1964____The class of 1964 is making plans for its next reunion. Tentative dates are July 3-6, 2008 in Shreveport. Fees have been set at $150.00 per individual and $225.00 for classmates married to each other. For more information, contact reunion chairman H. Calvin Austin, III. at email address pstr3hca@aol.com.
1965____The class of 1965 is also making plans for its next reunion. The committee is in place and Clara H. Farley is the chair. She can be reached at vefarley@bellsouth.net. This class is entertaining a suggestion by the class of 1964 for a joint reunion involving classes 1964,1965 and 1966. Email Clara with your thoughts on this suggestion.
Update-(May 8,2008) The class of 1965 is inviting members of classes 1964-66 to attend planning meetings at the Lakeside Recreation Center. Meetins are held the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Additional contacts are Fred or Delores Thomas 318-636-2959 or Doris B. Hunt at 318-635-3454.
1986----The Class of 1986 is having a reunion August 1-3, 2008 in Shreveport. Dues are $100 per classmate. For more information, contact Veronica Ivy at 318-424-2293 or email address btwclassof1986@yahoo.com or visit our website at
http://www.btw1986reunion.myevent.com/
1985----The Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1985 will hold a social event Friday, September 21 at the Masonic Temple Hall, 5632 Hearne Ave., from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
For more information contact Sheila Johnson 318-687-5174 or Lynn Cathorne 504-427-8167.
Update May 8, 2008: The class of 1998 is looking for alumni for a 10 year reunion scheduled for June 6-8. Send email to msbrowny_mshoneybun@yahoo.com to learn more.
Update May 8, 2008: The class of 1959 is looking for alumni for a 50-year reunion to be held in June. Call Mary Ann Chapman at 318-868-5947 or Daisey Jackson Alexander at 318-861-3782 for more information.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Scholarship Honor Roll
We are pleased to report and acknowledge the faith and confidence the community has in BTW students. As such, we will start to catalog the many scholarships awarded to our fellow alums. If you are awarding a scholarship and want to list it on this blog, simply drop us a note to our e-mail address. Thank you for supporting our wonderful students at BTW.
1. As reported in The BTW Class of 1964 Newsletter ( Summer,2007), this class awarded two scholarships to outstanding 2007 BTW grads. Recipients were Frederick Washington and Lisa Bright. Each received a $500.00 award.
2. As reported in The Times on July 22, 2007, the Shreveport City Corvette Club awarded a $1000.00 scholarship to Ardaisha Jacobs.
3.UPDATE JULY 3, 2008: As reported in the Summer Edition (2008) of the class newsletter "The Class of 1964 presented two (2) $500 scholarships. Minister Calvin Austin, Chairman of B.T.W. Class Reunion presented scholarships to Alexis Davis and Robenyce Green. Classmates that attended the Awards Ceremony on May 8 2008 are H. Calvin Austin, III, Felton Downing, Pearlie Douglas, Bertha Jackson and Maxine Webb.
1. As reported in The BTW Class of 1964 Newsletter ( Summer,2007), this class awarded two scholarships to outstanding 2007 BTW grads. Recipients were Frederick Washington and Lisa Bright. Each received a $500.00 award.
2. As reported in The Times on July 22, 2007, the Shreveport City Corvette Club awarded a $1000.00 scholarship to Ardaisha Jacobs.
3.UPDATE JULY 3, 2008: As reported in the Summer Edition (2008) of the class newsletter "The Class of 1964 presented two (2) $500 scholarships. Minister Calvin Austin, Chairman of B.T.W. Class Reunion presented scholarships to Alexis Davis and Robenyce Green. Classmates that attended the Awards Ceremony on May 8 2008 are H. Calvin Austin, III, Felton Downing, Pearlie Douglas, Bertha Jackson and Maxine Webb.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Focus Group Report Accepted by CPSB
During its regular meeting on June 19, 2007, the CPSB accepted a report prepared by a board appointed focus group. Among the recommendations contained in the report, is to make J.S. Clark a primary feeder school to Booker T. Washington. It should be noted that acceptance of the report does not mean the board will ever take action on same. However, friends of BTW should track developments in this area very closely to insure that the board does in fact correct what is clearly an inequity.
Please remember it was in September, 2004 that District 3 board member Willie Burton first raised the issue of a feeder school for BTW. In response, the staff in fact redrew district lines and Mr. Burton introduced a motion to implement the new alignment in February, 2006.
