Past Presidents
Since 1923, our Alumni Association has been guided by dedicated presidents whose leadership and service have shaped generations. Each one carried the torch of connection, tradition, and growth — ensuring that our alumni family remains strong and united. Their commitment reminds us that leadership isn’t just about holding a title; it’s about investing in people and preserving legacy.
Frank Howell 1923-1927
Powell Gibson 1928-1930
John Hunt 1931-1932
Powell Gibson 1932-1934
Bruce Ward 1935-1937
Byron Horton 1938-1939
Bruce Ward 1939-1940
Belma Murph 1940-1941
Byron Horton 1942-1943
Jessie Sim 1944-1945
Eugene Carl 1945-1946
Raymond Clarady 1946-1947
Eugene Carl 1947-1948
Clinton McClain 1949-1950
Oliver G. Dyer 1950-1951
Byron Horton 1952-1953
Charles W. Needham 1954-1955
Melton Owen 1956-1957
Gerthel W. Gibson 1958-1959
Eugene McPherson 1960-1961
Dan Craig 1962-1963
Ethel Gregory Rodgers 1964-1965
J.D. "Bud" Martin 1966-1967
Charles W. Needham 1968-1969
John Milam 1970-1971
Ken Brunson 1972-1973
J.D. "Bud" Martin 1974-1975
James "Boo" Brunson 1976-1977
Martha Wingfield Oden 1978-1979
Nelda Latty Hazlewood 1980-1981
Dan Craig 1982-1983
Boyd Jones 1984-1985
Bobby Sumner 1986-1987
Byron Horton 1987-1988
Nelda Latty Hazlewood 1989-1991
Joe Liles 1991-1993
Edith Tomlinson Craig 1993-1995
Jim Milam 1995-1997
Gordon Parrish 1997-1999
John Hull 1999-2001
Carolyn Bruns 2001-2003
Jan Madden 2003-2005
Elaine Earl Milam 2005-2007
John White 2007-2009
Steve Santos 2009
Bobby Sumner 2009
Margaret Gerhardt-Miller 2009-2010
Dan Moore 2010-2016
Jimmy Hammond 2016-2019
Dan Moore 2019-2021
Joe Liles 2022
John White 2022-2025
Tressa Strickland 2025-current
Current President:
Tressa Strickland
