"One year ago I didn't know what STEM was and I had no idea that I had been the recipient of any of the grants from the Northshore Schools Foundation.  Today I am inspired to pursue a career in Sustainable Engineering and Design, and grateful for the 9 different grants that have supported me in my education," said Spencer Lane, a junior at Inglemoor High School and the featured student speaker at the 10th Annual Northshore Schools Foundation Luncheon held April 28th at the Lynnwood Convention Center.

The event, attended by more than 300 people, raised more than $120,000 to support Foundation initiatives and programs that prepare K-12 students to be successful when they enter the college or career of their choice. 

Northshore Junior High students Anthony Ramos, Cristian Flores-Torres, and Bainbridge Garcia shared how the Hang-Time homework support program helped them increase their grades and inspired them to go to college.  "If I didn't have Hang-Time, I would probably be failing school and could not achieve my dream of being a Marine," said Flores-Torres.  Hang-Time is a Community Schools program funded through a partnership between several local and regional partners including the Northshore Schools Foundation, The Northshore YMCA, the School District, and the Seattle Foundation.

Keynote speaker, and Seattle Foundation President, Norman Rice emphasized the value of community involvement in education and industry participation in K-12 education to expose students to the careers of the future.  Rice was joined by Northshore & Eastside leaders Supt. Larry Francois,  Puget Sound Energy's Andy Wappler, Foundation President Sherry Krainick and Cascadia Community College President Dr. Eric Murray who all made the case for the importance of increased commitment from community members in support of local education.

"We were thrilled to feature some of the area's most respected leaders, and in the end it's always the students who steal the show," said Carmin Dalziel, Executive Director of the Northshore Schools Foundation. 

The event also featured students from Northshore Junior High's award-winning Symphonic Band, Kenmore Elementary School's Drumming Group and Wellington Elementary School's Helping Hands service program.  Each of these programs received Northshore Schools Foundation grants in 2012-13.

"We wanted to highlight how these programs help grow confidence and provide relevant learning opportunities for students.  The student speakers really hit home how the right programs can be the motivating factor between just graduating, and graduating ready to be successful.  Everything from a 6th grade student singing out a cappella to a room full of adults, to three young men sharing just a piece of their educational journey, all builds success on success.  These students are the ones that do the hard work but I believe it's our responsibility to give them the opportunity," said Dalziel. 

 Thank you Foundation Sponsors!

The Foundation is  sponsored by more than 65 local and regional companies. 

Title Sponsors for the event were Cornerstone General Contractors and Evergreen Medical Supply.  Molbaks and the Windermere Foundation were honored as Premiere Sponsors. Major Sponsors included Northwest Totem Cellars, Puget Sound Energy Foundation, BioLife Solutions and Brent Planning Solutions.  Microsoft, McKinstry, Boeing, and the Friends of the Foundation provided $39,000 in challenge match funds for people making gifts of more than $200 at the event.

   

 

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