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Beloit Memorial Jazz Orchestra - NYC Bound for the Essentially Ellington 2023 Finals!
by: Chris Behrens
WE DID IT AGAIN! The Beloit Memorial Jazz Orchestra has been selected as one of only fifteen bands to participate in the 28th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Festival in New York City, May, 2023. REPRESENTING OUR COMMUNITY! It is an honor to return to New York and represent Beloit and our school district. It is also an opportunity to increase our knowledge of jazz history with site visits and tours, perform on the Jazz at Lincoln Center stage, and experience the Big Apple. WE NEED YOUR HELP! This is a special opportunity for us to travel to the East Coast and compete with the best, but it is also very expensive to fly and house students, chaperones, teachers, and their instruments for five days in Manhattan. We have to raise $56,000 in the next six weeks to fund this trip… HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP : 1. Make a donation on this website: Thanks to an anonymous donor, every $2 you donate will be matched with another $1…your $50 gift becomes $75 for BMJO! All gifts will be matched, up to $10,000. 2. Come hear us play and donate at our special event: "An Evening with BMJO", at the Eclipse Center (3 Eclipse Center, Beloit, WI 53511), Sunday, April 23, 4-6pm. Details coming soon on our Facebook Page BMHS Jazz Band or check back here! We are proud to represent Beloit and we are grateful for your support!
Beloit Memorial High School
Beloit, WI
2023 Rising Knights HBCU College Tour
by: Regina Hendrix
This unique tour strives to stimulate interest, among select students, in attending one of the public or privately supported HBCUs. This year, we will visit eight colleges: Jarvis Chrisitan University, Wiley College, Paul Quinn College, Grambling State University, Alcorn State University, Mississippi Valley State University, Tougaloo College, and Jackson State University. The project's long-term objective is to develop ways and means to ensure that qualified BMHS high school students become familiar with the historic mission of Black Colleges and Universities and their broad range of high-quality educational programs and academic fields. Another objective is to identify students who would especially benefit from the stimulating and supportive learning environments so characteristic of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities, while comprising only three percent of the nation's 3,688 institutions of higher learning, are responsible for producing approximately 23 percent of all bachelor's degrees. Over 50 percent of African Americans who graduate from HBCUs go on to graduate or professional schools. HBCUs contribute to the continuing rise of black intellectuals, professionals, and creative artists, which is evident throughout American society. HBCUs graduate over 50 percent African American professionals, 50 percent of African American public school teachers, and 70 percent of African American dentists. HBCUs also award more than one in three of the degrees held by African Americans in natural sciences. By participating in this fundraiser, you will be helping approximately 20 young people in their pursuit of higher education! Our students will receive an enhanced awareness of the academic programs, entrance requirements, career opportunities, social and emotional support mechanisms, and financial resources offered by HBCUs. In addition, our own Knightingales Step Team will be performing! The trip will also include time when the youth will be able to see the most popular sites and attractions in the areas and participate in a community service project.
Beloit Memorial High School
Beloit, WI
BMHS Cheer Uniform Campaign for Students in Need
by: Regina Hendrix
Several BMHS Cheerleaders are in need of uniform assistance. We want everyone to be able to participate and not worry about monetary constraints. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone is interested in being a sponsor (any little bit helps). The full uniform package is $300, but donations are appreciated at any level, as they may not need full sponsorship. Please consider donating even a small amount, as "just" $10 is $10 less that parents have to pay! Thanks for any support you are willing to offer! And remember, donations are tax-deductible! GO, KNIGHTS!!
Beloit Memorial High School
Beloit, WI
Loads to Success for Beloit Students
by: Alexis Haenel
Loads 2 Success is a program that was created in 2017 but due to the COVID pandemic had to be put on hold. It is being revived to include 2 laundry drop off locations. It will be operating out of Beloit Memorial High School at 1225 4th St. and Beloit Learning Academy at 1033 Woodward Ave. This expansion will allow more students and their families access to clean clothing. Students will be assisting with the washing of the laundry at both locations and will provide daily living and job skills that they can use to gain employment and/or run their own households. This is a non-profit program and we do not charge to do the laundry. Your donation will help us purchase laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and supplies to support this program.
Beloit Learning Academy
Beloit, WI