- The ASF has awarded $94,000 in character scholarships to students in our three flagship schools.
- Is your school interested in becoming an ASF school? Email us for more information. newschools@americanstudentsfund.org
CURRENT NEWS
ASF launches Speak New Words contest for high school students across the nation. |
Speak New Words
There's been great controversy in this country as to the power of words - particularly words in music. Debate continues about which words are okay and which words are not okay; who may say certain words and who may not say certain words. The increase of violent lyrics in music has also been the topic of much discussion. Do these words affect the listener in a negative way? The ASF is giving the high school, college, and university students of America the chance to Speak New Words through a video contest that will award a grand prize of a $5,000. Visit the contest website. |
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Roger Shaw: Dunbar's Visionary Principal
Students at Dunbar may be the first students in the nation to have a formal voice in every class. Dunbar is the first school to implement the new ASF initiative, TSS-13 (Think ... Speak ... and Stand-13). The unique endeavor sets aside the first three minutes of every class for students to express their beliefs regarding their school's 13 student-elected character traits. View photos. |
At the kick-off assembly, Principal Shaw rallies his students to speak out in every class. TSS-13 gives students the first three minutes of every class to Think ... Speak ... and Stand. |
French teacher, Miss Peyton, looks on as a Dunbar student shares a three minute presentation about the importance of respect.
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Dunbar Students Promote Character in Every Class
On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, the first three minutes of every class at Dunbar High School now begin with a three minute presentation. Students are given this time to share their beliefs about the importance and relevance of their school's thirteen student-elected character traits. In addition, the student body collectively pauses for thirteen seconds of silence and reflection each day so that every student may foster a personal vision of accomplishment. |
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Wachovia Bank Steps Up to Support the American Students' Fund!
"The Wachovia Foundation seeks to support non-profit organizations that benefit communities. The ASF is providing a means for young people from individual high schools to choose and foster those values they believe are going to make their communities stronger. Because elementary and middle schools also adopt the traits, the program benefits an entire community of schools." -- Wachovia Regional President, James M. Themides |
Wachovia Regional President, Jim Themides, presents a check for $10,000 from the Wachovia Foundation to American Students' Fund Founder and President, Carol Jean Young. |
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A Symbol of Students Uniting for Character
The American Students' Fund flag flies proudly over six Baltimore-Area schools. Would you like to see your school become an ASF school? |
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