CAALC Announcments

Honoring Dewitt Fleming: A Legacy of Service
  • June 2025
  • CAALC proudly celebrates Dewitt Fleming Day, recognizing his exceptional dedication, unwavering commitment, and invaluable service to the Crispus Attucks Alumni Lettermen’s Club. For over 16 years, Mr. Fleming has been a steadfast pillar of our organization, tirelessly advancing our mission and purpose. This special day honors his enduring contributions and profound impact on our community.
Crispus Attucks Alumni Lettermens Club Golf Outing

Tee Up for Transformation: Join Our 9th Annual Golf Outing!

Mark your calendars for Monday, July 14th, 2025, as we return to the prestigious Broadmoor Country Club for our 9th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Outing! Since 2016, this event has grown from humble beginnings at Coffin Golf Club into a cornerstone of community impact—and this year promises to be our most impactful yet.

Why Swing With Us?
Your participation fuels dreams! What began as two $500 scholarships for Attucks High School seniors has blossomed into five $2,000 awards ($10,000 total). Now, we’re aiming higher: Help us fund five $5,000 scholarships ($25,000 total) and empower the next generation of student-athletes.

How to Get Involved (Before It’s Too Late!):
⛳ PLAY: Register as a single golfer or grab your foursome!
🏆 SPONSOR: Elevate your impact with tiered sponsorships:

Luncheon ($2,500) | Eagle ($2,000) | Birdie ($1,000) | Golf Ball ($750) | Beverage Cart ($600) | Par ($500) | Breakfast ($350) | Hole Sponsor ($175)
💻 DONATE: Every dollar counts! Contribute directly by clicking here!

⏰ Act Fast—Tickets & Sponsorships Are Going Quickly!
Join other Crispus Attucks supporters who’ve rallied at Highland Country Club, Plum Creek, and Broadmoor over the past eight years. This is your chance to be part of a legacy while enjoying a day of camaraderie on the greens.

Sow into the future of our student-athletes. Secure your spot, sponsor a moment, or donate today—and help us drive education further than ever before!

Crispus Attucks Coach surprised with NBA Finals tickets by Good Morning America
By: WRTV Staff
Posted 11:00 AM, Jun 10, 2025

In a heartwarming surprise on Tuesday morning, Good Morning America presented Crispus Attucks High School basketball coach Chris Hawkins with two tickets to Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

GMA’s Ike Ejiochi flew to Indy to deliver the exciting news as part of their “Side Lines Heroes” segment.

Coach Hawkins, a three-time Indianapolis Coach of the Year and an alumnus of the historic school, has guided his teams to several state conference championships. He reflected on the legends who walked the same halls, including Oscar Robertson and Ray Crowe.

Principal Lauren Franklin was also there to honor Hawkins. Read more

Crispus Attucks Own Kamrah Banks

Breaks School Record + Oscar Robinson’s record.  63 points + 5 steals + 6 rebounds!  She has joined Basketball Royalty. 

Crispus Attucks Lettermen Working Concessions

 

Crispus Attucks Homecoming Football Game + Tailgate 2024

 

Lettermen’s Suite |  Indiana State High School Basketball Championship 
  • March 29, 2024
  • Gainbridge, Indianapolis, IN 

  • The Crispus Attucks High School boys basketball team poured their hearts out on the court during the thrilling 2025 IHSAA Class 3A state championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, March 29th. Despite a hard-fought battle, our beloved Tigers fell short to Saint Joseph High School with a final score of 56-52.

    Although the scoreboard may not have been in our favor, the spirit and determination of the Crispus Attucks Tigers shone brightly throughout the game. Our team displayed unwavering passion and dedication, showcasing the true essence of sportsmanship and teamwork. The entire Crispus Attucks community rallied behind our team, cheering them on with pride and admiration.

    While the championship title may have eluded us this time, the journey and memories created by our Tigers will forever be etched in our hearts. The future is bright for our team, and we are confident that they will continue to soar to new heights, embodying the spirit of resilience and excellence that defines Crispus Attucks High School.

