Northwest Classen High School Alumni Association

of Greater Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Inc.

(A Non-Profit Corporation of the State of Oklahoma 501(c)3)

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Hello Knights and Ladies,

I’m Ramona Ware ’57, President of the Northwest Classen High School Alumni Association, Inc., and would like to clarify something about which many of you have some confusion, or outright lack of knowledge.  I’ve received numerous communications from people trying to contact the “other” alumni group – yes, there are two of us.

The Association mentioned above, and owner of this website, is almost 13 years old.  We work closely with the administration, teachers, coaches, Jr. ROTC, and student groups, giving monies to them when needed, especially in “emergency” situations.  In addition, every year since founding, we have awarded from one to four scholarships, in amounts of $500.00 to $1000.00, to deserving seniors.  We also work on searching for lost classmates in all classes, help with reunions when requested, etc.  We are available to help with all kinds of problems of NWC, students, and alumni, year round.  We also publish quarterly newsletters which are sent to all members of the Association to keep them involved and aware of what is happening with us and NWC.  Our dues are $15.00 per person, annually.  Reunion information, registered grads, and more can be found on this website, www.NWCHSAA.org.

Click HERE to open the NWCHSAA Membership Application (RTF)

(NWCHSAA_Membership_Application.rtf Version)

Click HERE to open the NWCHSAA Membership Application (PDF)

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NWCHSAA Membership

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 NWCHSAA By Laws

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(Text Version)

Northwest Classen High School History

Northwest Classen High School was built in 1955 to meet the growing need for educational facilities in northwest Oklahoma City.  It was designed after a committee of architects and administrators visited and studied forty schools in seven states.  The final architechure plan was made by Hudgins, Thompson, Ball and Associates, and construction was performed by the Builders Company.  The building was first opened on September 3, 1955 with 10th, 11th and 12th grades.  The 9th grade were admitted when the second wing was completed in 1956.  Enrollment in 1956 was 2,002.

The Northwest Classen Alumni Association is a non-profit organization serving alumni and friends of Northwest Classen High School in Oklahoma City. Presently there are over 500 members. The goal of the organization is to be of service to Northwest Classen and to alumni.  In keeping with this, the NWCAA sponsors clean-up days, helps out with Homecoming, is collecting historical items and is working to help classes with their reunions, along with a host of other projects. One of the best services of the NWCAA is the membership newsletter "The New Shield". This publication contains information on association events, happenings at the school, reunion notices, and lots of other neat stuff. This website is also provided by the Alumni Association. 

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2008 Goals and Accomplishments: 

• All 2008 goals and projects are currently being reviewed in association with the impending release of $~12M from the MAPS for Kids public funding project for the refurbishment of NWCHS.  These funds are almost exclusively for 'brick and mortar'  projects with the school buildings.  Minimal will be used for the Athletic fields and field houses.

Click HERE to read the MAPS document.

2007 Goals and Accomplishments: 

• Increase membership.
• Increase financial reserves.
• Solicit Corporate Grants.
• Award $1,000 College Scholarship honoring Paulette Priddy Thrower.
• Award $1,500 in "Certification" Scholarships.
• Assist with funding for 9th Grade Academy field trips.
• Upgrade NWCHSAA website (ongoing).
• Raise funding to start major projects.  Subsequent to our identification of the following major projects, it has been learned that these projects may be met by the MAPS funding of $12M in 2008.
  
  • Refurbish NWC baseball dugouts
  • Refurbish Tennis courts
  • Refurbish Library furniture and replace carpet.
  • Refurbish student desks and tables.

2006 Goals and Accomplishments: 

• Upgrade NWCHSAA website (ongoing)
• Award Three $1,000 College Scholarships (Completed)
• Refurbish Little Theatre seats (Completed with UCO/Edmond assistance)
• Meet Teachers Equipment and Supplies Wish List (Completed, MAJOR Thank you from the teaching staff)
• Assist with improvements to NWC Football/Soccer practice field (In Process, Summer project), previously known as Sticker Field
  
• Raise $25,000 to start large projects.
  • Refurbish NWC baseball dugouts (funding needed).
  • Refurbish Tennis courts (funding needed).
  • Purchaseor refurbish student desks and tables.
  • Assist with funding for 9th Grade Academy field trips.