Announcement of 2012 Spring Gala Honoring Dr. David H. Fisher

Dr. David H. Fisher 2012 Spring Gala April 14

The UL Alumni Association is fortunate to honor Dr. David Fisher as our 2012 Spring Gala honoree. The celebration is scheduled for Saturday, April 14th from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will be held on the grounds of the UL Alumni Center. Dr. Fisher will be honored for his dedication and faithful support of the University and our community. The honor bestowed upon Dr. Fisher is not without sufficient merit. Dr. Fisher is our first Spring Gala honoree to have simultaneously won the Outstanding Graduate Award (1950); won the Outstanding Alumni Award (1980); inducted into the UL Athletic Hall of Fame (1950); and is a UL Alumni Association Past President (1982 – 83.)

Instituted in 1997, the Annual Spring Gala is a fund raising event which University and community supporters await each year. On a given Saturday, the University of Louisiana Alumni Association hosts the Annual Spring Gala, our only fundraising event, on the grounds of the beautiful Alumni Center. The evening is one of the highlights of the year for us. The funds generated from the Spring Gala go towards the continued maintenance and upkeep of the Alumni Center, one of the "gems of the University."

The Spring Gala offers fine food, entertainment and both silent and live auctions that includes a variety of attractive offerings such as original artwork, unique gift assortments, travel opportunities and Ragin’ Cajuns merchandise.

For more information on the Spring Gala, please call 337.482.0900 or drop us an email at SpringGala@louisiana.edu.

Fresh off the heels of a spectacular football season and a dramatic win in the 2011 New Orleans Bowl, the Alumni Association would like to thank all who participated in the Bowl celebrations.

A special thanks goes out to our sponsors, who without their financial contributions, our Champions Square/Club 44 event might not have been possible. Those sponsors were Cox, Gauthiers’ Oilfield Rentals, Popeyes, and Republic National Distributing Company.

Click here for the Alumni Association 2012 Gala Page which has links for ways to become involved with the Gala, including planning, sponsorship, and/or auction items.

Pre-Gala

2012 Spring Gala Invitation

1947 - David Fisher sporting Jennings HS sweater with Delia Fisher, grandmother,& John Henry Fisher,father

1947 - David monkeying-around in Jennings

1947 - Shirley Rhodes & David Fisher

1946 - SLI Homecoming - Quadrangle - Shirley Rhodes & David Fisher (left) with friends

1946 SLI Homecoming - Shirley Rhodes & David Fisher in the Quadrangle

1948 - David Fisher SLI football

Fisher carrying the ball on Louisiana Tech's wet field

1947 - David Fisher & H.T."Shrimp" Smith vs. Southeastern

1947 - David Fisher SLI halfback

1948 - Fisher & William Sheffield,Track & Field Co-Captains

David Fisher working out on low hurdles

1948 Track & Field Team

1944 - Private David Fisher,20th Air Force

David Fisher,39th Bomb Group,B-29 Crew, Guam

David Fisher with one of his enlisted buddies

David Fisher & Enlisted Crew Members, Guam

1947 - David Fisher at SLI

1963 David Fisher, USL All Sports Banquet

1948 SLI Interfraternity Council

1950 - David Fisher, Jennings HS Head Football Coach

1946 SLI Homecoming - Dave and Shirley

Dave & Shirley surrounded by children

Shirley & Dave - Dancing With The Stars

Shirley & Dave

David Fisher Riding Mardi Gras Float in Rio Parade

Dave with some of Fisher children

Father Floyd Calais & David Fisher

Nov. 22, 2011 David Fisher being interviewed at the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Invitation Ceremony

December, 2011 - David Fisher Jr.& Sr. with Rodriguez grandchildren at New Orleans Bowl

March, 2012 - David Fisher & Sherry LeBas,UL Associate Athletic Director at Track & Field Reunion

March,2012 - Ed Dugas,Claude Revels holding a tie from when Fisher directed the Southwestern Relays & Fisher

