Lin Thomas (1941-2022)

The FHS Alumni Association is receiving donations for a new Industrial Arts Scholarship in the name of Lin Thomas, FHS ’59. Lin passed away on May 27, 2022. He taught various industrial art classes at Fillmore High until his retirement in 2002. In each of the final three years of teaching he led an auto restoration project that entailed him and his students restoring a Ford Model A Pickup which they subsequently drove in the History Channel’s Great Race. If you would like to make a donation to this scholarship in Mr. Thomas’s name, you can mail your check to FHS Alumni., 559 Sespe Ave., Fillmore, CA. 93015. You can also make a donation via the Alumni’s Website at www.fillmorehighalumni.com, click on “Donate” and follow the prompts. Thank You.