History of the Alumni Association

In June of 1947, the John A. Gupton Alumni Association was founded. An annual meeting was held in the month of June during graduation week during that time. Mr. Gupton believed that establishing the Alumni Association would ensure a lasting bond between the graduates and the school. There were six members on the alumni committee. A faculty advisor was to serve on the alumni committee along with any graduate that chose to do so by Mr. Gupton. In 1965, John A. Gupton College was incorporated as a non-profit educational institution. Each graduate of the college became an equal owner in the college. The Alumni Association remained strong until the late 1980's and began to diminish. Several alumni members and members of the board decided in the mid 90's to revive the association. Alumni members have became more active in the association, as well as, seeking prospective students to attend the college.

In 2003, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools suggested that the school have an endowment fund established equal to at least one year's operating expenses, should the school fall under hard times. The alumni association has established an endowment fund to show support of the college and its future. The association meets every year the first weekend in August in Nashville, This annual reunion and event is a time of enjoyed by all those attended. Each year, 50 year pins are presented to those members who graduated from our institution. TN. The Ligature, the official publication of the alumni association has been the printed voice of college news. John A. Gupton College Alumni Association comprises of over 1,750 graduates and remains vital to a funeral service it alumni and the education institution it serves.