The Millsap Alumni Scholarship Foundation has embarked on a new project. In April, 2016 the Millsap Alumni Scholarship Foundation Board approved the charter for the Millsap High School Hall of Honor. This project will be a place for members of our school community to nominate worthy graduates, former students, teachers, staff, and "Friends of Millsap" to receive the recognition of being inducted into the Millsap High School Hall of Honor.
The charter for the hall of honor is linked below. Nominations will be accepted during the spring of each year and induction into the Millsap High School Hall of Honor will take place during homecoming festivities.
Mrs. Barbara Parker'53 (Received by Jack Parker, husband and Jackie Parker-Hartt, daughter- Mrs. Parker's lifelong dedication to education and her profound impact on the Millsap community make her an exceptional candidate for this prestigious recognition.
Barbara Parker's journey began in the halls of Millsap High School, where she was a dedicated student, graduating in 1953. In 1952, during her senior year, she married Jack Parker, and after starting a family, she realized the limitations
placed on women in the workforce during the 1950s and 1960s. This realization led her to pursue higher education, enrolling in Weatherford College in 1962, where she played college basketball.
Her passion for teaching was ignited in 1965 when she worked for Mrs. Dean's private school, and she knew then that education was her calling. In 1966, Mrs. Parker began her long and impactful teaching career at Millsap Elementary while continuing her studies at Texas Women's University. Her commitment to education spanned more than 45 years, with 35 of those years dedicated to Millsap ISD before her retirement in 2001.
Mrs. Parker was more than just a teacher-she was a mentor, a role model, and a devoted advocate for her students. She often spent her personal time and resources to ensure her classroom had the necessary supplies when school allotments ran out. Even in retirement, she could not step away from the classroom entirely, returning to teach for a year as a maternity leave replacement and continuing as a substitute teacher until 2011.
Beyond her teaching career, Mrs. Parker cherished her time traveling with family and friends, but her heart always remained with her students. Her selfless dedication and unwavering commitment to education have left an indelible mark on generations of Millsap students, shaping the future of our community through her tireless efforts.
Mrs. Keri Walden '84- University of North Texas – earned BS in 1988, Named Outstanding Senior in Business Education. She studied at Texas Wesleyan School of Law where she earned a Juris Doctorate in December 2003. She has been practicing law in Mineral Wells, Texas since 2004. She is a Presiding Judge in the Mineral Wells Municipal Courts since 2015. She is a City Attorney for the Town of Peaster since 2021, and she also serves as City Attorney for our hometown Millsap, since 2022.
Mrs. Walden is a 3rd generation to graduate from Millsap High School and her son is the fourth generation to graduate from MHS.
She is the granddaughter of J. C. and Frances Henderson. (The MHS baseball field was named after her grandfather, who graduated from MHS.)
She is the granddaughter of Everett and Lillie Walden. (Ms. Lillie graduated from
MHS).
She is the daughter of Tommie and Lynn Walden. (Both attended MHS. Ms. Lynn worked in the Middle School library for a LONG time.)
Her son is Tabor Dobbs. ('12).
She is married to Michael Burns. Although he did not attend Millsap schools, but "he got here as fast as he could!"
Melvin Davis '70- Millsap mechanic and employer; known as the "man before the action" arriving early and staying late; servant heart through celebration meals, community breakfast, handyman, and management of cemetery
Bob Lee- MISD Superintendent 1994-2002; instrumental in completion of new high school and athletic fields; contributed to the establishment of the Alumni Scholarship Foundation; excellent financial manager
Milton Wayne "Soup" Campbell, Sr.- Weatherford College and University of North Texas graduate, one of a kind who served others, taught many, and blessed all with his Christian values through his stories, gospel music, and daily living
Vickie Guess Durant '65- University of North Texas graduate, philanthropist at heart never forgetting her family roots in our community
Mary French- MISD employee for 13 years as a bus driver, librarian, teacher's aide, drill team and cheer sponsor; being a listening friend earned her lasting memories from countless students
Joe Maddux '60- University of North Texas graduate, Alumni Scholarship Foundation President, US Army veteran, preserves area historical importance for future generations
Neil Noakes '92- example of outstanding courage and leadership, master degree in law enforcement, chief of police for Fort Worth, promotes education for youth
Jamie French '72- Millsap mayor, captain of the Parker County Sheriff Posse, President of the water board, Vice President of the community center
Odell C. "Bill" Guess '39- US Navy WWII POW Purple Heart, local US Mail Carrier, Mason, volunteer firefighter, served his church and community
Millsap Home & Garden Club- established in 1997, ladies who create, encourage, and promote goodness for all ages in our community thru scholarships, fun, and fellowship
