Donors
Donors
Anyone, including groups, businesses and individuals can contribute to the Ripon Education Foundation initiatives.
In doing so, they help fund Ripon Area School District programs, teaching grants and college scholarships.
Meet just a few of our donors:
CENTURY 21 Prop Unltd.
“As an alumna of the Ripon School District and a business person in the community, I believe strongly that donating to the Ripon Education Foundation is vital for the funding of programs, projects and student scholarships. The Foundation continually supports our students and teachers in their quest for excellence in teaching, learning and academic achievement.”
- Joan Arnold Karsten, Ripon High School Graduate
Ripon Printers
“We support the Ripon Education Foundation for the many services it provides to the young people of our community. From scholarships to supporting innovative teacher practices, the Ripon Education Foundation provides services that would not be available otherwise. We rely on students early on as newspaper carriers and part-time helpers, and when they graduate, we hope those students consider joining the Ripon Printers team!”
- Andy Lyke, CFO Ripon Printers
and Ripon High School Graduate
Jim Gelhar and Pat Grahn
“Jim and I support the Ripon Education Foundation because it offers creative and innovative ways of supporting our teachers and students. One of the most important things we can offer to the next generation is a good education.”
- Pat Grahn, Ripon High School Parent
Thomas and Mary Avery
“As an early treasurer of the Education Foundation of Ripon, I witnessed the generosity of just a few individuals. Those early seeds have grown into an organization that not only helps individual students, but also rewards teacher innovation, which is critical in our rapidly changing society.”
- Mary Avery, Ripon High School Parent
Sandy Polcyn
“We make a contribution to the Foundation to assist students in achieving their life dreams through the scholarship program.”
– Sandy Polcyn, Ripon High School Teacher
Ellis and Emilee Minor
"Ripon will always be home for Emilee and me. It is our privilege to give back to the teachers and staff that made our school very special.”
– Ellis Minor, Ripon High School Graduate
