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2017 UPDATE

Foundation Grants Top the $1 Million Mark

Help the Foundation reach our goal of raising

$32,000 in ONE DAY!Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017

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Foundation program or Allen campus!• Questions? foundation@allenisd.org

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Saturday, Oct. 21st! Dinner, dancing to live band,

auction and more!Tickets on sale August 1 at www.AISDfoundation.org

The numbers are important this year – important and big! In 2017-18, the Foundation For Allen Schools will celebrate its 20th Anniversary. Twenty years of funding creative projects and innovative learning in Allen classrooms; 20 years of helping teachers receive graduate degrees, professional development and special training; and 20 years of sending hundreds of Allen High School graduates off to college or university with a little less worry about the cost. The more that you read, the more things you will know.

The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. ~ Dr. Seuss

For the 2017-18 school year, the Foundation is funding 99 grants totaling $90,400 – and that puts total grant funding over the $1 million mark ($1,011,000 to be exact!) This year’s grants will involve 240 Allen ISD teachers and thousands of students from Kindergarten to 12th grade. “I want to thank the Foundation again for my grant. The kids are so excited to use their new math games! I really appreciate it and so do they!” Ms. Wheeler, 4th Grade, Norton Elementary These grants are a direct result of individual and business donations, proceeds from the Allen Eagle Run and the Annual Benefit inOctober, support given by Allen ISD employee

donors, and working with our community organizations and supporters who believe in the value of a strong public school system in our community. “Thank you for the support of our college tour today! I saw eyes light up and hearts reach out for a possible dream that wasn’t there before. One of my students told me that her mom had been telling her about Collin College — but she didn’t know it was so cool! Now she wants to go to college! This student now has a real vision for her future.” Ms. Donohue, Lowery Freshman Center YOU can be a part of “the places” our children will go by supporting the Foundation For Allen Schools during our 20th Anniversary. A great way to start is by participating in North Texas Giving Day on Sept. 14th; or your business can sponsor one of our events; or you might like to establish a scholarship in honor of or in memory of someone special . Help the numbers add up to more success for our children in Allen; contact Regina Taylor, Foundation Director, at 972-727-0362 or regina.taylor@allenisd.org.

School organization SponSored ScholarShipS ahS cheer Booster club ScholarshipElisia AhedoBrittany GoodmanErin PalmerVictoria ScerboSkylar TallalTaylor Trotterallen council of ptas ScholarshipClayton BaileyErin FlanigenConnor GarrisonJoseph KimBrian PhanRyan RahmanMyra RamdenbourgSavana ReyesElena ThompsonVance Vaughan

Beverly cheatham elementary pta alumni ScholarshipNicole GoridkovIsh PatelBoyd elementary pta ScholarshipDenise Diaz

Once again the Allen community stepped up to support its children by funding thousands of dollars in locally awarded scholarships. The April 27th Foundation Scholarship Reception, honored 112 graduating seniors, their parents and the donors who helped to award $119,750 in scholarships. The Foundation awarded $95,750 with an additional $24,000 awarded by groups from the Allen community. See more photos at www.AISDfoundation.org.

Kyle Murray Memorial ScholarshipAyanna Dixonnancy ann lakvold Memorial ScholarshipAndrea Hastingsrodenbaugh Family ScholarshipMeagan Rardinroger & ella Jo adams Scholarship to texas a&MKayleigh HoltScott limpert Memorial ScholarshipMasen RagsdaleBethany SpanncoMMunity organization SponSored ScholarShipSallen eagle nation ScholarshipBen Brezette Samantha CrouchClare FoleyMadison HeinrichSheridan MontgomeryFarah NashatKassidy Pullinallen garden club helen M. logan ScholarshipArden van Beekallen high noon lions club ScholarshipAshtin ArmstrongAbigail FrechBrooke NormanMason Norrisallen retired educators association ScholarshipAndrew FowlerBanu Shamsuddoja

Boyd elementary ScholarshipBillye SilanderFord Middle School ScholarshipErin FlanigenMary evans elementary School pta Scholarship Allison Corona Del CidBobby Thakkarolson elementary School academic award Scholarship Viana PhanMegan ShankleAnmei Zengrountree elementary pta Scholarship Jennifer EstradaCori PriceJohn PrudenThomas SeiveFaMily and individual SponSored ScholarShipS dr. Jenny preston Future teacher Scholarship Patrick Vuharlie dickinson annual Football ScholarshipJoshua CornellMerrick Family ScholarshipDawson WesturnMorrow-Smith ScholarshipAllison DoddJenna Wilsonpogue Family endowment ScholarshipNabat SheriffAnukriti SinghMeMorial ScholarShipSangela Marie guest Memorial ScholarshipAnna KempKushal Patel anthony & eric vita Memorial ScholarshipShaunaGriffithconnie M. Buntley Memorial ScholarshipChloe Schnaibleemily Stambaugh Memorial ScholarshipBailee AllenZakiyya EllingtonFoundation For allen Schools Scholarship given in memoryof Kathy daleyCaroline DahlFoundation For allen Schools Scholarship given in memory of thomas Francis roberts and ruby May FulkKevin YangFrank thomas Mcgaugh Memorial Scholarship Max Wilsongayle Boon Memorial ScholarshipBillye Silander

