It was announced at the Nov. 6 Shawnee Board of Education meeting that Shawnee Public School has funding from five Shawnee banks, the Avedis Foundation and other supporters to complete the "Turf Project" at Jim Thorpe Stadium.
Representatives from five Shawnee Banking Partners pose with the Shawnee Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt during the regular meeting on Nov. 6. It was through a lease purchase agreement with the banks and donations from other organizations that the "Turf Project" at Jim Thorpe Stadium was made possible, after approval at the meeting.
Dr. Aaron Espolt, Shawnee superintendent, far right, presents the Star of the Month award to Natalie Jackson, middle, as Shawnee Early Childhood Center Principal Karen Watkins looks on during the Nov. 6 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Jackson is a paraprofessional at SECC. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Dick's Sporting Goods donated $75,000 to the Shawnee tennis and wrestling programs and was recognized during the Nov. 2 Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Shown are members of the Shawnee Girls Wrestling Team, Head Wrestling Coach Andrew McCune, Assistant Athletic Director Julia Holland, two tennis players, Girls Tennis Coach John Stobbe, and Boys Tennis Coach Dacia Jordan. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Dr. Kathy Laster, CEO of the Avedis Foundation, shakes hands with Dr. Aaron Espolt, Shawnee Public Schools superintendent, in recognition of Avedis donating $500,000 for tornado recovery. Standing behind them are members of the Shawnee Board of Education, during their Nov. 6 meeting. Countywide & Sun/Natasha Dunagan
Board President Clif Harden is a veteran.
Wrestling Coach Andrew McCune is a veteran.
Michelle Wallace speaks about Senior Conference.
SECC Principal Karen Watkins speaks about Natalie Jackson, Star of the Month.
11-6-2023 Shawnee Board of Education
11-6-2023 Shawnee Board of Education
Assistant Athletic Director Julia Holland speaks about the Sports Matters Grant through Dick's Sporting Goods.
Assistant Athletic Director Julia Holland speaks about the Sports Matters Grant through Dick's Sporting Goods.
Winston Ayala, of A & S Roofing and Contracting, shakes hands with the board.
Winston Ayala, of A & S Roofing and Contracting, shakes hands with Superintendent Espolt.
Avedis Foundation CEO Dr. Kathy Laster speaks about their donation.
Avedis Foundation CEO Dr. Kathy Laster shakes hands with the board.
The crew from Coryell Roofing is honored for their donation.
11-6-2023 Shawnee Board of Education
11-6-2023 Shawnee Board of Education
11-6-2023 Shawnee Board of Education
Ideal Impact Owner Wesley McDaniel speak about their services.
Ideal Impact Owner Wesley McDaniel speak about their services.
11-6-2023 Shawnee Board of Education
11-6-2023 Shawnee Board of Education
11-6-2023 Shawnee Board of Education
It was announced at the Nov. 6 Shawnee Board of Education meeting that Shawnee Public School has funding from five Shawnee banks, the Avedis Foundation and other supporters to complete the "Turf Project" at Jim Thorpe Stadium.
The Shawnee Board of Education regular meeting on Nov. 6 was about more than a tornado recovery update. It was about thanking those who have given their “time, talent, or treasure,” said Superintendent Dr. Aaron Espolt, to help Shawnee Public Schools rebuild better than ever.
Espolt had one big surprise for those in attendance, revealing a project that has been discussed for a few...
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