scholarship opportunities for seniors

Katie Richards Memorial Scholarship 

2 Scholarships given Based on Personal Character, Financial Need and Academics.  90 average needed to apply. 

Applications are in Counselors' Office and are due April 16.  $1,000 renewable for 4 years for a maximum of $4,000

 

Pearce PTA/Cathy Scheurer Memorial Scholarship

Applications now available in the Counselor’s Office. Two $500 Scholarships to be Awarded

This scholarship is given in memory of Cathy Scheurer who was a dynamic leader, innovator, tireless volunteer in our community and served as Pearce PTA President. This scholarship is awarded to a student who works to make a difference at Pearce High School or in their community. Due Date: May 2, 2008

 

exchange club scholarship

The Pearce Area Exchange Club 2008 scholarship applications will be available April 7th thru April 28th in Ms. Kellogg's office.

Deadline for submission of applications is April 30, 2008.

We will offer eight scholarships of $500 or $1000 each. The award will be determined by the quality of each student's essay and application. Awards will be payable in the fall and each student may use the funds to pay tuition, books, board, etc.

 

The Pearce Area Exchange Club is active on Community issues in the neighborhoods supported by JJ Pearce High School.  Bringing the community together to support children and the schools, the Pearce Area Exchange Club sponsors annual fundraising events such as golf tournament and Bingo Party that raise funds for Scholarships and community activities.

Exchange, America's Service Club, is a group of men and women working together to make our communities better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and its national project, the Prevention of Child Abuse.

The Pearce Area Exchange Club’s next meeting will be held on April 14th, 2008 at Canyon Creek Country Club.

 

pearce athletic booster club scholarship

The Pearce Athletic Booster Club is proud to award a $3000 scholarship to two graduating Pearce High School Senior who participated as members of a varsity athletic team during their senior year.  Nominees for the award cannot have been awarded a collegiate athletic scholarship. The scholarships are in the amount of $750 per year for 4 years for one female and one male student athlete.  These scholarships are renewed annually, subject to re-qualification, to a maximum of $3,000.

 

For the Class of 2008, the PABC is pleased to announce the addition of The Altschuler Family Athletic Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.  The PABC Scholarship Committee will determine the awarding of the PABC and the Altschuler Family Scholarship using the attached form.  Applications and a copy of the student’s transcript are due to the Counseling Office by May 1, 2008.  Presentation of the scholarships will be made at the Senior Awards Ceremony in May.

community service fair

The National Honor Society announces the first annual Community Service Fair to be held on the morning of Wednesday, May 28 for all grade levels. The purpose of this event is to encourage Pearce students to pursue volunteer opportunities in the community. We will be hosting numerous representatives from various community organizations. Students will visit booths to learn about each group’s volunteer needs for the summer and beyond. Don't miss your chance to find out ways to serve your community! More details to follow.

Any suggestions for potential community organizations to invite or a speaker who can inspire and motivate our students to volunteer can be sent to ed.skolnick@gmail.com.

leadership opportunity for sophomores

Richardson Youth Leadership (RYL) is now accepting applications for the 2008-2009 school year.  RYL is a program for next year’s Juniors (current Sophomores) and is open to all students who reside within the RISD attendance area. 

Applicants must have an interest in acquiring leadership skills and be willing to make a significant time commitment.  The current curriculum features the following programs and topics:  Orientation, Leadership, Business/Community, Education, Wellness, Criminal Justice, Etiquette, and more.  The program meets monthly throughout the school year, typically on the second Tuesday of the month.  Participants who attend RISD schools can earn 1.0 local credit, which will appear on their transcripts. 

Applicants are to complete and mail both forms together to Leadership Richardson Alumni Association, PO Box 830322, Richardson, TX, 75083.  Applications are due by Friday, April 18, 2008.  Students should expect notification of acceptance around the first of May. Applications are available in the counseling office, Room B109.

Pearce Excellence in Education Fund  -   faculty wish list

Recently the J.J. Pearce faculty submitted their wishlist items for this year to the Excellence in Education Fund Board.  Attached is a copy of the wishlist.  If you are interested in purchasing a specific wishlist item or a portion thereof, please do so by mailing a check to JJ Pearce High School, 1600 N. Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 - Attention:  PEEF, and include a note that references the teacher and wishlist item you are purchasing.  Please email Judy Baker if you are interested in purchasing an item or you have questions.

 

When you donate, don’t forget about matching funds- many companies provide a match for employee contributions to non-profit organizations. To date the fund has raised over $52,000...

Thank you to all our 2007-2008 donors...  

