Thanks to a grant from the Macomb Educational Foundation (MEF) Macomb High School students had the opportunity to read the Steinbeck novel 'Of Mice and Men' as their final book of the spring semester.
MHS English Teacher Michelle Holschuh Simmons wrote the grant application to purchase copies of the 1937 classic.
'Thanks to the generosity of the Macomb Educational Foundation, we purchased 200 copies of the novel for our Macomb High School English 10 classes, ' said Simmons and English teacher Justin Brooks.
About the MEF
The Macomb Educational Foundation was established as a nonprofit corporation in 1992 to raise and distribute funding for educational opportunities that might otherwise be unattainable due to budgetary constraints. The Foundation aims to support efforts that complement, enrich, and enhance educational programs and opportunities within Macomb Community District No. 185.
Led by Former Assistant Superintendent of Schools Louis Battin, MEF's original goal, which remains true today, is to support the children and educators of Macomb Schools by providing additional assistance for academic and extracurricular programs, classroom supplies, and more.
The foundation is managed by a Board of Directors composed of 15 voting members, including community members and faculty. Current MEF Board members include Karen Severs, Shelley Kreps, Jerry Cremer, Nigel Graham, Bess Thompson (president), Rooney Dively, Lisa Dennis, Greg Butler, Sandy Taylor, and Nick Knowles. Pam Burnham, Liz Hardisty, Mary Ann Severs, Trish Cramer Doll and Hailea Hadsall represent Macomb teachers.
Funds are acquired through private and corporate donations, memorials, bequests, and other fundraising projects.
Since its inception, more than $300,000 has been distributed by the Macomb Educational Foundation for projects benefiting students at MacArthur School, Lincoln School, Edison School, Macomb Junior High and Macomb Senior High.
