Mineral Wells High School 50 Year Club, Inc

Honoring our heritage. Serving our members. Investing in future generations.

Mark Your Calendar For The Next Reunion June 11-12, 2027

Upcoming Events

Board Meeting - Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10 am

Board Meeting - Wednesday, January 13, 2027 - 10:00 am

Board Meeting - Wednesday, April 14, 2027 - 10:00 am

Board Meeting - Friday, June 11, 2027 - 10:00 am

TJ Jones Beasley

Representing Class of 1976
Coming Home Queen
Homecoming Parade
Monday, September 21, 2026

TTBD

Friday September 25, 2026

Homecoming Football Game

TTBD

Sponsor Deadline

Golf Tournament TBD

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Spring 2027

Scholarship Golf Tournament

Fundraiser

Nominations for 50 Year Club

Teacher of the Year

TTBD

Deadline for Scholarship

Applications TBD

TTBD

Winners to be Announced

Saturday June 12, 2027

Reunion Details TBD

June 11 and June 12, 2027

The Rock schoolhouse

Constructed in 1886, the Rock Schoolhouse is the oldest surviving building in Mineral Wells and served as the city’s first public school. Stones for the building were gathered from nearby Rock Creek, transported to the site, and hand-cut by local craftsmen. For 86 years, the schoolhouse educated generations of Mineral Wells students before closing as a school in 1972.

Today, the Rock Schoolhouse serves as a museum dedicated to preserving the early history of Mineral Wells. Visitors can learn about the community’s development, including its rise as a nationally known health resort destination that once attracted more than 100,000 visitors annually.

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President

Marcia Sabol Simmons ’70

1st Vice President

Dru Purcell Rusher ’74

2nd Vice President

Teresa McInroe Montalvo ’75

Treasurer

Margaret Hill Colton ’67

Assistant Treasurer

Dana Landers ’74

Historian

Martha Meeks Lloyd ’71

Parliamentarian

Lottie Jordan Eubanks ’61

Acting Recording Secretary

Lisa Ratto Able’74

Office Manager

Kathleen Fields Rother ’74

We Have a Job For You!

Your Name

2025-2026 officers

We Are Grateful for the Heart of Our Volunteers Who Have Continued the Vision of the 50 Year Club

President Marcia Sabol Simmons ’70

1st VP Dru Purcell Rusher ’74

2nd VP Terry Brooks ’70

Treasurer Margaret Hill Colton ’67

Recording Secretary Denise Thomas McDonald ’72

Parliamentarian Lottie Eubanks ’61

Historian Matha Meeks Lloyd ’71

Neta Cater Mason ’50 Office Manager

Belinda Harper Bateman ’71 Corresponding Secretary

Thank you for serving!

101 NW 5th Ave.

The building was built in 1915 and the last graduating class from this location was 1955.

Scholarship Application

The story of Mineral Wells ISD is deeply connected to the growth and development of the Mineral Wells community itself. From a one-room schoolhouse in the 1880s to a modern district serving thousands of students, generations of educators, students, and community leaders have helped shape the educational landscape of Mineral Wells.

The Early Years

According to Weaver’s research, Mineral Wells’ first school opened in 1881 in a rented house located near present-day SE 1st Street and 2nd Avenue. The school’s first teacher was H.M. Berry. The school later moved to the Baptist Church located near 1st Avenue and 4th Street.

In 1884, with the assistance of educator R.E. Hendry, the historic Rock Schoolhouse was constructed at what is now 201 NW 5th Avenue. The building remains one of the oldest surviving educational structures in the community.

As Mineral Wells grew, educational opportunities expanded. Professor John W. McCracken established Mineral Wells College in 1891 at 101 NW 5th Avenue, attracting students from throughout the region.