Friends of the allen public library ScholarshipLindsay BrowneMohammad Salehtami Burich Memorial ScholarshipKomal Jakkal

AHS Seniors Awarded $119,750 in Scholarships

At the tender age of 25, Michael Wilson has decided he will “pay it forward” and help a 2018 graduate of Allen High School with a new scholarship award. Wilson, who attended Boyd and Green Elementary, Ereckson Middle School and graduated from AHS in 2010, is a full-time City of Allenfirefighter/paramedicandapart-timerealtor. “Ialwayshadmymindsettobeafireman,”Wilson explains. “I knew I had to have a clear focus and a good plan for a career so that I could be successful. And I’ve always liked doing things that help other people.” He began his career with the City of DeSoto and joined the Allen force in March of 2016.

Whennotatthefirehouse,Michaelworkswitharealtycompanycalled Firehouse Real Estate Services. This business was started by aformerCityofFriscofirefighterandnowemploys30agents–abouthalf of whom are firefighters. From his real estate commissions,Michaelisfindingawaytogivebacktohiscommunity. The new Wilson Fund Scholarship presented by Firehouse RES will be given to a student with a strong work ethic and a solid plan for their future, someone “who knows that you have to take every opportunity and work hard.” Preference will be given to a student who is the child ofafirefighter,policeofficerorateacher.“Becomingafirefighterisnot easy; you have to be ready to compete against the best; for every 3 open spots, most cities will have over 100 applicants.” Michael credits his wife, Katie, whom he dated in high school, and her family for encouraging him along this path – and is grateful for the teachers and coaches who believed in his abilities. “I want to keep growingmybusinessandgivebacktomycommunity–andIfigureda scholarship to my school was a good way to start.” Michael is the youngest scholarship sponsor with the Foundation and is hoping his actions will encourage other alumni to support the Foundation’s scholarship program. “I had some great teachers and coaches in Allen. They showed me that there was so much opportunity here, that I just had to be ready to compete for what I wanted and always give more than I take.“

Allen High School Graduate Establishes New Scholarship for 2018

Michael and Katie Wilson

Ish Patel and Nicole Goridkov each received a scholarship for $1,000, presented by Cheatham PTA president Tasha Young.

Lindsay Browne, $500 scholarship recipient and Komal Jakkal, $850 scholarship recipient pictured with Friends of the Allen Public Library president, Susan Jackson.

thank you to our Scholarship reception Sponsors

Keep allen Beautiful Mardy & lisa Brown Memorial ScholarshipMadeline PenceKiwanis club of allen ScholarshipLindsay BrowneIsh PatelViana PhanSoham ShahArden van BeekSunrise rotary club ScholarshipPatricia Gnadtrev. Kathleen Baskin-Ball Memorial ScholarshipAustin BowersJohn Sprague Memorial ScholarshipEmma Voorhiesrotary club of allen ScholarshipCourtney CobbHanita FloraAlexis HallMadison JarboeSara SchleedeFiqir Taye

dawson & associates Business ScholarshipMatthew Siglerdawson & associates education ScholarshipBethany Spann

Kim and Tom Miller, owners of TradeMark Car Wash in Allen presented a brand new scholarship at the Foundation’s April 27th Scholarship Reception. The $4,000 scholarship is the largest ever presented through the Foundation and was awarded to Ashton Gilmore. The Millers are passionate about education and community involvement. “As long-time residents, we feel a strong connection with the school district. All

three of our kids were very involved with and graduated from Allen High School,” said Kim. “Not to mention during the past decade and a half we have employed literally dozens of AHS students at our car wash, who at times felt like an extension of our family!” The TradeMark Car Wash Scholarship rewards a student who has shown determination, diligence, a strong work ethic, and a positive approach in school as well as the ability to support and lead other students towards success. Ashton Gilmore was chosen by the Foundation to receive this new award. Gilmore was captain of the Allen Men’s Varsity Basketball team his senior year and recently committed to play basketball for Wayland Baptist University where he plans to pursue a degree in criminology. Beyond his academic and athletic achievements, it was Gilmore’s positive attitude and determination that truly set him apart. “Ashton is not only accomplished, but a joy to be around,” said Kim Miller. “As local business owners, we are honored to give directly back to our community by helping a local student like Ashton further his collegiate goals.” Kim Miller served as a board member of the Foundation from 2014 until June 2017 and has also been an active PTA volunteer andofficerattheelementary,middle,highschoolandCouncillevels.TradeMark Car Wash is a full service car wash with locations in Allen and Plano and is part of the parent company, Car Wash Companies. TradeMarkWash.com.

Ashton Gilmore with donors Tom and Kim Miller of TradeMark Carwash

For information on establishing a scholarship for an allen high School senior contact regina taylor at 972-727-0362 or regina.taylor@allenisd.org

TradeMark Car Wash Awards $4,000 Scholarship

dr. Steve Burch Memorial ScholarshipTrenton Maycumber

corporate SponSored ScholarShipSallen properties Scholarship in memory of dr. Steve BurchBailee AllencoServ charitable Foundation ScholarshipJoshua Reiter

Trenton Maycumber was awarded a $500 scholarship in memory of Dr. Steve Burch, presented by Rotary Club of Allen members, Mike Williams, Randy Sandifer, Ken Chute and Burch family members Troi Burch, Taryn Burch McPherson and Stephen Burch.

Bethany Spann and Matthew Sigler each received a $750 scholarship from donors Jalauna and Steven Dawson of Dawson & Associates.

hellas construction inc. ScholarshipCharles BuiSammy ChienMadison DollarhideJoseph KimKone, inc. ScholarshipEmma Wagnerrandolph-Brooks Federal credit union ScholarshipConnor Garrisontexas health presbyterian hospital allen ScholarshipKirk BaltzellMonica BissmeyerErica OlfsontradeMark carwash ScholarshipAshton Gilmore

Joseph Kim, Madison Dollarhide, Sammy Chien, and Charles Bui each received a $1,000 scholarship from Randy Bullock, Hellas Construction.

Foundation For allen SchoolS SponSored ScholarShipSaiSd transportation department ScholarshipMuhammad AlamVennela GajjalaTaaha KamalTessa KennedyMohammad SalehSoham ShahJoyce TiongEmily Tran

Foundation For allen Schools ScholarshipsSurbhi BanubakodeAnthony BruccoliereCarrie ChenLauren DavisChristina DiasBao-Doan DoRachel FrickLauren GutknechtMichelle HongGrace LittlerMartin NguyenJennifer OdoiMasen RagsdaleJordan StahlGrace SwansonVance VaughanKrystal VirkJacob Waller

Pam Toups, Foundation scholarship committee chair presented scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,500 to Surbhi Banubakode, Anthony Bruccoliere, and Carrie Chen.

Foundation board members and staff celebrate the AHS Class of 2017 scholarship awards!

On Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, the 9th Annual Allen Eagle Run welcomed thousands of participants to Eagle Stadium for the Fun Run and 5K. Registrations totaled a record setting 3,600! More than 80 businesses sponsored the event and over 200 volunteers helped make it a success. #AllenEagleRun

www.AISDfoundation.orgThe mission of the Foundation is to support classroom innovation and provide educational opportunities for

Allen ISD students and teachers.

pam toups, President, Community VolunteerMartha Bahnman, VP Marketing & Events, IT Consultant

louise Master, VP Development, Allen PropertiesJulie Kerr, VP Finance & Governance,

Land Plan DevelopmentKit McKee, VP Programs, CompuCom

paige perry, Secretary, Ecolabdr. laura ryan, Nominating, Ryan Dental Group

~dorothy Bennett, Retired Educatorchris caplinger, United Healthcare

Mary Sue daniel, Linebarger Attorneys at LawSabrina dorris, Lone Star Kids Care

pam heinrich, Realtor, Keller Williams dale howard, Retired Educator

Sarah Mitchell, Community Volunteerdr. Scott niven, Superintendent, Allen ISDSusan olinger, Allen ISD Board of Trusteesneil riddick, Tallie O. Young & Associates

Kevin robertson, Merrill Lynchrafael rodriguez, RBFCUterry Sigle, Ping Identity

Karen Simpson, Allen Fairview Chamber of Commercelatricia Smith, Optum

Ben trahan, JP Morgan Chasetim Wilson, American National Bank –

Wealth Management Group~

regina taylor, DirectorSandy Wittsche, Operations Manager

Julie gaines, Special Programs Coordinator

Foundation For allen Schoolsallen iSd administration Building

612 e. Bethany dr., allen, tX 75002972.727.0362 • regina.taylor@allenisd.org

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Sep. 14 North Texas Giving DayOct. 21 Cajun Nights BenefitNov. 1 Community Scholarship Application Opens for AHS SeniorsDec. 1 Grant Application Open for Allen ISD Teachers & StaffMar. 3 10th Annual Allen Eagle RunApr. 26 Scholarship Reception www.AISDfoundation.org

Save the dates for 2017-18

Allen Eagle Run Gives Back!2017-18

FOuNDATION BOArD OF DIrEcTOrS

Eagle run by the NuMBErS:Income: $121,458 with Net Proceeds of $80,649

Proceeds Distribution:PTA Council Scholarships .................. $10,000PTA & Group Proceeds ....................... $8,296Campus Proceeds .............................. $5,600Teacher Scholarships ........................ $10,000Campus Grant Awards ....................... $3,000 – NEW!Foundation Grants & Scholarships .. $43,753

EVErY campus in Allen ISD received

a Portion of the Proceeds!

Save the date: 10th Annual

Allen Eagle runSaturday,

March 3, 2018

www.AllenEaglerun.org

March 3

Foundation staff with our summer intern Rachel Masingill, AHS graduate and senior at UT Dallas.

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