About Us
Our Mission
Susan Miller Dorsey High School Alumni and Friends Association has been established to maintain the traditions of Dorsey High School (DHS). The alumni assist in the advancement of DHS through its alumni association, generating and maintaining the active interest of all alumni. A support organization with diversity and pride in the heritage of our alma mater, having a shared commitment to education.
This association will support Dorsey High School financially and through volunteerism by various endeavors and initiatives including, fundraising and shared commitment to DHS advancement efforts. The association will provide opportunities for alumni to assemble and maintain relationships by promoting alumni events and school activities. This association will encourage and sustain alumni involvement in school programs and provide social, business, and charitable opportunities for our DHS Alumni to assist DHS students, faculty, parents/caregivers, and the DHS community.
Our Vision
To encourage DHS alum’s passion for Susan Miller Dorsey High School that will inspire commitment to the school and education, and promote involvement with the Alumni Association in a meaningful way through:
• Developing the DHS Alumni and Friends Association as a financially self-sufficient and fiscally responsible organization within the DHS community.
• Cultivation of students to ensure participation in the Alumni Association following graduation and support shared commitment to education.
• Providing opportunities for the DHS Alumni and Friends Association members to foster camaraderie among alumni.
• Establishing a repository of historical memorabilia.
• Development, maintenance, and moderating of digital media including Facebook, Twitter, and Web site activities to support communication and DHS advancement.
• Creation of a database of all alumni members with viable contact information
Alumni Association Officers
The purpose of the Dorsey Alumni Association is to provide beneficial services and support to students and alumnus, their families and friends to ensure student safety, encourage student achievement, and promote alumni perspectives and participation to support and compliment the school’s priorities. The Executive Officers of the association consist of: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Parliamentarian. The association may also have an Assistant Secretary, and/or Assistant Treasurer and 8 at-large members. Click on the names below to learn more about the Alumni Association Officers.
Willard Love: School Liaison
Janet Horwitz-Colman: Historian
Avis K. Gibson: Vice President
Andrea Canty-Tieul: President
Steve Bagby: President Emeritus
Melanie Bolden: Secretary/Treasurer
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All contributions go to manage the activities and disperse the necessary funds needed to support the various Dorsey High School programs.