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"REACH FOR THE STARS" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

by the
Lamar High School Alumni Association
Mrs. Fran Callahan, Executive Director
713-522-5960

Mrs. Penny Hess Butler ('57)
Capital Campaign Chair

Mr. Ned S. Holmes ('63)
Honorary Chair

(see Brochure for additional names)or Click HERE

To date (06/18/2008) we have reached 91% of our 3M$ GOAL, $2,740,000
We have reached 90% ($450,000) of our Goal of the $500,000 Ned Holmes MATCHING CHALLENGE GRANT as of JUNE 18, 2008.
2 for 1 The SCHOOL receives TWO $$ for every ONE $ donation that YOU make to our Capital Campaign thanks to a MATCHING grant gift by one of our Alumni, Mr. Ned S. Holmes ('63). The matching grant is for up to $500,000 and that will bring us to $2,343,269 when matched (78% of our Goal).
  

Capitol Campaign Letter

  

AUDITORIUM RENOVATION, the #1 Goal

The Auditorium in which acclaimed individuals such as Tommy Tune, Jaclyn Smith, Paula Prentiss, and Robert Foxworth got their start is no longer functional, keeping future star students from having an adequate place in which to perform the arts of theater, dance, choir, and orchestra. These future stars of Broadway and film have to rent space in other venues to demonstrate their talents.

The structure of the Auditorium is sound and is in good condition, but it is the interior and equipment that fails to meet today's performance requirements. HISD recently spent $300,000 for auditorium improvements, whereby the roof was repaired, the interior was repainted, the control booth was rebuilt and the electrical system was rewired. However, there are no additional funds available for capital improvements. For Lamar HS to continue maintaining its history of excellence in the fine arts area, these improvements are essential. Included in this need are large ticket items such as sound and lighting systems, seating, stage, and interior renovations.

  

To have a look at the allocation of the $3 Million from our Capital Campaign Click HERE or on the
Reach for the Stars graphic above.

"Naming" opportunities - In order to motivate the generation of donations to the Capital Campaign we have also provided "Naming" opportunities for people (Alumni and other Friends and Supporters) to have their name placed on various "opportunities.

Upon final receipt of the gift/funds an appropriate "plaque" or some other form of "signage" will be affixed to the named "opportunity" containing the purchasers name or whatever appropriate inscription that is desired.

To see some of those "Opportunities" with the assigned gift amount Click HERE

  

The Lamar High School Alumni Association, Inc. received its Certificate of Incorporation from the State of Texas effective July 9, 1998 and the IRS has approved Lamar High School Alumni Association, Inc. as an authorized 501 (c)(3) organization.
All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
(ONLINE/Donation form)




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