Oxford City Schools will open a new Oxford High School to serve the citizens of Oxford in 2010. The building which is currently under construction is designed to provide a modern twenty-first century education for Oxford's finest. There will be a magnificent columned entrance portico with an etched monument to Oxford High School. Surrounding the monument will feature a "Walk of Champions" made of engraved Brick Pavers.
Graduates, faculty, alumni classes, families, businesses, and friends of Oxford High School have the opportunity to participate in this project by purchasing individualized brick pavers of their choice. A 4 x 8 brick costs $100.00 or an 8 x 8 brick costs $200.00. A completed order form is required for purchase.
The completed "Walk of Champions" will be a source of pride for Oxford and Yellow Jacket fans everywhere. Continue to pledge your allegiance to OHS by being a member of the "Walk of Champions".
Visit our website to print your brick order form.
oxfordedufoundation.org
"Walk of Champions"
THANK YOU!!!
The Foundation wishes to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to each of you who have so generously supported our mission of assisting the Oxford City Schools in continuing the strong tradition of educational excellence and outstanding student achievement. Every penny and dollar given will enhance the educational opportunities for our children. Together, we will work to make Oxford the BEST school system in the state. Your investment in the education of a young mind is an investment in the future of our community, state, and nation!
" An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." Benjamin Franklin
September 30, 2009
Volume 1, Issue 1
Oxford City Schools Education Foundation
"Where Tradition Never Graduates"
Oxford City Schools
Education Foundation
Board of Directors
Jane Hamric Batey
Wayne Cleghorn
Jim Freind
Therman Greene
Alan Hubbard
Gordon Kelley
Dr. Steve Lynch
Eddie May
Keith McCullough
Stan Nelson
Bruce Rice
Steven Waters
Cindy Lett Williams
Terry Womack
Larry Young
Honorary Directors
Rick Burgess
Jeh Jeh Pruett
Keeli Davidson Waller
Terry Henley
Dr. Jason Jack
Dr. David Bennett
Executive Director
Cristy Chase Humphries
The Oxford City Schools Education Foundation was organized to support education in Oxford in a fashion that would give the greatest benefit to the most people. The Foundation Board recognizes that the teachers are on the frontlines of education.
Our mission and goal is to provide them with whatever is needed to make them the best they can be. Based upon the severe budget cuts bestowed upon the school system, the Foundation Board of Directors unanimously agreed to allocate $150 to each classroom teacher.
We extend our gratitude to the teachers for everything they do for our young people as they strive to enhance the educational process for all students in Oxford.
O u t d o o r L e a r n i n g L a b o r a t o r y
$ 4 2 , 0 0 0 f o r T e a c h e r s
Beyond the four walls of the classroom lies an incredible, learning laboratory full of exciting, hands-on, real-world experiences. Therefore, the Oxford City Schools Education Foundation allocated $5,000 to each of the four elementary schools for the "Ponds for Kids" project. OES and Hanna's schoolyards have already been transformed into a dynamic outdoor learning laboratory for all 1,259 students in grades K-6.
A self-sustaining pond ecosystem was constructed in just one day at each site by students, teachers, and over 300 parents and community volunteers. Teamwork, responsibility, and stewardship were displayed as everyone rolled up their sleeves and worked together: moving dirt, transporting gravel, compacting soil, carrying a fire hose, lifting the liner, filling the pond, and planting aquatic plants. At the end of the day, the interactive habitat was complete. One 1st grade student stated, "Come look at our pond. We built it! We gotta take care of it." A special thanks to RC&D, Representative Barbara Boyd, and all who participated in this special event!
" A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
Henry Adams
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O x f o r d C i t y S c h o o l s E d u c a t i o n F o u n d a t i o n
Foundation presents $5,000 to Oxford Elementary School
Over 400 people gathered at the Oxford High School Sports Arena on Thursday, April 3o for the 1st annual "Edible Evening for Education", hosted by the Oxford Ci ty School s Education Foundation. The arena was transformed into a lovely banquet room, presenting a wonderful evening of fun, fellowship, a n d l o t s o f f o o d . Entertainment was provided by Robbie Jordan and Chase Buchanan, Oxford alumni. Local restaurants and b a k e r i e s g e n e r o u s l y
provided samples of some of their best foods. One restaurant owner stated, "You have something special around here. This was like a huge family reunion."
Participating restaurants were: Annistonian, Arby's, Betty's Bar-B-Q, Chick-fil-A, CiCi's Pizza, Classic on No-ble, Coca-Cola, Domino's, E v e l y n ' s B a k e r y , F i r e h o u s e S u b s , Garfrerick's Café, Golden Rule, LaMar's Donuts, Longhorn Steakhouse, Los Mexicanos, Maggie Moo's, Memory Makers, Mountain
View Cheesery, O'Charley's, Papa John's, Porter House, Quizno's, Old Smokehouse, Rookies, Sonny's Starbucks, and Struts.
