On behalf of The Welfare Workers, we extend our deep appreciation and thanks to the Taylor ISD Board of Directors Anita Volek, Marilyn Tennill, Marco Ortiz, Shorty Mitchell, Jim Buzan, Cheryl Carter and Joseph Meller; Superintendent Devin Padavil and staff, High School Principal Matthew Wamble and staff, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Brandon Houston and his coaching staff; Jason Hennington, Taylor Press; Communications and Community Liaison Tim Crow; and the student body for your openness, your willingness and your acceptance to place the O.L. Price High School Panthers 1962 Trophy in the Trophy Case at Taylor High School along with the other historical Taylor ISD schools’ memorabilia.
The Welfare Workers also extend special thanks to Ethel A. Fletcher-Cook, of Killeen, for her assistance along David Henderson II, of Dallas, and Herbert Nance, of San Antonio, for their assistance in contacting Coach Edward “Bud” Elder’s State Champions Football Team of 1962. Thanks to Coach Elder’s family, wife, Johnnye; twin son, Dr. Carl Elder, of Houston, and his twin daughter, Pamela Elder-Huewitt and husband Kenneth of Houston; the football team members and family who made the trip for the historical presentation and homecoming game.
Thanks to DeeDee Washington; Kim Hill; Donald Hill for all the assistance given.
We extend our deep thanks to Mayor Brandt Rydell for the proclamation from the city and visiting with the attendees. A special thanks to Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Anderson for the brunch he provided in the Dickey-Givens Community Center to all in attendance on Saturday morning to welcome the Price Panthers back home to Taylor.
Thanks to Mrs. Ursula Anderson-Williams of Texas Southern University. Assistance also came from Prairie View A&M University and the University of Texas assistance in research, strategic guidance and advice. Our profound gratitude goes to the Liberty Hill Coach, staff and football team for the use of the football uniforms (purple and gold – O.L. Price School colors). Taylor ISD’s student support was amazing. Thank
Without all of you, the Welfare Workers would not be moving forward gathering memorabilia to be placed in the Blackshear/O.L. Price School case at Taylor High. Again, we thank everyone including the Community of Taylor. Sincerely, The Welfare Workers Club Leslie Hill, President
