The following letter was received in the alumni office from Linda Jackson Durand, class of '65

     Last Friday night Fillmore High School played Grace Brethren and won, which made them the Frontier League Champions.  At the end of the game, Susan Dollar and I began to sing the Alma Mater and most of the people in the crowd sang along with us.  What pride we all had in our team and what pride we had that so many people in the stands knew the song.

     Sadly, I don't believe this song is known by most of the Fillmore High sudents.  When I was in high school, the cheerleading squad began singing this song after each football, basketball and baseball game.  Unfortunately, our cheerleaders don't do the same today.  Since it is the cheerleader's responsibility to keep the crowd cheering and supporting the players, I would love to see it become mandatory for the cheerleaders to know both the Alma Mater, the Fillmore Fight Song and have a basic knowledge of the games.  This is something that the kids and the community could particpate in and be proud of.  Greg Godfrey is doing an excellent job with the band.  The band does play the Fight Song...but again, I don't believe most students know the words.

     Wouldn't it be wonderful for the school and community spirit if EVERYONE knew the words to these songs??  Perhaps this is something that Mr. Wilber and the teachers can work on together for the students.  This spirit is something that a small school like Fillmore can enjoy in the present and it will make memories for their future.

Sincerely, Linda Durand

(Editors note:)  The alumni board has felt the same way as Linda, and with the help of John Wilber and Marla DeZavala, the alumni is purchasing two six by twelve foot banners, with the words to both songs on them, to be hung in the gym prior to basketball season.