W yandotte P ublic S chools SCHOLARSHIP Foundation

1. Wyandotte Public Schools SCHOLARSHIP Foundation creating opportunities for Roosevelt High School graduates

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

3. WPS Scholarship FoundationCOMMUNITY 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

4. Cost of Collegefreshman 2005 • Tuition UM Ann Arbor $9,213/year • Dormitory $8,200 • Tuition UM Dearborn $6,716 • Tuition EMU $6,540 • Tuition Wayne $6,398 • Books per semester $300-500/sem. • Computer, supplies +++ • Transportation if commuting +++

5. WPS Scholarship FoundationINFORMATION • Began in 1989 • 501 (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

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

7. WPS Scholarship FoundationSPECIAL 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)

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

9. WPS Scholarship FoundationSUCCESS 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."

10. WPS Scholarship FoundationSUCCESS STORIESCrystal 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."

11. WPS Scholarship FoundationSUCCESS 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!"

12. WPS Scholarship FoundationR & R • Responsibility--it’s up to each of us to narrow the gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots” & • Reward--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

13. 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

14. WPS Scholarship Foundation • For more information, call 734-759-6002, 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

15. 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 WPS Scholarship FoundationBoard of Directors