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Winter 2008

Religion
A call out to all Gratzonians that are ministers, emans, evangelists, preachers, gospel singers, musicians, praise dancers and mime ministries to assist and guide our spiritual path..

Class Of 77-68 Reunion
Save this Date! Simon Gratz H.S. Class of 77-68, Celebrating it's 40th Class Reunion, on Saturday November 29, 2008 at Temple's Diamond Club, Broad & Berks!

Please pass this on and look forward to more info. Yearbooks will be available to purchase.

Contact:
Anne Sanders, 678-365-8181
Delois Alston, 267-977-0027
Ruth (McClellan) Johnson, 215-439-3819

Class Of 97-88 Reunion
Simon Gratz High School Class Of 97-88 Reunion Committee Is Please To Announce Their Upcoming 20th Reunion. Friday June 20th –  Sunday June 22nd 2008
The Ramada Hotel At The Philadelphia International Hotel
76 Industrial Hwy Rte 291 Essington, PA, 19029

The reunion planning committee has been working very hard to make sure that this event one that we will never forget. Also be advised that we are planning various events/fundraisers that will lead up to our upcoming reunion weekend.  For More Information, you can contact the person below via email:

Ms. Candaises C. Williams
Simon Gratz High School
Class Of 97-88
20th Year Reunion Committee Secretary
candaises@yahoo.com

 If you are a member of the Class Of 97-88, please know that we are Looking For You!!!!!!

Class of 1958 50th Year Class Reunion
Greetings from the classes of 1958!

Yes, classes. Back then we were two.  The class of January 1958, and the class of  June, 1958.  On Monday January 28, 2008, we met in the old gym at Simon Gratz High School.  This momentous occasion was to celebrate the 50 year anniversary of our graduation !

We were small in number, but, big in remembrances and celebration.  Some of us had not seen each other in 50 years !  This was a grand opportunity to fill in the details of the roads traveled.  We were graced with the presence of two of our former teachers.  Mrs. Bessie Bridges was our Art Teacher. She is still active with her art work.  Present also was,  Dr. Daisy Reaves, who continued to work at Gratz for many years.  She was principal for several years.  We remember  Dr. Reaves as Miss Richardson, Gym Teacher.

Students present were: Catherine Z. Brown, Charles Shirley, Reuben Adams, Lola Thomas  Lawrence, Faith P. Jones, Connie Irving Lowber, Arlene C. Bradley, Maybelle Kelly, Sandy Moon Hightower, and Jimmy Richmond.

We hope that other Gratz Alumni from the fifties will contact us.  We are planning an all inclusive super celebration for graduates from the nifty fifties.

Please contact Lola at 215-927-4342, or Catherine at 215-225-4268.

The Simon Gratz High School Alumni Association, Inc. Would like to introduce you to the:

The lady bulldogs

The Lady Bulldog Foundation was founded upon the unique mix of strengths and competitive attitudes of former members of the Simon Gratz High School girl’s track team. The Bulldog Foundation is grounded in the belief that knowledge and experiences are the keys to the development of an educated, successful and prosperous youth.Our mission is to inspire students of Simon Gratz High school to realize their full potential through the implementation of enrichment services aiding them in their quest to become successful individuals. By providing mentorship programs and other motivational activities, we will inspire and empower students to “Excel Beyond Adversity.”As proud alumni of Simon Gratz and a deep appreciation, for our former Coach, Mr.Fred Daniels, we would like to share our experiences and how we were able to overcome many obstacles to become successful individuals. Our team includes graduate of:

Hampton University: Ebonye White   
Temple University: Brandi Upshaw
Wheaton College: Niara Woods         
University of Miami: Jamillah Wade, Gina Harris, Leatrice Shaw Wheaton
Universities: Deshawnda Sutherland
Indiana University: Charlene Maddox
University of Maryland Eastern: Tamika Samuels

 

Cat on A Hot Tin Roof
Broadhurst Theatre 235 West 44th Street New York, NY Sunday, April 13, 2008Afterwards We’ll Dine at B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill (Lucille’s Grill)237 West 42ndStreet New York, NY Also

Tickets: $165.00 per person Includes theatre admission [Orchestra seating], dinner, transportation & ALL gratuities $90.00 Non-refundable Deposit is required by February 16, 2008 Tickets must be PAID IN FULL by March 24, 2008 Buses will depart from: Philadelphia: Progress Plaza, 1501 N. Broad St @ 11:30 a.m. Depart New York City: Approximately8:00 p.m. For tickets please contact either Joy  @ (215)205-4428 or Vicki@ (215)407-9477

THE CLASS OF 76 DOES MORE THAN JUST REUNITE
In June of 2005, 15 members of the class of76 met and organized a reunion committee lead by Marcel Logan.  The committee hosted a variety of fund raising events including fish fries, beef n beer’s raffles and a candy sale, the largest fund raiser being a 44 page advertisement book.  After a very successful fifteen months of fundraising on Saturday, October 21, 2006 the 85th graduating class of Simon Gratz High School, celebrated their 30th year class reunion at the Sheraton at Franklin Plaza. The alumni felt honored to have William (Bill) Ellerbe as the guest speaker.  Topping the weekend off the class of 76 alumni met for brunch at Zanzibar Blue.

 In February 2007, the class of 76 donated the remaining proceeds from their fundraising efforts to S.G.H.S.  donating $700.00 to the Culinary Arts Program and also donated the financing for the construction of the hand crafted 7’X7’ 3 dimensional  Bulldog image, which was installed in the main entrance of the school.

 This year the class of 76 turns 50.  Yes members of our young, exciting and vibrant class will reach half a hundred. As we look forward to raising our children and grandchildren we continue to dwell on how hard it is to say goodbye to yesterday, always keeping in our prayers members from the class of 76 that have departed and can no longer join us to celebrate. We will continue to donate our time and talent to our dear ole Alma Mata in their memory.

 We cordially invite Gratz alumni and friends to join us as we celebrate our 50th birthdays together on July 12th abroad The Liberty Belle. For more information, please call Joy at 215-205-4428:

Submitted By: Joy Henderson, Vice president of the class of 85-76

Events & Accomplishments:

• March, 2007: Lady Bulldog “Kick- off & Scholarship Introduction” 
• June 2007: Presented 1st $500 scholarship to Pershae Lane
• September 2007: “Bowling Extravaganza”