Valley High School Alumni Association
In October, 2009 the Valley High School Alumni Association (www.valleyalumniassociation.org) officially incorporated itself with the following purposes: To foster the educational success of students attending Valley High; To provide for scholarships for Valley High School students and graduates who require financial assistance in order to pursue postsecondary education; To work collaboratively with Valley High School and Jefferson County Public Schools to strengthen Valley High School’s academic programs and improve its physical plant; and To engage in other educational and charitable activities consistent with these purposes.
The initial Board Members included: Mary Alvey Class of 1971 and Library Clerk at Valley High School, Joe Goodin Class of 1969 who held the position of Treasurer in the association, Norman Hartman Class of 1968, David Martin Class of 1960 (Deceased), Jim Segrest Class of 1959, Debbie Ward 1975, and Earl Wilhelm, Jr. Class of 1962.
On August 19, 2010 the following individuals were nominated to be elected to the Board of Directors. Mr. Jim Segrest, Ms. Leona (Lee) Reardon, Dr. Robert Thrasher, Mr. Norman Hartman, Mr. David Hittle, Mr. Earl Wilhelm, Jr., Mr. Joe Goodin, Ms. Mary F. (Garrison) Alvey, Ms. Sharon (Forsythe) Broussard, Mr. Richard Fowler.
At the 1st Annual Membership Meeting held on September 16, 2010 the following people were elected and/or re-elected as Board of Directors, as 50+ members of the members of the Valley High School Alumni Association. Ms. Leona (Lee) Reardon, Mr. David Hittle, Mr. Earl Wilhelm, Jr., Ms. Mary F. (Garrison) Alvey, Ms. Sharon (Forsythe) Broussard and Mr. Richard Fowler, as well as floor nominees:' Mr. Russell Kersey, Ms. Beverly Imus Jaggers, and Mr. Tom Troutman.
On March 17, 2011, Mr. Mark Lynch was elected to fill the vacated seat of Mr. Tom Troutman, who died in the months prior.
On August 18, 2011 the following individuals were nominated to be elected to the Board of Directors. Ms. Mary F (Garrison) Alvey C/O 1971, Mr. George Ezzell C/O 1966, Mr. David E. Hittle C/O 1986, Ms. Beverly Imus Jaggers C/O 1971, Mrs. Sandy Sheets Murphy C/O 1967, Ms. Leona (Lee) Reardon C/O 1960, Mr. Earl Wilhelm, Jr. C/O 1962, Mr. James Young C/O 2009.
At the 2nd Annual Membership Meeting held on September 22, 2011 the following people were elected and/or re-elected to the Board of Directors. Ms. Mary F (Garrison) Alvey C/O 1971, Mr. George Ezzell C/O 1966, Mr. David E. Hittle C/O 1986, Ms. Beverly Imus Jaggers C/O 1971, Mrs. Sandy Sheets Murphy C/O 1967, Ms. Leona (Lee) Reardon C/O 1960, Mr. Earl Wilhelm, Jr. C/O 1962, Mr. James Young C/O 2009.
On October 20, 2011, David A.W. Hittle, C/O 2007 was elected as the President of the Valley High School Alumni Association. Lee Reardon remained as the Vice President. On October 20, 2011, James Young was elected as the Secretary of the Valley High School Alumni Association. Beverly Imus Jaggers remained as the Treasurer.
As of November 23, 2011 The association has grown to well over 260 members and continues to grow daily.
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