In 1926 representatives from the classes of 1923, 1924, 1925 and 1926, along with Principal Roscoe C. Hill established “The Alumni Scholarship Fund of East High School of Denver, Colorado.” After an initial period of activity, the fund became inactive.

 

 In 1995, at the encouragement of alum James E. Tracy, the Alumni Board reactivated the fund and it is now monitored by the East Angel Friends and Alumni Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization. All applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee; finalists are interviewed.

 

Donations from alumni and other generous donors, 202 students have received a total of $275,500 as of 2011. We are looking for scholarship dollars every year! All donations are tax-deductible!  Please click here to donate.

 

 

Parr-Widener Scholarship:  $1,000.00 awards given to A+ Angels Mentor Program graduates who are pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited two or four year college or university. The Fund was initiated by the EHS National Honor Society as a memorial to John and Sandy’s daughter, Chase Parr (Class of 2006), an NHS member. It is funded by donations from individuals who loved the Parr-Widener family and shared their goal to close the achievement gap.

 

The Anne Sneed Book Award: $1,000.00 award in honor of all her volunteer efforts to make East a better community with the creation of the East Angel Foundation, and the Student Assistance Fund, given by friends who have observed and participated in the success of her efforts.

 

Epstein-Smith Family Scholarship: $3,000.00 award given by the Epstein-Smith Family Fund to an outstanding senior who has coupled work experience with academic achievement.

 

David Rivera Scholarship: $3,000.00 award granted in memory of East High English teacher Dave Rivera by friends and family of Joann and David Rivera.

Emily L. Saslow Scholarship: $3,000.00 award granted in memory of outstanding East alum Emily L. Saslow ( class of 1997, valedictorian, and Con Scholar) by the East Angel Friends & Alumni Foundation.

 

Academic Achievement Scholarships: $2,000.00 awards given to East seniors for outstanding academic achievement by the East Angel Friends & Alumni Foundation..

 

Thomas W. Bean Foundation Scholarship: One $2,000.00 award. The Thomas W. Bean Foundation was created in 1987 at the request of Thomas Bean on his death at 101. He was a resident of Denver for 76 years and was a builder of homes, apartments, hope and achievement, especially for those in need. He wished to provide scholarships for deserving youth .

 

James E. Tracy Scholarship: $3,000 award granted for outstanding academic achievement in honor of former East principal, and alum, Class of 1950. By East Angel Friends & Alumni Foundation.

 

James Reece, Class of 1960 Scholarship:  $2,000, 00 award given for outstanding

academic achievement by alum James Reece.

 

Class of 1955 Scholarship: $2,000.00 award given by the class of ’55 reunion committee for outstanding academic achievement.

 

Alumni Book Awards: $1,000.00 awards given to outstanding seniors by the East Angel Friends and Alumni Foundation.

 

Class of 1950 Book Award: $1,000.00 award given to an outstanding senior by the class of 1950 reunion committee.