If your Membership Dues for Nov 1. 2001 thru Set. 31, 2002 have not been paid, then now is the time. Dues for one year for individual is $5.00 each and Lifetime Membership is available for $50.00 each.

PCHS is very appreciative of the monetary response to the roof repair project for the back half of the Old Museum. THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN COMPLETED and it much improves the building. Now we strive to continue the roofing on the front half. Donations are accepted and appreciated.

The Society will be having a fund raising Community Breakfast at the Parker United Methodist Church, April 20, 2002, 7 - 9:30 a.m. wlth Free Will donation. Come join us for good food and hospitality time with neighbors and friends.

Another project, in the works to raise funds, is a Wall Display Quilt Rack. Tickets will be available from the officers and board members for a donation of $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Tickets will be available prior to tne alumni banquet. Or if you choose, by mail. Send a check to the address above and a ticket will be placed in the drawing box. This is a community project, NOT just for alumni. The drawing, however, will take place at the banquet following the Quilt drawing.

The museums will be open on Alumni Day, May 18, 2002, from 10 am to 5 pm. We invite everyone to stop by, especially if you've not been in.

Once again the PARKER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION will be offering two scholarships of $300.00 each. Following is a "GUIDELINE FOR THE PRHS SCHOLARSHIPS" to be completed by the applicant:
Name ----- Address ----- Phone number
Present School ----- Grade Point Average
Activities and Responsibilities: school, community, family, work
Goals: major and future plans ----- College you will attend
Relationship to Parker Alumni with address and phone number

Funds will be paid upon proof of enrollment in college. The deadline for getting the information to the Parker Alumni Association, c/o- Steve Kinder, 17245 Evangeline Rd, Parker KS 66072 is May 3, 2002.

Since the 2001 Spring Newsletter, the deceased list his grown. Following is the listing of those of whom we are aware. If you know of others, contact Cheryl Erwin (913-898-6891) or Alumni President Virglnia Gorrell (Mrs. Keith) Baird.