Challenged this year by the effects of the worldwide financial crisis, I am honored to report that the Alumni Scholarship Fund and the Alumni Class Scholarship Bandwagon continues to flourish.  We all are so proud that the alumni class committee leaders and individual alum are becoming scholarship driven as the donations come in to the alumni scholarship fund.  Because of your loyalty, the Association is becoming stronger in its proven mission of representing our emblem, the SCARAB (an Egyptian beetle) that symbolizes “A True Gift of Life”. 

Giving to our students, the school and the community is so meaningful because it documents the collective strength of our commitment and loyalty to our alma mater.  There are so many of us from various classes that are volunteering their time and expertise and, as we know, time is money.  Let us all thank these alum for caring and supporting the cause.

We are thankful for the 2010 Alumni Class Scholarship Bandwagon:  ET Classes of ‘56-‘57, ‘59, ‘73, ‘79, the ‘80’s decade, and the 90’s decade joined the Bandwagon.  These classes will be honoring their recipients at the upcoming annual “Scarabs Forever” Gala.  We also want to thank our business partners, community leaders, and friends of East Tech for their support and donations.

Come on out Scarabs and join in on the fun as we promote unity among Scarabs and celebrate the victory of awarding our “Baby Scarabs” $12,000.00 in scholarships.   The Gala presents a great opportunity for graduates to crossover as our newest alumni, the class of 2010.

If your class awarded a scholarship, you are invited and welcome to award your student at the Gala.  Please contact us to be included in the program.

I am looking forward to our continued service to the Alumni and the students of our alma mater, East Tech High School.  We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, July 31, 2010, 6:00 p.m., at the “Scarabs Forever” Scholarship Gala, at The Mediterranean Party Center, 25021 Rockside Road, in Bedford, Ohio. Contact: 216.571.4846 for your Gala Tickets, $40 per person.