Happy Father's Day!

From Brian’s autobiography assignment in 8^th grade:

“Enough about me, let’s talk about my dad.  His childhood reminds me of Tom Sawyer’s.  You may be wondering why I chose to tribute him.  Well, he puts everything he’s got into everything he does.  He had a paper route that still puts a spark in his eye.  Throughout his lifetime he must have had twenty jobs.  Not because he was fired, my dad just had to keep moving.  Out of all these reasons, the main reason I wrote a tribute to my dad is because I love him.” 

Nikhitha Murali receives the $10,000 Brian LaViolette Scholarship

The 5th annual Brian LaViolette Scholarship was awarded to Nikhitha Murali at the Partners in Education Youth Celebration.

Nikhitha is an incredible young woman who has already accomplished so much, including organizing a medical/health camp in a small village in India.  She plans to follow her medical passion as she pursues a degree in Neuroscience with a pre-med focus at the University of Chicago. 

Happy Mother's Day!

From Brian’s autobiography assignment in 8^th grade:

“Let me tell you about a person who was, and is, very special to me.  This person I owe my life to, and I’m not exaggerating one bit.  She brought me into this world.  She has taught me right from wrong and always finds a way to make me grin.  One thing that she has taught me that I will never forget is the value of trust.  That five letter word has helped me throughout my life.  Even more important than trust is a four letter word that will always be between us…love."

Well said, Brian, well said.  

Pay it Forward

Our very own Kim Klein, a member of our Board, won a beautiful ring through jen Hough Jewelry for our 11.11.11 auction!

  

Through the power of Facebook, Jen Hough had a competition to win her original ‘My Darling 

Clementine’ ring.

You had to post a three word phrase to Jen Hough Jewelry's ‘wall’ and whatever post had the most ‘likes’ won this ring.  

Kim Klein’s post:  PAY IT FORWARD.  And she just did just that by donating it to our 11.11.11 auction!!  And did I mention she won by a landslide?  Thank you Kim-and Jen- for paying it forward!

Paying tribute to others as students welcome new beginnings

Brian enjoying Spring-1979

There is nothing like Spring. Winter dissolves into green grass, budding flowers, the growth of vegetables and warm breezes.

Springtime for Brian's Foundation represents the end of the school year allowing new beginnings for many--students gear up for the end of the school year, teachers plan end of the year exams, and parents prepare for their 'baby' to enter the real world.

Like spring every year, Brian's Foundation has new growth-45 new scholarship recipients become a part of our every-growing garden. Budding young men and women enter the next phase in their life and go through all that is yet to come like a warm breeze.

Scholarship of Honor Presentation Dates

We are honored to pay tribute to 21 heroes annually through one of our programs, the Scholarship of Honor.

Arlington-Remembering, Len Keller

The programs' mission is: To honor, to remember, those who serve, while recognizing dedication, community service and selflessness in those who follow in their footsteps.

The Scholarships are in the names of our past and present military heroes. They are awarded to a student entering into the military or a form of public safety or community service.

Those we honor with scholarships in their names are:

Danny Dietz: Heritage High School, Littleton CO-- May 16, 7:00pm

Joe Welke: Rapid City Stevens High School, SD-- May 16, 7:00pm

John Bradley: Appleton West High School, WI-- May 18, 6:30pm

Robert Foley: United States Military Academy, West Point NY-- May 18, 2:30pm

Kyle Hemauer: Chilton High School, WI- Engler Performing Arts Center-- May 18, 7:00pm

Ryan Jerabek: Pulaski High School auditorium, WI-- May 18, 8:30am

Ron Sager: Fox Valley Lutheran High School auditorium, WI-- May 18, 9:00am

James Cathey: Reno High School, NV-- May 19, 7:00pm at Peppermill Hotel Casino

Andrew Brownfield: North High School Akron, OH --Sunday, May 20th, 9:00am

Isaiah Hunt: Bayport High School, WI-- May 20, 9:00am

Ben Edinger: Green Bay West High School, WI-- May 25, 6:00pm

Nichole Frye: Lena High School, WI-- May 25, 7:30pm

Len Keller: Guildford High School, IL-- May 25, 7:45 am

Eric McColley: Gettysburg High School, PA-- May 25, 7:00pm

Brent Vroman: Omro High School Commons, WI-- May 25, 7:00pm

Jesse Thiry: Luxemburg-Casco High School Gym-- May 27, 9:00am

Ken Hess: Reynolds High School, Asheville NC--May 31, 7:00pm

Ken Stumpf, Elmer Burr: Menasha High School-- May 31, 9:30am

Mike Colalillo: Denfeld High School auditorium, MN-- June 2, 7:00pm

Tom Hudner: EAA-Airventure, Oshkosh, WI-- July 26, 6:00pm

Nainoa Hoe: 1Lt Nainoa K. Hoe Battle Command Training Center, Schofield Barracks, HI August 26