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It's
been a big year! And, an even bigger summer!
The Southwest High
School Community has a lot to celebrate:
The merger of
the SOUTHWEST EDUCATION FUND and the SOUTHWEST
FOUNDATION and the launch of the TURN ON THE
LIGHTS campaign to install lights at the Southwest High School
Stadium.
How
did the Southwest Education Fund perform this year?
Through your contributions, the
Southwest Education Fund was able to generate over $140,000 to
enrich academic excellence at Southwest High School through tutoring, ACT
preparation classes, additional art and phy ed teachers, Project Success,
the Link Crew, student clubs and activities and classroom supplies.
Because of your outstanding support, Southwest High
School was, once again, ranked the number one high school in all
of Minnesota. Thank you!
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Two
Great Organizations; One Amazing Union.
This year, the Southwest Foundation,
established in1992 to provide scholarships for graduating SWHS seniors
and generate support for the school through alumni activities and
athletics, and the Southwest
Education Fund, begun in 2004 with a focus on supporting
academic enrichment at Southwest High School, decided to
merge. Now
as one organization under the Southwest Foundation banner,
the Foundation is committed to creating an exceptional experience for all
Southwest students.
The Southwest Foundation will continue
to raise money to support academic achievement, cultivate quality
artistic and athletic opportunities and provide scholarships to support
the post-secondary pursuits of our graduating seniors. The
Foundation also continues to be committed to building and maintaining
relationships with alumni and the community.
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SW
students to play under stadium lights--a first in the history of
Southwest High School
On Thursday, August 29th, at the SW Lakers'
first home football game, we will celebrate the newly installed stadium
lights and naming of our athletic field.
Turn
On The Lights Campaign
The effort to install permanent lighting at the stadium to
allow for nighttime track, soccer and football meets and games was
initiated this year by a remarkable SWHS alumnus, Harvey Feldman, class of 1961.
Mr. Feldman came forward and offered to provide
dollar-for-dollar matching funds for all donations to the Turn On The
Lights Campaign up to $300,000. He was inspired after attending a
homecoming game in 2011 with rented lights. The campaign to Turn On
The Lights is managed by the Southwest Foundation.
Dedicating
our stadium
The stadium will be renamed after two
of Southwest's legendary coaches, Art Frederickson and Dave
Peterson. Long-range enhancements to the stadium include an
upgraded concession/ticket booth, improved entrance, new scoreboard and
more.
Turn
On The Lights project is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
The Turn on the Lights project is an
exceptional moment for our school that enhances the Southwest
Foundation's continued focus on excellence, opportunity and vibrancy in
all areas of school life. Whether in the classroom, in the arts, on the
field or in the community, the Southwest Foundation supports kids where
they are and where they want to go.
Where
do I learn more about the August 29th stadium celebration and Turn On The
Lights Campaign?
Visit the SWHSTurnonthelights Facebook
page to learn more about the celebration and dedication and about
purchasing an engraved tile that will be part of the stadium, or to buy a
lifetime athletic pass. And while you're there, please
"like" us to receive updates.
How
do I get involved?
We would love to have you join the Turn
on the Lights Committee or the Southwest Foundation. Please contact
Christa Anders, Southwest Foundation Chair, at:
to be involved.
I
don't have time to pitch in, but I'd love to donate to the cause!
OR donations may be made by check to:
Southwest Foundation
3414 W 47th Street
Minneapolis, MN
55410
Thank
you for your generous support!
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