Distinguished Scholar

$5000  +

Kim & Bob Caston Leadership Circle $2500 - $4999 Brenda & Russ Durant Carol & Patrick Whatley Honor Society $1000 -$2499 Sherri & Gregg Allen Auerbach Albert & Gold Doug Crosby Tracey & Mark Humphreys Dianne & James Pasant Terri & Robert Pitts Cristina & Blake Sellers Beth & Jeff Siegel Lisa & David Tatum Helen Waks Patti & David Whitehurst Elizabeth & Mike Wilkinson Scholar $500 - $999 Lisa & Jim Albert Barb & Arthur Altman Donna & Mark Bailey Trisse & Bo Brown Teresa & Douglas Burlingame Kathy & David Cook Linda & David Fyffe Tricia & Matt Gold Lydia & John Jumonville Robyn & Michael Kassab Ellen & Jim Liston Liz & Ira Matsil Carol Ann & Rusty Miller Deborah & Chip Nichols Debbie & Paul Olschwanger Babs & David Platten Stephanie & Roger Reeves Noriko & Takashi Soda Lisa & James Rowland Sterling Bank Gina & Alan Tolmas Cynthia Vogel Gold Mustang $250 - $499 Linda & Morgan Badgett Vicki & Tom Barrett Peggy & Louis Beil V.L. Boots & Jim Breland Tammy & David Cobbs Lisa Faulkner-Dunne & Brian Dunne Sue & Neil Earnest Mary Eisenmann Ann & Byron Garvey Michele & Rick Krause Leslie & Scott Kring Felise & Harold Leidner Terry & William Methenitis Renetta & Mark Montgomery Liz & Scott Morse Margo & Robert Murphy Debbie & Mike O'Reilly Prairie Creek Elementary PTA Bruce W. Rachel Becca & Bill Rivers Jennifer & Mark Robertson Paula & Phil Shea Lecie & Thom Shelton Patricia Simonette Diana & Sol Stein Renee & Rob Stone Siroos Teherani Lori & Ross Thiedeman Beverly & Dewey Thoes Cheri & Bob Thompson Shari & Jay Tobin Kim & Jim Watson Nancee & Brian Wenning Silver Mustang $100 - $249 Traci & Greg Anderson Judy & Rex Baker Diane & Palmore Baxter Laurie & Kurt Beron Pat & Nelson Bivins Rhonda & Chuck Bristow Nancy & William Bryan Elizabeth & Eddie Bull Donna & Russell Burton Robyn Bush Jill & Rick Button Sally Field & Jerry Carlton Dana & Dale Christian Rita & Steve Cole Marty & David Colley Mary & David Darelius Nancy & Jeremy Devine Ann & Jack Falloure Kim & Randy Ford Lee Ann & David Frank Susan & John Freasier Patrick Ginty Camille & Homer Glascock Cynthia & Kevin Green Jane & Brad Greer Suzy & Andy Harmon Tina & Alan Harrington Susan & Scott Heimbuch Gennifer & Craig Horan Frances & Richard Hutchins Sammie & Morris Johnston Susan & Ed Jones Ginger Kaiser Galen & Beryl Kannarr Katie & Don Katz Marci & Mark Kellner Anne & Doug Koval Tina & Hans Larson Mr. & Mrs. Leask Betsy & Michael Massey Tricia & Joseph Mills Sandra & Asghar Mohkamkar Marilyn Moore Tomi & Byron Morriss Karen & Randall McCleskey D'Lane Mueller Margaret & Van Neinast Ivy & Bob Opdyke Lori & Trace Ordiway Tracy & Robin Owens Susan & Steve Parker Denise & Bruce Patti Connie & Ken Presley Kim & Joe Quirk Mike Reinlein Susan & David Retzsch Kim & Rich Roberts Kathy & Mark Rogers Melissa & David Rossato Pam & Mike Saks Nancy & Mark Sanders Michael Schnitzer Lyn Sekiguchi Kathy & Dean Semon Laurie & Barry Skolnick Debbie & Tom Smelko Marcel & Bernie Solman Susan & Robert Sugerman Gail & Dan Stevenson Wendy & Phil Swim Linda & Jack Thibodeau Linda & Bill Thoreson Patti Wade Debbie & Ronnie Webb Cheryl & Lane Weitz Anne Westphal Marissa & John Williams Cathy & Jim Wills Ann & Terry Yamada Brooke and Bob Ziegler Red Mustang Up to $50 Anonymous Jane Aitchison & Joe Olguin Roni & Don Briggs Diane & Mark Fleschler Ivy Gold Carol & Rob Hewitt Donna Robinson-Hunt & Stewart Hunt Beverly & Mike Jenson Andy & Steve Johns Theresa & Jim Jones Barbara & Colin Kawalsky Martha & Dave Lammers Karen Lanier Charlotte Lee Gilit & Israel Mandelbaum Lorence Miller Gwen & Curtis Moore Marcia Mueller Donna Mullins Katherine & Gregory Nikolas Lenore & Joshua Parens Jana & Marlon Pink Kim & Fernando Ramirez Holly Reeves Harriet Reisman Harry E. Robinson Felicia & Robert Rubin Susan & Michael Rumsey Marcia & Jim Schutza Steven Schwartz Julie & Rob Shrell Sherry & Bill Silverman Becky & Norman Slakman Debra Smejdir Stacy Stout Rebecca & Charles Supan Wendy & Hans Weber

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