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Bayou Academy Foundation Board
Michelle Bailey Dr. Mary Jo Roark (Class of 1977)
Mike Brister Candy Fullen Davis (Class of 1974)
Dr. Bill Hays Melody Salley (Class of 1983)
Julia Ming
Bayou Academy kicked off its Focus on the Future Capital three year campaign in November 2005. This three year campaign had a preliminary goal of $500,000, a challenge goal of $600,000, and a celebration goal of $750,000. In the first twelve months, the Focus on the Future Capital Campaigned reached the goal of $500,000. This exceeded all expectations of the Foundation Board. Board President Mike Brister said the board is excited to move to the new challenge goal of $600,000. “The excitement of the campaign is showing with the increased enrollment of students, academic, and athletic success, and alumni’s involvement, “Brister added.
The Foundation Board would like to thank everyone for helping make the campaign a success, and we ask for your continued prayers, support, and any suggestions you may have.
The tax exempt status of our school has given individuals the ability to make cash contributions as well as the opportunity to give other assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and life insurance policies on a tax favored basis.
Bayou Academy would like to encourage you to make your donation at this time. Any amount donated would be appreciated. To make a donation one may mail it to Bayou Academy Foundation Board, Post Office Box 417, Cleveland, MS 38732 or contact Candy Davis at 662-719-9647, or email Heather Short at heathershort@bayouacademy.net
Naming rights are available at this time. For more information or ideas on the campaign, please contact Heather Short at (662) 843-3708 or heathershort@bayouacademy.net
Your contributions have made it possible to make improvements with our physical plant, enhance our academic programs, and make Bayou financially stronger. Some of the projects that have been implemented are listed below:
1. Replacing the sign in front of our school
2. Complete renovation of the science lab
3. Complete update of the computer lab
4. Built a loft and learning center for the kindergarten. This was achieved primarily through the donation of supplies and labor
5. Replaced the backstop on the baseball field. The backstop was blown down for the second year in a row. Contributions of supplies and labor made this task possible with very little cost.
6. Replacing of textbooks
7. Covering the west end of the gym
8. Parking lot improvements for safety and efficiency as well as improved exterior lighting.
9. Money supplied to decrease debt
10. Complete Renovation of high school and elementary building fronts with fence in middle.
11. Sound System for football field and gymnasium
12. Eugene Tarsi Press Box Dedication
13. Founders Garden Dedication
The Bayou Academy Foundation Board wishes to thank the following individuals for their contributions.
In Memory of Lady Lou Salley
Mr. And Mrs. Mike Brister
Mr. And Mrs. Pete Walker
Martha K. Edgerton
Sue Rayner Latham
Mrs. John J. Meyer
Mr. and mrs. Ben Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Camponova
Cleveland State Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Haire
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Rizzo
Mr. and Mrs. David Work
Louise Tilghman
Agnes Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Bern Prewitt
Mrs. Jane Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Manning
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Portner
Peggy Bond
Mr. and Mrs. Bubba Bailey
Mr. and Mrs. Brett Dixon
Julie Bishop/ The Bishop Company
Mr. and Mrs. Martin King
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Dilworth
In Memory of Susan Armstrong Dye, Ricky Warrington, Susan Woodruff Lindsey, Jim Parker, Anne Johnson Hays, and Andy Roberson
Ted Alford
In Memory of Ricky Warrington
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brister
In Memory of Edith Simpson
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Short
In Memory of Mrs. D.P. (Violet) Rizzo
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pentecost
In Memory of Suzan Dye
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pentecost
In Memory of Monroe Fullen
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Short
In Memory of Lisa Bramuchi Fay
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Davis
In Memory of Dan Wooford
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pentecost
In Memory of Matt Short
Mr. and Mrs. David Work
In Honor of Raymond Huerta
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brister
In Honor of Candy Davis, Bubba Bailey, and Heather Short
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Brister
