With the blessing of then principal, Priscilla Dawson, the Association assumed its rightful place as the official alumni representative of TCHS. We continue to meet with each principal thereafter with an introduction and a single question, "What can we do to help TCHS."

Our first few years resulted in the presentation of scholarships to students who were judged on their response to the following question: "What will you do after graduation to reach back and give back to your school and your community." Most recently, the Association responded to the need of a student who, due to the illegal immigration status of his mother, was deemed ineligible for scholarships to continue his education. The Association made a donation towards his tuition which helped finalize his enrollment at MCCC. Our Association President personally covered the cost of the young man's books.

In 2006 we held our first Awards Banquet recognizing not only TCHS alumni such as Sarah Dash and Jeff Laurenti but current students, community groups, volunteers and a special award of recognition to TCHS herself.

The Association continues to serve as the initial contact for not only former students but family doing research on behalf of others.  For example, we helped one woman, who contacted us on behalf of her mother's search for a missing half sister. The only lead these out-of-towners had was the word "Bobashela." We found the sister's name in our directory and was informed by the daughter that the two sisters were in the process of reuniting.

We are the resource for alumni seeking transcripts, year books, pictures, and more. Thanks to the immeasurable assistance of Karen Wellons in the TCHS office, what is needed can

The TCHS Alumni Association remains committed to "reach back and give back" but also to move forward with pride in and the spirit of the Red and Black. Go Tornadoes.