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Springfield City Schools
Alumni Of Distinction Award Program
1500 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, OH 45506
NEWS RELEASE
For Release - September 30, 2011 or after
Contact: Marianne L. Nave 323-5865
Applications are available for the seventh annual “Alumni of Distinction Award Program” to recognize former students of the Springfield City School District who have made outstanding accomplishments following graduation. Awards will be presented at a public ceremony on Friday, April 13, 2012.
To nominate a former student for the award, letters of recommendation must be attached to an official application and submitted by November 16th. Applications are available at the superintendent’s office, 1500 West Jefferson Street, the Clark County Library, Heritage Center of Clark County and the United Senior Services Center. The application information can also be found on the school district website www.spr.k12.oh.us.
According to Geraldine Stafford, steering committee chairperson, applicants not previously honored are still eligible, however updated applications should be received by the deadline for future consideration. This program is funded by donations from community businesses, individuals and foundations and is not paid for by tax dollars or school funds.
Alumni receiving the prestigious award must have graduated from SCS at least ten years prior to being nominated. They must have demonstrated significant achievements in at least one of the following: professional or occupational success; contributions to society; or service to country or other organizations. A recipient must be of excellent character.
This program was authorized by the Springfield City Board of Education in 2005 and is being carried out by the Alumni of Distinction Award Steering Committee. Other steering committee members include Richard A. Umbaugh, Wendy G. Ford, Marianne L. Nave, James W. Bacon, W. Eugene Barnett, Jr., Darrell Kitchen, Patrick Rastatter, Debbie Fralick, Toby Hayden, Superintendent David Estrop and Randall Comer. Rosella E. Martin, Robert L. Burton, Jr., and James Huffman are Honorary Members.