Palma and Frank Clark Establish Endowed Teachers Grant
03/03/2025
The Clarks are appreciative to the Radford City School System for the quality education provided to students and for the positive, supportive environment the schools have fostered over the years. Frank Clark’s mother, Catherine Clark (class of 1940), taught in Radford City Schools over the course of thirty years, having taught first, second, and third grades at Kuhn Barnett and at both McHarg locations. Palma Clark taught reading in the Radford City Schools thirty-two years, with service at Belle Heth Elementary, McHarg Elementary, John N. Dalton Intermediate School and Radford High School. She also taught English 7 at John N. Dalton Intermediate School for part of her career. In addition to alumna Catherine Clark, Frank (1969), and the Clark children, Timothy (1996) and James (J) (2010), were all Radford High School graduates. The purpose of this fund is to award a grant each year to a Radford City School teacher to use to enhance and supplement reading instruction for struggling readers.
Radford High School Foundation, Inc. Gifts $10,000 To Help Refurbish RHS Gymnasium Floor
10/09/24
Bev Davis (right), board member of Radford High School Foundation, Inc. presents a $10,000 Check from the Foundation to Radford City School Superintendent Dr. Adam Joyce. The Funds were used to help refurbish the RHS Gymnasium Floor for a special project to be announced.
Radford High School Foundation, Inc. Awards Record $51,300 in Scholarships
05/22/24
The Radford High School Foundation, Inc. awarded a record $51,300 thru 29 scholarships during the 2024 awards ceremonies in May 2024. Twenty three (23) scholarships were presented at the academic awards on May 16, and six (6) were presented at the athletic awards ceremony on May 20. Some of the scholarships are for multi years and included in the total awards.
The first annual winner of the newly created Radford Lions Club Endowed Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 was Zachary Gallimore. Zach plans to attend New River Community College and study Information Technology. The Lions Club dissolved during 2023 and donated $40,000 to the foundation to create the scholarship as a way to help the community remember the services rendered by the Lions Club in Radford since 1941.
The foundation has awarded more than $851,976 in classroom grants to teachers and scholarships for students since 1992. In addition, the foundation spearheaded the building of the $1.2 million James P King Center in 2000 on the RHS Campus, and partnered with City Officials, schools and community to build The Radford Municipal Baseball Field for $600,000 in 2006 at the Radford Recreation Center.
Abie Williams, Chairman of the foundation commented, “The foundation was formed in 1986 as a 501(c) 3 tax exempt organization for the purpose of enhancing our already successful school system. We have supported both academics and athletics for all Radford City Schools. We are thrilled to be in position to provide this much needed support to our students, teachers and community.”
Madison Naff is the recipient of the 2024 Richard P. “Dick” Price Memorial scholarship
Lillee Hurst is winner of the 2024 Brian T. Hannifan Memorial Scholarship
Kira Rollins is the winner of the 2024 Nell M. Price Memorial Scholarship
RHS Class of 1976 and Friends Establish the Career Advancement Scholarship
05/07/24
The Radford High School Foundation is pleased to announce that the RHS Class of 1976 and Friends has created a new endowment scholarship. Class President, Rick Weyer, and fellow classmates Susan Rockwell, Cheri Boggess Spence, Marinda Keck Rives, and J. C. Caudell were instrumental in contacting the foundation about creating the scholarship.
The purpose of the endowment is to award the annual scholarship to a deserving student at Radford High School who desires to pursue a vocational/industrial/technical career that may, or may not, require further traditional college education. The student may wish to enter an apprenticeship, job training program, or technical school. Emphasis should be placed on those students who are not likely to attend a traditional college immediately after graduation from RHS. The class of 1976 recognizes the value of promoting opportunities for graduating students to develop life and work skills.
The initial scholarship endowment is expected to be $20,000. Future contributions are expected from friends and classmates who see the benefit of this nontraditional scholarship. The first award is planned for spring of 2025.
Allen Brothers Establish New Scholarship in Honor of the RHS Class of 1970
The RHS Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship was established by 1970 graduates and identical twin brothers, Craig and Russell Allen. The scholarship fund is dedicated to members of the Class of 1970. The Allen brothers are proud of their roots in Radford and especially the Class of 1970 as they had the distinction of being the first graduating class after a devastating fire destroyed the original 1928 Radford High School building in spring 1970.
Craig Allen received a BS in Mathematics Education from Va. Tech and a MS in Mathematics from the College of William and Mary. Craig owns a commercial real estate development and management company in Virginia Beach, VA and the Tidewater area.
Russell Allen received a BS in Civil Engineering from Va. Tech and an MPA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After a career as City Manager in South Carolina, he completed his public service career as City Manager of Raleigh, NC. He then formed a real estate investment and development company in the Raleigh area.
The Allen brothers have committed to initial funding of $2,500 per year during each of their respective lifetimes, with provision in their individual estates for a significant gift upon their passing. Once the fund has generated at least $20,000 in contributions, a scholarship award will be offered.
The purpose of the RHS Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship Fund is to award an annual scholarship(s) to deserving college bound students at Radford High School who may attend a 2 year Community College or a 4 year College/University.
It is anticipated that other 1970 classmates will contribute to this fund.
Russell Allen (Left) and Brother Craig Allen (Right) RHS class 1970
RHS Foundation Hosts Dynamic Baseball Tournament 06/09/23
The Radford High School Foundation hosted Dynamic Baseball for a 3-day tournament June 9-11. Teams from Virginia and surrounding states visited Radford and the New River Valley. A total of (11) games were played at Radford Municipal Baseball Field, while (28) additional games were split between Virginia Tech and Radford University. Players, fans, and spectators enjoyed the venue.
RHS Foundation Awards $46,350 In Spring Scholarships to Students 05/15/23
See the award winners on the Scholarship page.