We were so excited to present more than $80,000 in scholarships to our Groveton graduates and college students on May 24. It was an exciting night, and we look forward to the fall semester for our Ex-Student’s recipients.
We give them our best wishes as they move toward achieving their college degrees. Our treasurer is in the process of submitting checks to the colleges that our students are attending. They will be ready for the semester and achieving their goals. Go, Big Red.
•We are preparing for homecoming 2024. The first part of that process will be asking for nominations of worthy persons for our Groveton Ex-Students Distinguished Students Hall of Fame. Please find the process delineated below and on the GISD website where you can find the nomination information.
The form is available at grovetonisd.net/ex-students then click on Our District then Ex-Students. You can type directly on the form. We thank Jack and Liz Ledbetter for their assistance in making this available in one place. Deadline for nominations is July 31.
The homecoming game for this year will be played on Sept. 27. A detailed schedule of all events will be mailed to our roster of members. This year is “big” homecoming. We will play Frankston and we will have lots of activities planned for the weekend. We will be asking for input from the school and community to determine a theme as we get closer to the event.
Please plan a reunion/class meeting to catch up with your classmates from days gone by. Kathleen and the staff at GHS will reserve a room for your class to meet.
A complete, detailed schedule for homecoming will be developed and mailed as time gets closer. A Smoke Signal publication will be created, chronicling the highlights of GHS and homecoming. We will be selling ads so that we can create a great publication for the 2024 homecoming celebration. Watch for Marlena and me peddling ads.
The Ex-Students Association will welcome you at registration on the morning of Sept. 27 in the old gym, and it is a great opportunity to visit with other graduates as they come and go during the day. The pep rally will be that afternoon and we will have our biennial business meeting at 3 p.m. that day. The classes of 1960-1964 will meet at 4 p.m. in the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
If you plan a class meeting, let me or Kathleen know, and I will include it in the schedule. That night, the homecoming queen will be crowned, and an after-game dance will be held in downtown Groveton. It is a fun time. Please come and enjoy the events of homecoming.
On the following Saturday, we will sponsor a homecoming parade. There will be lots of floats and fun for everyone. Winners will earn cash prizes. That afternoon, we will hold an induction reception for those honored as Hall of Fame recipients. Those people will be determined through the nomination process included in this article. A committee will meet, review applications, and select honorees. We will celebrate them on Saturday afternoon in the Old Gym.
If you have questions about how to nominate a deserving person, please see the information reported in this article or call me at (936) 537-1969. I’ll be glad to help.
Please be aware that the writers of the By-Laws for the Groveton Ex-Students Association defined the following criteria to determine eligible candidates for the honor: Criteria for the Groveton Ex-Student’s Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame The purpose of the Groveton Ex-Student’s Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize former students and other individuals: •who have made significant contributions to the education of students in the Groveton Independent School District; •who have attained distinction in a chosen field of endeavor. The recipient attained prominence through his or her efforts in worthy endeavors that form a record of accomplishment impressive to the citizens of our community/ school district;
•who have motivated others to attain greatness by exhibiting integrity and a demonstrated commitment to service through an interest in bettering the lives of others through volunteer efforts; and
•who have influenced and inspired others toward attainment of moral and spiritual values demonstrated by their pride in alma mater and loyalty to Groveton ISD, as demonstrated through their interest in and support of Groveton ISD.
The Hall of Fame Committee is appointed by the President of the Groveton Ex-Student’s Association as required by the by-laws. At least five persons are selected for induction into the Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame at each biennial Homecoming, if there are five qualified nominees.
Method of nomination Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame nominations may be made by any of the following individuals or groups: Any member of The Groveton Ex-Student’s Association. Any member of the Groveton ISD administration, faculty or staff.
Any friend of Groveton ISD. Nominations will be accepted using the following guidelines: 1. The Groveton Ex-Student’s Association will provide a Nomination Form on the Groveton ISD website. It is grovetonisd.net/ex-students then click on Our District then Ex-Students.
2. In addition to completing and submitting the Award Nomination Form, a brief bio of the nominee should be provided (Times New Roman, size 12, single-spaced, 500 words or less), as well as a letter of nomination written by the nominator explaining the outstanding attributes of the nominee and why they are distinguished from all others.
Therefore, completed nominations will include (a) the Nomination Form, (b) a brief biography of the nominee, and (c) letter of nomination written by the nominator stating why the person nominated is distinguished from all other former students, staff, or supporters.
Nominators are also encouraged to provide the Groveton Ex-Student’s Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame Selection Committee with supporting items that further distinguish the nominee from all other former students, staff, or supporters. Such items include, but are not limited to: Current resume or biography for the individual; Newspaper and magazine articles; Awards or certificates of achievement; Letters of support from others that specifically addresses the award criteria; or Other items of interest. The committee will review completed nominations and make the determination as to whether the nominee meets the criteria for induction in the Hall of Fame. Nominees selected by the committee will be notified by the President of the association for their induction on Sept. 28 at the Hall of Fame induction reception.
Groveton Ex-Student’s Association Distinguished Alumnus, Hall of Fame Nomination The Distinguished Alumnus, Hall of Fame Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a former student or supporter of Groveton Independent School District. It is presented to those former students or supporters who, through their distinction in their chosen field of endeavor, selfless service to society, and/or dedication and loyalty to Groveton ISD, exemplify excellence in integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and selfless service.
Submission deadline is July 31. Please use a printed form to make your nomination for the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus, Hall of Fame Award or use the one on the GISD website. Please indicate with ‘NA’ if a criterion listed on the form is not applicable to your nominee. Use whatever space you need to complete information but please limit the bio to 500 words or less. Supporting documentation may be sent with this nomination form via email to [email protected] or by mail to Groveton Ex-Students Association, P.O. Box 70, Groveton TX 75845.
If you have questions or need help, please call Jo Ann Beken at (936) 537-1969.
Please note that incomplete nominations will not be considered by the committee.
•We are saddened to announce the passing of Letisha Ann Witt, Class of 1968; Davis Lee Dove, Class of 1982; Dan Womack, Class of 1956; Paulette Bates Dunaway, Class of 1960; and Jay Reynolds, Class of 1962. Our sympathy and prayers go to their friends and family as they go on without them.
Enjoy the Olympics, the summer weather and plan a meeting for your class for homecoming. I look forward to seeing you all in September.
Jo Ann Anderson Beken is President of the Groveton Ex-Students Association.
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