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Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association, Inc. Newsletter
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FLASH ! ! ! !
| CCAA Board of Directors Election March 3, 2012
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Yes, CCAA bi-annual elections are upcoming
read the complete story below
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Greetings fellow alumni,
My term as President is nearing an end, and I have decided not to run for re-election. I can look back over the past two years with pride, and note many significant activities accomplished by the Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association, Inc. (CCAA). Included among them are: being named the Dollars for Scholars national region "Chapter of the year" in 2011; two successful breakfast award events, including the 25th anniversary of our organization; the first dinner event since I have been an active member (1991); the award of ten scholarships in 2010 and eleven in 2011; and the selection of six additional alumni honorees over the past two years. These are just some of our major accomplishments.
In addition, CCAA enhanced its grant program, under the leadership of co-founder Frank Jones, who also serves as Director of Grants. The grant program enabled funding for the Summer Youth Employment Program and after school programs each year, providing employment and counseling for the youth of our community.
The dilapidated greenhouse on the Whittier Street side has been targeted for renovation, which will soon be a structure we will take pride in as well as become a teaching mechanism for the students. Our Vice-President, James Proctor, has been working with the administration at Coolidge to make the greenhouse and adjacent memorial garden, a place for students to both relax and learn.
The monthly board meetings have presented opportunities for the officers and other participants to enable the alumni association to grow. We have passed into a new and stronger phase of operation, and will continue to grow with your help. If you have ever considered becoming an officer or member of the Board of Directors, I urge you to attend the annual general membership meeting on March 3, 2012, and either run for office, or vote for the candidate of your choice.
We are actively meeting and negotiating with Ward 4 Councilwoman, Muriel Bowser, who has taken a genuine interest in CCAA and is there for us when we need her. Mayor Vincent Gray has also been supportive, and has attended our breakfast for the past several years, both as Chairman of the D.C. City Council, and as Mayor of Washington, D.C. Present Chair of the City Council, Kwame Brown, is another strong supporter of CCAA.
It's been an exciting and some times challenging two years, but now it's time to move on and pass the torch. I thank all of you who supported me these past two years. Marcus Brown, President Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association, Inc. |
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Remarks from our Co-Founders
"Happy New Year" to all and we hope that 2012 brings you good
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Frank, Barrington, & James
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health and prosperity. Last year the Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association (CCAA) celebrated 25 years of giving, mentoring, supporting, funding, teaching, learning, planning, and investing in our students, families and the Coolidge community. We are proud of our legacy and we also understand that there is much more to be done. We began the year with a January 18th meeting at Coolidge to discuss the modernization plan to rebuild and update the facility. The overwhelming turnout by alumni, students, parents and the community was a clear indication of the collective will and determination of people who believe in our school and the mission it has to educate our youth and serve our community with distinction. Continue to stay informed about the progress and next steps in the modernization process and how we will need to work together with D.C. Public Schools toward the funding and completion of the school modernization goals. March is election time for CCAA. The association meeting and election date is March 3, 2012 (see below). Plan to attend the meeting and vote for your fellow members to lead the organization. Stay tuned for more CCAA alumni news announcements and make sure to participate in alumni class activities and other CCAA events.
Sincerely yours,
Barrington D. Scott, Frank Jones III and James A. Scott, Jr.
CCAA Co-Founders
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Annual CCAA General Membership and Board of Directors Election Meeting
Dear Coolidge Alumni,
The Annual CCAA General Membership and Board of Directors Meeting will be held at Calvin Coolidge Senior High School Calvin Coolidge Senior High School Armory (Frank R. Williams entrance) on Saturday, March 3, 2012 from 10:00a.m.-12:30p.m. Also our Bi-Annual Board of Directors Elections for the 2012-2014 Term will take place at this meeting. Pursuant to CCAA's current By-Laws, participation in the election process is reserved for CCAA membership (must be a CCAA member 90 days prior to election). However, this does not preclude any Calvin Coolidge alumnus from attendance and/or participation in the General Membership Body meeting. Nominations for the 2012-2014 terms are currently being accepted for the following slate of officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, At-Large Members.
Additional agenda items to be discussed are as follows:
- End of the Year Treasurer's Report.
