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Context of Holman

1924: First Holman School formed thru funds from the Rosenwald Foundation

1940: Holman School moved to the masonry building at 605 North Buerkle Street

1942: First graduating class of Holman High

1955: Second building and gym added

1970: Last graduating class of Holman High

***approx. 690 graduates b/w ‘42-’70

19xx: 5th graders from Stuttgart School District

1981: Holman Community Development Corp.

1996: Incorporated as a 501c3

2008: Tornado damaged the roof

2024: 100 Year Celebration of Holman Heritage

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690 Graduates Produced

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Inaugural�Night of ThanksGIVING Gala

  • Evening Celebration of Stuttgart
  • Proceeds go to:
    • Erect Rosenwald & Holman marker
    • Upgrade STEM w/ modern computers and technology
    • Install walking trail around perimeter
    • Secure a study of the cost of an indoor pool and other building improvements

November 30th, 2019

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Annual Campaign for�A Night of ThanksGIVING Gala

November 28th, 2020

November 27th, 2021

November 26th, 2022

November 25th, 2023

November 30th, 2024

100 Year Celebration of Holman Heritage

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Activity: Identify Teams

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Tour of Holman

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Next Steps

Communication Channels

  • Email: ThanksGIVING.Holman@gmail.com
  • Free Conference Line:

706-913-1555, Passcode: 867-7007#

  • Audio messages for team leads
  • Social media
    • Facebook (volunteers needed)
    • Twitter
    • Instagram

February: Form teams

March: Spring Break Youth Fair

April: Quarterly check-in

May: Etiquette Around the World Tea Party

June: Quarterly check-in

July: Holman Grand Reunion

August: Pledge Drive Blitz

September: Blitz Continued

October: SHS Homecoming

November: ThanksGIVING gala

December: All Year 1 funds due

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Sources