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Making
A Difference...
The yearly raffle
event has been successful in giving many scholarhips to the area students. We have some repeat winners (see the scholarship
page) and most of the recipients are from Waltrip! Thanks to Mary Schroeder and Dee Holland the seniors at Waltrip along with
their English teachers did an outstanding job with the essay as well as completing the application in a timely fashion. The
Scholarship Committee, led by Donna Holle, brought more eligible winners to the board's approval than before. Just think 10
years ago, giving away one scholarship for $500 was a big stretch for us and today, we gave away 13 scholarships
at $1,000. I would say we are making a difference. This is possible due to the alumnae's ability to
sale raffle tickets and find donations. Norman and Debbie Adams and Cindy Reibenstein underwrote the raffle items this year
therefore all the ticket sales were availabe for scholarships. Are you able to donate?Any and all donations will go
directly to the scholarship fund. Who won? Well, many people won---all of us as we
are investing in the future. But specifically, Debbie
White, a preacher's wife and accountant, won the TV. Mrs. White donated the TV to the Youth
Room at Our Savior Lutheran. Her son, Adam, is working with the Senior Youth and they will be excited when they have
Movie Night at the Church.
Vicki Cook, won the airline vouchers. She was so excited! She
is a single Mom and one of her sons just started college and she will be able to fly up for special events. Garmin GPS went to Pam Jones. She is a Guard girl - class of '74.
She was very excited about winning! Sally's House: Making a
Difference. In July we are going for our summer visit to Sally's House. Give us a call or email. Join us for a short 2 hrs
of fun. Giving to the women, listening to their stories... trying to help with the activity that Paula Waller and Mary Schroeder
have picked out and just being there. The women are very grateful! Join us. Waltrip
50th Reunion is coming. Interested in the planning? Contact us and we will connect
you.
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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 $41,000 in scholarships to worthy students in Texas.
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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