The Hamilton Park School-Wide Reunion Steering Committee is hosting its 15th School-Wide Reunion, Aug. 9 – 11. The Class of 1969 was the last graduating class at Hamilton Park High School and will be celebrating their 50th (Golden Class Reunion) at this year’s event.
Hamilton Park School was opened in 1955 and offered 1st through 12th grades, as a fully accredited school. The school had 14 graduating classes, with the Class of 1969 being the final graduating class.
Since 1982, the community of Hamilton Park has held a bi-annual Hamilton Park School-Wide Reunion to welcome all students, teachers, community and neighborhood partners. Although most attendees in 2019 were not allowed to graduate from Hamilton Park School due to integration. Some students graduated from other area schools, this event allows all to share their love for a school that developed a great legacy.
The school’s Alma Mater puts it best:
Our Alma Mater, we love you truly
May your future, e’er be bright.
True to thee, We’ll always be;
Hail, Hail, Hail to thee
Hamilton Park.
Go forth inspired, banners high,
Friendships made, here never die
Hamilton Park!!!
The Hamilton Park Community received an UnderTold Subject Matter Texas Historical Marker in 2017 for the impact the African American community has had on the city of Dallas. Hamilton Park was originally built as an African American neighborhood east of Central Expressway and north of Forest Lane that was developed during the 1950s for blacks when housing patterns were heavily segregated. At the time, it represented one of the few opportunities for African Americans.
Later this year, a television program, “Giants Chronicles” will focus on the life of Carl “Spider” Lockhart a former Hamilton Park Wall of Fame graduate of 1961. Lockhart died in 1968 and ranks third on the NFL Giants team, with the team’s record for most interceptions in the game. He also led the NFL in defensive touchdowns in 1968.
Friday evening, Aug. 9, will feature a Meet and Greet Social hour where Bobcats of all ages will sport their hats with Denim and White. This event will include food, music, hat contests, photos and much more.
Saturday evening on Aug. 10 will hold a Dinner Banquet at the Texas Ballroom of the Hyatt North Dallas Hotel in Richardson. This event will include dinner, music by Claud Parker and Dee Jay Tony Suber, Scholarships, Wall of Fame inductions and much more.
Sunday morning on Aug. 11 worship is at The Life Church pastored by Aaron McCardell at 11941 Willowdell Drive, in Dallas at the Hamilton Park Community at the 10 a.m. service.
For more information, visit the website at www.hpschoolwidereunon.com.
