THANKS!
The Campus Improvement Committee would like to thank EcoLogics of Georgia for the excellent work they did on the new courtyard area. EcoLogics of Georgia 678-445-9470.

Fundraising Committee
Larry Singleton has volunteered to chair our fundraising committee. He has some new fundraising ideas to implement and needs some assistance. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact us him at 770-924-8421.

Art Students Help Beautify Campus
Thanks to the following art students at Etowah who have done a wonderful job with decorative painting projects in several areas of our school:
Jessica Berry , Carla Balstar, Samantha Galloway, Natalie Paul,
Sydney Tompkins, Kelly Allen & Diana Roland Thanks, also, to art teacher, Mrs. Jean McDonough, for overseeing the projects. The Foundation provided the funds to purchase supplies for these projects.

Courtyard Project Completed/ Amphitheater Needed
This new courtyard would not have been possible without your support. We are now seeking donations to build a stage to make the central campus amphitheatre a reality. This area will serve as an outdoor classroom and area for other student activities. Remember, county funding is limited and improvements such as these that will benefit our students are possible only with YOUR COMMITTMENT!

Please make a contribution to this project by sending your tax deductible donations marked "amphitheatre to:

EHS Foundation, PMB 265
1025 Rose Creek Drive
Suite 620
Woodstock, GA 30189.



ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Established April 24, 2001, The Etowah High School Foundation is a 501(c) (3) corporation with tax exempt, non-profit status. All donations made by individuals and corporations are tax deductible. The funds raised by the Foundation are used to provide some of the extras that county and state funding do not provide. Donations are used exclusively to benefit our students. We are making a difference in the lives of the students of Etowah
High School.

Rich’s – Macy’s "Shop for a Cause" Fundraiser
The Etowah Foundation raised $750.00 this fall by participating in the Rich’s – Macy’s "Shop for a Cause" tickets. Thanks to Charmaine Merkling for selling tickets and for coordinating this event and to the following individuals who helped sell the tickets: Susan Alongi, April Hull, Melody Anderson, Martha Reed, Sandy Orr, Kathy Mahoney, Sandy McDeermond, Diane Royal, Linda Stewart, Diane Mertins, Dr. Jarod Lynn, Jo Poskus, Denise Lentchner, Ginny Slifcak, Ana Petit & Etowah’s National Honor Society, and Sheila Mueller.

Etowah Scholarship Opportunities
Etowah High School is pleased to announce two new scholarships this year. The Kelly Scholarship is available to a student who plans to pursue a career in a sports related field of study. Dr. Bob Kelly will donate $500 annually to the school for a student applicant to be selected by the school. Dr. Kelly has been Etowah’s "team doctor" for the past three years and has helped many of our students through some difficult injuries.

The second scholarship opportunity is from Dr. Scott Harden, DDS. This annual $1000 scholarship is available for a student for a student applicant to be selected by the school who plans on pursuing a career in the dental field.

If you are interested in learning more about these scholarship opportunities please contact the Etowah High School counseling office. 770-926-1109. Etowah greatly appreciates these generous scholarship opportunities from Dr. Kelly and Dr. Harden!

In Search of Free Money
Grant Research/Writing
The grants committee is seeking sources of funding for capital improvements, special projects, and curriculum enhancements. Many corporations have either in-house foundations or "matching fund" policies. If you have access to or knowledge of any such programs, we have worthy project proposals and experienced grant writers willing to go to work. Making Etowah one of the best schools in the state will take teamwork. Helping find free money is a great way to "contribute." Please contact us by e-mail, info@EtowahFoundation.org or by phone at (770) 926-4411, ext. 272.

Back to School Shopping
Office Depot provides free supplies to schools through its "5% Back to Schools" Program. Help Etowah cash in on this program and plan to do your back to school supply shopping this August at Office Dept on Molly Lane off Hwy 92 in Woodstock. When making your purchases, be sure to tell them to give 5% to Etowah High School.

www.etowahfoundation.org
Website Committee
The Foundation website is up and running! Please visit us at www.etowahfoundation.org where Lori Poer of ConnecTec Communications, our web sponsor has made it possible for interested community members to join our e-mail communication listing. Please register today.

Latest news about www.EtowahAlumni.org
The Etowah Alumni is a free web site that provides an easy place to contact other Etowah alumnus. Over 100 past students have registered on the site. We recently migrated the site to newer hardware and software for even faster performance. Unlike most alumni sites on the web www.EtowahAlumni.org is sponsored by the Etowah Foundation so you won't be pestered by annoying pop-ups and banners ad when you visit the web site. If you are a former student or current/former teacher please visit the site and enroll as a member.

ET Booth Basketball
Like many of Etowah's booster clubs, ET Booth has a segregated account established through the Foundation. Thanks to Roy & Judi Watson for their generous donation that provided ET Booth with the funds needed to purchase new uniforms for their basketball program this year.

