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CEF Achieves Milestones in 2024

CEF had a banner year in 2024 and appreciates the support and generosity of the community! We are looking forward to awarding more scholarships and grants in 2025!

CEF Awards Classroom Grants to CISD Teachers

Congratulations to Jamie Burnett (Columbus Junior High) and Brittany King (Columbus High School) on receiving a CEF grant to support their education efforts in the classroom!

Carrie Fuller Receives CEF Scholarship

CEF congratulates Carrie Fuller on receiving the Linda Blair Memorial Scholarship! Best of luck at Sam Houston State!

Trinity Thompson

CEF is proud of Trinity Thompson and his hard work in fulfilling his dream of becoming a computer programmer. Way to go, Trinity! Keep reaching for your goals!

The Columbus Education Foundation is happy to award more than $30,000 in scholarships to 2024 CHS graduates. The scholarships awarded will help students further their education in college or trade school.

2024 Duck Derby Winners

Congratulations to the 2024 Columbus Duck Derby Winners! 1st Place: Lindsi Graham 2nd Place: Wick Insurance Services 3rd Place: Tatum Moffett

CEF Participates in Career Fair

The Columbus Education Foundation participated in the Career Fair hosted by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce on January 17, 2024. Held at Columbus High School, the career fair encouraged students to learn more about different career options after graduation. CEF board members chatted with students in 9th through 12th grade about 2 and 4-year colleges

CEF Awards Classroom Grants to Local Teachers

The Columbus Education Foundation recently supported several local teachers via the Classroom Grant Program. Donated funds will be used to purchase classroom supplies and equipment to assist with student learning.

$25,000 Gift from Hancher Family

Columbus Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $25,000 gift from the Hancher Family, which will be used to fund scholarships for college and trade/technical schools. Dr. Tom Hancher is a founding member of CEF and his three children, Heather, Shannon, and Blake, attended Columbus Elementary, Junior High, and High School. The

CEF Launch Party

Launch Party Raises Funds for College and Trade School Scholarships The Columbus Education Foundation Launch Party was held on July 22 at Hound Song Brewing Company in Columbus. Becca Edmiston, chair and event coordinator, successfully involved a diverse group of community members to plan and execute the fundraiser. Joe Palasota, Hound Song Brewing Co. manager,

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