- CCAA By-Laws - There have been several changes to the CCAA By-Laws document. A ratification vote will be taken on the January 2012 Amended By-Laws.
- Greenhouse Project Update
- 26th Annual Alumni & Scholarship Award Breakfast scheduled to take place Saturday, October 13, 2012
The following document resources are being provided participants in preparation for their attendance at this very important meeting of the Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association, Inc.
Please save the date Saturday, March 3, 2012 to join CCAA because this will be a great opportunity for all generations of alumni's of Calvin Coolidge Senior High School to come, have input and to be in accord for the next generation of future leaders.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in this special endeavor. CCAA is making a difference in the lives of the young students of Calvin Coolidge Senior High School.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT - GET INVOLVED.
Respectfully yours,
CCAA Board of Directors
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Student Profile
Tunisia McCoy
Calvin Coolidge High school senior Tunisia McCoy is a semi-finalist in the Fourth Annual DC-CAPital Stars Talent Competition. The competition showcases outstanding artistic abilities of college-bound students from the District of Columbia Public and Public Charter Schools. The public can cast their votes for their favorite contestant(s) by registering to vote from January 9, 2012 through January 31, 2012.
From the online tallies and input from a local panel of judges, 10 finalists will be selected to showcase their artistic abilities at a special performance on Monday, March 5, 2012 in the Eisenhower Theater at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. A panel of celebrity judges, along with help from the audience, will select the winners who will receive DC-CAP college scholarships that will be applied toward the student's first year of college.
Tunisia's comments to the judges "I was certain that I would be involved in dance for a lifetime after I transferred schools my ninth grade year and decided to try and join my high school dance team, The Calvin Coolidge Diamond Dancers. However, I missed the ball because I was timid and concerned of what others would think. I was that "new kid" in school who'd never been on an official dance team before. My chance passed me by. I didn't enjoy going home every day after school thinking of how I could be helping the dance team and vice versa; so when that chance hit me a second time, my body moved in its direction - whether I was emotionally ready or not - for my inner being was ready to be unleashed."
"Obviously, I have a passion for dance and even though I've been infatuated with it from childhood because I have grown to appreciate and value the lessons it has taught me. It truly saddens me when others not only downplay all of the arts' hard work, but its necessary involvement in today's and tomorrow's society. For all of those who are creative and feel free to express their artistic beauties, let us congratulate those who have paved the way for us. We must fight; we must endure; and above all, we must succeed. I will be with art every step of the way." Click the link below to view Tunisia's complete comments and performance.
Cast your vote for Coolidge's own Tunisia McCoy
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Alumni Profile
Jesse Rhines, Ph.D
Class of 1968
During my senior year at Coolidge (1967-1968), I wasn't what could be consider an inspired student. I cleaned erasers in Mrs. MacDonald's homeroom and acted in  one of the senior comedy skits in my paisley Nehru jacket and dark shades. But when Wendy W ilson said, "Jesse, we need a Black Student's Union" a light went on and we formed "Impact" Coolidge's first Black Student Union. African American politics and International Relations became my focus as after graduation I went from a Summer Program for the disadvantaged at Yale through MAs at Yale, UCLA and a PhD at UC Berkeley. I'm now retired and living in Los Angeles, California.
 While researching a new book in the library I found two books that peaked my interest, "My Oxford/My Cambridge" and "My Harvard/My Yale". They contain short college-day memoirs from graduates-most all are white. Black Yalies had been thrilled to find only recently that Edward Alexander Bouchet was Yale's first African American graduate in 1874. History is important for a coherent African American culture.
I began researching "BLACK HARVARD/BLACK YALE" in 1998 while an African American Studies professor at Rutgers University-Newark. In 2011, having not secured a publisher, I self-published and was pleased that the Yale Alumni Magazine gave it a great review. Read this testament to America's greatest hopes for progress in race and education:
available on Amazon
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Varsity Football Team Win Academic Challenge
Oshiomogho Atogwe I Am Foundation Academic Challenge
for highest team average GPA.
 Coolidge Science Teacher and Varsity Football Coach, Natalie Randolph announces the news that Coolidge's Varsity Football Team has won the Oshiomogho Atogwe I Am Foundation Academic Challenge for highest team grade point average (GPA).
