The Benjamin Hurt Hardaway, Jr. High School Alumni Association was formulated by an energetic group of alumni interested in giving something back to their high school. After several planning meetings, the HHS Alumni Association was officially formed in July 2006. The alumni group exists for the sole purpose of providing needed resources to the high school, that they cannot access through normal funding channels. Their vision is to:

• Create a connection and common thread across the alumni group
• Improve the overall quality of the Hardaway experience for current students
• Recognize teacher’s and alumni for making a difference
• Provide financial support

The HHS Alumni Association Board of Directors is excited and energized about the possibilities ahead that will positively impact the Hardaway High School experience. The Board is requesting that all HHS alumni join in the excitement. Your involvement is necessary for the alumni to play a major role in supporting our high school. The alumni responsible for forming the group have worked closely with the principal and school officials to ensure a coordinated effort between the alumni group and the school needs.

Here’s how the HHS Alumni Association funding will work: The principal will meet with the grant allocation committee to discuss funding needs that originate from the teachers. A selection committee that consists of HHS alumni will be established to review the funding requests. The criteria for granting alumni funds will be based on the following factors:

• Advancement of the overall quality of the Hardaway educational experience
• The number of students impacted
• Funding is unavailable from other sources

It’s easy to join and demonstrate your commitment to Hardaway High School. There are several levels of giving available. Select the giving level that suits you, make your check payable to the Hardaway Alumni Association, and mail to Hardaway Alumni Association, P. O. Box 4683, Columbus, GA 31914-0683. We need your help to get the grant funding off to a good start. Sign up today and become an integral part of a dynamic alumni group.

Levels of Giving

• Bronze $ 25 - $ 100
• Silver $101 - $ 250
• Gold $251 - $ 500
• Platinum $501 - $1,000
• President’s Club $1,000 and over

2007 Benjamin Hurt Hardaway, Jr. High School
Alumni Association Board of Directors

George Kevin Calhoun – 1976
Elizabeth Raines Cook (1977)
Rem Houser – 1972
Debbie Ridings Lane – 1972
Julia Lumpkin – 1978
Jim Railey – 1967
Kay Wike Saunders – 1972
Pam Schladensky Shuler – 1978
Cheryl Mixon Smith – 1969

If you have questions, please contact Judy Talley at (706) 649-6400 ext. 1204 or by email at contactus@hardawayhighalumni.com