The BTW Alumni Foundation takes this means of wishing you and your family a blessed Thanksgiving. We especially salute and acknowledge those lions who live out of town and are home for the holiday. We know you will treasure not only time with the family but being in Shreveport one more time.
Best wishes of course to Dr. Curley White and the entire BTW learning community.
Have a great turkey day!
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Alumni Breakfast 2007 (A Royal Affair)
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."
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."
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Foundation Meeting (Special Call Meeting)
A special call meeting will take place on September 20, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. with board member Mr. Willie Burton. The meeting will take place at the BTW Heritage & Academic Center located at 2100 Milam. The J.S. Clark feeder situation is expected to be discussed.
Update: Mr Burton did meet with the members as scheduled. He provided his perspective on the recent board action and assured the members he is working to enhance BTW. We appreciate Mr. Burton's time and willingness to discuss this issue. However, the general view of the members is unchanged from our previous post. We will of course continue to work with all concerned to provide for our students and to protect the legacy of this proud historically black high school.
Update: Mr Burton did meet with the members as scheduled. He provided his perspective on the recent board action and assured the members he is working to enhance BTW. We appreciate Mr. Burton's time and willingness to discuss this issue. However, the general view of the members is unchanged from our previous post. We will of course continue to work with all concerned to provide for our students and to protect the legacy of this proud historically black high school.
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Foundation Meeting
The foundation will meet on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Meetings are held at 2100 Milam St., at the BTW Heritage and Academic Center (old library).
Look forward to seeing you there.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Feeder School Expectations Not Met by Recent Board Action
A Times story called Growing pains that ran on February 21, 2006 says "Superintendent Ollie Tyler estimated the purposed changes (redrawing district lines, etc.) would mean 80 more students at the most for Booker T. Washington, based on the number of freshmen this year. About 30 students now in Byrd's zone and up to 50 students now in Fair Park's zone would be sent to the school."
Of course, the article was covering the proposed changes in district lines. These proposed changes were a direct result of Mr. Willie Burton asking the superintendent to develop ways of increasing enrollment at BTW.
The article goes on to state that "In the long run, Tyler said the key to a larger student population is coupling the changes in zoning with aggressive marketing of Booker T. Washington's unique programs, especially telecommunications. She points out that it's the only one of its kind in the parish and that several participants have gone straight to work at local TV stations."
A Times article on August 22, 2007 states that "The declaration of the feeder school, which won't go into effect until next year, could bring about 50 students to the Shreveport high school each year."(Without redrawing district lines)
The final position of the foundation is that the recent board action declaring J.S. Clark a feeder to BTW (without redrawing of district lines or other modifications of board attendance zone policy) will not offer a significant benefit to BTW in the long run.
This issue should therefore remain on the front burner for all friends of BTW.
Of course, the article was covering the proposed changes in district lines. These proposed changes were a direct result of Mr. Willie Burton asking the superintendent to develop ways of increasing enrollment at BTW.
The article goes on to state that "In the long run, Tyler said the key to a larger student population is coupling the changes in zoning with aggressive marketing of Booker T. Washington's unique programs, especially telecommunications. She points out that it's the only one of its kind in the parish and that several participants have gone straight to work at local TV stations."
A Times article on August 22, 2007 states that "The declaration of the feeder school, which won't go into effect until next year, could bring about 50 students to the Shreveport high school each year."(Without redrawing district lines)
The final position of the foundation is that the recent board action declaring J.S. Clark a feeder to BTW (without redrawing of district lines or other modifications of board attendance zone policy) will not offer a significant benefit to BTW in the long run.
This issue should therefore remain on the front burner for all friends of BTW.
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