Our Kids are Worth it! Support Rotary through Tin Cup!

Posted by Jennifer Brannen

on Jun 23, 2014

Your contribution to Teton Valley Rotary Foundation during the Tin Cup funding drive makes an impact on many students’ lives. Please join us again this year in making a difference! Click here to donate now!

Educational Opportunities Through Scholarships. In May, 2014, Teton Valley Rotary was able to award 13 scholarships to students heading for their first year of college or continuing their education at an advanced institution. Here’s what some had to say:

My freshman year of college was incredibly enlightening, exploratory, and fun. . I participated in the Honors Program at Westminster, applied for and was accepted as RA (resident advisor) on campus for 2014-15 school year, and participated with the slam poetry club as musical support, even being featured at one slam. The Rotary scholarship made a huge impact on my freshman year of college! …Riley Hodgson

Daniela Olivas returned to speak to Rotarians about her research studies in Biochemistry at Boise State University where she was accepted as an intern to INBRE (IdeA Network Research of Biomedical Research Excellence). Her Rotary Phyllis Morey scholarship allowed her to purchase expensive text books to accompany her science major and her leadership experience with Rotary’s Interact while at Teton High School prepared her for further on-campus organizations focused on helping others.

Utah State is a great school, and between exceptional professors, school pride in all athletic events, and meeting people from all over the place, I had a great freshman year! Scholarships allow Teton students the financial advantage of attending school without taking out large loans which is an incredible blessing. I’m looking forward to continuing meeting new people, learning more, and growing as a person.

Funding Focused on Literacy.

Teton Valley Rotary joined with other valley nonprofits, including the Education Association, in kicking off the school year with the annual “back pack” program supplying school supplies to underserved students. (Did you know that over 50% of our students qualify for the reduced lunch program offered by the federal government?)

AND…We initiated a new program to give every first grader a CHOICE in what they read by supplying vouchers to each student allowing them to attend their school’s book fair and select their own books. This program was received enthusiastically by both students and teachers.

Leadership. In 2013 we sent four THS freshmen to RYLA, Rotary’s Youth Leadership Development Program. This year we’re sending five! These students return to school in the fall energized and ready to lead their peers in service and accomplishment.

Spring Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at middle and high school – if only you had been there to see the smiles on their faces, you’d know how valuable this simple luncheon was. Our teachers work so hard!