Paisley receives donation from group of alumni
Photos by Tevin Stinson
The Paisley High School Alumni Association presents the school’s current principal, Gary Cone, with a check for $1,500.
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During the first school board meeting of 2016, the Paisley High School Alumni Association presented the school’s current principal, Gary Cone, with a check for $1,500. Paisley is called Paisley IB Magnet School now.
James Pickens Sr., president of the association, said he is a proud graduate of Paisley High School who is a strong believer in giving back to the school and the students.
“We volunteer and help out at all the schools in the community, but naturally, because we are alumni, we care a little more about Paisley,” Pickens said, smiling.
The organization also presented Cone with a hand-drawn portrait of John W. Paisley, for whom the school at 1400 Grant Ave. is named.
Paisley served the community as principal at Kimberley Park School for over 25 years. During the meeting, Cone thanked the organization for all they do to help the students.
“We are lucky to have such an amazing alumni association like this behind us,” said Cone. “I am truly grateful.”
The J.W. Paisley High School Alumni Association is open to anyone who attended Paisley Senior High School between 1959 and 1968, the Paisley website says.