Jake Delhomme & David Fisher at Cajun Field

David Fisher at Cajun Field

December, 2011 - David Fisher with grandsons Harrison Fisher and Jordan Romero at New Orleans Bowl

Master Chef David Fisher

Shirley & David Fisher on 40th Wedding Anniversary trip

Shirley & David Fisher Family Christmas

November 2, 2002 - Beryl Shipley,Dave Fisher & Dolores Shipley at Shipley Reunion

David Fisher ready for Cajuns Football game

2011 - Fisher's Early Childhood Development celebrates 50th school year

Paint the Town Red recognition for Fisher's Early Childhood Development -Stacy,Dave,Sharon,Lindsey

December, 2011 - Fisher Family Delegation at the New Orleans Bowl

Dave Fisher, the care-giver

Dr. David Henry Fisher,2012 Alumni Association Spring Gala Honoree

Gala

Michael Savoy and Lindsey Fisher

Fisher Grandchildren L-R: Nicholas Fisher,Mary Kathryn Romero,Harrison Fisher,Ian O'Neill

Fisher Grandchildre L-R: Evan Fisher,Joseph Romero,Jonathan Fisher,Mason Fisher,Reed Fisher

David & Shirley Fisher surrounded by their children & their spouses

Shirley seated; Shawn O'Neill,David Fisher,Sharon Fisher O'Neill & Ian O'Neill standing

Seated L-R:Camille Brown,Shirley,Claire Brown; Stacy Fisher Brown,David,Mark Brown

Shirley & David Fisher Family

#8 Fisher Grandchildren L-R: Jonathan Fisher, Mason Fisher, Rebecca Fisher,AnneMarie Romero (2 ids needed)

Ian O'Neill, Mary Kathryn Romero,Millie & Louis Whittington

Penelope Olivier & Susan Fisher

Diane Sibille,Catherine Maloney, Terry & Kay Richard, Christina Kraus

Lindsay Fisher,Rachelle Woodard,Erin Ardoin,Rosalind Fisher

Gene & Julia Lognion with David Fisher

Elizabeth & Rachelle Woodard with David Fisher

Renee Bernard,Rachelle Woodard,Erin Ardoin,David Fisher,Shelly Fisher Romero,Greg Ardoin,Stacy Fisher Brown

Ivy & Liz Landry with David Fisher

Mitzi & Mark Duhon with David Fisher

Sharon Catalon,David,Betsy Lopez

Dr. Joseph Savoie, UL President

Dr. David Fisher, 2012 Alumni Association Gala Honoree, introduced

Mark Duhon,Lindsey Fisher,Dr. David Fisher,Jr.,Ted Lee

Ed Dugas,introduction of Dr. David Fisher

David Fisher

David,Shirley & Ed Dugas

Auctioneer Robert Harris

Buddy Marcello & David Fisher,SLI roommates & teammates 1946-49

Grandchildren Joseph & AnneMarie Romero with David & Shirley

Harrison Fisher & Jordan Romero with grandparents David & Shirley Fisher

Back Row L-R: Mike & Cindy Habetz,Gail Strenge,Karen Strenge Fegura,Monica & Keith Strenge;Front: Cara & Dane Escott

Charles & Mo Trent with David

David & Shirley Fisher Family

Back row L-R: Greg & Erin Ardoin,Fr.Bryce Sibley;Front:Grandson, Joseph Romero

Fisher Grandchildren L-R:Rebecca Fisher,AnneMarie Romero,Mason Fisher,Jonathan Fisher,Evan Fisher,Joseph Romero,Reed Fisher

Kerry & Paula Whitmeyre with Shirley & David

Dr. David Henry Fisher

Dr. Savoie greeting Shirley Fisher

Larry Whitmayer; Dr.DavidFisher,Sr.; Dr.David Fisher, Jr.

