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Our Own Debby Davis' 70 to Keynote August 2008 Deborah Davis Brezina will keynote our Scholarship Fundraising Event. Her book, The Spirit of Churchill, will guide the inspirational talk. She will motivate you, rekindle your spirit, and connect our Waltrip values with a great leader. Mark your calendar: August 2, 2008. Registration begins at 10 am... at Waltrip Cafeteria. Brunch with Speaker and Silent Auction... Bring a friend, family--come enjoy!
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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 form 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 2006
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
Communications: Susie May Cunningham ‘65
Scholarship: Donna Sanford Holle ‘63
Waltrip Coordinator: Delinda Thompson Holland ‘76
Publicity: Marianne Allison West '63
Sally’s House Co-Directors: Mary Senske Schroeder ’65, Paula Peeples Waller ‘68 and Carol Thamer Hanson '65
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