From the Principal
I hope that you have visited the campus recently because it looks great. Both the new grass and the plants that Sue Smith’s class planted last fall are transforming the area. If you remember, this beautification program started a few years ago when the Etowah Foundation was formed. The plants in the front of the school and the revitalized courtyard were all projects of the Foundation. Last August, the Foundation paid for the concrete and planters that are now part of this area. Just recently, the county maintenance department contracted with Westmoreland to correct the drainage and to place sod throughout the area. We also have an outside company that comes in once a week to do lawn maintenance. None of this would have been possible without the support and help from Dr. Petruzielo. He supported the creation of the Foundation 4 years ago, and has allowed the high schools in the county to redirect money allocated for custodial purposes to be used to outsource the yard work. The results of these changes are apparent around the campus. The Foundation’s next big project is the construction of a stage in the courtyard that can be used as an outdoor classroom or for concerts. The building of this stage would turn the area into an amphitheater and would really be an attractive addition to our campus. Without the Foundation, much of these changes would never have occurred. I encourage all parents to help this organization to continue its mission "…to enhance the education, extracurricular programs, and the facilities of Etowah High School." As parents "graduate" from Etowah, new parents are needed to keep the program moving forward. In my 4 years at Etowah, I have been very fortunate to work with outstanding parents who really care about this school. The Foundation and the PTSA have different functions; but without these organizations’ help, none of the changes would have ever occurred. I thank all these parents for their support for the past 4 years and look forward to working with them next year.
George Alexander

Renaissance
The Renaissance Program has been going strong this school year. The theme for this year’s program is "So You Say You Want A Revolution". A clear statement that is encouraged by this theme is that we are Breaking the Academic Record of Excellence. A committee of students from each grade was formed like last year to help and offer suggestions for the program. These students are also involved in the planning and implementation of the Academic Pep Assembly which takes place each May. At the pep assembly, awards are given out to those students with high academic achievement and to those who have shown the most improvement throughout the year. There are also games and skits involving as many students and teachers as possible. Students at Etowah this year have once again received incentives based on their grade point averages. They have been issued gold, blue, or white cards which include various discounts to local businesses. They are color coded based on a student’s GPA and the discounts increase as you go from a white card to a gold card. Students have also received t-shirts stating the theme of the Renaissance program if they were recipients of a gold or blue card. Over 200 students have received t-shirts this year. One of the goals of the Renaissance Program is to reward these students with motivational incentives, hoping it will encourage others to want to strive for academic excellence. Thanks to Mr. Jeff Bennett and the students who served on the Renaissance committee for helping to make the program a success.


"Thank You" Renaissance Program Sponsors!
The Foundation would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following businesses for participating in the Renaissance Program by offering special discounts to qualified students:

Also, thank you to Coca-Cola for their donation of Dasani Water for survival kits and for t-shirts for our Renaissance Academic Pep Assembly!

Y’all Come!
The next Etowah High School Foundation Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. in Mr. Alexander’s office. Attendees will discuss the progress of ongoing projects and explore possible funding sources. Foundation meetings are open to the public. We invite anyone who is passionate about improving the educational environment at Etowah High School to attend.

LOOK WHO’S MAKING A DIFFERENCE AT EHS
We hope that you will consider joining the list of Foundation supporters. Even the smallest donation can have a big impact. To make a difference, we need your financial support. (Please see our contibutions page for contribution details.) A big "thank you" to the following individuals, companies and organizations for their generous support in 2003:

Volunteer Recognition
Thanks to Linda Alred and Kathleen Zwolinski for chairing the survival kit committee and to the following volunteers who helped deliver and/or assemble final exam survival kits:

Tennis tournament
Etowah Tennis Boosters held an Adult-Child Tennis Tournament at Eagle Watch in fall 2003 which raised over $1500 for the construction of a viewing stand at the Etowah Tennis Courts. A segregated account through the Foundation was established so that participant’s were tax deductible. Close to 100 players participated in four levels of play. Winners/Finalists of 4 divisions were: Wimbledon Division - Winners - Chuck and James Tomlin; Finalists - Joe and Carl Abalos, US Open Division - Winners - George and Paul Birdsong; Finalists - Paul and Vincent Delise, Australian Open Division - Winners -Sue and Lindsey Morgan; Finalists - Shelley and Shannon O'Malley, French Open Division - Winners - Kerry Finn and Meghan Vettraino; Finalists - Jim and Paige Faulkner. Construction on the viewing stand is nearly completed! The Etowah Tennis Booster Club extends their appreciation to Eagle Watch Tennis Association, Dick McSween & Leigh Birdsong for helping make this event a huge success! They also would like to express their gratitude to The Hunter Family, The Warlick Family, and Cherokee Ford, for their generous donations to the Foundation account for the building of the structure. The Install Division of Wheelers Building Supply Company will be building the structure. Engraved plaques which will be permanently mounted on the structure may be purchased by individuals or businesses for $75. Money raised through plaque sales will support the Etowah Tennis Program. For more information, contact Etowah Tennis Booster Club President, Nancy Page at (770) 591-8109.