Noteworthy Graduates To Be Honored By Paris ISD

The Paris Independent School District is thrilled to announce the rare and esteemed Distinguished Graduate Award recipients for 2023 and 2024. This accolade, the highest honor the district can bestow, celebrates Paris High School and Gibbons High School alumni who have achieved national or international recognition for their career accomplishments, setting themselves apart as leaders and role models.

This year, Paris ISD will honor two exceptional former students:

Charles E. (Chili) Nobles (PHS Class of 1934/Posthumous)

Joshua Owen Ray (PHS Class of 1996)

Their portraits will be proudly displayed on the Wall of Honor at Paris High School, inspiring current and future students.

Special Presentation and Homecoming Pep Rally

The award ceremony will occur on Friday, September 6, at 2:00 p.m. in the Commons Area at Paris High School. Following the ceremony, the award recipients will be presented to the PHS student body during the Homecoming pep rally at 3:00 p.m.

Former students, staff, and friends of Paris ISD are warmly invited to attend. To make reservations for the 2:00 p.m. presentation, community members should call 903-737-7473 ext. 4018 by September 4.

How to Nominate a Distinguished Graduate

If you know a Paris ISD graduate who has made significant contributions and deserves recognition, you can nominate them for the Distinguished Graduate Award. Visit our website at https://www.parisisd.net/70947_2, Paris ISD Distinguished Graduate Award Program, to download the nomination form at the bottom of the page. Submissions are due by May 1st of each year.

Paris ISD looks forward to celebrating the achievements of its distinguished alumni and welcoming the community to this special event.