B. Calvert (1949) from Clem and Martha Henderson (Administration and Faculty)</div> <div> Memorial Gift Dr. James Earl Turner (Faculty and Administration) from Clem and Martha Henderson (Administration and Faculty)</div> <div> Memorial Gift Tillman Netherton (1937) from Cathy and Wade Bonds (1966 and 1964)</div> <div> Memorial Gift Dr. Earl Turner (Faculty and Administration) from Cathy and Wade Bonds (1966 and 1964)</div> <div> Memorial Gift Michael "Mike" Parks (1966) from Clarice S. Parks and Family</div> <bR> <div> The Fair Park ROTC donated a wonderful collection of early ROTC photographs to the Association.</div> <bR> <div> P. F. Whittington Eaton (1942) donated the football program from the 1933 Fair Park vs. Byrd game and the class program and roster from the Class of 1932 Fifty plus One Reunion. </div> <bR> <div> Maxine Monsour (1944) contributed the photo posters used at their class reunion. A part of Maxine's donation was the obituary for Ernest S. "Stinky" Davis (1940), and a photograph of the Monsour brothers in their Fair Park days.</div> <bR> <div> Josephine Butler Allen (1945 graduate, faculty, and administrator) donated her large collection of obituaries of Fair Park graduates, a collection of photographs of Fair Park days, a collection of newspaper articles concerning Fair Park High School, teacher's roster from Fair Park, and the roster from the Forties Reunion. </div> <bR> <div> James Milton Harper (1942) contributed yearbooks belonging to his late sister, Helen Ruth Harper Gallien, from 1936, 1937, and 1938.  Also in the collection, belonging to Jim's sister, is the Graduation Program from the Class of 1936, the 1936 newspaper photograph of the Fair Park High School Pep Squad, the Program for the Class Play of the Class of 1938, and the newspaper article and photo of the cast of the 1938 play.  Another part of this collection is the Fair Park vs. Byrd Football Program from 1937 (in the shape of a football).  A special point of interest, Helen Ruth Harper Gallien was Miss Shreveport in 1938.  In addition, Jim donated his own 1939 and 1942 yearbooks to our collection. </div> <bR> <div> June Morrow Levasseur's (1935) contribution to the Association was the Program from the 60th Reunion of the Class of 1935 and the class roster for that reunion.</div> <bR> <div> Betty "Beth" Bass Stone (1942) and her husband Harry have donated Harry's Louisiana State University ROTC uniform with a forige', indicating Honor Guard from 1940-1943.  Additionally, they have donated two of Harry's World War II Navy uniforms and a Guinea Gold newspaper from 1944.  He was on active duty from 1943 to 1946.  </div> <bR> <div> Our most sincere thanks to each donor for your generous gifts and your support of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association and in turn, our beloved school, its students, faculty, staff and the administration. </div> <bR> <div> Around the Reservation:</div> <div> A Beautification Committee has been formed by a group of teachers at the school.  Heading the committee are Mr. Bennett and Mr. Morris.  The Alumni Association was invited to work with this group. We would like to thank our School Board member, Mrs. Lola May, for her recent efforts to secure a donation of mulch.  Teachers and student volunteered to put out the mulch and will care for certain sections of the grounds.  Denyse Cummins (1970), LSU AgCenter, Area Horticulture Agent was invited to look at our grounds and will offer advise on planting and care of plants.  We thank Denyse for her time and being so willing to help.  </div> <bR> <div> Recently Mr. Bennett, our art teacher, used the library to exhibit art work done by his students.  </div> <div> The Fair Park High School library is a beautiful area of our building. It is very well run by Mrs. Prealow, Librarian, Mrs. McInnis, Assistant Librarian, and with the assistance of Nicole Bradford.  See photos on web site.</div> <bR> <div> As you may recall, the Alumni Association funded three trips for the band earlier this year. Our Band Director, Mr. Jenkins, reports that on the trip to Grambling University five of our students received four year scholarships. Students receiving scholarships are Ophelia James (trombone), Starla Edwards (trumpet), LaDonna Williams (flute), Joshua Cannon (baritone), and DeAngelo Silas (percussion).  On the trip to the District Festival, our band received a high score for sight reading and performance.  The results from the trip to Jackson State are not known at this writing.       </div> <bR> <div> One member of the senior class, Ophelia James, representing Fair Park and the Caddo Career and Technology Center, recently presented her senior project in fashion design and merchandising to a panel of experts and received very high acclaim.  The specific subject of her project was the House of Chanel.  In addition to her research on the topic, Ophelia constructed a Chanel ensemble to accompany her presentation.</div> <bR> <div> The Fair Park JROTC Awards were presented on April 9, 2008. The Best Drilled Cadet was C/Cpl Jacqueline Lee, Best Dressed Cadet 1st Semester C/CPL Tywanna Mosley, Best Dressed Cadet 2nd Semester was C/CPL Cordarien Bloomer, Best Dressed Cadet of the Year was Avery Toliver.  The Best Teacher Support Awards went to Ms. Beatrice Maxile, Ms. Delores Adger, Ms. Linda Jones and Ms. Ethel Norman. </div> <bR> <div> As graduation approaches, other award ceremonies are being held for the seniors.</div> <bR> <div> To all award winners, we congratulate you on your accomplishments! </div> <bR> <div> If you wish to join the Association or make a donation, forms are available on line at www.geauxto.com/fpalumni. Make checks payable to FPHSAA and mail to P. O. Box 18525 Shreveport, LA 71138. Contact CathyRBonds@aol.com, 281-893-0117, or e-mail David.Stanford@usarec.army.mil for more information.  </div> <bR> <div> We have truly been blessed! When visiting the school, there is open appreciation from students, staff, faculty, and administration for the contributions being made by the alumni.  Your efforts are recognized and greatly appreciated!  </div> <bR> <div> We ask for your continued prayers and support.  Working together, we are making a difference!</div> <bR> <div> Best regards,</div> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds, Director</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> Weight Room: Before & After</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="17c2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="17e2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1802ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="1822ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1842ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="1862ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1882ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="18a2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="18c2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="18e2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1942ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="1962ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1982ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="19a2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="19c2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="19e2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="1a02ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="1a22ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="159902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="15b902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="161902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="163902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="165902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="167902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="169902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="16b902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="15d902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="15f902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="155902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="157902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="16d902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="16f902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="171902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="173902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="175902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="177902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="179902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="03552460.jpg" border=0 width="82" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> April 5, 2008</div> <bR> <div> Information: </div> <div> The Alumni Association recently voted to fund three trips for our band.  The Association received a very nice thank you note from Mr. Jenkins, Band Director, for this donation.  The students are excited about the trips and it is hoped some students will receive scholarships from their performances during these journeys.</div> <bR> <div> March 17th - March 20th were Teacher Appreciation Days.  