Why is joining the alumni Association important and what do we do?

• Founded in 2000 with no funding and a small dedicated group of alumni
• Established 2 $1,000 scholarships and 2 $500 scholarships for graduating seniors
• Awarded over $15,000 in scholarships in 6 years
• Developed a website and Facebook account for communication and social networking
• Hosted a 7 day, 100^th anniversary celebration with 4,000 attendees
• Sponsored 5 all-alumni reunions
• Support Relay for Life, Ford City football and basketball, local fundraisers, and families in need
• Created the Coach Hube Rupert youth basketball camp for grades 4-12 providing instruction and advanced skills by top college coaches and alumni
• Provided basketball camp scholarships to students with limited financial means
• Petitioned and received approval for the naming of the Ford City High School baseball field to Don Mains Field
• Petitioned and received approval for the naming of the Ford City High School basketball court to Coach Hube Rupert Court.
• Honor our military alumni with a virtual Wall of Honor
• Preservation of the traditions and history of FCHS through memorabilia collections
• Publish semi-annual email newsletters highlighting notable alumni, class reunions, past and present sports, messages from classmates, etc.
• Annually recognize and honor FCHS grads who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of their school, community and/or nation
• Recognize accomplished athletes who have been inducted into the Ford City Sports Hall of Fame

Adult memberships $20 per year
Senior membership over 75 years of age FREE
College student membership $5

We know there are many talented alumni with school pride who are not afraid to go the extra mile to get involved. Now is your opportunity to step up to the plate as we reorganize our Association and prepare for the future. Let us know who you are by completing a membership application and return it to:

FCHS Alumni Association
c/o Ford City High School
1100 4th Ave.
Ford City, PA 16226

or fill out the new membership e-form.

If you live in the area, plan to attend our Board meetings the last Monday of the month September through November, and January through May. Meetings are held at 7:00 pm in the FCHS library. 

WE NEED YOU IF WE ARE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE