Overview

Whether from the “old school” or a graduate of the new millennium, one can not help but be overwhelmed by the sense of brotherhood and loyalty to Catholic High that so many of our graduates feel.  Father Tribou was the glue that held all of us together.  He knew where we worked, who we married, he even taught our kids.  Father had the uncanny ability to get so much from so few of us.  Sadly, his passing marked the end of an era – no longer would we stop by the school to “see how Father’s doing.”  In his absence a new era has been born, an era based upon his vision for the school, and, his plans for us. With the hearty consent of the principal and rector, the alumni have been tapped to play a much more prominent role in the school.  Certainly, financial help is a must, however, we will go much farther than that.

The Catholic High Alumni Association was created in the summer of 2001 as a means to more directly involve Catholic High alumni, family and friends in the betterment of the school.  In turn, the alumni association offers services to members that will provide invaluable to business and social contacts as well as opportunities for community service, scholarship and renewing old friendships and reclaiming your place at the school.

The Alumni Association seeks to involve every single alumnus of the school in one area or another.  Some of the programs to look for include:

• Pre-professional Program – CHS Alumni will speak to groups of students interested in pursuing the same field as the alumnus.
• Career Services – Catholic High produces the most talented and hard working men in the state.  Why not join Catholic High graduates who are employers with Catholic High graduates who are seeking employment?  Need a real estate agent, a locksmith, dentist, seeking a financial planner?  Search the rocket alumni directory by keyword and location for alumni in those fields.  Let other Catholic High alumni know where you work and what you do by registering your business information with www.rocketalumni.com.
• Substitute teachers – ever wonder what it’s like to be on the other side of the podium?  Catholic High is always searching for quality substitute teachers and this is your chance to return to school in a very real sense.  The school can give you up to two weeks notice of days needed, or can call you on days a staff member is out sick.  You decide.  Call the school for more information (501) 664-3939. Class Captains – Be an ambassador for your class and help the Alumni Association stay in touch with them by sending out emails and encouraging those alumni to stay active with their school.  Please call (501) 664-4625 for more information.
• Out of town Alumni Events – Live outside the Central Arkansas area and want to help form an alumni club/event in your town?  Call (501) 664-4625 for more information.
• Annual Alumni Dinner – Each fall, the alumni association hosts its annual alumni dinner with such great speakers as Lou Holtz, Governor Sid McMath, Jerry Jones, Keith Jackson, Buzz Bissinger and many more.  Other functions are planned throughout the year, all of which you are invited to attend.
• Rocket 5K Run – Each spring, the Foundation hosts its annual Rocket 5K Run/Walk.  We encourage all alumni to volunteer, run/walk, or just come out and support your fellow classmates.