However, there was a local uproar about the public not having had sufficient notice of the proposed changes. Mr. Burton pulled his motion in order to be fair and to make certain that everyone had appropriate notice. It was this issue that lead to the appointment of the focus group. The group was to look at broader district issues to include the BTW feeder matter.
A front page news story in The Times on June 19, 2007, said enrollment at BTW was 426 as of February, 2007. The enrollment was 443 when Burton first raised the issue (2004-05) and it fell to 432 (2005-2006). If the 426 figure is correct that takes us to (2006-07).
Obviously as the issue drags on, the situation becomes increasingly more serious for BTW.
Please remember it was in September, 2004 that District 3 board member Willie Burton first raised the issue of a feeder school for BTW. In response, the staff in fact redrew district lines and Mr. Burton introduced a motion to implement the new alignment in February, 2006.
However, there was a local uproar about the public not having had sufficient notice of the proposed changes. Mr. Burton pulled his motion in order to be fair and to make certain that everyone had appropriate notice. It was this issue that lead to the appointment of the focus group. The group was to look at broader district issues to include the BTW feeder matter.
A front page news story in The Times on June 19, 2007, said enrollment at BTW was 426 as of February, 2007. The enrollment was 443 when Burton first raised the issue (2004-05) and it fell to 432 (2005-2006). If the 426 figure is correct that takes us to (2006-07).
Obviously as the issue drags on, the situation becomes increasingly more serious for BTW.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Friday, June 8, 2007
BTW Alumni Foundation blog
On May 24, 2007 the following news release ran in the Shreveport Sun. "The Booker T. Washington Alumni Foundation announces the creation of its new blog at http://btwalums.blogspot.com. The blog will be used to keep alumni family and supporters up to date regarding critical issues involving their Alma mater. Feedback and suggestions can be made by attaching comments to a given post.
Information can also be e-mailed to marram9133@mypacks.net.
The foundation says it is taking advantage of technology to "improve communications with the BTW family."
Information can also be e-mailed to marram9133@mypacks.net.
The foundation says it is taking advantage of technology to "improve communications with the BTW family."
Feeder School for BTW
Although the proximity of J.S. Clark to Booker T. Washington would suggest otherwise, BTW does not receive its appropriate share of students coming from JSC. On June 5, 2007 a school board appointed focus group made a recommendation, among others, that JSC be designated the primary feeder to BTW. The board will consider accepting the groups report at its next meeting on June 19, 2007. Thereafter, it is important to follow board action on this item.
Interested alums and friends should follow this issue closely. BTW enrollment has plunged from 962 during the 95-96 school term to 432 during the 05-06 term. While the feeder school situation may not be the sole cause of this decline, it is nevertheless a contributing factor and it is one that should be promptly addressed.
Stay tuned for more updates on this critical topic.
Interested alums and friends should follow this issue closely. BTW enrollment has plunged from 962 during the 95-96 school term to 432 during the 05-06 term. While the feeder school situation may not be the sole cause of this decline, it is nevertheless a contributing factor and it is one that should be promptly addressed.
Stay tuned for more updates on this critical topic.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
BTW principal escapes injury in Milam wreck
"Three people went to local hospitals, and the principal of a Shreveport high school miraculously escaped death Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle wreck at Milam Street at Hearne Avenue.
One of the cars in the 4 p.m. accident-not the at-fault vehicle-was driven by Booker T. Washington High principal Curley White,50.
A silver westbound Mitsubishi that police said raced through a red light struck a Chrysler 300, ramped off a rise in the road and landed atop of White's Infiniti.
The two people in the Mitsubishi and the driver of the Chrysler, all unidentified, were taken to local hospitals with injuries police said were not believed to be life-threatening.
White walked away unscathed."
By: John Andrew Prime/The Times
We of course thank God for his intervention in this event that spared our principal.
One of the cars in the 4 p.m. accident-not the at-fault vehicle-was driven by Booker T. Washington High principal Curley White,50.
A silver westbound Mitsubishi that police said raced through a red light struck a Chrysler 300, ramped off a rise in the road and landed atop of White's Infiniti.
The two people in the Mitsubishi and the driver of the Chrysler, all unidentified, were taken to local hospitals with injuries police said were not believed to be life-threatening.
White walked away unscathed."
By: John Andrew Prime/The Times
We of course thank God for his intervention in this event that spared our principal.
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