Printable version of the 5/2008 press release is available for download here

GARFIELD ALUMNI FOUNDATION, INC. (a non-profit corporation)
First Six Months of 2008 Report

Montebello, CA, May 2008 - The Garfield Alumni Foundation, Inc. has been very active with many organizations within James A. Garfield High School, in addition the Foundation's annual issuing of scholarships to members of the school's graduating class. On Thursday, June 19th 2008, the Garfield Alumni Foundation will be participating in Garfield's annual Scholarship Ceremony. The event will take place on the "Grand Mall" of the campus, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The Alumni Foundation has selected eight scholarship recipients, in additional to eight more to be awarded from Dollars for Scholars, for a total of $8000 in scholarships this year. Applications for the annual Garfield Alumni Foundation were available at the Garfield High School College Center. Students filled out applications, in addition to submitting personal statements and copies of their transcripts. A full list of this year's sixteen recipients is available at garfieldalumnifoundation.org/2008scholarships.

In November 2007, the Garfield Football Team won the 3A L.A. City Championship. The Alumni Foundation donated $283 in trophies for a victory ceremony at Garfield High School. A fund raiser was held on March 7, 2008 to raise money for the team's championship rings. The Alumni Foundation donated $200, in addition to purchasing $300 in tickets, totaling $783 donated to the Garfield Bulldogs football program.

In March 2008, the Garfield Alumni Foundation was a sponsor for one of the $100 tees in the annual John Benson Scholarship Fund Raiser. Benson has been a longtime supporter of the Alumni Foundation, and both organizations have a common goal in providing scholarships for the students of Garfield High School. The Alumni Foundation also donated a total of $500 to Adelante Mujer Latina Conference. This event featured many empowerment workshops, in which female students from Garfield were introduced to several corporate and government officials, focusing on job opportunities.

Finally, the Garfield Alumni Foundation is in early preparations for the 46th Annual 5th Quarter Dance and Fundraiser, taking place on Friday, November 14th, 2008 at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello. This annual scholarship fund raiser is a longstanding event, with attendance upwards of 600-700 people. The Foundation is currently seeking vendor interested in renting booths at this year's event. All interested vendors can fill out an application at garfieldalumnifoundation.org.