I began the last CAA bulletin with the following statement: “2024 promises to be another exciting year for YOUR CAA.” It has not disappointed. Several events/projects have already occurred; others are on the immediate horizon. Checkout the Events Calendar and the corresponding referenced sections on the website. Some highlights are listed below. Apologies in advance for a “lengthy” article; however, it simply illustrates that YOUR Alumni Association is busy DOING great things for our School District and Communities.
2024 CAA Scholarships – Awarded – March 11, 2024
YOUR Alumni Association presented scholarships to five OUTSTANDING CHS Seniors at the 3/11/2024 C-NP School Board meeting. Brooke Curry was awarded the Ruth Shaw Memorial (STEM Emphasis) Scholarship. Breanna Curry, Jacie Freer, Ryan Dillinger, and Lainey Stevens were awarded the CHS Alumni Memorial Scholarships.
Each scholarship recipient was highly recommended by CHS Faculty representatives for stellar academic performance, outstanding character, and other exemplary accomplishments. Each $2,000 scholarship will be used to further their respective academic/career pursuits: Brooke Curry at Oklahoma City University; Breanna Curry at Cowley County Community College; Jacie Freer at Southwestern Oklahoma State University; Ryan Dillinger at Oklahoma Christian University; Lainey Stevens at Redlands Community College.
Since the inaugural scholarship award in 2022, the CAA has now awarded $18,000 in scholarships to CHS Seniors. Funding for these and future scholarships is made possible by generous donations from CHS Alumni and our local business/community partners – especially through their collective participation in and support of the CAA’s primary fundraising efforts: the Annual Alumni Golf Tourney and the All Class Reunion.
Click on the following link for more information about the CAA Scholarships. YOU can also help fund them by making a tax-deductible donation to the CAA. Click on the Donate/Pay Now link to do so.
CAA Presentation of C-NP District Teacher of the Year Donation
The CAA sincerely appreciates the outstanding faculty within the C-NP School District. Their dedicated commitment to their profession and their tireless efforts on behalf of their students are worthy of commendation and recognition not only on special occasions but throughout the year. YOUR CAA will present a $1,000 donation to support the 2024 C-NP District Teacher of the Year Ceremony. The CAA will also continue its tradition of providing volunteer support during the event.
The Annual CHS Alumni Golf Tourney sponsored by the CAA is scheduled for Friday, June 14th, at the John Conrad Golf Course in Midwest City. First tee time will be at 8:00 am. Tee times will be assigned on a first-come basis. Check the Golf Tournaments page for online registration, payment, and more details. Get your teams assembled and registered now.
2024 CHS All Class Reunion – Sponsored by the CAA
The 2024 CHS Alumni All Class Reunion is scheduled for the afternoon and evening of Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Choctaw Middle School (CMS.) All CHS Alumni/Family/Friends and C-NP Schools Administration/Faculty/Staff are invited to attend/participate. Any class celebrating a “Milestone Reunion Year” will receive special recognition and the Classes of 1974 and 1964 will join us for their 50th & 60th Reunion celebrations respectively.
The event will include a no-charge Social from 3-5:30 pm in the CMS foyer area where Silent Auction and Raffle drawing items will be available for viewing/bidding. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Stone Tower Preservation Project will start at 5:30 pm. A catered meal ($30/person), brief program, and individual/group photos will follow from 6-7:30 pm. Raffle drawing and Silent Auction winners will be announced at 7:30 pm. More details are posted on the Class Reunions page.
Stone Tower Preservation Project
Read more about the effort to preserve a historical community/school landmark – the Stone Tower at Third & Main Streets in Choctaw by clicking on the above link. Your CAA is accepting donations in support of this effort. See the Donate/Pay Now section for instructions on donation methods – specify Stone Tower in the Memo/Comments if donating by check or use the provided Square Online Checkout link if donating by credit/debit card.
Other 2024 “Milestone Events”
If your class is celebrating a Milestone or any other event/gathering, YOUR CAA can help publicize your event – IF we know about it. We will post your event info on the Events Calendar and in the Class Reunions section. We will also include it in our email correspondence and in CHS-related Facebook group posts. Keep us posted and stay informed by:
- Completing the Reunion/Event Notification form in the Events-Reunions section;
- Using the website’s Contact Us capability;
- Sending us an email at info@choctawalumni.org or reunions@choctawalumni.org;
- Providing your Alumni Contact Info and encouraging your classmates to do so as well.
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