Introduction
This page is dedicated to providing
current information on the activities of the ASB Alumni Association
to alumni and other interested persons, to preserving the rich
history of ASB and the Alumni Association and to keeping alive the
cherished memories for those who value their experiences as students
at the Arkansas School for the Blind.
ASB has been a home for many
generations of students. During the first 100 years of the school's
existence, the vast majority of the students resided at the school
for 9 months of each year that they attended. For this reason,
alumni manifest a deep sense of loyalty to the school and a genuine
concern for the well-fare of current students. Over the years many
former students have striven to repay in some measure the debt which
they acknowledge for the excellent education that facilitated
independence and productivity. The ASB Alumni Association is
committed to the continued growth and improvement of the school and
readily accepts the challenge to emulate the examples of countless
outstanding persons who have contributed to the development of ASB
in to a school which is second to none in providing quality
education and experiences for its students.
History and Purpose
During the first 60 years of the
school for the blind's existence, there was scant support for
students after graduation. Students who completed their curriculum
of studies encountered tremendous obstacles in their attempts to
secure employment upon graduation. Professor Emile Trebing and
other far-sighted individuals recognized the need for a support
group to lend assistance to ASB graduates. The Arkansas State
Association for the Blind was organized in June 1919 to fulfill this
need, and Miss Amanda Moore was elected President. The purposes of
this organization were to promote in every feasible way, the
educational, vocational, social, and general welfare of the blind
and to create a loan fund to assist the worthy and capable blind in
their various pursuits. With the increase in federal and state
governmental support which occurred in the 6 decades following the
establishment of the association, the purpose of the group shifted
to providing support for the Arkansas School for the Blind and its
students. In 1979, The organization became the "Arkansas School for
the Blind Alumni Association" and is the oldest organization of the
blind in Arkansas. The association functions today as an ASB support
group and meets annually in early June.
2007 - 2008 Officers and Board Members
Jimmy Little, President
, Vice-President
Melinda Bennett, Treasurer
Sarah McDaniel, Recording Secretary
, Corresponding Secretary
Jackie Thompson, Past President
Sam Baldwin, Board Member
Dale Carter, Board Member
Robert Fagan, Board Member
Les McDaniel, Board Member
Terry Powell, Board Member
Wilma Satterfield, Board Member
ROLL OF DISTINCTION
A listing of ASB graduates since the
founding of the Arkansas School for the Blind in 1859:
Criteria for Inclusion on the Roll of
Distinction The Roll of Distinction includes the names of those
persons who have completed a prescribed course of study for which a
diploma or certificate was presented to them in commencement
exercises at the Arkansas School for the Blind.
ASB Graduates 1863 - 1900
ASB Graduates 1901 - 1925
ASB Graduates 1926 - 1950
ASB Graduates 1951 - 1975
ASB Graduates 1976 - 2000
ASB Graduates 2001 - Present
Other info
ASB Alumni Letter
ASB Alumni 2008 Convention
Registration Form (Coming Soon)
ASB Alumni Association Constitution
AR State Association for the Blind
Constitution
ASB Alumni January 2007 Board Minutes
ASB Alumni Board Agenda and Minutes ########
ASB Alumni September 2006 Board
Minutes
ASB Alumni 2006 Convention Agenda &
Minutes
ASB Alumni Distinguished Persons
ASB Alumni Songs
