Mouser Legacy Fund
This fund will strengthen the permanent financial resources available through the Tartan Endowment to address the second century of core priorities for our Highland Park schools.
Your gift to the
COACH JIM MOUSER LEGACY FUND
helps lead HPISD into the second century of educational excellence
To give by mail with a check, please complete a Donation Form and mail both form and donation to
Highland Park Education Foundation
4201 Grassmere Lane, Dallas, TX 75205
Checks payable to Highland Park Education Foundation or HPEF
To notify us of a donor-advised fund gift,
please complete a Donation Form and
email it to christi.morrow@hpef.org
with the subject line - Mouser Fund DAF.
To learn more about how to give a gift of stock, view our
Stock Donation Instructions or contact Christi Morrow at christi.morrow@hpef.org for more information
To make a gift through a direct bank withdrawal or
to pledge a gift of $10,000 or greater, please call 214-780-4060
so we can send you the appropriate form via DocuSign.
Jim Mouser, also known as simply “Mouser”, served as a track and cross country coach for 27 years at Highland Park High School. He established one of the most successful cross country and track programs in the United States.
When he retired in 1994, the boys cross country teams had won 10 district and 2 regional championships. The girls cross country teams had won 18 district, 17 regional and 5 state championships. The girls’ track and field teams won numerous district championships, 1 regional championship and state runner-up twice. While his teams were successful, it is the life success of his athletes and the coaches who came in contact with him where he made the biggest impact. His example of grit, fairness, perseverance, and dedication made a profound difference in many athletes and coaches’ lives.
Jim and his wife, Tommie, have been married over 60 years. They have two children and four grandchildren. In 2011, Mouser was inducted into the Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas Hall of Fame. His legacy of hard work, integrity and resilience continues to influence future generations of athletes and students.
Read his full bio from the 2024 HPHS Distinguished Alumni Awards here.