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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 th

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

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

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 ab

  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, Capt

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

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 Educ

Mary Kay (Archer) Montovino ’73 has had many roles within the school district—student, alumna, parent, staff member, and volunteer. Now she’s bringing her knowledge of and love for SCASD to her role as Education Foundation president. A lifelong resident of State College, Mary Kay attended SCASD K-12 and was involved with

Photo: Park Forest Middle School Facebook page During one of the busiest times of the year, on behalf of the Education Foundation board of directors, I’d like to take a moment to wish our families, faculty, staff, volunteers and students a holiday break filled with family, frie

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“We are thrilled to announce that the most recent round of grant funding was record-breaking in more ways than one,” said Michelle Frisco, president of the Education Foundation board. “The Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87 Student Opportunity Fund & Grant Program is growing as an important driver of innovation and opportunity for e

There is still time to nominate an alumnus, teacher, coach, community member or team for next year’s Maroon & Gray Society. Honorees will be inducted at the dinner in May 2023. Make your nominat

Homecoming traditions going strong Don’t miss the parade, the pep rally and the game at Memorial Field as part of this year’s Homecoming celebration! The annual Homecoming Parade is set for Thursday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. and will end with a pep rally at Memoria

“The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of intern

2020 Maroon & Gray honorees, pictured with Dr. Robert J. O’Donnell, Superintendent, were honored in May 2022. Each year, the Maroon and Gray Society recognizes alumni in key areas such as business, the arts, academics and athletics, along with standout school groups and retired Faculty. Induction is a per

The Education Foundation Board recently announced a new addition to the upcoming Maroon & Gray Society class to be inducted at the May 21 dinner. Rudy Burruss, SCASD Special Education Paraprofessional, PA State Education Association, ESP Region President. While Rudy is currently fighting cancer, he is doing so with the same positiv

As the Maroon & Gray Dinner approaches, you can make an even bigger impact on the Mardi Lowry McDonough ’87 Student Opportunity Fund & Grant Program by becoming a dinner sponsor or advertiser. These opportunities are available not only

Tickets are on sale now for the upcoming Maroon & Gray Dinner on May 21. As the first in-person Maroon & Gray celebration since 2019, the event promises a special evening celebrating the SCASD donor community, the 2020 honorees and the life of longtime SCASD educator