Rex
Aukerman Scholarship Fund
The
Rex Aukerman Scholarship Fund was established
four years ago to provide financial assistance for graduates
scholar athletes of Fairborn High School. The award was also
founded to honor the late Rex Aukerman, a well known and respected
civic and educational leader in the Fairborn community for
many years. Rex served as a teacher and coach at Fairborn
High School between 1968 and 1990 while also serving on the
school board from 1990-1994. His efforts have directly influenced
the lives of hundreds of Fairborn’s young men and women throughout
many decades.
Unfortunately,
this great man was taken from us in March of 1999 following
a tough battle with cancer. Through the efforts of family,
friends and generous businesses in the Fairborn area, a memorial
scholarship fund was founded, awarding $1,500 annually to
a graduating senior who has demonstrated exceptional academic
and athletic achievement. Fundraising has also led to the
renovation of the Fariborn High School track facilities which
were recently ranked in the top five facilities East of the
Mississippi River as well as the Rex Aukerman Relays, a high
profile track meet held annually in mid-April which brings
hundreds of high school athletes and their families from the
surrounding area to compete in this premier event. The majority
of the funding arises from an annual
golf tournament and outdoor
picnic and pig roast. The scholarship committee,
however, continually seeks contributions from local businesses,
not only to keep the scholarship viable but also with anticipation
of expanding the size and number of awards in the future.
Donations are tax-deductible and are visibly and vocally acknowledged
at all fundraising events. Any and all contributions are welcome
whether it be gift certificates, goods, services or monetary
donations. Businesses benefit not only from the direct visibility
they receive at events, but also as being perceived as community
oriented.
For
donations over $250.00 make check payable to:
The Dayton Foundation, Rex Aukerman Scholarship Fund
For any donations under $250.00 make check payable to:
Jeanene Aukerman c/o Rex Aukerman Scholarship Fund
If
you have any questions or need further information, please
contact Kim Bigelow at the number below. Thank you for your
consideration of this worthy cause.
Kim
Bigelow
1404 Ironwood
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 878-1722
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