On the first two days of the week, gifts were provided by Alumni Association members. Cathy and Wade Bonds provided Snicker candy bars for all employees of the school with a note reading "Education is Nothing to Snicker About" attached with black and gold ribbons. On the second day, large red apples were given to all employees. These apples were donated and delivered by Myrna and Leo Sanford. This is the second year the Sanfords have made this donation, along with their many other contributions to Fair Park High School through the years. The following two days the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) furnished treats and a luncheon. We appreciate and thank all donors.  On behalf of the Alumni Association, we would like to express our appreciation to all of the employees of Fair Park High School.  Thank you for your dedication to our students and school.</div> <bR> <div> The Fair Park High School Alumni Association Archives Collection has been established at Louisiana State University at Shreveport.  The collection is housed in the Noel Memorial Library on the LSUS campus.  A point of interest, at one time, Mr. Noel was an English teacher at Fair Park High School. For more information concerning the archives or anyone wanting to make a donation to our archives, please contact Cathy Ridley Bonds, Director, Fair Park High School Alumni Association at CathyRBonds@aol.com or call 281-893-0117.  </div> <bR> <div> Donations:</div> <div> In March, the Alumni Association received a very special gift from Mrs. Patsy Wolfe and her two daughters. Their gift was the donation of the 1946 and 1947 yearbooks belonging to Donald Wolfe, M.D. (1947), her late husband and their Dad.  </div> <bR> <div> Mrs. Martha Pike Pruett (1935) made another contribution to our collection.  Mrs. Pruett donated a Pow Wow dated 1934 and a Pow Wow dated 1963.  The 1963 newspaper contained an article about her son, Jimmy Pruett. She also donated a Shreveport Times article about the Winners of the Better Housing Contest.  </div> <bR> <div> The above contributions add even more insight to our school history and further enhance our memorabilia collection.  </div> <bR> <div> Accompanying this newsletter is a list of our Honorary and Memorial Gifts and Donors.  </div> <bR> <div> We appreciate all gifts to the Alumni Association.  To our donors, we sincerely thank you! </div> <bR> <div> Projects:</div> <div> Two Reading Labs</div> <div> As many of you will recall, the Alumni Association earlier furnished two reading labs in the annex of our school.  The final phase of this project has been completed. In March, Dr. Sandra McCalla (1957) donated funds to replace the blinds in the reading labs.  The blinds were badly needed to make light control possible for students working on the computers in these rooms.  Dr. McCalla, we thank you for your very generous donation and your continued support of Fair Park. </div> <bR> <div> Weight Room at Fair Park High School </div> <div> In the fall of 2007, the Alumni Association was asked by Mr. Daigle, Principal, if we could help with the Fair Park weight room. The weight room at Fair Park was in poor condition.  It was a very large project for a newly formed organization.  With hard work, dedication, and the assistance of very generous donors, the weight room at Fair Park High School will soon be completed. All funds have been raised for this project.</div> <bR> <div> The Alumni Association members working on this project were Leo Sanford (1946), James Powell (1945), and Clem Henderson (Faculty-Administration).  The process started with a tour, arranged by Alan Carter, Supervisor of Athletics for Caddo Parish, of the LSUS Athletic Facility. The tour was conducted by Doug Robinson (1961), Athletic Director at LSUS and former Fair Park coach, with in-put from Dr. Tim Winter, Professor and Chair Kinesiology Department at LSUS and Dr. Kyle Pierce, Associate Professor of Kinesiology at LSUS. Also, a tour of the Loyola College Prep Athletic Complex was given by John LeBlanc, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach of the Loyola College Prep Athletic Complex. </div> <bR> <div> The Alumni Association worked with Mr. Daigle, Lent Bursey, Head Football Coach and the Fair Park coaching staff to determine the specific needs for our school.  To start our project, there was a very generous anonymous donation. With the help of our dedicated Caddo Parish School Board member, Mrs. Lola May, working with Alan Carter, Supervisor of Athletics for Caddo Parish, we were able to obtain numerous pieces of new weight equipment for our room. The next contribution came from Willis Knighton Health Care Center. Willis Knighton contributed two commercial grade treadmills.  Stromile Swift (2000) very generously donated three stationary bicycles, a Smith Machine, and dumbbells for our project.  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barney (both 1943) very generously donated funds for half inch, black, interlocking flooring for the 50'x50' room and three sets of Olympic weights.  Don "Moon" Mullins (1957) completed our project with his very generous donation of funds to provide two inch blinds to cover the eleven windows in our weight room.</div> <bR> <div> Our most sincere thank you goes to each individual contributing to this project and our corporate neighbor.  A great deal of time, effort and money went into this project to provide a first class weight room for our students. All were so willing to go the extra mile and did go the extra mile to help. Your kindness and generosity will always be remembered.  To complete such a large project in this short period of time is a real blessing. This beautiful facility adds a great deal to the lives of our students and instills even more pride in our beloved Fair Park High School. (When work is completed, photos will be attached)</div> <bR> <div> Around the Reservation:</div> <div> The annual Fair Park High School Football Banquet was held on March 4, 2008.  Mr. Daigle and Coach Bursey used this occasion to honor the 2007-2008 Football Team members and the Alumni Association for our work at the school.</div> <bR> <div> The event was held in the auxiliary gym with the tables beautifully decorated.  The delicious meal was prepared by teachers and staff and the tables were served by members of the Fair Park High School Hospitality Club.  Our ROTC Color Guard also preformed. </div> <bR> <div> Trophies were awarded to players and the letter jackets (funded by Jane Caruthers, Don "Moon" Mullins and Martha and Clem Henderson) were presented to the players. Earlier, Mr. Daigle and Coach Bursey had suggested the establishment of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association Award.  A plaque will be hung in the main office of our school and each year the recipient's name will be added to the plaque. In the future, the recipient will be a football player exemplifying good citizenship, good sportsmanship, academic achievement, and loyalty to Fair Park High School. On this first year of the award, Mr. Daigle and Coach Bursey decided to honor Alumni Association members. Those receiving special recognition were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barney, Clem Henderson, Leo Sanford, and Cathy Ridley Bonds.</div> <div>  </div> <div> All of the alumni felt the genuine welcome and the sincerity of the remarks made by Coach Bursey, Mr. Daigle, the teachers, staff, and students present at the event. We will always remember the afternoon and we thank everyone involved for making it such a special time for the alumni.  (Photos Below)</div> <bR> <div> Two Fair Park football players to keep an eye on are Morris Claiborne and Kenneth Young.  They are being recruited by LSU, Auburn, and Oklahoma. We wish them the best! (Photo Below) </div> <bR> <div> On visits to our campus, the administration, staff, faculty, and students often express their appreciation for the work being done by the Alumni Association.  Many of the employees of our school have joined the Alumni Association.  Teachers are forming committees to work on projects around the school.  Students are volunteering to help. The administration, staff, faculty, students, PTSA, and the Alumni Association are coordinating our efforts to improve the lives of our students and continue the fine traditions of Fair Park High School.</div> <bR> <div> In conclusion, we ask for your continued prayers and support of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association.  We encourage everyone to join and be a part of this important and exciting time in the history of Fair Park High School. Visit our web site often for information and news at www.geauxto.com/fpalumni.</div> <bR> <div> With everyone working together, we are making a difference!  </div> <div>   </div> <div> Best regards,</div> <bR> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds</div> <div> Director </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="141902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="143902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="145902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="147902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="149902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="14b902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="14d902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="14f902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="151902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="153902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="03552460.jpg" border=0 width="82" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> February 27, 2008</div> <bR> <div> Information: </div> <div> Alumni Association Membership Dues- there have been a few questions recently about when dues are due for Alumni Association membership.  The Alumni Association operates on a calendar year.  Annual membership dues are due on December 31st of each year.  Anyone joining the Association the last two months of the year shall consider their membership paid through the following year. We hope everyone will renew his or her membership promptly.  We thank those who have already renewed their memberships. We look forward to having everyone as a member of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association. </div> <bR> <div> Annual dues are $10.00 per person for a calendar year.  Lifetime for anyone 70 years of age or older is $50.00.  Lifetime for anyone 69 years of age or younger is $150.00.  Please make your check payable to Fair Park High School Alumni Association and mail to Secretary FPHSAA,</div> <div>  P.  O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138.  </div> <bR> <div> We welcome new members. Membership is open to alumnus, faculty and staff (current or past), and friends of the school.  For membership dues and mailing information, see above. Applications are available on line at our web site, <A HREF="http://www.geauxto.com/fpalumni" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.geauxto.com/fpalumni"><U>www.geauxto.com/fpalumni</U></A> or by contacting David Stanford, Membership Recruiter, at <A HREF="mailto:David.Stanford@usarec.army.mil" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:David.Stanford@usarec.army.mil"><U>David.Stanford@usarec.army.mil </U></A>or 318-207-2371. Membership applications may also be obtained by contacting Cathy Ridley Bonds, Director, at <A HREF="mailto:CathyRBonds@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:CathyRBonds@aol.com"><U>CathyRBonds@aol.com</U></A>, 281-893-0117 or writing P. O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138.</div> <div>   </div> <div> With spring in the air, the Alumni Association is making plans for another Members Luncheon.  The luncheon will be on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at Crescent Landing Catfish Restaurant.  Please mark your calendars; we hope you will be able to attend.  As the time approaches, invitations will be mailed to all members with more information about this event.</div> <bR> <div> Donations: </div> <div> In February, the Alumni Association received a wonderful donation from June Morrow Levasseur (1935).  June provided a collection of Pow Wows from 1932, 1933, and 1934.  She also contributed the announcement and newspaper article about the 60th Reunion of her class.</div> <bR> <div> Carolyn Hopkins Walton (1949) added something very special to our collection.  Carolyn's gift is a scrapbook of newspaper articles written by Carolyn each week and published in the Shreveport Journal. This scrapbook was compiled by Carolyn's mother. The first article in the collection is dated November 3, 1947 and ends in late May of 1949 when she graduated from Fair Park.  For many years, a student from Fair Park and a student from Byrd were selected to write a newspaper article about events at their schools.  Carolyn's collection offers a weekly look at life at Fair Park High School.  We are so thankful Mrs. Hopkins took the time to keep this scrapbook for her daughter. It will forever be a part of Fair Park history.</div> <bR> <div> As always, we sincerely appreciate the donations to our memorabilia collection.  Each gift is such a treasure!  Thank you for your gifts. </div> <bR> <div> There are some very nice benches on our campus between the main building and the gym.  They are metal with a black protective coating. We were in need of four matching trash containers. Thanks to two very generous donations, this need has been met.  Mr. Forest Dunn contributed funds to purchase one trash container and Calumet Lubricant Company contributed funds for three more containers.  They have been ordered and will soon be in place.  We thank Mr. Dunn and Calumet for their contributions and appreciate their support of our school.  </div> <bR> <div> The Alumni Association Board recently voted to fund three Fair Park band trips.  The fall of the year is the usual fund raising time for the band.  The monies raised during this period would normally fund these trips.  Due to the extended illness of our Band Director in the fall, the band was unable to participate in their normal fund raising activities. The three trips funded include a clinic at Grambling State University, a clinic at Jackson State University, and the District Festival Concert.  Attending these events at the universities enables our students to play under college directors and have an opportunity to receive scholarships.  We are very thankful that Mr. Jenkins has returned to work and is able to continue the outstanding job he is doing with our band.   </div> <bR> <div> <B>Around the Reservation: </B></div> <div> In mid-February, well known newspaper sports writer and author Jerry Byrd (1953) spoke to Mrs. Palmer-White's Creative Writing Class. Jerry gave a very inspirational talk, enjoyed by all in attendance.  The setting for his talk was the beautiful Fair Park Library.  (See Photos below)  </div> <bR> <div> The results of the ROTC Review and Inspection are in and our ROTC maintained its ranking of Honor Unit.  We are very proud of the fine job done by everyone associated with the Fair Park High School ROTC.  Here are brief profiles of the leaders of that organization. </div> <bR> <div> <I><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118c0c0c000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bre'Anna King</B></I> has a 3.5 grade point average, is a member of the Marketing Club and Student Government Association.  She was Homecoming Queen for 2007-2008.  She will be attending Grambling State University, majoring in nursing.</div> <div> <I><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118c0c0c000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Shawna Sloan</B></I> ranks in the top  10% of her senior class, with a grade point average of 3.7.  She is in the National Honor Society, Medical Careers Program, Indians for Christ and HOSA.  She has received awards for being on the Principal's List, Best Dressed Cadet, Superior Cadet, Perfect Attendance, and the National Leadership Minority Award.</div> <div> <I><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118c0c0c000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">D'aAnquette Joiner</B></I> is a sophomore and has a 3.0 grade point average.  She is involved in Indians for Christ, Unarmed Drill Team, Viking Challenger Team and the JV Rifle Team.  Her awards include Best Dressed Cadet and Perfect Attendance.  She plans to attend Southern University, majoring in nursing.</div> <div> <I><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118c0c0c000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Berlin Hampton</B></I> is a senior and participates in the DECA Club and Football Team.  He has been a member of the National Guard since November 27, 2007.  After graduation, he will enter basic training and attend Northwestern State University.</div> <div> <I><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118c0c0c000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Vanetta Boller</B></I> is a junior and a member of the Drill Team, Rifle Team, Viking Challenger Team and Saber Guard. In addition, she is a member of the Band and the Track Team.  She plans to join the National Guard and go to Grambling State University, majoring in law.</div> <div> <I><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118c0c0c000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Jessica Sanders</B></I> is a senior and ranks in the top 10% of her class with a grade point average of 3.7.  She is involved in the National Honor Society, Medical Careers Program, Indians for Christ, and HOSA. Her awards include Principal's List, Best Dressed Cadet, Perfect Attendance, and the National Leadership Minority Award. </div> <div> <I><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b70118c0c0c000.png" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Kimberly Brown</B></I> is in the DECA Club, Captain in the Band, and in the top 15% of her class.  She has been in the Homecoming Court for two years, is in the Math Club and the Flag Line Sweetheart.</div> <bR> <div> Congratulations to our ROTC.</div> <bR> <div> We hope everyone will join and be a part of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association.