Warrenton's Community Newspaper since 1978
Mrs. Marchello uses her new document camera in junior English as Serena Goniwicha (front) and Grace Johnson (back) look on. The document camera was purchased through the support of the Warrenton Hall of Fame Foundation.
By Scott Carpenter, Warrenton High School History Teacher
At the start of a new year, the Warrenton Hall of Fame Foundation would like to both thank the community for their generosity in 2011 and ask for their continued support in 2012. The foundation is a community-based organization that recognizes Warrenton High School graduates that have made Warrenton proud or individuals that have made a tremendous impact on Warrenton schools. In 2011, the foundation recognized: the 1980 Warrior Football Team, Jack Burkhart, Jim Corkill, Gary Jensen, DeeAnn McCoy, Don and Renae Patterson and David Mitts for their remarkable contributions in serving and representing Warrenton schools at our annual banquet held in September.
With funds raised through generous community members and friends, Warrenton Hall of Fame has had a substantial impact on the education provided in Warrenton schools. In 2011, the foundation has been able to approve grants totaling nearly $10,000. The foundation has purchased books for the Brave's Books program and netbooks for first grade classes at WGS. At the high school, the foundation has purchased document cameras, projectors, and provided the start-up costs for the school magazine, Word of the Warrior.
In addition to these purchases, Warrenton Hall of Fame has been able to help disperse tax-exempt donations to specific groups totaling $6,250 in the 2011-12 school year. Individuals wanting to make a difference in Warrenton schools should consider donating to the Warrenton Hall of Fame Foundation as 100 percent of their donation can either be used as educational grants or go directly to the areas they would like to see grow.
For example, persons wanting to donate to the band or football team can donate through Warrenton Hall of Fame and be assured that 100 percent of the funds will reach their group of choice while maintaining their tax-exempt status. No other group can offer this type of direct monetary impact!
In 2012, Warrenton Hall of Fame needs your help in selecting the Hall of Fame class of 2012. If you know or remember remarkable past students or individuals that have made a tremendous impact on Warrenton schools, please send us your nomination. You can nominate individuals for the Hall of Fame by clicking the Hall of Fame link at gowarrenton.com or by bringing your nomination to Warrenton High School. Along with the person's name, please attach a written statement about why you think your nominee deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. These descriptions help our selection committee tremendously in the selection process. For any information you can contact Scott Carpenter at (503) 861-3317 or by email at carpenters@whsd.k12.or.us. Go Warriors!
Located at the mouth of the Columbia River, The Columbia Press is the independently-owned weekly newspaper for the city of Warrenton, Oregon. Since 1978, The Columbia Press has covered local community news and events throughout Warrenton, Hammond and Clatsop County. The Columbia Press is the official legal public notice publication for the City of Warrenton and the Warrenton-Hammond School District.
Gary Nevan, Publisher/Editor
E-mail: editor@thecolumbiapress.com
160B N.E. 5th Street P.O. Box 130 Warrenton, OR 97146
Phone: 503-861-3331
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