This year marks the 126th anniversary of the Butler High School Alumni Association. To commemorate this celebration, a full day of activities has been planned for Saturday, May 25, 2013. Please review the following itinerary so that you won’t miss out on any of the festivities!
NOTE: All references to Our Old High denote the old high school building located on Pine Street.
Itinerary
7:30am - 2nd Annual BHS Alumni 5k Run/Walk check-in at BHS
track on Nursery Street.
8:00am - 5K Run/Walk – BHS Track on Nursery Street
. 9:00am - Coffee/Donuts – Visiting at Our Old High Gymnasium
10:30am - Parade Lineup in east parking at BHS on South Fulton Street.
11:00am - Parade proceeds to Butler Square.
11:30am - Registration/sign-in for Luncheon – BHS Cafeteria
12:30pm - Luncheon - BHS Cafeteria
2:00pm - Program – Concert featuring alumni band and choir in
BHS Auditorium
3:00pm - Business Meeting – BHS Auditorium
4:00pm - Adjourn
2nd Annual BHS Alumni 5k Run/Walk:
Sign-ins begin at 7:30 am at track facility adjacent to the football field on Nursery Street. The run/walk will begin at 8:00 am – rain or shine, and is open to anyone who wants to participate. Being a Butler High School graduate is not a requirement. Pre –registration is required in order to receive a T-shirt. All profit from this event will go to BHS Alumni Association. The deadline for registering is May 1, 2013. See registration form enclosed.
NOTE: If you do not wish to participate in the run/walk, but would like to have a t-shirt, you may purchase one for $10.00 or $17.00 if the shirt must be mailed to cover the cost of postage and envelope (advance payment required). See registration form enclosed.
Coffee and Donuts:
A time for reminiscing at Our Old High Gymnasium at 9:00 am.
Parade:
All past, present and future BHS graduating classes and/or BHS clubs, organizations, and sports teams are encouraged to join the parade. Again this year we are happy to say that we will have the Alumni Band! Contact Dana Arnold to jump on the bandwagon: danaarnold@hotmail.com or call Dana at 660-679-6327. In case of inclement weather the BHS gymnasium will be open for visiting.
NOTE: You may toss candy along the parade route.
Luncheon:
Registration/sign-in for luncheon will begin at 11:30am with the luncheon beginning promptly at 12:30pm, and will be BBQ Brisket/Ham sandwiches, potato salad, BBQ Beans, Chips, and drink! We invite you to bring a guest or family member. The cost of luncheon will be $10.00 per person and the closing date for luncheon reservations is May 21, 2013. A reservation form is attached or you can call Esther Hopcroft, at 660-679-3227.
Please be sure to leave a message with your phone number if no answer. Reservations are not necessary, but an additional $2.00 per meal will be charged upon availability.
Please be sure to leave a message with your phone number if no answer. Reservations are not necessary, but an additional $2.00 per meal will be charged upon availability.
Program: the BHS Alumni Chorus and Alumni Band will entertain us in the Auditorium. We encourage all former band and chorus members to join the fun. If interested, please contact Dana Arnold via email at danaarnold@hotmail.com or via telephone at 660-679-6327.
BHS Alumni Association Dues - $5.00 per person annually:
If you have never paid dues before, consider starting this year in honor of our 126th birthday.
Butler R-V School Scholarship:
Butler graduates entering the education field are eligible for this scholarship. If you wish to contribute a tax-deductible donation, please make your check payable to Butler RV Scholarship Fund. We will forward your donation.
Alumni Directory - $10.00 or $13.00 if mailed:
Copies of the most recent Alumni Directory (published in 2011) are still available and will be available at the luncheon or via mail. Please help us by sending updates regarding mailing addresses, spouse name, e-mail addresses, and death notices to Esther Hopcroft at P.O. Box 526, Butler, Missouri 64730; via telephone at
660-679-3227; or via e-mail at bhs_alumni_assoc@yahoo.com. The directory will not be published again until 2014.
Please consider joining this year to celebrate the 126th anniversary of the Butler High School Alumni Association…the oldest active high school alumni association west of the Mississippi! If you cannot attend, they welcome any information you would like to share with your classmates. All letters will be posted for viewing.
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