About
Us

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of Fair Street and
E.E. Butler High Schools, which were high schools for African Americans in
Gainesville/Hall County, Georgia, and surrounding areas during racial segregation.

Our mission is to preserve the heritage of Fair Street and E.E. Butler High Schools,
prepare the proud community’s future, and raise funds to support the community
through scholarships and projects.

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Board Of&nbsp
Directors

The Fair St-Butler High School Alumni Association, Inc. has changed in many ways. We are now a 501(c) (3) corporation that supports the Gainesville-Hall County area in many ways. The Reunions are smaller than the first one as membership decreases and ages

Thomas HaileyDirector of Fundraising & Parliamentarian

Dorothy Lipscomb WeaverAssistant Director of Fundraising

Theresa Anderson PuryearChief Operating Officer & Business Manager

Frank SimsVice Chairman

Rev. Dr. J. Douglas Childers Leading Director of Spiritual Enrichment

John W. HarrisPresident & Chairman

Bernice Harbin WimpyeDirector of Membership

Peggye Robertson DavenportCorporate Secretary & Recording Secretary

Cynthia Randolph BrownEvent Director

Renee WindbushDirector of Technology & Event Registration

Angela HugheyDirector of Education And Training

Gwenell Williams BrownDirector of Communication

Linda Rucker HutchensVolunteer

Rev. Eugene WhelchelDirector of Religious & Spiritual Enrichment

Deborah Keith MackPresident Emeritus

Barese Watkins-HopeChief Financial Officer & Treasurer

Mary Moon GlennEvent Director

Rev. Mary Harrison MangrumDirector of Religious & Spiritual Enrichment

Patience Lyle JacksonEvent Director

James MangrumEvents Director

Rev. Mary Ann Holman-TurnerDirector of Religious & Spiritual Enrichment

Terrence WatsonEvents Director

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Letter From
The President

Welcome to the Fair Street-Butler High Schools Alumni Association, Inc. website. Our organization is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Fair Street and E.E. Butler High Schools, which educated African Americans in Gainesville/Hall County, Georgia, and surrounding areas during racially segregated education. The legacy of our schools transcends the schools’ physical walls; it extends into the vibrant tapestry of the Southside community. During the era of racial segregation, the Southside became a cradle of resilience and triumph. African American students, barred from the same institutions as their white counterparts, excelled in academics, theater, chorus, and athletics at their Colored schools, as called then. Unable to dine in downtown restaurants, they cultivated vibrant social lives around establishments like Maxey’s, Clearview, and Poole’s (aka Dadeos’) on Athens Street. In response to the racial restrictions on movie theaters, they built the Roxy Theater on Athens Street, providing a space for joy and cultural expression.

While not opulent, the Southside transformed into a joyful and soulful community. The Fair St.-Butler High Schools Alumni Association, Inc. commemorates not only the thriving African American business section on Athens Street and Highway but also the resilience that transformed adversity into prosperity. This celebration is not just about the past; it’s about preparing the community for a future built on strength and unity.

We appreciate your visit to our website and hope you find it informative and engaging. Please feel free to explore the site and learn more about our organization. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Appeals &
Donations

The Fair St-Butler High School Alumni Association, Inc. has changed in many ways. We are now a 501(c) (3) corporation that supports the Gainesville-Hall County area in many ways.

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Annually, we provide scholarships to deserving seniors to further their education or vocational training beyond high school. We also invest annually in an endowment that will provide scholarships in perpetuity.

The Sunshine Seniors organization helps older people in many ways, including providing food security. We assist them financially and volunteer our time and other resources as needed.

Preserving our legacy and improving our community is paramount. We assisted in establishing the Butler Park, Museum, and gym that helps restore our thriving community and honors those who created the legacy and heritage we work to preserve

The Mighty Tigers
Are Still Roaring!!!

The Fair St-Butler High School Alumni Association, Inc. has changed in many ways. We are now a 501(c) (3) corporation that supports the Gainesville-Hall County area in many ways. The Reunions are smaller than the first one as membership decreases and ages