Awards and Grants
AWARDS AND GRANTS
Thanks to contributions and the funding received from the eScrip and Albertson's programs, the WHS Foundation is able to make awards to student groups and programs at Wenatchee High School. Two types of awards are given: Awards for Excellence and one-time grants for specific projects or needs of the high school.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE AND ONE TIME GRANTS
- To submit a nomination for an Award for Excellence, please follow this link: (link to Award for Excellence nomination form).
- To apply for a one-time grant application, send an email addressing the specific need, the rationale and the cost to the WHS Foundation Board President.
THE WHS FOUNDATION HAS RECOGNIZED THE FOLLOWING WHS GROUPS
Awards for Excellence
Each winter and spring, the WHS Foundation recognizes groups or programs that have distinguished themselves by the high caliber of student achievement in the arts, academics or leadership. Nominations are solicited from the WHS community and reviewed by the Foundation Board.
2005
The Apple Leaf The Apple Leaf, the WHS student newspaper, has consistently received state and national recognition for the high standard of student reporting and newspaper production. $250 Award
Interact Club The Interact Club, a service organization, received recognition for its work to improve the local, national and international communities and for the development of the Power of Ten project. $250 Award
2006
Chamber Singers The Chamber Singers have received state and national recognition. The group has performed in the United States and Europe. $250 Award
The Mentor Program The Mentor Program matches seniors who are the first in their family to apply for college with community mentors who help them apply for college admission and scholarships. $250 Award
2007
Speech and Debate Team The members of the WHS Speech and Debate Team achieved an outstanding level of success in regional competitions and in the percent of members who qualified for the state finals. $500 Award
Future Farmers of America FFA received this award for both its success in student achievement at competitions and its emphasis on community service. The group’s March of Dimes contribution from the surpassed that of all other contributions from chapters in Washington State combined. $500 Award
2008
Adaptive Physical Education “Prom” The Adaptive Physical Education program provides dance instruction for adaptive physical education students and hosts an annual “prom” for WHS adaptive education students and their counterparts from other high schools in the area. $500 Award
WA WA The WHS Yearbook has received numerous state and national recognitions for the high caliber of the annual publication. It is consistently one of the top yearbooks in the country. $500 Award
DECA DECA, a club focusing on advertising and marketing skills, won the 2008 Region 10 Competition, sent members to the State competition and sent three members to the National DECA Competition. $500 Award
Drama Club Drama Club is recognized for the consistently high quality productions of the spring plays. The range and challenging nature of the works selected exemplify excellence in high school drama. $500 Award
2009
WHS Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra gained state and regional recognition both for the orchestras and for the talented and hard-working student musicians. In 2009. sixteen Chamber Orchestra members entered the 2009 District Solo/Ensemble Contest and won 1st place (superior) and went on to the State Ensemble Contest where they received 3 superior ratings, earning a honorable mention at State. Both the Chamber Orchestra and the WHS Orchestra received superior ratings at the Central Washington University's Orchestra Festival in March.
WHS Jazz Band has gained local and state recognition for the high level of performance. The 30 member group exemplifies the dedication to mastery of skills that earns respect from peers and professionals. The Jazz Band was nominated for this award in recognition of their impressive concert performances.
WHS Sports Medicine Program is designed for students interested in athletic training, physical therapy, medicine, fitness, physiology of exercise, kinesiology, nutrition, and other sports medicine related fields. The Program holds a record of 15 consecutive top 4 finishes at the Washington Vocational Sports Medicine Association State Competition. WHS placed 4th out of 40 teams at the 2009 WVSMA State Sports Medicine Competition In addition, two seniors, Shantelle Nelson and Chris Parker, had case studies accepted for presentation at the 2009 National Athletic Trainers’ Association National. They are the only high school students in the nation accepted for this honor.
Health Occupations (HO) is a two-period, yearlong class open to students from WHS, Eastmont and Westside High Schools. Students learn the theory and practical skills to meet the Washington requirements for nursing assistants. In the 50 hour Long Term Care clinical experience, students provide patient care to residents at local convalescent centers. Upon completing the required fifty hours, students can take the WA State exam for nursing assistant certification. In 2008, 36 students received this certification!
One time Grants
At a school the size of WHS there are always items that are needed to maintain or enhance programs and encourage student involvement. Thanks to donations of community members and income from the Safeway and Albertsons programs, a total of $18,305 has been provided to high school groups since Fall, 2006. Awards were made to the following groups and events.
2006
Commitment to Graduation Support for an event that reinforced the goal of graduation for incoming freshmen ($250).
WHS Library Purchase of Mythology and Habitats reference sets. The reference materials to serve multiple classes at the high school ($1000).
2007
Chemistry Department granted funds to replace a scale for AP classes ($475).
Art Department Kiln The Foundation learned of the unexpected "death" of the Art Department kiln and the unsuccessful effort to locate funding. With the help of McDee's Art Center, the Foundation was able to fund the replacement ($2900).
WHS Library for the reference sets "Encyclopedia of World History" and "Renaissance & Reformation" for class-based student research ($1000).
2008
AP Physics Purchase of a ramp for use in classroom experiments ($283).
WHS Music Department requested assistance in creating a more secure location for the expensive instruments of orchestra students. The Foundation provided funding for the purchase of a video surveillance system ($1100).
WHS GEAR UP Program was given funding to assist with costs of the WSU Raptor Program at the Freshman Assembly ($300).
WHS Knowledge Bowl Team was granted funds to assist students with the travel costs of competing ($300).
Art Club for the support of club supplies and activities ($200.)
2009
The Apple Leaf received a $2000 Grant to retire the paper’s production debt. The Foundation Board took this action to allow the newspaper staff to focus on the academic and journalistic challenges of continuing the newspaper’s tradition of excellence.
WHS Colorguard and Winterguard made tremendous strides in student involvement and competitive excellence during the past year. Among their many accomplishments was qualifying for a international championship. The Foundation provided a $1000 grant to assist with travel costs for this international competition.
The Panther Triathalon was awarded $400 to construct permanent signs. The 3rd Annual Panther Triathlon (Spring, 2009) had over 150 participants and 2 teacher participants. The race is an annual culminating event for the Physical Education classes at Wenatchee High School and includes a 5 mile bike, a 1/8 mile swim, and a 3 mile run.
Wenatchee High School Math Club received a $250 to provide supplies for the start-up of the first ever Wenatchee High School Math Club.
Diversity Club received $250 to assist with club expenses. The club promotes tolerance and appreciation of social diversity; encourages unity and mutual respect among students, parents, and staff; works to create a safer environment in their school; stands for equality; and to value everyone regardless of background or personal choice. The club is now one of the largest student-led groups at WHS and is one of the most active.