ISD_150_Anniversary

UPDATE --- UPDATE --- UPDATE
Celebrating 150 Years of Education in School District 197 
Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Mendota Heights, MN 

Darcy Pohland, 2002 Henry Sibley graduate and
WCCO-TV reporter will serve as Master of Ceremonies!

We await a declaration from Congress honoring our 150 years of
continuous education as introduced by
Minnesota's U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar!

A proclamation from the Governor's office honoring our 150 years of
continuous education will be presented at the event!

Alumni entertainers will perform and the evening will
be capped off with a fireworks display!

Have you reserved space in the parade for your class?
If not, please contact Ralph Dumond, Parade Commander, ASAP by e-mail
ashjonmike@comcast.net or phone 651-456-0986.

If you wish to participate, volunteer (separate from the parade), or
donate please contact me, Tamara Will, volunteer committee member, at
isd197foundation@isd197.org or 651-683-9512.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS on Saturday, June 6, 2009

NOON to 3 p.m. ~ MENDAKOTA PARK, Mendota Heights, MN
(In conjunction with Mendota Heights Parks Celebration)
~ History Display ~ Music by past/present students ~ Games and activities ~

3:30 p.m. to Dusk – HENRY SIBLEY HIGH SCHOOL
~ Vintage baseball ~ Parade honoring our PROUD PAST – BOLD FUTURE ~
~ Schmoozing with alumni, students, community members,current
  & retired staff
~ Picnic (bring your meal and a blanket) ~ Children’s Games
~ Proclamations and Entertainment ~ Fireworks

Ralph and I look forward to hearing from you and ask you to please pass
the information on!

Note: This celebration is volunteer driven with financial support from
the community and is endorsed by School District 197 and its School
Board. 
 
Tamara Will
Volunteer Member, Celebration Committee
President, I.S.D. No. 197 Educational Foundation