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Heritage Room

The Heritage Room was established in 2013 to provide the Pampa community with a room dedicated to the history (past and present) of PISD.

The Heritage Room is located in the PISD Administration Building and is open during business hours. It is also available at other times and to class reunions. Please contact the administration building for information.

The Heritage Room contains several items from the past involving athletics, choir, band, drama, etc. It also has some permanent displays with Randy Matson, Mary Jane Rose, Warren Hasse, and Carver High School. Three computer screens are available for viewing yearbooks from 1921 to the present and categories of interests about Pampa ISD. One large screen runs perpetually with items of interest.

The Heritage Room on a yearly basis is responsible for the Hall of Fame Inductees’ display and for the Harvester Spotlight display which was created for persons who are no longer with us but who had an impact on Pampa ISD. There is also a temporary display that is located next to the receptionist’s desk. Some of the topics displayed: 1980’s PHS Girls’ Track; Graduation; Vocational; Spring Sports; School Supplies; and Apparel.

The Heritage Room is a working museum. The goal is to keep accepting items of PISD memorabilia. Items such as class rings, clothing, yearbooks, and programs from choir, band, athletics, and elementary/junior high are always accepted. It is asked that items be donated. Please call the administration building for the procedure to donate items. Pampa ISD Administration 806-669-4700

Harvester Spotlight

The Harvester Spotlight started because the Hall of Fame requires the inductee to be present, and we are finding so many who have accomplished so much but have passed away or did not graduate from PHS. Criteria for the Harvester Spotlight:

1. Can but does not have to be a graduate of Pampa HS.
2. Can be alive or dead.
3. Contributed/Impacted/Influenced Pampa ISD in some way - taught, coached, etc.
4. Achieved great things in his/her life but has passed away.

Granville "Gene" Harkrader, Harvester Spotlight

Gene Harkrader, graduate of Pampa High School(1949), attended Texas Tech University two years prior to joining the United States Air Force in 1954. 1st Lieutenant Mr. Harkrader was assigned to 339th Strategic Reconnaissance, Forbes Air Force Base as a navigator on an RB-47H. On April 29, 1960 , his Plane went down outside of Topeka, Kansas with he and two others aboard perishing.

Due to Cold War secrecy and the sensitive nature of the missions flown by Gene and the crew, information remained classified until the 1990's. His story and service became known due to two local Kansas men discovering the wreckage from the crash site. Their pursuance of the information of the fatal crash brought 1st Lt. Harkrader's story to light for the nation, his family, and his alma mater, Pampa High School. His story is told and highlighted in the Harvester Spotlight in the Pampa ISD foyer.

Heritage Room Board

We, the PISD Heritage Room Board, appreciate your memorabilia donations. We also appreciate your monetary donations as The Heritage Room is not funded by PISD. A donation box is located in The Heritage Room, and your donation can also be given to a board member. We hope that you will take the opportunity to visit and see the rich heritage of Pampa ISD.

Board Members:

Dick Dunham, Class of 1956

Sherry Seabourn, Class of 1969

LeeAnn Ammons, Class of 1974

Dana Terry, Class of 1975

Dan Morrison, Class of 1975

Hugh Piatt, Superintendent

Misti LeBlanc, Pampa ISD Board of Trustee Member

2025-2026 Hall of Fame Inductees

Dr. Kyle Chambers

Class of 1994

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Col. Stephen Maddox

Class of 1965

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