The Wolf Pack Foundation awarded 26 grants to staff members at the Reeds Spring School District.
Each grant is worth up to $500 and was chosen because it aligns with the foundation’s two main areas of focus, which are student enrichment and unique classroom experiences, according to a press release from the Reeds Spring School District.
“These 26 grants add up $13,400,” Foundation Chair Becky Sellers said in the release. “Our next project will be dual-credit scholarships for students.”
Grant recipient Stephana Bekebrede plans to use the funds for a student-operated coffee shop and spirit store at Reeds Spring High School, allowing students to gain hands-on experience operating a business and applying concepts like marketing and hospitality, according to the school’s Instagram account. Bekebrede teaches business classes and is also coach of the cheer team.
Theater teacher Derek Cook was also one of the recipients, according to the school’s Instagram account. His grant will pay for costumes, props, and supplies for the theater department.
Money is raised for the Wolf Pack Foundation through a golf scramble, selling concessions at the Black Oak Amphitheater and hosting Pack Night at Dolly Parton Stampede.
The full list of recipients include Stephana Bekebrede, Xann Boyd, Laura Cogdill, Derek Cook, Sara Criger, Ashley Gossen, McKenna Gray, Misty Harp, Derik Hobbs, Tennile Lee, Bryan Miller, Morgan Miller, Amy Moler and Kim Voelker, Yuliana Morales-Schafer, Jennifer Noriega, Trent Oxenreider, Amy Purk, TariLyn Rau, Jessica Robinette, Jeanne Sadler, Maegan Seaman, Kristal Schaefer, Annie Sullivan, Cyndi Trimble and Misti Langston, Jacob Williams and Katie Wilson.
To learn more about the Wolf Pack Foundation, visit their website.
