Connie Farris: 1974 Alumnus Awarded DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award

(From spartalive.com)

Constance Rozelle “Connie” Farris received the DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Award approved by the National Society, in Washington DC. Some of her works include training, researching and conserving historic records, interpreting historic photographs, cemetery preservation, and state cemetery law. She is accredited in grant writing and formation of nonprofit organizations. She helped to form the Cookeville Train Depot Museum, served as its first director, and was instrumental in the museum’s placement on the National Register of Historic Places. She is an advocate for at-risk cemeteries and volunteer caretaker of a local historic cemetery. She has successfully written grants for preservation and restoration of historic buildings. Farris received a special Certificate Award and the DAR Historic Preservation Recognition Pin.

(From Connie’s PCSHS Friends)

Known for her warm smile and engaging personality, Connie recently served as an integral member of the PCSHS 1974 50th reunion committee. Connie’s focus and contributions positively impacted scheduling, venue selection, recognition of classmates, entertainment, catering, set-up, and clean-up. Connie was the first classmate to show up for the reunion event and the last classmate to leave after the reunion….. actually, returning the next morning to finish cleaning and resetting the venue in accordance with contractual requirements.

Some classmates are very familiar with Connie’s appreciation of music…… rock n’ roll….. and perhaps a little focus on some of the Allman Brothers’ best…… her energy and focus on fun helped us all sway to the music and perhaps even “bust a move” every now and then. CONGRATULATIONS CONNIE ….. ROCK ON !!!!