Enjoy our 50 Years of Excellence.

GREETINGS – KING HIGH ALUMNI
HOPE THIS NEWSLETTER FINDS ALL HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS!
As another year passes us by, we approach 2010 the 50th anniversary of King High School. Several
have questioned the possibility of a 50th anniversary reunion that would be open to all alumni and
faculty. If this is feasible – NOW IS THE TIME TO START THE LION ROARING. Several
committees will need to be formed and organized, with lots more alumni taking an active part than
we have now. Our mailing list is just over 300 with about 80 dues paying members and eight (8)
active board members. I need your input and lots of support if this is a project that we wish to
pursue. Please contact me with your feedback, concerns and willingness to work at this long term
endeavor – ASAP – at (813) 973-3855 or email rayblk123@aol.com.
MEETINGS: In order to obtain more participation from the school, our monthly meetings have been
moved to the second Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Principal’s Conference
Room at King. All are welcome to attend!
HOMECOMING – ALUMNI BBQ – WALL OF PRIDE AWARDS CEREMONY
King High’s “Wall of Pride” hosted this year’s alumni BBQ, Thursday October 16th from 5:00-6:00 p.m., at
King’s stadium entrance, with great success. Special thanks to Jeff Lupton (Lupton’s Catering) and his
crew for the fantastic feast had by all. Highlights of the evening were the halftime presentation by Mike
Cartwright of the Alumni Association Wall for Pride Awards. This year’s recipients were King High
graduates, Mr. Casper Johnson – 1964, and Ms. Joyce Johnston – 1968, honored for all that they have
so unselfishly given back to their community throughout their lives.
FUND RAISERS: Again this year our primary fundraiser was the “Village Inn Pie Sale”. Due to
economic times we only sold 138 pies giving a profit of $345.00.
2009 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - (Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st) – We are a nonprofit organization and our
$20.00 yearly dues help support our scholarships and defray our mailing costs. A
membership application is located at the bottom of this newsletter or you may go to our
website -www.kinghighalumni.org for a printable membership/dues form and to learn
more about us and our goals.
CHECK OUT THE PTSA’S SERVICE PROJECT – “BUY A BRICK” – SEE ATTACHED FORM.
I regret to report Rob Hennessee recently resigned the position of President. As lst Vice-
President, I will take the position of President and the alumni organization will continue to
meet and work for our scholarships as in the past. I do need your help and support.
LET ME HEAR FROM YOU ! ! !
Raymond Blackburn – Class of 1964
President, King High Alumni Organization

In addition the class of 1981, has come on board with Beth Fussell, Anette Marullo, Eddie Cambas, and Barbara Baker. Let us know if you need more info.