FJ Reitz High School Big Blue Boosters continues its leadership of the school’s historic 100th anniversary commemoration. This winter two events are planned.
On Tuesday, February 15, at Willard Library Conference Room, from 6 until 7:45 pm, Boosters are hosting a panel discussion on integration at FJ Reitz. The period covered will be the 1950s through the mid 1980s with personal reflection. Moderator will be retired educator Patricia Wisdom. Audience comment time is allowed. The event is free, but hosts request registration through Facebook.Events. https://www.facebook.com/events
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On Saturday, March 16, in FJ Reitz Big Blue Boosters will host a 100th anniversary Re-dedication Brunch in the school cafeteria. Doors open at 10 am. Brunch is served at 10:30, priced at $12. History tours of the school will be offered and an exhibit of memorabilia. Retired teachers are especially sought and encouraged to attend. The event is ADA accessible. Tickets can be obtained by calling Ann Ennis at 812 483-5671.
Big Blue Boosters is a 35-year-old non-profit supporting extracurricular activities at FJ Reitz High School. In the last 10 years alone the group has raised and donated more than a quarter million dollars for student programs and teams. Since 2015, Big Blue has assumed a mantle of leadership for the school’s 2018-2019 100th anniversary events and fund campaign. For information on the Century Campaign and Big Blue Boosters, see www.fjreitzbigblueboosters.org
