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Tekoppel Elementary Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Many important events occurred in 1909. Theodore Roosevelt was leaving office, being replaced by William Taft; the penny started being circulated; and the Indianapolis 500 race track opened.
Although these are all significant events, one that is closer to home and the hearts of many in the Evansville community was the construction of Tekoppel Elementary School. Built in 1909, Tekoppel is turning 100 this year and its students are inviting the community to join in the celebration.
An Open house is planned for Thursday, Nov. 5, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event will include tours of the building and a reception in the gym, with a brief dedication of a time capsule.
EVSC Foundation Announces Hall of Fame;
Vectren Gives $50,000 in Support of Project and Strategic Plan Initiatives
Honoring alumni of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation and letting the public know about the work and character of these distinguished individuals is what the EVSC Foundation’s newest endeavor – the creation of the EVSC Foundation Hall of Fame -- will do in the very near future. The Vectren Foundation has donated $50,000 for the Hall of Fame and for other priority initiatives affecting student achievement laid out in the school corporation’s Strategic Plan.
EVSC Foundation will use the Vectren gift to begin work on the Hall of Fame and to form partnerships with corporations and private donors to fund innovative projects such as naming opportunities, alumni relations, the Strategic Plan Fundraising Campaign, EVSC Foundation Scholarship, Endowed Giving and the Planned Giving Program, all of which will raise funding for the EVSC Strategic Plan initiatives, academic programs, athletics and more.
“The direct correlation between the quality of a child’s education and his or her future achievement and contribution to society is compelling. Providing the initial seed money for the EVSC Foundation’s efforts to further enhance the quality of education is a sound community investment,” said Niel C. Ellerbrook, Vectren’s chairman and chief executive officer.
“The generosity and support, both in funding and the time and sharing of talents and other resources from the Vectren Corporation exemplify why it is such a great community partner,” said EVSC Superintendent Vince Bertram.
“This program of recognition is intended to inspire EVSC students to seek excellence in their own education and careers, and is also intended to emphasize the importance of philanthropy and the stewardship of community resources,” said Gayle Long, EVSC director of development.
The EVSC Hall of Fame will honor graduates of the EVSC who have outstanding achievements in their life’s work, as well as others who have made an impact on public education in Vanderburgh County.
The Hall of Fame will be accepting nominations late this year. For more information regarding nomination, please check the EVSC Foundation website, www.evscfoundation.org or contact Gayle Long at 812-435-0913.
The Hall of Fame Selection Committee is comprised of Bix Branson, Jim Byers, Ed Cole, Susan Enlow, Joan Finch, George Flowers, Carl Heldt, James McCarty, Sr., Pat Shoulders, and Jon Siau.Recipients will be honored at a special event in the spring.
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