W yandotte P ublic S chools SCHOLARSHIP Foundation creating opportunities for Roosevelt High School graduates

PURPOSE/MISSION WPS Scholarship Foundation PURPOSE/MISSION Financial assistance for higher education for public school graduates Incentive/reward/motivate students to continue their education

COMMUNITY FUTURE WPS Scholarship Foundation COMMUNITY FUTURE Approx. 12% community have bachelor’s degree or higher Median income approx. $42,000 Strong work ethic & pride Little/no discretionary $ Little/no savings for college

Cost of College freshman 2005 Tuition UM Ann Arbor $9,213/year Dormitory$8,200 Tuition UM Dearborn$6,716 Tuition EMU$6,540 TuitionWayne $6,398 Books per semester$ /sem. Computer, supplies+++ Transportation if commuting+++

INFORMATION WPS Scholarship Foundation INFORMATION Began in (c ) (3) Assets of over $500,000 Community members = Bd. of Dir. Separate, independent from Bd. of Ed. Over 400 scholarships given to date 99.9% of funds go directly to scholarships Investment policy maintains portfolio diversity to maximize annual income & keep principal secure

FUND RAISING WPS Scholarship Foundation FUND RAISING Cash (assets) Dividends and interest income Memorials/tributes Golf outing Walk of Honor (bricks) RHS replicas WPS payroll deduction Diamond Jack Riverboat Cruise

SPECIAL REQUESTS WPS Scholarship Foundation SPECIAL REQUESTS Annual scholarships to honor a loved one Endowment accounts to a specific program, career, college Presentation by individual, family or group to student(s) Unique scholarships (mechanical tools or other contribution to help future career plans)

WPS Scholarship Foundation DONOR BENEFITS Giving back to the community Helping young people change their lives Tax deduction Avoid gift/estate taxes Leave a legacy

WPS Scholarship Foundation SUCCESS STORIES Val McDonald, Architect, RHS class of ’96 "It felt great to be acknowledged by teachers and coaches for my accomplishments at RHS. The scholarship helped me to further pursue educational and extracurricular activities."

WPS Scholarship Foundation SUCCESS STORIES Crystal Hakala Eskin, Elementary Teacher, RHS class of ’97 "It was an honor to be recognized for my achievements. The scholarship not only helped me financially, it gave me confidence as well."

WPS Scholarship Foundation SUCCESS STORIES T. Keith Wilson, 1st Lt. USAF, RHS class '94 "The scholarship directly impacted my ability to pursue my goals. The generosity of the WPS Fdn. contributed to me being where I am today. Upon graduation from high school, cost of higher ed. was a significant concern. The scholarship provided the boost I needed!"

WPS Scholarship Foundation R & R R esponsibility-- it’s up to each of us to narrow the gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots” & R eward-- it’s the greatest joy in the world to know YOU have left a legacy by making a difference in a child’s life/future

WPS Scholarship Foundation “We in this country are committed to narrowing the gap between promise and performance... between opportunity for the well-to-do and opportunity for the poor, between education for the successful and education for the whole people.” Adlai Stevenson

WPS Scholarship Foundation For more information, call , Superintendent’s office, or contact any Foundation Board of Director Checks should be written to “Wyandotte Public Schools Foundation” VISA or Mastercard accepted Mail to: WPS Scholarship Foundation PO Box 412 Wyandotte, MI 48192

WPS Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors Marcia Aller Jim Candela Dr. Pat Cole Bob Deters Ron Gulyas Lisa Kaiser Conrad Kreger Bill Kreger (charter member) Chris Mathews Mary McFarlane Joe Peterson Mike Quint James Sexton Dr. Robert Sharon Al Sliwinski Patrick Sutka James Wagner