</div> <bR> <div> Working together, we are making a difference!</div> <bR> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds, Director</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="135c31f0.jpg" border=0 width="451" height="287" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="137901f0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="287" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="03552460.jpg" border=0 width="82" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> February 5, 2008</div> <bR> <div> REMINDERS: </div> <bR> <div> It is time for membership renewal in the Alumni Association. If you have not yet renewed your membership, we ask that you please do so.  If you have renewed, we thank you. Annual dues are $10.00 per person for a calendar year.  Lifetime for anyone 70 years of age or older is $50.00.  Lifetime for anyone 69 years of age or younger is $150.00.  Please make your check payable to Fair Park High School Alumni Association and mail to Secretary FPHSAA, P.  O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138.  </div> <bR> <div> We welcome new members. Membership is open to alumnus, faculty and staff (current or past), and friends of the school.  For membership dues and mailing information, see above. Applications are available on line at our web site, www.geauxto.com/fpalumni or by contacting David Stanford, Membership Recruiter, at David.Stanford@usarec.army.mil or 318-207-2371. Membership applications may also be obtained by contacting Cathy Ridley Bonds, Director, at CathyRBonds@aol.com, 281-893-0117 or writing P. O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138.</div> <div>      </div> <div> The Fair Park High School Parent, Teacher, Student Association has formed and is seeking members.  Dues are $5.00 per person for the year 2007-2008.  For more information, please contact the school office.</div> <bR> <div> DONATIONS: </div> <bR> <div> In early January, the Alumni Association received another gift from Mr. J. Coles Thomas (1938).  He presented the Association with his collection of yearbooks dated 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1936.  </div> <bR> <div> Mrs. Martha Pike Pruett (1935) added to our collection by contributing six Football Spirit Ribbons. Do you remember the ribbons we purchased on game days and wore pinned to our shirts and blouses in support of our team?  The cost of a ribbon in 1935 was 10 cents.</div> <bR> <div> The above gifts and all memorabilia donations play an important part in documenting the history of our school.  When visiting the school, I often hear comments about how much the staff, students, and visitors are enjoying the items on display.  We sincerely thank Mrs. Pruett, Mr. Thomas and all of our donors for preserving so many historical items and for their generosity in sharing them with us.</div> <bR> <div> As many of you will remember, there was a great rivalry between Fair Park and Byrd the first forty years of our history. In late 2007, a Byrd graduate, who had married a Fair Park graduate a number of years ago, wanted to do something very special for our school. Several ideas were mentioned and the project selected by the individual was the mounting and framing of the 44" x 96" photo of our 2006 State Championship Basketball Team.  The photo has been mounted and beautifully framed and will soon hang in our gym. This is a wonderful gift to our school and will be a source of pride and encouragement to all for many years to come.  It is a fine example of the respect and love that has come from one of Shreveport's great school rivalries. We sincerely thank this Byrd donor for the very generous and meaningful gift to Fair Park High School.  </div> <bR> <div> Two of our corporate friends recently made donations. Stein Mart contributed a decorative covered container and Hobby Lobby donated two sets of bookends for use in our reading labs.  We appreciate their donations.  </div> <bR> <div> AROUND THE RESERVATION:   </div> <bR> <div> On February 3, 2008, members of the Fair Park High School Band, Directed by Mr. Clifford Jenkins, preformed at the opening of the exhibit entitled The American Soldier from the Civil War to the War in Iraq.  This exhibit is on display from February 3, 2008 - April 27, 2008 at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum, 3015 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, 318-632-2020.</div> <bR> <div> The Fair Park Hospitality Club, sponsored by Mrs. Linda Jones, has been working on another community service project.  The students have made hundreds of Valentine cards to be placed on the meal trays of patients at the V. A. Hospital.  These cards are certain to be appreciated by the veterans and we applaud them for their efforts.</div> <div>   </div> <div> As mentioned in a previous newsletter, the Fair Park ROTC had an important briefing and troop inspection recently.  The review was held at the Rifle Range on the Fair Park campus. This event was conducted by the ROTC Cadet Commander from the Regional Headquarters. The outcome of this inspection will determine the standing of our ROTC for the next three years and the results will be known by mid-February. It is hoped that our ROTC will attain the rank of Honor Unit with Distinction - Gold Star. There were a number of parents present for the briefing along with two members of the Alumni Association. It is interesting to note that our ROTC instructors had gone the extra mile by going to Bethune Middle School to recruit students for future membership in the Fair Park ROTC.  These students were bused to Fair Park the morning of the briefing to observe and briefly participate by reciting a drill taught to them by our instructors. The inspecting commander mentioned being impressed by the recruitment and attendance of these students at the briefing. Those present were extremely impressed with the professionalism shown by our ROTC and staff. It was obvious that much hard work and preparation had been done by the ROTC instructors and students.  Congratulations on a job very well done!  See photos below. We are looking forward to the results of this review. The ROTC Military Ball will be February 9, 2008 and our ROTC will be Dining In at Barksdale AFB February 28, 2008.</div> <bR> <div> Three members of  the Fair Park Drama Club, sponsored by Mrs. Stephanie Palmer-White, will be performing in the play The Madam C. J. Walker Story presented by The Mahogany Ensemble Theatre Company. Fair Park cast members include Precious Currie, Doneika McCraw, and Brittany Sanders.  Mrs. Stephanie Palmer-White also has a part in the play. Performances will be at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum Auditorium, February 28, 2008 - a matinee for selected high schools, February 28, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., and February 29, 2008 at 7:30p.m.</div> <bR> <div> Update on our 2007 Football Team-the All District Honors for the Football District I-4-A are as follows:</div> <div> Morris Claiborne - All-District 1st Team Wide Receiver, All-District 2nd Team Defensive Back, All-City & Area Honorable Mention, and All-State Honorable Mention </div> <div> Kenneth Young - All-District 1st Team Defensive Back, All-District 2nd Team Wide Receiver, All-City & Area Honorable Mention</div> <div> Jacori Stinson - All-District Offensive Line</div> <div> Tobhyias Artison - All-District Honorable Mention Quarterback</div> <div> Allunta Johnson - All-District 1st Team Defensive Line</div> <div> Our congratulations to each of you!</div> <bR> <div> Eric Tramiel was a star player on the Fair Park championship basketball team and is now a sophomore at Paris Junior College in Paris, Texas.  Eric is ranked the number 72nd junior college prospect in the nation by cstv.com.     </div> <bR> <div> Fair Park is represented on the State Textbook Adoption Committee for ELA, grades 9-12 by Mrs. Stephanie Palmer-White, a JUMP Program teacher at Fair Park.  Mrs. Palmer-White is serving as the chairperson of the committee and Mr. Michael McCafferty, another JUMP Program teacher at our school is serving as a committee member.  These and other teachers on the state wide committee selected the textbooks to be reviewed and chosen by each parish committee on textbooks. The selected textbooks will be used for the next seven years in our state.  Reviewing three pallets of textbooks takes a great deal of time. We appreciate the time and diligence Mrs. Palmer-White and Mr. McCarrerty put into this project. </div> <bR> <div> In late January, members of the Alumni Association Board met at the school and cleaned the shelves and trophies in the cases in the gym. What wonderful memories!  See photos below.</div> <bR> <div> There are many things happening with the Alumni Association and around our reservation. We hope you will join with us in this exciting time.</div> <bR> <div> Working together, we are making a difference!