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April 2005—Volume 3 Issue 2 GRANTS The Hinsdale Central High School Foundation has committed almost $30,000 this year to the following two grants.
The Foundation assumes that the challenge can be met for funding these worthwhile programs. Toward this goal, we ask each and every Central graduate to join with us and make a special contribution. Individuals from the Classes of '67, '69, '89, '92 and '97 have already donated for these specific causes. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 entity, so your donation is tax-deductible. Corporate donations are welcome, too, for these wonderful projects. Drop us a line letting us know which class you are in when you make your contribution!
PROJECT ACHIEVE Jenny Pepper is the newest "coach" at Hinsdale Central. She is an Achievement Coach. The team she coaches through Project Achieve have the equivalent of a personal trainer to ensure their adademic achievement. Project Achieve is funded by the Hinsdale Central Foundation because we are committed to the belief that all students can achieve great things. Jenny Pepper, the HCHS Foundation and their "Team Achieve" continue a winning tradition at Hinsdale Central. Project Achieve provides dedicated educational resources, personalized academic strategies, and reinforcement to eligible students with the goal of improving their academic performance along with their high school learning experience. This program works with parents and their students who are struggling academically, to identify ways to motivate the students and improve their performance. By providing
individualized attention to educational needs, monitoring progress, modifying
approaches as necessary while working collaboratively with parents,
Project Achieve has demonstrated the ability to raise academic performance
levels and equip participating students with strategies and tools for
continued success. There
are approximately 200 students currently eligible for this program. It
is anticipated that 60 students (and their parents) will choose to
participate in this program next school year. As alumni, you can be proud your alma mater and the Foundation is looking out for all students. Get on this winning team and show your pride by making a contribution to the Foundation’s fundraising efforts. If you are interested in becoming the title sponsor to this project, please contact us!
J Kyle Braid Awards Every
year, four sophomores are chosen for the J. Kyle Braid (JKB) award, which
recognizes superior sportsman ship and leadership skills. The winners are
Nick Donnelly, Alex Klein, Maggie Pahos, and Katherine Snedeker. The
JKB leadership program was started eight years ago. J. Kyle Braid was a
student who had begun using steroids which ultimately led to his suicide.
In his honor, the school stared this program. “We are the flagship
school,” said Pam Kalafut, Activities Director, “so it started
here.” Today kids from all across the country are invited to Colorado to
learn how to further tone their leadership skills. The
process of choosing winners for the JKB spans months. A coach, teacher, or
JKB alumni can nominate a student athlete, and last November 52 freshman
were nominated with the intent of choosing four winners. Seventeen
students were eventually chosen to fill out an application, write an essay
and then be interviewed by a committee. Since
the nominees are often very qualified, the committee is creative with the
interview process. “The questions weren’t too serious; they were
mostly fun,” Pahos said. “I just think they wanted to see if we could
think on our feet.” Among other things, the contestants were asked to
wear a costume, compare themselves to a fruit, and spontaneously sing a
song. After
being chosen, Donnelly, Klein, Pahos and Snedeker are expected to display
a sense of leadership. As one of their requirements, the students have to
commit to staying alcohol and drug free during the remainder of their high
school career. JKB
is funded by HCHS Foundation through a $4,000 grant. |
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