Sponsors for the event were: Bolton Chiropractic, Farmers & Merchants Bank, NobleBank & Trus t , Quintard Mall, Mike's Romac Cleaners, and the Foundation Directors.
Make your plans to attend this year's "Edible Evening for E d u c a t i o n " o n Thursday, March 4!
The streets and homes of Cider Ridge will be aglow with twinkl ing white l ights, wreaths, and the colors of red and green. Candy canes and holiday decorations will be everywhere.
On Saturday, December 5
from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 6 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., residents will open their homes to the public.
Get in the Christmas spirit by visiting this Christmas Wonderland.
Tickets: $20 per person
Place: Cider Ridge
" E d i b l e E v e n i n g f o r E d u c a t i o n "
" H o l i d a y T o u r o f H o m e s "
" B r e a k f a s t w i t h S a n t a "
Santa will make a visit to enjoy breakfast with his friends at the Oxford Public Library on Saturday, December 5. This fun holiday tradition will include entertainment, craft, story time, and breakfast with jolly "Ole St. Nick". You may even spot some of Santa's friends like Ms. Claus, Rudolph, Frosty, and Santa's elves. Each child will receive a book from Santa. Memory-making photos will be available. For information or to make reservations, call the Oxford City Schools Education Foundation at 256-310-8145 or ema i l - c r i s t y h ump h r i e s@b e l l s o u t h . n e t
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Saturday, December 5
Oxford Public Library
4 Sessions- 8:00-12:00
Tickets: $10 per person
Alumni Directory
The Foundation needs your help in building a database of alumni names, addresses, and email addresses in an effort to opt imize communicat ion related to the Oxford City Schools and the Oxford City Schools Education Foundation.
Harris Connect, in partnership with the Foundation, will attempt to locate and assemble information on all past graduates of our school.
The information gathered will be assembled into a handsome, customized directory of Oxford High School graduates dating back to 1932. This volume will serve as a lasting keepsake and will enable former classmates the ability to reconnect with one another.
We are on the web!
Platinum Level $10,000
McWhorter and Company, Inc.
NobleBank and Trust
Gold Level $5,000
Mr. Rick Burgess
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Howell
Mr. and Ms. Anthony Humphries
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Waters
Silver Level $1,000
Abernathy and Timberlake, Inc.
ABS Office Systems
Ms. Jane Hamric Batey
Dr. David Bennett
Dr. and Mrs. Tony Bolton
Representative Barbara Boyd
Ms. Barbara Buice
Mrs. Mary Cassidy
Mr. Wayne Cleghorn
Compass Bank
Coosa Valley RC&D
Energen Corporation
ERA King Realty
F & M Bank
Fund-a-Star
Joe Bynum Investment Services
Mr. Therman Greene
Mr. Terry Henley
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kelley
Lathan Associates Architects, P.C.
Martin's Pharmacy
McCartney Construction, Inc.
Mr. and Ms. Keith McCullough
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore
Oxford Wal-Mart
Protective Life Foundation
Mr. Bruce Rice
Romac Cleaners
Quintard Mall, Ltd.
Sunny King Automotive Group, Inc.
Taylor Corporation, Inc.
Family of Mr. Jesse Turner
Webb Concrete & Building Materials
Whorton Engineering, Inc.
Bill and Cindy Williams
Mr. Larry Young
Bronze Level $500
Blue House Graphic Design, A. Askew
Mr. and Mrs. David Brasfield
Ms. Nanc ie Caulder
Mrs. Buford Chase
Cheaha Bank
Cider Ridge Homes, LLC
Mr. Robert Davie
Mr. Billy Dempsey
FabArc Steel Supply, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Grubbe
Holmes Excavation, Inc.
Mr. Alan Hubbard
Metavante Banking Solutions
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie May
Moore Printing
Mr. and Mrs. Stan Nelson
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Phillips
Ms. Dixie Roberts
Southern States Bank
Thompson Foundation
Westinghouse, Anniston
Partner Level $100
Alabama Teacher's Credit Union
Altrusa International of Anniston
Ms. Brenda Angel
AOD Federal Credit Union
Mr. Chris Austin
Mr. Kenneth Baber
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bain
Mr. Neal Ballard
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Barker
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Barker
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Beshears
Mr. Ottis Blakemore
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bobo
Ms. Autumn Bobo-Wallace
Ms. Holley Box
Ms. Peggy Brown
Ms. Louis Bryant
Mr. Tommy Burt
Mr. Bobby Butler
Mr. Dwight Byrd
Frank Buchanan Family
Nancy, Pam, and Keith Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cassidy, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Cates
Mr. Reese Champion
Champion Sports Medicine
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Chase
Ms. Dot Cheatwood
C lass of 1955
Class of 1958
Class of 1968
Class of 1975
Class of 1978
Class of 1997
Mr. Gary Collins
Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotney
Crawford Office Supply, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Denman Croley
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Crow
Mr. Adrian Dale
DeArmanville Elementary School
Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Dempsey
Ms. Percy Davidson
Mr. Hugh Dodgen
Mr. and Mrs. Plemer East
Ms. Elaine Edmondson
Ms. Debra Rogers Elder
Mr. and Mrs. Gowan Embry
Ms. Tia Englebreecht
Mr. Richard Forsyth
Ms. Sondra Freeman
Ms. Margaret Fuller
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Fulton
Mr.Bob Garfrerick
Mr. Gerald Geier
Dr. and Mrs. Roger Gibbs
Dr. and Mrs. Jeff Goodwin
Ms. Audrey Greenwood
Ms. Ethelene Griffith
Mr. Wes Griffith
Ms. Dorenda Groat
Dr. and Mrs. Myra Hand
Ms. Rita Hand
Ms. Virgina Hanner
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Harrell
Ms. Judy Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heifner
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henderson
Mr. Terry Henderson
Mr. Nathaniel Hicks
Ms. Sandy Higgins
Dr. Jimmy Hinton
Ms. Janie Nelson Hollis
Contributors
Mr. Wallace Horn, Jr.
