The Meridian Public School Foundation is proud to announce a partnership with the Meridian FFA Booster Club to award college scholarships for Meridian High School students having participated in Future Farmers of America.
More information on the scholarship is available here.
To donate to the FFA Booster Club Scholarship or any other click here or contact the Meridian Public School Foundation at 360-676-0507.
The Big Kahuna Scholarship Fund was established by the Meridian Football Booster Club with the intention, as Coach Bob Ames puts it, “to help send one of our own out into the world.” First and foremost, Mr. Ames is an educator, and this Scholarship Fund is meant to honor his contributions, both on and off the field, to the Meridian School District and our Community.
Read the complete story in the endowment section.
Donations may be made to the Bob Ames “Big Kahuna” Scholarship Endowment conveniently by credit card via Paypal. If you feel so inclined you may also make a donation the old fashioned way by contacting the MPSF here.
The MPSF would appreciate any community member and or alumni who would like to receive our newsletter to send the foundation their e-mail address.The MPSF will be sending out late winter or early spring one more mailed newsletter. In order to save on costs and facilitate more issues we will be sending out future issues via e-mail thus allowing community and alumni to download the most current publications.
Thank You
Paul Kratzig
You may submit your email via the form here or email it to meridianpublicschoolfoundation (@) gmail (.) com
Memory Bricks to be laid in the new Meridian High School courtyard are available for a $50.00 donation. You can have 3 lines with up to 20 charters per line. Please keep to names and dates. Make checks payable to Meridian High School Alumni Association, send to Judy Boxx 270 E Laurel Road Bellingham WA 98226.
If additional information is needed please call Judy Boxx 360 398 7591 or e-mail at boxxjj (at) aol (dot) com
By Kira Cox – The Bellingham Herald
BELLINGHAM – Teenagers interested in learning more about planning for life after high school are invited to a presentation by a college admissions expert Thursday, Sept. 23.
Peter Van Buskirk, founder of Van Buskirk College Planning Solutions, will present “Getting From Where You Are to Where you Want to Be.” During the presentation, Van Buskirk will give students tips on outlining their post-high school path and finding a college that is right for them.
The event is sponsored by Squalicum High School’s Gear Up program, which is designed to help low-income students succeed in college.
The presentation, which is designed for upper middle and high school students and their families, starts at 6:30 p.m. in Squalicum’s forum, 3773 E. McLeod Road.
Read more: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/09/20/1624206/college-planning-presentation.html#ixzz10BZDSNrb
The MPSF wishes to thank Union Bank for a contribution of $500 towards the publishing costs of our last newsletter. Union Bank has the reputation of active participation in local community involvement. This donation is a good example of this kind of participation and the Foundation is certainly appreciative of Union’s assistance. It is through this kind of financial giving that allows the Foundation to exist and give back to our community.
