MHS Alumni Society

Prayers for the family. Thanks Reid Brown for your service to Marietta.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Brown’s family, and to with the thousands of students and educators he positively impacted during his life and tenure as the West Side principal.

Mr. Brown’s legacy lives on today in many ways, including the origination of our school mascot, the gymnasium and music building, the Polk Street marquee, and the belief that all students will be loved, nurtured, and provided an excellent education when they walk through the doors of West Side.

“Be the best bee you can be.”
-Mr. Brown

Thank you Sam Storey!

The Marietta Schools Foundation would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Sam Storey for his service as MSF Board President. Board service is one of the toughest volunteer roles and Mr. Storey took his duties with dedication, grace and seriousness. Thank you Sam for your commitment to the Marietta Schools Foundation and the Marietta City Schools. (Pictured with Mr. Storey incoming MSF President Mr. John Clotfelter).

An amazing Estate Sale find this weekend for the Alumni House! Donated From the family of Harry Whitten - MHS Outstanding Offensive Lineman 1980. And two 1975 and 1979 yearbooks. Please bring your old yearbooks to the Alumni House! We will store them for Alumni to enjoy for years to come! We have the very first one from 1917 to present. Come take a look! Go Big Blue!

Kim Gresh - Once a Blue Devil, Always a Blue Devil!!

Congratulations Class of 2024! Welcome to the MHS Alumni!! Now go Be Somebody!

Today’s the day, Marietta! It’s the last day of school and a special moment for the Class of 2024 as they prepare for graduation tonight. If you can’t join us in person, don’t worry!
The event will be live-streamed on Blue Devil News.

Click the link for all your graduation information! https://ow.ly/Bpm950RO8GJ

Exciting things happening at the Schools Foundation! Congratulations Laura!

The Marietta Schools Foundation is very pleased to share with the community a staff update. This June, Laura Kraus, AP at West Side Elementary, will transition into her new role on the leadership team at the Marietta Schools Foundation as the Endowment Director. In this role, Laura will bring her educational experience to the MSF, building greater community awareness and improving collaboration between the schools and the MSF. Laura will join the team of Joe Kinstle, Executive Director, and Stacey Fuller, Executive Assistant. We look forward to Laura's arrival! The Marietta Schools Foundation has been in business as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) since 1983 serving Marietta City Schools.

Tennis Reunion and Dedication of Tennis Courts to Cheryl Love - Thursday, Feb. 8th at 3:30. Pictures below show Cheryl’s 1st tennis team, 1968/1969. Please join in the dedication! At the MHS Tennis Courts.

Please Share with fellow MHS Alumni!

Are you looking for a new career in 2024? The Marietta Schools Foundation is hiring a Endowment Director. Please submit your resume and cover letter by January 29th to Joseph E. Kinstle, Executive Director Marietta Schools Foundation, at [email protected]. fil:///C:/Users/MSF/Documents/MSF%20Endowment%20Director%20Application.pdf

Please donate to support Beverly’s legacy - Marietta Mentoring

Please contribute to the Beverly McAfee Endowment by scanning this barcode. Let this endowment continue supporting Beverly’s Marietta kids for years to come!

A True Blue Devil, among many other amazing affiliations. An amazing lady.

I knew this sad day was coming soon... One of my dearest fans and donors of this OM site has passed.... She always mailed a hard check and probably was never on my site. 🤪❤🙏 The definition of a True Southern Class Lady..."Ms. Perk"... back in the day, the only way I got on to play golf at the Cherokee Town and Country Club (..and Peachtree Golf Club) was a phone call to them from her. BOOM.

Howard Dean Gramling Perkinson FitzSimons Lawrence (Ms. Perk) died December 18, 2023. She was the daughter of Dr. W. H. and Emmie Lela Gramling Perkinson. She was born January 5, 1920 on Church Street in Marietta and lived the last years of her life on Cherokee Street. She graduated from Marietta High School as Salutatorian of her class, Miss MHS, captain of the basketball team, associate writer of the Pitchfork, cheerleader, sponsor of HiY, member of Tri High, the Glee Club, and the Latin Club. She graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College 1940 in Lynchburg, Virginia where she was a Chi Omega, President of the Student Body, captain of the basketball team for three years, Am Sam Secret Society, and Greek Play ‘39’40. She was President of the Southeastern Association of Student Governments.