Balloon Release for Tracy Murray
  • March 15, 2025

  • Well known Crispus Attucks Tigers Supporter

IU to Recognize Dr. Payne for Dedication to Educational Equity and Social Justice
  • October 2, 2024
  • The Indiana University School of Education will honor Dr. Patricia Payne, Director of the Office of Racial Equity and Inclusion for Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), with the prestigious Transformational Alumni Award this fall.  This award celebrates Dr. Payne’s lifelong dedication to educational equity and social justice, recognizing her as a leader who embodies the values of excellence, advocacy, and service.  Known nationally as a tireless advocate for educational equity and social justice, Dr. Payne believes the groundwork for her career was laid in the classes at IU during the early days of the Civil Rights Movement.  “I had some amazing professors who gave me the basics that I needed to go out and educate children,” said Dr. Payne, who earned a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and administrative license from the IU School of Education. Read more….
Ray Crowe |  Whiteland Memorial 
  • March 15, 2024
  • Whiteland, Indiana
  • Ray Crowe was a legendary athlete and coach who later became a state representative and director of Indy Parks and Recreation. He is best known for leading the all-Black Crispus Attucks High School basketball team to win two state titles in the 1950s, making them the first all-Black team to win the championship. Recently, a state historical marker was dedicated in his honor in Whiteland, Indiana, where he grew up and excelled in sports. The marker recognizes his contributions to education and sportsmanship and his impact on Indiana’s basketball and education history.
Oscar Robertson Statue at Attucks
  • TBA 2025
  • Crispus Attucks High School | Indpls IN
  • Oscar Robertson led Crispus Attucks High School to become the first all-Black team to win a state championship in the United States. A statue will be erected in honor of Robertson’s remarkable impact on the game and his hometown, in partnership with the Indiana Pacers. The statue depicts Robertson wearing a West No. 1 All-Star jersey and shooting a basketball. The statue will be permanently placed at Crispus Attucks. It will be unveiled in 2025.

    “I thank the Pacers and the NBA,” Robertson said. “I don’t want to get too emotional, but you think about all the years that you played and, as a matter of fact, I thought about my mother giving me that basketball. It’s a wonderful memory.”

Willie Ray Martin | 1.29.40 – 3.18.24
  • March 18, 2024 
  • Willie Ray Martin, born on January 29, 1940, in Harperville, Mississippi, was an avid scholar and gifted athlete. He attended Indianapolis Public Schools #23, #60, and Shortridge High School, graduating in 1958. He then earned an academic scholarship to Indiana Central College, now known as the University of Indianapolis. Willie taught physical education at the historic Crispus Attucks High School from 1962-68, where he was an assistant football and wrestling coach. He spent the majority of his professional career working for the Indianapolis Public School System at various schools. Willie was a lifelong educator, spanning five decades. He impacted many lives during his educational tenure. Willie was charismatic and charming, never meeting a stranger. He enlightened and enhanced any space he encountered. Willie married his lifelong partner, Jean Anne Heylmann, and William Paul and Rachel Anne were born into this union.
Attucks! | Hard Cover Book | Amazon
  • October 23, 2018
  • Attucks tells the true story of the all-black high school basketball team that broke the color barrier in segregated 1950s Indiana. With the help of their brilliant coach, they won the state high school basketball championship in 1955, shattering the myth of their inferiority and becoming the first all-black team in US history to win a racially open championship tournament. The book is written by National Book Award winner Phil Hoose and is a tribute to a team that overcame impossible odds and made a difference when it mattered most.
Attucks: The School That Opened a City | Movie | YouTube
  • Crispus Attucks High School was built during Indiana’s Ku Klux Klan era. Despite being designed to fail, its students succeeded and became surgeons, teachers, scientists, politicians, musicians, and athletes. They were a powerful force for integration, winning over younger white residents through their accomplishments and grace. (Film by: Langhart Cohen and many more)
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