KINGSTREE, SC – The Williamsburg County Public School Foundation is calling for submissions for honoree nominees for their 2017 Hall of Fame Induction Gala that will be held in March of 2017. The date and location will soon be announced. The purpose of the Gala is to recognize distinguished Williamsburg County School District alums and those who have contributed to the area, and to secure donations to help support the higher education aspirations of its graduating seniors, providing money for college grants. The Foundation has granted over $20,000 in college grants to nearly 100 students since its inception. The event will include dinner, special performers, presenters, and entertainment.
People can simply submit the name of a nominee, the nominee’s contact information (if known), and the reason the person would be a good honoree. Nominee criteria:
Nominees, living or deceased may be alumni of Williamsburg County Public Schools or persons who did not attend Williamsburg County Public Schools. Eligible persons may include: former students, employees or school board members; community leaders; parents of Williamsburg County Public School students; or other persons who have made significant contributions to the system or the area which qualifies them for recognition in the Hall of Fame. District alumni are eligible for the Hall of Fame ten years after their graduation. Former employees and former board members are eligible for induction three years after their employment with the district or service on the board has ended.
Submissions can be mailed to the Williamsburg County Public School Foundation, P. O. Box 1217, Kingstree, SC 29556 ATTN: NOMINEE COMMITTEE or emailed to wcpsf@wcsd.k12.sc.us. Please submit nominations by Friday, December 30, 2016.
The Foundation also welcomes sponsors and donors to assist with the Gala. To participate, send an email to wcpsf@wcsd.k12.sc.us with “Gala Support” in the subject line, or write to Williamsburg County Public School Foundation, P.O. Box 1217, Kingstree, SC 29556. Someone will respond to you with details on how to support the organization and the event.
Learn more about the Williamsburg County Public School Foundation and the Gala at www.wcschoolfoundation.wix.com/wcschoolfoundation, find them on Facebook, or email wcpsf@wcsd.k12.sc.us.