She married James Middleton FitzSimons April 30, 1941 at the Methodist Church on Atlanta Street, Marietta. During and after World War II, She lived in Atlanta 55 years. She was preceded in death by her sons, James Middleton FitzSimons, Jr. and Foster Motte FitzSimons. Her children are Howard

Lee FitzSimons (Teresa) and Gayle Gramling FitzSimons Gragg. Her grand children are Dr. J.M. FitzSimons III and Anne Howard FitzSimons; James Matthew Gragg (Beth) and Mary Anne Gramling Gragg Mason (Walter), Michael Dean FitzSimons (Tori), and Mark Everette FitzSimons. Her great grandchildren are Bella Nicole and Beckett Michael Unger; Kathleen Howard, Sophia Elle, Jeremiah Gunter, and David James Mason; and Gwenyth Opal FitzSimons. She claims Eleanora and Josephine Lawrence, Allison Breedon and Gunner Bruno.

She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Atlanta where she was President of the ECW, founder of the Prayer Chain, sponsor of the youth group, president of St. Hilda’s Circle, member of St. Teresas’ Circle and Daughter of the King. She spent many years volunteering for Tallulah Falls Circle for children, Heart Association, and especially Re****ed Children. She also spent many years on the golf course as a member of Atlanta Woman’s Golf Association and as a member of Cherokee Town and Country Club. She was a member of the Anne Hudgins Shakespeare Class, Marietta since 1942 where she was Secretary for eleven years and occasional Leader and President. She rejoined the DAR.

After her husband’s death in 1994, she married Robert deTreville Lawrence III in 1997. They moved back to Marietta in 2000. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Marietta, St. Anne’s Chapter, and the Prayer Chain. She was a Circle member of the High Museum and a supporter of several theater, music, art and preservation societies. She enjoyed the Shakespeare Class at Elm and playing bridge. She made an effort to walk most days at the Health Place and was grateful for the pleasure there and the friends that accorded her.

Her body was donated to Emory University. A memorial service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, 161 Church St., Marietta, Saturday, January 20th at 1:00. She will eventually be buried at St. James’ Cemetery.

We lost a True Blue Devil. Prayers for the family of Doug Cash.

Douglas Ray Cash was born on June 13, 1945 at the Old Marietta Hospital. He was a graduate of Marietta High School and a lifelong resident of Marietta. He was the Son of Ralph Milton and Sarah Lonette Nicholson Cash of McDonald St., Marietta, GA. He and Aunt Muriel "Murl" Williams Cash lived on the corner of Seminole and Etowah in Marietta.

During his professional career Doug was well known for his long tenure at Coggins Shoe Stores. He started out at the Marietta Square Store and then opened the East Cobb/East Gate Shopping Center Store in the 70s. From Coggins, Doug began working at Tip Top Poultry where he took on both Management and Human Resources roles during his time there.

He retired after 20 years in 2011 and enjoyed his family above all and loved St. Simons Island, the beach, being on the golf course or having a good meal around a table with good friends and family.

He is survived by his three children, Steven (Heather) Cash, Leigh Anne (Jim) Cooney, and Elizabeth (Matt) Davis, their mother, Muriel Williams Cash, 11 Grandchildren, Clay (Allie) Cooney, Tate (Caroline) Cooney, Whit Cooney, Wade Cooney, Sarah (Noah) Brown, Mary (Erik) Holst, Emily (Jake) Mitchum, Abigail Davis, Reed Davis, Cora Davis and Elsie Davis, two great-granddaughters, Haven Cooney and Eason Brown, his brother and sister Tony (Karen) Cash, Martha (Tom) Harper and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Please Share with fellow Alumni!

