Student Led Grants
The Lee's Summit Educational Foundation awarded more than $10,000 in grants to Lee’s Summit R-7 School District middle and high school students in January 2024. A committee of LSEF Board and Committee members selected 13 student group winners, including:
| STUDENT-LED GRANT RECIPENTS 2023 | Items | Amount Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| GROUP: Summit Lakes Steppers STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: Kyleigh Howard, Cayden Jefferson AMBASSADOR: Micalah ThayerSCHOOL: SLMS | Uniforms, megaphone, and Bluetooth speaker | $975.53 |
| GROUP: Learning Loft STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: Kasyn Armstrong, Lily Fitzgerald, Brooklynn Smith AMBASSADORS: Nichole Wood and Brianna Russell SCHOOL: SRA | Camera to create a yearbook wall | $600.00 |
| GROUP: The Broncobots STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: Jackson Reed, Matthew Allen, Keanu Johnson, Christopher Seibe AMBASSADOR: Hillary Griffith SCHOOL: LSN | Media and marketing camera | $1,010.98 |
| GROUP: ETMS Robotics Team 22093 and Team 21487 STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: David Assel, Gavin Beichley AMBASSADOR: Christine Lake SCHOOL: ETMS | Dell Latitude 5540 laptop | $949.99 |
| GROUP: Bison+ STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: El Cobler, Aubrey Johnson, Aubrey Asberry, Sam Graham AMBASSADOR: Kenny Taylor SCHOOL: ETMS | The Rode Go II Wireless mic | $991.96 |
| GROUP: Mustang Guard STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: Carmina Donald, BCMS & ETMS Colorguard AMBASSADOR: Kerri Craven SCHOOL: BCMS | BCMS Color Guard equipment (flag poles and silks) | $875.00 |
| GROUP: LSHS Art Club STUDENT PROJECT LEADER: Angela Kim AMBASSADOR: Angela Hays SCHOOL: LSHS | Murals with positive images and quotes in LSHS bathrooms | $300.00 |
| GROUP: PLMS Robotics STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: Lily Wang, Aileen Basir, Arvin Basir AMBASSADOR: Jessica Bobal SCHOOL: PLMS | Motors for our PLMS robotics teams | $523.28 |
| GROUP: Crimson Colors STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: Kamina Andrisevc, LSN Color and Winter Guard Team Members AMBASSADOR: Kerri Craven SCHOOL: LSN | Lee's Summit North Color and Winter Guard sabers and flag poles | $1,005.73 |
| GROUP: Tiger Broadcast STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: Oliver Matney, Lillian Maycock AMBASSADOR: Elaine McDonald SCHOOL: LSHS | Pair of high tech Rhode Wireless GO Microphones (broadcasting and film) | $288.90 |
| GROUP: LSN Book Club STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: Abbie Scheer, Julia Washburn, Avaya Hall, Alexandra Calvillo AMBASSADOR: Nathan Miller SCHOOL: LSN | Picture Books for Kindergarteners | $750.00 |
| GROUP: Team Titanium Robotics STUDENT PROJECT LEADERS: McKinley Robb, Ethan Wood, Sebastian Dorrel, Finn Keller-Novelli AMBASSADOR: Joey Franz SCHOOL: LSW | LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Sets | $959.85 |
Your Gift Leaves A Legacy
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