THE BALLARD HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
APRIL1997 through APRIL 2009

The Ballard High School Foundation, founded in 1997,
recognizes all of the generous donors--alumni, parents, friends, neighbors, Ballard businesses, civic organizations and foundations--whose gifts enhance and enrich the students experience while at of Ballard High School and for the future generations of Ballard Beavers to follow.

 
  The Capital Campaign ($300,000) for Greenhouse Construction
Equipment & Supplies for the BHS Greenhouse
Mrs. B’s Greenhouse Naming & Dedication
BHS Science Garden Project
BHS Mobile Laptop Computer Cart
$110,000 Fund for New Books for BHS John Stanford Library
Audio Visual Equipment for BHS John Stanford Library
Coach Henry A. Bendele ‘24 Strength Training Room Equipment
Senior Alley Spirit Banners
Painting Main Gym with ‘Red & Black’ Beaver Spirit
Installation of League Banners & Beaver Logos in Gym
The Richard J. Lee ‘61 Gymnasium Naming & Dedication
BHS Golf Tournaments at Fort Lewis-1998-1999
Annual Ballard High School Golf Classics-2000-2009
Refurbished Sound System in Gym
Masters Golf Tournament Raffles
Bebe Burns Tennis Tournament- 2004
Uniforms, Equipment & Support for All BHS Athletic Teams
Spirit Buses for Students to Playoff Games
Funding for a BHS Certified Athletic Trainer & Supplies
Visual Art Collection throughout the School
Establishment & Support of the BHS Maritime Academy
Supplies & Microscopes for the BHS Biotechnology Academy
Band Uniforms, Instruments & Support for BHS Music Department
M.I.D.I. Labs for Electronic Music Composition
The Brother Four Concerts to Support BHS Music Department
All-Class Music Alumni Benefit Concerts-2006 & 2008
Support to the BHS Music Boosters
Funding BHS Street Law Program Classes
Technology Upgrades, New Computers & Software for Classrooms
Palm Pilot Test Program for a BHS Freshman Class
BHS Video Production Program Support & Funding for Equipment
Concert Attire for Orchestra & Choir
BHS Recycled Bricks for Archway in Front of BHS
Annual Ballard Nights at the Mariners-2000-2009
Score Board for New BHS Field
Risers for Choral Program
Science Department Funding
Physics Department Funding

Partners in Excellence-Golden Beaver Assoc. & BHS FoundationEvents & Recognition for Outstanding BHS Athletes
Drama Department Artist-in-Residence
Drama Department Costumes
Earl Kelly Performing Arts Center Naming & Dedication
Art Department Equipment & Supplies
Art Department Artist-in-Residence
Support for BHS Journalism Department-the Talisman & Shingle
Grand American Flag & 60’ Pole at NW 65th Street
American Flag Replacements as Needed
Academic Excellence through Faculty Support
Faculty & Staff Beaver-Logo ‘Spirit’ Lanyards
Support for Students’ Computers-for-the World Project
Support for Academy of Finance DECA Program
Victor Salvino ‘51 Alumni Room Naming & Dedication
Marble Table & Art for Alumni Room
Support to PTSA/Annual Ballard Beaver Bash
A Frame & Installation of the ‘Bash Quilt’
‘Beaver Trail’ Tile Pathways
‘Tiles for Books’ Pathway
The Wall of Recognition of Outstanding BHS Alumni
Student Assemblies to Induct Wall of Recognition Alumni
Preservation of BHS Talismans (1918-2000) on CD ROMS Preservation of BHS Talismans (1918-2000) on Microfiche
BHS Former & Present Principals’ Photo Wall
BHS Foundation Talisman Newsletters
BHS Foundation’s Alumni Database
‘bhsfoundation.com’ Website
BHS Foundation Endowment Fund for Educational Excellence
Establishment of the BHS Foundation Millennium Club-1997
All Class Reunion-Spring 1997
BHS Grand Opening Celebration-Fall 1999
BHS 100th Anniversary Celebration-Fall 2002
Captain William R. Ballard Awards of Excellence
Orre Nobles Art Collection Naming & Dedication
New Guitars for Music Department Guitar Class
Acoustical Musical Shells for Choral Program
State-of-the-Art Projector for the Auditorium
Wall of Recognition for Outstanding Music Alumni
Refurbish & Replace Historic Athletic Trophies to BHS

  
 

And Now the future! Can you imagine the accomplishments on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Ballard High School Foundation? Your support and generosity of Ballard High School and its students and faculty are crucial and appreciated. We honor our traditions to inspire the Future. Please continue your generous support.

The Ballard High School Foundation

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Last Updated June 27, 2009
The Ballard High School Foundation
PO Box 17626 Seattle, Wa 98127
206.521.3208   bshfoundation@bhsfoundation.com