" I just want to thank you all for helping the boys achieve their goal. They have won $10,000 for the program and they deserve it. Keep encouraging them and challenging them. We won by a very small margin so every little bit counts. Our average GPA was 3.068 and the second place finisher, Warren County High School, came in with a team GPA of 3.060! They will be receiving an award of $5.000 toward their program." Coach Randolph commented when announcing the award.
Redskins safety Oshiomogho "OJ" Atogwe issued a challenge to high school football programs in the Washington, DC and surrounding area during the 2011 season. Football programs were in competition with one another for the highest team grade point average during the 2011 - 2012 school year.
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25th Annual Alumni Scholarship & Awards Benefit
Breakfast & Class Reunion Dinner Dance Gala
with DC Mayor Vincent Gray
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Washington DC Mayor Vincent Gray with Alumni Honorees "25 Years of Achievement, Education & Community Service"
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Click the link below to view pictures of the events: 25th Anniversary Scholarship Breakfast & Reunion Gala Slideshow |
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Dollars for Scholars
Calvin Coolidge Alumni Association Named National Region's
Dollars for Scholars® " 2011 Chapter of the Year "
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Laura, Cathy & Tim.
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We were privileged at the 25th Anniversary Breakfast on October 8,2011 to have three Dollars for Scholars (DFS) officers in attendance: Cathy Card Sterling, Vice President, Scholarship America; Tim Christensen, Scholarship America National Board of Trustees; and Laura Rheintgen, East Coast Scholarship America Team. Cathy and Tim gave a brief synopsis of our partnership with Scholarship America - Dollars for Scholars, and pledged their support to our future endeavors. CCAA has been an affiliate member of DFS for nearly 20 years.
In October 2011, CCAA sent our scholarship chair, Monica Jordan , to a training conference in Philadelphia, Pa. to become acquainted with new technologies known as "ChapterNet". This training will be ongoing, and will enable us to better assist Coolidge students, and other applicants, to apply for scholarships. Once enrolled in a college or university, we will also have the ability to track the students and sometimes offer further assistance.
Stay tuned for updates on our progress!
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Third Annual Two-Mile Fun Walk!
Frank R. Williams Scholarship Fund, Inc.
 It's that time of year again to get your walking shoes on and get ready for the Third Annual Frank R. Williams Scholarship Fund, Inc. Two-Mile Fun Walk! The walk will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 8:00am at CCHS. The walk will start in the breezeway between the school and the Frank R. Williams Activity Center.
In 2006, Frank's wife, Helen Williams (Class of '62), and daughters, Ryann and Randi, started the Fund to share his ideals with future generations of students. The mission of the Fund is to provide financial support to CCHS senior student athletes who are seeking higher education. Awardees must display success on the field, exhibit strong leadership qualities and a commitment to education as well as servicing their community. This annual walk benefits those CCHS students striving for a higher education.
Since 2010, the Fund has held the walk as a way to uphold the legacy of Frank, our coach, our teacher, our colleague, our friend, our family and our fellow alumnus. Frank was devoted to each of these roles, especially being a dedicated teacher and coach. He instilled in his students the importance of receiving an education, working hard and being a leader in the community.
We look forward to seeing you on April 28th! Registration and additional information about the walk can be obtained by visiting www.frwfund.com.
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Did You Know ?
Information
- All important CCAA emails including our newsletters are archived and can be viewed on our website's Alumni Archive page.
- CCAA, Inc. is in need of grant writers to teach, locate and write grant proposals. We currently have several proposals submitted pending award. The proposals are Advisory Neighborhood Commission (AMC), DCP/ DC School Garden Program, District of Columbia Department of Environment . These submissions total maximum potential awards of $13,000.00. We are also in the process of applying for the Mayor Vincent C. Gray's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP-2012) through the DC Children Youth Investment Trust Corporation's (CYITC) One City Summer Fun ("Traditional Summer Program" TSP). This RFP's potential maximum award is $40,000.00. For more information or to contact CCAA, Inc. regarding grant contribution offers, volunteerism, mentoring, summer internship offers, summer program support, offers for grant writing service, etc. please contact Frank Jones at (202) 369-5644 orfjones@cchs-aa.org. Thanks for your continued support!
