What is
the John Muir High School Alumni Association?
The John Muir High School Alumni Association was established
in 2004 by members of the Muir class of 1956. The primary
purpose of the Alumni Association is to support the academic
and extracurricular activities and programs of John Muir
High School (JMHS) and its students, financially and
otherwise to foster the relationship with JMHS of the alumni
of each of JMHS, John Muir Technical High School and John
Muir Junior College and with each other, with a view to
promoting pride within JMHS, the alumni and the surrounding
community. In addition to and in furtherance of the forgoing
purpose, the objectives of the Association shall be:
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To support JMHS, its academics and extracurricular
programs and its student activities through contribution of
equipment, material, funds and volunteer service;
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To award scholarships and other grants to deserving
JMHS students;
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To preserve JMHS memorabilia and historical
records thereby strengthening its heritage and traditions;
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To provide channels of communications among
those who have attended JMHS and with current JMHS students,
faculty and administrators;
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To maintain an alumni directory, sponsor
alumni events and facilitate reunions.
Our
Accomplishments
Members of the Board of Directors
have worked extremely hard to preserve school traditions;
celebrate and raise the awareness of school
accomplishments; support academics, sports, the Arts and
the school staff.
Below is a
partial list of our accomplishments:
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Purchase of Sports Equipment for (Golf,
Softball, Track and Football Teams)
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Funded Student Leadership Conference Fees
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Provided Funds for Students' AP Testing
Fees
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Subsidized Yearbook Costs
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Funded Large Format Printer for Arts and
Media Academy
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Purchase of Warm-Ups for Girls' Soccer
Team
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Provided funds for Football Banquet
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Provided Funding and Construction
fees for the School
Electronic Sign
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Hosted Homecoming Picnic
(Annually)
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Assisting
Muir Alumni Groups with their Class Reunions (Annually)
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Hosting the
Alumni Hall of Fame Program (Annually)
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Student
Mentoring Program
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Purchase
of Sports Equipment (track team)
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Purchase
of Cheer Squad Uniforms
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Funding of
several Student Projects
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Funding
and Awarding
Scholarships (Annually)
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Managing Student Scholarships
of external organizations
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Recognition of Muir Students, Staff and Community
Volunteers
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Published
the Muir
Alumni Directory
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Restoration and
Maintaining the Muir Museum
(Continually)
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Creation
of the Alumni Website
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Creation of
2 Facebook Websites
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Provide Teacher
Grants (Annually)
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Assisted
in development of new Football Field
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Provide
grants to
the band and Drum Section for new uniforms and equipment
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Revised the
student Rotary Club
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Developed
and Manage the Birdie Tussle (Golf Tournament)
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We Team with:
Staff of John Muir High School
PTSA
Muir Booster Clubs
MPYD
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Supported/Participated
with:
Welcome to Students 1st Day of School
Assist staff with student registration
(annually)
Dedication of Stadium #42
Opening Day of New Girls Softball Field
Dedication of New Football/Track Field
Muir Day of a 1000 Volunteers
Muir Beautification Day
(annually)
Senior Class Assembly (annually)
Muir Open House Ceremony
(annually)
Turkey Tussle Celebrations (annually)
Jog/Walk-a-Thon
Muir Performing Arts
How Can You
Help?
If you are an alum of JMHS (Muir Tech or Muir
JC) you welcome to become a Member; dues are $25 annually.
If you are the parent of a Muir student you may join as an
Associate Member; dues are also $25 annually.
If you are the
spouse of an Alum, welcome!
We accept donations of your money and of your time.
Please consider joining this
extremely worthwhile organization today!
