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"Once a Hilltopper, always a Hilltopper"

The official alumni chapter connecting generations of E. C. Glass High School graduates in Lynchburg, Virginia. Reconnect with classmates, celebrate our heritage, and build the future of the Hilltopper community.

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A Legacy Since 1865

E. C. Glass High School — Lynchburg, Virginia

For over 150 years, E. C. Glass High School has stood as a beacon of educational excellence atop Langhorne Hill. The Hilltopper at Heart Alumni Chapter honors that legacy by keeping graduates connected to their alma mater and to one another, no matter where life has taken them.

Our chapter brings together alumni from every graduating class to celebrate traditions, support current students through scholarships, and preserve the rich history of one of Virginia's most storied high schools. Whether you graduated in the 1950s or last spring, you belong here.

160+ Years of History

5,000+ Alumni Members

$250K Scholarships Awarded

50+ Annual Events

Membership Tiers

Choose the membership level that's right for you. Every membership supports our scholarship fund and alumni programs.

Young Alumni

$25/year

For graduates of the last 5 years
Member directory access
Event discounts
Quarterly newsletter
Alumni network access

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Gold Hilltopper

$50/year

Full member directory access
Free admission to 2 events
Scholarship voting rights
Exclusive alumni directory
Quarterly newsletter
Member-only reunions

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Heritage Patron

$100/year

All Gold Hilltopper benefits
Free admission to all events
Scholarship sponsorship
Wall of Honor recognition
Legacy gift program

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Upcoming Events

Join fellow Hilltoppers at our gatherings, reunions, and community events throughout the year.

OCT

Homecoming 2025 Celebration

🕐 6:00 PM 📍 E. C. Glass Auditorium

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NOV

Alumni Hall of Honor Banquet

🕐 7:00 PM 📍 The Virginian Hotel

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DEC

Holiday Mixer & Scholarship Auction

🕐 5:30 PM 📍 Academy Center of the Arts

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Hilltopper Voices

Stories from our alumni community — the heart of what makes us Hilltoppers at Heart.

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Walking those halls again at our 55th reunion reminded me why E. C. Glass will always be home. The friendships I made here shaped the rest of my life.

Margaret Thompson

Class of 1968

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The scholarship I received from the alumni chapter helped me become the first in my family to attend college. Now I give back so the next generation can do the same.

David Coleman

Class of 1985

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Joining the alumni chapter connected me with mentors who guided my career. The Hilltopper network is real, and it is powerful.

Sarah Mitchell

Class of 2010

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