- For several years CCAA has discussed creating a cultural exchange program for Calvin Coolidge High School students partnering with students from the Nest of Love School in the Dominican Republic. The goal of the program is to have participant obtain a diverse and knowledgeable worldview, while adapting to cross-culture communications and group experiences. Alumni volunteers are currently laying the ground work for the annual exchange program. Six Calvin Coolidge students are scheduled to leave for the Dominican Republic in November 2012. The plan is to have alumni classes adopt students. Several alumni from the Class of 1966 are on the planning committee and have adopted the first student. The Alumni Association is asking all classes to join in adopting additional students. If you would like additional information please email: exchange@cchs-aa.org
- Corcoran Gallery of Art's 30 Americans Exhibit (through February 12, 2011) showcases works by many of the most important African American artists of the last three decades. This provocative exhibition focuses on issues of racial, sexual, and historical identity in contemporary culture while exploring the powerful influence of artistic legacy and community across generations. Explore 30 Americans
- This years Alumni Tailgate Party was celebrated during Homecoming, the celebration was enhanced with a 53 -12 victory over arch rival Roosevelt. The victory sent the colts to the playoffs, where they lost to Dunbar in the championship game on Thanksgiving Day.
- Dr. Rodney Ellis, class of '66; is interim chair of the Board of Directors, Howard Theatre Restoration, Inc. (HTR). The 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, is leading a collaborative effort with the District of Columbia and other private entities to bring the life, the music, and the people back to The Howard Theatre. The reconstruction effort will be managed by The Howard Theatre Development Group, LLC, (HTDG), made up of the Ellis Development Group and Four Points, LLC., while architects Martinez & Johnson, recognized leaders in the application of architectural preservation standards and procedures, will head the design effort. The Grand opening Gala is set for April 12, 2012. Visit the Howard Theatre website at www.howardtheatre.org for additional information.
- Rivers McCreary III, class of '67, won $1,000 on the game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" during a taping Aug. 22 in New York City. The 20-year veteran of the State of Delaware Capitol Police Department and retired member of the U.S. Air Force answered the question, "As an alternative to drinking carbonated beverages on the Sabbath, which dessert was created?" An ordained reverend at Calvary Baptist Church in Dover, Mr. McCreary said he chose ice cream sundae as the answer because he knew the Sabbath fell on Sundays. "I wasn't nervous. I was just keyed in on the board," he said. Mr. McCreary said the opportunity to play for $1,000 came at the end of taping two shows. "When they called my name, I jumped up out of my seat and did the Tango with (host) Meredith Vieira," Mr. McCreary said. The show aired Sept. 6 and, he said, many of his colleagues have since used the appearance to tease him. "They all said, 'I didn't know you could move like that,' Mr. McCreary said. He plans to give some of the money to Calvary Baptist Church, his wife and for his Chevrolet Corvette.
- Congratulations to Sheila Harley-Washington, Esq., class of '66, Sheila was recently appointed by Howard University's Dean of Law, Kurt Schmoke, to the Board of Visitors for the Howard University School of Law. In addition to being President, Harley Business Group, LLC, a minority women-owned firm, Ms.Harley-Washington recently joined Thomas & Herbert, a veteran-owned small business , as Vice-President of Business Development.
- Richard Lloyd, class of '66, a retired lawyer, who served as a federal prosecutor in his hometown of Lebanon, Illinois. Richard has for over seventeen years served as an active board member of the Big Brothers Big Sister of Southwestern Illinois. During retirement Richard also takes time to serve as a tutor with the Lebanon Kids, Inc. tutoring program. In 2008 Richard was named Lebanon's "Citizen of the Year" by the Local Rotary Club.
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Class Reunion News
Annoucements
SUPPORT YOUR CLASS REUNION " SAVE THE DATE "
Need help planning your reunion? Go to our website and download "REUNION PLANNING 101" " Everything your committee needs to plan a successful Class Reunion"
DID YOU KNOW ?
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Remembering good times from their Coolidge High School days, graduates from the Class of 1971 had a joyous reunion on October 15, 2011 at Martin's Crosswinds. There was a continuous "buzz" filling the banquet room as attendees caught up with one another, and squealed with delight while viewing a continuous slide show of their 1971 yearbook photos. Click here to read the complete article.
