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07/10/2023
Join us today for the Haynesville Woodson National Alumni Association Reunion Scholarship Luncheon as our very own Marco French delivers the keynote speaker.
No matter where we roam!
Good Afternoon Alumni,
I hope all is well! By now, you have heard about the 2023 Haynesville Woodson Alumni Association Reunion October 5-8, 2023. If you are in need of a registration form, please contact Roderick Hampton at (318)225-0851, Mary Adams at (318)624-2493 or via email: [email protected]. Over the next few weeks, you will receive emails details related to the 2023 Reunion, so continue checking your email for details.
We also extend to you the opportunity to purchase ad space in the 2023 Haynesville Woodson Alumni Association Reunion Souvenir Program Booklet. Whether to say congratulations to Alumni Association, advertise your business, recognize your class, honor a family member, or send well wishes. Please find attached an Ad Sponsorship Form for your completion and listing of the designated ad and/or patron costs due by a September 15th. We ask that you please respond by the designated deadline. Please return the completed ad form with your check payable to
Haynesville Woodson Alumni Association c/o 2023 Reunion P.O. Box 294 Haynesville, Louisiana 71038. All ad information can be emailed to the alumni association email address.
We need your help in making this a successful reunion. If you have pictures from past reunions, please email them to: [email protected]. These pictures will be used on the video slideshow as well as other places throughout the reunion.
If you have further questions, please contact me.
PLEASE FORWARD TO OTHER ALUMNI!
Thanks,
HWNAA Reunion Committee
Notice to Haynesville-Woodson Alumni
Hello, Haynesville-Woodson
Excitement is in the air, as we prepare for the 2023 Haynesville-Woodson Alumni Association Reunion and Gala on October 5-8, 2023. If you, a family member, friend or a classmate have not registered, now is the time. So, don’t miss out on this SPECTACULAR event. In the words of Oletha Adams, “Get here if you can!”
Looking forward to seeing you!
Herman Manning
HWNAA President
Roderick D. Hampton
2023 HWNAA Chair
Dear Alumni,
It's time for our Haynesville-Woodson Alumni Chapter Meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 318.225.0851.
25/11/2020
11/11/2019
Good Morning,
In recognition of Veterans Day, Haynesville-Woodson National Alumni Association proudly honors and salutes all of the men and women of our dearest Woodson High and Haynesville High School who have served our beloved country. Our Association is grateful for your sacrifices to support our Armed Forces and we appreciate your commitment to fighting for our country’s freedom. I encourage all of our members and friends to take a moment today to recognize those who have bravely answered the call to serve.
Thank you,
Roderick D. Hampton
Haynesville-Woodson National Association
Haynesville Chapter President
We’re officially one month away from the start of the 2019 Haynesville-Woodson Alumni Association Reunion and Gala. There’s truly excitement in the air as we prepare to welcome everyone back to where it all started, Haynesville, Louisiana. The events scheduled for October 3-6, will allow classmates, friends and family the opportunity to join together in celebration. If you haven’t had a chance to register please do so prior to the September 9 deadline, as a late fee will be added after this date.
Please continue to check your email and social media over the next few weeks as there will be important details regarding the reunion.
Thank you,
HWNAA
Just a friendly reminder:
Alumni and Friends
We extend to you the opportunity to purchase ad space in the 2019 Haynesville Woodson Alumni Association Reunion Souvenir Program Booklet. Whether to say congratulations to Alumni Association, advertise your business, or dedicate a page to a family member we invite you to complete the Ad Sponsorship Form for your completion and listing of the designated ad and/or patron costs due by August 30, 2019. We ask that you please respond by the designated deadline.
Please return the completed ad with your check payable to
Haynesville Woodson Alumni Association c/o 2019 Reunion P.O. Box 294 Haynesville, Louisiana 71038.
(Ad Space)
Full Page – $100.00 Half Page – $50.00 Quarter Page – $25.00
(Patron List)
Single $10.00; Couple $15.00
Join us for the 2019 Haynesville-Woodson National Alumni Association Scholarship Luncheon!
DATE: Friday, October 4, 2019
TIME: 11:45 am – 1:30 pm
Guest Speaker: State Representative Patrick O. Jefferson, District 11
Ticket price: $15.00 per ticket
(Note: Alumni attending 2019 HWNAA Reunion, this is included in your reunion registration)
LOCATION: Claiborne Parish Fair Complex, Haynesville, Louisiana
Come and reconnect with longtime friends, honor our scholarship recipients and strengthen our association as we raise funds to support our future scholarships recipients!
Alumni and Friends
We extend to you the opportunity to purchase ad space in the 2019 Haynesville Woodson Alumni Association Reunion Souvenir Program Booklet. Whether to say congratulations to Alumni Association, advertise your business, or dedicate a page to a family member we invite you to complete the Ad Sponsorship Form for your completion and listing of the designated ad and/or patron costs due by August 30, 2019. We ask that you please respond by the designated deadline.
Please return the completed ad with your check payable to
Haynesville Woodson Alumni Association c/o 2019 Reunion P.O. Box 294 Haynesville, Louisiana 71038.
