Announcements
Another successful CEF Golf Outing was held on Friday, July 25, 2025. A beautiful, yet warm morning of golf followed by a luncheon and raffles. We are grateful to all participants, volunteers, donors and sponsors who made this possible. Because of this, we raised $19,009.79. WOW!!! All proceeds will be used to fund grants in the school district to assist the teachers and students with enhanced tools and opportunities for their learning success. Save the date for the 2026 event, to be held on Friday, July 24, 2026. ***Scroll down the EVENTS page to see video montage of the 2025 Golfers ***
ATTENTION ALUMNI – ARE YOU PURSUING CONTINUED EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL?
Each year, the Foundation awards these scholarships to applicants who are former graduates of Columbia High School who are pursuing continued education at a college, university, trade or technical school. Please click on the Scholarship tab for additional information and also to complete an application.
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2024 Highlights
- Approved and awarded mini and collaborative grants totaling $63,298.00
- Approved and awarded field trip grants totaling $10,132.00
- Received PA Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC) from 5 businesess totaling $44,500 for 2024/2025 grants.
- Participated with the school district and received a $120,000.00 grant from Clark Inc. to fund the Community Pantry, Greenhouse and STEM initiatives.
- Added two new technical trade senior scholarships in memory of Les & Marty Steeley by Dr. & Mrs. Mark Steeley.
- Awarded 35 Senior Scholarships totaling $41,000.00
- Awarded 5 Junior Dual Enrollment Scholarships totaling $2,500.00
- Awarded 5 Alumni Scholarships totaling $5,000.00
- Held our 18th annual Golf Outing fundraiser in July with profits totaling $21,458.20
- Received a successful, clean financial audit from Garcia, Garman & Shea, LLP.
- Participated in the annual Extra Give campaign with 29 donations totaling $3,358.34
- Regretfully accepted the resignations from two dedicated Foundation Board members: Robin Gamby & Ronald Mable.
- Acknowledged 90 individuals and businesses listed as Tide, Gold and Crimson donors for 2024 Foundation Friends.
- Congratulated Dr. Crystal Martin, our school district liaison, on her retirement and welcomed Mr. Christoper Miller as her replacement.
- Investment account realized a positive net change from January 1, 2024 thru December 31, 2024 ofr $104,853.00 despite another volatile market year.
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Welcome to our website. We hope you find it informational and easy to navigate. A big Thank You to Tandem Marketing & Design LLC for working with the Foundation on the new design and format. Please check back often, as we are committed to keeping it up-to-date with stories and pictures that support the Foundation’s mission, while we recognize all the people, businesses and organizations that help us help students. Plus opportunities to feature and honor our alumni and great school district staff. Thanks for visiting!
Board of Directors
Dave Cunningham
President
Ken Klawitter
Board Member
Tom Fleckenstein
Board Member
Board Member
Tracy Arndt
Vice-President
Wayne Hershey
Board Member
Board Member
Betty-Sue Ryno
Treasurer (non-voting)
Mark Wisler
Board Member
School District Representatives
Devon Fisher, School Board & Christopher Miller, Asst. to the Superintendent
Vickie Anspach
Secretary
Debra Smith
Board Member
In Memory of
Former Foundation Members
•Ruth Crum
•Charles Reinhart
•Jeanette Sherk
•Charles “Rich” Gerfin