Mr. Fred House
Mr. Larry Howle
Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hubbard
Ms. Troy Hubbert
Ms. Sybil Ingram
Ms. Patricia Jack
Ms. Mary Jackson
Ms. Judy Hopkins James
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Les Junge
Mr. William Kelley
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kelley
Ms. Pat Kerr
Ms. Joyce Kirby
Ms. Gloria Henley Klein
Mr. Roger Knowles
Mr. Grady Lacher
Mr. Ms. Evelyn Lamar
Ms. Peggy Lang
Mr. and Mrs. Vern Larson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lataste
Mr. Bob Ledbetter
Ms. Lou Lindbolm
Mr. and Mrs. Don Lindley
Ms. Norma Martin
Mr. Chuck McCarty
Mr. James McConathy
Ms. Gwen McGee Ms. Mary Merrill
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Miller
Ms. Sherry Miller
Mrs. Gene Moody
Dr. Mally Moody
Ms. Dorothy Moore
Mr. Carl Mundy
Rev. James Nance
Ms. Bonita Naugher
Ms. Betty Nelson
Ms. Peggy Nelson
Ms. Becky NeSmith
Novartis Hematology
Mr. Danny O'Kelley
Oxford Blueprint & Reprographics
Oxford Board of Education
Oxford High School Oxford Kiwanis Club
Oxford Public Library
Ms. Jean Parrish
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Perkins
Dr. Rick Phillips
Mr. Chris Pope
Mr. Bobby Pope
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Potts
Senator Jim Prueitt
Queen Nails
Quest Club
Mr. Wayne Rawlings
Ms. June Reaves
Regions Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rhoades
Mr. Drew Rhodes
Ms. Juanita Rice
Ms. Lisa Robertson
Ms. Barbara Roder
Congressman Mike Rogers
Mr. Ronald Ross
Ms. Ilene Rowland
Mr. Ralph Rutledge, Jr.
Ryan Chiropractic
Contact Info
PO Box 7261
Oxford, AL36203
256.310.8145
www.oxfordedu
foundation.org
www.oxford.k12.al.us
cristyhumphries @bellsouth.net
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Shortnacy
Skyway Pawn and Sales, Inc.
Ms. Becky Smith
Ms. Edna Smith
Mr. Randy Smith
Ms. Shea Snider
Mr. Seth Snider
Ms. Joyce Stanley
Mr. and Mrs. Neal Stephenson
Ms. Everette Studdard
Sharon Taylor Family
"Terrible Ten"
Washington Post Co.
Mr. LaVaughn Walden Family
Mr. John A. Whiteside
Ms. Nettie Whitley
Therman Whitmore Family
Mr. Bobby Williams
Ms. Mary Williams
Ms. Ollie Willingham
Mr. and Ms. Doug Wilson
Ms. Terry Womack
Ms. Betty Lataste Zaner
Ms. Linda Zinn
Memorials
Mr. Bester A. Adams. Jr.
Mr. Butch Barker
Mr. Hoyt and Dana Brown
Mr. Perry Cantrell
Mr. & Ms. Bill B. Cassidy
Mr. Buford Chase Melanie and Todd Edmondson
Mr. Dale Harris
Ms. Tanya Lynn Hicks
Mr. Dale Hilton
Ms. Connie Holmes
Mr. Troy Hubbert
Mr. Scott Kirby
Mr. George Klein
Mr. Rob Lindley
Mr. Dondeana McCulley
Mr. Bill Miller
Dr. Mally Moody
Ms. Mannie Moore
Mr. Frank Nelson
Mr. Jesse Turner Jr.
Mr. & Ms. H.T. Stanford
Mr. Michael Whitley
Mr. Therman Whitmore
Ms. Angie Wilson
Honoraiums Mr. Bill Beck
Coach Jack Grizzard
Mr. Louis L. Higgins
Ms. Cristy Chase Humphries
Mr. & Ms. Hugh Ledbetter
Ms. Carol J. Kelley
Mr. Chris Maddox
Mr. Marshall Shaddix
Ms. Nettie Whitley