</div> <bR> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds</div> <div> Director   </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="12277f40.jpg" border=0 width="375" height="500" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     <IMG SRC="12477f40.jpg" border=0 width="375" height="500" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="12677f40.jpg" border=0 width="375" height="500" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">     <IMG SRC="12877f40.jpg" border=0 width="375" height="500" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="12cbc0d0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="525" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="133bc0d0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="525" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="12ebc0d0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="525" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="130bc0d0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="525" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div>    </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="03552460.jpg" border=0 width="82" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> January 3, 2008</div> <bR> <div> Membership Renewal: As we begin a new year, it is time for membership renewal in the Alumni Association. Annual dues are $10.00 per person for a calendar year.  Lifetime for anyone 70 years of age or older is $50.00.  Lifetime for anyone 69 years of age or younger is $150.00.  Please make your check payable to Fair Park High School Alumni Association and mail to Secretary FPHSAA, P.  O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138.  </div> <bR> <div> New Members: Membership is open to alumnus, faculty and staff (current or past), and friends of the school.  For membership dues and mailing information, see above. Applications are available on line at our web site, www.geauxto.com/fpalumni or by contacting David Stanford, Membership Recruiter, at David.Stanford@usarec.army.mil or 318-207-2371. Membership applications may also be obtained by contacting Cathy Ridley Bonds, Director, at CathyRBonds@aol.com, 281-893-0117 or writing P. O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138.     </div> <bR> <div> The Alumni Association continues to receive many notable donations. Maxine Monsour (1944) recently donated a 1960 Sequoyah. This yearbook belonged to her brother, Dr. Mike Monsour (1936).</div> <bR> <div> Ed Brun added to our collection by donating a photograph of his sister, Mildred Louise Sims, dressed for her graduation from Fair Park in 1931.  He gave several other photographs of Mildred taken later in her life. Ed also contributed a newspaper article concerning the 25th Reunion of the Class of 1931.  </div> <div>   </div> <div> Coles Thomas (1938) recently gave several outstanding gifts to the Alumni Association. His donations included the original 1939 Fair Park vs. Byrd Football Program along with the first issue of our Pow Wow, dated December 6, 1929.  Coles also donated other Pow Wows dated in the 1930's. These gifts are of great historical value to our school. </div> <bR> <div> Eulava Thomas Helmka (1970), daughter of Coles Thomas, made a wonderful contribution to our Pow Wow collection by donating her complete set of Pow Wows from September 1967 through May 1970.  This is a remarkable collection. </div> <bR> <div> We sincerely thank and appreciate our donors. Your gifts and your generosity will always be treasured and remembered. </div> <bR> <div> On November 30, 2007, the Fair Park High School Alumni Association hosted a Reception and Tour of Fair Park High School for Caddo Parish School Board Members and other dignitaries.  It was an opportunity to showcase the accomplishments of our administration, staff, faculty, students and show the beauty of our campus and school.  At the reception, a copy of the original construction documents for Fair Park High School was presented as a gift to our school from the Alumni Association.  These documents were available for viewing by our guests and are now in our school library.  The recently established memorabilia collection was also on display. Additionally, the tour was an occasion for visitors to see the new reading labs furnished by the Association.  We thank Mr. Daigle, the staff, faculty, and the Hospitality Club for their assistance with the reception.  Our thanks go to Coach and Mrs. Henderson for their donation to this project. </div> <bR> <div> Their support is greatly appreciated. We also thank County Market for their generous donation of ingredients for the punch, coffee and other items needed for the reception. We appreciate their continued support of the Alumni Association and Fair Park High School. Photos of this event are on our web site, www.geauxto.com/fpalumni.</div> <bR> <div> We would like to say a special thank you to Mr. Flakes and the entire Custodial Staff at Fair Park High School for the superb job they do in keeping our campus and buildings beautiful.  We appreciate their diligence and thank them for a job very well done!    </div> <bR> <div> Recently we had an opportunity to meet and get acquainted with Mrs. Linda Jones, the Home Economics teacher at Fair Park.  In addition to her teaching duties, Mrs. Jones is the sponsor of the Hospitality Club.  The Hospitality Club is a group of approximately thirty students, male and female, that assist with many school related functions. Each month these students participate in at least one community service project.  Mrs. Jones and a number of the club members very generously gave of their time and skills, staying late on Friday evening, to assisted the Alumni Association with the above mentioned reception.  In December, club members supplied the V. A. Hospital with handmade Christmas cards.  These cards were placed on the meal trays delivered to the patients.  This group also aided in the collection of two large barrels of canned goods and staples to be donated to the area food bank in time for the holidays.  They routinely support an Army unit from Ft. Polk, now stationed in Iraq, with care packages. In mid-December, Mrs. Jones and the Hospitality Club hosted a Christmas luncheon. Guests at the luncheon included members of the Fair Park staff, faculty, and Alumni Association Board Members. Mrs. Jones received food donations from local markets for the meal and under her supervision, the students prepared and served a delicious Christmas dinner.  We thank them for their generosity and hospitality! </div> <bR> <div> While visiting with Major Irvin of the Fair Park ROTC, we learned that each year the ROTC collects items and donates thirty food baskets to needy families in the community. When attending an event at Fair Park High School, one is often greeted by a polite and well dressed member of the ROTC.  We thank them for their very good work! </div> <bR> <div>  On Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 9:00 a.m., the Fair Park ROTC will have an important briefing and troop inspection.  The review will be held at the Rifle Range on the Fair Park campus. This event will be conducted by the ROTC Cadet Commander from the Regional Headquarters. The results of this inspection will determine the standing of our ROTC for the next three years. With hard work and preparation, our ROTC hopes to again attain the rank of Honor Unit with Distinction - Gold Star. The alumni are invited to attend the briefing as a show of support and encouragement for our ROTC. </div> <bR> <div> We hope you will be a part of this exciting time in the history of Fair Park High School.  We encourage you to renew your membership.  If you are not yet a member of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association, we hope you will become a member. It is the mission of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association to support our students, administration, staff, and faculty, to unite our classes and uphold the traditions of Fair Park High School.  </div> <bR> <div> Together, we are making a difference!</div> <bR> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds</div> <div> Director <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Calibri" >  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="03552460.jpg" border=0 width="82" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> November 24, 2007</div> <bR> <div> As the month of November ends, the Alumni Association is very thankful for our bountiful blessings!</div> <bR> <div> On November 9th, a Veterans Day Program was held at Fair Park High School.  The morning started with a breakfast in our beautifully decorated library followed by a moving tribute to honor all veterans, sponsored by our ROTC. Our faculty and ROTC did an outstanding job! As always, the ROTC plays and important part in life at Fair Park.  There are approximately 250 students currently participating in our ROTC program. See photos under Reservation Events. </div> <bR> <div> The first Alumni Association Members Luncheon was held on November 10th, at Chester Kelley's Crescent Landing Catfish Restaurant. Approximately fifty people were in attendance, with members representing the classes from the 1930's to the 1980's.  It was an excellent opportunity to visit with classmates and meet other alumni.  