THANK YOU

We are continually honored each and every time that the SHHS Alumni Association receives recognition in the community. Our organization would not be what it is today without our founding members, past and present board members, general membership, generous volunteers and donors, and of course the faculty, staff, and administration of Big Sam. Because of you, we are Texans helping Texans.

2021 MLK “Celebrating the Dream” Service Award Nominee

Selection Criteria for Community Award:
The individual or group receiving this award exemplifies the "spirit of community service" which strives to promote standards of excellence through academics, leadership, involvement and service.

2020 North Texas Community Foundation Toolbox Grant Recipient

ToolBox Grants provide Tarrant County-based nonprofit organizations with capacity building grants to improve their strength and stability. Capacity building projects address organizational effectiveness, leadership development, or operational efficiency, and are intended to be one-time, transformative investments. ToolBox Grants do not fund programs or general operations. This grant was valued at $7,500.

ExtraordinaryIs Grant Recipient, awarded February 2020

The Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation, Inc. celebrates nonprofit organizations with extraordinary stories. Stories about extraordinary organizations that utilize ordinary resources to solve big problems in the community. The Otis and Rosie Brown Foundation has committed to awarding funds to local not-for-profit organizations nominated for their extraordinary work in the community. – ExtraordinaryIs.org

The SHHS Alumni Association planned to use these funds for pre-game athlete meals for 2020 spring sports, but due to COVID-19 and with many spring sports seasons cut short or canceled altogehter, the funds were used to assist with food and gifts for the Senior Class of 2020’s Clap-Out & Prom Parade event, and also to fund Alumni Support Applications for various clubs and organizations at Sam Houston. This grant was valued at $2,500.

2020 Outstanding Not-For-Profit Business of the Year Finalist

Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation Grant Recipient,
awarded September 2017

"The Globe Life Texas Rangers Baseball and Softball grants will be presented during a pre-game ceremony prior to Tuesday's game with the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation instituted the Grant Program in 2012 as another means to promote the growth and development of youth baseball and softball. Since its creation in 1992, the Rangers Foundation has constructed 12 baseball fields and supported thousands of children playing for RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) and Miracle League programs. Seven grants were awarded in the first year of the program in 2012, an additional 11 were presented in both 2013 and 2014, and ten were given in both 2015 and 2016." – MLB Press Release

The SHHS Alumni Association used the funds to replace the batting cages and purchase brand new equipment. This grant was valued at $10,000.

Taste of Latin American Program Honoree, honored October 2017

The SHHS Alumni Association was honored at the 6th annual Taste of Latin America Program at Sam Houston High School. This year's theme was "Shaping the Bright Future of America." There were many amazing performances including folklorico from Club Cultura Mia de Sam Houston High School - AISD & Thornton Elementary School, the Remynse Elementary Drum Club, and even Assistant Principal Pedro Cavazos.

Photos by SHHS alumna Jayme Thomas, class of '05.

Community Engaged for Excellence Award of Appreciation, awarded November 2015

It is our pleasure to announce that the SHHS Alumni Association has been awarded the Community Engaged for Excellence Award of Appreciation by AISD.

We are the first civic, non-profit organization directly related to a school to be in receipt of this award. We are also the first organization to have AISD Administration and Board of Trustee members come to us for their presentation. Those in attendance at the November General Meeting were able to hear the kind words and see this wonderful presentation.

We absolutely could not do what we do without the support of a general membership which spans the course of fifty years. (At our meeting, we had both the Class of 1965 and Class of 2015 represented!) We are grateful for our founding members as without them we would not exist. We are grateful for those who have helped their vision come into fruition. Thank you all for everything that you do to support our endeavors for the betterment of the Sons and Daughters of Sam Houston High School. Thank you Dr. Cavazos, Mr. Perales, Board of Trustees and all who participated in the process of selecting the SHHS Alumni Association for this award.

We are incredibly grateful and honored.

Photos by SHHS alumnus Frank Sanchez, class of '15.

Arlington Independence Day Parade

Presented at the Awards Ceremony after the parade, these awards goes to parade floats that show off their spirit and creativity. The alumni association has been awarded the following: