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| Nov. 19, 2008 Grant Awards Ceremony |
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| Grant Chairperson, Sandie Lucas awards funds to Principal, Brian Reagan |
2009-2010 Reimbursement Form For Student Grant Funds
The
Shrewsbury Alumni Association, founded in 1993, is a non-profit organization whose goal is to bring together all interested
alumni and friends of SHS graduates and to promote the best interest of the schools and community by fostering enthusiasm,
involvement, and close relationships.
In
1995, the Alumni Association decided to promote the Shrewsbury High School Student Grant Program. The criteria would be that all grant applications must be used to promote educational or charitable projects
or to foster a sense of community. All SHS student groups, club, classes,
or organizations with a minimum of five students either involved or benefiting from the project would be eligible. Grants would be awarded from no less than $100 and no greater than $400.
In order to see the SHS Alumni Grant Program come
to fruition, the Alumni Association relied strictly on a small group of dedicated volunteer alumni. Contributions made
through donations, membership, and community fundraising efforts help support the entire SHS Student Grant Program. We started off small with very limited resources and gave out three students grants a year. Now, the SHS Student Grant Program has grown and so has the need. We have funded an average of 14 Students grants in the last ten years.
At the Alumni Association's Grant Award Ceremony, On November 19, 2008, fourteen SHS Student Grant Applicants received funding for their student projects. To date, the total number of grant funds awarded since its inception totals close to $50,000 and has benefited more than 25,000 students
at SHS.
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| Nov. 19, 2008 Grant Awards Ceremony |
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| New Superintendent Dr. Joseph Sawyer, Brian Reagan, faculty and students |
| Sandie Lucas presents Jackie our thank you gift |
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| Jackie Groccia - SHS Administrator of the Alumni Student Grant Funds |
| Many thanks for your support! |
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| SHS Grant Project Faculty Advisors |
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2008 - 2009
Student Grant Recipients
November 19, 2008
| Criticism Counts |
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Criticism Counts
Claire Donovan
SHS Media Specialist
The purpose
of this project is to encourage more literary criticism in our curriculum and to provide college bound students with the opportunity
to practice this valuable skill. Grant funds will help defray the cost of books
to supplement the library media center’s collection on works of literary criticism.
| Excelsior Magazine |
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Excelsior Magazine
The
Magical Transformation From Comb Binding to Thermal Binding
Advisor: Paul Depalo
Student Applicant: Mia Shimokawa
The purpose
of this project is to create a durable, compact and attractive Excelsior Magazine to promote students’ literary art
work. Grant funds will help to purchase a Thermal Binding Machine and Thermal
Binding Report Covers to maximize the efficiency of printing this magazine.
| Fostering Future Teachers |
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Fostering Future Teachers
Advisor: Claire Donovan
Student Applicant: Katie Kiely The goal of the Future Teachers Club is to provide members with the opportunity to explore the many
facets of the teaching profession. Grant funds will help provide funds for transportation to potential
teacher shadowing or college field trips.
| Friends of Shrewsbury Crew |
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Friends of Shrewsbury Crew
Advisor: Pamela Krause
Student Applicant: Kara White The Friends of the Shrewsbury Crew are made up of parents and past SHSCrew Team
alumni. Grant funds will help defray expenses for an overnight trip in the Spring of 2009.
The purpose of the trip is to promote team building.
| Girls' Lacrosse Alumni Game Day BBQ |
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Girls’ Lacrosse Alumni Game Day BBQ
Advisor: Becky Moisan
This is the
third annual event planned by the SHS Girls’ Lacrosse Team. Their goal
is to promote relationships among the current SHS Girls’ Lacrosse Team and the SHS Girls’ Lacrosse Alumni. Grant funds will help defray the cost of refreshemnts and related expenses.
| Introduction To Photography |
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Introduction to Photography
Advisor - Jane Roddy
The purpose of the Introduction to Photography Course is to bring a different medium of creative self expression to
the Shrewsbury High School population. Students in the Introduction to Photography class learn how to take
pictures, develop their own film, and print their own photographs. Grant funds will be used to purchase
an additional camera, bag, and filters.
| Senior Exhibition-Conquering Concussions |
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Senior Exhibition- Conquering Concussions
Advisor: Linda Mongiat
and James Chace
Student
Applicant: Demi McLaren This project will
develop and implement a system for a baseline and post injury concussion test to educate Athletic Departments and student
athletes who participate in a contact sport in order to correctly diagnose and treat concussions properly. Grant
funds will help defray the cost of this baseline / post injury test.
Click here for pictures of Demi's presentation.
| Senior Exhibition - Music Management |
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Senior Exhibition -
Music Management
Advisor: Linda Mongiat and James Chace
Student Applicant: Courtney Domeij
The goal of this project will consist of asking bands, and several others for donated time in order to produce a charity
show to raise money for the “Save the Music Foundation”. This orgranization supports music
education in schools. Grant money will help defray the cost of the charity show.
| Senior Exhibition - Vampirology |
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Senior Exhibition - Vampirology
Advisor: Linda Mongiat
and James Chace
Student
Applicant: Krys Edlinger
The goal of this project
is to get a complete understanding of the mythology and science of vampires through the evolution of science and literature.
The grant will be used for research materials.
Click here for pictures of Krys' presentation.
| SHS Sculpture Project |
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SHS Sculpture Project
Advisor: Pamela LeBlanc
Students are invited to participate in the design and planning of a large scale permanent sculpture
for the grounds of SHS. Grant money will cover the fee of a consulting artist and provide materials for
construction of small scale models.
Click here for project pictures.
| SHS Varsity & Freshman Math Teams |
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SHS Varsity & Freshman MathTeams
Advisor: Catherine
McDonagh
The math team provides students with structured practices
to prepare for various math competitions throughout the state. Grant funds will help support the cost of
competing and provide T-shirts for team unity.
| Special Peer Connections |
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Special Peer Connections
Advisor: Patrick O’Connor
The objective of the (SPC) group is to foster friendships and community relationships among students
with intellectual and developmental delays with non-disabled peers and the community. Grant funds will
help students to purchase plants and pots, supplies to decorate pots, deliver plants to the senior center and to purchase
a digital camera which will help promote the event(s).
| Speech and Debate Team |
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Speech and Debate Team
Advisor: Sara Ahern
The purpose
of their activity is to improve oral expression and create awareness about current issues through interpretive reading and
through students participation in more than 15 competitions per year. Grant funds will help pay for various
expenses associated with competitions and to help defray the cost of sponsoring its Mardi Gras Tournament and its annual Speech
Showcase.
| US Academic Decathlon |
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US Academic Decathlon
Advisor: Sarah Wilkinson
Academic Decathlon
is a unique and prestigious competition that allows students to match their intellect with students from schools across the
nation. It enables concentration within specific topics at a level that that
a standard curriculum does not allow. The U.S. Academic Decathlon Team competes
in up to three regional competitions each year. The grant will help pay for study
materials.
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Past
Grant Recipients
Awarded March 3, 2008
Awarded February 26, 2007
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