Dothan High to celebrate 100 years with civic center event

By: Jim Cook | Dothan Eagle
Published: February 07, 2012

Local residents will honor Dothan High School’s century of contributions to the community with a celebration in April.

Dothan High’s first school year was the 1911-12 year, and to honor the high school’s centennial, a banquet will be held at the Dothan Civic Center on April 26 at 6 p.m.

Rhonda Rankin, an event organizer, said the event will bring together the community and Dothan High alumni and give them the chance to honor the school, an iconic cultural and architectural landmark for the city.

Prime rib will be served for dinner, and entertainment will be provided by 70s R&B group The Tams. Prominent Dothan High grads are also expected to speak at the event.

Tickets for the event have now gone on sale, including:

-- Sponsorship packages for $1,000: Includes a reserved table with dinner for eight, a listing in the Centennial Celebration program and on publicity banners, and acknowledgement during the event, two Century Club packets containing two reserved tickets for all home football games, general passes for all JV and ninth grade football games and other sporting events, two event t-shirts and a listing in the 2012 football program.

-- Sponsorship packages for $750: Includes a reserved table with dinner for eight, a listing in the Centennial Celebration program and on publicity banners, and acknowledgement during the event.

-- Sponsorship packages for $500: Includes a reserved table with dinner for eight.

-- Individual tickets for $40.

-- Memorial recognition for $25: To be displayed during the event.

-- Proceeds from the event will benefit the school.

Individual tickets can be purchased at the civic center box office or online by clicking here. Sponsorships can be purchased by calling 334-405-6798.

For more information about the event, click here or call 334-405-6798.