CUTTING THE RIBBON marking their membership with the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is the board of Fairfield ISD’s Education Foundation.

In the front row (l-r) are Brian Evans, President; Nicole Ramirez, of Air Evac Life Team; Gail Farish, owner of Creations Flowers & Gifts; Mary Masiel, receptionist for FISD; Patti Pratt, curator of Freestone County Historical Museum; Kenny Hughes, director; Chifawn Johnson, Secretary, with grandson Jacob Johnson;

Back row (l-r) are Brenda Finley, owner of Brenda’s Closet; Lisa Schick, administrative assistant Fairfield Chamber of Commerce; Joshua Belile, of Air Evac Life Team; Brenda Pate, executive director Fairfield Chamber of Commerce; Marlon Cockerell, Vice President of Development; Melissa Cox, Deputy Superintendent; and Demar Hill, Vice President of Finance & Governance.

The Education Foundation will host their 2nd Annual Gala fundraiser Friday, March 2nd at Twisted Vine Event Center in Fairfield.

For tickets, visit the FISD Administration Office, or call 903-389-2532. Last year, the Education Foundation awarded almost $13,000 in grants to FISD teachers for innovative and exciting additions to curriculum.

(Photo by Megan Hempel)