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Profile of DHS Graduates — Terry Casey ‘73 2
Happenings Around the District 3
DISD Alumni Association Scholarship Awarded 3
Upcoming Reunion News 4
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Volume 4, Issue 1
March 2011 From the President
In our first quarter 2011 Alumni Board meeting, I was happy to report to the
Board our finances were such that we could pay back the $5,000 grant we re-
ceived back in 2008 from the Dickinson ISD Education Foundation for operating
expenses to get our organization started. By giving this money back to the Foun-
dation, they will be able to use the money for student scholarships and teacher
grants. In other good news our first scholarship recipient, Adrian Lopez, is doing
well in college. The financial support we receive from our members through your
dues and donations has allowed us to prosper as an Alumni Association. Your
dues pay for our operating costs, annual meeting expenses, tailgate party ex-
penses, and maintaining the website. The first Distinguished Alumni banquet
held last Fall not only paid for itself, we made a profit. Donations we receive are
set aside strictly for student scholarships and will not be used for anything else.
On behalf of our Alumni Board, thank you to our members for your financial sup-
port. With the exception of our life members, we send a bill for your annual dues
about a month before it is due. If we have your email address this bill is sent
electronically. To check the status of your membership, you can go online to the
website at www.dickinsonisdalumni.com. Again, thank you for your support of
your Alumni Association.
Dennis Cooke
The Dickinson ISD Alumni Association is appreciative of those that have made
scholarship donations in the memory of Ron Proctor (long-time District employee),
Ronald Gerasimowicz (1967), Duane Norris (1976), Allen Welch (1969), Carl Harper
(1959), Sam F Salvato (1927), Dale Campbell (1960), James Robert Smith (1964),
Paul Andrew Workman (1966), Kourtney Padgett Usury (2002), Billy Long (1943),
Royce Walker (1971), Pam Barnett Skains (1977), Randy Battistoni (1971), Phyllis
Crocker (1971), Melody Valentino (1976), Camille Rhone (Dunbar 1952), Bobby
and Molly Casey (1968). Let us remember how short our time on earth is and tell our
friends and loved ones how much they mean to us.
In Memory Of . . . .
Purswell (1951), Rudy Dues (1967), Patrick Hardy, Sr (1967), Bradley Thomas Moore,
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Profile of DHS Graduates — Terry Casey ‘73
Our profile this quarter focuses on Terry Casey, Class of ‘73. Terry had an out-
standing career at DHS. He is the youngest of his siblings that became a Gator. He
followed sister Molly ‘68, Miss DHS, and brother Pat ‘69. Terry was a two sport letter-
man in football and track. He was MVP and All-District for the Gators as an offensive
lineman. He was also chosen Mr. DHS and Class Favorite.
After attending DHS, he enrolled at the University of Texas, later transferring to St.
Edwards University where he obtained a degree in Environmental Studies.
He has worked throughout his career with chemi-
cal companies in their environmental programs. He
has been involved in a number of clean-up projects
as a consultant for hazardous waste clean ups. Af-
ter living in numerous cities in the U.S., he returned
to the Houston area in 1990 to start his own company, NL Industries. After selling
out to a major chemical company, he organized yet another hazardous waste
group in 1998. Efficasey Environmental continues to provide that service in the
United States.
Terry now lives in Magnolia, Texas on the north side of Houston with his wife
Jan having raised their two children there. Colleen, 25, lives close by in Tomball,
and son Jack, 18, is a freshman at Texas A&M.
Terry inherited the joy of woodworking from his father Dr. Casey. He finds it as a wonderful way to relax making
things in his shop.
Terry and the Casey family were kind enough to set up a perpetual scholarship for DHS graduates in the name of
their sister Molly who has passed away. This scholarship will provide funds for deserving graduates to attend col-
lege.
Terry signifies an outstanding success story with his life, not only in the business world but also in giving back to
his community and school.
Pictured clockwise are Terry Casey, his wife Jan, daughter Colleen, son Jack, and mother-in-law Sunny Jacobson.
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Happenings From Around the District
Tommy Cooper, Class of 69, presents Adrian Lopez with the first scholarship awarded by
the DISD Alumni Association.
The Dickinson Independent School
District Education Support Center
moved to its new home on March 21,
2011. The district’s new facility, 2218
FM 517 East, near Timber Drive and
FM 517, will house many of the dis-
trict’s support service departments,
including the superintendent’s office,
human resources, business services,
curriculum, special programs, public
information and the education founda-
tion.
In addition to new office areas, the
new Education Support Center will fea-
ture several training rooms for staff
development and a boardroom to seat
up to 175 people.
DISD Alumni Association Awards Its First Scholarship
P.O. Box 572 Dickinson, TX 77539
DI CKIN SON I SD A LU MN I A SS OC IATION DICKINSON ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Email: [email protected]
A Kid’s Tales From The Prairie
Ernie Deats, DHS 1958 Graduate has written his third book. The book is stories
of growing up in Dickinson in the 40's and 50's. The Galveston Daily News gave
a great review on "A Kid’s Tales From the Prairie." Growing up in Dickinson is
captured in the "make you laugh out loud" stories. All profits from the sale of the
book goes to scholarships for DHS graduating seniors. The book sells for
$20.00.
For information on purchasing, call:
Ernie Deats
281-337-3954 Home
713-252-7957 Cell
Upcoming Reunion News
Class of 1951 May 13-15, 2011
Contact: [email protected]
Class of 1961 April 29-30, 2011
Go to: www.dhs1961.myevent.com/index.php
Class of 1971 October 15, 2011
Contact: [email protected]
Class of 1981 May 13-14, 2011
Contact: [email protected]
