The Origin: In the beginning - 1975
In 1975, the driving force behind the idea of an alumni organization for Sabine High School, “formerly known as Sabine Parish Training School” was Frank “Lump” Davis of Houston, Texas.
One evening in Houston, many discussions about hometown issues and reminiscing about old friends and events were talked about at the home of Henry “Fat Sam” and Myra Medlock. Frank brought up the idea of an alumni organization instituted in Many, La. their hometown. The idea became a solidifying fixture in their minds.
During the ensuing months in 1975, Frank Davis really got busy and put his idea of an organized alumni group into motion. Between the trips back home to Many, LA and many long distance calling, at his expense, he began to gather ideas. Frank’s efforts began to pay off. With the assistance of several people from the hometown, Many, Frank called for an organizational meeting of both local Sabine parish alumni and visiting alumni to be held on the third weekend of August 1975.
On August 16, 1975, the first meeting of the Sabine Parish Alumni Association was held at the then, Many Intermediate School, with Frank Davis acting as Moderator.
After Mr. Davis made the statement about the purpose of this meeting, an election was held for the following offices:
President Mr. Frank Davis
Vice President Mrs. Alma Cross
Treasurer Mr. T. A. Maxie
Financial Secretary Mr. Samuel Cross
Recording Secretary Mrs. Sally Sweet
Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Anna B. Kings
The name of the alumni organization was later changed to Sabine High Alumni and Friends, then the National Alumni Association of Sabine High School (NAASHS).
On Friday, August 13, 1976 the National Alumni Association of Sabine High School held its first annual convention at the Starlight Motel and Restaurant, in Many, Louisiana.
To continue Mr. Davis and the founders’ mission to engage and support our hometown of Many, Louisiana and the surrounding towns in Sabine Parish, the NAASHS Convention continues to bring together alumni, families and friends every 2 years in the month of August.
NAASHS service to the communities includes our staple events of scholarships, outreach at long term nursing facilities, and school supplies giveaways.
Please consider donating for these causes.
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