Dear Distinguished Alumni,
Since taking over the Men’s Basketball Program last season, I have seen tremendous growth in the number of students wanting to participate in our program. Last season only 25 students tried out, but this season, our tryout attracted more than 40 kids! With such increased interest we would like to expand our program to better meet the needs of our students. As you may know, participating in extracurricular activities like basketball helps children learn responsibility, character, discipline, and the satisfaction of hard work – all while having fun.
The Men’s Basketball Team would like to keep the Davis High School Alumni informed about what is going on this season to celebrate in our success, to invite your participation but also to ask for your support. We are currently seeking donations to purchase new equipment to fill the needs of such a large group. We also want to provide new uniforms to our sub varsity teams, which make up the largest portion of our basketball program but are also the future of our program. Unfortunately, candy sales and standard fundraising activities are not enough. Our program greatly appreciates your continued support and commitment to JDHS and Men’s Basketball. We are requesting that you consider making a monetary donation to help with our teams’ expansion, but would also love it if you would consider attending our games this upcoming season or even our practices. Your support is greatly appreciated by our coaching staff, administration, but most especially our athletes.
Attached you will find a flyer for our “1st Annual Slater Martin Basketball Game” on November 21, 2014. We will honor Slater Martin, class of 1943, by retiring his jersey and raising a banner in his honor. We look forward to starting this new tradition and eventually growing it into a tournament with our new facilities.
We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in panther purple, cheering in the crowd.
Thank you,
Louis Hernandez
Head Men’s Basketball
Davis High School
Houston ISD
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