EXCELLENCE . LEADERSHIP . ATHLETICS
EXCELLENCE . LEADERSHIP . ATHLETICS
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About Us
About Us
The Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club, founded in 1994 by Ed Albers, Ed Gabriel, and Ann Miller, aimed to support high school athletics after budget cuts. With the help of athletic directors, the club raised funds and built a solid financial base for local sports. However, it later became inactive. Retired athletic directors Dave Johnson and Mike Maghan revived the club, adding new board members and increasing activity. In summer 2017, the club launched the Beacons event to honor those who have positively impacted high school athletics in Salem-Keizer, with hopes for it to be the first of many celebrations.
The Beacons
The Beacons
The primary goal of The Beacons is to remove any financial barrier that might prevent any student in any Salem-Keizer School District high school from enjoying the benefits of athletic participation. We are dedicated to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to participate because Salem-Keizer high school athletics focuses on excellence in academics, leadership, character development, and competition as vital components in student achievement.
We promote equitable athletic participation among all Salem-Keizer high schools and Salem-Keizer high school athletes.
The Salem-Keizer High School Sports Booster Club have distributed $12,000 to each of the six Salem-Keizer high schools for the purpose of increasing or ensuring athletic participation. Schools have or will use the money to remove any financial barriers faced by a student-athlete who wishes to participate.
Our continuing efforts to help remove the financial barriers for students is only possible because of your support and generosity! The Beacon event is one of the ways we raise money by recognizing outstanding former and current athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters from the Salem-Keizer School District.
Because high school sports matter.
Do you know someone who should be recognized as a Beacon?
Do you know someone who should be recognized as a Beacon?
"The term "Beacon" is intentional. Our use of a lighthouse is also intentional. Beacons are people who "show us the way". They are examples that others may follow. They may have excelled as athletes or coaches in our Salem-Keizer public high schools. They may have been administrators who have guided, promoted, and valued high school athletics. Or they may have been one of the myriad of high school supporters without whom our S-KSD high school athletics could not happen. In all cases they must be exemplary members of our community.
Donate
Donate
Please consider donating. Your donation will help provide our student athletes with essential equipment, safe facilities, and opportunities to learn valuable teamwork and leadership skills. with your support, we can strengthen our programs, and ensure inclusivity. Every donation makes a difference!
KYKN's Sports Ticket
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