Alumni backpack donations top 800 in 11th year

On Aug. 2, members of the Fallbrook Alumni Association got to work and filled another 75 backpacks to be delivered to Fallbrook High School on Registration Day.

For 11 years, the association has been providing backpacks filled with supplies needed for students to get a good start on their studies. This year the count topped 800 – that’s a lot of pencils!

After a morning of packing, members rewarded themselves with a bountiful potluck lunch and more “Warrior Memories.” Funding for the project is provided by supporters of the Fallbrook Alumni Association, both individuals and organizations...