To Chester Kelley, our very special thanks for offering his restaurant, his help in planning the event, the delicious food and the hospitality, and to his staff for the wonderful service.  Thank you to all that attended, it was a great afternoon. See photos under Reservation Events.</div> <bR> <div> Earlier this year, the Alumni Association Board approved a project to raise funds for Letter Jackets for students with two years of participation in a sport or band.  We are very grateful for the donations made by Jane Rhodes Caruthers (1958), Don "Moon" Mullins (1957), and Coach and Mrs. Clem Henderson (FPHS Faculty).  Their very generous contributions have completely funded the Letter Jackets for this year. Again, restoring a tradition at Fair Park High School and having immeasurable benefits for our students.  We thank you for your gifts.    </div> <bR> <div> Our friends at Libbey Glass have made another generous donation to the Home Economics Department at Fair Park, with their gift of a glass punch bowl with ladle and one hundred small glass dessert bowls.  We sincerely thank them for this donation and for the kindness of their employees.</div> <bR> <div> In mid-November, a number of items were placed in our memorabilia cases in the main entry hall of the school.  These items included the Sequoyah from the first graduating class in 1931, photos of the 1931 class ring, and Pow Wows from the 1930's and early 1940's, all mentioned in earlier newsletters.  To add to our collection, a donation was made of documents, photos, a plaque, and newspaper articles pertaining to the placement of the Star on the Walk of Fame, in Shreveport, for Faron Young (1951).  These items were contributed by Faron's Fair Park High School friend, Irv Heard (1952).  Irv, with the help of others, worked diligently to obtain the star to honor Faron.  That star was dedicated in December 2006. Irv, thank you for what you did for your friend and we appreciate your gift to the Association.</div> <bR> <div> Other wonderful keepsakes were given to the Alumni Association this month.  We sincerely thank Leon Burns for the special gift of his 1934 Sequoyah.  Martha Pike Pruett (1935) donated her 1933, 1934, and 1935 yearbooks. Inside these books Martha had placed some added treasurers, the Graduation Exercise Program from her 1935 class, the program from her school play, the program from the 50th Reunion of her class along with several newspaper articles pertaining to that reunion, and a newspaper photo and article about the fire at Queensborough Elementary School in 1987.  Martha, we thank you for this wonderful collection.</div> <bR> <div> What an exciting five months this has been for the Fair Park High School Alumni Association, our blessing abound!  To all of our members and donors, we sincerely thank you for your membership in the Association, and for your contributions and gifts to the Association.  Each is deeply appreciated.  As we move forward, we ask for your continued support. If you wish to make a donation, make your check payable to the Fair Park High School Alumni Association and mail to the Secretary FPHSAA, P. O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138.  Please visit our web site often at: www.geauxto.com/fpalumni.  </div> <bR> <div> Together, we are making a difference!</div> <bR> <div> <B>BEST WISHES FOR A VERY</B> <B>MERRY CHRISTMAS </B><B>AND</B><B> HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!</B></div> <bR> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds</div> <div> Director</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>   </div> <bR> <div> October 24, 2007</div> <bR> <div> This has been a very busy month for the Alumni Association.</div> <bR> <div> A generous and much appreciated donation was made to the Alumni Association from the Classes of the 1930's to assist with the operating expenses of the organization.  Our thanks go to Edgar Bland and the members of the 1930's Classes for their donation.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Our Board approved funding of a project to award all students listed on the Honor Roll and Principal's List a small medal or trophy for their achievement.  The award will be presented at nine week intervals to qualifying students, by Mr. Daigle, our principal.  This project was funded, in full, by Gerry Woolman (Class of 1973).  Our sincere thanks go to Gerry for his generosity.  His donation will have immeasurable benefits for our students. </div> <bR> <div> The Alumni Association, working with our principal and coaches took a request to our School Board member, Mrs. Lola B. May, for weight room equipment. Mrs. May submitted the request to the Caddo Parish School Board Office, the request was approved and the order has been placed for 3 Power Racks, 3 Incline Benches, 2 Leg Curls, and 4 Weight Racks for our facility.</div> <bR> <div> Libbey Glass Company recently made a wonderful donation to the Home Economics Department at Fair Park.  This gift consisted of over 150 glass hot/cold weighted mugs, over 200 eight inch glass plates, 6 glass serving pitchers, and glass bowls. The Alumni Association thanks Libbey Glass for their donation and for the kindness shown to us by their employees.</div> <bR> <div> A 4'x 10', vinyl banner will soon be hanging in our gym. It is a gift to the students of Fair Park High School from the Alumni Association as a show of support for all of our students.  See drawing below.  </div> <div>    </div> <div> Recently the Alumni Association assisted the school with the promotion of the Alumni Homecoming Breakfast by posting the event on our web site and circulating it through our class liaison system. Additionally, the Association has assisted the school's JROTC with publicity for the Veterans Day Program by posting the information on our web site, using our class liaison system, posting the announcement on all television and radio station community bulletin boards, and local newspapers. </div> <bR> <div> Alumni Homecoming Breakfast (see article and photos under Reservation Events).</div> <bR> <div> Veterans Day Program (see information under Reservation Events).</div> <bR> <div> The Fair Park High School Alumni Association is very thankful for our many generous individual, class, and corporate donors.  As we move forward, working to support our students, administration, staff, and faculty, improve our beloved school, and unite our classes, we ask for your continued prayers and support. Working together we can make a difference.</div> <bR> <div> Anyone wishing to make a donation should make their check payable to the Fair Park High School Alumni Association and mail to Secretary FPHSAA, P. O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138.  </div> <bR> <div> Best regards,</div> <bR> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0d6bc160.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="278" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>October 3, 2007</B></div> <bR> <div> Last month, the Association received its Letter of Determination from the IRS.  All contributions made to the Fair Park High School Alumni Association are tax deductible.</div> <bR> <div> On September 11, 2007, Fair Park High School held its Back to School Night.  The occasion was well attended by parents, students, our school board member, Mrs. Lola May, and other guests.  Mr. Daigle, our principal, was very generous in his comments to those gathered about the Alumni Association and our work at the school.  In addition, a table was provided for the PTSA and the Alumni Association and both groups increased their memberships that evening.</div> <bR> <div> The project to add shelves to the trophy cases located in the main entry hall and to replace the broken shelves in the trophy cases in the gym is complete. Our thanks go to Jack Williams (Class of 1951) for generously funding this project. Soon, we will be proudly displaying our 1931 Sequoyah, diploma, and class ring in the cases in the main hall. These display cases will also provide a place of honor for other donated items. See photos below.</div> <bR> <div> We are delighted to add a collection the 1930's Pow Wows to our memorabilia.  These were given to us by Betty "Beth" Bass Stone (Class of 1942).  Our thanks go to her for this special gift. </div> <bR> <div> Dallas (Class of 1940) and Alice Whittington Greene (Class of 1941) recently donated 1940's Pow Wows to further enhance our collection. We thank them for their special gift to the school.  </div> <bR> <div> The reading lab project is now complete.  Our thanks go to Carolyn (FP, Class of 1956) and Jerry Webb (Byrd, Class of 1956), owners of Bewley's Furniture Center, for their time spent and generosity in their gifts to the students of Fair Park High School.  The reading labs are beautiful!  These labs will provide an excellent environment to study and read and will be enjoyed by our students for many years to come. See photos below. </div> <bR> <div> On September 22nd the Alumni Classic Football Game was held, Fair Park vs. Woodlawn.  Fair Park won the game 26-6.  A great time was had by all!  See details under "Reservation Events". Please note two future activities listed under "Reservation Events". You don't want to miss them!