Ruston High School Alumni Association

Distinguished Educator and Alumni Awards

2004

John B. Holstead, Class of 1956
Distinguished Alumni Award

2005

Distinguished Educator Award
H. E. Townsend, Principal 1918 - 1953
Ruth Johnson, Mathematics
Paula Heard Pardue, Registrar/Director of Guidance

Distinguished Alumni Award
Jimmy "Chick" Childress, Class of 1950
Tommy Hinton, Class of 1954
Dr. Gerald Cobb, Class of 1956
Leon Barmore, Class of 1963
Bert Jones, Class of 1969

2006

Distinguished Educator Award
Mary Alice Garrett, English
J. E. Mitcham, Band
Gary Green, History

Distinguished Alumni Award
Walton E. McBride, Jr., Class of 1942
Sarah Watt Brown, Class of 1965
John Clint Williamson, Class of 1978

2007

Distinguished Educator Award
Thomas G. Judd, American History
Anne Mitchell Calhoun, Speech & Debate
Dave B. Anderson, Track & Field Coach

Distinguished Alumni Award
James M. Young, MD and
June Buckner Young, Class of 1942
Robert R. Aillet, Class of 1945
James E. Davison, Class of 1955

The Distinguished Educator Award is presented each year to a deceased, a retired living and a current educator from Ruston High School. The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to a Ruston High School Alumni who has distinguished themselves in their career and personal life, or has made a significant contribution to their profession or their community.

Nominations for the Distinguished Educator Award or the Distinguished Alumni Award should be directed to John Sachs, Award Committee Chairman.