Objective:  To identify HHS Alumni who have served in the military and to create and send letters of thanks to military personnel , including active duty, reserve, cadets, and veterans.

Contact information:

Michael Auten

828-302-2738

autenmi@gmail.com

307 41st Ave Pl NW

Hickory, NC 28601

 

Information Needed for Alumni Who Have Served:

Name 

Branch of military

Rank 

Unit

Last Year of Attendance at HHS

Mailing address

Years of service

Any decorations, awards, achievements, or memorable moments from his/her service

 

 

The letters would feature about 150 signatures of Hickory High students, faculty, alumni, staff, and supporters, and would be sent via mailing tube to various recipients throughout the world. 

Format:  a 2’ by 3’ poster featuring the information and accolades of the recipient at the top, signatures in the middle, and a short message at the bottom saying:  “The students, faculty, alumni, and staff of Hickory High thank you for your service to our nation.” 

Accomplishments thus far:  sent off 16 letters of thanks to military personnel including veterans of the Korean War to currently serving soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. 

The names of these 16 will be posted at the table.