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"ATTENTION!" We raised just over $1700 through membership donations. Thank you for your gifts. During the year, you can also consider
another tax-deductible gift to the scholarship program. Paula Peeples Waller '68 won the drawing for the earrings. Our
scholarship winners include four from Waltrip: Chelsea Fain, Steven Roberts, Megan Russell and Katie McClosky. Three winners
are from Waltrip alumni and they include: Mandy Alexander from Cy-Creek, Peter Stanton from Bryan and John Thompson from Cy-Woods.
Congratulations! The scholarship committee led by Donna Sanford Holle' 63, had a committee comprised of Connie Kelley,
Paula Waller and Cindy Reibenstein that did a blind review of all the applications. Since the IGA began we have now
given over $71,000 in scholarships. GREAT JOB! On July 11, 2010 we gave service to the women at
Sally's House. The two hours there are very meaningful to them and we receive tremendous amount of inner peace as well as
we listen to their stories while trying to help with the activity that Paula Waller and Mary Schroeder picked out.
This summer the women did visor decoration. This gift is perfect for them as they are useful and in this heat, good to help
block the sun. The women are very grateful! Maybe you can join us for our next outting there. Take time on
a Sunday afternoon and join a great service project. You will come away feeling very grateful. Sally's
House is directly across the street from Minute Maid Park--private parking. Maybe you can take some time and enjoy this activity.
The Opening of Waltrip
was 50 years ago this coming fall. The Anniversary celebration plans are underway. Numerous activities: from golf, bowling, dance,
picnic to a car parade, car show, BBQ lunch and a fabulous program complete with band, choir, alumni from across the years...
There are plans for all type of activities and there is a cookbook you may wish to contribute to. Mark your calendar and tell
your friends; Dates- Friday, October 15 thru Sunday, October 17. Check out the website: www.waltrip50.org The summer is coming and we are gearing
up for this anniversary and for the IGA's scholarship project---Legacy Pathway/Garden at the entrance of the school. It
will tie in with the Beautification Project from the 50th Anniversary Gift. Please consider giving toward this project.
We will enjoy the summer and therefore, "Parade Rest" but get ready to be at "Attention!' for this
fall!
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Mission
Statement
Imperial Guard Alumnae (IGA) is composed of former members of Houston’s S.P. Waltrip High
School Imperial Guard, an all girl drill team that served the school and community from 1960-1982. The IGA is a non-profit,
501 © organization whose mission is to preserve the identity of the Imperial Guard as well as its spirit and ideals.
These include personal integrity, achievement, growth and teamwork.
The organization achieves through: 1) community
service projects with particular emphasis on helping women in need 2) financial and moral support of S.P. Waltrip High School
and its current girl’s organization, The Rambling Roses. 3) encouragement and recognition of scholastic achievement
through annual scholarship(s) award(s) to deserving applicants and 4) promotion of teamwork and personal growth among members
through committee and project participation.
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Community Service
Scholarships: Since 1998, IGA has presented $71,500in scholarships
to worthy students from Waltrip and/or Waltrip Alumni. Scholarships are given on the basis of financial need, scholastic achievement,
activities, awards, honors, leadership, and community/volunteer service.
Sally’s House: As part of its commitment
to community service, IGA “adopted” Sally’s House, a Salvation Army transitional residence for women who
have completed a substance abuse detoxification program. Sally’s House provides women with a safe atmosphere in which
to build the skills and stability to become economically and emotionally self-sufficient. IGA visits Sally’s House,
providing shared activities with the residents, including seasonal decorating and mini-workshops. IGA members also donate
clothing, books and toiletries to the residents.
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Membership
Membership includes any woman who was a member of the Waltrip Imperial Guard for one semester or more (approximately
1200 women). Members enjoy fun and fellowship at all events.
Project Funding
Funding for scholarships and
other community projects is provided through annual events, gifts from members, sponsors, companies with matching gift programs,
and memorial donations. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Contact
For more information
about Imperial Guard Alumnae, please contact the current President or any board member listed in the officer section or write
us at P.O. Box 920537 Houston, Texas 77292.
The alumnnae organization operates as we did long ago through the
values underlying this creed: Praetorian Creed.
"By this creed, I pledge my allegiance to the Waltrip
Imperial Guard. As those before me have done, I will to the best of my ability uphold the standards and ideals of this organization.
May the end always crown our work and God willing, may it last forever."
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Executive
Committee, beginning August 2008 President: Cindy Greene Reibenstein
‘72
Vice President: Donna Sanford Holle ‘63
Secretary: Virginia Perry Vincent ‘78
Treasurer:
Pam Sebesta-Basco ‘68
Archivist: Debbie Sherrill Adams ‘62
Parliamentarian: Rene’ Walker-Sanchez ‘74
Standing Member: Nancy West Herbster
Directors
Events: Pam Sebesta-Basco ’68 Committee: Margaret McKinney Kerstens ‘77, Carolyn Mize McGhee ’79,
and Caroly Thamer Hanson '65
Senator: Kathy Carr Bowlin ‘75
Rampage: Debbie Arnett Hill ‘77 and Kim
Lawson Gonzalez '75
Communications: Susie May Cunningham ‘65
Scholarship: Donna Sanford Holle ‘63
Waltrip Coordinator: Delinda Thompson Holland ‘76
Publicity: Donna Schultz Williford '68
Sally’s House
Co-Directors: Mary Senske Schroeder ’65, Paula Peeples Waller ‘68 and Carol Thamer Hanson '65
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