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Por Connie y Lynn Baer | Pasos de Foothiller<\/p>\n

The Grossmont High School Educational Foundation (GHSEF) is the only support group on campus that raises money and provides volunteer support for programs, supplies, and other needs that benefit all Grossmont students and staff. The foundation\u2019s motto is \u201cTake Your Memories, Leave Your Footprints,\u201d with footprints being its logo. The money is raised by the foundation through memberships and donations as well as annual interest from the GHS Endowment Fund.<\/p>\n

In the past two years, the foundation\u2019s impact has been felt throughout the campus. Through teacher mini-grants, the Art Department received a PixelStick for night photography and a gallery to display student work. The Athletic Department received strength training equipment for track and cross country athletes as well as a gymnastics balance beam. Guitar students received a student recorder as well as nine classical guitars and electric cords. Career Pathway students received promotional T-shirts they wear with pride every Wednesday. The Science Department received a hydrogen cylinder for chemistry and physics classes, and chemistry students now have an augmented reality sandbox. The Drama Department received a short throw projector for scenery and special effects.<\/p>\n

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(l to r) Kelli Scott, Kamryn Correll, Andrew Valoria, Tony Lawrence, Zach Jones, Taha Yacoby, Chase Karlo, Jennifer Burch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition, the foundation supported student travel to local competitions in San Diego as well as student travel to national competitions in Washington, D.C. and Florida. With the foundation\u2019s help, Foothillers also attended a play at the Old Globe Theater, received monthly departmental Star Student awards, and test fee support.<\/p>\n

The foundation funded campus improvements including replacing a damaged automotive technology sign on the auto yard as well as restoring the Class of 1989 Grossmont High School sign at the entrance to the school.<\/p>\n

Finally, one of the highlights of the year for the foundation is awarding scholarships to seniors planning to attend college or training schools, this year giving a total of $6,000 in scholarships. The winners were announced by president Tony Lawrence at the Senior Award Night.<\/p>\n

This year, $500 foundation scholarships were given to eight students in six categories:<\/p>\n