The Marquette Area Public Schools Education Foundation (MAPS Ed Foundation) is spreading the word of a newly established scholarship for graduating high school seniors.
The scholarship is being established by Joe and Elaine Droblny.
Joe Drobny, a 1944 Graveraet High School graduate, and Elaine Drobny is a 1943 graduate of Baraga High School. They are the parents of three children all Marquette High School Graduates.
Elaine worked at Michigan Bell Telephone Company for 33 years. Joe has been a prolific artist throughout his life. He has been a member of the Lake Superior Art Association and Art on The Rocks from their inception, and has garnered many awards and provided many artistic contributions which enhance Marquette. Joe and Elaine were born in Marquette and have lived here their entire lives because they love the lake. Strong supporters of Marquette, Joe and Elaine continue to give of their time for the betterment of our community. This scholarship will be awarded to a student that is interested in visual arts and design.
A scholarship has been newly established for graduating high school seniors of the Marquette Area Public Schools (MAPS). In partnership with the MAPS Education Foundation the most recent alumni class of Marquette Senior High School, Class of 2019, is leaving their MARQ. This new scholarship will award it’s inaugural recipient in May 2020. The recipient will be a student who is a good citizen, is kind and works hard.
The Scott and Jill White Family Scholarship was established in 2019 in partnership with the Marquette Area Public Schools Education Foundation. Scott and daughters Carrie and Christie are graduates of MSHS, graduating in 1976, 2005 and 2007 respectively. The White family are lifelong Spartan fans. Carrie and Christie graduated from Michigan State University and are grateful for their education at both MSHS and MSU. The fund provides a scholarship to a graduating senior attending Michigan State University. It is the White family’s sincere hope that recipients enjoy their time and education at Michigan State as much as Carrie and Christie did. Go Green!
The Marquette Area Public Schools Education Foundation is an organization formed of citizens residing in the Marquette community composed of interested parents of current or former students, professional/career persons and others who have a strong interest in education, events or special projects that are ongoing throughout the Marquette Area Public Schools. MAPS Ed Foundation grants program is to support innovative curriculum development, instructional improvement and student educational activities. The Foundation encourages the development of projects that enhance learning experiences beyond those included in the school district budget.
