About the Fund

The West High School Endowment Fund Board of Directors envisions an educational community that is committed to developing the mind, body and spirit of each student and fostering an environment which prepares each one to meet life's challenges. A generous community of active students, teachers, parents and alumni will assure the enhancement of educational opportunities such as:

The West High School Endowment Fund has been established as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt charitable corporation. The fund will serve as a vehicle for businesses and individuals who wish to make directed gifts to West High School for the purpose of enhancing its educational programs by providing resources above and beyond the current school district's operating budget.

A Message From the President

I am pleased and honored to have been asked to lead the West High School Endowment Fund Board of Directors.

All of us have our own special memories of West High. In my case, it was the principal of the time--Kenrick Bean. Mr. Bean saw some potential in a young girl with immigrant parents. While at the time the future of a young girl with my background was with the local mills, Mr. Bean thought otherwise and interceded with my parents to enable me to finish high school and go on to college. As a result, I feel a special responsibility to ensure that today's teenagers have the opportunity to have their positive experiences with the Kenrick Beans of today.

All of us have our personal bittersweet memories of the teenage years. I believe in retrospect we would all agree that, in many ways, they were the most important years of our lives. While we cannot ensure the success of every teenager in the world, we can contribute to the environment that fosters success for our teenage successors at West High.

We envision the Endowment Fund as an ongoing, institutionalized way for former students and others who support our alma mater, to ensure a quality education and a supportive environment for academic and personal growth.

Please support the West High School Endowment Fund in any way you possibly can. Together we can make a difference.

Claira Pirozzi Monier '58
President
West High School Endowment Fund