| Etherton Speech Fund - 2007 |
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... not to defeat an opponent nor to win a prize, but
to emulate the best...
Founding
Mark Etherton held to the maxim above as he coached
Speech and taught History and English at Murray High
School for 24 years from 1976 to 2000. E, as he was
affectionately known to his students, inspired a love of
learning and a willingness to work in all who came into
contact with him and he led many students to a fulfilling
involvement with forensics. A group of his former
students and colleagues created this endowment in honor
and appreciation of him. Donations from the public are
welcome.
Purpose of the fund
During his tenure as Murray High School's Speech Coach,
Mark Etherton was known for offering all students rich
paths for personal development. The team succeeded not
out of a simple desire to "win" but as a result of
countless students over the years discovering inner
strengths and talents while working to do their best. The
Etherton Speech Fund seeks to honor and extend this
legacy while ensuring that these opportunities will be
open to all interested students at Murray High for many
years to come. Resources from the fund will help make it
possible for students of all economic backgrounds to
participate fully in the speech program, assisting with
travel and materials as needed. Those fortunate enough to
have benefited already from the Murray High Speech
Program--including under the guidance of Mark Etherton--know
already how powerful these opportunities can be. The
Etherton Speech Fund is devoted to ensuring that these
doors remain open to future generations of eager and
deserving students who want to "emulate the best".
Guidelines for awards and grants
The fund will provide support for:
a) students in the speech program whose families are
unable to fully support their participation in the
program and
b) performances and other activities that would not be
funded from normal sources.
Selection process for awards and grants
Grants will be made by the MISD Foundation Endowments
Committee based on proposals made by the Speech Coach.
Management and amount
The fund will be managed by the MISD Foundation for
Excellence which may include a description of the fund in
its publicity and welcome additional contributions. All
amounts contributed at the founding and at all later
times shall constitute the principal which shall never be
invaded. In order that the account itself will grow to
partially offset inflation the amount of the award shall
be not more than 80% of the average return generated by
the account in the five years preceding the award rounded
down to the nearest $100. If this produces an amount less
than $400 then no award will be made that year and all of
the increase shall be retained in the fund. If an award
above this amount is made the excess shall come from the
Foundation’s operating accounts.
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