Sandra L Kenner (Pritts)
I know this needs monitored, but we do need some thought and planning to go into this. We have enough for a few years but then classmates would have to contribute (I for one would be glad to do that). I also would be glad to monitor it, after I learn what we need to do.
Below is what I got from Paula Foreman at the AAHS.
Please read and comment. Sandy
So nice to hear you had a successful reunion! The idea of a scholarship is wonderful. There are a couple of ways to do this.
1. You can set up a scholarship through the AAHS Main Office specific to your class. As a committee/class you would be able to identify the criteria and be involved in the selection process as much as you like. The scholarship award is listed in the Commencement booklet. If your classmates/committee want to be involved in the selection of the recipient you can do that. I can ask the high school to send you a scholarship packet if that's what you think you want.
2. You can choose to donate it to the AAHS Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. As you know, we have been offering 10 - $1,000 scholarships yearly. We have a committee that interviews the students prior to making the awards. We could designate one of the 10 each year for the next four years as sponsored by the Class of 1960. The remainder $500 could go toward a scholarship in year 5.
Hope this helps.
Paula
Paula R. Foreman
Community Relations Director
Girls Track & Field Coach
Altoona Area School District
1201 8th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602
(814)946-8424
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