ABOUT US

Established in June 2012 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the IRS, the Lincoln High Dallas Alumni Association has grown to over 50 members with programs that support public education at the high school level and far beyond.

With each passing month, we are gaining visibility as well as financial and other types of support. The past year has been one of growth and accomplishment.

Our Mission

To establish a cohesive community of alumni for meaningful engagement in order to enhance awareness, pride, participation, volunteer involvement, and philanthropic commitment to Lincoln High School and Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet School and their successor school(s) and:

To improve Lincoln's relationship and image with the community and:

To identify and promote use of available resources and opportunities Lincoln, its students and alumni class groups and:

To provide assistance in the form of scholarships, mentoring and to selectively support deserving LHS projects.

Said organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 ( C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

LHDAA awarded scholarships to multiple Lincoln graduates since 2014.

The Association disbursed monies to various fundraising efforts for educational enrichment at the high school, including the Lincoln Band Booster Club and the Black Colleges and Historical Sites tour, purchased uniforms, washer and dryers , purchased food for football camps, and the athletics dept.

The Association began volunteer efforts at Lincoln in 2012. Since LHDAA began a dedicated partnership of volunteerism with Lincoln High School, members have donated a many hours and in support of the principal, faculty, students, parents and community.

The Association participated in the annual Lincoln vs. Madison tailgate event. LHDAA was able to network with several members of other class alumni groups and create awareness of our existence. As a result, the association signed up 16 new members. LHDAA plans to make the Lincoln vs. Madison tailgate event an annual tradition for its membership drive as well as the annual Tiger picnic each year in Sept/Oct.

The Lincoln High Dallas Alumni Association serves as a central point for fundraising, scholarships, and other programs and projects that benefit Lincoln.