Background:
Rob Boldrick (1955-1990) graduated with honors from Alamo Heights High School in 1974. He was a unique young man whose whimsical wit and love of learning elicited the affection and esteem of his teachers and classmates. He took full advantage of “major works” courses and excelled in English, science, math, Latin, and debate. He received a degree in Middle Eastern studies from Harvard in 1978 and graduated from Southwestern Medical School in 1984. He practiced medicine in Dallas and was a Research Fellow with the medical school.
During the course of his protracted illness, he maintained a cheerful disposition and shared his delightful enthusiasm for literature and new ideas. In 1990, relatives and friends created this memorial fund to support teachers who will help other students like Rob.
Objective:
It is our hope and intention that those teachers and sponsors receiving these grants will use the monies creatively to benefit special achievers – those students with a penchant for learning and academic achievement – and to stimulate interest in careers in sciences, math, and language arts.
Suggested uses for the Fund include but are not limited to the following areas:
- Class field trips
- Visiting lecturers
- Special project expenses; student or teacher, single or group
- Supplies/equipment not ordinarily included in school budget
- Library materials; Special collections; college-oriented works; periodicals
- Teacher enrichment for honors classes; tuition and travel
- Academic competition expenses
- Honor clubs’ educational activities
Criteria:
- Capacity to inspire students/teachers to new heights in academic excellence
- Demonstration of enhanced performance.
- Specific measurable outcomes.
- Makes a positive impact on a specific student population.
- Numbers of students impacted by grant.
- Benefit special achievers – penchant for learning and academic achievement
- Stimulate interest in careers in the sciences, math and language arts.
- Use funds for study, training or program development
- Willingness to report to Foundation at year-end.
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