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February 2010: Donation for $2,500 to Dublin Robotics Boosters:
Dublin Foundation Funds Creation of “ShowBot”
Locally, 90 percent of robotics students go on to major in engineering or science in college, and In the past two years alone, the number of participants in Dublin robotics programs has more than doubled. To this end, the Dublin Robotics Boosters wanted to give local high school robotics students the opportunity to build an interactive Show Robot or “ShowBot.” Building a robot that can talk, throw a ball, move objects and respond to voice commands, gives students the opportunity to experiment and learn in a hands-on environment. In addition to being challenged intellectually, students also learn how to work in teams, problem solve, deal with pressure and think outside the box — all skills that will be essential to these students after graduation.

“The ShowBot program will allow many more students to actively participate in designing and building a robot,” says Greg King, faculty co-advisor to the Dublin City Schools FIRST Robotics Team.  “New team members will gain experience they can put to use on the competition robots and our younger veterans will gain valuable leadership experience.”

February 2009: Donation for $3,300 to Dublin Robotics Boosters: 
Dublin Foundation Increases Robotics Success
Making science, technology, engineering and math fun for elementary school students can be challenging. But Dublin Robotics sought to do just that for fourth and fifth graders in the Dublin school district through the LEGO Robotics Challenge. The purpose of this event was to explore simple engineering design and teach students about basic programming concepts — and having fun doing it.
Incorporating more elementary schools in the district into this program required Dublin Robotics to obtain support from local organizations to purchase the equipment needed for the extra students. The continued support of the Dublin Foundation, along with many other local organizations, helped Dublin Robotics achieve their goal.

March 2007: Dublin High School Robotics Team Awarded $2,550:
Dublin Foundation Science and Technology Driven
The Dublin Foundation has long been a champion of programs that promote interactive learning. FIRST Robotics is one such program that focuses on high school students studying science and technology. Engineering mentors are paired with the students to form teams, and each team is given guidelines and time constraints to build and operate a robot. The success and growth of these teams has prompted FIRST Robotics to expand its parameters and reach out to middle school students.
Aside from augmenting the program, another goal is to conquer the challenge of facility location. With the means to build a new structure, FIRST Robotics could efficiently and conveniently continue its operations for the students’ benefit. By providing the support FIRST Robotics needed to achieve its goals, the Dublin Foundation had an immeasurable effect on the program.

June 2006: Donation to Dublin Jerome High School $2,228:
Dublin Foundation Supports Irish Heritage
The Dublin Jerome High School, Dublin’s newest high school, wanted to embrace the city’s Irish heritage to nourish the students’ curious appetite in the Celtic name. They designed the scripting of a traditional Celtic knot with wide cloth banners, which symbolized the student body and its relationship with the Dublin community and its Irish heritage.

Students and members of the community walked and held the banners overhead while donning the school colors of white, gold, and green. When the banners were reversed, the colors of white, red, yellow, and black appeared to symbolize humanity. The Dublin Foundation rallied around the school to help present this celebration of history to the students and the community of Dublin.

June 2006: Coffman High School Season of Life Granted $1,520 Donation:
Dublin Foundation Builds Youth Character
The task of teaching students about courage and personal responsibility lies not only in the hands of parents, but is fostered by the community, teachers, coaches and mentors. One of the best places to learn these skills is through extracurricular activities, where students experience firsthand the values of strength, teamwork and respect.

A group of involved parents found an additional motivator for children to learn and live by—a book by Jeffery Marx titled Season of Life. Many parents found the book’s message to be empowering, and they sought a way to get the author himself to deliver that message to teachers, coaches and parents. Through a grant from the Dublin Foundation, the author was able to appear in person, and our community benefited from his focus on inspiring young people.

June 2006: Jerome High School Granted $5,000 for Biodiesel Research Group:
Dublin Foundation Fuels Student Research Initiative
The growing interest of the Dublin City School District in finding alternative fuel options turned into a research project lead by a group of Jerome High School students. Their mission: Find out how biodiesel fuel works, and how it can be used in Dublin City Schools. After many long hours or research and testing, a pathway to using substitute fuel in school buses was born. The goal of this research was to gain a sense of biodiesel’s effectiveness when compared to regular diesel.
Biodiesel can be created from many forms of waste materials, which the students discovered were available to them through the cafeteria. By using the cooking oil waste that the cafeteria produced over a six-month period, the students concluded they would have enough fuel to power two school buses. Not only could lower the amount of diesel fuel used, but it could save the community and school district a substantial amount of money annually.

Empowered to be creative, the students gained a sense of pride, along with new knowledge of alternative resources. The school district saved money on fuel expenses, and had the privilege of being at the forefront of technological advances. The potential that this research presented represents a new wave of innovation that the Dublin Foundation was proud to be a part of. 

March 2006: Wyandotte Elementary School Tunnel Art Awarded $3,966:
Dublin Foundation Relives Dublin History by Tunnel
In 2006, several senior citizens who had grown up in Dublin shared their life experiences with third and fourth graders at Wyandotte Elementary. They laughed, cried, and inspired the students to want to give back to the community and preserve these precious memories forever. Teachers and organizers from the school came up with the idea to form research groups made up of community members and third and fourth graders to help accomplish this goal. The pedestrian tunnel located under the school became the destination for their great narrative work of art.

Some of the images portrayed include ones of acting and play writing, illustrations of stories and narratives from community members, and mural images of Dublin gathered from the rich history that it holds. By incorporating the efforts of the entire student body, inspiration and curiosity in tow, the group was able to bring this magical tunnel to life and showcase Dublin’s past and present — and even some of its future. The students gained knowledge of their community and a sense of pride for discovering its secrets and tales. Community members were given a gift of meaning and value that will become a part of history itself someday, and the Dublin Foundation was proud to be a part of this project.

