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 […]
International Baccalaureate program scholarship expands student opportunities
In addition to impacting their educational experiences in high school and college, participation in the International Baccalaureate program can help to shape a worldview that benefits students in their careers and their lives. You can read more about the program in this article. A scholarship fund is helping to make sure the program and its assessments […]
Congratulations 2023 Maroon & Gray Honorees
SCASD Education Foundation is pleased to announce the 2023 Class of the Maroon & Gray Society, which will be inducted at this year’s dinner on May 20. Watch for full profiles on this year’s honorees coming soon. “The Three Captains” John Schempf ’58, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Paula (Schempf) Carroll ’62, Captain, U.S. Coast […]
Central Pennsylvania Japanese School gift funds library resources
In March 2022, the Central Pennsylvania Japanese School (“Central Pennsylvania Nihongo Gakko”) made a $20,000 contribution to the Education Foundation to honor the educational opportunities given to children of the Central Pennsylvania Japanese School by SCASD over the past 37 years. A portion of the gift was recently used to purchase Japanese books for SCASD […]
A new opportunity is now available for honorary and donor recognition
Even during its earliest stages, the Education Foundation fielded questions from supporters about name recognition opportunities, such as plaques and signage. Most of these inquiries were based on a prospective donor’s desire to honor a teacher, coach, family member, class, team, club, or alumnus. Since this time, members of the Education Foundation board have worked […]