We hope your visit brings back pleasant memories of your years at DuPont High.
We have added a "Local Events" page that contains notices of happenings in and around the Old Hickory-Donelson-Hermitage area. Check it out and let us know about new events we need to post here.
An additional scholarship in the memory of Lillian M. Massey has been established for 2012. Female graduates interested in pursuing a degree in Cosmetology, Ms. Lillian's profession, may apply for up to a $3,000 scholarship. Interested applicants should write a letter describing why they should be awarded a scholarship.
ADD YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS We have over 2,900 email addresses in our database. Add yours now so other classmates can communicate with you and you can receive special notices from the Association from time to time.
KEEP YOUR ADDRESS UP TO DATE Alumni are encouraged to update their own information online at our Online Alumni Community. Here you can register as a new user if necessary, update your personal information and email other alumni. If you prefer, use our feedback form.
DuPont High School was organized in Old Hickory in 1926 as a two-year high school with three teachers and sixty-three pupils, and was housed in the DuPont Grammar School building. A third year was added in 1927 and a senior year in 1928. The first graduating class was the class of 1929. In 1930, a new high school building located at 2001 Hadley Avenue (now Old Hickory Blvd.) was constructed. In November 1967, the high school building was completely destroyed by fire. In the fall of 1969 a Senior High School, retaining the DuPont High name, was completed on Tyler Drive in Hermitage. Today, the Tyler school is a Middle School and the DuPont-Hadley Middle School is located at the original Hadley Avenue location.
The DuPont High School Alumni Association was formed in 1978 to foster fellowship and mutual benefits among its members, and to award scholarships to high school graduates entering a college or university. Our members include individuals who attended DuPont High in Old Hickory and DuPont Senior High in Hermitage from its beginning in 1928 until its closing in 1986. In 2001, the Association was determined to be a publicly supported organization under Section 501(c)(3) by the IRS. This designation allows all contributions to the Association and Scholarship Fund to be tax deductible by the donor.
Picture This Art Gallery in Hermitage has created a number of Christmas ornaments from Phil Ponder's many prints. One of his latest print is his rendering of the high school before it was destroyed by fire. The Alumni Association has been given exclusive right to sell the ornament as a fund-raiser. Join the alumni who are enjoying their ornament and the memories it brings back. Note: The ornament makes a great gift, too! Click here to complete the order form to order yours by mail for only $6.00.
Alumni support has made it possible to continue our scholarship awards program. This year, up to $2,000 will will be awarded to applicants who are a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a DuPont High graduate. Click here to see last year's recipients and download an application form.
Each month, we try to profile an alum who has been recommended for his or her activities, accomplishments and/or contributions. If you have someone you would like to recommend, send us the information and why you think they should be "Alumni of the Month."
The mission of the DuPont High School Alumni Association is to:
Preserve accurate records of school history while maintaining traditions associated with that history,
Promote camaraderie among all graduates, staff members, and supporters of the school,
Provide ways and means to support members and relatives of members seeking higher education degrees,
Recognize and commend graduates and staff members who have distinguished themselves as leaders in the world, nation, state, and local community, and
Maintain a purposeful information system that promotes communication among its members and supporters.
ALMA MATER On the city's eastern border, Reared against the sky, Proudly stands our Alma Mater as the years roll by. "Forward ever" be our watchword, "Conquer and prevail; Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, DuPont High, all hail!"
DuPont High School Alumni Association, Inc. P.O. Box 68 Old Hickory, TN 37138-0068
We have added a "Local Events" page that contains notices of happenings in and around the Old Hickory-Donelson-Hermitage area. 
An additional scholarship in the memory of Lillian M. Massey has been established for 2012. Female graduates interested in pursuing a degree in Cosmetology, Ms. Lillian's profession, may apply for up to a $3,000 scholarship. Interested applicants should write a letter describing why they should be awarded a scholarship.
ADD YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
KEEP YOUR ADDRESS UP TO DATE
Picture This Art Gallery in Hermitage has created a number of Christmas ornaments from Phil Ponder's many prints. One of his latest print is his rendering of the high school before it was destroyed by fire.
Alumni support has made it possible to continue our scholarship awards program. This year, up to $2,000 will will be awarded to applicants who are a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a DuPont High graduate.
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