The Class of '73 contributed $1,868 to the EGF Education Foundation group gift in conjunction with our 50th reunion.  Of this amount $1,300 was given for the benches and the remaining $568 was earmarked for scholarships.  We requested the benches be engraved with the Green Wave logo and "From the Class of 1973."  Thank you for your generosity!

We were blessed to have dedicated teachers who taught us the 3Rs and so much more.  If you are interested in honoring teachers, join us in making a Class of ‘73 donation to the East Grand Forks Education Foundation.  This is totally voluntary.

All contributions will remain confidential.  Members of our class will know only the total amount given.  We will receive monthly updates from the Foundation on the amount of money raised and the information will be posted on this page.

Checks should be made payable to East Grand Forks Education Foundation.  Be sure to indicate you are a member of the Class of ’73 on the memo line so the money goes to our account.  Checks should be mailed to the following address:

          East Grand Forks Education Foundation

          Attn:  Class of ‘73

          P.O. Box 588

          East Grand Forks, MN 56721

The deadline for submitting checks is September 20, 2023.  There is a place on the Foundation website that allows for contributions to be made via PayPal.  If you use this option, your gift may not be credited to the Class of ’73.  The best option for contributions is mailing a check.

Representatives from the Foundation, the schools and the Class of ‘73 are working on identifying potential gift ideas.  If you would like to be part of this group, please contact us.  As gift ideas are brought forward and selected, this page will be updated.

One project we have already committed to fund is a collaboration between Central Middle School (grades 6-8) and the Senior High School Woods Class.  The drop-off area at the middle school is fairly plain and they would like to make a more welcoming atmosphere.  $1,300 was requested for the Senior High School Woods Class to build three benches to put in front of Central Middle School under the building sign.  The benches will be made from treated wood framing with plastic decking on top.  There will be an engraved inscription on the benches stating they are a gift from the Class of '73.  The benches will not be outside during the winter and should last for many years.

The mission of the East Grand Forks Education Foundation is to support and enhance quality educational programs for every student in the public school district.  More information about the Foundation may be found on their website:  egfeducationfoundation.org.

Thank you for participating in this worthy project.

The East Grand Forks Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization and all contributions are tax deductible.