Once a Scot, Always a Scot

New School Year,

Same Great Place!

Welcome to a new school year at the Highland Park Alumni Association - your connection to all things HPHS!

It's great to be a Scot! Whether it is volunteering your time, giving to our important fundraisers or cheering on Scots as they compete in athletic games, fine arts performances or academic competitions... the community of Scotties sets us apart as a district and helps us continue the tradition of excellence in our schools!

We are looking forward to a great year and invite all HP Alumni to connect, celebrate, and support

being a Scot!

Introducing the 2024-2025

HPHS Alumni Executive Committee and Board Members!

Show your SCOT PRIDE by being a current

HPHS Alumni Association dues paying member.

Scots Find A Way! Join today!

Click on the graphic below.

Barbara Murphy Horn '64

HPHS Alumni Board Member

Jack Myers '62

HPHS Alumni Board Member

Drew Harris '96

HPHS Alumni Board Member

Liza Graham Ellis '90

HPHS Alumni Board Member

It was a wonderful celebration as we gathered for our 30th annual Golden Scots Reunion on September 14! This is an annual event for HPHS alumni who graduated at least 50 years ago.

HPHS Alumni from the classes of 1941-1974 enjoyed high school tours, fellowship, lunch, and a program led by Alumni Association Board President, Alan Rose '06. Alumni heard a district update from HPISD Superintendent, Dr. Mike Rockwood and enjoyed a performance by the HPHS twirlers, senior Karianne Grove-Collins

and junior Mimi Tafel. 



We appreciate all that attended and we missed those who could not join us this year. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers that make this event run so smoothly each year!

Once a Scot, Always a Scot!

Over 360 alumni came together to celebrate being a Scot!

Student Council volunteers

1963 Classmates

Alan Rose '06 with Blanche Webster Coker '45

Since its inception in 1989, the Highland Park Alumni Association has been dedicated to acknowledging the remarkable achievements and community service of outstanding individuals through the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards. Over 35 years, we have proudly honored more than 160 individuals who exemplify excellence in both their personal and professional pursuits and emboyd the spirit of leadership that defines Highland Park schools.

We invite you to nominate someone today!

www.hpef.org/alumni-awards

Lead for Tomorrow (LFT) Endowment Campaign Committee, HPEF Board and HPISD Trustees honor Garry Weber '54.

At halftime on Friday, September 20, the Lead for Tomorrow campaign celebrated the dedication of the Randy Allen Field at Highlander Stadium. We are grateful to the donors who made this naming possible through their generous support of this endowment campaign. Thank you to Noble Nash '81 for his leadership in making this dedication happen!

Thank you to the donors below who committed to establishing a legacy fund to support the naming of the field in honor of Randy Allen!

If you are interested in learning more about the Lead for Tomorrow Endowment Campaign, please contact Allison.Vanderwoude@hpef.org to learn more!

Our annual giving campaign, Mad for Plaid, will be kicking off next month and we would love your participation as an alumnus — at any level!

Can you make a $25 donation to help support the district’s greatest need — teacher and staff salaries?

Visit hpef.org/mad-for-plaid to learn more. 

And with a donation of $250 or more, you can make your gift in honor or memory of a teacher or classmate you would like to recognize.

Highland Park Football Ring of Honor

Scott Smith '77 with family and friends at Ring of Honor induction on September 20

Lance McIlhenny '80 with family and friends at Ring of Honor induction on September 27

All Alumni Fall Happy Hour - SAVE THE DATE

Highland Park Cheer Centennial

Ready? Ok!

Calling all Cheer alumni!

Grab your poms and join HP Cheer for some mega-FUN at the celebration of the century, Highland Park Cheer’s 100 Years!

From a throwback pep rally to a program-wide party to the debut of the History of Highland Park Cheer Documentary and more, join in reminiscing about the HP Cheer program that has captured the true spirit of the Scots and propelled Highland Park to

greatness year after year.

Make plans to see your squad and pick up where you left off as HP Cheer celebrates the accomplishments of our historic cheer program and launch it with a BANG (bang choo choo train!) into the next 100 years.

For more information, click here

Congratulations to the HPHS Class of 1954 on celebrating their 70th class reunion!

Special thanks to Garry Weber for hosting this FUN reunion in his home!

Congratulations to the HPHS Class of 1959 on celebrating their 65th class reunion!

Special thanks to Mary Jane Sledge for organizing the special afternoon and to Sammy's BBQ for hosting!

Congratulations to the HPHS Class of 1969 on celebrating their 55th class reunion!

Special thanks to the classmates who sponsored the Ozona buffet and to Paul Lee for pulling together this fun night!

Calling all science and technology professionals!

The 18th annual HPHS Science & Technology Festival is looking for speakers on Monday, November 18th at HPHS. This event brings together science and technology professionals from all over North Texas to speak to students about the opportunities, exciting projects and even challenges in the STEAM fields.

Interested in speaking? Please contact the event chairs at scitechfest@hphspta.org

Flashback to the first ever Golden Scots reunion in 1994!

This article in the Park Cities People in May of 1994 stated "They called them the Golden Scots but as one alum pointed out, they should be called the Golden Highlanders, which was the school's nickname until after World War II".