September 2005: Jerome High School Jazz Group Awarded $1,000:
Dublin Foundation Facilitates Jerome High School Jazz Ensemble
Although fashion, art and music trends come and go, the styles of the 1930s and 1940s remain classics. Recognizing the glory of that era, the Jerome High School Jazz Ensemble sought to revive its music and history.

Columbus was known as a hot destination for entertainers during that time period. Through a show called “Ballroom,” the students transformed themselves into the youth of that era and created an old-fashioned nightclub atmosphere. With support from the Dublin Foundation, the musicians gained knowledge of the past and enriched their lives with the history of this vibrant time period. Not only did the students benefit from the experience, but the entire community enjoyed the show

December 2004: Donation $2,000 Dublin Scioto High School Theatre:
Dublin Foundation Promotes Theatre
Theater is a wonderful gift for students, parents and the community to experience. Dublin Scioto High School has produced and offered the joy of theatre for many years for the Dublin community. In order to continue producing musicals, they needed support to help with the increased production costs. The Dublin Foundation, which has supported many theater productions at local high schools, made their goal obtainable. With their assistance, plus help from local Dublin schools, faculty and staff members, Dublin Scioto High School Theatre was able to put on a show for all to participate in and relish.

December 2003: Donation $1,000 for Dublin High School Fencing Club: Dublin Fencing Club Backed by Dublin Foundation
Promoting sports among high school students has been a goal of all of the Dublin area high schools over the years. Extracurricular activities provide leadership skills and team building, and teach respect. The Dublin Fencing Club wanted to provide updated equipment necessary to introduce this sport to students, train them to compete and form a team that would represent Dublin in district competitions as well as the State High School Tournament. All of Dublin’s high schools are involved in and help support the growth of this program. The combined efforts of community volunteers and the Dublin Foundation helped this program take the next step for the students’ benefit.

December 2003: Donation made $2,000 for Dublin High School Staff Leadership:
Support of Staff Leadership from Dublin Foundation
With the addition of Dublin Jerome High School to the school district in the fall of 2004, preparations for the new students began early. To open the new school successfully, the newly hired staff needed to be trained on safety, culture and providing a safe learning environment. Creating a place for new faculty members to get to know each other and feel welcome was also important for the high school’s implementation. Building this team before the school opened was integral to ensuring that the school delivered a consistent message to students.

Thanks to the combined efforts and support of the Challenge Leadership Organization and the Dublin Foundation, Dublin Jerome High School was able to create a positive learning environment for everyone involved. Some of the topics covered involved risk-taking, problem-solving and shared leadership skills. These topics armed the staff members with the tools they needed to smoothly implement curriculum to the student body.

March 2000: Donation $2,000 to Sells Middle School Drama Club:
Dublin Foundation Impacts Student’s Lives and Local Arts
Producing live theater takes the effort of many players. From front of house to backstage crews, there are many tasks that must remain organized. But teaching the students of Sells Middle School all of these intricate puzzle pieces became an obstacle, due to the unequipped venue in need of updating.
Chad and Wendy Reeves, advisors to the Sells Middle School Drama Club, are credited with presenting five full-length Broadway musicals such as Alice in Wonderland, Annie, The Wizard of Oz, Guys and Dolls, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Their vision was simple: They wanted students to participate in a dramatic production and learn all aspects of drama, aside from just rehearsals and plays. The long-term goal of the Middle School was to provide these non-musical opportunities to more members of the student body to broaden their horizons. The improvements to the Drama Club venue helped the advisors and the school achieved their goals.
The Dublin Foundation believes in educational growth and the importance of the arts for middle school students. Being a part of the vision of the Sells Middle School Drama Club served as a platform for the community to get more children involved in theater production. This sponsorship allowed students and faculty members to embrace and share the joy of the performing arts.

March 1999: Donation of $1,500 made for Scottish Corner Elementary Multicultural Drums: Dublin Foundation Enhances Drumming Experience
Broadening the ethnic variety of drums and percussion instruments so students could experience and appreciate other cultures was the goal of Scottish Corner Elementary. Teaching diversity in music helps students to expand their knowledge of and respect for multiple cultures. Hand drumming has been a unique feature of the arts department at Scottish Corner, and Jenny Bowman, the music teacher, wanted to preserve this reputation. She teamed with other experts and mentors, along with the students, to embrace and learn about these new instruments and their cultural values and history.
The students learned about the use of drums and percussion instruments in different cultures and had a chance to display their own artistic expression. The Dublin Foundation, a longtime sponsor of school programs, supported the educational importance of understanding and appreciating other cultural beliefs and art.

1986: Donations  totaling $28,100 to local Dublin high schools:
Dublin Foundation Enables Fun but Safe Prom Party Environment
Many high school students approach their prom night with much anticipation. With help from the Dublin Foundation, area high schools sought to make their after-prom events and senior nights the party of choice. The activities were to include games, prizes and refreshments for the students. Their concern was for the safety of not only the students, but of all residents of the City of Dublin.
Since the late 1980s, Dublin Foundation has supported funding for local high school after-prom parties. The purpose of these parties is to create a safe, supervised place for students to celebrate responsibly. Their intent is to keep students from attending unsupervised parties, and to help create lasting memories for the students.

These students are an important part of the community, and the Dublin Foundation wanted to be a part of the success of safe and fun after-prom celebrations. Not only did this allow parents to sleep comfortably, knowing their children were making good choices, but the community felt safer without fear of accidents or other unfortunate tragedies each prom season.

 

 

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