Projects
The following list of accomplishments and contributions to Paschal High School was made possible by your dues and generous donations during the past ten years. The first donation to the Alumni Association was made by Tom Reeder, class of 1940, who wrote the school song, Hail Dear Old Paschal.
Ten year review of contributions & special projects:
Academics
Athletics
Campaigns
Organizations
Other Contributions
Academics
Computer and printer for Creative Writing classes
Typewriters for teacher workroom
New maps and globes for all history classes
Literature books for Advanced Reading classes
Special Education supplies
New microscopes and repair of old ones for Science Lab
Calculators (40) for math classes
Encyclopedia set for library
Contributions to Math Department
$1,000 loan to economics class for investing in stocks
Contributions to Theater Department
Established Academic Endowment Fund honoring John Hamilton ($5,000 seed money)
2 $500 scholarships in memory of alumnus Mike Brees ’48
2 $1,000 scholarships in honor of retired science teacher, Weldon Lotspeich
Athletics
New school mascot uniforms
Permanent signs designating Paschal football championships
Gym Renovation – $10,000 raised
Gym walls/rafters painted (first time since 1955)
Walls striped and Panther mural painted on wall by Paschal alumnus ’91
New chairs for players-lettered in purple
New vinyl for wall pads
Repair of bleachers
New concession stand, restrooms, bleachers, and field lighting for football field (Before this project there were no lights, bleachers, restrooms or concession stand on the campus field. It is now a safer environment and a source of pride for the students.)
18 District Championship banners ($100 each) placed in gym
New basketball uniforms
Girls basketball team sweat shirts
Baseball field project
Added tall fencing, batting cages, new bleachers, new bullpen, score board sign
Remodeled dugouts
Purchased mower for field, Varsity jackets, and jersey warm-ups for all teams
Girls’ Gym renovation
Resurfaced and painted walls
Two Panthers painted
Purchased training equipment, chair dolly, new chairs for players, and purple chair back covers
$10,000 for all sports weight room
Donation to cheerleaders for National Competition
Popcorn machine for concession stand
Provided towels for golf state tournament
Campaigns
Century Celebration Campaign 1988 — $20,000 raised
Back to the Future Campaign — $21,000 raised
Wall of Champions Campaign 1994-1995 — $18,000 raised