A Foundation of excellence
PHOTOS BY ALISON JAMES At its annual scholarship dinner April 17, the RCS Education Foundation took the opportunity to award 11 scholarships to RHS students. In addition, the first-ever Dan C. Hindman Star Polisher Award was presented to teacher Monica Balding by Sharon Hester.
Lanny Norris was honored for his contributions and achievements.
Susan Hall was honored for her contributions and achievements.
Tristan Patrick, Education Foundation Scholarship
Nate Franklin, Education Foundation Scholarship
Mara Fernandez, Education Foundation Scholarship
Pedro Lucas, Education Foundation Scholarship
Kaidin Wallace, Education Foundation Scholarship
– Tiffany Epnett, Education Foundation Scholarship
Leah Nix, Patti Kimbrough Scholarship
Kyle Tidwell, Dr. Wayne Ray Scholarship
Slate Wallace, Raymond Grissom Scholarship
Stephanie Monterroso, Education Foundation Scholarship
Students recognized were Tristan Patrick, Nate Franklin, Mara Fernandez, Stephanie Monterroso, Pedro Lucas, Kaidin Wallace, Tiffany Epnett, Leah Nix, Kyle Tidwell and Slate Wallace, as well as (not pictured) Makayla Phifer.
In addition, the first-ever Dan C. Hindman Star Polisher Award was presented to teacher Monica Balding, and outstanding alums Susan Hall and Lanny Norris were honored for their contributions and achievements.
The Foundation has provided thousands of dollars through its fundraising efforts. In addition to a number of scholarships each year, the foundation also provides grants each year for teachers who make requests for items needed in their classrooms.
The banquet is a primary annual source of funding for the Foundation, in addition to the Torch Run and community/corporate donations.
As part of the banquet, attendees also enjoyed music provided by RCS performing arts students, a silent auction and a Chinese auction.
