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Dear Barbourville City School Alumni, Business Leaders, and Community
Members,
I am presently the School Food Service Director for the
Barbourville City School as well as a 1977 graduate. Our school has
played a vital role in the history of our community for over 100
years. We are continuously looking for ways to improve our school
system as well as meet the needs of our students.
We have received Board approval to look for ways to improve the
atmosphere of the school cafeteria as well as look for possible fund
raising activities for such a project. Visits to other school
districts have been made looking for possible ideas for such a
renovation. We have an idea which would easily tie in our school's
past with our future for years to come.
Plans are to transform our present cafeteria in to "The Tiger
Cafe". Our school is so rich in heritage and memories which should be
preserved and presented in a special way. Plans are to use school
memorabilia throughout the years to adorn our cafeteria walls. There
is definitely excitement growing in anticipation of such a
transformation taking place.
We wish to emphasize both academics and athletics as well as
promote school spirit. Items such as old and new photos, school
jackets, uniforms, school pennants, license plates, trophies, awards,
yearbook etc... would be displayed. Owners of items will be
identified. Wall mounted cases with locks (approx. $5,400) will be
installed to display items which need to be secured. Such items could
be changed periodically. As you can see, the possibilities are
endless.
Plans include putting cafe style canopies over the inside windows
as well as the tray return area. These canopies will have a tiger
logo on them and the canopy at the tray return area will also be
inscribed with "The Tiger Cafe". The cost for such canopies is
approx. $2,400. We would also like to have a tiger mural at the main
entrance. The cost of such a mural is approx. $1,500. Other foreseen
expenses would be for copying and framing photos and returning items
on loan. Any photos which individuals wish to have copied on their
own would be very much appreciated. Future plans include Tiger Cafe
signs at the two doorways which are entered from the hallway. We are
also looking at additional artwork, new menu boards, neon signs,
ceiling fans, and specialized seating if feasible. Future plan
expenses will be investigated as the project progresses.
Phase 1 of this project will be the addition of the canopies, the
tiger mural, and the display cases with surrounding artwork. We would
like to have as much of the renovation completed as possible when the
students return from summer vacation in August.
If this project is to be successful, we will need your help. A
fund raising campaign has begun and all contributions received will
definitely be appreciated. Any individual or business who donates at
least $100 or more, may select an individual's name or the name of
their business to be included on our Club Sponsor Wall.
Platinum Club $1,000 or more
Gold Club $500 - $999
Silver Club $101 - $499
Bronze Club $100
For your tax deductible donation, checks should be made out to
Barbourville City School, designated for the Cafeteria Project, and
mailed to Barbourville City School, P.O. Box 520, Barbourville,
Kentucky 40906, attention Jayne Todd. The total cost of such a
project from start to finish is not known as this time. It will
depend on how much we are able to accomplish and how well it is
supported. Be sure to watch our school's web page at
barbourvilleind.com for Cafeteria Project news.
It is almost overwhelming to think of the task at hand. We
welcome those who are interested to serve as representatives on the
Cafeteria Project Committee. Please feel free to forward this e-mail
to other individuals which you feel may be interested in helping
sponsor this project or may have items to donate or loan. Individuals
should contact me before sending any items to school due to the fact
that our space is limited and to avoid duplication of items. I may be
contacted at the following e-mail addresses, jtodd@bville.k12.ky.us
(school) or toddfam@barbourville.com (home). I may also be reached at
606-546-6185 (school) or at 606-546-8466 (home). Please send any
mailing addresses which you have in your possession for those
individuals which you are unable to contact through e-mail.
This project is an investment in the lives of children. It will
affect all students of our school system for many years to come. Our
goal is to create a space which they will be proud of and identify as
their own. It's time to showcase our students, former and present,
and their accomplishments. It also gives our alumni, our business
leaders, as well as other members of our community an opportunity to
walk down memory lane and remain involved in our school. Any
financial support or memorabilia items which are donated or loaned
will be very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jayne B. Todd
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