(Ad Space)
Full Page – $100.00 Half Page – $50.00 Quarter Page – $25.00
(Patron List)
Single $10.00; Couple $15.00
Notice to Haynesville-Woodson Alumni
Hello, Haynesville-Woodson
Excitement is in the air, as we are two months away from the 2019 Haynesville-Woodson Alumni Association Reunion and Gala on October 3-6, 2019. This year, we will be honoring the classes of 1968, 1969 and 1970. If you, a family member, friend or a classmate have not registered, now is the time. The deadline for registration is September 9th and a late fee of $10.00 will be assessed after the deadline. So, don’t miss out on this SPECTACULAR event. In the words of Oletha Adams, “Get here if you can!”
Also, we have included a special celebration to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the final bell to ring on the Woodson High School era. Prior to the reunion parade, we invite all alumni, faculty and staff of Woodson High School to join us on the campus of Haynesville Elementary (formerly Woodson High) for the Ring the Bell Ceremony and tribute to those alumni that served in the United States Armed Forces.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Herman Manning
HWNAA President
Roderick D. Hampton
2019 HWNAA Chair
Woodson High School graduates I need your help gathering names of teachers that taught at Woodson between 1937 and 1970.
16/06/2019
Greetings
Haynesville-Woodson Alumni and Friends,
It’s that time again, as we return to our Alma Mater! The Alumni Reunion Committee is excited to invite you to our 2019 Haynesville -Woodson Alumni School Reunion and Gala. As you can imagine, this year’s reunion will be SPECTACULAR in bringing together family, friends and classmates! Attached you will find a copy of the 2019 registration package with a detailed schedule, however over the next few days you’ll receive an official registration package. If you haven’t received it within two weeks, please let us know, so we can update your mailing information.
Warm Regards,
Haynesville Woodson National Alumni Association
Herman Manning, President
Roderick Hampton, Reunion Committee Chair
29/01/2019
Haynesville-Woodson Alumni and Friends,
It’s that time again, as we return to our Alma Mater!The Alumni Reunion Committee is excited to announce our 2019 Haynesville -Woodson Alumni School Reunion and Gala. As you can imagine, this year’s reunion will be SPECTACULAR in bringing together family, friends and classmates!
So, we say, mark your calendar:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 2019!
More details to be mailed in the Spring!!
Welcome to the Haynesville Woodson National Alumni page, with news and events of interest to Haynesville Woodson alumni.
Our History
Haynesville - Woodson High School History: 1927-1970 At the turn of the twentieth century, white supremacy prevented black schools from existing after the rudimentary level. As black churches were the center of our community, they began opening their doors to conduct classes for black students. With determination for equal education, blacks began to establish their own official educational institutions and erected small one room buildings to conduct classes for black students. The pursuit of education for young blacks was not an easy task. Blacks living in Haynesville had to travel outside of town to Minden or Grambling to graduate from high school. In order for some blacks to attend school, they had to stay in town with family or friends during the week, and for those who weren’t as fortunate eventually dropped out. Our school, originally named Haynesville Colored, was built in 1927. The school was built on twelve acres of land previously owned by Virge White and existed under segregationist laws. As Haynesville Colored was not initially a full fledge high school, it was expanded in 1933 and became Haynesville Colored High School, with the first class of six students graduating in 1937. Principal George “Professor” Tillis was Haynesville Colored High School’s first principal from 1933 to 1946. During this period, black students traveled to school the best way they could, as state transportation did not exist for black schools. The state did not provide a hot lunch program for black schools either; black students had to bring their own lunch to school. Haynesville Colored High School could not afford any extra-curricular activities for their students and teaching supplies, educational equipment, and textbooks were always second hand from local white schools, and Haynesville Colored’s wood frame building was no comparison to the brick building of the white schools. The second principal, J.E. Williams, served from 1946 to 1951. Under principal Williams, Haynesville Colored High School’s football team, the Tigers, was established in 1948. The Tigers won championships for twenty-two seasons. Winzer Turner was the Tigers first coach and alumni Dr. Norris Brown was the last coach before integration. Haynesville Colored High School was also blessed to have coaches Thomas Cooper, C. C. Coleman, Sterling Dyer, Donald Bankston, Thomas Bender, Lewis Underwood and Sidney Franklin, who were all dedicated to winning football games. The Tigers united Haynesville Colored High School with the community. Whether a home or away game, Friday night football was the main attraction for local black sports fans. Principal W. P. Adams was principal of Haynesville Colored High School from 1951 to 1953 followed by principal E. H. Dotson from 1953 to 1956. On May 2, 1954, the school was moved to a newly constructed brick facility facing Highway 79. School basketball was moved from an outdoor dirt court to an indoor gym with a cement floor. Also included in the new school complex were the Cafeteria, the Industrial Arts building, the Homemaking building, and football field. Keys to the new building were also given to Mr. Bill McGlotham, the first janitor of a black institution in Haynesville. The new Cafeteria allowed students to eat a hot free meal served by Ms. Eddie Mae Grisby and Mr. Cloteal Minson. Students living in rural areas that once walked to school were now picked up by a school bus. Principal T. J. Jones served as the last principal from 1956 to 1970 before integration. In the fall of 1959, Haynesville Colored High School official changed its name to Carter G. Woodson High School. At the end of segregation, Carter G. Woodson students were transferred to Haynesville High School in 1970, the former all white school. Carter G. Woodson became a Junior High school and is now the home of Haynesville Elementary School.