- CCAA can provide your reunion committee with a group email account ( i.e.; reunion1989@cchs-aa.org). The account will send all received emails to your committee members personal email accounts. Sent emails to your classmates will come from the committee email address and replies will come back to the committee group email. For more information email: newsletter@cchs-aa.org
- Provide the alumni association with your class mailing list, and whenever you need to get the word out to your class, we will use the alumni list service to target to your classmates. response will come directly to your designated class administrator. Send your class list (excel spreadsheet) to: newsletter@cchs-aa.org
The following classes are currently planning class reunion activities:
 There will be a meeting on Saturday, January 21, 2012, to form the planning of the class reunion of 64'. This will be the "50th Year Class Reunion" for our class of 64', to be held. in 2014. For details, contact by email or phone: Glo Hawkins-Hyman, glohyman@yahoo.com or (864) 316-3632, Barbara Mattthews-Hubert, bjho46@verizon.net or (301) 602-7375, Maxine Sumner, sam1906@msn.com or (202) 462-6155, Dorothy Weathers, dojach@hotmail.com or (202) 829-6621, Jance Henderson, jk1614@hotmail.com or (301) 563-6757, Margie Ashton-Brown, margie.brown1945@verizon.net Clarencine Moye (292) 352-1166 or Terri Harrell (202) 529-3060.
 The class of 1967 will be celebrating their "45th Year Class Reunion" on Saturday October 13, 2012. If you are interested in participating, please contact Helen D. Carmona / Pinki 301-728-3742 or palmer1949@yahoo.com
 The Class of "1977" are in the planning stages of our "35th Year Class Reunion" scheduled for the weekend of October 19-21, 2012. (Details to Follow).For more information please contact any of the reunion committee members: Mary Harvey (301) 404-2230, Michael "Clutch" Freeman (202) 907-4844, Iris (Matlock) Wright (240) 305-5273, Terry "Wine" Goings (202) 246-7840, Michelle Harris (202) 704-4281 , Selita (Bennett) White (240) 305-5103, Ralph "Jerry" Williams, Layard Banks and Ronald Roulhac.
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 T h e class of 1987 is looking for classmates to help plan their "25th Year Class Reunion". Please contact Erica McKinney at (240) 281-7068 or email her at ericamckinney@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining the planning committee.
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CCAA Contact Information and Phone Numbers:
CCAA Inc.'s Web Site: www.cchs-aa.com
CCAA Inc Emergency Phone Number (202) 369-5644
Resource Center at Coolidge High School:
Office Phone Number; (202) 671-6080 Intercom 158
Web-Site Submission Address: ron.hunter@cchs-aa.com
COMMITTEE ROSTERS: Chair (C) / Co-Chairs (CO)
EVENTS COMMITTEE:
(C) Frank Jones III, (75), frjones@cchs-aa.org
BUDGET COMMITTEE:
(C) Donna Jones, (66), djones@cchs-aa.org
PUBLIC RELATIONS / COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE:
(C) Carol Sadler, (73) scargo202@aol.com ,
(Co)Toni Lyles Drakeford, (75), tmd89tmd@aol.com
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE:
(C) Monica Jordan, (73) mojo73@verizon.net
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:
Thelma Jarrett, Principal, thelma.jarrett@k12.dc.us
Terry Goings, PTSO President (77), terrygoing0019@yahoo.com,
James Proctor,Vice-President, CCAA, jproctor@cchs-aa.org
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:
(C) Diane Baxter (66), dbaxter@cchs-aa.org
The Following Are Organizational Advisory Support Person(s):
Marcus Brown, (65), Dollars For Scholars: mbrown@cchs-aa.org
Ronald Hunter, (66), Web-site Advisor & CCAA Newsletter, publisher: rhunter@cchs-aa.org
John Mercer,(65) Legal Advisor: jmercer@cchs-aa.org
Phyllis Wells, Honorary Advisor.
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The class of 2002 will be celebrating their "10th Year Class Reunion" on Saturday June 23, 2012 at the Washington Navy Yard. For ticket information email: