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The Demopolis City Schools Foundation, Inc. |
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After years of planning, Tiger Court, a courtyard of engraved pavers at Demopolis High School, became a dream come true for the Demopolis City Schools Foundation. The final paver was laid August 8, the day before school started. Dedication ceremonies for the courtyard were held Friday, October 13, at 10 a.m. Especially invited were those who purchased pavers and were instrumental in raising the money and providing the materials for the construction. Pavers still can be purchased. (See Tiger Court) Tiger Court is designed to be a meaningful way for alumni, teachers, and supporters of Demopolis public schools to be remembers — and to support the future of education in Demopolis. All proceeds from the sale of the pavers goes to the Foundation to support its mission to foster and promote excellence in Demopolis public schools. |
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Named Endowments support Foundation Twenty-seven individual named endowments support the Grant Endowment Fund of the Demopolis City Schools Foundation. The interest on the named endowments is pooled with other funding to help pay for the annual grants awarded by the Foundation. Named endowments may be established with a minimum investment of $5,000. Contributions of $100 or more can be made to each endowment at any time. The following named endowments have been made to the Foundation: Sam Mike Sayers Charles Werth Roberts, III John and Jane Wallace Grace Whitfield Bird Mafus Bird Fred I. “Buddy” Palmer, II John Cox Webb, III William M. Spencer, Sr. William M. Spencer, Jr. Marie Suttle Webb Marie Ars Whitfield James Bryan Whitfield, Sr. Clarence William Horton Fred I. Palmer Michael Keith Overmyer John Cox Webb, IV Hugh A. Lloyd Angie S. Webb Mayor Austin Caldwell James Bryan Whitfield, Jr. W.H. Atkeison Family Louise Webb Reynolds Jim Rogers John Webb “Jay” Reynolds Ronnie Snelgrove Dr. Angie Marie Reynolds Mary Elizabeth Webb Lawrence |
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Tiger Court becomes reality |
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The joint project between The Foundation and the high school is not completed. More pavers are being ordered, the school has begun the landscaping, including trees, bushes, benches, and there are plans for a fountain and the possibility of a bronze tiger to welcome visitors to the campus. |