Are you a long-time educator in the Marietta City Schools district? An alumna/us? Old Marietta (O.M.)? The parent of tons of MCS students?

Whatever your status, if you have a Marietta school story to tell, we'd love to hear it, and if you have photos to share, we'd love to see (and scan) them. Please help us bring the history of Marietta City Schools to life in a new exhibition, to be housed at Central Office.

Specifically seeking photos or memories related to these topics:
• Historic school buildings
• Notable educators
• Notable alumni
• Before and after World War II
• Before and after school integration
• Academic accomplishments
• Athletic accomplishments
• School and community (memorable events and fruitful partnerships)

Registration is required. Please sign up now, as spaces are limited.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040945AAA62FA2FA7-44910572-community

Hope to see you all there!

Please join fellow Alumni and supporters and help support our MCS students!

Please support the MSF by shopping Glory Haus!!

New August hours for our friends at Glory Haus, Inc. and The School Box, Inc.! Remember, a portion of proceeds go to the Marietta Schools Foundation!

A Tradition!

Paper trail: TP tradition continues at Marietta High School MARIETTA — The evening before the first day of school, students gathered at Marietta High School to cover the campus in toilet paper.

Please join fellow Alumni and supporters and help support our MCS students!

Congratulations 2023 graduates!

With much sadness to report MHS Alumni, Ralph Hudgins, Class of 1968, passed away today. Ralph was a True Blue Devil and loved everything about Marietta High School. He worked with Neil Barfield, of The Marietta Schools Foundation in 1995 to establish The Romeo Hudgins Vo-Tech Endowment Scholarship, in his fathers name. This endowment provides scholarships for MHS graduates interested in attending a technical vocational school.
The Hudgins family would appreciate any donations in memory of Ralph, to be designated to The Romeo Hudgins Scholarship Fund. You can donate thru mariettaschoolsfoundation.com or send to the actual address of 144 Polk St, Marietta 30064.
The Hudgins family are in our thoughts and prayers.

With sorrow we announce that former MHS DCT Teacher, Mr. Carl Etter recently passed away. Details can be found on the link below. Contributions can be made in Mr Etter’s memory to the Covington/Etter/Walker Work-based Learning Scholarship at the Marietta Schools Foundation. Please remember the family of Mr Etter in your prayers. We will remember you always and your service to our students.

Carl Etter Obituary - Marietta, GA Celebrate the life of Carl Etter, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of .

You can click on the QR code below and now go straight to the donation page for all online donations! Please do so and support your Marietta City School students and staff!! Merry Christmas!

It's the most wonderful time of the year to give! If you haven't already, please make your tax-deductible gift to this year's Annual Fund to support the students, educators, and staff of Marietta City Schools!

1942 Marietta Alumni Scrappy Edwards is honored by MMS 8th graders. Scrappy happens to be my grandchildren’s great grandfather.

Happy Birthday Rose Wing!!

Rose Wing taught generations of students at Marietta City Schools during her nearly 5 decades of service to the district.
Her career spanned from wooden desktops and inkwells to computer desktops and keyboards when Rose retired in 1986!

November is the month of Rose's birthday, and we mark each passing year by remembering her remarkable achievement, longevity, and dedication to generations of students by asking you to celebrate Rose Wing by contributing to her endowment that helps support West Side Elementary.

Please click on the link below and Donate to The Rose Wing West Side Elementary Endowment.

Thank you!
Rose Wing West Side Elementary Endowment

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Congratulations MHS Band!

Congratulations to the MHS Band on their performance in their second competition of the year!

The MHS Class of 1972 held their 50th Class Reunion this past weekend and it was a huge success! They were kind enough to offer their table decorations to future reunions. They are stored at the Alumni House. If you would like to use them please call the 770-427-1012.

The 2022 Food Truck/Homecoming Parade was a huge success this year. The streets were packed with Blue Devils of all ages. A great day to be a Blue Devil!!