Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation

BEEF LogoWelcome to the Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation (BEEF).

Nomination Form for Distinguished Alumni
Nominations due June 1, 2008.

About BEEF

The Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation was founded in 1991 as an independent, nonprofit corporation established by friends of BISD.

The purpose of BEEF is to enhance the quality of education for all students in BISD.

The BEEF is governed by an elected Board of Directors who represent various segments of the Belton community.

The board's primary purpose is to work together with the district to ensure student success. The Board over-sees an endowment fund that will provide an ongoing source of funding to enhance the opportunities for students and staff of BISD.

Foundation Goals

The Belton Foundation will encourage academic excellence in the Belton Independent School District with the following:

  • Encourage donations yearly to be used to maintain our current program of awarding scholarships for deserving Belton High Schools graduates.
  • Provide funds for innovative academic programs in the Belton Independent School District schools.
  • Acknowledge and reward exemplary teaching.
  • Providing an avenue for bussiness and community members as well as school district personnel and alumini to enhance the education process.
  • Promote public awareness of the school district successful programs and the achievement of exccellence.
  • Grow an endowment that will sustain the awarding of annual scholarships.

Scholarships

Your donations to the Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation help contribute to these current scholarships in memory or honor of:

  • American Legion--Joseph Elliot Wilson
  • American Legion--Theo McGhee
  • Dr. Vivian Baker
  • Bill Barge
  • Belton Educator Legacy
  • Belton Ex-Students
  • Mack Birtchet
  • Class of 1953
  • Class of 1954
  • Class of 1958
  • Class of 1968
  • Tom and Ruth Dannelley
  • Daughters of the Republic of Texas
  • Lawrence and Pauline Fennell
  • Ed Franklin, Sr.
  • Richard Grandy
  • Sarah Harrison
  • Ann Kasberg
  • Deanna Kimble
  • Jimbo Long
  • Robert Love
  • Mary Agnes Madison
  • Brad McGehee
  • Andrew Philip Messer
  • Sharon Murrah
  • Joe and Mary Nell Pirtle
  • Linda Ramm
  • Cathy Rector
  • Carla Wilkins Sanford
  • West Belton Harris Ex-Students
  • West Belton Harris J. W. Russell
  • Gary Wayne Young
  • Gertrude York

Other scholarships are given by:

  • Belton Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Tranum Foundation
  • Jim and Laura Deeken
  • Belton Tiger Athletic Booster Club
  • Mr. Gatti's
  • The Pittenger Family
  • Wal-Mart

Other scholarships maybe established as designated funds become available.
Students from Belton High School or Waskow High School may apply for different scholarships. Each applicant must meet specific criteria for the scholarship of their choice. Scholarships are applied for through the counseling department and are awarded to students in May of their senior year. Persons wishing to establish a one-time or continuing scholarship in a loved one's name may do so with a $250 minimum donation.

Board of Directors 2007-2008

* President: Joe Pirtle
* Vice President: Jay Taggart

School Representatives:

* Superintendent, Dr. Vivian Baker

* Deputy Superintendent, Susan Kincannon

* President, Board of Trustees, Randy Pittenger
* Robert Atmar

* Terry Taggart

* Beverly Whiteside

Belton Community Representatives:

  • Duryl Bailey
  • Bill Barge
  • Royce Boren
  • Ron Brown
  • Wayne Carpenter
  • Danny Dossman
  • Prince Harrison
  • Roscoe Harrison
  • Estella Murray
  • Joe Smith
  • Ann Utley
  • Bob Wilson

Alumni Information

Big Red Tales Alumni/Friends Newsletter
December, 2007

Class Web Sites:
Class of 1960