</div> <bR> <div> A very special thank you goes to all of those at Fair Park High School who are so helpful to members of the Alumni Association.  We truly appreciate all you do for us. </div> <bR> <div> We are continually counting our blessings!  To those of your who have joined and so generously donated to the Alumni Association, we sincerely thank you. Your support and contributions are greatly appreciated.  As we move forward, I would ask each member to help us to find more alumni interested in being a part of this Association. If you wish to make a donation, make checks payable to the Fair Park High School Alumni Association and mail to the Secretary FPHSAA,    P. O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA  71138. </div> <bR> <div> Together, we can make a difference!</div> <bR> <div> Best regards,</div> <bR> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="FPAlumni 3"><U><B>Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <U><IMG SRC="0b05ed30.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="467" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U>    <IMG SRC="0ba5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>   <IMG SRC="0b25e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="0b45e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0b65e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="0b85e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0be5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="0c05e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="FPAlumni 3"><U><B>Top</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>August 27, 2007</B></div> <bR> <div> On July 5, 2007, the Fair Park High School Alumni Association was officially formed with the signing of our Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.  </div> <bR> <div> Our publicity campaign was launched with notices appearing in the local daily newspapers, weekly and monthly publications, and the community bulletin boards of all radio and television stations.</div> <bR> <div> On July 24, 2007, a Board of Directors meeting was held.  At that time, four Alumni Association projects were approved and committees formed.  </div> <div>      </div> <div> Our first project was to create a fund for school uniforms to assist students that are unable to afford the mandatory dress. To date, we have received a very generous donation from the Classes of 1940, 1941, and 1942 to aid in the funding of this project.   </div> <bR> <div> The second project was to complete the reading labs by providing bookcases and baskets of greenery for these rooms.  The reading labs are two classrooms with new computers and desks in a living room setting.  The original Alumni Association had received a donation of new sofas, chairs, end tables and rugs for each room.  We have received another special donation of two beautiful bookcases for each room and baskets of greenery.  This recent donation will soon be in place. </div> <bR> <div> Our third project was the addition of glass shelves in several of our trophy cases in the main entry hall of the school and the replacement of broken shelves in the trophy cases in the gym. This project has been funded and will soon be completed.  </div> <bR> <div> The fourth project was a "Welcome Back to School" for all employees of Fair Park High School. County Market generously donated over 100 large red apples for this occasion. On August 13, 2007, a table, with our Fair Park table cloth, was in place outside the main doors to the auditorium.  There was a sign on the table thanking the employees of Fair Park High School for their dedication and service to the school from the Alumni Association, surrounded by apples.  Members of the Board of Directors were present to give an apple to each employee as they enter the auditorium for their meeting.  A great way to start the new school year! </div> <bR> <div> The first class to graduate from Fair Park High School was in 1931.  There has been a very special offer from Ed Brun (1942) of a class ring, yearbook, and diploma from 1931. These items belonged to Ed's sister, Mildred Louise Sims. In addition, we have been offered several copies of 1930's Pow Wows.  What a wonderful gift to our school!   </div> <bR> <div> MHSM Architects made a contribution to our school, this month, of a high quality, five foot, Formica topped, folding table. This table will be very useful for many occasions.</div> <bR> <div> It was welcomed news on August 21, 2007, when the Caddo Parish School Board voted to maintain our district lines.</div> <bR> <div> The Alumni Association continues to increase in membership.  We encourage all of you who are not yet members to join and be a part of this exciting time in the history of Fair Park High School.  Membership applications are available on line or by e-mailing David.Stanford@usarec.army.mil or CathyRBonds@aol.com. </div> <bR> <div> Visit our web site often.  There will be new Alumni Association projects listed, future reunions, news from the Association and much more.</div> <bR> <div> Much has been accomplished since early July but there is much work to do to help the students, staff, faculty, and our beloved school.  To those of you who have joined the Alumni Association and made donations, we sincerely thank you.  Your contributions are deeply appreciated. As we move forward, we continue to ask for your support. We would greatly appreciate any donation to assist with the activities and expenses of the organization.  Please make your check payable to the Fair Park High School Alumni Association and mail to the Secretary FPHSAA, P. O. Box 18525, Shreveport, LA 71138.</div> <bR> <div> Together, we can make a difference!</div> <bR> <div> Best regards,</div> <bR> <div> Cathy Ridley Bonds</div> <div> Director     </div> <bR> <div>        </div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="101201f0.jpg" border=0 width="800" height="799" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="FPAlumni 3"><U>Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <U> <A NAME="reservation_events"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U><FONT SIZE="7" COLOR="#FFCC33" FACE="Footlight MT Light" ><B>Reservation Events</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> March 4, 2008</div> <div> FAIR PARK HIGH SCHOOL 2007-2008 ANNUAL FOOTBALL BANQUET</div> <bR> <div> On Tuesday, March 4, 2008, the Fair Park High School Annual Football Banquet was held.  The event was hosted by Mr. Bruce Daigle, Principal and Lent Bursey, Head Football Coach.   Honored guest at the event were the 2007-2008 football players and members of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association. Letter jackets (donated by the Alumni Association) were presented to the players and all team members received trophies.  A delicious lunch was prepared by the Fair Park High School staff and teachers and served by our Hospitality Club members.  Alumni Association members receiving special honors were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barney (Class of 1943), Clem Henderson (Faculty and Administration), Leo Sanford (Class of 1946), and Cathy Ridley Bonds (Class of 1966). We sincerely thank everyone at Fair Park for honoring the Alumni Association and making this a special afternoon.  It was a wonderful time at our school!  </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="1395e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="13b5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="13d5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   <IMG SRC="13f5e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <div> November 30, 2007</div> <div> RECEPTION AND TOUR OF FAIR PARK</div> <bR> <div> On Friday, November 30, 2007, the Fair Park High School Alumni Association hosted a Reception and Tour of Fair Park High School for Caddo Parish School Board Members and other dignitaries.  It was an opportunity to showcase the accomplishments of our administration, staff, faculty, students, and show the beauty of our campus and school. At the reception, a copy of the original construction documents for Fair Park High School was presented as a gift to our school from the Alumni Association.  These were available for viewing by our guests. The recently established memorabilia collection was also on display. Additionally, the tour was an occasion for visitors to see the new reading labs furnished by the Alumni Association.</div> <bR> <div> We thank Mr. Daigle for his support and assistance.  We also thank the staff and faculty for their cooperation.</div> <bR> <div> As seen in the photos below, the Custodial Staff does a superb job of keeping our campus and buildings beautiful. We appreciate their diligence and thank them for a job very well done.</div> <bR> <div> To Mrs. Jones, our Home Economics teacher and sponsor of The Hospitality Club, and to the club members, we especially thank you.  They were very helpful in assisting with the preparation for the reception, greeting our guests, serving refreshments, escorting guests, and helping after the reception.</div> <bR> <div> There were many compliments on our administration, staff, faculty, students and our school.   </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="11458c20.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="450" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="116bcfb0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="507" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="117c0900.jpg" border=0 width="192" height="144" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="120c8960.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="150" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="11990c00.jpg" border=0 width="144" height="192" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="11acdd70.jpg" border=0 width="461" height="215" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="11fbc160.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="534" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="11ef4830.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="387" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>November 15, 2007</B></div> <div> <B>Presentation of Memorabilia</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Presentation of Donations - On November 15, 2007, a small group gathered for the placement of the first items to be donated to the Fair Park High School Alumni Association.  This collection is on display in our newly refurbished memorabilia cases, along with more recent donations.  Below are photos from that ceremony. </B></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0fdbc640.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="612" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0ffbc0d0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="525" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="103bc0d0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="525" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="10bbc0d0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="525" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="10dbc0d0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="525" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="107bc0d0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="525" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="109bc0d0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="525" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Veterans Day Program</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0de58b80.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="952" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0e058c20.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="450" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0e258c20.jpg" border=0 width="600" height="450" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0e4902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="0e6902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0e8902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="0ea902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="508" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 778 WIDTH="496"><div> <B>Fair Park High School</B></div> <div> <B>Veterans Day Program</B></div> <div> E-mail sent to Fair Park High School November 10, 2007.</div> <bR> <div> On behalf of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association, we thank Mr. Daigle, the staff, faculty, and students for the very warm welcome extended to the alumni at the Veterans Day Program.   </div> <div> To Mrs. McInnis and members of the library staff, thank you for breakfast, in the beautifully decorated library.  It was a wonderful start to a morning that held many memorable moments for all of us.</div> <div> To Major Irvin, the entire ROTC staff, and members of our ROTC, your moving ceremony was a well planned and well executed tribute to all veterans, superbly done!  It was very much appreciated.</div> <div> Again, thank you.  All of you made the Veterans Day ceremony a special time for the alumni to return to our beloved campus.</div> <div> Fair Park High School Alumni Association</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> MEMBERS LUNCHEON</div> <bR> <div> The first Fair Park High School Alumni Association Members Luncheon was held at Chester Kelley's Crescent Landing Catfish Restaurant on November 10, 2007. Approximately fifty people were in attendance, with members representing the classes from the 1930's to the 1980's.  It was an excellent opportunity to visit with classmates and meet other alumni. It was a great afternoon!   </div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0f1902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="0f3902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0f5902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="0f7902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0f9902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> <IMG SRC="0fb902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Homecoming Breakfast and Coronation</B></div> <bR> <div> This e-mail was sent to Fair Park High School 10-22-07.  </div> <bR> <div> Homecoming this year was an extraordinary event in the history of Fair Park High School.  For the seventy-fourth time Homecoming was celebrated on our reservation.  This marked the first time the Alumni Association was in existence for the event.  </div> <bR> <div> On behalf of the Alumni Association, we would like to express our thanks to Mr. Daigle, all members of the staff, faculty, and the students for their hard work in making this a very enjoyable occasion for the alumni.</div> <bR> <div> Those gathering for the Homecoming Breakfast and Coronation included members from the Class of 1941 to the Class of 2006.  It was an excellent representation of our tribe's seventy-nine year history.</div> <bR> <div> Your warm welcome and hospitality were greatly appreciated. </div> <bR> <div> Fair Park High School Alumni Association</div> <bR> <div> Additional Information:  At the Coronation, the Class of 1987 presented the school with a gift of $250.00.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="0c82ca80.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="168" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="0ca2c830.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="131" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0cc2cdb0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="219" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="0ce2ce50.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="229" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0d02cf10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="241" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <IMG SRC="0d22cac0.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="172" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="FPAlumni 3"><U>Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>ALUMNI CLASSIC FOOTBALL GAME</B></div> <bR> <div> Below is the e-mail sent to Fair Park 9-24-07.  It will be read to all in the daily announcements. The staff and alumni had a wonderful time at the game and hope this will become an annual event.</div> <bR> <div> On behalf of the Fair Park High School Alumni Association, we wish to thank everyone at Fair Park for the very warm welcome the alumni received at the Fair Park vs. Woodlawn, Alumni Classic Football Game, Saturday afternoon.</div> <bR> <div> Our sincere thanks go to Mr. Daigle, principal, for his idea to have this special football game, to Mr. Silvie for the special football program, to Mrs. White and our Cheerleaders for the banner they made and hung to welcome the alumni, to Sgt. Black of the ROTC and our Color Guard, to Mrs. Bryant and our Dance Line, Flag Line and Twirlers, to Mr. Jenkins and our Band, and to Mrs. Hill, Coach Bursey, the Assistant Coaches and our Football Team.</div> <bR> <div> Congratulations on the victory (Fair Park 26 - Woodlawn 6)!!</div> <div> What a performance by all of you - it was spectacular!!!</div> <div> Thank you for your hospitality.</div> <bR> <div> Fair Park High School Alumni Association</div> <bR> <div> Additional Information:</div> <div> The Alumni Association Membership Recruiter was at the gate and handed out over 100 membership applications to alumni entering the stadium.  The U. S. Army donated miniature black and gold footballs to the Association.  After half time, the Fair Park cheerleaders tossed the footballs into the Fair Park stands to the surprise and delight of all. A great Saturday afternoon of football!<FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#C0DCC0" FACE="Calibri" ><B>     </B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="FPAlumni 3"><U>Top</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="0c4bc5b0.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="859" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0c5bc590.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="857" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="0c6bc580.jpg" border=0 width="700" height="856" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <A HREF="#top" TITLE="FPAlumni 3"><U>Top</U></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>