The Ballard High School Foundation: what we have been able to do

Below is a partial list of accomplishments of the Foundation:

 

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-2000-2012

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, 2010, 2012

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-2000-2011

Score Board for New BHS Field

Risers for Choral Program

Science Department Funding

Physics Department Funding

Acoustical Shells for Music Program

Partners in Excellence-Golden Beaver Assoc. & BHS Foundation
Events & 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 Acquisition and Conservation

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

State of the Art Sound System for the Earl Kelly Auditorium