It has also allowed us an opportunity to examine how we have prepared our students for their new situations. Alumni news is now posted regularly in the staff rooms and has done much to raise morale. Teachers like to hear that their students have done well and that they remember their teachers. Testimonials received from students will also be used in the new school brochure and have been a valuable reinforcement for our teachers and our program. In fact, the Alumni and Friends of our school believe strongly in the school and have a deep affection for it.
People are proud of the school and very willing to comment and respond when asked.
Until now, the Alumni and Friends Association has taken no steps to solicit funds or donations. The publication of the Alumni and Friends Newsletter is the only cost and the web pages cost the school nothing as I am doing my part on a volunteer basis. It is still not known to what extent we will ever move the Alumni and Friends community into this area but the remarks we have received from the community would indicate that the attempts we have made are well appreciated. I am certain that if the school were ever in a crisis, this community would rise up and do whatever it could to help. In closing I would just like to say that the work I have been able to do with the Alumni and Friends web pages has been some of the most rewarding work I have done.