Shirley & David with their oldest granddaughter,JoAllison Rodrigue,her husband, Joe Henry,& their sons

Judge Kaliste Saloom & Mrs. Saloom with David Fisher

Shirley and friends,Elizabeth,Rachelle Woodard,Rhonda

Evan Fisher on trumpet & Emily Young signing

Fisher grandchildren at forefront during Pledge of Alligiance

2012 Alumni Association Gala honoring Dr. David Fisher

Fisher Brunch

Dr. David Fisher, Jr.,Kristi Larson,Lindsey Fisher,Melinda Larson,Jeanette Larson

Shirley Fisher,Sandra Fisher,JoAllison Rodriguez

Front table L-R: Charlie & Peggy Lee,Gail Strenge,Rosie Arceneaux,Linda Gard

Karren & Tommy Hays,Chuck Bernard,Gema & David Edmiston

Dr. Mike & Maureen Judice,Lise Anne & Jim Slatten, Sandra & Sonny Launey

Nicholas Fisher,Rosalind Fisher,Dr. David Fisher,Jr.,Kristi Larson,Lindsey Fisher,Melinda Larson Duhon

Kristi Larson & Milinda Larson Duhon with Dr. David Fisher

Karen Strenge Segura with Terry & Kay Richard

Rosalind & Lindsey Fisher,Matsie Lalonde,Myra Leger,Susan Fisher,Sharon,Shawn & Ian O'Neill

Keith Strenge & Shirley Fisher

David Fisher,Sandra & Sonny Launey

Gema & David Edmiston,David Fisher

Lise Anne Slatten,David Fisher,Jim Slatten

Linda Gard & David Fisher

Chanda Hollier and David Fisher

Myra Leger,David Fisher,Matsie Lalonde,Susan Fisher

Seated L-R:Susan Fisher,Shirley Fisher,Sharon Fisher O'Neill; Standing:Shelly Fisher Romero,Valonda,Stacy Fisher Brown,Sandra Fisher

John Picard,David Fisher,Peggy Picard

Fisher Cousins:Debbie & David

Shirley Fisher seated:Kristi Larson,Melinda Larson Duhon,Jeanette Larson,Rosie Arceneaux

Shirley & David Fisher,Millie (SLI'52) & Louis Whittington

Linda Gard,David Fisher,Jeanette Larson,Charlie & Peggy Lee,Gail Strenge,Rosie Arceneaux

Standing,Tommy Hays;Jim Slatten,Karren Hays,Lise Anne Slatten,Gema & David Edmiston,Sonny & Sandra Louney

Ginger Thibeaux Doucet,Dolly Pellessier,Sandra Fisher,Colleen Foreman,Bonnie Camos,Sandra Judice Moore

Holly & Douglas Leger with daughter

Elizabeth & Rochelle Woodard

Center: David Fisher,Christina Lemoine,Susan Fisher

David Fisher's SLI football jersey,one of the highly visible decorations.

Christine Lemoine & Susan Fisher

Fisher granddaughters: Rebecca Fisher,AnneMarie Romero,Claire Brown

Barbara & Dale Savoie

With David Fisher's SLI Football Jersey hanging on left: Chuck & Rene Thibeaux Bernard, UL President Dr. Joseph Savoie, Ginger Thibeaux Doucet

Prominent in upper left, David Fisher's S Club Letterman's sweater,along with other SLI/USL/UL memorabilia & refreshments

More Ragin' Cajuns decorations, including statue of "Gee",former bulldog mascot.

Fisher Cajun Nation

Ty Zammit,Douglas Leger,Lindsey Fisher,Jo Henry Rodriguez

Nanette & Dr. David Fisher, Jr.

Faces in the Tent City Crowd

Kori Schexnayder,Nanette Fisher & John Schexnayder

Covered Patio Near Celebration Capacity

Shirley & David Fisher

Rene & Chuck Bernard

Elizabeth Woodard,Erin O'Neill Ardoin,Nicholas Fisher

Video of Dr. Fisher Interview June 12, 2012