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In August, the SONIC Foundation donated $1 million to help fund requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers.
The $1 million donation is part of the SONIC Drive-In brand's ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative.
Thanks to this funding, one exceptional teacher in Lake County has received assistance.
In Kelseyville, California, Ms. C at Riviera Elementary School received a donation of $294 for the project "Bright, New, CLEAN and SANITARY Rugs for Kinders!" for Grades PreK-2.
"SONIC's dedication to supporting education through our Limeades for Learning program is a core pillar of our business and the transition into a new school year is a crucial window in setting students and teachers up for success," said Kim Lewis, Vice President of Brand Experience for SONIC. "We're grateful to all the SONIC guests who joined us this month in our commitment to brighten the lives of educators, students and families across our SONIC communities by donating to a classroom request on DonorsChoose, or simply by enjoying their favorite SONIC drink."
Through the SONIC Limeades for Learning initiative, the brand donates a portion of proceeds from every drink, slush and shake purchase to the SONIC Foundation, which is used to support local public education.* Since 2009, SONIC has donated more than $26 million to funding local classrooms, becoming one of the largest programs in the U.S. to support public education.
Visit DonorsChoose.org and donate to one or more of the thousands of public school teacher requests seeking support to provide students with educational resources.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Activities League announced that Gordon Astrup is the winner of one of only ten scholarships awarded annually by the Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship Fund.
The Harmon and Sue Burns Scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship for eighth-grade participants of the Junior Giants program, a free baseball and softball program for youth, according to the fund’s website.
The website said the scholarship is based on leadership, character, academic potential and Junior Giants involvement. It is named in honor of the late Giants owners Harmon and Sue Burns.
Gordon, 13, is the son of Mahanga Astrup and the late Paul Astrup. He is a student entering the eighth grade at Mountain Vista Middle School in Kelseyville.
Gordon enjoys baseball, basketball and football. His favorite subjects are English and the language arts. He is considering a legal career.
As part of the scholarship requirements, Gordon must continue to make good grades, attend functions set up by the Giants Foundation and also perform a specified amount of volunteer hours each year.
When Gordon has graduated from high school and is enrolled in an institution of higher learning, he will be awarded the scholarship.
Gordon’s older brother, Adam, won the same scholarship two years ago.
The Kelseyville League of Junior Giants concluded its summer program on Aug. 3.
The Giants Foundation provides all equipment. Kelseyville Unified School District provides the fields.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Activities League recruits volunteers to manage the program and to coach the students.
Major funding for other aspects of the program are provided with grants and donations.
The Lake County Wine Alliance and Lake County Tribal Health have been generous supporters in recent years.
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Dean's List honors are awarded to full-time students at St. Mary's College who earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or better on 12 or more graded credits.
St. Mary's College of Maryland is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. St. Mary's College, the National Public Honors College, is ranked as the top public liberal arts college in the U.S. by Money magazine.
Approximately 1,600 students attend the college, nestled on the St. Mary's River in Southern Maryland.
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Scholarships of $1,000 each went to Jasmine Stowers, Nancy Medina and Jadan Martinez of Clear Lake High; Lauren Parker, Madelyn Madrzyk, Filemon Sotelo and Ari Fossa of Kelseyville High; and Araceli Rubio and Avery Adamcyk of Lower Lake High.
A $500 scholarship each was presented to Mariana Magaria and Nadine Mahlen of Konocti Educational Center.
The Konocti Women’s Service Club worked hard to raise the scholarship funds by holding Christmas gift basket raffles and a successful barn dance the past year.
To all who purchased the raffle tickets and/or attended our barn dance, we thank you for your contributions. You have assisted our young students in their quest for additional education and training to further their plans for their careers and future life.
Bunny DeLope is public relations chair for the Konocti Women’s Service Club.