The second annual Alumni Breakfast was held on the beautiful BTW campus on Friday, October 19, 2007. The event was sponsored by the BTW Student Government Association (SGA). The coordinator of the Homecoming event and SGA is non other than the very capable Ms. Sonya Bryant (math department BTW and proud member of the BTW class of 1985)
The program included a welcome and remarks by the school principal, Dr. Curley White; an invocation by Mr. Algenon Lewis, BTW sophomore; introduction of speaker by Ashlyn Hamilton, SGA president; and special guest speaker, Dr. Mairus T. McFarland, Caddo Parish Coroner. The 2007 Homecoming Queen is Ms. Danielle James. Her royal court was also presented to the gathering.
Our president, Dr. G. Jean Nichols, also addressed the group. She made a strong appeal to the audience to support the BTW Alumni Foundation. A copy of our Strategic Plan and major gift activity was distributed to the attendees.
Classes in attendance were also recognized in a roll call format. It was pleasing to see representation of many years spanning the existence of this historic institution. Afterwards, a photo session was held and classes gathered for group photos to commemorate the event.
As Dr White pointed out, we look forward to this event growing each year. It may evolve into an evening affair as it matures.
So, why not mark your calendars now as we look forward to the 2008 version of this wonderful fellowship.
Thanks to Dr. White and his entire staff for making us feel not only welcome on campus, but rather feeling like we were truly "home."
