Make a Difference
The Fredericktown Alumni Association relies on the generosity of donors like you to fund scholarships, maintain alumni connections, and support educational initiatives. Your contribution, regardless of size, makes a significant impact on the lives of students and helps preserve the legacy of Fredericktown.
All donations to the Fredericktown Alumni Association are tax-deductible and go directly to supporting our mission. Our board of directors ensures that your contributions are used efficiently and effectively to benefit students and alumni.
Our Donors are the "Freddies Helping Freddies" who are changing lives of the next generations of Freddies with their generosity. Every gift large or small makes a difference and is acknowledged with a thank you note and tax receipt.
Ways to Give
One-Time Donation
Make a single contribution of any amount to support our scholarships and programs.
Donate NowAnnual Giving
Become a recurring donor with an annual gift to provide sustainable support for our mission.
Join Annual GivingNamed Scholarship
Establish a named scholarship to honor a loved one or create a lasting legacy.
Learn MoreFHS Class Legacy
With time and experience, most Freddie grads come to appreciate what a blessing it was to grow up in Fredericktown and receive their education in the local school system. These grads want to show their appreciation to the people and environment that made their positive experiences possible.
To show their gratitude, many Freddies decide to team up with their Classmates, on the occasions of their Class Reunions, to do something special by running a "Freddies Helping Freddies" campaign for their Class.
These Class Reunion campaigns typically set their goals on "100% participation" rather than the "donation amount"; usually suggesting an individual gift corresponding to their graduation year—e.g.;
- $19.61 for the Class of 1961
- $19.62 for Class of 1962
- And so forth...
Larger gifts are encouraged, of course, but the primary goal is maximum teamwork with "100% participation" being the "Holy Grail".
Classes that run these campaigns are always surprised by the power of their teamwork and the amount they raise. Class members always say, "this is the best thing we have ever done as a class - we totally bonded to our common goal!".
As more and more Classes began to run campaigns, a scorecard was created to promote communication, generate enthusiasm and establish friendly competition among the Classes. That scorecard became known as the "Class Challenge".
Named Scholarships from Class Challenge
To date the Class Challenge has resulted in four "Named Scholarships":
Class of 1947
Named Scholarship
Class of 1958
Named Scholarship
Class of 1959
Named Scholarship
Class of 1961
Named Scholarship
Not even one of these Classes ever thought their Class would raise more than $10,000 and be able to Name a scholarship.
But just by trying, amazing things began to happen, proving once again the Fredericktown motto "It can be done in a small town".
For Class Leaders
Class leaders that decide to run a "Freddies Helping Freddies" campaign as a part of their Class Reunion experience, can count on the Fundraising Committee for information, materials and advice.
In Honor & In Memory
Many donors choose to make gifts in honor or in memory of loved ones, teachers, mentors, or classmates. These special tributes are acknowledged in our annual reports and communications.
In Honor Of
"I'm making this donation in honor of Ms. Smith, who taught English at Fredericktown for 30 years and inspired countless students to pursue their dreams."
— John Wilson, Class of 1983
In Memory Of
"This gift is made in loving memory of our classmate Jennifer Brown, who exemplified the spirit of Fredericktown with her kindness, intelligence, and dedication to service."
— Class of 1992
Permanent Donors (2015-Present)
Platinum Founders ($10,000+)
- Ula Weller '35 Leedy Estate
- Richard K. Wilson '65
- William & Marietta Mahaffey Fund
- Class of 1961
- Class of 1947
- Otho S. & Iris Jeanne Eyster Estate
- Phillips-Frye Family Foundation
- Gold Star Parents Association
- Willie Davis Foundation
Gold Founders ($5,000+)
- Class of 1958
- Class of 1959
- Carmon & Betty Weller Family
- Dean & Jane Streby
- Lori Ackerman Memorial Fund
- Rachel A. Gregg Foundation
- FHS Distinguished Hall of Honor
Silver Founders ($2,500+)
- Clyde & Edna Boyd Estate
- Janet Hadley '59 Mather
- Jack & Jean Carter Family
- Ruth E. Auker Fund
- Morris & Sue James Family
- Catherine Zagula Trust
- Rusty & Mary Dalrymple Family
- David L. Dalrymple Memorial
Founders ($1,000+)
Robert & Anne Williams
Sandra Johnson '67
Michael Thompson Family
Class of 1975
Class of 1980
James & Elizabeth Miller
Fredericktown Business Association
Patricia Wright Memorial
Thomas & Susan Anderson
Mark & Carol Davis
Robert Hall '62
Barbara Wilson Foundation
Fredericktown Community Fund
Edward & Mary Thompson
Class of 1965
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Your contribution today will help create opportunities for the students of tomorrow.
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