Class of 1957
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Class NewsRestoration of the Old High School Begins “The week before the May 29, 2007 arson fire, we had put the envelope restoration drawings out for bids. The fire caused the project to come to a screeching halt,” said Sarah Newton, architect and Immediate Past President of the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association. Steel beams are now stacked at the Old High School site and that's very good news. A contractor has been named, and Phase I is getting underway and construction materials are on the site.
Cornerstone Campaign Continues Several months ago the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association launched The Cornerstone Campaign to rally financial support for the Old High School Restoration Project. The cost for this initial phase of the restoration process will be $1.8 million. Despite seeing Phase I underway, The Cornerstone Campaign is still active, to help complete needed project funding. The initial Cornerstone Campaign was seeking 1,000 people who will each invest $100 in the restoration of the Old High School. These funds will support Phase I and help move forward to a more advantageous funding position for the future. Cornerstone Donations By Check Tax deductible checks payable to Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation, Inc. and mailed to: Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation, Inc. In the memo section of your check, indicate HHS 1957 or substitute another class or other information, as appropriate. Cornerstone Information Call the Historic Hattiesburg Downtown Association 601-583-4329.
HHS 1957 E-Mail Group An e-mail discussion group for HHS 1957 classmates and interested friends has been established at Yahoo! Groups. For more information, just click on the e-mail list link. This is a great way to exchange reunion information, memories, and such. Mini-Reunion 2008 Did your miss the bluegrass music, good food, and good conversation at Bill Touchstone's home in May? Check the Gallery page and it'll put you right there. Please contact us ... it's nice to know who's passing through.
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Phase
I includes erection of a steel structure inside the original facade,
anchoring the existing facade to the steel structure, reconstructing the
front facade section removed for safety, and sealing the building.