Another generous round of grants benefit students
The spring cycle of the Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87 fund awarded more than $28,000 for projects across the district, thanks to generous support from Education Foundation donors. You can support this permanent fund anytime to make a difference for students. Here are just a few of the projects making a difference for students! Stationary bikes […]
Jane Snowdon ’77 talks matching gifts, the impact of donor support and her recent trip of a lifetime
Jane Snowdon ’77 is a powerhouse in the field of health and human services. She was inducted into the SCASD Education Foundation’s Maroon & Gray Society as part of the 2020 class (at the 2022 celebration) and she is a strong supporter of the organization. Recently Jane made a generous contribution to the Mardi Lowry […]
Maroon & Gray Society Celebration
This year’s Maroon & Gray Society was made possible in part by a generous sponsorship from Mount Nittany Health and other local businesses. Honorees spanned six decades, helping to draw old friends and colleagues, parents and families, and long-time supporters of the district for an evening of food, fun and friendship. Rain in the early […]
Reserve your tickets for the 2023 Maroon & Gray Society Celebration
YOU’RE INVITED! 2023 Maroon & Gray Society Celebration 6 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2023 Centre Hills Country Club State College, PA Tickets $80 Reserve your tickets here. This year’s event will feature an evening-long reception (heavy hors d’oeuvres stations, soft drinks and cash bar) with a program to highlight and induct this year’s honorees. Sponsorships, donations […]
Proceeds from 2023 Maroon & Gray Society Celebration will enhance student extracurricular opportunities through the Richard M. Bunnell ’49 Memorial Fund
“Dad, during his 30+ years on the State College School Board, always worked tirelessly for the students, and the community of State College,” Tib Bunnell ’79 said of his father Richard M. Bunnell ’49 who passed away in May 2022. Richard’s family, including his wife Gwen (retired 25+year kindergarten teacher at Corl Street Elementary), son […]
Whitney Stringer ’02 (MGS 2023)
A public relations powerhouse shining God’s light through meaningful work Whitney Stringer ’02 Deeply rooted in her faith, Whitney Stringer said that her work is a true blessing. “My journey has been such a blessing; I get to shine the light of Jesus while also spotlighting deserving people, organizations, and causes in the work that […]
Marisa Vicere ’01, President & Founder, Jana Marie Foundation (MGS 2023)
Marisa Vicere ’01 “In 2010, my older sister, Jana Vicere (State High Graduate of 1999 – GED program), died by suicide,” Marisa shared. “Eight months later, I started the Jana Marie Foundation in her memory. The organization harnesses the power of creative expression and dialogue to spark conversations, build connections and promote mental health among […]
The Judy Lysaker Journalism Support Fund Honors Dedicated Teacher
The Judy Lysaker Journalism Support Fund Honors Dedicated Teacher – SCASD Education Foundation (scasdfoundation.org) With the passing of Judy’s husband Pete in 2023, the fund has been renamed the Judy and Pete Lysaker Journalism Support Fund. You can read Pete’s biography below this article. Kary (Lysaker) Magruder ’89 describes her late mom, Judy Lysaker, as […]
Reunion News & Class Notes
Reunion News for Little Lions Mark your calendar for these upcoming reunions. Keep with more reunion news at statehighalumni.com. 1973 & 1974 News on the combined 50th Class Reunion for the SCHS Classes of 1973 & 1974: Our weekend celebration will begin Friday night, June 30, 2023, with our main event being held on Saturday, […]
New Scoreboard at Memorial Field Thanks to Class of 1962’s Larry Beans
The school board voted unanimously on February 21 to accept a generous $125,000 donation from 1962 graduate Larry Beans and to approve the purchase and installation of a new scoreboard for Memorial Field. The gift was made through the SCASD Education Foundation and follows Beans’ $875,000 donation in 2021 for the Memorial Field renovations. The new press box was named […]
